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Silver-Topped Gold, Diamond and Enamel Dress Set, Circa 1910
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 USD
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Description
- gold, silver, diamond, enamel, dress set
Including a pair of cufflinks, three buttons and four studs, the circular terminals applied with green Guilloché enamel, accented by round, single-cut and rose-cut diamonds, two studs signed Cartier, numbered 10128, four diamonds missing.
Condition
Enamel is a deep yellowish-green and translucent. Diamonds in the cufflinks and buttons are round and single-cut, predominantly G-H color, VS-I clarity. The studs are set with small rose-cut diamonds of H-J color, several stones are chipped and 4 diamonds are missing. There is some scratching to enamel on studs and a small area of enamel loss on one. Two of the studs are signed Cartier, the balance of the dress set is not signed. The mountings are tarnished and show some wear due to age. Please note that Sotheby's cannot guarantee Cartier manufacture.
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
Although two studs are signed Cartier, Sotheby's cannot guarantee their authenticity.