A RARE DIAMOND TORQUE COLLAR, BY BOIVIN, CIRCA 1965The hinged circular collar leading to an oval bombé front set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, the clasp en suite, mounted in 18K gold, French assay mark, maker’s mark for Cristofol, diamonds very approximately 5.50cts total, inner diameter 11cm, inner circumference approx. 35cmFound in 1830, the workshop Cristofol worked for René Boivin, Cartier, JAR, Fred, M. Gérard, Marchak amongst others.Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Jean-Norbert Salit, stating that the piece is a work of René Boivin from 1965. Signed and dated 7 February 2022 It is ironic that René Boivin is a name well known in the jewellery world, as his life is relatively unknown. It is also interesting to note that René Boivin did not always craft the pieces that bear his name.Boivin was born in Paris in 1864. He began his career in jewellery at a young age and, by the time he died in 1917, had become a highly skilled designer and engraver, leaving behind him a legacy of excellence in jewellery.During the 1890s, he purchased several workshops, establishing himself at rue St. Anastase, then relocating in 1893 to Rue de Turbigo. He married Jeanne Poiret, the first woman jeweller of the 20th century (sister of the famous couturier, Paul Poiret) and together they created some of the most exciting and bold fashions of the early 1900s.In the early 20th century Japanese art and antiques were very much en vogue and, as Boivin had a passion for antiques, it is no surprise that this trend influenced his own jewellery designs. His skill as a goldsmith can be appreciated from beautifully finished pieces and his interest in animals and nature inferred through jewellery themes.After René’s death, Jeanne assumed control of the business and moved to avenue de I’Opera with Juliette Moutard and her daughter Germaine Boivin. They worked together for forty years, joined by Suzanne Belperron between 1921 and 1932. After Jeanne’s death in 1959 the house was taken over by Louis Girard and in April 1991 the company became part of Aspery Group, with the main office and store located on avenue Montaigne.Condition Report: Diamonds: Bright and lively, mostly VS2-SI clarity - cannot be accurately graded for colour due to yellow metal setting French assay mark to tongue and maker’s mark for Cristofol to collar near clasp Clasp secureNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 46.6g* Found in 1830, the workshop Cristofol worked for René Boivin, Cartier, JAR, Fred, M. Gérard, Marchak amongst others.** Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Jean-Norbert Salit, stating that the piece is a work of René Boivin from 1965. Signed and dated 7 February 2022
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The Rokeswelle Pilgrim’s Ring: A late 15th century gold iconographic style ring, the band of D-shaped cross section, the twisting design creating angled shoulders with ridges around the hoop extending to the borders, the rectangular flat bezel engraved with ‘ihc’ in black letter script within a lozenge panel, the four corners decorated with diagonally matching floral motifs and leaves, the shoulders composed of straight lines representing the sun’s rays; the first two twisted panels to each side of the bezel engraved in black lettering ‘en/bo/en/an’ (a good year) between foliage decoration (formerly enamelled), diameter 2.1cm. £4,000-£5,000 --- Iconographic style rings often bear images of saints with inscriptions relating to a new year or a good friend. They appear to have been souvenirs of pilgrimages bought at a shrine. The Christogram IHC is an abbreviation of the name Jesus, being the first letters (iota-eta-sigma) of the name Jesus in Greek alphabet. Roxwell was spelt Rokeswelle in Medieval times and the chapel dates from the 13th century. In 1391/2 Richard II sold the chapel to the Bishop of Winchester when it was used for the endowment of his new college in Oxford.
A late 1950s Chiltern Hugmee teddy bear, with golden mohair mix, orange and black plastic eyes, black plastic nose, stitched mouth, swivel head, jointed limbs with painted cloth pads, inoperative squeaker, green and white gingham dungarees, knitted jumper and red spotted neckerchief --13 ½in (34cm.) high (wear)
A German teddy bear 1910-20s, with golden mohair, black boot button eyes pronounced muzzle, slotted-in-ears, swivel head, jointed limbs and elongated body with inoperative growler --16in (40.5cm.) high (large moth hole to back of right foot and plush loss around, other general wear, moth and pads replaced)
A Dean's mouse-eared 1950's teddy bear, golden mohair with original label to foot, and plastic orange and black eyes (faded), swivel head and jointed limbs, wearing a hand knitted tank top with teddy bear badge --18in (46cm.) high (general thinning and wear, replaced arm pads, repair to foot pad)
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