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Lot 38
  • 38

Coral, jade, enamel and diamond brooch, 1920s

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • coral, jade, enamel, diamond, gold, platinum
The rectangular plaque decorated with circular- and single-cut diamonds, enhanced with buff-top coral and jade accents, set between a pair of black and red enamel baton and annular terminals, signed Boucheron, Paris to brooch pin, French assay and maker's marks.

Condition

French assay marks for 18 carat gold stamped twice to pin and French assay marks for platinum stamped twice to side of plaque. Signed Boucheron Paris to brooch pin. Illegible maker's marks stamped to pin and reverse of plaque within a chevron lozenge. Central plaque originally articulated, now soldered fixed, possibly originally a scarf/fur clip. Some wear to red and black enamel with some abrassions and minor losses and small chips to black enamel rings on edges. Two jade cabochons with small chips to corners. Total diamond weight approximately 2.00-2.50 carats diamonds bright and lively. Later safety chain. Signs of wear to mount consistent with age and wear. 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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