Hennell
Of openwork design, composed of graduating floral and trefoil motifs with a central quatrefoil motif, set throughout with circular-cut diamonds, highlighted with twenty-one cultured pearls measuring from approximately 5.85 mm to 13.50 mm, inner circumference approximately 430 mm, case signed Hennell.
Please note that the necklace has been slightly altered from its original design.
Condition Report:
Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 50.00-60.00 carats, on average G-I colour and VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount.
Pearls measuring from approximately 5.85 mm to 13.50 mm, of white to cream bodycolour, with light rosé overtones, well-matched in colour, with minor blemishes.
In overall very good condition, the metal with scratches and small nicks, consistent with age and use.
Gross weight: approximately 154.02 g.
Fitted case signed Hennell in good condition, showing minor sigs of wear.
Metal tests for platinum, the clasp tests for 18k gold.
Provenance:
From the Collection of Mary of Teck, Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India from 1910 until 1936,
Later given to her niece Mary Somerset, Duchess of Beaufort (1897-1987),
u003cemu003eMagnificent Jewelsu003c/emu003e, Sotheby's New York, 7 December 2004, lot 150,
Then in private collections.
Of openwork design, composed of graduating floral and trefoil motifs with a central quatrefoil motif, set throughout with circular-cut diamonds, highlighted with twenty-one cultured pearls measuring from approximately 5.85 mm to 13.50 mm, inner circumference approximately 430 mm, case signed Hennell.
Please note that the necklace has been slightly altered from its original design.
Condition Report:
Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 50.00-60.00 carats, on average G-I colour and VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount.
Pearls measuring from approximately 5.85 mm to 13.50 mm, of white to cream bodycolour, with light rosé overtones, well-matched in colour, with minor blemishes.
In overall very good condition, the metal with scratches and small nicks, consistent with age and use.
Gross weight: approximately 154.02 g.
Fitted case signed Hennell in good condition, showing minor sigs of wear.
Metal tests for platinum, the clasp tests for 18k gold.
Provenance:
From the Collection of Mary of Teck, Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India from 1910 until 1936,
Later given to her niece Mary Somerset, Duchess of Beaufort (1897-1987),
u003cemu003eMagnificent Jewelsu003c/emu003e, Sotheby's New York, 7 December 2004, lot 150,
Then in private collections.
