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Click here to subscribeA late Victorian 15ct yellow gold, opal and garnet dress ring, featuring a centre oval cabochon with an oval faceted garnet on either side, all in scalloped claw settings, opal dimensions approx 6 x 4.05 x 1.55mm, weight estimated as 0.19 carats, garnet dimensions each approx 4.55 x 3.85 x 2.6mm, total weight estimated as 0.78 carats, size O½, gross weight 2.5g, hallmarked 15ct, Birmingham 1876Worn facets on garnets.
A yellow metal, citrine and diamond dress ring, featuring a trilliant cut citrine in a four claw setting, with a round brilliant cut diamond on either side, citrine dimensions approx 13.65 x 11.9 x 9.45mm, weight estimated as 6.92 carats, diamond diameters each 1.9mm, total weight estimated as 0.04 carats, size O½, gross weight 4.9g, stamped and tested as 18ctIn excellent condition and appears very little worn.
A continental 18ct gold dress ring, arranged as three cabochon coloured stones in red, blue and green, stamped 18k and 750, 3.5g, size QSmall hairline crack to inside shoulder by 750 mark, otherwise condition is good.Modern.Stones are sapphire, ruby and emerald.Sapphire dimensions approx 5.7 x 3.8 x 2.25mm, weight esimtated as 0.5 carats.Ruby dimensions approx. 6.6 x 5 x 2.8mm, weight estimated as 0.96 carats.Emerald dimensions approx. 5.8 x 4 x 2mm, weight estimated as 0.32 carats.
Rolex. A 9K gold and silver manual wind rectangular wristwatchModel: Prince Branchard Tiger StripeReference: 971Date: Glasgow Import mark for 1930Movement: 15-jewel observatory quality manual wind timed to 6 positions, No.70736Dial: Silvered, black Arabic numerals, black inner minute track with 5 minute markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spade handsCase: Striped rectangular, snap on back, flared sides, No.60226Strap/Bracelet: Associated brown leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed gilt buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 25mm x 42mmFootnotes:The Rolex Prince Branchard was first introduced in 1928. The Branchard became one of the Iconic Rolex watches and unusual in that it is a dress watch. The design still stands out today as a very wearable classic watch.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
THREE CHINESE IMPERIAL KINGFISHER FEATHER HAIR ORNAMENTS QING DYNASTY One formed as an oval plaque, decorated with blossoming flowers with semi-precious stones, seed pearl petals, and dense foliage, the other two circular plaques with similar designs, each stabilised with metal wires, 16.5cm max. (3) Provenance: a private collection, London. Cf. C Gao, Chinese Dress & Adornment Through The Ages, The Art of Classic Fashion, p.163, no.324 for a set of similar kingfisher hair ornaments. From the Qing dynasty Tongzhi period onwards, noble Manchurian ladies wore silk fabrics and elaborate hair ornaments to form a Liangbatou, which is a fake double-ended chignon fixed at the top of the head. This type of opulent hair ornaments was specifically designed for attaching to the artificial hair piece, which symbolise a woman's social status and her Manchu identity.
VINTAGE & LATER COSTUME JEWELLERY - in a fitted case and loose to include lady's wristwatches, dress rings, Venetian bead and Coral necklaces, Scarab Beetle brooch, filigree and marcasite jewellery, half chased bangle stamped '1/5th 9ct' metal core, along with a purse containing a quantity of vintage British coinage
VINTAGE VANITY CASE & SMALLER JEWELLERY BOXES & CONTENTS of mainly costume jewellery, lady's and gent's wristwatches and other collectables, notables include a cultured pearl single strand necklace with jade type central stones, three 18ct gold shirt studs, 2.4grms gross, dress rings, bangles and various necklaces, ETC
The Jacquard Puppets 'The Cello Trio',comprising: a pianist with piano, a violinist and a lady cellist,standing figures 27cm high approximately,together with eight 78 records as played during performances (11)The Jacquard Puppet Company (1933-1970)We’re delighted to offer this collection of marionettes, theatre props and staging made by John Carr (1884-1971). Some of the puppets were used in the early days of British television, appearing in twenty-one live BBC broadcasts in the late 1930s.John Carr and his cast of characters performed as The Jacquard Puppet Company between 1933 and 1970. The company was one of a few to use small marionettes (each measuring between 12 and 14 inches tall) - something that was very much in its favour in the early days of television.Carr was given the chance to perform in front of the camera in 1937 – less than a decade after the first-ever experimental BBC television broadcast (30 September 1929) and just months after the BBC Television Service officially launched from a converted wing of Alexandra Palace in London (2 November 1936).Meeting an enthusiastic reception, he gained the support of the influential BBC TV pioneer Cecil Madden and was encouraged to develop new and more complex acts. A talented woodcarver and lifelong member of the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild, Carr made his own puppets with the costumes provided by his wife, Eva.In its pomp, the company (aided by the couple’s four children) used around 100 different marionettes – characters with titles such as Barnacle Bill the Sailor, The Walrus and The Carpenter, Barney the Bashful Bullfrog and William the Yokel. Many referenced characters that were popular on stage and screen.The Cello Trio (lot 212) first appeared in 1936 and became one of the most popular acts. John Carr made great efforts to make the actions as realistic as possible and the only surviving moving image of the puppets shows how well this worked. In March 1936, a reviewer wrote: '...the wizardry with which Mr Carr and his family manipulate the violinist, cellist and pianist in synchrony with the recording of a complicated trio was as amazing as ever...'. Sir Adrian Boult is quoted as saying that the lady cellist had the typical 'cellist's expression'.The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
The Jacquard Puppets, 'Alpine man','Man of the mountains', 'Sailor','Ginger',Farmer's wife',sitting on benches and a chair,largest 38cm high (5 figures, 3 seats)These are from various acts, but are now 'orphaned'!The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition, with little moth or damp damage.
The Jacquard Puppets,'Crooner', 'Prima Donna' and a man in evening dress,Crooner 38cm highPrima Donna 37cm high (3)The Crooner came into being in 1937 as a request from Cecil Madden at the BBC, and was based on Rudy Vallee...a striking likeness!The Prima Donna, also known as Madam Sally Gerta, was a caricature of Dame Nellie Melba and unusually had an articulated jaw.The man in evening dress was originally a pianist in a jazz band act and was probably based on a real individual, currently unidentified.The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition, with little moth or damp damage.
The Jacquard Puppets 'The Circus',comprising: Ringmaster,Alphonse the acrobat,Joey the clown,another clown,Blo-ard,No-guts, anda poodle, a cowboy and horse, donkey, two seals and an elephant, Ringmaster 39cm highAcrobat 36cm high (13 plus accessories)John presented this act in his show on the BBC in 1937 and 1938. A quote of the time stated: 'very good show, no hitch, movement sustained throughout...'.The poodle apparently jumped through a hoop. The seals, appearing to balance balls on their noses, were hugely popular with child audiences. Blo-ard, the whistling clown, and the yodelling cowboy on his horse, were firm favourites, the latter being renamed 'Texas Tim and Hengist the Horse'. Alphonse the acrobat, with his slicked-back hair and upturned moustache managed to swing on the trapeze bar despite his strings!John based 'No-guts' on the traditional commedia dell'arte harlequin, his slapstick scenes included tripping over his feet and knocking down scenery. The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
The Jacquard Puppets 'Only a Mill Girl...',Sir Herbert, an old man,Sybil, his daughter (two characters named 'Sybil'),Hilary, a young man,Murgatroid, the villain,a Tailor,Patsy, the mill girl,Baggs, the butler,largest 36cm high approximately (8)Alternative titles: 'A Fruity Melodrama', 'Doings up at the Hall'. A Melluish Brothers comedy sketch was recorded in 1936 and broadcast on BBC radio. Carr performed it in 1938 for BBC TV. As described by a critic: 'it seemed the funniest thing that television has yet given us...'.The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
The Jacquard Puppets,'Lion', 'Unicorn' and 'St George', with castle scenery,Lion 23cm highUnicorn 23cm highSt George 40cm high (3)The lion and unicorn 'fighting for the crown' provided the grand finale to the Jacquard show. 'The lion and the unicorn were fighting for the crown, the lion beat the unicorn all around the town, some gave them white bread, some gave them brown, some gave them plum-cake and drummed them out of town'.The Jacquard puppets -condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung.Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, string, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
The Jacquard Puppets,'Barnacle Bill the Sailor', with policeman and cook,33cm high approximately (3)Barnacle Bill, wearing a tiny Guernsey sweater (knitted by Eva, John Carr's wife), arrives in port in search of companionship. His wooing of a cook is disturbed by a policeman who ushers him away and then proceeds to flirt with her himself!The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
The Jacquard Puppets 'Song of the Flea',with Prince, Princess, jester, flea, and two throne chairs,largest 39cm high (6)Based on Mussorgsky's 'Song of the Flea'. The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
The Jacquard Puppets 'Pierrot' and 'Pierette',35cm high approximately (2)Pierrot (little Peter) is a clown character from European pantomime and was originally created as a fool for Harlequin. Pierette, his female equivalent, is cast as a youthful naive downtrodden romantic. Using expressive body movements rather than speech, they were ideal subjects for the skilful manipulators of Jacquard.The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
The Jacquard Puppets 'Deep Sea Ditty',Neptune, mermaid, Pirate chief, pirate, octopus, crab, seahorse and shell cart, group of oysters, single oyster, starfish, group of fish and single fish, with a backdrop,largest 40cm high (qty.)Jacquard's undersea fantasy had an ambitiously large cast, which was shown in a photo in the Radio Times of 3 August 1946 - 'A programme for children will be televised at 3pm on Sunday afternoon'.The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
The Jacquard Puppets,eight miscellaneous string puppets, including a violinist, a jack-in-a-box, a peg puppet,two smaller ceramic figures, anda wooden profile horse,largest 32cm high (12)The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
The Jacquard Puppets 'The Butterflies and Bees',butterfly, swarm of nine bees, a single wasp, long 'bee', small fruit (for lying on the ground), largest 43cm high approximately (5)The delightfully feminine butterfly and the bees made their first appearance in December 1942 and performed frequently in the 1940s.The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
The Jacquard Puppets 'An elongating skeleton',lying on a chaise longue,45cm high, extending to 60cmFirst used in a performance in 1946, little further information exists with regards to its acts, although it seems to have been used in a Halloween sketch occasionally. The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition, with little moth or damp damage.
The Jacquard Puppets 'The Little White Duck',duck, beetle and snake, and'Barney the Bashful Bullfrog', in a top hat, his mate and six fireflies (6) largest 32cm high approximately (6)The Little White Duck, one of the most popular post-war acts, was first shown in 1951. The lyrics and music were written in 1950 and subsequently recorded by Danny Kaye and Burl Ives. 'There's a little white duck sitting in the water...there's a little green frog swimming in the water...there's a little black bug floating on the water...there's a little red snake playing in the water...'. The duck was regarded as extraordinarily lifelike, bending and pecking in a most realistic way.John created a dapper, but rather mournful, Barney, and a truly irresistible female frog, with tantalising net skirt and leather eyelashes.The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition, with little moth or damp damage.
The Jacquard Puppets 'Belles of the Town',Albert, Londoner, night watchman, sailor, flower seller, newsboy, plus hut, brazier, newspaper stand, flowers, (6 figures plus accessories)First appearing at the end of 1955, the show illustrated a procession of characters seen one evening on a street in central London.The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition, with little moth or damp damage.
The Jacquard Puppets 'Sing a Song of Sixpence',king, queen, prince, princess, sixpence, pie with blackbirds, male and female cooks, blackbird, washing line with clothes and basket, bread, honey, bags of money, table with food, triple 'throne'sixpence 36cm highking 37cm highqueen 35cm high. (7 figures including the sixpence and approximately 10 accessories)'Sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full of rye, four and twenty blackbirds, baked in a pie...the king was in his counting-house counting out his money, the queen was in the parlour, eating bread and honey, the maid was in the garden hanging out the clothes, along came a blackbird and snipped off her nose'.The sixpence has facial features that move up and down. The pie could be opened so the blackbirds 'flew out'! The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition, with little moth or damp damage.
The Jacquard Puppets 'The Walrus and The Carpenter', walrus, carpenter and his bag of tools, group of oysters, sun and moon,walrus 40cm highcarpenter 40cm highsun 27cm diameter (2 figures and four accessories)In 1954, John introduced his version of Lewis Carroll's poem from 'Alice in Wonderland'. For this, he created his largest and most expressive puppets. 'The walrus and the carpenter were walking close at hand...the sun was shining on the sea...the moon was shining sulkily...the eldest oyster looked at him, but never a word he said...' The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition, with little moth or damp damage.
The Jacquard Puppets,four animals: a kangaroo, an owl, a snake, a fawn,kangaroo 35cm high approximately (4)The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition, with little moth or damp damage.
The Jacquard Puppets,a large carved wooden puppet of 'William the Conqueror', finely clothed with velvet cloak, fabric 'chain mail', leather shoes (note brass curtain ring cloak clasp!),64cm highA black and white photo shows John with a cup he obviously received for such an impressive puppet.The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition, with little moth or damp damage.
The Jacquard Puppets 'William and his Turnips',yokel, scarecrow, two rows of turnipsyokel 37cm highscarecrow 33cm high (4)A countryman character, singing comic songs in dialect, was another typical act in puppet shows of the time. William's first outings were solo performances of 'Nowt about Owt', popularised by Gracie Fields, and 'the Fly be on the Turmut'. He sang': 'T'were on a jolly zummer's day the twenty fust of May, John Scriggins took his turmut hoe and with this he trudged away...'. The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition, with little moth or damp damage.
Jacquard Puppets,a pair of boxers, with their ring and further equipment,boxers 37cm highring 79 x 40cm (4)Developed late in 1939, the lightly-clad heavyweights had convincingly well-developed muscles and one even a broken nose! An American journalist at the time wrote: 'I don't think any of the audience considered the possibility of a 'near one' (bomb), they were far too interested in the punching of the miniature pugilists!'. The act was probably inspired by the broadcast of the European Heavyweight Boxing Championship in 1939.The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
Jacquard Puppets 'The Match', 'The Moth' and 'The Candle',moth, candlestick, flame figure, match,match 37cm highflame figure 44cm high (4)A ballet featuring the moth who flew too close to the candle, singed her wings and died. It was performed for the BBC on 12 March 1939. An American journalist who described a show during the blitz wrote: 'the very artistic item of the match, the candle flame, and the moth was very well received, and the dying spasmodic movement of the moth's wings called forth memories of the inimitable Pavlova's dying swan'. The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
The Jacquard Puppets 'Froggy Frolics',Donald Duck, frog, toadstool, ladder, see-saw, rushesDonald Duck 23cm high approximately (6)Donald Duck was the last character to join the troupe before the war. He performed with, and was driven to distraction by, the frog, who escaped by hopping up a yellow ladder on to a toadstool!The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
Madonna 12" Singles, approximately forty 12" Singles with titles including Burning Up, Everybody, Like A Virgin, Cosmic Climb, On The Street, Holiday, Angel, Music, Frozen, La Isla Bonita, Borderline, Dress You Up, Die Another Day, Material Girl, Into The Groove, Fever, Cherish, Like A Prayer and more - various years and conditions and sold with eight 7" Madonna singles and comes in a professional DJ Case
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