Of Edinburgh Interest: an 18ct gold presentation key, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 1887-1897, by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh, 1900With satin finish throughout, the bit incorporating the RIE monogram, to a two-coloured foliate-garlanded stem, the elaborate bow with central enamelled crest, comprising a three-towered castle flanked to either side by a Rod of Asclepius and the numbers '87' and '97', amidst pierced scrolling foliage, all beneath a Pelican in Her Piety and a banner inscribed 'PATET OMNIBUS', surmounted by a royal crown, the reverse inscribed with 'ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH DIAMOND JUBILEE PAVILLION 26 OCTOBER 1900', approximate length 14cm, approximate weight 72.2g, stamped '18', Edinburgh hallmarks for 1900, maker's mark H&IFootnotes:First established, in 1729, on the corner of South Bridge and Infirmary Street, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is the oldest voluntary hospital in Scotland. The later, David Bryce designed premises, completed in 1879, on the north side of the Meadows, fronting Lauriston Place, were claimed to be the largest voluntary hospital in the United Kingdom, and later the Empire. At this time, the new RIE was one of the first in Scotland to follow the pavilion plan, widely adopted for new hospital buildings from the 1860s. The new hospital had 600 beds, placed in eight three-storey ward pavilions, with one large ward per floor.The pavilion plan enabled the primary requirements of separation and classification. Each ward was a self-contained unit, its occupants having no connection with any other ward, and thus hopefully preventing the spread of infection. Furthermore, each pavilion could serve a different classification of patient and allowed men and women to be separated. The adaptability of the plan made it ubiquitous for almost all types of hospitals for decades.The current RIE was opened in 2003, on a large green-field site, south east of Edinburgh, at Little France. The new location reflects the need for the hospital to serve people living in Mid and East Lothian, as well as Edinburgh.The Diamond Jubilee Pavilion, mentioned on this presentation key, is now renamed Jubilee Hall, and, following refurbishment, forms part of the Quartermile development at Lauriston Place, which combines various residential and commercial premises.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A George III silver oval box by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1793, engraved with a scroll border, MB within an oval reserve and bow decoration, the cover fitted with a mirror glass, 9cm (3 1/2in) long; a Victorian heart shaped box by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1898, chased with floral sprays, C-scrolls and gadrooned border, engraved with a monogram, 5cm (2in) long; and a circular pill box, import mark for London 1973, 3.5cm (1 1/2in) diameter, 41g (1.3 oz) gross weighable
Y Four continental silver coloured boxes, to include: a German silver coloured heart shaped and mother of pearl inlaid box, maker's mark for J. Kurz & Co., chased with a putto & C-scroll decoration, 4.5cm (1 3/4in) long; a silver coloured octagonal and tortoiseshell box, possibly Italian, 4cm (1 1/2in) long; a silver coloured oval baluster box, stamped 800, with a foliate finial, chased with floral, foliate, ribbon and bow decoration, 8m (3 1/4in) long; and a silver coloured rectangular box, marks obscured, engraved with two figures, one riding a horse, 9cm (3 1/2in) long, 171g (5.5 oz) gross weighable
An early 20th century charm bracelet, the fancy lozenge shaped links to a ring bolt clasp, stamped 9ct, 19.5cm long, suspending various charms, including a rose cut diamond accented blue and pink enamelled articulated pointed drop, a carved amethyst cat, a rose cut diamond set deer, a diamond accented bow, an enamelled letter, a rose cut diamond and sapphire flower head, and a hardstone fob, 16.4g grossCondition Report: The charms have damage, the enamel is chipped of the pointed drop, the deer is missing a leg and some rose cut diamonds, the cat has a chipped arm, flowerhead missing two sapphires, the bow has repairs. the bracelet has some general wear commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer
A suite of 1860s and later topaz jewellery, the earrings each set with a pear cut golden topaz within a beaded scalloped surround, suspended from later hinged hook fittings, 5cm long, together with a matching topaz pendant, with a bow surmount, 5cm long, on a curb link chain, 47cm long, 12.3g grossCondition Report: The three drops have come from another piece, all the fittings are not original, there are some small patches of solder to the reverse of all the panels, the settings are in our opinion gold, the curb link chain tests as gold. Some discolouration to settingsCondition Report Disclaimer
Pair of 18th century Bow floral encrusted vases of flared form with pierced rims and applied mask heads, decorated in polychrome enamels, painted red sword and anchor marks, one with restored rim, each 17.5cm high and another similar with gold anchor mark and restoration to rim, 17.5cm high. (3). Condition report:Pair - One with restored rim, both with chipped flowers and leaves. Single has glued repairs to rim and substantial chips to flowers, leaves and lobed border
An antique 18ct gold peridot and seed pearl pendant with bow detail on a 14ct gold fine curb chain. Drop pendant set with an emerald cut peridot and small pearl above. Central small pearl to bow also set with 15 small seed pearls. Pendant tests as 18ct. Necklace clasp marked 14ct. Chain weight approx. 2.5g, pendant weight approx. 3.3g.
An antique diamond Prince of Wales feathers spray brooch, featuring 3 silver fronted, diamond set feather plumes, tied with a diamond set bow. Total diamond weight approximately 1.74ct. With 9ct yellow gold pin and pendant loop to the reverse. Approximately 46x39mm and with 9ct yellow gold safety chain.
A silver and cabochon garnet ring, the central cabochon garnet measuring approximately 22x11mm and surrounded by a cluster of smaller round cut garnets. Ring head measuring approximately 22x27mm and with scrolled detailing to the setting. Ring butt is ornately carved with foliate designs and the shank has bow detailing to the shoulders. Ring size P.
A Victorian gold and seed pearl brooch, necklace and earring suite, the necklace made up of twisted seed pearl strands and round gold beads and with a seed pearl encrusted clasp. With two bow shaped, seed pearl and gold tassles. The brooch with floral design and measuring 60x38mm. The drop earrings each designed as a bow, suspending a twisted seed pearl droplet. 42mm in length and with screw back fittings. (4)
A matched pair of patinated bronze amorini, 20th century, one with a shield and bow on his back, a torch at his feet, on a circular waisted base, the other holding a bow, on a flared square base, 23½in. (60cm.) high. (2). * Provenance: Desmond Judd Auctioneers, Cranbrook, Kent.. **Overall in good condition. One end missing from the bow on the figure on the square base. No other faults.
A fine George III Sheraton radially veneered inlaid mahogany oval Pembroke table, the tulip wood cross banded top with segmented radial flame mahogany veneer, centered by an unusually large shell and floral patera, on an oval tulip wood reserve, over a single bow fronted and cross branded end drawer with the original gilt brass handle, raised on boxwood strung square tapered legs with brass castors, 36½ x 28in. (92.7 x 71cm.) open, 18¾in. (47.5cm.) wide closed, 28in. (71cm.) high.. * Provenance: Guy Dennler, Specialist in 18th Century English Furniture, May 1998.
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