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DIAMOND AND WOVEN HAIR JEWEL, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 CHF
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Description
The plaque decorated with rose diamonds with the monogram MT for Marie-Thérèse de Savoie, Duchess of Parma (1803-1879), wife of Charles II, Duke of Parma.
Provenance
''Un médaillon avec cheveux et monogramme (M.T.) en diamants, cheveux de Marie Thérèse de Savoie, Duchesse de Parme, femme de Charles II de Parme.'' [A medallion with hair and monogram (M.T) set with diamonds, hair of Marie Thérèse de Savoie, Duchesse de Parme, wife of Charles II de Parme].
Excerpt from the inventory of Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria, Princess Elie de Bourbon Parme.
Excerpt from the inventory of Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria, Princess Elie de Bourbon Parme.
Condition
Diamond bright and lively. Signs of wear to the metal, with scratches, indents and evidence of tarnish. Evidence of age. Glass with surface-reaching cracks. Gross weight approximately 4 grams.
"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.
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.
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."