Lot Essay
Cf. Amanda Vaill and Janet Zapata, Seaman Schepps: A Century of New York Jewelry Design, The Vendome Press, New York, 2004, page 152
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**AN IVORY AND SAPPHIRE WARRIOR BROOCH
Designed as a carved ivory body adorned in vari-cut sapphires and gold armour, with a gold sword, standing on a carved, cabochon and cushion-cut sapphire platform, mounted in gold
Designed as a carved ivory body adorned in vari-cut sapphires and gold armour, with a gold sword, standing on a carved, cabochon and cushion-cut sapphire platform, mounted in gold
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.