Comprising: a pair of cufflinks each designed as a sailing boat set with circular-cut sapphires, and three studs designed as boat wheels set with circular-cut sapphires, each piece signed Michele della Valle or MdV, numbered, maker's marks.

Each piece signed MdV, maker's mark, each cufflink additionally signed Michele della Valle. Cufflinks numbered 11712, each stud numbered 11713. Each piece stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Sapphires well matched in colour, blue of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions visible under 10x magnification, small scratches and abrasions. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 24 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.
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