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Gold and enamel bangle
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel
The hinged blue enamel bangle of Garter form, inscribed "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE", inner circumference approximately 190mm, British hallmarks and maker's marks, cased.
Provenance
Commissioned by Andrew, 11th Duke of Devonshire (1920–2004) from Armour-Winston, as a gift for Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (1920-2014), upon his receiving The Order of The Garter in 1996.
Exhibited
Bakewell, Derbyshire, Chatsworth, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, 90th Birthday Exhibition, March-October 2010.
Literature
Deborah Devonshire, Wait for Me, London, 2010, p. 313.
The Duchess writes 'In 1996, the Queen honoured Andrew with the Order of the Garter, which dates to the fourteenth century and is in the personal gift. It is the highest accolade of all and I have never known Andrew so thrilled or so moved'.
Condition
Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. British hallmark for 1996 and maker's mark D&F. Tarnish to gold throughout. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. Secure clasp. In good condition. Fitted case stamped Armour Winston Ltd. 43 Burlington Arcade.
"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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"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."