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Lot 228
  • 228

GEM-SET CLIP, TIFFANY & CO AND THREE BROOCHES

Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description

Comprising: a clip designed as a turtle set with circular-sapphires, cabochon emeralds, brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, signed Tiffany & Co, a flamingo brooch set with an oval kunzite and brilliant-cut diamonds, an insect and a lion brooch both decorated with enamel and brilliant-cut diamonds.

Condition

Turtle dress clip: Stamped 18K and 750 for 18 carat gold, France, signed Tiffany & Co. Sapphires a dark blue well matched in size and colour. Diamonds bright and lively. Cabochon emeralds with typical inclusions visible with magnification. Flamingo brooch: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, British maker's mark WR. Kunzite a very light pink, few nicks to facet junctions. Diamonds bright and lively. Blue stone eye possibly sapphire. Scratches and indentations to mount consistent with wear. One leg possibly slightly bent. Rotating safety catch. Insect brooch: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Enamel in good condition, diamonds bright and lively. One leg slightly bent. Rotating safety catch. Lion brooch: Stamped 18K for 18 carat gold, Italy. Black enamel with some losses to tail and nose, diamonds bright and lively. Heavy weighing approximately 38.8 grams. Rotating safety catch. Collection in 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."