Lot 28
A mid 19th Century hinged bangle
Auction: 9 December 2015 at 11:00 GMT
Description
in the Castellani revivalist style, the principal half with fine cannatille decoration, three swivel cornelian scarabs, engraved intaglio to the rear, the other half with further cannatille decoration and four panels onset with the word 'ROMA' in wire
Dimensions
Maximum diameter: 57mm
Footnote
This piece although not signed, displays many of the characteristics of the workshop. The detail of the hinge finials are directly comparable with signed pieces, as is the quality of the craftsmanship. The use of the swivel seals is similar to another hinged bangle sold Bonhams New York lot 102 June 2009, a more modern copy made by Alfredo Castellani is in the V&A London. Christie's sold a hinged bangle decorated with micromosaic and the rear half with ROMA as the prominent decoration (December 12th 2012)