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Lot 175 Dα

An Indian “Kundan” garniture

Auction 1151 - overview Cologne
28.05.2020, 17:00 - Jewellery & Boxes
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 3.500 € (incl. premium)

An Indian “Kundan” garniture

21 kt Gold; Metall, vergoldet; gefüllt. 18 kt Gelbgold (Clips der Ohrringe). 21k gold and gilt metal, filled. Comprising a fringe necklace with a gold lamé cord and tassel, a pair of earrings, a bracelet (presumably originally part of a headdress), one ring with a round bezel and one with a droplet shaped bezel. All pieces in Kundan technique with faceted paste stones and pearl droplets. The earring findings replaced in 18k gold with French patent hallmarks. Probably composed of several different pieces. With some minor damage. L bracelet 15.5 cm. H earrings 7.5 cm. Round bezel diameter 2.2 cm, ring size 52. Droplet bezel c. 2.2 x 1.5 cm, ring size 48. Total weight 203.05 g.
In a box lined with Bordeaux-coloured velvet.
19th / 20th C.

Provenance

From the estate of a Belgian diplomat; acquired in Lahore, India, in 1960.