11th Jan, 2020 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 3238
 

3238

A 19th Century Amethyst Rivière Necklace, thirty graduated oval cut amethysts in yellow collet...

A 19th Century Amethyst Rivière Necklace, thirty graduated oval cut amethysts in yellow collet settings, length 40cm see illustration

For a similar example and a narrative on items of this nature see plate 91 on pages 83 to 87 of Understanding Jewellery, by David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti

Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

. The necklace appears in fair condition. The catch appears to have been re-modelled. Possibly the original was worn/damaged so a replacement was fashioned and attached to the underside of the original. The stone in the clasp is foil backed. There is a loop attached to the central amethyst allowing for a central drop. The largest amethyst measures 9.92mm x 14.75mm x 7.23mm approximately. It fastens with a tongue and box catch and features a safety chain. It bears no hallmark nor stamp. Gross weight 26.79 grams. CR made 12.11.19.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 11th Jan, 2020

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