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Click here to subscribeAn aquamarine and diamond dress ring, the rectangular shape aquamarine weighing approx. 1.70cts within a baguette and brilliant cut diamond surround, estimated total diamond weight 0.45ct, stamped PLAT, ring size N, gross weight 5.1g.Condition report: Overall condition goodLight scratches and abrasion in keeping with occasional wearDimensions of ring setting 14 x 12.2mm
Four sapphire and diamond dress rings, to include a sapphire and diamond three stone ring, and three 9ct gold sapphire and diamond dress rings, estimated total diamond weight 0.25ct, ring sizes O1/2 to W, gross weight 10.3g.Condition report: Overall condition good to fairSapphire and diamond three stone - unmarked, ring resized, sapphires a medium blue with typical inclusions, diamond with scattered dark inclusions visible with magnificationA couple of rings slightly off roundAbrasion to gems in keeping with general wear
Five 9ct gold gem-set dress rings, to include two sapphire and diamond dress rings, a sapphire and iolite cluster ring, a kyanite dress ring, and one other, ring sizes P1/2 to U, gross weight 15.8g.Condition report: Overall condition good to fairScratches, discolouration and abrasion in keeping with general wear
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)Self-Portrait in a Flat Cap and Embroidered DressEtching, circa 1642, a later impression of New Hollstein's final state (of three), printing with plate tone on cream laid paper, platemark 94 x 63 mm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in), sheet 102 x 71 mm (4 x 2 7/8 in) (unframed)Literature:New Hollstein 210 iii/iii
Anon. DIARY OF AROUND THE WORLD CRUISE. 1903, February 23rd, one Volume manuscript, "Fay, George and Myself start on our tour.....", approximately 300 pages closely written ink, unfortunately finishing in Toronto on July 18th. Included is a 'Candian Pacific Royal Mail Steamship Line Passenger List' for the voyage from Yokahama for Vancouver. Quarter leather bound, quite worn and chipped, but contents clean, with a 'Colombo Apothecaries' label on the front endpaper.They first travel to London for a couple of days where they leave "baby very well" with Mrs Wright, "an excellent nurse", who is relieved to see them go- apparently Fay had been very ill. The author shows some concern about leaving the baby for such a very long time, but soon shrugs the feeling off. They take the train from Victoria to Dover, then on to Calais and Paris, where they take a bus to the hotel with their hand lug-luggage having booked the heavy stuff through to Marseilles. An early morning train sees them in Marseilles that night in a noisy hotel. In the morning they go to P. and O. dock to board the SS Chin, under the command of Captain Angus, with 150 first class passengers, some headed for India via Aden, many for Cairo.March 3rd, they arrive at port Sais and remain for the night; the SS Isis pulls alongside in the morning to transfer post etc. They hear from respective Mothers, and "had a good account of baby", and they go ashore for some shopping. Next they pass through the Suez canal and dock at Aden on March 8th, where there are more mail transfers, and passengers for Bombay leave the ship."Left Aden at 10.45. A lot of natives with ostrich feathers came on board who seemed to do a fair trade....Lady McKenzie Capt Beresford and about 30 people got off, she is going with him to Somaliland to shoot lions".Then we get a real sense of the cruise atmosphere, with much description of the weather, the distance travelled, various deck games and evening entertainments.March 14th they are in Colombo shopping; 17th on the train to Kandy, where they take a hotel and go sightseeing (and shopping). The 29th they are at sea again on the Coromandel, arriving on April 2nd at Penang, and the 4th at Singapore, where they take an excursion a "giniricksha"April 9th sees them arrive at Hong Kong (shopping).April 11th, "Spent most of the morning in the shop of Chang Woo Queen St. where we bought a set of 5 red lacquer tea tables, a roll of 20 yds crepe silk, green embroidered and ditto plain light blue silk, a box of ivory chess men, carved ivory balls with seven inside and a dozen grass cloth handkerchiefs. Table was 35$ the embroidered silk 40$ the plain 32$ ball 7.50$. Handkerchiefs 4$ & chess men 14$ for which we paid 126$ including packing, I think they are good value"."....afterwards went to the theatre a fine building inside and out and saw the Geisha by Pollards Lilliputian Opera Coy of Australia. Most of the actors are quite midgets they were certainly very fairly good but the singing which was rattled through at top speed and in squeaky voices however we enjoyed it but did not stay to the end".April 13th they sail on a "little screw steamer", reaching Canton at 6.00am the following morning, where they take a number of sightseeing excursions- Wuchow, Samisha, etc with few shopping opportunities!April 8th they are back in Hong Kong, pleased to get rooms at the Hong Kong Hotel. The 19th sees them rushing out shopping again, with only a minor distraction- "Had a telegram today to say Baby all well sent from Bath".April 21st is their last day in Hong Kong, so a quick bit of shopping, before settling up with their shippers, "roughly I think we have spent about 500$ here and at Canton or a little over 40£ and got some very nice things for it". the 22nd they join the CPR ship Empress of India, "every berth taken", and head shopping in Shanghai on the 25th."April 27th. Reached Nagasaki..... there are three Russian men of war in the harbour which I should think rather annoy the japs." The 30th sees them in Yokohama- shopping! They spent several days here, making a number of excursions by carriage and rail, and there are extremely good descriptions of various parts of the interior of Japan. With the aid of Murray's Hand Book and some local guides they visit Kyoto, Osaka, Ikuno, Hiroshima ("...the small steamer touched at several small towns, the largest being Hiroshima"), Kobe, Nagoya etc. By far the most interesting part of the diary.May 20th, "We stopped at 10 oc at a nice little tea house for coolies to have their chow and bought a laquer tray well carved for 2.50 but after we had got it the man said he could not sell at any price as it had belonged to his family for a long time. I packed it in my bag & we all walked on & left Hori to struggle with him he gave him another yen and cam,e away the man he said very angry we had gone in. We amused ourselves on the way killing snakes which were plentiful three or four different sorts the largest crossed the road in front of us measured 5 feet we killed 14."May 27th. "....saw the young Mikado and his suite going to Osaka exhibition long before they came in sight a policeman insisted on my taking off my hat and Fay getting out her rickishas and putting down the parasol the sun being very hot they came past in rickishas and the men in uniform the ladies in Paris dress. The Japs are the opposite to us when royalty comes along they are all quite silent their heads bare and standing up long before the royal party almost have started it is rather trying in the rain...".June 11th. 'Our last day in Japan....settled and paid Arthur and Bond and all our things eight cases are shipped today. they should be at Bessingby in 10 weeks. Also settled up with the Banl. Have spent in Japn £309...."June 12th they sail for Vancouver, and settle into everyday life on the waves again, "Found a rather enthusiastic chess player in Mr E. Hamilton Sharp a professor an old man of about 65 who has lived most of his time in Japan and the rest in Canada I don't know what he is professor of but he lectures to jap students at Tokyo however we had a good game which I eventually won he being very blind is greatly handicapped and is continually mistaking bishops for pawns and queens for bishops...."they arrive in Vancouver on June 23rd, enjoying various excursions and shopping trips, before taking the train to Toronto on July 15th. Only July 18th they leave Totonto on Steamer Kingston, a paddle-boat on Lake Ontario. " Weather very threatening. Blew a gale soon after starting and had a very rough night frightened we would turn over"...which is the last entry.
Antique Period German Schoenau and Hoffmeister 1909 Superb Bisque Headed Doll, Blue Eyes Open and Shut, Original Underclothes and Lace Dress, Shoes etc. Moving Joints, Legs, Arms, Feet, Hands, Head Moves Left and Right. Complete with Baby Doll 7.5 Inches High, Also In Original Clothes, All In Excellent Condition.
Antique Period - Platinum Set Superb Quality Diamond and Opal Set Dress Ring. The Rectangular Shaped Opal of Wonderful Colour. Est Weight 6.00 cts. Surrounded by 24 Well Matched Diamonds of Good Colour and Clarity. Est 1.80 cts. Ring Size Q - R. Not Marked But Tests Platinum. Shank / Setting Excellent Condition, Slight Nick to Opal at 2 o'clock, Need Loupe To See It. Low Estimate.
18ct White Gold - Unusual Bespoke Sapphire and Diamond Set Dress Ring, ' Torpedo ' Design, Excellent Setting. Marked 750 - 18ct to Interior of Shank. Cornflower Blue Sapphires of Excellent Colour, Est Weight 2.00 cts, Diamonds Also Excellent Colour / Clarity. Est Diamond Weight 0.75 pts. Ring Size M - N. Gold Weight 10.3 grams. All Aspects of Condition Excellent, Expensive to Make, Very Low Estimate.
Collection of Quality Costume Jewellery, comprising two stone and crystal set dress rings, two dress rings one set with an opal coloured stone, one with a yellow stone, a lion's head dress ring, a green stone set dress ring, two dress rings set with red stones and crystals, a pair of red and amber stone set earrings, a ladies watch with coin decorations, a dress ring set with red stone, a circular ring set with stones, and two bracelets.
Ladies Attractive 18ct Gold - Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Set Dress Ring, Flower head Design. The Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of Excellent Colour ( White ) Emeralds Also of Excellent Colour. Ring Size O. Setting / Shank Excellent Condition. Marked 18ct to Interior of Shank. Weight 3.9 grams.
Great Collection of Quality Costume Jewellery. Includes Many Brooches, Earrings, Pendants, Necklaces, Set of Earrings Necklace and Bracelet Set, Portrait of a Young Girl In Traditional Dress In a Gold Tone Frame, Gold Plate Quality Necklace, Bone / Ivory Quality Necklace Decorated with Elephants, Small Round Dish with Coloured Gems, An Old Small Trinket Dish with Lid, A Tribal Figure of a Man ( Damaged Foot ) etc. Interesting Lot. Please See Photo.
18ct Gold - Stunning Black Opal and Diamond Set Dress Ring. The Oval Shaped Black Opal of Top Quality, Est 2.00 cts. Surrounded by 12 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond of Excellent Colour / Clarity. Est Diamond Weight 1.20 cts. Marked 18ct to Interior of Shank. Ring Size N. Gold Weight 8.5 grams. Shank / Setting Excellent Condition.
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