17th Nov, 2021 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
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A pair of mabe pearl earrings by Tiffany & Co., each designed as a mabe pearl within a twist border, on post and hinged clip fittings, silver mounted, signed T & Co. and TIFFANY, with London import marks for 1987, together with a cultured pearl double strand necklace, the square pierced and panelled clasp highlighted with single and rose-cut diamonds, with French eagle's head mark, earrings length 1.9cm, necklace shortest length 41cm (2)
Sold for £190
Estimated at £150 - £250
A pair of mabe pearl earrings by Tiffany & Co., each designed as a mabe pearl within a twist border, on post and hinged clip fittings, silver mounted, signed T & Co. and TIFFANY, with London import marks for 1987, together with a cultured pearl double strand necklace, the square pierced and panelled clasp highlighted with single and rose-cut diamonds, with French eagle's head mark, earrings length 1.9cm, necklace shortest length 41cm (2)
Earrings: both of the earrings posts are bent upwards and one of the posts is also bent to the side. Both of the mabe pearls have surface scuffs, scratches and nicks, with traces of glue residue to the base of each, and crazing to the mother of pearl backs. Each mabe pearl measures approx. 13.5mm in diameter. The mounts have scuffs, scratches, nicks/chips and patchy tarnishing, with verdigris staining at the junctions of the posts to the mounts and grease/dirt residue to the backs. The hinged clips are currently functioning. Gross weight approx. 14gm. Necklace: two of the cultured pearls are broken into several pieces and have lost their nacre finish. Remaining cultured pearls have scuffs, scratches, nicks and blemishes commensurate for use. Stringing is loose in places. Clasp is currently functioning and has surface wear, measuring approx. 9mm in width. Diamonds have a greyish appearance, some with chips/fractures. The tongue also has a lozenge-shaped maker's mark. Gross weight approx. 40gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 17th Nov, 2021
