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A matching pair of American gold freemason pendants, Omaha, circa 1910
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 38gr., 4.1cm and 4.2cm. high.
one pendant consisting of three parts that can be fitted together, the first part with a pelican in her piety below a rose, within the masonic square and compasses and above the letters INRI, and below the Hebrew letter "dalath", the middle part a Teutonic cross with a scale, sword and stars on one side and the letter G within the square and compasses on the other side, the cross decorated with black, blue and red enamel, the last part a double-headed eagle below the number "32" and above the motto spes mea in deo est, apparently unmarked; one pendant consisting of two parts, the first a cross pattée with triangular arms below a knightly helmet, the cross applied with two crossing swords, a slanting patriarchal cross and a crown within the motto in hoc signo vinces, decorated with precious stones, the reverse side of the cross decorated with white, red and black enameld and with the letters HTWSSTKS in a circle, the last part a double-headed eagle applied with the number "33" below a crown, the reverse side with inscription 1910 Presented to W.A. De Bord by Sol. Bergman Omaha, unmarked
Condition
Overall good, small scratches of use, a few stones missing, enamel in good condition.
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"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."