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Click here to subscribeAn early 20thC certified natural Sri-Lankan colour-change sapphire ring, the shoulders millegrain set with six small diamonds in 'PLAT' white metal, the 5.34 carat rectangular cushion cut stone showing a pronounced colour change from cornflower blue in natural daylight to purple under incandescent light, accompanied by a Gem & Pearl Laboratory Report stating that the sapphire is of natural Sri-Lankan origin with no evidence of heat treatment. Finger size N/O.
A Chinese porcelain bowl , the interior blue and white decorated with flowering rockwork and chrysanthemums, the exterior decorated in enamels with reserves of flowers and foliage within a powder blue ground border, all heightened in gilt, underglaze blue seal mark verso, dia. 14.5cm, probably Republic period; together with another Republic period porcelain dragon bowl, decorated in bright enamels with two five-claw dragons, the interior with further single dragon, underglaze blue seal mark verso, dia. 15cm (2)Condition report: Dragon bowl – numerous rim chips and frits, fine hairline from top edge approx. 4cm, light handling wear, otherwise good.Bowl with floral panels – no chips or cracks, enamels good, an excellent example.
19th century English school - Head and shoulders portrait of a lady in hat with blue dress and lace collar, miniature watercolour on ivory, housed in a brass frame and red morroco leather outer case, portrait dimensions 6.5 x 5cm.Light fading, otherwise good.Case with light age / handling wear.
A well matched pair of 19th century mahogany waterfall bookcases by Gillows of Lancaster, each having three graduated tiers over pair of base drawers, one drawer to each bookcase stamped Gillows Lancaster, on dwarf square tapering supports with brass cup casters, widths 69cm and 72.4cm, d.34cm, h.112cm.These are a matched pair – one is approx. 4cm wider than the other and 1cm deeper.Slight subtle difference to shape of handles (all same pattern), and construction of bases.Both stand well.All moulding complete, but two are loose.One with two fine splits to top.Both otherwise generally god, unrestored and with age wear etc.Some light paint spots which can easily rub off leaving no trace.Both with shrinkage splits to back panel.Inner shelf depths approx 22, 27 and 32cm, and 25, 26 and 31cm.Both front feet to one spliced.
Elegant Extracts From the Most Eminent….. John Sharpe, c. 1810., 36 volumes in 18. 12mo. Uniformly finely bound in full contemporary straight grained morocco, ornate gilt on the spines and covers with a central lyre device to each board, all edges gilt. Contained in a purpose built miniature glass fronted cabinet bookcase. Comprising 6 volumes of Epistles, 6 of Verse and 6 of Prose. 15.5 inches tall, 12 inches wide.(18)Condition report: Damage to pediment of cabinet. Occasional light spotting/foxing to some volumes. Insect (?) damage to front board and top of spine on volume 6 verse.
A Caughley cabbage leaf mask jug, circa 1775-90, printed in blue with the Fisherman & Cormorant pattern and associated border, underglaze blue S mark to base, h.22cmCondition report: Some restoration visible under UV light to the mask, rim and handle. Grubby and with some paint splashes (presumably from a careless decorator).
A 19th century Meissen porcelain twin handled vase, decorated in bright enamels with floral sprays within gilt borders, blue crossed sword mark verso (one handle restored), h.18cm; together with a Meissen porcelain preserve pot and cover, decorated with opposing landscape scenes within gilt and floral enamel borders, h.8.5cm (2).Meissen vase – poor restoration to one handle, some light crazing to the interior rim, light rubbing to the decoration.Posset pot – small chip to the rim of the lid, base appears intact, light rubbing to the gilt.
A platinum and 18ct rose gold pear shaped cluster ring, featuring a centre pear cut diamond within a border of 15 round brilliant cut pink diamonds, with seven round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder, all in claw settings, pear cut diamond dimensions approx 5.73 x 3.84 x 2.24mm, weight stated as 0.31 carat, colour E and clarity VS2, GIA certificate number lasered on girdle of diamond 2151800817 and dated 24th January 2014, pink and brilliant cut diamond diameters 1.3 to 1.4mm each, total weight estimated at 0.29 carat, assessed mounted colour fancy light pink H to I, clarity VS1/VS2, gross weight 4.7g, hallmarked platinum and 18ct rose gold, Birmingham Sponsor Charles Green
A Victorian needlework panel of Robert Burns, depicted standing beside his horse in a landscape, signed lower left E Horsburgh and dated 1844, 64 x 49cm, the whole housed in probably original ogee moulded rosewood frame, full dimensions 85 x 70cm.Some hole upper left corner.Very light fading and discolouring.Otherwise no apparent faults.Frame very good.
An 18ct white and rose gold fancy pear shaped diamond cluster necklet, featuring a pendant with a centre pear cut fancy light pink diamond within three borders of pink and round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from six white and rose links set with 78 brilliant cut, 2 baguette cut and 22 pink diamonds, attached to a trace link chain with eight round brilliant cut diamonds in bezel settings with a lobster clasp, centre pear cut diamond dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm, weight estimated as 0.36 carat, assessed as approximately SI1 to SI2, fancy light pink, total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds estimated as 1.35 carat, total weight of round pink diamonds estimated as 0.67ct, length 470mm, width of chain 0.8mm, gross weight 9.6g, hallmarked 18ct, London 2014, Sponsor WB
19th century English school - Portrait miniature silhouette of a lady in profile, heightened in gilt, housed in an ebonised frame, bearing label verso 'Louisa Cane'; together with a companion with similar label verso naming Minnie Cane, portrait dimensions 12 x 10cm, frame dimensions 18 x 15.5cm (2). Frames are later.One stained lower right along outline of body, the other lightly stained to front of face.Both white backgrounds with light and consistent browning.Otherwise no apparent faults.
A British Military Full Size Group Of Six Medals To Include The 1930-31 North West Frontier Medal, The 1939-1945 Star Medal, The Defence Medal, The 1939-45 British War Medal, The Territorial Efficient Service Medal And A 1953 Coronation Medal, Named And Issued To 4442472 PTE. C. MYERS Of The Durham Light Infantry. All With Orignal Ribbons And Swing Mounted To Medal Bar.
A glass light fitting, of two tier form, designed a concentric circle suspending thirty-two cylindrical glass drops and a circular frosted fitting in yellow metal, 42.5cm wide Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A novelty brass figural table lamp, the base modelled as a figure with horse whip and tankard in hand, and inscribed 'Tony Weller, Coachman from the Pickwick Papers' verso, the lamp fitting raised on a pole and modelled as a Victorian street light, 74cm high Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
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