Lot 7
  • 7

Garnet and diamond brooch, Mid 18th Century

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • garnet, diamond, gold
Designed as a bird in flight, the body set with foiled back variously shaped garnets, the eye set with a rose diamond, later brooch fitting.

Condition

Garnets dark purplish red, typical inclusions visible under magnification, abrasions and chips to facets and facet edges. Rose diamond bright and lively. Brooch fitting later added. Evidence of solder to reverse. Abrasions to mount consistent with age and wear. 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.
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