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Platinum, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, Circa 1910
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- platinum, pearl, diamond, pendant
Designed as a stylized peacock feather set in the center with a baroque button pearl measuring approximately 14.3 by 13.9 by 10.6 mm., further set with old European-cut, round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 10.00 carats, signed Tiffany & Co., suspended from a black silk cord.
Literature
A tiara incorporating a similarly styled peacock feather by Henri Vever, 1901, is illustrated on page 362 of Geoffrey C. Munn's Tiaras.
Condition
Accompanied by a copy of Precious Stone Laboratory report no. 975337 stating natural pearl. Diamonds are approximately G-H color and VS-SI clarity. The pearl is a creamy silver shade with strong overtones of pink and green, with some wrinkling of skin, but of good luster. Signed Tiffany & Co. on the rim of the mounting (right facing). The cord is knotted and looped at the ends, without a clasp. In good condition. Provenance: Sotheby's, Geneva, November 15, 2006, lot 310.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a copy of Precious Stone Laboratory report no. 975337 stating natural pearl.