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Collection of turquoise jewels, Mid 19th Century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- seed pearls, turquoise, garnet, metal
Comprising: two bangles set with cabochon turquoise, inner circumference approximately 170mm each; a bangle designed as a snake inset with turquoise, half pearls and garnets, inner circumference approximately 155mm; a bracelet of openwork foliate design, length approximately 165mm, damaged; an oval jewel inset with half pearls with the initial 'M'; a lozenge-shaped brooch inset with turquoise and split pearls; a Latin cross brooch; a heart-shaped brooch; a brooch of foliate design; a pin of flower head design and two buttons; some pieces with stones deficient, part illustrated.
Condition
Two bangles: turquoises of various tints and saturations. 11 turquoises missing in total. Secure clasp.
Snake bangle: turquoises of various tints and saturations. One turquoise missing. Pearls grayish white. Garnets red. Secure clasp.
Floral brooch: turquoises of various tints and saturations. 23 turquoises missing in total. Secure catch to pin.
Turquoises in all other jewels are of various tints and saturations.
"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."