JAMES WATT INTEREST: A GEORGE III GOLD AND BLACK ENAMEL MOURNING RING FOR MATTHEW BOULTON LONDON 1809The gold coloured script running around the band stating Matw. Boulton Died at Soho 17 Aug. 1809 Aged 81, with milled and reeded borders, stamped with maker's mark J.P possibly for John Pottinger or John Pritchard Size/dimensions: finger size L 1/2Gross weight: 5.3 gramsProvenance: Sotheby's James Watts sale, 20 March 2003, lot 289 James Watt (1736-1819), the celebrated inventor, mechanical engineer and chemist, and Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) inventor and manufacturer, first met in person in 1768 after James Watt had previously gone to visit the Soho Works, Matthew Boulton's large scale manufacture factory which used both man and machines in the processes, Birmingham in 1767. Matthew Boulton was brought up in Birmingham and in 1759 took over his father's silver manufacturing business, and after marrying subsequent sisters he was able to use the dowry to establish the Soho works. They instantly recognised each other's intellectual prowess and Boulton recognised the great importance of Watt's stream engine with separate condenser, which was to become a great catalyst in the industrial revolution of the late 18th and first half of the 19th century. In the early 1770S Watts financier John Roebuck of the Carron Ironworks was sadly bankrupted, and so the door was open for Matthew Boulton to buy out Roebuck's interest and go into business with Watt in 1774. Despite their polar opposite attitudes to life, with Boulton being optimistic, outgoing and bold, and Watt being far more conservative and cautious in nature, and secretive with regards to his inventions, the partnership was a tremendous success and brought many revolutionising inventions and patents. The close tie and juxtapositions between the two great men can be seen in a sentence of a letter between James Watt Junior and Matthew Boulton, upon Watt Juniors' falling into debt and asking for help from Boulton rather than his father 'Never having been a young man himself he is unacquainted with the inevitable expenses which attend my time of life'. Another important facet to the lives of Watt and Boulton was their involvement as founding members of the Lunar Society (named due to the groups gathering on the first Monday of a new moon enabling them moonlight to ride home by), an assembly of some of the most brilliantly intellectual minds of the time, including and Josiah Wedgwood. Watt and Boulton both retired form their business in 1800, which continued with James Watt Junior and Matthew Robinson Boulton at the helm. The ring was hallmarked in London, which is ironic as Matthew Boulton was the driving force in the creation of an assay office in Birmingham and was also the first person to use the assay office when it opened in 1773 to assay silver, however Birmingham wasn't permitted to assay gold until 1824. The ring was written in the James Watt family inventory in 1851 as: Transferred to Doldowlod from Aston Hall, May 1849 as an heirloom;1851: Mr Watt's Room in Marquetry Double Chest, Doldowlod, page 36 Condition Report: Some light wear commensurate with age and use, no noticeable chips or repair to the enamelCondition Report Disclaimer
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Y AN EARLY GEORGE III MOURNING RING CIRCA 1776The oval ivory panel with a monochrome urn below a weeping willow with snipped hair accents, glazed cover, the gold back engraved Jno Gilbertson, Obt 16 June 1776 AE. 24, to a polished shank with loop attachmentSize/dimensions: finger size approximately LGross weight: 2.6 gramsJohn Gilbertson, the son of Robert and Jane Gilbertson, was baptised on the 8th July 1752 in Knaresborough, York, England and was buried at St John the Baptist Church, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England on the 19th June 1776.Please note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: 2JB9VMVHY Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. The import of lots that are subject to CITES regulations are banned in certain countries. Please check your country's import regulations before bidding.Condition Report: The shank may have been later applied, the loop is later. The ring has some general wear commensurate with age and use, some light scratches and scuffs.Condition Report Disclaimer
AN EARLY 15TH CENTURY ICONOGRAPHIC GOLD RING, SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CIRCA 1430The slightly fluted bezel with shaped ends incised with the figure of Saint John the Baptist wearing heavy cloak and pointing to the lamb, to engraved sunburst shoulders to a floral engraved shank with diagonal beaded detailSize/dimensions: finger size MGross weight: 3.4 gramsDuring the late medieval period the veneration of Saint John the Baptist through imagery was prolific through various materials, including wall paintings, sculpture as well more personal tokens such as rings and pilgrimage badges, his importance amongst other Saints was due to his devotedly pious life, his recognition of Jesus as the Son of God, and his importance in the history of early Christianity. When John baptised Jesus in the River Jordan he said 'Behold, the Lamb of God' (John 1: 36), this ring shows the figure of the saint, with typically long beard, wearing his camel hair robe and pointing to the lamb (Agnus Dei).Condition Report: The ring is lacking any trace of enamel, but the detail is good, the carving of ST John the Baptist is clear and quite crisp, there is some very slight rubbing/smoothing to the side of the ring from use, there is some slightly greasy looking dirt to some areas of the shank and in some if the incised sections. It is in our opinion high carat goldCondition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN 15 CARAT GOLD COLLAR NECKLACE CIRCA 1880The necklace with alternating beaded diamond shaped terminals with a rope twist centre, with hooped links between, to a ring bolt clasp, stamped 15cSize/dimensions: 42.5cm longGross weight: 29 gramsCondition Report: The links have some light wear commensurate with age and use. There is some tarnishing to the surfaces between the linksCondition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGIAN DIAMOND CLUSTER RING DATED 1758 The silver set cluster centrally set with an old mine cut diamond, approximately 2 carats, within a surround of old mine cut diamonds, the gold closed back setting inscribed 1758, with a polished gold shankSize/dimensions: approximate ring size K 1/2Gross weight: 4 gramsCondition Report: The diamond measures 6.7mm x 7.15mm, the depth has been estimated at 6mm colour estimated K-L, clarity VS assessed in setting, some minor abrasion to the crown facet edges as commensurate with age and use and one small nick. There is a mourning inscription to the back of the setting dated to 1758, some rubbing to the inscription, the shank has sizing beads. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY DIAMOND PENDANT CIRCA 1920The pierced shaped knot like millegrained pendant set throughout with old cut diamonds, with two old cut diamond drops, approximately 2.37 carats total, and a central pear cut diamond drop, weighing 1.78 carats, with an opening diamond set bale, on a later 9 carat gold curb link chain, in an associated boxSize/dimensions: pendant 4.9cm long, chain 45cm long Gross weight: 7.4 gramsCondition Report: The pear cut diamond colour estimated H, VS1, a bright and lively stone. It is possible that the pendant was part of a larger item, there are a couple of patches of yellow solder and some marks where another fitting may have subtly been removed. All diamonds present and correct. The bale hinges open so it could be put onto a strand of pearls of an item with a broader suspension. The setting is unmarked but is in our opinion platinum. The chain is modern, the clasp loop has been slightly crushed and so it is slightly tight on the ring bolt loop. Condition Report Disclaimer
ANDREW GRIMA, A SHAPED 18 CARAT GOLD AND LAPIS LAZULI BAND RING LONDON 1972The squared band with polished squared cabochon lapis lazuli at the cardinal points and curved sections between, with textured surfaces, signed GRIMA, with maker's mark AGLtd, in an Grima ring boxSize/dimensions: finger size OGross weight: 9.6 gramsAndrew Grima was a British society jeweller of the 1960s and 70s, and his early clients included Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Jackie Kennedy Onassis. The entirely self taught Andrew Grima joined his father-in-law's jewellery manufacturing business, H.J. Company in 1946, and the maker's mark HJCo is often seen on Grima's pieces, as well as his own AG.Ltd maker's mark. Andrew introduced new designs and techniques to the company, leaving behind the more traditional and figural jewellery designs, instead incorporating organic and abstract jewel forms. Through his unique jewellery design, Grima has subsequently become known as the father of post war jewellery design. His pieces have won numerous awards including the DeBeers Diamonds International Awards a record breaking eleven times, and can be found in many of the most important museums in the world, and private collections. Condition Report: The sides of the band has wear commensurate with the ring being worn with another ring, one of the lapis panels has been knocked and cracked, the other lapis has some abrasion to the surfaceCondition Report Disclaimer
ANDREW GRIMA, AN 18 CARAT GOLD AND LAPIS LAZULI DRESS RING LONDON 1967The central oval cabochon lapis lazuli panel within a textured surround, to tapering shoulders, the shank stamped with HJCo maker's mark, the back of the panel with a partial Grima signature, in original Grima ring boxSize/dimensions: finger size OGross weight: 10.1 grams Andrew Grima was a British society jeweller of the 1960s and 70s, and his early clients included Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Jackie Kennedy Onassis. The entirely self taught Andrew Grima joined his father-in-law's jewellery manufacturing business, H.J. Company in 1946, and the maker's mark HJCo is often seen on Grima's pieces, as well as his own AG.Ltd maker's mark. Andrew introduced new designs and techniques to the company, leaving behind the more traditional and figural jewellery designs, instead incorporating organic and abstract jewel forms. Through his unique jewellery design, Grima has subsequently become known as the father of post war jewellery design. His pieces have won numerous awards including the DeBeers Diamonds International Awards a record breaking eleven times, and can be found in many of the most important museums in the world, and private collections.Condition Report: The ring has some wear commensurate with age and use, the lapis has some scuffs and scratches. The Grima mark behind the panel is very rubbed, it is difficult to read. The case shows signs of storage, it has some orange coloured spotting. Condition Report Disclaimer
ANDREW GRIMA, AN ABSTRACT 18 CARAT GOLD RING LONDON 1978The ring composed of textured gold batons, signed GRIMA, with maker's mark AG.Ltd, in a Grima ring boxSize/dimensions: approximately 1.1cm wide, finger size O 1/2Gross weight: 14.9 gramsAndrew Grima was a British society jeweller of the 1960s and 70s, and his early clients included Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Jackie Kennedy Onassis. The entirely self taught Andrew Grima joined his father-in-law's jewellery manufacturing business, H.J. Company in 1946, and the maker's mark HJCo is often seen on Grima's pieces, as well as his own AG.Ltd maker's mark. Andrew introduced new designs and techniques to the company, leaving behind the more traditional and figural jewellery designs, instead incorporating organic and abstract jewel forms. Through his unique jewellery design, Grima has subsequently become known as the father of post war jewellery design. His pieces have won numerous awards including the DeBeers Diamonds International Awards a record breaking eleven times, and can be found in many of the most important museums in the world, and private collections.Condition Report: The ring has wear commensurate with age and use, rubbing to the surface particularly to the ends of the batons.Condition Report Disclaimer
AN ITALIAN 1970S RED AND GREEN PLIQUE Á JOUR AND GOLD COLOURED LONG CHAINThe long chain with alternating stylised red and green plique á jour enamel panels, stamped with Italian control mark 545 MISize/dimensions: 99cm longGross weight: 83.4 gramsSusy Dyson was born in Peru in the 1950s to an English father and Peruvian mother. She was discovered in Marbella aged 16 by the American-Spanish socialite and CIA spy Countess Aileen de Romanones, who arranged for American photographer Henry Clarke to photograph Susy for the cover of American Vogue. Susy then embarked on a whirlwind 'Jet Set' lifestyle during the 1970s, and became a favourite model for Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Karl Lagerfeld and Isse Miyake, as well as appearing several times in French Vogue. Susy appeared on the bottle of Karl Lagerfeld's perfume Chloe, and she starred in Fendi's short fashion film 'L'Histoire De L'Eau', which was filmed amongst many famous Roman landmarks. Susy spent much of this time in Paris, and was based in her apartment on the Quai D'Orsay, overlooking the Seine. It was in this apartment that she was photographed by Helmut Newton for his book 'Nuits Blanches'. Susy has also appeared in Anna Piaggi's 'Lagerfeld Sketchbook' and Carlo Ducci's Assouline published 'Fendi Roma'. Her society friends included the British actress Deborah Kerr; the German playboy and heir to the Opel Car business, Gunter Sachs and the record mogul boss of A&M records, Gil Friesen. One of her closest companions and confidents was Count Frédéric Chandon de Briailles, chairman of the Moët-Hennessy group and heir to the Moët & Chandon champagne fortune. Both Count Frédéric and Susy were avid patrons of the artist jewellery atelier, Rene Boivin, whose designs and mastery of the jeweller's craft they both deeply admired. Condition Report: The ring bolt clasp is not attached, it is looped through, it is a slightly different colour and is probably not original., there is some wear to the links commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
POMELLATO, A BLOODSTONE AND NEPHRITE BEAD NECKLACEThe polished alternating bloodstone and nephrite beads in gold coloured spiralled spectacle settings, stamped Pomellato 750 with Italian control marks 469 MI, to a ring bolt claspSize/dimensions: 89cm longGross weight: 103 gramsSusy Dyson was born in Peru in the 1950s to an English father and Peruvian mother. She was discovered in Marbella aged 16 by the American-Spanish socialite and CIA spy Countess Aileen de Romanones, who arranged for American photographer Henry Clarke to photograph Susy for the cover of American Vogue. Susy then embarked on a whirlwind 'Jet Set' lifestyle during the 1970s, and became a favourite model for Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Karl Lagerfeld and Isse Miyake, as well as appearing several times in French Vogue. Susy appeared on the bottle of Karl Lagerfeld's perfume Chloe, and she starred in Fendi's short fashion film 'L'Histoire De L'Eau', which was filmed amongst many famous Roman landmarks. Susy spent much of this time in Paris, and was based in her apartment on the Quai D'Orsay, overlooking the Seine. It was in this apartment that she was photographed by Helmut Newton for his book 'Nuits Blanches'. Susy has also appeared in Anna Piaggi's 'Lagerfeld Sketchbook' and Carlo Ducci's Assouline published 'Fendi Roma'. Her society friends included the British actress Deborah Kerr; the German playboy and heir to the Opel Car business, Gunter Sachs and the record mogul boss of A&M records, Gil Friesen. One of her closest companions and confidents was Count Frédéric Chandon de Briailles, chairman of the Moët-Hennessy group and heir to the Moët & Chandon champagne fortune. Both Count Frédéric and Susy were avid patrons of the artist jewellery atelier, Rene Boivin, whose designs and mastery of the jeweller's craft they both deeply admired. Condition Report: Minimal wear Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH DIAMOND AND EMERALD RING, POSSIBLY CIVANYAN The cushion cut emerald within a surround of brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1.54 carats total, in a six claw setting, the shank stamped with French poinçons, in a Civanyan ring box Size/dimensions: finger size O 1/2Gross weight: 6.1 grams Condition Report: The diamonds are bright and lively, colour estimated H, clarity mostly VS, the emerald has typical inclusions, the makers mark is partial, but believed to be H C with a tulip between, some scuffs and scratches to the shank. the poincons indicate platinum and gold mounts,. The ring box with the address Joaillier 2. Rue Des Pyramides Paris 1er Condition Report Disclaimer
A DIAMOND SINGLE STONE RING BIRMINGHAM 1997The old European cut diamond estimated to weigh 1.82 carats, to a tapered polished 18 carat gold band, with brilliant cut diamond accentsSize/dimensions: finger size S 1/2Gross weight: 9 gramsCondition Report: Colour estimated G/H, clarity SI2, Condition Report Disclaimer
A SINGLE STONE DIAMOND RING LONDON 1996The step cut diamond with canted corners weighing 3.00 carats, to stepped baguette cut diamond set shoulders, approximately 0.50 carats total, 18 carat gold settingSize/dimensions: finger size N 1/2Gross weight: 4.5 gramsCondition Report: The colour estimated L, clarity VVS2/VS1, assessed in setting, the ring has some wear commensurate with age and use. Condition Report Disclaimer
H. STERN, A MULTI GEM NECKLACE AND A TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND DRESS RING The necklace with a central panel set with a rainbow of multi coloured gems, including tourmaline, citrine, peridot and amethyst, to a polished interlocking marquise shaped link necklace, to a lobster claw clasp, stamped 750 with H.Stern maker's mark; together with a similar H Stern dress ring, the facetted green and pink tourmalines between brilliant cut diamond accented bifurcated gold coloured shoulders, stamped with maker's mark and Portuguese 800 standard control marksSize/dimensions: necklace 43.5cm long, finger size M 1/2Gross weight: 45 grams Condition Report: The necklace and ring has some light wear commensurate with use, no signs of damage or repairCondition Report Disclaimer
A DIAMOND CROSS PENDANTThe cross claw set with brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1.92 carats total, suspended from an 18 carat white gold belcher link chainSize/dimensions: cross 3.5cm long, chain 44cm long Gross weight: 8 grams Condition Report: The diamonds are all present and correct, bright and lively, some light wear to settings, the necklace has had the ring replacedCondition Report Disclaimer
OR. AR. OREFICERIA ARETINA di TAVANTI & C. S. n. c., TWO GOLD COLOURED CHAIN NECKLACESThe first necklace with pierced gold orbs with marquise shaped open linked spacers, to a ring bolt clasp, stamped 750 62AR; together with a further similar example with orb and hooped linksSize/dimensions: 80cm and 70cm longGross weight: 57 gramsCondition Report: The chains have some light wear commensurate with age and use, the clasps in good working order.Condition Report Disclaimer
BULGARI, B-ZERO 1 GOLD COLOURED RING CIRCA 2014The polished band with shaped raised borders, the bezels inscribed BVLGARI, stamped 55 Au 750 with Italian control marks 2337AL MADE IN ITALY and numbered CM872M, with original Bulgari ring box, outer card box, Authenticity Certificate dated 01-02-2014, with original Bulgari gift bagSize/dimensions: finger size O 1/2Gross weight: 6.6 grams Condition Report: The ring has some dinks and marks consistent with use, some light surface scuffs. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Victorian garnet and seed pearl posy ring, the 12.5 ct. gold ring set with a central oval mixed cut garnet, in claw setting, flanked by trefoils of seed pearls, with floral chased and scroll shoulders on a redded shank, hallmarked 12.5, Birmingham 1860, markers mark THG, ring size M, weight 1.3g.
A 19th century gold and turquoise ring, the knot almost serpent style setting and shank curled around a cluster turquoise cabochons, with a reverse having a box back with panel of plaited hair, ring size O, 3g one setting vacant, and there is damage to the serpentone setting vacant, and there is damage to the serpent
A pair of 19th century 15ct gold mourning rings, one set with a star surmounted with a half cut pearl, channel shank lacking hair, Birmingham 1864, ring size M, 1.9g together with another similar with plaited hair shank, surmounted with a quatrefoil setting and half cut seed peal, dated Birmingham 1864, ring size J1/2 1.9g (2)
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