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Click here to subscribeA 9ct gold sapphire cluster ring, finger size O 1/2, a garnet 'bombe' cluster ring, marked '9ct', finger size M centre, 7.3g gross; a band ring with Greek key cut out design, marked '585', cannot size, 0.9g gross; an old cut diamond ring, finger size M 1/2, 2.1g gross; and an unmarked gold band ring, finger size M 1/2 centre, tests as 18-22ct gold, 6.8g gross
Admiral Vernon Medals, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, three-quarter length figures of Brown and Vernon facing each other, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, 27mm (Adams PBvb 8-M; Betts 257; MI II, 542/135). Fine, rare £80-£100 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---
Jamaica, KINGSTON, John M. Crosswell & Co., Good for One Glass Soda Water, c. late 19th/early 20th century, aluminium, 24mm (Lyall 18; Prid. –; Roehrs –; Brandon 911). Very fine with some staining on both sides; extremely rare, only one other specimen believed known £600-£800 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: North Country Collector, DNW Auction T16, 2 October 2019, lot 217 [from R.A. Brandon 1979]
An early 20th century diamond three stone ring, the central old cut diamond with smaller old cut diamond to each side, set in scrolling white metal mount leading to plain polished shank, ring size M 1/2, 3gms, total diamond weight estimated 1.34ct Condition report: Diamonds are bright and lively. Well matched in colour and eye clean. Minor inclusions are seen under x10 loupe to all three diamonds. Ring would benefit from a clean. Repair to under bezel with visible join and lead solder leading to shoulder and mount. Claws are low and may require attention.
Alcott (Louisa M), LITTLE WOMEN, illustrated by M. E. Gray, limited edition signed by the artist and numbered 73 of 100, full vellum, gilt embossed title and decoration to spine, applied lithographic illustration to front cover, illustrated endpapers, tipped-in tissue-guarded lithographic frontispiece, eleven tipped-in tissue-guarded plates throughout (plate at p82 detached), Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, London (early 20th century) (at fault) CONDITION REPORT:Binding shows small stains and ingrained dirt to boards and spine, bumps to all front corners, rubbing to gilt highlights and the odd small dent to board edges and top and bottom of spine. Bottom edges show minor shelf wear. Block shows staining and foxing to edges. Front endpapers shows a 1cm diameter mirrored stain, some foxing and further flecked marks. Stain transfers through all free endpapers. One free endpaper shows a small tear to the base. Pages show the odd small mark, some foxing to edges and the odd small crease to corners. Tissue guards show foxing and some creasing, and some show small losses and tears. The plate opposite p82 is detached and shows some scratches to the the plate surface and scuffs and marking to the mounting page. The other plates appear to be in generally good condition, showing minor surface wear but no obvious damage or creasing. The binding is slightly open in places.
A Goddiva green sequin evening dress, the V-neck neck line leading to a fishtail train, zip fastening, maker's label to interior, UK size 14, along with a Sudi beaded jacket, the silk jacket embroidered with floral and foliate designs, hook and eye fastening, maker's label to interior, UK size M (2) Condition report:Each piece shows wear commensurate with age. The evening dress shows minor thread pulls to the sequins (please see photo). No obvious signs of damage or restoration.The beaded jacket shows minor thread pulls and losses (please see photo). No other obvious signs of damage or restoration.
A selection of three rings, including an 18ct yellow gold split pearl example, the double row of pearls with carved shoulders, stamped 'CG' Birmingham possibly 1920, ring size N, an Edwardian split pearl and red stone marquise designed ring, stamped 'L&S' Chester 1901, ring size O and a further ring, ring size M 1/2, gross weight 6gms (3)
A George V silver book mark, Dudley and Cox, London 1928, the terminal modelled as openwork ship, with plain polished blade, stamped 'Dudley & Co, Southsea' to reverse, 10.5cm high, with a pair of Edwardian silver menu holders/name places, William M Hayes, Birmingham 1903, modelled as a sailing ship, and a further pair of silver menu holders/name places, with engraved crest detail to cartouche, gross weight 2ozt (5)
A ‘Belle Epoque’ emerald and diamond set ring, the old cut pear cut diamond within white metal milgrain setting edge, with pear cut emerald within yellow metal rubover setting edge, the two pear cut stones within openwork mixed cut diamond set head with graduated old cut diamond border, with diamond set shoulders and grooved white metal shank, unmarked, ring size M, pear cut diamond weight estimated 1.20ct, total diamond weight estimated 1.90ct, total emerald weight estimated 1ct Condition report: Pear cut diamond appears to have a very slight pinkish blush in our opinion. There is a minor gap between milgrain setting edge and point of pear cut diamond. (seen with loupe)Milgrain setting edge is worn. Inclusion seen at 5 o'clock, doesn't appear to be surface reaching. Emerald shows rubbing, minor nibbles and nick to table facets. Minor inclusions seen to emerald. Emerald is bright and lively.Repair seen to tip of setting edge of emerald pear cut. One rose cut diamond is missing to centre of head. Setting edge is low in some areas commensurate with age and wear. Ring would benefit from a clean. Areas of repair to under bezel. Shank shows evidence of possibly being later, examples include visible joins to shoulders.Diamond measurements: 8.4mm L x 6.7mm W x 3.2mm DEmerald measurements: 8.3mm L x 6.5mm W x 3.7mm D
An Art Deco style sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the central oval cut sapphire within octagonal surround of round cut diamonds, with baguette and round cut diamond shoulders, head set in white metal leading to yellow metal shank, stamped '18ct' ring size M, total sapphire weight estimated 2.50ct, total diamond weight estimated 1ct Condition report: The claws are present to the sapphire. Diamonds are appear bright and lively when viewed with the naked eye. Under bezel shows areas of wear, commensurate with age and use. Possible areas of repair as well. Shank shows no visible signs of repair, thinning or resizing. Sapphire is bright and lively under naked eye, and shows colour zoning and inclusions when viewed under a loupe. Crystal inclusion seen to 11 o'clock Sapphire measurements: 9.7mm L x 7.8mm W x 3.9mm D
A selection of yellow metal jewellery, including a suite of amethyst coloured stone set jewellery, comprising stylised flowerhead brooch, pair of clip on earrings and a dress ring, ring size M, all stamped to reverse, a yellow metal mounted cameo depicting floral scene and a silver brooch set with opal coloured stones and central red stone, 3.5cm wide (6)
Barrie (J.M.), PETER & WENDY, first thus, illustrated by Edmund Blampied, embossed illustrated green cloth boards, illustrated endpapers, pencil inscription to front free endpaper, tissue guarded tipped in lithographic frontispiece, tissue guarded tipped in lithographic plates throughout, monochrome illustrations throughout, Hodder & Stoughton, London 1939; with Carroll (Lewis), ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, first thus, illustrated by Gwynedd M. Hudson, gilt embossed illustrated blue cloth boards, illustrated endpapers, tissue guarded tipped in lithographic frontispiece, tissue guarded tipped in lithographic plates throughout (plate from p20 missing), illustrated chapter headings, Hodder & Stoughton for Boots Pure Drug Co, London 1932 (2) (at fault) CONDITION REPORT:PETER & WENDY - Binding shows shelf wear, small stains, bumps to all corners, lines of white residue and brown residue to boards and fading to spine. Foxing to endpapers, pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Foxing to half title, title and contents pages, age related darkening to all page edges. Mirrored stain to pp46/47 with foxing to page fold. Further foxing to some page folds. Creases to some tissues guards. Blue scuff to p95. Tipped in plates in generally good condition showing no obvious tears or creases.
A collection of tea wares, 19th century and later, comprising: a Coalport porcelain teapot and cover, circa 1814, in the 'London Shape' (please see P. Miller and M. Berthaud, 'An Anthology of British Teapots', (Micawber Publications, 1985), page 248), decorated with floral spray reserves, surrounded by gilt vine and foliate decoration, 14.5cm high, with a similarly decorated sucriere, 13cm high, a bowl, 16.5cm diameter, two saucers, 14cm diameter, and two plates, 23.5cm diameter, along with a Cauldon porcelain part tea service, comprising: twelve teacups and saucers, a milk jug, a sugar bowl, twelve cake plates, two serving plates, each piece decorated with gilt foliate swags to a cobalt ground, gilt banding, each with printed maker's mark to base, and a Duchess China part coffee service, comprising: six coffee cans and saucers, coffee pot and cover, and a jar, each piece decorated with floral and foliate swags to a yellow ground, gilt decoration and highlights throughout, each with printed maker's mark to base, and a porcelain trinket box, and a white metal mounted scent bottle (Qty) (at fault)
A Mappin & Webb platinum five stone diamond ring, the five round cut diamonds claw set within a platinum plain polished shank, stamped 'M&W, London possibly 1983, ring size P, 8gms, total diamond weight estimated 1.50ct Condition report: Diamonds appear bright and lively. All matched in colour to the naked eye. Minor inclusions seen to the majority of the diamonds under x10 loupe, however the diamonds are eye clean. Ring would benefit from a clean.There are nicks, scratches and signed of wear to the shank and mount, commensurate with being worn. Thinning seen to the shank.
With a short hinged 10.5cm barrel, the body pivoting on the rear of the grip, the top of the body marked 'Haenel Air Pistol, Brit Pat No 277265, the barrel marked CAL 4.5 m/m (.177). The wooden mounted grip with twin 'Haenel' mounts, numbered 6022 to the base of the grip. 27cm. *CR Light surface marks, spring stiff or not engaging, foresight lacking.
A collection of single wing 'Brevet' badges: AE (Air Electronics), AG (Air gunner), B (bomber), E (Engineer), FC (Fighter Controller), LM (Load Master), M (Meteorological Observer), N (Navigator), O (Observer), Parachute instructor, QM (Quartermaster), RO (Radio observer), S (2) (Signaler), WAG (Wireless Operator Air gunner). 15 patches. *CR All good condition, various ages.
A Bronze medal, obverse Edward VII bust r by Emil Fuchs, above date of 1901, reverse 's ociety of Arts Manufacture and Commerce, the rim 'Margaret M. Rudge for a design for printed Muslins. Owen Jones Competition 1904'. 5.5cm (Eimer 1863). With two white metal medals, the first marking the death of George IV with front view of Windsor Castle to the Reverse (Eimer 1219) and a medal by Spink and Son celebrating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. 3 medals. *CR First with slightly uneven surface, second lacking silvered finish, third good.
An India General Service Medal 1936-39 with North West Frontier 1936-37 clasp, named to Bearer Qalandar Khan R.B.S&M. A George V Imperial Service Medal named to Lewis Edward Osborn and similar Elizabeth II award named to Alfred John Turner in Royal Mint case of issue and box. 3 medals. *CR Much as issued, box for the last with internal wear.
Fern Ware, green ground and variants, four pieces, comprising a barrel form go-to-bed, silhouette ferns on a green ground divided by black on gold wavy lines, a few very minor chips at joint, 7.7cms, a pair of glove stretchers, 15cms, a page cutter/book mark metal clip 'M. Myers and Son Patent', 8.7cms, and a paper knife in ferns and violets. (4) From the collection of the late Christabelle and David Davey
Two Norwegian silver and enamel thimbles, comprising an example with carnelian top in the 'peaks and dot' pattern by Marius Hammer, internal apex mark '930S [M and hammer]', and another with moonstone top, plain silver body with wire work scolls and blue and white enamel over a white enamel dot border, internal apex mark '925S'. (2) From the collection of Celia Barrington
Buttons - reference books, comprising - Squire (G) - Buttons, A Guide For Collectors, 1st edition, 1972, d.w. / Epstein (D) and Safro (M) - Buttons, 1st edition, 1991, d.w. / Peacock (P) - Buttons For The Collector, 1st edition, 1972, d.w., worn / Osborne (PA) - Button Button, 1993, soft cover / Epstein (D) - The Button Book, 1996, 1st edition, d.w. (5) From the collection of the late Jackie Cole
Eight 'economy' tape measures, comprising a printed card example, 'The Foot-Rule Calendar for 1887', another advertising 'Borwick's Baking Powder', two printed ribbon tapes both with brass ends, one stamped 'Dean London', a paper advertising tape for 'Burdall's Gravy Salt' in original printed envelope packet, two plastic tape measures, one by Dean with original wrap label, and an 'M-P Knitting Needle Gauge', 12ins. folding rule. (8) From a distinguished UK Private Collection From a distinguished UK Private Collection
MIXED, complete, inc. Wills, Wonders Of The Past, Engineering Wonders, Wild Flowers, Arms Of Companies; Players, RAF Badges, Past & Present, Motor Cars, Regimental Uniforms; Lloyds Old Inns, Phillips Ships That Have Made History (M size); Brooke Bond Wild Flowers, Gallaher Trains Of The World, Kensitas Coronation etc., in two modern albums, mainly G to VG, Qty.
MIXED, complete (6), inc. English & Scottish Cooperative Society Peeps Into History, Oliver Vehicles Of The German Wehrmacht (M size), Players Old Hunting Prints (L size), Taddy Motor Cars, DC Thomson Rover Warrior Cards (sectional backs), Brooke Bond British Birds, a few G, mainly VG to EX, 144*
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