Sale 15JL04 | Lot 32

Antique Gold, Mother-of-Pearl and Micromosaic Necklace

Catalogue: Important Jewelry

Lot Details

Lot 32
Antique Gold, Mother-of-Pearl and Micromosaic Necklace
Composed of eleven cushion-shaped mother-of-pearl panels approximately 19.0 x 26.0 mm. to 9.8 x 12.4 mm., centering micromosaics depicting bouquets of flowers and white doves, joined by a delicate double strand gold chain, completed by a rectangular gold clasp applied with enamel in a floral motif. Length 15 1/2 inches. With original fitted box.


Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Sold for $4,687 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Hairline crack on front side of center mother-of-pearl, not visible from the front, small patch of peeling and hairline crack on center mother-of-pearl to left of micromosaic panel, slightly visible to eye. Hairline crack on reverse of mother-of-pearl panel , third from clasp. Hairline crack and small chip on last mother-of-pearl by clasp. Several hairline cracks on mother-of-pearl panels at the end and second to end by tongue.

Minor repair to 2 small circle links attached to center panel, tarnished.

Overall good condition. Width 13/16 to 7/16 inch.


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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Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Sold for $4,687 (includes buyer's premium)

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