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Property from an Old Boston Family

Silver-Topped Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace-Bracelet Combination and Pendant-Brooch

Auction Closed

December 9, 05:55 PM GMT

Estimate

35,000 - 55,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Featuring oval-shaped and cushion-cut sapphires, surrounded and spaced by old mine-cut diamonds, the pendant-brooch in the form of a Maltese cross, centering an old European-cut diamond and set with cushion-cut sapphires and several old mine-cut diamonds, necklace length approximately 14½ inches, detachable into two bracelets measuring approximately 7¼ and 7⅜ inches, pendant-brooch length approximately 2½ inches; the necklace circa 1860s with later clasps, the pendant-brooch circa 1830s with a later pin mechanism. With a signed fitted box from Widowson & Veale, London.


Accompanied by AGL report no. 1149717 dated August 12, 2025 stating that the 18 sapphires from the necklace tested are of Australian origin, with no indications of heating.