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Lot 1644
  • 1644

Emerald and Gem-set 'Horse' Letter Opener

Estimate
85,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description

  • emerald, diamond, tsavorite garnet, silver, gold
The handle set with an emerald rough carved as a horse weighing approximately 555.00 carats, the silver-plated blade decorated with yellow enamel patterns and cabochon emeralds and circular-cut diamonds, embellished to the obverse by circular-cut green garnets and diamonds, the green garnets and diamonds together weighing approximately 1.13 and 3.95 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, blade in silver.

Condition

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the emerald rough is opaque, of medium light bluish green tone, suffused with whitish and brownish matrix. Surface abrasions and fissures upon reflected lighting. Cabochon emeralds on the blade are of medium green colour, eye clean. Diamonds are about G to H colours, VS to SI clarity. Tsavorite garnets are of brilliant, medium grass green colour, eye clean. Condition: Handle is mounted in karat white gold and the blade is in silver with rhodium plating. Overall in very 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. 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.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a fitted box.