Lot 159
The hinged locket modelled as a heart, centring a fancy diamond shaped emerald measuring approximately 9.87mm by 9.02mm, within a surround of graduating old European-cut diamonds to a diamond set cross bale, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4.00 carats, glazed panel to reverse, suspended from a later fancy link chain in 15ct gold and platinum,
pendant length 32mm, width 23mm, chain length 440mm. Provenance: Lady Louisa Lascelles (nee Thynne), 3rd Countess of Harewood, thence by descent to the current owner.
Harewood House in West Yorkshire has been the seat of the Lascelles family since the late 18th century. Designed by architects John Carr and Robert Adam for The 1st Baron Harewood Edwin Lascelles, Harewood House was created in the Palladian style, with classical features and an emphasis on stately symmetry. Construction of the house took place between 1759 and 1771.
Henry Lascelles was the 3rd Earl of Harewood, born in 1797. A British peer and member of parliament, he married Lady Louisa Thynne, the daughter of Thomas Thynne, 2nd Marquess of Bath, on the 5th of July 1823. No major renovations took place at Harewood House until Henry Lascelles increased the accommodation in the 1840's, in part due to the fact that he and his wife had fourteen children together.
An 1855 portrait of Louisa Lascelles by English painter George Richmond currently hangs in the dining room of Harewood House. It portrays the formidable matriarch in a black gown, accented with a red paisley scarf shawl. In the scene, she gestures towards the impressive Italian style terrace that she commissioned Sir Charles Barry to design as part of the 1840's renovations. On her wrist is a bracelet which suspends the heart shaped emerald and diamond locket that was passed down through the family.
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000
Condition of pendant commensurate with make and age
Emerald of a medium hue, with even colour saturation
Assessed as natural emerald within confines of setting.
Please note stone is unable to be removed from original setting for gem certification to be issued.
Some slight abrasion to table facet
More significant abrasion to top corner of stone, visible with aid of 10 x magnification
Diamonds approximately K-M colour, SI-I1 clarity as graded within the confines of the mounts
Some abrasion to tablet facets noted with aid of 10 x magnification
Light marks to gold consistent with wear
Glazed panel intact
hain (later in age) in good order, clasp secure
Overall condition good
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Fine Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8703
6:00pm - 23 October 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Sydney: Friday 13 - Sunday 15 October, 10am - 4pm
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333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC
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