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A COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
Comprising: a circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamond fleur-de-lys pendant; a cushion-shaped diamond cluster pendant ; a rose diamond bow brooch; two imitation pearl and rose diamond pendants; and a paste crescent moon brooch (6).
Provenance
Duchess zu Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1868-1944)
Sale, Crown and Coronets, 1 november 2005, lot 1940
Condition
All objects are larger than illustrated.
- The diamond fleur-de-lys pendant stamped 585 for 14 carat gold and 925 for sterling silver. The system holding the pendant of a later date. Diamonds mixed in quality. Approximately 42 mm high.
- The diamond cluster pendant is below Dutch legal gold alloy. Diamonds mixed in quality. Approximately 20 mm large.
- The diamond bow brooch stamped 585 for 14 carat gold and 925 for sterling silver. Can be worn as a pendant. Approximately 28 mm large.
- The imitation pearl and rose diamond pendants are below Dutch legal gold alloy. One imitation diamond. Approximately 30 mm high.
- The paste crescent moon brooch stamped 835 for silver, the pin is made of base metal. Abraded paste stones, some foil missing. Approximately 78 mm large.
"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
Provenance: the two drops once from part of a tiara which belonged to Charlotte
Duchess zu Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1868-1944)
thence by descend