15th Nov, 2023 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
142
An Arts and Crafts rock crystal pendant on chain attributed to Sybil Dunlop, the pear-shaped briolette-cut rock crystal drop surmounted by a cluster of fruiting vines, suspended from a knot and scroll-link back chain, white metal mounted, the clasp stamped 'STERLING', accompanied by a possibly associated grey cushioned case signed Sibyl Dunlop Ltd., 69 Kensington Church St, London W8, pendant length 5.45cm, chain length 46cm
Provenance: By repute, purchased by Ernest Read CBE (22 February 1879 – 9 October 1965), an English conductor, organist and music educator, for his wife Helen. Thence by family descent.
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £400 - £600
An Arts and Crafts rock crystal pendant on chain attributed to Sybil Dunlop, the pear-shaped briolette-cut rock crystal drop surmounted by a cluster of fruiting vines, suspended from a knot and scroll-link back chain, white metal mounted, the clasp stamped 'STERLING', accompanied by a possibly associated grey cushioned case signed Sibyl Dunlop Ltd., 69 Kensington Church St, London W8, pendant length 5.45cm, chain length 46cm
Provenance: By repute, purchased by Ernest Read CBE (22 February 1879 – 9 October 1965), an English conductor, organist and music educator, for his wife Helen. Thence by family descent.
Light surface wear and scuffs to the rock crystal drop, with chips near to the upper tip of the stone and further smaller occasional chips/nicks. Some thinning to the pendant bale fitting. General surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips to the mount and back chain, commensurate for use, with patchy tarnishing. Some of the connecting jump rings are not soldered. The clasp is currently functioning but may be later replaced and its adjoining link is bent. The pendant and chain are not marked and are unsigned. Both have surface imperfections that are usual for possibly hand finished pieces, such as porosity and visible solder joins. Metal standard is untested but presumed to be silver. Width of chain 4.5mm, width of pendant 28.5mm. Gross weight approximately 34.2gm. Patchy staining and signs of general wear to case, with losses to exterior finish.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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