Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: American & European Decorative Arts

Sat, Nov 19, 2016 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 20, 2016 09:00AM EST
Lot 501

14kt. Gold Thimble

Estimate: $200 - $400

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of Septima Sexta Middleton, daughter of Arthur Middleton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, married to Henry Middleton Rutledge, son of Edward Rutledge who also signed the Declaration of Independence, floral leaf design around lower half, engraved "S.S.M.R.", tested 14kt., 2.6 grams. Notes: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, "earth mined", manmade or other. Appraisals, descriptions, photographs, are offered as a service and are not intended to be a complete analysis of the qualities and conditions of the jewelry. All identifiations, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading the mountings, the condition and cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, "cultured or natural pearls, fresh water, south sea, Tahitian pearls", and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments. Brunk Auctions makes no warranties or guaranties that any clock or watch is in working order. First time buyers will be required to pay by wire transfer or cashiers check.. Provenance: Descended to the current owner from the Middleton and Rutledge Families, Hamptin Plantation, South Carolina; Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Fain E. Edwards, Andrews, North Carolina

Condition

multiple repairs to rim, two cracks to rim

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