COLLECTION OF GEM-SET AND DIAMOND OBJECTS

Comprising: a rectangular cigarette case with horizontal lines, the thumb piece set with a cabochon sapphire, measuring approximately 90mm x 50mm x 15mm; an oval powder compact with a wood grain design, the thumb piece set with brilliant-cut diamonds, measuring approximately 90mm x 55mm x 15mm, signed Faraone; a circular compact of textured design, applied with flower head motifs set with circular-cut rubies, single- and circular-cut diamonds; measuring approximately 50mm x 15mm; a rectangular clock of checkerboard design, applied with baton indicators, measuring approximately 90mm x 65 x 25mm, together with a maltese cross pendant, part illustrated.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Cigarette case: stamped 750 and numbered 709. Weighing approximately 119.5 grams. Secure when closed. Sapphire dark blue with typical inclusions visible to naked eye. Powder compact: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Faraone Milano, with Italian assay marks. Weighing approximately 139.9 grams. Traces of powder remain to inside. Diamonds bright and lively. Accompanied by pouch. Compact: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Weighing approximately 67.3 grams. Rubies purplish red. Diamonds bright and lively. Clock: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Weighing approximately 295.5 grams. Slight scratches to face. Slight discolouration to metal in parts. Back opens to reveal mechanism and alarm capabilities. Cross pendant: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Weighing approximately 54.4 grams. All with scratches to mounts consistent with wear. All 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."