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Collection of jewels
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- ivory, diamond, enamel, gold
Comprising: a ring set to the centre with an oval portrait miniature on ivory, French, circa 1770 within a frame of circular-cut diamonds and set onto a purple enamel background, circa 1800, one diamond deficent, shank split; a gold bell inscribed D'Auvergne De La Tour, RL ES C HA, circa 1900; together with a crucifix, French assay marks.
Condition
Ring: Portrait miniature, fine, probably French, circa 1770. Shank split, scratches and indentations to mount consistent with age and wear. Glass to miniature with scratches and nicks. Diamonds bright and lively, one diamond deficient, enamel with scratches and nicks, chip to one edge.
Bell: Scratches and large indentation. Bell clapper allowing bell to sound.
Crucifix: stamped with French assay mark for 18 carat gold. Possibly early 20th century. Scratches and indentations consistent with wear.
"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."