Lot 181
 

Princess Nawabzadi Farrukh - a pair of Indian gem-set pendant earrings (karnaphul jhumka), each flower-shaped roundel (karnaphul) is centred with a rose-cut diamond encircled by borders of faceted rubies, diamonds and emeralds, within a pearl frame, dangling an inverted cup (jhumka) encrusted with circular-cut rubies and rose-cut diamonds and suspending a fringe of emeralds and glass drops, fitted with shepherd's crook, unmarked yellow metal testing high carat, drop length 5.8 cm, total weight of item 38.9 grams.

From the family of Princess Farrukh daughter of the Nawab of Surat, to match the necklace in for auction
(not included in the lot) a portrait depicting Princess Farrukh wearing the earrings.

Sold for £3,500


Condition Report

a ruby and emerald drop missing

 

Princess Nawabzadi Farrukh - a pair of Indian gem-set pendant earrings (karnaphul jhumka), each flower-shaped roundel (karnaphul) is centred with a rose-cut diamond encircled by borders of faceted rubies, diamonds and emeralds, within a pearl frame, dangling an inverted cup (jhumka) encrusted with circular-cut rubies and rose-cut diamonds and suspending a fringe of emeralds and glass drops, fitted with shepherd's crook, unmarked yellow metal testing high carat, drop length 5.8 cm, total weight of item 38.9 grams.

Provenance

From the family of Princess Farrukh daughter of the Nawab of Surat, to match the necklace in for auction
(not included in the lot) a portrait depicting Princess Farrukh wearing the earrings.

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