The Collection of Jean Louis Chameroy, Offered Without Reserve - 24th October 2023

Lot 64

A lava bracelet, mid 19th century

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £2016

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Description

A lava bracelet, mid 19th century, carved in white lava, centring on a mask of Medusa, to shoulders carved with stylised lion heads, mounted in gold, inner circumference 15.3cm

Cf.: a bracelet of similar design in carved coral, from the collection of Anne Hull-Grundy in the collection of the British Museum, collection no.1978,1002.1124