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A GEM-SET AND ENAMELLED PENDANT, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- the pendant: 5.5cm. by 5cm., 2 1/8 in. by 2in.
designed with a central stylised flowerhead encircled by further floral details, set with foil-backed colourful gemstones, the reverse polychrome enamelled, with fine later link chain, in fitted box stamped Carrington & Co. By Appointment. 130 Regent Street. W.
Provenance
Possibly Patrick Carnegy (1825-1886);
thence by descent to Lady Smith
thence by descent to Lady Smith
Condition
The reverse with losses to the enamel, in particular the white and red, minor damages and scratches to the stones, some oxidisation to foil backing visible, as viewed. The weight of the pendant is 38.6gr.
"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."