$10,281
Set of Edwardian Diamond and Gem-set Slides, each designed as a Queen Anne's Lace blossom set with rose-cut diamonds and demantoid garnets, circular-cut ruby blood spot, platinum-topped 18kt gold mounts, with Tiffany box, unsigned, (minor losses, pinstems added). Note: The lot is accompanied by a photo of the slides mounted on black silk moire and a handwritten note left to the consignor's grandson mentioning the purchase from Tiffany, c. 1920. For a similar design executed in enamel, demantoid garnets, and rubies dating from 1904, see Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co., by John Loring, p. 23.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-12-09