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RUBY, SAPPHIRE, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BANGLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
The partially articulated bangle applied with black enamel with a design of a flowering vine, set with variously shaped rubies and sapphires and cushion-shaped and rose diamonds, inscribed 'To Marie-Louise from F.W.L.B., March 22nd 1930', inner circumference approximately 170mm, French assay and maker's marks.
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of the artist Marie-Louise Roosevelt Pierrepont, Countess Manvers (1889-1984), received as a gift from her father, Sir Frederick William Louis Butterfield (1858-1943), of Cliffe Castle in Keighly, West Yorkshire, and thence by descent.
Condition
Clasp tongue stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and maker's mark LM with duck, possibly for Maeght, 26 pl. du Marché St Honoré, Paris. Rubies deep pinkish-red, sapphires mid blue to violet, transparent, with typical inclusions visible to the naked eye, some surface-reaching, some areas of minor chipping and wear to facet edges. Stones in closed-back settings. Diamonds bright and lively. Links well-articulated, clasp secure, later safety chain. Enamel in good condition. Scratches to surfaces consistent with age and wear, some areas of discolouration to metal finish and around settings consistent with age. Width of bangle approximately 22mm, gross weight approximately 83.1 grams. Case stamped Asprey.
"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."