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AN INSIGNIA OF THE SPANISH
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CHF
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Description
A badge in the form of a plain openwork Cross of Santiago set with 44 rubies of varying sizes, unsigned, height 63mm, width 37.5 mm, fitted with later brooch-pin for wearing, fitted case by Moritz Hübner, Vienna.
Condition
Rubies well matched in colour, red of medium strong saturation with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, minor abrasions and nicks. Metal tarnished. Overall in good condition. Gross weight approximately 16 grams. Fitted case stamped MORITZ HÜBNER, KOHLMARKT NO. 20, WIEN.
"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
A label attached to the base of the case bears the circa 1910 handwritten note ‘Herzoglich Parmaischer Primogenitur Familienschmuck zu Post. 8 der Inventur des Obersthofmarschall Arntes’.