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Turquoise and ruby bangle, Circa 1850
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- turquoise, ruby, gold
Designed as a coiled snake, the body set with cabochon turquoises, the eyes set with circular-cut rubies, inner circumference approximately 165mm, one small turquoise deficient.
Literature
Cf: Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe, ‘Jewellery in the age of Queen Victoria’, London 2010, p.255
Cf: David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, ‘Understanding Jewellery’, Spain 2003, p.128, for similar examples of turquoise snake bangles.
Cf: David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, ‘Understanding Jewellery’, Spain 2003, p.128, for similar examples of turquoise snake bangles.
Condition
Mounted in gold. Turquoise light blue on average, some discoloured to medium bluish green, one small stone deficient, not visible when worn. Rubies medium purplish red, typical inclusions visible to naked eye and under magnification. Clasp fitting secure when closed with additional safety chain. Evidence of solder to underside. Slight abrasions to mount consistent with wear. In good overall 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."