A French 18K Vari-Color Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Photograph Frame (circa 1890)
A French 18K Vari-Color Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Photograph Frame, circa 1890 7-1/8 x 5 x 0-3/8 inches (18.1 x 12.7 x 1.0 cm) 478 grams (15.37 troy ounces) (gross) The shaped ribbed rectangular frame, inner beaded edge, and outer edge of beaded lozenges, the whole crowed by diamond set doves with ruby eyes and torchiere supporting diamond set ribboned garland, diamond set garland repeats to apse at base, back with easel. Property from the Nelkin Collection HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: In overall good condition, with minor damage to one bird's face; diamonds no longer extant. Adhesive residue visible to bird and torch's reverse. The frame's aperture measures 4-3/8 x 3-1/2 inches. Tested with XRF technology.
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A French 18K Vari-Color Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Photograph Frame, circa 1890 7-1/8 x 5 x 0-3/8 inches (18.1 x 12.7 x 1.0 cm) 478 grams (15.37 troy ounces) (gross) The shaped ribbed rectangular frame, inner beaded edge, and outer edge of beaded lozenges, the whole crowed by diamond set doves with ruby eyes and torchiere supporting diamond set ribboned garland, diamond set garland repeats to apse at base, back with easel. Property from the Nelkin Collection HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: In overall good condition, with minor damage to one bird's face; diamonds no longer extant. Adhesive residue visible to bird and torch's reverse. The frame's aperture measures 4-3/8 x 3-1/2 inches. Tested with XRF technology.
