Suite of gold and coral jewelry, Seaman Schepps, circa 1950

Comprising a necklace, a bracelet, a pair of clip-brooches, a pair of earrings and a ring, the necklace strung with 57 coral beads graduating from approximately 18.2 to 6.7 mm., the bracelet and remaining pieces set with oval cameos and oval coral cabochons and calibré-cut corals, mounted in gold, necklace and bracelet lengths 18½ and 8 inches, ring size 7¾, bracelet, brooches and earrings signed Seaman Schepps. With two signed boxes.

All pieces in good condition. The coral is a more peachy-pink orange and considerably softer in color than indicated by the catalogue illustration. The mountings are a softer, deeper shade of gold. The cameos are of two styles: the smaller (including the ring), are in classical taste depicting goddesses; the larger are in romantic taste, depicting ladies with long flowing hair strewn with flowers. The coral displays even color distribution with the exception of the necklace which presents relatively minor white spotting and color concentrations. The coral in the brooches and bracelet bear white spotting, color concentrations and minor to moderate splitting and discoloration, but only to the reverse. The necklace isn't knotted; restringing is recommended for security. The bracelet and brooches are signed with applied plaques. The earclips, with screw-back closures, are signed directly on the mountings. The necklace and ring are unsigned.
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.
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