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PAIR OF DIAMOND PENDANTS, CIRCA 1900
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description
Each set with a pear-shaped diamond within a border of similarly set graduated circular-cut diamonds, Austrian assay and maker's marks.
Provenance
Given by Archduke Frédéric of Austria to his daughter, Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria on the occasion of her wedding to Prince Elie de Bourbon Parme in 1903.Princess Marie Anne de Bourbon Parme mentions in her inventory:
"Un écrin rouge écarlate (Schwarz und Steiner) avec pendeloques en diamants à porter avec les boutons ci-dessus. Ces pendeloques m'ont été données par mon père pour mon mariage".
[A scarlet case (Schwarz und Steiner) with diamond pendants to be worn together wit the studs mentioned above (lot 71). These pendants were given by my father for my wedding].
"Un écrin rouge écarlate (Schwarz und Steiner) avec pendeloques en diamants à porter avec les boutons ci-dessus. Ces pendeloques m'ont été données par mon père pour mon mariage".
[A scarlet case (Schwarz und Steiner) with diamond pendants to be worn together wit the studs mentioned above (lot 71). These pendants were given by my father for my wedding].
Condition
Austrian assay mark for 14 carat gold and mounted in silver. Maker's mark. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 8.00 - 9.00 carats, on average I-J colour, SI-I clarity, as gauged and graded within the limitations of the mount. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with age, small signs of tarnish. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 6 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria wore this pair of pendants with the earrings (lot 70) for the ball on the day of her wedding to Prince Elie de Bourbon Parme.