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Gold and garnet parure, early 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, garnets
Comprising: a necklace, pair of bracelets, pendent cross, hair comb surmount, four brooches and a pair of earrings, set with flat-cut foil backed garnets, necklace length approximately 410mm, earrings with post fittings, each bracelet length approximately 170mm, fitted case.
Literature
Cf: Ginny Redington Dawes and Olivia Collings, "Georgian Jewellery 1714-1830", Antique Collectors' Club, 2007, page 11, for an illustration of a similar garnet demi-parure.
Condition
Garnets medium to dark purplish red, with typical inclusions visible to naked eye, some with very slight chips to facet edges. Scratches and tarnish to metal consistent with age and wear. Clasps and brooch fittings secure throughout. Brooch fitting later removed from pendant. In good condition. Accompanied by fitted case.
"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."