GOLD, SEED PEARL AND MINIATURE DEMI-PARURE, 19TH CENTURY

Comprising: a necklace of swag design, centring on a series of five painted miniatures on ivory each depicting a cherub to a surround of seed pearls within a rope work border, to a series of fretwork links, embellished to the front with trace link swags accented with seed pearls, length approximately 430mm, French assay marks, together with a pair of pendent earrings en suite, later clip fittings, French assay marks.

Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that permits may be required for import in certain countries. If you are interested in this lot please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding Stamped with French assay marks for 18ct gold, these may have been added when alteration to jewel took place, miniatures in good condition all with some dust and dirt beneath glass, one link to left of central plaque detached and connecting bail broken, four pendant loops to base of necklace (and earrings) possibly for additional linking now deficient, miniatures from earrings possibly came from the necklace, alterations with later clip fittings.
"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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Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that permits may be required for import in certain countries. If you are interested in this lot please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding