Premier Auction
Sat, Dec 4, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 604
Gold and Garnet Earrings
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 |
Middle Eastern (?), assorted table cut garnets, areas able to test tested as 14 to 18kt. gold, 3-3/4 x 1 in., 20.5 grams
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Condition
heavy tarnish, holes/damage to backs of both earrings where earhooks likely used to be, current earhooks likely later replacements, lead solder, wear and scratches to gold and gemstones, appears to be hollow but filled with something? see image with damage/hole to back of earrings
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