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Lot 307

Five Pieces Assorted Jewelry

Estimate: $50 - $150

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
ring, one partial diamond, one pinkish red stone, stamped "sterling", size 6-1/4, 10.3 grams; necklace, purple and red class cabochons, tested non-gold, stamped "Mexico", center medallion approx. 2-1/4 x 4-1/2 in., on black velvet 18 in. lg., 40.9 grams; ceramic cherub brooch, marked "Edris", 1-7/8 x 2-5/8 in., 36.6 grams; two brooches, base metal, 1-1/16 x 2-1/4 and 2 x 3-3/4 in., 34.2 grams  - Provenance: Proceeds to Benefit Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

Condition

ring, diamond is chipped- appears to possibly have been intentional to create crescent moon shape, tarnish, heavy wear to design, evidence of sizing/visible solder areas on back of shank; necklace, areas of heavy tarnish/wear to plating, scratches, center medallion could also be belt?- currently fashioned as necklace but it is very flat and does not sit well on neck; cherub brooch, a lot of visible glue on back to hold pin; two brooches, green discoloration to smaller one, wear to plating, wear and scratches, discoloration