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Gold, seed pearl and micromosaic demi-parure, 1870s
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- seed pearl, micromosaic, gold
Comprising: a pendant and pair of pendent earrings, each designed as amphorae decorated with micromosaic floral motifs, with fine chains terminating in seed pearls, earrings with post fittings.
Literature
Cf: Timothy Schroder, 'The Gilbert Collection at the V&A', London V&A Publishing 2009, p. 78, plate 60 and Jeanette Hanisee Gabriel, 'Micromosaics: The Gilbert Collection', London: Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd. in association with The Gilbert Collection, 2000. 310 p., ill. Cat. no. 187, p. 251, for a similar pendant and pair of earrings.
Condition
Micromosaic in good condition, some very small losses visible on inspection, not obvious. Seed pearls cream, some with growth marks, low to high lustres. Fine chain on one earring slightly bent. Slight abrasions to mount consistent with age and wear and small hole beneath spout on ewer pendant, not noticeable. Suspension loop on pendant detachable. 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
A similar pendant and pair of earrings can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum on loan from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection.