Lot 58
  • 58

Pair of Gold and Turquoise Clip-Brooches, Marcus & Co., Late 19th Century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Marcus & Co.
  • gold,turquoise,clip-brooches
Each set with oval or ovoid turquoise with intaglio inlaid with gold, within gold mountings of stylized ornaments of bead and scroll design, one clip signed Marcus & Co.

Condition

Signed Marcus & Co. on the back of one clip. Very light wear due to age, condition is very good. Color of turquoise in-keeping with printed catalogue illustration. The tablet pictured at right bears an Arabic inscription; the inscription on the other tablet cannot be discerned.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.