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Gold and hardstone cameo demi-parure, 1890
Estimate
4,800 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- agate, gold, diamond
Comprising: a bangle of seven agate cameos depicting the profiles of classical maidens within a Greek key and circular-cut diamond surround and a brooch and pendant of similar design, bangle inner circumference approximately 170mm.
Condition
Bangle: numbered 9501 on tongue of clasp. Brooch numbered 9502 on reverse Diamonds bright and lively, mixed colours and clarities, the majority estimated to be approximately SI clarity on average. Estimated total diamond weights approximately 4.00 - 5.00 carats in bangle, 2.50 - 3.50 carats in brooch and 0.40 - 0.60 carats in pendant. Cameos brown and white, translucent, ranging from approximately 29 x 26mm to 18 x 14mm on bracelet, approximately 51 x 33mm in brooch and 15 x 12mm on pendant. Light scratches to stone and metal surfaces consistent with age and wear. Clasps on brooch and bangle secure, in good working order. Bracelet width approximately 33mm at widest point, brooch measuring approximately 56 x 47mm, pendant measuring approximately 20 x 17mm overall. 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.
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.
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."