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Lot 227
A 22 carat gold and diamond moon sculpture, commemorating the first moon landing by Apollo 11 in 1969with Louis Osman maker's mark and Malcolm Appleby monogram, London 1969The spherical model of the moon with realistic, finely detailed cratered surface, set with a single diamond to indicate the moon landing site in the Sea of Tranquillity, contained in an original leather covered fitted case, inside of cover in gilt letters reads 'APOLLO MOON NUMBER 19', near the hallmark the moon is stamped '100', diameter 5.5cm, weight total 324.5gms.Footnotes:ProvenanceBy descent from their parents, the present owners recall that this was won at a charity function, possibly in London.Another example, box numbered 17 was donated to Baroness Hylton-Foster by Simon Horn, to be auctioned in aid of the Red Cross Centenary Year Appeal in 1970 - 'Red Cross Golden Draw The Apollo Moon'.Louis Osman was commissioned by English art patron Simon Horn to make models of the moon to commemorate the lunar landing. Osman decided to create these through the electro-forming process, a new method he had just used to create the crown for the Investiture of Charles, Prince of Wales. Malcolm Appleby, in conjunction with Osman, also worked on the crown, engraving the central orb. This was one of Appleby's earliest professional engagements.Soon after completing the crown the pair worked together again, this time Appleby was given instructions by Osman to model the moon sculptures in just four days. After obtaining early images of the moon and using a steel ball, he chiselled the intricate design into the surface of the steel ball.Appleby comments on the next processes used to create the moon sculptures, 'A rubber mould was made from my steel original. The rubber mould was cut into two halves. The steel model removed and the gold electro formed into the rubber mould. BJS Plating electro formed it in 24ct gold; the two halves were welded together with 24ct gold. This was all new technology at the time using 24ct gold.'He also notes that this was made from 24 carat gold and because an assay mark did not exist for this grade the '22' mark had to be used.Appleby finished his work just as the astronauts landed.The first four moon sculptures were sent to the United States and presented to Mrs Rose Kennedy, the mother of the late American President, in remembrance of her son's famous statement to Congress in 1961, and the three Apollo 11 astronauts; Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.It was intended that a further 100 were to be made as an edition, but complications arose with the electro-forming process and the models were never produced commercially as planned. Therefore, only a small number of these editions were ever created.These moon sculptures, The Prince of Wales Investiture Crown and the gold 'Prince of Wales' cup were some of Appleby's earliest works and were made during the short period that he worked with Osman 1968–70. The 'Prince of Wales' cup was sold in these rooms on 30th November 2011, lot 129 for £73,250.LOUIS OSMAN (1914 – 1996)A distinguished architect, artist and goldsmith. Born in 1914. Osman in 1931 originally trained at the Bartlett School as an architect. He then studied drawing at the Slade School.As an architect Osman's work included being part of the re-building of bomb-damaged Coventry.In 1956 he turned to goldsmithing and jewellery, being much influenced by Graham Hughes and Gerald Benney.Mainly working from commissions Osman's work had a handmade appearance.MALCOLM APPLEBYMalcolm Appleby was born in West Wickham in Kent in 1946. He studied at Beckenham School of Art, Ravensbourne College of Art and Design, Central School of Art, Sir John Cass School of Art from 1961 to 1966.He studied at the Royal College of Art from 1966 to 1968.When at the RCA Appleby discovered engraving at John Wilkes Gun & Rifle Makers in Soho. It was at this time he started his career as an engraver and developed new engraving techniques.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 230
Line Vautrin (1913-1997): a silver and enamel 'La reconnaissance est la mémoire du coeur' cigarette boxLINE VAUTRIN incused verso, Paris circa 1950 Rectangular in shape, to the cover cast raised lettering 'LA RECONNISSANCE EST LA MEMOIRE DU COEUR',against an enamelled blue and red background, the hinged lid with a shaped thumbpiece opening to reveal an interior lined with cork, the rest of the exterior in plain polished silver, length 13.5cm, weight total 10oz.Footnotes:'La reconnaissance est la memoire du coeur' - the translation is 'Gratitude is the memory of the heart'. The title is an adage by both Jean-Baptiste Massieu (1772-1846) and Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)Line Vautrin (1913-1997) is a revered 20th century French artist, once dubbed 'the poetess of metal' by Vogue magazine. She created a legacy of inspired work that The New York Times dubbed as 'bold, brilliant, barbaric and intricately crafted'. Her unique vision and superior craftsmanship gave rise to highly original jewellery and decorative objects, infused with her passion for both symbolism and language.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 107
Omega. An 18K gold manual wind bracelet watchModel: De VilleReference: 8273Date: London Import mark for 1971Movement: 17-jewel Cal.1 620 manual wind, adjusted to 2 positions, No.32396003Dial: Brushed champagne, black baton quarters, pointed black baton handsCase: Brushed octagonal form, snap on back, No.C61019Strap/Bracelet: Integral smooth linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 28mm Accompaniments: Omega boxFootnotes:In 1969, Omega commissioned Anglo-Italian jewellery designer Andrew Grima to design a collection of watches- the About Time collection. The collection was released in 1970 at Goldsmiths Hall in London to great acclaim. Signature Grima elements include the use of textured gold and unconventional stones and powerful sculptural design.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 380
A LATE 19TH CENTURY PAINTED SATINWOOD JEWELLERY BOX, in the form of a grand piano, the hinged top painted with summer flowers in various colours, the lid interior painted with dog portraitsCondition Report: This is light beech or olivewood simulating satinwood In good overall condition One segment needs to be reset Otherwise good Has lock but no key With old note inscribed on reverse of dealer Business card 36 x 22 x 18cm high793 grams
Lot 93
A LADY'S STAINLESS STEEL, MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND DIAMOND BRACELET WATCH, BY LONGINES, 'La Grande Classique' quartz model, the circular mother-of-pearl dial with single-cut diamonds for numerals, on fitted stainless steel mesh-link bracelet with deployant buckle, dial, case and bracelet signed, case no. 40356366 & L42094, accompanied with warranty card dated 2014 and instructions booklet, extra links and maker's case and outer box, case width 24mmCondition Report: New battery replaced by the jewellery department - in running conditionMinor signs of wear, overall in good condition
Lot 387
Small 18th century oval enamel patch box of lobed oval form, the hinged lid with floral panel surrounded by decorative polychrome scroll borders, with mirror to interior lid, 5.5cm wide; also an enamel trinket or jewellery box of rectangular form decorated with floral sprays and sprigging, the interior with separate small lidded compartment, 7cm wide. (2).
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