A 19th century pietra dura and enamel panel brooch, the circular panel depicting a pale pink rose bud spray, to an openwork twisted frame heightened with alternating shades of red, green and blue enamel, glazed aperture verso, diameter 4.05cmCondition report: The pietra dura panel has scuffs, scratches, spotting and nicks throughout, with small fractures/seams to some of the inlaid sections. Diameter of panel approx. 3.4cm. The mount has surface wear, scuffs, nicks and patchy tarnishing, with small areas of porosity to the twisted border. The twisted border is raised at an angle to the mount on one side. The enamel decoration appears to be in mostly good condition, with scuffs and nicks/shallow chips to the enamel, but no obvious losses. The glazed panel has surface wear, and may be later replaced. The brooch pin is currently functioning. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 16.4gm.
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A Victorian turquoise and diamond set pendant, the circular domed panel centred with a pavé set cluster of cabochon turquoises, with lasque-cut diamond highlight in star-shaped setting, bordered by further turquoise cabochons spaced by ropetwist wirework scrolls, glazed verso, (pendant loop later replaced), in fitted case signed W. Best, Wimpole Street, and a half pearl and enamel locket pendant, heightened with a black enamel snowflake to a turquoise blue enamel ground, (half pearl untested for origin), both pendant lengths 3.3cm (2)Condition report: First pendant: small section of wirework missing to one of the scrolls. Scuffs, scratches, nicks and surface wear throughout mount, some patchy discolouration and tarnishing. Glazed panel to aperture on reverse is loose. Turquoise cabochons have discoloured to variable greenish hues, all have scuffs and surface wear, some have chips and fractures. Diamond is greyish. Metal standard is untested but mount appears to be gold. Gross weight approx. 6.5gm. General wear and light staining to case. Second pendant: Chips and fractures to black enamel snowflake, chip to half pearl. Scuffs, nicks and occasional minor chips to blue enamel, yellowish staining to enamel on reverse. Hinge is functioning and locket closes tightly. General surface wear and patchy tarnishing to mount, dust and dirt to interior compartments, metal standard is untested and unknown. Gross weight approx. 6.6gm.
A collection of enamel jewellery attributed to Bernard Instone, comprising a pair of lilac, green and white enamel ear clips, each decorated with a trio of flowerheads and foliage, (fittings possibly later), four loose matching enamel panels, a bracelet/necklace section, with similarly decorated panels, a yellow, white and green enamel floral spray brooch, fitting deficient, a blue and pink enamel flowerhead ear clip, and three similar loose flowerhead panels, together with a blue enamel band ring by Marius Hammer, ear clips length 1.8cm, ring size M½ (qty)
A Victorian diamond and enamel memorial ring, the tapered hoop inset with five graduated rose-cut diamonds in foiled closed-back settings, framed by black enamel decoration, gold mounted, with interior inscriptions dated 1849 and 1906, (glazed verso deficient), ring size PCondition report: Diamonds have a typically greyish/brownish appearance, with chips and surface-reaching fractures, and patchy discolouration to the foil backing. The ring mount has substantial losses and chips to the enamel decoration and surface scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout. There is a fine split/seam to the back of the shank and evidence of re-sizing. The interior inscriptions have patchy wear but remain legible and read 'W. Hichens, Christmas day 1849' and 'C/G E H 1906'. The glazed panel to the compartment beneath the setting is missing. Gold standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 4.3gm.
An Art Deco evening bag by Cartier, the brocade fabric bag of envelope design, with a hinged clasp of geometric design, centred with an oval jadeite cabochon bordered by channels of graduated round brilliant, single and baguette-cut diamonds, two colour precious metal mounted, the interior lining signed Cartier Ltd London, (jade untested for treatments), and a further Art Deco woven fabric evening bag, also of envelope design, the hinged clasp heightened with green hardstone, blue enamel and graduated old-cut diamonds, (one diamond deficient), the interior lining with worn signature, possibly Cartier Ltd London, lengths 23cm and 21.3cm respectively (2)Condition report: First evening bag: total weight of round brilliant and single-cut diamonds approximately 0.85ct, total weight of baguette-cut diamonds approximately 0.20ct. Condition report to follow.Second evening bag: Total weight of old-cut diamonds approximately 0.20ct. Condition report to follow.
A pair of early 20th century enamel and diamond cufflinks, each designed as a heart-shaped panel centred with an old-cut diamond in foiled closed-back setting, to a green guilloché enamel ground with beaded white enamel border, on chain-link fittings with similarly decorated torpedo panel terminals, stamped '18c', total diamond weight approximately 0.12ct, heart-shaped panel length 1.15cm
A small collection of jewellery, comprising a pair of jade and diamond pendant drops, (jade untested for treatments), a pair of ear pendants, each suspending a green hardstone bead between two fluted beads, on clip fittings, stamped '14K', a pair of cultured pearl ear clips, each designed as a foliate spray, on screw-back fittings, a green enamel camel charm, stamped 'K14', a panel brooch, with pierced monogram, inscribed, and a blue enamel and white metal fob watch, with fleur-de-lys brooch fitting, (later fittings), pendants drops length 2.5cm (6)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: jadeite drops 2gm, hardstone ear pendants 6.3gm, cultured pearl ear clips 3.5gm, camel charm 1.5gm, brooch 1.5gm, fob watch and fitting 29gm.
A collection of jewellery, comprising a half pearl and enamel cluster ring, a simulated pearl and red stone bar brooch, an enamel butterfly brooch, a paste double clip brooch, a paste giardinetto brooch, a green enamel fob watch, a silver locket pendant on chain, and further items, (some items a/f), ring size approximately L (qty)
A pair of enamel cufflinks, each oval panel heightened with reeded blue enamel decoration and white enamel borders, on chain-link fittings, stamped '15CT', panel length 1.75cmCondition report: Surface scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips to mounts and enamel, commensurate for use, but no obvious losses of enamel. Metal standard is untested. The chain fittings are also indistinctly marked '15 .625'. Gross weight approx. 7.7gm.
Of yachting interest: A pair of enamel cufflinks, each oval panel decorated with The Royal Cruising Club burgee in shades of red, white, blue and yellow enamel, on chain-link fittings, yellow precious metal mounted, stamped '14CT', panel length 1.8cmCondition report: Surface scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips to mounts and fittings, commensurate for use. Surface scuffs and nicks to enamel. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 11.4gm.
A collection of jewellery attributed to Bernard Instone, comprising a collar necklace, with bi-colour floral and foliate decorated panels, on a trace-link back chain, a white enamel and marcasite collar necklace, on a fancy-link back chain, (some panels detached), a polychrome enamel buckle, a polychrome enamel buckle panel, and a similar single ear clip, first necklace length 41cm (5)
A collection of jewellery, comprising a red stone set watch head, the case stamped '18k', a pendant on chain, stamped '750', an enamel quatrefoil-shaped pendant, stamped '10K', two three-leaf clover pendants, a 9ct gold cross pendant, a Scorpio pendant, stamped '750', three further pendants, stamped '750', and three other pendants, watch case width 1.65cm (12)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: watch head (excluding dial and movement) 3.4gm, enamel pendant 1gm, pendant on chain 3.2gm, three leaf clover pendants combined 1.7gm, pendants stamped '750' combined 2.2gm, 9ct cross 0.4gm, three other pendants 3.5gm.
A George III enamel memorial band ring, the alternate black and white enamel panels edges with foliate scrolls, inscribed 'ELIZ. ADAMS, OB. 10 APR. 1773, AET 55', gold mounted, together with a black enamel and half pearl memorial ring, hairwork compartment verso, (half pearls untested for origin), ring sizes O½ and M½ respectively (2)Condition report: First ring: chips, scuffs and small losses to enamel, inscription is crisply defined. Scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips to mount, commensurate for age and use. Gold standard is untested. Width of band approx. 3mm. Gross weight approx. 3.2gm. Second ring: half pearls have discoloured to greenish and greyish hues and all have considerable wear and surface fractures. Chips, scuffs and losses to enamel. Scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips to mount, commensurate for use. Areas of porosity to shank. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 1.9gm.
A George III silver hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, to a key wind verge movement signed Revis, Cambridge and numbered 1179, the case signed WR, with London hallmark, possibly for 1817, together with a later gilt metal hunter pocket watch, (glass deficient), first watch case diameter 5.1cm (2)
A jade bead necklace with diamond set clasp, comprising two stands of jadeite beads, graduating from approximately 5.3mm to 9.4mm in diameter, to a navette-shaped panel clasp, edged with white enamel and centred with a trio of single-cut diamonds, together with a jade and diamond pendant, the pierced and carved decorated jadeite panel surmounted by a tapered rose-cut diamond set bale, (one diamond deficient, all jade untested for treatments), necklace length 39.5cm, pendant length 5cm (2)Condition report: Both the jadeite beads and pendant have patchy light to mid-green colouration with whiteish areas, surface-reaching fractures and surface pitting, nicks and scuffs, with occasional chips. The necklace stringing is loose in places and the clasp is functioning, but has chips and losses to the enamel border. Diamonds are well matched and fairly bright, total weight approx. 0.04ct. Metal standard is untested. The pendant bale is scuffed and scratched, revealing a yellowish metal beneath, and has worn grooves to the inside from prior use. One diamond is missing, and the remaining diamonds have a typically greyish appearance, with chips and surface-reaching fractures. Metal standard is untested. Approximate gross weights: necklace 59.2gm, pendant 9.9gm.
A collection of watches, comprising a half hunter fob watch, the white dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a keyless wind movement and case with blue enamel chapter ring, stamped '14K STIFFENED', dial and movement signed Lever Brothers Limited, New York, a gilt metal hunter pocket watch, the dial signed Jacobs & Woolf, a 9ct gold cased wristwatch, inscribed, and a George III silver pair case pocket watch, the verge movement signed Fran's Jaycocks, Coventry, numbered 1294, inscribed, (glass and hands deficient), first watch case diameter 4cm (4)Condition report: Movements only: half hunter fob watch - does not wind or run (one hand missing); gilt metal hunter watch - difficult to wind, does not run (glass missing); 9ct cased watch head - winds and runs, but working order cannot be guaranteed; pair case pocket watch - does not wind or run (glass and two hands missing). We cannot confirm whether there are any other missing parts to to the watches and movements in this lot.
A collection of costume jewellery, comprising a 'flower pot' brooch by Lea Stein, pair of white paste clip brooches, stamped '935', a single white and blue paste clip brooch, stamped '935', maker's mark KP, a red and white paste pendant brooch by Trifari, stamped 'STERLING', an Arts and Crafts style rock crystal pendant, suspended from a white paste set long chain, a paste and enamel bracelet, and a collection of sautoir necklaces, of varied design, first brooch length 5cm (qty)
A collection of jewellery, comprising a 19th century hardstone cameo brooch, carved to depict a classical portrait profile, with half pearl border, verso inscribed, later fittings, a pair of Austro-Hungarian ear pendants, each pierced hoop decorated with flowerheads and scrolls in shades of blue, white and black enamel, suspending a fringe of seed pearl drops, on hinged wire fittings, indistinctly marked, and two further cameos, (all pearls untested for origin), first brooch length 2.5cm (4)
A collection of jewellery, comprising an enamel foliate spray brooch, stamped '15ct', a diamond set locket brooch/pendant, a stone set heart pendant, monogrammed, an enamel pendant watch on chain, an amber bead necklace, with simulated amber clasp fittings, a pair of amber bead ear pendants, the fittings stamped '9ct', two further pairs of ear pendants, and a pendant necklace, first brooch length 6.6cm (9)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: enamel spray brooch 6.5gm, locket brooch/pendant 7.8gm, heart pendant 5.6gm, amber and simulated amber necklace 42.8gm, amber ear pendants 3.8gm.
A collection of jewellery and costume items, comprising a pair of Austro-Hungarian style amethyst, half pearl and enamel ear pendants, profusely decorated with flowerheads and foliate scrolls, on screw-back fittings stamped '925', a pair of similar stone set cluster cufflinks, a paste brooch with pendant drop, signed SCHREINER NEW YORK, a paste cluster locket pendant, a micromosaic fringe necklace, a blue enamel collar necklace, a paste and enamel peacock brooch, a silver mesh-link purse, a silver-mounted hardstone scent bottle pendant, a set of six Art Nouveau style buttons, two beaded evening bags, and further items, ear pendants length 3.9cm (qty)Condition report: 'Schreiner' brooch only: Large conchoidal chip to top of purple stone drop. Scuffs and smaller chips to all of the stones and wear to the gilt finish on the outer stones. The mount has considerable losses to the gilt finish, revealing a dark base metal beneath. The brooch fitting is currently functioning but the pin may be later replaced. Length approximately 7.8cm, width approximately 6.5cm.
A pair of silver and enamel backed hair brushes, and a matching clothes brush, the ivory guilloche enamel backs painted with pink cyclamen, maker T.P, London 1954, together with a further pair of silver backed clothes brushes. (5)Condition report: enamel in good condition except for a chip to the edge on one of the hair brushes. Some dings to silver edges of the clothes brush. Other pair of brushes are fairly dented and battered looking.
An early 20th century enamel and diamond pendant, the circular panel heightened with a floral motif of transitional, single and rose-cut diamonds in foiled closed-back setting, to a green guilloché enamel ground with beaded white enamel border, the reverse with hairwork compartment, inscribed 'I.M.D.L. 18.12.18', gold and silver mounted, principal diamond weight approximately 0.04ct, length 2.35cm
A ruby and enamel cross pendant, heightened with white, blue and black enamel, the intersecting lines of cushion-shaped table and mixed-cut rubies in foiled closed-back settings, spaced by enamel cross motifs, below a similarly decorated bale (detached), white metal mounted, length 6.1cmCondition report: Rubies have considerable surface abrasion, scuffs, chips and surface-reaching fractures, and some stones may be later replaced. The rubies have slightly variable pinkish-red hues and have coloured foil backing. Most of the stones are heavily included with fractures, fissures, minerals, colour zoning, cloudy areas and 'silk' needle inclusions. The mount has general surface wear, scuffs and chips throughout, with losses and fractures to the enamel and heavy tarnishing. The top is missing a loop fitting that would connect the mount to the bale. The mount is unmarked and untested but likely to be silver. Gross weight approx. 8.4gm.
A 19th Century tortoiseshell necessaire, the rectangular case with engraved silver inset plaque to the lid, the interior fitted with a range of mother o'pearl handled and steel accessories, 15cm wide, a Continental silver and mother o'pearl oval patch box, centred with an oval enamel portrait plaque, 7cm long, and a pair of folding spectacles with gilt metal mounts. (3)
A collection of jewellery, comprising a pair of cufflinks, each circular panel with foliate scroll engraved border, on fixed baton fittings, stamped '14k', monogrammed, a 9ct gold single cufflink, the engine-turned panels with black enamel borders, on chain-link fitting, a 9ct gold heart locket pendant, a pair of silver cufflinks, a whistle pendant, a silver ingot pendant, on ropetwist-link chain, a charm bracelet, and a panel brooch, first cufflinks panel diameter 1.2cm (8)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: first cufflinks 2.5gm, 9ct gold cufflink 3gm, 9ct pendant 0.5gm, silver ingot on chain 37gm, silver cufflinks 19gm, charm bracelet 16.5gm, whistle 5gm.
A collection of jewellery, comprising a lapis lazuli single strand bead necklace, with white metal panel clasp modelled as a stylised ram's head, signed BASZANGER, a lapis lazuli single stone dress ring, with figural shoulders, white metal mounted, maker's mark K.G, a Modernist stone set pendant on chain, a Modernist bangle, a Modernist ring, an enamel panel brooch, depicting the white rose of York, two moss agate set brooches, a pair of moss agate and marcasite ear clips, a fancy-link bracelet, a pendant on bead-link chain, a paste set brooch, with thistle decoration, and a further brooch, necklace length 46cm (13)
A collection of jewellery, comprising a pair of Danish cabochon set cufflinks by N. E. From, with hinged baton fittings, signed and stamped 'STERLING DENMARK', a Danish enamel panel bracelet by Volmer Bahner, designed as a line of repeating fish motifs, signed VB and stamped 'STERLING DENMARK', a cabochon set panel brooch, with flowerhead and foliate accents, (fittings possibly later), and a brooch and ear clips suite, of stylised leaf design, stamped 'STERLING' and 'TAXCO', the ear clips with later fittings, cufflinks panel length 1.85cm (5)Condition report: Lengths only: bracelet 16cm, brooch 6.5cm, ear clips 3.8cm.
A French silver gilt and enamel Art Deco style cigarette case, having stepped design to both sides in black, brick red and white enamel, and with central oval crest, by Gustav Keller, Paris, 9.8cm wide.This cigarette case, bearing the Astley family crest, was the gift of actress Gertrude Lawrence to Colonel Philip Astley, who went on to marry Madeleine Carroll, the star of Hitchcox' 'The 39 Steps'.
A late Victorian silver vesta case, embossed with foliage, by Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham 1898, together with a white metal small compact and mesh coin purse, an Alpacca mesh evening bag, a pair of silver topped glass peppers, various oddments of silver, and a red and white enamel small photo frame with ribbon cresting, 6.5cm high. (qty)
A collection of pendants and charms, to include a 9ct gold mounted thermometer, a 9ct gold mounted deck of cards, a 9ct gold mug, a 9ct gold mounted magnifying glass, a watering can, stamped '9 .375', a bell with enamel edelweiss flowerhead, stamped '750', and two further charms, first pendant length 3.8cm (8)Condition report: Approximate gross weights: thermometer 2.5gm, deck of cards 3.6gm, mug 1.4gm, magnifying glass 0.3gm, watering can 1.1gm, bell 3.4gm, two further charms 1.2gm.
A pair of enamel and diamond cufflinks, each circular blue guilloché enamel panel centred with an old-cut diamond, bordered by rose-cut diamonds with millegrain edge, on chain-link fittings, two colour precious metal mounted, panel diameter 1.6cmCondition report: The old-cut diamonds are well matched and lively, two stones with surface chips, and are likely to be foil-backed. The rose-cut diamonds have a typically greyish/brownish appearance, some stones with chips and fractures, and have open-backed settings. The enamel panels have surface scuffs, nicks and scratches and one of the panels has two small chips/areas of loss to the rim. One of the mounts has a dark solder join/repair to the side and the mounts and fittings have scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 10.2gm.
A diamond and enamel RAF wings brooch, modelled with outstretched wings of graduated rose-cut diamonds in millegrain settings, heightened with a green enamel wreath and red enamel crown, 9ct white gold mounted, maker's mark JWB, length 4.2cmCondition report: Of relatively modern manufacture, with light surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips to mount and enamel. Diamonds have variable colour and clarity, most with a greyish appearance, some stones with small chips/fractures. Hallmarked for Birmingham, date letter is difficult to read but possibly for 1990. Pin and visor safety catch are currently functioning. Gross weight approx. 4.3gm.
A collection of jewellery and costume items, comprising a Norwegian enamel floral pendant by David Andersen, signed and stamped 'STERLING NORWAY', an opalescent panel brooch, stamped '9ct', three gilt metal lockets, a late Victorian silver crescent brooch, a white metal locket pendant on chain, with foliate engraved decoration, a coral corallium rubrum branch necklace, a ceramic panel brooch, signed RUSKIN, an oval shell cameo brooch/pendant, and further items, first pendant length 2.65cm (qty)
Attractive Japanese Enamel Decorated Sword in Tach Mounts, blade 46.8cms, mumei (probably not tempered), the hilt, scabbard and tsuba all finely enamelled en-suite with green and grey dragons upon clouds with black background, brass fittings engraved with clouds. Overall including scabbard 72cms. Good condition, some crushing damage to enamel at top of scabbard, bottom scabbard mount kojiri missing.
^ North African Sword Nimcha, Late 19th Century, slightly curved single edge blade cut with 3 narrow fullers and stamped with crescent moon and crosses, iron guard with traces of gold damascened decoration, silver ferule with traces of enamel decoration, one piece rhino horn grip. Overall 101cms, blade 84.5cms. Good condition, some age wear overall.
A pair of mid 19th century Royal Artillery brass shoulder scales (worn); a pre WW1 trumpeter's bullion and wool embroidered arm badge; and a small quantity of military and other collar badges, lapel badges, etc, including Special Boat Service enamelled shield (brooch fitting (?) replaced by lugs, the enamel crinkled overall, probably when the lugs were replaced); King's Own and Ryl Tank Corps/Regt bronze collar badges, a 1939-45 War Medal, etc, many worn or damaged. £80-150
A small packet of 34 coins, medallions etc including: Henry III hammered AR penny, Canterbury Mint, about Fine, weak portrait; Coventry AE ½ penny token 1792, NVF cleaned; USA large cent 1847 VF; Nova Scotia ½ penny token 1832, fair/fine; a French agricultural medal of merit in gilt and enamels 1883, some enamel loss otherwise VF; WWII Freemasons Hospital medal VF and 28 sundry other pieces. Average Fair to VF. £30-40
A small quantity of military collar badges etc, including pairs of early ASC officer's in silver and enamel (one chipped); two Indian Medical Service, single silver coloured Buffs officer's etc; a quantity of military brass buttons, mostly Corps, large and small; and approximately 30 inert modern rifle cartridges, identified in printed packets. £30-50
A Chinese early 20th Century porcelain brush washer. The exterior decorated in iron-red and gilt with raised cross hatched decorated and famille-rose enamel flower flower and fruit branches. The turquoise base base with four-character mark reading 'Shendetang zhi' Hall. Width approx. 12.5cm, height 6cm.
A LARGE & HEAVY CHINESE BEIJING ENAMEL / CLOISONNE DISH - decorated with European scenes of figures playing in landscapes - with 6 individual roundel's of birds in flora - upon a yellow ground with floral decoration - the underside further enameled with a landscape scene and flora, with a gilt rim 41cm
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