06-11-201306-11-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2659BBoston
June 11, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Antique Gold, Citrine, and Enamel Parure

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$21,600$18,000
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2659BLocation: BostonDate / Time: June 11, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Antique Gold, Citrine, and Enamel Parure, c. 1830s, comprising a tiara, buckle, earpendants, pair of bracelets, and necklace, set with oval-cut citrines in cannetille-work frames, enamel foliate accents, in original fitted box, (requires restoration).
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Tiara: Poor condition, lead solder visible where comb has been permanently attached to base. Large amounts of glue residue visible to the reverse of most citrines and to the base of the comb, enamel loss throughout and discoloration.

Pair of bracelets: Altered one bracelet to be fitted as brooch, total discoloration to piece, minor enamel loss to both, discoloration to mess links, some bent links.

Earpendants: Moderate enamel loss, some discoloration to one pendant, glue residue to one pendant.

Buckle: Moderate enamel loss, one floral element missing, discoloration.

Necklace: One segment needs to be reattached, moderate enamel loss, discoloration to clasp, tarnish throughout.

Wear with age to box, some losses and scratches throughout.


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