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TWO GOLD AND GEM-SET PENDANTS, ENGLISH SCHOOL, PORTRAITS OF EYES, 1820s
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
Comprising: a circular miniature depicting the right eye of a gentleman in profile, with brown iris painted on ivory within a cannetile work frame, set with circular-cut amethysts to a pendant bail set with cabochon turquoise and amethyst resembling a forget-me-not, the reverse with a glazed compartment containing a painting of a potted floral display; together with a circular miniature depicting the left eye of a lady, with grey/blue iris painted on ivory to a cannetile work frame, set with circular-cut amethysts, the reverse with a glazed compartment, pendant loop.
Condition
Large locket : eye in good condition, some dust beneath glass, cannetile frame in good condition, hinged locket reverse containing piece of blue paper, small locket : eye in good condition with some dust and dirt beneath glass, cannetile frame in good condition, floral miniature to reverse with crack to top of miniature.
"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."