AN ART NOUVEAU OPAL AND PEARL NECKLACE
Designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co. Formed of four integrated freeform panels set with slices of opal set within gold surrounds, each opal section with an articulated pearl hanging, and with three further baroque pearls within the chain, unsigned, gross weight 15 grams, with a Liberty case
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£400 - £600
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Hammer price:
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£6,000 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
CONDITION REPORT
Some discolouration to three of the panels, the opals have some surface damage, chain links are in good condition. We note that the chain construction at the back of three of the panels differs from that of the smaller central panel.
The opal to the central top panel is probably a replacement, it has less play of colour than the other opals and is a little ill fitting around the edge
chain measures 39.5cm, further drop from the chain measures 8cm
The case has a stain within the silk of the lid and the bottom velvet block is replaced and a little ill fitting around the edges
Please note: The rings on the model are not included in the lot.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.
See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner-collection
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