J.W. Benson, London - A Sterling silver half hunter pocket watch, circa 1931, spring-loaded outer cover hinged at 9 o'clock with blue enamel Arabic numerals and inner chemin de fer chapter ring around the circular glazed aperture, signed white dial, 42mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, gold coloured double spade and whip hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, gilt 15 jewel crown wind movement signed J.W. BENSON calibre REF. 938 with onion shaped winder, case, 51mm diameter, verso hinged at 9 o'clock, plain and polished inner with casemaker's mark of Dennison Watch Case Co. and Birmingham hallmarks for Sterling silver, numbered 606872, the cuvette similarly marked, 102.4g gross
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H. Betterton, London - A mid 18th century 22ct gold pair cased pocket watch, circa 1765, outer case unmarked, the cover activated by push button, verso hinged at 9 o'clock, front bezel with repoussé foliate scrolls over a textured ground, verso decorated with a repoussé classical scene, possibly that of Bacchus and Ariadne, open faced pocket watch with unsigned white dial, 38mm diameter, black Roman numerals, gold coloured fretwork hands and chemin de fer chapter ring under a convex crystal, front loading gilt full plate movement, signed H. BETTERTON LONDON 12074, pierced and engraved winged balance cock with mascaron at the neck, verge escapement with chain fusée, silvered regulation and 4 pinned square baluster pillars, inner case, 41mm diameter with stirrup shaped pendant bow, verso polished and monogrammed with winding aperture, interior with remains of casemaker's mark, probably that of Daniel Aveline, and part mark for 22ct gold, no further marks, 87.7g gross and presented with the winding keyLittle is known about the watchmaker. The reference in Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers, 9th edition, lists an 'H. Betterton of London' and cites the source of a watch in the Guildhall Museum, London. Sadly, there appears to be no reference to a Betterton watch being there now.The case is probably the work of Daniel Aveline (1723 - 1771), a Huguenot casemaker with workshops in Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London. He was apprenticed in the Clockmakers' Company to Stephen Goujon (see lot 290) in 1723 and became a Freeman in 1731.The depiction on the outer case may be that of Bacchus and Ariadne. Richard Edgcumbe in The Art of the Gold Chaser shows a similar scene designed by Augustin Heckel dating from circa 1730. Although not identical, it shows a man departing and pointing to a ship in the background, with a woman looking on.(With grateful thanks to Helen Chapman and her team at the Antiquarian Horological Society for their assistance in the cataloguing of this lot)Case - Outer case - opens and closes satisfactorily and the hinge does not appear strained. Some dents and dings to the case back and the rim is a little out of shape.Inner case - Some dents, scuffs and dings together with creasing around the rim. Engraving clear and crisp.Dial - A small chip to the enamel at the edge at 6 o'clock together with an extremely fine hairline crack running from there to the centre hole, visible with difficulty under reflected light.Movement - In running order, though not tested for timekeeping or endurance.
Hasluck Brothers, London - A late 19th century 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, circa 1886, spring-loaded outer cover hinged at 9 o'clock with blue enamel Roman numerals and inner chemin de fer chapter ring around the circular unglazed aperture, unsigned white dial, 32mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued double spade and whip hands and chemin de fer chapter ring, gilt three-quarter plate mechanical crown wind movement engraved HASLUCK BROTHERS LONDON numbered 6415, with onion shaped winder and hand setting button at 4 o'clock, case, 40mm diameter, outer lavishly decorated all over with engraved scrolls and foliage around a central escutcheon shaped cartouche, verso hinged at 7 o'clock, interior with London hallmarks for 18ct gold, numbered 6415, the cuvette similarly marked, 53.9g gross
Dent, London - A late 19th century 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, circa 1898, spring-loaded outer cover hinged at 9 o'clock with blue enamel Roman numerals and inner chemin de fer chapter ring around the circular glazed aperture, unsigned white dial, 40mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued double spade and whip hands and chemin de fer chapter ring, front loading gilt three-quarter plate mechanical crown wind movement engraved DENT WATCHMAKER TO THE QUEEN 33 COCKSPUR STREET LONDON numbered 31861, with onion shaped winder and hand setting button at 4 o'clock, one piece case, 47mm diameter, verso plain and polished, interior with London hallmarks for 18ct gold, numbered 4, the cuvette similarly marked and numbered 84, 78.5g gross
H. Williamson, Coventry - A 9ct gold half hunter pocket watch and chain, circa 1921, spring-loaded outer cover hinged at 9 o'clock with black enamel Roman numerals and inner chemin de fer chapter ring around the circular glazed aperture, unsigned white dial, 42mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued double spade and whip hands and chemin de fer chapter ring, liveried 7 jewel three quarter plate crown wind movement number 189989, engraved WARRANTED ENGLISH with onion shaped winder, case, 50mm diameter, verso hinged at 9 o'clock, monogrammed, inner numbered 9903 with casemaker's mark of Benson Brothers and Chester hallmarks for 9ct gold, the cuvette similarly marked, 95.2g gross; the rose coloured chain comprising 6 decorative trombone links spaced with short lengths of belcher link chain, terminating at one end with a swivel catch, and at the other with a jump ring supporting a George V sovereign dated 1913 in a scroll topped pendant mount stamped 9ct, the fixed T bar located 4cm from the end, overall length 33cm, unhallmarked, stamped 9c, 27.4g (including the sovereign) (2)
J.W. Benson, London - A 9ct gold half hunter pocket watch, circa 1921, spring-loaded outer cover hinged at 9 o'clock with blue enamel Arabic numerals and inner chemin de fer chapter ring around the circular glazed aperture, signed white dial, 41mm diameter, with black Arabic numerals, gold coloured double spade and whip hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, gilt three-quarter plate crown wind movement signed J.W. BENSON LUDGATE HILL LONDON BEST LONDON MAKE TO H.M. THE KING numbered K.3130 with onion shaped winder and hand setting button at 4 o'clock, case, 50mm diameter, verso hinged at 9 o'clock, engraved PRESENTED TO T.F. MASON WINNER OF THE GOLF GREENKEEPERS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT AT TOTTERIDGE. HERTS. ON AUGUST 15TH 1922 BY MESSRS JAMES CARTER & CO. SEED MERCHANTS TO H.M. KING GEORGE V RAYNES PARK LONDON S.W. inner with mark of J.W. Benson Ltd. and London hallmarks for 9ct gold, numbered 3136, 88.6g gross and presented in the original signed gilt tooled burgundy case lined with cream satin and burgundy velvet
Asprey - A Sterling silver and enamel captive desk watch, circa 1936, the signed cream coloured square dial, 23mm wide, with (originally) luminous Arabic numerals and hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and inner chemin de fer chapter ring, 15 jewel mechanical crown wind movement, square case, 40mm x 40mm, decorated both sides with orange flinqué enamel within a plain metal border, piano hinge and push button release reveals the dial, inner numbered 7650 with Birmingham hallmarks for Sterling silver and untraced case makers mark (S.S.M. within a lozenge shaped punch), inner case plain and polished, verso hinged at 12 o'clock, 50.7g gross Case Exterior - The enamelling appears in good order with no obvious sign of damage or chipping. The silver surrounds have minor surface scratches, as to be expected, and would benefit from being cleaned. The spring loaded catch is in good order and operational. The hinge does not appear strained.Case Interior - A bit scruffy, with some staining and scratches. Remains of gilding to the inner of the covers. Hallmarks clear and crisp.Watch - Winds satisfactorily, the crown engages and disengages as it should, and the hands move freely in both directions. The movement runs for one or two seconds and then stops. Dial in reasonable condition but a bit dirty. with a mark above the numeral 1. Evidence of decay and a little staining to the lume on the hands. Crystal in good condition with a very minor chip to the bottom right-hand corner, visible under magnification.
A pair of French 18ct gold and enamel lorgnettes, no apparent maker's mark, multiple French marks for 750/1000 standard gold, the decorative pierced frame decorated with dark blue guilloché enamel, spring loaded retainer releasing the hinged rectangular framed spectacles, suspension ring and loop, 24.2g gross
An early 20th century Russian metalwares silver and enamel Kovsh, unidentified maker's mark IGT (ИГТ), 84 Kokoshnik mark for 875/1000 standard silver, Assayer Ivan Sergeyevich Lebedkin (1898-1914), Moscow, of traditional form, lavishly decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamelled scrolls, foliage and symmetrical motifs within a border of pale blue circles, similarly decorated handle and raised on a similarly bordered spread foot, 12cm over the handle x 7cm, 4.2oztThe Russian kovsh was originally designed as a communal festive drinking vessel. It stood in the centre of the table during feasts, filled with drinks such as mead or beer. They were available in a large range of sizes, from the smallest for just one gulp to the largest containing four buckets of liquor.From the late 17th century, the kovsh became a state award, traditionally gifted on behalf of the Russian Tsar to the subjects that made the highest contribution to the welfare of the country. The size of the kovsh represented the social status of the awardees, their merits and their position.Later, kovshs became a traditional house-warming or work-anniversary gift, and they have now become an integral part of the Imperial Russian heritage. They are extremely sought after by collectors worldwide. Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Marks a little indistinct but still readable. Rim to the foot slightly out of shape. Enamel in good condition with only very, very minor losses in one or two places. Some surface scratches to the bowl inner as to be expected.
An early 20th century Gothic revival style plique-à-jour enamel pendant and chain, the circular enamelled pendant recalling the stained glass windows of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, rope border, split bale, length including bale 4.2cm, width 3.3cm, French poinçon mark for 18ct gold, suspended from a box link chain, length 44cm, unhallmarked, stamped '750', gross weight 15.3gOverall condition: GoodNo damage to enamelGeneral wear/scratches to rope borderGeneral wear to chainClasp opens and closes positively
Two Georgian memorial rings, first, an oval shaped ring featuring a central gold and black enamel urn with the letter 'M', to a hair ground, black and white enamel border, verso, engraved 'John MILLS DIED 18 DEC 1789 AGED 35', head dimensions 31 x 7.7mm, 'D' shaped shank, size O½, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, weight 5.5g; second, a navette shaped ring, with an ivory panel painted en grisaille of birds at a fountain, surrounded by sixteen round faceted pastes, 'D' shaped shank, size O½, unmarked, tested as silver, weight 3.2g (2)This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. TSKN1L67Overall condition: Fair to goodUrn ring:Obvious damage to enamel borderHeavy wear/abrasion/scratches to glassObvious lead solder repairsHeavy wear/scratches/denting to reverse and shankPaste ring:Heavy wear with areas of paint missing on ivory panelHeavy wear/abrasion/scratches to glassHeavy abrasion/chipping to paste stonesWear to settings, consistent with ageVery heavy wear/scratches/denting/tarnishing to reverse and shank
A Georgian cupid ring, rectangular black enamel panel depicting a cupid in white and pink enamel, pierced decorative border set with split pearls, head dimensions 26 x 11.9mm, tapered grooved shoulders, flat shank, size K, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold and silver, weight 3.1gOverall condition: Fair to goodEnamel plaque appears oval, and the setting is rectangular, large gap in all four cornersMinor chipping to enamel, visible with a 10X loupeSurface wear to pearls, two are damagedHeavy wear/tarnishing to settings, consistent with ageObvious repair to one shoulderHeavy wear, and evidence of glue on reverseHeavy wear/scratches/tarnishing/denting to mount
A Georgian diamond and enamel ring, rectangular blue enamel panel with applied floral detail set with rose cut diamonds, white beaded border, head dimensions 16.6 x 9.8mm, verso, engraved floral decoration, carved foliate shoulders and shank, size O, tested as 18ct gold and silver with possible Dutch duty mark, weight 3.7gOverall condition: Fair to goodObvious chipping to diamondsWear to settings consistent with ageTwo hair line cracks to enamel, noticeable with the naked eyeHeavy wear/scratches/denting to reverse and shank
A trio of 19th century enamelled jewels, first, a gold cased brooch set with a central oval faceted foil backed citrine, surrounded by blue guilloché enamel and yellow metal scroll detail, dimensions 4.5 x 4cm; second, a rectangular brooch, with a central split pearl and diamond flower, surrounded by red guilloché enamel and a double border of split pearls, dimensions 2.9 x 2.1cm, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold; third, a circular memorial pendant with a photograph of a smartly dressed boy, surrounded by turquoise enamel, jump ring bale, length including bale 3.3cm, unhallmarked, stamped '15', gross weight 34g (3)Overall condition: GoodCitrine brooch: General wear to settings and gold casingLater pin, with noticeable lead solderHeavy scratches to reversePin opens and closes positivelyRectangular brooch: Damage to enamel in three placesChipping to diamond and minor surface wear to pearls, consistent with ageHeavy scratches/denting to reverse, engraving illegible Later pin, slightly loosePendant: Obvious wear and minor damage to enamelAbrasion and chipping to glassHeavy scratches/denting to reverse
A pearl, diamond and enamel memorial ring, central pearl, flanked by two rose cut diamonds, surrounded by a blue enamel crossover and further set with two split pearls, verso, a vacant glazed compartment, enamelled shoulders, 'D' shaped shank, size P, unmarked, tested as 18ct gold, weight 3.6gOverall condition: Fair to goodObvious damage to enamel in multiple placesMinor surface to pearlsMinor chipping to diamondsDamage to glazed compartmentHeavy wear/scratches/denting to shank
George II silver pair cased pocket watch by C. Clay, the inner case London 1746, makers mark rubbed, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minutes track, the signed gilt fusee movement numbered 2403 and with square baluster pillars, inner case 43mm diameter, outer case 51mm diameter
Markwick Markham pair cased pocket watch, circa 1750, with gilt case, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minutes track with Arabic quarters, the gilt single fusee movement with four pierced scroll pillars pinned through the backplate, three arm steel balance beneath the symmetrical pierced mask and scroll decorated cover, the movement signed and numbered 6330, the gilt metal and tortoiseshell outer case with butterfly and foliate decoration, the watch 45mm diameter, the case 53.5mm diameter
George III silver pair cased pocket watch by Robert Westmore of Preston, the inner and outer cases Chester 1800, maker John Ellison, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minutes track, the signed gilt fusee movement numbered 545, inner case 49.5mm diameter, outer case 56mm diameter
George III pair cased pocket watch by Samuel Cochran London, with gilt case, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minutes track, the gilt single fusee movement with four tapering pillars pinned through the backplate, three arm steel balance beneath the symmetrical pierced foliate, scroll and bird decorated cover, the movement signed and numbered 2391, the gilt metal outer case engraved "D Gibson the Gift of Her Aunt", the watch case 40.5mm diameter, the outer case 48mm diameter Posted by Royal Mail 29/11/22 NE386407168GB LC
William IV silver pair cased pocket watch by Thomas Barker, the inner and outer case London 1834, maker John Martin Harding, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minutes track, the verge movement with four cylindrical columns, signed and numbered 56293, the outer case 55.5mm diameter Collected by Mailboxes 9/12/22
Waltham 9 carat gold hunter pocket watch, the case monogrammed REC, the signed white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minutes track and subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position, crown wound, the case 49mm diameter, total weight 95.6g Transferred to Stowmarket for collection 1/12/22
Medals of Brigadier General J T Hutchison RCA QBGS (Royal Company of Archers Queen's Body Guard for Scotland?) comprising a silver Victoria Jubilee medal 1897 [unnamed] in Wyon issue box, another silver Victoria Jubilee medal 1897 [BRIGR GENL J T HUCTHISON RCA QBGS], George V Coronation medal 1911, the last two medals mounted together on bar having matching miniatures and these four medals within Brook and Son fitted case, a George V Coronation medal 1911, a superb quality unhallmarked silver gold and enamel lion rampant, shield, star and cross badge by Marshall & Sons of George Street Edinburgh within fitted box, a Primrose League gilt and enamel badge in fitted case, a Belgian King Albert medal and a International Physiological Congress Edinburgh 1923 medal in fitted case, (10)
Medal of Charles F Hossack of the Police Special Constabulary comprising Elizabeth II (Coinage profile without BR OMN) Special Constabulary Long Service medal [CHARLES F HOSSACK] in cardboard issue box [3 ROSS AND CROMARTY CHARLES F HOSSACK] and a white metal and enamel Ross and Cromarty Special Constables button badge [numbered '57'] by Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham. Medal of James Pirie of the Police Special Constabulary comprising Elizabeth II (Coinage profile without BR OMN) Special Constabulary Long Service medal [JAMES PIRIE] in cardboard issue box [14 LANARKSHIRE JAMES PIRIE]. Medal of Alexander G Scott of the Police Special Constabulary comprising Elizabeth II (Coinage profile without BR OMN) Special Constabulary Long Service medal [113 BERWICK, ROXBURGH AND SELKIRK ALEXANDER G SCOTT], (4)
Medals of Janet Robertson to include an Edinburgh School Board Broughton H G School perfect attendance medal for seven successive years 1904-1911, two St. Mary's SS (Sunday School) medals 1904 and 1909, six silver fob medals, a silver an enamel Victoria Infirmary Glasgow medal 1939 [C R S Miller], a Glasgow Exhibition medal 1901 and a Masonic penny.
Group of medal to include Arbroath Canine Club silver medal in fitted issue case, two Aberdeen Bon Accord Kennel Club medals, on named [MISS E RUTH WEBSTER WON BY AHMADINGO 1ST JAN 1934], both in fitted issue cases, Cantabrigiensis University scholastic medal [CUB & FC NOVICES WELTER WEIGHT J F WEBSTER TRIN COLL 1912], Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland medal [CHARLES STEWART FOR PLOUGHING 1906], Stormont and Strathmore Agricultural Association medal [WM ALLAN ESQ 1899 FOR BEST PAIL FED CALVES], Stormont Show medal [1907 MR ALLAN MAINS OF CAMNO FOR THE BEST FILLY FOAL GOT BY ENIGMA], The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland silver and enamel long service medal [30 YEARS SERVICE FRANK D DUNCAN 1961] etc.
Art Deco Superb Quality Sterling Silver and Enamel Ladies Vanity ( 5 ) Piece Set. The Design Is Wonderful, Fan Shape. Colour Superb. Hallmark Birmingham 1929, Makers D.M & Co. Size of Hand Mirror 8.6 Inches - 21.25 cms High, Pair of Hand Brushes 8.5 Inches - 21.25 cms High. Overall Good Condition, Odd Tiny Pieces of Enamel Missing to Parts.
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