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TWO GOLD ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BROOCHES, CIRCA 1900
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
Comprising: an annular scalloped brooch depicting a sunset in plique-à-jour enamel, the red sun in guilloché enamel and an iris in polychrome enamel, highlighted with a circular- and a rose-cut diamond; together with a chased gold brooch depicting an iris decorated with white and green enamel to a plique-à-jour enamel background, accented with a cascade of rose-cut diamonds, later brooch fitting, accompanied by two glazed display cases.
Literature
Cf: Sotheby's Catalogue, Jewels, Antique, Period and Contemporary,16th December 2004, London, Lot 73, when one jewel was previously sold.
Cf: Sotheby's Catalogue, Art Nouveau Jewellery and Jewels from the Belle Epoque 1890-1914, 18th June 1998, London, Lot 475, when one jewel was previously sold.
Condition
Circular brooch: stamped 18 for 18ct gold to reverse, one enamel leaf with old repair to enamel, two other leaves with some fine hairline cracks to enamel. Oval brooch: some fine hairline cracks to plique-a-jour enamel cells, later safety catch, both pin and safety catch detachable.
"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."