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Gold enamel and micromosaic demi-parure, Mid 19th Century
Estimate
8,800 - 13,200 GBP
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Description
- malachite, seed pearls, enamel
Comprising: a necklace set with seven graduated micromosaic plaques, depicting rural genre scenes and arrangements of flowers inset into malachite plaques, decorated with black and white enamel ribbons and floral swags, further accented with seed pearl drops, together with a pair of pendent earrings, hook fittings and a brooch en suite, French assay marks.
Condition
Necklace: gold French import marks. Length approximately 420mm. Few malachite plaques slightly chipped. Micromosaic in very good condition. Some scratches to enamel. Seed pearls white body colour, medium lustre. Flexible and very well articulated. Slightly loose clasp. Tarnished to mount.
Earrings: malachite slightly chipped. Micromosaic and enamel slightly scratched. Seed pearls white body colour, medium lustre. Well articulated. Tarnished to mount.
Brooch: micromosaic and enamel slightly scratched. Seed pearls white body colour, medium lustre. Seed pearls white body colour, medium lustre. secure pin catch. All items are in good condition. Case damaged.
"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."