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Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
  • Collections of the Darsie-Thomson Families, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Lot 96

Antique Scottish Gemstone Brooches, Snuff Horn, Napkin Rings, Intaglio and Scarab Ring

Estimate: $300 - $500

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

three round brilliant cut amethyst, approx. 8.0mm, two cabochon cut citrines, four cabochon cut moss agate, all prong set in a fibula style, overall measurement 2-1/2 x 1-7/8 in., straight bar pin on back, tested sterling silver, ”C” clasp, 12.0 grams; anchor kilt pin, five thinly sliced agate, tested sterling silver, overall measurement 1-3/4 x 1-1/8 in., “C” clasp, tested sterling silver, 6.0 grams; 12 flat fancy shaped mixed agate brooch, overall measurement 2-1/8 X 1-5/8 in., “C” clasp, tested sterling silver, 15.5 grams; small snuff horn with metal mounts, hinged lid, and cork, 2-1/2 in.; two horn napkin rings with metal and gemstone mounts, 1-1/4  x 2-1/8 in.; three intaglio armorial carved seals, two glass, one loose oval carnelian, 17.5 grams; two watch fobs, one glass, one silver monogrammed, stamped “CF”, E”, 18.7 grams; one reversible carved scarab ring, size 2, 5.3 grams

 

Condition

one agate piece is lacking in anchor brooch, and clasp is loose, all have minor tarnish, some minor surface reaching inclusions, two of the brooches seem to have some enameling on the silver which is flaking off; one napkin ring with loss to metal mount; carnelian is chipped on the edge, glass has scratches on surface, scarab ring has evidence of glue, all are tarnished

Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania