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GOLD, AMETHYST AND PASTE PARURE, 1840s
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Comprising: a pendant necklace, a pair of pendant earrings and a brooch/pendant of foliate and scroll répoussé work with bead detail, set with oval and pear-shaped amethysts, later snake chain link, 1860s, length approximately 390mm, three stones in necklace and one stone in brooch are paste, all drops on brooch, earrings and necklace detachable, later fitted case.
Condition
Amethysts in brooch and drops on necklace a medium purple hue with moderately strong saturation of colour, the earrings with light purple amethysts with a moderate saturation of colour, typical inclusions visible with magnification. The two side drops and central fixed panel on necklace set with paste stones and the Lower central stone in brooch a paste replacement some with air bubbles visible with a 10x lens. One link in later necklace chain damaged, could benefit from attention by a jeweller. Drops on earrings can detach and attach to loop fittings on necklace, pendant drop on brooch and necklace removable. Tarnish throughout piece visible to front and reverse, could benefit from a professional clean. 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."
"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."