DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Fine porcelain, Sterling silver and Quality Furniture

Sat, Oct 22, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Oct 23, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1056

14KT YELLOW GOLD RUBY & DIAMOND EVENING BAG C. 1900

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

14KT YELLOW GOLD, RUBY & DIAMOND EVENING BAG, C. 1900, W 5 7/8":A 14kt yellow gold mesh bag with link handle, finger ring, and filigree frame with floral motif, set with three rubies 1 1/4 CT center,1/2 CT each rubies and six diamonds 1 1/4 cts, the clasp inset with two cabochon rubies. Not marked. Measures W.5 7/8" (9 3/4" widest) x 5 3/4" (11 3/4" to the handle). Weighs approximately 271 grams total.

Condition

Tests as 14kt gold. The mesh is pulling overall with very fine holes forming; it appears a small repair was made to the mesh below one hinge.