Lot 319
  • 319

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.
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