The Collection of Jean Louis Chameroy, Offered Without Reserve - 24 Oct 2023
A lava bracelet, mid 19th century
A lava bracelet, mid 19th century, carved in white lava, centring on a mask of Medusa, to shoulders carved with stylised lion heads, mounted in gold, inner circumference 15.3cm
Cf.: a bracelet of similar design in carved coral, from the collection of Anne Hull-Grundy in the collection of the British Museum, collection no.1978,1002.1124