Shapiro Auctions
Lot 668
AN 18KT GOLD, DIAMOND, RUBY AND ENAMEL PENDANT, CAZZANIGA, ROMEformed as a tree, the trunk and branches of gold, the leaves of forty-six green enamel stones, with forty-five round-cut diamonds (one weighing approximately 0.45 ct, forty-four weighing appriximately 0.5 ct total), the roots of eleven rubies (weighing approximately 0.3 ct total) accented by silver, with an openwork back, stamped with 750 standard and maker's mark ROMA CAZZANIGA along back with a gold, silver and ruby cap (the eleven rubies weighing approximately 1.65 ct total), with a standard clasp, the clasp stamped with 585 standard, hanging from a twisted black silk cord; dimensions of pendant: 7 x 5.5 cm (2 3/4 x 2 1/8 in.), overall length including cord: 25 cm (9 7/8 in.), gross weight of pendant: 80.07 g (2.8 oz), pendant only: approximately 77.75 g (50 dwts)PROVENANCECazzaniga Roma, CapriAcquired at the above by the present owner, 1974CONDITIONThe necklace appears in good condition. Observed with a loupe, very fine and light surface scratches visible to the openback. A round-cut diamond is missing. Minor wear to the black silk. In original retailer's box. With no significant issues to report otherwise.Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
