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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, 'Passementerie', monture Boucheron, 1940s
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 CHF
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Description
- monture Boucheron
- Gold, diamonds, sapphires
Set with a cabochon sapphire on a bracelet of gold rope design highlighted with single-cut diamonds and circular-cut sapphires, length approximately 190mm, signed monture Boucheron, French assay marks.
Literature
Cf.: Gilles Néret, Boucheron, Histoire d'une Dynastie de Joailliers, Fribourg, 1988, pgs. 150-151 for other examples of 'Passementerie' bracelets.
Condition
Signed monture Boucheron, French assay marks and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Central cabochon sapphire blue of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching. Remaining sapphires well matched in colour, blue of strong saturation; diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 167 grams.
"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."