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Parure, Bruce Caesar
Estimate
150 - 250 GBP
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Description
- Bruce Caesar
- silver
Comprising: a necklace composed of large plaques engraved with Native American designs of an eagle, turtle and bear, with wooden and resin beads to the chain, length approximately 560mm; a necklace similarly designed and engraved with an eagle, length approximately 520m; and a haircomb engraved with a wild dog, each signed Bruce Caesar.
Provenance
A gift from Preston Duncan, elder of the Meskwaki Nation, Tama County, Iowa, USA to Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (1920-2014) when he visited Chatsworth.
Literature
The Duchess often wore components from this parure. She is photographed with the Prince of Wales in 2000 wearing the necklace from this parure, this image is reproduced, Deborah Devonshire, Wait for Me, London, 2010, section 4, illustration no. 11. She was also filmed wearing part of this parure at The Frick Collection, New York for a talk given with Charlotte Mosley on 10th November 2010.
Condition
The pieces are made from 'German Silver' a nonferrous alloy of nickel, copper and zinc. Each signed Bruce Caesar. Scratches and dents to metal consistent with wear. Secure clasps.
"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."