Seriously doubt it’s that old. The depiction of the Lion Of St Mark, the chromolitho like pictures, the text / font used...all wrong for the 17th century.
well, that's a very good thing that you don't believe your eyes ^_^ ... that only means higher value !!
that bracelet is a gift from francesco morosini to our grandmother before 300+ years ago.
we own it since that time, it is registered antique at my ministry of antiquities in egypt.
any ideas about the value are welcome, thanks
Francesco Morosini (26 February 1619 – 16 January 1694) was the Doge of Venice from 1688 to 1694, at the height of the Great Turkish War. He was a member of a famous noble Venetian family (the Morosini family) which produced several Doges and generals. He "dressed always in red from top to toe and never went into action without his cat beside him on the poop.
Senatore Veneto translates to Senator of Venice. With that being said, in 1694, Francesco Morosini would have been titled Doge or even possibly Duke but not Senator. What I find odd, is that you did not mention the history of the bracelet previously as this would be a unique selling point.
And, if you are aware of the history then you would know about events after his death is 1694. After his death in 1694, a large marble arch was placed in his honor at the Doge's Palace, while his cat —of which Morosini was notably fond— was embalmed and taken to the Museo Correr. If I had papers indicating this was an antique bracelet, then I would contact the museum in Venice. His stuffed cat may be found in the Museum Correr. Why would you post the bracelet in an antique forum?
Would you please send us better pictures of the bracelet and provide the "antique documentation" with your family name covered up? Without this information, we have no idea what you really have. If you cannot do this, we cannot help you. Thank you.
