Lot #215 - A Georgian Gold And Gem Set Mourning Locket
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:The Kozminsky Collection
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Sale Date:04 Mar 2017 ~ 11am
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Lot #:215
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Lot Description:A Georgian Gold And Gem Set Mourning Locket
Circular form. Cannetille gold work back and front. The front panel set with a floral motif, small central turquoise surrounded by six pear shaped amethysts. The back with a central small sapphire and six small turquoise beads. Applied gold beaded decoration. The interior locket compartment containing a watercolour on card depicting a young woman of the 1880's. 18 carat yellow gold. Circa 1830. Suspended from a modern fox link chain. 18 carat yellow gold. Total length 445mm. Boxed. -
Notes:Condition: Presents in very good condition commeasurate with age of piece. Small amount of lead solder to the bale. Stones well matched. The front inside lid engraved with the following inscription ' Rev.d.John Allen OBT(died) 22nd July 1821 AET (aged) 61. Grace Allen OBT 7th May 1817 AET 56.'
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Estimate:A$1,600 - 2,600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Jewellery
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