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Gold case and gold photograph frame, Black Starr & Frost - Gorham Inc., 1920s
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 CHF
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Description
- gold, sapphire
Comprising: a gold compact, the rectangular reeded case, with a cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, the interior inscribed Mary with love Laura, with a photograph in profile of Laura Corrigan, measurements approximately 84 x 68 x 4mm, signed Black Starr & Frost - Gorham Inc., leather travelling case, together with a photograph frame chased with a moiré silk ribbon motif and scrolls to each corner, the centre applied with a monogram EL for Edith, Lady Londonderry, inset with a larger image of Laura Corrigan, measurements approximately 217 x 275 x 10mm, signed Black Starr & Frost, New York.
Condition
Travelling Photograph Case: Stamped 14K for 14 carat gold. Scratches and indentations to case consistent with age and wear. Cabochon thumbpiece possibly synthetic sapphire. Slightly tarnished.
Large frame: Stamped 14K for 14 carat gold. Scratches and indentations consistent with age and wear. Slightly tarnished. Both 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
Mrs Laura Corrigan made a place for herself in London Society in the 1930's with the vast fortune of her American husband and her own eccentric, amusing personality.
Her malapropisms were as proverbial as her generosity to her grandest friends. She was known to have rigged a charity tombola so that her favourite Duchesses would win the most valuable trinkets and she gave Lady Londonderry priceless heirloom jewellery as well as a selection of objects and ornamental boxes by Cartier and the finest jewellers of the day.