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GOLD, ENAMEL, EMERALD AND DIAMOND BANGLE, 1860s
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- pearls, emeralds, diamonds and gold and enamel
Designed as a wide band of step-cut emeralds alternating with circular- cut and rose diamonds within black enamel lines and Greek key motifs, clusters centring on a button pearl within a surround of circular-cut diamonds, to a similarly set fetter link chain connection, inner circumference approximately 164mm, French assay and maker's marks.
Provenance
The grandmother of the present owner, the Countess Idina Masciadri Orsini is seen (right) wearing the bracelet at the entrance of La Scala, the world renowned opera house in Milan, in 1957.
Literature
Cf: Henri Vever, translated by Katherine Purcell, French Jewellery of the Nineteenth Century, London, 2001, page 561 and 656 for examples of bangles of a similar date with a chain linking, there are several examples of jewels which use the Greek key motif.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks to tongue for 18 carat gold. Small losses to black enamel. Emeralds a light to medium yellowish green to green, typical inclusions visible to the naked eye and with magnification, abraded facet junctions, nicks, cavities and some surface reaching fractures. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.80 - 4.00 carats, of mixed colours and clarities, one small rose diamond deficient. Verbal on samples of pearls, test as natural saltwater, medium lustre. Well articulated. Heavy bangle weighing approximately 108.8 grams. Safety chain, secure clasp, 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.
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."