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SET OF GLASS REPRODUCTIONS OF THE CULLINAN DIAMONDS
Estimate
3,000 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
Comprising: a fitted case containing a replica of the Cullinan rough and the nine resulting faceted stones, accompanied by an original folio no. 1 of 12 entitled 'The Cullinan', dedicated inside 'To Friedrich Hirschhorn Esq with Joseph Asscher & his compliments. 1/12 1908.'; together with a replica of the Excelsior rough, fitted case, and two further replica stones, part illustrated.
Condition
Fitted case: containing replicas of the nine resulting faceted stones, very small chips. Case with scratches, marks and signs of wear. Lock well. In overall good condition.
Original folio : signs of wear, mark and scratches.
Replica of the Excelsior rough: Chips and conchoidal fracture. Box surrounded with velvet show signs of wear, some damage. Locks well. Further stones with very small nicks. Collection in overall 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."