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LADY'S GOLD HANDBAG, LEBOLT & Co, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- DIAMONDS, SAPHIRE AND 14 CARAT GOLD
The gold mesh bag to an arched frame pierced with an acanthus leaf design, accented with circular-cut diamonds with a cabochon sapphire push button clasp, to a curb and fetter link chain, measurements approximately 130mm x 105mm, signed Lebolt.
Provenance
By family tradition formerly in the collection of Eleanor May Guggenheim, daughter of Solomon R Guggenheim from Long Island, New York, USA. She married Arthur Stuart, 7th Earl Castle Stewart on 16th December 1920. According to family tradition this bag was a bespoke piece for Eleanor and she is depicted in family photographs holding the bag.
Condition
Stamped 14K for 14 carat gold. Cabochon sapphire with banding visible with magnification. Diamonds estimated total weight approximately 1.30 - 1.50 carats, bright stones, of mixed clarities. Bag weighing approximately 145 grams. Secure clasp. Scratches and indentations to frame consistent with age and wear. In very 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Lebolt & Co were a highly reputed Chicago based jewellers in the Early 20th Century and also had a retail outlet in Paris.