A gold bracelet by Castellani
A gold bracelet by Castellani, circa 1860. Formed with six circular discs, each centred with a 'millefiori' cluster within surrounds of fine wirework in the Etruscan manner. Each disc joined with flexible links, the two centre discs signed to the reverse with conjoined Cs. 18cm. Fitted case.
For similar bracelets see Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewellery, page 41. Soros and Walker. And Understanding Jewellery, Bennett and Mascetti, plate 253.