A late 19th century gold sapphire and split pearl hinged bangle. The split pearl scrolling line, with raised scroll border, to the oval-shape sapphire sides and plain half-bangle. Foreign and French assay marks. Inner diameter 5.5cms. Weight 15.3gms.

Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear. Several shallow dents visible to the bangle, discolouration where the gilding has worn. The split pearls are fairly well matched, blisters and blemishes visible with the unaided eye. Sapphires medium blue, moderate saturation of colour, typical inclusions visible with the unaided eye. Minor abrasion visible with magnification. Inner personal engraving reads 'a Mathilde Souvenir'. French shell remarking old production assay marks. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition. For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows. co. uk