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Lot 17
  • 17

Gold, ruby and sapphire bracelet, Louis Wièse, 1890s

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Louis Wièse
  • gold, sapphires, rubies
In the Gothic-revival taste, composed of a series of quatrefoils inset with cabochon rubies, sapphires and portraits, length approximately 190mm, signed Wièse, maker's marks.

Condition

Mounted in gold. Weighing approximately 50 grams. Middle quatrefoil signed in full with maker's mark beneath. Rubies translucent, one with good asterism and one with poor asterism. Sapphires well matched with typical inclusions visible to naked eye and under magnification. Secure clasp with safety chain. 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.
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