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Lot 59
A GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'NOVELTY' CLIP BROOCH 'LION ÉBOURIFFÉ', BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1962 In the form of a lion, the eyes set with circular-cut emeralds, the muzzle with brilliant-cut diamonds and the nose applied with black enamel, mounted in 18K gold and platinum, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, maker's mark for 'Pery & Fils', French assay marks, length 4.6cm Van Cleef & Arpels were the first to recognise the importance of the establishment of a 'Boutique' department to present a unique and modern collection of affordable jewellery. These pieces were part of a limited edition series, produced to the highest quality in new and innovative designs. In comparison to the haute joaillerie, the popularity of specific pieces, led them to being made available for more than one season. Coinciding with the launch of the boutique in 1954 was the revival in the interest and appetite for charms. In comparison to previous designs, Van Cleef & Arpels created larger charms in gold and gemstones. While they had always been a part of the House's repertoire, the production increased greatly throughout the 50s and 60s with a proliferation of new designs coming out annually. The inspiration for these charms is vast and incredibly diverse, ranging from motifs of thatched cottages, sailing ships, and telephones to the infamous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower or the Vendome column. Amongst the favourites with the Houses' clientele was the 'Zodiac' charm first produced in 1958. Equally admired were the numerous animal figurines. The collectible nature of charms made these small creatures the perfect choice for the House to create different series. Iconic pieces emerged such as the Chat Malicieux lauched in 1954 and followed later by the Lion Ebouriffe (startled lion). Ref: Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York 1987, pages 142-143 Princess Grace Kelly was also very fond of La Boutique and collected many of the designs, including the famous 'Lion Ebouriffé' clip brooch. This playful collection which was created to offer more accessible, more casual, young-at-heart jewels to a new democratic clientele, found immense success amongst the French Riviera royalty and international figures such as Jacky Kennedy Onassis ... For an illustration of Grace Kelly's similar lion clip clip brooch, a gift from Aristote Onassis: ref: Evelyne Possémé, Van Cleef & Arpels, L'art de la Haute Joaillerie, Paris 2012, page 195 A similar 'Lion Ebouriffé' clip was on view during the Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition at the Musée de la Mode et du Costume, Palais Galliera in Paris, in 1992. No. 192 in the catalogue, page 150
Lot 2412
A 9ct gold, cabochon amethyst, amethyst and cultured pearl brooch, London 1964, gross weight 9.2 gms, a pair of diamond, seed pearl and emerald set earrings, having heart shaped drops and with bow surmounts, the tops with wire fittings, a marcasite brooch designed as a bow, two silver and stone set bracelets, a silver mounted glass twin section pendant and a quantity of mostly costume jewellery, including brooches and earrings, (qty).
Lot 2468
A 9ct gold and diamond cluster pendant, with a gold neckchain, on a cylindrical clasp, detailed 9 CT, a 9ct gold mounted cultured pearl pendant, with a 9ct gold faceted curb link neckchain, on a boltring clasp, combined gross weight 8 gms, a pale blue gem set pendant, a pair of 9ct gold and shell cameo earrings, three further pairs of earrings, a colourless gem set ring, detailed 925 and a group of mostly costume jewellery, including pairs of cufflinks, brooches, necklaces, two bangles, tie slides, a quantity of loose gems and further items, (qty).
Lot 2533
A part set of abalone shell cufflinks and studs, comprising; a pair of cufflinks and two studs, cased, a Bulova Accutron steel cased gentleman's wristwatch, a Bulova Accutron gilt metal fronted lady's wristwatch, four further wristwatches, a quantity of costume jewellery, including imitation pearls, various cufflinks and studs, (qty).
Lot 231
to include a four stone illusion-set diamond ring, a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring; an 18ct gold wedding band, and another 9ct gold example; a Victorian 9ct gold ruby and pearl set brooch, another similar stamped 9ct; two 9ct gold box link chains and other silver and costume jewellery
Lot 83
TWO BOXES OF COSTUME JEWELLERY, to include a yellow metal fine curb link chain, with spring clasp stamped 375, approximate length 400mm, approximate gross weight 0.3 grams, various yellow and metal paste set brooches, yellow metal cameo brooches, a cream enamel hinged cross trinket, non-pierced earrings, mother of pearl brooches, a wooden jewellery display box with contents of costume jewellery to include various brooches in forms such as flowers, animals, wreaths, etc, set with marcasite or paste, cameo pendants, wooden smoking pipe, lighter, etc
Lot 84
A SELECTION OF ITEMS, to include silver necklace with three panels set with green oval cabochon stones, assessed as chrysoprase, interspaced with marcasite panels, to a spring clasp with a silver hallmark for Birmingham, approximate length 440mm, a pair of white metal earrings set with pear cut coated topaz (mystic topaz) stamped 925, a Stratton compact, together with costume jewellery such as necklaces, brooches, cufflinks, earrings, carved bone pieces, etc
Lot 87
A SELECTION OF ITEMS, to include a plain polished storage tube, with a Chester hallmark, two gold plated medals with Birmingham hallmarks, a gold plated textured bangle, with a London hallmark, a silver napkin ring with Birmingham hallmark, various white metal costume jewellery such as necklaces, brooches, rings etc most with marks to indicate silver, together with a box of trophies, white metal spoons, a Parker fountain pen, lighters etc
Lot 90
A SELECTION OF ITEMS, to include a large cameo brooch depicting Artemis Greek goddess within a yellow metal collet mount and scallop surround, a small silver spoon with a Birmingham hallmark, a silver flag brooch with blue, red and white enamel with a Birmingham hallmark, a small amount of yellow metal jewellery, approximate gross weight 10.1 grams, together with various other pieces of costume jewellery, coins, etc
Lot 91
A BOX OF CONTENTS, to include various costume jewellery such as pierced and none pierced earrings, imitation pearl necklaces, brooches, a wooden jewellery box, a small square white metal and glass jewellery box, a floral material jewellery box with contents of costume jewellery, together with a mannequin jewellery holder
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