CHINA, early 20th century
Beautiful silver (min. 800) filigree bracelet formed of three openwork circles, the larger central one with partly blue enamel geometric decoration, and adorned with cabochons of orange coral (Corallium spp) (Corallidae spp) (NR) and turquoise. 
Punched with a swan.
Ratchet clasp and safety chain. 
Gross weight: 72.8 g. - Wrist circumference: 18.5 cm. - Main circle width: approx. 5 cm.
Minor enamel damage, some bumps, chips.

Coral (Corallium spp) (Corallidae spp) (NR).
Specimen mechanically destructured by polishing, cutting, turning or faceting, more than 50 years old, not listed in the Washington Convention (CITES), nor in EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996, nor in the French Environment Code.
The commercial use of this specimen is permitted within the EU, as the material is not raw but worked into jewelry.
For any export, it is the responsibility of the successful bidder to check with the customs authorities of the country concerned, particularly the USA, prior to any purchase of this coral-containing lot.
If the lot is to be exported from the EU, a CITES re-export certificate will be required, at the expense of the future buyer.
Live Friday 23 January・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 83

CHINA, early 20th century Beautiful silver (min. 800) filigree bracelet formed of three openwork circles, the larger central one with partly blue enamel geometric decoration, and adorned with cabochons of orange coral (Corallium spp) (Corallidae spp) (NR) and turquoise. Punched with a swan. Ratchet clasp and safety chain. Gross weight: 72.8 g. - Wrist circumference: 18.5 cm. - Main circle width: approx. 5 cm. Minor enamel damage, some bumps, chips. Coral (Corallium spp) (Corallidae spp) (NR). Specimen mechanically destructured by polishing, cutting, turning or faceting, more than 50 years old, not listed in the Washington Convention (CITES), nor in EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996, nor in the French Environment Code. The commercial use of this specimen is permitted within the EU, as the material is not raw but worked into jewelry. For any export, it is the responsibility of the successful bidder to check with the customs authorities of the country concerned, particularly the USA, prior to any purchase of this coral-containing lot. If the lot is to be exported from the EU, a CITES re-export certificate will be required, at the expense of the future buyer.

Estimate
€150 - €250
Result
€280
Buyer's premium
26.4%
CHINA, early 20th century Beautiful silver (min. 800) filigree bracelet formed of three openwork circles, the larger central one with partly blue enamel geometric decoration, and adorned with cabochons of orange coral (Corallium spp) (Corallidae spp) (NR) and turquoise. Punched with a swan. Ratchet clasp and safety chain. Gross weight: 72.8 g. - Wrist circumference: 18.5 cm. - Main circle width: approx. 5 cm. Minor enamel damage, some bumps, chips. Coral (Corallium spp) (Corallidae spp) (NR). Specimen mechanically destructured by polishing, cutting, turning or faceting, more than 50 years old, not listed in the Washington Convention (CITES), nor in EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996, nor in the French Environment Code. The commercial use of this specimen is permitted within the EU, as the material is not raw but worked into jewelry. For any export, it is the responsibility of the successful bidder to check with the customs authorities of the country concerned, particularly the USA, prior to any purchase of this coral-containing lot. If the lot is to be exported from the EU, a CITES re-export certificate will be required, at the expense of the future buyer.
Sale Friday 23 January・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris