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Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 153

Carved Jade and 14kt. Gold Necklace

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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nine carved jade panels, approx. 27.2 x 19.0mm, carving of a bird central jade panel being a hidden clasp, stamped "14k", 14kt. yellow gold, with other Asian markings on back of clasp, attached by a curb link chain, 16-1/2 in. length, 29.9 grams

Provenance: 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  

Note: This item tested as Jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

Condition

gold is slightly tarnished

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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