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Fine Pair of spinel and diamond pendent ear clips, end of 18th century
Estimate
22,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description
Each of girandole design, set with pear-shaped and oval spinels in cut down collets, embellished with circular-, single-, French-, rose-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, the surmount can be worn on its own and the two side pendants are removable.
Condition
Metal tested as silver and gold. Accompanied by a Gem Tech Lab analysis short report stating that the stones are spinel. Drilled spinels of purplish pink colour, well matched, mounted in closed back setting, possibly foiled. Two small diamond leaf motifs deficient on one ear pendant, one deficient on the other pendant. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 10.00 carats in total (Weight difficult to estimate accurately as the stones are old cuts), mixed in colour and clarity, generally H-L colour, SI-I clarity. Versatile jewel, the two side pendants are removable. Screw fitting a later addition. Scratches and tarnish to metal, signs of wear commensurate with age. Overall in good condition.
"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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."
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PROVENANCE
Duk🔥e Wilhelm✨ II von Urach (1864-1928) and his wife Amélie (1865-1912), born Duchess in Bayern.
Duke Wihelm II𓆏 von Urach (1864-1928) and his second wife Wiltrud🌳 (1884-1975), born Princess of Bavaria.
Prince Alfred von und zu Liechtenstein (1842-1907) and his wife Henriette (1843-1931), born Princess von und zu Liechten🐷stein.
Prince Karl von und zu Liechtenstein (1878-1955) and his wife Elisabeth (1894-1962)ꩲ, born Princess von Urach and Countess Wurtemberg.
Prince Wilhelm von und zu 🌊Liechtenstein (1922- 2006) and his wife Em🍒ma (1926-1984), born von Guthmannstahl-Benvenuti.
Thence by descent.