Jewellery - 1st May 2014
Lot 1901
A pair of antique natural pearl drop earrings
Estimate £50,000 - £70,000 | Hammer £115000
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Description
A pair of antique natural pearl drop earrings, suspending from diamond set bows, caps and terminals in gold. Possibly Russian. Cased by Harvey and Gore.
Provenance:
Purchased by the current owner's father from Harvey and Gore in 1938 as a wedding gift to his bride.
Accompanied by report number 73524 from SSEF, Switzerland dated 17th March 2014 stating that the slightly baroque, drop-shaped, drilled pearls weigh 23.903ct (95.61 grains), and 23.873ct (95.49 grains) and measure approximately 12.60 x 14.15 x 19.65mm and 12.25 x 14.50 x 20.15mm, with light cream to cream colour. Both are natural saltwater pearls.