Lot 396
  • 396

Fine and Elegant Diamond Tiara, Monture Boucheron, 1937

Estimate
85,000 - 135,000 CHF
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Description

Designed as a series of interlocking geometric arches, set with circular-, single-cut and baguette diamonds, mounted in platinum, inner circumference approximately 300mm, signed Monture Boucheron, French assay and maker's marks, three small diamonds deficient, fitted case Boucheron, Paris. 26 Place Vendôme.

Condition

Signed Monture Boucheron, From Paris. French export marks for platinum. Accompanied by a copy of a photography of the tiara, as it was in 1937, from the Boucheron archives. Total diamond weight approximately 48-52.00 carats, for the most part, G-I, VS-SI, a couple of larger stones are I-K colour, SI-I clarity. A few signs of solder work. In 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.
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Catalogue Note

PROVENANCE:

Commissioned from Boucheron in 1937 by Thomas Coats 2nd Baron Glentanar for Lady Grëthe Glentanar.

 

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Thence by descent.