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PAIR OF SILVER, GOLD AND CHRYSOBERYL PENDENT EARRINGS, PORTUGUESE SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
Each centring on a stylised tied ribbon bow, suspending two graduated interlocking circular motifs, each centring on a quatrefoil, to a similar surmount, set throughout with foil backed mixed-cut chrysoberyl, original hinged fittings, original fitted gilt tooled case.
Literature
Cf: Five Centuries of Jewellery, National Museum of Ancient Art Lisbon, Instituto Potuguês de Museus, Zwemmer, 1995, page 88, plate 121 and 122 for a pair of very similar ear pendants.
Condition
Mounted in silver and gold. Chyrsoberyls a light greenish yellow, well matched, abraded facet junctions and small chips visible only with magnification. Original earring fittings. Silver discoloured with scratches and indentations consistent with age and wear. Fitted case with some scuffs to leather exterior, silk lining discoloured at edges has come away from top edge, velvet in good condition. In very 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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."