TWO NECKLACES (2)
TWO NECKLACES
1st: Multi-strand necklace
Carved birds, including coral corallium rubrum, mother-of-pearl and amazonite
Length 72.9cm
2nd: Faience necklace
Glazed discs possibly Ancient Egyptian (New Kingdom), later spacers with ropetwist detail, concealed spiga-link chain
Length 37.0cm
Total weight approx. 128.0g (2)
OVERALL CONDITION
1st: Heavy discolouration to clasp, testing as silver. Clasp misshapen. Light wear and minor chips visible upon close inspection.
2nd: Discs with mottled appearance, some with chips. Unhallmarked yellow metal (clasp testing as 17ct gold).
This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.
Please note this lot will be subject to US Fish and Wildlife inspection if imported into the USA.
From a Private Single-Owner Collection
This lot forms part of a collection of 20th century artist jewels that were collected over many decades by an American interior designer, who was a contemporary of Elsa Peretti. The collection reflects the owner's eye for tactile forms and distinctive, timeless design. The largest part of the collection that features iconic pieces by Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany will be presented in our Knightsbridge Jewels sale on 2nd May.
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TWO NECKLACES
1st: Multi-strand necklace
Carved birds, including coral corallium rubrum, mother-of-pearl and amazonite
Length 72.9cm
2nd: Faience necklace
Glazed discs possibly Ancient Egyptian (New Kingdom), later spacers with ropetwist detail, concealed spiga-link chain
Length 37.0cm
Total weight approx. 128.0g (2)
OVERALL CONDITION
1st: Heavy discolouration to clasp, testing as silver. Clasp misshapen. Light wear and minor chips visible upon close inspection.
2nd: Discs with mottled appearance, some with chips. Unhallmarked yellow metal (clasp testing as 17ct gold).
This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.
Please note this lot will be subject to US Fish and Wildlife inspection if imported into the USA.
From a Private Single-Owner Collection
This lot forms part of a collection of 20th century artist jewels that were collected over many decades by an American interior designer, who was a contemporary of Elsa Peretti. The collection reflects the owner's eye for tactile forms and distinctive, timeless design. The largest part of the collection that features iconic pieces by Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany will be presented in our Knightsbridge Jewels sale on 2nd May.
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