A fanciful lace and natural pearl button cuff bangle by Auguste Lahaye (workshop later purchased by the esteemed French jeweler Rene Boivin). Masterfully hand fabricated in contrasting rose and yellow 18k gold with a delightful patina. The entire bangle has been pierced and hand chased giving it a beautiful multidimensional look. One of the finest bangles I've seen. c1870    Measurements: 3/4" wide, 6 1/2" interior circumference  Pearl: 6.2 mm  Weight: 29.4 grams  About: Lahaye. Batteur d'or, 11 passage Pecquay, Paris. (René BOIVIN succ. LAHAYE in 1898). Diamond punch: two stars, one at the top, one at the bottom, LAHAYE.   In 1898, he left this address and the lease was transferred to the goldsmith Léon Lambert and the fund was taken over by René Boivin who settled 38 Rue de Turbigo. Specialty of brooches and bracelets.