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DIAMOND RING, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
Claw-set with three circular-cut diamonds and highlighted with rose-cut points to a scroll engraved gallery , size O¾.
Provenance
By direct decent from the artist Harry Rountree.
Condition
Stamped GB with additional indistinct marks. PLEASE NOTE DIAMONDS HAVE BEEN GRADED IN YELLOW GOLD MOUNT: Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.00-2.20 carats. The principle circular-cut diamond measuring approximately 6.9mm x 6.9mm x 3.35mm, estimated to weigh 0.97 carats, colour appears H/I estimated clarity VS. Very minor scratches to shank. 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."
"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
The son of a banker, Harry Rountree was born in Auckland, New Zealand, where he began his career as an illustrator. In 1901 he emigrated to London and began to contribute to periodicals such as the Humorist, Playtime and Punch. Specialising in animals, he illustrated several children's books including Uncle Remus (1906) and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1908) During The Great War he served as a captain in the Royal Engineers, he died on 26th December 1950 in St Ives Cornwall.