Lot 145
- 145
Gem set brooch, Boucheron, and lapel watch, Colay-Stahl, 1960s
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- turquoise, citrine, gold, diamond mechanical movement
Comprising: a brooch designed as a chamber-stick, set with a cylinder shaped turquoise, polished citrine and single-cut diamonds, signed Boucheron, numbered, French assay and maker's marks; and a lapel watch designed as a cuckoo clock with a square shaped cream dial with baton hour indicators, dial signed Golay-Stahl, case numbered.
Condition
Candle brooch: signed Boucheron Paris, stamped with French maker's mark JR with arrow, and French assay marks for 18 carat gold, numbered 13279. Turquoise light bluish green in colour, with typical colour mottling and visible matrix, some minor fissures associated with matrix. Citrine orangey yellow, transparent, with typical minor inclusions visible under close magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. Brooch fitting in good working order, closing with good tension using hinged fitting. Length approximately 49mm.
Watch brooch: Please note that we do not guarantee watch movements. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. Manual winding movement, working at the time of cataloguing. Face signed Colay Stahl Geneve. Case numbered 53883, back numbered 182. Overall dimensions approximately 48 x 22mm including pendant weights. Brooch fittings in good working order, closing securely.
Both pieces with scratches to surfaces consistent with age and wear. Both pieces overall 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.
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.
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."