Lot 21
- 21
Silver, Silver-Gilt and Colored Stone Compact
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- silver, silver-gilt, emerald, sapphire
Of floral design, set with numerous round and cushion-cut sapphires, pink sapphires and emeralds, the interior fitted with a mirror and powder compact, measuring approximately 3 by 2½ by ½ inches, one sapphire and one emerald missing.
Condition
In fair condition. As noted, there are two stones missing. The case with what appears to be remnants of green enamel on the sides and underside; overall wear and two small perforations on one side. The sapphires are a richly medium to medium-deep blue, slightly to heavily included with chipping and abrading to the facet junctions on several of the stones; the pink sapphires are a lively, violetish-pink, lightly to moderately included, with abrading to the facet junctions and some examples of chipping; the emeralds are a medium-light bluish-green, lightly to moderately included with some examples exhibiting chipping at the girdle or at facet junctions. There is residue of a green varnish throughout the compact, with ornate floral design in the metal. Fitted with mirror, powder screen and puff.
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.
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.