Lot Essay
For a brief discussion of the significance of the double-headed eagle please see the note to lot 405.
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PROBABLY MYSORE, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
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AN INDIAN DIAMOND, RUBY AND EMERALD INSET GOLD DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE PENDANT
PROBABLY MYSORE, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
The double-headed eagle with raised fully spread wings and flaring tail, the drop-shaped body set with diamonds and ruby around a central emerald, the wings set with rubies, emeralds and with diamonds, the head and tail similarly inset, a small elephant clasped in each of its claws, pendant pearl below, the reverse with repoussé detailing, suspended on pearl and gold wire chain
Pendant 3¾in. (9.4cm.) high
PROBABLY MYSORE, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
The double-headed eagle with raised fully spread wings and flaring tail, the drop-shaped body set with diamonds and ruby around a central emerald, the wings set with rubies, emeralds and with diamonds, the head and tail similarly inset, a small elephant clasped in each of its claws, pendant pearl below, the reverse with repoussé detailing, suspended on pearl and gold wire chain
Pendant 3¾in. (9.4cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot is withdrawn from the sale.