A CARLO GIULIANO GEM SET BANGLE
Circa 1870s, set with a central motif of emeralds, pear shaped moonstones, a ruby and a rose cut diamond star, with blue enamel detailing to the sides and further adornments of moonstones, rubies and rose cut diamonds, in 18ct gold, gross weight 67.7 grams, with makers mark C.G for Carlo Giuliano and numbered 50, with a hinge and clip fitting and a safety chain. Please see the condition report for provenance.
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£4,000 - £6,000
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Hammer price:
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£5,500 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
CONDITION REPORT - Good condition for age, no damage the enamel, very minor scratches and wear on the gold. One small rose cut diamond missing from the side. Hinge works well and is secure. Some tarnish to the gold.
There has been two sections added in to widen the bangle with alterations.
Provenance of Carlo Giuliano (1831-1895) - He was an exceptional Italian goldsmith and jeweller who created works for many royal and notable families. He trained under the famous goldsmith Castellani and followed Alessandro Castellani to London in 1860. in 1874 he set up his own shop. Often working in the Archaeological style with bright enamels and gemstones and golden filigree decorations and singing his pieces C.G as seen on this piece. After Giulianos death in 1895 his his two sons Carlo and Arthur took over the family business. The business was successful and followed his typical style and craftsmanship, the makers marked changed to C&AG as opposed to the earlier original C.G.
Today few pieces come up and his works can be seen in museums such as The Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Bellmans are pleased to offer this fine example of his work.
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