Lot 199
- 199
GARNET PARURE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY AND LATER
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- garnet, gold, silver
Comprising: a necklace of fringe design, suspending a graduated series of pendants composed of rose garnets in foil backed settings arranged in star motifs, with similarly set spacers, length approximately 430mm; a bracelet, centred upon a similarly set star motif, to a wide link bracelet, length approximately 172mm, French assay and maker's marks; and a pair of pendent earrings of similar design, the surmounts modelled as St Esprit, screw fittings.
Literature
Cf.: Ginny Redington Dawes with Olivia Collings, Georgian Jewellery, 1714-1830, Antique Collector's Club, Suffolk, 2007, pg. 28, for a necklace of similar design, dated to 1830.
Condition
Garnets mid pinkish-purple, with typical inclusions visible under magnification, some visible to the naked eye and some surface reaching, surface scratches and chips to facet edges. Metal with surface wear such as scratching and dents, some evidence of solder, bracelet tongued stamped with French maker's mark and assay mark for 18 carat gold, clasps secure and overall condition good, commensurate with age and wear. Total gross weight approximately 98 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.
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."