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Enamel, rock crystal and seed pearl clip, probably Jaïpur, early 20th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- enamel, gold, seed pearl, turquoise
Designed as a peacock, the body set with foiled back rock crystal and yellow gold foliate motifs, suspending a seed pearl fringe, the head crested with a seed pearl, the eye studded with a turquoise cabochon, the reverse of saved chalwan enamel, numbered.
Literature
Cf: Sotheby's, Indian Jewellery, Bijoux Indiens, Switzerland, 1987, page 40 for an illustration of the clip.
Condition
Numbered 3328, 7501 and 3332. Seed pearls various shapes. Scratches and loss to enamel, mainly on the sides and on the pendant beads. Foiling discoloured with age. Rock crystal 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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"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."