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Parure royale de présentation en or, émail et petits diamants taillés en rose, Angleterre, datée 1837
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Cadeau à la Reine Victoria
- comprising a bracelet, pin and ring applied with the rose-cut diamond-set cipher L crowned, for Leopold I, King of the Belgians, on translucent blue enamel grounds within diamond frames, the bracelet of chased flowers within scrolls, the back engraved with the cipher of Queen Victoria and dated 1837, French import marks; and an associated gold and enamel ring set with rose-cut diamonds and pearls, unmarked
- Haut. 5,5 cm
- bracelet 2 1/8 in high
comprenant : un bracelet, une épingle et une bague ornés du chiffre L couronné en diamants taillés en rose, pour Leopold I, roi des Belges, sur fond d'émail bleu translucide, ceint d'un rang de diamants, le bracelet ciselé de fleurs entourée de volutes, le revers gravé du chiffre de la Reine Victoria et daté 1837, marques d'importations françaises ; accompagnée d'une bague en or et émail ornée de diamants taillés en rose et de perles, non poinçonnée, case circa 1880
Condition
The first ring (that with crowned cipher L) has been re-enamelled. Otherwise, thses objects are in excellent condition.
"Ask the Expert"
PLEASE NOTE: The cipher on the associated ring is that of Maximilian I, ill-fated Emperor of Mexico between 1863 and his execution in 1867. The shoulders are applied with the symbol of an eagle with a snake in its beak.
For more information, please contact Darin Bloomquist on +44 (0)207 293 5105 or darin.bloomquist@sothebys.com
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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
Léopold Ier (1790-1865), roi des Belges, oncle favori de la Reine Victoria.