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Click here to subscribeA 9ct gold sprung snake or serpent necklace,composed of circular section gas pipe. A crossover snake head and tail centrepiece with faceted ruby eyes and hand engraved decoration, to a concealed box clasp, with a figure of eight safety catch. Birmingham 1982. 402mm long, 35.43gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Clasp in working order.Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnification.
A nephrite jade and diamond marquise shaped cluster ring,with a marquise shaped cabochon jade, chevron claw set to the centre. A border of eight cut diamonds, claw set to a wire basket, with flat section open shoulders and a plain 'D' section shank. Marked 14K. Signed with a character mark, pin. Head 19.00 x 10.70mm, 4.36g.Finger size LCondition report: Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Centre stone slightly loose.Visible solder lines to the inside of the shoulders and head.14.20 x 7.60 x 1.30mm approximately.A partially closed back setting will affect the transmission of light.Please view additional images.
An Edwardian three stone sapphire ring,with three circular mixed cut yellow and yellow/green sapphires, claw set to shallow collets. Knife edge shallow crossover shoulders to a plain shank. Marked 15. Head 17.90 x 7.50mm, 3.10g.Finger size NCondition report: Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnifcation.Light surface marks commensurate with its age - to the mount.
A pair of nine stone princess cut diamond square cluster earrings,with a grid layout of invisibly set diamonds to an outer rubover frame, with post and butterfly fittings. Marked 750. 8.60mm square, 5.18g (2)Condition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Butterflies secure.Diamonds bright and lively.
An Italian three row plaited mesh link bracelet, c.1960,with applied polished gold beads to the tops, with a concealed box clasp and figure of eight safety catch. Marked 750, Italian official national marks 1944 to 1968, for Verona. 190mm long, 11mm wide. 24.27gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Clasp in working order.
A Victorian pearl, diamond and enamel pendant,with a 7.40mm pearl, peg set to the centre. A border of cushion cut diamonds, with pairs of graduated rose cut diamond points, all grain set in petal shapes, to a scalloped border, decorated with royal blue enamel. A chased back gallery with a later fold down bale. Tested as approximately 18ct gold, 9ct gold and silver. Pearl untested. 27.00 x 19.60mm, 8.43gCondition report: Later added small plate with fold down bale.Soft solder present.Light surface marks commensurate with its age - verso.Chips and nibbles to the enamel under 10x magnification.
A Continental gold split pearl bracelet, c.1910,with a series of elongated knot links, each one with a split pearl rub set to the centre, with a concealed box clasp and safety chain. Marks unidentified. 193mm long, 13.74gCondition report: One split pearl deficient.Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
A pair of oval repoussé earrings,with raised scrolling flowers and buds, to later omega fittings. Tested as approximately 14ct gold, the later fittings marked 9ct. 26 x 23mm, 12.99g (2)Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Later fittings tested as approximately 9ct gold.Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Dirty.
A late Victorian carved labradorite and diamond brooch, c.1890,with a carved labradorite eagle with outstretched wings, claw set to the centre. Radiating blade edge bars, each one culminating in cushion shaped old Swiss cut diamond, set to a cut down collet, with an incised globe to the bottom, with a plain pin and 'C' catch. Tested as approximately 18ct, 15ct and 9ct gold. 50 x 28mm, 10.88gCondition report: Light surface marks throughout.Soft solder repairs to the reverse.An additional support strut at the reverse.A later or replacement brooch fitting.Surface wear to the eagle.
A five row carved coral bead torsade necklace, by Clare Murray, with uniform 4mm beads, strung plain to conical end caps, with a hook clasp. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. Maker's mark. 424mm long approximately, 47.60gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts Collection Condition report: Light surface marks to the gold.Tarnished. Slight difference in the sizes of the beads, 3.7 to 4mm.
A Regency gold long chain,shortened to a necklace, bracelet and section of spare links, with hollow pierced rectangular links joined by sections of textured belcher links with a honeycomb pattern. The bracelet with a hand clasp with a cabochon turquoise rub set to ring to the forefinger, and a floral cuff rub set with a mixed cut ruby. Tested as approximately 15ct gold. Necklace 860mm long, bracelet 205mm long, spare links 155mm long, 54.39g total (3)Condition report: Minor surface marks/scratches/tarnish in places.One belcher link to the necklace very bent/out of shape.Some other belcher links slightly out of shape.One belcher link to bracelet and one to necklace with solder bleed. Probably where the long chain was shortened to a bracelet and necklace.One belcher link to one of the rectangular links in the necklace has only one point of contact/solder with the rectangular link rather than two. There is an area of solder visible to this link, where previously it would have been soldered to the rectangular link.One end belcher link to the section of spare links is open.Appearance in natural light - goldThere are no rough areas but the way the necklace is joined currently - it does not flow well and tends to kink. If it is to be restored to the its original form this could be corrected.
A pair of jade earrings,with a circular cabochon jade, rub set to a collet with a twisted wire border. Later omega and post fittings. Tested as approximately 14ct gold and silver gilt. 18.20mm diameter, 10.16g (2)Condition report: Later fittings and back plates.Tested as silver/gilt.Tarnished. Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
An 18ct gold single stone smoky quartz ring, by St John's College School of Art, c.1970,with a faceted smoky quartz crystal in a hod style collet, with a bark textured frame, to knife edge shoulders and a tapered shank. London 1977. Head 23 x 20mm, 25.08g.Finger size N LECondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Slightly dirty.No obvious faults.
A Georgian painted miniature,depicting the bust of a young lady wearing a powdered wig and a blue dress. Glazed and mounted in gold, previously a clasp, with a later bale and brooch fitting. Tested as approximately 18ct and 9ct gold. 50 x 52mm, 12.18gCondition report: Minor marks to the glass.Light surface marks commensurate with its age to the reverse.Bale noticeably different colour.Brooch fitting different colour. Clearly visible where the clasp fitting has been filled.
An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring,with a scrolling layered head. A circular mixed cut sapphire, rub set to one side, with a brilliant cut diamond set to one side, and a sapphire, rub set to the opposite side. Layers of scrolling gold between, with applied beads and dished dots, to a flat section bark textured shank. London 1989. Head 15.50mm wide, 5.82g.Finger size P approximatelyCondition report: One facet of the small sapphire unpolished.Inclusion at the girdle.Light surface marks commensurate with its age - some more noticeable.Largest sapphire 7.00mm approximatelySmaller sapphire 4.00mm approximatelyDiamond approximately 0.03ct
A late Georgian gold mounted cornelian seal,with an oval cornelian matrix, intaglio engraved with a coat of arms and gadrooned border. A pierced strapwork back with oval apertures and polished half bands, suspended from a large split ring. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. 63 x 36 x 29mm, 23.00gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Very dirtyLight surface marks commensurate with its age.
A pair of George III gold mounted topaz shoe buckles, c.1790,with a series of cushion cut foil backed topaz, all set in cut down collets to form the curved rectangular frame, with flat closed back setting. A two row tongue with a double hoop joining bar. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. 48 x 31mm, 33.88g (2)Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Variations in the colour of the topaz.Tarnish and stains to the frames.
A Continental diamond set half eternity ring,of flat section, cushion shaped form, with a row of tapered baguette cut diamonds, channel set to the top. Marked 750. Head 5.60mm wide, 5.48g.Finger size L½ approximatelyCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Diamonds bright and lively.Well matched. Slight wear to the setting edge at the ends, although appear secure at the moment.
An Austrian gold four ducat coin,dated 1914, drilled and suspended on a chased split ring, running freely on a double belcher guard chain, with a swivel clip clasp. Clasp marked 15c. Chain tested as approximately 9ct gold. 1525mm long, 51.86gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Coin with scratches and marks consistent with its age. Marks around the drill hole.
A pair of coral flower head earrings, by Clare Murray,with a coral cabochon, spitch set to the centre of five petalled flower head, with screw fittings. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. Maker's mark. 17.30mm diameter, 9.00g (2)Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts Collection Condition report: Minor light surface marks.Not all marked.The flower heads test as 18ct gold, the fittings as 9ct gold. The screw fittings bear the maker's mark and are original to the earrings.Coral 7.50mm diameter. Please view additional images.
A gold rutilated quartz, iolite and diamond brooch,with an emerald cut rutilated quartz, rub set to the centre in a landscape position. A border of brilliant cut diamonds, possibly fancy yellowish brown, all grain set to a plain frame with applied decorative beads, with a cabochon iolite rub set below. Marked 18K. Character mark, illegible. Marked 01.03, possibly total diamond weights, and 4.01, possible weight of rutilated quartz. 38 x 25mmCondition report: Clasp in working order. Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
A pair of gold cultured freshwater pearl earrings, by Clare Murray,a cultured freshwater pearl, rub set, with three gold stars below, to clip fittings. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 15mm long, 7.41g (2)Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: The earrings are very dirty and would benefit from being cleaned. There are some very light surface marks associated with normal wear, what you can see in the images are dirt and possibly hairspray. The gold has a polished finish under the grime.15.00 x 13.50mm
An 18ct two colour gold diamond set bombé form crossover ring,with an incised quilted finish. Scattered eight cut diamonds, spitch set to shallow white collets at the button points, to a textured head, with chevron shoulders and a plain 'D' section shank. Import hallmark Birmingham 1960. A ring case by Wartski, 138 Regent Street, London. Head 17.20 wide, 11.29g.Finger size Q LECondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Spots of tarnish.
An Edwardian diamond and sapphire hinged bangle, c.1920,with a flat graduated panel to the top half. A row of graduated oval mixed cut sapphires, star set between star set Swiss cut diamonds, with pairs of graduated beads at each end. Hollow, oval tubular guards, galleried to the lower half with a box clasp and safety chain. Marked 9ct. Internal diameter 63mm, 25.68gCondition report: Light scratches commensurate with its age. A visible join to one guard of the top half. This could be improved. Clasp secure.Tarnish at the solder points. Dirty.
A sterling silver single stone moonstone ring, by Georg Jensen,no. 152, designed by Viviana Torun. With an oval cabochon moonstone, rub set to the top. A tapered concealed head, narrowing to a plain shank, graduated and flared to a convex shoulder, with a bifurcated finial. Import hallmark London 1972, marked 925S Torun, maker's mark 1945 to date. Head 12.80 x 8.90mm, 9.64g.Finger size L approximatelyCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Substantial abrasion to the facets and facet edges to the crown.Not quite round.
An Italian 14ct gold hollow oval link bracelet,with pairs of domed bridge links between. A concealed box clasp with a figure of eight safety catch. Import hallmark London 1988. 185mm long, 24mm wide, 35.66gCondition report: Clasp in working order. Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
An 18ct gold top wind open faced pocket watch,with a 47.50mm case. A white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, blued spade hands and a subsidiary dial at '6'. Bevelled glass, plain case sides, circular barley engine turned back case with a blind circular cartouche and gold cuvette. Swiss assay marks. Case no. 9435 38. 98.29gCondition report: Chips and nibbles to the bevelled edge glass at the 4-5. Hairline to the dial 12-7.Light marks to the case.Winds and ticking but no guarantee as to time keeping or continued running. Shallow crease to the edge of the back case at 11 - not very obvious. Please view additional images.
An amethyst, diamond and cultured pearl cruciform brooch, with a mixed cut pear shaped amethyst rub set to the centre. A border of brilliant cut diamonds, grain set to a plain frame with graduated oval and pear cut amethysts, rub set between cultured pearls. A double pin with a Continental visor catch. Marked 750. 62 x 42mm, 32.91gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age (minor).Does not appear to have been worn very often.
A pair of diamond and cultured South Sea pearl spray earrings, with detachable cultured South Sea pearl pendant drops. The diamond set spray composed of three rows of graduated baguette cut diamonds, channel set in arched rows with a curved row of graduated baguette cut diamonds below. An outer row of graduated brilliant cut diamonds all four claws set in individual collets with a 13mm cultured South Sea pearl peg set to a pavé set diamond cap. A concealed hook fitting with clip fittings. Tested as approximately 18ct white gold. 48.00mm long, 24.74g (2)Condition report: Do not appear to have been worn very often.The diamonds are bright and lively - well matched.Colour F/G/H range.Clarity VS1/VS2 range.Cultured pearls:Shape - sphericalColour - very light creamOvertones - silverLustre - goodSome pimples towards the reverse of the pearls.Very approximately 6.00ct total.
A cased Victorian gold archaeological revival, Etruscan style hinged bangle, c.1860,of oval hinged form. A flat section bangle, with applied central plait, with rows of applied beads, and various styles of twisted wires to each side, with a concealed box clasp and plain lower half. All to a bloomed ground. A case by W Battie & Sons, Market Street and Cross Street Manchester. Tested as approximately 15ct gold. Internal dimensions 55 x 47mm, 28mm wide, 49.95gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Clasp in working order.Good colour.Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Scratches and marks consistent with its age lower half. Safety chain broken.Measurements in metric - 160mm circumference
A Victorian gold micromosaic brooch,of rectangular form, with a micromosaic plaque depicting a stag in the landscape to a black glass bevelled edge ground, rub set to a gold frame with a twisted wire border, pin and 'C' catch. Marked C.18. 64 x 49mm, 41.68gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Some ripples to the frame.
An Italian three row plaited mesh link necklace, c.1960,with applied polished gold beads to the tops, with a concealed box clasp and figure of eight safety catch. Marked 750, Italian official national marks 1944 to 1968, for Vicenza. 443mm long, 11mm wide, 50.52gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Clasp in working order.
A four row diamond and sapphire bracelet, with four diagonal rows of graduated circular mixed cut sapphires, four claw set between alternating rows of graduated brilliant cut diamonds. A concealed box clasp and a pair of figure of eight safety catches. Marked 18K. 177mm long 13.70mm wide, 72.34gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age to the underside.Clasp in working order. Diamonds bright and lively.Gemstones bright and lively.Estimated diamond weight 12.00ct.Sapphires 18.00ct - 3-3.20mm, 0.13-0.15ct each x28Assessed as approximately: G/H VS1/VS2 range
A diamond set full eternity ring,with a row of eight cut and Swiss cut diamonds, grain set to a flat section band with engraved guards. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 3mm wide, 2.95g.Finger size N½Condition report: Dirty.Scratches and marks consistent with its age. Settings worn.Light facet edge wear to some diamonds under 10x magnification.
An 18ct gold diamond set hinged bangle,with pairs of brilliant cut diamonds, claw set between quatrefoil clusters of brilliant cut diamonds. All claw set to plain guards with a concealed box clasp and a pair of figure of eight safety catches. With a stated total diamond weight of 1.83ct. Internal dimensions 57 x 56mm, 5.10mm wide, 12.82gCondition report: Yellow gold with rhodium plating to the claw tips and areas of the setting.Clasp secure.Movement at the hinge.Light surface marks.
A cased Edwardian gold 'Mizpah' locket,of oval hinged shallow bombé form. An applied diagonal ribbon with the raised wording 'Mizpah', hand engraved decoration to the ribbon ends, to a bloomed ground. A fitted case by Dobson of Beverley. Tested as approximately 9ct gold, 48 x 29mm, 12.80gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.No dents.Light surface marks to the exterior of the case.The name to the silk lining of the case lid worn.Silk deteriorated.Velvet to the fitted case base very worn.Please view additional images.
A pair of natural saltwater pearl and diamond drop earrings,on later screw fittings. Each drop or pommel shaped natural saltwater pearl, 16 to 17mm in size, fully drilled and suspended from a rose cut diamond set cap. The cap freely suspended from a rose cut diamond set roundel, with a 5.90 or 5.60mm natural saltwater pearl above, suspended from later screw fittings. 40mm long approximately, 8.61g (2)Accompanied by a report from the Gem and Pearl Laboratory, no. 20425 dated 03/09/21 stating that two drop shaped and two oval pearls were found to be natural saltwater pearls.Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Both fully drilled with a small gold cap at the bottom of each pearlTarnishedDirty around the capsColour - light - medium creamOvertones - greenLustre - goodVery slight difference in the shape towards the top
A Byzantine high carat gold garnet set hollow cross,with a cabochon garnet, rub set to the centre. Conical crossbars with a fixed ridged bale, with a bloomed ground. Tested as approximately 18-20ct gold. 33.00 x 32.60mm, 2.24gProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
A pair of Continental diamond and onyx cufflinks, c.1925,with an old Swiss cut diamond, milligrain set in a white collet, to a circular, convex, matte onyx plaque. Mounted to a gold back plate with circular ring fittings to spring looped bar fittings, to allow the cufflinks to also be worn as buttons. Marked 585. 15.10mm diameter, 6.90g (2)Condition report: Light surface marks to the mounts and fittings.Dirty around the diamonds.
A three stone black opal and diamond ring,with an oval cabochon black opal, four claw set to a plain collet. A brilliant cut diamond, four claw set to each side, with solid shoulders to a plain shank. Marked 18K. Head 13.00 x 11.80mm, 3.11g.Finger size R LEAccompanied by a COA from the Gem Cave dated 11/01/10, stating origin: NSW, Lightning RidgeCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnification.The leading edge of the shank reads as a size R, but the centre of the shank may be just under. Hairline cracks or porosity to the underside of the setting to one of the diamonds. This is close to the gold solder area on the inside of the shoulder.
A Continental citrine and diamond cluster ring,with an emerald cut citrine, or lemon quartz, four claw set at the cut corners. A frame of brilliant cut diamonds, grain set to a pierced basket, with open flat section tapered shoulders to a plain shank. Marked 750. Head 30 x 23mm, 20.93gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Stress lines to the inside of the shank, probably from sizing down.The pavillion protrudes through the back of the setting, again possibly a sizing issue.
An Etruscan style gold and enamel glazed picture locket, c.1860,depicting a painted miniature of a lady wearing a blue dress and a cameo brooch, c.1840. The miniature with a glazed cover to a border of five twisted wires, a pellet frame with black enamel and a matching twisted wire outer case. An articulated 'V' shaped bale with matching decoration to a glazed locket verso. Suspended on a gilt metal belcher chain. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. 57 x 35mm, 16.14gCondition report: Some dirty under the glass.Some damage to the enamel, mostly on the bale.Dirty.Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
An 18ct gold diamond set bracelet, by Cropp and Farr, c.1980,with sets of filed curb links. A brilliant cut diamond, grain set at the centre of each crossover point, to a concealed box clasp, and a pair of figure of eight safety catches and safety chain. Import hallmark London 1984. 193mm long, 11.36gCondition report: Some wear between the links.Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Clasp secure. Light surface marks to the gold. Diamonds bright and lively.
A pair of 18ct two colour gold carved jade and diamond earrings, c.1940,with a circular jade cabochon, carved with chrysanthemums. A paper scroll to one side with a white gold arch, milligrain set with rose cut diamonds, to white gold fittings. London 1946. Signed LORIE. 25 x 18mm, 14.14g (2)Condition report: Tarnish.Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Please view additional images.
A two row uniform cultured pearl necklace, with a sapphire and cultured pearl cluster clasp, c.1950. Two rows of uniform cultured pearls. 7.5 to 8mm in size, strung knotted to foliate end caps, to a two row cluster box clasp. A circular mixed cut sapphire claw set to a border of cultured pearls with an open border of leaves and claw set sapphires, one deficient. Marked 750, indistinctly. Shortest row 435mm long, clasp 25.50mm diameter, 68.61gCondition report: End caps would benefit from re rhodium plating.Type: cultured Akoya (salt water).Shape: round - minor imperfections in the shape.Colour: very light cream.Overtones: rose and silver. Nacre: medium-thickLustre: good - very good.Matching: good.This necklace does not have its original case, but if purchased we will pack it in one of our own 'Sworders' necklace cases.
A three stone cultured pearl crossover ring, by Mikimoto,with three 6.5 to 7mm cultured pearls, peg set between crossover shoulders to a plain shank. Marked K14. Maker's mark. Head 19.90mm long, 3.27g.Finger size MCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Slightly dirty.
An 18ct gold seven row ring, by Gucci,with seven circular section bands, all joined by a bar signed Gucci. Signed Gucci made in Italy. Marked 750, Italian official national mark 1968 to present, for Firenze. No box or papers. 9.45g.Finger size K-L approximatelyCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
A 9ct gold rectangular cigarette case, by Adie Brothers Ltd.,with an engine turned fox head pattern decoration. A hand engraved foliate border with a hand engraved presentation inscription to the inside J.J.S. from P.T. Birmingham 1926. 95.00 x 10.10mm, 129.25gCondition report: Noticeable scratches and marks. The chenier/pin at the hinge is slightly rough.Tarnished (light).
A Regency seed pearl, citrine, quartz and amethyst pansy brooch, c.1820-1830,with graduated pear cut gemstone petals, with a seed pearl, peg set to the centre. The gemstones claw set to collets with applied trefoil clusters of beads to the outside edge, with a textured stem and incised and textured leaves. 44 x 27mm, 6.94gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Later roller catch.Some tarnish.Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Dirty.
A diamond set spray brooch,with a spray of blade edge bars, claw set with rows of graduated brilliant cut diamonds. A pair of leaves below, milligrain set with graduated brilliant cut diamonds to graduated stems, milligrain set with baguette cut diamonds, to a roller catch and safety chain. Marked PLAT. Tested as approximately 18ct gold and platinum. 87 x 39mm, 25.37gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Diamonds bright and lively.Clasp in working order.
A sterling silver bracelet, by Georg Jensen,no. 171, designed by Flemming Eskildsen, with concave, marquise shaped links and concealed box clasp. Marked 925S Denmark, maker's mark 1945 to date. 181mm long, 35.66gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Clasp in working order.
An 18ct gold diamond set hinged bangle,with pairs of brilliant cut diamonds, claw set between quatrefoil clusters of brilliant cut diamonds. All claw set to plain guards with a concealed box clasp and a pair of figure of eight safety catches. With a stated total diamond weight of 1.83ct. Internal diameter 57mm, 5.1mm wide, 13.16gCondition report: Yellow gold with rhodium plating to the claw tips and areas of the setting.Clasp secure.Movement at the hinge.Light surface marks.
A pair of Victorian gold, archaeological revival, Etruscan style drop earrings, c.1860,with a plain bead top. A pippin drop with applied, graduated twisted wire decoration, with a further bead below. A bloomed ground with later screw fittings. Tested as approximately 15ct gold with silver fittings. 37mm long, 3.99g including fittings (2)Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Later fittings marked silver. Tarnished. Minor dent and bruising to the back.Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Both earrings are marked and tarnished, but do test as 15ct gold with later silver fittings. Tarnish occurs regularly on 15ct gold items, especially if stored with silver items and as the later fittings are silver, this is undoubtedly the cause.They could be professionally cleaned, but not just by a normal jewellery. They should not be polished as the bloom will be lost.
An Italian graduated gold necklace,with an interior mesh core and polished wrapped outer links, to a concealed box clasp, with a figure of eight safety catch. Marked 14kt Italy. 407mm long, 24.41gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Clasp in working order. Dirty.
A Victorian silver malachite bracelet,composed of a series of arched rectangular plaques, hinged with sections of malachite, between hand engraved bands. All joined by pairs of jump rings to a hook clasp, with a matched pear shaped inlaid malachite pendant drop. 174mm long, 19mm wide, 29.41gtogether with a matched silver gilt malachite broochof circular garter form, similarly inlaid with malachite, with a hand engraved buckle and border. 35mm diameter, 11.60g (2)Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: The pendant drop was probably originally an earring drop. Tarnished. Light surface marks.A crack to one of the malachite plaques to the bracelet.Surface scratches and marks throughout.
An Edwardian seed pearl and diamond flowerhead bangle,with a bouton shaped pearl peg set to the centre of the flower head, surrounded by petals set with rose cut diamonds. All set in silver and backed in gold. The flower head is mounted to a wire bangle with a concealed hook clasp. Tested as approximately 9ct gold and sterling silver. Internal diameter 55mm, 5.61gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Tarnished. Sligthly dirty.
A pair of 9ct gold swivel link cufflinks, by H. Samuel, c.1970,of rectangular form. A series of graduated rods to the centre, with a bark textured border and raised outer rim. Import hallmark Birmingham, 1970. 16.70 x 15.50mm, 10.85g (2)Condition report: Minor light surface marks. No damage.
A ladies' 18ct gold L.V. Chopard mechanical bracelet watch, by Kutchinsky, c.1968,with an ivory coloured oval dial, with black Roman numerals and hands, a plain raised bezel, with oval ring style lugs. An integral oval hoop link bracelet with a concealed clasp, import hallmark London 1968. Case no. 71015. Movement signed L.V. Chopard and CIE Geneve. A Kutchinsky style box but unsigned. 175mm long, 22mm case, 65.01gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Scratches to the case back.Winds and ticking but no guarantee as to time keeping or continued running. The last link has been lengthened in the past, but it is a neat job.
A diamond and ruby spray style cocktail cluster ring, c.1970,with a brilliant cut diamond, claw set to the centre. A staggered wishbone row of brilliant cut diamonds to one side and a spray of marquise cut rubies to the other. All claw set in a tall, straight wire basket, to open yellow shoulders and shank. Marked 18ct. Head 14.20 x 15.30mm, 4.41g.Finger size NCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Diamonds bright and lively.Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnification to the rubies. Marks to the inside of the shank.
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