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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 286

Lady Hesketh's Antique Gold Cannetille

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

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and Amethyst Bracelet early 19th century, hand wrought cannetille work surrounding six graduated genuine amethysts ranging in weight from three at 7.45 cts., and two at 9.12 cts., tests approximately 18 kt., 25 mm. to 28 mm. in width, 7 in. length, 41.7 grams, with later fitted case by Garrard & Co, with appraisal, minor bends to some of the outer loops in the cannetille work, very minute wear to crown surfaces of the amethysts, missing safety chain. Notes: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. Appraisals, descriptions, photographs, are offered as a service and are not intended to be a complete analysis of the qualities and conditions of the jewelry. All identifiations, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading the mountings, the condition and cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, “cultured or natural pearls, fresh water, south sea, Tahitian pearls”, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments. Brunk Auctions makes no warranties or guaranties that any clock or watch is in working order.. Provenance: Sotheby's Geneva, "Noble Jewels", May 17, 2007, Lot 315, The Estate of Christian, Lady Hesketh; Tharpe Collection

Condition

minor bends to some of the outer loops in the cannetille work, very minute wear to crown surfaces of the amethysts, missing safety chain

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