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BLISTER PEARL AND GOLD NECKLACE, CASTELLANI, 1860s
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Designed as eleven graduated blister pearls within rope work borders, joined by links of stylised gold scroll work, length approximately 395mm, signed with interlaced C's.
Condition
Blister pearls graduating in size from approximately 5.00mm across to 9.50mm, all round or near-round in shape. Some of pinkish tint, others with a creamy or silver grey bodycolour, a few with rosé and green overtones, low to medium lustre, some with noticeable damage and cracks to the layers of nacre. The back of the blister pearls are not closed but open so you can clearly see the filling in some of the pearls, one is clearly visible with no filling where it has either fallen out or been removed. Light tarnishing to the rope work motifs and traces of dirt around pearls to front and reverse, could benefit from a careful clean by a professional jeweller. Scratches and indentations to polished links and settings of blister pearls consistent with age and wear. In very good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Pearls untested.