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Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 223

Six Pieces Gemstone Jewelry

Estimate: $200 - $400

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

bracelet, carved lapis, stamped with Asian characters, tested non-gold, approx. 7 in. inside, 29.5 grams; five brooches or clips, gemstone including: carved turquoise, carved amethyst, pearls, green hardstone, some stamped "China", .800 silver or base metal, 1-1/8 x 1 in. to 2 x 1-3/4 in., 55.2 grams

Provenance: Collection of General Sam S. Walker and Charlotte B. Walker, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Condition

bracelet, no clasp/cannot be securely closed, bent out of shape, tarnish, loss to plating, dents, wear and scratches; clips, tarnish- heavy in areas, wear and scratches, carved turquoise was likely bead- partial holes drilled through back, all pearl brooch missing pin stem, green hardstone brooch missing pin catch, missing pearls