Lot Essay
For a similar pair of Benares bangles see Elizabeth Markevitch, Indian Jewellery, Stafa, 1987, cat.19, pp.52-53
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BENARES, NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF DIAMOND AND RUBY ENAMELLED GOLD CHILD'S BANGLES
BENARES, NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Each of circular form with tubular section, ending in two confronted elephants' heads with intertwined trunks, the exterior set with diamonds and rubies arranged in a floral spray, the interior in gulabi enamel in pink and white, each with screw pin, each with fitted case
Each 2¼in. (6cm.) diam.
BENARES, NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Each of circular form with tubular section, ending in two confronted elephants' heads with intertwined trunks, the exterior set with diamonds and rubies arranged in a floral spray, the interior in gulabi enamel in pink and white, each with screw pin, each with fitted case
Each 2¼in. (6cm.) diam.