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A Fabergé jewelled gold pendant, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, diamonds, sapphire
- height including suspension loop 5cm, 2in.
the oval sapphire claw-set within an openwork rose-cut diamond-set scroll frame and four large circular-cut diamonds, ribbon surmount, struck KF in Cyrillic, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 316?38
Condition
There are a small number of tiny rose-cut diamonds missing, the most prominent being that at the top of the suspension loop. There are minor abrasions to the edge of the sapphire.
The pendant comes with a certificate from The Gem and Pearl Laboratory, London, indicating "natural sapphire" with "no evidence of heat treatment".
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."