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Lot 144: A Cultured Pearl and Enamel Rooster Stick Pin

 

Hammer Price
$1,400 CAN

 

Designed as a rooster with a cultured pearl body, the head, cockscomb and tail embellished by polychrome enamel, mounted in 18k gold, with fitted box

With report 2145611373 dated 11 April 2012 from the Gemological Institute of America stating non-beaded cultured pearl, saltwater origin

-CORRECTION TO PRINTED CATALOGUE: the pearl is cultured (not natural), probably not antique
-cultured pearl: light to medium silver grey with brownish zones on the reverse
-bright lustre
-green and blue overtones
-some losses to the enamel on tail and head

Condition reports are provided as a courtesy to clients and are a qualified subjective opinion only. All items are sold ‘as is’.

AUCTION ESTIMATE
June 2012 500 – 600
390 – 468
325 – 390		 CAD
USD
EUR