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Premier Auction - Session I - March 24, 2023

Fri, Mar 24, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 451

Five Gold or Sterling Vinaigrettes and a Sterling Stamp Box

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

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

late 19th century, comprising: 9 kt. pendant oval oval example, maker's mark "GU" for George Unite, Birmingham, 1873, interior gold grille, with bail, 1-1/4 in., 10.5 grams; two citrine examples, one oval, one rectangular, test as 9kt., one with bail, each with internal grille, 1-7/8 and 1-1/2 in., 13.6 and 18.6 grams respectively; one circular example tests as 9 kt. with inset citrine, inset beaded turquoise border, reverse with turquoise beads, pearls and central garnet, with bail, interior grille, 13/16 in., 10.6 grams; rectangular sterling stamp case, monogramed, marked "STERLING", one side with scrolling leaf form grille, 1-5/8 in.; English silver example, gilt interior, hinged grille, marks for Birmingham, 1824, maker "IT", .925 fine, 1-1/2 in. Accompanied by receipt for 18kt. gold and citrine vinaigrette, 17 October 1989 for 1,250 GBP

Condition

tarnishing, scratching, one turquoise bead with chip, some discoloration to stones and cases

Knowlton Collection, formerly of Hilton Head