Sale 09JL02 | Lot 429

Gold, Carved Ebony, Citrine and Cabochon Ruby Turtle Clip-Brooch, Seaman Schepps

Catalogue: Important Estate Jewelry

Lot Details

Lot 429
Gold, Carved Ebony, Citrine and Cabochon Ruby Turtle Clip-Brooch, Seaman Schepps
18 kt., centering a carved ebony shell surmounted by 10 oval cabochon rubies framed in gold, the head, arms, legs and tail composed of scaled gold, accented by 2 small round cabochon emerald eyes and topped by one faceted oval citrine, signed Seaman Schepps, with maker's mark.

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold for $2,812 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Rubies: deep purplish-red.
Emeralds: bright green.
Good condition. 2 1/4 x 1 3/8".


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Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold for $2,812 (includes buyer's premium)

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Important Estate Jewelry

Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 10am EDT
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