- 1375
NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND TIARA, CIRCA 1905
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- NATURAL PEARL, DIAMOND, SILVER TOPPED GOLD
Featuring seven graduated natural pearls measuring approximately 4.66 x 4.28 x 3.72mm to 9.65 x 9.00 x 8.00mm, within an openwork frame decorated with old-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 7.50 carats, mounted in silver-topped gold, four small diamonds deficient, adjustable stand.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin report, all pearls are natural saltwater pearls. Please see the report for details. In our opinion, the pearls are of cream white colour, mostly button-shape and one of semi-baroque shape, good lustre with minor surface blemishes. Diamonds are about I colour to tinited yellow (M/N colours), SI clarity and a few tiny diamonds are chipped which only observed under careful loupe check.
Condition: There are four tiny diamonds deficient. Signs of wear and abrasions to the metal, commensurate to age, otherwise 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. 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
Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 1002043/1 to 7, dated 10 February 2010, stating that the pearls are natural saltwater pearls; also accompanied by a fitted box.