Lot Essay
For a brief discussion of the double-headed eagle pendants please see the note to lot 405.
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PROBABLY MYSORE, SOUTH INDIA, LATE 18TH CENTURY
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AN INDIAN DIAMOND, RUBY AND EMERALD INSET GOLD DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE PENDANT
PROBABLY MYSORE, SOUTH INDIA, LATE 18TH CENTURY
The double-headed eagle with half-spread downturned wings and flaring tail, the drop-shaped body completely set with diamonds, the wings set with rubies, emeralds and with diamonds, the head and tail similarly inset, the reverse with engraved detailing, suspended on heavy square link gold chain
Pendant 2¾in. (6.8cm.) high
PROBABLY MYSORE, SOUTH INDIA, LATE 18TH CENTURY
The double-headed eagle with half-spread downturned wings and flaring tail, the drop-shaped body completely set with diamonds, the wings set with rubies, emeralds and with diamonds, the head and tail similarly inset, the reverse with engraved detailing, suspended on heavy square link gold chain
Pendant 2¾in. (6.8cm.) 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Please note that this lot is withdrawn from the sale.