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Click here to subscribeDiamond five stone ring, having five old cushion cut stones graduating in size, the central stone estimated as 0.6ct, flanked by two smaller stones of approx. 0.45ct and 0.5ct and two further smaller stones of approx. 0.25ct, totalling approx. 2cts, well matched in colour and clarity, estimated as G-J and SI2, and dispersed with seven tiny rose diamonds (one deficient), in 18ct yellow gold scroll mounts and ring, size I/J, gross weight approx. 3.1g
A sapphire & diamond cluster ring, the central oval pale blue sapphire measuring approx 9.67mm x 7.43mm x 3.36mm, calculated sapphire weight approx 1.90ct, surrounded by a band of twelve round brilliant cut diamonds, total estimated diamond weight 1.40ct, 18ct gold shank, size N 1.2, stamped 750, 1.4, London 1984, 5.9g gross
A 22ct gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the central claw set emerald cut blue sapphire measuring 5.65mm x 3.95mm, estimated sapphire weight approx 0.70ct, surrounded by a collar of ten round brilliant cut diamonds total estimated diamond weight 0.50ct weight, size 0, Birmingham 1931, 7.7g gross
18ct Gold and Platinum Single Stone Diamond Ring. Full Hallmark for 750 - 18ct. The Round Brilliant Cut Diamond of Excellent Sparkle and Good Clarity. Drawing Colour, Diamond Weight 0.90 pts, Ring Size N - O. Excellent Condition Including Shank and Setting - Please Confirm with Photo. Low Estimate.
Georgian - Novelty 18ct Gold Fox Head Ring ( Set with Diamonds and Rubies ) From the Georgian Period. Not Marked but Tests Gold. The Eyes of The Fox, Set with Two Rubies, The Rest of the Fox's Head Set with Diamonds. Interesting Piece of Jewellery. Ring Size M - N. Overall Condition Is Good, No Repairs - Please See Photo.
HATTIE RICKARDS: GEM-SET 'TUBE' RING, 2012Set with step-cut gemstones, including rubies, sapphires, garnets, topaz and amethyst, mounted in 18 carat gold, maker's mark HR, London hallmark, Fairtrade hallmark, Fairmined hallmark, ring size approx. P (leading edge) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
GRAFF: DIAMOND 'HALO' RINGSet with marquise-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, within a pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond surround, and a similarly-cut diamond band, mounted in 18 carat white gold, diamonds 3.29cts total, signed Graff, numbered GR38957, maker's mark GD, European convention mark, partial London hallmark, ring size approx. L½Footnotes:Accompanied by a Certificate of Quality from Graff.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ††VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
GRAFF: RUBY RINGSet throughout with marquise-cut rubies, weighing 13.47 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, signed Graff, numbered 82192, maker's mark GD, European convention mark, partial London hallmark, ring size approx. L½ Footnotes:Accompanied by a Certificate of Quality from Graff.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ††VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
THEO FENNELL: CITRINE AND YELLOW SAPPHIRE CLUSTER RINGThe oval fancy-cut citrine within tiered surrounds of circular-cut yellow sapphires, similarly-set shoulders, mounted in 18 carat gold, maker's mark TF, London hallmark, ring size approx. M, maker's case, pouch and boxFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
THREE DIAMOND RINGS1st: Pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and similarly-cut diamonds of yellow tint, 2nd: Set with princess-cut diamonds, 3rd: Set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat gold, diamonds approx. 2.10cts total, yellow diamonds untested for natural colour, UK hallmarks, 3rd with European convention mark, ring sizes approx. 1st: M 2nd: M½ 3rd: R (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
CARTIER: DIAMOND RINGOf bombé design, centrally set with an oval-cut diamond, within a pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, diamonds approx. 1.40cts total, signed Cartier, numbered, maker's mark, French and Swiss assay marks, European Convention mark, ring size approx. L½For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
DIAMOND CLUSTER RING AND TWO DIAMOND-SET HINGED BANGLES1st: Set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, 2nd: Set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 9 carat yellow gold, 3rd: Set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat white gold, 1st: diamonds approx. 1.90cts total, ring size approx. M½, bangles inner circumference approx. 17.0cm and 16.5cm, ring cased by Olivant & Botsford, Manchester and Wilmslow, bangles box by Prestons (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
ASPREY: RUBY AND DIAMOND-SET RING, 1994Set with brilliant-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a row of calibré-cut rubies in a concealed setting, mounted in 18 carat gold, signed APLC, maker's mark, London import mark, ring size approx. K½, cased by Asprey & GarrardFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
SCHLUMBERGER FOR TIFFANY: RUBY AND DIAMOND ETERNITY RINGSet throughout with duos of brilliant cut diamonds and circular-cut rubies, alternating with X motifs, mounted in 18 carat gold, diamonds approx. 0.80ct total, signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger, London import mark, ring size approx. MFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Victorian lacquered brass 'Litchfield Cathedral' hour striking skeleton clock Attributed to John Smith and Sons, London, for Hirst, Leeds, mid 19th centuryThe twin chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement and five spoke wheel crossings set between characteristic pierced plates united by six turned pillars and modelled as two towers capped with tall faceted spire finals flanking central arched aperture with further taller spire set to the rear, the front with pierced silvered Roman cartouche numeral chapter ring engraved HIRST, LEEDS to the lower margin, with shaped outer minute track and steel moon hands, 32cm (12.5ins) high; mounted on stepped gilt wood plinth over an ogee moulded ebonised D-ended platform base rebated to locate the glass dome cover and raised on bun feet, 48cm (19ins) high overall. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire. Brothers George K. and John T. Hirst are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Leeds 1851-71. The current lot can be firmly attributed to John Smith and Sons of St. John's Square, Clerkenwell, and can be compared to the design published in their 1865 catalogue; a plate from which is reproduced in Royer-Collard, F.B. SKELETON CLOCKS on page 54. A very similar example (but with platform lever escapement) is also illustrated by Royer-Collard on page 57 - which he describes as an early model dating to around 1840. The clockmaking business of John Smith and Sons of Clerkenwell can trace its roots back to 1780 but was established at the former manufactory of Colonel Mangier in St. John's Square in 1844. The firm ran extensive workshops which incorporated a dedicated brass foundry, clock case workshop and assembly areas for the various types of clocks produced and was featured in the 20th September 1851 issue of the Illustrated London News in an article entitled Visit to a Clerkenwell Clock Factory. At the Great Exhibition held that year they exhibited a year going calendar clock and another chiming clock, chiming on 8 bells and striking on a gong. Ultimately John Smith and Sons perhaps became best known for their skeleton clocks, many of which illustrated in their 1865 catalogue including models based on Litchfield Cathedral and York Minster, however they also produced many fine chiming bracket clocks, longcase regulators, wall clocks and public clocks. The business continued to produce clocks until 1938 when, due to the decline in demand for mechanical timepieces, they diversified to become specialist material stockholders and still continue in this role today.Condition Report: Clock is generally in sound original condition with no visible alterations to the mechanism or any notable replacements. The going train is working, the strike train will also run but the steel pivot post which holds the star wheel and snail is loose hence the mechanism is unable to count the strike correctly. It would appear that the tread that holds the post to the frontplate has stripped hence the frontplate will most likely need a bush inserted and the hole re-threading. This should be a straightforward repair for a skilled clockmaker hence shouldn't add much to the cost of a gentle clean service of the movement.The dial is a little tarnished/discoloured otherwise appears undamged. The stepped wooden plinth has been recently gold-painted hence may not be original to the clock; the dome and stand are also probably not original.Clock has a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Charles II brass lantern clock Nicholas Coxeter, London, circa 1665The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with separately wound trains and later anchor escapement regulated by long pendulum swinging behind the frame at the rear, the dial with a central rose decorated vestigial alarm disc enveloped by stylised leafy tulip sprays issuing from a three-petal flowerhead positioned just above six o'clock and interrupted by the signature Nicholas Coxeter Neare Gold, Smiths Hall Londini fecit to upper margin, with iron hand within applied narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised wheatear half hour markers and engraved leafy infill to angles, the standard London third period frame with column turned corner posts beneath dolphin inhabited foliate pierced frets, vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, the sides with hinged brass doors and the rear with an iron backplate, hanging hoop and spurs, 38cm (15ins) high; with a copy of Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS & WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS E. & F.N. Spon Limited, London, sixth edition 1932, bound in embossed red cloth, (2). Provenance: The property of a gentleman. Prior to 1935 in the collection of Mr. J.W. Browne; sold by Cromer Antique gallery to E. Britten Esq. of The Beacon House, Monken Hadley, Hertfordshire on 27th June 1935; subsequently acquired by the current owner.Literature: The current lot is illustrated in Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS & WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS (sixth edition 1932) on page 525 (Figure 692). Nicholas Coxeter is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in 1625 and apprenticed to John Pennock (through Richard Masterson) from 1638-46 gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in March 1646/7. He took on many apprentices including Thomas Wheeler who was freed in 1655/6. Coxeter was married to Priscilla Wells at St. Andrews, Holborn in 1648 and the couple had three children. He is initially recorded as being at Dolphin Court, off high Holborn and worked during his early period from 'near Gold Smiths Hall' before moving to Long Lane then Lothbury.In 1657 Nicholas Coxeter served as a Lieutenant in the Honourable Artillery Company and in 1659 he attended the House of Commons to have his commission as a Lieutenant in the London trained bands confirmed by Parliament alongside the renowned clockmaker William Clement. This was in the Yellow regiment of the Parliamentarian Army in which Coxeter later became a Captain. He died in November 1679 a resident of St. Margaret's Parish, Lothbury.The current lot is a textbook example of London third period practice using frame castings developed probably just prior to 1660 (see White, George English Lantern Clocks page 180 figures IV/37 - IV/39 and lot 153). By this time the design of the dial engraving had also become relatively standardised hence the 'tulip' decoration on the current lot can be closely compared with that seen on a clock by Benjamin Hill which was sold in these rooms on Tuesday 15th September 2015 (lot 155), as well as numerous other examples by the likes of Richard Ames and Thomas Wheeler made during the 1660's-70's.Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has an early conversion from verge escapement with balance regulation to anchor escapement with long pendulum, otherwise movement appears entirely original with the possible exception of the pinion of report driving the hour wheel. The movement is in working condition however is a little dirty and shows moderate pinion wear. The dial appears original and in good condition with brass surfaces exhibiting mellow patination matching the frame; the chapter ring shows signs of old silvering. The frame is also in good original condition with the exception of the rear right hand finial which has an old threaded repair. The backplate and side doors are replacements and there is no longer an alarm mechanism fitted. The hanging loop riveted to the top plate is also a replacement. The frets are original and retain some of their original securing screws, the bell and supporting frame also appear original and are in good condition. Clock is complete with pendulum and two weights. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Victorian 18ct gold keyless half-hunter pocket watchDent, London, 1895/6The circular frosted gilt three-quarter plate movement with lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance incorporating ruby cabochon endstone and F/S regulation lever to backcock, the backplate centred with triangular DENT trademark over Watchmaker to the Queen., 61, Strand & 4, Royal Exchange, London, N'r 48816, the white enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and further inscribed DENT, 61 STRAND 7, 4 ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON, 48816 to centre and with blued steel spade hands, the three-piece consular case with blue enamel Roman numeral chapter ring and small convex glass to front cover, knurled winding crown to suspension post and monogrammed A.P.P. beneath stag head crest to rear cover, case marked for London 1895, makers mark J.W., 5.1cm (2ins) diameter; with original blue velvet and silk lined tooled morocco leather covered presentation case applied with DENT service label inscribed A.P. Parkes to verso. The highly renowned clock and watch making business Dent was established by the talented horologist Edward John Dent, who at the age of 17, transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with the renowned watch and chronometer maker John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cocksur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking. Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original, is wound but currently not running; the escapement appears undamaged so probably only requires a clean/relubrication. The hand setting function is operational. The dial has light hairline cracks through the centre and there is no inner glass or bezel fitted (no obvious evidence of one being fitted). The case is in good condition with the only notable gault being delamination/significant losses to the gold covering the brass base metal knurled winding crown. The box is in good original condition.Gross weight of watch 106.7 grammes. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Regency 18ct gold open-faced lever pocket watchS. Nickisson, London, 1823The circular four columnar pillar frosted gilt full-plate single fusee movement with English lever escapement incorporating diamond pallets and jewelled pivots for both the escape wheel and pallet arbors and regulated by sprung three-arm gold monometallic balance, the backplate with faceted diamond endstone and FAST/SLOW regulation to the fine foliate scroll engraved backcock and signed S. NICKISSON, LONDON, No. 4306 to the mainspring barrel pivot plate, with gilt brass dust cover, cream Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and gilt spade hands, the three-piece consular case with oval section suspension ring post and engine-turned decoration to rear cover and bezel, case marked for Sheffield 1823, 5.1cm (2ins) diameter. Simon Nickisson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1808-40.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alteration or replacements. There is an inner dust cover which is in good condition. The dial has a fairly large crudely filled chip to the edge between the III and IIII numerals, a hairline crack through the centre and a very small edge chip at six o'clock. The seconds hand is missing. Case has noticeable wear to the engine turning of the rear cover as well as numerous small dents/rippling towards the edges otherwise is intact and in sound original condition.Gross weight including key and coin fob 143.6 grammes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y An unusual Victorian silver mounted ivory miniature 'humpback' carriage timepieceW. Thornhill and Company, London 1880The French eight-day movement with platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 2104 to backplate, the 1.125 inch circular white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands and signed W. THORNHILL & Co., LONDON, W to centre within Arabic vertical numeral chapter ring set behind a convex glass with silver bezel, the silver-edged arched 'humpback' case with pivoted dumbbell-shaped handle applied to the apex of a rising strap secured by riveted straps applied to the sides, the rear with hinged door, Hallmarks for London 1880 makers W.T. for W. Thornhill and Company, 7cm (2.75ins) high with handle down; with original fabric-covered outer protective case inscribed W. THORNHILL & Co., 144 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON to the blue silk-lined interior of the arched lid. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The London firm of Walter Thornhill and Company are recorded on the British Museum website as being founded by Joseph Gibbs in 1734. They were originally cutlers but by 1805 had become known as Morley & Thornhill, later from 1820 as John James Thornhill & Co., listed from 1838 as 'cutlers to the Queen'. By 1850 or 1851 the firm was in the hands of Walter Thornhill and from c.1875 was Walter Thornhill & Co. In 1895 when the firm became a limited liability company it was described as 'cutlers, gold and silversmiths, jewellers and manufacturers and dealers in dressing cases, travelling bags etc.'. The company was wound up in 1905 but trading continued under the name W. Thornhill & Co. until 1912.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible signs of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has a very small blemish right up against the bezel above the 11 numeral which may either be dirt or a slight chip (only visible on very close examination) otherwise appears to be in fine condition. The ivory case is cut from a single piece of ivory and has a slight shrinkage crack in the base towards the rear left hand corner otherwise ivory is in good condition but with some yellowing within the figuring. The silver mounts are complete and in good condition.The protective outer case is lacking its strap handle and has some slight wear/losses to the covering otherwise is in sound original condition. Timepiece has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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