- 1614
PEARL BROOCH/PENDANT
Estimate
240,000 - 280,000 HKD
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Description
- pearl, gold
The elegant brooch of openwork design, suspending five cascading fringes, claw-set throughout with pearls measuring approximately 2.00 to 6.50mm, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, pendant hook fitting. Stamped Royal mark "M" (with a crown) for HRH The Princess Margaret.
Provenance
From the Collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Courtess of Snowdon.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to a British gem report, a random sample of three pearls examined was found to be natural. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the pearls are button to off-round, of cream colour with rosè overtone, mostly good to very good lustre. This brooch is from the Collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret , Courtess of Snowdon, originally a gift presented on the occassion of her wedding to Mr. Antony Armstrong-Jones on 6th May 1960, accompanied by a certificate issued by Kensington Palace. Stamped with royal mark "M", 'crown' for HRH The Princess Margaret.
Condition: Repair mark on one of the tassels and signs of surface abrasions to the metal, commensurating with age, overall 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. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by Kensington Palace Certificate of Provenance, and the Precious Stone Laboratory Report, numbered 980094, dated 20 March 2006, stating that a random sample of three pearls examined was found to be natural.