The hand of carved tortoiseshell decorated with a cluster ring and a cuff bracelet set with circular-cut sapphires and single-cut diamonds, the sleeve dressed with floral and foliate motifs set with circular-cut emeralds and rubies, mounted in yellow gold,

Stamped 750 for gold and signed G. Nardi for Giulio Nardi. Coloured stones well matched, bright and lively colours with typical crystal inclusions. Tortoiseshell light yellow colour with brown mottling, some surface reaching fractures, minor scratches. Minor tarnish ans scratches to gold commensurate with age ans wear. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The 'Manina' or small hand is a famous Nardi model. It takes its origin from a small wooden hand used during the election of the doge during the time of the Republic of Venice, to count the candidates.