Lot 62
  • 62

Pair of cufflinks, Bulgari, and collection of gold, gem set and diamond jewels

Estimate
5,500 - 7,500 GBP
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Description

  • ruby, diamond, gold, seed pearl
Comprising: a pair of cufflinks each set with a coin of Thurium from IV Century BC, signed Bulgari, numbered; a citrine pill box, measuring approximately 25 by 25 by 25mm; a scent bottle composed of rock crystal, the lid set with faceted rubies and seed pearls, measuring approximately 70 by 25 by 15mm; and a lady's mesh gold handbag, measuring approximately 120 by 125mm, gross weight approximately 230 grams; a pendant designed as a bound book set with cabochon rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, British hallmarks for London; a lady's wristwatch, the circular dial applied with Arabic numerals and guilloché blue enamel, to a bracelet of brick link design, length approximately 190mm, movement signed Le Roy & Fils, Italian assay and British import marks.

Condition

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Bag: gross weigh approximately 230.4 grams. Clasp secure. Slight scratches to metal consistent with wear. In good condition. Perfume bottle: rock crystal slightly scratched. Tarnish and scratching to metal consistent with age. Seed pearls cracked and discoloured. Rubies pale red, typical inclusions visible to naked eye. In good condition. Pendant: stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. British hallmarks for London. Gross weight approximately 67 grams. Rubies medium purplish red, with typical inclusions visible to naked eye. Diamonds bright and lively. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. Clasp secure. in good condition. Cufflinks: Stamped 18k for 18 carat gold. Signed Bulgari, numbered B852. Gross weight approximately 26.6 grams. Coins tarnished. Scratches and tarnish to metal consistent with wear. In good condition. Pill box: citrines pale yellow, loupe clean. Scratches and tarnish to metal consistent with age and wear. Clasp secure. In good condition. Watch: Manual movement running at time of cataloguing. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. Gross weight approximately 53.8 grams. Estimated total diamond eight approximately 1.00 - 1.50 carats, stones bright and lively. Scratches and tarnish to metal consistent with wear. Clasp secure. 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.
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."