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Pair of aquamarine and diamond clips, 1930s
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- aquamarine, diamond, metal
Each of scroll design set with step-cut, oval and trapeze-shaped aquamarines, and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Provenance
A wedding gift to Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (1920-2014) in April 1941 from her parents-in-law Edward, 10th Duke of Devonshire (1895–1950) and Mary, Duchess of Devonshire (1895-1988)
Literature
Deborah Devonshire, Wait for Me, London, 2010, p. 120.
The Duchess refers to the offered lot when she writes (op. cit.), '♓My parents-in-law' were kindness itself, letting us have the furniture we needed for the tiny mews house off Regent's Park where we lived while Andrew was stationed in 🅺London, making us presents of a car and a huge double bed, and in giving me a pair of beautiful diamond and aquamarine clips'.
Condition
Aquamarines of light blue, well matched in colour, transparent, typical inclusions visible under magnification, abrasions consistent with wear. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.00-2.50 carats, estimated colour G-I, estimated clarity VVS-VS on average. Secure pins. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. In 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."