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A group of six egg pendants
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, gold, diamonds, agates, enamel, turqouise, rubies, chrysophase, rock crystals
- heights excluding loops 1.2-1.5cm, 1/2 - 5/8 in.
enamelled in translucent powder blue over wavy engine-turning and applied with a diamond-set flourish, St Petersburg, 1899-1904, illegible maker's mark, 56 standard; carved of banded agate, the sides hung with wire set with sapphires, turquoises and a ruby, apparently unmarked; of translucent white enamel divided by a pierced band of silver, apparently unmarked; carved of bowenite with incised decoration, apparently unmarked; carved of bowenite and green chrysoprase divided by faceted rock crystal, maker's mark R.L or B.L; of white enamel with traces of foil swags and flowers, August Hollming
Condition
Four in generally good order; the bowenite egg and the Holming white enamel egg have lost their surface decoration.
"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."
"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."