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CORAL DEMI-PARURE, 1850s
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Comprising: two carved coral brooches and a pair of pendent earrings depicting the bearded face of Bacchus in various sizes with fruiting vines in his hair, each suspending carved amphora drops, hook earring fittings.
Condition
Coral throughout displaying typical banding, with some cavities to reverse.
Larger Brooch: Left hand horn chipped with crack running along it, possible traces of glue to areas along the top. Hairline crack to right hand horn. Small chips around edges not visible when worn. Small amphora both with minor chips one with hairline crack. Pin fitting secure, tarnished.
Smaller Brooch: Left eyebrown chipped. Chip to reverse, not visible when worn. Pin fitting secure, tarnished.
Pendant Earrings: Typical cavities in the coral with traces of dirt throughout. Earring fittings long.
Traces of dirt throughout piece, could benefit from a careful professional clean. In a silk covered box with velvet lining, lid deficient. In overall 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."