Fontenay, Eugène
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Wirework Panel Bracelet
An antique bracelet by Eugene Fontenay for Mellerio, circa 1875. The articulated bracelet is composed of twenty-four rectangular panels, threaded on two rows of woven gold chainwork, bordered with twisted wirework and overlaid with a repeating pattern of curved wire ornaments, each intertwining to form an elliptical motif decorated with three overlapping twisted wirework spirals surmounted by a gold bead. It secures with a tongue and box clasp operated by a chased floret and is presented in its original Mellerio case.
£35,000.00
Information
Maker
Fontenay, Eugène
Subtitle
Fontenay for Mellerio
Origin
France
Period
1750-1900
Period
circa 1875
Setting
18ct yellow gold with French assay marks and maker's mark for Eugene Fontenay
Dimensions
Length (excluding clasp): 17.3cm/6.81"
Width: 2.3cm/0.90"
Weight Description
51 grams
REF
130276
