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Lot 30
An early Victorian porcelain and ormolu mounted rosewood and tulipwood jewellery coffer on stand or coffre a bijoux attributed to Johann Martin Levien (1811-1871)Circa 1845, an identical model forms part of the Royal CollectionThe quarter veneered box superstructure mounted with five oval Sevres style porcelain plaques painted with a trio of putti and four pairs of putti, variously allegorical of viniculture, geography, astronomy, literature, music and fire making, each plaque set within a shaped C- and S-scroll, floral, foliate and rocaille panel mount, the superstructure comprised of a hinged top enclosing a velvet lined interior, above a cavetto leaf mounted panelled frieze, with canted floral clasped angles, over a re-entrant panel mounted hinged fall front enclosing two pigeon holes, two short mahogany lined tulipwood veneered drawers and one shelf, on a stand with a shaped apron mounted with four oval Sevres style painted porcelain plaques, each within a ribbon tied entwined twin oak leaf branch and oak leaf wreath mount, on keeled cabriole legs each headed by a floral swagged, paterae embedded scrolled corbel, beaded and acanthus clasped mount, with guilloche cast chutes terminating in scrolled foliate sabots, approximately: 54cm wide x 49cm deep x 110cm high, (21in wide x 19in deep x 43in high)Footnotes:An identical model of jewellery cabinet on stand (referred to as a coffre a bijoux in French), which is dated 1846 and is also, as with the present lot, attributed to Johann Martin Levien, forms part of the Royal collection, see www.rct.uk, RCIN 169.Although Levien is famed for his furniture executed in assorted exotic specimen woods, the latter of which were predominantly sourced from New Zealand, the vast majority of his work was in fact made from more traditional timbers. And this seems to have been the case for his output in French styles, particularly those in the Louis XV taste as with the offered model and the Royal comparable. The latter coffre a bijoux, along with the above example, are representative of the endorsement of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, especially during the 1840s, for French-inspired pieces. The modified or updated Louis XV (or Rococo revival) style was evidently the one preferred by the Royal couple at that time. The porcelain plaques on both of these jewellery cabinets, which are painted in the Sèvres style with scènes galantes, birds and flowers within gilded cartouches, are almost certainly of English manufacture, for more information please refer to Victoria & Albert: Art and Love, 2010, London.Johann Martin LevienLevien was born in Barth on the Baltic coast, in what is today part of Germany. During his youth he was apprenticed to a cabinet maker there before travelling extensively across Europe. Following a trip to Brazil in 1837, Levien took the decision to set himself up there as both a cabinet maker and dealer responsible for making and selling pieces comprised of or incorporating a wide array of exotic timbers. However, the trade in this area evidently proved too competitive at that time in South America and represented too difficult a prospect for the young Levien. Consequently he chose a different course, specifically by boarding an English ship destined for New Zealand in 1840. By the end of the following year, Johann Martin had established a new furniture enterprise in New Zealand. Also, even in what was a relatively brief period, the diligent cabinet maker had greatly expanded his collection of exotic specimen wood samples. And although clearly prospering there, in 1843 Levien moved once again, but on this particular occasion to England. Interestingly he would never return to New Zealand thereafter.His career and renown progressed so rapidly in London, that in hardly any time after his arrival there, Levien was able to set up workshops at New Zealand Company on Broad Street, as well as develop the main room at this location as a space in which to properly display his firm's impressive 'wares'. His most notable clients tended to be affluent and aristocratic, whilst on occasion they were even members of the Royal family, tending to be either from the British or Prussian courts.Included among Levien's most important and illustrious patrons were figures such as: the Prussian ambassador, Christian Charles Josias von Bunsen (later Baron von Bunsen); Frederick William IV, King of Prussia; Baron von Stockmar, Baron Rothschild, Stewart Marjoribanks, Lord Ilchester, John Abel Smith, Lord Ingestre and of course most significantly Queen Victoria.In 1846 a Royal appointment was bestowed upon Levien and this honour was triumphantly announced by 'The London Sun' only a couple of weeks afterwards in the following way: 'We are happy to announce that Her Majesty has been pleased to confer upon Mr Levien the appointment of cabinet-maker to Her Majesty, in token of the very elegant specimens of workmanship made by him... Her Majesty the Queen was the first to patronise him. And he has secured great favour with Her Majesty by his workmanship, his skill, and his woods.'A mere two years later, in 1848, Johann Levien was awarded both a gold medal and a further Royal appointment, albeit on this occasion from the King of Prussia. In fact that year was an especially successful one for Levien's business since they were doing well enough to re-establish themselves at the exclusive and highly sought after 10 Davies Street address, located in Grosvenor Square. Subsequently Levien submitted four pieces to the famous 1851 Great Exhibition.Despite his prolific output and widespread renown, only a very small number of stamped or documented examples of Levien's furniture are known to exist or remain. This seems particularly odd considering the fact that by the time the cabinet maker retired and subsequently sold the firm in 1868, hundreds of works must have been produced in his name. Although it does seem extremely likely that the vast majority of his output was almost certainly left unsigned or unmarked, whilst a great deal of it also went on to be later sold by retailers such as R. Lucas & Co.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 49
GEORGE V SILVER YELLOW ENAMEL JEWELLERY BOX, AND OTHER SILVER the jewellery box hallmarked for Birmingham 1931, maker initials K&L, along with a button hook and a shoe horn, as well as a tea strainerQty: 4Base edges distorted, can be seen on images. Liner damaged. Minor damage to enamel. Hinges work well and the box closes tightly. Further images now online.
Lot 1367
No reserve - Silver cuff bracelet and ring with agate. Sterling silver openwork cuff bracelet and a ring with a cabochon cut band agate. In good condition. With jewellery box. Hallmark 925 Dutch assay mark, manufacturer's mark VK. Ring size: 18 mm / 57 mm. Total gross weight: 44.15 grams. This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
Lot 1504
No reserve - Tiffany & Co. 18K rosegold solitaire ring with 0.21 ct. IF/G diamond. Set with a brilliant cut diamond of 0.21 ct. (IF / G) with excellent cut/symmetry/polish. In very good condition. With Tiffany & Co certificate and jewellery box. Hallmarks: 750 Dutch assay mark. Serial number: 70481227. Ring size: 16.5 mm / 52 mm. Weight: 2.54 grams. This lot is being auctioned without a minimum price. This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
Lot 997
No reserve - Jewellery box silver. Round model with guilloche decorations standing on 3 legs. United Kingdom, Birmingham, A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman), 1914, hallmarks: lion, anchor, maker's mark, P - signs of wear & dents. 69 grams, 925/1000. Dim. H 3.5 cm, diameter 6.2 cm. This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
Lot 1275
Jewellery, Silver and Pens, a wooden Art Nouveau jewellery box with decorated repousse work lid containing a selection of items to include silver and mother of pearl pen knife, silver napkin ring, a silver Ferrari da Vanese pen (lid does not attach to pen body) and other pens to include Cross, boxed cufflinks in the form of shotgun cartridges, 3 powder compacts, 1 silver and other EPNS teaspoons, a selection of silver plated animals, a selection of silver and other earrings, 3 pairs of original Vivienne Westwood earrings, silver fairy brooch, vintage cufflinks decorated with Scottie dog heads and more. A good selection (gd)
Lot 1016
A group of antique and later operculum and coral set jewellery, comprising a Victorian silver cabochon operculum necklace, 500mm long, tested as approximately sterling silver, an early 20th century gilt metal four-row banded agate and coral bead necklace, with four rows of coral beads strung plain and joined by bars of millegrain set cabochon banded agate, to an ornate box clasp, 445mm long, and a Continental silver coral brooch, of floral and bird design, to a crescent surmount of graduated circular cabochon coral above, and a coral bead drop below. Pin and 'C' catch, marked 800 (3) 147.70g total Condition ReportTwo sizes of cable link chain. Lengths to clasp ends possibly a later addition. Marks and scratches to surfaces. Tarnish. Some sections of the coral strands appear weak. Care must be taken when wearing. Coral showing some wear and natural blemishes. Some wear to the gilding. Comes with a spare banded agate spacer.
Lot 1315
A small collection of gold, silver and costume jewellery,to include a silver marcasite pierced rose brooch 52mm x 28mm, a silver hollow oval hinged bangle, 55mm x 62mm internal measurements, Birmingham 1967, a cultured pearl bracelet, broken with multiple loose pieces, to a 9ct gold cultured pearl and coral cabochon cluster box clasp, London 1983, a base metal paste and marcasite salamander brooch, a silver paste pendant, a pair of silver onyx and marcasite screw back earrings, and costume brooches, funnels etc. 9ct gold - 8.08g, silver - 36.36g totalCondition ReportPearl bracelet broken with multiple loose pieces. Requires restringing.Marks and scratches to surfaces.Tarnish.As found.
Lot 1325
A wooden box containing a collection of coral jewellery,comprising a multi row uniform coral bead necklace, strung plain, 460mm long, to a base metal clasp, a single row graduated coral bead necklace, 1600mm long, a pair of base metal coral bead drop earrings, a single row graduated coral bead necklace, 750mm long, and coral bead pins, necklaces, etc., 335.87g total,and a vintage multi row red glass seed bead necklace, 470mm longCondition ReportBox without key.Some beads slightly loose to a multi row uniform coral bead necklace.Weight is total without jewellery box.As found.
Lot 1329
A collection of cultured freshwater jewellery, by Honora,comprising a pair of gold cultured freshwater pearl stud earrings, approximately 10.85mm in size, untested, to post and butterfly fittings, tested as approximately 9ct gold, a uniform single row cultured freshwater pearl necklace, pearls approximately 10.39mm to 10.80mm in size, untested, strung knotted, 468mm long, to a section of removable silver cable link chain, 74mm long, a silver cultured freshwater pearl and paste ring, head 19.49mm x 20.07mm, a pair of cultured freshwater pearl drop earrings, green in colour, to hook wire and silicone back fittings, all tested as approximately silver, a pair of base metal cultured freshwater pearl drop earrings, and six cultured freshwater pearl bracelets, strung plain to elastic, with one earring box, four Honora boxes and three pouches. 9ct gold - 4.44g, silver - 8.54g.Finger size R½Condition ReportNacre to base metal pearl drop earrings slightly worn to one side.Minor marks and scratches to silver.Some tarnish.With one earring box, four Honora boxes and three pouches.
Lot 1333
A carved jet pendant and a small collection of gold jewellery, the oval jet pendant depicting a girl's head with ringlets, bandeau headdress and bead necklace to an integral frame and suspensory loop, vacant glazed panel behind, overall length 52mm, 16.44g. A hallmarked 9ct gold figaro link necklace, 460mm, a hallmarked 9ct gold elongated box link bracelet, 185mm, a similar finer link example, 240mm, stamped '9kt', and a fine ropetwist necklace stamped '375', 460mm, both tested as 9ct gold, together with two and a half pairs of earstuds all testing for 9ct gold, one pair with diamond points, another with small sapphires and a single pearl stud. Combined weight of gold items 10.12gCondition ReportThere are losses to the open twisting outer frame of the jet pendant, and the mount of the glazed panel behind is a bit misshapen. The diamond earrings are dirty. But all items are in wearble condition, all the chains supple and gold bright.
Lot 1594
A large collection of costume jewellery and silver,a silver gilt cultured pearl stick pin, a silver thimble, Birmingham 1926, a silver hollow torque bangle, a silver pill box, a pair of silver floral filigree screw back earrings, a pair of silver hematite drop earrings, a silver bucket charm, a silver polychrome enamel satellite bead necklace, all tested as sterling silver, and a large quantity of costume bracelets, brooches, cufflinks, earrings, necklaces, etc. Silver - 134.16gCondition ReportMarks and scratches.Tarnish.As found.
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