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Sapphire and diamond brooch and pair of ear clips, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, 1950s
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Oscar Heyman & Brothers
- sapphire, diamond, platinum
Each of spray design, set with tapered sapphires of blue, yellow and pink tints and brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, brooch numbered, maker's mark; ear clips with screw back fittings, maker's mark and signed Birks.
Condition
Brooch prong fitting numbered 48436, stamped with maker's mark and Birks. Stem stamped PLAT. Ear clips stamped with maker's mark and Birks to screw fittings. Brooch length approximately 50mm and ear clips approximately 20mm. Sapphires are transparent, good saturation, typical inclusions visible under magnification, facet edges are rubbed, some with chips and nicks, a few with more prominent chips. Some are slightly loose in mounts. Diamonds are bright and lively, estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.20-2.30 carats. Scratches to metal surfaces consistent with wear, solder repair visible to the brooch fitting on reverse and with one fastening loop bent, screw back fittings on ear clips in good working order, with tight tension.
"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."
Catalogue Note
It is likely that the ear clips were retailed by Canadian retailers Birks.