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Sat, Sep 17, 2022 01:00PM EDT
Lot 157

1725 French Silver Coin & 14K Gold Bracelet

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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$500 $50
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Marked bracelet made of shagreen (shark skin) with 14 karat gold accoutrements, set with a French silver coin of King Louis XV (r. 1715 - 1774). The bracelet is marked for Hans Cullmann of Germany. Coin is a 1725 1/2 ecu coin, with only the reverse visible. Inscribed in Latin. Coin is pitted, worn, and there is a crack to the left of the date. About 80% silver. Around the coin, four gemstones are set which test between tourmaline and quartz. Set with 12 cultured pearls. White / cream color shagreen. Will fit about 6.5" wrist. Total weight: 131.3 grams / 84.4 dwt. Good wearable condition overall, minor wear. Keywords: fancy, jewelry, precious, luxury, European, France, royal