Designed as a tortoise carrying two babies on her shell, her body carved in quartz, the eyes set with emeralds, on a base of silver gilt waves, signed Webb.

Cf: Jewelry from the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Sotheby's New York, 1996, pages 448-449.

Stamped Sterling and Ag 800 for silver. Rock crystal with few minor nicks, one chip to left front foot. Scratches and tarnish to the metal, mainly on the base. 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.
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First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy commissioned David Webb to design paperweights made of various American minerals to be given as gifts to visiting d👍ignitaries. One notable example is an American eagle, which was presented to King Hassan of Morocco during his visit to the United States.