Lot Details
Lot 154
Gold, Platinum, Cabochon Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Duck Clip, Van Cleef & Arpels, France
18 kt., the gold duck centering one oval cabochon emerald approximately 8.25 cts., topped by a ribbed gold hat accented by 3 small round cabochon rubies, its beak set with calibre-cut rubies, with small round cabochon ruby eye, accented by a platinum bow tie set with 3 single-cut diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no. 60270, with French assay mark, circa 1950.
C
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for $7,500 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Cabochon emerald: medium green, included, several surface reaching inclusions (hairline cracks), minor pitting, translucent, good polish.
Rubies on beak: deep bright pinkish-red, lively.
Minor tarnish on band along hat and wing.
Overall good condition. 1 3/8 x 7/8".
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Rubies on beak: deep bright pinkish-red, lively.
Minor tarnish on band along hat and wing.
Overall good condition. 1 3/8 x 7/8".
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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