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New York, Grand Havana Room, Jun 22, 2000

LOT 251

Antique Natural Pearl and Ruby Portrait Locket, circa 1810.

USD 2,000 - 2,500

In a circular design with a hand painted, signed, portrait of a child on porcelain, surrounded by a row of cushion-shaped, faceted Burmese rubies, framed by a row of half-pearls that taper in size, with seed pearl and ruby accents, having a hair compartment on the reverse side; the locket hasa circular bail decorated with 6 additional pearls, mounted in 14K yellow gold.Accompanied by original fitted leather box.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 23

Later

Movement: 2

Very good