Lot 162

18kt. Gold Mesh Purse Accented with Rubies, Blue Sapphire and Diamonds; 14kt. Change Purse

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

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French floral motif pierced and hand engraved hinged frame, accented by seven old European cut diamonds, 15 old European cut rubies, ten old European cut blue sapphires, and ten trillon cut blue sapphires, all of various sizes, clasp containing one round cabochon cut blue sapphire and one round cabochon cut ruby, stamped "13260, French eagle head purity of gold", tested 18kt. yellow gold, suspending mesh purse from 18kt. yellow gold large oval link chain strap, 4 x 4-7/8 in. not including clasp, attached is suspending mesh change purse from gold oval link chain strap, with hand engraved hinged frame, tested 14kt. yellow gold, 2-1/8 x 2-3/4 in., total 207.2 grams

Provenance: From the Private Collection of C. L. Beatty

Note: 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. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items.  All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.  

Condition

colored gemstones have abrasions from wear, no holes in mesh, both have normal scratching for age, very good condition

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From the Private Collection of C. L. Beatty