Yiannis Moralis (Greek, 1916-2009)Couple signé en grec et numéroté '18/40' (au verso)bronze16.5 x 15 x 3cm (6 1/2 x 5 7/8 x 1 3/16in). 14 x 18 x 3cm (5 1/2 x 7 1/16 x 1 3/16in).Réalisée en 1966.signed in Greek and numbered (on the reverse)bronze (2)Footnotes:ExposéAthens, National Gallery - Alexandros Soutzos Museum, Yannis Moralis, April 18 - June 5, 1988, no. 132 (listed in the exhibition catalogue, no. 133, p. 68). LittératureYannis Moralis, Commercial Bank of Greece Group of Companies edition, Athens 1988, no. 731, p. 470 (illustrated).Y. Bolis, Yannis Moralis, K. Adam editions, Athens 2005, p. 157 (illustrated).Shown in S. Charalambopoulos, J. Moralis, documentary CD, Periplous editions, Athens 2005.Y. Bolis, Yannis Moralis, Contemporary Greek Painters, Ta Nea editions, Athens 2007, p. 129 (illustrated).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A VICTORIAN CENTURY EARLS CORONET BROOCH CIRCA 1880the textured coronet with pearl mounted points with strawberry leaves between, the band with coloured enamel jewels and a black enamelled gothic K, with glazed cushion shaped locket verso containing a plait of hairSIZE/DIMENSIONS: 2cm wideGROSS WEIGHT: 5.3 gramsPlease note the pearls are untested and unwarranted as natural pearlCondition Report: There is a small chip to the pale blue enamel, there is some glue visible beneath some of the pearls, one of the pearls appears to have lead solder beneath, however the pearls fit well in the posts and are well matched so could be original, some scratches and scuffs commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF DIAMOND EAR STUDSthe brilliant cut diamonds in eight claw settings, approximately 1.50 carats total, with screw stud fittingsSIZE/DIMENSIONS: 6.5mm diameterGROSS WEIGHT: 2.1g grossCondition Report: One diamond colour M, clarity VS, the other colour J-K, clarity SI, bright and lively. The settings are unmarked, but the associated butterflies are stamped 9 carat gold, due to the destructive nature of acid testing we do not want to scrape and test the studsCondition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH MID 20TH CENTURY DIAMOND BROOCHthe pierced geometric brooch set with old brilliant cut diamonds and baguette cut diamonds, approximately 4.07 carats total, stamped with French poinçonsSIZE/DIMENSIONS: 3.8cm longGROSS WEIGHT: 10.4 gramsCondition Report: The diamonds are all present and correct, bright and lively, clarity VS-SI, colour estimated I-K, the brooch pin is later, it would have been a clip brooch, but the original pin has been removed. The makers mark is a bit rubbed, French platinum poinconCondition Report Disclaimer
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RINGthe diamond quatrefoil with circular cut sapphires between, approximately 1.20 carats total, to a pierced gallerySIZE/DIMENSIONS: finger size Q 1/2GROSS WEIGHT: 2.7 gramsCondition Report: The diamonds are bright and lively, colour estimated I-K, clarity I-SI, there is some wear to the setting where the ring has been worn with another ring, the shank has been resized, it has some thinningCondition Report Disclaimer
AN ART DECO DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE PANEL RING, CIRCA 1930the rectangular panel with canted corners centrally set with a trio of old brilliant cut diamonds, to a surround of calibré cut sapphires and a border of eight cut and old brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.92 carat total, scratched inventory number 4659SIZE/DIMENSIONS: finger size K 1/2, panel 1.7cm wideGROSS WEIGHT: 3.5g grossCondition Report: The ring has had some repairs the shoulders have been resoldered, one connector is pushed up, but the shoulders appear secure, the shank has been resized, some thinning, a couple of the diamonds to the border appear to have been replaced with old brilliant cuts, the three principal diamonds clarity SI-I, colour estimated H-J, diamonds bright and lively. Condition Report Disclaimer
A SILVER-GILT RELIGIOUS MEDAL OF ADAM AND EVE, AFTER HANS REINHART (1501-1581), GERMAN, DATED 1551 initialled K B above the figures flanking the serpent entwined tree, the crucifixion on the reverse, both sides with Latin inscriptions, with applied suspension loop, 5 x 4cm; together with a Dutch silver medal with the arms of the House of Orange Nassau, the reverse with inscription dated 1747 (partly covered by a collector"s label), with filigree border, 5.5cm diameter (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A five stone diamond ring set with baguette cut diamonds, 6mm x 5mm, two at 5mm x 4mm and two at 4mm x 3mm, approximately 1.75cts in total to a white metal setting and 18ct yellow gold shank, approximately 5 grams, size K 1/2 CONDITION REPORT: The facets and the edges of the diamonds are in good condition, the central stone has an inclusion to the edge visible with a 10x lens surface scratches to the metal, claws possible could benefit from re tipping
A Group Of Accessories Mostly Relating To Antique FirearmsMostly 19th CenturyComprising a rare double-ended turnscrew and nipple-wrench fitting into each other and with brass-mounted turned figured handle of tapering octagonal section, one threaded for a pricker; another, with reversible turnscrew/nipple wrench, and figured octagonal handle with rounded dark horn cap; three other nipple-wrenches; thirty-five steel bullet moulds, each for casting spherical bullets and with integral sprue-cutter, three with arm also forming a ramrod, three with arm forming a nipple-wrench, and two with barrel wrench; two steel bullet moulds for casting conical bullets; three short ramrods, one with leather-faced mallet head (chipped); and various other items including four empty tins of F. Joyce & Co. percussion caps, six various oil bottles, three modern bullet moulds including two of Colt revolver type, and a K. Steggles brass bore gauge (a lot )Footnotes:ProvenanceThe first and second item ex W. Keith Neal Collection, Christie's London, Antique Arms and Armour..., 18 July 2002, lots 61 (part) and 68This 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
Modern first editions. A large collection of modern first editions, nearly all in dust jackets, including multiple titles by William Golding (5), Salman Rushdie (5 including The Satanic Verses, 1988), Paul Theroux (11 including Singing with Annie, 1972, and Fong and the Indians, 1st UK edition, 1976), Edna O'Brien (4 including The Country Girls, 1960), L. P. Hartley (8 including A Perfect Woman, 1955, The Hireling, 1957, Facial Justice, 1960), Dirke Bogard (9), Martin Amis (3, of which Money is a 1st US edition), Julian Barnes (2), Alan Sillitoe (2), and similar, and individual works by R. K. Narayan (The Guide, 1958), and others, some jackets price-clipped (qty: approx. 100)
Rowling (J. K., 1965-). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone; The Chamber of Secrets; The Prisoner of Azkaban; The Goblet of Fire, London: Bloomsbury, 1999-2000. 4 works, 8vo, original cloth, spines and front covers lettered in gilt, colour pictorial onlays to front covers, all edges gilt, housed in original red cloth slipcase gilt-lettered 'The Harry Potter Gift Set' on spine (qty: 4)Provenance: acquired by the vendor at a charity auction held to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society by Leslies Auction House, Berwick-upon-Tweed, in 2000. A signed letter from the fundraising manager of the society confirming the authenticity of the signatures is included with the lot, and reads: 'Can I assure you that all of the books we give to our branches for auction have been personally handed to me by J K Rowling or her P.A.'Footnote: Errington A9(b) for the Goblet of Fire, cf. A1(d), A2(d), A3(d) for the first deluxe editions, first impressions of the other works.Signed by the author on the half-title of each volume. First deluxe editions, fifth, fifth, sixth and first impressions respectively.
Dent (Robert K.). The Making of Birmingham: being a History of the Rise and Growth of the Midland Metropolis, 1st edition, large-paper issue, number 54 of 55 copies signed by the publisher, Birmingham: J. L. Allday, 1894. 2 volumes, 4to, original quarter vellum, 22 wood-engraved or halftone plates, rubbed, backstrips soiled, two punctures in volume 1 front board, volume 2 headcap with transverse split, together with 10 other West Midlands-related, including: Noel Boston, The Monasteries of Warwickshire, 1st edition, Birmingham: E. F. Hudson, 1929; W. C. Stockley, Fifty Years of Music in Birmingham, 1st edition, Birmingham: Hudson & Son, 1913; Margaret Dickins, A Thousand Years in Tardebigge, 1st edition, Birmingham: Cornish Brothers, 1931, with dust jacket; W. H. Duignan, Worcestershire Place Names, 1st edition, London: Henry Frowde, 1905, inscribed 'Edgar T. Pemberton Esq, with W. H. Duignan's kindly remembrances, 23 Feby 1905', with bookplate of recipient T. Edgar Pemberton (English author, 1849-1905); Mary Dormer Harris, Some Manors, Churches and Villages of Warwickshire, 1st edition, Coventry: Coventry City Guild, 1937; and 5 more (qty: 12)Provenance: John Heaton Cope ARPS (1926-2020).
Lodge (George E., 1860-1954). Memoirs of an Artist Naturalist, 1st edition, London: Gurney and Jackson, 1946. Tall 8vo, original green cloth, dust jacket, 24 plates, signed by Lodge on the half-title, bookplate of Eric Hosking, Harrison (John Cyril, 1898-1985). Bird Portraits, 1st edition, London: Country Life Limited, 1949. 4to, original blue cloth, dust jacket (chipped), signed by Harrison on title-page verso, bookplate of Eric Hosking,Yeates (G. K., 1910-1995). A Bird Lover's Britain, 1st edition, London: Philip Allan, 1937. 4to, original cloth, dust jacket (chipped), signed by Yeates 'G. K. Yeates, Oct. 20th 1937' on the front free endpaper, bookplate of Eric Hosking,and 24 other works, 20th-century ornithology, all signed by the author or illustrator, nearly all in dust jackets where issued, and including E. H. N. Lowther, A Bird Photographer in India, 1st edition, 1949, E. W. Hendy, Wild Exmoor, 1st edition, 1930, R. B. Talbot Kelly, Bird Life and the Painter, 1st edition, 1955, David Lack, Swifts in a Tower, 1st edition, 1956, and similar, many with bookplate of Eric Hosking (qty: 27)THE LIBRARY, PICTURES & CAMERA COLLECTION OF ERIC HOSKING OBE HON. FRPS FBIPP (1909-1991)
Kamay Lau signed 10x8 Star Wars colour photo. Kamay Lau is a model and actress from London, U. K. In 1999, she played Sei Taria, an administrative aide to Chancellor Valorum, in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Collection of reference books and cataloguesmostly on jade, to include Ancient Chinese Jade 100 Jade Objects by the National Museum of History China, Chinese Jade: An Important Private Collection Published by Spink & Son, Important Jade Carvings from the Somerset de Chair Collection 27 November 2014 Published by Bonhams Hong Kong Limited 2014, Strength And Diligence: A Magnificent Large Green Jade Water Buffalo Published by Bonhams Hong Kong, Jade by Roger Keverne and signed to the inner cover, Magic, Art and Order Jade in Chinese Culture Paperback January 1, 1990 by Palm Springs Desert Museum, Chinese snuff bottles / jointly presented by the Hong Kong Chinese Snuff Bottle Collectors Study Group and the Urban Council, Hong Kong 1977, Snuff bottles of the Ch'ing dynasty: [an exhibition held at the] Hong Kong Museum of Art & Chinese Ivories from the Kwan Collection by Simon Kwan, Peter Y. K. Lam & Yang Boda, Clear as Crystal, Red as Flame: Later Chinese Glass Paperback - 1 Aug. 1990 by Claudia Brown (10) Condition report: At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.
Graham Farish Grafar N gauge model railways including 0-6-0 diesel shunter 08113 BR blue, 2128 plan k wagon Alloa; 2914 lime wagon South Wales; 2312 single vent van Worthington; 3412 hopper wagon NCB; coaches, other rolling stock, track, station platforms and other accessories, some boxed. Also Rivarossi 4-6-0 Bahamas tender locomotive 5596 LMS maroon; Lima 0-6-0 tender locomotive 4683 LMS maroon; Lima diesel locomotive D5518 BR blue; etc.
Medals of Staff Nurse Mary Neilson Keith Rae of Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service (Reserve), comprising WWI war medal and victory medal with mentioned in despatch oak leaf clasp [S NURSE M N K RAE], 1914-15 star [S NURSE M N K RAE QAIMNSR], matching miniatures, an Overseas Nursing Association medal with 1923-1934 bar [un-named], a similar bronze badge in issue case, a silver and enamel General Nursing Council For England and Wales badge [M N K RAE SRN 6680 22.9.22], a silver and enamel Soldiers and Sailors Families Association badge [No1150], a silver Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve badge and brooch by Carrington and Co of London etc. with research paperwork, (ref 55/23)
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Medal of 462099 Private William Stirling of the Labour Corps, comprising WWI war medal [462099 PTE W STIRLING LABOUR CORPS], and a copy WWI Victory medal, with research paperwork, (ref 63/70), a WWI war medal [S-21302 PTE A WATSON GORDONS], and a WWI war medal of 19910 Private John Bowman of the King's Own Scottish Borderers [19910 PTE J BOWMAN K O SCO BORD, (ref 55/26),
Royal Life Saving Society bronze medals, awardees including D CLELAND APRIL 1935, J POLLARD JULY 1934, J MCG MCNICOL SEPT 1938, L M M MORGAN MAR 1929, A GOW NOV 1945, C DUNCAN NOV 1928, A CHARLTON JULY 1921, C K SINCLAIR SMITH MARCH 1922, R RIDLEY SEPT 1932, A SALVIDGE JAN 1931, K ROBERTSON DC 1957, K DYSON 1984, D MACLEMAN 07.93, R TWIST 1990, G LIGHTBODY 1991, B MASSA JUN 1964, K BAINSBRIDGE MAR 1959, W E BRUNTON MAR 1963, R PACKER JULY 1958, B MACLEOD 01 01 and D CHISHOLM 1975, (21)
Five WWI war medals including: 3373/S43130 Private Adam Speed of the 8th Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) KIA 19.10.1916 aged 24 [3373 PTE A SPEED R HIGHRS]; 1707 Private Robert Morton of the 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion Highland Light Infantry KIA 2.3.1915 aged 19 [1707 PTE R MORTON HIGH L I]; S12618 Private James Simison of the 7th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders KIA 12.10.1916 aged 20 [S-12618 PTE J SIMISON SEAFORTH]; 46041 Serjeant Charles Kidd (MM and CdeG) of C Battery 88th Brigade Royal Field Artillery DOW 9.10.1917 [46041 SJT C KIDD RA]; and 6275A Seaman Kenneth McKenzie of HM Trawler Euston Royal Naval Reserve KIA 12.2.1917 aged 28 [6275A K MCKENZIE SMN RNR], each medal with research paperwork.
Six WWI war medals including five 1914-15 stars: S14360 Private Thomas Borthwick Thomson of A Company 7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders KIA 25.9.1915 aged 22 [S-14360 PTE T B THOMSON CAM'N HIGHRS]; 9091 Private Allan Stewart of the 2nd Battalion Cameron Highlanders KIA 11.5.1915 aged 23 [9091 PTE A STEWART CAM'N HIGHRS]; 192 Private Peter Henderson of the 3rd Scottish Horse KIA 7.11.1915 Gallipoli [192 PTE P HENDERSON SCO H]; 2321/45665/200531 Private Donald Sutherland of the 5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders and Royal Scots KIA 21.3.1918 aged 21 [2321 PTE D SUTHERLAND SEA HIGHRS]; S10420/242321 Serjeant Robert McAllister of the Gordon Highlanders KIA 8.5.1918 [S-10420 PTE R MC ALLISTER GORD HIGHRS]; and WWI Victory medal of 17757 Private John Smith of the 7th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers KOSB KIA 25.9.1915 aged 27 [17757 PTE J SMITH K O SCO BORD], each medal with research paperwork, (6).
Fine 19th century French diamond en tremblant floral brooch with a drop attachment, the flower head en tremblant and set throughout with old and rose-cut diamonds, the centre diamond to the flowerhead 0.20ct approx, clarity VS-SI, colour K/L, 27.8gm, width 44mm x 105mm approx; with a French box
Waterbury Watch Co. 'Charles Benedict' Series K gold plated duplex pocket watch, plain case, 52mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - good.Glass - good.Hands - surface corrosion and light marks.Case - light surface marks.Crown - winding but not adjusting the hands.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
A Victorian silver vinaigrette, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd, Birmingham 1897, of rectangular form, with shaped rim, engraved floral detail and central cartouche, pierced grille to gilt interior, 38mm x 27mm, together with a small silver snuff box, K L Downes, Birmingham 1978, 39mm x 27mm, gross weight 1.56ozt (2)
A Scottish Terrier bar brooch, the central gold coloured terrier figure with realistic fur effect chasing, surmounted on a 9ct gold bar brooch, 51mm long, together with a Victorian 18ct gold pearl set ring, size K 1/2, and a gold coloured cultured pearl heart-shaped pendant, 12mm x 15mm, weight of group 8.6gms (3)
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, the central rectangular step cut (untested) sapphire measuring 11mm x 8mm, claw set in white metal, continuing to tapered baguette cut diamond set shoulders, plain polished white metal shank stamped 'PLATINUM', ring size K, weight 4.9gmsCR; Central stone is in good order, no cracks, chips or losses. Some light scratching and wear commensurate with age and wear. diamonds to each shoulder and present and in tact. Some thinning and minor misshaping to the shank, general scratching and wear, but no splitting or signs of repair.PLEASE NOTE; This stone has not been tested for synthetic or natural origin.
A Victorian 18ct gold sapphire set ring, the central panel comprising three eight cut sapphires, continuing to a gold shank engraved with clovers, hallmarks for Birmingham 1880, ring size M ½, together with a George V ruby and diamond 18ct gold ring, ring size K ½, weight of group 5.0gms (2)
An early 20th century pink-stone set 18ct gold ring, comprising a central mixed cut pink gemstone with a cluster surround of diamond chips, flanked by a further pink stone to each side, all set in 18ct gold to plain polished shank, engraved 'June 25th 1911' ring size L ½, together with a Victorian garnet and peridot three-stone set ring, size K ½, and a garnet and seed pearl floral cluster ring, size J ½ (3)CR; Left: Garnets in good order, no cracks chips or losses, general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use. Minor to moderate wear to the nacre of the pearls, but no cracks, chips or losses. Stones appear to be secure. Shank may be a later replacement (see pictures for illustration). Some thinning to shank, but no splits or misshaping. Piece would benefit from professional cleaning.Middle: Heavy abrasions to the facet edges of the central stone, heavy scratching to the central table. No large chips, cracks or losses. Large chip to one of the peridots on the facet edge. Heavy abrasions to the facet edges and scratching to the tables of both peridots. Heavy wear to the claws and settings, gaps visible between the stones and settings. Shoulders in good order, some wear to decoration, but no splitting or signs of repair. Some minor misshaping and thinning to the shank, but no splitting or signs of repair.Right: Large fracture to one of the outer gemstones Other stones are in tact, but show moderate scratching and abrasion. All diamond chips are present. Heavy wear to the claws and settings - gaps are visible around many of the gemstones. Shank shows signs of thinning, general scratching and wear, but there are no splits, resizing or repair. Hallmarks are worn, but inscription to interior is clear. Piece would benefit from professional cleaning.
An early 20th century diamond and sapphire five-stone ring, comprising three mixed cut sapphires interspersed by two old cut diamonds, claw set to scroll decoration gallery, continuing to plain polished yellow metal shank, ring size K ½, weight 3.7gmsCR; There is a chip to one of the outer star facets. All other stones are in tact, show general scratching and wear only. The claws on the centre stone show some wear but are in good order, however the claws on the outer stones show considerably more wear, ranging from moderate to heavy - some re-tipping may be required. Gallery and shoulders are in good order, all decoration is crisp and clear, no splitting, damage or signs of repair, general scratching and wear only. Shank in good order, no splits, dents, re-sizing or repair.No inclusions visible in the diamonds with the naked eye. One diamond has several small transparent inclusions around the table and facets, the other has a slightly larger, brown coloured inclusion in the centre, all visible with 10x - approximately SI clarity. Face up the diamonds are bright, white and sparkly, and do not have an obvious draw of colour.Approximate diamond measurements: 3.07mm W x 2.15mm D & 3.21mm W x 2.25mm D
A diamond five stone brooch, the central old cut diamond weighing approximately 1 carat, with a further two diamonds to either side, all claw set to an unmarked knife edge bar with hinged pin and safety loop fastener, 56mm long, weight 4.5gmsNOTE: Please note that colour and clarity estimates have been given based on the stones appearance in it's setting, and may vary when the stones are unset. Central stone has an approximate clarity of P1, and the outer stones ranging from SI - VS. Colour across stones ranges from I-K. Please view additional images. Largest diamond measuring 6.37mm L x 6.35mm W x 4.399mm D, smallest diamond 4.08mm L x 3.89mm W x 2.8mm D.
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