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PEARL AND DIAMOND BROOCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
Designed as an articulated foliate spray decorated with pearl drops representing acorns, the leaves set with cushion-shaped, circular- and rose-cut diamonds.
Condition
Accompanied by a report from The Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain, no. 0128655, stating that two pearls were found to be natural.
1. Irregular button shaped pearl, weighing 9.08 carats, measuring approximately 9.80mm x 11.00mm x 10.7 mm.
2. Drop shaped pearl, weighing 9.49 carats, measuring approximately 10.4mm x 11.00mm x 12.80mm.
The pearls of various shapes, cream and white and brown body colour, with slight rosé overtones, medium lustre. Pearls with slight blemishes and imperfections to the surface. Traces of lead solder to underside and inside, not visible when worn. White adhesive visible to edges of two pearls. Diamonds bright and lively. Some tarnishing to the gold mount commensurate with age and wear. Later pin to the reverse.
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"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
Accompanied by a report from The Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain, no. 0128655, stating that two pearls were found to be natural.