Lot 326
- 326
14 Karat Gold, Platinum, Colored Stone and Diamond Charm Cuff-Bracelet
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, platinum, diamond, sapphire, ruby
The cuff-bracelet set throughout with round and buff-top sapphires, cabochon and buff-top rubies, and baguette and single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.20 carats, the charms including a duck, flower, drum major, policeman, majorette, turtle, and a globe stating 'you are the world to me,' internal circumference 6 inches, maker's mark, one pearl missing, one sapphire missing, 4 diamonds missing, circa 1950.
Condition
In good condition. The cuff exhibiting tarnish due to age. The sapphires range from medium-light to medium-dark blue, the faceted stones are moderately included and show abrasions at the facet junctions, the buff-top sapphires are eye-clean. The rubies are translucent medium slightly purplish red. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, VS-SI clarity. As mentioned in the catalogue, there are 4 diamonds missing: one from globe, one from turtle tail, one from majorette leg, one from flower pot. There is also one sapphire missing from the policeman's arm.
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.