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Enamel and diamond chatelaine
Estimate
6,000 - 8,500 CHF
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Description
- enamel, paste, diamond, gold
Applied with polychrome enamel, depicting three angels suspending plaques decorated with floral motifs, to a vinaigrette pendant designed as a coat of arms, set to the centre with green and transparent paste to a surround of fifteen single-cut diamonds, 18th century and later, composite, length approximately 214mm, fitted stand.
Provenance
Jewels from the Collection of Odile de Richelieu, Countess Gabriel de La Rochefoucauld, Princess de La Rochefoucauld (1879-1974).
Condition
Enamel on top section in good condition with a few areas of loss and some scratches, in lower section with some areas of loss, particularly the blue enamel on the dragon's wings and a chip to the red enamel on the coat of arms/cover of the vinaigrette. Transparent and green stones at centre of coat of arms are paste, surrounded by 15 small diamonds. Vinaigrette cover opens easily as does screened vinaigrette 'window'. Signs of wear to metal consistent with use and age. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 114 grams.
"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
Popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, fashionable women of the day wore chatelaines suspended from their belts, from which might hang a range of useful objects such as a watch, seals or an étui.