18K黃金鑲紅寶石配鑽石及鏤花琺瑯別針, Marcus & Co.

· 鑲一顆圓形紅寶石，約重1.30卡拉
· 配兩顆圓形鑽石，共重約1.50卡拉
· 鑲七顆圓形及橢圓形紅寶石
· 另鑲圓形鑽石，共重約1.10卡拉
· 配透明及銀色鏤花琺瑯
· 附Marcus & Co.品牌刻名
· 約1900年
*拍品資料以英文為主，中文翻譯僅供參考

In good condition. The larger, center ruby is a bright medium red, lightly included with a cavity bypassing the crown and the girdle between two of the prongs. The other rubies range from medium red to medium slightly purplish red. They are lightly included with minor surface abrasions, mostly to the facet junctions, the ruby at the center shows more moderate surface abrasions. The two larger diamonds are approximately K-L color, SI clarity and I-J color VS clarity. The other diamonds are approximately H-J color, VS-SI clarity. The enamel is in very good condition with no visible losses. Signed on reverse, pin finding displays turning marks. Total gross weight approximately 10 dwts, length 2 inches.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

1900年左右，Marcus & Co.公司以設計鏤花琺瑯而聞名於世。此鏤花琺瑯技術在法國廣受歡迎，在美國得到的反響卻差強人意。Marcus & Co.與Tiffany & Co.這樣的知名公司以此裝飾珠寶首飾。