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Lot 28
An important Italian Baroque ormolu mounted pietra dura inlaid ebony casketAttributed to the Grand Ducal Workshops, Florence, and probably under the direction of the sculptor Giovanni Battista Foggini, early 18th centuryThe five pietra dura panels each inlaid with lapis lazuli, Siena and other hardstone and marble foliate scrolls issuing flowers, including tulips and carnations mounted with a polished slate ground and framed with an ormolu moulding, the corners of the hinged cover mounted with pierced acanthus scroll cartouches, the pietra dura panels to the sides further framed with trailing foliate scrolls, the angles mounted with acanthus scrolls headed with bellflowers and raised on ormolu scroll feet, the interior opening to reveal a walnut lined compartment, with key, 31cm wide, 41cm deep, 27cm high (12in wide, 16in deep, 10 1/2in high) Footnotes:ProvenancePrivate European Collection.Kollenburg Antiquairs BV, where purchased 6 July 2020.ExhibitionKollenburg Antiquairs BV, TEFAF Maastricht, 2020.Related LiteratureWolfram Koeppe and Annamaria Giusti, Art of The Royal Court, Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe, exhibition catalogue, The Metropolitam Museum of Art, New York, July-September 2008, Yale University Press, New Haven, n.54; Jewellery box, pp.198-199.Alvar Gonzàlez-Palacios, Il Tempio del Gusto, Milan, 2000, pp.467-493.Alvar Gonzàlez-Palacios, Las Colecciones Reales Espanolas de Mosaicos y Piedra Duras, exhibition catalogue, Museo Nacional del Prado, pp.107-118.Simon Swynfen Jervis, Pietre Dure Caskets in England, Furniture History Society, XLIII, 20079, pp.245-265.Annamaria Giusti, Pietre Dure and the Art of Florentine Inlay, London, 2006, n.64, p.83.This magnificent Florentine casket, richly mounted with superb pietra dura panels can be firmly attributed to the Grand Ducal workshops, and was most probably made under the supervision of Giovanni Battista Foggini (1652-1725), who was director of the workshops under Duke Cosimo III (1670-1723). The spectacular creations of the Galleria dei Lavori, which was originally founded by Ferdinand I Medici in 1588, were admired in all the courts of Europe, and were often offered as diplomatic gifts by the Medici. Louis XIV even consciously tried to create his own version of the Galleria dei Lavori as he imported Italian craftsmen such as Domenico Cucci when he founded the Gobelins workshops in 1667. Foggini played a remarkably active role as director of the Medici workshops, supervising every detail of the works of art produced. This is demonstrated by a fascinating series of drawings by him in the Giornale of the workshops, for caskets and gilt-bronze mounts, executed towards the end of his career (circa 1713-1718), now in the Gabinetto Disegni e Stampe in the Uffizi, Florence (see González-Palacios, op. cit.,vol. I, pp. 41-4, and vol. II, pp. 54-60, figs. 57-77).A comparable Baroque Florentine pietra dura (in relief) and gilt bronze mounted ebony jewel casket was sold at Bonhams, San Francisco, Fine European Furniture and Decorative Arts, 28 October 2013, lot 1519 and another casket also attributed as coming from the Grand Ducal workshops in Florence, was sold at Sotheby's, Milan, A Milanese Cabinet Collection, 13 June 2016, lot 36 as well as the ebony veneered and pietra dura inlaid casket at the Royal Collection acquired by George IV, collection number 11895 and a jewellery box attributed to Giovanni Battista Foggini held at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, collection number 777 on view in gallery 310.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 327
BUTLER & WILSON/JEAN SHRIMPTON. A Butler & Wilson gilt metal, enamel & paste brooch produced to celebrate 21 years of Butler & Wilson. Presented to Jean Shrimpton (& Guest) by the Directors of Harrods, Nicky Butler & Simon Wilson, & to other attendees of the Exhibition of Butler & Wilson Jewellery in the Fashion Jewellery Room, Harrods, 16th October 1989. Original box & invitation. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
Lot 357
COSTUME JEWELLERY. Including rose quartz & other earrings, three silver rings etc. Also, a celluloid, silver mounted 'pins' box. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
Lot 368
COSTUME JEWELLERY. A flexible gold mesh necklace with matching bracelet from the Garnet Collection. Original box. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
Lot 376
COSTUME JEWELLERY. A collection of costume jewellery, mostly animals & insects, including an enamelled peacock brooch & a Bird of Paradise brooch. Box size 15.8 x 15.8cm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
Lot 377
COSTUME JEWELLERY. An Isle of Bute, gold tone & paste set necklace with matching earrings in original box. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
Lot 477
DOG PIN. A 9ct. yellow & white gold Alsatian dog bar brooch, set with a ruby eye. Original jewellery box for Weir & Sons Ltd., Dublin. Width 6cm. Approx. 8g. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
Lot 315
A 9 carat yellow gold wedding band, yellow metal tie pin, gold-plated sovereign case and costume jewellery, a 9 carat yellow gold wedding band, 8.9mm wide plain polished D-shape band ring size Z, 7.7g; a yellow metal tie pin, indistinctly marked pad stamp, 51mm; a gold-plated sovereign case; a gold-plated pixie charm; a gold-plated lady's Tissot wristwatch, with guarantee; a Stratton fox head and whip tie clip; three other metal pins; small hexagonal cloisonne pot; two small leather purses; and a hand fan.Qty: 1 box
Lot 428
A mixed collection of costume jewellery and collectables, 19th century and later; including; a three stone ring with band marked 9ct and silver, together with another similarly marked five stone ring, and three further rings; a fob seal; a paste stick pin in leather box; a brooch in the form of a cupid on an arrow; a rolled gold locket on chain; floral motif brooch; two further brooches; a presentation badge; heart shaped locket; an enamelled badge for Fred Payne’s Bar, Paris, together with a dartboard key chain and a tankard; Dawson Creek Centennial coin, two pendants on chain; rolled gold chains (qty)
Lot 89
A collection of European pottery to include a Royal Copenhagen faience jewellery box; a painted jug made in Holland retailed by Liberty & Co; an abstract form vase; various items of West German ceramics etcQty: quantityFaience in generally good condition; some chipping around the rim of the Dutch jug; some chipping to the red interior of the abstract vase; generally minor scuffing to colour throughout
Lot 146
A BOX OF ASSORTED COSTUME JEWELLERY AND WRISTWATCHES, to include a pair of tri colour knot stud earrings unmarked, a single half hoop unmarked and a fine yellow metal trace chain with spring clasp, stamped 9ct, approximate gross weight 2.1 grams, together costume brooches, earrings, a mother of pearl compact, a perfume atomiser, and various ladys fashion wristwatches with names to include Citizen Eco Drive, Rotary, Lorus, etc
Lot 147
A BOX OF ASSORTED ITEMS, to include a boxed 1/5 12ct rolled gold Paker fountain pen, a red jewellery box with contents including imitation pearls, earrings, together with assorted early to mid-20th century paste set brooches, beaded necklaces, cufflinks, buttons, earrings, pendant necklaces, cut steel buckles and buttons etc
Lot 489
A CASED SET OF BAIRD & TATLOCK SCIENTIFIC SCALES, AN OLIVEWOOD FRET CUT PHOTOGRAPH FRAME, A LATE VICTORIAN WALNUT AND EBONISED DESKSTAND, MODERN MUSICAL BOX, ETC, including a pair of miniature clogs, a modern musical jewellery box, a modern Italian oval gallery tray, an amber glass liqueur set (decanter stopper a.f.), etc (17) (Condition Report: inkwells on desk stand both have damaged covers, tip of one clog chipped, decanter stopper broken)
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