GEM-SET BROOCH, 1940s

Of floral and foliate design, set throughout with carved emeralds, sapphires and rubies and decorated with calibre-cut turquoise and single-cut diamonds, French assay marks and maker's marks.

Indistinctly stamped with French assay marks for gold and maker's marks to reverse. Emeralds, sapphires and rubies well matches in colour, weak to moderate strong saturation of colour. Minor abrasions and surface reaching inclusions to some stones. Some minor discolouration to turquoise. Diamonds of bright and lively stones. Minor scratches to polished surfaces. Evidence of lead solder and glue to reverse. One connecting hinge broken to reverse. Safety chain. One flower slightly loose.
"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.
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