Lot 151
- 151
Hardstone and diamond brooch, Carrington & Co, 1960s
Estimate
2,600 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Carrington & Co
- diamond, nephrite, onyx, carnelian, chalcedony, gold
Designed as a bramble branch, the flowers decorated with single-cut diamond petals, to carved nephrite leaves and carved berries in chrysophase, cornelian and onyx, signed Carrington, case stamped Carrington.
Condition
Signed Carrington to the reverse. Nephrite deep green with mottled texture, carnelian reddish orange, chrysoprase bluish green, onyx black, all opaque to translucent. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.80 - 1.00 carats. Scratches and areas of light wear to carved stone and metal surfaces consistent with age and occasional wear. Length approximately 64mm. 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."