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Seed pearl and Gem set 'regard' brooch/ pendant, Early 19th Century
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- seed pearl, emerald, garnet, ruby, diamond, amethyst, gold
Designed as a padlock, set with circular-cut rubies, emerald, garnet, amethyst and diamond, spelling out the word 'regard', highlighted with split seed pearls and suspending key and locket shaped jewels, glazed locket compartment to reverse, pendant bail.
Literature
Cf: Shirley Bury, ‘Jewellery 1789-1910, Volume I’, Suffolk 1991, page 141-145,
Cf: Diana Scarisbrick, ‘Jewellery from Renaissance to Art Déco 1540-1940’, Japan 2003, page 129,
Cf: Ginny Redington Dawes and Olivia Collings, ‘Georgian Jewellery 1714-1830’, Suffolk 2007, pg 140,
Cf: David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, ‘Understanding Jewellery’, Spain 2003, page 74, for examples and details on Acrostic Jewels.
Cf: Diana Scarisbrick, ‘Jewellery from Renaissance to Art Déco 1540-1940’, Japan 2003, page 129,
Cf: Ginny Redington Dawes and Olivia Collings, ‘Georgian Jewellery 1714-1830’, Suffolk 2007, pg 140,
Cf: David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, ‘Understanding Jewellery’, Spain 2003, page 74, for examples and details on Acrostic Jewels.
Condition
Rubies medium purplish red, emerald medium green, garnet dark purplish red, amethyst dark purple, all with typical inclusions visible to naked eye and under magnification, abrasions to facet edges. Diamond bright and lively. Split pearls cream, low to medium lustres. Glazed compartment empty. Abrasions and slight discolouration to mount consistent with age and wear. 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
Another example of a 'regard' locket can be seen in the Victorian and Albert Museum.