09-27-201609-27-2016
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2932BBoston
September 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Gold, Diamond, and Turquoise Demi-parure

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$5,535$4,500
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2932BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 27, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Gold, Diamond, and Turquoise Demi-parure, c. 1825, comprising a necklace, earclips, and hair comb converted to brooch, all designed as turquoise and diamond forget-me-nots within cannetille frames, lg. 16 in, lg. 2 in., and wd. 3 1/4 in., boxed.

Note: Lots 133 through 229 are property from the Nancy and Gilbert Levine collection, donated to the Toledo Museum of Art and sold to benefit its future acquisitions. The collection formed the Museum of Arts and Sciences travelling exhibition "A Century of Jewelry & Gems: 1785-1885" which was accompanied by a published catalogue in 1995.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

earclips with later screw back findings, necklace with later chains, box with replaced velvet lining.


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Keywords

Gilbert Levine