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A CHOKER AND SIMILAR BRACELET OF COLOURED GLASS BEADS
THE CHOKER MID-20TH CENTURY
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A CHOKER AND SIMILAR BRACELET OF COLOURED GLASS BEADS
THE CHOKER MID-20TH CENTURY
The choker with red, blue and green paste set rings hung with glass beads and simulated pearl fringes
The necklace: 14 in. (35.5 cm.) long
The bracelet: 8 ½ in. (21.5 cm.) long
Special Notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
Many jewellery designers were influenced by Mughal Indian jewels, including Chanel and Kenneth Jay Lane. These two pieces are reminiscent of both firms' work.