Lot Details
Lot 144
Gold and Ruby Bow Clip, Mellerio, France
18 kt., topped by stylized looped ribbons accented by 3 oval rubies, supporting an articulated openwork fancy-shaped link panel centering three bands of 12 square-shaped rubies approximately 1.25 cts., tipped by 3 flexibly-set pear-shaped rubies, totaling 6 rubies approximately 2.25 cts., signed Mellerio dits Meller, no. 666.BR, with maker's mark and French assay mark, circa 1945, approximately 22.8 dwts.
C
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Unsold
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Oval rubies: bright deep pinkish-red, silk slightly visible in center ruby, very lively to moderately lively.
Square-cut rubies: deep pinkish & orangey red, included, several surface reaching inclusions, not visible to eye, moderately lively.
Pear-shaped rubies: deep pinkish-red & red, moderately included, nice shapes, lively.
Good condition. Well-made. 4 x 1 5/8".
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Square-cut rubies: deep pinkish & orangey red, included, several surface reaching inclusions, not visible to eye, moderately lively.
Pear-shaped rubies: deep pinkish-red & red, moderately included, nice shapes, lively.
Good condition. Well-made. 4 x 1 5/8".
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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