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A group of five jewelled gold egg pendants, late 19th and early 20th centuries
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, gold, enamel, emeralds, sapphires, chrysoberyls, pearls
- heights excluding loops 1-1.6cm, 3/8 - 5/8 in.
the caillouté surface set with a cabochon ruby, 1908-1917, illegible maker's mark, 56 standard; formed of coiled wires set with a cabochon emerald, with partial maker's mark _H or _N (Cyrillic), 56 standard; the surface chased with Slavic scrolls and set with a split pearl, apparently unmarked; the plain polished surface set with a faceted sapphire and chrysoberyl and engraved '1916', Moscow, 1908-1916, 56 standard; the textured surface set with a cabochon sapphire, 1908-1917, with partial maker's mark, possibly _W or M_, 56 standard
Condition
Overall excellent condition, with expected scratches and tiny nicks. Three of the pendant loops have split.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."