Lot 321
  • 321

GOLD AND GEM-SET BRACELET, CIRCA 1850

Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

The heart-shaped gold padlock decorated to the front with a forget-me-not or pansy set with seed pearls and a circular-cut red stone with scroll engraved detail to the edges, the reverse with a heart-shaped portrait miniature of a gentleman's left eye, with grey/blue iris, painted on ivory, to a circular link bracelet, length approximately 210mm, one seed pearl deficient.

Condition

Eye slightly faded, with small chip to top of ivory, one half pearl deficient from front of padlock, bracelet later associate.
"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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