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Lot 854

18ct hallmarked gold ruby (3) & diamond (2) stone set ring - size O & 2.6g total weight ~ claws on end ruby need attention

Lot 823

18ct hallmarked gold heart shaped pink tourmaline & diamond cluster ring - size N & 4.3g total weight

Lot 885

9ct marked gold chain with an unmarked gold mabe pearl pendant - 3.3g total weight ~ has later split ring bale & pendant has dent to side

Lot 795

18ct marked gold diamond cluster ring - size K½ & 3g total weight ~ head has slight distortion

Lot 728

9ct hallmarked gold cabochon amethyst stone set ring - size N & 3g total weight - SOLD ON BEHALF OF THE NEW BREAST CANCER UNIT APPEAL YEOVIL HOSPITAL

Lot 896

Antique 18ct hallmarked gold gypsy ring set with 3 diamonds - size I & 2.8g total weight

Lot 882

Silver gilt ring set with 3 opals & diamond set shoulders - size O½ t/w 9ct hallmarked gold white stone ring - size Q½ & 1.9g total weight

Lot 732

9ct hallmarked gold fancy half eternity ring set with white stones - size U & 1.9g total weight - SOLD ON BEHALF OF THE NEW BREAST CANCER UNIT APPEAL YEOVIL HOSPITAL

Lot 639

14ct white gold CZ set ring size J & 2.6g

Lot 839

18ct hallmarked gold diamond ring (4.1mm diameter) with diamond set shoulders (8 stones) - size J & 4g total weight (0.5cts diamond total)

Lot 855

Unmarked gold (touch tests as 18ct) antique split ring - 18mm across & 0.9g

Lot 828

9ct hallmarked gold cabochon amber ring - size T½ & 3.6g total weight

Lot 889

Qty of jewellery ~ cicada brooch (5.5cm), silver 44cm neckchain, hand carved cameo 2 brooches (1 800 silver & rolled gold) + ring (unmarked silver), goldstone pendant, niello silver screwback earrings

Lot 841

18ct hallmarked gold 3 stone diamond ring with crossover detail to shoulders - size M½ & 3.8g total weight (0.5cts diamond weight)

Lot 797

18ct marked gold diamond & blue stone crossover cluster ring - size R½ & 10.3g total weight

Lot 880

9ct hallmarked white gold 9 stone diamond cluster ring - size M½ & 2.3g total weight

Lot 1115

Antique 18ct gold half hunter fob watch - 35mm case & has gold inner dust plate ~ total weight 46g - losses to chapter ring of gold front, 1 hand missing & lacks glass

Lot 644

9ct marked gold aquamarine ring with white stone set shoulders - size U & 5.4g total weight ~ the aquamarine has very slight nicks to the edges of the stone otherwise no obvious damage

Lot 762

18ct marked gold Brutalist style ring set with 16 diamonds by Franks - size K½ & 18.7g total weight ~ appears to have 1 stone missing (empty space)

Lot 827

9ct hallmarked gold amethyst & diamond stone set ring with diamonds to sides - size U & 2.8g total weight

Lot 248

Clogau, a 9ct yellow and rose and diamond gold ring, the cross over setting with a rose gold heart and row of six brilliant cut diamonds, together with a diamond cross pendant and chain, 7.5g (2)

Lot 246

Four gold rings, including a 9ct gold diamond cluster ring (two diamonds missing), a three-stone diamond ring (one diamond missing), and two more 9ct gold rings, 15.4g (4)

Lot 173

9ct gold ring set with red & cz stones Size Q 1.4g

Lot 170

9ct Gold ring set with sapphire & cz stones Size K 1.5g

Lot 139

An early 20th century 14ct gold open faced pocket watch for the Dutch market, comprising a white dial with painted Arabic hour markers, chapter ring, with subsidiary dial at 6, gilt hands, keyless wind,  to a faceted engraved bezel, case approx 45mm, embossed horse and hay cart scene to reverse, inner case marked 14k 2533369 20, in a cased marked P. Merkes  Rotterdam Further details: good winds and working movement untested, some wear to case with marks and denting

Lot 142

Rolex- a gold plated early 20th century half hunter pocket watch, comprising a white enamel dial, Roman numeral hour markers, chapter ring, subsidiary dial at 6, keyless wind at 3, Dennison case with blue enamel numerals and chapter ring, case approx 50mm, movement marked Rolex LeveFurther details: good winds and working at time of report, some scratches and slight enamel loss to case, scratches to inner cover, small dent to case edge

Lot 116

A diamond and 18ct gold three stone ring, comprising three old European cut diamonds, the principal stone weighing approx 1.57carats, the two outer stones each approx 1.02carats, assessed colours K-M, assessed clarities VS2-SI1, total combined diamond weight approx 3.60carats, claw set to a scrolled mount, size  Q, total gross weight approx 4.7gms Further details: good all stones present, slight abrasion to girdles, otherwise good, some slight wear and tear to mount 

Lot 103

A diamond solitaire 9ct gold ring, comprising an old cushion cut diamond, weighing approx 1.70carats, assessed colour J/K assessed clarity VS2, eight claw setting, to a 9ct rose gold tapered shoulders, size P, total gross weight approx 2.4gms Further details: good stone with slight chip/nibbles to girdle, minor wear to shank commensurate with age 

Lot 151

An early 19th century silver pair case pocket watch, comprising a monochrome dial depicting a river scene, numeral markers, outer chapter ring, gold hands, case approx 46mm, (scratch to dial) fusee movement marked Tho G Escotte aged 21 number 3792, case marked London 1804 Thomas Gibbard, along with outer case Further details: some marks denting to case commensurate with age balance wheel not appearing to move 

Lot 100

A diamond and 18ct white gold solitaire ring, comprising a round brilliant cut diamond approx 1.30carats, colour G/H, clarity VS1, six claw setting to a tapered shank, size M, total gross weight approx 2.8gms Further details: good: some wear and tear to claws with one very warn otherwise good 

Lot 114

An diamond and 18ct gold four stone ring, comprising four claw set round brilliant cut diamonds tapering in size, total diamond weight approx 1.79carats, assessed colours H-I, assessed clarities VS2-SI2, to a tapered band, size M, total gross weight approx 3.4gms Further details: good all stones present, some wear and tear to claws and metals commensurate with age  

Lot 102

Georg Jensen- a pair of 18ct gold  'Fusion' rings comprising a white gold diamond set ring, flush set to the front with varying sizes of round brilliant cut diamonds, along with a matching fit yellow gold plain polished ring, width when combined approx 9mm, marked Georg Jensen 750 Denmark 51 NK both size M1/2, combined total gross weight approx 10gms Further details: good all stones present minor wear and tear only  

Lot 129

Rolex- a 1940's Rolex Oyster Centregraph gold plated manual wind wristwatch, comprising a signed round dial with gilt Arabic number hour markers, black seconds chapter ring, red post noon notation, lume inserts to hands red seconds hand, plated case approx 29mm, original crown winder marked Patent, Oyster, steel case back numbered 190100 inscribed D.R Doyle, case interior marked Oyster Watch Company R.W.C Ltd, numbered 3478, to a later leather tan strap,Provenance- Private purchase, made by RAF Flying Officer 'Duggie' (Robert Douglas Doyle), who died aged 24 during a training operation in Normanton on Sour, circa mid 1940's Further details: good winds and working at time of report, movement untested, some slight discolour to dial, slight wear and tear to case, some scratches/crazing and cracks to glass 

Lot 637

Schwarze Jade-Brillantring „Le Baiser du Dragon“ von CartierRingweite: 49 (mit Verkleinerungsschiene), sonst 52. Gewicht: ca. 19,9 g. GG 750.Signiert „Cartier“, nummeriert „50462A“. Französische Garantie und Meistermarke.Außergewöhnlicher dekorativer Cartier-Ring aus der Kollektion „Le Baiser du Dragon“ mit schwarzer polierter Jade verziert mit kleinen feinen Brillanten, zus. ca.0,7 ct. (13504042) (16)Black jade and diamond ring "Le Baiser du Dragon" by Cartier Ring size: 49 (with size adjuster), otherwise 52. Weight: ca. 19.9g. 18 ct yellow gold. Signed “Cartier”, numbered “50462A”. French guarantee hallmark and maker’s mark. Exceptionally decorative Cartier ring from the “Le Baiser du Dragon” collection in black polished jade decorated with small fine brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling ca. 0.7 ct.

Lot 600

Padparadscha-Saphir-DiamantringRingweite: 55. Ringkopflänge: ca. 1,6 cm. Gewicht: ca. 11 g. GG und WG 750.Um 1950.Beigefügt ein Befundbericht von DSEF Nr. KSB5850 vom Februar 2023.Hochwertiger eleganter Vintage-Ring besetzt mit einem raren oval-facettierten Padparadscha-Saphir in „pinkish-orange“, ca. 13,00 x 11,50 x 5,69 mm, ca. 6 ct, umrahmt von kleinen Brillanten und zwei Diamanten im Fantasieschliff, zus. ca. 1,2 ct H-I/VVS-VS. Der Saphir ist unerhitzt. (13507218) (16)Padparadscha sapphire and diamond ring Ring size: 55. Ring head length: ca. 1.6 cm. Weight: ca. 11 g. 18 ct yellow and white gold. Ca. 1950.Accompanied by an expert’s report from DSEF no. KSB5850 dated February 2023.High-quality elegant vintage ring set with a rare oval faceted Padparadscha sapphire in “pinkish-orange”, ca. 13.00 x 11.50 x 5.69 mm, ca. 6 ct, with a surround of small brilliant-cut diamonds and two fancy-cut diamonds, totalling ca. 1.2 ct H-I/VVS-VS. The sapphire unheated.

Lot 566

Lapislazuli-Brillant-SetRingweite: 44. Durchmesser Armreif: ca. 5,6 x 4,6 cm. Anhängerlänge: ca. 5,2 cm. Kettenlänge: ca. 39 cm. Gesamtgewicht: ca. 73,4 g. WG 750.Um 1980.Hochdekoratives Vintage-Weißgold-Set aus Armreif, Ring und Anhänger jeweils besetzt mit fein gerieftem Lapislazuli und Brillanten, zus. ca. 4 ct G-H/VVS-VS. Dabei: Weißgold-Kordelkette. (13504022) (16)Lapis lazuli and diamond setRing size: 44. Diameter of bracelet: ca. 5.6 x 4.6 cm. Length of pendant: ca. 5.2 cm. Necklace length: ca. 39 cm. Total weight: ca. 73.4 g. 18 ct white gold. Ca. 1980.Highly decorative vintage white gold set comprising bracelet, ring and pendant each set with finely grooved lapis lazuli and brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling ca. 4 ct G-H/VVS-VS. Enclosed: white gold rope chain necklace.

Lot 611

Granulierter Gold-TurmalinringRingweite: 50/51. Ringkopflänge: ca. 2 cm. Gewicht: ca. 5,4 g. GG 750.Um 1950.Aparter fein granulierter Ring mit zentralem türkisfarbenen Turmalin (Facettenkanten leicht berieben, ein kleines Goldkügelchen fehlt). (13507220) (16))

Lot 569

Tansanit-BrillantringRingweite: 54/55. Ringkopfmaß: ca. 2,2 x 2 cm. Gewicht: ca. 32 g. WG 750.Um 2000.Beigefügt ein Kurzgutachten von Stephan Kaddick Nr. 5059 vom August 2015.Prächtiger hochwertiger Ring besetzt mit einem zentralen Tansanit im Kissenschliff in sehr guter Farbe, ca. 14,5 ct, umrahmt von 116 feinen Brillanten, zus. ca. 3 ct F-G/VVS-VS. (1350331) (16)Tanzanite and diamond ringRing size: 54/55. Ring head size: ca. 2.2 x 2 cm. Weight: ca. 32 g. 18 ct white gold. Ca. 2000.Accompanied by a short report by Stephan Kaddick no. 5059 dated August 2015. Magnificent, exquisite ring set with a central cushion-cut tanzanite in very good colour, ca. 14.5 ct, with a surround of 116 fine brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling. ca. 3 ct F-G/VVS-VS.

Lot 599

Solitär-BrillantringRingweite 56. Gewicht: ca. 13,1 g. GG und WG 750.Klassisch-eleganter Ring mit einem Brillantsolitär, ca. 1,54 ct G-H/VVS, keine Fluoreszenz. (13507217) (16)Diamond solitaire ringRing size 56. Weight: ca. 13.1 g. 18 ct yellow and white gold. Classic-elegant ring with brilliant-cut diamond solitaire, ca. 1.54 ct G-H/VVS, no fluorescence.

Lot 586

DiamantringRingweite: 49. Gewicht: ca. 6,7 g. WG 750.Klassisch-eleganter Ring mittig besetzt mit einem Brillantsolitär, ca. 3 ct I-J/P1, flankiert von zwei Diamanten im Tropfenschliff, zus. ca. 0,8 ct H/SI. Starke Fluoreszenz. Schweizer Garantiepunzen. (13504036) (16)Diamond ringRing size: 49. Weight: ca. 6.7 g. 18 ct white gold. Classic elegant ring set with fine brilliant-cut diamond solitaire at centre, ca. 3 ct I-J/P1, flanked by two drop-cut diamonds, totalling ca. 0.8 ct H/SI. Strong fluorescence. Swiss guarantee hallmarks.

Lot 573

Cocktail-Brillantring von CARTIERRingweite mit Verkleinerungsschiene: 47/48. Ringkopfdurchmesser: ca. 2,2 cm. Gewicht: ca. 22,6 g. WG 750.Um 1990.Beigefügt die Originalrechnung von CARTIER mit der Referenznummer 8020200.Eleganter runder CARTIER Cocktail-Brillantring, pavébesetzt mit hochfeinen Brillanten, zus. ca. 3,4 ct. Die Signatur durch Ringverkleinerung nicht mehr sichtbar. (13504011) (16)Diamond cocktail ring by CartierRing size with size adjuster: 47/48. Ring head diameter: ca. 2.2 cm. Weight: ca. 22.6 g. 18 ct white gold. Ca. 1990.Accompanied by the original CARTIER invoice with ref. no. 8020200.Elegant round CARTIER diamond cocktail ring, with very fine brilliant-cut diamonds in pavé setting, totalling ca. 3.4 ct. Signature no longer visible due to size adjuster.

Lot 598

Solitär-BrillantringRingweite: 50/51. Gewicht: ca. 14,5 g. GG und WG 750.Beigefügt ein Gutachten Nr. 5539 von 1989 und ein Wertgutachten von 2022.Klassisch-eleganter massiv gearbeiteter Ring mit in Zarge gefasstem Brillant-Solitär (ehemals in Collier), ca. 2,72 ct, lt. Gutachten F/SI2. Mit starker Fluoreszenz. (1351071) (16)Diamond solitaire ringRing size: 50/51. Weight: ca. 14.5 g. 18 ct yellow and white gold. Accompanied by a report no. 5539 dated 1989 and a valuation dated 2022. Classic-elegant solid ring with brilliant-cut diamond solitaire in bezel setting (formerly in necklace), ca. 2.72 ct, according to report F/SI2. With strong fluorescence.

Lot 578

Hypnose Ring und Anhänger von CartierRingkopf- und Anhängermaße: jeweils ca. 3,2 x 1,9 cm. Ringweite: 54. Kettenlänge: ca. 50 cm (mit Verkürzungsösen). Gewicht Ring: ca. 18,7 g. Gewicht Anhänger und Kette: ca. 22,6 g. WG 750.Ring signiert „Cartier“ nummeriert „33643C“. Anhänger signiert „Cartier“, nummeriert „45320C“. Jeweils mit Firmensignet und französischer Garantiepunze.Um 2009.Rares extravagantes Cartier-Set aus Ring und Anhänger mit Kette aus der „Hypnose“ Kollektion in ovalem konzentrischem Design mit schwarzer Keramik kontrastierend zu Ellipsen aus Weißgold, jeweils pavé besetzt mit hochfeinen Brillanten, D-F/VVS1-VVS2, zus. ca. 6,6 ct. Ring in Cartier-Box. (13504039) (16)Hypnose ring and pendant by CartierRing head and pendant dimensions: ca. 3.2 x 1.9 cm each. Ring size: 54. Necklace length: ca. 50 cm (with shortening eyelets). Weight of ring: ca. 18.7 g. Weight of pendant and necklace: ca. 22.6 g. 18 ct white gold. Ring signed: “Cartier”, numbered 33643C. Pendant signed: “Cartier”, numbered 45320C. Each with company signet and French guarantee hallmark. ca. 2009.Rare extravagant Cartier set comprising ring and pendant with necklace from the Hypnose collection in oval concentric design with black ceramic contrasting ellipses in white gold, each with very fine brilliant-cut diamonds in pavé setting, D-F/VVS1-VVS2, totalling ca. 6.6 ct. Ring in Cartier box.

Lot 156

dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Russian Empire, Gold and enameled, third class cross marked '56' with another mark on the ring, and 'NK', with an Imperial mark on the back. With ribbon. dimensions 3.9 x 3.9 cm.

Lot 159

dating: About 1940 provenance: Spain, Grand Cross made of gold with ruby arrows and yoke, with motto of the order 'Caesaris Caesari Dei Deo' in gold, crown studded with diamonds and arms made of onyx. The rear part with vertical brooch and two hooks. Weight: approximately 40 g. The Grand Cross plate was limited to two hundred people. However, this specific and precious manufacturing was given only to a very limited ring of people. The plate was acquired together with the grand collar in the previous lot, so it is even more plausible that it came from Hermann Göring, well-known for his extravagant habits of having only extremely prestigious objects.Illustrated in 'Agenda Beretta 1996' with attribution to H. Göring. dimensions 7.1 x 7.1 cm.

Lot 15

Parüre mit Smaragd- und Turmalinbesatz4-tlg., 750 und 585 Weißgold, punziert, Brosche geprüft, Diamantbesatz im Brillant- und Navetteschliff, gesamt ca. 3,20 ct, G-I, vvs-si, Smaragd- und Turmalinbesatz, gesamt ca. 2,05 ct, Länge Kette 42 cm, Länge Armband 18,7 cm, Breite Brosche 3 cm, Ringdurchmesser 19 mm, Gesamtgewicht ca. 51,9 g, Brosche verso mit persöhnlicher Widmung, ein Smaragd des Rings mit kleiner BestoßungParure with emerald and tourmaline4-pcs., 750 and 585 white gold, hallmarked, brooch tested, diamond set in brilliant and navette cut, total ca. 3,20 ct, G-I, vvs-si, emerald and tourmaline set, total ca. 2,05 ct, length necklace 42 cm, length bracelet 18,7 cm, brooch width 3 cm, ring diameter 19 mm, total weight ca. 51,9 g, brooch inscription verso 'Thank you for the beautiful 30 years', one emerald of the ring minimally bumped

Lot 74

Schmuckset mit Diamant- und Edelsteinbesatz3-tlg., Italien, Alessandria, 585 Gelbgold, punziert, Ring mit 4 Diamanten im Prinzessschliff, gesamt ca. 0,08 ct, G, vvs-vs, Ring mit Citrin und Turmalin, Ohrringe jeweils mit 1 Citrin und 1 Turmalin in dreieckigem Fantasieschliff, alle Edelsteine gesamt ca. 2,0 ct, Ohrringe Länge 1 cm, Breite 1,2 cm, Ringdurchmesser 17 mm, Gesamtgewicht ca. 16,2 g, alle Teile mit TragespurenJewellery set with diamonds and gemstones3-pcs. set, Italy, Alessandria, 585 yellow gold, hallmarked, ring with 4 princess-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.08 ct, G, vvs-vs, ring with citrine and tourmaline, earrings each with 1 citrine and 1 tourmaline in triangular fantasy cut, all gemstones total approx. 2.0 ct, earrings length 1 cm, width 1.2 cm, ring diameter 17 mm, total weight approx. 16.2 g, all pieces with traces of use

Lot 399

Collection of jewellery comprising of: a 9ct gold amethyst and pearl brooch, 2.2cm across, 5g approx overall, an indistinctly marked (untested, possibly 9ct gold) ring with purple facet cut stone, size O, 14g approx overall, a yellow metal ring stamped '375' with bezel set purple faceted stone, size J/K, 4g approx overall, one other 9ct gold ring, 1g approx overall and four broochesAt present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report.

Lot 398

Collection of gold and costume jewellery comprising of: an indistinctly marked precious yellow metal ring in the Art Deco style with white (untested) stones, 5g approx overall, a 9ct gold pearl spray brooch, 4g approx overall, a Chinese white metal jade ring, one other Chinese white metal ring with purple faceted stone, miscellaneous yellow metal earrings and a possibly Indian enamel pendant set in unmarked yellow metal with bead detail on an unmarked yellow metal chainAt present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report.

Lot 401

Collection of silver and jewellery comprising of: a Victorian 9ct gold pearl and turquoise pendant on an unassociated 9ct gold chain, 6g approx overall, 18ct gold diamond ring, size N, 2g approx overall, an 18ct gold diamond and green stone ring (untested), size O, 3g approx overall, white metal dropper necklace with facet cut stones, silver-backed brushes and mirror, costume jewellery etcAt present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report.

Lot 392

18ct gold ring gents signet ring with intaglio seal, size O/P, 10g approx overall, a 22ct gold plain band, size O/P, 2g approx overall and an unmarked precious yellow metal plain band, possibly 22ct gold (untested), size P, 5g approx overall (3)Overall wear, scratches and signs of use. Intaglio is worn and depicts a horse's head and crown. The marked 22ct band is slightly thin. The larger band would have been marked, but is very worn and illegible. The gold standard on this ring is untested.

Lot 396

Collection of rings comprising of: a 9ct ring inset with seven pink stones (untested), size L, 2g approx overall, a 9ct gold seven pink stone (untested) channel set ring, size N, 4g approx overall, and an unmarked precious yellow metal (Possibly 18ct gold, untested) ring with channel set eight stone white and pink stone ring (untested), size M, 3g approx overall (3)At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report.

Lot 393

Collection of jewellery comprising of: a 22ct band, size O, 4g approx overall, a 9ct gold lattice band size M/N, 1g approx overall a 9ct gold cluster ring, size P, 2g approx overall and a 9ct gold bar back brooch, 2g approx overall (4)All with overall wear, marks and scratches. Green cluster ring is untested.

Lot 402

Collection of jewellerycomprising of: a yellow metal fancy elongated link necklace stamped '750' to the clasp, 20g approx overall, an unmarked yellow metal necklace chain with elongated lozenge links, 16g approx overall, a 9ct gold trace chain, 5g approx overall, a 9ct fob medallion 'Londonderry School's cup 1916', 3g approx overall, an unmarked yellow metal full hoop ring, 2g approx overall and three 9ct gold rings, 7g approx overallAt present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report.

Lot 156

CODY (WILLIAM FREDERICK 'BUFFALO BILL')Group pertaining to the theft and recovery of jewels belonging to William Cody at Dudley, West Midlands, comprising: autograph letter signed ('Your friend/ W.F. Cody') to Walter Noel Greenwell ('My dear Noel'), confirming he has the jewels and the thief ('...the Detectives used your photograph to identify him. Although Mr Decker my secretary caught him. I think you are going to be a great artist...'), and remembering him to his mother, one page on a bifolium, gilt embossed headed paper depicting a buffalo, creased, light dust-staining, 8vo (182 x 114mm.), T.E. Ranch, Olympia, London, W., 22 June [19]03; with autograph letter signed by Cody's mistress ('Besse Isbell/ Buffalo Bill's Wild West') to Greenwell, regarding the '...picture of Col. Cody, the tent boy and myself...', hoping he has not destroyed the plate and emphatically saying '...We need a picture of that tent boy very very much – and as soon as possible...', four pages on a bifolium, gilt embossed headed paper depicting a buffalo creased, light dust-staining, 8vo (182 x 114mm.), Dudley, 17 June [1903]; a bromide photograph depicting Colonel Cody in stage costume, seated next to Besse Isbell and William Puzey standing outside a tent, 95 x 70mm., mounted on card 165 x 120mm., some surface abrasions, mount torn and scuffed, [Parade Ground, Dudley, 17 June 1903]; with two press cuttings roughly torn from the Dudley Herald describing the theft and Puzey's trial (5)Footnotes:'WE NEED A PICTURE OF THAT TENT BOY VERY VERY MUCH': A YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER HELPS APPREHEND BUFFALO BILL'S JEWEL THIEF.Buffalo Bill's spectacular Wild West Show toured extensively throughout Great Britain from December 1902 to October 1903. In June 1903 the show stopped at the Parade Ground in Dudley where he was visited in camp by a young Walter Noel Greenwell. Colonel Cody agreed that Greenwell could take his photograph, and posed alongside his assistant (and mistress) Besse Isbell and his valet William Puzey, aged 21. The following week, on 17 June 1903, it was discovered that a large quantity of Cody's jewellery had been stolen during a performance. The valet, who had also disappeared, was the obvious prime suspect: '...valued at between £500 and £600... A valet, who had access to the box in which the valuables were kept, is suspected... The articles stolen include a diamond studded pin, given to Colonel Cody by the King when he visited the Wild West Show at Olympia; a double gold rope chain, a diamond horseshoe pendant with seven stones... buffalo-head cufflinks, given by the Grand Duke of Alexis of Russia [for whom he had guided a buffalo and hunting party] and about £4 in gold...' (Dudley Herald). A report of the trial from the same newspaper describes the jewels in more detail and notes that Cody entrusted them to Puzey to put in his trunk whilst he went into the ring. On discovering the theft, Besse Isbell immediately wrote to Greenwell asking if he still had the plate negative and according to an annotation on one of the press cuttings 'Noel took photo to Colonel Cody June 18th/03'. As a result the police were able identify Puzey and he was apprehended by Louis Edward Decker, Cody's manager and brother-in-law at an address in Radcliffe Gardens, South Kensington at 10.30am on 20 June. All the jewels were recovered and after admitting the theft ('...The stuff was no good to me, and I was going to send the lot back to the colonel...'), Puzey was tried at a court in Dudley and sentenced to six months imprisonment.Besse or Bessie Isbell (b.1872) of Washington DC began to travel with Buffalo Bill's Wild West in 1900, initially to help publicise Helen Cody Westmore's book Last of the Great Scouts and then as a press agent for the show. The Billboard described her as '...a cattle queen at home, [who] owns the next ranch to Buffalo Bill, at Cody, Wyoming...' (11 May 1901). She was one of several women cited in Cody's divorce proceedings in 1905. The letters and photograph have been in the Greenwell family until recently.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 144

A 9CT YELLOW GOLD CHANNEL SET ALMANDINE GARNET RING, stamped .375, size P, approx 1.8 grams. £40-£60.

Lot 119

A MODERN 9CT GOLD OPAL & GARNET THREE-STONE RING, stamped .375, size N 1/2, approx 1.9 grams. £25-£40.

Lot 142

A 9CT YELLOW GOLD SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND FLOWER-HEAD RING, size M, stamped .375, & a 9ct gold blue topaz RING (2).

Lot 94

A 9CT YELLOW/WHITE GOLD DIAMOND & PERIDOT RING size P 1/2, approx 2.3 grams. £40-£60.

Lot 130

A 9CT YELLOW GOLD AMETHYST & WHITE STONE DRESS RING, maker CL&S, .375, size O, approx 2.6 grams. £50-£75.

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