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GOLD AND GARNET PARURE, 1820s
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- gold and garnet
Comprising: a necklace, pair of bracelets, pair of earrings and pendant, each set with variously shaped faceted foil backed garnets mounted in closed collet settings, necklace length approximately 410mm, bracelet lengths approximately 165mm each, earrings with later screw back fittings, pendant with later brooch closure fitting, fitted red Morocco case.
Literature
Cf: David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, 2003, page 80, plate 51 for an example of a similar parure.
Condition
Clasps to necklace and pair of bracelets secure. Scratches to mounts consistent with age and wear. Tarnish to reverse of pendant. Foil backed garnets, varying tones of red and purplish red, typical inclusions visible with magnification. Foiling to central stone in brooch/pendant slightly patchy. Traces of solder to fittings at reverse of earrings. In very good condition. Red Morocco case damaged, could benefit from some attention by a professional.
"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."