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Lot 181
Medieval Heraldic Pendant. Circa 13th century AD. Copper-alloy, 9.56 g, 37.71 mm. A lozenge-shape heraldic horse harness pendant displaying a shield enclosing a cross. The cross appears to have traces of black enamel which suggests these could be the arms of John de Vesci.De Vesci was a prominent noble with vast estates across England, these include. Alnwick in Northumberland and estates in Yorkshire including Malton. He died, circa 1289 and was buried at Alnwick Abbey.
Lot 182
Medieval Enamel Mount. Circa 13th century. Copper-alloy, 24.36 g, 38.24 mm. A rectangular panel depicting a crowned lion with a human face on a field of blue enamel. Traces of gilt survive outlining the lion and most of the original enamel is intact. Below the main panel is a smaller rectangular arm that retains the iron fixing. Ref: Marian Campbell, Medieval Enamels. Mills, Medieval Artefacts, p. 106-108.
Lot 191
Medieval Heraldic Pendant Circa, 13th-14th century AD. Copper-alloy, 9.84 g, 42.92 mm. A shield shaped horse harness pendant detailed with a gilded rampant lion on a field of red enamel. The arms appear to be that of Edmund Fitzalan, 2nd Earl of Arundel. Edmund Fitzalan (1 May 1285 – 17 November 1326) was an English nobleman prominent in the conflict between King Edward II and his barons. His father, Richard Fitzalan, 1st Earl of Arundel died in 1302, while Edmund was still a minor. He therefore became a ward of John de Warenne, Earl of Surrey, and married Warenne's granddaughter Alice. In 1306 he was styled Earl of Arundel, and served under Edward I in the Scottish Wars, for which he was richly rewarded.After Edward I's death, Arundel became part of the opposition to the new king Edward II, and his favourite Piers Gaveston. In 1311 he was one of the so-called Lords Ordainers who assumed control of government from the king. Together with Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, he was responsible for the death of Gaveston in 1312. From this point on, however, his relationship to the king became more friendly. This was to a large extent due to his association with the king's new favourite, Hugh Despenser the younger, whose daughter was married to Arundel's son. Arundel supported the king in suppressing rebellions by Roger Mortimer and other Marcher Lords, and eventually also Thomas of Lancaster. For this he was awarded with land and offices.His fortune changed, however, when the country was invaded in 1326 by Mortimer, who had made common cause with the king's wife, Queen Isabella. Immediately after the capture of Edward II, the queen, Edward III's regent, ordered Arundel executed, his title forfeit and his property confiscated. Arundel's son and heir Richard only recovered the title and lands in 1331, after Edward III had taken power from the regency of Isabella and Mortimer. In the 1390s, a cult emerged around the late earl. He was venerated as a martyr, though he was never canonised.
Lot 204
Charles I Mourning Ring. Circa 17th century AD. Gold, 4.5 grams, ring size K. An exceptional piece of mourning jewellery made in memory of Charles I. The ring is formed of a D-sectioned band and oval bezel. The band with areas of black enamel intact and engraved on the inside with the verse, 'Martye populi' (peoples martyr). The bezel has a beautifully executed enamel portrait of Charles I on a lilac ground, the underside has a small skull and the date, Jan. 30 1648 on a field of black enamel.The ring is part of a series of mourning jewellery which was made to commemorate the death of Charles after he was beheaded. Some of these pieces were commissioned by Charles himself whilst awaiting his death, to be given to loved ones and loyal supporters, and it is known that he divided his personal jewels amongst his children when they paid him their final visit. The tiny portrait on the bezel, skilfully hand painted in enamel, was almost certainly copied from Charles I with M. de St. Antoine by Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck (1633). This masterpiece of oil on canvas depicts Charles I as a knight on horseback, wearing gleaming armour. Over 12 feet tall, it remains in the Royal Collection and currently hangs in Buckingham Palace. During the 17th century the new year began in March, December 1648 was followed by January 1648, and many contemporary memorials (including his coffin) record the date of Charles’ death as 1648. Ref: Cf. M.Dalton. p.195-197 nos. 1359-1365, C.Oman, pls 79,80, D.Scarisbrick. p.102-103, see also Christie's, Rings from Antiquity to the Present Day, 5 October 1988, lot 369, and Christie’s, 9th October 2012, including the Jurgen Abeler collection of rings, lot 343, for similar rings. Ex. Christies of London. 25th February 1997, Christies 14th September 2016, From the collection of David Gainsborough Roberts. Condition report: good - some enamel losses particularly to shank.
Lot 22
Rare Roman plate brooch in the form of a jug. The jug has a piriform body with a single handle and flared mouth, the body ornamented with a single roundel of orange champleve enamel and a chain loop at the base. On the reverse, the hinged pin and catchplate are intact. 44mm x 24mm, 9.0g. Cf. Hattatt 1147, 2nd century AD..
Lot 42
Roman composite plate brooch with a lozenge-shaped body, zoomorphic head and fantail foot decorated with three ring-and-dot motifs. The body has a field of blue champleve enamel with concentric circles of white, black and yellow enamel at the centre and red and white stars in the field. Cf. Hattatt 1099 - 1101, 2nd century AD. Crack visible across foot. 56mm x 35mm, 10.0g.
Lot 44
Roman Composite Brooch. Circa, 2nd century AD. Copper-alloy, 45mm x 19mm, 8.1g. A scarce type formed of a circular centre panel with double crescent type arms on either side. The centre panel has alternating cells of black and white enamel around an applied bird mount with black enamel circles on its tail. Ref: Hattatt's Visual Catalogue of Ancient Brooches. p.355. fig.600. (This Brooch).
Lot 86
Roman Plate Brooch. Circa 2nd century AD. Copper-alloy, 5.73 g, 32.29 mm. A rectangular brooch depicting a stylised fish. The body of the fish is decorated with a large annulet and two pellets towards the tail. Traces of red and blue enamel survive. Ref: Hattatt's Ancient Brooches, p.349, fig 1652.
Lot 101
Anglo-Scandinavian cloisonne brooch, circa 11th century. A copper-alloy disc brooch decorated with blue and yellow cloisonne enamel cells that form a radiating 'hub-and-spoke' design. Ref: British Artefacts, volume 3. p. 32. fig, 1.1.1-i. 26mm, 4.2g. Recorded with PAS: SUSS-7B262C. https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/717392
Lot 105
A late 20th century diamond and enamel cocktail ring, mark of Kutchinsky, bombé style with a woven design, graduated grain set round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 0.63ct, decorated with green and blue enamel highlights, grooved 'D' shaped shank, size L, hallmarked London, 18ct gold, dated 1969, sponsor's mark 'Kld', weight 17.1g
Lot 133
A Victorian garnet, diamond and enamel pendant and bracelet, the pendant with a stylised blue enamelled ribbon top section set with two pear shaped cabochon garnets and grain set rose cut diamonds, suspending a box link chain with a pear shaped cabochon garnet dropper surrounded by a blue enamel border and grain set rose cut diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 0.65ct, unmarked, tested to at least 15ct gold; the matching bracelet with two oval panelled centre sections set with two oval shaped cabochon garnets, surrounded by a blue enamelled border and grain set rose cut diamonds at cardinal points, (1 lacking), closed back section, engraved, '26TH AUGUST 1847 EMMA FRANCES GILBERT EAST', fancy link chain knotted either side, push-in engraved clasp with safety chain, unmarked, tested to at least 15ct gold, gross weight 43.5g (2)Footnote: Emma Frances Louisa Gilbert-East (1847 - 1894) was born in Kensington, London in July 1847 to Sir Gilbert East Gilbert-East, 2nd Bt and Dame Emma Jane Lucretia Smith. She married Reginald Augustus Gough Paynter and had two children. She passed away on 16 May 1894 in Portsea Island, Hampshire. The engraving on the jewel suggests that this might have been a christening present.
Lot 188
A Russian crowned double headed Imperial eagle diamond and enamel ring, central double headed eagle with twenty five grain set old brilliant and eight cut diamonds, estimated approximate total weight 0.40ct, inlayed blue enamel with a floral and enamelled border, tapered enamelled shoulders, 'D' shaped shank, size R, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, weight 13.1g
Lot 240
A diamond, pearl and enamel stylised bird of paradise brooch, the body, a naturally grey South Sea baroque pearl, 22 x 17mm, surrounded by pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds, a sapphire eye, sapphire set crest, and articulated sapphire set tail feathers, estimated approximate total sapphire weight 0.45ct, a red enamelled beak and claws, perched on a branch set with round brilliant cut black diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 3.58ct, verso, pierced with scroll detail, length 8.7cm, width 4cm, double clip fitting with slider catch, unmarked, tested as 18ct gold, weight 30.6g
Lot 292
Rolex - A gold-plated half hunter pocket watch, circa 1930, the outer cover with black enamel Roman numerals and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed white dial, 42mm in diameter, with black Arabic numerals, gold coloured spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, 15 jewel signed but un numbered mechanical crown wind movement with onion shaped winder, 'Star' case by Dennison, 50mm diameter, verso hinged, plain and polished, interior numbered 914097, the cuvette similarly numberedFootnote: The gold plated watch cases produced by the Dennison Watch Case Company were available in three grades - the 'Sun' grade with a 25-year wear guarantee, the 'Moon' grade with a 20-year wear guarantee and the 'Star' grade with a 10-year wear guarantee. A sought after and collectable casemaker, Dennison produced watch cases for some of the most famous watch companies, including Rolex, as in this example.
Lot 328
A collection of five early 20th century Russian metalwares silver and enamel objets, all struck with the second Kokoshnik mark (1908-1926) Moscow, 84 zolonitki indicating a minimum 875/1000 standard silver and lavishly decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamel; the first, a vodka cup, mark of Grigory Sbitnev, gilt washed interior and base, 7cm in height, 5cm diameter at the rim, 2.5ozt; the second, a salt pot, probable mark of Grigory Sbitnev, second Kokoshnik import mark, gilt washed interior and base, 2cm in height, 4.5cm diameter, 0.90ozt; the third, a spoon, mark of Nikolai Pavlovich Pavlov, the top section of the stem enamelled both sides along with the back of the bowl, 18cm in length, 1.3ozt; the fourth, a spoon, mark of Nikolai Pavlovich Pavlov, second Kokoshnik import mark, with twisted stem, enamelled to the top section and back of the bowl, 14cm in length, 0.90ozt; the fifth, a travelling pencil cover, mark of D.P. Nikitin, with removable pencil and suspensory ring, 9cm in length (closed) (5)Footnote: Cloisonné is a style of enamelling used for decorating metalwork objects. Compartments ('cloisons' in French) are created on the item by soldering wires or thin metal strips placed on their edges. Enamel powders, usually of different colours, are mixed into a paste and used to fill the separate compartments, which are then fired in a kiln. The wires remain visible on the finished piece, separating the different compartments. Despite it being a French word, and evidence of this style of decoration being used as far back as ancient Egypt, cloisonné decoration is often contemporarily referred to as Russian enamel as it was extremely popular in Russia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Cloisonné decoration is also popular in Far Eastern ware. The finished result, however, has a much different look, with not only the cloisons filled as well as the spaces in between, but also the dividing metalwork ground flat to the enamel giving just a two-dimensional effect. The Russian style has a three-dimensional look with the dividers raised above the enamel, and is instantly recognisable for its bright colours.
Lot 350
A WW2 campaign medal group together with two 'Caterpillar club' pins, to 152932 Flying Officer Edward Harold Ruston RAF, verso of both pins engraved 'F/O E.H. RUSTON'; the first example, an early issue with red glass cabochon 'eyes'', hinged under the head, clasp under the tail, unhallmarked but tests as 9ct gold; the second and later example with red enamel flat 'eyes', hinged under the tail, clasp under the head and with rank engraved above the name, presented together with a bar mounted campaign medal group comprising 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal with associated bar mounted dress set (replica), along with the Bomber Command medal and the Allied Prisoner of War medal, a single RAF coat button and three cushion embroidered RAF aircrew navigator's 'half brevet' cloth badges (16)Provenance: By direct descent from the recipientFootnote: The 57 Squadron Operational Record Book states that Flying Officer Ruston from Cambridgeshire was posted on to 57 Squadron on 27 June 1944. The squadron was based at East Kirkby, Lincolnshire at that time and during the war flew 5151 operational sorties with the loss of 172 aircraft. Avro Lancaster III JB318 DX-L At 22.56hrs on Tuesday 18th July 1944, 20 Lancaster bombers from 57 squadron took off from East Kirkby. They joined a formation of 89 more aircraft, and their mission was to destroy the Aulnoye railway junction at Revigny-sur-Ornain in France. Included in the 57 squadron group was Lancaster III 'L for leather', serial number JB318, identification DX-L, and its crew of 7 flown by Flt Lt J.A. 'The Bull' Bulcraig DFM. Also aboard was flight engineer Flt Sgt N.L.E. 'Windy' Gale DFM, navigator F/O E.H. 'Rusty' Ruston, wireless operator/air gunner Sgt T. Loughlin, air bomber F/O E.C. 'Robbie' Robson, mid upper gunner Sgt L.E.S. Manning and rear gunner Sgt F.J.D. 'Bert' Taylor. Soon after crossing the French coast - a little after 1am - they were picked out by German searchlights. Bulcraig put the Lancaster into a steep dive, but during this evasive action they lost the protection of the bomber stream and made themselves vulnerable to attack from enemy aircraft. A German JU88 night fighter approached from below, out of view of Lancaster’s gunners, and shot the plane down, killing four of the crew. Ruston, Taylor and Manning all bailed out, and the plane crashed in flames and blew up in a field near Bassevelle, between Paris and Reims. Manning, helped by the local French Resistance, went into hiding in a small café in La Trétoire (despite it being frequented by the Germans) until he was liberated by advancing American forces. Taylor went into hiding on a farm in Bussières and evaded capture until he too was liberated by the Allies. Ruston was captured by the Germans at Nanteuil-Sur-Marne on Sunday 23rd July and was imprisoned in the West Compound at Stalag Luft 1 prisoner of war camp in northern Germany. He remained there as prisoner 4967 until the camp was liberated by the Russians on 30th April 1945. The raid was a success, but the cost in men and aircraft was heavy - 24 aircraft and 129 lives were lost. East Kirkby lost 5 Lancasters (including DX-L) and 19 airmen. Today there is a permanent stone memorial to the crew of DX-L in the field on the crash site, built by the local residents. "...A brass plate fastened to a tree On it seven names stare out at me I press my fingers to the plate Thinking back to that night of fate That night of flame and naked fear When a stricken bomber crashed right here..." (Photograph of 57 Squadron at East Kirby, 1944, reproduced with kind permission of the 57 & 630 Squadrons’ Association. Credit for images of the memorial site at Bassevelle and map: Jacques Bodécot / Pierre Pécastaingts at Aérostèles) The Caterpillar club, formed in 1922, is an exclusive international association for people who have successfully used a parachute to save their lives by bailing out of a disabled aircraft. It was known as ‘The Elite Club that no one wanted to join, and whose members joined by accident”. Those who intentionally jump from aircraft, such as skydivers, are not accepted, and there are very strict conditions that need to be met. Potential members are required to apply with evidence of their descent. Following authentication, production of satisfactory evidence and independent corroboration of the event, applicants receive a certificate and a distinctive lapel pin modelled as a silkworm (as silk was originally used in the manufacture of parachutes). Each pin is individually engraved with the recipient’s name before presentation. Pins are not available for purchase by friends, colleagues or collectors, and the only other opportunity to obtain a genuine pin is on the very rare occasion when a previously issued example appears for sale, as in this case. The early versions were gold and had ‘ruby red’ glass eyes with the recipient's name and rank engraved in one line on the reverse. The later versions were silver gilt and had red enamel eyes with the recipient's name engraved on the reverse underneath their rank. This lot includes one of each variety. The early versions are particularly rare and extremely collectable. Members of the club included such famous names as Charles Lindbergh, WW2 flying ace Sir Douglas Bader and astronaut John Glenn.
Lot 352
A gilt metal and enamel jewellery casket, unmarked, probably of French origin, of square form, the piano hinged beaded edged cover lavishly decorated with polychrome champlevé enamelled scroll and foliate designs, with matching motifs to all four sides, interior finished in quilted and buttoned cream/silver satin, raised on four stylised ram's head and hoof feet, simple lock (key lacking), 16 x 16cmFootnote: Champlevé is a style of enamelling used for decorating metalwork objects. In this technique, enamel paste is filled into troughs or cells which have been carved into the surface. The piece is then fired until the enamel fuses, and when cooled the whole surface of the object is polished flat.
Lot 42
A Victorian pearl and enamel hinged locket on a velvet ribbon, of oval form, featuring a central cross set with twelve 4mm half round pearls, bordered with blue enamel, plain bale, length including bale 7cm, width 4cm, unmarked, tested as 18ct gold, suspended from a narrow black velvet ribbon, length 80cm, gross weight 31.4g
Lot 60
An enamel and diamond pendant and ear studs en suite, heart shaped pendant with blue, yellow, orange, green and red enamel flowers, each set with a central round brilliant cut diamond, estimated approximate total weight 0.16ct, verso pierced floral decoration, double bar bale, length including bale 3.3cm, width 2.7cm, unmarked, together with a pair of matching ear studs, estimated approximate total weight 0.16ct, length 1.8cm, width 2.1cm, hinged clip fittings, unhallmarked, Italian marks and '750', gross weight 24.9g (2)
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