A George V silver, enamel and rock crystal writing set, mark of Asprey & Company, London 1910, comprising a dip pen and propelling pencil each with facetted rock crystal barrels and green guilloché enamel grips, together with a paper knife with (originally) silver gilt blade and pen rest of similar construction, presented in the original gilt tooled fitted case lined in cream satin and velvetDip pen - A very minor nick to the handle. Evidence of a minor repair to the enamelling, more visible under reflected light, but not obvious. Some staining to the nib, holder and collar.Pencil - Evidence of a minor repair to the enamelling, more visible under reflected light, but not obvious. Some staining to the holder and collar.Paper knife - Extensive wear to the gilding on the blade. Hallmark clear. Some evidence of repair and staining to the enamelling.Rest - Wear and staining to the gilding on the terminals. Some evidence of repair and staining to the enamelling.Case - Exterior in good condition, Interior in fair to good condition, with some intends to the satin in the cover, the velvet a bit dirty.
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Roy Cecil King for Bueche-Girod - An 18ct gold wristwatch, circa 1969, navette shaped bark finished champagne dial with black batons and hands, tandem signed 17 jewel mechanical crown wind ETA movement calibre 24/2 69, navette shaped case, 25mm wide point-to-point, bark finished bezel, interior with London hallmarks for 18ct gold and casemaker's mark of Roy Cecil King, to an integral navette shaped bark finished part marked link bracelet, the concealed hinged clasp with figure of eight safety catch, overall length 185mm, 72g ex movement Roy Cecil King (1913-2000) was a leading British watch designer and jeweller. He began his career aged 14 as an apprentice goldsmith and diamond mounter, while also attending evening classes at the Sir John Cass Art School. By the age of 21, he was foreman of a fine jewellery workshop, and during the 1930s, King was often working, uncredited, for names such as Garrard, Rolex, Cartier and Asprey. During the War he was a planning engineer working on the production of the Hurricane, and after the War, he began to design and make watches with bought-in movements or as he put it, ‘jewellery that tells the time’, under his own name. When restrictions on the import of Swiss watch movements were lifted in 1960, he signed an exclusive agency agreement with the Swiss watch maison Bueche-Girod, leaving him free to design the exterior of the pieces as he wished. He also began to make watches with straps made wholly from gold, then a novel idea, and this example is typical of his work.He swept the board at the British Modern Jewellery Exhibition in 1961, winning two first prizes, one second prize and one third prize, with ‘bark finished’ pieces, a finishing technique giving the appearance of tree bark, pioneered by King, featuring prominently.During the 1960s, the workshop experimented with a wide variety of unconventional methods. Molten gold would be poured through tea strainers before being stretched into shapes to satisfy the most avant garde tastes. King’s 'bark finished' design for bracelets sparked a craze: when George Harrison married Patti Boyd in 1966, she wore one of King’s 'bark finished' wedding bands and 'bark finished' jewellery became the must-have accessory well into the 1970s.King opened a showroom in Mayfair in 1980 and continued personally to make one-off pieces for clients. He died aged 87 in 2000 and fine examples of his work continue to be sought after collector's pieces. Crystal - Complete. Some surface scratches, and minor grizzles to the edge at 3 & 4Dial - In good condition with no obvious sign of damage or deterioration.Movement - In working order but not tested for timekeeping or enduranceCase - In good condition. Some minor surface scratches and nicks, as to be expected and commensurate with age and use.
A small group of silver to include a tape measure, WFW, London 1901, with central winder, case diameter 9cm, a silver card case retailed by Asprey, an unusual propelling pencil by S Mordan & Co. and a button hook and shoe horn with Mr Punch handles, Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1906Asprey folding case, overall good.Tape measure, surface wear including to marks, pins holding two sides of case together missing one hole now open, winding mechanism working but end of tape very frayed and lacking the area from 1-2". Needs attention.Propelling pencil mechanism not working, no silver hallmarks.Hook and shoe horn, corrosion to steel elements, dents and holes to silver handles, top of hat missing to shoe horn.
A Victorian silver cigar cutter, William Morton, Sheffield 1897, retailed by A Barrett & Sons, Piccadilly, with cutter to each end, a 9ct gold mounted amber cheroot holder in silver case, Charlie Jacques & Frederick Bartholomew, London 1902 and a silver cigarette case, Asprey & Co., London 1937, the engine turned case with initial P in gold, 8.5cm x 7cm, gross weight approximately 188g
ASPREY, A BLACK LEATHER NOTEPAD Opening to an A5 notepad and two slip pockets, 16.5cm high; an unsigned ostrich double cigar case, 14cm long; a black ostrich business card case, 10.5cm long; and three Filofaxes Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
PENCILS, ETC. An Asprey sterling silver extending pencil, full length 11cm. & a silver combination dip pen/pencil. Also, four other various white metal combination pencils or push up pencils & two toothpicks, one in silver case. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
A varied miscellaneous collection to include a circular framed beadwork panel, a large beadwork circular table pin cushion, a cap etc together with a group of Parker and other vintage pens, miniature commemorative Spode tea wares, two small oil on board studies of coastal scenes signed Behrens, a leather-clad swagger stick, boxed American White House historical association Christmas decorations, a sailors fid, a cased pair of Asprey opera glasses, etc
A 1940S SAPPHIRE AND ROCK CRYSTAL DRESS SETincluding a pair of cufflinks, four dress studs and a pair of collar studs, in carved rock crystal with chamfered edges, set to the centres with calibré cut sapphires, secured with 9ct gold links, no assay marks, cufflink terminals 1.4cm, (gross weight - c.19.0g), accompanied by original split rings and fitted box by Asprey
A VINTAGE PAIR OF MOTHER OF PEARL AND SAPPHIRE CUFFLINKSin 14ct rose gold, the circular terminals each set with a round cut sapphire held in a bezel setting over mother of pearl inlay, secured with chain links, no assay marks, terminals 1.8cm, (gross weight - c.5.0g), accompanied by an Asprey box
ROLEX OYSTER ROYAL: A RARE 2280, BUBBLE BACK WITH ASPREY DIALin stainless steel, c.1939, silvered dial with lumed Arabic numerals and blue steel hands, seconds subsidiary dial, painted outer track, smooth bezel, held on an army green NATO strap, manual wind movement, signed 'Rolex', serial numbered, the case c.30.0mm, (c.33.6g gross weight)
A gentlemen's 18ct gold Jaeger Le-Coultre mechanical strap watch, the square case, 22mm x 22mm, with a silvered quarter section dial, gilt raised baton indicators and gilt hands, case no. 966234 A, Swiss assay mark for 750/18ct gold. Fitted on a crocodile leather strap signed Asprey, with Jaeger Le Coultre gilt metal buckleProvenance: Maurice 'Dick' Turpin, Barons Keep, London W14.Buying this watch at auction could save up to 0.80 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportWinds and ticking but no guarantee as to time keeping or continued running. Hands adjust. Dial shows deterioration at the edges. Glass scratched. Strap in very worn condition. As found.
A collection of silver cigarette cases and other items, comprising: a group of silver cigarette cases, a silver gilt cigarette case, by Dunhill, Birmingham 1946, a silver cigarette case, maker’s mark TWM, Birmingham 1933, a Continental example, possibly Romanian, two silver mirror compacts, one by Asprey, with double powder compartment, maker’s mark for Asprey & Co., with velvet outer sleeve, London import hallmark 1938, another example with maker’s mark KW, London 1939, a gilt metal purse, possibly Middle Eastern, with a braided cord strap, and a gilt metal Flaminaire lighter (7) weighable silver: 37.84oztProvenance: Maurice 'Dick' Turpin, Barons Keep, London W14.
Gents 18ct Asprey strap watch, manual wind mechanical movement. Baume et Mercier Calibre 1050, 30mm white dial with black Roman numeral hour markers. Black hour and minute hands. Stone set winding crown, sapphire glass. Black leather lizard strap stamped Asprey London, gold plated steel pin buckle. Case back numbered 700731-35110. (s)
Roger Freestone Sky Sports goalkeeper of the year sterling silver salver by Asprey & Garrard. A modern 925 silver tray engraved ‘bigsave.com GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR 2000 Nationwide League Division Three ROGER FREESTONE in association with skysports.com TV. Composition: 925 silver. Weight: 1,421g. Diameter: 34.5mm.Roger Freestone (b1968) is a former Wales international goalkeeper who played for Swansea City between 1991 and 2004 and is considered a legend among club fans. Freestone made 563 appearances in total for Swansea, making him the 2nd most-capped player in their history as well as one of a small number of English footballers to play 500 or more English Football League matches for a single club.Asprey & Garrard, now known as Garrard & Co. Limited, are luxury London-based designers of silverware and fine jewellery, known for serving as the first official Crown Jeweller of the United Kingdom. Garrard produced some of the world’s most important sporting trophies, including the Royal Ascot Gold Cup, the ICC Cricket World Cup and the America's Cup.
Asprey & Co - A 1930s 9ct yellow gold engine turned concealed lighter, the spring loaded slide-action mechanism opening to reveal the lighter, stamped 'Asprey London A&Co Ltd', London hallmarks, date letter rubbed, patent number 354564, approximately 5cm long, total gross weight approximately 51.2g (no monogram). J
A group of silver items Comprising of four silver spoons, one Dublin, 1799, makers mark J S, three John Power, Dublin, 1796, two Asprey pin trays, Cohen & Charles, London, 1911, a cut glass and silver oval dressing table pot, W. G Sothers & Co., Birmingham 1913 and a cylindrical vesta case, C.E. Williams, Birmingham, 1911. (431g) (8)
Referenzwerke über UhrenC. Breguet, "A.L. Breguet Horologer"; Joseph Needham et al., zweite Auflage, 1986, "Heavenly Clockwork, the Great Astronomical Clocks of Medieval China"; J. Drummond Robertson, 1975, "The Evolution of Clockwork", mit Abschnitt über japanische Uhren; D.R. Hill (Übersetzer, Hrsg.), 1976, "On the Construction of Water-Clocks, Kit?b Arshim?das f? 'amal al-binkam?t"; Eric Bruton, 1989, "The History of Clocks and Watches"; Asprey & Co. Ltd, 1973, "The Clockwork of the Heavens"; Hugh Tait, British Museum, 1983, "Clocks and Watches"; Musée Internationale d'Horlogerie, 1976, "L'Ouevre d'Abraham-Louis Breguet"; Musée d'Horlogerie du Château des Monts, "André-Charles Boulle"; Gründ (Hrsg.), 1986, "Montres et Horloges"; G.A. Berner, zweite Auflage, 1922, "Les Méchanismes et Organes Moteurs de la Montre"; drei sortierte Kataloge. Start Price: EUR 60 Zustand: (2-3/-)Horological Reference BooksC. Breguet, "A.L. Breguet Horologer"; Joseph Needham et al., second edition, 1986, "Heavenly Clockwork, the Great Astronomical Clocks of Medieval China"; J. Drummond Robertson, 1975, "The Evolution of Clockwork", with section on Japanese clocks; D.R. Hill (translator, ed.), 1976, "On the Construction of Water-Clocks, Kit?b Arshim?das f? ‘amal al-binkam?t"; Eric Bruton, 1989, "The History of Clocks and Watches"; Asprey & Co. Ltd., 1973, "The Clockwork of the Heavens"; Hugh Tait, British Museum, 1983, "Clocks and Watches"; Musée Internationale d’Horlogerie, 1976, "L’Ouevre d’Abraham-Louis Breguet"; Musée d’Horlogerie du Château des Monts, "André-Charles Boulle"; Gründ (publ.), 1986, "Montres et Horloges"; G.A. Berner, second edition, 1922, "Les Méchanismes et Organes Moteurs de la Montre"; three assorted catalogs. Start Price: EUR 60 Condition: (2-3/-)
A MATCHED SILVER FOUR PIECE OVAL TEA SET SIBRAY, HALL & CO. LTD., SHEFFIELD 1925, 1926, 1928 AND 1929, RETAILED BY ASPREY The tea pot with a wooden oval finial and double scroll handle, a shaped scroll border and on four scroll feet 30cm (11 3/in) long 2000g (64.3 oz) gross Condition Report: Tea pot - Marks are clear, handle is tight, hinge good, cover sits well, stands well, no engraving Hot water pot - Marks are clear, handle is tight, hinge good, slight gap to the cover, stands well, no engraving Cream jug - Marks are clear, stands well, no engraving Sugar bowl - Marks are clear, stands well, no engraving All with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
Attallah, Naim: Women, full blue morocco binding by Asprey & Co. Ltd., with gilt tooling and lettering to spine and lapis lazuli panels with gold-plated mounts to the front and rear boards, gilt page edges, held in a quarter blue leather and cloth presentation box with gilt tooling and lettering to spine, London: Quartet Books, 1987, together with: Speaking for the Oldie, full green morocco binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt tooling and lettering to spine and green marbled end pages, gilt page edges, London: Quartet Books, 1994; Tara & Claire, full blue morocco binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt tooling and lettering to spine and blue marbled end pages, gilt page ends, London: Quartet Books, 1996; and Insights, full midnight blue morocco binding by Glenn Bartley, with gilt tooling and lettering to spine and marbled end pages, gilt page edges, London: Quartet Books, 1999 (4)Condition Report: Overall these books are in good decorative order. The gold plating to the lapis panels affixed to the boards of the copy of 'Women' are tarnished and rubbed, the bottom left corner of the gold-plated border to the panel on the front board is lifting from the leather. The leather spine of the presentation case of 'Women' is somewhat faded in colour and has small marks. The leather spine of 'Tara and Claire' is somewhat faded in colour. The pages to each book are in good condition, the gilt edging is largely intact. Additional images are available - click here.
A collection of Louis Vuitton monogram canvas designer bags and accessories, mid-20th century, comprising: a Sac Plat, a Speedy 30, a Vide-Poche, a Porte-carte pression, a Poche-toilette, a Poche-passeport, a Poche-chéquier, and a Poche-bijou; together with a Gucci travel bag in monogram canvas, and an Asprey silver-mounted evening clutch, London 1958 (10) Provenance: The estate of the late Dodi Heath (1934-2019).
A pair of lobed parcel gilt silver salts. Asprey & Co., London, 1993. Of circular form with clear glass liners, each raised on a shallow circular foot, together with a pair of silver gilt salt spoons with twisted stems, same date and maker, salts 9cm dia., 4cm high, total weight (exc. liners) approx. 22.5ozt (4)
A group of silver. Various dates and makers. The group comprising: four Asprey & Co. silver ashtrays with integrated matchbox holders, Birmingham,1923, 9.8cm dia.; a pair of grape scissors with silver handles; a late Victorian pierced silver bottle coaster, London, 1898, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., 10cm high; and a silver manicure set, marks rubbed to stand, handles to three instruments marked Birmingham, 1956, Sanders & Mackenzie, stand approx. 10.5cm high, total weighable silver approx. 21.4oz (7) Condition Report: Weight excludes scissors and manicure implementsAshtrays x 4 = 13.6ozbottle coaster 6.1oz
Five Norwegian enamelled coffee spoons. David Andersen, 20th century.The bowls enamelled with brightly coloured flowers against a white ground, stamped 925. 9.5cm long. The spoons together with: an Italian table lighter and ashtray, both stamped 800, the ashtray of circular form, 18cm dia., base filled; a silver plated hat pin holder, of rectangular form, with enamelled fox hunting scenes to sides, 9.7cm long, 8.5cm high, base filled; an electroplated inkstand, of rectangular shaped form, with gadrooned rim and imitation tortoiseshell surface, on four ball feet, supporting a mounted squared glass inkwell and a silver dip pen, the inkstand 13.7cm wide, 11.6cm deep, the pen 15.3cm long; a glass match striker mounted on an electroplated ashtray, the ashtray of circular form with decorative banding to rim, 11,3cm dia.; another match striker, mount unmarked; an empty Asprey box fitted for six spoons; and a set of electroplated flatware with red celluloid handles, in fitted case (a lot)
AN ASPREY ART DECO BURR WALNUT AND CHROME DRINKS TROLLEY, the oblong split hinged top opening to a burr maple interior part fitted with two silver plated cocktail shakers, bottle shelf below, on castors, 25 1/2" x 15 1/4" x 27 1/4" (Illustrated) (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Some pitting to the chrome especially to the castor fittings. Veneers generally good, some ring marks and fading, very minor veneer lifting to one ring mark. No chips and interior very good.
Asprey & Co. An Art Deco gold, sapphire and mother of pearl dress set, comprising: a pair of cufflinks, designed as two colour gold mounted octagonal shaped mother of pearl panels, each with central square cut sapphire to chain link connections; four matching dress buttons and two studs, circa 1930, in fitted case stamped Asprey, 166 Bond St, London, the cufflinks and dress studs engraved to the reverse 9ct and 18ct, width of panels 1.2cmCondition Report: The set is in a good overall condition. There are some minor surface marks/tarnish to the gold mounts, and some very minor scratches/scuffs to the mother of pearl plaques visible under 10x magnification, but no other signs of damage or repair. There are some scuffs to the underside of the case. The buttons and collar studs are set with a French cut sapphire, the cufflinks are set with a square step cut sapphire.
An Art Deco platinum and diamond bracelet, the central row of graduated brilliant cut diamonds between rows of single cut diamonds, to box catch, circa 1930, length 18.9cm, in fitted case by Asprey & Co Ltd, New Bond Street, LondonCondition Report: Gross weight 40.03 grams. Approximate total weight of diamonds 14.00 - 15.00 carats..1
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