CONTINENTAL SCHOOL, TWO PORTRAITS OF EYES, CIRCA 1800

Comprising: a brooch centring on an oval portrait miniature of a gentleman's right eye, with blue iris and powdered wig painted on ivory, to a gold filigree frame applied with a half pearl and white enamel; a ring centring on an oval portrait miniature of a right eye, with blue iris painted on ivory, to a tapered gold band, size Q.

Ring : eye slightly faded, small crack to glass bottom left on the underside, extensive wear to shank and underside of bezel, brooch : eye slightly faded, some dust beneath glass, frame possibly French with small traces of blue enamel remaining around pearl collet, later plaque applied to reverse stamped 18K.
"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.
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