Sale 14JL02 | Lot 111

Antique Gold and Amethyst Pendant-Necklace and Pair of Earrings

Catalogue: Important Jewelry

Lot Details

Lot 111
Antique Gold and Amethyst Pendant-Necklace and Pair of Earrings
The pendant-necklace and pair of earrings set with 13 oval amethysts approximately 119.25 cts., all within cannetille florets, the necklace spaced by openwork rectangular plaques of garland, sea shell and swag motif, pendant detachable, earring hooks added later, approximately 53 dwts. Length 16 5/8 inches.
With original fitted box.


Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000
Sold for $8,750 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Amethysts: medium to medium deep purple with lavender hues, well-matched, lively.
Necklace: 7 amethysts ap. 62.00 cts.
Pendants: 4 amethysts ap. 40.00 cts.
Earrings: 2 amethysts ap. 17.25 cts.

Minor solder repair on reverse of necklace. Hooks on earrings added later.

Circa 1830. Good condition.
Width of necklace 1" to 7/16".
Pendants: 1 13/16 x 7/8" and 15/16 x 13/16".
Earrings: long hooks. 1 3/8 x 13/16.



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Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000
Sold for $8,750 (includes buyer's premium)

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