A Swiss gold enamelled snuff box by Rémond Lamy & Cie, Geneva, circa 1800, of rectangular form with canted corners, the cover with ‘en plein’ enamelled scene probably by Jean-Louis Richter, depicting a mamelouk on horseback, attacked by a lion, against an Egyptian landscape of Giza, including classical ruins, sphinx, camels and pyramids, beside a lake, inscribed ‘Vue.d. Djize’, framed within a blue, black and white enamelled border with taille d’épargne gold peacock feathers, the base similarly framed and decorated with translucent grey enamel over a guilloché design of intersecting circles, the lid stamped with incuse maker’s mark, the inside base with St Petersburg town mark and assay mark of Alexander Yashinov, with unassociated red leather Bulgari case, length 9.5cm. £7,000-£8,000 --- Provenance: Christie’s London, Important Miniatures, Gold Boxes & Objects of Vertu, 21 November 2000, sale no. 6386, Lot 201. Condition Report A few tiny areas of enamel loss. Otherwise in very good condition. Principal scene with very light surface wear only. Gross weight 129.4gm.
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A Victoria silver gilt vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills, of shaped rectangular form, the lid with central cartouche with engraved crest, to an engine-turned ground, with scroll thumbpiece, the sides and base engine-turned, with later added gilt suspensory loop, gilt interior with pierced grille, Birmingham 1843 and a George III silver gilt vinaigrette by Cocks & Bettridge, of rectangular bowed form with rounded edges, and pricked decoration, on suspensory loop, Birmingham 1806, lengths 2.8.cm and 2.7cm (excluding suspensory loop). (2) £150-£200 --- Condition Report Light wear to both. Weights: 11.0gm and 9.9gm respectively.
A pair of gem-set rings, each set with a heart-shaped blue topaz or garnet in a rubover setting, to a tapering bombé hoop, stamped ‘750’, ring sizes M-N. £600-£800 --- Condition Report Gemstones with very good transparency. Light surface wear, overall very good condition. Gross weight 22.1gm.
An 18ct white gold and diamond panel ring, of early 20th century design, the oval panel pavé-set with circular-cut diamonds, to a principal old-brilliant-cut diamond set within raised surround of calibré-cut sapphires, total diamond weight approximately 1.15 carats, ring size K½. £600-£800 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. The mount may benefit from a professional polish and re-rhodium plating. The diamond bright and lively. Gross weight. 7.4gm.
A gem-set ‘Coco’ bangle by Chanel, the sprung cuff formed of barrel-shaped panels set with circular-shaped iolites, amethysts and aquamarines, mounted in 18ct gold, signed, French assay mark, maker’s mark, numbered ‘GJ259’, London import mark for 2002, maker’s white leather pouch and guarantee paperwork, inner diameter 5.5cm. £1,200-£1800 --- Condition Report Light surface wear to gold. Some scuffs/scratches to top. Overall good condition. Gross weight 54.5gm.
An early / mid 19th century garnet cross pendant, the Maltese cross set with four garnet cabochons and centred with a half-pearl, to a foliate engraved surmount, the whole suspended from a later cable-link chain, closed back settings throughout, mounted in gold, (pearl untested), pendant length 40mm £300-£400. --- Condition Report General light surafce wear to the mount and settings commensuarte with age and use. The garnets are a deep pinkish-red hue, with very good transparency, inclusions typical to the nature of the stone observed under magnification. The pearl with good lustre (untested). Gross weight 10.2gm.
A late 19th century diamond star brooch, with a flowerhead cluster to the centre and set throughout with cushion-shaped and old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, total diamond weight approximately 0.90 carat, length 25mm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Repair to brooch fitting as evident in photo. Diamonds bright and lively. Light wear to metal. Overall good condition. Gross weight 4.2gm.
A mid 19th century shell cameo brooch, the shell cameo carved to depict a classical female profile, the bloomed gold mount with ropetwist decoration and granulation throughout, length 5cm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The reverse of the shell with retailer’s indistinct inscriptions, spots of lead solder to the back of the gold mount. Gross weight 15gm.
A mid 19th century gem-set brooch, the lozenge-shaped scroll surmount set with garnet cabochons and vari-cut chrysoberyls in closed back settings, with conforming pear-shaped drop and swag decoration, mounted in gold, length 9cm. £600-£800 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensuarte with age and use. Gross weight 18.8gm.
Zenith. A stainless steel wristwatch, Ref. 01.1530.360, circa 1975. Movement: cal. 2572, manual winding, 17 jewels. Dial: silvered, applied baton indexes, centre seconds. Case: stainless steel, screw-down back, stainless steel buckle. Signed: case, dial, movement and buckle. Dimensions: diameter 35mm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition, hands with slight spotting. Case: light scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 45.8gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A pair of diamond earrings, of stylised scroll design and set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, some of pink tint, (untested for natural colour), to post and clip fittings, total diamond weight approximately 2.00 carats, length approximately 22mm. £1,000-£1,500 --- According to a PMI test on an XRF Analyzer, the earrings are testing as 18ct gold. Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. The diamonds bright and lively. Pink tint diamonds untested for natural colour. Gross weight 11.6gm
A diamond dress ring, the cut-cornered modified brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 5.01 carats, claw set within a two row surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, between tapered baguette and brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, stamped ‘18k’, ring size N½. £20,000-£30,000 --- Accompanied by a copy of the GIA report stating the cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut is E colour, SI1 clarity, Report number 16932416, dated 25 March 2008. Accompanied by a report by GCS, stating the diamond is F colour, SI1 clarity. Report number 5781-0861, dated 2 January 2024. Condition Report The smaller brilliant-cut diamonds are all present and correct, approximately 0.01-0.015 carat each. The mount shows light surface wear only. Indistinct maker’s mark to inside shank. Gross weight 14.9gm.
A cultured pearl necklace, the uniform row of cultured pearls terminating in a brilliant-cut diamond-set clasp, stamped ‘750’, total diamond weight approximately 0.10 carat, length approximately 47cm. £260-£300 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The pearls measuring approximately 8.4mm in diameter, light surface blemishing throughout, good lustre and pink overtones. The diamonds bright and lively. Gross weight 42.3gm.
A tanzanite and diamond pendant, the heart-shaped tanzanite with a brilliant-cut diamond to either side, suspended from a faceted 9ct gold cable-link chain, stamped ‘18k’, clasp with UK hallmark, pendant length 11mm, chain length 45cm. £1,200-£1,800 --- Condition Report Tanzanite with accompanying paperwork from the Tanzanite Foundation stating that the tanzanite weighs 5.45 carats. Very good transparency. Diamonds bright. Light wear to setting and chain. Overall very good condition. Gross weight 5.9gm.
Cartier. A stainless steel tonneau-form automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Ref. 2510, Roadster, circa 2006. Movement: cal. 3110, automatic, 21 jewels. Dial: silvered, Roman numerals, engine-turned centre, magnified date aperture, centre seconds. Case: stainless steel, back secured by eight screws, no. 236829CE, stainless steel bracelet. Signed: case, dial, movement and bracelet. Dimensions: length including lugs 44mm, width 37mm, bracelet circumference approximately 180mm. Accessories: certificate, instruction booklet, two spare links, spare leather strap, stainless steel deployant clasp and presentation case. £1,500-£2,000 --- Condition Report Movement: running and the date advancing at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: very light scuffs. Gross weight: 138.4gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A 19th century gold vinaigrette, circa 1820, of rectangular form, with engine-turned decoration throughout, turquoise set thumbpiece, gilt interior, enclosing pierced grille engraved with flowers, unmarked, length 2.9cm. £400-£500 --- According to a PMI test on an XRF Analyzer, the box is testing as 16ct gold. Condition Report General light surface wear throughout but overall good condition. Weight 16.3gm.
An American silver, gold and gem-set bracelet by Ghiso, circa 1935, the curved and openwork plaques each with an applied gold cartouche set with a central step-cut synthetic spinels with sugarloaf synthetic rubies between, unsigned, cased by Ghiso, length 18cm. £1,500-£2,000 --- Condition Report In good condition, some light surface wear. Slight abrasions to the facet edges of the synthetic spinels. Gross weight 108.5gm. Box with wear and satining, scuffed corners.
An opal, ruby and diamond floral spray brooch, 1989, realistically modelled, the carved opal spray with ruby and diamond highlights, tied by a rose-cut diamond-set ribbon, mounted in 18ct gold, Birmingham hallmark, indistinct maker’s mark, length 5.4cm. £600-£800 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The carved opal with colour play of green. blue, orange, red and yellow. The rubies are pinkish-red hue and well matched. Gross weight 8.8gm.
Cartier. A stainless steel rectangular reversible wristwatch with date, Ref. 2522, Tank Basculante, circa 2002. Movement: quartz. Dial: silvered, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds,fan-form date aperture, secret signature at VII. Case: stainless steel, pivoting reversible inner case, sapphire cabouchon lifting piece, inner case back with inscription, no. 856247CD, stainless steel deployant buckle. Signed: case, dial, movement and buckle. Dimensions: length 39mm, width 26.5mm. Accessories: presentation case. £2,000-£3,000 --- Condition Report Movement: quartz movement running at the time of cataloguing, date advancing. Dial: in good condition. Case: light scuffs, inner case engraved ‘Tony Lewis loving you... Sasha 2002’. Gross weight: 47.2gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A Swiss snuff box, by Rémond Lamy & Cie, Geneva, circa 1800, of rectangular form with rounded corners, the cover painted en plein in a mountainous lakeside setting, the foreground with a couple in a horse drawn carriage travelling at speed, framed by blue and white enamel stringing and outer border of enamel and repeating chased gold and foliate lozenges, the sides with translucent blue enamel panels over engine-turning (enamel losses), incuse maker’s mark, length 7.3cm. £2,800-£3,000 --- Condition Report Enamel losses to the blue enamel panels to the side views of the back, left, front and base. Some losses to the white enamel stringing. Some light scratches to the surface of the principal decorative enamel panel on the cover. Gross weight 75.7gm.
Frederique Constant, Geneve. A gold plated wristwatch with calendar and moon-phases, Ref. FC-270, Business Timer, circa 2020. Movement: quartz, 5 jewels. Dial: cream, Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for date, date and moon-phases, outer track with week and month indication. Case: gold plated, screw-down back, gold plated buckle. Signed: case, dial, movement and buckle. Dimensions: diameter 40mm. Accessories: instruction, tag, presentation case. £200-£300 --- Condition Report Movement: not running will require a new battery. Dial: in good condition. Case: light scuffs but overall in good condition. Gross weight: 54gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A sapphire bead necklace and sapphire line bracelet, the graduated double strand of faceted sapphire beads, together with an articulated line bracelet set throughout with circular-cut sapphires, the clasp stamped ‘18K’, bracelet length 19cm. (2) £500-£700 --- Condition Report First: The sapphire beads are a pale to medium blue, with light to moderate surface abrasion and inclusions typical to the nature of the stone observed under magnification. Second: General light surface wear to the mount and settings commensurate with use. The sapphires are a dark blue hue and well matched. Again, some inclusions typical to the nature of the stone observed under 10x magnification. Gross weight 36.3gm.
A pair of William IV silver gilt goblets, the bowls decorated with ’extrusions’, on reeded, knopped stem, the bases with borders of trailing tendrils on a pounced ground, by William Bateman, London 1835, height 13cm. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Hallmarks and ‘extrusions’ with light wear, other decoration in good condition.
Baume & Mercier. A blackened stainless steel wristwatch with date, Ref. MV04F004, Formula-S, circa 1995. Movement: quartz. Dial: black, Arabic numerals, aperture for date, centre seconds. Case: blackened stainless steel, back secured by four screws, no. 6023838. Signed: case, dial and movement. Dimensions: diameter 33mm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Movement: quartz movement not running. Dial: discolouring of the luminous material, overall in good condition. Case: light scuffs, numerals to the bezel worn. Gross weight: 41.6gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A cultured and simulated pearl necklace and a pair of ear studs, the single row of cultured and simulated pearls to a diamond and cultured pearl cluster clasp, together with a pair of cultured pearl ear studs, necklace length approximately 82cm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The necklace ‘pearls’ with light to moderate surface blemishes, good lustre and pinkish overtones. Some slightly oval in shape. At least 10 of the pearls are simulants and the ‘nacre’ peeling. The clasp has some solder spots. The cultured pearl earrings drilled. Largest cultured pearl diameter approximately 7mm. Gross weight 30.7gm.
Girard-Perregaux. A lady’s platinum and diamond-set cocktail watch, circa 1950. Movement: manual winding, 17 jewels, no. 6189579. Dial: silvered, applied baton indexes. Case: platinum, hinged back, diamond-set bezel and lugs, later added snake-link bracelet, stamped 9ct buckle. Signed: dial and movement. Dimensions: diameter 17mm, bracelet circumference approximately 160mm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report Movement: not running, balance rotates. Dial: discolouring around the indexes and dirty. Case: light scuffs. Gross weight: 17.4gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A late 19th century amethyst brooch, the oval mixed-cut amethyst set within a surround of seed pearls and circular-cut amethyst highlights, to a pierced scrollwork gold mount with engraved decoration, (one replacement white paste), length 45mm. £300-£500 --- Condition Report General light to moderate surface wear commensurate with age and use. Tarnish to the metal. Lead solder to the reverse. Some of the pearls with surface blemishes. The amethyst is a deep purple hue with very good transparency. Healed fracture inclusion observed with the unaided eye. According to a PMI test on an XRF Analyzer, the mount is testing as 8ct gold. Gross weight 16.1gm.
A pair of 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ear clips by Ben Rosenfeld Ltd, 1969, the floral sprays of bombé form and textured finish, set throughout with a combination of circular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, maker’s mark, London hallmark, total diamond weight approximately 0.80 carat, length 30mm. £800-£1,000 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The sapphires are a dark blue hue and well matched, with inclusions typical to the nature of the stone observed under 10x magnification. The diamonds are bright and lively. Gross weight 19.9gm.
An early 20th century diamond grouse stickpin, circa 1900, realistically modelled and set throughout with vari-cut diamonds, to red stone cabochon eyes, mounted in silver and gold, length 6cm. £150-£200 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The diamonds bright and lively with good scintillation. The red stone eyes probably rubies but too small to accurately identify. Gross weight 1.7gm.
An early 20th century turquoise and diamond cluster ring, the turquoise cabochon collet-set within a scalloped surround of old brilliant-cut dimaonds, mounted in gold, stamped ‘18CT, total diamond weight approximately 0.35 carat, ring size M. £260-£300 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. Sizing seam visible on shank. The diamonds bright with good scintillation. One diamond replaced by a single-cut. Gross weight 3.0gm.
A silver bookmark of the Trusty Servant of Winchester College, the finial modelled as a figure with pig’s head, donkey ears, padlocked jaw and deer’s feet, with sword and collection of household implements, referring to the ‘desirable attributed of a servant’, by F. J. Ross, Chester 1911, length 9.1cm. £60-£80 --- After the painting of the Trusty Servant, hanging on the wall beside the kitchen at Winchester College, first painted in 1579 by John Hoskins, the current painting by Wiliam Cave, 1809. Condition Report Slight bend to the blade, light surface wear. Weight 9.3gm.
Guernsey: a George II silver Hanoverian pattern dessert spoon, with ridged stem and rat tailed bowl, the engraved initials ‘E S B’ probably added later, maker’s mark crowned ‘G H’ and black letter ‘R’ for Guillaume Henry, length 17.5cm. £200-£300 --- Guillaume Henry is regarded as one of the foremost Channel Isles silversmiths, his work comparing favourably with the best London makers of the period. He is recorded as working circa 1720 until the time of his death in 1767. Condition Report Light wear to hallmark and engraved initials.
A ‘Paraiba’ tourmaline dress ring by Leo de Vroomen, 2010, the oval tourmaline cabochon in a rubover setting, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed, maker’s mark, London hallmark, ring size R. £1,200-£1,500 --- Condition Report Tourmaline approximately 11.46 carats. Eye visible inclusions as typical to the gemstone. Light wear to gold, overall good condition. Gross weight 14.4gm.
A pair of diamond earrings by Theo Fennell, the polished hoops each suspending a detachable cross, set throughout with princess-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, maker’s mark, London hallmark for 2000, maker’s case, total diamond weight approximately 1.20 carats, length 25mm. £600-£800 --- Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively. Light wear only. Overall very good condition. Gross weight 6gm. Case with possible replacement lining.
A late 19th century diamond stick pin, the old brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 3.85 carats, in an eight claw setting, mounted in silver and gold, case by Carrington & Co., length 7.5cm. £8,000-£9,000 --- According to a verbal report from GCS, the diamond is grading as M colour, VS1 clarity. Verbal report number 5784-1097. Condition Report General light surface wear to the mount and settiings commensuarte with age and use
An 18ct gold amethyst and diamond cluster ring, 1986, the oval-cut amethyst within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 0.25 carat, ring size O½. £300-£500 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensuarte with age and use. The amethyst is a vivid purple hue with good saturation. Typical inclusions observed under 10x magnification. The diamonds are bright and lively. Gross weight 4.7gm.
A 9ct gold amethyst ring and earring suite, the lozenge-shaped ring collet-set with an oval-cut amethyst, London hallmark, together with a pair of ear studs similarly-set with buff-top amethysts, ring size O. £200-£300 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The amethysts are a light to medium purple hue, the stones to the earrings a slightly lighter tone. The ring with very minor abrasion to the amethyst facet edges. Gross weight 7.3gm.
A cultured pearl dress ring, circa 1950, the cultured pearl set between tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders, stamped ‘PLAT’, total diamond weight approximately 0.45 carat, ring size P-Q. £400-£600 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The cream coloured cultured pearl is slightly off-round shape, with good lustre, silver overtones, and light surface blemishes, some dark spots. The diamonds bright. Gross weight 8.7gm.
A late Victorian/Edwardian silver ruler with propelling pen and pencil, the calibrated ruler of square section, the terminals inset with a propelling dip pen or pencil, (replaced nib), maker’s mark ‘W J W’, hallmarks rubbed, length 18cm. £150-£200 --- Condition Report Pen and pencil unmarked. Light wear throughout, date letter and assay office mark indistinct. Gross weight 54.5gm.
A Swiss gold and green enamel snuff box, Geneva, circa 1795, of oval form, the lid and sides with translucent mid green enamel panels, over concentrically reeded engine-turning, edged with gold paillon stars, and white enamel borders detailed with gold garlands, the inside lid and inside base with maker’s mark ‘FJ’ incuse and sunbursts, the right hand flange with incuse number ‘450’, length 7.1cm. £3,600-£4,000 --- Provenance: Sotheby’s London, Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu, 20 November 2003, lot 24. Condition Report Scratches visible to inside to lid and base. Light surface wear only to enamel panels. Gross weight 98.4gm.
An 18ct gold and diamond spray brooch by Michael Gosschalk, 1960, the stylised frond of scroll design and set with an old brilliant-cut diamond highlight, maker’s mark, London hallmark, length 5cm. £500-£700 --- After originally trading as a stone merchant, Michael Gosschalk opened his first retail premises in 1957 at 20 Motcomb Street in Belgravia, London. Between 1957 and 1965 he was a hugely influential figure in the London jewellery world, his bold designs bringing fun and glamour back into everyday London life, the city still suffering from post-war austerity. As well as Gosschalk’s own impressive list of private clientele, Andrew Grima sold his jewels exclusively through Gosschalk’s retail outlet before opening his own shop in 1962. After an armed robbery in 1965, Michael Gosschalk closed his London store and relocated to Monaco. Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The diamond bright and lively, with a small nick to one of the crown facets observed under 10x magnification. Diamond weight approximately 0.10 carat. Some spot solder to reverse. Overall good condition. Gross weight 12.7gm.
Three bracelets, comprising a 9ct gold curb-link bracelet suspending a carved hardstone duck and Chinese character charm, together with textured 9ct old brick-link bracelet and a curved panel-link bracelet stamped ‘9K’, UK hallmarks, first length approximately 18cm. £600-£800 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. Gross weight 83.8gm. Please note viewing is advised on group lots.
A late 19th century coral and seed pearl fringe necklace, the fine belcher-link chain leading to a festoon fringe frontispiece set with Corallium Rubrum beads and seed pearls, mounted in gold, length approximately 35.5cm. £500-£700 --- Please note coral is covered by CITES legislation and may be subject to import/export and trade restrictions and USA Fish and Wildlife regulations. Please be aware that it is the buyer’s responsibility to arrange any CITES export license for their purchases. More information can be found at www.cites.org. Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The seed pearls are off-round in shape and with fair to good lustre, with typical surface irregularities Gross weight 15.3gm.
Omega. A stainless steel and gold wristwatch with day and date, Ref. 1961070, Constellation, circa 1980. Movement: quartz, 6 jewels. Dial: black, applied dot indexes, gilt engine-turned subsidiary dials for date and date. Case:stainless steel, gold bezel with Roman numerals, snap-on back, stainless steel buckle. Signed: case and dial. Dimensions: diameter 33mm. £240-£340 --- Condition Report Movement: quartz movement not running, will require a service. Dial: in good condition. Case: light scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 32.8gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Tudor. A stainless steel wristwatch, Ref. 4453, Oyster, circa 1950. Movement: manual winding, 17 jewels. Dial: silvered, applied Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: stainless steel Oyster case, screw-down crown and back, no. 7437. Signed: case, dial and movement. Dimensions: diameter 31mm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: light spotting. Case: scuffs throughout, crown screwing in place. Gross weight: 36.7gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A late 19th century emerald and diamond cluster ring, the marquise-shaped cluster set with two pear-shaped emeralds within a surround of old brilliant-cut diamonds, the engraved shoulders to a reeded band, mounted in gold, stamped ‘18CT’, total diamond weight approximately 0.60 carat, ring size S. £500-£700 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The emeralds are a light green hue and well matched. Inclusions typical to the nature of the stone observed under 10x magnification, some surface reaching. The diamonds with good scintillation. Gross weight 4.3gm.
A 9ct gold Albert chain, 1929, the fancy curb-link Albert chain suspending an 1892 Victoria crown and an 1817 George III half sovereign, maker’s mark for E. Whitehouse & Son, Chester hallmark, chain length approximately 37cm. £1,000-£1,200 --- Condition Report General light surface wear to the chain commensuarte with age and use. The George III half sovereign nearly very fine. Gross weight 7.8gm.
Three 19th century silver gilt vinaigrettes, of rectangular form, the first with scrolling foliate engraved decoration, within cast foliate borders, gilt interior, enclosing pierced grille, by Thomas Newbold, Birmingham 1825, the second with engine-turned decoration, foliate borders, gilt interior, enclosing pierced grille by Taylor & Perry, Birmingham 1929, the third, engine-turned, with later applied central initialled plaque, and ropetwist details to the sides, gilt interior, pierced grille, by Thomas Freeman, Birmingham 1831, with added suspensory loop, lengths 3.7cm, 3.7cm and 2.9cm. (3) £200-£300 --- Condition Report General light wear, overall good condition. 1st: Weight 21.8gm. 2nd: Weight 22.1gm. 3rd: Weight 14.6gm.
An early 20th century pink sapphire five stone bar brooch, collet-set throughout with vari-cut pink sapphires, mounted in gold, together with a sapphire and enamel bow brooch, first length 8.5cm. £2,000-£3,000 --- According to a verbal report from GCS, the central pink sapphire is testing as Sri Lankan origin, with no indications of heating. Verbal report number 5784-0863. Condition Report The sapphires are a pale pink hue and well matched, with inclusions typical to the nature of the stone. The principal sapphire with some light zoning observed through the table. General light surface wear to the mounts and settings commensurate with age and use. Metals unmarked and untested. Gross weight 10.gm.
A late 19th century pearl and diamond cluster ring, the pearl set within a surround of old brilliant-cut diamonds, between similarly-set shoulders, the tapered band inscribed ‘14 Juin 1897’, mounted in gold, (pearl untested), total diamond weight approximately 0.75 carat, ring size L-M. £400-£600 --- Condition Report General light the surface wear commensurate with age and use. The pearl (untested) with good lustre and silver overtones, some scratches and blemishes. The diamonds bright with very good scintillation. Inclusions typical to the nature of the stone. Gross weight 2.6gm.
A star ruby and diamond cluster ring, the circular star ruby cabochon within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 1.20 carats, ring size N-O. £700-£900 --- Condition Report General light surface wear to the mount and settings commensurate with age and use. The ruby is an opaque, dark purple-pink hue, with faint six ray asterism observed under direct light. Angular colour zoning and surface reaching fissures also observed, as well as some light concentric abrasion to the side of the cabochon. The diamonds are bright and lively. Gross weight 10.1gm.
A pair of sapphire and diamond ear studs, the hexagonal-shaped clusters set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds spaced by calibré-cut sapphires, stamped ‘750’, total diamond weight approximately 0.45 carat, length 13mm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report General very light surface wear. The sapphire are a deep blue hue and well matched. The diamonds are bright with good scintillation. Gross weight 5.2gm.
SHACKLETON-ROWETT EXPEDITION: An extremely rare group of eighteen signatures by various members of the Shackleton-Rowett Expedition 1921-22, together on an oblong 8vo bifolium page removed from an autograph album, comprising Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) Commander, died on South Georgia during the expedition; Frank Wild (1873-1939) Second-in-Command, took command of the expedition after Shackleton's death; Frank Worsley (1872-1943) Captain of RYS Quest; Alexander Kerr (1892-1964) Engineer; James McIlroy (1879-1968) Surgeon and meteorologist; Alexander Macklin (1889-1967) Surgeon who was also in charge of stores and equipment; Leonard Hussey (1891-1964) Meteorologist and assistant surgeon; Charles Green (1888-1974) Cook; Thomas McLeod (1869-1960) Able seaman; Roderick Carr (1891-1971) Pilot who assisted with scientific work; James Dell (c.1880-1968) Electician and Boatswain; Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) Biologist; George Vibert Douglas (1892-1958) Geologist; James Marr (1902-1965) Boy Scout; Douglas Jeffrey (1885-1972) Navigator; C. E. Smith (?-?) Second Engineer; Harold Watts (?-?) Wireless Operator; and Eriksen (?-?) a Norwegian harpoon expert. All have signed with their names alone in various colours of fountain pen inks. Together with an original vintage sepia 3 x 2.5 photograph of several men on board a small boat, annotated in an unidentified hand to the verso, 'Sir Ernest Shackleton going ashore from R.Y.S. Quest' and dated Madeira, 16th October 1921. An exceptional and highly desirable collection of signatures including a number of individuals who had also been members of Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17. Some light age wear and a few minor stains, VG, 2The Shackleton-Rowett Expedition of 1921-22 was Shackleton's last Antarctic project and marked the closing chapter in the Heroic Age of Antarctic Expedition. Proposed as an ambitious two-year programme of exploration, the expedition was curtailed with the death of Shackleton and the inadequacies of the RYS Quest. The crew of the ship comprised twenty-four members in all, but only nineteen were on board for the start of the Antarctic portion.
LISZT FRANZ: (1811-1886) Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor of the Romantic period. Vintage ink signature and inscription, 'Madame, Madame Laussot, cordialement affectionne, F Liszt', to an oblong 4to sheet of paper. An interesting association piece. Some light overall creasing and minor age wear, GJessie Laussot (1829-1905) British pianist and choir conductor, a pupil of Liszt and briefly the mistress of Richard Wagner in 1850.
RUSSIAN COSMONAUTS: A good collection of vintage signed postcard photographs by each of the first eleven Russian cosmonauts to venture into space comprising Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) Soviet cosmonaut, the first human to journey into outer space, Vostok 1, 1961, signed and inscribed postcard photograph of Gagarin in a half-length pose wearing his uniform and holding a white dove in his hands, signed in blue fountain pen ink to the lower white border and dated 16th October 1964 in his hand; Gherman Titov (1935-2000) Soviet cosmonaut, the second human to orbit the earth, Vostok 2, 1961, signed and inscribed postcard photograph of Titov in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform and medals, signed in blue fountain pen ink to the lower white border and dated 12th January 1965 in his hand; Andriyan Nikolayev (1929-2004) Soviet cosmonaut who flew on Vostok 3, 1962, signed and inscribed postcard photograph of Nikolayev in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform and with a printed caption to the base, signed in blue fountain pen ink to a light area of the background and dated 19th September 1963 in his hand; Pavel Popovich (1930-2009) Soviet cosmonaut who flew on Vostok 4, 1962, signed and inscribed colour postcard photograph of Popovich in a smiling head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform and cap, signed in blue fountain pen ink to a light area of the background and dated 17th September 1963 in his hand; Valery Bykovsky (1934-2019) Soviet cosmonaut who flew on Vostok 5, 1963, signed postcard photograph of Bykovsky in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform and medals, signed in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the background; Valentina Tereshkova (1937- ) Soviet cosmonaut, the first woman ever to fly in space, travelling on Vostok 6, 1963, signed postcard photograph of Tereshkova in a semi-profile head and shoulders pose, signed in blue fountain pen ink to the lower white border and dated 5th September 1963 in her hand; Vladimir Komarov (1927-1967) Soviet cosmonaut who commanded Voskhod 1, 1964 and later became the first human to die in a space flight, rare signed postcard photograph of Komarov in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform, signed in fountain pen ink to a darker area at the base of the image and dated 31st October 1964 in his hand; Konstantin Feoktistov (1926-2009) Soviet cosmonaut who flew on Voskhod 1, 1964, signed postcard photograph of Feoktistov in a head and shoulders pose, signed in fountain pen ink to the image and dated 28th October 1964 to the lower white border; Boris Yegorov (1937-1994) Soviet cosmonaut who flew on Voskhod 1, 1964, signed postcard photograph of Yegorov in a head and shoulders pose, signed in fountain pen ink to a darker area of the image and dated 31st October 1964 in his hand; Pavel Belyayev (1925-1970) Soviet cosmonaut who flew on Voskhod 2, 1965, signed postcard photograph of Belyayev in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform and medals, signed in dark blue fountain pen ink to the lower white border and dated 27th March 1965; and Alexei Leonov (1934-2019) Soviet cosmonaut, the first person to conduct a spacewalk, Voskhod 2, 1965, signed postcard photograph of Leonov in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform and medals, signed in black ink to a light area of the background (very slightly trimmed to the right white border, only very slightly affecting the signature). Accompanied by the original passport of Nina Ivanovna Ukolitskaya to whom the photographs were presented and who was employed within Sergei Korolev's design bureau. A few very slight, minor corner creases, G to generally VG, 12
GUSTAV VI ADOLF: (1882-1973) King of Sweden 1950-73. A.L.S., Gustav Adolf, Crown Prince of Sweden, three pages, 8vo, Stockholm, 22nd January 1920, to [Lionel] Cust, on the Prince's blind embossed monogrammed stationery. The Prince writes concerning Gunnar Wengstrom, a member of staff at the National Museum in Stockholm, who will be going to England for two months to study paintings and drawings, and enquires 'Might I ask you to let him see the collection at Windsor Castle and would it be possible for you to help him to get a permit to see the collection at Chatsworth too?', further adding that he hopes it will not cause Cust too much trouble and explaining that Wengstrom will be travelling at the expense of the museum. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGLionel Cust (1859-1929) British art historian who served as director of the National Portrait Gallery 1895-1909 and as Surveyor of Pictures in Ordinary to the King from 1901-27.
PARKS ROSA: (1913-2005) American activist in the civil rights movement, remembered for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. Signed 8 x 10 photograph, the very slightly grainy image depicting Parks seated in a half-length pose, pensively looking out of a window, on board a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1956. Signed in black ink with her name alone to a light area of the image. About EX
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