- 621
Enamel and diamond pendant, circa 1899
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, gold, enamel, diamonds, hair
the navette shaped pendant applied with a central diamond set motif within radiating surrounds enhanced with purple enamel, to a frame and suspension loop accented with circular-cut diamonds, the reverse with a glazed compartment containing a hair locket, inscribed "From Victoria 1899" fitted case stamped Collingwood & Co, 46 Conduit St, London.
Literature
Anon, Lady Crewe’s Jewels – Worn Constantly, 22 July 1933 p.13, Pendant, mauve enamel with diamond primrose on it & Queen Victoria’s Hair at back.
Condition
Mounted in silver and gold. Diamond bright and lively with mixed colours and clarities. Minor abrasions commensurate with age and wear. Suspension loop detachable. Three holes to the reverse for possible brooch pin attachment, now deficient. Overall very good condition. Case with minor scuffs and wear commensurate with age, overall 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."
Catalogue Note
The inscription probably refers to the occasion of Queen Victoria's 80th Birthday on the 24th May 1899, dated just under two years before her death in January 1901, Queen Victoria is the longest-reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning Queen in world history.