Sapphire, Seed Pearl, Gold Mesh Purse & Accessories, Tiffany & Co., circa 1913. The purse features an engraved 14k yellow ... (Total: 1 Item)

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Sapphire, Seed Pearl, Gold Mesh Purse & Accessories, Tiffany & Co., circa 1913

The purse features an engraved 14k yellow gold frame, enhanced by a sapphire cabochon thumbpiece, supporting gold mesh, accented by a seed pearl adorned tassel. It suspends from a mesh wristlet having an attached octagon-shaped watch with a Longines 15 jewel movement, with 3 adjustments, reference no. 3071058, caseback engraved: Edna C. Jones 108 Rugby Road Brooklyn; the wristlet is completed by a sapphire cabochon slide. The purse opens to reveal: a matching mesh coin purse, and a mirror, monogrammed "EJC". Coin purse marked Tiffany & Co. Gross weight 227.90 grams.
Purse Dimensions: 10 inches x 2-7/8 inches
Coin Purse: 3-1/2 inches x 1-1/2 inches
Mirror: 1-11/16 inches x 1-3/16 inches
Watch/Strap: 7 inches x 1 inch

Condition Report*: Purse with Accessories
Designer: Tiffany & Co.
Colored Gemstones; Sapphire, Seed Pearls
Average Clarity: Fair
Shapes: Other
Gemstone Count: 1-25
Overall Condition: Good
Notes: Watch is not in working condition. Coin purse is the only item marked Tiffany & Co., but items match in engraved patterns, style and finish. It is the opinion of the department that all items are attributed to Tiffany & Co., although unmarked.

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2007 December Signature Jewelry & Timepieces Auction #668 (go to Auction Home page)

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December, 2007

3rd Monday

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Sold on Dec 3, 2007 for: $4,780.00

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