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Gold and ancient Greek silver coin choker, 'Gemme Nummarie', Bulgari
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 CHF
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Description
- Bulgari
- silver, gold
Composed of four tubogas bands in three tone gold, the front decorated with four silver Corinthian staters, two showing the head of Athena, two showing the reverse with Pegasus, shortest length approximately 310mm, reverse of choker inscribed 'STATERE CORINTO IV SEC. A.C.', unsigned.
Literature
Cf: Daniela Mascetti, Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, New York, 2007, pgs. 174-175 for a similar necklace by Bulgari.
Condition
Unsigned. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. The front interior inscribed STATERE CORINTO IV SEC. A.C., referring to the date of the antique coins set at the front of the necklace. Signs of wear to the mounting consistent with normal use; sliding clasp. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 277 grams.
"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."