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GROUP OF THREE GOLD AND GEM-SET BROOCHES, TWO BY ELIZABETH LOCKE

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3,000 - 5,000 USD
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描述

Comprising: a pendant-brooch centering an orange glass cameo depicting Medusa, backed with mother-of-pearl, framed by pyramidal cabochon citrines, suspending a citrine briolette, with maker's mark for Elizabeth Locke; a clip-brooch featuring a mother-of-pearl plaque engraved with a Japonesque scene, accented by cultured pearls measuring from approximately 8.1 to 6.6 mm, with maker's mark for Elizabeth Locke; and a hammered gold bar brooch accented by green chalcedony cabochons, supporting a gold chain suspending a cultured pearl measuring approximately 10.6 mm, and a glass cameo depicting a female profile, accented by a cabochon ruby, unsigned.

Condition

The group of brooches in good condition. Each marked either 18K or 750 for 18 karat gold. Glass cameo pendant-brooch: the glass cameo in good condition. The citrines are medium yellowish orange, eye-clean, and in good condition. The mother-of-pearl backing in good condition, with moderately strong iridescence. Length approximately 4¼ inches. Gross weight approximately 64 dwts. Mother-of-pearl and cultured pearl brooch: mother-of-pearl engraved on front and back, with surface scratches visible under close inspection. One of the cultured pearls with wrinkled skin visible under close inspection. Overall width approximately 2⅝ inches. Gross weight approximately 20 dwts. Bar brooch: Cultured pearl of white body color, with soft rose and green overtones, with very good skin and luster. Glass cameo in good condition. The chalcedony is translucent, very strongly bluish green. Ruby is translucent very strongly purplish red. Width approximately 2⅝ inches. Gross weight approximately 21 dwts. Please note this property cannot be shipped internationally due to endangered species materials.
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.Certificates of Authenticity: Various manufacturers may not issue certificates of authenticity upon request. Sotheby's is not under an obligation to furnish the purchaser with a certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer at any time. Unless the requirements for a rescission of the sale under the Terms of Guarantee are satisfied, the failure of a manufacturer to issue a certificate will not constitute grounds to rescind the sale. Gemological Certificates and Reports: References in the catalogue descriptions to certificates or reports issued by gemological laboratories are provided only for the information of bidders, and Sotheby's does not guarantee and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, terms or information contained in such certificates or reports. Please also note that laboratories may differ in their assessment of a gemstone (including its origin and presence, type and extent of treatments) and their certificates or reports may contain different results.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.

拍品資料及來源

Please note this property cannot be shipped internationally due to endangered species materials.