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Lot 474
A gold emerald and diamond ring, with an emerald cut emerald, rub set, to a slightly tapered shank with a curved diagonal row of brilliant cut diamonds channel set to each shoulder. Marked 750. 10.39g.Finger size OCondition report: Surface marks/scratches to mount.Emerald slightly loose in setting when tapped, but still appears secure.Some surface reaching inclusions to the emerald.Some wear to the channel settings to the diamonds, particularly one of the end diamonds. We would recommend some rebuilding to the setting edges.Porosity visible to the inside of the shank in some places.
Lot 71
A Victorian turquoise set circular shield form pendant, c.1860,with a central flower head cluster of cabochon pear shaped turquoise. A fine twisted wire border to a domed frame, hand engraved with foliate scrolls to a twisted wire edge. A glazed locket verso with a split ring bale. Tested as approximately 15ct gold. 30 x 21mm, 4.94gCondition report: Split ring tested as approximately 9ct gold. Dust under the glazing.Slight difference in the colour of the turquoise.
Lot 436
A single stone topaz ring,with diamond set shoulders. With a cushion shaped Brazillian cut topaz, four claw set at the corners to a plain collet, with crossover shoulders grain set with eight cut diamonds to a plain shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 11.00mm wide, 6.41g.Finger size OCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Surface reaching inclusion to the diamond.
Lot 191
An Art Deco diamond and emerald target ring,with an old European cut diamond, with an estimated weight of approximately 2.60ct, milligrain set to a plain collet with a border of calibré cut emeralds, one deficient. A straight wire gallery to open shoulders and a plain shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold and platinum. Head 12.10mm, 2.50g.Diamond assessed as approximately:Colour H/IClarity VS1/VS2Finger size O-P approximatelyCondition report: One emerald deficient.Four emeralds chipped.Table and crown facet edge wear to the others. Some wear to the outer setting edge.Under 10x magnification - shoulder join - possibly a replacement shank.Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Shank is slightly oval.
Lot 7
A Roman hollow gold hardstone intaglio ring,possibly 3rd century, with an oval flat hardstone tablet, intaglio engraved with a bearded gentleman wearing a headdress. Roman set in a landscape position. Tapered court section shoulders and shank, with a bloomed finish. Head 19.10mm wide, 10.55g.Finger size O-P range approximatelyProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Shallow dents and bruises.Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.
Lot 93
A diamond marquise shaped cluster ring, with a central column of slightly graduated brilliant cut diamonds, with pairs of smaller Swiss cut diamonds at the interstices, to an outer row of graduated brilliant cut and Swiss cut diamonds, all claw set to a wire gallery. With split shoulders and a ‘D’ section shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 32 x 15mm, 8.88g.Finger size LCondition report: A surface reaching inclusion to one of the diamonds.Surface marks/scratches to mount, and some wear to the rhodium plating on the shank.Some of the diamonds appear slightly too small for their collets.Diamonds measure approximately 1.80mm to 4.75mm in diameter.Total diamond weight estimated as approximately 3.40ct.Colour H/I/J range.Clarity VS2- SI1-SI2 rangeDiamonds bright and lively.
Lot 8
A Roman amethyst intaglio ring,with an oval cabochon amethyst, intaglio engraved with a warrior's head, rub set to a landscape position. Concave leaf shaped shoulders, to a tapered shank, with bloomed finish. Head 10.80mm wide, 16.59g.Finger size L-L½Provenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Tested as approximately 20ct gold. Surface wear and marks to the cabochon under 10x magnification.There is no documentation with any of the Roman rings. They are dated stylistically, by production techniques, by the fineness of the metal used and by the gemstones/intaglios used. The provenance we have is stated in the catalogue description.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.
Lot 527
An 18ct gold side wind half hunter chronograph pocket watch,55mm diameter. A blue enamel Roman numeral chapter ring to the front cover, with a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, double spade hands and blued centre second sweep. Plain polished case back to a gold cuvette with presentation inscription 'presented to Major H. N. Jackson (Jacko) by all ranks of 'A' coy 1st Isle of Ely. H. G. As a token of sincere esteem 1940-1944'. London 1920. Case by Fred Thoms. Case no. 40037. 149.77gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Not currently running.Surface marks/scratches to case, but no apparent dents or dings.A couple of hair line cracks to dial.
Lot 461
A sapphire and diamond oval cluster ring,with an oval cushion shaped Portuguese cut sapphire, estimated as approximately 4.60ct, claw set to the centre. A border of old European cut, old Swiss cut and old eight cut diamonds, all grain set to a scalloped plate with a chenier gallery, with knife edge shoulders to a plain shank. Head 18.00 x 14.20mm. 3.37g. A case by Martin & Co. Promenade, Chatham. Finger size M approximatelyCondition report: Sapphire loose in the setting. Claws worn.Pavillion sits lower than the setting - can be felt on the finger. Minor nibbles to the girdle. One open inclusion at the girdle and upper girdle facet. Scratches and marks consistent with its age - to the mount.Silk present.Finger print present.The claw tips test as platinum, the rest of the mount tests as approximately 9ct white gold. Has been sized in the past, so we cannot guarantee this ring will pass assay.Please view additional images.Sapphires - 11.28 x 9.00 x 5.75mmNatural sapphire - not synthetic (we would have specified this in the description).No lab report with this sapphire.Diamonds 2.30mm each.Diamonds clean and bright, mostly - VS2/SI1 some a little lower.Colour/clarity H/I/J range.
Lot 289
An 18ct yellow and white gold diagonal lozenge shaped domed head ring, c.1970,with layers of white twigs and a second layer of scattered yellow twigs, all with a bark textured finish, to bark textured shoulders and a plain shank. London 1971. Head 23.20 x 15.30mm, 8.20g.Finger size OCondition report: Scratches and marks consistent with its age.
Lot 473
A gold ruby and sapphire crossover ring,the crossover head channel set with square step cut rubies, with an oval cabochon sapphire rub set at each side of the head, to a plain flat section shank. Marked 18k. 5.31g.Finger size J approximatelyCondition report: Shanks is slightly oval. Shank slightly thinner at base.Surface marks/scratches to mount.Very minor wear/abrasions to the gemstones.Underneath of settings dirty, would benefit from being cleaned.Late 20th or very early 21st century.
Lot 263
An Art Deco unheated sapphire and diamond ring,with an oval mixed cut sapphire, estimated as approximately 13.25ct, four claw set to a scalloped collet. A pierced head, grain set with a row of graduated old eight cut diamonds, with an outer row of old eight cut diamonds, milligrain set in collets with an open circular frame. Pierced fish scales, to shoulders milligrain set with chevrons of old eight cut diamonds, and foliate engraving to a plain shank. Tested as platinum and 9ct gold. Head 18.50mm wide, 9.92g.Finger size I-I½Accompanied by a report from The Gem And Pearl Laboratory date 15th October 2021 No 20582 stating that no evidence of heat treatment was observed. Origin opinion Sri Lanka.Condition report: Later half shank and claws seem to have been repaired with 9ct.A surface reaching inclusion to the sapphire and table and crown facet edge wear.Noticeable scratches and marks. Diamonds bright and lively.Gemstone bright and lively.One claw not down on the sapphire, but raised. Will require attention prior to being worn.The estimated weight of the sapphire is based on the minimum dimensions included in the laboratory report but the weight could be between 13.50ct and 13.95ct depending on the formula used.
Lot 76
A gold malachite brooch, c.1900,with a marquise shaped cabochon malachite, rub set to a plain collet with a fine twisted wire border. An open gallery style frame with a brooch pin and 'C' catch. 16.82g,together with a smaller matching brooch and a ring,5.39g, 5.96g (3)Finger size Q approximatelyProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: No obvious damage, although altered from the original form.The principal brooch is original, testing as approximately 15ct gold, with a 9ct pin. The smaller brooch and ring were probably originally earrings.
Lot 36
A Regency gold long chain,shortened to a necklace, bracelet and section of spare links, with hollow pierced rectangular links joined by sections of textured belcher links with a honeycomb pattern. The bracelet with a hand clasp with a cabochon turquoise rub set to ring to the forefinger, and a floral cuff rub set with a mixed cut ruby. Tested as approximately 15ct gold. Necklace 860mm long, bracelet 205mm long, spare links 155mm long, 54.39g total (3)Condition report: Minor surface marks/scratches/tarnish in places.One belcher link to the necklace very bent/out of shape.Some other belcher links slightly out of shape.One belcher link to bracelet and one to necklace with solder bleed. Probably where the long chain was shortened to a bracelet and necklace.One belcher link to one of the rectangular links in the necklace has only one point of contact/solder with the rectangular link rather than two. There is an area of solder visible to this link, where previously it would have been soldered to the rectangular link.One end belcher link to the section of spare links is open.Appearance in natural light - goldThere are no rough areas but the way the necklace is joined currently - it does not flow well and tends to kink. If it is to be restored to the its original form this could be corrected.
Lot 10
A Roman hollow gold hardstone cameo ring,possibly 3rd century, with an oval hardstone cameo depicting a female profile in white to a black ground, Roman set in a landscape position. Court section shoulders and shank. Head 11.10mm wide, 9.87g.Finger size W-X range approximatelyProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Has been sized in the past. A pale residue around one side of the setting edge.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.
Lot 336
An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, with an oval cabochon sapphire, rub set to a surround of eight cut diamonds, grain set, with larger brilliant cut diamonds rub set at the cardinal points. To split shoulders and a two row shank. London 2007, later hallmarked. Head 19.7 x 17.8mm, 7.94g.Finger size MCondition report: Sapphire slightly loose in setting when tapped, but still secure.Setting edges to the diamonds worn, particularly one of the diamonds. We recommend this setting edge is rebuilt. Shank worn - edges slightly sharp.Underneath of sapphire setting rough and a little sharp.Some surface reaching inclusions to the sapphire.
Lot 285
An 18ct gold single stone smoky quartz ring, by St John's College School of Art, c.1970,with a faceted smoky quartz crystal in a hod style collet, with a bark textured frame, to knife edge shoulders and a tapered shank. London 1977. Head 23 x 20mm, 25.08g.Finger size N LECondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Slightly dirty.No obvious faults.
Lot 3
A Byzantine gold ring, with a raised circular boss, intaglio engraved with a bird and a lizard or salamander, with black niello decoration, stepped plinths below with niello enamel zig zag and Greek key decoration, with triangular shoulders, with niello acanthus leaves. A chevron section shank with niello Vitruvian scroll guards and wording to each side of the head. 26.78g.Finger size P½-Q approximatelyProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Tested as approximately 21-24ct.Noticeable scratches and marks. Some losses of enamel.Bruises to the head and boss.NB - should read Vitruvian scroll, which is a style of wave decoration. The ring is not a Victorian copy.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.
Lot 449
A white gold opal and diamond cluster ring, with an oval cabochon opal double claw set, to surround of sixteen brilliant cut diamonds, claw set to a wire gallery, with fleur-de-lys shoulders and a ‘D’ section shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Cluster 20.5 x 16.7mm, 8.62g.Finger size LCondition report: Opal measures approximately 13.70 x 10.50 x 5.60mm.Opal is crazed.Some surface marks/scratches to opal.Surface reaching inclusions to a few of the diamonds.Surface marks/scratches to mount, and some wear to the rhodium plating on the shank.
Lot 331
An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring,with a scrolling layered head. A circular mixed cut sapphire, rub set to one side, with a brilliant cut diamond set to one side, and a sapphire, rub set to the opposite side. Layers of scrolling gold between, with applied beads and dished dots, to a flat section bark textured shank. London 1989. Head 15.50mm wide, 5.82g.Finger size P approximatelyCondition report: One facet of the small sapphire unpolished.Inclusion at the girdle.Light surface marks commensurate with its age - some more noticeable.Largest sapphire 7.00mm approximatelySmaller sapphire 4.00mm approximatelyDiamond approximately 0.03ct
Lot 48
A late Georgian gold mounted cornelian seal,with an oval cornelian matrix, intaglio engraved with a coat of arms and gadrooned border. A pierced strapwork back with oval apertures and polished half bands, suspended from a large split ring. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. 63 x 36 x 29mm, 23.00gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Very dirtyLight surface marks commensurate with its age.
Lot 124
An Austrian gold four ducat coin,dated 1914, drilled and suspended on a chased split ring, running freely on a double belcher guard chain, with a swivel clip clasp. Clasp marked 15c. Chain tested as approximately 9ct gold. 1525mm long, 51.86gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Coin with scratches and marks consistent with its age. Marks around the drill hole.
Lot 462
A tanzanite and diamond ring, c.1940,with a lunette cut later tanzanite, rub set to the centre. A crescent border of old Swiss cut and eight cut diamonds, grain set to one ridged and arched shoulder and one shallower shoulder, all grain set with diamonds. Tested as approximately platinum and 18ct gold. Head 13mm wide, 8.07g.Finger size RCondition report: The replacement tanzanite is very heavily abraded and will need to be replaced. Not original to the mount anyway. Replacement half shank. Areas of the gallery wires require repair - not attached.Noticeable scratches and marks.
Lot 428
An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring,with four oval mixed cut sapphires in green, yellow, blue and pink, claw set in a row. Pairs of brilliant cut diamonds claw set between and at each end, to split shoulders and a plain shank. Birmingham 1988. Head 18.90 x 8.00mm, 4.34g.Finger size TCondition report: Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnification.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Diamonds bright and lively.Gemstones bright and lively.
Lot 267
An 18ct two colour gold diamond set bombé form crossover ring,with an incised quilted finish. Scattered eight cut diamonds, spitch set to shallow white collets at the button points, to a textured head, with chevron shoulders and a plain 'D' section shank. Import hallmark Birmingham 1960. A ring case by Wartski, 138 Regent Street, London. Head 17.20 wide, 11.29g.Finger size Q LECondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Spots of tarnish.
Lot 110
An Edwardian diamond cluster ring,with graduated old European cut diamonds, all claw set to a rex gallery, with a plain underbezel. Scalloped shoulders with small Ionic scrolls to a plain shank. Head 10.75 x 10.75mm, 4.45g.Finger size K½Condition report: Tarnished.All the claws worn.Will require re-tipping prior to being worn.Noticeable inclusions to the naked eye.Noticeable difference in the colour of the diamonds.The shank although period, is a replacement.Head tested as approximately 15ct gold.Shank tested as approximately 18ct gold.
Lot 472
An 18ct gold three stone fracture filled ruby and diamond ring, by Kutchinsky, with an old circular mixed cut fracture filled ruby, four claw set to a yellow collet. An oval brilliant cut diamond, four claw set to each side in a white collet, to solid yellow shoulders and a plain shank. London 1985. 3.33g. Finger size L-L½
Lot 95
A gold interchangeable gem set and diamond cluster ring and earrings suite,the ring with an interchangeable synthetic sapphire, synthetic ruby, or split pearl, all claw set to threaded chenier. The ring head with a central threaded insert, to surround of old brilliant cut diamonds, claw set to rex collets. With open tapered shoulders and a 'D' section shank. The matching earrings with post fittings. With gold changing tool. Tested as approximately 18ct gold with 14ct gold tool. Ring head 12mm diameter, 3.47g, earrings 10.5mm diameter, 3.05g (10)Condition report: Abrasions/facet junction wear to some of the synthetic gemstones.Surface reaching inclusions to some of the diamonds.The earrings have a fitted case.The ring is in an unassociated case.Finger size K½
Lot 183
A diamond set full eternity ring,with a row of eight cut and Swiss cut diamonds, grain set to a flat section band with engraved guards. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 3mm wide, 2.95g.Finger size N½Condition report: Dirty.Scratches and marks consistent with its age. Settings worn.Light facet edge wear to some diamonds under 10x magnification.
Lot 135
A Victorian gold guard chain,with elongated lozenge shaped sections, with pierced detail, between bead style links with a later bolt ring clasp. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. 1430mm long, 24.65gCondition report: Lots of repaired shortened sections to the bead link chain. All irregular lengths.Modern bolt ring. Replacement jump rings.Damage and repairs to some lozenge links.
Lot 348
A gold aquamarine and diamond ring,with an oval mixed cut aquamarine, with a trefoil of brilliant cut diamonds at each side, all claw set in white gold to a wire gallery. With yellow gold open tapered shoulders and a 'D' section shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold, 3.62g.Finger size PCondition report: Aquamarine measures approximately 8.9 x 7.0mm. Minor surface marks/scratches to mount.Mount was previously hallmarked, with most of the hallmark removed when sized. The traditional gold pictorial crown mark remains, as does the date letter of 1976.Diamonds are bright and lively, with a surface reaching inclusion to the girdle of one of the diamonds.Solder join just visible at base of shank.
Lot 422
A sterling silver ring, by Georg Jensen,no. 91, designed by Nanna Ditzel, with a curved ridge to the head and tapered crossover shoulders. Import hallmark 1971, 17.20g.Finger size L½ approximately,together with a pair of sterling silver earrings, by Georg Jensen,no. 141, with 12.7mm hollow beads on gold post fittings, 6.49g, a pair of sterling silver drop earrings, by Georg Jensen,no. 18, with a flower head stud, chain below to a polished pippin drop, to post and butterfly fittings, 43mm long, 6.55g,and a pair of elliptical sterling silver earrings, by Georg Jensen,with clip fittings. All with maker's marks, the last pair with additional import hallmark London 1998, 9.20g (7)
Lot 112
A Victorian banded agate and diamond pendant,suspended on a fancy belcher link chain. A circular, domed banded agate cabochon, with an applied star set with rose cut diamonds. A fine pieced gallery setting suspended on a belcher and looped wire chain, with a swivel clasp. Chain marked 15c, with later jump rings marked 585, pendant tested as approximately 9ct gold. Chain 730mm long, 17.58g, pendant 24mm diameter, 8.00gCondition report: The pendant was possibly a brooch originally.Shadow of previous fitting to the reverse.The bale is actually a Victorian half solid bolt ring. Swivel clip secure.Please view additional images.
Lot 177
A pair of Continental diamond and onyx cufflinks, c.1925,with an old Swiss cut diamond, milligrain set in a white collet, to a circular, convex, matte onyx plaque. Mounted to a gold back plate with circular ring fittings to spring looped bar fittings, to allow the cufflinks to also be worn as buttons. Marked 585. 15.10mm diameter, 6.90g (2)Condition report: Light surface marks to the mounts and fittings.Dirty around the diamonds.
Lot 326
A three stone black opal and diamond ring,with an oval cabochon black opal, four claw set to a plain collet. A brilliant cut diamond, four claw set to each side, with solid shoulders to a plain shank. Marked 18K. Head 13.00 x 11.80mm, 3.11g.Finger size R LEAccompanied by a COA from the Gem Cave dated 11/01/10, stating origin: NSW, Lightning RidgeCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnification.The leading edge of the shank reads as a size R, but the centre of the shank may be just under. Hairline cracks or porosity to the underside of the setting to one of the diamonds. This is close to the gold solder area on the inside of the shoulder.
Lot 363
An 18ct white gold diamond set 'C de Cartier' ring, by Cartier,with a double 'C' head, grain set with graduated brilliant cut diamonds. A plain 'D' section shank, with later sizing beads. Signed Cartier, no. 0J4079. Marked 750. Certificate dated 13.08.09. No box or case. 10.25g.Finger size K approximately 54 (before beads)Condition report: Noticeable scratches and marks.
Lot 236
A bloodstone signet ring,with a shield shaped bloodstone tablet, intaglio engraved with a coat of arms for Witt, rub set to tapered scalloped shoulders and a plain shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 14.50mm wide, 7.25g.Finger size L approximatelyCondition report: Noticeable scratches and marks (not crown).Table and crown facet edge wear to the bloodstone.
Lot 1
A high carat gold carved cornelian intaglio ring,possibly Roman 1st-3rd century, with a rectangular cushion cut cornelian intaglio depicting a standing soldier, possibly military holding Victory, Roman set in a landscape position. A flat back setting with two row tapered shoulders to a two row shank. Head 2.70mm wide, 5.97g.Finger size M approximatelyCondition report: Has been sized in the past. A noticeable colour difference.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Minor marks to the intaglio.From the private collection of Cecil Delisle Burns, who trained for the priesthood at the College Inglese, Via di Monserrato Rome, from 1901. 'My paternal Grandfather Cecil Delisle Burns trained for the priesthood at the College Inglese, via Monserrato Rome, from 1901. Having completed his training, he returned to England to await a Diocese, he was offered the Diocese of Brentford. However, he and several others within the Catholic Church were seen as Modernist influences and were effectively hounded out of the Church because of their refusal to conform to what they saw as outdated practices'. Thence by descent.
Lot 498
An 18ct gold seven row ring, by Gucci,with seven circular section bands, all joined by a bar signed Gucci. Signed Gucci made in Italy. Marked 750, Italian official national mark 1968 to present, for Firenze. No box or papers. 9.45g.Finger size K-L approximatelyCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
Lot 171
Two Russian gold enamel cross pendants,one with black enamel and star set with a split pearl, marked 585, the other with blue, green and yellow enamel, 56 zolotnik, together with a Continental gold opal stick pin,marked 585, 7.00g total (3)Provenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Condition report: Black enamel cross:Some chips to the enamel.Split pearl is a later replacement has been glued in at an angle.Jump ring worn.Enamel cross:Some areas possibly deficient enamel.Surface marks/scratches to gold.Later replacement metal jump ring.Stick pin:Minor surface wear to the opal.
Lot 372
A gold assorted gemstone rivière necklace, with a series of slightly graduated oval mixed cut assorted gemstones, to include amethyst, peridot, hessonite garnet, almandine garnet, aquamarine, blue topaz, zircon and spinel, all spectacle set and joined by jump rings, to a bolt ring clasp. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 505mm long, 17.49gCondition report: Surface reaching inclusions to some of the gemstones.
Lot 383
A cultured pearl necklace, by Mikimoto,with an articulated 'V' shaped centrepiece. Scattered graduated cultured pearls, peg set between diamond set leaves, to a faceted trace chain. Tested as approximately 14ct gold. A case by K. Mikimoto Inc. Ginza, Tokyo. Marker's mark. Centrepiece 82 x 15mm, 10.26gCondition report: Maker's mark on the bolt ring. Largest cultured pearl 8.70mm. No damage or obvious faults.Chain - 355mm long in total, although it would be possible to add a section of chain at the back to lengthen if necessary.
Lot 123
A pair of gold lorgnettes, by Hamlin Ltd., c.1910,suspended on a later gold Prince-of-Wales chain. The sprung lorgnettes with a telescopic handle, engine turned with dot and pinstripe decoration. The lorgnettes bridge hand engraved Hamlin Ltd, 15 Wigmore Street, W1. Marked 15CT. The chain tested as approximately 9ct gold. Lorgnettes 90 x 39mm, 24.07g, chain 788mm long, 14.71gCondition report: Wear to the loop handle.Scratches and marks consistent with its age. Chain - no clasp, joined by a jump ring.Tarnished.The lenses have to be pushed open manually.One spring is strong - the other less so.Chain length within catalogue description - we use the metric system which is more accurate.See additional images.
Lot 12
A Roman hollow gold hardstone intaglio ring,with a flat oval hardstone tablet, intaglio engraved with the head of a gentleman, Roman set in a landscape position. Tapered court section shoulders and shank. Head 14.10mm wide, 9.97g.Finger size L-N approximately, not roundProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Noticeable scratches and marks.Shallow dents and bruises.Impacted pale soil/sand in the intaglio.Dents to the inside of the head of the ring.Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.
Lot 292
A ladies' 18ct gold L.V. Chopard mechanical bracelet watch, by Kutchinsky, c.1968,with an ivory coloured oval dial, with black Roman numerals and hands, a plain raised bezel, with oval ring style lugs. An integral oval hoop link bracelet with a concealed clasp, import hallmark London 1968. Case no. 71015. Movement signed L.V. Chopard and CIE Geneve. A Kutchinsky style box but unsigned. 175mm long, 22mm case, 65.01gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Scratches to the case back.Winds and ticking but no guarantee as to time keeping or continued running. The last link has been lengthened in the past, but it is a neat job.
Lot 466
An emerald and diamond three stone ring,with an emerald cut emerald, double claw set to a plain yellow collet with pierced hoop detail. A brilliant cut diamond, claw set in yellow rex collet at each side, to open shoulders with incised decoration and a plain shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Emerald estimated as approximately 6.50ct. A case by William Lund & Son, 54 Old Bond Street, EC2. 7.10g.Finger size M½-NCondition report: Marks to the facet edges under 10x magnification. One surface reaching inclusion.Very small chip under x1 claw.Shank and head at a strange angle, not 45 degrees, head tilted.Minor marks to the mount, one claw tip of the diamond is a bit small.There is no report with this ring, so we cannot state treatment.
Lot 6
A Roman hollow gold hardstone intaglio ring,possibly 3rd century, with an oval flat hardstone tablet, intaglio engraved with two clasped hands holding ears of wheat. Roman set in a landscape position to wide 'D' section shoulders and tapered shanked, with a bloomed ground. The engraved intaglio is possibly a reference to a bountiful harvest or fertility. Head 16.10mm wide, 9.54g.Finger size U-V approximately, not roundProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Shallow dents and bruises mostly to the shoulders.Has been sized down in the past.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.
Lot 106
An Edwardian rose gold three stone diamond ring, c.1905,with three graduated old European cut diamonds, claw set in deeply scalloped settings. Recessed style split shoulders, to a reeded flared shank with notched shoulders. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 7.10mm wide, 5.80g.Finger size O-O½Condition report: Diamonds bright and lively.Differences in the colour of the diamonds.Wear to the claws. Advise that a setter checks this prior to being worn.No chips, but natural surface reaching inclusions.
Lot 261
A white gold diamond and sapphire circular stepped cluster ring,with an old European cut diamond, double claw set to a scalloped collet, surrounded by a row of baguette cut diamonds, end set with a second tier of circular faceted sapphires, all grain set. A pierced basket to chenier shoulders and a plain shank. Marked 18ct. Head 15.70mm diameter, 7.41g.Finger size O-O½Condition report: Scratches and marks consistent with its age. A little dirty.Diamonds bright and lively.
Lot 273
A sapphire and diamond crossover ring, with a brilliant cut diamond, estimated as approximately 0.55ct, and a round mixed cut sapphire, claw set to rex collets, to crossover shoulders and a 'D' section shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 2.55g.Diamond assessed as approximately:Colour G/HClarity VS1/VS2Finger size N¾Condition report: Minor surface marks/scratches to mount.Sides of both settings worn, the sapphire collet particularly worn.Some minor nicks/abrasions to the sapphire, visible under 10x magnification, not easily visible with the naked eye.Diamond measures approximately 5.23 - 5.28 x 3.39mm.
Lot 43
A Georgian diamond cluster ring,with later shoulders and shank, for restoration. The cushion cut diamond with a known weight of 1.49ct, set to a border of cushion shaped Swiss cut diamonds, two deficient. All set in silver in an off set position and backed in gold. Victorian scrolled shoulders to a later plain shank. Head 13.90 x 13.80mm, 4.43g.Diamond assessed as approximately:Colour tintedClarity SI1/SI2Finger size L approximatelyCondition report: Tested as approximately 18ct, 9ct, 14ct and silver.Centre stone loose.Border diamonds: three deficient, one loose.Setting worn.Soft solder present.Underside of head slightly flat.Difference in colour - shank, shoulders and head. Indented naturals and nibbles to the girdle.
Lot 528
An 18ct gold curb link double Albert chain, with ‘T’-bar and swivel clasp and later metal jump rings. Birmingham. 430mm long, 34.86gCondition report: Each curb link is individually hallmarked.Slight wear between links.The jump ring at the centre of the chain is a later replacement, hallmarked 9ct gold.The two jump rings at either end of the chain are later replacements, gilt metal.
Lot 427
A gold single stone pink sapphire and diamond crossover ring, with an oval mixed cut pink sapphire believed to weigh 2.39ct, four claw set with crossover winged shoulders grain set with brilliant cut diamonds, to two row shank. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. Head 8.6mm wide, 4.00g.Finger size TAn insurance valuation from Pravins dated 26 November 2002 available to view, relating to the unmounted sapphireCondition report: Some wear and porosity to mount.Collet distorted.Bezel and under bezel both cracked.Claws not touching the gemstone in places.This ring has had a substantial knock at some point.DO NOT WEAR, REQUIRES ATTENTION.
Lot 389
A gold lapis lazuli ring, attributed to Clare Murray,with a cabochon lapis lazuli cage set to a pierced gold collet. With a boat, water and fish to the top, and fish to the underside, with a flat section 'U' shaped shank with a stamped fish to the inside. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 7.89gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Due to the 'U' shaped nature of the shank it is not possible to measure the finger size on a wheatsheaf stick.Minor surface marks/scratches to mount.Solder joins visible around the pierced plaque to the underside of the head.The head of the ring is flat on the underside, so does not sit correctly on a ring stick. We estimate the size to be V approximately. This could be sized down.
Lot 107
A late Victorian emerald and diamond cluster ring,with a square emerald cut emerald, claw set to the centre. A border of cushion shaped old Swiss cut diamonds, claw set to a scalloped gallery, with a further diamond at each shoulder, with chased shoulders and a plain shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 11.00mm wide, 4.60g.Finger size S-S½Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Abrasion and marks to the crown facet edges.A scratch to the table.Wear to the claws. This should be remedied prior to the ring being worn.The ring has been sized up at least twice and there are obvious sizing joins.The back of the shank is slightly thinner.We have stated the provenance in the catalogue. As this is from a deceased estate, it is not possible to get anything else in writing.
Lot 32
A Georgian ruby, emerald and diamond painted miniature giardinetti ring,the oval painted portrait of a lady with a blue bonnet and pink shawl, to an incised gold frame. An enamelled basket above, with sprays and garlands of flowers and leaves, grain set with foiled emeralds, rubies and rose cut diamonds, with a smaller spray below. A closed back setting with tapered reeded shoulders and back. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 25 x 13mm, 4.65g.Finger size PProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Some wear and scratches to the miniature.One emerald deficient.Dirty.Tarnished.Deterioration to the foil.
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