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  • Gold and Chrysoprase Brooch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 150

    Gold and Chrysoprase Brooch

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Gold, Tourmaline, and Paste Necklace
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 151

    Gold, Tourmaline, and Paste Necklace

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gold Necklace, likely French
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 152

    Gold Necklace, likely French

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Gold Pendant, likely French
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 153

    Gold Pendant, likely French

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Late Georgian Gold "Torpedo" Earrings
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 154

    Late Georgian Gold "Torpedo" Earrings

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gold, Garnet Carbuncle, and Seed Pearl Pendant
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 155

    Gold, Garnet Carbuncle, and Seed Pearl Pendant

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Cut Steel Brooch, likely French
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 156

    Cut Steel Brooch, likely French

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Gold, Paste, and Emerald Brooch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 157

    Gold, Paste, and Emerald Brooch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Gold and Citrine Brooch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 158

    Gold and Citrine Brooch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Gold and Citrine Brooch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 159

    Gold and Citrine Brooch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Gold and Rock Crystal Demi-Parure
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 160

    Gold and Rock Crystal Demi-Parure

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Gold, Garnet, Chrysolite, and Amethyst Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 160A

    Gold, Garnet, Chrysolite, and Amethyst Brooch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gold and Hardstone Cameo Earclips
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 161

    Gold and Hardstone Cameo Earclips

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Gold and Aquamarine Brooch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 162

    Gold and Aquamarine Brooch

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Early Victorian Gold and Turquoise Demi-parure
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 163

    Early Victorian Gold and Turquoise Demi-parure

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Gold, Diamond, and Turquoise Demi-parure
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 164

    Gold, Diamond, and Turquoise Demi-parure

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Gold, Enamel, and Pearl Locket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 165

    Gold, Enamel, and Pearl Locket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Victorian Gold, Sapphire, and Pearl Pendant/Brooch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 166

    Victorian Gold, Sapphire, and Pearl Pendant/Brooch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Gold, Pearl, and Enamel Brooch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 167

    Gold, Pearl, and Enamel Brooch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Gold, Pearl, and Diamond, and Enamel Brooch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 168

    Gold, Pearl, and Diamond, and Enamel Brooch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Gold, Enamel, Pearl, and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 169

    Gold, Enamel, Pearl, and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gold and Coral Cameo Necklace
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 170

    Gold and Coral Cameo Necklace

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Gold and Shell Cameo Brooch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 171

    Gold and Shell Cameo Brooch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Gold and Turquoise Bracelet
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 172

    Gold and Turquoise Bracelet

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Gold and Topaz Necklace
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 173

    Gold and Topaz Necklace

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Gold and Amethyst Brooch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 174

    Gold and Amethyst Brooch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Gold and Amethyst Earrings
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 175

    Gold and Amethyst Earrings

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Gold Brooch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 176

    Gold Brooch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Archaeological Revival Gold Earrings
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 177

    Archaeological Revival Gold Earrings

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Gold Gem-set Necklace
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 178

    Gold Gem-set Necklace

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Gold and Coral Demi-parure
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 179

    Gold and Coral Demi-parure

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Gold Amphora Earrings
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 180

    Gold Amphora Earrings

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gold Earrings
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 181

    Gold Earrings

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Gold and Coral Demi-parure
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 182

    Gold and Coral Demi-parure

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Gold, Coral, Pearl, and Diamond Bracelet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 183

    Gold, Coral, Pearl, and Diamond Bracelet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Gold, Coral, and Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 183A

    Gold, Coral, and Diamond Brooch

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Antique Gold and Amethyst Brooch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 184

    Antique Gold and Amethyst Brooch

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Gold Armlet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 185

    Gold Armlet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gold and Micromosaic Necklace
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 187

    Gold and Micromosaic Necklace

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Gold and Shell Cameo Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 188

    Gold and Shell Cameo Brooch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gold, Sardonyx, and Glass Brooch/Pendant
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 188A

    Gold, Sardonyx, and Glass Brooch/Pendant

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Gold, Sardonyx Cameo, and Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 189

    Gold, Sardonyx Cameo, and Diamond Brooch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Gold and Carnelian Cameo Brooch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 190

    Gold and Carnelian Cameo Brooch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Etruscan Gold and Micromosaic Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 191

    Etruscan Gold and Micromosaic Brooch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gold and Enamel Pendant/Brooch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 192

    Gold and Enamel Pendant/Brooch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Gold and Pietra Dura Demi-parure
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 193

    Gold and Pietra Dura Demi-parure

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Antique Gold and Pietra Dura Demi-parure
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 194

    Antique Gold and Pietra Dura Demi-parure

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Egyptian Revival Gold and Micromosaic Demi-parure
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 195

    Egyptian Revival Gold and Micromosaic Demi-parure

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500

Auction Description

Fine Jewelry by Bonhams Skinner

Skinner’s Fine Jewelry auction will feature over 700 lots of diamonds, colored stones, and antique and period jewelry. Included in this auction is The Nancy and Gilbert Levine Collection, donated to the Toledo Museum of Art and sold to benefit its future acquisitions. The collection comprises ninety-six pieces spanning over a hundred years of jewelry design history.

Preview Times
September 25, 12PM–5PM
September 26, 12PM–7PM

Contact Us
617-874-4313
jewelry@skinnerinc.com

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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Shipping Info

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014