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ENAMEL AND GEM-SET NECKLACE/BROOCH COMBINATION, FRASCAROLO, 1960s
Estimate
4,500 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- DIAMOND, RUBY, ENAMEL, GOLD
Designed as a fancy link long chain suspending a tiger's face pendant, decorated with white, black and rust enamel, to pear-shaped ruby eyes, highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, chain length approximately 840mm, maker's marks, tigers face pendant detachable and can be worn as a brooch, additional links.
Condition
Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that permits may be required for import in certain countries. If you are interested in this lot please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding.
Additional links attach to necklace when you detach tiger's face to wear as a brooch. Stamped 750 and 18 for 18 carat gold, maker's marks, made in Italy, depose to the inside of the brooch/pendant. Ruby eyes well matched in size and colour, left hand stone with cavity visible with magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. Sliding safety catch to one pin, stiff; pins a little bent. Two links to chain with discoloured enamel where it has been resurfaced, restored, enamel in rest of jewel in good condition. Scratches to mount and polished surfaces consistent with wear. Heavy piece weighing approximately 254.3 grams. In 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."