Important Jewelry and Rare & Exotic G...
New York, Grand Havana Room, Mar 16, 2000
LOT 161
Antique Swiss Enamel Necklace, Circa 1840
USD 5,000 - 7,000
In an elaborate configuration of opaque, polychrome champlevé and translucent enameled gold plaques that alternate with smaller scroll-like designs which are decorated with small cabochon-cut garnets surrounded by either 4 seed pearls or 4 small cabochon-cut turquoises, suspending 5 free-hanging, ornate, enameled drops, 3 accented with small gemstones and pearls, with 2 lengths of gold chain at each end of the necklace that join the enameled catch, in 18K yellow gold, measuring approx. 19 inches(47.7 cm)Accompanied by original fitted leather box
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 23-24 |
Later Slightly chipped |
Movement: 2, 9, 16 |