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PEARL NECKLACES, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
Comprising: three individual rows of pearls graduated from approximately 5mm to 13mm, 4mm to 10mm and 4mm to 8mm respectively, lengths approximately 850mm, 470mm and 430mm respectively, together with a loose pearl measuring approximately 12mm and eighteen loose pearls measuring approximately 6mm.
Condition
Long Row: Principal pearl to centre cracked, measuring approximately 12.9 mm. Various shapes, cream body colour, medium lustre on average. Secure clasp.
Medium Row: Mixed colours - cream / white body colour . A few are cracked and peeling. They are of various shapes and have medium to high lustre. Some with rosé overtones. Secure clasp
Short Row: Mixed colours - cream / white body colour . A few are cracked and peeling. They are of various shapes and have medium to high lustre. Some with rosé overtones. Secure clasp.
Loose Pearl - Drilled, oval shaped. - Width approximately 13.7mm, depth 11.5mm. Weight approximately 3.1 grams, 15.27carats. Smooth skin, creamy bodycolour (crack deep down)
Collection of 18 loose pearls: Mixed colours, these have not been tested.
In overall 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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by four reports from AnchorCert, no's. 1/16065, 1/16066, 1/16064 and 1/16061, stating that the pearls were found to be natural.
Eighteen loose pearls untested.