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Lot 63

A gold and gem-set bracelet,
by Leitao & Irmao, circa 1930

20 September 2017, 13:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

£5,000 - £7,000

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A gold and gem-set bracelet, by Leitao & Irmao, circa 1930

The undulating strap composed of four concave scrolling plaques with pairs of gold scallop shells, seed pearls and baguette and square-cut citrines, alternating with covex wire and beadwork connectors set with buff-top sugarloaf sapphires and baguette-cut citrines, mounted in yellow gold, engraved decoration on reverse, partially struck maker's mark, Portuguese assay mark, length 20.4cm, tooled leather fitted case by Leitao e Irmao, Antigos Joalheiros da Coroa, Lisboa

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Venerable Portuguese jeweller Leitao & Irmao was founded in 1822 in Porto. The business expanded throughout the 19th century with intent to revive and promote the art of Portuguese goldsmithery and stores opened in Paris and London. In 1872, the firm was granted the title of "Goldsmiths to the Imperial House of Brazil", by Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil. In 1877, the House's headquarters moved permanently to Lisbon where they registered their mark of a sphinx atop the letter 'L'. In December that year, King Luis I of of Portugal granted them the title of "Crown Jeweller" and Queen Consort Maria Pia became an enthusiastic patron.

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