Lot Essay
A pair of earrings set principally with diamonds rather than rubies, of similar form but not as attenuated as this pair, was sold in these Rooms 8 October 1997, lot 301.
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PROBABLY DECCAN OR SOUTH INDIA, LATE 18TH OR FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF INDIAN RUBY AND DIAMOND INSET GOLD EARRINGS
PROBABLY DECCAN OR SOUTH INDIA, LATE 18TH OR FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Each in the form of a simurgh or phoenix with curving crown on the head, the long tail splitting and flaring, plain gold back, various pendant seed-pearls, suspension loop above, later stud on reverse with screw thread
1¾in. (4.2cm.) high (2)
PROBABLY DECCAN OR SOUTH INDIA, LATE 18TH OR FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Each in the form of a simurgh or phoenix with curving crown on the head, the long tail splitting and flaring, plain gold back, various pendant seed-pearls, suspension loop above, later stud on reverse with screw thread
1¾in. (4.2cm.) high (2)
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Please note that this lot is withdrawn from the sale.