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Lot 101
A PAIR OF MID 18TH CENTURY IBERIAN EMERALD EAR PENDANTS AND A BERYL PENDANT CIRCA 1760 The ear pendants made in the traditional form with emerald cluster pediments with pierced scrolled surmount, to a pierced bow panel, and pear shaped emerald cluster drop with scrolled detail, the closed back settings with evidence of a punch mark to the reverse, with hinged hook fittings; together with a similar Iberian pendant with green and blue tinted beryl pierced bow with foliate connector to a pierced and scrolled cross shaped panel drop, the reverse with stitching bars, later bale Size/dimensions: earrings 5.4cm long, pendant excluding bale 7.3cm long Gross weight: 22.8 grams A similar pair of earrings are illustrated in Georgian Jewellery 1714-1830, by Ginny Redington Dawes with Olivia Collings, page 109 Condition Report: Pendant: There are lead soldered repairs visible to the reverse, joining sections have been replaced, there are a couple of knocks to the gold commensurate with age and use, the bale is later soldered on, the reverse has the bars where it could be stitched onto fabric. The emeralds are a bit pale and have typical inclusions, the stones are all presentEar pendants: the emeralds have some slight variation in colour, typical inclusions, they both have general wear commensurate with age and use, the earring fastenings in good useable orderOne earring has a replaced connector, some lead solder visible. One earring is missing an emerald to the top cluster, some gold solder above the bottom cluster dropCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 123
A MID 19TH CENTURY GOLD AND EMERALD MAKARA HEAD BANGLE, MADRAS, TAMIL NADU The gold bangle with graduated chased makara heads, each with graduated circular cut emerald eyes, to a stylised rudraksha bead clasp decorated with an animal mask, with screw in fitting, in original fitted case Size/dimensions: inner width 6cm, the heads measuring from approximately 1.4cm to 2.4cm, the clasp section 3.4cm high x 2.2cm Gross weight: 92.5 grams By Repute Formerly the property of Jane Sandys, wife of Lieutenant General George Sandys (1796-1864) was Commander in Chief of Madras and Colonel of the 6th Madras Light CavalryLiteratureS. Stronge, N. Smith & J.C. Hale A Golden Treasury: Jewellery From The Indian Subcontinent (Victorian And Albert Museum Indian Art Series), London 1988 p. 93 for an image of a similar pair of bangles. The noted 19th century art historian and Indian art scholar Ernest Binfield Havell, who was principal of the Madras School of Industrial Arts from 1884 to 1892; the Principal of the Calcutta School of Art; Keeper of the Government Art Gallery from 1896 to 1906, and a founder of the Indian Society, describes how bangles such as these were the preserve of Indian Royalty and Nobility, and were worn by Princes and Rajas, and also often gifted by them to other high ranking recipients. Condition Report: The bangle has a slight bend to the emerald screw in fitting surmount and so it isn't entirely straight. There are a couple of tiny holes to the gold surface which appears to be from construction. The emeralds are all present and correct, bright, one of them has a few small chips/nibbles, only noticeable under close inspection. The hinge and screw fitting in good working order. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 150
A THREE STRAND CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE TO AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND CLASP The three rows of graduated cultured pearls to a geometric cluster clasp set with a central oval cabochon emerald within an eight and brilliant cut diamond surround, circa 1950, approximately 0.54 carats total, unmarked Size/dimensions: clasp 1.7cm long, shortest total length 38.5cm long Gross weight: 70.7 grams Condition Report: The clasp is in our opinion platinum, the emerald is bright, some typical inclusions, the diamonds are bright and lively, the clasp in good working order. The pearls may benefit from being restrung, but they appear to be currently ok. A pearl has a small wooden baton closing the hole slightly. A couple of pearls are missing nacre at the drill holes of the pearlsCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 171
AN EMERALD BEAD AND DIAMOND BRACELET The ten rows of facetted emerald beads with rose cut diamond set bars, to a rose cut diamond and circular cut emerald set rectangular clasp, the tongue stamped 740, in a suedette case stamped Kothari's Fine Jewels Size/dimensions: 18.3 cm long Gross weight: 57.6 grams Condition Report: The clasp in good working order, the emerald beads have numerous typical inclusions, fairly well matched in colour, the diamonds are all present and correct, the settings are gold backed blackened silver. The case has some faint marks from storage.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 218
CARTIER, FOUR GEM AND BLACK ENAMEL SCATTER BEE PINS CIRCA 1990 The bees with black enamelled stripes and polished gold coloured wings, each bee with a gem set head, comprising a circular cabochon sapphire, ruby and emerald, and a brilliant cut diamond, each signed Cartier and stamped 750© Cartier 1990 with French poinçons, each with an individual number 915775, 915860, 916054, 915640, with associated clip fittings stamped with French poinçons Size/dimensions: 1.4cm long Gross weight: 12.7 grams Condition Report: Some light wear commensurate with age and use, one of the backs has a hole to the back of the clip fitting where most have closed backs.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 245
JANE WATLING, A PAIR OF 18 CARAT GOLD DIAMOND AND EMERALD EARRINGS LONDON 1996 The abstract pierced circular panel with applied detail, with rubover set brilliant cut diamond accents, approximately 0.18 carats total, with claw set marquise cut emeralds, JMW maker's mark, with clip fittings Size/dimensions: 3.1cm diameter Gross weight: 29.4 grams Condition Report: The Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 261
AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING The octagonal step cut emerald estimated to weigh 9.60 carats in an eight claw setting, to step cut diamond shoulders, approximately 0.90 carats total, to a polished gold coloured shank Size/dimensions: finger size approximately L 1/2 Gross weight: 7.7 gramsOffered for sale with a Gemmological Certification Services Gemmological Report, Report No: 5783-3695, dated 10.08.2023, stating: Origin Colombia Comment Indications of moderate clarity enhancement Condition Report: The emerald is very bright, it has some typical inclusions, some slight abrasion to crown facet edges, only noticeable with loupe under close inspection,the diamonds are bright and lively, clarity VS, colour estimated G-H, assessed in settings. The setting is post mid 20th century, some light wear to the settings, a couple of claws would benefit from a slight adjustment as they don't quite hold the stone on one corner, but the stone is currently secure in the setting. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 109
Small group of necklaces and pendants comprising a 9ct gold 'footprints' locket on fine chain, a 9ct gold cross pendant on fine chain, an emerald cut cubic zirconia pendant on fine chain, a 9ct gold chain with an initial R charm, 26.5cm long approx, an '18kt' double row bracelet, and a fine '9ct' chain (a/f), 14g gross approx (6)
Lot 3
A white gold emerald and white stone dress ring, the rectangular cut emerald in claw settings alternately set with two baguette cut colourless gems in a white gold setting, ring size M 1/2, 4.3gThere isnt a hallmark, just a stamp WG and an indistinct mark to the shank, however the metal has been tested as 14 ct gold.
Lot 892
A JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASEMEIJI OR TAISHO, 20TH CENTURYThe tall baluster body decorated in bright emerald-green shizumi enamels with a band of flowers and leaves, the foot and neck both with white metal mounts; together with a Chinese circular cloisonné box and cover with bats and floral patterns, raised on a wood stand, 24cm max. (4)
Lot 670
BAEDERSmargd-Korall-Ohrschmuck. Herkunft: Deutschland. Datierung: Um 2020. Material: 750/- Weißgold, Bronze, Punze. Gesamtgewicht: ca. 18,5 g. Maße: Länge 4,5 cm. Edelsteine: 2 Smaragde im Emerald-Schliff zus. ca. 2,6 ct., viele kleine, runde, facettierte Smaragde Ø ca. 1,8 - 2,5 mm, 2 kleine Smaragd-Cabochons Ø ca. 3,3 mm. Org. Substanzen: 4 Korall-Kugeln Ø ca. 9,3 - 10,3 mm. Beschreibung: Punze "B". Erläuterungen zum Katalog
Lot 692
AMETRIN-FARBSTEIN-OHRSCHMUCK. Herkunft: Deutschland. Material: 750/- Weißgold, Punze. Gesamtgewicht: ca. 20,5 g. Maße: Länge 5,2 cm. Edelsteine: 4 Ametrine im Emerald-Schliff, 12 rechteckige, facettierte Amethyste und Citrine, 2 runde, facettierte Citrine, alle zus. ca. 35,0 ct. Erläuterungen zum Katalog
Lot 813
HORNEMANNSmaragd-Diamant-Armband. Herkunft: Deutschland. Material: 750/- Gelbgold, Punze. Gesamtgewicht: ca. 42,5 g. Maße: Länge 17,2 cm. Diamanten: Ca.136 Brillanten zus. ca. 11,5 ct., G-I/VVS. Edelsteine: 18 Smaragde im Emerald-Schliff zus. ca. 35,5 ct., sehr schönes intensives Grün. Beschreibung: Signiert. Steine und Verarbeitung von sehr hoher Qualität. Erläuterungen zum Katalog
Lot 817
JOSEF KIELFarbstein-Set: Creolen und Collier. Herkunft: Deutschland, Köln. Datierung: um 1990. Material: 750/- Gelbgold, Punze. Gesamtgewicht: ca. 81,5 g. Maße: Länge Collier 39,0 cm, Anhänger 4,3 x 3,8 cm. Diamanten: Ca. 72 Brillanten zus. ca. 1,3 ct., 20 Brillanten zus. ca. 1,8 ct., I-K/VVS-VS. Edelsteine: 21 Smaragde im Emerald-Schliff zus. ca. 3,6 ct., 1 Turmalin im Tropfen-Schliff ca. 3,4 ct., 2 Turmaline im Tropfen-Schliff zus. ca. 3,0 ct. Org. Substanzen: Viele kleine Saatperlen Ø ca. 2,8 mm. Beschreibung: Anhänger kann auch als Brosche getragen werden. Punze "JK". Ein Diamant fehlend. Erläuterungen zum Katalog
Lot 823
TIFFANY & CODiamant-Ring. Herkunft: USA. Datierung: Um 2000. Material: Platin, Punze. Gesamtgewicht: ca. 6,0 g. EU-RM: 59. Diamanten: 1 Diamant im Emerald-Schliff 1,12 ct., G/VVS2, 2 Diamanten im Emerald-Schliff zus. ca. 1,0 ct., G-H/VVS. Beschreibung: Signiert "Tiffany & Co.", Referenznummer. Tiffany & Co. Diamant Zertifikat über mittigen Diamant anbei. Orig. Box anbei. Erläuterungen zum Katalog
Lot 857
HISTORISCHE BLÜTENBROSCHE EN TREMBLANT. Herkunft: Wohl Deutschland. Datierung: Um 1880/90. Material: Silber, 585/- Rotgoldverbödung, getestet. Gesamtgewicht: ca. 32,5 g. Maße: Ø 6,0 x 5,5 cm. Diamanten: Ca. 89 Diamanten in verschiedenförmigen Rosen-Schliffen, foliert gefasst. Edelsteine: 1 Smaragd im Emerald-Schliff ca. 0,6 ct. Beschreibung: Mittelteil en tremblant montiert. Broschierung späteren Datums. Erläuterungen zum Katalog
Lot 876
DIAMANT-COLLIER. Herkunft: Deutschland. Datierung: Um 2000. Material: Platin, 750/- Gelbgold, Punze. Gesamtgewicht: ca. 5,5 g. Diamanten: 3 Diamanten im Emerald-Schliff zus. ca. 1,4 ct. G-H/VVS-VS. Beschreibung: Collier signiert "NIESSING", drei Anhänger Punze "GK". Erläuterungen zum Katalog
Lot 35
An emerald-green tinted incised twist wine glass, circa 1760In deep green glass, the generous cup-shaped bowl raised on an incised twist stem with a central swelling knop, over a conical foot, 13.9cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceProbably Michael Parkington CollectionWith Asprey, 1986Durrington CollectionLiteraturePeter Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.51ExhibitedBroadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.53This 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
Lot 32
An emerald-green tinted plain stem wine glass, circa 1740-50In deep turquoise-green glass, the pan-top bowl raised on a plain stem and conical foot, 15cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceProbably Michael Parkington CollectionWith Asprey, 1986Durrington CollectionLiteratureRoger Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.53ExhibitedBroadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.55This 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
Lot 52
A very rare gilded emerald-green tinted incised twist champagne or wine glass, circa 1760Perhaps decorated in the London workshop of James Giles, in deep green glass, the distinctive cup-shaped bowl moulded with a band of twenty evenly spaced vertical flutes or gadroons to the base, finely gilded with a continuous band of fruiting vine, the rim gilt, raised on a hollow incised twist stem and conical foot, 14.7cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceProbably Michael Parkington CollectionWith Asprey, 1989Durrington CollectionLiteraturePeter Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.45ExhibitedAsprey, 'Green Glass 1740-1840', 1986, catalogue p.3, no.3Broadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.46Glasses of this form in emerald-green glass are rare in themselves, but it is remarkable to find an example with gilded decoration such as this. An emerald-green tinted glass of related form gilded with floral sprigs was in the Thomas Collection, sold by Bonhams on 4 June 2008, lot 209 and another is illustrated by E Barrington Haynes, Glass Through the Ages (1959), pl.45(e).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
Lot 59
An emerald-green tinted baluster champagne flute, circa 1830In deep green glass, the delicate tall trumpet bowl with a flared rim, resting on a collar, the stem with a triple-annulated knop formed of a central merese set between two baluster dumbbell sections, over a conical foot, 18.7cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceProbably Michael Parkington CollectionWith AspreyDurrington CollectionExhibitedAsprey, 'Green Glass 1740-1840', 1986, catalogue p.6, no.95Broadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.56This 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
Lot 53
A rare emerald-green tinted airtwist champagne or wine glass, circa 1760In deep green glass, the generous cup-shaped bowl on a double-series stem with a central swelling knop, enclosing two pairs of mercurial air threads around a central air corkscrew, over a conical foot, 16.4cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceProbably Michael Parkington CollectionWith Asprey, 1989Durrington CollectionLiteraturePeter Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.38ExhibitedAsprey, 'Green Glass 1740-1840', 1986, catalogue p.3, no.5Broadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.32Glasses with cup-shaped bowls such as this were traditionally thought to have been used for mead, but it is now thought that they were used for champagne. A very similar glass from the Seddon Collection is in the Harris Museum, Preston. See also the example sold by Bonhams on 3 June 2009, lot 103.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
Lot 41
An emerald-green tinted incised twist champagne or wine glass, circa 1760In green glass, the cup-shaped bowl raised on an incised twist stem, over a domed foot, 16.2cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceProbably Michael Parkington CollectionWith Asprey, 1989Durrington CollectionLiteraturePeter Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.49ExhibitedAsprey, 'Green Glass 1740-1840', 1986, catalogue p.3, no.12Broadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.52This 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
Lot 30
A fine emerald-green tinted moulded stem champagne glass, circa 1740In deep green glass, the tall round funnel bowl raised on a short eight-sided moulded stem terminating in a triple collar, over a domed foot, 15.2cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceProbably Michael Parkington CollectionWith Asprey, 1989Durrington CollectionLiteratureRoger Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.54ExhibitedAsprey, 'Green Glass 1740-1840', 1986, catalogue p.3, no.14Broadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.57This rare glass can be considered a precursor to the present-day champagne flute. In the catalogue of the Durrington Collection, John P Smith discusses the use of glasses of this shape for sparkling drinks, as the tall bowl allowed bubbles to rise to the surface and sediment to fall to the bottom, see Dodsworth (2006), p.50. An almost identical glass is illustrated by W A Thorpe, A History of English and Irish Glass (1929), pl.100. Another from the Walter F Smith Collection was sold by Sotheby's on 24 June 1968, lot 734.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
Lot 37
A rare emerald-green tinted baluster champagne or wine glass, circa 1750-60In 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 teared true baluster containing a central tear, over a domed folded foot, 13.2cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceProbably Michael Parkington CollectionWith Asprey, 1986Durrington CollectionLiteratureRoger Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.46ExhibitedAsprey, 'Green Glass 1740-1840', 1986, catalogue p.3, no.6Broadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.47Glasses 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. Their use as champagne glasses is discussed by John P Smith in the Durrington Collection catalogue on pp.47-9. The London glass seller Thomas Betts sold '12 Green 1/2 Mo Egg Champagne' glasses which may refer to glasses of related form.A very similar glass was sold by Bonhams on 2 November 2015, lot 31 and another from the Stephen Pohlmann Collection on 20 November 2022, lot 31. 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
Lot 56
A very rare opaque twist wine glass with an emerald-green tinted bowl and foot, circa 1765The ogee bowl and the conical foot both in deep green glass, the multi-spiral stem in clear glass with a central angular knop, 15.2cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceProbably Michael Parkington CollectionWith Asprey, 1988Durrington CollectionLiteraturePeter Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.43ExhibitedBroadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.35This exceptional glass is one of an original set of six, two of which were once exhibited by Cecil Davis, see Arthur Churchill Ltd, Glass Notes (December 1955), p.5. An example formerly in the Beves Collection is now in the Fitzwilliam Museum (inv. no.C.471-1961), illustrated in the catalogue (1978), no.227a. Another is currently in the Diageo Collection (formerly the Cinzano Glass Collection), illustrated by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Glass Collection della Diageo a Santa Vittoria d'Alba (2005), no.166. Two were sold by Bonhams on 30 November 2011, lot 124 and 15 November 2017, lot 44 respectively. The former was in the A C Hubbard Jr Collection and is illustrated by Ward Lloyd, A Wine Lover's Glasses (2000), p.99, pl.146, whilst the latter was in the Julius and Ann Kaplan Collection and is illustrated by Martine Newby, Eighteenth Century English Glass from the Collection of Julius and Ann Kaplan (1998), fig.20. Another was sold by Christie's on 3 June 1986, lot 130 and was formerly in the Durrington Collection, see Dodsworth (2006), no.42. These glasses relate closely to a set of identical form but with blue bowls and feet, see Lot 54 in this sale.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
Lot 54
An exceptional opaque twist wine glass with a blue tinted bowl and foot, circa 1765The ogee bowl and conical foot both in rich cobalt-blue glass, the multi-spiral stem with a central angular knop, 16.2cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceSotheby's, 18 December 2002, lot 109With C & L Burman, 2003Durrington CollectionLiteraturePeter Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.44Only two other wine glasses are recorded with this extraordinary combination of bowl, stem and foot. An example from the Beves Collection is now in the Fitzwilliam Museum (inv. no.C.572-1961), illustrated in the catalogue (1978), p.94, no.227b. The other was in the Julius and Ann Kaplan Collection sold by Bonhams on 15 November 2017, lot 43, and is illustrated by Christopher Sheppard and John Smith, Glass from the Restoration to the Regency (1990), p.51 and by Martine Newby, Eighteenth Century English Glass from the Collection of Julius and Ann Kaplan (1998), p.22, fig.19. They relate closely to a set of six glasses of identical form but with emerald-green tinted bowls and feet, see Lot 56 in this sale.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
Lot 36
A fine and rare engraved emerald-green tinted airtwist wine glass, circa 1745-50In deep green glass, the 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, 18.1cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceR P Morris Collection, Sotheby's, 22 January 1957, lot 48 (one of a pair)Walter F Smith Collection, Sotheby's, 4 December 1967, lot 166 (one of a pair)Probably Michael Parkington CollectionWith Asprey, 1986Durrington CollectionLiteratureR J Charleston, English Glass (1984), dustjacketRoger Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.39ExhibitedAsprey, 'Green Glass 1740-1840', 1986, catalogue p.3, no.4Broadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.30This 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. The present lot has been associated with two examples from the original set. The companion glass from the R P Morris Collection, sold by Sotheby's in 1957, was subsequently sold again by Sotheby's on 24 November 1975, lot 108. The companion glass from the Walter F Smith Collection, sold by Sotheby's in 1967 and acquired by Asprey, is presumed to be that from the Stephen Pohlmann Collection sold by Bonhams on 30 November 2022, lot 29.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
Lot 31
A fine emerald-green tinted airtwist wine glass, circa 1750-60In deep green glass, the generous rib-moulded ogee bowl on a double-series stem enclosing a pair of mercurial air threads around a central air gauze column, over a conical foot, 18.9cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceProbably Michael Parkington CollectionWith Asprey, 1986Durrington CollectionLiteraturePeter Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.40ExhibitedAsprey, 'Green Glass 1740-1840', 1986, catalogue p.3, no.8Broadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.33Airtwist glasses of this distinctive form in either emerald-green or blue-green glass occur with remarkable frequency in Norfolk, see Dr David R M Stuart, Glass in Norfolk (1997), p.10 and fig.11. Five such glasses of emerald-green tint were sold at Gunton Hall in 1980 where they were thought to have been since purchased in the 18th century. Four were discovered at a house in Higham and in 1987 four blue-green tinted examples were sold at an auction in Beccles. A similar emerald-green tinted glass from the Thomas Collection was sold by Bonhams on 4 June 2008, lot 134. A blue-green tinted example is in the Fitzwilliam Museum (inv. no.C.470-1961), illustrated in the catalogue (1978), p.93, no.226.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
Lot 120
An emerald and diamond line bracelet, designed as a series of oval mixed-cut emeralds in four claw settings, spaced by circular-cut diamonds, two colour precious metal mounted, stamped '14K BH', accompanied by a possibly associated case and papers issued by Colombian Emeralds International, total diamond weight approximately 0.20ct, length 18cmOf modern manufacture, with general surface wear throughout. The clasp and safety catch are currently functioning. Emeralds are well matched, of light to mid green hues, heavily included with fractures, fissures and mineral inclusions. Some of the fractures and fissures are surface-reaching and all stones have surface wear, some with chips and fractures. Average emerald measurements approximately 5mm length x 3 - 3.5mm width each. Diamonds are well matched, heavily included with fractures and mineral inclusions, some that are surface-reaching. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 9.8gm.
Lot 123
An emerald and diamond five stone ring, alternately set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and oval mixed-cut emeralds in collet settings, 9ct yellow gold mounted, maker's mark WNM, total diamond weight approximately 0.60ct, ring size RDiamonds are well matched, bright and lively, estimated SI1 to SI2 clarity and H to J colour, assessed mounted. The central diamond weighs approximately 0.30ct, each of the outer stones weigh approximately 0.15ct. Emeralds are well matched but heavily included with fractures, fissures and mineral inclusions, some of these inclusions surface-reaching. Both emeralds have scuffs and nicks/chips, each measures approximately 5.5mm length x 4mm width. The mount is modern with general surface wear and hallmarks are partly worn but just legible. Gross weight approximately 4.7gm.
Lot 182
An emerald and rock crystal dress ring by John Donald, the abstract textured panel enclosing a carved rock crystal flowerhead, with central circular mixed-cut emerald accent, framed by beaded wirework, 18ct gold mounted, signed JAD and hallmarked for London 1992, accompanied by a pair of similarly set ear clips by John Donald, each abstract textured panel enclosing a carved rock crystal flowerhead, with central cabochon emerald accent, on clip fittings, signed JAD, with partial London hallmarks, ring size N, ear clips length 1.65cm (2)Ring: general surface wear, scratches, scuffs, nicks and chips to the mount and gemstones, commensurate for use. The setting and gallery have an irregular surface texture that is inherent to the design. The emerald contains typical fracture, fissure and mineral inclusions, some of these surface-reaching. Hallmarks and the maker's mark are clearly struck. Width of setting 1.25cm. Gross weight approximately 6gm. Ear clips: general surface wear, scratches, scuffs, nicks and chips to the mount and gemstones, commensurate for use. The settings have an irregular surface texture that is inherent to the design. The emeralds contain typical fracture, fissure and mineral inclusions, some of these surface-reaching. Hallmarks are positioned to one of the fittings and are worn/mis-struck, and so we are unable to confirm the gold standard. Part of the date letter is present, possibly for 1966. The maker's mark has patchy wear. Both clips are functioning. Gross weight approximately 5.7gm.
Lot 46
An Indian gem set pendant necklace, the shaped hardstone panel applied with a frieze of stylised birds and foliage, accented with foiled lasque-cut diamonds interspersed with green and red stones, suspended from a double strand graduated emerald bead necklace with gilt spacers, pendant length 3.75cm, necklace length 47cmChips, fractures, scuffs and general wear to the hardstone panel, with surface dirt and grease residue. Diamonds have a typically fractured, chipped appearance with dull greyish hues. The green and red stones have surface wear, chips and fractures and are too small to test. Wirework detail to the pendant appears to be gilt, with wear to the finish in places. The emerald beads have variable hues, most included with surface-reaching fractures, fissures and dark minerals, all with surface wear, chips and scuffs. The beads graduate from approximately 4.8mm to 1.8mm diameter. The clasp and spacer beads appear to be gilt metal and the clasp is currently functioning. Age unknown. Combined gross weight approximately 30.5gm.
Lot 465
An early Victorian gem-set sentimental acrostic pendantthe two-coloured yellow gold asymmetric heart-shaped hinged locket applied on both sides with ornate bead and wire work viticultural decoration, the front applied with an emerald, a garnet, an amethyst, a diamond and two ruby collets spelling 'Regard', the internal hinged glazed compartment containing blonde hair, suspended from an associated 9ct yellow gold rope twist chain necklace with barrel clasp locket: maximum width 2.4cm, length (excluding loop) 2.2cm, 10.0g; chain length 40cm, 4.6gCondition: Overall condition very good commensurate wit ageGem stones bright and old -cuts.Locket hinges work well. -
Lot 486
A group of 9ct gold rings 9ct gold mounted oval cabochon amethyst ring, stamped '9.375' with hallmarks; 9ct gold oval-cut garnet and diamond cluster ring, stamped '9.375' with London hallmarks; a diamond and emerald ring, the curved 'V' shaped design set with four diamonds set in between five emeralds, stamped '375' with London hallmarks; three stone emerald and diamond floral cluster ring, stamped '375' with London hallmarks; two 9ct gold colourless paste set rings, both stamped '9.375' with hallmarks; three other 9ct gold gem-set rings, variously stamped '375' with hallmarks and a shell cameo ring, stamped '9ct' (10) total approx weight 33.4g, ring sizes: L, M, L/M, N, L/M, R, N, L, M, LCondition:
Lot 493
A group of 9ct gold gem-set ringsamethyst three stone ring, three slightly graduated round brilliant cut amethyst, with diamond points between, stamped '375' with hallmarks; a single stone amethyst and 9ct gold ring, pear-shaped mix-cut amethyst, set to a plain shank stamped '375' with hallmarks; an emerald and diamond ring, in an open-work design, set to a plain 9ct gold shank, stamped '375' with hallmarks and two others (5)ring sizes O/P, Q, N, P, O, total approx weight 14.5gCondition:
Lot 506
An early 19th century gem-set and yellow gold ring the three graduated rectangular foiled green stones (probably emerald) separated by two pairs of of rose-cut diamonds, all closed back-set, blind arcaded gallery (a/f) to the floral and scrolling engraved shankring size K1/2, 1.8gCondition: overall condition fair commensurate for age.Green stones pale but well matched.Green foiling extends to diamonds.
Lot 547
An emerald and diamond-set ringthe central rectangular step cornered-cut emerald measuring 7.5mm x 6.0mm x 3.7mm collet-set above the surround of fourteen brilliant-cut diamonds to the 18ct gold tapering shank, import hallmarkring size K, 5.6GCondition: Overall condition good/very goodEmerald: approximate estimated weight 1.50ctDiamonds: approximately +/- 1ct
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