Lot 58
  • 58

Diamond and colored stone charm bracelet, circa 1925

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

The line bracelet of small crescent-shaped links set with single-cut diamonds, supporting 18 diamond-set charms, many further decorated with calibré-cut colored stones or enamel, including a telephone, a Scottie dog, a musical scale, an American flag, an "OK" charm, a sailboat, a black cat, a key, a house, a four-leaf clover, a lyre and rose, a gnome, a question mark, a monogram, a horseshoe, a keyhole, a sailor, and a scale with notes, mounted in platinum, some losses. 

Condition

Loss of enamel in several charms, an emerald and a ruby missing from the Scottie dog, a ruby missing from the horseshoe, otherwise in good condition overall. Fitted with a safety chain and a carrier chain that runs the length of the bracelet. Length 6 3/4 inches.
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.