A FINE CORAL AND DIAMOND DEMI-PARURE, BY M. GÉRARD, CIRCA 1970Comprising a pair of earclips and a ring, each set with an oval-shaped cabochon coral within a surround of graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 7.00cts total, all signed M. Gérard, numbered, maker's marks, French assay marks, ring size O (adjustable), earrings length 2.5cm** Please note that this lot contains coral and is subject to CITES regulations when exporting outside of the EUFrenchman Louis Gérard worked for many years for the world-famous house of Van Cleef & Arpels before making the decision to establish a maison of his own in 1968. Thus, the house of M Gérard was born and opened its doors for the first time at 8 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Gérard worked primarily with the Atelier Vassort workshop producing magnificent suites of jewellery of the highest quality and craftsmanship and lavishly decorated with diamonds and precious gems. A character with a large personality, Gérard delighted in throwing fabulously stylish parties from Cannes to Monte Carlo, for the jet-setting elite he proudly called clients. His boutiques were situated in London, Lausanne, Monte Carlo and Gstaad, an upscale resort town in the Swiss Alps. However, the rapid expansion and extravagant entertaining budget sadly proved unsustainable and in 1985, Gérard was forced to sell out to a group of American investors. He later succeeded in re-gaining his company and re-launched under the name of Louis Gérard, Joaillier International but this success was short-lived and by 1991, the firm was forced once again to shut its doors.Today, pieces from the prestigious house continue to be highly sought after for their magnificent quality. A number of pieces by the house appeared as highlights of “The Royal House Sale” at Christie’s Geneva in November 2006, one of the top ten most expensive private jewellery collections ever sold at auction.
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A PAIR OF GEM-SET BRACELETS WITH EARCLIPS EN SUITE, BY BOUCHERON, CIRCA 1960Each bracelet set with gold hoops, interspersed by textured gold links highlighted with circular-cut rubies or round brilliant-cut diamonds, one mounted in 18K gold and platinum, the other mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.00cts total, both signed Boucheron Paris, numbered, maker's mark, French assay marks, bracelets length 19.3cm; Together with a pair of earclips en suite (not signed), mounted in 18K gold, French import marks, length 2.1cm* The earclips possibly previously part of the braceletBoucheron is a French family dynasty founded by Frédéric Boucheron, an expert in precious stones, a masterful technician and creator of beautiful jewellery. In 1958 he opened his first boutique in the Galerie de Valois under the arcades of the Palais Royal which at that time was the centre of the Parian luxury trade. It was one of the first companies to open a boutique in the famed Place Vendôme in Paris, where Boucheron still operates successfully today. In 1897, Boucheron opened a store in Moscow, later transferred to Saint Petersburg in 1911 (the Moscow boutique was reopened in 2003). In 1903 a store in London’s New Bond Street and an office in New York were established. More establishments followed in Japan in 1973, Shanghai, Dubai in 2005 and finally Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur in 2006. Today House of Boucheron has 34 boutiques worldwide and an online e-commerce website.Boucheron has a long history of royal custom. In 1878, the Russian Prince Felix Youssoupoff purchased a corsage decorated with 6 detachable diamond bows during one of his visits to Paris. In 1921 a tiara was commissioned for Lady Greville, which was later given to the late Queen Elizabeth ‘The Queen Mother’. Prince Charles then passed the tiara to his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Queen Elizabeth II also has a collection of Boucheron jewels. In addition to Czar Alexander III, royal patrons of Boucheron have included Maharajah Sir Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, Riza Shah Pahlevi, Queen Farida of Egypt and Queen Rania of Jordan. In 1968 Boucheron launched the first piece of the Serpent collection. This protective animal, symbol of eternity, will become one of the Houses key emblems. In 2003 the House of Boucheron launched the Ava Collection in homage of the eternal grace of Ava Gardner. 2005 was a very creative year for the House of Boucheron, the ‘Trouble’, ‘Quatre’, ‘Diablotine’ ‘Vingt-Six’ and ‘Trouble Désir’ jewellery lines were launched.Boucheron has had many successful collaborations, of note Waterman, Alexander McQueen, Girard-Perregaux and MB&F. House of Boucheron is best known for its beautiful and unusual high-end jewellery.
AN IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF EMERALD AND DIAMOND 'CAROLINE' PENDENT EARCLIPS, BY REPOSSIEach of chandelier design, suspending series of lozenge and pear-shaped panels, set to the centre with collet-set cabochon emeralds, surrounded by round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 8.50cts total, signed Repossi, Italian assay marks, length 6.5cmRich in heritage and craftsmanship, the fourth-generation, family-run House of Repossi is synonymous with elegance and style. The house is renowned for its exquisite, ornate and diamond-studded creations which incorporate exceptional stones into pieces that seamlessly blend contemporary designs with classical elements. The brand was first created in Turin, Italy by Constantino Repossi in 1920. Upon completing his studies in industrial design, the young Constantino took over his father’s jewellery business and atelier in post-war Italy. The first Repossi store was opened in 1949 in Turin during Italy’s modernist era. Art Deco and Avant-Garde styles prevailed in the first Repossi collections, which demonstrated Costantinos ability to combine both his technical and artistic backgrounds. Subsequently, Constantino’s son, Alberto, began designing pieces at the age of seventeen after learning the craftsmanship of the family’s atelier. In 1974, Alberto took charge of the house and brought the brand to international recognition. Under Alberto, the Repossi House saw the opening of a flagship store in Monte Carlo in 1977, followed by the Paris store in Place Vendôme in Paris in 1986. Repossi designs became famed for their elegance and were celebrated by many influential people. Repossi became the official purveyor to HRH The Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1994 which gave the house worldwide recognition. Repossi also became the official supplier to the Saudi Royal family, and to the Royal families of Qatar and Dubai. The house continues to work with royalty in many countries, and its designs are enjoyed by socialites, jewellery connoisseurs and celebrities worldwide. Today, much of the work is still done in the same workshops that were used in the 1920s. Following tradition, Alberto’s daughter Gaia Repossi is now leading the family business which is nearing its 100th anniversary and is more successful today than ever before.
Modeled in brown deerstalker hat and red cloak.Royal Doulton small character jug with a handle in form of a pipe and magnifying glass. Bottom of base inscribed This limited edition of 5,000 commemorates the centenary of the publication of the first Sherlock Holmes story 'A Study in Scarlet'. Artist: Alan Moore Issued: c. 1972 Dimensions: 4.75"H Edition Size: 5000 Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
Pipe and magnifying glass handle, dark green Sherlock Holmes hat.Modeled as literature's greatest sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, who first appeared in print in 1887, the conception of British writer and physician Arthur Conan Doyle. Decorated in a striking dark green and brown colorway, with Holmes magnifying glass and pipe comprising the stylized handle, and the consulting detective modeled with a confident grin and intuitive look in his smoky gray eyes. Stamped to base THE SLEUTH and other marks. Artist: Alan Moore Issued: 1972 Dimensions: 7.75"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
Limited edition flambe coloration character jug.This jug was the first to decorated in flambe. Flambe is characterized a glazed porcelain that red copper based and has purple or pink streaks. Artist: David B. Biggs Issued: 1994 Dimensions: 8"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
Depicts the Saint and subject of the popular Christmas Carol.Modeled as the Medieval European ruler carrying a lantern and Yule logs through the snow, Good King Wenceslas depicts the subject of the popular 19th century Christmas carol, which tells a story of a Bohemian king braving harsh winter weather to give alms to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen (December 26, the Second Day of Christmas). The carol first appeared in 1853. Wenceslas was considered a saint immediately after his death in the 10th century, and he had a powerful influence on the Middle Ages conceptualization of the "righteous king"?a monarch whose power stems from his great piety and his princely vigor. Orange, blue, brown, and tan colorway. Stamped GOOD KING WENCESLAS ROYAL DOULTON ENGLAND, other marks. Artist: Peggy Davies Issued: 1952 Dimensions: 9.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
Modeled as the English folk hero, seated with flagon and horn.The first reference to Robin Hood appeared in the 14th century. The legendary hero of English folklore and subsequent literature and film was depicted as being a skilled archer and swordsman, often told as having fought in the Crusades before returning to find his lands taken by the Sheriff. As in this highly detailed figurine, the outlaw is traditionally depicted dressed in Lincoln green, and is said to have robbed from the rich and given to the poor. Artist: William K. Harper Issued: 1985 Dimensions: 8"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
CRICKET, original sepia photo, showing scoreboard after famous Surrey v Lancashire tied match at Hastings Cricket Festival, September 1894, scoreboard shows Lancashire bowled out for 74 to tie the match, 4.25 x 3.25, probably taken by Hawkins, from Umpire Robert Toms collection (originally sold in 1977 MCC Bicentenary auction), Thoms was the leading umpire of the period and stood in the first two test matches in England (1880 & 1882), corner crease, G
FOOTBALL, hardback editions, inc. biographies, For Wolves & England - Ron Flowers (1962), For Leeds & England - Jack Charlton (1967), Ossie the Wizard - Peter Osgood (1969); A century of Great Soccer Drama 91970); SBC issues, Spurs Go Marching On by Finn etc., first editions with dj, G to VG, 14
RUGBY UNION, programmes for Pacific Islands, 1974-2014, inc. Tonga (14) home (1), v U.S.A.; away (13), at East Wales (1974, first match played by Tonga in the UK), Scotland, Oxford University, England, Wales; Western Samoa (5), away at England, Wales; Pacific Islanders (3) away at England, Wales, Scotland, VG to EX, 22
CRICKET, original photograph (4.5 x 2.75), 1936-37 England players Les Ames, Maurice Leyland, Walter Hammond, Jims Sims & one other outside the Bellevue Hotel, Brisbane, 3rd December 1936, prior to the first test match. The Bellevue was situated on the corner of George Street & Alice Street and was Brisbane's premier hotel in the 1930's, it was demolished in 1979, handwritten pencil details to verso, EX
ALPHONSE LEGROS (1837-1911) TWO BRONZE PORTRAIT MEDALLIONS, GEORGE FREDERIC WATTS & CHARLES RICKETTS the first of George Frederic Watts, gilded, in profile, 8.5cm diameter; the second, of Charles Ricketts, with brown patina, in profile, with inscription CR/ M.D.CCC.XCVII, the reverse depicting a man chopping a tree, 6cm diameter (2)
TWO ENGLISH PORCELAIN LEAF-FORM DISHES 18TH CENTURY the first by Chelsea, decorated with fruiting vine leaves in low relief with a painted flower sprig to the centre, with iron red anchor mark, 25cm wide; and a Worcester example with polychrome decoration, with a flower sprig at the centre, unmarked, 23cm long (2)
TWO RINGS AND A BROOCH, the first ring designed as an oval amethyst in a four claw setting within a double rope twist surround, stamped 10K, the second ring a sapphire and diamond cluster, with 9ct hallmark, the brooch with a central oval amethyst, to the openwork Celtic design brooch, with 9ct import mark, approximate total weight 11.9 grams
THREE PANDORA RINGS, the first a band ring designed as flowers set with colourless cubic zirconias, the second a bow ring set with cubic zirconias, the third with a central square cubic zirconia and further cubic zirconia detail to the shoulders, all with maker's marks, all stamped 925, ring sizes K, M, O
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