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ENGLISH SCHOOL, THREE PORTRAIT MINIATURES OF EYES, 1840s AND 1850s
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
Comprising: a heart-shaped gilt metal padlock in scrolled repoussé work, the reverse inset with an oval portrait miniature of a left eye, with pale blue iris, painted on ivory, 1830s; a heart-shaped gold padlock with engraved chased work, decorated with a floral motif composed of a cushion-shaped garnet within a border of half pearls, the reverse with a circular portrait miniature of a gentleman's eye, with brown iris painted on ivory, 1840s; and a small heart-shaped gold scroll engraved locket with a pear-shaped carbuncle, the reverse a glazed circular miniature depicting a gentleman's left eye, with grey/blue iris, painted on ivory, 1840s.
Condition
Embossed padlock : eye in good condition, padlock gilt metal, with traces of wear to edges, garnet padlock : eye good condition, padlock in good condition, garnet /pearl padlock : eye slightly faded, padlock in good condition.
"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."