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Lot 155
  • 155

COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY, WEMPE AND CARTIER

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

Comprising: a necklace designed as a series of elephants, each embellished with a diamond eye, one pav¿-set with brilliant-cut stones and an emerald eye, length approximately 365mm, signed Wempe and numbered; accompanied by a bangle applied to the front with similar motifs, the mother elephant pav¿-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and an emerald eye, the calves each accented with circular-cut rubies, circumference approximately 180mm, signed Wempe and numbered; and a pair of earrings, each designed as a series of elephants, their eyes set with circular-cut emeralds, clip and post fittings, signed Cartier and numbered, accompanied by a case by Cartier Paris, part illustrated.

Condition

The necklace accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Wempe, no. 158, stating that the piece contains 133 diamonds weighing 1.15 carats in total, stated colour F/G, stated clarity IF; and one facetted emerald weighing 0.01 carats. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold and numbered 158 to reverse of tongue. Weight approximately 95 grams. Secure clasp and safety clasp. In good condition. The bangle accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Wempe, no. 8438, stating that the piece contains 154 diamonds weighing 1.07 carats in total, stated colour F/G, stated clarity IF; one emerald weighing 0.02 carats and two rubies weighing 0.02 carats. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold to side of bangle. Numbered 8438 to underside of clasp. Weight approximately 104.5 grams. Bright and lively diamonds. Some light indentations and scratching consistent with wear. Secure clasp. In good condition. The pair of earrings accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Cartier, no. 1662109, stating that the jewel is an authentic piece by Cartier. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold and numbered 651916 to reverse. Some light scratching consistent with wear. In 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."