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Lot 49
  • 49

Gold Cameo demi-parure, Mid 19th Century

Estimate
3,500 - 5,500 GBP
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Description

  • gold, shell
Comprising: a necklace of foxtail linking, suspending nine shell cameos depicting the profiles of classical ladies and gentlemen, within fine rope work borders, length approximately 330mm, and a brooch similarly-set.

Condition

Shell cameos, white body colour, several chipped and with cracks. Four papered at the reverse, central pendant with hinged closed back, opens. Flexible and well articulated. Light scratches to mount consistent with wear. Clasp to necklace with incomplete catch could benefit from attention by a professional jeweller, secure catch to pin on brooch.
"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.
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