14kt. yellow gold bangle set with 18.00 ct. rubies and 12.84 ct. diamonds.
Antique French 19th century a young Princess Louise of France, later Duchess of Berry hand-painted watercolour portrait miniature mounted in 950. silver.
Made in circa 1830
Hallmarked on the silver clasp with boar's head ( a French standard for 950. silver. )
The scandalous Duchess of Berry was born as Marie Louise Élisabeth d’Orleans on 20 August 1695 at the Palace of Versailles to Philippe II, Duke of Orléans and Françoise-Marie de Bourbon, who was a legitimized daughter of Louis XIV of France.
She was near death several times in her young life. At the age of six, she suffered a near-fatal illness, and her father himself nursed her day and night to save her. At the age of ten, she caught smallpox, and she was presumed dead for over six hours. At the age of 15, it was decided that she should marry Charles, Duke of Berry, who was the youngest son of the Grand Dauphin. The marriage took place on 6 July 1710 at the Palace of Versailles.
Dimensions -
Size: 3.7 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm
Weight: 13.76 grams
Condition: Miniature is in original antique condition, has age-related wear and tear, good condition overall.
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