Important Jewelry and Rare & Exotic G...
New York, Grand Havana Room, Jun 22, 2000
LOT 251
Antique Natural Pearl and Ruby Portrait Locket, circa 1810.
USD 2,000 - 2,500
In a circular design with a hand painted, signed, portrait of a child on porcelain, surrounded by a row of cushion-shaped, faceted Burmese rubies, framed by a row of half-pearls that taper in size, with seed pearl and ruby accents, having a hair compartment on the reverse side; the locket hasa circular bail decorated with 6 additional pearls, mounted in 14K yellow gold.Accompanied by original fitted leather box.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 23 |
Later |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |