- 1870
DIAMOND BROOCH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, AND TOPAZ AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CIRCA 1880s
Estimate
40,000 - 65,000 HKD
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Description
- BRO
- DI
- 1845
The first brooch set with an openwork plaque of floral and foliate design decorated throughout with cushion-, pear-shaped and circular-cut diamonds; and the second brooch set to the centre with a mixed-cut pink topaz within an openwork mount of interlacing scrolls set with rose- and circulr-cut diamonds supporting a pear-shaped pink topaz swing pendant; mounted in silver-topped gold. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the old-cut diamonds on diamond brooch are mixed colours, from near colourless to light yellow colours, SI clarity, together weighing approximately 4.70 carats. Bright and lively diamonds. The pink topazes are of a matching soft pink colour, light colour saturation, overall clean stones with some typical inclusions, minor abrasion and a few nicks, together weighing approximately 6.20 carats. Diamonds bright and lively stones, mixed quality, generally G-J, SI clarity, together weighing approximately 0.80 to 1.00 carat.
Condition: Signs of normal wear and very light tarnish, scratches consistent with age and use. Both brooches in excellent condition for its age, well preserved.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.