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Diamond tiara, 1920s
Estimate
10,000 - 14,000 CHF
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Description
The central plaque of open work foliate and scroll design set with foil backed rose diamonds in pinched collets within surrounds of smaller rose diamonds, to a series of similarly set foliate motifs, inner circumference approximately 220mm, centre may be worn as a brooch and the sides as a bracelet, together with three additional fittings, case by E. Lloyd Lawrence.
Condition
Diamond weight difficult to assess accurately due to closed back setting of the main rose diamonds. Mixed in colour and clarity. With additional fittings to wear the central part as a brooch and the sides as a bracelet. Scratches and minor tarnish to metal. Signs of wear consistent with age. Overall 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."
Catalogue Note
Photograph from: The Sketch magazine, March 15th 1950, page 237 taken at the 'State Opening of the Parliament at the Palace of Westminster'. The by-line reads 'Lady Monteagle, with neat diamond tiara and dangling diamond earrings, waited for her carriage'.