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GEM-SET, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND POWDER COMPACT, BLACK STARR & FROST, 1930s
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
The circular hinged case of oriental design, applied to the centre with a mother-of-pearl plaque inlaid with carved lapis lazuli, hard stone and abalone shell, depicting a bird on a flowering branch, the frame millegrain-set with rose-cut diamonds, the case further decorated with cream, red, green and black enamel, diameter approximately 58mm depth approximately15mm, signed Black Starr & Frost, restoration to enamel.
Condition
Overall good condition, with minor scratches and abrasions to enamel exterior, restoration to black enamel near hinge and minor scratches to interior. Weight approximately 74 grams.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Black Starr & Frost has evolved and had many company name changes, it is one of the oldest American jewellers and started out in 1801 as Marquand & Paulding based in Savannah, Georgia. In 1920, with the addition of a new partner, Jabez Gorham, jeweller and silversmith, was the forerunner of the world renowned Gorham Manufacturing Company; the company became known as Black, Starr & Gorham and later in 1929 merged with Gorham Co becoming Black, Starr & Frost-Gorham Inc they had an establishment on the corner of 5th Avenue and 48th Street. The business was associated with Spaulding-Gorham Inc of Michigan Ave Chicago & 23 Rue de la Paix Paris.
Cf: Lot 248 a Cigarette Case by Gorham