Suite of Antique Enamel Jewelry

Comprising a bracelet, locket-brooch, pendant bail and a pair of earrings, centering porcelain plaques with various female silhouettes highlighted in multi-colored enamel, decorated with dramatic scrollwork flourishes, further set with colored stones, diamonds and pearls, mounted in silver and gold, bracelet length 7¼ inches, bracelet with maker's mark; early 19th century. Together with the original earring wires (not illustrated).

All pieces in good condition, particularly considering their age, with fine detailing to the metalwork throughout. BRACELET: Very minor enamel loss, not evident when worn. The rubies are a medium, lively purplish red, lightly included with some abrading to the facet junctions. The emeralds and sapphires are decorative in quality. The diamonds are near colorless and decorative in quality. The off-round to button-shaped pearls have a silvery to silvery-white body color, fair to poor luster, with several showing blemished skins under magnification. Maker's mark on the underside of the female end of the clasp. LOCKET-BROOCH: Very minor enamel loss to the central plaque, not readily visible. The colored stones are decorative in quality; the diamonds are near colorless and decorative in quality. The baroque button pearl has a significantly wrinkled skin, poor luster. The glass covered back is hinged to allow for use as a locket. PENDANT BAIL: The colored stones are decorative in quality; the diamonds are near colorless and decorative in quality. Stamped 870 on the reverse. EARRINGS: Very minor loss to the enamelled young boy and girl, visible only under magnification. The colored stones are decorative in quality. The diamonds are near colorless and decorative in quality. Fitted with screwbacks. Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.