Lot 466
  • 466

Seed pearl, ruby and diamond brooch, second half of 19th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • ruby, diamond, seed pearl, silver, gold
Designed as a winged sea monster atop a trident with a cabochon ruby eye and further set with cushion-shaped, circular-cut and rose diamonds, holding a seed pearl, French assay mark.

Condition

Mounted in silver and gold. Stamped with French assay mark to trident, diamonds bright and lively with mixed colours and clarities, three small diamonds deficient to sea monster, pearl drilled, filled and worked to base, safety catch loose, in overall 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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