Three Carved Hardstone Bell Pushes

Including a rose quartz circular bell push, measuring approximately 59.6 by 14.3 mm.; an aventurine quartz rectangular bell push, measuring approximately 80.5 by 53.2 by 17.7 mm.; and a nephrite rectangular bell push with a cabochon amethyst measuring approximately 10.0 mm., a cabochon moonstone measuring approximately 10.0 mm., round green garnets and round rubies, measuring approximately 84.3 by 54.5 by 19.9 mm.

Rose Quartz: eye visible inclusions, overall good condition. Aventurine: small whitish chip on top edge, bell push connector on bottom is loose, overall good condition. Nephrite: very minor surface inclusions, overall very good condition. The Nephrite bell push was a souvenir from the first major exhibition in the Soviet Union of the work of Peter Carl Faberge, jeweler to the Czars, in 1989 at the Museum of Applied Arts in Elagin Palace in Leningrad.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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