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An Antique Paste and Silver "Spiritus" Pendant and Chain Necklace, circa 19th century
Estimate:
500 CAD - 700 CAD
Sold
850 CAD
Timed Auction
Boutique Jewels
Category
Description
The large Saint-Esprit motif featuring an elaborate floral bow, a dove and an olive branch, decorated throughout with clear paste, and with red paste accents, in silver; with a later added silver tubular box linking chain, length 29 inches
Condition
Weight: 37.7 grams
Pendant dimensions: 75 x 40 mm
Good condition, with one clear paste deficient and a solder repair
In an area of highly collectible antique jewellery, the term “paste” refers to (usually) colourless gems that were made of a highly refractive and dispersive hand-cut specialty glass that was made for use in fine jewellery, and was utilized in many prestige jewels in the 1700s and the 1800s. Paste was made to produce a brilliance resembling that of diamonds, and was used in precious jewellery, often made in silver and gold. Paste was used as an alternative to diamonds at a time when there was very limited availability of diamonds in the world.
Condition reports are provided as a courtesy to clients and are a qualified subjective opinion only. All items are sold ‘as is’.
For more information on specific lots, please contact our jewellery specialists at conditionreports@dupuis.ca
Bidding on lots is scheduled to close in numerical order with 30 second intervals, on February 9th at 1 PM EST. However, if there is a bid placed in the last 10 minutes of the closing time, the bidding will be extended to 10 minutes for that Lot. Therefore, depending on bidding activity, it is possible that some lots will not close in numerical order.
Please note, each lot is subject to a buyer’s premium of 25% up to and including $100,000 and 20% on the amount in excess of $100,000. The total purchase price is the aggregate of the bid price plus the buyer’s premium and any applicable taxes.
Pendant dimensions: 75 x 40 mm
Good condition, with one clear paste deficient and a solder repair
In an area of highly collectible antique jewellery, the term “paste” refers to (usually) colourless gems that were made of a highly refractive and dispersive hand-cut specialty glass that was made for use in fine jewellery, and was utilized in many prestige jewels in the 1700s and the 1800s. Paste was made to produce a brilliance resembling that of diamonds, and was used in precious jewellery, often made in silver and gold. Paste was used as an alternative to diamonds at a time when there was very limited availability of diamonds in the world.
Condition reports are provided as a courtesy to clients and are a qualified subjective opinion only. All items are sold ‘as is’.
For more information on specific lots, please contact our jewellery specialists at conditionreports@dupuis.ca
Bidding on lots is scheduled to close in numerical order with 30 second intervals, on February 9th at 1 PM EST. However, if there is a bid placed in the last 10 minutes of the closing time, the bidding will be extended to 10 minutes for that Lot. Therefore, depending on bidding activity, it is possible that some lots will not close in numerical order.
Please note, each lot is subject to a buyer’s premium of 25% up to and including $100,000 and 20% on the amount in excess of $100,000. The total purchase price is the aggregate of the bid price plus the buyer’s premium and any applicable taxes.
