Auction 146 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

1088

A MELLERIO DITS MELLER chatelaine by EUGÈNE FONTENAY (1823-1887)


Estimate

8.000 - 12.000


Session 3

17 December 2024



Description

Silver 800/000 and gold 750/000
Carved chalcedony medallions featuring "The Virgin and Child" and "Cherubs", guilloche frames and bows of blue enamelled decoration set with rubies, emeralds, rose cut diamonds crowned rose cut diamonds and ten antique brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 1 ct.
The chatelaine includes watch, key and wax seal
Watch signed Mellerio dits Meller, mechanic key winding movement, white enamel dial of arms set with rose cut diamonds
France
19th century
Assay warrantee marks and goldsmith's mark Eugène Fontenay (1824-1887)
No Portuguese hallmarks
(wear, some losses to enamel and missing one diamond)

Dim.: 15 cm
69,3 g.


Category

Jewellery



Closed Auction