Russian Silver Chatelaine with Blackamoor Figure and Tourmaline Stones

19th century Russian silver chatelaine, stamped 'A.P.R' (?) to…
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19th century Russian silver chatelaine, stamped 'A.P.R' (?) to belt hook, surmounted with a stunning cast silver blackamoor figure bust with faceted black tourmaline stone integrated into the headwear, the ears and coat buttons adorned with spherical pearls, set above a middle panel with bezel set polished black/green tourmaline cabochon in a pierced foliate setting, suspending three appendage chains; the center chain with well modelled child holding a spherical pearl above head, terminating at hand form ring loops, total weight 80gm, total drop 16.5 cm

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • Bezel - On a clock or watch, the bezel is the metal frame into which the watch or clock glass is fitted. In clocks, the bezel may include a hinge and a flange, in effect a door to the face of the clock. In jewellery the bezel is a band of metal with a projecting lip that holds the gemstone in its setting.

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