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Miriam Haskell Pearl Earring Lot- Signed, Unsigned
Estimate:
$100 - $150
Starting bid:
$50
Sold
$50
Live Auction
April 2022 Fine Art & Estate Auction
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Description
Description: Item/Description: Three pairs of Mid-Century baroque pearl earrings; one signed Miriam Haskell, the other two we believe to be unsigned Haskell, as they showcase her workmanship and design. All set in antique gold tone mounts. The largest pair, signed Miriam Haskell, are clip ones featuring a button shaped baroque pearl cabochon in a scalloped setting. Hallmarked: Miriam Haskell. The second pair, also clip-ons are elaborately crafted with a blister-like fresh water pearl and gold tone flowers accented with round pearls; scalloped lacy floral mounting, clip backs. Unsigned. The third pair, which are pierced, have egg shaped blister pearl cabochons set in scalloped, lacy edged mountings. Straight back posts, plastic disc/metal backs.

Material: Faux pearls, gold tone metal.

Large Clip Dimensions: 1" across. Medium Clip Dimensions: Length: 1"; Width: 3/4". Pierced Dimensions: Length: 3/4"; Width: 1/2".

Condition: Overall Very Good. Surface use and age wear includes scratches, scuffs, darkening to metal. Oxidation spots and gilding loss to mounting of pierced pair; earring backs may be replacements.

Age: 1950s-1960s.

Provenance: Private Estate

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Buyers premium: 18%