Lot Details
Lot 468
Two Antique Gold, Pearl and Diamond Brooches
Eight pearls 6.7 to 5.2 mm., 140 old European & single-cut diamonds ap. 8.55 cts., late 19th century, ap. 21 dwts. The pearls have not been tested.
C Estate of Jack Weisenhunt of Dallas and Laguna Beach
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold for $2,000 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Pearls: round, white, cream and silver toned with violet and rosey overtones, very good luster, lightly blemished.
Overall in good condition, normal wear with some discoloration to metal.
Note: these were originally converted from an old tiara.
Larger brooch measures: 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 inches
Smaller brooch measures: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches
Pin stem has not been tested for metal quality
Tests for 18 kt. gold
Overall in good condition, normal wear with some discoloration to metal.
Earclips: French backs, no post
Tests for 18 kt. gold
Items converted from an older tiara
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.
Overall in good condition, normal wear with some discoloration to metal.
Note: these were originally converted from an old tiara.
Larger brooch measures: 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 inches
Smaller brooch measures: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches
Pin stem has not been tested for metal quality
Tests for 18 kt. gold
Overall in good condition, normal wear with some discoloration to metal.
Earclips: French backs, no post
Tests for 18 kt. gold
Items converted from an older tiara
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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