EMILE-DÉSIRÉ PHILIPPE Early Egyptian Revival Hinged Bangle

Object Description

Remarkably fine eclectic bangle of early Egyptian & Gothic revival design.Maker’s mark partly obscured.

Object Literature

Illustrated in our book:
Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 445
cf. Egyptomania, Egypt in Western Art 1730-1930 National Gallery of Canada, 1994, p. 477 & 479 illustrates the parure shown at the Universal Exposition, Paris, 1878 which was given by Emile Philippe to the musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris

Object Condition

Good, with minor enamel repair. Wear consistent with age and use.

Object Details