Lot 279
  • 279

GOLD AND PEARL NECKLACE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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

Description

Designed as a uniform fringe of seed pearls, length approximately 390mm, fitted case by GOLDSMITHS' ALLIANCE LIMITED CORNHILL. LONDON.

Condition

Accompanied with a facsimile of a pearl report from Gwilym M. Jones stating that all the pearls where found to be natural. Overall good condition with some tarnish to gold commensurate with age and wear, clasp applied with Registration number 188142
"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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a report stating that the pearls all appear to be natural.