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18 Karat Gold, Peridot and Diamond 'Seahorse' Brooch, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., France
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
- gold, peridot, diamond
The body set with round peridots, the fins and crown set with round diamonds weighing approximately .90 carat, with one round ruby eye, signed Tiffany, Schlumberger, Made in France, with French export and workshop marks.
Condition
In good condition, with some minor patination to the gold. The peridots are well- matched for color, a medium to medium-light green to slightly yellowish green, eye-clean to lightly included, with some examples showing minor abrading to the facet junctions. The diamonds are approximately F-G color, VVS-VS clarity. The ruby is a richly saturated slightly purplish red. The crown is very slightly loose but secure.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This brooch was once in the collection of Millicent Rogers, heiress to the Standard Oil fortune, renowned style icon and arts patron extraordinaire. Ms. Rogers founded the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, New Mexico which houses an extensive Native American and Hispanic arts collection.