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november 1, 2017
fine jewelry
auction
Sale 1589
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 12pm
1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
Cover Image: Lot 172, Inside Front Cover: Lot 135 (detail),
Inside Back Cover: Lot 47
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fine jewelry department
Virginia Salem, GIA GG Lauren Peck, GIA GG Michael Larsen, GIA GG
Head of Department Associate Specialist West Coast, Senior Specialist
vsalem@freemansauction.com lpeck@freemansauction.com mlarsen@freemansauction.com
267.414.1233 267.414.1259 818.205.3608
exhibitions
Beverly Hills
Wednesday, October 11 By appointment only
Thursday, October 12 By appointment only
New York
Monday, October 16 By appointment only
Tuesday, October 17 By appointment only
Main Line
Thursday, October 19 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday, October 20 10:00am-4:00pm
Philadelphia
Saturday, October 28 12:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, October 29 12:00pm-5:00pm
Monday, October 30 10:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday, October 31 10:00am-4:00pm
client services
Mary Maguire Joslyn Moore Melissa Arundel
Director | Client Services Bidding Registration Post-Sale Administrator
mmaguire@freemansauction.com jmoore@freemansauction.com marundel@freemansauction.com
267.414.1236 267.414.1207 267.414.1226
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An Edwardian diamond and platinum lavalier, Bailey Banks & Biddle
circa 1910
set with two pear-shaped drops, weighing approximately 1.20 carats each,
suspending from collet-set circular-cut diamonds, the center panel is further
set with an old European-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.30 carats,
suspending from a bow motif chain accented by old European and single-cut
diamonds; estimated total remaining diamond weight: 4.75 carats.
Length (to longest pear drop): 18 3/4 in.
$7,000-9,000
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A black opal, demantoid garnet and sapphire pendant
brooch, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co.
circa 1915
set with a rectangular cushion-cut black opal tablet
surrounded by bezel-set demantoid garnets and
sapphires accented by grape leaves, suspending from a
removable delicate link chain accented by intricate links
of sapphires and demantoids, set in eighteen karat gold.
Length: 17 in.
$5,000-7,000
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A enamel and diamond brooch An antique turquoise and pearl brooch An antique Egyptian revival enamel gold and
designed as a Scottie dog with circa 1870 agate bangle bracelet
circular-cut pavé-set diamond designed as an open shell motif, set with split circa 1870
head, legs and tail, accented by pearls and turquoise in eighteen karat gold, with hinged design set with addorsed carved agate
red enamel collar and ruby eye, French assay marks. pharoah heads with ruby, green, white and
mounted in platinum. provenance: black enamel headdress, accented by rose-cut
Length: 1 1/4 in. From the Collection of Harvey and Helen Wedeen diamonds, wire twist and bead work, in eighteen
$1,000-1,500 $1,200-1,500 karat and fourteen karat yellow gold.
Diameter: 7 in.
$2,500-3,000
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A diamond and platinum pendant-brooch
star-shaped, set with old European and
single-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond
weight: 2.70 carats.
$1,500-2,000
15 170634/18
A diamond and fourteen karat gold ring
set with three old European-cut diamonds, weighing
approximately 1.00, 1.00 and 1.40 carat each.
Ring size: 6 1/2
$6,000-8,000
16 170634/11
A diamond and platinum bracelet
circa 1925
bezel-set with graduated old European-cut diamonds;
estimated total diamond weight: 4.75 carats.
6.20 dwt.; Length: 7 1/2 in.
$2,000-3,000
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A diamond and platinum bracelet
circa 1925
bezel-set with graduated old European-cut
diamonds; estimated total diamond weight:
3.90 carats.
5.80 dwt.; Length: 7 1/2 in.
$2,000-3,000
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A diamond solitaire ring
centering a round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing
approximately 0.95 carat, flanked by two round brilliant-
cut diamonds, mounted in platinum.
Ring size: 7
$1,200-1,500
19 170634/9
A diamond, synthetic sapphire and platinum line bracelet
set with synthetic sapphires and round brilliant-cut diamonds;
estimated total diamond weight: 0.90 carat.
12.6 dwt.; Length: 7 1/4 in.
$1,000-1,500
20 170634/7
A fourteen karat gold mesh purse
with a polished frame and a cabochon-cut sapphire clasp,
suspended from a fancy-link chain.
92.9 dwt.; Purse length: 5 1/2 in.
$2,000-3,000
21 170634/10
A diamond, simulant and platinum line bracelet
set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and one colorless
simulant; estimated total diamond weight: 1.85 carats.
10.8 dwt.; Length: 7 3/4 in.
$1,500-2,000
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An Art Deco diamond and platinum bar pin, J.E. Caldwell
circa 1925
set with old European-cut diamonds; estimated total
diamond weight: 2.80 carats.
Length: 2 3/8 in.
$1,000-1,500
23 170634/22
A diamond and platinum three stone ring
circa 1925
centering three old European-cut diamonds,
estimated total diamond weight: 1.95 carats.
Ring size: 6
$1,000-1,500
24 170634/14
A diamond and platinum bar pin
set with old European-cut diamonds, estimated total
diamond weight: 2.00 carats.
Length: 2 5/8 in.
$800-1,200
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A turquoise, diamond and eighteen karat gold ring, J.E. Caldwell
centering an oval cabochon turquoise, measuring approximately
12.63 x 8.59 x 5.66mm, surrounded by circular-cut diamonds.
Ring size: 5 1/4
$1,000-1,500
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26 170634/17
A diamond and platinum ring
circa 1930’s
set with three old European-cut diamonds, weighing
approximately 1.40, 0.90 and 0.80 carat each.
Ring size: 7
$4,000-6,000
27 170634/2
A fourteen karat gold bracelet
wide strap bracelet with honeycomb-style links.
32.9 dwt.; Length: 7 in.; Width: 1 in.
$700-900
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A diamond and platinum bypass ring
set with three old European-cut diamonds, weighing
approximately 0.40, 0.45 and 0.65 carat each, accented
by old European and single-cut diamonds.
Ring size: 6 1/2
$1,500-2,000
29 170634/20
A diamond and platinum ring
circa 1920
filigree ring centering three old European-cut diamonds,
accented by old European-cut diamonds, estimated total
diamond weight: 2.25 carats.
Ring size: 6
$1,000-1,500
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30 161128/2
An antique emerald, diamond, enamel, silver and eighteen
karat gold pendant-brooch, Bailey Banks & Biddle
circa 1880
ribbon motif brooch centering an emerald-cut emerald,
weighing approximately 2.25 carats, accented by rose-cut
diamonds, pin stem with French assay marks.
Pendant length: 2 3/8 in.
$2,000-3,000
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A diamond and platinum brooch
circa 1915
centering an old European-cut diamond, weighing approximately
0.60 carat, accented by old European and single-cut diamonds;
estimated total remaining diamond weight: 3.80 carats.
Length: 2 1/5 in.
$2,500-3,500
32 170492/1
A diamond, gemstone and platinum peacock brooch
set with old European and single-cut diamonds; estimated
total diamond weight: 3.10 carats, accented by rubies and
green gemstones.
Length: 1 5/8 in.
$2,500-3,500
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33 170677/2
An emerald and diamond ring
centering an oval-cut emerald, weighing approximately 2.20 carats,
accented by marquise and tapered baguette-cut diamonds with
single-cut diamonds; estimated total diamond weight: 1.50 carats.
Ring size: 6 (sizing beads)
$2,500-3,500
34 170830/2
A Belle Époque diamond and platinum pendant with
platinum chain
circa 1915
openwork garland design, set with old European and single-
cut diamonds, accented by an articulated diamond set drop.
Pendant length: 2 1/8 in.; Chain length: 15 1/4 in.
$1,200-1,500
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A diamond and platinum line bracelet
set with round brilliant-cut diamonds;
estimated total diamond weight:
4.00 carats.
Length: 6 3/4 in.
$2,500-3,500
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A natural pearl necklace A pair of cultured pearl, diamond and
set with 165 graduated pearls ranging platinum earrings and brooch
from 1.93mm to 5.20mm. of floral motif, set with round brilliant,
Length: 20 in. baguette, Swiss and single-cut diamonds,
note: estimated total diamond weight:
Accompanied by GIA report # 3.05 carats.
6187688812, dated September 11, 2017, Brooch length: 2 in.
stating natural saltwater pearls. $2,500-3,000
$1,500-2,000
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An eighteen karat gold lariat necklace, An eighteen karat yellow gold bracelet, Tiffany & Co.
Ilias Lalaounis belgium
designed as a rope terminating with two rope design toggle bracelet.
lion heads, accented with ruby eyes, diamond 42.3 dwt; Length: 8 1/4 in
sapphires and rubies; adjustable. $3,000-5,000
78.1 dwt; Length: 25 in.
$4,000-6,000
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An eighteen karat gold brooch and matching earrings,
Ilias Lalaounis
designed as textured gold barley, accompanied by
matching earrings with circular-cut diamond accents.
Gross weight: 30.3 dwt.; Brooch length: 3 3/8 in.;
Earring length: 1 5/8 in.
$1,500-2,000
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An eighteen karat gold necklace and matching bracelet, Ilias Lalaounis
designed as textured gold wheat sheaves of semi-flexible design with
circluar-cut diamond accents; accompanied by a signed box.
Gross weight: 105.4 dwt.; Necklace length: 16 in.; Bracelet length: 7 3/8 in.
$5,000-7,000
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60 170285/8 61 170690/2
An eighteen karat tri-color gold ‘Trinity’ An aquamarine and fourteen karat gold ring
bangle bracelet, Cartier centering an emerald-cut aquamarine, weighing
designed as three interlocking tri-colored gold approximately 28.40 carats, in a fourteen karat gold mount
bangles; numbered and signed Cartier. with scrolled shoulders.
55.2 dwt.; Diameter: 2 1/2 in. Ring size: 9 3/4
$3,000-5,000 $2,000-3,000
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A cultured pearl, diamond and eighteen white gold A diamond and platunum clip-brooch
double-strand necklace the double bow motif set with marquise,
composed of two strands of cultured pearls, measuring baguette and circular-cut diamonds,
approximately 8.70 to 9.50mm, completed by a estimated total diamond weight: 7.00 carats,
circular-cut diamond clasp; estimated total diamond set in platinum, one diamond deficient.
weight: 1.55 carats. Length: 2 1/2 in.
Length with shorter strand: 16 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000
provenance:
Property of a Main Line lady
$3,000-5,000
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An aquamarine and fourteen karat rose gold ring A sapphire and eighteen karat gold bracelet, Tiffany & Co.
centering an emerald-cut aquamarine, weighing approximately designed as a leaf motif with a row of circular-cut sapphires;
46.85 carats, in a detailed fourteen karat rose gold setting. estimated total sapphire weight: 5.25 carats.
Ring size: 5 3/4 31.5 dwt.; Length: 7 in.
$2,000-3,000 $1,500-2,000
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An eighteen karat gold
rope necklace
gold twisted rope design.
142.7 dwt.; Length: 78 in.
provenance:
From the collection of a
private Philadelphia lady
$3,000-5,000
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An eighteen and fourteen karat gold necklace and earrings A Retro fourteen karat two-tone
designed as a rope chain; necklace in eighteen karat gold, gold ruby brooch
earrings in fourteen karat gold; the necklace signed with designed as a butterfly resting
partially obliterated Tiffany & Co. signature. on a leaf accented with circular
46.0 dwt.; Necklace length: 16 in. -cut diamonds.
provenance: 25.3 dwt.; Length: 3 1/2 in.
Property of a Main Line lady $2,000-3,000
$1,200-1,800
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A diamond and eighteen karat white gold
necklace and earrings, Bulgari
trika
necklace and earring suite, both set with round
brilliant-cut diamonds; estimated total diamond
weight: 12.00 carats, with pouches.
Necklace: 116.4 dwt.; Earrings: 14.3 dwt.;
Necklace length: 16 in.
$20,000-30,000
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An opal and fourteen karat gold necklace, Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss,
Tiffany & Co.
circa 1940
designed as polished chevron gold links, centering three opals in
a foliate motif, each measuring approximately 7.04 x 2.82mm,
suspending a heart-shaped opal, measuring approximately 22.06 x
24.20 x 7.81mm.
29.6 dwt.; Length: 16 in.
note:
Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss were based in Newark, NJ and designed
substantial gold jewelry featuring various gemstones for Tiffany & Co.
during the 1940’s and 1950’s.
$7,000-9,000
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An eighteen karat yellow gold cuff bracelet
and earrings, Ilias Lalaounis
the cuff in repoussé, together with matching
earrings.
Gross weight: 56.4 dwt.; Inside
circumference: 6 in.; Earrings: 2 in.
$2,000-3,000
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An eighteen karat gold bracelet watch, Buccellati
the hinged cuff/covered watch designed
with textured gold leaves.
113.5 dwt; Inside circumference: 6 1/4 in.
$20,000-30,000
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A diamond and eighteen karat gold neckace
featuring graduated bezel-set round brilliant-cut
diamonds; estimated total diamond weight: 16.25 carats.
47.1 dwt.; Length: 18 in.
$5,000-7,000
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An unmounted fancy deep pink-brown diamond
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a cushion shape, fancy deep pink-brown diamond
weighing 1.01 carats.
note:
Accompanied by GIA report # 5181701246, dated
September 1, 2017, stating that the diamond is natural fancy
123 170325/3 deep pink-brown with even distribution and SI-1 clarity.
An unmounted “Chameleon” diamond $25,000-35,000
a heart shape, fancy dark gray-yellowish green diamond, weighing
2.19 carats, also know as a “Chameleon” diamond for its ability to
change colors under certain conditions and also phosphoresce.
note:
Accompanied by GIA report # 5161354343, dated July 17, 2014,
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stating that the diamond is natural fancy dark gray-yellowish green
with even distribution and termed ‘Chameleon’.
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127 170950/4
A diamond and eighteen karat rose gold long chain
set with numerous colored round brilliant-cut
diamonds (diamonds not tested for origin of color)
ranging in size from approximately 0.08 to 0.80 carat
each; estimated total diamond weight: 32.75 carats.
20.0 dwt.; Length: 60 in.
$7,000-9,000
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A colored diamond and eighteen karat white
gold long chain
set with colored oval brilliant-cut diamonds, two
of which are accompanied by GIA reports (other
colored diamonds not tested for origin of color) 128
set in eighteen karat gold bezels; estimated total
diamond weight: 8.00 carats.
Length: 60 in.
notes:
Two diamonds are accompanied by GIA reports;
1) Report #5171938971, dated October 8, 2016
stating the diamond is 0.44 carat, natural
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fancy yellow with even color and 2) Report
#2175938980, dated October 8, 2016 stating
the diamond is 0.54 carat, natural fancy yellow
with even color
$5,500-6,500
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An eighteen karat gold torque necklace,
Ilias Lalaounis
tapered design with a repoussé and textured gold
finish of a scrolling vine motif, with signed box.
123.3 dwt.; Diameter: 8 1/2 in.
$6,000-8,000
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A diamond solitaire ring
centering a marquise-cut diamond, weighing 22.85 carats;
mounted in platinum.
Ring size: 2 1/4 (with sizing bead)
note:
From the collection of a private Philadelphia lady
Accompanied by GIA report # 1186592698, dated July 12, 2017,
stating W to X Range, light brown and SI-2 clarity.
$200,000-300,000
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A diamond solitaire ring
centering an emerald-cut diamond, weighing 5.57 carats, flanked by
tapering baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in fourteen karat white gold.
Ring size: 7 1/4
note:
Accompanied by GIA report # 1172861974, dated September 13, 2016,
stating H color and SI-1 clarity.
$40,000-60,000
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A rare Belle Époque fancy vivid yellow diamond pendant, J.E. Caldwell and Co.
circa 1910
centered by a fancy vivid yellow cushion-cut, weighing 10.59 carats, set within a
three tiered diamond frame; estimated total remaining diamond weight: 2.00 carats,
set in platinum suspended by a fine link platinum chain, completed by a circular clasp
with etched design accented by circular-cut diamonds; signed J.E.C. & Co.
and numbered 65911.
Length: 16 in.
note:
Accompanied by GIA report # 2185694243, dated August 25, 2017, stating natural
fancy vivid yellow, even distribution and VVS-2 clarity. Identified as 'Potential';
accompanied by working diagram.
$250,000-350,000
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European
is due within ten (10) working days of the sale. Lots
she has read, understood and accepted Freeman’s Terms and
59 Ring
Conditions of Sale. 5.78 purchased
Oval will not be released until we have received full
brilliant
64 Ring 5.63 payment. Payment may be made in cash, by check, money order,
RBC
Buyer’s Premium or debit card. Payments by check must clear the bank before
71 Ring 2.15* Emerald
goods will be released.
78 A Buyer’s Premium Ring will be added to the successful
2.07 bid price and square modified brilliant
83 is payable by the buyer
Earrings as part of the total purchase
1.70 price. The RBC
Removal of Purchases
Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $200,000 of the
83 Earrings 1.72 RBC
Deliveries will not be made during the time of the sale unless
hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $200,001
84 Ring 2.20* oldotherwise indicated by the auctioneer. All items must be paid for
European
through $3,000,000, and 12% thereafter.
89 Ring 1.10* and removed within ten (10) working days of the sale. Purchases
RBC
not so removed may be turned over to a licensed warehouse at
93 Sales Tax Ring 1.80 Marquise
the expense and risk of the purchaser.
97 All items in the catalogue
Ring are subject to the 8% Pennsylvania
3.09 Emerald
99 and PhiladelphiaRing
sales tax. Dealers purchasing1.45* for resale must oldShipping
European
and Packing
101 register their taxPendant
numbers on current PA forms. 5.08 Forms should be RBC
Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be
submitted to our Client Services office on the second floor. exclusively that of the purchaser. Upon request, Freeman’s will
110 Ring 3.10 RBC
provide the purchaser with names of professional packers and
122 Unmounted
Catalogue Descriptions 1.04 Heart modified brilliant
shippers known to us.
123 Unmounted
All item descriptions, 2.19
dimensions and estimates are provided Heart brilliant
125 for guidance only. It is the
Unmounted buyer’s responsibility
1.01 to inspect all Endangered
Cushion modified Species
brilliant
126 lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition
Unmounted 1.23 is to their Lots marked * are manufactured in whole or in part of restricted
RBC
satisfaction. If potential buyers are unable to inspect lots materials that may include tortoiseshell, ivory, mother-of-pearl,
130 Earrings 3.07 RBC
in person, our specialists will be happy to prepare detailed coral, rhinoceros horn, whalebone or marine ivory. Such materi-
130 Earrings 3.12
Condition Reports on individual lots as quickly as possible. These RBC
als may require specific licenses, certificates, or CITES documen-
132 are for guidanceRing 4.64
only, and all lots will be sold “as is” Cut-cornered rectangular
tation for import, export,modified
movingbrilliant
between states in the U.S., or
133 as per our TermsRing
and Conditions of Sale. 3.75 Pear brilliant
resale. Obtaining these documents may require scientific, labora-
137 Earrings 2.00 tory
Oval or otherbrilliant
modified expert analysis, in order to establish which species
Bidding or modified
genus thebrilliant
material came from. Freeman’s is unable to provide
137 Earrings 2.11 Oval
At the sale Registered bidders will be assigned a bidder number this information, and the obligation is on the purchaser of a lot
138 and given a paddleRing
for use at the sale. Once 5.44 the first bid has Cushion brilliant
containing any of these materials to ensure that they are able
140 been placed, theRing
auctioneer asks for higher 1.40*
bids in increments oldtoEuropean
obtain all the
144 determined by the auctioneer. To place your
Ring bid, simply raise
2.40* RBC
necessary or required documents should they need to, prior to
147 your paddle untilRing
the auctioneer acknowledges 2.10 you. The bidding on the lot. If proper documentation or licenses etc.
RBC
auctioneer will not mistake a random gesture for a bid.
153 Ring 1.75* oldcannot be obtained for a purchased lot, the purchaser will still
European
be required to make an on time payment for the lot as per our
154 Ring 3.35* RBC
standard terms and conditions. Freeman’s cataloguing of the lots
157 By phone A limited number of telephone 2.01
Earrings lines are available for RBC
marked with this symbol * represents the best of our opinion, and
157 bidding by phone through
Earrings a Freeman’s representative.
2.02 Phone lines RBC
the absence of this symbol from any lot description does not form
must be reserved in advance. Requests must be submitted no
158 Ring 1.30* a warranty that the lot will be free from any licensing or certifica-
RBC
later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the sale.
162 Ring 22.85 tion restrictions.
Marquise brilliant
165 Double-clip
In writing Bid forms brooch
are available 1.35*
in the sale room and at the back old European
165 of the catalogue.Double-clip
These should be submitted
brooch in person, by mail old European
1.30*
165 or by fax no laterDouble-clip
than one hour prior to the
brooch scheduled start of the old European
1.05*
sale. The auctioneer will bid on your behalf up to the limit.
166 Unmounted 4.39 RBC
166 Unmounted 4.38 RBC
167 Ring 5.57 Emerald
168 Ring 5.24 Marquise brilliant
169 Ring 8.22 Pear brilliant
170 Unmounted 5.03 Cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant
171 Bracelet 1.80* Octagonal step-cut
172 Pendant 10.59 Cushion modified brilliant
*next to weight-approx. weight 82
color clarity fluorescence cert
H-I SI Faint
H-I SI Faint
H-I SI-I Strong blue
I-J VS Faint
J-K VS Mod
H-J VS Faint
G-I SI (chips) Faint to Mod
J-K SI-I Mod-med
L-M I (with 2 large chips) Faint
Fancy yellow SI-1 None GIA
Fancy yellow-brown VVS-1 None GIA
L VVS-2 None GIA
L-M VS None
I VS-2 Faint GIA
H VVS-1 None GIA
G VS-1 None GIA
G-H-I VS None
G-H VS None
F-G VS Faint
D VS-1 None GIA
L-M I Faint
N VS-2 None GIA
F VVS-2 Strong blue GIA
Fancy intense pink-purple I (not on GIA report) None (not on GIA report) GIA
Fancy dark gray-yellowish green I (not on GIA report) Strong yellow/green (not on GIA report) GIA
Fancy deep pink-brown SI-1 Faint GIA
Fancy light blue I (not on GIA report) Strong blue (not on GIA report) GIA
J SI-2 Strong blue GIA
I I-1 None GIA
H VS-2 Faint GIA
J SI-2 None GIA
Fancy light yellow VVS-2 Strong blue GIA
Fancy yellow VS-2 Very strong blue GIA
Fancy dark brown-greenish yellow F-H (not on GIA report) VS (not on GIA report) GIA
L-M VS (small chips) Faint
G-H VS None
H-I VS2-SI1 None
J-K VS-SI Faint
Brown (not tested for origin of color) I None
J VVS-2 Faint GIA
J VS-2 None GIA
H-I SI-I (chips to girdle) Faint
W-X range, light brown SI-2 None GIA
L-M VS None
L-M VS (small girdle chips) Mod
J-K VS (small girdle chips) Strong blue
L SI-1 None GIA
M SI-1 None GIA
H SI-1 None GIA
I VS-1 None GIA
M SI-2 Strong blue GIA
J VS-2 None GIA
G-H VS None
Fancy vivid yellow VVS-2 None GIA (Potential)
Please www.freemansauction.com
83 note that all information not provided by GIA reports is the opinion
of the Jewelry Department of Freeman’s.
terms & conditions
All property offered and sold (“property”) through Samuel T. Freeman & Co, (“Freeman’s”) shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth
below which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. By bidding at the auction, whether
present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.
1 within 60 days after the sale. Freeman’s will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft,
Unless otherwise indicated, all Property will be offered by Freeman’s or otherwise responsible for any goods left in Freeman’s possession after ten (10) days. If the
as agent for the Consignor. foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to
other remedies available to Freeman’s and the Consignor (including without limitation the
2
right to hold the buyer(s) liable for the bid price) Freeman’s, at its option, may either cancel
Freeman’s reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such
the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the buyer(s), or resell the
variance shall become part of these Conditions of Sale.
property. In such event, the buyer(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original
3 purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of
Buyer acknowledges that it had the right to make a full inspection the ultimate sale, and Freeman’s commission at its regular rates together with all related and
of all Property prior to sale to determine the condition, size, repair incidental charges, including legal fees. Payment is a precondition to removal. Payment shall
or restoration of any Property. Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”. be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by Freeman’s.
Freeman’s is acting solely as an auction broker, and unless otherwise Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. Any exceptions must be
stated, does not own the Property offered for sale and has made made upon Freeman’s written approval of credit prior to sale. In addition, a defaulting buyer
no independent investigation of the Property. Freeman’s makes no will be deemed to have granted and assigned to Freeman’s, a continuing security interest of
warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, first priority in any property or money of, or owing to such buyer in Freeman’s possession,
or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, and Freeman’s may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the
genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of obligations due to Freeman’s. Freeman’s shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party
any kind or nature with respect to the Property. under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code.
4 10
Freeman’s in its sole and exclusive discretion, reserves the right to Unless the sale is advertised and announced as “without reserve”, each lot is offered
withdraw any property, at any time, before the fall of the hammer. subject to a reserve and Freeman’s may implement such reserves by bidding through its
5 representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain instances, the Consignor may pay
Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, less than the standard commission rate where Freeman’s or its representative is a successful
all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalogue. Freeman’s bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to Freeman’s, Freeman’s
reserves the right to determine any and all matters regarding the may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom, other than the broker’s
order, precedence or appropriate increment of bids or the constitution Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest.
of lots. 11
6 No “buy” bids shall be accepted at any time for any purpose.
The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the 12
buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, to advance the Any pre-sale bids must be submitted in writing to Freeman’s prior to commencement of the
bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute offer of the first lot of any sale. Freeman’s copy of any such bid shall conclusively be deemed to
between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final be the sole evidence of same, and while Freeman’s accepts these bids for the convenience of
discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re- offer bidders not present at the auction, Freeman’s shall not be responsible for the failure to execute,
and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the or, to execute properly, any pre-sale bid.
Freeman’s sale record shall be conclusive in all respects.
13
7 A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as
If the auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $200,000 of
advance bid is not commensurate with the value of the Property the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $200,001 through $3,000,000, and
offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the Property from sale. 12% thereafter.
8 14
Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will Unless exempted by law from the payment thereof, the buyer will be required to pay any and
immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive all federal excise tax and any state and/or local sales taxes, including where deliveries are to be
discretion of the auctioneer, subject to compliance by the buyer made outside the state where a sale is conducted, which may be subject to a corresponding or
with these Conditions of Sale. Buyer thereupon assumes full risk compensating tax in another state.
and responsibility of the property sold, agrees to sign any requested
15
confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full price, plus Buyer’s
Freeman’s may, as a service to buyer, arrange to have purchased property posted and shipped
Premium, therefore or such part, upon such terms as Freeman’s may
at the buyer’s expense. Freeman’s is not responsible for any acts or omissions in packing or
require.
shipping of purchased lots whether or not such carrier is recommended by Freeman’s. Packing
9 and handling of purchased lots is at the responsibility of the buyer and is at the entire risk of
No lot may be removed from Freeman’s premises until the buyer has the buyer.
paid in full the purchase price therefor including Buyer’s Premium or
16
has satisfied such terms that Freeman’s, in its sole discretion, shall
In no event shall any liability of Freeman’s to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid.
require. Subject to the foregoing, all Property shall be paid for and
removed by the buyer at his/her expense within ten (10) days of 17
sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by Freeman’s, or sent by No claimed modification or amendment of this Agreement on the part of any party shall
Freeman’s to a public warehouse, at the sole risk and charge of the be deemed extant, enforceable or provable unless it is in writing that has been signed by
buyer(s), and Freeman’s may prohibit the buyer from participating, the parties to this Agreement. No course of dealing and no delay or omission on the part of
directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyer in any future sale or sales. In Freeman’s in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right
addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s by law, Freeman’s or any other right and waiver on any one or more occasions shall not be construed as a bar to
reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1.5% per month of the or waiver of any right or remedy of Freeman’s on any future occasion.
total purchase price on any balance remaining ten (10) days after the
18
day of sale. If Property is not removed by the buyer within ten (10)
These Conditions of Sale and the buyer’s, the Consignor’s and Freeman’s rights under these
days, a handling charge of 1% of the total purchase price per month
Conditions of Sale shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the
from the tenth day after the sale until removal by the buyer shall be
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Consignor and Buyer agree to the exclusive
payable to Freeman’s by the buyer; Freeman’s shall charge 1.5% of
jurisdiction of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and the United States
the total purchase price per month for any property not so removed
District Court 84
for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
important information for buyers
Registration On the internet A fully-illustrated catalogue is available on-line
All potential buyers must register for the sale prior to placing at www.freemansauction.com. Registered bidders may leave
a bid. Registration information may be submitted in person absentee bids through the website and will receive email
at our reception desk, by fax or through our website at www. confirmation of their bid. Freeman’s is not responsible for errors
freemansauction.com. We will require proof of identification and or failure to execute bids.
residence and may require a credit card and/or a bank reference.
Payment
By registering for the sale, the buyer acknowledges that he or
she has read, understood and accepted Freeman’s Terms and Payment is due within ten (10) working days of the sale. Lots
Conditions of Sale. purchased will not be released until we have received full
payment. Payment may be made in cash, by check, money order,
Buyer’s Premium or debit card. Payments by check must clear the bank before
goods will be released.
A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and
is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Removal of Purchases
Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $200,000 of the
Deliveries will not be made during the time of the sale unless
hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $200,001
otherwise indicated by the auctioneer. All items must be paid for
through $3,000,000, and 12% thereafter.
and removed within ten (10) working days of the sale. Purchases
not so removed may be turned over to a licensed warehouse at
Sales Tax
the expense and risk of the purchaser.
All items in the catalogue are subject to the 8% Pennsylvania
and Philadelphia sales tax. Dealers purchasing for resale must Shipping and Packing
register their tax numbers on current PA forms. Forms should be Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be
submitted to our Client Services office on the second floor. exclusively that of the purchaser. Upon request, Freeman’s will
provide the purchaser with names of professional packers and
Catalogue Descriptions
shippers known to us.
All item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided
for guidance only. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inspect all Endangered Species
lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition is to their Lots marked * are manufactured in whole or in part of restricted
satisfaction. If potential buyers are unable to inspect lots materials that may include tortoiseshell, ivory, mother-of-pearl,
in person, our specialists will be happy to prepare detailed coral, rhinoceros horn, whalebone or marine ivory. Such materi-
Condition Reports on individual lots as quickly as possible. These als may require specific licenses, certificates, or CITES documen-
are for guidance only, and all lots will be sold “as is” tation for import, export, moving between states in the U.S., or
as per our Terms and Conditions of Sale. resale. Obtaining these documents may require scientific, labora-
tory or other expert analysis, in order to establish which species
Bidding or genus the material came from. Freeman’s is unable to provide
At the sale Registered bidders will be assigned a bidder number this information, and the obligation is on the purchaser of a lot
and given a paddle for use at the sale. Once the first bid has containing any of these materials to ensure that they are able
been placed, the auctioneer asks for higher bids in increments to obtain all the
determined by the auctioneer. To place your bid, simply raise necessary or required documents should they need to, prior to
your paddle until the auctioneer acknowledges you. The bidding on the lot. If proper documentation or licenses etc.
auctioneer will not mistake a random gesture for a bid. cannot be obtained for a purchased lot, the purchaser will still
be required to make an on time payment for the lot as per our
standard terms and conditions. Freeman’s cataloguing of the lots
By phone A limited number of telephone lines are available for
marked with this symbol * represents the best of our opinion, and
bidding by phone through a Freeman’s representative. Phone lines
the absence of this symbol from any lot description does not form
must be reserved in advance. Requests must be submitted no
a warranty that the lot will be free from any licensing or certifica-
later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the sale.
tion restrictions.
In writing Bid forms are available in the sale room and at the back
of the catalogue. These should be submitted in person, by mail
or by fax no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start of the
sale. The auctioneer will bid on your behalf up to the limit.
85 www.freemansauction.com
directory
86
american furniture, folk
& decorative arts
including memento mori and
mourning jewelry from the collection
of irvin and anita schorsch
Auction 11/15/17
87 www.freemansauction.com
Left: Lot 51 (detail)
Right: Lot 162 (detail) 88
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1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19103