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GOLD ENAMEL AND AMETHYST PARURE, 1860s
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
Comprising: a necklace designed as a series of oval amethysts within gold Archaeological revival frames decorated with red and white enamel suspending five pear-shaped amethyst drops, together with a bracelet and a pair of ear pendants en suite, necklace length approximately 430mm, bracelet length approximately 180mm, ear pendants with later screw back fittings, fitted case by HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MORTIMER JEWELLERS & GOLDSMITHS TO THE QUEEN AND ROYAL FAMILY 156, NEW BOND ST LONDON. W. 1.ST ANN'S SQRS MANCHESTER.
Condition
Overall good condition, amethysts medium deep purple to light purple, some tarnish to the gold, earrings with later screw fittings to reverse, case with foxing to interior velvet and wear to silk lining, hinges re-pinned one hinge re fitted to centre.
"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."