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Seed pearl, natural pearl and diamond sautoir, circa 1910
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- metal, diamond and seed pearl
Designed as a woven band of seed pearls, highlighted at intervals with geometric motifs set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, suspending a natural pearl drop, length approximately 680 mm, fitted case, Gold & Silversmiths Company Ltd.
Condition
Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory no.05203, stating that extensive samples of the pearls were found to be natural saltwater.
The original pendant to this jewel is deficient. One seed pearl row damaged and one detached from clasp. Diamonds bright and lively. Seed pearls with cream body colour, medium lustre. Pearl drop with white body colour, displaying medium lustre, with light pink and green overtones. Flexible and well articulated. In good condition. Accompanied by fitted case signed Gold & Silversmiths Company Ltd.
"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
Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory no.05203, stating that extensive samples of the pearls were found to be natural saltwater.