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Group of Jewelry
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- gold, cultured pearl, colored stone
Comprising: a triple-strand cultured and simulated pearl necklace, with a pearl and sapphire clasp, length 17 inches; the triple-strand cultured pearl bracelet completed by a heart-shaped clasp set with sapphires, length 6 inches; the double-strand bracelet composed of cultured pearls, length 6 inches; the gold and cultured pearl link bracelet, length 7 inches; the 14 karat gold bracelet suspending charms designed as birds on a branch, a purse, a medallion with an 'M,' and a heart-shaped lock, length 7 inches; the rose gold brooch spelling 'Mamie'.
Condition
All pieces in overall fair to good condition. TRIPLE-STRAND CULTURED AND SIMULATED PEARL NECKLACE: Composed of 136 cultured pearls and 7 simulated pearls, the pearls measuring approximately 8.0 to 5.8 mm. The near-round pearls have a creamy white to cream body color with moderate rose and green overtones, fair luster and moderate to heavy blemishing with examples of pitting, peeling and wrinkled skins throughout. The sapphires in the clasp are medium-deep slightly violetish blue and slightly to moderately included. Minor wear to the clasp and thread slightly discolored. Fitted with a safety closure. TRIPLE-STRAND BRACELET: Composed of 60 pearls, measuring approximately 7.1 to 6.9 mm. The near-round pearls have a creamy white body color with strong rose overtones, good luster and minor to moderate blemishing mainly in the form of pitting and wrinkled skins. The sapphires are medium-deep slightly violetish blue and lightly to moderately included. DOUBLE-STRAND BRACELET: Cultured pearls measuring approximately 7.0 to 6.5 mm, displaying a silvery white to creamy white body color with moderate rose and green overtones. Fair to good luster and minor blemishing such as wrinkling and uneven skins. GOLD AND CULTURED PEARL LINK BRACELET: The round cultured pearls measuring approximately 7.0 to 4.0 mm, displaying a silvery white body color with strong rose and soft yellow overtones. Good luster and minute blemishing. CHARM BRACELET: Gross weight approximately 61 dwts. Three stones missing. ROSE GOLD BROOCH: Length approximately 2 1/4 inches.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The charm bracelet offered here was given to Mamie Eisenhower by Nell Woodruff, wife of Coca-Cola President Robert W. Woodruff.