Jewellery - 18th April 2013

Lot 1881

A two row natural pearl necklace

Estimate £50,000 - £70,000 | Hammer £145000

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Description

A two row natural pearl necklace, the pearls graduate from 5.1 to 8.9mm. With a converted 18th Century octagonal cut emerald clasp, set in silver and gold within a rose cut diamond border. 40cm. In Cartier centre opening case.

Accompanied with report number 07130 dated 1st February 2013 from The Gem and Pearl Laboratory (London) stating that the 49 and 53 pearls graduate from 5.1 to 8.9mm and are natural saltwater pearls. The necklace weighs 51.01g (including clasp).

Provenance:

Previously the property of Major Maurice Pope of Ashwicke Hall and thence by descent to the present owner