Lot 415
  • 415

Three jewelled gold egg pendants, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • gold, sapphire, ruby, diamond
  • height of the largest including loop 2cm, 3/4 in.
the first chased with swirls above a cabochon sapphire terminal, illegible maker's mark, 56 standard; the second inset with rose-cut ruby flowers with diamond leaves, maker's mark possibly IK (Cyrillic), 56 standard; the third chased with swirls and applied with a rose-cut diamond-set shamrock, illegible maker's mark

Provenance

the first: Sotheby's London, 4 June 2013, lot 581 (part)

Condition

Overall excellent condition. One ruby lacking.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."