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Gold, enamel and emerald pendant, late 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel, emeralds
Realistically modelled as a Rams head, embellished with garlands of fruiting vines highlighted with circular- and step-cut emeralds tied with orange enamelled ribbons and bows, Austro-Hungarian import marks.
Exhibited
The Jewellery Museum Vicenza, Symbol Room, 1st Edition 2015-2016.
Condition
Mounted in gold, stamped with Austro-Hungarian import marks in use from 1902 to 1922 and in use in Hungary alone until 1937. Wien/Vienna assay office. Some losses to orange enamel on bows and white enamel on scrolls throughout, minor abrasions to emeralds and some with small chips. Left hand Rams horn loose with small traces of lead solder to the reverse. Total weight approximately 39 grams.
"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.
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.
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."