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Click here to subscribeBritish Contemporary A mixed lot of jewellery [a] Yves Saint Laurent, A large faux star ruby and gold dress ring [b] A pair of 18 carat gold hoop earrings [c] A 9 carat yellow gold band ring [d] A 9 carat gold dress ring [e] A small pearl and gold dress ring Weight: Approx. 11.13 grams (excluding the Yves Saint Laurent ring)
British 19th/20th Century A group of three rings [a] Early 19th Century, A hard stone cameo of a distinguished gentleman, in an 18 carat yellow gold shank (approx. 3.71 grams; ring size M) [b] Circa 1950, A shell cameo dress ring, in a 9 carat gold setting (approx. 8.22 grams; ring size J) [c] A small sapphire and diamond ring, in an 18 carat gold setting (approx. 3.35 grams, ring size J)
Cornelius Johnson (1593 - 1661) Portrait of Frances Howard (later Carr), Countess of Somerset (1590 - 1632) The Countess of Somerset was the daughter of Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk. She married firstly Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, and secondly Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset. The lady in half length, wearing a red dress and a white lace collar and cuffs, with intricate chains decorated with enamel and pearl floral motifs Oil on panel Provenance: Sotheby's, British Paintings 1500-1850, 10 November 1993, Lot 14, where purchased by the present owner Cornelius Johnson (1593-1661), also known as Cornelius Janssens van Ceulen, was born in London to Dutch parents. Johnson’s career flourished in both countries, and reflected the cultural and artistic exchanges of the era. Johnson’s portraits can be characterised by a meticulous attention to detail and a keen sensitivity to the character of his sitters, capturing the essence of his subjects with remarkable intimacy and realism. Johnson’s mastery of technique, influenced by both Dutch and English artistic traditions, consolidated his position amongst the elite circles of society, and his patrons regularly included members of the royal court. This early Cornelius Johnson pre-dates his more common prototype developed later in his career. Property of a Gentleman Dimensions: (Panel) 29 in. (H) x 22.5 in. (W) (Frame) 36 in. (H) x 28.5 in. (W)
20th Century A mixed lot of jewellery To include: [a] An 18 carat gold sapphire and white sapphire cluster ring [b] A large 9 carat gold smoky quartz dress ring [c] A 9 carat gold smoky quartz dress ring [d] A pair of ear clips [e] A yellow metal and double heart dress ring Weight: Approx. 22 grams (total)
Britains - Set 1331 - 'Royal Engineers Limbered Wagon' [1940-41 Only], comprising: 2 x Horse Team at the Gallop with Driver in Active Service Dress & Steel Helmet & 2 x Wheeled Limber. Condition generally appears Good Plus although rear limber appears to have been repainted. Not checked for completeness, see photo.
Two freshwater cultured pearl necklaces, and a large collection of beads and costume jewellery together with a pair of signed Georg Jensen cufflinks, stamped with reference number '90', a pair of Christian Dior earrings, stamped 'Chr.Dior', a pair of Joan Rivers earrings, a mother of pearl cocktail style dress ring and a jewellery box
Christian Thomsen (Danish 1860-1921) for Royal Copenhagen, an early 20th Century porcelain group "Lady & Beau", incised with initials 'Chr Th' and dated '1918', factory marks to underside, no.1969 148, 25cms (10in) high, together with "The Kiss", underglaze initials 'Chr Th' to reverse, factory mark to underside, no. 2046 and initialled 'OR', 22cm (8.5in) high, another Royal Copenhagen figural group depicting a Chinese scholar and child in traditional dress, raised on canted rectangular oriental style base, factory marks and model no. 1847, 20.5cm (8in) high, and Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen for Bing & Grondahl (Copenhagen), a porcelain model of a peacock, printed mark in green, signed 'Dahl-Jensen', no. 1628 and initialled Jo, 38cm (15in) long. (4)please see further images for marks on each. The figures are in a clean condition with no visible signs of marking or damage. There are some very small signs of pitting on all four figures. There is label residue on the peacock.
Staffordshire temperance figures collecting water from a fountain, circa 1860, figures modelled as a boy and girl in Scottish highland dress, standing on naturalistic grassy ovoid bases with steps leading up to column-shaped water fountains, 22 cm high, together with a Staffordshire figure group modelled as a boy and girl with vessels at a brick water fountain, white glazed with polychrome enamel painted details on an ovoid gilt-lined base, 19.5cm high (3).Note: Similar piece illustrated figure 2140/2141, page 125, A.& N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875 Book 2. Designs inspired by the pure water fountains subscribed to by the various charities and temperance organisations. Break to water fountain on male figurine, female figurine shows signs of clumsy restoration to back and side. Overall some loss of paint esp to male figurine.
A 14ct gold vari-cut diamond cluster dress ring, with openwork shoulders, estimated total diamond weight 0.80ct, band stamped 585, ring size Q, 7.4gOverall good conditionLength of ring head 1.7cmDiamonds are well matched, bright and livelySome light marks and scratches, in keeping with age and general wearClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A 19th century continental figure of a dandy, with ruffled shirt, yellow dress coat and faun breeches on naturalistic base with moulded foliate scrolls, together with a figurative candlestick modelled as a seated putti supporting flower form candle sconce, together with assorted English and continental ceramics including a Susie Cooper coffee pot and a pair of matching coffee cans and saucers etc. together with A collection of electroplate, including a three piece teaset, boat form with half reeded embossed decoration, a plated entree dish and cover, lobed form with raised floral and foliate borders, a pedestal hot water jug, toast rack etc. (2 trays)
A Staffordshire spill vase, circa 1860, modelled as a seated mustachioed figure in Highland dress, sash, kilt and sporran, holding a flask and gun beside a hollow treetrunk, polychrome enamel painted with gilded highlights and applied clay textural details, mounted on a rocky, naturalistic, gilt-lined ovoid base, 24cm high, together with a larger figure modelled as a dancing Highland hunter, with dead game, dog and rifle, white glaze with polychrome enamel and gilded details on an irregular, white, gilt-lined base, 38cm high (2).
A large Staffordshire figure 'The Lion Slayer', circa 1860, modelled as an impressive bearded figure in Scottish Highland dress standing on a rock and clasping a lion carcass in his right hand and a saber in his left, possibly depicting the notorious Roualeyn George Gordon-Cumming, polychrome enamel painted with gilded details, figure positioned on a naturalistic, ovoid, gilt-lined base bearing 'THE LION SLAYER' in gilt lettering, 41.5cm high.Note: Roualeyn George Gordon-Cumming (1820 – 1866) was a Scottish traveler and sportsman, known as the "lion hunter". The story of his exploits is vividly told in his book, Five Years of a Hunter's Life in the Far Interior of South Africa, 1851. In the same year, Gordon-Cumming exhibited his collection of hunting trophies at the Great Exhibition.
A Staffordshire figure of Robert Burns and Mary Campbell, circa 1850, modelled as lovers in Scottish dress, embracing under a moulded arboreal arch, decorated with thistles and applied clay foliate 'tufts', a seated dog modelled to the foreground, mounted on a gilt-lined, ovoid base inscribed 'Burns & HD Mary' (Highland Mary), 32.5cm high.Note: ‘Highland Mary’ was the nickname given to Mary Campbell, with whom Robert Burns had a passionate love affair in 1786. Cut short by Mary’s untimely death, Burns was inspired to write the song ‘Highland Mary’ to mourn his lost love: “But oh! fell Death's untimely frost, That nipt my Flower sae early! Now green's the sod, and cauld's the clay That wraps my Highland Mary!”
Staveley (British, circa.1900), two portrait miniatures, likely depicting a husband and wife: a young, blonde women in blue dress and a bearded man, both painted against a cloudy blue sky, signed, on ivory, red velvet reverse, 5.2 by 4.1cm, brass framed, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: RNTBL5BM (2).
A pair of Staffordshire shepherd and shepherdess figures in Scottish Highland dress, circa 1850, Scottish shepherd figure holding a crook and pigskin water carrier, modelled with kilt, sporran and tartan sash, together with shepherdess figure, both stand upon naturalistic ovoid gilt-lined bases upon which lie a pair of sheep, 28.5cm high (2).
A pair of Staffordshire shepherd and shepherdess figures in Scottish Highland dress, circa 1850, Scottish shepherd figure holding a crook and pigskin water carrier, modelled with kilt, sporran and tartan sash, together with shepherdess figure, both stand upon naturalistic ovoid gilt-lined bases upon which lie a pair of sheep, 28.5cm high (2).
Charles G. Hill (British, mid 19th Century), portrait of a young gentleman, half-length wearing a black tunic and bowtie, signed and dated 1840 l.r., oil on board, 30 by 25cm, with J. Hanshaw (?), portrait of a lady, half-length seated, signed and dated 1854 l.l., watercolour, 42 by 30cm and British School, 19th Century, portrait of a young lady, bust-length wearing a white dress and pearl hair ornament, pastel, 28 by 22cm, all framed (3)
Antique Period Ladies - Pleasing Quality 9ct Gold Opal and Diamond Set Dress Ring. Marked 9ct to Shank. The Boat Shaped Opal of Good Colour, Surrounded by 20 Small Faceted Diamonds of Good Colour / Clarity. Est Diamonds 0,30 pts. Ring Size O. Weight 5,2 grams. Shank / Setting Very Good Condition.
Ladies Superb Quality 18ct White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Set Dress Ring, hallmark to interior of shank; the well matched, round brilliant cut diamonds of good colour and clarity, est.diamond weight 1.8cts, the twelve well matched blue sapphires of good colour and clarity, est.sapphire weight 2.4cts, ring size L, weight 11.4g (heavy) Low Estimate.
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