A MICRO MOSAIC PENDANT, CASTELLANI

The circular pendant decorated with a micro mosaic of the Christian symbol Chi-Rho within a bead and rope work border, Castellani maker's mark of two interlocking C's to the reverse; six stickpins; a black enamel mourning ring, engraved to the band; a blue enamel watch, engraved to the reverse, and other items (24).

The late Mariann Prinzessin Reuss, Mrs Averey Brundage.

Sale, Crown and Coronets, 1 november 2005, lot 1945

- The Castellani pendant stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, some damage due to the hallmarking. Some mosaics missing, hair locket to the reverse. Measurements: approximately 3cm x 2,5cm, smaller than illustrated. - The acorn stickpin stamped 585 for 14 carat gold. The two monogram stickpins stamped 800 for silver. The micro-mosaic stickpins are below Dutch legal gold alloy. Some mosaics deficient, black ground chipped. The swallow stickpin is made of a base metal. - The black enamel mourning ring stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Engraved to the inside 11 May 1828. - The blue enamel watch stamped 585 for 14 carat gold. Sotheby's can not guarantee the working condition of the watch. Engraved 14.5.51 to the reverse. - The harness pendant stamped 585 for 14 carat gold and 835 for silver. - The glass photo locket stamped 585 for 14 carat gold. - The green enamel seal stamped 585 for 14 carat gold. Some wear to the enamel. - The pill box stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. The lid is loose from the box. - The cufflinks are partly below Dutch legal gold alloy and partly made of a base metal. - The locket with two miniatures stamped 585 for 14 carat gold. In poor condition, one side loose from the base. - The micro-mosaic pendant stamped 800 for silver, its necklace stamped 585 for 14 carat gold and 800 for silver. In poor condition, part of the micro-mosaics deficient. Hair locket to the reverse. - The cased miniature of a gentleman is made of a base metal. - The two tubes stamped 800 for silver. Tarnished. - The canon ball pendant is made of a base metal and stamped 585 for 14 carat gold to the surmount. - The bullet pendant is made of a base metal and stamped 585 for 14 carat gold to the surmount. - The heart-shaped pendant is below Dutch legal gold alloy. Some turquoise deficient. - The gun pendant stamped 585 for 14 carat gold. Some tarnish.
"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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