Antique Georgian Bracelets Gold Cameo Napoleon Bonaparte portraits c1804 (5354)

Antique First Empire Georgian pair bracelets. 18k gold, enamel and agate hardstone cameo miniature portraits of Napoleon and Josephine. Made circa 1804-1809 during the reign of Napoleon I in France.   Measurements: Oval medallions are 26mm long. Napoleon bracelet is approx 17cm long; Josephine bracelet is approx 15cm long. Bands of bracelets are approximately 22mm wide. Combined weight (including fabric) is 26.8grams. Note, ruler in pictures is in inches.  The cameos form the magnificent clasps of a pair of classic Georgian First Empire French bracelets. Dating to the lifetime of Napoleon Bonaparte (corresponding with the Georgian era), a pair of carved agate hardstone cameos depicting miniature portraits of Napoleon and Josephine, the Emperor and Empress. Napoleon in profile with laurel leaf, curved nose and sharp chin. Fine detail to hair locks and features. Josephine, in the popular guise of a Classic (ancient Greek/Roman) Empress, also seen in profile with similar fine detail. Each