Premier Auction - Session II - September 16, 2023
Sat, Sep 16, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1303
21kt. Intricate Diamond Monogram Mourning Bracelet
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
48 old mine and old European cut diamonds, set in applied intricate monogram letters “RJH”, interior engraved ”Colonel Henry Richmond Jones C.B. Commanding the Carabiniers embarked for the Crimea July 21, 1855 returned May 28, 1856 embarked for India November 20, 1856 & returned June 11, 1859 promoted Major General April 2, 1865", a lock of his hair under glass on interior of bracelet, tested 21kt. yellow gold, 1-1/4 in. wide, inside measurement 7 in., hidden clasp, 66.0 grams
Provenance: Henry Richmond Jones; Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection
Note: gold content tested with a XRF, for a full detailed description of of the military career of General Henry Richmond Jones, commander of the Carabiniers during the Crimean War, please view this: link: https://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyunits/britishcavalry/14thhussarshenryjones.htm
Condition
monogram has been repaired, scratches from wear
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Henry Richmond Jones; Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection
