Lot 395
  • 395

GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CIRCA 1910

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

The tonneau shaped plaque, centring on a painted ivory miniature of Venus and Cupid, to a background applied with light green guilloché enamel, embellished with rose-cut diamonds and set within a border of seed pearls, French assay marks.



 

Condition

Seed pearls of grey and cream bodycolour. Guilloché enamel in good condition. Missing one small rose-cut diamond. In excellent 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.
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