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Click here to subscribeJay Strongwater, United States. Pair of gilt metal figurines in the form of palm trees. With polychrome enamel and applied Swarovski crystals. Stamped along the underside. Each with the original packaging.(Each) Height: 12 in x width: 6 in x depth: 6 1/4 in />Condition: There are no breaks, losses, bends, or major wear to either tree. Light wear to the original packaging of both.
Jay Strongwater, United States. Set of three gilt metal figurines in the form of the three wise men or magi for a Nativity set. With polychrome enamel and applied Swarovski crystals. Included is a small gilt pewter treasure box. Stamped along the underside. With the original packaging.Height ranges from 4 in to 6 in; width ranges from 3 1/4 in to 3 1/2 in; depth ranges to 3 in to 4 1/2 in. />Condition: There are no breaks, bends, or major wear. Light wear to the original packaging. The figurine with the red robe is missing one rhinestone along the back, visible in the lot listing.
The Tilly of Haarlem Goblet: an important Beilby enamelled and engraved armorial light baluster goblet, circa 1765The round funnel bowl finely decorated in polychrome with the coat of arms of the Tilly family of Haarlem, a yellow dove perched on an olive branch with a white stem and green leaves, within an ouroboros, the yellow serpent picked out in iron-red shown biting its tail, within an elaborate rococo scroll cartouche painted in shades of pale purple, inscribed 'Tilly.' in opaque white beneath, the reverse engraved with a medallion containing seven arrows emblematic of the Seven United Provinces, within the inscription 'VREEDE EN EENDRAGHT' (Peace and Unity), surmounted by a dove in white enamel, traces of gilding to the rim, on a stem with triple-annulated knop above a beaded inverted baluster and small basal knop, over a conical foot, 17cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceSotheby's, 1 July 1949, lot 16With Delomosne and SonSotheby's, 24 November 1986, lot 78With Asprey, 1987Durrington CollectionLiteratureRoger Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.29Stephen Pohlmann, 'The Tilly Glasses', Glass Circle News, No.139 (November 2015), p.5, fig.1ExhibitedBroadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.38Once known as 'Newcastle' light balusters, glasses of this distinctive form are now known to have been manufactured in Holland as well as England, see Catherine Ross, 'Flint glass houses on the Rivers Tyne and Wear during the eighteenth century', The Glass Circle Journal, No.5 (1986), pp.75-85. It is likely that the Beilbys imported undecorated light baluster glasses from Holland, as most surviving examples of this shape with Beilby decoration have identical stems and several have Dutch connections.Fifteen Beilby decorated light baluster wine glasses or goblets, many of similar shape, are recorded including the present lot. Eleven of these bear armorials or crests, while four are painted with vine in opaque white enamel. The latter includes one in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. no.c.625/1936), one in the Kunstmuseum Den Haag (inv. no.1005203), one in the Fitzwilliam Museum (inv. no.C.513-1961) and one from the Thompson-Schwab Collection sold by Bonhams on 21 June 2022, lot 102.Of the crested and armorial examples, eight have direct Dutch connections. They include the magnificent Prince William V goblet from the A C Hubbard Jr Collection sold by Bonhams on 30 November 2011, lot 142, a smaller wine glass also bearing the arms of Prince William V sold by Bonhams on 1 May 2013, lot 116, two wine glasses with the arms of Prince William V and Princess Wilhelmina accollé, including one from the Julius and Ann Kaplan Collection sold by Bonhams on 15 November 2017, lot 33 and one in Museum Rotterdam (inv. no.17) and a goblet in the World of Glass Museum in St. Helens bearing the arms of the Van Dongen family of Amsterdam. Three further glasses bear the arms and crest of the Tilly family of Haarlem, including the present lot.In 2010 a second 'Tilly' glass, with a damaged foot, was discovered in the collection of Rudy van Dobben in Halfweg, Netherlands, which had directly descended through the Tilly family. See Kiki Alpherts and Marius van Dam, Tussen Kunst en Kitsch: 101 ontdekkingen (2015), p.133, no.66. This was sold as part of the Stephen Pohlmann Collection by Bonhams on 30 November 2022, lot 40 and differs slightly from the present lot in that the reverse is enamelled with the crest of a white dove in flight above a helmet in yellow and red. Whilst it has been suggested that the engraving on the Durrington glass existed before the enamelling took place, it is plausible that the engraved medallion was later added over the original enamelled crest. A third 'Tilly' glass, in a private collection, is unpublished.The 'Tilly' set was almost certainly commissioned by Claas de Koning Tilly (1727-1814), who by 1764 owned a firm in Haarlem founded by his grandfather in 1696, which specialised in the production of a panacea known as Dutch drops (Haarlemmerolie). The firm was subsequently renamed C de Koning Tilly and was latterly owned by Rudy van Dobben until 2019, a direct descendent of this branch of the Tilly family. Interestingly, two engraved light baluster wine glasses bearing the initials 'CDKT' for Claas de Koning Tilly are discussed in detail by J R ter Molen, 'Twee gedecoreerde wijnglazen uit 1765 en 1769 met de initialen van C. de Koning Tilly', Antiek, Vol.8 (March 1982), pp.461-70, indicating that Claas was clearly commissioning other glasses at this time. The first is decorated with the arms of Haarlem, dated 1765 and inscribed ''T WELVAAREN VAN DE DIACONY' (The prosperity of the Diaconate). It is thought to commemorate the election of Claas as a deacon by the Grand Church Council on 18 March that year, a position which he held until 1769. The other is dated 1769 and decorated with a view of the Hofje van Bakenes in Haarlem, almost certainly commemorating his appointment as regent of the Bakenesser Chamber on 2 October that year, a position which he retained until 1780. It seems likely that the Beilby decorated set may also have been commissioned to celebrate one of these occasions.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 Beilby enamelled armorial wine glass, circa 1765-70The round funnel bowl finely painted in polychrome with a yellow rococo scrollwork cartouche heightened in iron-red, enclosing the coat of arms of Thomas impaling Clayton in black, white and gilt, flanked by foliate sprigs, the reverse with fruiting vine in white enamel pendent from the rim, set on a double-series opaque twist stem with a pair of opaque white spiral threads around a multi-ply corkscrew, over a conical foot, 15.1cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceChristie's, 16 October 1990, lot 162With Asprey, 1990Durrington CollectionLiteraturePeter Dodsworth, The Durrington Collection (2006), no.33ExhibitedBroadfield House Glass Museum, 'Majesty & Rebellion', 1999, catalogue no.37The coat of arms is for the Right Reverend John Thomas (1712-1793), who was Bishop of Rochester from 1774. Born in Carlisle, he was the eldest son of John Thomas, vicar of Brampton, Cumberland. He had a remarkable and distinguished career in the church, beginning on 27 March 1737 when he was ordained a deacon before receiving priest's orders on 25 September that year. On 27 January 1738 he was instituted rector of Bletchingley in Surrey, a living in the gift of Sir William Clayton whose daughter Anne he would go on to marry. Thomas was appointed chaplain in ordinary to King George II on 18 January 1749, a post which he retained under King George III. On 23 April 1754 he was made a prebendary of Westminster and in 1762 was appointed sub-almoner to the Archbishop of York. He was instituted to the vicarage of St Bride's, Fleet Street, London on 7 January 1766 and became Dean of Westminster and of the Order of the Bath in 1768. He was consecrated Bishop of Rochester on 13 November 1774.Thomas was married twice and the arms on the present glass represent his first marriage to Anne, daughter of Sir William Clayton and widow of Sir Charles Blackwell, on 19 August 1742. Anne died on 7 July 1772 and he remarried on 12 January 1776, this time to Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Baldwin and widow of Sir Joseph Yates. It is likely that the set was commissioned prior to Anne's death in 1772, perhaps to celebrate Thomas' new position of Dean of Westminster and of the Order of the Bath in 1768. Five glasses from this set are recorded, including the present lot. One from the Chris Crabtree Collection was sold by Bonhams on 19 May 2010, lot 62 and three more were discovered in the Portsmouth area in 2011 before being sold at auction in Chichester later that year. One of those three was subsequently sold by Bonhams as part of the Darell Thompson-Schwab Collection on 30 November 2022, lot 144. For a set of four Beilby enamelled armorial wine glasses bearing the arms of the Surtees family, see that sold by Bonhams on 23 June 2021, lots 9-12.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
Tabatière à décor émaillé, monture en métal doré, probablement France ou Italie du milieu du XVIIIe siècleA European enamel gilt metal-mounted snuff box, mid 18th centuryProbably French or Italian, decorated with scattered polychrome flowers, the inside of the cover with a portrait of a lady with parasol 7cm (some restoration)Footnotes:Provenance: With Lukacs & Donath, Rome (paper label to the inside)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Birgmingham, boîte rectangulaire à décor émaillé d'un portrait de l'Impératrice Elizabeth Petrovna de Russie, 1760-75A Birmingham enamel box with a portrait of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna of Russia, 1760-75Of rectangular shape, the lid painted with a scene of the Battle of Kunersdorf, the Russian cavalry chasing the retreating Prussians in clouds of smoke, a ribbon above inscribed in cyrillic 'Kunersdorf Saltykov Victory', the interior painted with an oval portrait medallion of the Empress Elizabeth Petrovna framed by trophies and war and a ribbon inscribed in cyrillic 'God save Elizaveta I the Empress of all Russia', the sides of the box painted with military trophies, mounted with a gilt metal hinged mount, 8.2cm wide Footnotes:Provenance: With Winifred Williams, London (paper label to the interior)The box commemorates the Battle of Kunersdorf which took place three years into the Seven Years War on 12 August 1759. The Russian and Austrian allied force led by Count Pyotr Saltykov gained a triumphant victory over the Prussian army under the command of Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz. The Prussians suffered over 25,000 casualties and Frederick the Great himself barely escaped capture, and was wounded by gunfire. A similar English enamel box was sold at Sotheby's on 27th May 2004, lot 39. Another was in the Rous Lench Collection, 7 July 1986, lot 848. An example is illustrated (as Russian) by Anne Odom, Russian Enamels- Kievan Rus to Faberge (1996), p. 90. The portrait of the Empress Elizabeth is based on a print by Georg Friedrich Schmidt after Louis TocquéFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Tabatière à double couvercle à décor érotique émaillé, travail européen, circa 1770A European enamel erotic double-lidded snuff box, circa 1770The outside decorated with a couple in a a landscape, the inside with a similar scene of a courting couple, an erotic scene of an amorous encounter by a fireplace and another of a lady washing near a fascinum, 8.7cm (some damage)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Très rare plat creux à douze pans en porcelaine de Meissen du service « Gelbe Löwe », circa 1729-31A very rare Meissen twelve-sided deep dish from the 'Gelbe Löwe' Service, circa 1729-31The porcelain with very rare moulded flower heads visible in four places, largely covered by the enamel colours, Painted with the 'Gelber Löwe' pattern, on the right a stylised prunus trunk with young shoot sprouting from the gnarly base, on the left a yellow tiger, his large eye picked out in gold, wrapping itself around a bamboo shoot with blue, green and red flowers, 25cm across crossed swords mark in blue enamel, incised Japanese Palace inventory number N=8-/ W very minute chip to top corner, slight wearFootnotes:Provenance:The Royal Collections of Saxony, Japanese Palace, Dresden, delivered in April 1731;Albert Dasch Collection, Teplitz (sold by Rudolph Lepke's Kunst-Auctions-Haus, Berlin, 4 March 1913, lot 186);With J.J. Klejman Gallery, New York (applied label to reverse)For a comprehensive discussion of the history of the 'Gelber Löwe' service in the 18th century, see Julia Weber, Meißener Porzellane mit Dekoren nach ostasiatischen Vorbildern, vol. II (2013), pp. 265-274. The 'Gelber Löwe' pattern was first produced at Meissen after a Japanese porcelain original as part of the large order placed by the Paris merchant, Rudolph Lemaire, for copies of Asian porcelain. A large quantity of plates and dishes painted in this style were among the porcelain confiscated in April 1731 in the house of Lemaire's accomplice at the Dresden court, Count von Hoym, and subsequently sent to the Japanese Palace and entered in the inventory under no. 8. This present lot belongs to this group and is therefore one of the earliest examples of this decoration.Some of this porcelain was used for diplomatic gifts - to the English diplomat, Sir Thomas Robinson and the Bishop of Cracow, Jan Alexander Lipski - or was used for table services (for which large orders were subsequently placed) and moved to the court pantries (Hofkonditoreri) in Dresden and Warsaw. The 18th century inventories of the court pantries show that ten twelve-sided 'tiefe Confect Schaalen 10 Zoll in Diam' [deep confectionary dishes 10 Zoll in diam.] with the inventory number 8 were removed from the Japanese Palace for use: five in Dresden and five in Warsaw (published by C. Boltz, Hoym, Lemaire und Meissen - Ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der Dresdener Porzellansammlung, in Keramos 88 (1980), p. 71, and by J. Weber, op. cit., I, p. 159 and p. 163). By 1770, it appears that only sixty dishes of various shapes and sizes remained in the Japanese Palace: the 1770 inventory records: '(Siebenzig) Nur 60. Stück Stück runde tiefe Schaalen, von differenter Größe, mit braunen Rändern, Löwen, blauen Rohr und andren Blumen nach alt Indianischer Art gemahlt, No. 8' [(Seventy) only 60 round deep bowls, of different sizes, painted with brown rims, lions, blue pipe and other flowers in old Indian style, No. 8] (quoted by Claus Boltz, Japanisches Palais-Inventar 1770 und Turmzimmer-Inventar 1769, in Keramos 153 (1996), p. 72).This appears to be the only twelve-sided dish of this type recorded in the literature (Weber, op. cit., II, p. 265 and n. 8).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Plat rond en porcelaine de Meissen provenant du « Japanisches Palais », circa 1730A Meissen circular dish from the Japanese Palace, circa 1730Painted in Kakiemon style with a phoenix in flight and flowering branches issuing from banded hedges, 22cm diam., crossed swords mark in blue enamel, incised Japanese Palace inventory number N=69/ WFootnotes:Provenance:The Royal Collections of Saxony, Japanese Palace, Dresden, delivered in April 1731One of the copies of a Japanese dish made for the French merchant Rudolph Lemaire around 1730; a Japanese dish in the collection of Augustus the Strong, now in the Dresden porcelain collection (inv. PO 5252) may have served as the model. Fourteen lobed and sixty-three circular dishes of various sizes decorated with this pattern were among the porcelain for Lemaire that was confiscated in April 1731 from the Dresden palace of Count Hoym and moved to the Elector/King's Japanese Palace (entered in the inventories under nos. 41-44 and 66-69).In 1770, the same number of pieces were recorded in the inventory of the Japanese Palace, including under no. 69: 'Eilf Stück detto [runde tiefe Schaalen, inwendig mit Vögeln, Blumen und bunten Korn gemahlt], differenter Größe, zu 9 1/2. Zoll tief [probably 1 1/2 Zoll], 9. Zoll in Diam:' (11 pieces ditto [round deep dishes, painted inside with birds, flowers und coloured corn], various sizes, to [1 1/2] zoll deep, 9 zoll diam.).Two similar dishes are in the Dr. Ernst Schneider Collection in Schloss Lustheim (published by J. Weber, Meißener Porzellane mit Dekoren nach ostasiatischen Vorbildern, II (2013), cat. nos. 202 and 203; another was sold from the Hoffmeister Collection by Bonhams London, 26 May 2010, lot 28.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, to a key wind movement, the case with engraved decoration and possible French gold marks, indistinctly numbered, together with two gilt metal hunter pocket watches, first watch case diameter 4.1cm (3)First watch gross weight only approximately 43gm (top loop and dust cover are gilt metal, the movement does not wind or run)
A collection of jewellery, to include a pair of silver and enamel cufflinks, monogrammed, a late Victorian silver and orange paste star brooch, a similarly set panel brooch, modelled as a stag's head and belt, a fox's mask and bugle bar brooch, and assorted further items, first cufflinks panel length 1.8cm (qty)
A late Victorian 18ct gold open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and centre seconds hand, to a keyless wind ¾ plate movement, dial and movement signed H. KALTENBACH, LLANELLY, the case hallmarked for Chester 1892, movement and case numbered 116565, monogrammed and inscribed, case diameter 4.95cmSurface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips to dial, surface wear to glass. Scattered dings, dents and impressions to case, with general surface wear throughout. Marks are mostly clearly struck with patchy light wear. Slight gapping to case cover when closed. The movement runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. The pusher does not appear to be functioning. Gross weight approximately 117gm.
Three enamel brooches, the first modelled as a purple enamel flowerhead, with central old-cut diamond highlight, the second modelled as a green and white enamel ankh cross, with fleur-de-lys accents, stamped '15', the third designed as a blue and white enamel circlet, with pearl highlights, (pearls untested for origin), lengths 3.7cm, 3.55cm and 2.45cm respectively (3)First brooch: large losses to purple enamel. Surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips throughout. The diamond has a slightly irregular cushion-shaped outline, bright and lively in appearance, approximately 0.10ct in size. Pin is functioning. Metal standard of mount untested. Gross weight approximately 2.8gm. Second brooch: areas of enamel loss and losses to gilt fleur-de-lys/bead decoration. Surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips throughout. Pin is slightly mis-shapen but functioning. Metal standard of mount untested. Gross weight approximately 3.5gm. Third brooch: small areas of enamel loss and fractures to remaining enamel. Surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips throughout. Pin is functioning. Indistinctly stamped, possibly '15CT'. Metal standard of mount untested. Gross weight approximately 2.1gm.
A collection of enamel jewellery/insignia, comprising an enamel pendant/medal, possibly an Imperial Austrian Order of Franz Joseph, heightened with red, white and black enamel, inscribed 'FJ' and '1849', the top loop with possible Austrian gold mark, a similar enamel panel chain, with possible Austrian gold mark, and a further enamel pendant/medal, possibly an Imperial Austrian Order of the Iron Crown, heightened with polychrome enamel, inscribed 'F' and '1815', unmarked, each pendant/medal length 3.2cm (excluding loop fittings), chain length 25cm (3)Approximate gross weights only: first pendant/medal 3.2gm, chain 4.1gm, second pendant/medal 4.4gm
A collection of jewellery, comprising a citrine and white enamel navette-shaped panel brooch, a belt-shaped panel brooch, a turquoise and diamond half hoop ring, stamped '18CT', and a pair of turquoise-coloured cabochon ear pendants, first brooch length 3.2cm (4)Approximate gross weights only: first brooch 5.5gm, second brooch 5.5gm, ring 2gm, ear pendants 3.2gm
Of maritime interest: A diamond and enamel panel brooch, modelled as a passenger ship, with single-cut diamond set hull, green stone windows and enamel flags, inscribed 'BILDYTH', white precious metal mounted, the fitted case signed JOHN B. JACKSON LTD., SOUTHSEA, total diamond weight approximately 0.35ct, length 4.4cmSurface wear, scuffs and nicks to panel, with small chips and nicks to enamel flags. Dark solder join/repair to upper flag. Diamonds are well matched and bright, with occasional small chips/nicks (stones are too small to grade). Surface wear, chips and scuffs to green stones. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 9.2gm. Signs of usual wear to case.
A late 19th/early 20th century enamel and diamond pendant, decorated with the profile of a cherub amongst clouds in shades of yellow, pink, grey and white enamel, with lasque-cut diamond set winged collar, the reverse inscribed 'Pauline', suspended from a trace-link chain, pendant length 2.25cm, chain length 28.5cmSurface wear, nicks and scuffs to pendant, indistinct marks to loop fitting. Diamonds have a typically greyish, fractured appearance. Diameter of panel 1.55cm. Chain appears to be later, with surface wear and indistinct marks to the fittings. One of the end loops has a dark solder repair. Metal standards are untested. Gross weights approximately: pendant 2gm, chain 1.4gm.
An Indian enamel and diamond set archer's ring, the shaped mount applied with a trio of flowerhead clusters of lasque-cut diamonds in foiled closed-back settings, framed by similarly set foliage, to a blue enamel ground highlighted with gilt foliage and pale blue borders, the interior decorated with further polychrome enamel flowerheads and foliage, ring size approximately S - T
A 12ct gold open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and centre seconds hand, to a keyless wind manual movement, the case with London import marks for 1911 and maker's mark GS, numbered 10008, case diameter 5.05cmChip to rim of dial near numeral 4, remainder of dial has scratches, scuffs and dust residue. The movement does not run when wound and requires repair. The case has dings, dents and creases with general surface wear throughout and patchy wear to marks. Knife marks to case back and dust cover, and to sides of case. The case back and cover close tightly and the dust cover is also hallmarked. Gross weight approx. 90gm.
A late 19th/early 20th century silver-gilt and enamel small timepiece, by Breguet, the signed silvered dial numbered no. 4132, in rectangular red guilloche enamel case, the interior of the case door further engraved 'BREGUET 4132', on bun feet, 5.6cm high, in original leather triptych outer case.
A George V silver oval trinket box, with reeded border and engine turned decoration by E. S. Barnsley & Co, Birmingham 1911, 11.5cm wide, and an Edwardian silver mounted watch holder, with embossed decoration, Chester 1904, containing a silver plated keyless wind pocket watch with enamel dial. (2)
A late 19th/early 20th century silver and hardstone small timepiece, by Breguet, having circular white enamel dial, the arched-top silver case with reeded decoration on green hardstone plinth base, the movement stamped 90837, the interior of the case door engraved 'BREGUET 3544', 6.2cm high, in original leather triptych outer case.
A collection of jewellery, comprising a black opal doublet and diamond set bracelet, 14ct gold mounted, (one synthetic opal later replaced), a citrine single stone pendant, on velvet collar, two diamond set half hoop rings, a stone set bangle, 9ct gold mounted, a cultured pearl set wreath brooch, 9ct gold mounted, three enamel brooches, and three further brooches, (half pearls untested for origin), bracelet length 19cm (12)Approximate gross weights only: bracelet 14gm, citrine pendant 10.8gm, two half hoop rings combined 3.2gm, bangle 5.5gm, wreath brooch 2.4gm
A late Victorian silver rectangular card box, with hinged top enclosing divided interior by Samuel Jacob, London 1898, 5cm high, a pair of George III silver decanter labels for Port and Sherry, by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, London 1798, three enamel decanter labels, three others and a Scottish horn small quaich, the silver mount inscribed 'Scuab As'I' by William Dunningham & Co, Edinburgh 1906, 10.5cm wide. (9)
An early 20th century 18ct gold hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a keyless wind movement, the case with Chester hallmark, dial and movement signed Russells Limited, 18 Church Street, Liverpool, movement and case numbered 67488, case diameter 5cmScuffs, light surface wear and occasional nicks/chips to dial. Surface wear to glass. Scuffs, scratches, dings and areas of pitting to case, cover closes fairly tightly with slight gapping. Tool marks to case sides. Patchy wear to marks, date letter is indistinct. The movement currently runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight approximately 86.8gm.
A late 18th century ivory and enamel memorial ring, the oval ivory panel painted to depict a maiden gesturing towards a funerary urn on plinth, inscribed 'LIFE HOW SHORT', framed by a weeping willow tree, within a black enamel border inscribed 'AARON MORRITT OB 29 APR 1793 AE 43', between tapered foliate engraved shoulders, together with an agate and purple stone double cluster brooch, (later fitting), ring size approximately L, brooch length 3.3cm (2)Ivory registration no. FP25K67V Ring: crazing, surface wear and dust/dirt residue to ivory miniature panel, with scuffs, scratches and nicks to glazing above. Small chips/nicks and scuffs to enamel inscription. Panel measures approximately 2.8cm length x 1.8cm width. The ring mount has surface wear, with solder seams visible at junctions to the panel reverse and shoulders, and is untested as gold/gilt metal. Engraved decoration has patchy light wear. Gross weight approximately 5.8gm. Brooch: The central agate cabochons are foil-backed and the purple stones are possibly foil-backed pastes, all with considerable abrasion, scuffs and chips to the surface. Mount is two-colour with considerable wear and tarnishing, untested as silver/gold/gilt metal. Fittings are later replaced/added. Gross weight approximately 8.2gm.
An enamel panel bracelet, designed as a series of green and blue enamel panels, each modelled as an Egyptian pharaoh in portrait profile, spaced by Ankh crosses, gilt mounted, stamped '800', together with a cameo bracelet, the graduated oval shell cameos carved to depict classical figures in portrait profile, lengths 19cm and 17.5cm respectively (2)Approximate gross weights only: first bracelet 13.7gm (likely to be white metal with a gilt finish), second bracelet 21gm (untested as gold/gilt metal)
A late Victorian 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a keyless wind movement signed Army & Navy Cooperative Society Ld, 117 Victoria Str., London, S.W., the case with blue enamel chapter ring, hallmarked for London 1887, with interior long service presentation inscription for the Metropolitan Police dated 1891, the dial, movement and case numbered 4259, accompanied by a belcher-link chain with clasp stamped '9C', suspending a T-bar and 9ct gold mounted bloodstone and carnelian swivel fob, initialled, watch case diameter 4.9cm, chain length 31cm (2)Watch only: surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips to dial. Dings to base of case. between hinges. General surface wear, scuffs, scratches and chips/nicks to case, slight gapping to sides when cover/back are closed. Tool marks to case sides and back. Heavy wear to marks on top loop, thinning to top loop, remaining hallmarks are clearly struck. Patchy wear to case numbers. The movement currently runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight approximately 108.5gm.Gross weight of chain, t-bar and swivel fob combined approximately 20.2gm.
A late Victorian/Edwardian enamel and diamond set novelty stick pin, naturalistically modelled as the head of a whippet, with fur textured detail and red stone eyes, his collar accented with a blue enamel and old-cut diamond padlock, panel length 2.15cmApproximate gross weight only 4.3gm. The panel appears to be gold but is untested as such. One cabochon eye appears a little darker than the other, and has some small chips/knocks, both eyes have som scratches and abrasions. There is some minor wear to the blue enamel padlock on the collar. The case is a bit tatty, with ink writing to the lid interior.
A late Victorian 18ct gold open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer scale 0-300 and centre seconds hand, to a keyless wind ¾ plate movement, dial and movement signed J. Hargreaves & Co, Liverpool, the case hallmarked for Chester 1892, movement and case numbered 53036, accompanied by a curb-link chain, with swivel clasp stamped '9CT', case diameter 5.2cm, chain length 37.5cm (2)Watch: surface wear and dust residue to dial, light surface wear to glass. Surface wear and scattered dings and dents to case, mostly to case sides. Hallmarks have patchy light wear. Some thinning to top loop. Slight gapping to case cover and back when closed. The movement runs when wound but the pusher, which may operate the centre seconds hand, does not appear to be functioning. Working order of the movement cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight approximately 118.4gm. Chain: general surface wear throughout, clasps are functioning. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 7.5gm.
A gilt metal cased wristwatch by Omega, the circular white enamel dial with black and red stylised Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a jewelled manual wind movement numbered 6338386, case numbered 7090996, on a later unassociated strap, together with a wedding band, stamped '22CT', and a green stone bar brooch, watch case width 2.6cm (3)Watch movement only: runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteedApproximate gross weights only: ring 4.7gm, brooch 4.8gm
A bi-colour hunter chronograph pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary dial and centre seconds hand, to a keyless wind movement, the bi-colour case with niello decoration, depicting exotic animals and reptiles amongst foliage and flowerheads, numbered 38968, case diameter 6cmHairline fractures, scattered small chips and surface wear to dial. Dings and creases to case, occasional losses to case decoration with patchy wear and rubbing to niello detail. General surface wear throughout case, some gapping to case sides when cover and back are closed. Wear to gilt finish on top loop. The case is untested as silver/gold/gilt metal. The movement runs when wound and the pusher operates the centre seconds hand but we are unable to confirm whether the movement and chronograph are fully functioning and working order cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight approximately 179.5gm.
A late 19th century hunter fob watch, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, to a keyless wind movement numbered 269732, the case with engine-turned cover, signed DENT and stamped '18K', numbered 160873, (case initialled and inscribed, glass deficient), suspended from an 18ct gold brooch fitting, watch case diameter 3.35cmWatch: scuffs and surface wear to dial, glass is missing, inner bezel is loose. Scattered dings and dents to case, the pin to one of the hinges is loose, general surface wear throughout. Patchy wear to marks, cover and inner case are inscribed. Some gapping to case sides when cover and back are closed. The movement does not wind or run. Gross weight approximately 34gm. Brooch fitting: surface wear throughout, pin and clasp are functioning, marks are clearly struck. Gross weight approximately 3.7gm.
A collection of antique and later dress rings, comprising a green stone and half pearl cluster ring, with pierced and engraved scrolled shoulders, a black enamel and half pearl panel ring, stamped '15', a diamond and red stone gypsy ring, 15ct gold mounted, (one stone deficient), a posy style band ring, with later added cluster panel, and a blue and white stone cluster ring, stamped '9CT', (half pearls untested for origin), first ring size O (5)Approximate gross weights only (metal standards untested): first ring 2.2gm (shank split), second ring 1.6gm, third ring 2.1gm, fourth ring 3.2gm, fifth ring 1.8gm
An 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch by Jump, London, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a keyless wind ¾ plate movement, dial and movement signed, the case with blue enamel chapter ring, inscribed to dust cover and monogrammed, numbered 645, accompanied by maker's gilt tooled leather fitted box signed Jump, 93 Mount Street, London, initialled 'H.M.', case diameter 4.85cmScuffs and surface wear to dial and glass. General surface wear, scuffs, scratches and chips/nicks to case, with shallow dings to the sides. Some of the marks are heavily worn and there appears to be no date letter. The cover and case back close fairly tightly. The movement currently runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight approximately 101.5gm. Signs of wear to box interior and scuffs/losses to exterior finish, the box cover doesn't close tightly.
A late 19th/early 20th century enamel and vari gem-set fringe necklace, designed as series of blue and white enamel winged drops, each centred with an old-cut diamond and cabochon turquoise cluster and with similarly set surmount, the principal drop suspending an oval mixed-cut pink topaz with old-cut diamond set cardinal points, on a brick-link back chain, total diamond weight approximately 0.90ct, length 39cmSurface pitting, fractures, scuffs and nicks/chips to enamel. Diamonds graduate from approximately 0.015ct to 0.20ct in size each and have variable colour and clarity, some stones with surface-reaching fracture and mineral inclusions, estimated SI1 to P3 clarity and J to tinted colour, assessed mounted. Turquoises have surface wear, chips, fractures and veined inclusions and some have discoloured to variable greenish hues. The pink topaz has a light pink hue with surface wear, scuffs and chips/nicks, measuring approximately 12.5mm length x 6.5mm width. The winged mounts and back chain have patchy tarnishing/discolouration and general surface wear, some of the winged mounts with areas of dark solder to the reverse and fine splits/creases to the backs of the cluster settings. Some of the back chain links are a little mis-shapen. The clasp is currently functioning. Metal standard is untested. The necklace appears to be unmarked and unsigned. Length of central pendant/drop 4.6cm, width 3.9cm. Gross weight approximately 41.5gm.
A 19th century memorial brooch, the shaped rectangular panel centred with a plaited hairwork compartment, framed by a black enamel inscription and double row half pearl borders, the reverse with inscription dated 1834, together with a similarly set memorial ring, 18ct gold mounted, (half pearls untested for origin), brooch length 3cm, ring size O (2)Approximate gross weights only: brooch 8.8gm, ring 4.4gm
A Victorian half pearl, diamond and enamel pendant, the circular blue enamel boss centred with a half pearl and rose-cut diamond set star motif, within a twisted border, glazed hairwork compartment verso, together with a white paste Halley's Comet brooch, (pin deficient), a 9ct gold plaited-link chain, and a snake-link chain, stamped '750', (half pearls untested for origin), pendant length 3.6cm (4)Approximate gross weights only: pendant 13.8gm, brooch 1.7gm, first chain 6.5gm, second chain 8gm
A Russian enamel and diamond set heart pendant, accented with an old-cut diamond, to a red sunburst guilloché enamel ground, silver mounted, with 88 standard kokoshnik mark for St. Petersburg, 1908 - 1926, and possible Fabergé maker's mark, length 3.2cmPlease note that we cannot confirm whether the maker's mark is for Fabergé, as this could be a pseudo mark or later added mark.The diamond is in a closed-back and possibly foiled setting, with a lively appearance, estimated weight 0.04ct. The enamel has an orangey-red hue with surface wear, scuffs and nicks, and occasional deeper nicks, but with no apparent losses. Surface wear, scratches, scuffs and nicks to the mount, commensurate for use, with patchy tarnishing. It is possible that the mount may previously have had a gilt finish. The kokoshnik mark has patchy wear. Width of heart 2.5cm. Gross weight approximately 9.8gm.
Three Russian enamel egg pendants, the first designed as a white guilloché enamel egg applied with a blue, red and white enamel Union Jack flag, together with a blue guilloché enamel egg and a green guilloché enamel egg, each with 56 standard mark to fitting, suspended from a fancy-link chain, stamped '15', accompanied by two red stone set egg pendants and a split white metal egg, first pendant length 2.05cm (4)For similar examples of enamel egg pendants by Fabergé and other Russian makers see Russian Gold and Silver, by Alexander von Solodkoff, Trefoil Books Ltd, 1981, plates 136 and 138 Surface wear, scuffs and chips/nicks to each of the enamel eggs. Each of the eggs is unsigned and we are therefore unable to confirm their makers. First egg: losses and chips to enamel on Union Jack flag, occasional small losses to white enamel, glue residue at junction of fitting to egg. Blue egg: areas of enamel loss with associated fractures near to fitting, length 2cm. Green egg: further indistinct mark to fitting, length 2.25cm. General surface wear to chain, clasp is currently functioning. Metal standard of chain is untested. Combined gross weight of enamel eggs and chain approximately 21.5gm.Red stone eggs: the example with foliate decoration has a possible 56 standard mark to fitting and a gilt metal pendant loop. Both eggs have surface wear, scuffs and chips/nicks, with scattered shallow dings, and are untested as gold/gilt metal. The red stones are too small to test. Lengths 1.6cm and 1.8cm. White metal egg: split in half, no fittings, with surface wear throughout. Untested as silver. Length 1.4cm.
A pair of enamel and chalcedony ear clips by De Vroomen, each circular panel centred with an oval chalcedony cabochon in collet setting, to a yellow guilloché enamel surround, on hinged clip fittings, 18ct gold mounted, signed and hallmarked for London 1997, with maker's marks LDV, diameter 2.65cmLight surface wear to cabochons and enamel. Scuffs, scratches and grazes to mounts, commensurate for use. Hallmarks are clearly struck, with patchy light wear to the signatures. Both hinged clips are functioning. The cabochons measure approx. 13.5mm length x 10mm width each and have milky-blue hues. Gross weight approx. 30.2gm.
A late Victorian 18ct gold hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a keyless wind ¾ plate movement, the case hallmarked for London 1880, dial and movement signed Dent, 61 Strand & 34 Royal Exchange, London, dial, movement and case numbered 40790, case diameter 4.85cmHairline fracture to dial running from subsidiary dial to outer edge. Surface wear, scuffs and nicks to remainder of dial, patchy corrosion to hands. General surface wear, shallow dings, scuffs and nicks/chips to case, cartouche to cover is rubbed and may have been erased. Pinpoint-shaped ding to case back. Patchy wear to marks. The movement currently runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight approximately 99.2gm.
A 9ct gold hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a keyless wind movement signed CYMA, the Dennison case hallmarked for Birmingham 1923, numbered ?56669, (glass loose), case width 4.9cmSurface wear, nicks and chips to dial, minute hand is mis-shapen. Glass is loose and has surface wear, chips and scuffs. Dents and dings to case, surface wear throughout, cover and case back close fairly tightly. Patchy light wear to marks, first digit to case number is indistinct. The movement currently runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight approximately 84.3gm.
A diamond set hunter fob watch, the white enamel dial with stylised Arabic numerals and gilt scrolled hands, to a keyless wind movement, the case with lasque-cut diamond accents and foliate scroll borders, stamped '0,585 14K' and numbered 194045, accompanied by a fancy-link chain with swivel and bolt ring clasps, one clasp stamped '15', watch case diameter 2.85cm, chain length 51cmWatch: surafce wear to dial, ocassional small losses to numerals, patchy corrosion to hands. Circular scuffs and surface wear to glass. Dings and dents to case, which is of light gauge, with surface wear throughout. Some gapping at sides of case to cover and back, when closed. Marks have patchy wear. Diamonds have a dull greyish appearance, with fractures and chips. The movement currently runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 17.5gm. Chain: surface wear throughout, thinning to some links. The clasps are functioning but do not match and some may be later replacements. Additional section of chain measures 7.5cm. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 37.2gm.
A collection of watches, comprising a bracelet watch, the circular white enamel dial with stylised red and black Arabic numerals, signed HENRY BIRKS & SONS LIMITED, to a jewelled manual wind movement, the case stamped '14K' with Swiss squirrel marks, numbered 1970910, on an expanding bracelet stamped '15ct', together with a 9ct gold cased bracelet watch, with gilt metal bracelet, a Victorian silver open face pocket watch, and two further open face pocket watches, first watch case width 2.7cm (5)First watch approximate gross weight only 24.5gm (movement currently runs but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed)
A collection of antique hairwork memorial jewellery, comprising a Georgian ivory, enamel and half pearl memorial bracelet, the navette-shaped ivory panel painted to depict a sorrowful maiden and cherub with funerary urn en grisaille, inscribed 'NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE', framed by blue and white enamel and half pearl borders, on a plaited hairwork bracelet with foliate scroll engraved collars, (half pearls untested for origin), together with a further plaited hairwork bracelet, (clasp deficient), and a woven hairwork necklace, the clasp inscribed 'Eliza Hick 1833', first bracelet panel length 3.9cm (3)Ivory registration no. MV3UP4H1 First bracelet: surface wear and dirt/dust residue to ivory panel. Scuffs, nicks and grazes to glazing above. Chips, nicks and scuffs to enamel borders. Surface wear, scuffs and small fractures to half pearls. Surface wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks to mount and engraved collars, the tongue clasp has possible solder repairs but is currently functioning. One of the rivets protrudes to one side. The mount and collars are untested but appear to be gold. Surface wear and some loose strands to hairwork bracelet. Gross weight approximately 20.5gm, length 16.8cm. Second bracelet: many loose strands and sections to hairwork, surface wear throughout. The clasp fittings are missing and the collars appear to be gilt metal. Gross weight approximately 3.8gm, length 16.8cm. Necklace: loose strands and kinked sections to hairwork, surface wear throughout. The fittings and spacers are untested as gold/gilt metal and the clasp is functioning. Gross weight approximately 3.7gm, length 72cm
A collection of jewellery, comprising a French enamel panel ring, designed as a blue enamel shield applied with fleur-de-lys motifs and surmounted by a coronet, two colour precious metal mounted, with eagle's head control mark and lozenge-shaped maker's mark, together with a pair of ruby and diamond cluster ear studs, stamped '375', a vari gem-set cross pendant, stamped '585', a 9ct gold and stone set cross pendant on chain, a seed pearl necklace with purple stone clasp (damaged), an Arts and Crafts style stone set clip brooch, and a white stone half hoop ring, first ring size J½ (7)Approximate gross weights only: enamel panel ring 3gm, ruby and diamond ear studs 1gm, vari gem-set cross pendant 1gm, 9ct gold and stone set cross pendant on chain 3.5gm, seed pearl necklace 6.5gm, stone set clip brooch 18gm, white stone half hoop ring 1.9gm
An 18ct gold open face pocket watch by Charles Frodsham, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a keyless wind ¾ plate movement, the case hallmarked for London 1914, maker's mark HMF, dial and movement signed, the dial, movement and case numbered 09554, ADFmsz, (glass cracked), case diameter 6.1cmSurface wear, nicks and scuffs to dial. Large crack to glass. General surface wear to case, cover and case back close tightly. No personalisations/inscriptions to case. Light patchy wear to marks. The movement currently runs when wound but working order has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight approximately 204gm.
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