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COLLECTION OF ENAMEL AND AMETHYST JEWELLERY, MID NINETEENTH CENTURY
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
Comprising: a brooch and bracelet decorated with green enamel, pearls and oval amethyst, bracelet length approximately 192mm; together with a necklace, a brooch, two pairs of earrings and a ring set with faceted amethyst, necklace length approximately 615mm, ring size L, French hallmarks and maker's marks, later alterations and fittings, part illustrated.
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Viscountess de Noailles
Literature
Cf: The Belle Epoque of French Jewellery 1850-1910, London, 1990, pages 83, 84 and 95 for similar jewels by Froment-Meurice.
Condition
Ivy brooch and bracelet: Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 carat gold. Brooch measuring approximately 84mm x 89mm. Bracelet length approximately 192mm. Stiff clasp. Amethyst very slightly brownish purple, colour zoning. Several green enamel elements deficient. Foiled stones. Pearls with grey bodycolour and medium lustre.
Amethyst necklace, brooch, two pairs of earrings and a ring set with faceted amethyst, well matched on the whole, a moderately strong purple, medium to dark tone with colour zoning. Brooch measuring approximately 60mm x 55mm. Ear clips, length approximately 19mm. Pendant ear clips: length approximately 42mm. Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 carat gold. Stiff 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
Pearls untested.