Lot 305
- 305
Gold, Colored Stone and Diamond Bracelet, Lebolt & Co.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Lebolt & Co.
- gold, colored stone, diamond
The square-shaped links of scrollwork design centering a butterfly motif set with emeralds and rubies, accented by old mine and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately .85 carat, internal circumference 7 inches, signed LeBolt, engraved L.J.A. Aug 18 '08; circa 1908.
Condition
In very good condition, considering the age. The mounting composed of bloomed gold, with the rose gold showing throughout the highpoints. Very finely strippled, resulted in a satin finish. The diamonds are approximately H-I color and VS-SI clarity with a few I clarity examples. The cabochon emerald in the body of the butterfly is medium green, moderately included and exhibits a small cavity at its apex. Additional emeralds are a medium green and are of good clarity. Rubies at the eyes are of decorative quality. Fitted with a safety chain, currently detached, and missing the C-clasp as well as the O-ring attachment. The firm of Lebolt & Company was established in 1899 in Chicago and registered its trademark with the U.S. Patent office in 1908.
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.