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ART DECO, DIAMOND, ROCK CRYSTAL, AND PEARL LORGNETTE WITH EDWARDIAN CHAIN
Estimate: $2,500-$3,500
Sold
$2,250
Live Auction
Important Jewelry
Description
ART DECO, DIAMOND, ROCK CRYSTAL, AND PEARL LORGNETTE WITH EDWARDIAN CHAIN
The Art Deco lorgnette set with rock crystal quartz and single, transitional, and baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 carat total, on an Edwardian chain set with a pearl (not tested for natural or cultured) measuring approximately 4.55 mm, and old European and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat total. Mounted in platinum and silver. Lorgnette: 2 3/4 inches folded,4 3/4 inches unfolded. Chain: 29 inches long.
Lorgnette stamp: MADE IN FRANCE.
Gross weight: 17.75 dwt.
Private Collection of a Designer, Atlanta, Georgia
Condition
Overall Condition: Scratching and wear throughout consistent with age and use. Acid test indicates lorgnette is platinum, gem-set element of the chain is platinum, and the chain is silver. "STERLING" is partially obscured on clasps. Lorgnette Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits)Color: H-I.Clarity: VS-SI.Chain Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits)Color: K-M+.Clarity: SI-I.Any information appearing in the Condition Report should be treated as opinion and is provided as a courtesy. Freeman’s | Hindman is not responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or errors of omission. Please contact jewelrycr@hindmanauctions.com to request a Condition Report, if none is provided, or to request additional information or photographs of this lot. All lots are sold “AS IS”.