THE FALL EXCEPTIONELLE SALE DAY 2

'Ford Model T' 18K Gold Brooch with Enamel and Rubies

Live auction will start in __ days and __ hours

Start price: $800

Estimated price: $1,000 - $1,500

Buyer's Premium:

Description

Keywords: Ford Model T, 18K Gold, 750, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Rubies, Automobile Brooch, Vintage Car Brooch, Figural Brooch, Novelty Jewelry, Estate Jewelry, Gold Brooch, Motorcar, Collectible Jewelry

Summary:
Three-dimensional “Ford Model T” brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked 750, depicting an early touring automobile with remarkable attention to detail. The driver and passenger are decorated with vibrant polychrome enamel, while the folding carriage top is accented with three round-cut rubies. Finely rendered spoked wheels, engine details, and engraved decoration enhance the sculptural quality of the piece.

The reverse is stamped RHB and 750 and Makers Mark

Weight: Approximately 8.00 grams

Wire Transfer Only: Payment for this item must be made via wire transfer (no credit cards). Wire instructions will be provided on the invoice.
Measurement: 1 x 1 1/4 in. (2.5 x 3.2 cm.) approx

Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.

Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.