FROMENT-MEURICE Circa 1850 Transformation cuff... Lot 11

FROMENT-MEURICE Circa 1850 Transformation cuff bracelet in 750°/°° yellow gold, composed of six articulated rectangular links engraved with black enameled crosses, alternating with bars set with rows of half-pearls. The three central links are decorated with applied flowers set with faceted oval-cut natural rubies and surrounded by claw-set diamond-cut roses, while the borders are engraved with geometric friezes decorated with stylized leaves. Weight of rubies: approx. 0.80 carat each. Ratchet clasp and safety chain. Length: 18.5 cm - Width: 3 cm. The central foral motif is detached from the bracelet by a rod to fit a brooch system that fits into a compartment on the back of the case. Gross weight of bracelet: 69.3 g and brooch: 1.8 g (missing enamel) Poinçon de Maître: Philibert - Honoré AUDOUARD (date of inscription: May 6, 1844) He participated in the creation of the pendant 'La toilette de Vénus' mentioned on p124 TII "La bijouterie Française au XIXe siècle. H. VEVER In its original case marked "FROMENT-MEURICE & Cie - 372, Rue St Honoré" with the initials JD (wear from use) Provenance: by inheritance