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Lot 42
A late Victorian yellow gold opal & diamond hinged bangle, the flowerhead setting with a central old cut diamond flanked by eight oval cut opal petals, with two further round opals to either shoulder, French 14ct gold shell marks to clasp tongue, approximately 9.8 grams, in fitted box (see illustration).
Lot 787
A Soho Pottery Ltd Solian Ware 'Opal' pattern dinnerset comprising; sauce boat and stand, two vegetable tureens, five 24cm diameter plates, five 20cm diameter plates, six 24cm diameter bowls, six 21cm diameter bowls and two graduated platters Condition Report: There is some crazing and wear to the gilt throughout the set. One of the smaller bowls is chipped and one of the big plates has two chips.
Lot 1377
A late 19th century carved opal cameo pendant, probably by Wilhelm Schmidt, depicting Arion and Delphinus with neoclassical scroll surround decorated with polychrome enamel, rose-cut diamonds and pearls, suspending from three pearl-set chains and an emerald-mounted scrolling upper section in yellow gold, 11cm long, fitted case "In reply to your wish to be informed when opal cameos were first cut in Europe, I may mention the date of 1874, when I invented the new process of cutting opal cameos in such a manner as to utilise the matrix of rough opal for the ground... Mr John Brogden exhibited the first one, which I cut, amongst his other exhibits at the Paris Exhibition, 1878..." - Wilhelm Schmidt, (1845-1938), to gem collector, Abraham Booth, who owned numerous fine examples carved by the talented Schmidt. Schmidt was born in Idar Oberstein. At the age of 15, he was sent to Paris as an apprentice to Arsène, who trained him in the neo-classical tradition. However, by the time he graduated in the 1860s, the French fashion for stone cameos was waning. Eventually, Schmidt settled in London, where he set up an engraving business in Hatton Garden, trading alongside his gem-dealing brother Louis, who imported numerous unusual and rare specimens with which he could work. Schmidt carved cameos for John Brogden, Guiliano and Child & Child, and attracted several prestigious patrons including the Museum of Practical Geology, to whom he sold cameos engraved from quartz, sardonyx, jasper, labradorite, moonstone and opal, which was to become his trademark. "Opal cameos, if rare, were not unknown (in the 19th century) but Schmidt had invented a novel technique: instead of carving the whole cameo from precious opal, he used blanks with a thin layer of precious opal overlaying the matrix, in the same way in which the contrasted layers of agates were traditionally used to set off the background." Gertrud Seidmann, a connoisseur of Schmidt's work. Schmidt never signed his work and the cameos he produced for jewellery shops and dealers were never credited to him. Examples, attributed by Seidmann, are in the collections of the Natural History Museum, London, the British Museum and the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. Literature: SEIDMANN, G., Wilhelm Schmidt: The Last Neo-Classical Gem-Engraver, (London: Source Title: Apollo CXXVIII No. 317: July-1988)
Lot 1013
A collection of jewellery items, including a 19th century blue enamel and seed pearl ring (one seed pearl missing), size L, an opal five stone ring (one opal loose from mount), size M 1/2, an amethyst and seed pearl gold pendant, a gold kitten pendant, a gold spherical watch key, and a gilt metal pendant, together with an Arts and Crafts gem-set gold ring, of foliate design and set with peridots, a ruby and a garnet in silver and gold, size M, a rectangular gold ring set with a blister pearl, size M, a small regency gold brooch, a gold plaque ring, a lady's gold wristwatch and a gold scarf ring set with a diamond
Lot 462
A collection of mixed jewellery items including Victorian 9ct gold and gilt metal brooches including a Mizpah version, an opal and unmarked yellow metal brooch, weight approx 2.2gms, and four rings including a unmarked rose metal stone set version, total gross 1.4gms weight and gilt versions
Lot 239
An 18ct. gold and diamond crossover ring, having row of round brilliant cut diamonds, shank stamped "18ct", (gross weight 2.5g), together with an 18ct. gold and diamond solitaire ring, having central coronet mount set round brilliant cut diamond, with platinum shoulders set three diamond chips to either side, shank stamped "18ct" and "Plat", (gross weight 1.7g), and an 18ct. gold, diamond and opal ring, alternately set two round cabochon opals and three diamonds, the central stone old cut the smaller stones rose cut, shank stamped "18ct" and "Plat", (gross weight 1.8g) (3)
Lot 107
Vintage Large and Magnificent Oval Cabochon Opal, Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace. Opal measures 1-1/8" L, 13/16" W. Diamonds F-G color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Stamped 750. Measures 15-1/2" L, 1-5/8" drop. Approx. weight: 66.9 grams. Condition: Very good vintage condition. Estimate: $6000.00 - $8000.00 Domestic Shipping: $34.00
Lot 109
Vintage Oval Cabochon Opal, Round Brilliant and Baguette Cut Diamond, Round Cut Emerald and 14 Karat White Gold Ring. Opal measures 18x14mm, good play of multi colors. Stamped 14K. Ring size 7. Approx. weight: 10.6 grams. Condition: Very good condition. Estimate: $4000.00 - $5000.00 Domestic Shipping: $28.00
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