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Lot 2017
A Chinese Silver - Inlaid Bronze Figure of a Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Depicted standing, The Guanyin hands clasped in front of her. She is dressed in a long dress embellished with cloud patterns in silver inlays. It bears a silver-encrusted signature of ''Yutang Shisou'' on the back. The mark 'Yutang Shisou' may be translated 'Old man rock of the jade hall'. The expression of his face is serene, his forehead is enhanced with the silver-encrusted urna. 48.5cm high. Provenance: From the Estate of Alfred and Irene Morley and thence by descent to the current owner. Alfred ( Bob) Morley (1890-1971) was a British journalist and diplomat . He lived from 1915 till 1941 in Hongkong and Shanghai , He was editor for both the Hong-Kong Telegraph andthe South China Morning Post , in 1931 He settled in Shanghai as Editor for the Shanghai Times. He was also president of the Rotary Club Shanghai. From March 1940 he was Press Attaché at the British embassy in Shanghai .A similar bronze was sold by Christies Paris in Art dAsie on 12 June 2019, lot 173, for EUR 50,000.
Lot 176
A late Victorian rectangular bust-length portrait miniature on ivory panel of Edward Walter. Bonham C.B. 1809-1886, unsigned, within a plain frame with matted slip and simple loop suspension. Bearing the inscription to the reverse: Edward Walter. Bonham Esq, b, Nov 24th 1809. d, March 5th 1886. 8.7 cm x 7.4 cm (Note: Ivory act submission reference: DX9FSN1B). Together with a late Victorian oval portrait miniature of a gentleman in a Royal Marines (?) dress uniform with a distinguished order medal upon his breast, unsigned, mounted in a simple uninscribed gilt-metal mount with a turreted loop suspension. 6.5 cm long x 5 cm (Note: Ivory act submission reference: FAD9UK7J).Private collectionEdward Walter Bonham was Queen Victoria's consul to "Tabreez" (Tabriz) and later the Consul to Calais and later becoming Consul General. An Edward Walter Bohnham was involved in the hunt for "Jack the Ripper" in 1888 this was possibly the son of this Edward Walter Bonham.
Lot 106
Four gold gem set dress rings. A diamond and white metal abstract cross over design dress ring (O 1/2), set with eleven round brilliant cut diamonds, a square-cut diamond and ruby 18 carat gold half eternity ring (N 1/2), an 18 carat yellow gold emerald three-stone ring (O) with diamond detailing and a cultured pearl and 18 carat yellow gold ring with diamond set shoulders and twisted band. (N 1/2) Weight 13.3g.
Lot 199
German porcelain plaque, likely KPM, after a painting by Edouard Bisson (French, 1856-1939), "A Young Beauty with a Wreath of Roses," depicting a young woman in a pink Grecian-style dress leaning against a column and gazing into the distance. Signed "Wagner" along the lower right. Marked "Gesetzl. Geschutzt" along the verso; additionally with an impressed mark reading "3 11." The plaque is housed in a Rococo style giltwood frame with scrolling foliage.Unframed; Height: 7 in x width: 5 in. Framed; Height: 17 in x width: 11 1/2 in.
Lot 208
Group of two German porcelain portrait plaques. One depicts Madame Recamier (1777-1849), dressed in an elegant Regency style. This plaque is marked "Made in Germany" along the reverse, with an additional German inscription. The other plaque depicts a nude woman. Both housed in ornate gilt frames.(Nude) Unframed; height: 4 3/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in. Framed; height: 11 3/4 in x width: 7 1/2 in. (Woman in Dress) Unframed; height: 5 1/4 in x width: 4 in. Framed; height: 11 1/4 in x width: 8 3/4 in.
Lot 209
Group of two German porcelain plaques. One painted after Nathaniel Sichel (German, 1843-1907) with an Orientalist depiction of a dancing girl, one arm raised, bearing a tambourine. Signed L. Dietrich along the lower right. With an impressed mark "107" and inscription reading "Fatme nach N. Sichel." The other porcelain plaque is painted after a work by by Charles Landelle (French, 1821-1908), depicting the Old Testament Biblical figure Ruth in a field of corn. She is dressed simply in a grey dress, white headwrap, and carrying a wheat sheaf under her arm. She holds the viewers gaze, and stands before a sunset. Both plaques are housed in Rococo style giltwood frames.(Signed) Unframed; Height: 6 in x width: 4 1/4 in. Framed; Height: 15 1/2 in x width: 10 1/4 in. (Ruth) Unframed; Height: 5 in x width: 4 in. Framed; Height: 15 1/4 in x width: 10 1/2 in.
Lot 95
FISHING: HENRY WILLIAMSON'S COPY: CUTCLIFFE (H C): 'The Art of Trout Fishing on Rapid Streams..' South Molton, W Tucker, 1863: with bookplate of Charles Hibbert, below which written in black ink 'Henry Williamson's father-in-law, a gift therefrom..', period black half morocco gilt, a little rubbed, 12mo: HALFORD (F M): 'Floating Flies and How to Dress Them..', London, 1886: half title with brown ink inscription 'CRC Hibbert gave this book to Henry Williamson Shallowford, 1932..' publishers brown cloth, 8vo, light wear: REYNOLDS (W F R): 'Fly and Minnow..common problems of trout and salmon fishing', London, Country Life, 1930, red ink ownership of Henry Williamson to front FE, Shallowford 1932: 4to with dustjacket, a bit browned and chipped to extrems: with 13 other fishing books from the estate of the Williamson family, 19th-earlier 20thc, a few others bearing Henry Williamson's ownership markings. (16)
Lot 100
A collection of rings, comprising a blue stone panel ring, with foliate engraved decoration, three colour precious metal mounted, a cabochon red stone and diamond set dress ring, with interior inscription, stamped '14K', a white stone dress ring, with interior inscription, stamped '18CT', an 18ct gold wedding band, and two 9ct gold wedding bands, first ring size O½ (6)Approximate gross weights only: blue stone panel ring 1.8gm, red stone and diamond set dress ring 8.6gm, white stone dress ring 1.4gm, 18ct gold wedding band 3.6gm, 9ct gold wedding bands combined 3.8gm.
Lot 106
A diamond set dress ring, designed as a tapered band with wavy decoration to a part-textured ground, applied with four round brilliant-cut diamonds in collet settings, yellow precious metal mounted, ring size LAccompanied by purchase receipt dated 14 January 1995Surface scuffs, scratches, chips and nicks to mount, commensurate for use. The shank has been re-sized. Diamonds are well matched and bright, total weight approx. 0.08ct. The band tapers from 7mm to 4mm in width. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 6gm.
Lot 110
A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire claw set between pairs of tapered baguette-cut diamonds, above a scrolled gallery, indistinctly stamped '18K', total diamond weight approximately 0.28ct, ring size MThe sapphire has a deep greenish-blue hue with surface wear, scuffs and scattered chips to the girdle, measuring approx. 8.8mm length x 7.5mm width x 4.6mm depth. Diamonds are well matched and bright but one stone contains a fracture/chip to the base, the remaining diamonds with estimated H to J colour and VS2 to SI2 clarity, assessed mounted. The mount appears to be relatively modern with some heavy surface wear, chips, scuffs and patchy tarnishing. The shank has a patchy yellowish/off-white hue. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 2.5gm.
Lot 111
A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the cushion-shaped old-cut diamond claw set between two oval mixed-cut sapphires, stamped '18', together with a 22ct gold wedding band, and an 18ct gold wedding band, first ring diamond weight approximately 0.20ct, ring size J (3)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 1.6gm, second ring 3.5gm, third ring 3.2gm.
Lot 114
An emerald and diamond dress ring, designed as an abstract tiered cluster of rectangular step-cut emeralds and graduated single-cut diamonds in grain and claw settings, to a bifurcated hoop, white precious metal mounted, stamped '585', total diamond weight approximately 0.40ct, ring size R½Both of the emeralds have chips and surface-reaching fractures with a cloudy, translucent to opaque appearance and contain multiple fissure and mineral inclusions. The emeralds measure approximately 3 to 3.5mm in length x width. Diamonds have slightly variable colour and clarity, some stones with small nicks/chips and surface-reaching fractures, estimated SI1 to P1 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. Diamonds graduate in size from approximately 0.03ct to 0.005ct. The ring mount is relatively modern with surface wear, nicks and scuffs and the back of the shank has been re-sized, with associated solder joins and porosity. Length of setting approx. 1.8cm. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 5.9gm.
Lot 116
A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire collet set between two rows of graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, yellow precious metal mounted, with French eagle's head mark and partial maker's mark, total diamond weight approximately 0.45ct, ring size NThe sapphire has a mid-blue hue with areas of whiteish colour zoning and small chips, scuffs and nicks to the surface, measuring approx. 7.8mm length x 5.8mm width x 3.9mm depth. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, occasional stones with small nicks, the remaining with estimated VS1 to SI2 clarity and H to J colour, assessed mounted. The mount has surface wear, chips, scuffs and nicks and the shank has been re-sized. Marks are rubbed. Gross weight approx. 5.2gm.
Lot 12
A zodiac dress ring, the uniform band applied with a frieze of astrological motifs to a textured ground, yellow precious metal mounted, ring size R - SThis lot is from the estate of Edward Alfred Alexander Baldwin (1938 - 2021). Edward was the grandson of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, and the fourth Earl Baldwin of Bewdley. Stanley Baldwin was from an extraordinary family: Rudyard Kipling was his first cousin, Edward Burne-Jones and Edward Poynter were both uncles, his mother Louisa was a novelist, and her siblings included the famous Macdonald sisters. Edward Baldwin was committed to rehabilitating his grandfather's reputation and, being an only child, spent much of his life as sole custodian of these family objects.Scuffs, scratches, chips and nicks throughout, commensurate for use, with a considerable amount of grease and dirt residue that requires cleaning. Fine surface split to interior of band and small area of filing to inner rim. Width of band approx. 9mm. Age and maker unknown. The mount is not marked and metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 7gm.
Lot 127
A cultured pearl dress ring designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, the abstract folded panel highlighted with a pair of cultured pearls, on a tapered hoop, 18ct gold mounted, signed and stamped '750', with London import marks for 1971, ring size approximately JScuffs, scratches and chips/nicks throughout mount, commensurate for use. Scuffs and nicks to pearls. Traces of grease and dirt to panel, glue residue to base of pearls. The shank is slightly off-round. Patchy light wear to marks. Length of panel 1.9cm. Gross weight approx. 7.1gm.
Lot 131
An opal dress ring, the navette-shaped panel with ropetwist wirework border and star engraved decoration, 18ct gold mounted, with interior inscription dated 1904, together with a pink stone and half pearl dress ring, (shank possibly replaced, half pearls untested for origin), and a 22ct gold slim wedding band, ring sizes Q, N and P respectively (3)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 2.7gm, second ring 2gm, third ring 1.9gm.
Lot 146
A diamond dress ring, designed as a scattered cluster of slightly graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds in collet settings, white precious metal mounted, stamped '750', total diamond weight approximately 0.65ct, ring size M½Diamonds are bright and lively with slightly variable colour and clarity, estimated H to K colour and VS2 to SI2 clarity, assessed mounted. Diamonds range in size from approximately 0.12ct to 0.15ct. The mount is modern with light surface wear, scuffs and nicks, commensurate for use. The shank has been re-sized, having solder joins with associated porosity. Length of setting approx. 1.55cm. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 7.9gm.
Lot 151
A sapphire and diamond three stone ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire millegrain collet set between two old-cut diamonds, stamped 'PLAT 18CT', together with a synthetic sapphire and diamond dress ring, of stepped design, stamped '9CT', and a blue and white stone full hoop ring, (one stone deficient), first ring size L½ (3)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 2.3gm, second ring 2gm, third ring 1.4gm.
Lot 160
A diamond single stone ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond in raised claw setting, 18ct two colour gold mounted, a further diamond single stone ring, with illusion setting and engraved shoulders, stamped '18CT PLAT', another diamond single stone ring, with claw setting, stamped '750', and three white stone dress rings, each 9ct gold mounted, first ring size J (6)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 2gm, second ring 1.6gm, third ring 1gm, remaining rings combined 4.3gm.
Lot 217
A collection of dress rings, comprising a tanzanite and diamond cluster ring, the circular mixed-cut tanzanite collet set within a double row border of single-cut diamonds, between similarly cut diamond set shoulders, two colour precious metal mounted, stamped '585', together with a peridot and diamond dress ring, 9ct gold mounted, an amethyst and white stone dress ring, 9ct gold mounted, and three blue stone dress rings, each 9ct gold mounted, first ring size O½ (6)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 5.1gm, second ring 4.2gm, third ring 2.3gm, blue stone rings combined 6gm.
Lot 225
A collection of stone set dress rings, to include a blue stone and diamond half hoop ring, two cluster rings, three single stone rings, and further dress rings, of varied design and modern manufacture, each 9ct gold mounted, first ring size O (12)Combined gross weight only approx. 24gm.Please note that individual stones have not been tested, unless otherwise stated.
Lot 228
A collection of stone set dress rings, to include a sapphire and diamond crossover half hoop ring, a diamond single stone ring, and ten further dress rings, of varied design and modern manufacture, each 9ct gold mounted, first ring size M (12)Combined gross weight only approx. 25gm.Please note that individual stones have not been tested, unless otherwise stated.
Lot 230
A collection of jewellery, comprising a black enamel and half pearl dress ring, (shank replaced, half pearl untested for origin), two pairs of bead ear pendants, an oval shell cameo brooch, stamped '9C', a pair of oval shell cameo ear pendants, gilt metal mounted, a textured curb-link bar brooch, a 9ct gold dress ring, hallmarked for Chester 1931, and a garnet and red stone cluster bar brooch, first ring size L (8)Approximate gross weights only: enamel and pearl dress ring 1.8gm, enamel bead ear pendants 1.3gm, other bead ear pendants 2.8gm, cameo brooch 6.5gm, cameo ear pendants 2.3gm, curb-link bar brooch 3.8gm, a 9ct dress ring 1.2gm, cluster bar brooch 3.3gm.
Lot 242
A collection of dress rings by Clogau, comprising a 9ct yellow and white gold tapered band ring, decorated with leaves and tendrils, a silver and rose precious metal tapered band ring, of similar design, a 9ct yellow and rose gold slim band ring, and a silver and rose precious metal crossover ring, together with a 9ct yellow and white gold dress ring, highlighted with a trio of cabochon stones, ring sizes M, P, N, M and N respectively (5)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 3.1gm, second ring 4.8gm, third ring 0.8gm, fourth ring 1.2gm, fifth ring 3.7gm.
Lot 243
A collection of diamond set dress rings, comprising an emerald and diamond dress ring, three garnet and diamond dress rings, and two diamond dress rings, each 9ct gold mounted and retailed by Gemporia, with accompanying pouches and papers, (all gemstones untested for natural colour), first ring size P½Combined gross weight only approx. 14gm.
Lot 244
A collection of jewellery, comprising an amber bead necklace, the single strand of amber beads graduating from approximately 15mm to 27.5mm in length, (amber untested for origin and treatments), a half pearl set bangle, of hinged oval hollow form, stamped '15CT', (half pearls untested for origin), a 9ct gold signet ring, a red stone cluster ring, stamped '750', a stone set dress ring, stamped '9CT PLAT', (one stone deficient), an Arts and Crafts silver and enamel panel brooch, hallmarked for Birmingham 1909, a blue enamel ear clip, a pair of Blue John ear clips, a silver mounted purse, and further items, first necklace length 70cm (qty)Approximate gross weights only: amber bead necklace 93gm, half pearl set bangle 4.8gm, 9ct gold signet ring 2.9gm, red stone cluster ring 3.6gm, stone set dress ring 1.5gm, Arts and Crafts brooch 2.9gm, silver mounted purse 54gm.
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