Lot 415
  • 415

Gentleman's enamel, sapphire and diamond dress set, early 20th century

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • gold, enamel, sapphires, diamonds
Composed of a pair of cufflinks and two dress buttons, each oval link set to the centre with a circular-cut diamond, surrounded by a frame of calibré-cut sapphires and white enamel, to clip connecting links.

Condition

Maker's mark to dress buttons. Sapphires of light blue colour, transparent, abraded consistent with wear. A few sapphires deficient to one of the cufflinks. Diamonds bright and lively.Some loss of white enamel to each of the cufflinks and dress buttons. Scratches to enamel and metal consistent with wear.
"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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