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Mabé pearl, jade and diamond bracelet, Marsh's, circa 1950
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Marsh's
Decorated with 4 mabé pearls alternating with 4 marquise-shaped jades within fancy-shaped links, connected by pairs of diamond-set bands, mounted in platinum and anodized steel, length 7½ inches, signed Marsh's.
Condition
The anodized steel is of a matte texture, not shiny as it appears in the catalogue. Diamonds are of decorative quality. The jade is mottled in color, and the mabe pearls are a creamy rose color with overtones of pink and peach. Nice engraving detail to plaques on the reverse. In good condition. Signed Marsh's on reverse of male end of the clasp.
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.
Catalogue Note
The California-based firm of Marsh's specialized in settings of blackened steel as can be seen on the present bracelet. Founded by Lucian A. Marsh, the firm was in business from the early 1940s until 1986, with branches in San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.