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SEED PEARL, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, CIRCA 1900
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
Designed as two rows of seed pearls, set to the centre with a floral open work panel, decorated throughout with pink, green, white and black enamel, the central flower head embellished with a circular-cut diamond and suspending a pearl drop, further accented to either side with two similarly-set flower head spacers, to later barrel-shaped clasp, length approximately 430mm, later additional pearls, fitted case by Joseph Heming & Co. 28, Conduit St. London. W.
Condition
Later clasp. Diamonds bright. Pearls with a creamy bodycolour, low to medium lustre on average, pearl drop a darker cream, medium lustre, a crack to the nacre only visible to the reverse. Enamel decoration bright and in very good condition overall, a small chip to one petal on each flower head spacer. 19 pearls have been added to either end to lengthen the necklace. Knotting where visible a little discoloured, could benefit from being restrung by a professional. In very 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Pearls untested.