$24,885
Antique Islamic Intaglio and Gem-set Pendant Necklace, JAR, Paris, the necklace composed of chalcedony and pale sapphire beads weighing 125. 88 cts., and Oriental pearls weighing 25.86 cts., suspending an antique chalcedony Islamic intaglio, framed by sapphires weighing 5.15 cts. and diamond melee, mounted in silver and gold, signed JAR PARIS. Note: Purchased by the consignor from JAR at his salon in Place Vendome, Paris in September of 2005. A copy of the original bill of sale accompanies this lot. Jar Necklace Chalcedony beads: 199.25 cts., Sapphire Beads: 125.88 cts., Pearls: 25.86 cts., Sapphire melee, 5.15 cts., Diamonds: 0.39 cts. pendant inscription is untranslated, indeterminate age, possibly 19th century in the style of the antiquity, may be an incantation against evil with copy of the Paris invoice from 2005 specifying weights
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-09-15
