Jewellery and Jadeite Hong Kong Sunday, November 27, 2016 | Phillips

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    • Seed pearls, measuring approximately 3.4 x 2.6mm - 1.1 x 1.0mm

    • Pendant set with old- and single-cut diamonds, totalling approximately 8.00 carats

    • Platinum

    • Length approximately 490mm

    With original fitted case by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 112 Regent St, London

  • Literature

    Cf. D.Bennett & D.Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, Antique Collector's Club, 2008, p.275 for an example of a sautoir of similar date.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Sautoirs were very popular during the Edwardian and Belle Époque with the most valuable examples consisting of woven strands of seed pearls or diamonds terminating with diamond-set pendants or tassels of fine millegrain and wirework. These pendants were often influenced by the naturalistic decorations of the period and included garland ribbon and floral motifs. The present lot is in fine condition and is a rare surviving example of an original design. Many pieces were broken up over time into bracelets and chokers. The fact that this sautoir is accompanied by its original fitted case only adds to its appeal as an original piece.

635

An Edwardian Seed Pearl and Diamond Sautoir, Circa 1910

Length approximately 490mm

Estimate
HK$280,000 - 350,000 
$35,000-45,000

Sold for HK$400,000

Contact Specialist
Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038

Jewellery and Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 28 November 2016