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Click here to subscribeA pearl and diamond combination jewel, circa 1900, the tiered cluster set with a central pearl within a surround of half-pearls and old brilliant-cut diamonds, the jewel converting to a brooch, pendant and hair pin, mounted in gold, pearls untested, original fitted case, length including bale 40mm. £600-£800
An aquamarine and seed pearl necklace, circa 1900, the cable-link chain leading to a scrolling frontispiece with trellis detailing, set throughout with seed pearls, with a cushion-shaped aquamarine to the centre, mounted in gold, stamped ‘15CT’, drop deficient, case by Muir & Sons, Glasgow, length 42.5cm. £600-£800
A colour change sapphire ring, the cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 9.15 carats, and claw-set to single-cut diamond shoulders, ring size leading edge O. £3,000-£5,000 --- Accompanied by a Report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin with no evidence of heat treatment. Report number 15475, dated 27 March 2018.
An early 20th century pearl necklace, the pendant designed as a fruiting vine, the grapes formed as a pearls and the platinum leaves with a textured finish, suspended from a cable-link chain interspersed with pearls and seed pearls, mounted in platinum and gold, stamped ‘PLATIN 15CT’, fitted case by Boodle & Dunthorne, Liverpool, chain length 48cm, pendant length 37mm. £700-£900
An early 20th century French pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, of garland design, the bow surmount set throughout with rose-cut diamonds and seed pearl highlights, suspending a central natural pearl drop within and with a further natural pearl drop below, mounted in gold, French assay mark, partial maker’s mark, detachable brooch fitting and unassociated trace-link chain, pearls untested, length 45mm. £800-£1,200 --- According to a verbal report from GCS, both pearls are natural saltwater. Verbal report number 5783-111.
An early 20th century enamel, seed pearl and diamond stick pin, the spotted white enamel bow surmount above a seed pearl and old brilliant-cut diamond set circlet with central suspended pearl drop, mounted in silver and gold, composite, pearls untested, total diamond weight approximately 0.35 carat, terminal length 33mm. £400-£600
An early 20th century seed pearl necklace, the graduated seed pearls measuring 1.50 - 4.80mm, strung as a single-row necklace, the clasp set with a bouton-shaped pearl with an old-brilliant-cut diamond to either side, mounted in silver and gold, clasp stamped ‘585’, pearls untested, together with a two-row cultured pearl necklace with a circular-cut paste cluster clasp, various lengths. (2) £150-£200
A gem-set necklace, circa 1900, the cable-link chain leading to a scrolling frontispiece with flowerhead detailing, set throughout with seed pearls and circular-cut peridot highlights, with an oval-cut pink tourmaline to the centre and a similarly-set drop below, mounted in gold, the frontispiece stamped ‘18CT’, the chain stamped ‘15C’, one seed pearl deficient, case by Collingwood & Son Ltd., length 40cm. £400-£500
An emerald, diamond and cultured pearl collar, the five rows of graduated cultured pearls interspersed with oval-cut emeralds and reeded bead spacers, leading to a trefoil frontispiece set with a central old brilliant-cut diamond, the petals formed of vari-shaped emeralds each in a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, with lozenge shaped clusters to either side, stamped ‘18K’ and ‘750’, principal diamond approximately 1.25 carats, remaining total diamond weight approximately 3.20 carats, length adjustable. £4,000-£6,000
A pair of interchangeable cultured pearl and diamond ear pendants, the domed surmounts pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and suspending a detachable cultured pearl drop, mounted to similarly-set diamond caps and spaced by a single brilliant-cut diamond collet, to post fittings, total diamond weight approximately 4.09 carats, pearl diameter approximately 13mm, length 30mm. £800-£1,200
A cultured pearl necklace with diamond and amethyst set clasp, the three uniform strands of cultured pearls to a late 19th century tiered cluster clasp, later converted and set throughout with old-cut diamonds and centred with a later mounted cabochon amethyst, gold and silver mounted, total diamond weight approximately 4.95 carats, length 45.5cm. £2,600-£3,000
A cultured pearl and diamond flower brooch, the large cultured pearl centred within a scrolling surround of open petals, millegrain-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the reverse stamped ‘PT 900’, maker’s mark ‘JS’, total diamond weight approximately 3.45 carats, diameter 45mm. £500-£700
A pearl and diamond bar brooch, circa 1915, set with an old brilliant-cut diamond within a pierced surround of lozenge design, millegrain set with single and rose-cut diamonds and two bouton-shaped pearls, mounted in platinum and gold, pearls untested, principal diamond approximately 0.55 carat, length 6.2cm. £700-£900
A small collection of jewellery, including a Victorian 9ct gold ruby and half-pearl set bangle, a French emerald and old-cut diamond bar brooch, a Scottish brooch set with orange paste and agate panels, together with a 9ct gold novelty ‘fumsup’ charm with wooden head, later mounted to bar brooch, bangle inner diameter 5.5 x 4.9mm. £200-£300
A small collection of antique jewels, comprising two late 19th century swivel fob seals, inlaid with polished agate and bloodstone, a mid 19th century gilt fob seal and gold buckle strap, a diamond stick pin and a seed pearl and gold pendant set with two garnet-topped doublets, various lengths. (Quantity) £300-£500
A collection of jade and hardstone jewellery, comprising a jadeite and pearl plaque brooch, carved to depict a series of fruiting vines, two polished bead necklaces, three plaque rings, a polished bangle, a carved pendant, and a pair of polished drop ear pendants, jade untested, various lengths. (Quantity) £600-£800
Three pairs of gem set cufflinks, comprising a pair of 9ct gold collet-set amethyst cabochon cufflinks, a pair of onyx and diamond cluster cufflinks, stamped ‘9K’ and a pair of 9ct gold baton shaped mother-of-pearl and lapis lazuli set cufflinks, all to T-bar terminals, amethyst cabochon diameters 11.5mm. £300-£500
Mikimoto. A lady’s gold and cultured pearl bracelet watch, circa 2000. Movement: quartz, 12 jewels. Dial: white, Roman numerals at the quarters, diamond-set chapter ring. Case: 18ct gold, snap-on back, integrated cultured pearl bracelet with gold inserts. Signed: case and dial. Dimensions: diameter 22.5mm, bracelet circumference approximately 170mm. Accessories: pouch. £700-£900
A 9ct gold and cultured pearl ‘Molecule’ pendant and pair of earrings by YEN, the tapered pendant of stylised tassel design, suspending gold beads and cultured pearls, the ear studs of similar design and centred with cultured mabé pearls, pendant with London hallmark for 2018, with maker’s mark ‘YD’, pendant length 6.5cm, earring length 20mm. £200-£300 --- Yen Duong is a modern designer of Vietnamese heritage, her early years being spent in Wales. She studied at the Sir John Cass School of Art in London, graduating in 1995. She established YEN Jewellery the following year, working from her studios in Bloomsbury, her designs showing her fascination with the structural elements of jewellery, and incorporating movement and fluidity, with a highly tactile quality. Previous exhibitions of her work include those held at The Goldsmiths’ Company and the Crafts Council, and she has worked with Liberty of London, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols.
A cultured pearl and diamond ring by Lily Hastedt, 2009, the pink cultured pearl mounted within an open sphere of brilliant-cut diamonds, to a U-shaped band, with maker’s mark ‘LH’, London hallmark, total diamond weight approximately 0.22 carat, ring size approximately L. £300-£400 --- Lilly Hastedt grew up in Guatemala, and trained as a goldsmith in Germany and London, where her studio has been based for over 20 years. Her inspiration comes from the sights and sounds of the natural world which she experienced in her early years in Central America, motivating her to capture nature’s beauty in her distinctive designs, whilst incorporating traditional jewellery making techniques at the heart of her work.
[PEARL HARBOR]: RAMSEY LOGAN (1898-1972) American Naval Commander of World War II who, upon becoming aware of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor at 07.55 hours on 7th December 1941, ordered telegraph operators to send out an uncoded message to every ship and base, 'Air raid on Pearl Harbor. This is not drill'. A rare black fountain pen ink signature ('Logan Ramsey, Captain USN') to the upper left corner of an envelope, as part of the return address, USS Lake Champlain, Air Fleet Post Office, New York, N.Y. The envelope is addressed in another hand to a member of a Boy Scout Troop in Washington D.C. Some very light, minor age wear and slight corner creases, about VG
ELISABETH OF ROMANIA: (1894-1956) Romanian Princess who served as Queen consort of the Hellenes 1922-24 through her marriage to King George II of Greece from 1921-35. Vintage signed postcard photograph of the Princess in a half-length pose wearing a long pearl necklace. Photograph by Julietta of Bucharest and bearing her blindstamp to the lower right corner. Signed ('Elisabeta') in fountain pen ink at the base of the image and dated 1924 in her hand. Some very light, extremely minor silvering to the edges, otherwise VG
YOUNG & VEDDER: YOUNG NEIL (1945- ) Canadian-American musician & VEDDER EDDIE (1964- ) American singer, lead vocalist and guitarist with Pearl Jam. Signed colour 10 x 8 photograph by both Young and Vedder individually, the image depicting them in three-quarter length poses performing together. Signed by Young in bold silver ink and by Vedder in bold blue ink, both with their names alone to the image. EX
PEARL CORA: (1836-1886) English courtesan. A charming A.L.S., C Pearl, on one side of a plain correspondence card, n.p., 21st April n.y., to a gentleman, in French. Pearl writes, in full, 'L'originalité de votre demande cher monsieur (quoi que ne vous connaissant pas) m'y fait respondre oui si vous y tenez beaucoup. J'aurai donc le plaisir de vous recevoir accompagne de ce tres interessant volume….' (Translation: 'The originality of your request dear Sir (although not knowing you) makes me answer yes if you care a lot. I shall therefore have the pleasure of receiving you accompanied by this very interesting volume'). Rare. About EX
Mixed Lot: George V silver card case chased and engraved with a geometric and foliate design around an intial cartouche, Birmingham 1915, makers mark for Henry Williamson Ltd, 8.5 x 6cm, an antique mother of pearl card case, one side inset with a star motif, together with an antique French lacquered card case ornately decorated with figures, swags and festoons with gilt metal fittings, (3)
Mixed Lot: Childs hallmarked silver circular rattle engraved to the front with a swallow in flight and inscribed verso Rosemary 11-1-51 with composition teething ring together with a George V childs silver rattle/teether in the form of a teddy bear with mother of pearl teething bar and two bell frames (incomplete), 8cm Birmingham 1931 (2)
Bone brise fan, a bone comb with silver-coloured metal mounted handle (broken), a 19th century ebonised papier mache face shield, floral decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay and gilt highlights, a miniature circular lacquer dish in red and gilt leaves with red rim, 8.5cm diameter and part set of bagpipes (without bag) Condition ReportOne bagpipe chanter inscribed R. Henderson, Glasgow. Another inscribed R. G. Lawrie, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Regal.
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