Lot 416
  • 416

Five enamel egg pendants

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • gold, enamel, diamonds
  • height of the largest including loops 2.5cm, 1in.
the first FabergĂ©, the surface of translucent midnight blue enamel inset with floral sprigs of cabochon rubies and rose-cut diamonds, gold loop, workmaster August Hollming, St Petersburg, circa 1895, 56 standard; the second enamelled in red over a hatched ground with white enamel Maltese cross, gold loop, 56 standard; the third white with red band, unmarked; the fourth with vertical stripes of translucent red and opaque white, unmarked; the fifth blue with a band of circular-cut diamonds, gold loop, modern

Condition

The first four eggs with varying degrees of restoration to their enamel, very successful restoration on the first two. The fifth, modern egg is in excellent unrestored condition.
"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."