Lot 543
  • 543

A jewelled gold and enamel brooch, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gold, diamond, enamel
  • width: 3.6cm, 1 1/2 in.
formed as an elongated lozenge with incurved sides, the surface of translucent brown enamel over hatched engine-turning and centred with a cushion-cut diamond, rose-cut diamond-set border, struck with unrecorded maker's mark Z.Sh (Cyrillic), 56 standard, scratched inventory number 61965

Condition

There is a shallow enamel loss to the edge of one side, otherwise in good order.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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