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Lot 3
λ James Scouler (1741-1812) Portrait miniature of a Lady in a white dress, black stole and lace bonnet Dated 1769 on reverse Oval, in a gilt metal brooch frame 41 x 34mm Provenance: Christie's, South Kensington, The Frederick Joachim Collection of Portrait Miniatures and Silhouettes, Part III, 1 November 1995, lot 172
Lot 188
A modern diamond cluster dress ring with central brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by twelve brilliant cut diamonds claw set and seventeen diamonds pave set in curves and petals in an all white metal mount, shank marked 18ct Mandos, length of cluster 30mm, approximate weight of centre diamond 0.30 carat, ring size M.
Lot 275
An Russian pre-1910 embroidered waistcoat and handkerchief case, the gentleman's hand made cream waistcoat having small floral motifs to the front and a wide border and flaps to pockets decorated with flowers and leaves in browns, greens, pinks, yellows and blues, designed to take dress studs, chest measurement 105cm, the satin case embroidered in brown and blue with flowers.Footnote: Provenance - The family of Albert and Nora McGill, thence by descent. The McGill family were influential industrialists who are accredited for playing a significant role in the founding of Russia's cotton mill industry in the mid-19th century. As a prominent British family living in 19th century Moscow, they formed close family ties with other British families based in the city, such as the Shanks, and the Bowes, as well as the Russian aristocracy. Albert's first cousin, Emma, married Allan Bowe who had close ties with the Faberge lineage, and became their retail representative in London in the early 20th century.
Lot 211
Cartier, attributed - A large amethyst dress ring, the rectangular cushion cut stone 18mm x 15.7mm x 11mm, set horizontally in a modern all yellow metal polished mount, approximate weight of amethyst 18 carats, gross weight of ring approximately 28gms, the ring bears no marks, ring size approximately K.Footnote: Provenance - the ring was commissioned by a former long term employee of Cartier and made in their workshops, the ring is presented in a large Cartier box
Lot 141
A late 19th Century Meissen lace figure of a woman asleep at a table 'Sleeping Susan', in an elaborately decorated dress with a card placed down her décolletage and resting her arm on a rustic table at her side and with her shoes also to the side having been cast off, blue crossed swords mark to base and incised with what looks to be 'E58' and impressed '62', 18cm high, a/f, together with a Meissen figure of a young man in 18th Century dress standing beside a tree stump, on a circular base with a neo-classical frieze, blue crossed swords mark to base and incised 'F 69' and painted mark '85', 18cm high, a/f
Lot 144
A late 19th Century Meissen lace figure of a woman at a spinning wheel, in an elaborately decorated dress and seated on a rococo style chair with a similarly designed table next to her with a spinning wheel atop it, all on a a rococo scroll base, blue crossed swords mark to base and incised '2685', 16cm high, a/f, together with a Meissen figure of a lady in winter clothing holding a muff in one hand and flowers in the other, on a rococo scroll base, with blue crossed swords mark, incised 'D66' and impressed 62, 20.5cm high, a/f (2)
Lot 71
A collection of jewellery, to include a single strand of graduated coral beads, 25.62g, an openwork Edwardian seed pearl pendant stamped 9ct, tested as approximately 9ct gold, 1.35g, a dress stud, rubover set with an old European cut diamond, to later mounted earring post, stud stamped 18ct, tested as approximately 18ct gold, 0.98g, a vacant three stone head, tested as approximately 18ct gold, 1.56g, a hand engraved cross, tested as approximately 18ct gold, 1.37g, etc.
Lot 251
7th-mid 6th century BC. A carved carnelian Neo-Babylonian cylinder seal with worshipping scene; a male worshipper in a globular head-dress, wearing a long, vertically-striated and fringed robe, stands facing right, pointing with his raised left hand and extending the right, palm up, towards two deities who face him; the front god, also in a globular head-dress, wearing a vertically-striated, open robe over a kilt, both fringed, raises his left hand, palm up; in the right extended he holds a double-topped mace with two balls on each end; from his back protrude three rays, each ending in a globe; between worshipper and god are above the Pleiades (but one globe absent) and below the tasselled spade (MAR / marru), the symbol of Marduk, the chief god of Babylon; right behind the god a second with a high globular head-dress seats on a throne with a high back, ending up in a ball, wearing a long fringed robe he raises his left hand, palm up, and holds in his right extended a ring of seven drill-holes; above between the both deities is a crescent; a vertical row of four stars serves as a scene separator; thus on this seal the three deities Marduk, Venus-Star and the Pleiades are worshipped; line borders at top and bottom; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. For this image cf. Collon, D. Catalogue of the Western Asiatic Seals in the British Museum. Cylinder Seals V. Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian Periods, London, 2001, pl. XIX-XX; for the row of stars as scene separator see ibid., No.234 and 238. 4.26 grams, 17mm (3/4"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Lot 595
15th-16th century AD. A mixed group of eight silver ring brooches including gilt lozenge, wreath, granulated collar and other types. See Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002. 24.7 grams total, 12-35mm (1/4 - 1 1/2"). From an private Wiltshire jewellery collection; collection numbers 144, 145, 150, 151, 154, 155, 159, 161; acquired on the UK and European art markets between 1986 and 1994. [8] Fine to very fine condition.
Lot 585
14th-15th century AD. A decorated gold finger ring with slender D-shaped hoop, an ellipsoid bezel with large granule to each shoulder surrounded by a beaded collar and granule clusters; the oval cell with inset large, deep purple-red garnet cabochon of excellent quality. See Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories c.1150-c.1450, London, 2002, 1613 (plain shoulders); cf. Oman, Charles, British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, pl.16, E (similar in general form"). Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report number LANCUM-CA6A2. 8.32 grams, 26mm overall, 19.16mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20.0, Japan 19) (1"). Found Stow, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, UK; accompanied by a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report number LANCUM-CA6A2, and a copy of two letters from HM Coroner for Central Lincolnshire, disclaiming the Crown's interest under Treasure reference number 2016 T626. Very fine condition, repair to hoop. Rare.
Lot 93
1st century BC-2nd century AD. A substantial bronze statuette of standing Fortuna (Greek Tyche) wearing a peplos and loosely draped mantle, silver clasps holding the dress, long hair dressed in curls and pulled back in a chignon with two loose curls falling on the shoulders, holding a cornucopia in her left arm, right arm bent at wrist with open hand to accept rudder. 335 grams, 13cm (5"). Property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old Dutch collection formed in the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Lot 242
20th century BC. A carved red jasper Isin-Larsa Period cylinder seal with presentation scene before a seated god; a worshipping woman in an open robe with fringed borders, raising her right hand, is led by the suppliant goddess on the left arm, this goddess in a flounced robe and with a multiple-horned head-dress, stands before an enthroned, bearded god who is also in a flounced robe, with a crested cap, sitting on a flounced stool, on a dais, holding a cup in his right raising hand; above between the both deities are the crescent moon with sun disk, behind the god a five-line inscription, line borders at top and bottom; accompanied by a museum quality seal impression. Cf. Collon, Dominique Catalogue of the Western Asiatic Seals in the British Museum. Cylinder Seals III. Isin-Larsa and Old Babylonian Periods, London, 1986, pl.V-VI, p.59-67. 8.06 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 1970-1980. Very fine condition.
Lot 151
A 9CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND DRESS RING, designed as curved triangular sections either side of a zig zag central line all set with brilliant cut diamonds in millegrain settings, approximate total diamond weight 0.18ct, with 9ct hallmark for Birmingham 2007, ring size N 1/2, approximate weight 4 grams
Lot 159
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND DRESS RING AND A DIAMOND ETERNITY RING, the first designed as a diamond shape tiered cluster of brilliant cut diamonds, set to the outer edges with four circular sapphires, stamped 18ct, ring size N 1/2, approximate weight 3.2 grams, the second designed as a row of channel set brilliant cut diamonds, stamped total diamond weight 1.00ct, ring size O, approximate weight 1.9 grams, chips to four diamonds
Lot 492
A Royal Navy Officers dress sword. With etched fullered blade bearing proof mark and signed Wilkinson, London. Having brass hilt with lion mask pommel, fouled anchor and folding guard and with shagreen grip, blade length 74.5cm.Condition report intended as a guide only.Some pitting and notches to the blade. The blade is firmly held within the hilt and appears to be original.
Lot 493
A World War II German Third Reich Army Officers dress sword. With ebonized metal scabbard, slender fullered steel blade stamped Eikhorn Solingen and having lacquered brass hilt with iron eagle and swastika motif, blade length 79cm.Condition report intended as a guide only.Blade in excellent condition, firmly held in the hilt. Some pitting and marks to the scabbard. Lacquer wear to the hilt.
Lot 503
An early 20th century French bronze and enamel baluster shaped specimen vase, possibly Limoges. Decorated with a gent in 18th century dress stood in a continuing landscape with trees, 9.5cm.Condition report intended as a guide only.Chipping to the top rim. Flat chip to the top front. Some cracking to the reverse.
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