Premier Auction
Sat, Dec 4, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 578
Antique Gold Emerald Brooch
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
20 table and assorted cut emeralds, top of mounting tested 14kt., back/later addition tested 18kt. yellow gold, 2-1/4 x 2-1/4 in., 18.1 grams
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Condition
missing pinstem- not currently wearable, backplate appears to be later revision and possibly repurposed watch casing?, there is engraving under the texture barely visible, heavy tarnish, some stone chipped, some bezels heavily work/damaged, some stone likely replacements, remnants of polish in mounting
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