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GILT METAL AND GARNET DEMI-PARURE, SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
Comprising: a necklace en esclavage, designed as an open work band of stylised floral and foliate motifs, supporting two detachable pear-shaped drops and a central detachable star pendant, enveloped by a similarly set festoon, accompanied by an additional pair of detachable drops, original fitted shagreen case; together with a pair of girandole ear pendants and an aigrette en suite, both with original fitted cases, three garnets deficient to ear pendants.
Literature
Cf: Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti, 'The Necklace, From Antiquity To The Present', Thames and Hudson, 1997, pages 74-76, 79 and 80 for similar examples of designs for 18th Century and garnet set jewels.
Condition
D-shaped terminal loops to necklace, designed to provide attachment for a ribbon.
Original fittings to ear pendants. Necklace in good condition with some slight tarnish to gilt metal on reverse, original case in good condition but with foxing to silk interior. Ear pendants in good condition, one ear pendant with two garnets deficient and one ear pendant with one garnet deficient, case in good condition with some soiling to silk interior. Aigrette with one garnet deficient, fittings to reverse incomplete, case scuffed, with wear to silk interior. Ear pendant drops interchangeable with necklace.
"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."