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Collection of gem-set Jewels, circa 1900
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- diamond, gold, turquoise, sapphire and ruby
Comprising: a brooch centring on a cabochon star sapphire between lines of rose diamonds, case, a stick pin designed as a riding crop centring on a fox's head with garnet eyes and a stick pin with a carved blue stone highlighted with rose diamonds; together with a ring centring on an oval pink topaz between rose diamond set shoulders, size N.
Provenance
The star sapphire and pink topaz jewels were formerly in The Thurn und Taxis Collection.
Condition
Brooch: stamped with indistinct marks. Star sapphire brooch medium greyish blue, needle like inclusions, displaying asterism. Diamonds bright and lively. Accompanied by a case, Pleyer, Juwelier Regensburg. From the Prince of Thurn und Taxis Collection.
Stick Pins: Diamonds bright and lively. Light scratches to mount consistent with wear.
Ring: Topaz light pink, eye clean. Diamonds bright and lively. Light scratches to mount consistent with wear. From the Prince of Thurn und Taxis Collection.
Collection 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. 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."