ID 1027742
Lot 319 | AN ANTIQUE MULTI-GEM, PEARL, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-MOUNTED GOLD ELEPHANT IN PARADE COSTUME
Estimate value
$ 5 000 – 6 000
CIRCA 1890
On a lapis-lazuli rectangular plinth, the gold elephant with howdah enamelled in translucent red and opaque white and green set with oval and round cabochon rubies, sapphires and emeralds, drop-shaped pearls and rose-cut diamonds, 18k yellow gold
Size/Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.5 cm (2 3/8 x 2 ½ in)
Gross Weight: 188.0 grams
Provenance
The Collection of the Rothschild family.
By descent to the present owners.
Further details
Please note that pearls have not been tested for natural origin.
| Medium: | Diamonds, Gold, Precious stones, Pearls |
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| Historical era: | Antique period |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Medium: | Diamonds, Gold, Precious stones, Pearls |
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| Historical era: | Antique period |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 20 Rockefeller Plaza 10020 New York USA | ||||||||||||||
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