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Lot 30
A matrix emerald specimen, with an emerald crystal of approximately 1.5 carats surrounded by calcite, with the top of an additional crystal just visible, from Tilgit, Pakistan, in old white card tray. From Tilgit, Pakistan; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.292-293. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) 14 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Extremely fine condition.
Lot 224
French ruby, emerald and marcasite ring, 19th century, the oval setting of a central peridot surrounded by eight rubies and an outer band of marcasites two emeralds and two orange stones, set in silver on a gold shank, eagle's head mark, ring size M, gross weight 4.3g, length of setting 20mm. Condition report: central peridot generally abraded; one ruby loose in its setting; one emerald has surface pitting; both orange stones have light abrasion; eight marcasites missing, 12 in situ; shank has been cut and perhaps filled at the bottom
Lot 171
Emerald, Seed Pearl and Marcasite 'Forget-Me-Not' Brooch/Pendant, an openwork vase holds sprigs of white seed pearl flowers, with round cut emeralds of good colour to the centres, and marcasite set leaves in white metal, probably silver; the vase is also set with marcasites with a row of the tiniest seed pearls to the base; the brooch has a ring safety catch, a pendant loop and a fitting for a hat pin; 1.5 inches high
Lot 455
CHIVAS BROTHERS ROYAL SALUTE 21 YEARS OLD - SAPPHIRE Blended Scotch Whisky. 70cl, 40% volume, in Wade ceramic decanter, felt bag and carton. CHIVAS BROTHERS ROYAL SALUTE 21 YEARS OLD - EMERALD Blended Scotch Whisky. 70cl, 40% volume, in Wade ceramic decanter, felt bag and carton. CHIVAS BROTHERS ROYAL SALUTE 21 YEARS OLD - RUBY Blended Scotch Whisky. 70cl, 40% volume, in Wade ceramic decanter, felt bag and carton. 3 bottles.
Lot 158
Badge. Connaught Rangers Victorian Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1881-90. A very fine and scarce silver example. Crowned circlet inscribed “The Connaught Rangers” ornamented with shamrock spray to the base; within the circlet; in silver, the Harp on an emerald green velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. VGC
Lot 396
A turquoise cocktail dress with allover beaded decoration and sequin & pearl-style panel to neckline (some underarm discolouration); a Dynasty International turquoise long sleeve cocktail dress with diamante line decoration to stand-up collar, front and pockets, size 12 (some stones missing); an olive green cocktail dress with beaded decoration; an emerald green cocktail dress with pleated chiffon front (some marks); a teal green cocktail dress with chiffon coat, the dress with pleated bodice, by Roner Couture Wishwick, Mayfair
Lot 425
A cream heavy lace sleeveless long evening gown decorated with all-over diamante decoration and cream bow to front, by Royalton, size 16; an emerald green embossed long evening gown with matching full length coat; a long evening dress in finely pleated chiffon, with emerald green scarf attached; a cream sating sleeveless dress with beaded hem; a peach silk long dress with heavily beaded bodice and shoulders, by Ellis; a long sleeveless evening dress, by Roter, with dark blue bodice and iridescent pink and silver striped skirt
Lot 331
Three rings, a matching 9 carat white gold wishbone suite of rings - one a plain band the other with an emerald claw set to centre and diamonds (7), set into the wishbone, gross weight approximately 3.8gms, ring sizes J, a dress ring with converted cabochon and pearl set button on a 9ct shank, ring size K. (2).
Lot 336
An emerald and diamond cluster ring, emeralds (6), diamonds (7), claw and peg set in an 18 carat all white gold mount with solid spear point shoulders, hallmarked London (import) 1982, total weight of emeralds approx. 0.45carat, total weight of diamonds approx. 0.37carat. Full valuation available. Ring size Q.
Lot 398
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond octagonal cluster ring, c.1925,with an emerald cut near colourless sapphire, milligrain set to the centre, surrounded by graduated eight cut diamonds, all milligrain set to an octagonal white frame with yellow gallery, solid shoulders and 'D' section shank. Marked 18CT PLAT.Finger size N½ LE
Lot 415
A late Art Deco three-row cultured pearl, emerald and diamond necklace,three rows of graduated cultured pearls with a stylised bow section to each side, composed of a pair of emerald cut emeralds, channel set to the centre, with open bow forms, grain set with a row of graduated eight cut diamonds. A three-row emerald and diamond box clasp with a central row of channel set calibré cut emeralds, with a row of Swiss cut diamonds, grain set to each side. Tested as platinum
Lot 418
An emerald and diamond set gold fob watch,by Golay, Fils and Stahl, Genève, suspended from an emerald and diamond fob brooch. The hunter-style fob watch, 28mm diameter, pavé set to both corners and the sides with alternating emeralds and diamonds. White enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and blued spade hands, gold cuvette signed 'Golay-Leresche & Fils, Golay Fils & Stahl, Sucrs., Genève, 2 rue de la Paix, Paris, no. 22955'. The bar brooch of Greek key design with an alternating line of eight cut, Swiss cut and circular faceted emeralds to a similarly set swivel clip. The watch case bearing Swiss assay marks for 18ct gold
Lot 421
An emerald and diamond matched pendant, earring and ring suite, c.1918,an Edna May-style pendant with a pear-shaped emerald surrounded by graduated old Swiss cut diamonds, set below a blade edge bar with three graduated old European cut diamonds set at intervals. All milligrain set to a white setting edge backed in gold. A split fetter link chain with a bolt ring clasp, together with a matching pair of earrings and similar ring. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Chain tested as approximately 9ct gold. Case with embossed initials 'MH' and 'July 31st 1918'.Finger size J
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