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Lot 1977
A DIAMOND, PEARL AND TORTOISE SHELL TIARA
Closed31 May 2016
Price Realised
HKD 725,000
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A DIAMOND, PEARL AND TORTOISE SHELL TIARA
The openwork comb tiara designed as a series of old-cut diamond collets within a knife-edge bar surround, alternating with pearls, measuring approximately 4.78 - 5.10 mm, joined to the tapered old-cut diamond frame enclosing similarly-cut diamond lozenge-shaped panels spaced by pearls, measuring approximately 3.62 - 4.17 mm, accented throughout by diamond collets attached to the tortoise shell comb, mounted in gold, 12.6 cm
US$48,000-75,000
Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin
The historical CITES paperwork for this lot is not available and it will not be possible to obtain a CITES export permit to ship this item outside Hong Kong after the sale. Please contact the department for more details and refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICES AND EXPLANATION OF CATALOGUING PRACTICE at the back of this catalogue
The openwork comb tiara designed as a series of old-cut diamond collets within a knife-edge bar surround, alternating with pearls, measuring approximately 4.78 - 5.10 mm, joined to the tapered old-cut diamond frame enclosing similarly-cut diamond lozenge-shaped panels spaced by pearls, measuring approximately 3.62 - 4.17 mm, accented throughout by diamond collets attached to the tortoise shell comb, mounted in gold, 12.6 cm
US$48,000-75,000
Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin
The historical CITES paperwork for this lot is not available and it will not be possible to obtain a CITES export permit to ship this item outside Hong Kong after the sale. Please contact the department for more details and refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICES AND EXPLANATION OF CATALOGUING PRACTICE at the back of this catalogue
A DIAMOND, PEARL AND TORTOISE SHELL TIARA
The openwork comb tiara designed as a series of old-cut diamond collets within a knife-edge bar surround, alternating with pearls, measuring approximately 4.78 - 5.10 mm, joined to the tapered old-cut diamond frame enclosing similarly-cut diamond lozenge-shaped panels spaced by pearls, measuring approximately 3.62 - 4.17 mm, accented throughout by diamond collets attached to the tortoise shell comb, mounted in gold, 12.6 cm
US$48,000-75,000
Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin
The historical CITES paperwork for this lot is not available and it will not be possible to obtain a CITES export permit to ship this item outside Hong Kong after the sale. Please contact the department for more details and refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICES AND EXPLANATION OF CATALOGUING PRACTICE at the back of this catalogue
The openwork comb tiara designed as a series of old-cut diamond collets within a knife-edge bar surround, alternating with pearls, measuring approximately 4.78 - 5.10 mm, joined to the tapered old-cut diamond frame enclosing similarly-cut diamond lozenge-shaped panels spaced by pearls, measuring approximately 3.62 - 4.17 mm, accented throughout by diamond collets attached to the tortoise shell comb, mounted in gold, 12.6 cm
US$48,000-75,000
Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin
The historical CITES paperwork for this lot is not available and it will not be possible to obtain a CITES export permit to ship this item outside Hong Kong after the sale. Please contact the department for more details and refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICES AND EXPLANATION OF CATALOGUING PRACTICE at the back of this catalogue
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
From time to time, Christie's may offer a lot which it owns in whole or in part. This is such a lot.