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Lot 230
CABOCHON EMERALD AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING. The oval cabochon cut emerald and estimated 8 x 6.5mm in collet setting surrounded by twelve old cut diamonds. 18ct white gold. Ring size S. Weight 5.7g approx. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Full UK hallmarks. Light scratches to surface of emerald. Condition good.
Lot 116
A LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND 'EN TREMBLANT' FLORAL SPRAY CORSAGE ORNAMENT/BROOCH, CIRCA 1880Set throughout with old cushion and rose-cut diamonds, the central flowerhead mounted en tremblant, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approximately 2.50cts total, length 9.7cmIn the early nineteenth century, botany was becoming hugely fashionable as a field of study with new species from all over the world being brought back to England by explorers and military travellers. Regarded as an acceptable hobby for young ladies, general knowledge of horticulture was widespread among the upper classes. Pupils of the subject were artistically trained and were expected to reproduce studies of flora to a high standard. This knowledge also poured across into literature and poetry of the period, William Wordsworth’s “Host of Golden Daffodils” being one of the most well-known references to the subject.It stands to reason that the jewellers and smiths of the period could not help but be influenced and inspired by this national obsession with the natural world. At a moment when techniques in gem cutting and mounting had been honed to such a fine art in a comparatively short space of time, there could be no better occasion to create an object of such beauty that it rivalled the living thing. (Fresh flowers were also favoured as an accessory or “corsage” in the costume of the period.) Catalogues suggest that floral bouquets were first used as patterns in English jewellery design as early as the mid-1770s. By the 1830s and 40s, they had become sparkling works of art. However, the English may not necessarily have been the first to be inspired by the natural world. Giardinetti (little garden) brooches and rings had been made in Italy almost a century earlier. Without doubt, those earlier examples could not compare to the sheer prowess of engineering ingenuity seen in these large bouquets “en tremblant” of the early nineteenth century.The origins of the “en tremblant” mechanism is generally attributed to the ateliers of Paris. In this competitive era of Great Exhibitions, many jewellers would have travelled back and forth between London and Paris (amongst other cities), both exhibiting their wares and studying and being influenced by the trends of their foreign counterparts. It is certainly clear that there was a blurring of influences in foliate designs and techniques. “En tremblant” literally means “trembling”. The feature, as can be seen with each of these exquisite lots, was used to highlight individual elements of the bouquet - a single flower head seeming to quiver and shake in the breeze. The method, though delicate, was simple. Each piece would be mounted or fixed via a series of wire or gold coiled springs leaving it in constant gentle motion. The French took this a step further and added trembling butterflies and dragonflies alighting on leaves - another trend quickly absorbed into English fashion. Generally designed for wear in the hair (on combs), below the décolletage or around the bust (on brooches or corsage pins), the intention was to maximise the volume of light captured and deflected in glittering sparkles, the constant fluttering eye catching to say the least.Unsurprisingly, this style caught the eye of Empress Eugénie of France, wife of Napoleon III. In 1855 she commissioned a large diamond flower corsage from Parisian jeweller, Théodore Fester. According to the official catalogue from the auction of French crown jewels in 1887, ‘The flowers: anemone, rose, carnation etc, are modelled from nature. This ornament divides into seven different sprigs, each complete in design, and the complicated flowers, by mechanical contrivances, separate for the purpose of effectual cleaning. It contains nearly 6,000 diamonds, the largest of which weighs upwards of 10 carats’. (Gere, C. and Rudoe, J. 2010, Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria, A Mirror to the World, The British Museum Press, London, p.171) One hundred years later, in the 1950s and 60s, Italian jeweller Bulgari produced a series of magnificent hairclips and brooches inspired by the “en tremblant” designs of the nineteenth century. Hollywood icons were enthralled by the dazzling line and patrons included Ingrid Bergman, Princess Soraya of Iran and Elizabeth Taylor, whose then-husband Eddie Fisher gifted her one such brooch on the occasion of her 30th birthday. The brooch was sold at Christies New York in 2011 for USD 1,142,500 (c. € 985,000).
Lot 239
Four boxed Hasbro Star Wars 'The Empire Strikes Back' boxed 12 inch figures, 2 x 'Dengar', 'Zam Wesell' and 'Zuckuss' together with a boxed Hasbro 'Attack of the Clones' Electronic Battling Obi-Wan Kenobi 12 inch figure with light and sounds. Overall figures appear G+/VG in F/G packaging. (5)
Lot 459
Two vintage Star Wars carded Return of the Jedi figures, 'Klaatu' E figure in yellowed bubble on G+/VG 77 back unpunched card with slight creasing together with 'Logray (Ewok, Medicine Man)', E figure on G+/VG 65 back punched card with yellowed bubble, some undulation and light creasing. (2)
Lot 463
Two vintage Star Wars carded 'Return of the Jedi' figures on Tri-Logo 70 back cards, 'Nikto' in clear bubble with some crushing on G+ unpunched card with price sticker residue together with 'Death Star Droid', E figure in clear bubble with some crushing on generally G+ card with some light creasing. (2)
Lot 531
A Kenner Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' carded 3¾ inch action figure 'Power Droid', sealed on a 77 back card. Figure appears E in VG yellowed bubble, on a generally G+ punched card, with light creasing, a removed sticker mark to front surface and a patch of the surface paper label has lifted on the reverse.
Lot 536
A Kenner Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' carded 3¾ inch action figure 'Princess Leia Organa (In Combat Poncho)', sealed on a 77 back card in Star Case. Figure appears E in VG clear bubble, on a G+ unpunched card, with some light surface creasing and scuffing predominantly to the upper right hand side of the card.
Lot 15
A Victorian silver repoussé decorated oval box, a small silver pill box, a silver napkin ring, a tortoiseshell mounted magnifying glass, two silver mounted scent bottles, a jade earring and other silver bead necklaces in a mahogany box Condition Report: The magnifying glass has a flat chip to the edge of the glass about the size of a fingernail. The tortoiseshell case has a crack to each side, both issuing from the hinge area.The silver box has light wear and scratched in line with age and usage. The lid fits snugly and the hinge is sound. The interior is silver gilt there is some surface corrosion which looks as if a paperclip has been left there for some time in the past.
Lot 265
An Indian thewa gold, glass and white metal box, Pratapgarth, Rajasthan, of octagonal form the cover with circular and oval panels decorated birds, deities and a monkey, to a white metal ground of foliate scrolls, the sides decorated deities and mythological figures, on ball feet, 11cm wide/see illustration Condition Report: Four of the thewa panels have cracks or fractures but the enamel is all present, no losses. The feet are all slightly 'pushed in' to underside, underside bent. General light wear
Lot 332
A mixed lot of un-marked silver, marked and electroplated items, the majority of Indian origin, comprising a wine goblet, two sets of four champagne coupes, a large salver, a pair of basket shaped bon bon dishes, a dressing light, various bowls, a bowl and cover, a pair of salad spoons, pepper pot, small trinket box, tongs, eleven small vases, three corn on the cob holders, three piece dressing table set, eight various dishes, a modern metal ware bowl (boxed) and an hexagonal trinket box
Lot 143
A Victorian richly-engraved silver beaker on stemmed foot, Robert Hennell, London, 1874, 3.8 oz, 11 cm high, to/w an ovoid lobed Christening mug with engraved decoration, Richard Pearce, London, 1859, 3.3 oz, 9 cm high (2)Both items are good condition, not dented or misshapen or restored, some light surface scratches
Lot 324
A gentleman's 14k gold Omega Automatic Seamaster wristwatch with 17-jewel movement no.14139619, gilt-mounted cream dial, on gilt bracelet strapmovement winds and runs, dial discoloured at edge, light wear and scratching to crystal, hands change ok, case ok, bracelet clasp with logo, bracelet good/intact
Lot 565
A Japanese stained ivory okimono of a standing Sarumawashi with a monkey standing on his head, 23 cm high; together with a similar okimono of a fisherman on a rock, 22 cm high, and a man carrying a boy on his shoulder, 27 cm high, all Meiji Period (3)Please note that there are three okimono in this lot and that condition may vary from okimono to okimono; some areas of age cracking and light or other damage extant.
Lot 887
An interesting collection of inter-war private pilot's accoutrements, including London-Paris Aerial map by Edward Stanford Ltd., Gieves Ltd. light-weight canvas summer flying helmet with goggles and ear-phones, a leather flying helmet with goggles by S. Lewis's of London NW1, chrome and enamel Brooklands Aero-Club car badge, no.198, two log books 1934-35, another empty log-book, for S. J. Graveley (b1903), to/w his 1959 passport, 1935 Royal Aero Club Aviator's Certificate, 1941 Metropolitan Police note-book, Police identity card, Air Ministry Pilot's Licence 1935, aviation instruction books, etc., all contained in a stout leather case
Lot 992
A 19th century French Louis XV style contre-Boulle mantel clock with drum movement by Vincent et Cie 1855, enamel dial and gilt metal mounts, 31 cm highGenerally fair condition, light wear and minor losses to exposed wood below top, no significant damage or repairs, working at time of inspection
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