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Click here to subscribeA lion ring possibly by Lalaounis, the textured band of crossover design and terminating in a stylised lion head with brilliant-cut diamond collar, stamped ‘K18’, ring size L. £150-£200 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. The eyes possibly once gem-set. Gross weight 7.7gm.
Omega. A lady’s gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, Ref. 7163, circa 1966. Movement: cal. 640, manual winding, 17 jewels, no. 23201426. Dial: silvered, applied baton indexes. Case: 18ct gold, snap-on back, back wound, diamond-set bezel, no. 680761,integral weave bracelet. Signed: case, dial, movement and bracelet. Dimensions: diameter 15.5mm, bracelet circumference approximately 155mm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report Movement: not running Dial: in good condition. Case: tarnished and light scuffs. Gross weight: 22gms. 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 22ct gold opal parure by Louis Osman, 1972 and 1973, comprising a hinged torque collar, hinged bangle, brooch, pair of ear pendants and ring, each of organic branching form, supporting graduated oval cabochon opals each claw set above a concave dish mount, the gold with hammered finish, the necklace, earrings, ring and bracelet all hallmarked for London 1972, with maker’s mark ‘LO’, the brooch unmarked, within customised carved yew wood and silver fitted case, collar inner diameter 12cm, bangle inner diameter 6.5cm. £40,000-£60,000 Please note ARR will apply to this lot (Artist’s Resale Rights). --- The opals (Australia’s national gemstone) in this suite were acquired as gifts for his wife Dorothy, by Maurice Jenkins from the Perth firm Mazzucchelli’s, over multiple trips to Australia during the late 1960 and 1970s. Mr and Mrs Jenkins first met Louis in 1970, (when she had 11 opals), and they commissioned Louis to mount these into a suite of jewellery. Having agreed the design with the couple, Louis told Mr Jenkins the sizes and numbers of additional opals that he wanted in order to complete the initial commission: a necklace, bracelet, earrings and ring suite, which was completed in 1972. The brooch was added in 1973. Correspondence from Louis discusses how excited he was to be working with opals and how the commission was bringing him out of a creative slump, following a car accident. Louis took inspiration from everywhere, from the sublime to the mundane - in this case he was inspired, for the concave mounts of the opals, by the humble kitchen teaspoon. The raised claw settings of the opals above the concave ‘bowls’ allow light to pass around the stones, displaying them to their best advantage. The earrings in this suite are of complimentary but differing designs - a feature Louis often employed in the designs for earrings. In her biography of Louis, Jenny Moore notes: “Louis felt that [the difference between the earrings] emphasised each side of the face as representing a different side of the personality”. The fitted case subsequently was carved to house the complete suite from a single piece of yew wood taken from the grounds of Canons Ashby. Yew wood is particularly resistant to decay and insect attack. The natural cracks within the wood are inlaid with silver, producing a similar result to the Japanese technique of Kintsugi, in which ceramics are repaired with lacquer and gold dust, highlighting - almost celebrating - the repair. “Louis never regarded the box for keeping his jewellery in as merely a practical object, but felt that it should enhance the character of the individual piece” - J. Moore (page 118). An original pen and watercolour design for this suite was sold as part of The Personal Archive of Louis Osman at Noonans on 27 March 2018 (lot 287). Exhibited: The Observer Jewellery Exhibition, organised by the Welsh Arts Council, 1973, exhibition catalogue no. 359. A copy of this exhibition catalogue accompanies this lot. Copies of two media articles (one part illustrated) about this exhibition including the gold opal parure, accompany this lot. Osman: An exhibition of the Works of Louis Osman, at Canons Ashby, 18 & 19 May 1974, exhibition catalogue no. 117. Explosion, Talent today: the 650th birthday of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, December 1977, exhibition catalogue no. 209. (part illustrated). In Celebration of Gold and Silver: An exhibition of exquisite jewellery and magnificent silver made during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, a Goldsmiths’ Company exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Hall, May - July 2002, exhibition catalogue no. 95. The necklace and brooch also were included in this exhibition’s limited edition of a bound set of 10 postcards of key pieces: one set of these postcards accompanies this lot. Copies of these catalogues (three dedicated to Dorothy & Maurice Jenkins and of J. Moore’s biography accompany this lot. This lot is also accompanied by further related correspondence. Condition Report The brooch was made approximately six months after the suite and was not taken for hallmarking. Earrings: lengths 59 and 60mmmain , gross weigh 24.4gm. Ring: size P, weight 9.7gm. Bracelet: weight 76.8gm. Necklace: weight approximately 246gm. Brooch is unmarked, measures 77.5mm, weight 60.6gm. The suite is set with 46 graduated milky opals, well matched, with a good even play of colour throughout; multiple examples have cracks/fractures, some with chips or significant wear. The largest opal measures approximately 18.4 x 13.95 x 5mm. This lot is accompanied by hand written correspondence between Louis Osman and Mrs Jenkins regarding the commission of this suite: A quotation, dated 5 December 1970. A list of further opals to be sourced. A letter confirming receipt of 11 opals and requesting interim payment for design, dated 11 May 1971. A sketch design of brooch, using 11 opals. A letter acknowledging receipt of further opals and requesting an interim payment, dated 6 January 1972. A compliments slip for interim payment, dated 27 October 1972. An insurance valuation, dated 18 December 1972. A letter acknowledging receipt of payment for brooch and further details, dated 25 July 1973. A copy of a letter referring to the opal suite, including possible loan to the Welsh Arts Council exhibition, dated 13 August 1973. A letter confirming that Osman is holding the opal suite, dated 14 August 1973. An invitation to the Osman exhibition, at Canons Ashby, with hand written note verso, referring to the opal suite, 1974. An updated insurance valuation, reflecting rising gold costs and the addition of a ring and brooch to the suite, dated 13 June 1974. An invitation to an Exhibition of the works of Louis Osman, at Canons Ashby, with accompanying note, 1974. A typed valuation including the opal suite, dated 15 December 1976. A hand written valuation, including the opal suite, dated 26 April 1978. Also included in this lot are: An exhibition catalogue for The Observer Jewellery Exhibition, organised by the Welsh Arts Council, with dedication by Louis Osman, together with a copy of Country Life September 1973, which includes a relevant article (p745) and a further press cutting from The Retail Jeweller, September 1973. An exhibition catalogue for Osman: An exhibition of the Works of Louis Osman at Canons Ashby, with personal dedication, together with an original related signed letter from Osman. An exhibition catalogue for Celebration in Gold and Silver, together with original related paperwork. An exhibition catalogue for Explosion, with personal dedication from Osman, and further original related paperwork. An exhibition catalogue for The Louis Osman gold exhibition, held at Goldsmiths’ Hall, February-March 1971, with personal dedication from Osman. A copy of the biography: Louis Osman, by Jenny Moore.
An amazonite brooch, the oval amazonite cabochon collet set within a curved lozenge-shaped frame, stamped ‘9CT’, length approximately 47mm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. Typical cleavage inclusions, some nearly surface reaching. Gross weight 11.9gm.
A gem-set flower brooch, the oval turquoise plaque with applied carved Corallium Rubrum and lapis lazuli flowerheads, with brilliant-cut diamonds to the centre and carved green hardstone leaves, the scalloped border set throughout with similarly-cut diamonds, stamped ‘750’, total diamond weight approximately 0.90 carat, length 32mm. £400-£600 --- 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 Some discolouration to turquoise - a couple of small nicks / chips to edge evident under 10x magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. No obvious abrasions to flowerheads / leaves. Adhesive evident under 10x magnification around setting of flowerheads. Light wear. Indistinct maker’s mark. Overall good condition. Gross weight 7.7gm.
A diamond dress ring, set with an old brilliant-cut diamond between bombé shoulders set with similarly-cut diamonds, partial assay mark, total diamond weight approximately 0.90 carat, ring size P. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Principal diamond graded in setting as approximately K/L colour, SI2/I1 clarity - with surface reaching fracture. Remaining diamonds bright. Evidence of resizing. Partial assay mark likely Portuguese. Otherwise light wear, overall good condition. Gross weight 5.3gm.
A ruby and diamond ring, of crossover design, the two pear-shaped rubies claw-set to graduated brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, total diamond weight approximately 0.45 carat, ring size J. £500-£700 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. The rubies are a deep red colour with slight purple-pink sub-hue, well matched, with typical inclusions observed under 10x magnification. The diamonds bright and lively. Metal unmarked and untested. Gross weight 4gm.
A pair of moonstone and sapphire earrings by Alison Bradley, the moonstone cabochons with circular-cut sapphires to the cardinal points, maker’s mark ‘AAB’, London hallmark, length 17mm. £150-£200 --- Condition Report General light surface ear commensuarte with use. The moonstone cabochons with good display of adularescence under direct light. The sapphires are a medium blue hue and well matched. Gross weight 9.5gm.
An amethyst dress ring, the step-cut amethyst collet set to a broadly tapered band, stamped ‘14K’, ring size approximately J. £300-£500 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. Evidence of resizing to shank. The amethyst is a pale purple hue with abrasion observed to the facet edges and across the table. The stone loose in its setting and would need tightening to be worn with confidence. Gross weight 16.3gm.
Swiss. A gold, enamel and diamond-set open-faced keyless watch, circa 1920. Movement: lever escapement. Dial: silvered, engine-turned centre, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: 18ct gold, gold cuvette, white enamel lines to the rear cover, diamond-set design to the centre. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameter 27.5mm. --- Condition Report Movement: fully wound and not running. Dial: in good condition. Case: slight tarnishing, light scuffs, some of the small diamonds missing. Gross weight: 21gms. 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.
*SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - tip of one hand chipped* An 19th century German bisque shoulder-head dolls’ house doll, with blonde painted and moulded hair with pink coiled headdress, blue plume and held in black painted net, stuffed body, bisque limbs and light brown silk dress with lace trim —5in. (12.5cm.) high (restored foot)
A large Dean’s Rag Book Co Coronation doll, circa 1937, with printed face, blonde wool hair in two plaits, unjointed body with integral white wool top, blue knickers, socks and red velvet gloves, separate blue felt skirt and red felt beret, scarf and shoes, and blue label on lower back ‘MADE IN ENGLAND - Regd. Design 820203’ —39in. (99cm.) high (repaired tear to leg, light staining to legs) - this actual doll is illustrated in Neil Miller’s Dean’s of Yesterday, page 67
Two Armand Marseille child dolls, a 1894 DEP doll with large fixed brown glass eyes, brown mohair wig, jointed composition body, light brown cotton dress, cream wool coat and bonnet and underclothes —19 ¾in. (50cm.) high (moth damage to wig and back of clothes); an AM 390; a Father Tuck Field Friends Indestructible Calico Book and a Dean’s Wee Chicks Alphabet
Captain Bruiny, a rare Steiff teddy bear, circa 1908, home dressed in 1st World War British uniform and provenance, with light golden mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle with remains of black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs, hump and inoperative growler —14 ½in. (37cm.) high (worn, pads recovered with kid, face seams restitched, hole to tip of nose and some small moth holes to uniform) - Bruiny, was purchased from Bermondsey Antique Market in the 1970s, by one of the first British collectors of teddy bears, she was given the bears handwritten provenance on a postcard - ‘BRUINY (pronounced Broony) - Bruiny arrived at Christmas 1908 in Birmingham, He was transferred in 1915 to the border of Salisbury Plain and joined the Army. Using some rather questionable manoeuvres he was rapidly promoted to General. He had a Motor Bike & Sidecar with wheels made out of Golden Syrup tin lids. He has his driving licence, signed by my Father, in his right hand pocket. My cousin Edward, stationed at Bulford, made his sword out of a piece of yew and Cousin Cecile made his stylish baggy trousers. The rest of his outfit was made by myself with very limited resources. The was no cloth to turn in which (sic), although I was only eleven, I knew should have been done. He retired from the Active List in 1923 and has lived in happy retirement ever since. He enjoys occasional Reunions with his Contemporaries.’ - sadly at the time, no more names were noted, so tracking his original owner will be a tricky task, although the driving license is signed, probably by Bulright or Bullwright, amazingly he still retains this driving license, sword and pistol.
A Simon & Halbig 1029 child doll, with brown lashed sting pulled sleep eye mechanism, dark brows, pierced ears, original light brown hair wig, back of head impressed 1029 S.H.9 St, jointed composition body with fixed wrists, cream printed cotton dress, white cotton underclothes and recent yellow kid shoes —19 ½in. (49.5cm.) high
Three artificial silk plush teddy bears, an Omega with light brown art silk plush, clear and black glass eye (missing one), black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head and jointed limbs —12 ½in. (32cm.) high; and a British white and pink unjointed bear with orange and black glass eyes, black stitched nose and mouth and another (Omega with bald spots, unjointed white bear discoloured to head and shoulders)
A post-war Dean’s Rag Book Co Buffalo Billy doll, circa 1951, with painted composition head, impressed K, DRB Co. Ltd, brown transfer printed eyes, painted light brown hair, swivel head, cotton body jointed at shoulders and hips, original cowboy outfit and cream and brown printed label on sole —16in. (40.5cm.) high (some wear and fading) - see Neil Miller’s Dean’s of Yesterday, page 93 and 94 for a similar doll
German soft-metal dolls’ house chattels, a blue painted cutlery tray, a gold painted set of coat hooks —3in. (7.5cm.) wide, a four-light chandelier (missing three globes), a bird cage, a carpet sweeper (missing handle), an ironing board and a coal scuttle; a cast-metal smoking stand and French Penny Toy highchair
A Bing Sentry teddy bear circa 1915, with light brown mohair, light brown and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt foot pads, inoperative side squeaker and hump —8in. (20.5cm.) high (some thinning, holes to foot pads)
Dolls’ house furniture and chattels, an 19th century balloon back chair with velvet seat —4in. (10cm.) high, a German soft metal three-light jurgenstil chandelier with pink glass shades (one shade missing), a dressing mirror with cupboards (door and drawer missing), an oak wardrobe and other items (some damage); a moodier brass bed and fireplace
A fine early Steiff teddy bear, circa 1906 with provenance, with light golden mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs with felt pads, hump, slight growler and FF underscored button—18in. (46cm.) high (very slight thinning, a few minor nibbles to felt pads) and two original photographs, the largest with Emma and her mother—6 ½in. (16.5cm.) high; the other of her as a toddler dated Aug 10th 1906, and an additional JPeg image of her as an older child - this bear belonged to the current vendors Great Aunt Alice, born 13th June 1905 in Stratford Upon Avon, and given the bear for her first birthday. She was the eldest of three children followed by a sister and then the vendor's grandad was the youngest of the three. They were a very close family and remained close all through their lives. The whole family moved to Bournemouth soon after 1910. Alice was very arty. She studied art, drawing and painting and was quite accomplished throughout her life. She married an architect who designed and build the house they lived in. They had no children. She was a member of the Townswomen’s Guild for many years. With her husband they won several medals and competitions in ballroom dancing and they were both into amateur dramatics and visiting the theatre. In later life she was into family history, flower arranging and gardening and acquired quite a collection of teapots. She died on 28th of July 1990.
German gilt metal dolls’ house chattels, a frame with picture of 18th century courting couple —3 ½in. (9cm.) wide; a stick stand with two umbrellas and sticks, a gong on stand with striker, a wall mounted brush holder (missing one brush), a wall light (missing shade) and soft metal clock under dome (hole in dome)
Two Armand Marseille child dolls, a 370 with brown sleeping eyes, light brown nylon wig, kid body with composition lower arms and legs, in a cream silk dress with smocking and cotton underclothes —21 ½in. (55cm.) high; and a 390 in dark blue velvet outfit (kid body coming loose at shoulder, needs re-attaching)
A rare 1930s Merrythought Tumpy teddy bear cub, with light brown and cream wool plush, clear and black glass eyes with painted backs, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed arms, soft stuffed, inoperative growler and label to underside foot —11in. (28cm.) high (some thinning to wool plush)
German gilt soft metal light fittings, a ceiling oil-lamp hanging on three chains with pink glass shade —4 ½in. (11.5cm.) drop and a pair of wall lights with glass; gold painted cast-metal ceiling light with two branches and globe shades; and a wall bracket light with hinged lamp (missing shade)
A Tete Jumeau bebe No.9, with fixed blue glass eyes, dark brown brows, closed mouth with slightly unpainted gap between, pierced ears, brown mohair wig on cork pate, jointed papier-mâché body with blue ink stamp to lower back, original light blue cotton dress, muslin underclothes and net covered hat —20in. (51cm.) high (head broken and part overpainted, flaking to one hand and some moth damage to wig)
Two Chad Valley Cubby bears, one with brown and tan alpaca plush, orange and black glass eyes, black stitched nose mouth and claws, swivel head, inoperative squeaker, seated position, label to heel and button to top of back —14in. (35.5cm.) high; and a cream and light brown wool plush (larger with pads replaced, thinning and bald spots to both)
A post-war Dean’s Rag Book Co girl doll, with painted composition head, brown transfer printed eyes, light brown mohair wig, swivel head, felt body jointed at the hips, original pink frilly dress with felt bonnet and shoes, underclothes and cream and brown printed label on sole of shoe —17 ½in. (44.5cm.) high (repairs to top back of arms, a little faded and aged) - vendors label attached calling this doll Sheila
A small French pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll, with grey glass eyes with darker edge to iris, light brown feathered brows, pink closed mouth, pierced ears, back of head impress o, cork pate, recent red mohair wig, bisque shoulders, gusseted kid body, blue and beige silk bustle dress with blue ribbons down front, white cotton underclothes, tan kid shoes and recent straw hat with hat pin —12in. (30.5cm.) high
A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Minnie Mouse, circa 1930, of black and white velvet, printed features, large tinplate eyes, black felt ears, wired limbs, yellow felt hands, yellow velvet shoes, blue with white spotted skirt, felt hat with flowers, integral knickers, original rubber tail and ribbon, light and dark blue label on sole of foot and rare card oval tag —7in. (18cm.) high (a little moth to hat)
925 sterling silver new blue zirconium color zirconium earrings. 9-10mm natural freshwater Edison pearls, strong light, round, almost flawlessFreight:1.International Freight: Foreign shipping charges are determined by destination.2.Photos, descriptions and valuations have been meticulously prepared by fully certified expert judgment and appraisers. 3.In rare cases, the item does not match the description in the auction, Hans Auction experts will help you, please notify Hans Auction within 5 days of receiving the item.45.Check Shipping, Payment and Auction Policies for more details.
A British Made ceiling oil lamp, with white domed shade, the cast brackets with ladies, flowers and scrolls, 53cm high, c.1910; another, similar; a 19th gilt metal two light, two branch side light, 41cm high, c.1850; an early 20th century oil lamp, milk glass reservoir, painted with foliage, cranberry glass shade, 25cm high; cranberry glass shade; others
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