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Preisdatenbank abonnierenOsprey, a tan leather handbag, featuring gold-tone hardware, single leather top handle, crossover straps and a turn-lock fastening, measuring 11 by 28 by 40cmCondition- Overall very good condition- Very few light scuffs to the smooth leather exterior- Interior lining is clean and unmarked - Without maker's dust bag - For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Celine, a Boogie bag, crafted from burgundy leather, with brushed gold-tone logo engraved hardware, two small side pockets, dual rolled leather handles, an open top and three interior compartments, measuring 12.5 by 17 by 33cm, with maker's dust bag and care guideCondition- Overall good condition- Light scattered scuffs to the smooth leather exterior- Very slight wear to the base corners- The top edge of one of the outer side pockets has come open, only noticeable upon close inspection- Interior lining is clean and unmarked- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Salvatore Ferragamo, a crocodile Gancini Top Handle handbag, crafted from luxurious glossy brown crocodile skin, featuring a single looping top handle, gold-tone hardware, maker's signature Gancini front latch fastening, two interior compartments and an inner zip pocket, measuring 9 by 18 by 20cmCondition- Overall good condition- Few minor scratches to the bag exterior- Very few light hairline scratches to the gold-tone hardware- Small split in the left side of the looping top handle- Minor faint marks to bag interior - Split down the edge seam of the interior zip pocket- Without detachable shoulder strap- Without maker's dust bag - Possible export issues- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Salvatore Ferragamo, a Gancini handbag, featuring a smooth brown leather exterior, with polished gold-tone hardware to include maker's signature Gancini latch fastening and an optional fold-out chain shoulder strap, measuring 5 by 19.5 by 28cmCondition- Overall very good condition- Few light scuffs and scratches to the smooth leather exterior- Interior lining is clean and unmarked- Without maker's dust bag- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Celine, a Mini Belt bag, crafted from taupe grained calf leather with gold-tone hardware, featuring a leather handle, removable shoulder strap, rear zip pocket, top flap and zip closure, measuring 17 by 23 by 28cmCondition- Overall very good condition- Very light wear at the base corners- Interior lining is clean and unmarked- Without maker's dust bag- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Saint Laurent, a Baby Sac De Jour handbag, featuring a blue crocodile embossed leather exterior, with accordion sides, looping top handles and an optional, detachable shoulder strap, an open top and a smooth blue leather lined interior, measuring 12 by 19.5 by 26cmCondition- Overall very good condition- No obvious marks to the bag exterior- Very light wear to base corners and metal stud feet- One very minor nick to top edge trim, only noticeable upon close inspection- No obvious marks to the bag interior, with few minor scuffs - Without maker's dust bag- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A large cushion-shape natural yellow sapphire, weighing approximately 9.85ct, currently loose from mountCondition- Overall good condition- Sapphire measures approximately 13.1 by 12 by 6.9mm- Sapphire is a bright light yellow hue, with good clarity- Sapphire is in good condition, with minor abrasions- Sapphire is currently loose and does not come with a mount- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A platinum brilliant-cut diamond half eternity ring, with grooved sides and slightly tapered band, total diamond weight 0.50ct, stamped to band, hallmarks for Birmingham, ring size N, 6.1gCondition- Overall good condition- Diamonds are well matched, lively and bright- Diamonds with mostly light, scattered inclusions, visible under 10x magnification only- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An early 20th century 18ct gold pink sapphire and old-cut diamond five-stone ring, estimated total diamond weight 0.20ct, I-J colour, SI2-P1 clarity, band stamped 18ct, ring size L, 2.4gCondition- Overall good condition- Sapphires are a well matched medium purplish pink hue, with good clarity- Sapphires are in good condition, with some abrasions- Diamonds are well matched and bright- Diamonds with light and dark, scattered inclusions, some of which are surface reaching, one diamond with natural indent and associated small chip to girdle- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An 18ct gold brilliant-cut diamond line bracelet, with partially concealed push-piece clasp, estimated total diamond weight 7ct, predominantly H-I colour, SI clarity, mount stamped K18, length 18cm, 12.5gCondition- Overall good condition- Diamonds are well matched- Diamonds are lively and bright- Diamonds with light and dark, scattered inclusions, mostly visible under 10x magnification only- A few diamonds with eye visible inclusions- One diamond with two chips, partially hidden by the claws- Push piece clasp in good condition with two additional safety catches- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An 18ct gold brilliant-cut diamond single-stone ring, with crossover tapered shoulders, diamond estimated weight 0.35ct, H-I colour, SI2-P1 clarity, hallmarks for London 2011, ring size Q, 3gCondition- Overall fair condition- Diamond is lively and bright, with mostly light, scattered inclusions- White metal plating worn, might benefit from re-rhodium plating- File marks to band from previous metal testing- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An early 20th century platinum, natural pearl and vari-cut diamond pendant, with report from GCS, stating natural, saltwater, no indications of treatment, measuring approximately 9.24 - 9.67 by 10.88mm, suspended from a platinum curb-link chain, estimated total diamond weight 1ct, chain with hallmarks for Birmingham, length of pendant 3.9cm, length of chain 38cm, 9gCondition- Overall good condition- Please see report for further details of the pearl- Pearl is in good condition, with minor abrasions and good lustre- Diamonds are well matched and bright- Diamonds with mostly small, light and dark, scattered inclusions- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A platinum old and brilliant-cut diamond three-stone ring, estimated total diamond weight 1.70ct, I-J colour, SI clarity, ring size M1/2, 5.6gCondition- Overall good condition- Diamonds are well matched, lively and bright- Light and dark, scattered inclusions, principal diamond with bearding to girdle and a small, light, surface reaching inclusion- Principal diamond with two small chips to girdle, one brilliant-cut diamond with chip to girdle extending into the table- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An early 20th century gold, natural pearl and old-cut diamond cluster brooch, atop a grooved bar with sphere terminal, verbal from GCS, stating natural, saltwater, pearls measuring approximately 6.1 to 5.8mm, estimated total diamond weight 1.75ct, I-J colour, VS2-P1 clarity, length 5.3cm, 8.1g Condition- Overall good condition- Please note that this lot does not come with a printed report- Pearls are well matched, in good condition, with minor abrasions, good lustre and some glue residue visible to sides- Diamonds are well matched, lively and bright- Diamonds with mostly small, light and dark, scattered inclusions, a few of which are surface reaching- Possibly adapted from a clasp- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Hermes, a gold plated Heure H wrist watch, reference HH1.201, signed quartz movement, serial 1659582, 21mm excluding the crown, fitted to a signed black leather strap with gold plated pin buckleCondition- Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions- Movement is not currently functioning, may require new battery (we have not replaced it)- Dial appears to have a minor marks only- Glass with light scratches only- Hands are in good condition- Case has some marks and mostly light scratches- Strap shows some marks and creasing- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Tag Heuer, a stainless steel 2000 Series wrist watch, reference WK1312, unsigned quartz movement, serial RD7372, 29mm excluding the crown, fitted to an unsigned black leather strap with stainless steel pin buckleCondition- Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions- Movement is not currently functioning, may require new battery (we have not replaced it)- Dial appears to have a few light marks and surface dirt- Glass with light scratches only- Hands are in good condition- Case has some marks and scratches- Strap shows marks, creasing and discolouration- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Tag Heuer, a stainless steel and gold plated 2000 Series bracelet watch, reference 964.008-2, quartz movement, 27mm excluding the crown, fitted to a signed bi-colour bracelet with folding clasp, boxCondition- Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions- Movement is not currently functioning, may require a new battery (we have not replaced it)- Dial appears to have some marks- Glass with very minor marks only- Hands show minor marks only- Case has a few marks and mostly light scratches- Bracelet has marks, scratches and surface dirt- Bracelet measures approximately 18cm including the case- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Tag Heuer, a stainless steel Aquaracer Alarm bracelet watch, reference WAY111Z, unsigned quartz movement with quick date set, serial RQR1236, 40mm excluding the crown, fitted to a signed stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp, boxCondition- Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions- Movement is not currently functioning, may require new battery (we have not replaced it)- Crown screws down, hands can be set and date changes as it should- Dial appears to be in good condition- Glass with light scratches only- Hands are in good condition- Case has some marks and scratches- Bracelet has marks and scratches- Bracelet measures approximately 17.5cm including the case with the diver extension closed- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Omega, a stainless steel and 18ct gold De Ville bracelet watch, reference 196.1150, signed quartz movement calibre 1532, serial 59026912, 34mm excluding the crown, fitted to a signed stainless steel bracelet with folding claspCondition- Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions- Movement is not currently functioning, may require a new battery (we have not replaced it)- Dial appears to be in good condition- Glass with minor marks only- Hands with very minor marks- Case has mostly light marks and a few minor scratches- Personal engraving to case back- Bracelet has some scratches and minor stretching- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Chopard, an 18ct gold Classique wrist watch, factory diamond set, reference 13/6302, quartz movement, serial 555222, Swiss convention marks, 22 by 21mm excluding the crown and the lugs, fitted to an unsigned blue leather strap with signed 18ct gold pin buckleCondition- Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions- Movement is not currently functioning, may require a new battery (we have not replaced it)- Dial appears to have minor marks only- Glass with mostly light scratches only- Hands show minor marks- Diamonds are very well matched, lively and bright- Case has a few marks, scratches and minor dints- Strap shows marks and creasing- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Breitling, a stainless steel SuperOcean Heritage II bracelet watch, reference AB2010, signed automatic movement calibre B20, serial 5032780, 42mm excluding the crown, fitted to a signed stainless steel Ocean Classic bracelet with folding claspCondition- Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions- Movement is currently functioning- Dial appears to be in good- Glass with light scratches only- Hands are in good condition- Case has some marks, scratches and surface dirt- Bracelet shows marks and scratches- Bracelet measures approximately 21cm including the case- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Breitling, a stainless steel Chronomat 44 chronograph wrist watch, reference AB0110, signed automatic movement calibre B01 with quick date set, serial 3007128, 44mm excluding the crown, fitted to a signed black leather strap with stainless steel folding buckle, box and papersCondition- Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions- Movement is currently functioning- The chronograph counts one minute, but the hour counter has not been tested due to time constraints - Dial appears to be in good condition- Glass with mostly light scratches only- Case has some marks, scratches and surface dirt- Strap shows marks, creasing and discolouration- Papers dated 25 06 2010- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Rolex, a stainless steel Oysterdate Precision bracelet watch, circa 1974, reference 6694, signed manual wind movement, serial 3643021, 35mm excluding the crown, fitted to a signed stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Oysterclasp, pouchCondition- Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions- Movement is currently functioning- Dial with mostly light marks- Glass with scratches throughout, deep, noticeable scratches to cyclops window- Hands with a few marks- Case has some marks and scratches- Bracelet shows marks, scratches and some stretching- Bracelet measures approximately 18cm including the case- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Record, a military issue nickel plated The Dirty Dozen wrist watch, signed manual wind movement calibre 022K, case stamped with British Broad Arrow below W.W.W., numbered L34791 and 552638, 36mm excluding the crown, fitted to an unsigned black leather strap with stainless steel pin buckleCondition- Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions- Movement is currently functioning- Dial appears to have noticeable marks, British Broad Arrow overpainted in black paint- Hands with noticeable marks and tarnishing, possibly re-lumed- Glass with some scratches- Case has noticeable marks and scratches- Strap with mostly light marks- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Rolex, a stainless steel and 18ct gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust bracelet watch, circa 1988, diamond dial, reference 16233, signed automatic movement calibre 3135 with quick date set, serial R734182, 36mm excluding the crown, fitted to a signed bi-metal Jubilee bracelet with folding clasp, box, tags and spare dialCondition- Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions- Movement is currently functioning- Dial with minor marks only, single-cut diamonds- Spare dial also included in this lot- Glass with mostly light marks only and a few nibbles to the edges- Hands with a few small marks- Case with some marks and scratches- Bracelet with some marks and stretching- Bracelet measures approximately 19cm including the case- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Chanel, a Portobello handbag, designed with a quilted blue leather exterior with smooth leather trim, featuring polished silver-tone hardware, two exterior slip pockets, rolled leather top handles, dual interwoven chain and leather shoulder straps and maker's signature CC turn-lock fastening, measuring 11 by 31 by 41cmCondition- Overall good condition- Minor wear to base corners and top edges- Some light scuffs to smooth leather trim- Interior lining is clean- Serial number:15736351 (2011)- Is without maker's dust bag- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Chanel, a Jumbo Classic Double Flap handbag, featuring a burgundy/brown quilted caviar leather exterior with silver-tone hardware, maker's CC logo turn-lock fastening, double chain and interwoven leather shoulder strap, inner flap closure with brown leather lining, measuring 9 by 20 by 30cm, with maker's authenticity card and dust bagCondition- Overall good condition- Very slight wear to the base corners- Few small scuffs to the base of the bag- Light scattered scuffs to the interior lining- Serial number: 14329035 (2010-2011)- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Chanel, a CC Chain Bowling Doctor bag, designed with an aged brown calfskin leather exterior, with diamond quilted detailing, maker's central CC logo, chain-link shoulder straps with leather shoulder guards and three interior compartments to include a central hinged top frame compartment, measuring 20 by 20 by 30cm, with maker's dust bag, authenticity card and care guideCondition- Overall good condition- Very light wear to the base corners and edges- Few minor scuffs to the bag exterior- Interior lining is clean and unmarked- Date code: 11408642 (2006-2008)- Without maker's dust bag- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Chanel, a vintage Timeless CC tote, crafted from grained black caviar leather, featuring maker's CC logo embroidered to the lower front, dual flat leather shoulder straps, top zip fastening and black grosgrain lined interior, measuring 15 by 25 by 28cmCondition- Overall good condition- No obvious marks to the bag exterior- Very light wear to the base corners- Interior lining is clean and unmarked - Date code: 4721914 (1996-1997)- Without maker's dust bag- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Chanel, a 2.55 Reissue pony hair runway tote, designed with a white pony hair and black patent leather exterior, featuring silver-tone hardware, small front pocket with applied CC logo, mademoiselle turn-lock fastening and black logo fabric lining, measuring 12 by 30 by 32cmCondition- Overall good condition- Few very small light marks to the exterior white pony hair- Few very minor smudge marks and scuffs to the patent leather base and trim- Interior lining is clean and unmarked - Date code: 10317494 (2005-2006)- Without maker's dust bag- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Chanel, a pair of sunglasses, designed with thin black metal frames, brown gradient oval-shaped lenses and maker's small CC logo to each side temple, no.4020, with maker's boxCondition- Overall fair condition- Few light scratches to lenses- Dust around frame edges- Without maker's dust bag- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Christian Dior, a Saddle handbag, featuring maker's blue monogram canvas exterior with smooth blue leather trim, flat shoulder strap with gold-tone hardware, top flap closure with Velcro fastening and one interior zip pocket, measuring 6 by 19 by 25cm, with maker's care guide and authenticity card Condition- Overall good condition- Light wear to the leather edge piping- Very fine hairline scratches to the metal hardware- Interior lining is clean and unmarked- Without maker's dust bag- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Christian Dior, two pairs of glasses, to include a vintage pair with large, round, non-prescription lenses, together with a rimless pair with oval-shaped prescription lenses, no. CD3729 & 2215, with maker's casesCondition- Overall fair to good condition- Light scratches to lenses of vintage glasses- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Christian Dior, a silver-tone metal belt, made up of circular links to the logo engraved rectangular plaque and hook clip fastening, full length measures 90cmCondition- Overall good condition- Light scratches to the silver-tone metal- Is without maker's dust bag and box- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Coach, a Saddle handbag, crafted from nude glovetanned leather, featuring an adjustable shoulder strap, flap closure and chestnut brown leather lining with two main interior compartments, measuring 7 by 20 by 23cmCondition- Overall very good condition- Signs of light wear- Very slight colour transfer on the back and base of the bag, only noticeable upon close inspection- One small split on the edge of the front flap - Is without maker's dust bag- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Dolce & Gabbana, a Dome satchel, designed with a leopard pint canvas exterior and cream leather trim, rolled leather handles and double wraparound zip fastening, measuring 14 by 13 by 36cm, with maker's dust bagCondition- Overall very good condition- Very light wear to the base corners- One of the leather zip-pulls as come off one zip- No other noticeable marks or wear to the bag exterior or interior lining- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A collection of six records to include, The Beatles "Blue Album" on Blue Vinyl, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) single "Jungle" and "Shine A Little Love", Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) "Discovery", Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) "A New World Record", and The Beatles "1962-1966".
PAIR OF CORNER CHAIRS OF CONTEMPORARY DESIGN,in studded pale blue upholstery with horsehair stuffed seats, raised on ebony supports to brass castors (2)The rear supports display wear and tear with wmall chips, one with a more pronounced scratch, otherwise some light overall wear but otherwise fine
Group of French chairs, including three fauteuils, one with a caned back. With one low dressing table chair with green striped upholstery.(Green chair) height: 29 in x width: 21 1/2 in x depth: 18 1/2 in. (Cane-back) height: 33 1/2 in x width: 24 in x depth: 26 1/2 in. (Yellow chair, dark wood) height: 34 1/2 in x width: 25 in x depth: 25 1/2 in. (Yellow chair, light wood) height: 33 in x width: 23 in x depth: 26 1/2 in.
Magna Graecia red-figure crater, 4th century BC.Polychrome pottery.Provenance: Spanish private collection A.B.Measurements: 31 x 32.5 cm.Ceramic vessel with a circular base, a bell-shaped body with two handles, almost hidden under a pronounced rim at the top, which also opens outwards. The exterior of the piece is decorated on the obverse with the figures of Dionysus and a Menade, a figure from the Bacchic entourage, facing the front. The lady wears a chiton and holds a fiale in her right hand. The nude male figure, wearing only a toga covering his back, offers her a tray and holds a palm branch. The reverse shows two ephebos conversing.The name of this type derives from its inverted bell shape, which opens from the base, a shape adapted to the function of this vessel. Craters such as this one were key utensils in the banqueting culture, as they were used to mix wine with water before drinking it, since the Greeks rarely drank pure wine. Once mixed with water, the wine was drunk directly from the krater using small vessels. The shape of the krater is therefore perfectly designed to facilitate the mixing of liquids and their subsequent extraction.Red-figure pottery was one of the most important figurative styles of Greek pottery. It was developed in Athens around 530 BC, and was used until the 3rd century BC. It replaced the previous predominant style of black-figured pottery within a few decades. The technical basis was the same in both cases, but in the red figures the colouring is inverted, with the figures highlighted against a dark background, as if illuminated by a theatrical light, following a more natural scheme. Painters working with black figures were forced to keep the motifs well separated from each other and to limit the complexity of the illustration. The red-figure technique, on the other hand, allowed greater freedom. Each figure was silhouetted against a black background, allowing the painters to portray anatomical details with greater accuracy and variety. Over time these decorations became more complex, incorporating numerous details in both black and white, which enhanced the narrative and decorative sense of the depictions. The technique consisted of painting the motifs on the piece while it was still wet, using a transparent varnish which, when fired, acquired an intense black hue. The motifs were therefore invisible before firing, which meant that the painters had to work entirely from memory, without being able to see their previous work. Once the piece was fired, the unglazed areas remained with the reddish hue of the clay, while the glazed, "painted" areas took on a dense, glossy black colour.
Roman Lucerne, 2nd-3rd century AD.Terracotta.Provenance: Private collection, Bordeaux, France.Repaired beak.Measurements: 13 cm in length.Lucernas or ancient Roman lamps were small utensils, usually made of terracotta, used by the ancient Romans for artificial light. They were fed with olive oil and had from one to a dozen wicks. Some had handles, so they could be carried from room to room, and could also be carried by actors in plays or by participants in ritual activities. The lanterns contained forms of erotic scenes, gladiators, mythological motifs or floral patterns. These lanterns were made in large quantities, using moulds rather than craft techniques.
Egyptian Lucerne. Egyptian culture, 2nd-1st century BC.Terracotta.Provenance. Private collection, Bordeaux, France.Measurements: 6.4 cm (length).Egyptian lucerne with a circular body, with a frontal hole for the wick, decorated with an engraved border.The word 'lucerna' comes from the Greek 'lukno'. Its basic function was to provide light, but it was also used as a votive and funerary element. The first skylights were made by hand, then on a lathe, and from the 3rd century BC onwards by moulding. The mould consisted of two dies, one for the upper part and one for the lower part. The mould-making technique consisted of pressing the clay into the moulds and then joining the two parts together.
Roman Lucerne. Roman culture, 3rd-5th century AD.Terracotta.Provenance. Private collection, Bordeaux, France.Measurements: 13.5 cm (length).Roman lantern with a circular body, front projection with a hole for the wick and a handle on the back. Decoration with a border and a star.The word 'lucerna' comes from the Greek 'lukno'. Its basic function was to provide light, but it was also used as a votive and funerary element. The first lanterns were made by hand, then on a lathe, and from the 3rd century BC onwards by moulding. The mould consisted of two dies, one for the upper part and one for the lower part. The mould-making technique consisted of pressing the clay into the moulds and then joining the two parts together.
Bell-shaped crater with the figure of a satyr. Magna Graecia, Campania, 4th century BC.Ceramic with red figures.Provenance: Private collection, Fontainebleau, France.In perfect condition. Intact. Only a slight nick on the base.Measurements: 19.5 cm (height) x 20.5 cm (diameter).Magna Graecia bell krater, made of ceramic and decorated with figures in reserve, in red and white, on a background of black varnish. On one side there is a scene depicting a woman seated on a stool, assisted by a lady and a man, the latter naked and wearing a cloak over his shoulders. The lady serves her food on a tray and holds a palm leaf, and the boy offers her an ornate mirror. On the opposite side we see three robed men in a frieze composition. Between the two figurative scenes, under the handles, there are palmettes flanked by brackets. At the base of this main band is a border of curved fretwork, and below the mouth is a laurel wreath.The krater was a large vessel, intended to contain a mixture of water and wine. It was carried to the place where the meal took place, placed on the floor or on a platform. The cupbearer administered the drink with a spoon or jug, and then filled the cups of the guests. The type known as 'bell-shaped' has small horizontal, protruding, upward-facing handles and an inverted bell-shaped bowl; it is a late type. The chalice krater is a more modern type than the column and scroll kraters, although it predates the bell krater, and its shape, with an almost inverted trapezoid profile, is reminiscent of the flower chalice.Red-figure ware was one of the most important figurative styles of Greek pottery. It was developed in Athens around 530 BC, and was used until the 3rd century BC. It replaced the previous predominant style of black-figured pottery within a few decades. The technical basis was the same in both cases, but in the red figures the colouring is inverted, with the figures highlighted against a dark background, as if illuminated by a theatrical light, following a more natural scheme. Painters working with black figures were forced to keep the motifs well separated from each other and to limit the complexity of the illustration. The red-figure technique, on the other hand, allowed greater freedom. Each figure was silhouetted against a black background, allowing the painters to portray anatomical details with greater accuracy and variety.The technique consisted of painting the motifs on the still-wet piece, using a transparent varnish which, when fired, took on an intense black hue. The motifs were therefore invisible before firing, which meant that the painters had to work entirely from memory, without being able to see their previous work. Once the piece was fired, the unglazed areas remained with the reddish hue of the clay, while the glazed, "painted" areas took on a dense, glossy black colour.
An 18ct gold diamond cluster ring, the oval cut diamond weighing approx. 1.55cts, estimated colour tinted, estimated clarity SI2-P1, within a brilliant cut diamond halo surround and shoulders, estimated total diamond weight 2cts, hallmarks for Birmingham, ring size J, gross weight 4.6g.Overall condition good to fairLight scratches and discolouration in keeing with occasional wearPrincipal diamond with a couple of light and dark scattered inclusions, towards the crown facets and visible with magnificationSponsor's marks DOM
Two early 20th century bar brooches, to include an aquamarine bar brooch, together with a split pearl '1903' brooch, lengths 3.9 to 5.8cm, gross weight 5.9g.Overall condition good to fairAquamarine brooch - stamped 15ct, pin loose, in working order, aquamarine a light to medium slight greyish blue with good saturation and clarity, some abrasion to facet edges and scratches in keeping with wear, visible with magnification1903 brooch - unmarked, likely 9ct, pin in working order, a couple of pearls chipped and with cracks, visible with magnification only
Four 9ct gold gem-set dress rings, to include a citrine and diamond dress ring, a citrine single stone ring, a garnet single stone ring and a fire opal single stone ring, ring sizes Q to W1/2, gross weight 12.9g.Overall condition fair to goodFire opal ring - chipped in several places to girdle and crown facetsCitrine single stone ring - band slightly misshapenOtherwise light scratches and abrasion in keeping with general wear
A 9ct gold enamel and gem set sweetheart brooch by Garrard & Co., the 'Duke of Lancaster's Own' Yeomanry sweetheart brooch set with diamond, sapphires and rubies, maker's marks for Garrard & Co., hallmarks for Birmingham, 1959, length 5.2cm, gross weight 4.8g.Overall condition good to fairSome light wear to enamel, abrasion and discolouration in keeping with ageMarks clear and legiblePin in working orderWith jewellers inscriptions to reverse
A 1960s garnet and diamond dress ring by Georges Weil, of bi-colour design, the oval garnet cabochon within a single cut diamond lattice surround and textured band, signed G. Weil, stamped 18ct and Plat, ring size L, gross weight 6.7g.Overall condition good to fairLight abrasion and discolouration in keeping with age and occasional wearSome areas of light abrasion to garnet, visible with magnification, a couple of minor nicks, visible when light is reflected off the surface of the stoneDiamonds bright and well matchedMarks and signature clear and legible
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