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A SILVER NECKLACE AND ARMLET, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
A. A necklace of woven metal cord threaded with nine amulet cases of octagonal section and elongated form, separated by globular beads of octagonal section
B. An armlet of broad curved form composed of thin batons of silver held together by a rounded swollen edge formed of conjoined rings over a thread inner, marks stamped to the interior
B. An armlet of broad curved form composed of thin batons of silver held together by a rounded swollen edge formed of conjoined rings over a thread inner, marks stamped to the interior
Condition
Minor wear and tarnish, 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
The use of necklaces strung with amulets has ancient precedent in India (Untracht 1997, p.126, fig.210). Their use on jewellery and other personal adornments came into widespread use in India in later years. A belt threaded with silver amulets from Kerala bears some resemblance to the present necklace (Untracht 1997, p.127, fig.215).
Armlets constructed in this way appear in both flexible and inflexible form. Flexible armlets of a similar appearance to the present example are recorded as coming from Rajasthan (Untracht 1997, p.251, nos.565-7).