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A very fine royal emerald inscribed with the name of Mir Shihab al-Din Khan Bahadur, South India, dated A.H.1173 / A.D.1759-60, Monture Van Cleef & Arpels
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
cut-cornered step-cut emerald of irregular octagonal form of medium slightly-bluish green with typical inclusions visible in magnification, eight-sided and bilaterally symmetrical, engraved with nastaliq inscription in mirror-form contained in double-line borders, in18-ct gold ring setting, monture Van Cleef & Arpels, stamped MONT. VCA 750 10918 CS GC 1971 and numbered
Condition
Overall in good condition, gold with some minor rubbing, VCA Monture Van Cleef and Arpels, Size Q 3/4, French Assay and Maker's marks, as viewed
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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
inscriptions
'Mir Shahab al-Din Khan Bahadur 1173 (1759-60)'
Unidentified. The hijra date on the seal may indicate that he is an official of the Nizam of Hyderabad who declared independence from the Mughals in 1724.