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Preisdatenbank abonnierenAn enamelled ring, the decorative band with granulation and blue and white enamel decoration, stamped ‘21K SG UAE’, ring size Q. £150-£200 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. There is a small pit to one white enamel panel. The plain polished section to the reverse would allow for size alteration. Gross weight 4.4gm.
Swiss. A gold hunting cased minute repeating keyless watch with chronograph, circa 1900. Movement: jewelled lever escapement, repeating on gongs. Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer chronograph track, subsidiary seconds. Case: 14ct gold, glazed movement cover, engraved gold cuvette, no. 201193. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameter 59mm. £800-£1,000 --- Condition Report Movement: running and repeating at the time of cataloguing, chronograph operating. Dial: in good condition. Case: scuffs throughout, gold plated bow, cuvette with engraved medallions and inscribed ‘Répétition A minutes chronographe No. 201193 Qualité Supérieure & Garantie Fabrique Germinal Chaux De Fonds Suisse’. Gross weight: 141.2gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A small collection of 19th century jewellery, including a cabochon garnet set brooch with white enamel decoration and elongated drop, (glazed verso deficient), an oval locket with engraved foliate decoration, on later chain, together with a garnet and pearl cluster ring, all mounted in gold, first length 5.3cm. £260-£300 --- Condition Report Various lead solder to the ring and brooch from previous repair work. The garnet cabochon with inclusions typical to the nature of the stone. Viewing advised. Gross weight 26.1gm.
A late 18th century memorial ring, the oblong shaped panel centred with a glazed en grisaille funerary scene painted on ivory, to a blue and white enamel border with old brilliant-cut diamond accents, the under bezel engraved ‘Isabella Rawlings ob: 25.June 1791 at: 88’, mounted in gold, with contemporary case, ring size T. £1,200-£1,500 --- Please refer to the Jewellery Department for Ivory Licence No. Condition Report General surface wear commensurate with age and use, with some minor enamel loss. Gross weight 6.2gm.
A pair of 9ct gold enamel cufflinks by Deakin & Francis, 1989, the pink guilloche enamelled circular panels edged with black borders, with chain connectors, Birmingham hallmark, with Harvey & Gore retailer’s case, diameter 8mm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report In good condition. Slight tarnish to the reverse of the panels. Gross weight 9.4gm.
Longines: A gold trench watch, circa 1924. Movement: manual winding, 16 jewels. Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: 18ct gold, gold cuvette, London import mark for 1924, no. 1171830, marker’s mark AB. Signed: movement. Dimensions: diameter 33.5mm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: some small areas of loss to the numerals, rust to the hands. Case: heavily scuffed, dents to the back. Gross weight: 33.9gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
An early 19th century memorial ring, the central glazed hairwork panel within a seed pearl and black enamel surround, to a pierced wire band, the under bezel engraved ‘Alice Cragg ob: 27.Feb: 1809. at: 37’, mounted in gold, of slightly slanted form, probably designed for the left-handed wearer, ring size approximately M-N. £500-£700 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. Ring size is approximate due to slanted shape of the band. Gross weight 4.7gm.
A small collection of rings, comprising a 19th century enamel memorial ring, a late Victorian 18ct gold buckle ring, a diamond two stone ring, an emerald and diamond wishbone ring and a sapphire and paste five stone ring, total diamond weight approximately 0.30 carat, ring sizes J-O. (5) £150-£200 --- Condition Report General surface wear commensurate with age and use. Viewing advised on group lots. Gross weight 11.4gm.
A mid 20th century enamel and gem-set brooch, the jardiniere with blue enamel vase and green enamel scrolling foliage, the flowerheards set with circular-cut rubies with brilliant and single-cut diamond petals, total diamond weight approximately 0.55 carat, length 40mm. £400-£600 --- Condition Report Some enamel loss to leaves. Diamonds bright and lively. Rubies well matched - too small to accurately assess for natural/synthetic origin. Some construction solder evident around pins to reverse. Brooch appears secure. Metal unmarked and untested. Gross weight 11.5gm.
Swiss. A silver trench watch with hinged cover together with another silver trench watch, circa 1915 & 1917. Movements: manual winding, lever escapements. Dials: 1st; black enamel, Arabic numerals, 2nd; white enamel, Arabic numerals. Cases: silver, hinged backs, maker’s mark G.S. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameters, 1st; 35mm, 2nd; 33mm. (2) £150-£200 --- Condition Report 1st: With black dial. Movement: not running, balance rotates for a short time. Dial: glossy black dial in good condition, tarnishing to the hands. Case: hinge to the back cover broken, front cover with signed of repair to the hinge, scuffs throughout. Back cover with scratched inscription ‘R. W. Rix’. Gross weight: 33.3gms. 2nd: Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: crack from 12 to 2 o’clock. Case: scuffs throughout and tarnished. Gross weight: 25.5gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
J. W. Benson. A gold open-faced keyless watch, 1928. Movement: gilt, lever escapement, 15 jewels. Dial: white enamel, white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: 9ct gold, consular case, nickel cuvette, Birmingham hallmark for 1928. Signed: case and dial, movement signed Dennison. Dimensions: diameter 48mm. £300-£400 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: very small crack to the edge under the bezel. Case: scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 89.2gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A late 18th century enamel, pearl and diamond set pendant, the rectangular-shaped pendant with blue guilloché enamel ground and set with a half-pearl and rose-cut diamond cluster, to a tiered seed pearl border and similarly-set bale, mounted in gold, later adapted and suspended by an unassociated brick-link chain, pendant length 35mm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report General light wear commensurate with age and use. The principle pearl with slight linear crazing. All pearls untested.
Swiss. A chrome plated trench watch and two further trench watches, circa 1917. Movement: manual winding, lever escapement. Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, 24-hours divisions, subsidiary seconds. Case: chrome plated, hinged back. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameter 34mm. Together with two further trench watches. (3) £80-£100 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing, winding crown not always engaging. Dial: areas of loss to the numerals. Case: very worn and tarnished, hinge broken. The other two watches with cylinder escapements are not running. Gross weight: 1st; 34.8gms, 2nd; 25.5gms, 3rd; 25.2gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
An early 17th century gold and black enamel posy ring, the D-shaped band inscribed to the interior in Roman capitals ’+MI ♡ IS+YOURS-’ between scrollwork decoration, the exterior with four deeply engraved panels each of foliate design spaced by S-shaped scrolls, ring size H½. £1,200-£1,500 --- Provenance: This ring was discovered by a metal detectorist at Fersfield in Norfolk in 2021. It has been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database Ref: NMS-28667A9 and disclaimed as Treasure. Fersfield in South Norfolk is located near to Old Boyland Hall, Bressingham which was purchased in the mid 16th century by Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, a cousin of Elizabeth I. Condition Report Remains of black enamel are present in the letters and the design. Fine condition but with a nick to the lower edge. Weight 1.9gm.
Swiss. A group of four trench watches, circa 1917. Movements: manual winding, lever escapements. Dials: 1st; silvered, others enamel, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Cases: 1st; gold plated, others silver. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameters 32mm; 34.5mm; 32.5mm; 32.5mm. (4) £200-£300 --- Condition Report 1st - not running, dial tarnished, very worn. 2nd - movement running, hairline crack through the centre, tarnished 3rd - movement running, dial with scratches and losses to the numerals, London import marks for 1917. 4th - not running, black dial signed ‘Hirch & Gaydon, London’, some luminous material remaining to the dial, glass loose, London import mark for 1917. Gross weights: 1st; 31.3gms, 2nd; 39.1gms, 3rd; 26.7gms, 4th; 26.7gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Waltham. A gold hunting cased keyless watch, 1932. Movement: lever escapement, 15 jewels, no. 27539099. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: 9ct gold, gold cuvette with inscription, no. 527266, Birmingham hallmark for 1932. Signed: dial and movement, case signed Dennison. Dimensions: diameter 49mm. £400-£600 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: small crack to the bottom by the subsidiary seconds. Case: scuffs throughout, inscribed ‘To William Gallagher in memory of a sstroke of luck’. Gross weight: 95.5gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Swiss. A silver trench watch, circa 1915. Movement: manual winding, lever escapement. Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: silver, hinged back, wire lugs, no. 357048, London import mark for 1915, maker’s mark GS. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameter 33mm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: tarnished and with scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 31.3gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Swiss. Two nickel cased trench watches, circa 1917. Movements: manual winding, lever escapements. Dials: white enamel, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Cases: nickel, hinged backs. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameters 33mm. (2) £80-£100 --- Condition Report Movements: both running at the time of cataloguing. Dials: some losses to the numerals on the 2nd watch. Cases: scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 27.6gms. Gross weight: 27.2gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Waltham. A gold open-faced keyless watch, Presented to Sgt. H.E. Holmes D.C.M from the Officials & workmen of the New Monckton Colleries, 1917. Movement: lever escapement, 17 jewels, no. 18076794. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: 9ct gold, gold cuvette with inscription, monogram to the rear cover, engraved floral motif to bezel, Chester hallmark for 1917, maker’s mark BB. Signed: movement. Dimensions: diameter 49.5mm. £300-£500 --- Sir Horace Holmes had a distinguished career as a former Labour M.P for Hemswoth in the West Ridings of Yorkshire, he also served on many other political and educational bodies in Royston. In 1966 he was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. In World War I he attained the rank of Sergeant with the West Yorkshires of Royston and in 1918 he won the D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: Text to dial very rubbed, ‘Maker to the Admiralty’ rest unreadable. Otherwise in good condition. Case: scuffs throughout, slight dents to back and band. Inscription to cuvette, ‘To SGT H.E. Holmes D.C.M. from the Officials & Workmen of the New Monckon Collieries as a memento of his action at Cambria Nov 20. 1917. Gross weight: 85.3gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Three 9ct gold sweetheart brooches, the first for the Order of the British Empire by Garrard & Co., the second the Royal Army Military Corps by maker JWB, the third Queen’s Army Reserve Nurse Corps, inset with diamond detail, maker JWB, lengths 28.5mm, second 30.5mm, third 35mm. £400-£600 --- Condition Report First: no enamel loss, very good condition. Second: some tiny area of green enamel loss, Third: very good condition. Gross weight: 24.0gm.
Waltham. A gold hunting case keyless watch, circa 1915. Movement: lever escapement, no. 19574750. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: 14ct gold, gold cuvette with inscription, engine-turned covers, cartouche to the cover. Signed: dial and movement signed, case stamped The K.W.C.Co. Dimensions: diameter 47mm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: in very good condition. Inscription to the cuvette ‘Jeremy Bennett Biddle King on the occasion of his first Holy Communion Farm Street Church 25th June 1989’. Gross weight: 69.8gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A Russian silver and polychrome enamel bracelet, composed of domed roundels, each stamped to the reverse with town mark for St Petersburg, maker’s mark possibly for Alexander Dalliman, circa 1880-1905, length 17.5cm. £200-£300 --- See Geoffrey Watts: Russian Silversmiths’ Hallmarks 1700-1917, pub Gemini Publications, page 95.
Swiss. A group of four wristwatches including two half-hunting cased watches and two lady’s wristwatches, circa 1917. (4) £100-£150 --- Condition Report 1st - Silver half-hunting cased watch. Not running, lacking winding crown, dial good, damage to the enamel on the cover. 2nd - lady’s metal watch with enamel decoration. Cylinder movement not running, dial good, damage to enamel. 3rd - Metal half-hunting cased watch. Lever movement not running, dial with losses to the numerals, lacking glass, case tarnished. 4th - Small silver watch. Lever movement running. dial with cracks, case with scuffs and tarnished, London import mark for 1917. Gross weights: 1st; 31.9gms, 2nd; 25.8gms, 3rd; 35gms, 4th; 34.9gms Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A peridot ring by Leo de Vroomen, 2007, the heavy gold mount with lightly hammered finish, collet set with a cabochon peridot, to a tapered broad band, signed ‘de Vroomen’, with maker’s mark ‘L.D.V’, mounted in 18ct gold, London hallmark, ring size K. £800-£1,200 --- Born in Holland during the Second World War, Leo de Vroomen’s family were tulip farmers but from an early age Leo dreamed of a different life. Following his apprenticeship in The Hague and qualifying as a Master Goldsmith in Switzerland, he came to London in 1965. It was whilst lecturing at the Central School of Art and Design that he met his future wife - the artist and designer Ginnie. They married and in 1976 together founded De Vroomen Design Ltd. The company rapidly expanded and the distinctive De Vroomen style gained international reputation. De Vroomen went on to be the winners of the coveted De Beers Diamonds International Award in 1974, winning a second award in 1986. In 1991, the Goldsmiths’ Hall held a retrospective exhibition of their work, marking 20 years of the partnership between Leo and Ginnie. A second exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Hall took place in the summer of 2017, to celebrate 50 years of De Vroomen jewellery. Over the years, De Vroomen have evolved their distinctive style, using strong sculptural forms modelled in gold and set with gemstones, enamel and pearls, their minimal use of diamonds showcasing the bold coloured stones, cloisonné and champlevé enamels. Condition Report Some surface wear to the peridot, with typical inslusions to the nature of the stone, visible with the naked eye. Light surface wear to mount and shank. Gross weight 19.4gm.
Swiss. A small lady’s gold and diamond-set hunting cased keyless watch, circa 1910. Movement: cylinder escapement, 10 jewels. Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals. Case: 14ct gold, gold cuvette with engraved medallions, single diamond to the cover. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameter 25mm. £260-£300 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 14.6gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Elgin, U.S.A. Retailed by Lund & Blockley, Bombay. A gold plated wristwatch and two further early wristwatches, circa 1913. Movement: manual winding, lever escapement, 15 jewels, no. 17372539. Dial: enamel (cracks), Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds (lacking hand) Case: gold plated, hinged back, no. 8018181. Signed: dial and movement, case signed Keystone Watchcase. Dimensions: diameter 32mm. Together with two nickel cased early wristwatches. (3) £100-£150 --- Condition Report Elgin watch - Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: multiple cracks, lacking subsidiary seconds hand. Case: scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 1st; 27.3gms, 2nd; 28.6gms, 3rd; 29.1gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Swiss. A silver trench watch, circa 1915. Movement: manual winding, jewelled lever escapement. Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals. Case: silver, hinged back, wire lugs, no. 15597, marker’s mark W&D, London import mark for 1915. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameter 32.5gms. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Movement: runs for a while but then stops. Dial: in good condition. Case: tarnished and scuffs through. Gross weight: 31.6gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Swiss. A gold hunting cased quarter repeating, keyless calendar watch with moon-phases and chronograph, circa 1912. Movement: gilt, lever escapement, repeating on gongs. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for day, date, month and constant seconds combined with moon-phases. Case: 18ct gold, gold cuvette, London import mark for 1912. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameter 56mm. £2,400-£3,400 --- Condition Report Movement: not running, fully wound, calendar advances with the levers, striking correctly. Dial: very fine hairline at XI. Case: lacking glass, bezel loose, scuff and indentations to the covers. Gross weight: 130.8gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Cartier. A lady’s square platinum, gold and diamond-set Art Deco wristwatch, circa 1925. Movement: manual winding, 18 jewels. Dial: white, Roman numerals, (lacking hands). Case: gold, diamond-set bezel, rows of diamond to the lugs, no. 3880, (lacking winding crown and case screws). Signed: dial and movement. Dimensions: length 29mm, width 21mm. Together with a presentation case and gold and diamond-set folding clasp on satin strap. £1,200-£1,500 --- For a similar example by Cartier see Le Temps de Carter, J. Barracca, G. Negretti & F. Nencini, p.112. Condition Report Movement: not running. Dial: damage to the edges, areas lacking white enamel. Case: Lacking the screws to the screw the case, lacking winding crown, scuffs throughout, under the bezel numbered 10832. Gross weight: 28.2gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
An Indian portrait miniature, circa 1860, depicting Mumtaz Mahal, later mounted by Marcus & Co., the glazed oval portrait, watercolour on ivory, depicting the Empress in half profile, adorned in fine clothes and elaborate jewels, set against a red draped curtain, the portrait later gold mounted and within a frame of scrolling decoration highlighted in white enamel, with half pearl detail, the reverse stamped ‘MARCUS & CO.’, on hinged pendant fitting, length (excluding pendant fitting) 6cm. £1,200-£1,500 Please refer to Jewellery Department for Ivory Licence No. --- MumtÄz Mahal 1593-1631) was born Arjumand Banu Begum, in Agra, Northern India, the daughter of a noble Persian family, her father Abu’l-Hasan Asaf Kahan held high office in the Mughal Empire, and her aunt Empress Nur JahÄn, was the chief wife of Emperor Jahangir. MumtÄz was betrothed at the age of 15 to Shah JahÄn, the young Prince Khurram, becoming his second wife five years later in 1612. They had a loving marriage, with Mumtaz being the beloved favourite of his three wives. She was his constant companion and confidant. She was reputed to be talented and cultured, well versed in Arabic and Persian languages, and of a modest disposition. Contemporary poets extolled her beauty, grace and compassion. Upon his accession to the throne in 1628, Shah Jahan designated Mumtaz as his chief Empress with the title of Padshah Begum '(First Lady or Queen of the Great)’, also bestowing upon her the exceptional right to the imperial seal Muhr Uzaz. In their 19 years of marriage, they had 14 children together. MumtÄz tragically died during the birth of her 14th child in 1631. After her death the Emperor was reportedly inconsolable, going into secluded mourning for a year. Chroniclers recorded that he did not wear bright clothing, jewellery or perfume for more than two years. Very slowly he returned to public life, his hair now white, his back bent from grief. In the same year as MumtÄz’s death, he commissioned the building of the great Taj Mahal, as a magnificent mausoleum to his wife, a mission of love that would take 17 years to build and most of the Emperor’s wealth. The English poet Sir Edwin Arnold described the Taj Mahal as "Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passion of an emperor's love wrought in living stones”. * * * As with other Mughal royal ladies, no contemporary likenesses are known but imagined portraits were created from the 19th century onwards. See: Miniature painting, watercolour on ivory, titled Portrait of a lady, Delhi, Ca 1860. Bibliographic Reference: Mildred Archer: Company Paintings Indian Paintings of the British period, Victoria and Albert Museum, Indian Series, Maplin Publishing 1992, p 221. * * * The New York jewellers Marcus & Co. were founded in 1892, famous for their enamel work, skills originating from their founder Hermann Marcus from Dresden, who had worked with Court Jewellers Ellemeyers prior to emigrating to New York in the 1850s. Today Marcus & Co. are considered one of the outstanding early 20th century American jewellers. Condition Report Some areas of wear and spotting to the white enamel border. Scratched retailer’s stock number to the reverse, below pin hinge. Overall very good condition. Gross weight 31.1gm.
Tiffany & Co. A lady’s silver wristwatch, circa 1917. Movement: manual winding, lever escapement. Dial: square white enamel with silver surround, Arabic numerals. Case: silver, snap-on back, London import mark for 1917, no. 16736. Signed: dial. Dimensions: diameter 29.5mm. £100-£200 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: tarnished and with scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 20.7gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A mid-late 19th century gem-set enamel pendant and ring, the pendant of whorl design, centred with a domed blue enamel star motif and rose-cut diamond cluster centre, glazed compartment verso, the ring of conforming design and set with a half seed pearl, both mounted in gold, together with a marquise-shaped enamel brooch with seed pearl highlights, the reverse stamped ‘14K’, pendant length 31mm, ring size N½. (3) £300-£400 --- Condition Report All three pieces with general light surface wear commensurate with age and use. Some slight enamel loss to the ring and brooch. Lead solder observed to the ring mount. The pendant with file marks to the reverse. Gross weight 20.58gm.
An early 20th century Arts & Crafts silver and enamel pendant, by Charles Horner, the flared design with blue and green enamel and flowerhead decoration, Chester hallmarks, indistinct date letter, maker’s mark ‘C.H’, length 5cm. £80-£100 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The enamel with blemish to the top, otherwise in good condition. Gross weight 4.7gm.
A large Louis XVI-style gilt-bronze cartel clock,late 19th century, having a convex enamel dial inscribed 'Louis Montjoye, Aaria', supporting a French drum movement striking on a bell, the case crest with a sunburst over a cherub seated in a carriage drawn by two doves, scrolling foliage and a seated nude and cherub,120cm highdial 21.5cm diameterLouis Montjoye (1728-c.1815)As an horological expert, Montjoye's name is often associated with some of the finest Louis XVI clocks. The son of Jacques and Marie-Madeleine née Langlois, he was apprenticed to Michel Mathurin Guery in 1736. In 1748, he was received as a Paris maitre, at which date he moved from Quai Pelletier to rue Dauphine; 1758 saw him established at rue de la Vieille Draperie and 1772 at rue Galande. He lived well into old age and died circa 1815 at Jouy-le-Chatel; his sons Louis II (d. before 1783) and Joseph-Bernard (d. after 1817) were both watch-case makers.Much of Montjoye's work was supplied to the marchands-merciers, especially Pierre-Simon La Hoguette and Dominique Daguerre, and through them was acquired by such figures as the duc de Richelieu, the duchesse de Mazarin, the marquis de Montesquiou, the comte de Vaudreuil and the Margravine von Baden. Today, examples of his work can be found among important collections, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Zähringer Museum in Baden-Baden, the Huntington Collection in San Marino, California, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.Condition ReportGlass of door lacking. Re-gilded. Dial worn, cracks and repair around 6 0' clock. Movement restored or replaced.. One floral mount to left-hand side broken at lower end. . Scratches, knocks and some misshapen areas. Movement untested. Please see additional photos.
A Regency mahogany bracket clock,the enamel dial inscribed 'Borrell, London', supporting a twin fusee movement striking the hours on a bell, the case with brass stringing and grille sides below a gilt pineapple,28cm wide15cm deep45cm highCondition ReportThe dial 20cm diameterGeneral chips, wear and knocks to the case, with some areas of repair and replacement. Brass stringing lacking in places, and one foot appears replaced. Some wear and scratches to the dial, which is possibly repainted. Ticks and strikes when wound, however we are unable to guarantee that this represents full working order and we would recommend seeking advice from a professional. Please see additional photos.
An Ashford black marble mantel clock,19th century, inlaid in various hardstones with pansies, lily of the valley, fuchsia and jasmine, with a French eight-day two-train movement striking on a bell, the enamel dial set with Roman numerals and inscribed 'J.W. Benson, Ludgate Hill',40cm wide15cm deep33cm high Provenance: The personal collection of David and Elizabeth Hacker.Condition ReportThere is a key present. In order for the pendulum to swing freely, the clock needs to be blocked up slightly at the front. Ticks when wound, however does not currently appear to be striking on the hours and half hours as it should. We would advise seeking professional advice.
A copper, brass and enamel casket by Rafael Contreras,19th century, Spanish, with a muqarnas frieze, palmette motifs and geometric designs with calligraphic cartouches, the interior with red velvet lining, stamped 'R. CONTRERAS E HIJO, ALHAMBRA-GRANADA',27.5cm wide15cm deep19cm highCondition ReportThere are some misshapen areas, particularly around the lock. General wear and a little corrosion around the underside of the lid. Some small nicks around the edges. Lacking key. Velvet lining in good condition. Some wear to the underside commensurate with age and use. Most of the enamel has degraded/faded with only small areas remaining intact. Overall in good structural condition and ready for use.
A gilt-bronze mantel clock,late 19th century, French, the enamel dial supporting a two-train striking French drum movement, the case ornately cast with three putti and scrolling fruiting vines,48.5cm wide18cm deep48cm highCondition ReportEnamel dial with very small hairline crack between XII and I and chip to one winding hole. Complete with pendulum and key. Movement appears overwound and not functional. We would recommend seeking professional advice. The scrolling base and foliage around the dial probably overpainted. Evidence of later gilding, which may indicate further repair and restoration to the case. Right hand putto is a little loose. General knocks, scratches and wear commensurate with age and use.
Platinum and blue sapphire eternity ring in channel setting, size M and a gold (750) enamel and paste set novelty pin in the form of a duck (2)Platinum sapphire eternity ring weighs 2 grams Gold duck pin is stamped 750 to the reverse. The pin (without the gold plated stopper) weighs 1.3 grams
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