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Lot 1068
NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS: A good multiple signed First Day of Issue cover honouring the Mayo Brothers and featuring their images and with a postage stamp designed in their honour, post marked at Rochester, Minnesota, 11th September 1964, individually signed by eleven Nobel Prize winners in Physiology or Medicine comprising Edgar Adrian (1889-1977, 1st Baron Adrian, English electrophysiologist, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1932), William P. Murphy (1892-1987, American physician, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1934), Albert Szent-Gyorgyi (1893-1986, Hungarian biochemist, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1937), Henrik Dam (1895-1976, Danish biochemist and physiologist, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1943), Edward A. Doisy (1893-1986, American biochemist, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1943), Ernst Chain (1906-1979, German-British biochemist, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1945), Carl F. Cori (1896-1984, Czech-American biochemist and pharmacologist, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1947), Bernardo Houssay (1887-1971, Argentine physiologist, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1947), Frederick Chapman Robbins (1916-2003, American paediatrician and virologist, Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine, 1954), Francis Crick (1916-2004, English molecular biologist, biophysicist and neuroscientist, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1962) and Edmond H. Fischer (1920-2021, American-Swiss biochemist, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1992). All have signed in various coloured inks to clear areas of the cover, and only one is very slightly affected by the postal cancellation. An impressive grouping of signatures of Nobel Laureates. VG
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Lot 1281
[FRENCH REVOLUTION]: LACOMBE-SAINT-MICHEL JEAN-PIERRE (1751-1812) French General in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic armies. A.L.S., J P Lacombe, and countersigned by Jean-Lambert Tallien (1767-1820) French politician, one of the key figures of the Thermidorian Reaction that led to the fall of Robespierre and the end of the Reign of Terror, Jean-Francois Reubell (1747-1807) French lawyer, diplomat and politician, Philippe-Antoine Merlin de Douai (1754-1838) French politician and lawyer, President of the Directory 1799, Louis Felix Roux (1753-1817) French politician, and Denis Toussaint Lesage (1758-1796) French politician and lawyer who served as deputy to the National Convention 1792-95, two pages, folio, Paris, 20th April 1795, in French. The letter is issued in the name of the members of the Committee of Public Safety and gives orders for the people's representative, Paganet, of L'armee des Pyrenees occidenatles, to go to two departments in order to activate the supply chain of the army, explaining 'il se rendre encore aux departements affectes a l'armee des pirenees orientales pour faire arriver a Bordeaux par eau l'exedant de trois mois de subsistances de cette derniere armee, qui seront mises a la disposition par les préposés par ses ordres' (Translation: 'He will still go to the departments assigned to l'armee des pirenees orientales to bring to Bordeaux by water the surplus of three months of subsistence of the latter army, which will be made available by the officers on his orders') and adding that once his mission is fulfilled he will return to the army. To the integral leaf Lacombe-Saint-Michel has penned a brief report on the current state of his army, 'il n´y a cette armée que pour 35 jours de vivres. Il y manque une grande quantite de chevaux.....L'armee est encore 58,677 hommes 25 mille au plus sont sous les armes le reste est a l'hopital ou chez eux en convalessance' (Translation: 'I only have 35 days supply of food for this army. There is a lack of a large number of horses…..The army is still 58,677 men, 25 thousand at most are with arms and the rest are in hospital or recovering at home'). Some minor staining and light age wear, otherwise about VG
Lot 360
A late 19th century ruby and diamond crescent brooch, the crescent set with graduated mixed-cut rubies and old brilliant-cut diamonds, the knife-wire bar with a pearl to the centre and a mixed-cut ruby to each terminal, mounted in silver and gold, length 47mm. £400-£500 --- Condition Report The rubies are bright and well matched, an attractive deep pinky red colour. The diamonds are present and correct. The pearl remains untested. The mount is unmarked and untested, shows general light wear. Gross weight, including safety chain, 7.1gm.
Lot 411
Graham. A gold repousse pair cased verge watch, circa 1730. Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock, fusee and chain, no. 12556. Dial: gold champlevé dial, Roman numerals, beetle and poker hands. Case: gold, plain inner case, no. 12556, outer repousse case depicting a classical scene. Signed: dial and movement signed Graham, London. Dimensions: diameter 44.5mm. Together with a gilt metal shagreen case. £1,000-£1,500 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: scuffs, areas of loss to the black numeral, black marks to the centre. Case: multiple indentations, repousse case worn and signs on soldier to the interior. Gilt metal shagreen case fitting the inner case only. Gross weight: 76.1gms (without shagreen outer) 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.
Lot 217
An 18ct gold bracelet by Gay Frères, circa 1971, designed as a series of stepped oval plaques each with a textured finish, accompanied by one additional link, maker’s mark, French assay marks, London import mark, length 17cm. £1,800-£2,200 --- The workshop of Gay Frères was created in 1835 by Jean-Pierre Gay and Gaspard Tissot in Geneva. They specialised in making chains for pocket watches and jewellery and by the beginning of the 20th century were supplying watch bracelets for the biggest Swiss watch companies. Rolex was an early client and Gay Frères produced stainless steel, gold and platinum bracelets for them. By the 1940s, they were supplying Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin, and soon also working for other watch makers including Audermars Piquet and Jaeger LeCoultre. By the 1970s, the company, still family owned, were running the largest factory in Geneva, employing over 500 specialist craftsmen. Gay Frères went on to create jewellery for the prestigious Parisian Maisons such as Hermès and Van Cleef & Arpels. They continue to be regarded as world specialists in handmade chains and watch bracelets, and still produce a new jewellery collection each year - including chain necklaces, bracelets, torques, cuffs and rings in a variety of gold finishes and textures. Their jewellery of the 1960s and 70s is particularly sought after. Condition Report Light surface wear. Overall very good condition. Gross weight including spare link 67.4gm.
Lot 56
A Finnish silver ‘Ruutu’ chain necklace and bracelet suite, designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus Ky, 1969, of lozenge and hoop openwork design, both with date code Q7 for 1969, Finish crown mark, town mark for Turku, maker’s mark, 813 standard, necklace length 62.8cm, bracelet 20.2cm. £200-£300 --- Kultateollisuus Ky was founded in Turku, Finland in 1899, making it one of the oldest jewellery manufacturers in Finland. They are particularly known for their jewellery designs from the 1960s and 1970s. Between 1954 and 1977, the company was known as Kkultateollisuus Viljanen ja Kumpp Ky, and employed the designer Jorma Laine, a Finnish jewellery designer, who trained at the art college Turun Piirustuskoulu (Turku Art School) and worked mainly in silver and bronze in an abstract style.
Lot 333
A seed pearl collar necklace, the uniform seed pearl lattice joined by chain connections, to a brilliant-cut diamond set clasp, length 38cm. £800-£1,200 --- Condition Report The white pearls with silver overtones and good lustre, some slightly off-round but generally uniform in shape. Some pearls with light surface blemishes observed under magnification. The diamonds bright and lively. Gross weight 38.6gm.
Lot 31
A sapphire and seed pearl pendant/brooch, circa 1900, the pierced pendant of quatrefoil design and set throughout with circular-cut sapphires and seed pearl highlights, to a similarly set sapphire and seed pearl drop, stamped ‘15CT’, suspended by a later 9ct gold belcher-link chain, pendant length 7cm. £300-£400 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The sapphire are a pale greyish-blue blue and well matched. In overall good condition. Gross weight 11.7gm.
Lot 71
A 19th century gem-set longchain, the cable-link chain interspersed with polished amethysts around faceted rock crystal spacers, stamped ‘9C’, length 138cm. £300-£400 --- Condition Report Some minor nibbling, a couple of amethysts with some chips around drill holes. Otherwise gold with light wear and overall good condition. Gross weight 22gm.
Lot 78
A late 19th century gold seed pearl fringe necklace, with crescent and star motifs set throughout with seed pearls, with similarly set fringes between, to a belcher-link back chain, length 43cm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report Link to one smaller crescent a little twisted. Otherwise in good condition. Gross weight 16.2gm.
Lot 461
Terium: A lady’s white gold and enamel bracelet watch, circa 1980. Movement: manual winding, 17 jewels. Dial: white, Roman numerals. Case: 18ct white gold, textured bezel, integral hoop link bracelet with blue enamel inserts. Signed: dial signed. Dimensions: diameter 19mm, bracelet circumference approximately 170mm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: slight tarnishing to the hands but overall in good condition. Case: light scuffs throughout, safety chain to the bracelet broken. Gross weight: 33.8gms. 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.
Lot 89
A late 19th century turquoise and seed pearl necklace and French pearl set chain, the necklace with central star motif, to trace-link back chain, the clasp stamped ‘9ct’, and a French baton-link chain spaced with pearls, clasp with French eagle’s head guarantee marks, first length 42cm, second 38.5cm. £300-£400 --- Condition Report First weight: 4.7gm Second: 8.0gm.
Lot 407
A collection of coral jewellery, comprising a coral bouton pendant, in polished mount accented with single-cut diamonds, bale stamped ‘585’, on 9ct gold ropetwist chain necklace; a coral cabochon bar brooch, stamped ‘750’; a coral cabochon ring, in 9ct gold ropetwist mount; a short coral bead necklace; a longer strand of uniform coral beads; and a coral bead and cultured pearl necklace; all set with Corallium rubrum coral. (Quantity) £500-£700 --- Condition Report General surface wear in keeping with age and use. No significant damage. Inspection in person is recommended.
Lot 287
An 18ct gold Trinity pendant on chain by Cartier, the pendant of tricoloured interlocking design and suspended by an 18ct gold cable-link chain, the yellow gold band signed ‘Cartier-Paris’, all three bands with French eagle head assay mark, the chain with maker’s mark for Gay Frères, sponsor mark ‘JC’, and London import mark for 1979, pendant length 11mm, chain length 42cm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. Gross weight 3.6gm.
Lot 65
An amethyst guard chain, the belcher-link chain spaced by pairs of 19th century oval mixed-cut amethysts in pinched-collet settings, to a swivel and bolt ring clasp, stamped ‘15ct’, length approximately 166cm. £1,000-£1,500 --- Condition Report Converted from a graduating rivière. The amethysts are medium purple hue and well matched, with some light colour zoning and inclusions typical to the nature of the stone. Gross weight 68.7gm.
Lot 96
A Victorian diamond locket on chain, the heart-shaped locket mounted in gold, the front pavé-set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, glazed verso, to a diamond-set bale suspended by a gold ropetwist chain stamped ‘15’, pendant length 19mm, chain length approximately 41cm. £600-£800 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The diamonds bright and lively with good scintillation. Gross weight 7.5gm.
Lot 84
A Victorian gold half pearl and star brooch/pendant, with rose-cut diamond highlights, detachable brooch fitting, in fitted case and a Victorian gold turquoise blue enamel domed pendant, inset with half pearl and diamond star, to entwined border, glazed locket verso, on bale, with gold belcher-link chain, first length 40mm, second pendant length 25mm. £400-£600 --- Condition Report Star pendant/brooch - overall good condition, weight 9.5gm. Domed pendant - tiny scuff to the enamel but overall enamel in good condition. Gross weight of pendant and chain weight 14.2gm. Chain length 45cm.
Lot 422
John Parker. A silver pair cased verge watch, 1765 Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, fusee and chain, silver cap. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals. Case: silver, plain silver outer case, both with marker’s mark IL, London hallmark for 1765. Signed: Jno. Parker Liverpool, no. 577 Dimensions: diameter 50mm. £60-£80 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: multiple cracks. Case: later stem and bow, soldier visible to the inside at base of the stem, indentation to the band of the inner case. outer case tarnished and scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 118.7gms. 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.
Lot 257
A rock crystal, diamond and enamel pendant, centred with a brilliant-cut diamond within hexagonal setting, to a polished rock crystal plaque, engraved sunburst to the reverse, the whole in scalloped mount with foliate detailing in red and green enamel, suspended form a fine fancy-link chain, stamped ‘14K’, pendant length including bale 5cm. £150-£200
Lot 163
A collar necklace, by ARAS, the fine polished D-section chain suspending a slightly domed vertical slider pendant centred with a line of calibré sapphires, within a brilliant-cut diamond border, necklace stamped ‘ARAS 585’, total diamond weight approximately 0.72 carat, necklace length 47.5cm, pendant length 27mm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report The necklace is in very good condition, minimal wear, diamonds lively, gross weight 14.1gm.
Lot 20
A 9ct gold locket on chain, the locket with engraved foliate decoration to the front, suspended by 9ct gold belcher-link chain (clasp deficient), Birmingham and Sheffield assay marks respectively, locket length 48mm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The chain length 52cm, clasp deficient. Gross weight 19.4gm.
Lot 30
A peridot and seed pearl necklace, circa 1900, the openwork surmount of scalloped design set with a square-cut peridot and with seed pearl highlights, suspending an articulated knife-wire drop terminating in a pear-shaped peridot, to a cable-link chain, pendant and chain stamped ‘15CT’, pendant length 5.4cm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The peridots are a vibrant green hue, well matched, with excellent transparency. The bottom bar drop very slightly misshapen but not enough to affect the overall aesthetic. Gross weight 6.40gm
Lot 412
John Cooper, Colchester. A gold consular cased watch, 1817. Movement: gilded full plate, cylinder escapement, engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, chain and fusee, no. 2613. Dial: gold, applied Roman numerals, engine-turned centre, applied vine motif. Case: 18ct gold, engine-turned cuvette, engraved floral motifs to the band and bow, no. 613, London hallmark for 1817, maker’s mark WB. Signed: movement. Dimensions: diameter 46mm. £700-£900 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: light scuffs, tarnishing to the hands. Case: scuffs throughout, back worn and with dents, signs of restoration to the bow. Gross weight: 86.9gms. 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.
Lot 334
A late 19th century Chinese export gold bangle retailed by Wang Hing, the hinged broad bangle decorated throughout in relief with Chinese village scenes, against a matted ground, stamped to the inside ‘W.H 20’, inner diameter 5.8cm. £1,800-£2,200 --- According to surface analysis by GCS, the bangle is testing as 19ct gold. Verbal report number 5783-1345. Wang Hing was one of the foremost retailers of Chinese export silver during the Colonial era, operating a highly successful business in Canton from the mid 19th century and later in Hong Kong. Condition Report Crack to upper rim to one side. General light surface wear evident, in particulat to the high points of the relief design. Safety chain broken. Gross weight 57.5gm.
Lot 35
A diamond pendant, circa 1910, the teardrop-shaped pendant centred with a kite-shaped diamond within a surround of old-cut and single-cut diamonds, suspended below an articulated row of similarly cut diamonds, on fine trace-link back chain, mounted in platinum, in fitted case signed ‘The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd’, total diamond weight approximately 2.20-2.40 carats, pendant length 43cm. £1,200-£1,500 --- Condition Report The necklace is in very good condition, no repairs, kite-shaped diamond dimensions approximately 11.7 x 6 x 1.5mm - approximately 1.20-1.40 carats. Diamonds bright with good scintillation. Remaining diamonds total approximately 1 carat. Gross weight of necklace 5.6gm.
Lot 348
A diamond necklace, designed as three tiered scrolls set throughout with calibré-cut diamonds with brilliant-cut diamond accents, suspended from a two-row faceted cable-link chain, Italian assay mark, stamped ‘750’, total diamond weight very approximately 1.50 carats, pendant length 35mm. £1,000-£1,500 --- Condition Report Indistinct wear. Diamonds bright and lively. Some movement between scroll sections in pendant. Overall very good condition. Gross weight 13.5gm.
Lot 418
Brockbank & Atkins. A consular cased watch, 1827. Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock, chain and fusee, diamond endstone. Dial: gilt, engine-turned centre, Roman numerals. Case: 18ct gold, engine-turned back, no. 7691, London hallmark for 1827, maker’s mark WM. Signed: movement signed Brockbank & Atkins, London, no. 7691. Dimensions: diameter 42mm. £400-£600 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: slight tarnishing and scuffs. Case: light scuffs, engine-turning rubbed but overall in good condition. Gross weight: 72.7gms. 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.
Lot 27
A pair of enamelled cufflinks, each of the circular panels comprising an enamel floral scene within a turquoise coloured glass surround, to chain connections, stamped ‘9ct’, panel diameter 11mm. £300-£500 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. One of the glass beads chipped. Gross weight 17.8gm.
Lot 413
Litherland Davies & Co. A gold consular cased watch, 1818. Movement: gilded full plate, lever escapement, engraved balance cock, fusee and chain, engraved ‘Detached Patent Lever’. Dial: gilt, engine-turned centre, Roman numerals, three-colour gold floral decoration. Case: 18ct gold, shell and floral motifs to the band and bow, engine-turning to the back, engraved initials to the centre, no. 9274, Chester hallmark for 1818, marker’s mark TH JH. Signed: movement signed Litherland Davies & Co., Liverpool, no. 9274. Dimensions: diameter 46.5mm. £800-£1,000 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: engine-turning to the back very rubbed, engraved initials RF to GL. Gross weight: 103.2gms. 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.
Lot 331
A diamond set chain bracelet, the bicolour curb-link bracelet alternately set with pairs of brilliant-cut diamond collets, stamped ‘750’ with lozenge maker’s mark ‘BC’, total diamond weight approximately 1.20 carats, length 18cm. £600-£800 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. Some links rigid/soldered together. The diamonds bright and lively with good scintillation. Gross weight 18.7gm.
Lot 220
A diamond bar brooch, circa 1910, the knife-edge bar set with three old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and gold, total diamond weight approximately 1.00 carat, together with a treated diamond ring, set with a laser-drilled diamond between baguette-cut diamond shoulders, laser-drilled diamond weight approximately 0.90 carat, ring size Q, brooch length 6cm. (2) £500-£700 --- Condition Report Brooch: Diamonds bright and lively - some nibbles and surface reaching inclusions - indented natural to girdle of middle stone. Pin misshapen and tension weak. Later safety chain. Light wear to gold. Gross weight 4.4gm.
Lot 400
A collection of assorted jewellery, including a fancy-link chain necklace spaced with cultured pearls, clasp stamped ‘375’, a 9ct gold multi gem-set textured bombe dress ring, a shell cameo brooch depicting the Three Graces, a peridot set floral brooch and ear clip suite, stamped ‘10k’, a 9ct gold mounted lapis lazuli oval pendant, a paste set bracelet, and ear pendants, converted from a rivière necklace, and further assorted brooches, rings and earrings. (Quantity) £400-£600 --- Condition Report Viewing in person recommended.
Lot 252
An 18ct rose gold Kelly Amulette pendant on chain by Hermès, realistically modelled as a Hermès ‘Kelly’ handbag, the pendant pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the base signed ‘HERMÈS’, serial number ‘19W125550’, French eagle head guarantee mark and London hallmark 2019, total diamond weight 0.21 carat, pendant length 13mm. £600-£800 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. Gross weight 10.1gm,.
Lot 430
Swiss. Retailed by Rendall & Dent. A silver half-hunting cased keyless watch, circa 1918. Movement: lever escapement, 15 jewels. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: silver, silver cuvette, glazed aperture, blue enamel Roman numerals, engine-turned covers. Signed: movement unsigned, dial signed Kendall & Dent, London, makers to the Admiralty. Dimensions: diameter 50.5mm. Together with a silver Albert chain. £80-£100 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: scuffs throughout, dents to the band, engine-turning rubbed, areas of damage to the enamel numerals. Gross weight of watch: 98.4gms. Gross weight of chain: 39.6gms. 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.
Lot 364
A late 19th century diamond flower brooch, set throughout with old brilliant, cushion and rose-cut diamonds, the layers of petals and stamen rotating, mounted in silver and gold, later brooch fitting, total diamond weight approximately 3.75 carats, length 35mm. £2,000-£3,000 --- Condition Report Threaded fitting to reverse - no longer in use. Later brooch fitting. Diamonds bright and lively. Later safety chain. Light wear. Overall good condition. Gross weight 9.6gm.
Lot 286
An 18ct gold ‘Trinity’ pendant on chain by Cartier, the pendant of tricoloured interlocking design and suspended by an 18ct gold belcher-link chain, the rose gold band signed ‘Cartier 750 © BE7680’, all three bands with French eagle head assay mark, the chain stamped ‘750’, also signed and with matching serial number, pendant length 13mm, chain length 43.5cm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. The rose gold band also with personal inscription. Individual band depth 2mm. Gross weight 9.2gm.
Lot 87
A cannetille turquoise necklace, circa 1830, composed of turquoise clusters, each with a rose-cut diamond highlight to the centre and with burr cannetille borders, with turquoise cabochon and gold flowerhead spacers between, with later added belcher-link chain extension, together with a single cannetille earring and brooch, necklace length 40cm. £500-£800
Lot 60
An Arts and Crafts pearl long chain, the gold belcher-link long chain spaced by baroque-shaped pearls, length 142cm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report The baroque pearls with moderate to heavy surface blemishes throughout. Fair lustre, with some pearls displaying pink, orange and green overtones. Largest pearl approximately 7 x 5mm. Gross weight 35.60gm.
Lot 14
An opal and diamond pendant and ring suite, the pendant claw set with an opal cabochon to a pierced mount with brilliant-cut diamond accents, the opal and diamond ring of conforming design, both stamped ‘18K’, the pendant suspended by a 14ct gold belcher-link chain, total diamond weight approximately 0.15 carat, ring size M. £300-£400 --- Condition Report General light surface wear to the mount and settings commensurate with use. Both opals displaying a good play of colour, with flashes of green, blue, yellow, orange and red. The diamonds bright and lively. Gross weight 8.86gm.
Lot 1
Two 19th century brooches and a gold chain, the first lozenge-shaped brooch with turquoise cabochon highlights and bloomed finish, the second centred with a rhodonite garnet, with quatrefoil and engraved decoration, together with fancy-link bicolored chain, chain length 63cm. £220-£320 --- According to a PMI test on an XRF Analyzer, the chain is testing as 12ct gold. Condition Report General light surface wear throughout commensurate with use and age. Both brooches of hollow form. The first with glazed compartment verso, the second with compartment deficient. The chain with base metal clasp tongue, untested. Gross weight 25.5gm. Viewing is advised on group lots.
Lot 338
A diamond cluster pendant, the pierced pendant set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds and centred with a principal marquise-cut, the reverse signed ‘Kutchinsky’, to a tapered bale and suspended by an 18ct gold belcher-link chain by Chopard, the chain stamped ‘750’ with European convention and Swiss assay mark, signed ‘Chopard’, total diamond weight approximately 4.30 carats, chain length 42cm. £2,600-£3,000 --- Condition Report General light surface wear. The diamonds bright and lively with excellent scintillation. Gross weight 23.5gm.
Lot 117
A ruby and diamond pendant on chain, the oval mixed-cut ruby bezel-set within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, to a similarly set bale, stamped ‘750’, suspended by an 18ct white gold cable-link chain, total diamond weight approximately 0.10 carat, pendant length 11mm. £260-£300 --- Condition Report General light surface wear to the mount commensurate with use. The ruby is a medium pinkish-red hue with good even colour distribution. (Untested for treatments). The diamonds are bright and lively. Gross weight 3.2gm.
Lot 5
A mid 19th century gold oval brooch, the central bombé section with applied half-pearl star, the surround with extensive bead, wire and ropetwist decoration, the reverse with glazed compartment, length 46mm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report Light surface wear with some small minor losses evident on close inspection. Hinge reattached with applied plaque - ropetwist border interrupted here. Later safety chain plaque also added. Otherwise good condition. Gross weight 15gm.
Lot 409
A collection of gold jewellery, comprising two chains, stamped ‘14k’, a gold baton-link chain, two circular pendants, the first stamped ‘14k’, and a pair of enamelled hoop earrings stamped 14kt’, longest chain length 61cm. (6) £800-£1,000 --- According to a PMI test on an XRF Analyzer, the baton-link chain is testing as 18ct gold. Condition Report Gross weight 56.1gm.
Lot 362
A late 19th century sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, the crescent set with graduated mixed-cut sapphires and old brilliant-cut diamonds, the knife-wire bar with a pearl to the centre and similarly-cut sapphire and diamond terminals, mounted in silver and gold, length 47mm. £400-£500 --- Condition Report The sapphires are bright and well matched, an attractive deep rich blue colour. The diamonds are present and correct. The pearl remains untested. The mount is unmarked and untested, shows general light wear. Gross weight, including safety chain, 6.8gm.
Lot 417
Thomas Allcock, A gold consular cased watch, 1875. Movement: gilded full plate, lever escapement, engraved balance cock, fusee and chain. Dial: gilt, applied Roman numerals, engine-turned chapter ring, engraved floral motif to the centre. Case: 18ct gold, finely engraved case back and band, London hallmark for 1875, case maker’s mark CE. Signed: movement signed Thos. Allcock, Sandbach, no. 17194. Dimensions: diameter 43mm. £400-£600 --- Condition Report Movement: runs for a short time then stops. Dial: some surface scuffs. Case: scuffs throughout, lacking glass. Gross weight: 68.8gms. 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.
Lot 329
A gem-set heart pendant on chain, the polished pendant inset with cabochon hearts of sapphire, emerald and ruby, randomly spaced with brilliant-cut diamonds, the reverse pierced decorated, and stamped ‘750CB’, suspended from a hinged bale, the belcher-link chain with double-sided diamond set lobster claw clasp, pendant and chain stamped ‘750’, pendant length 38mm, chain length 59.5cm. £2,400-£3,000 --- Condition Report In overall good condition. General light surface wear to the pendant. Pendant weight 28.9gm, chain weight 54.3gm.
Lot 313
Three late 19th century Austro-Hungarian Saint George and the Dragon jewels, the figural pendant decorated with polychrome enamel and gem-set highlights, the dragon wings hinged and rotating, with a pearl drop below and suspended from a seed pearl-set surmount, on a later unassociated silver chain, Austro-Hungarian assay marks to pendant, together with an enamel and paste-set ring and brooch of similar design, both converted from earlier jewels, pendant length 6.5cm. (3) £100-£200
Lot 339
A diamond necklace, the fancy-link 18ct gold chain leading to an openwork triangular-shaped frontispiece set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds and with marquise-cut diamond sprays to the corners, signed ‘Kutchinsky’, European convention marks, maker’s case, total diamond weight approximately 3.75 carats, length 41cm. £3,000-£5,000
Lot 390
A collection of gem-set brooches and pendants, comprising a ruby and cultured pearl foliate brooch, a 9ct gold pierced textured flowerhead pendant centred with a mixed-cut peridot, suspended on a fancy-link chain, stamped ‘9k’, ,an amethyst set pendant on a fine curb-link chain and three garnet set pendants. (6) £300-£500 --- Condition Report General wear in keeping with age and use - viewing in person is recommended.
Lot 206
An 18ct gold heart pendant on chain, retailed by Fred, the bicolour pendant with plain polished border and reeded ground, signed ‘FRED’, French import mark for ‘750’ standard, Italian assay marks, additional maker’s mark ‘SF’, the 18ct gold belcher-link chain with French eagle head assay mark, pendant length 33mm. £800-£1,200 --- Fred Samuel was born in Buenos Aires in 1908, the son of Alsatian parents who emigrated to Argentina during the 19th century. After arriving in France aged 16, he followed in his father’s footsteps and trained in the jewellery industry as a gemstone and pearl dealer. In 1936 he opened his own firm on the Rue Royale, Paris, creating statement pieces of jewellery and accessories. During World War II he was forced by the General Commissariat for Jewish Affairs to place the yellow Star of David in his shop window and drop his surname, Samuel, from all signage. He fled Paris in 1942 and after being arrested would not return for three years. Now trading simply as ‘Fred’, the business continued to produce bold and striking jewellery, attracting celebrity clientele such as Marlene Dietrich and Mary Pickford. In 1976 Princess Grace of Monaco attended the opening of the Monte Carlo store, and Fred became an official supplier to the Royal House of Monaco. By the 1990’s Fred had become one of the world’s most prominent jewellery houses, with stores in New York, Beverly Hills, Cannes, Geneva and Tokyo. Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. Chain length 55cm. Gross weight 27.1gm.
Lot 38
An early 20th century diamond pearl and enamel pendant, the spotted blue and white enamel bow surmount centred with an old-cut diamond, above a seed pearl and old brilliant-cut diamond set circlet with central suspended pearl drop, to a similarly set diamond tapered bale, gold and silver mounted, with Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. case, pearls untested, total diamond weight approximately 0.53 carat, pendant length 35mm. £700-£900 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The central pearl drop untested. Rose-cut diamond highlights to circlet and pearl drop. Later unassociated chain. Gross weight 7.6gm.
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