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GOLD AND CORAL HINGED BANGLE, PHILLIPS OF COCKSPUR STREET, MID 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- coral, gold
In the archaeological revival style, centring on an oval cabochon coral within rope work and burr beaded frame, with scallop shell motifs to either side, inner circumference approximately 165mm, maker's mark, glazed compartment to reverse.
Literature
Cf: Charlotte Gere And Judy Rudoe, Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria, A Mirror to the World, London, 2010, pages 240-242.
Cf: Vivienne Becker, Antique and 20th Century Jewellery, London, 1980 page 22.
Condition
Maker's mark stamped to side. Coral light reddish orange in colour with typical banding and pitting, slightly loose on mount. Mount with indentations and slightly scratched due to age and wear. Gold split near to closure on clasp, could benefit from attention from a professional jeweller. Glazed compartment to reverse can be opened. Safety chain possibly added later, traces of solder. 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
The use of coral in jewellery was at the height of fashion towards the 1860s. Deep red corals were sought after in the early part of the century and pink and white corals were used more often in the latter. The trade of coral carving was mainly in Naples, in 1870 Robert Phillips of Cockspur Street was awarded with a decoration from the King of Italy for his service to the coral trade.