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
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Knowlton Collection, formerly of Hilton Head
