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Click here to subscribeNo Reserve - Cartier Must de Cartier Tank 'Trinity' - Ladies watch - approx. 1980. Case: gold-plated/silver - strap: leather (original Cartier, original Cartier clasp) - manual winding - Cartier box - condition: good, movement in working order - case size: 28 x 21 mm - wrist size: 17.5 cm - mineral crystal - scratches on the crystal - This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
No Reserve - Zenith Vintage 18K. cal. 2542 - Men's watch - approx. 1960. Case: yellow gold (18K.) - strap: leather - manual winding - condition: good, movement in working order - diameter: 34 mm - wrist size: 19.5 cm - plexiglass - weight: 35.9 grams - This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
No Reserve - Zenith El Primero Chronograph 01-0010.420 - Men's Watch - 1999. Case: steel - strap: leather - manual winding - box, documents, certificate - condition: very good, movement in working order - diameter: 38 mm - wrist size: 21.5 cm - mineral crystal - ref: 01-0010.420 - date, chronograph, displayback - This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
No Reserve - Cartier Must de Cartier Tank - Men's watch Case: silver/gold-plated - strap: leather - manual winding - condition: decent, movement in working order - case size: 23 x 41 mm - wrist size: 17 cm - plexiglass - chip from the glass around the 6 o'clock position - this lot will be auctioned without reserve price
No Reserve - Breitling Vintage 1101-22 - Men's watch - approx. 1950. Case: gold-plated (18K.) - strap: leather - manual winding - last service: July 2024 - condition: good, movement in working order - diameter: 33 mm - wrist size: 19.5 cm - plexiglass - ref: 1101-22 - weight: 34.9 grams - This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
No Reserve - Rolex Oyster Precision 6480 - Men's watch - approx. 1957. Case: steel - strap: leather - manual winding - last service: December 2023 - condition: very good, movement in working order - diameter: 34 mm - wrist size: 19.5 cm - plexiglass - ref: 6480 - This lot will be in auction without reserve price.
No Reserve - Ebel Vintage - Ladies watch. Case: yellow gold (14K.) - bracelet: yellow gold (14K.) & silver (835/1000) - manual winding - condition: good, movement is in working order - diameter: 15 mm - wrist size: 14,5 cm - plexiglass - total weight: 18,1 grams - This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
No Reserve - Omega Vintage Red Star 121.001-62 - Men's watch - approx. 1944 Case: steel - strap: leather - manual winding - condition: good, movement is in working order - diameter: 33 mm - wrist size: 21 cm - plexiglass - serial: 10XXXXXX - ref: 121.001-62 - This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
Eight PC CD-ROM games, to include, Sim City 2000, Civilization II, The Settlers II, Simply Golf, Theme Park, Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 and Rollercoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked, Age of Empires II, together with, a Premier Manager 98 Instruction Manual and Final Fantasy IX, Unofficial Guide and Final Fantasy VII: Official Strategy Guide. (11)
A Playstation 2 (PS2) console with original instruction manual, together with five controllers, a Scorpion light gun, boxed, an EyeToy Play, boxed, 16 PS2 games, to include Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Resident Evil 4, Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith and 7 PS3 games, to include, Grand Theft Auto IV and Final Fantasy VII. (29)
ROLEX 9CT GOLD LADIES' BRACELET WATCH, jewelled Swiss signed Rolex manual wind movement, square dial with Arabic numerals, in Art Deco case with matching brick link bracelet and deployant clasp, with 4 extra links, 29.3gmsProvenance: private collection Vale of GlamorganComments: some links stretched, inspection advised.
9CT GOLD OMEGA GENEVE WRISTWATCH, ref. 166.0205, 17J cal. 601 manual wind movement, brushed champagne dial, centre seconds, black filled baton hours, outer minute divisions, snap-on back, new generic brown leather strap and gold-plated Omega buckle, 34mms (diam.)Provenance: private collection Merthyr County BoroughComments: ordinary surface scratches from wear, generally good. Condition Report:unboxed, no papers or inserts
1960s STOWA 'SWEETY' COLLAPSIBLE PENDANT TIMEPIECE, 17J Incabloc manual wind movement, in rhodium plated segmented fluted cylinder case with tassel, on silver chain, case 32mms (l); together with Essex crystal type fox mask scarf tie (2)Provenance: Private collection Monmouthshire.Comments: good overall, stones small.
A job lot of 'N' gauge track, controller, components and scenic items(4000g)6 Peco turnouts (appear unused)DCCconcepts Rolling Road Active set DCM-RRA64 Point motorsConCor N B646 Manual TurntablePeco Turntable NB-55Peco Lectrics Wheel cleaning brush & scraper (used)Minitrix cleaner brushGemini Digitol controller and auxiliary controller (power light illuminates with power; strongly recommend PAT test on receipt) with instructionsVarious scenic items as shown Condition Report - Good/Fair
A quantity of LGB G scale track, turnouts (2), Gaugemaster Series 100 controller (tested) and Gaugemaster Combi controller (appears new)(26000g)Track Includes:-LGB 35 x R600mm curvesLGB 22 x 600mm straightLGB 8 x 300mm straightAristo manual left turn-out (G)Aristo manual right turn-out (G)Few fishplates missing, may find odd Piko. Track and controller was used to test locomotivesShipping charge to mainland UK £40 due to special box Condition Report - Fair
A late 20thC Jaeger-le-Coultre 'Atmos Classic V' table clock, the brass dial with white chapter ring bearing Arabic numerals at quarters, skeleton single chain movement, the canted rectangular case with glazed top and sides, the front with lever release. Serial number 307518. 22.5cm high, with instruction manual and fitted travel case.Condition Report: The clock is not in working order and would need attention.
A red manual metal juicer with dome and juice collector. measures 6"L x 6"W x 6"H, can be extended to 9.25"H. Marked National Die Cast Sales Co., Super Juicer, PAT 2131220. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: National Die Cast Co. Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. As is. Some scratches and minor corrosion.
LONGINES A 14k white gold Tank-Style Rectangular « sertie » manual wind wristwatchYear : C. 1940 Dial : Black with gold diamond-set applied hour markers. Subsidiary seconds. Calibre : Longines 9L, 17 jewels Case : 755630 Bracelet : Leather strap with steel pin buckle. Dimensions : Ø 20.5 x 40 (with lugs) mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good general condition ; Slightly scratched ; Glass slightly scratched.Dial : Good general condition ; reprintedHands : Good general conditionRunning at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
OMEGAREF. 14390/61 SC, SEAMASTERA rare stainless steel Early Seamaster manual winding diver’s wristwatchYear : C. 1950 Dial : Pakistan Air Force dial. Beautifully patinated black matte Arabic numerals and luminous rail track. Originals Broad Arrow hands Calibre : Omega Cal 285 - 18992731 Bracelet : Nato strap Dimensions : Ø 35.3 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movementA few batches of Railmasters were delivered to the Pakistan Air Force as a special order with “Seamaster” replacing Railmaster on the dial. Supposedly, the name “Railmaster” was not seen too favorably in Pakistan at this time because the British-controlled railways. The Seamaster branding is used on the dial given the historically complicated relationship in this country and region. Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Repolished ; Edges visible. Pumpkin Hour markers inactive luminescence.Dial : Good general conditionHands : Good general condition. Original hands ; Active Luminescence.Running at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
ZENITHSQUARE CURVED, 18K GOLDA manual-winding center-seconds wristwatch in 18K yellow goldYear : C. 1970Dial : Gold striped with applied and black painted baton hour markers, Original Sword handsCalibre : Zenith cal. 2522 num 779544Bracelet : Leather strap ; approx. overall length 163 mm.Dimensions : Ø 29 x 39 (with lugs) mm.Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good general condition, slightly worn, slightly scratched ; Glass ScratchedDial : Good general condition. Markers slightly oxidizedHands : Good general condition. Original hands, slightly oxidizedRunning at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
OMEGA 18K WHITE GOLD, LAPIS-LAZULI DIALAn 18l white gold and lapis-lazuli dial manual winding lady's wristwatchYear : C. 1970 Dial : Lapis-Lazuli. Silver 'sword' hands. Calibre : Cal. 620620, 17 jewels, N°30628091 Case : 778907257 Bracelet : integrated Omega 18K white gold bracelet with signed clasp Dimensions : Ø 22.5 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Very Good general conditionCase : Very Good general conditionBracelet : approx. overall length 160 mm.Dial : Good generalHands : Very Good general condition original hands.Weight : 47.3 gramsRunning at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
ROLEXREF. 5022, OYSTER PRECISIONA stainless steel self winding centre-seconds wristwatchYear : 1949 Dial : Cream with gold applied Logo and Signature under 12 o’clock and gold applied arabic numerals. Sword Hands, blued steel centre-seconds Calibre : Rolex manual wind 17 jewels Case : 636347 Bracelet : Leather strap Dimensions : Ø 34 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Repolished, edges preservedDial : ReprintedHands : Good general conditionRunning at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
PIAGET REF. 9826, 18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMONDAn 18k white gold and diamond-set sapphire set crown manual winding lady's wristwatchYear : C. 1980 Dial : white with painted radial Roman numerals. 'Dauphine' silver hands Calibre : Oval 9P 16 jewels - numbered : 660459 Case : 140186 Bracelet : integrated Piaget bark finish brick bracelet with signed clasp Dimensions : Ø 24 x 27 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Very Good general conditionCase : Very Good general conditionBracelet : Approx. overall length 150mm.Dial : Good generalHands : Very Good general condition original hands.Weight : 46.6 grams.Running at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVEREF. 1516, CALATRAVA, 18K YELLOW GOLD, EXTRACT OF ORIGIN, STERN FRERES DIAL, CASE BY GERLACHA rare and well-preserved, 18K Yellow gold manual winding wristwatch with subsidiary secondsYear : 1949 Dial : By Stern Frères ; Silver with applied yellow gold baton markers, Applied yellow gold roman numerals at 12-3-6. outer minute track. Yellow gold ‘sword’ hands Calibre : Patek Philippe signed Calibre 12-120 PS ; N° 964.281 Case : 301.885 ; By GERLACH Bracelet : Patek Philippe Leather Strap with Patek Philippe 18K yellow gold buckle Dimensions : 32 mm. Thickness : 10 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Accessories : Extract of Origins by Patek Philippe, dated February 2018. Last Patek Philippe Service receipt, dated November 2018. Patek Philippe Service pouch Condition Report: General remarks : Very good general conditionDial : Good general condition; Lightly stained on the chapter ring between 10 and 11 o’clock.Hands : Good general condition, originals handsRunning at the time of cataloguing, overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
OMEGA REF. 311.30.42.30.01.001, SPEEDMASTER 50TH LIMITEDA stainless steel manual winding chronograph bracelet wristwatchYear : 2007 Dial : Black with three chronograph registers, luminous baton hour markers and hands. Calibre : 1861, manual winding Case : Limited edition number 3473/5957 Bracelet : Stainless steel Omega Speedmaster Professional bracelet with deployant clasp Dimensions : Ø 42 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Accessories : Box, warranty cards, Booklet Condition Report: General remarks : Excellent general conditionCase : Very Good general condition ;Bracelet : Good general condition :Dial : Very Good general conditionHands : Very Good general condition. Original handsRunning at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
CHOPARD An 18k white gold "TV shaped" manual winding wristwatch,Year : C. 1970 Dial : Silver with applied silver baton indices. silver hands. Calibre : Signed Chopard, 17 jewels Case : 6512 - 2019 Bracelet : integrated 18K white gold Chopard bark finish brick bracelet with signed clasp Dimensions : Ø 30 x 26 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Accessories : Original box Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good general condition ; glass scratched.Bracelet : Approx. overall length 180mm.Dial : Good general condition, slightly stained on the edges. Light stain next to the 2 o’clock hour marker.Hands : Good general condition, original hands.Weight : 81.2 gramsRunning at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
PATEK PHILIPPE & CO, GENÈVE CARRÉE, LUMINOUS WATCH,A rare 18K yellow gold manual wind squared curved wristwatch.Year : Circa 1930 Dial : matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals, outer minute track. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. Calibre : Patek Philippe Signed 18 jewels, N° 804792 Case : 6002218 ; Engraved on the back : "DFR" Bracelet : Leather Strap. Dimensions : 24.5 x 32 (with lugs) mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good General Condition ; Slightly scratched.Dial : Good, slightly stained ; Original Hands ; Strong luminescence on hours markers and hands.Running at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense.
ULYSSE NARDIN An 18K yellow gold, manual wind bracelet watchYear : C. 1950 Dial : Champagne with Arabic numerals hour markers. Outer seconds track, centre-seconds Calibre : Ulysse nardin signed, N° 531255 Case : 1318 Bracelet : Leather strap with gold plated pin buckle. Dimensions : Ø 34 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement, Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good general conditionDial : Good ; stained ; spottedHands : Good general conditionRunning at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
PIAGET REF. 4087 D, 18K WHITE GOLD AND FALCON’S EYE DIALAn 18k white gold and falcon’s eye dial manual winding lady's wristwatchYear : C. 1980 Dial : Falcon’s Eye with 'Dauphine' silver hands. Calibre : Piaget 4P 19 jewels Case : 328072 Bracelet : Leather with attached 18K white gold cases and 18K white gold Piaget Buckle. approx. overall length 155 mm. Dimensions : Ø 20 x 25 (with lugs) mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good general condition, slightly wornDial : Good general condition, no cracks, no hairlines.Hands : Good general condition, original hands.Running at the time of cataloguing, overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
CARTIER REF. Ref. 2644, TORTUE, 18K WHITE GOLDAn 18K white gold manual winding bracelet watch, original box and papersYear : C. 2006 Dial : Silvered with with black painted roman numerals, blued steel hands. Calibre : Cartier signed 430 MC Case : 18826 ; display movement Bracelet : 18K white gold Cartier bracelet with double deployant clasp Dimensions : Ø 28 x 34 (with lugs) mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Accessories : Original Box, papers and booklet Condition Report: General remarks : Very Good general conditionCase : Very Good general condition ; slightly scratchedBracelet : Approx. overall length 180mm.Dial : Very Good general conditionHands : Very Good general condition ; original handsWeight : 146.6 grams.Running at the time of cataloguing ; Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
ROLEX REF. 6410, OYSTERA stainless steel, manual winding centre-seconds lady’s wristwatchYear: 1965 Movement: Rolex signed manual movement, 17 jewels Serial : 1381762 Dial : Silvered with applied baton hour markers and luminous dots Bracelet : Stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet with deployant clasp Dimensions : Ø 25 mm Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Re-polished, edges preservedDial : Good conditionHands : Good general conditionRunning at the time of cataloguing, overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
BOUCHERON ULTRA-THIN CARRÉE, 18K YELLOW GOLD An 18K Yellow gold Ultra-Thin ‘Carrée' manual winding bracelet watch,Year : C. 1950 Dial : Gold with black painted round hour markers and a square marker at 12.Gold stick hands Calibre : Ultra thin manual winding Case : Bte 1203255 – 77169 Bracelet : Boucheron leather strap with 18K sliding mechanism fitting the case. Dimensions : Ø 25.5 (square) mm. Signature : Case Accessories : Original Box Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good general condition, slightly scratchedDial : Good general condition, slightly scratch in circle by the hands.Hands : Good general condition, original handsRunning at the time of cataloguing, overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
ROLEX REF. 4499, OYSTERA stainless steel, self winding centre-seconds wristwatchYear : 1950 Dial : Cream with gilt squared and baton hour markers. Feuille Hands, blued steel centre-seconds Calibre : rolex manual winding 17 jewels Case : 673647 Bracelet : Leather strap Dimensions : Ø 34 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Repolished, edges preserved ; Original crownDial : ReprintedHands : Good general conditionRunning at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
PIAGET REF. 7702 N 60, JADE DIAMOND-SET DIAL, 18K GOLD MESH BRACELETA rare 18k yellow gold with jade and diamond-set dial, manual winding bracelet watchYear : C. 1970 Dial : Jade dial with diamond set baton and round indices. Gold Dauphine hands Calibre : Signed Piaget, cal 757P, 4 jewels numbered 0100967 Case : 344779 Bracelet : integrated 18K yellow gold Piaget mesh bracelet with signed clasp Dimensions : Ø 31 x 31 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Very Good general condition.Case : Very Good general conditionBracelet : Approx. overall length 205mm.Dial : Very Good general condition, No cracks, no hairlinesHands : Good general condition, original hands.Weight : 130.0 grams.Running at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
JAEGER LECOULTRE An 18k yellow gold square tank style manual wind wristwatchYear : C. 1940 Dial : Black with gold applied baton hour markers. Patterned striped on each side in continuity of the lugs. Gilt hands Calibre : JLC signed numbered 732945 Case : 9008 - 986211 A Bracelet : Leather strap with gold plated pin buckle. Dimensions : Ø 23 x 30 (with lugs) mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good general condition ; worn ; Glass : Scratched, small crack on the upper left angle.Dial : Good general condition ; indices slightly oxidizedHands : Good general conditionRunning at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
JAEGER LECOULTRE An 18k yellow gold oval shaped manual wind lady’s wristwatchYear : C. 1950 Dial : Champagne with blackened applied baton hour markers. Black hands Calibre : Lecoultre & co Cal. K840, 17 jewels Case : 6012 - 1294241 A Bracelet : Leather strap with gold plated pin buckle Dimensions : Ø 29 x 36 (with lugs) mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good general condition ; wornDial : Fair general condition ; Slightly stainedHands : Good general conditionRunning at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
PIAGET REF. 9201, EXTRA-THIN, 18K GOLDAn extra-thin 18K yellow and white gold Clous de Paris and Polished, manual winding wristwatchYear : C. 1970 Dial : Gold with baton hour markers. ‘sword’ gold hands. Calibre : Manual winding Case : 76636 Bracelet : leather strap and Piaget 18k pin buckle Dimensions : Ø 25 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Accessories : Piaget Pouch and Box Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good general conditionDial : Fair general ; Stains ; oxidizedHands : Good general condition original hands.Running at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
DUBEY & SCHALDENBRAND SPIRAL RATTRAPANTEA manual wind, gold-plated chronograph split-second wristwatch with telemeter and tachymeter scales.Year : C. 1980 Dial : Silvered with applied gold arabic Numerals and baton hour markers, outer blue Tachymeter and red Telemeter Calibre : Landeron 248, 17 jewels Case : Gold plated and stainless steel back Bracelet : Leather strap, gold plated buckle Dimensions : Ø 38 mm. Signature : Dial, case Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good general conditionDial : Good general conditionHands : Good general condition. Original handsRunning at the time of cataloguing, overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
ROLEX, CELLINIREF 5240, PLATINUM, MOTHER OF PEARL DIALA Platinum, manual winding subsidiary-seconds, wristwatch Year : C. 2000 Dial : Mother of Pearl with applied baton and arabic numerals hour markers along a Rolex monogramed outer ring. Subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and white gold hands Case : K683152 Bracelet : Leather strap with original Platinum Rolex Pin Buckle. Dimensions : Ø 35 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Accessorie : A Rolex Oyster Box Condition Report: General remarks : Very Good general conditionCase : Good general conditionDial : Very Good conditionHands : Good general condition, original handsRunning at the time of cataloguing, overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
PIAGET REF. 9801, 18K YELLOW GOLD, TIGER’S EYE DIALAn18K yellow gold oval shaped, with tiger’s eye dial manual winding wristwatchYear : C. 1970 Dial : Tiger’s eye with gilt Roman numerals. 'Dauphine' gilt hands. Calibre : Piaget signed mechanical Case : 168137 Bracelet : leather strap with gold plated deployant clasp Dimensions : Ø 27x 29 (with lugs) mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement Accessories : Cartier Pouch Condition Report: General remarks : Good general conditionCase : Good general condition ; patinatedDial : Fair general condition ; crack on the right side from 4 to 2 o’clock.Hands : Good general condition original hands.Bracelet : Missing one pin to the clasp to fix the braceletRunning at the time of cataloguing, Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense
Tissot gentleman's 9ct gold manual wind presentation wristwatch, Cal. 781-1, case by Dennison, Birmingham 1965, on black leather strapCondition Report:Approx (back only approx 4.3gm), movement functioning and clean, second hand becoming stuck over minute hand, some light loss to dial, back case engraved with presentation inscription, case diameter = 32mm
Piaget Altiplano Mécanique 18ct gold manual wind wristwatch, Ref. 9930, case No. 815707, white dial with Roman numerals, on black leather strap and original 18ct gold buckle, Swiss hallmarkCondition Report:Approx 39.85gm gross, movement functioning, case with some scratches, dial good, hands moving freely, case diameter = 29mm (excluding crown)
Tudor Oyster Royal gentleman's stainless steel manual wind wristwatch, Ref. 7934, serial No. 474151, silvered dial with dagger and Arabic numerals, on original stainless steel braceletCondition Report:Movement functioning, dial good, with a couple of very small specks (not detrimental), crown does not screw down, hands moving freely, light scratches to acrylic cover and case, bracelet with wear, links with wobble, clasp secure, case diameter = 33mm (excluding crown), no box or papers, overall length = 19cm
ROBERT PHILLIPS: REVIVALIST GOLD AND ENAMEL NECKLACE AND BROOCH SUITE, CIRCA 1870The necklace designed as a fringe of Tudor Rose drops, with red, white and yellow enamel, alternating with green enamelled foliate leaves, suspended from a fine triple mesh collar, the brooch of similar form, with five Tudor Roses upon a branch with foliate detailing, maker's marks for Robert Phillips, lengths: necklace 39.0cm, brooch 3.50cm cased, (2)Footnotes:Robert Phillips (1810-1881) was one of England's foremost jewellers working in the fashionable Revivalist style, with close links to both Castellani and Giuliano, the latter being employed by his firm. During the 19th century, copying and adapting motifs from antiquity and earlier historical periods became an important symbol of Nationalism for the wearer of the jewel, which in turn helped to create a national style. The design of this brooch and necklace exemplifies the Tudor Revival style that was unique to Britain. The motifs seen in similar jewels were often inspired by the tapestries and clothing depicted in the paintings of Hans Holbein the Younger (c.1497-1543). For the Victorians, the Holbein label embodied the romance of the entire Tudor dynasty and a quintessentially English aesthetic.In 1872, the Art-Journal praised Phillips's designs in the 'Holbeinesque' taste and described a series of Tudor rose jewels thus: 'Another rose in enamel has been copied from a document, to which is attached the sign manual of Henry VIII. The design is by Holbein, who, in commemoration of the union of the houses of York and Lancaster, has formed the flower of white and red leaves. This may be used as a brooch or pendant.' See Gere, C. and Rudoe, J. Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria, The British Museum Press, 2010, pp.331-353. In her book, The Art of Beauty (1878), the historian and chronicler of fashion, Mrs Haweis, described the 'artistic appreciation of good forms and good work' by Messrs Phillips of Cockspur Street, going on to recall, '.....the most perfect models are sought for the ornaments they furnish. Museums and picture galleries are ransacked for devices of necklaces, earrings and pendants. I there observed... a bracelet of enamel and gold whose delicate traceries with Tudor roses and fleur-de-lis, are adapted from a fine frieze beneath the tomb of Henry VII in Westminster Abbey...' See Richie, H. Designers & Jewellery 1850-1940, pp.37-39.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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