A COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY

Comprising: a bar brooch centring on a crest set with rose-cut diamonds and enamel, cased, a pair of oval cufflinks decorated with foliate motifs and a collet-set diamond, cased, a bar brooch depicting two monkeys in play decorated with rubies (6).

Monkeys brooch: Unidentified mark to the tail of the monkey and to the clasp. Slightly bigger than illustrated. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Cufflinks: Tarnish to the cufflinks as visible from the front and to the back. Estimated diamond weight 0.14 carat, some chipping to the stones. 56 zolotnik mark and stamped 585 for 14 carat gold. Enamel brooch: Some small chips to the enamel. Tarnish to the gold as visible from the back. Stamped 585 for 14 carat gold and ZI for silver 925. Overall sound condition, some signs of wear consistent with use.
"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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