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GOLD, GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BANGLE, MID 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ruby, diamond, emerald, gold
The hinged locket bangle applied with cabochon rubies and emeralds, highlighted with circular-cut diamonds, applied with a monogram E A surmounted by a crown, opening to reveal two hand tinted photographs of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
Condition
Weighing approximately 67.0 grams. Emeralds medium green, well matched in colour, several with surface reaching inclusions, each inset with a rose diamond. Rubies medium purplish red, well matched in colour. Diamonds bright and lively. Scratches and dents to bangle consistent with age and wear. Tarnish, could benefit from a careful professional clean. Locket secure when closed. 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."
Catalogue Note
This was presented to Maud, Marchioness of Lansdowne, who was Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Alexandra, consort to King Edward VII, between 1905-09 and an extra Lady of the Bedchamber between 1910-25. Née Lady Maud Evelyn Hamilton, in 1869 she married Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, a distinguished British courtier and politician who served as Governor General of Canada, Viceroy of India and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.