A very rare emerald-green moulded serving bottle or decanter, circa 1745In deep green glass, the octofoil form moulded with four pairs of deep vertical flutes dividing alternating broad and narrow panels, the tall slender cylindrical neck with an everted rim, the collar or string rim consisting of four trailed rings, with a deep 'kick-up' base, 28.9cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceWith Sheppard and Cooper, May 1994Wunsch Foundation Collection, Christie's, 31 October 2012, lot 121With Christopher SheppardGraham Vivian CollectionStephen Pohlmann CollectionServing bottles of this octagonal form in emerald-green glass are exceptionally rare and no other example would appear to be recorded in the literature. A very similar example in clear glass is illustrated by Andy McConnell, The Decanter (2004), p.66, pl.88 (left), where it is stated that decorative grooves on the sides were achieved by fixing rods into the lining of the mould.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A rare emerald-green baluster mead or champagne glass, circa 1740-60In deep green glass, the distinctive cup-shaped bowl moulded with a band of twenty evenly spaced vertical flutes or gadroons to the base, on a flattened collar above a triple-annulated knop, above a true baluster containing a central tear, over a domed folded foot, 13.3cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceBonhams, 3 November 2016, lot 108Stephen Pohlmann CollectionGlasses with this distinctive bowl are very rarely seen in this intense green colour. Whilst traditionally known as mead glasses, mead was rarely drunk in Britain and it is more likely these were inspired by Continental roemers used for Rhenish wine, see Dwight Lanmon, The Golden Age of English Glass (2011), p.93. The London glass seller Thomas Betts sold '12 Green 1/2 Mo Egg Champagne' glasses which could refer to related forms.A very similar example was sold by Bonhams 2 November 2015, lot 31. Another from the Durrington Collection is illustrated in Roger Dodsworth's catalogue (2006), pp.47-9, no.46 where their use as champagne glasses is discussed. An example with an inverted baluster stem from the Berney Collection is illustrated by W A Thorpe, A History of English and Irish Glass (1929), pl.C, no.1.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A very rare emerald-green opaque twist wine glass, circa 1765In deep green glass, the ogee bowl on a double-series stem containing a pair of five-ply spiral bands around two pairs of opaque white spiral threads, over a conical foot, 14.5cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceDreweatts, 18 October 2011, lot 255 (part)With Delomosne and Son, 20 October 2011Graham Vivian CollectionStephen Pohlmann CollectionThis glass was one of an original set of six discovered in 2011. Only one other similar glass would appear to be recorded, now in the Durrington Collection and illustrated in Peter Dodsworth's catalogue (2006), p.47, no.41. An example with a pan topped bowl set on a single-series stem was sold by Sotheby's on 19 November 1996, lot 590 and the another by Bonhams on 16 December 1999, lot 51. These relate closely to a remarkable set of opaque twist glasses with ogee bowls and feet in emerald-green, of which six are recorded. One from the A C Hubbard Jr Collection sold by Bonhams on 30 November 2011, lot 124 and another from the Kaplan Collection was sold by Bonhams on 15 November 2017, lot 44.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An exceptional blue colour twist sweetmeat or champagne glass, circa 1765The lipped ogee bowl in deep cobalt-blue glass, moulded with fourteen evenly spaced vertical ribs, resting on a double collar, the stem in clear glass, containing a rich blue central undulating core within a pair of opaque white spiral threads, set into a triple collar over a high domed folded foot also in cobalt-blue glass and moulded with twelve radiating ribs, 20cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceWith Christopher Sheppard, 17 August 2005Graham Vivian CollectionStephen Pohlmann CollectionLiteratureStephen Pohlmann, 'An Eclectic Collector', Glass Matters, no.14 (June 2022), p.23, fig.8An almost identical glass, now broken, is illustrated and discussed by Arthur Churchill Ltd, Glass Notes, no.15 (December 1955), p.5, fig.3, where it is stated that it was discovered in Ireland. The same glass is illustrated by Christopher Sheppard and John Smith, Glass from the Restoration to the Regency (1990), p.51, fig.76. The only other similar example extant was sold by Bonhams on 30 May 2012, lot 52.These extremely rare glasses relate closely to a set of three opaque twist wine glasses with bowls and feet also in cobalt-blue glass. One of these is illustrated by Martine Newby, Eighteenth Century English Glass from the Collection of Julius and Ann Kaplan (1998), no.19 and was sold as part of the Kaplan Collection on 15 November 2017, lot 43. Another from the Beves Collection is in the Fitzwilliam Museum (inv. no.C.572.1961), listed in the catalogue (1978), p.94, no.227b. Another was sold by Sotheby's on 18 December 2002, lot 109 and is now in the Durrington Collection, illustrated by Roger Dodsworth in his catalogue (2006), p.48, no.44. These in turn relate to a set of similar glasses with bowls and feet in emerald-green glass, of which one was sold by Bonhams as part of the Kaplan Collection on 15 November 2017, lot 44.Only two other colour twist sweetmeat glasses would appear to be recorded, both with cobalt-blue threads but neither with coloured bowls nor feet. One from the A C Hubbard Jr Collection is illustrated by Ward Lloyd, A Wine Lover's Glasses (2000), pp.60-1, pl.80 and was sold by Bonhams on 30 November 2011, lot 192. The other is illustrated by Joseph Bles, Rare English Glasses of the 17th and 18th Centuries (1924), frontispiece, no.1 and is now in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. no.C.209-1925). The stem of the present lot bears remarkable similarities to the stems on a set of Beilby enamelled colour twist cordial glasses which may be of related manufacture, see the example in this sale, lot 41.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A fine early 19th Century emerald and diamond ring, the square step-cut emerald measuring 4.8 x 5.1mm (closed back), in collet setting within diamond set scrolling settings, the two principal old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50carats each, on yellow gold shank, ring size Q, 5.2g gross.Note: tests as 18ct yellow gold.
An 18ct white gold, Tanzanite and diamond three stone ring, the emerald cut 2.18ct Tanzanite of good colour, flanked by two brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight approx. 0.30 cts, ring size M.* Condition: The tanzanite has a small chip to a facet edge to two opposite corners of the crown and several miniscule frits to the girdle. There are also two miniscule chips to the surface of the stone on one side of the crown. No other faults. The diamonds are approx. I-J colour, SI2, with a few inclusions visible through a 10x lens, but not to the naked eye.
A small group of loose unmounted gemstones, comprising a cabochon cut star Ruby, approx. 15.4ct, with CGJL certificate dated June 10 2010; a pear cut Emerald, approx. 1.07ct, with CGJL certificate dated 23 June 2010; a 7.23ct oval cut Sapphire, with GGL Certificate; an Indonesian Baroque Pearl, measuring 28.53 x 19.57 x 14.28mm, with CGJL certificate dated 22 May 2011; an 8.80ct oval cut Pink Sapphire with GGL certificate; and a 22.30ct cushion cut Alexandrite, with Gemstone Laboratories certificate. (6).
A small collection of loose, unmounted gemstones, including a 3.01ct emerald, of medium light colour; a 4.47ct pear cut Zoisite; and a 23.72ct round cut yellowish-orange Citrine, all three with online purchase paperwork; together with six other unmounted cut gemstones without paperwork, unidentified. (9).
A mid-century Art Deco style 18ct gold, ruby and diamond concealed watch bracelet, 1950s, the 16mm. case of stepped, Odeonesque style, set with rows of emerald cut rubies and brilliant cut diamonds, with confoming lugs to the flexible gaspipe bracelet, the watch hidden behind a similarly decorated stepped, hinged cover of bowtie form, revealing the rectangular, silvered Savillon dial, fronting a 17J manual wind Swiss movement, the rubies totalling approx. 5.25ct, the diamonds approx. 2ct.. The watch winds and runs. and the hands adjust correctly. There is some flaking to the lacquer on the dial, edge wear and a little spotting. The bracelet is in good condition overall. The hinged cover is sprung and pops open and closes crisply. The stones are very good overall - two or three of the rubies have tiny chips to the table edges. One diamond to one side of the hinged dial cover appears to be a smaller, more recent replacement. There are two small dings to the right side of the watch case.
A pair of 18ct gold, amethyst, pearl and tourmaline ear clips by Leo de Vroomen, each with an emerald cut amethyst with gold ropetwist surround, held in a double bordered yellow gold mount, with a bezel set blue-green, round cut tourmaline to the surmount and baroque pearl to the base, signed de Vroomen, maker's mark LDV, London hallmark, approx. 33mm. long.
Vinyl Records – 7” Singles – Deam Fraser, Redemption Song - Island Records - IS 196; Queen, Love of My Life - EMI 2959; Def Leppard, Love Bites - Bludgeon Riffola label - LEP 5; Pink Floyd, Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) - Harvest label - HAR 5194; Dan Sartain, Flight of the Finch, limited edition red vinyl - One Little Indian label - 771TP7; Duran Duran, The Wild Boys - Parlophone label - DURANC 3; Up and Running, Angel Eyes - Tac Records, white label ZZZ 2; Five Star, Find The Time picture disc, Tent label - PB 40799P; others, David Bowie, Aretha Franklin & George Michael, Van Halen, Whitesnake,U2, Billy Idol, Fine Young Cannibals, Living in a Box, Dr Feelgood, Bon Jovi, Bananarama, Status Quo, Pet Shop Boys, Adam Ant, Madness, Madonna, ABC limited edition two record set; Dexys Midnight Runners & The Emerald Express, Prince, The Bangles, UB40, Bon Jovi, Sammy Hagar, Boomtown Rats, Erasure, etc (approx. 250)
An exceptional emerald-green engraved airtwist wine glass, circa 1750The drawn trumpet bowl finely decorated with an elaborate border of fancy foliate scroll and strapwork, three ho-ho birds or phoenixes pecking at leafy sprigs, on a multi-spiral airtwist stem and tall conical foot, 18cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceProbably Walter F Smith Collection, Sotheby's, 4 December 1967, lot 166 (one of a pair)With AspreyPrivate Collection, sold 6 June 1989With Christopher Sheppard, 18 November 2010Graham Vivian CollectionStephen Pohlmann CollectionExhibitedGreen Glass 1740-1840, Asprey, 1986, no.4This remarkable glass is one of an original set, of which at least four would appear to be recorded. An example from the Hewlett Collection is in the British Museum (inv. no.1924,1022.6.CR), illustrated by both Francis Buckley, A History of Old English Glass (1925), pl.LVIII and Hugh Tait, Five Thousand Years of Glass (1991), pl.241. A pair in the R P Morris Collection was sold by Sotheby's on 22 January 1957, lot 48. One glass from this pair was sold again by Sotheby's on 24 November 1975, lot 108. The other was subsequently brought together with another glass from the original set, presumed to be the present lot, to form the pair in the Walter F Smith Collection sold by Sotheby's on 4 December 1967, lot 166. One of the Smith pair is now in the Durrington Collection, illustrated by Peter Dodsworth in his catalogue (2006), p.46, no.39 and was also acquired from Asprey. The same glass features on the dustjacket of R J Charleston, English Glass (1984).Two very similarly engraved glasses, but without the birds in the border are in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. no.C.167-1956) and the Corning Museum of Glass (inv. no.79.2.68). A related engraved example in blue glass, again without birds, is also in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. no.C.166-1956). It seems likely that the engraving is by a Continental hand, most likely Dutch. A number of wine glasses with very related engraving incorporating birds, attributed to the Northern Netherlands, are illustrated by Pieter C Ritsema van Eck, Glass in the Rijksmuseum, Vol.2 (1995), pp.346-7, nos.409-12.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rhapsody platinum 950 emerald cut tanzanite and diamond ring, stamped Rhapsody and PT950, tanzanite 12 mm x 7 mm. Size O. Gross weight 5.5 grams (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The ring is in generally very good order with no significant issues. There do not appear to be any scratches to the tanzanite and all claws are sound and secure. There are minor scratches to the shank as one would expect.
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