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Gold and seed pearl demi parure, circa 1850
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, seed pearl
Comprising: a pair of pendent earrings, two brooches and bracelet, each of fruiting vine design, set with seed pearls, earrings with later post and butterfly fittings, bracelet length approximately 180mm, one brooch with a few seed pearls deficient.
Literature
Cf: Shirley Bury, ‘Jewellery 1789-1910, Volume I’, Suffolk 1991, page 393,
Cf: Henri Vever, translated by Katherine Purcell, ‘French Jewellery of the Nineteenth Century’, London 2001, page 364,
Cf: E. Steingräber, ‘Antique Jewellery’, London 1957, page 179,
Cf: Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe, ‘Jewellery in the age of Queen Victoria’, London 2010, page 253, for other similar examples of these jewels.
Cf: Henri Vever, translated by Katherine Purcell, ‘French Jewellery of the Nineteenth Century’, London 2001, page 364,
Cf: E. Steingräber, ‘Antique Jewellery’, London 1957, page 179,
Cf: Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe, ‘Jewellery in the age of Queen Victoria’, London 2010, page 253, for other similar examples of these jewels.
Condition
Each mounted in two or three tones of gold. Seed pearls of various shapes and sizes, one brooch with broken strand and a few seed pearls deficient, could benefit from attention by professional jeweller. Pendants on earrings detachable, with later post and butterfly fittings. Clasp fitting on bracelet secure when closed. All with slight abrasions and tarnish to mounts consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
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"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
Vine jewels became a recurring theme during the Victorian era as they looked back to the Ancient World. The seed pearls were commonly attached to the jewels using horsehair or silk.
A similar brooch by Messrs. Benson can be found in 'The Illustrated Exhibitor, 1851', page 95, other examples can be found in the Hull Grundy Collection at the British Museum and in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Cory Bequest.
A similar brooch by Messrs. Benson can be found in 'The Illustrated Exhibitor, 1851', page 95, other examples can be found in the Hull Grundy Collection at the British Museum and in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Cory Bequest.