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SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, 1950s AND AN ENAMEL BROOCH, WOLFERS FRÈRES
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Comprising: a bracelet centring on a pair of rope work bombé motifs, respectively set with a graduated line of circular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, to a tapered interwoven mesh bracelet, length approximately 175mm, maker's marks for Wolfers Frères, case by Wolfers Frères, Bruxelles; together with a brooch designed as a bird of paradise decorated with polychrome enamel, maker's marks for Wolfers Frères, case by Wolfers Frères, Bruxelles, part illustrated.
Condition
Stamped with maker's marks for Wolfers Frères and 750 for 18 carat gold to tongue of clasp. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.60-0.80 carats, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity VS. Sapphires well matched in colour, of light blue hue, slight to moderate saturation of colour, some minor abrasions to table facets. Bracelet well articulated. Secure clasp with safety clip to either side. Weighing 52.4 grams.
Brooch stamped with 750 for 18 carat gold and indistinct maker's marks. Areas of polychrome enamel missing to two feathers.
"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."