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Lot 300
Mikimoto - a cultured pearl necklace, ninety-five cultured pearls graduating from 3.7mm to 7.3mm with the last three pearls on either side knotted into a necklace 45cm long, fitted with a white metal fastener set with one cultured pearl, in a Mikimoto Pearls case.Condition report:Please further uploaded images.The Mikimoto box, the clasp with Mikimoto "M" clasp.No condition issues.
Lot 78
A diamond set wedding/eternity ring, a 5.8mm wide platinum band with eighteen baguette cut diamonds channel set to one side and a plain band to other, ring size M, total carat weight of diamonds 1.80 carats, Colour G/H, Clarity VS, 8.7g.Condition report:The ring has the following UK hallmarks:Sponsor's mark - B&NFineness marks - orb in pentagon and 950Assay office mark - London, no date letter
Lot 183
A cameo brooch, pendant and ring, an oval carved shell cameo brooch, female profile with harp facing right, in a yellow metal rope edge frame 40x33mm, marked 15; a 9 carat yellow gold pendant set with an oval carved shell cameo, pendant mount 23x20mm, Birmingham 1976; a 9 carat yellow gold cameo ring size M, Birmimgham 1975, vintage brooch box Carmichael Ltd Hull; vintage ring box Bright & Sons Ltd. Scarborough.Qty: 3
Lot 56
A diamond cluster ring, the central brilliant cut stone, 6mm diameter, surrounded by twelve marquise cut stones in an asymmetrical design, all claw set in an unmarked white metal mount ring size M, pierced shoulders, triple shank, estimated on valuation certificate centre diamond Carat weight 0.65 carat, Clarity SI1, Colour H-I, marquise cut diamonds total Carat weight 0.95 carat, Clarity VS, Colour I-J, mount valued as 18 carat, 5.3g.
Lot 155
A yellow metal bracelet marked 15c, 9 carat gold cufflinks, two chains, locket etc, an 8mm wide oval link bracelet, fastener marked 15c, 7.6g; a pair of 9 carat yellow gold oval chain link cufflinks, plain polished finish, Chester 1938, 3.7g; two 9 carat gold neckchains, 6.7g; green stone ring size M; a pair of sapphire and synthetic white stone reverse cluster earstuds; stick pin; heart shaped locket; lady's watch; bloodstone fob and chain; unmarked curb link chain etc.
Lot 448
Gemset pendants, silver and white metal chains, rings and costume jewellery, a white metal 11.15mm gauge flat curb link chain, lobster claw fastener, marked 925 Italy, 50cm; a garnet and marcasite pendant, in white metal marked 925, on a white metal snake link chain 49cm long, bolt fastener, marked 925; a garnet open heart pendant, in white metal marked 925, on a white metal snake link chain 49cm long, marked 925; a peridot pendant, in white metal mount marked 925, on a white metal chain, marked 925; a silver cross pendant; an amethyst tumbled stone pendant on a chain; a sodalite tumbled stone pendant on a chain; a silver St Christopher pendant, personal inscription to back; a turquoise and marcasite ring size R½, shank marked 925; a marcasite and gilt white metal ring size M, marked 925; other gemset rings, sizes K½ to T, all marked 925; a butterfly wing brooch; white metal and other metal chains; costume jewellery earrings; pendant; and brooch.Qty: 1 box
Lot 32
Five gemset dress rings, amethyst, garnet, oro verde quartz, synthetic blue spinel, an amethyst dress ring, the oval mixed cut amethyst claw set in a 9 carat yellow gold pierced mount with textured claws and shoulders, ring size M½; an amethyst dress ring, the round mixed cut stone, claw set to the centre of a 9 carat yellow gold pierced floral design mount with pierced shoulders, ring size O; a garnet dress ring, the oval mixed cut stone, collet set with a rope border in a yellow metal mount ring size L½, shank marked 9ct; an oro verde quartz dress ring, the oval mixed cut stone collet set with a rope border in a 9 carat yellow gold mount with pierced shoulders, ring size O½; and a synthetic blue spinel dress ring, the oval mixed cut stone four double claw set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size O½; total 16.2g.Qty: 5
Lot 36
Two gemset rings, emerald and diamond, garnet and diamond, an emerald and diamond cluster ring, the rectangular cut emerald surrounded by ten brilliant cut diamonds all claw set in a yellow and white metal mount ring size N, shank marked 18ct & Plat; and a garnet and synthetic white stone cluster ring, the oval mixed cut garnet surrounded by twelve 8 cut diamonds all claw set in a yellow and white metal mount ring size P, shank marked 18ct & Plat; total 6.1g.Qty: 2Condition report:Emerald and diamond ring - gross weight 2.5g, approximate size of emerald - 4x3.3x2.5mm, approximate size of diamonds - 1.7mm. We do not grade stones on the description unless we have a valuation report in with the piece. We do not have control stones to specifically grade a stone; in our opinion the Colour of the diamonds would be in the bracket of K-M and the Clarity of the majority of diamonds would be VS1-VS2, with one SI1-SI2. The crown facets and facet edges on the emerald are scratched and very abraded. Please see additional uploaded image.Garnet and diamond ring - gross weight 3.4g
Lot 44
Four rings, diamond, amethyst, tanzanite, gold, and sapphire and diamond earstuds, a diamond ring, the seven 8 cut stones pip set in an 18 carat yellow and white gold floral design mount ring size N½, 3.1g; a yellow metal ring, rope pattern to front, ring size M, shank marked 750, 2.2g; an amethyst solitaire ring, the oval mixed cut amethyst claw set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size P½; a heat treated tanzanite three stone ring, the three oval mixed cut stones claw set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size R½; and a pair of sapphire and diamond floral earstuds, post and butterfly fittings, marked 9ct; total gross weight of 9 carat items - 5.6g.Qty: 5
Lot 151
A collection of gold and yellow metal jewellery, cameo brooch, watches, rings, bracelet, earrings, a carved shell cameo brooch, female profile facing right, collet set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount with rope border, with safety chain, cameo 40x30mm, brooch 44x35mm; Majex - two vintage ladies' 9 carat gold wristwatches, manual wind movements, one with expanding bracelet, one with gilt metal bracelet with deployment clasp, both working at present time although no guarantee is given; a cultured pearl ring, the pearl peg set in a yellow metal mount ring size M, shank marked 585; a 9 carat yellow gold rope knot ring size L, 1.8g; a yellow metal faceted wedding band, indistinctly marked; a 9 carat yellow gold fancy link bracelet, lobster claw fastener, 18.5cm, 4.6g; and four pairs of unmarked earrings for pierced ears.
Lot 84
Two diamond half hoop rings, five old cut diamonds graduating in size, claw set in an 18 carat all yellow gold mount ring size M, Chester 1908; five old cut diamonds graduating in size claw set in a yellow and white metal mount ring size N, shank marked 18ct Plat; total 5.5g, vintage ring box Sanders & Co London.Qty: 2Condition report:Please see additional uploaded images of the two rings.
Lot 494
A collection of silver /white metal jewellery, vintage costume jewellery and wristwatches, two synthetic spinel eternity rings, in unmarked yellow and white metal mounts ring sizes M½ and P½; a white metal 6mm gauge King's pattern necklace, marked 925, lobster claw fastener, 52cm; an amber butterfly pendant on a white metal chain, 44cm, boxed; a gemset and white metal Modernist pendant on a chain 44cm long, both marked 925; other silver and white metal pendants on chains; white metal earrings for pierced ears; a white metal charm bracelet with twenty-fours charms attached, to include hearts, spinning wheel, squirrel, dog, kitten and others, bolt fastener and safety chain, 14cm; other costume jewellery rings; marcasite and paste brooches; gold-plated and other earclips; earrings for pierced ears; simulated pearls, boxed; Rotary - a lady's gold-plated quartz wristwatch, with paperwork and box; Accurist - a lady's gold-plated quartz wristwatch; other lady's quartz wristwatches; Rone - a gentleman's manual wind wristwatch; Geneva - a gentleman's quartz wristwatch; most watches not running; silver napkin ring; and a vintage jewellery box.Qty: 1 box
Lot 117
Five gold rings, curb and shot, wedding, solitaire and eternity, a 9 carat yellow gold 13mm wide curb and shot ring size Q, London 1978, 6.6g; a 9 carat yellow gold 6mm wide D shape band ring size J, Birmingham 1988, 3.8g; a diamond solitaire ring, the small brilliant cut stone claw set in a yellow and white metal mount ring size M, shank marked 9ct, 1.5g; a 5.6mm wide unmarked wedding band size O, 3.7g; a synthetic spinel eternity ring, unmarked mount, missing stones.Qty: 5
Lot 57
A diamond cluster ring, a marquise cut diamond to centre surrounded by twelve brilliant cut diamonds in a yellow and white metal marquise shaped cluster mount ring size M, certificate from Jacop Jewellers of Marmaris stating marquise cut diamond 0.73ct centre, outer brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.36 carat, shank marked 750, 2.6g.
Lot 164
Four rings, two crosses on chains, pair of citrine earrings, four brooches, and gold-plated jewellery, a citrine dress ring, the oval mixed cut stone, approximately 8.7x5mm, four double claw set in an unmarked yellow metal mount ring size F½, 5.8g; a jadeite ring, the oval cabochon cut jadeite collet set in a yellow metal mount ring size G½, marked 9ct; a solitaire white stone ring (not diamond), the octagonal cut stone claw set in a yellow metal mount ring size M½, shank marked 18ct, 4.4g; a child's yellow metal signet ring size E, square head, shank marked 9ct; two 9 carat yellow gold cross pendants, on yellow metal trace link chains, bolt fasteners marked 9ct; a pair of citrine drop earrings yellow metal mounts and earscrews, marked 9ct; three yellow metal bar brooches, one with fox head motif marked 9ct, two set with seed pearls; an unmarked yellow metal 35mm diameter target brooch set with seed pearls and a red stone, compartment to back, base metal pin; a turquoise set gold-plated heart charm; and a gold-plated half-hinged bangle; total weight of 9 carat gold items / marked 9ct - 11.1g.Qty: 13
Lot 124
A ruby ring and two gold rings, a ruby ring, the three mixed cut stones gypsy star set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size O; a 9 carat yellow gold wedding band, 6.7mm wide band with engraved leaf design, ring size P½, London 1968; and a modernist 9 carat yellow gold ring size M½; total 8.7g.Qty: 3
Lot 97
Three 9 carat yellow gold rings, a 14mm wide curb and shot ring size Y, London 1979; a signet ring with rectangular polished head and textured shoulders, ring size T, Birmingham 1971; a contemporary dress ring set with a 5.5mm square cut golden citrine ring size M, London 1964; total 31.5g.Qty: 3
Lot 42
A vintage turquoise ring, sapphire reverse cluster, eternity ring, two pairs of emerald studs, a yellow metal ring marked 9ct set with an 18mm circular cluster of turquoise and cultured pearls, ring size L; a sapphire and diamond reverse cluster ring size M, 9 carat yellow and white gold, London 1972; a synthetic white stone full eternity ring size J; two pairs of small 2.5mm emerald stud earrings, 9 carat yellow gold post and butterfly fittings.Qty: 5
Lot 31
A synthetic blue spinel ring and a synthetic ruby ring, a synthetic blue spinel ring, the octagonal cut synthetic blue spinel, 17.9x2.9mm, four double claw set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size M½, 6.8g; and a synthetic ruby ring, the oval brilliant cut synthetic ruby, approximately 5x2mm, collet set with a rope border in an unmarked yellow metal mount ring size O½, 5.9g.Qty: 2
Lot 143
One 9 carat gold, two silver and one bronze bakers' medals, a 9 carat yellow gold and red enamel North Staffs Bakers' & Confectioners' Exhibition Medal, Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham 1922, presentation inscription to S M Hackett Novices' Tin Bread 1923, in fitted case, gross weight 29.1g; a silver and red enamel version, presentation inscription to S M Hackett Tin Bread 1923; a silver Birmingham Bakers' Exhibition Medal, Frederick Johnson & Son, Birmingham 1922, presentation inscription to S M Hackett Tin Loaf 1923, in fitted case; and a bronze version, same presentation inscription, in fitted case.Qty: 4
Lot 53
Aethelred II (978-1016), silver Penny, Benediction hand type (c.991), Winchester Mint, moneyer Brihtnoth, diademed bust right with sceptre, Latin legend and linear circles surrounding, +ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLO, rev. hand of Benediction with swirling cuff, cross on sleeve, Latin legend and linear circles surrounding, + BRVHTNOÐ M-O PI, 1.68g (BMC IIf, p.199; BEH 2113; SCBI 36:217 Berlin; N.769; S.1147). A couple of peck marks on reverse, toned, with a nice portrait, a bold very fine and extremely rare.Only four of five pieces known to exist of this moneyer and mint for the type. Two of the known examples of these dies in Museum collections, one being the R C Lockett example lot 678 now in the National Museum of Wales and the other in Berlin; at least one other in private hands, possibly two. North lists 73 named mints in operation during the reign of Aethelred II with a further 14 unallocated. According to North Winchester operates with 44 moneyers across all types.Though Aethelred enjoyed such a long reign he was known as "The Unready" literally meaning ill-counselled from a history of bad advice and decision making. Born circa 967 Aethelred was supported by his mother and partisans that were led by Earl Aelfhere of Mercia; ascending the throne at no more than 12 years of age after the murder of his Half-Brother Edward at Corfe. The influential Aelfhere having died in 983 meant Aethelred became more vulnerable, and the Vikings began to start their raids once again. Aethelred chose to pay off the raiders rather than resist, becoming known for giving such ransoms payments willingly. This meant many hundreds of thousands of coins ended up being taken to Scandanavia where they were hoarded and why much of the coinage that survives today often exhibits "peck marks" where the Viking bankers have inserted a knife point to make sure the metal quality was good. The harrying continued until Swein Forkebeard held a great swathe of England by 1013, and Aethelred was under threat in London retreating to the Isle of Wight. England submitted to Swein but he died suddenly on the 2nd February 1014 at Gainsborough giving Aethelred the advantage and driving the Vikings out. Canute the second son of Swein, returned to attack in 1015 and by early 1016 was marching on Mercia, Aethelred however passed away on 23rd April 1016 in London at around the age of 52 just as his second son Edmund was moving south to link up with the army. Edmund was elected King, but the army was his priority, and after winning a few battles suffered a defeat at Ashingdon on 18th October 1016. He retreated possibly wounded to West Mercia and negotiated a treaty giving him rule of Wessex. However, Edmund died in Oxford on the 30th November 1016 giving control to Canute.The City of Winchester on the River Itchen in Hampshire was the Capital of the West Saxon Kingdom and seat of their bishop and mentioned in the Burghal Hidage. The Royal Treasury was here with coinage perhaps struck here as early as the reign of Beorhtric, the first time the mint name appears is on a Penny of Alfred the Great. The town was stormed by Danes in 860 and submitted without resisting to Swein in 1013. Henry of Blois was Bishop of Winchester in the reign of Stephen and the town visited by Matilda proclaimed as "Lady and Queen of England" in 1141, though she later had to flee as it was burnt. Later King John was driven from Winchester in 1216.The legends translate as "Aethelred King of the English" on obverse and "Brihtnoth of Winchester" on the reverse.Provenance Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 432, 14th November 2018, lot 532.
Lot 362
Spain, Alfonso XIII, Five Pesetas, 1888 MP M, toddler head left, rev. crowned arms, pillars, value below (KM.689); Spain, Alfonso XIII, Five Pesetas, 1898 SG V (2), child head left, rev. crowned arms, pillars, value below (KM.707). The first good fine, the latter two – one toned, about very fine. (3)
Lot 22
Tiberius II Constantine (578 –582), gold Lightweight Solidus of 22 Siliquae, Theoupolis (Antioch), ?m Tib CONS-TANT P P AVI, crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman, rev. VICTORI – AAVCCC ? [S], cross potent on four steps, in exergue OB+*, 4.07g, 7h (Sear 446). NGC MS 4/5 3/5 (brushed).NGC Certification 8220384-016Provenance Bought A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, December 2010.
Lot 152
g Victoria (1837-1901), Sovereign, 1894-M, Melbourne Mint, Australia, veiled bust left, T.B. below, VICTORIA. DEI. GRA. BRITT. REGINA. FID. DEF. IND. IMP., rev. struck en medaille, St. George and the Dragon right, horse with longer tail, broken lance to left on ground-line, tiny WWP under lance, M mint mark at centre of ground-line, date in exergue, B.P to upper right, edge milled (Bentley 805; McD 192; Marsh 154; S.3875). Toned, has been slabbed and graded by PCGS as MS62. PCGS Certification 166071.62/28184548. We note as of June 2024 that PCGS have slabbed and graded 201 pieces, of which only 26 are finer. NGC have slabbed and graded 96 pieces, of which only 10 are finer. Calendar year mintage 4,166,000.
Lot 109
George III (1760-1820), oval countermark struck on Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), toothed outer borders both sides, 1793, Mexico City mint, Mexico, oval hallmark of George III, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below pellets either side, legend reads CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon motto either side, legend surrounds HISPAN. ET IND. REX. M. 8R.F.M., 27.00g (Bull 1852; ESC 129; S.3765A). Toned, with underlying mint bloom, host coin and countermark very fine. A comprehensive example of the type.F and M at the end of the reverse legend denote the relevant mint Assayers - Francisco Arance Cobos and Mariano Rodriguez.Ex DNW, Auction 130, 13th May 2015, Lot 1141
Lot 50
Edward the Elder (899-924), silver Penny, portrait type, moneyer Igere, crude draped diademed bust left, Latin legend with inner linear and outer beaded circles surrounding, legend commences upper left in retrograde +EADVVEARD REX, rev. three cross pattées across centre, three pellet triangle at top and bottom of centre, moneyer name in two lines, ICEREII / NONETA, the second letter inverted, 1.65g (CTCE 29; SCBI 20:752 Mack this coin; BMC type VII, 6; N.651; S.1084). Toned and well centred, the hair a little weak in strike, otherwise good very fine with an excellent provenance, and rare.The Coinage of Tenth Century England by Blunt, Stewart and Lyon gives this coin as draped bust type II the late London style as number 29. For further reference see article "The Vatican Hoard of Anglo-Saxon Pennies" by M. A. O'Donavan, British Numismatic Journal 1964, pages 7-29, this coin listed in running order as 441, catalogue number B47. It is interesting to note this hoard contained only three Edward the Elder pennies of the moneyer Igere, and this coin was the only one with this reading. The hoard was found some time in 1928 purportedly on the Vatican Wireless site then under construction, and consisted of 517 Anglo-Saxon pennies in total, of which 437 were of King Edward the Elder and the majority went for auction in two parts through Glendining in London through 1929 and 1930. The obverse Latin legend translates as "Edward King" and the reverse as "Igere moneyer." Edward the Elder born circa 871 was the elder of the sons of Alfred the Great and was already in charge of part of the army by the age of 21, and probably acted as his Father's deputy in continued skirmishes as late as 896 and was the natural choice to succeed him in 899 as full Ruler of Wessex and Mercia. From 917 a further annexation program commenced as Edward started to take over the "Five Boroughs" of the Danelaw and East Anglia. He then remained unchallenged of an enlarged England until his death on 17th July 924 aged around 53, leaving a large family of at least ten daughters and five sons by three wives.The obverse legend translates as "Edward King" and the reverse "Igere moneyer".Provenance Ex Vatican Hoard found c.1928 sold as "Some Rare Anglo-Saxon Pennies", second portion, Glendining, 13th November 1930, lot 47 sold for £8.Ex Richard Cyril Lockett, English part IV, Glendining, 26th April 1960, lot 3654 sold for £42.Ex M. R. Roberts, Sydney, Australia.Ex Alan Williams Collection, part I, Spink Coin Auction 252, 27th March 2018, lot 61.
Lot 7
Claudius (AD 41-54), gold Aureus, Mint of Rome, AD 50-51, TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X PP IMP XVIII, laureate head facing right, rev. PACI AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis walking right, holding out a fold of drapery, and pointing a winged caduceus over a serpent at her feet, 7.81g, 5h (RIC 57; BMC 58; RCV 1833 var; Calicó 372). Underlying residual lustre, excellent portrait, graded by NGC as Ch XF Strike 4/5 Surface 2/5 “scratches”.NGC Certification 2107825-003
Lot 85
Charles II (1660-85), milled gold Broad of Twenty Shillings, 1662, laureate and draped bust left, letter S below for engraver Thomas Simon, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAR. II. D. G. M. BR . FR. ET. HI. REX, rev. inverted die axis, crowned quartered shield of arms, date above, legend reads .FLORENT. CONCORDIA. REGNA., nine leaves with three berries type, 9.13g (Schneider 422; Lessen G2/3; Bull EGC 165 R3; N.2780; S.3337A). Graded by PCGS as MS61, about extremely fine, the reverse with hues of red, small flan edge flaw at 7 o’clock. Very rare with roughly 3,400 struck in total. An excellent specimen.PCGS Certification 616355.61/46277296The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Charles the Second by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland"; and on the reverse "I reign under the auspices of Christ."Ex Sotheby Auction, 12 July 1993, lot 275Ex DNW, ‘North York Moors collection’ Marvin Lessen collection 21.1.2021 (lot 1217)
Lot 77
Mary Tudor (1553-54), silver portrait Penny, Tower Mint London, first type, crowned bust left with pearl earring and necklace, linear and beaded circles with abbreviated Latin legend with Roman style lettering surrounding, no initial mark, pellet stops, M'. D'. G'. ROSA. SINE. SPINA., rev. long cross fourchee over quartered shield, legend VERI TAS& TEMP FILIA, mint mark pomegranate after TAS, 0.58g (N.1962; S.2494). A little uneven in shape with a light crease, some light porosity and scratch behind bust, one light surface crack to reverse, otherwise fine, reverse very fine and extremely rare.Queen Mary I was born on 18th February 1516 to Catherine of Aragon and King Henry VIII and baptised a catholic. Her younger half-brother inherited the kingdom from their Father Henry VIII in 1547 at a young age but died from a lung condition aged 15 on 6th July 1553 leaving a succession crisis as Edward feared the Protestantism he had had instilled in England would be reversed by Mary. Leading politicians claimed Lady Jane Grey to be the next Queen as the boy King's choice and Mary hastily assembled a force at Framlingham Castle in East Anglia by the 12th July having already written to the Privy Council on the 9th with order for her proclamation as successor. Support for Jane championed by the Earl of Northumberland collapsed at nine days duration leading ultimately to Jane's demise by execution. Mary triumphantly entered London on 3rd of August with her half-sister Elizabeth and over 800 nobles and gentlemen. She was coronated on the 1st October 1553. Mary attempted to restore to the church much of the land and buildings that had been confiscated by her Father but was thwarted by Parliament and in the process had over 280 religious dissenters to Catholicism burned at the stake, known as the Marian persecutions. Mary was recommended by her cousin Charles V of Spain to marry his son Philip who was once married already with one son, and heir to vast lands in Europe and the New World. This was not popular with the English people fearing England would become dependent on the Hapsburgs and further reverse Protestantism. A rebellion broke out led by Thomas Wyatt but on reaching London he was defeated, captured and executed along with the Duke of Suffolk, Lady Jane Grey and her husband Guildford Dudley. Even Elizabeth was implicated and spent two months in prison at the Tower. A Marriage Act targeted at this specific union with Philip was drawn up where he could be styled as King of England but all official documents were to have both the Queen and King's names and dated under their joint authority for Mary's life only. England would not be obliged to support Charles V in any overseas wars and Philip could not act in England without his wife's consent or appoint foreign officers to positions in England. Philip was not happy with the terms but continued for the sake of the marriage. To give Philip higher rank to be on par with Mary his Father Charles V ceded the crown of Naples and the claim to the Kingdom of Jerusalem to Philip which appears within his titles on some of their joint coin issues. The wedding went ahead on 25th July 1554 at Winchester Cathedral only two days after they had actually met, and Philip could not speak English so they conversed in a mixture of Spanish, French and Latin. By September Mary seemed to be pregnant and a birth seemed imminent by the following April. Elizabeth was released from arrest to be present to witness the birth and a false rumour even spread that a son had been born. However, it was a ghost pregnancy perhaps generated by Mary's overwhelming desire to be a mother, Philip meanwhile left England to command armies in France and Mary fell into a depression. In January 1556 Charles V died and Philip was declared King of Spain in Brussels. Philip returned to England from March to July 1557 to persuade Mary to support Spain in a renewed war with France and though she was in favour, her councillors rightfully opposed it citing the marriage treaty. However, war with France went ahead in June of 1557 as Thomas Stafford nephew of Reginal Pole invaded England with French help seizing Scarborough Castle in a failed attempt to depose the Queen. A victory for the English followed in France at the Battle of St Quentin in August but ultimately the war failed as by January of 1558 Calais was lost as the last English possession in Mainland France. Meanwhile Mary again assumed she was pregnant after Philip's English visit to no avail and she accepted by May 1558 in her weakened state that Elizabeth would be her successor. Mary died aged 42 on 17th November 1558 possibly from uterine cancer or cysts.
Lot 102
James III (b.1688-d.1766), silver Touch-Piece, undated (c.1720), three masted ship "The Sovereign of the Seas" at full sail left, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, IAC. III. D. G. M. B. F. ET. H. R., rev. St. Michael slaying the dragon with a lance, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, SOLI. DEO. GLORIA., 2.66g (Woolf O1/R1, cf. plate 58; MI ii 316/140). Pierced as usual, with attractive, darker toning, a fully centred strike, and underlying lustre particularly to the reverse side, almost extremely fine.James III of England or James VIII of Scotland was the son of King James II. He was recognised by Louis XIV as King of England, Scotland and Ireland, but acts under William II excluded James from the line of succession to secure a protestant monarch.This variety of touch piece with IAC. III legend was made for his use in Italy where he lived for nearly half a century in Rome, after his failed expedition to Scotland and England and subsequent pressure to leave France. One of the Hamerani brothers, either Ermenegildo or Ottone of the Rome mint was responsible for the production of these pieces and Ottone had been appointed engraver to James by a warrant of 25th October 1720. Ottone died in 1761 (his brother had died in 1744) whereupon James appointed his son Fernando to be engraver by a warrant of 16th May 1761 but there is nothing evident to show that Fernando actually produced any medallic work or otherwise for James in the twilight of his life.The so called "Kings Evil" or Morbus Regius also known as the disease scrofula was what the Royal touch from the monarch was purported to be able to cure. Since the time of King Edward the Confessor (later canonised) a belief in prayer coupled with the Royal touch could incur a miraculous recovery and it became usual to give money as alms to the afflicted, in the Middle Ages a Penny as a day's wages for a labourer. Later in the medieval period the gold Angel coin became prominent as the "doctors" coin as the 6s and 8d face value was the standard fee of a medical doctor at the time. The reverse legend of Angel coins was revered as a healing inscription coupled with St. Michael slaying the devil as a dragon. As the monarch was seen to have a divine right to Kingship and was related to the now Sainted King, the coin became effectively a healing amulet especially if the monarch had once touched it. The passing of a Touch-Piece therefore became more commonplace under the Stuart reigns of James I and Charles I, and at these times of plague and other disease it was sensible for the King to pass such Angel coins, rather than to touch those physically ailed, a social distance being maintained by the gift of coin. The recipient who may have cured from their ill would covet such a coin and wear it against their skin probably for the rest of their life, and this is why such coins are often holed. By the time of the later Stuart reigns of Charles II and James II the Angel coin was no longer in production as machinery had become the new norm at the Mint. A need to still touch for the Kings evil meant production of these special pieces as we have for sale herewith prevailed and there was even a gap left in the legend where the piercing would occur. The reverse depicts the warship "The Sovereign of the Seas", launched in October 1637 and in service until it was burned by fire in Chatham docks in 1697.
Lot 45
Ancient British, Gallic Import, Gallic War Uniface gold Stater, Ambiani, series E, plain obverse, rev. M shaped plain / sinuous horse right, pellet below, crescents and eye motifs above, alternating crescent pattern to exergue (ABC 16, VA 50-56), 6.18 g. Pleasing canary yellow gold hue, good very fine.
Lot 199
George V (1910-36), Sovereign, 1911-M, Melbourne Mint, bare head left, B.M. on truncation, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:, rev. St. George and the Dragon right, WWP under lance, date in exergue B.P. to upper right of exergue, edge milled, 7.98g (Marsh 229; S.3999). Minimal wear with good residual mint lustre, graded by NGC as MS62.NGC Certification 6066381-013. Calendar Year Mintage 2,851,451.
Lot 88
Charles II (1660-1685), silver Halfcrown, 1668/4, 8 of date struck over 4, VICESIMO, third laureate and draped bust right, CARLOVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform emblematic shields, interlinked Cs in angles, MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX. (Bull 449; ESC 464; S.3365). Graded by NGC as AU53, the finest graded by NGC. Top population within the census.Very rare.NGC Certification 6318735-011Ex Herbert. M. Lingford collection – Purchased Baldwin’s retail stock circa 2018-19, omitting initial ticket – noted and recorded by NGC as ex Lingford. Lingford’s initial collection was sold through Glendining in October 1950 and June 1951. The remaining coins in his collection, a broad and extensive assemblage in their own right, consisting of mainly Crowns and Halfcrowns – with a focus on Charles I – Provincial and Tower types amongst others. This portion of his collection had been procured by Baldwin’s in 1951 or thereabouts, the above coin belongs to this group.
Lot 191
g Edward VII (1901-1910), Sovereign, 1904-P, Perth Mint, bare head right, De S. below truncation, EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:, rev. St. George and the Dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, M at centre of ground line for Melbourne, tiny B.P. in, edge milled (Bentley 850; McD 218; Marsh 197; S.3972). Toned with some light nick, graded by NGC as MS62. NGC Certification 2817519-018. We note as of June 2024 that NGC has slabbed and graded 33 pieces, of which no pieces are finer, top pop. PCGS have slabbed and graded 62 pieces, of which only 13 are finer. Calendar year mintage 4,506,756.
Lot 361
Spain, Five Pesetas, 1871 SD M, Amadeao I, head left, rev. Crowned arms dividing pillars, value below (KM.666); Spain, Five Pesetas, 1884 MS M, Alfonso XII, head left, rev. Crowned arms dividing pillars, value below (KM.688); Spain, Estado Espanol, Francisco Franco, Five Pesetas, 1949, head right, rev. shield (KM.778). Fine to very fine (3)
Lot 275
A group of ten rings, comprising: a lapis lazuli single stone ring, stamped 18k, ring size O; a 9ct gold single stone cabochon garnet ring, London hallmarks, 1978, ring size M; a 9ct gold flat section wedding ring, London hallmarks, 1969, ring size N; an 18ct gold signet ring, (hoop split); a Thai gem set ‘princess’ ring; a dyed howlite cluster tassel ring, stamped 14k, ring size P½ leading edge; a low grade gold garnet ring, stamped 333, ring size O; a single stone fire opal ring, stamped 10k, ring size O; a gold sapphire cluster ring, ring size P; and a single stone nephrite cabochon ring, ring size N (10)
Lot 311
A group of three rings, comprising: an early 20th century three stone moonstone ring, stamped 9ct, ring size M; a sapphire and diamond crossover ring with rose cut diamond trefoil terminals, circa 1900, ring size I; and a French 18ct gold diamond and pearl three stone ring, eagle assay mark, ring size J (3)
Lot 271
A group of jewellery, comprising: an 18ct gold and platinum three stone diamond ring, ring size O¼; a 9ct gold single stone citrine ring, Edinburgh hallmarks, ring size N; an American single stone garnet ring, stamped 10k, approximate ring size K½; a 9ct gold single stone amethyst ring, London hallmarks, 1972, approximate ring size K-L; an American early 20th century two stone diamond ring, stamped 18k (mark worn), ring size O; an American single stone paste ring, stamped 10k, ring size M; an early 20th century 14k gold manual wind bracelet watch, dial signed Black Starr & Frost, case signed Longines W. Co., stamped 14k; a curb link chain, stamped 14k; a single stone jade ring, with pierced jadeite jade plaque, stamped 9ct; a paste set ring, stamped 9ct; a paste eternity ring, stamped 9ct; a cubic zirconia pendant and chain, stamped 9ct; a sterling silver citrine brooch; a silver three stone blue zircon brooch; and a rolled gold manual wind pendant watch (a lot) Please note that the jade has not been tested for natural colour originCondition Report: 9ct/10k gross weight 21.12 grams. 14k gross weight including watch 29.67 grams. 18ct gross weight 6.24 grams.
Lot 273
A group of jewellery, comprising: an early 20th century diamond and ruby set greyhound brooch, mounted in silver and gold, with later replacement catch, width 4.3cm; a Victorian gold locket in the form of a buckle, length including jump ring 3.6cm; an early 19th century gold memorial ring with central woven hair band to chased edges and buckle motif, engraved to the inside 'M.A.L. the gift of her Grand Mama M Weatherall 1828', ring size R leading edge; a George III gold memorial ring, of navette shape with woven hair and applied urn and plinth under glazed panel, (cracked), the underside engraved 'Josh Weatherall died 15 July 1788 aged 33, approximate ring size N-O; and two rolled gold lockets (6)
Lot 86
A collection of contemporary silver jewellery, including: a sterling silver and ebony necklace by Hannah Louise Lamb, with flat foliate panels joined by silver beaded hoop links, Edinburgh hallmarks, 2008, length 95cm; a locket by Rowena Murray in the form of a pecan nut shell with rectangular locket; a square form wire and cultured freshwater pearl ring; a handmade sterling silver 'Moncrieff' bracelet by Joanne Thompson, Edinburgh hallmarks, 2016, length 20cm; a silver coiled wire and cultured pearl ring, ring size N leading edge; a sterling silver and resin ring, London hallmarks, 2000, ring size M; two sterling silver and resin rings, London hallmarks, 2009, ring size N, etc. (a lot)Provenance: The collection of the late Jane Sinclair MorpethRowena Murray is a British jewellery and watch designer. An award winning graduate from the Royal College of Arts, she was hired in 2007 by the French jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels to develop the concepts and designs for the jewellery and watch collection ‘Une Journée à Paris’. The watches themselves were later nominees and prize winners in the ‘Ladies Watch’ category at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in 2009 and 2010. Her work has been featured in exhibitions including The Nature of Platinum, Salone del Mobile, Milan, Italy (2006); The Overcoat, Galerie Marzee, Nijmegen, Netherlands (2009) and Something for the Weekend, Space 54, London, UK (2011). Beyond being a skilled jewellery and watch designer, Murray is also a gemmologist. This prompted her to branch into educational roles, publishing A Rough Guide to Gems in 2013. Her work recently saw her create a spin-off brand developed for children and young families, in which she sought to teach them about diamonds through 3D interactive origami booklets.Hannah Louise Lamb graduated from Royal College Arts and Glasgow School Arts, and specialises in creating bespoke pieces of personalised art. Based in her studio near Edinburgh, her work draws inspiration from the rugged beauty of Scotland and her Cornish heritage. She has completed commissions for the Bodleian Library, Scottish Government and The Scottish Opera.
Lot 270
A group of fourteen antique and later rings, comprising: an Edwardian 18ct gold ruby and rose cut diamond ring, with one later replacement pink paste, Birmingham hallmarks, 1906, ring size P; a Victorian 9ct gold five stone coral (corallium rubrum) ring, (one later replacement glass cabochon), Birmingham hallmarks, 1893, ring size K; an 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, Birmingham hallmarks, 1912, ring size J; a gold ruby and half pear ring, (one half pearl lacking), ring size J; a 9ct gold single stone aquamarine ring, Chester hallmarks, 1918, ring size M; a 19th century half pearl set plaque ring with split shoulder and concave hoop, ring size J½; a single stone onyx cabochon ring, ring size F; a 9ct gold turquoise cabochon cluster ring, stamped 9ct, ring size K; a 9ct gold opal triplet ring, London import hallmarks, 1979, ring size H; a 19th century half pearl memorial ring with glazed locket to the underside of the head, (shoulder split from head on one side, one half pearl lacking); a 9ct gold knot ring (worn); a 9ct gold vacant mount; a 9ct gold cultured pearl single stone ring; and a 9ct gold synthetic spinel eternity ring (14)
Lot 455
A platinum and diamond single stone ring, the brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.02 carats, in platinum claw-set mount, to knife edge shoulders, to a stirrup design hoop, London hallmarks for platinum, ring size M Condition Report: The vendor has provided a diamond grading report reference from the Gemmological Institute of America GIA No. 1136843897 stating the diamond to weigh 1.02 carats, colour I, clarity SI2. Minor surface marks/scratches to the mount, and some wear to the underside of the gallery. The diamond is a little loose and spins within the setting. Minimal wear to claws so simply requires retightening. Approximate weight of ring6 6.28 grams.
Lot 321
A group of Victorian jewellery, comprising: a turquoise and seed pearl set heart and bow brooch, in fitted Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company case; a 19th century half pearl and turquoise ring, with engraved hoop, ring size M; an early 19th century memorial ring with woven hair to a glazed panel within half pearl border, split chased shoulders and hoop, approximate ring size J; a gold mounted photo locket with glazed panels; and three miniature fobs on split ring (a lot)Condition Report: These are all 9ct gold apart from the fob seals that are gold plated. The heart brooch is in good condition with no damages or repairs visible, the turquoise ring is also in good condition with all stones present, some light wear to the hoop, the mourning ring has pearls deficient and general damage, the locket pendant is a little tired but in reasonable condition commensurate with age.
Lot 417
Mappin & Webb. A late Victorian sapphire five stone ring, of half-hoop design, set with five graduated mixed cushion-cut sapphires and rose-cut diamond points, to carved gallery and shoulders, stamped M&W 18ct, ring size L½Condition Report: One rose-cut diamond lacking. sapphires are bright and a pleasing mid blue with good life and transparency, well matched, no obvious chips or damage, mount is in good condition commensurate with age, gross weight 3.2g
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