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Verdura

A Lady's Gold Bracelet-Watch

Estimate
$10,000 - 15,000
Lot Details
Of mechanical movement, the circular silver dial, with gold hands and markers, to the double rope-twist bezel and similarly designed curb link band, mounted in 14K yellow gold, length 7 inches.

Verdura

American
Duke Fulco di Verdura was born into an aristocratic family in the late nineteenth century and quickly became a man with a vast imagination. Raised in a world of fairy tale-themed costume parties, Verdura conceptualized jewelry inspired by the animal aesthetics from his lavish childhood.With a youthful, refreshing approach to jewelry making and an international sensibility, Verdura prospered in the interwar years and capitalized on the wealth of tourists who visited Venice and Palermo. He caught the attention of Cole Porter, who became a long-lasting patron and appreciated the value in Verdura's diamond, gold, and pearl accessories.
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