(BERKELEY) GEORGEAutograph letter signed ('G:Cloyne'), as Bishop of Cloyne, to Thomas Prior ('Dear Tom'), beginning by commenting on Lord Chesterfield's letter which '...does great honour to you...' and hoping his Society will follow up on his recommendations on glass and paper, warning him '...You have heard of the trick the glass men of Bristol were said to have paid Dr Helsham and Company...', and going on to present him with a painting by his wife ('...For my part I think she shows a most uncommon genius, but others may be supposed to judge more impartially than I...'), pleased that some of the local families are following their example but wishing that painting was more employed amongst '...ladies and idle people as a thing that may divert the spleen, improve the manufactures, and increase the wealth of the nation...', asking him to decline Mr Simon's request to join the Historico-Physical Society on his behalf ('...I must therefore depend on you for getting me out of this scrape...'), one page on a bifolium, integral freefront address panel signed 'G:Cloyne', docketed '...Mrs Berkeley presents to Mr Prior her painting of the Bishop now in M. Archdall's possession', dust-staining particularly to address panel, some small tears and old repairs, folio (315 x 202mm.), Cloyne, 3 July 1746Footnotes:ENCOURAGING THE ARTS AS A MEANS TO PROSPERITY: In a newly rediscovered letter, the Bishop of Cloyne presents a portrait of himself by his wife to his lifelong friend and agent Thomas Prior.George Berkeley (1685-1753) met fellow scholar Thomas Prior (1681-1751) at the Duke of Ormond's School in Kilkenny, alma mater of Jonathan Swift and William Congreve, and their correspondence runs from 1713 until 1747, reflecting a long friendship during which Prior acted as his Dublin agent and looked after his legal and financial affairs. Prior was a great advocate for the promotion of trade and industry in Ireland and, in 1731 had established the Dublin Society for the Promotion of Agriculture, Manufactures, Arts and Sciences (the 'Society' Berkeley mentions here) which subsequently became the Royal Dublin Society. At this time both men were interested in the use of tar-water as a means of helping their poor Irish neighbours during the years of famine that followed the winter of 1739-40. Berkeley published his last major work on the subject Siris:... concerning the Virtues of Tar-Water in 1744 and in 1746, the year of our letter, Prior dedicated his own treatise to Lord Chesterfield, with whom he had corresponded during the latter's spell as viceroy to Ireland (1745-6) and who held him in great regard (Gilbert and Carter, ODNB).By this letter, Berkeley presents Prior with a portrait of himself by his wife Anne (née Forster, c.1700-1786), who also shared his love of philosophy, music and the arts, and who had just taken up painting, much to his approval. Campbell Fraser refers to her portrait in his Works and the docket on our letter confirms his supposition that the portrait was latterly in the possession of the antiquarian Rev. Mervyn Archdall. As alluded to in our letter, Berkeley was a great advocate of the arts as a means to improvement, with his establishment at Cloyne renowned for its art collection and its passion for music, which he hoped would influence artistic activity in the region as a whole ('to be plain we are musically mad', he wrote). Amongst Berkeley's collection were several fine Old Masters including a Magdalen by Rubens and heads by Van Dyke and Kneller 'besides several good paintings performed in the house; - an example so happy that it has diffused itself into the adjacent gentleman's houses... The love of art as well as the love of truth... followed him into his contemplative old age' (Fraser, p.310). The present letter is part of a large correspondence which forms the backbone of all biographies of Berkeley through letters made available to the biographer Joseph Stock by descendants of Thomas Prior, who printed an extract of our letter in 1776. Stock's version is also included in Alexander Campbell Fraser's The Works of George Berkeley, D.D. Formerly Bishop of Cloyne, 1871, p.308, T.E. Jessop & A.A. Luce The Works of George Berkeley, Bishop of Cloyne, 1956, Vol.VIII, no.234 and Marc A. Hight The Correspondence of George Berkeley, 2003, no.337, but until now the full text of the letter has not been available to scholars. Fraser notes that 'Thomas Prior, to whom so many of them were addressed, was hardly one to draw out Berkeley's singular powers of reason and imagination', dealing as they do with practical and personal matters rather than the philosophical. They provide, nonetheless, an important insight into Berkeley's relationships and, for some periods of his life, remain the only record available of Berkeley's movements. 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An Edwardian enamel pendant necklace by Charles Horner, heightened with graduated green and blue enamel, signed and hallmarked for Chester 1909, (clasp deficient), together with an Edwardian enamel panel brooch by Charles Horner, hallmarked for Chester 1903, an enamel tortoise brooch, stamped '900', and an enamel locket pendant on chain, first pendant length 6.2cm, chain length 38cm (4)Condition report: Horner pendant necklace: large area of loss to enamel on drop suspended from pendant panel, remaining enamel has surface scuffs, nicks and small chips. General wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips to pendant mount, marks are clearly struck. General wear to chain, some of the chain links are kinked/mis-shapen and the clasp is missing. Patchy tarnishing throughout. Pendant width 3.7cm. Horner brooch: Large losses to enamel and chips/scuffs/nicks to remaining enamel. General wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips to mount, patchy tarnishing. Fine seam/split at junction of brooch pin to panel. Brooch pin is functioning but but may be a later replacement and the safety hook is mis-shapen. Hallmarks are clearly struck but with some wear to maker's mark. Length 3.5cm. Tortoise brooch: losses and chips to enamel. General wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips throughout, with patchy tarnishing. The shell appears to be edged by little half pearls but many of these are damaged. The brooch pin is loose fitting. Length 3.25cm. Locket: chips and scuffs to enamel, general wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips throughout, with patchy tarnishing. Chain is relatively modern, clasp is functioning. Pendant length 3.2cm.
A Norwegian enamel panel bracelet by David Andersen, designed as a series of blue and black enamel panels with repeating flowerhead motifs, stamped '925S' with maker's mark, the interior with presentation inscription dated 1948, length approximately 19cmCondition report: Scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips to the enamel and bracelet mounts, commensurate for use. Occasional small losses to the enamel. The connecting jump rings are not soldered and the bracelet has traces of a subtle gilt finish. The clasp is currently functioning and a yellow metal safety chain has been later added. Interior presentation inscription reads 'NORGE 1948' and 'TO MY COUSIN 20.9.48 FROM JIM'. Metal standard is untested. Width of panels approx. 1.4cm. Gross weight approx. 23.5gm.
An Arts and Crafts turquoise set panel brooch by Murrle Bennett & Co., the sinuous openwork panel centred with an oval turquoise cabochon in collet setting, signed and stamped '15CT', width 3.4cmCondition report: Surface scuffs, scratches and nicks to panel and cabochon, commensurate for use. Surface-reaching veins and pitting to cabochon, which measures approx. 16.5mm length x 12mm width. Patchy wear to marks. Pin is currently functioning. Gross weight approx. 6gm.
Two cultured pearl panel brooches, the first designed as a foliate wreath of textured design, stamped '14K', the second designed as an openwork rosette, with additional pendant fitting, also stamped '14K', lengths 4cm and 3.2cm respectively (2)Condition report: Both brooches have surface scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips throughout. The rosette brooch also has areas of porosity/pitting, areas of dark discolouration and dirt/grease residue. Both brooch pins are currently functioning. Metal standard is untested for both. Approximate gross weights: first brooch 6.1gm, second brooch 8.2gm.
A collection of jewellery, comprising a diamond cross pendant, set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, 18ct white gold mounted, together with a half pearl set panel brooch, highlighted with coral and coral coloured cabochons, a sapphire and diamond set spray brooch, 9ct gold mounted, a synthetic colour change sapphire single stone ring, yellow precious metal mounted, stamped '14K', a 9ct gold cased bracelet watch, the dial signed HIRCO expanding-link bracelet stamped '9CT' and signed BRITANNIC, and a stone set pendant, on trace-link chain, (half pearls untested for origin), first pendant total diamond weight approximately 0.70ct, length 2.9cm (6)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: cross pendant 2.7gm, panel brooch 6.8gm, spray brooch 5.8gm, single stone ring 9.6gm, bracelet watch (including movement) 18.9gm, pendant on chain 1.8gm.
A yellow precious metal panel bracelet, the tapered panels decorated with figural scenes and stylised animal motifs, stamped '18K REG. IND.' and numbered 0897, length 17.5cmCondition report: Most of the pierced panels are mis-shapen with dings, kinks and dents. General surface wear, scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout, commensurate for use. The clasp is currently functioning but a little loose fitting. The safety chain is later added. Metal standard is untested. Approximate gross weight 50.7gm.
A vari gem-set panel ring, centred with a cultured pearl between two fluted onyx panels and trios of round brilliant-cut diamonds, yellow gold mounted (import marks rubbed), and a diamond set dress ring, highlighted with graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, yellow precious metal mounted, stamped '750', ring sizes approximately H and L respectively (2)Condition report: First ring: surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips throughout, commensurate for use. Deep scratch to one of the onyx panels. Diamonds are bright and lively, total weight approx. 0.06ct. The shank has been re-sized and the import marks are rubbed, therefore gold standard is unknown. Length of panel approx. 1.35cm. Gross weight approx. 3.6gm. Second ring: surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips throughout, commensurate for use. There is a further bird mark to the interior. Diamonds are bright and lively, total weight approx. 0.16ct. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 3.7gm.
A collection of antique and later jewellery, comprising two 19th century gilt metal locket pendants, each with hairwork compartment, a further gilt metal locket pendant, a banded agate panel brooch, a mother of pearl cameo brooch, a blue and white paste cluster ring, a pair of cufflinks, and a pendant, largest locket pendant length 6.1cm (8)
A collection of jewellery, comprising a Victorian 22ct gold band ring, later applied with a green stone three-leaf clover panel, an oval shell cameo ring, stamped '9ct', a trace-link chain, spaced with coral corallium rubrum beads, a coral corallium rubrum single stone ring, indistinctly stamped '750', a coral corallium rubrum single stone pendant, a 9ct gold curb-link chain, a cornelian bead necklace, an agate pendant, and a black bead necklace, (damaged), first ring size approximately K (9)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: 22ct gold band ring with later panel 1.4gm, shell cameo ring 2.9gm, trace-link chain with coral beads 1.3gm, coral ring 0.8gm.
A collection of jewellery, comprising a lapis lazuli single strand bead necklace, with white metal panel clasp modelled as a stylised ram's head, signed BASZANGER, a lapis lazuli single stone dress ring, with figural shoulders, white metal mounted, maker's mark K.G, a Modernist stone set pendant on chain, a Modernist bangle, a Modernist ring, an enamel panel brooch, depicting the white rose of York, two moss agate set brooches, a pair of moss agate and marcasite ear clips, a fancy-link bracelet, a pendant on bead-link chain, a paste set brooch, with thistle decoration, and a further brooch, necklace length 46cm (13)
A curb-link bracelet with gem set clasp, the hollow curb-link bracelet stamped '9C' to individual links, accompanied by a heart-shaped padlock clasp with rectangular step-cut green beryl in foiled closed-back setting, (glazed verso deficient), length 20cmCondition report: Signs of general wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips throughout. Many of the hollow curb links have dents and dings and all links have solder seams that are presumed to be part of manufacture. Marks are heavily rubbed but in some places still legible. The padlock clasp has some fine splits to the panel, near to the hasp hinge, with an associated dark solder repair to the panel and hinge. Decoration to the front of the panel is worn and the back of the clasp has shallow dents/dings. The glazed aperture is missing, replaced with a temporary foiling. The beryl has chips, scuffs and nicks to the surface, measuring approx. 6.8mm length x 4.4mm width. It is likely that the bracelet would have previously had a safety chain, which is now missing, although the fittings remain. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 27gm.
A ruby set panel brooch/pendant, modelled as an openwork stylised flowerhead of textured finish, centred with a cluster of circular mixed-cut rubies and edged by further rubies, yellow precious metal mounted, stamped '585', length 3.4cmCondition report: Surface wear, nicks and scuffs throughout, patchy tarnishing to mount. The rubies have slightly variable pinkish-red hues, most containing natural inclusions and colour zoning that are just visible to the naked eye. Some stones have small chips and surface-reaching fractures/feathers. The brooch pin and clasp are functioning. Gross weight approx. 10.5gm..
An Art Deco diamond panel brooch, the shaped rectangular panel of stepped design, centred with a round brilliant-cut diamond in millegrain setting, bordered by channels of similarly set graduated round brilliant and single-cut diamonds and trios of graduated baguette-cut diamonds, white precious metal mounted, stamped 'P.T.', total diamond weight approximately 0.90ct, length 4cmCondition report: Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, occasional stones with surface-reaching fractures/chips, the remaining diamonds with estimated VS1 to SI2 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. Principal diamond weight approx. 0.13ct. Remaining diamonds graduate from approx. 0.01ct to 0.06ct in size. The mount has surface wear, nicks and scuffs throughout and the brooch pin is functioning, although the clasp is a little loose fitting. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 7gm.
An Art Deco style diamond panel brooch, the rectangular panel pierced with stylised foliate and anthemion motifs, millegrain set throughout with graduated brilliant, single and old-cut diamonds, white precious metal mounted, principal diamond weight approximately 0.25ct, total diamond weight approximately 2.50ct, length 4.9cmCondition report: Diamonds have slightly variable colour and clarity but give an overall bright and lively appearance, some stones with chips/surface-reaching fractures and light brownish/yellowish tints, with estimated SI1 to P2 clarity and H to M colour, assessed mounted. Bordering diamonds graduate from approximately 0.08ct to 0.01ct in size. One of the outer diamonds appears to be a later brilliant-cut replacement. The brooch mount has surface wear, scuffs and nicks throughout, with solder joins at the junctions to the fittings. The brooch pin is a little mis-shapen but currently functioning. The mount appears to be unmarked and metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 12.7gm.
A late 19th century pink topaz brooch/pendant, modelled as a scrolled ribbon-shaped panel, profusely engraved with flowerheads and foliage to a textured ground, highlighted with four octagonal mixed-cut pink topaz in collet settings, gold mounted, with base metal pin, and a rock crystal locket pendant, the cover reverse carved with a cross and star motifs, the reverse with plaited hairwork, brooch length 5.2cm, pendant length 3.1cm (2)Condition report: Brooch/pendant: The pink topaz are well matched, of light pink hues, some stones containing faint inclusions, one stone containing fracture/feather inclusions, all with surface wear, nicks and occasional chips. The largest stone measures approx. 8.8mm length x 7.5mm width x 3.9mm depth and the smallest stone measures approx. 7mm length x 6.2mm width x 3.4mm depth. The mount has general surface wear and patchy tarnishing, engraved decoration is cripsly defined. The back is fitted with two small loops, allowing the addition of a necklace chain. The pin is mis-shapen but functioning. Gold standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 8.7gm. Locket pendant: In worn condition, with scuffs, chips and nicks throughout and patchy tarnishing to mount. Dust/dirt residue to hairwork. Metal is untested. Gross weight approx. 8.1gm.
A double strand cultured pearl necklace with diamond clasp, comprising two strands of uniform cultured pearls, each measuring approximately 7mm to 7.5mm in diameter, to a rosette-shaped openwork panel clasp, centred with an old brilliant-cut diamond in millegrain collet setting, bordered by two rows of smaller similarly set old brilliant and old-cut diamonds, two colour precious metal mounted, principal diamond weight approximately 1.10ct, total diamond weight approximately 1.80ct, length 85cmCondition report: The principal diamond is bright and lively but contains small dark mineral inclusions and a surface-reaching fracture, with estimated P1 clarity and I to J colour, assessed mounted. Principal diamond dimensions approx: 7.1mm to 7.4mm diameter x 3.7mm depth. Bordering diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, with estimated VS1 to SI2 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. The clasp mount appears to be relatively modern, with light surface wear, and is unmarked. Metal standard is untested. Diameter of clasp approx. 2.5cm. Cultured pearls are well matched, of creamy-white hues with a subtle iridescent lustre, most with surface wear, pitting, ripples and blemishes to the nacre, commensurate for use. Combined gross weight approx. 115gm.
A diamond panel ring, the navette-shaped panel pavé set with graduated old and single-cut diamonds, between scroll engraved shoulders, two colour precious metal mounted, stamped '18CT', total diamond weight approximately 0.60ct, ring size LCondition report: Diamonds are mostly well matched with a fairly bright and lively appearance, although some stones have small chips/surface-reaching fractures. Estimated SI1 to P1 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. Diamonds graduate in size from approx. 0.20ct to 0.02ct. The ring mount has general surface wear, scuffs and nicks throughout, with some thinning to the edges of the setting and solder joins at the junctions of the shank to the setting, with associated porosity. The panel measures approx. 1.95cm length x 0.95cm width. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 3.7gm.
A diamond dress ring, the hexagonal panel pavé set with single-cut diamonds, to a tapered 18ct gold mount with maker's mark B&S, numbered 227, total diamond weight approximately 0.25ct, ring size HCondition report: Diamonds are well matched, fairly bright and lively, with estimated VS2 to SI2 clarity and I to K colour, assessed mounted. General surface wear to mount, re-sizing join to back of shank. Birmingham hallmark, date letter indistinct but possibly for 1982. Length of panel 9.5mm. Gross weight approx. 4.4gm.
Four 19th century garnet set jewels, comprising a garnet cluster pendant, of openwork design, with pear-shaped garnet drop, a garnet and half pearl heart-shaped panel brooch, with glazed compartment, (later fittings), a garnet heart and ribbon bow brooch, (later fitting), and a garnet full hoop ring, all with foiled closed-back settings, (some stones deficient, half pearls untested for origin), lengths 3.2cm, 2.2cm and 2.4cm respectively, ring size N (4)
A yellow precious metal fancy-link necklace, designed as a series of openwork Greek key panels, stamped '585', length 44cmCondition report: General surface wear, scuffs and nicks throughout, commensurate for use, with some play between links. The clasp and safety catch are currently functioning. Each panel measures approx. 12.5mm length x 3.5mm width. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 11gm.
A Victorian hardstone panel bracelet, designed as a series of carnelian and banded agate batons with floral and foliate engraved caps, spaced by oval mixed-cut citrines in similarly engraved collet settings, with citrine padlock clasp, length approximately 18.5cmCondition report: General wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips throughout the mounts, agate batons and gemstones, commensurate for age and use. Patchy wear to engraved decoration. Some of the agate batons have large surface-reaching fractures. Occasional small splits to the mounts. Some of the mounts have dark solder joins/repairs and solder seams that appear to be part of manufacture. The mounts are untested as gold/gilt metal and the jump ring fittings are not soldered. The clasp is currently functioning. The batons range from approx. 2.65cm to 2.85cm in length, including the end caps. The citrines slightly vary in size, the largest measuring approx. 16mm length x 12mm width x 7.9mm depth. Gross weight approx. 29.2gm.
A George III 18ct gold open face pocket watch, the tri-colour dial with Roman numerals, foliate engraved border, engine-turned central panel and textured ground, to a key wind movement signed H. Gardner, Belfast and numbered 5580, the engine-turned case with foliate scroll and flowerhead engraved sides and loop, hallmarked for London 1819, maker's mark WM, case diameter 4.6cm
A 19th century diamond set open face fob watch and a fancy-link long chain, the fob watch with white dial and black Roman numerals, to a keyless wind movement, the case with rose-cut diamond cluster edged with blue enamel border, stamped 'J.M B.C' and '18K', signed LAWSON & SON, OLD STEINE, BRIGHTON and numbered 41887, accompanied by a yellow precious metal fancy-link long chain, designed as a series of belcher links spaced by star-pierced panels, watch case diameter 2.4cm, chain length 154cm (2)Condition report: Watch: hairline fracture, scuffs and nicks to dial. Surface wear, scuffs and nicks to case and glass, commensurate for age and use. Case cover and back close fairly tightly. Diamonds have a lively but typically greyish appearance and are presumed to be foil-backed, some stones with surface-reaching fractures. Marks are clearly struck. The movement runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight approx. 15gm. Chain: Surface wear, scratches, scuffs and nicks throughout, commensurate for use. Some of the panels have shallow dents/impressions and areas of porosity, each panel measures approx. 23mm in length x 5.5mm in width. Areas of solder to occasional panels/links, possibly as a result of repair, and some thinning at the junctions between links. Metal standard is untested and unknown but one of the links has previously been filed and tested. Gross weight approx. 35.7gm.
A Victorian enamel and half pearl bangle, of hinged oval form, the tapered frontispiece with a circular boss, centred with a half pearl edged by a star-shaped blue enamel border, framed by bead and ropetwist wirework borders, gold mounted, (half pearl untested for origin), inner diameter 6cmCondition report: Losses and chips to blue enamel star. Scuffs and blemishes to half pearl. The back of the bangle has a raised panel to the centre, which may be later added. Scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout the bangle, commensurate for age and use, with scattered dings/dents and impressions to the mount and patchy tarnishing/staining. The hinge and clasp are both currently functioning. The tongue clasp has a worn mark which is illegible. The mount tapers in width from approx. 8.4mm to 20mm. The central boss has a screw fitting to the back. Gold standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 17gm.
A pietra dura panel brooch, the oval pietra dura panel depicting a floral spray in shades of white, green and black, within a ropetwist wirework decorated mount, stamped '14K', accompanied by a pair of similarly set ear pendants, on clip fittings also stamped '14K', brooch length 4.3cm, ear pendants length 3.5cm (2)
A small collection of jewellery, comprising a wishbone and swallow panel brooch, stamped '15CT', a naval crown brooch, stamped '9CT', and a 15ct gold Latin cross pendant, lengths 2.55cm, 1.95cm and 3.8cm respectively (3)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: first brooch 1.3gm, second brooch 1.4gm, pendant 2gm
A George III memorial panel ring, the oval panel depicting a funerary urn and the motto 'NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE', within a red stone border, to a white enamel hoop inscribed 'Hannah Robinson OB 5 Aug 1769 AE 19', (some stones deficient or later replaced), together with a George III hairwork memorial panel, verso inscribed, with later stick pin fitting, and a 19th century half pearl and hairwork memorial panel ring, (shank deficient, half pearls untested for origin), first ring size approximately P (3)
A garnet set pendant/brooch, the shaped oval panel with bead accents, centred with an oval cabochon garnet bordered by smaller circular-cut garnets, suspending a similarly set pear-shaped drop, with hinged bale, 9ct gold mounted (hallmarks indistinct), maker's mark SJ, length 6.3cmCondition report: Of modern manufacture, with surface wear, nicks and scuffs throughout the mount and to the gemstones. Occasional garnets have larger chips and scuffs. The garnets have slightly variable orangey-red and brownish-red hues. The brooch pin and pendant fittings are functioning. Dimensions of central panel approx. 3.8cm length x 3.55cm width. Gross weight approx. 13.2gm.
A jade panel bracelet, designed as a convex openwork flowerhead panel, with a cluster of round and pear-shaped jadeite cabochons in collet and claw settings, yellow precious metal mounted, on a black fabric strap, (jade untested for treatments), panel length 3.5cm, bracelet length 15.5cmCondition report: Scuffs, nicks and surface-reaching fractures to jadeite cabochons. The pear-shaped cabochons measure approx. 10.5mm - 11mm length x 5mm - 5.5mm width. Small splits and patchy thinning to the edges of some of the settings with scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout the mount. Areas of solder to back of mount, possibly as a result of repair. Metal standard is untested. Stamped marks are unknown. The fabric strap is worn, with gilt metal fittings. Gross weight, including strap, approx. 12.2gm.
A ruby, sapphire and diamond set monogram bar brooch, the knife-edge bar centred with a pierced and millegrained monogram with entwined letters A, H and B, highlighted with circular mixed-cut rubies and sapphires and single-cut diamonds, two colour precious metal mounted, total diamond weight approximately 0.10ct, length 4.5cmCondition report: One of the outer rubies is broken, with a section missing. The remaining rubies and sapphires have slightly variable hues, some stones containing areas of colour zoning, mineral inclusiions, fractures and fissures, occasional stones with small chips and fractures. All have surface wear. Diamonds are mostly well matched, bright and lively, occasional stones with chips/nicks and fractures. It is possible that the monogram panel may have been later added to the bar mount. The mount and panel have general surface wear and there are traces of a prior inscription to the back of the bar that has been partially polished out. The brooch pin and safety catch are currently functioning. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 3.7gm.
A 19th century pendant/brooch, centred with a circular chalcedony panel with faceted border, applied with a turquoise set flowerhead and foliate spray and enclosed by a cannetille work border, glazed compartment verso, (pendant loop detached, brooch pin deficient), diameter 3.1cmCondition report: General wear, scuffs and nicks/chips throughout with areas of patchy thinning, commensurate for age and use. The mount appears to be gilt metal, with areas of verdigris staining and occasional small losses/breaks to the cannetille border. The spray has areas of dark discolouration, with possible solder repair to the lower section, and appears to be missing some foliate elements. The turquoise cabochon is pitted and discoloured. The pendant loop is split and detached. Gross weight approx. 10.3gm.
A carnelian panel bracelet, designed as a series of rectangular panels with pierced geometric decoration, spaced by carnelian cabochons, yellow precious metal mounted, stamped '9CT', length 19cmCondition report: General surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips throughout the bracelet and to the cabochons. Some of the settings have fine splits and creases to the edges and some of the links have worn a little thin to the ends. The safety chain is later added and the clasp is currently functioning. Metal standard is untested. Maximum width of bracelet 0.8cm. Gross weight approx. 7gm.
A pair of 9ct gold cufflinks, each oval panel with engraved monogram, on chain-link fittings, hallmarked for Birmingham 1929, panel length 1.9cmCondition report: Scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips throughout, commensurate for use. Hallmarks are clearly struck, maker's mark is BHJ. Gross weight approx. 10.4gm.
A pair of amethyst cufflinks, each oval amethyst cabochon with floral carved decoration, in collet settings, on hinged baton fittings, 9ct gold mounted, hallmarked for London 1963, panel length 2.1cmCondition report: Both of the amethyst cabochons have 'tiger stripe' inclusions and surface-reaching fractures, giving patchy cloudy areas, and general surface wear, chips and nicks. Each of the cabochons measures approx. 20mm length x 15.3mm width. The mounts have general surface wear, nicks and scuffs and the fittings are functioning, although one of the hinges is a little stiff to operate. Hallmarks are clearly struck, the maker's mark is 'QK LTD'. Gross weight approx. 18.4gm.
A pair of cufflinks, each oval panel with engraved lattice decoration, on figure-of-eight fittings, stamped '15CT' and signed GB, panel length 1.6cmCondition report: General surface wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips throughout, with patchy tarnishing. Light wear to marks. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 8.2gm.
A late 19th century turquoise panel brooch, the navette-shaped panel applied with ropetwist wirework and bead decoration, centred with a cluster of cabochon turquoises, glazed verso, with later fitting, together with a turquoise and half pearl cluster bar brooch, with foliate scroll decoration, (adapted, half pearls untested for origin), brooch lengths 3cm and 5.8cm respectively (2)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: first brooch 5.1gm, second brooch 4.1gm.
A collection of 19th century and later jewellery, comprising a cluster panel bracelet, a cluster panel brooch, a cluster pendant, a rectangular panel brooch, and a full hoop ring, variously set with red pastes and garnets in foiled closed-back settings, (some stones deficient, some stones later replaced), bracelet length 17.5cm, pendant length 2.85cm (5)
A collection of antique and later jewellery, comprising a Victorian turquoise set panel brooch, applied with ropetwist wirework and bead decoration, glazed verso, a similar turquoise set pendant, glazed verso, a garnet and half pearl pendant, glazed verso, a blue enamel panel brooch, glazed verso, a Victorian gilt metal belcher-link long chain, suspending a fob seal and assorted pendants, an insect panel brooch, stamped '9CT', a Victorian white metal locket pendant, three 19th century gilt metal locket pendants, a blue stone and half pearl cluster stick pin, a gilt shell collar necklace, and further items, contained in jewellery case, (half pearls untested for origin), first brooch diameter 3.5cm (qty)
A collection of antique and later stick pins, comprising a diamond circlet stick pin, a diamond set lover's knot stick pin, a diamond single stone stick pin, three opal single stone stick pins, an oval shell cameo stick pin, and assorted further examples, of varied design, first stick pin panel diameter 1.1cm (23)
A collection of antique and later jewellery, comprising a diamond set foliate panel brooch, the lasque-cut diamonds in foiled closed-back settings, with similarly set pendant drop, adapted with later fitting, a trio of garnet set dress studs, each with serpent surround, adapted with later bar brooch fitting, an Edwardian stone set bar brooch, modelled as a shamrock, 9ct gold mounted, hallmarked for Chester 1910, a half pearl and stone set stick pin, stamped '9CT', (half pearl untested for origin), a hat pin, modelled as a dagger, and a purple paste brooch, first brooch length 4.1cm (6)
A collection of jewellery, comprising a 9ct gold hollow ropetwist-link chain, an oval shell cameo brooch/pendant stamped '375', a 9ct gold stone set panel brooch, of openwork scrolled design, a pair of cluster ear clips, a pair of white paste ear pendants, stamped '9CT', a nephrite pendant, on a fancy-link chain stamped '750', a hinged oval bangle, a pair of cultured pearl ear clips, stamped '9CT', a circular celestial pendant, stamped '925', on a yellow metal belcher-link chain with clasp stamped '9CT', two bar brooches, two coral corallium rubrum branch necklaces, and further items, first chain length 51cm (qty)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: ropetwist chain 10.4gm, shell cameo brooch/pendant 5.5gm, stone set panel brooch 1.8gm, cluster ear clips 2.1gm, white paste ear pendants 1gm, fancy-link chain stamped '750' 2.7gm, oval bangle 6.9gm, cultured pearl ear clips 1gm, belcher-link chain with clasp stamped '9CT' 6.2gm, two bar brooches 4.5gm.
A collection of silver and white metal jewellery, to include an Edwardian silver panel, modelled as a star and horn enclosed by thistles and ribbon bows, hallmarked for Birmingham 1908, two Scottish silver and yellow stone brooches, each hallmarked for Edinburgh 1950, a pair of hardstone set ear pendants, stamped 'STERLING SILVER', a labradorite panel brooch, a labradorite pendant on chain, and further items, panel length 7.6cm (9)
A late 19th/early 20th century emerald and diamond set bar brooch, designed as an openwork curb-link panel, spaced by alternate step-cut emeralds and old-cut diamonds in pinched collet settings, stamped '15', total diamond weight approximately 0.16ct, length 4.6cmCondition report: The curb links are hollow and have occasional shallow impressions/dings and there are two small areas of filing to the back of one link, near the pin hinge. The mount has surface wear throughout and the base metal pin is currently functioning, although the safety catch may require adjustment. The emeralds have varying facet symmetry but are well matched in colour, both of mid-green hues, with surface-reaching fractures and scattered nicks/chips. Each emerald measures approx. 3.2mm in length. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, with estimated SI1 to SI2 clarity and I to K colour, assessed mounted. One diamond has a small surface nick/chip. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 6.5gm.
An Edwardian enamel and half pearl panel brooch, the oval panel centred with a half pearl accent, to a green and white enamel ground, stamped '15C', (half pearl untested for origin), length 2.15cmCondition report: There is a fracture within the ground enamel to one side, and further scuffs, nicks and chips to the enamel, but no obvious losses. The brooch mount has general surface wear, scuffs and nicks and the pin is currently functioning. Gross weight approx. 3.5gm.
A vari gem-set ring and earrings suite, each modelled as a snowflake cluster of circular mixed-cut and cabochon-cut gemstones, to include rubies, sapphires, emeralds, coral corallium rubrum and half pearls, the ring with scroll pierced gallery and tapered reeded hoop, the earrings with post and hinged clip fittings, yellow precious metal mounted, (one half pearl deficient, half pearls untested for origin), ring size M, earrings diameter 2.45cm (2)Condition report: Surface wear, scuffs and chips/fractures to the gemstones and cabochons, commensurate for use. Most of the coral cabochons have surface abrasion and most of the emeralds are heavily chipped and fractured. The gemstones contain natural inclusions such as crystals, fissures, feathers and colour zoning and have variable hues. The mounts have general surface wear, chips, nicks and scuffs throughout and are unmarked. One of the earring hinged clips has some deeper nicks and chips and both clips are functioning. Metal standard is untested. Diameter of ring panel approx. 2.1cm. Gross weight of ring approx. 12.2gm. Gross weight of earrings approx. 20.6gm.
An Edwardian amethyst and half pearl pendant, the scrolled openwork panel centred with an oval mixed-cut amethyst in claw setting, framed by half pearl set foliage, stamped '9CT', suspended from a fine curb-link chain with later fittings, (half pearls untested for origin), pendant length 4.1cmCondition report: General surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips to the amethyst, half pearls and pendant mount, commensurate for age and use. The half pearls have discoloured to greyish hues and some have fractures to the nacre surface. The pendant has areas of verdigris staining at junctions within the panel and wear to the tips of the claw setting. The chain is untested as gold/gilt metal and has later base metal fittings, with surface wear throughout. Chain length 49cm. Gross pendant weight approx. 2.5gm, gross chain weight approx. 2.6gm.
A peridot and half pearl pendant on chain, the shaped quatrefoil panel centred with a circular mixed-cut peridot and half pearl cluster, bordered by further half pearls to the cardinal points, stamped '9CT', on a trace-link chain, together with an opal and ruby flowerhead cluster ring, 18ct gold mounted, hallmarked for Birmingham 1908, (one opal deficient), an enamel and pearl foliate panel brooch, stamped '9CT', (one pearl deficient), a green stone stick pin, the hoop-shaped terminal stamped '15C', and a white metal wedding band, stamped 'PLATINUM', (all pearls untested for origin), pendant length 3.8cm (5)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: pendant on chain 5.1gm, cluster ring 3.1gm, panel brooch 2.2gm, stick pin 1.1gm, wedding band 2.7gm
A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, centred with a pair of rectangular step-cut sapphires, bordered by round brilliant-cut diamonds in channel setting, between tapered sapphire set shoulders, white precious metal mounted, stamped '18K', total diamond weight approximately 0.20ct, ring size NCondition report: Sapphires are mostly well matched, of dark blue hues, some stones with colour zoning that is just visible to the unaided eye. All sapphires have chips, nicks and surface wear. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, with estimated VS2 to SI2 clarity and H to J colour, assessed mounted. The ring mount is of modern manufacture with scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips throughout and a patchy yellowish finish to the shank, suggesting wear to the rhodium plated finish. Shank also stamped 'AM' and numbered. Length of central panel 1cm. Gross weight approx. 4gm.
A collection of antique and later jewellery, to include a Victorian conch shell cameo brooch, the oval cameo carved to depict the profile of a bacchante, framed by beads and foliate scrolls, a smaller conch shell cameo brooch, a Victorian silver and hardstone panel brooch, modelled as a cross, (later fitting), a 19th century half pearl and hairwork memorial brooch, (later fitting), three white paste buckles, two stick pins, an enamel buckle, and a stainless steel cased wristwatch signed E. Bucherer, with unassociated bracelet, (all half pearls untested for origin), first brooch length 5.9cm (11)
A collection of antique cameos, comprising a coral corallium rubrum cameo brooch, carved to depict Dionysus, the Greek god of Wine, holding a thyrsus, with white paste border, a shell cameo brooch, carved to depict Zeus and Hera, the Greek King and Queen of Olympus, gilt metal mounted, a smaller shell cameo brooch, carved to depict Hermes, the Greek messenger of the gods, also gilt metal mounted, and a shell cameo panel, with ropetwist wirework edged buckle mount, first brooch length 4.1cm (4)
An enamel and half pearl pendant, centred with a circular green enamel panel with half pearl highlight (panel loose), within a white enamel hoop-shaped border spaced by further half pearls, suspended from a later unassociated silver-gilt brooch surmount of Celtic design, (half pearls untested for origin), pendant length only 3.3cmCondition report: The green enamel panel is loose from the mount and requires repair. Surface wear, scuffs, chips and nicks to green enamel. Chips, losses, pitting and scuffs to white enamel. Greyish discolouration and fractures to half pearls. The pendant mount is possibly gilt metal, with dark grey areas to the sides, either as a result of wear to the gilding or due to possible dark solder repairs. The mount has chips, dings and scuffs and is missing a panel/glazed aperture to the back. The unassociated brooch surmount has general surface wear and the pin is stiff to operate. Combined gross weight (including later silver-gilt surmount) approx. 13gm.
A collection of jewellery, comprising an oval shell cameo brooch, the foliate scroll decorated mount stamped '18CT', a coral corallium rubrum bead multi-strand collar necklace, with belcher-link extension chain, two panel brooches, a micromosaic hat pin, and an amber coloured bead necklace, first brooch length 5.4cm (6)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: cameo brooch 16gm, coral necklace 21.5gm, amber coloured necklace 19.4gm.
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