Description:

Victorian Tested 10-Karat Yellow-Gold and Yellow Topaz Parure
Circa 1830
Comprising a choker length necklace set with twenty-six closed-back oval faceted topaz; a removable pendant-brooch, of foliate design centered with one closed-back oval topaz surrounded by eight oval faceted topaz, suspending a removable tassel set with four oval faceted topaz; a pair of bracelets, each set with fourteen closed-back oval faceted topaz; and a pair of clip-back earrings, each set with one oval faceted citrine, suspending a removable tassel set with four closed-back topaz. Clip-back earrings are married to the set. Together with a tooled red leather fitted presentation box.
Total gross weight: 114.9 dwt.
Length of necklace: 16 in (40.6 cm)
Length of bracelets: 8 in (20.3 cm)
Length of pendant-brooch: 2-1/2 in (6.4 cm)
Width: 1-1/2 in (3.8 cm)
Length of earrings: 2-1/4 in (5.78 cm)
Property of Various Owners

    Condition:
  • As noted in the catalogue, clip backs are married to the set, the pendant to the ear clips are original. The pendant to the ear clips are also removable.

    The topaz are orange-yellow, few with pink undertone; the tassel to the pendant has one topaz with a chip to near the star facets, scattered minor abrasions to the rest of the set.

    The pendant was also a brooch, but pin mechanism has been taken off.

    Each clasp is it good working order. There are minor dings to the back settings of the necklace and earrings.


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Keep in mind, property may not be released without receipt of purchase payment. In addition, once you have finalized shipping arrangements you must notify our shipping department to confirm your intentions. No property will be released without your confirmation with our office.

Maryland Sales Tax is computed on this total purchase price. The purchaser will be required to pay the Sales Tax unless: (i) the property purchased is for resale and a valid Resale Tax number is presented to Weschler's business office at the time of payment, and the sales price is $200 or more; or (ii) the property is being shipped to a buyer located outside the state of Maryland by an ICC/USDOT licensed shipper/carrier.

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Domestic and International (shipments via UPS, USPS, FEDEX, Yellow Truck, etc.)
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Richard Wright Inc. (East Coast) 800-247-9744 [email protected]

International (furniture and oversized items):
Cadogan Tate 718-706-7999 [email protected]
Hedley's 718-433-4005 [email protected]
Lockson's 201-392-9800 [email protected]
David Edward Packaging 443-297-9065 [email protected]
Plycon 888.655.2664 [email protected]
Craters & Freighters 877-796-0180 [email protected]
HMB Art Transfer 202-439-8172 [email protected]

Virginia, Maryland and New York City:
Robert Bardwell 703-850-0309 [email protected]
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March 2, 2018 10:00 AM EST
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