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1983

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Bracelet (France)

This is a Bracelet. It was made by Maison Marret Baugrand. It is dated ca. 1865 and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is gold, amethyst, leather and silk case. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Maison Marret Baugrand, founded by the jewelers Paul Marret (died 1853) and Gustav Baugrand (1826-1870). was active during the 1850's and 60's. The firms supplied jewels to the Empress Eugenie and her court in France and also to Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. Antique or Etruscan-style jewels, like this bracelet, were shown by Marret Baugrand at the 1862 Univeral Exposition in Paris, and a large display of Egyptian-style jewelry at the 1867 Universal Exposition in London won Baugrand the French medal of the Legion of Honor. (Jewelry 1989-90).

This object was donated by Mrs. Sonia List. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Sonia List.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 6.2 x 5.8 x 6.2 cm (2 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 2 7/16 in.)

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Bracelet (France); Made by Maison Marret Baugrand; gold, amethyst, leather and silk case; Overall: 6.2 x 5.8 x 6.2 cm (2 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 2 7/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Sonia List; 1983-89-1

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