Lot 28
  • 28

THREE GOLD GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCHES, KUTCHINSKY

Estimate
3,000 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

Comprising: a large rabbit brooch with textured gold fur, its nose a faceted ruby, its eyes embellished with pear-shaped sapphires, highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Kutchinsky, maker's marks, British hallmarks for London, 1983; a smaller rabbit brooch, its eyes embellished with circular-cut emeralds and a circular-cut sapphire nose, signed Kutchinsky, maker's marks, British hallmarks for London, 1969; and a mouse brooch, its body a cabochon garnet, its eye set with a brilliant-cut diamond of yellow tint, further highlighted with similarly-cut diamonds of near-colourless tint, signed Kutchinsky, maker's marks, British hallmarks for London, 1966; accompanied by three pouches.

Condition

Bright lively diamonds throughout. Cabochon garnet to mouse brooch with typical inclusions visible with magnification, one surface reaching fracture and small conchoidal chips to front and reverse. Rotating safety catch to each brooch fitting. In very 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."