Lot 50
  • 50

Pair of enamel and diamond brooches, Late 18th Century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • silver, gold, diamond, enamel
Each designed as a spray of flowers set with table-cut and rose diamonds, highlighted with translucent and opaque brightly coloured enamel, each with detachable later brooch fittings.

Condition

Losses to enamel on both brooches. Diamonds bright and lively. Evidence of solder to reverse. Later brooch fittings detachable. Abrasions and discolouration to mount consistent with age and wear.
"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.
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