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Turquoise and seed pearl parure, circa 1830
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- turquoise, seed pearl
Comprising: a necklace, hinged bangle, two brooches, pair of ear pendants and a ring, set with cabochon turquoise and seed and half pearls, necklace length approximately 380mm, one half pearl deficient, bangle circumference approximately 170mm, earrings with hook fittings, ring size K¾, fitted case, part illustrated.
Condition
Necklace: One seed pearl deficient. Secure clasp. Some small repairs to reverse, replacement ring fittings.
Bangle: With button pearl to centre. One turquoise deficient. Secure clasp.
Two brooches one of cartouche design and the other designed as a bird. Cartouche brooch with later pin fitting, tarnish to reverse not visible when worn. Bird brooch tassel possibly added.
Pair of Earrings: Central motif slightly articulated. Hook fittings secure.
Collection may have been assembled, brooch of cartouche design not fitted into case.
Several pieces tarnished with traces of dirt, collection could benefit from a careful professional clean. Some turquoise discoloured to green, pearls of various sizes, body colour and lustre.
"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."