Lot 34
- 34
Turquoise and freshwater pearl necklace, Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., circa 1900
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co.
- gold, turquoise, freshwater pearl
The necklace of belcher link design, the front with three stylised pierced pendants of Celtic inspiration, set with freshwater pearls and collet-set turquoise cabochons, length approximately 410mm.
Literature
Cf.: Shirley Bury, Jewellery 1789-1910 The International Era Volume II 1862-1910, England, 1991, pg. 744 plate 398, for an image of Miss Lily Brayton, the Victorian Shakespearean actress, known for playing the lead character Zahrat-al-Kulub in the First World War musical comedy Chu Chin Chow, wearing a similar necklace and pg. 743 plate 397, for an illustration of Liberty's Yule-tide catalogue from 1903 with an illustration of a similar necklace costing £5 5s.
Cf.: V.Becker, Antique and 20th Century Jewellery, London, 1980, pg. 249, for a🦂 necklace of similar design from the 'Cymric' range by Archibald Knox for Liberty.
Cf.: The Liberty Cymric Sketch Books, Westminster City Archives, for the design of the above🉐 necklac💛e.
Condition
Mounted in gold, with some slight tarnish, abrasions and minor scratches commensurate with age and wear and wear to links connecting Celtic motifs. Two turquoise cabochons with some green discolouration. Pearls medium lustre. 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."