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Click here to subscribeA 9ct yellow gold and pearl necklace, comprised of three strands of white cultured pearls, with yellow metal spacer beads, the clasp marked 375, together with a pair of 9ct yellow gold and pearl earrings, the cultured pearls approximately 6.5 mm, with clip fastens, and two further pairs of cultured pearl and yellow metal ear studs.
A diamond, ruby, and sapphire butterfly brooch, late 19th / early 20th century, the abdomen set with mixed rose-cut diamonds and a round white pearl, the ornate wings set with graduated round-cut rubies and sapphires, and old-cut diamonds, with removable pin fasten to verso, unmarked, yellow and white metal mount, 6.1 cm wide, with additional safety chain.Condition report: 22 grams
A late 19th / early 20th century diamond and pearl brooch, centred with a round white pearl, within a double border of old round-cut diamonds, within a stylised border of old round-cut diamonds, brooch approximately 4.5 cm diameter, yellow and white metal mount unmarked, eight largest diamonds approximately 3 mm diameter, 17.5 grams.
A 9ct yellow gold, amethyst, and seed pearl brooch, of oval design, approximately 2.4 cm wide, with attached safety chain, together with a pair of 9ct yellow gold and garnet cluster earrings, a rose-cut garnet and seed pearl brooch, 2.7 cm diameter, an amethyst paste riviere necklace with matching earrings, and a marcasite bracelet. (qty)Condition report: amethyst brooch, 5.6 grams
A 9ct yellow gold and citrine ring, size N, together with a 9ct yellow gold, opal, and sapphire cluster ring, size N, a 9ct yellow gold and blue sapphire ring set with five mixed oval-cut stones, size M, a pearl necklace (a/f, clasp detached), and a small quantity of paste jewellery and faux pearl necklaces, and a silver ring.Condition report: three 9ct rigns, 9.6 grams combined
A pair of late 19th / early 20th century yellow metal, diamond, and pearl earrings, each swirled mount set with a rose-cut diamond and two small grey pearls, 2.2 cm long, stem and butterfly backs. 3.8 grams.Condition report: Bar settings to verso and stems likely later additions; overall good condition. Unmarked, likely high carat gold
Extensive 20th century Chinese dinner service, decorated with a dragon chasing the flaming pearl, comprising eight bowls, cups, saucers, underplates, tea plates, tea bowls, soup bowls, spoons, three ladles, teapot, twelve chopstick rests, two sauce dishes, small sauce dish, salad bowl and oval platter, (85),
An early 20th century Chinese cloisonne jar and domed cover with knop finial, decorated in polychrome enamels with yellow dragons disputing a flaming pearl below a band of ruyi-heads and above continuous band of crashing waves on black ground, late Qing or Republic period, 18 cm high Some minor losses and wear, the insert/sleeve of the cover is misshaped
A Swiss 18k and enamel half-hunter fob watch with top-wind lever movement, on unmarked soldered curb-chain bar-brooch hanger, a lady's 9ct gold wristwatch with Swiss movement, London 1922 and a lady's 9ct gold wristwatch in the Art Deco manner with mother of pearl dial, on 9ct expanding bracelet strap, to/w a lady's stainless steel Tissot wristwatch and a silver open-faced 'Magno' pocket watch from Herbert Wolff Ltd, Birmingham 1929 (5)
A pearl necklaceDouble strand of cultured pearls of 8,5/9mm Art Deco gold clasp set with one navette cut diamond (ca. 0.90ct) various small antique cut diamonds rubies and calibrated emeralds Later stamped Swallow hallmark 750/1000 (1985-2020) and Pelican's Head (small emeralds and rubies missing)
An important necklaceSilver and gold, 19th century Articulated links set with 44 various types of brilliant cut diamonds totalling (ca. 40ct) mainly J/K colour and various purities , Vs1, Vs2 Sl, P1 Unmarked in compliance with Decree-Law 120/2017, art. 2º, nº.2 CLength: 35,5 cm44.9 g Additional InformationEduardo Alves MarquesRoyal Collections researcherTowards the end of the Portuguese monarchy, there were two rivière necklaces recorded in the royal collections. One of these still belongs to the royal jewellery collection that is kept in the National Palace of Ajuda.The French word “rivière” refers to a necklace or bracelet comprised of a single row of diamonds, whose light and sparkle allude to the clear water running in a stream (a rivière). The term is adopted in the 18th century to refer to this type of jewel which, for its inherent value and rarity was not affordable to most families, being exclusively associated with the highest aristocracy and with the wealthiest patrons.Such important and ostentatious pieces were only displayed in the grandest formal court events, such as balls, the royal kissing of the hand ceremonies or weddings. Their wearing is particularly well recorded in Portuguese official state occasions, both from newspaper articles and from photographs of the two last Portuguese Queens: Maria Pia of Savoy (1847-1911) and Amelia of Orleans (1865-1951). In its March 13th, 1872 edition, the Lisbon daily newspaper “Diário de Notícias”, describes in some detail Queen Maria Pia’s outfit on the occasion of the State Visit of Brazil’s Emperor, Pedro II. According to the reporter, at the ball organized for the occasion at the Royal Palace of Ajuda, the queen presented herself in a “white satin dress of flower garland motifs, blue satin train with white lace and, on her neck, a large diamond choker”.Of Portuguese aristocratic provenance, this jewel belongs to a family whose service to the former Royal House, has in its roots major and undeniable political and diplomatic contributions from the early 19th century onwards. It is easy to imagine that the elites, by copying the Royal taste, somehow mirrored it upon themselves, be it in terms of taste and trends or in the choice of the same suppliers, whose mastery and technical virtuosity demanded a discerning and wealthy clientele. Undoubtedly rare, such jewels reflected an international taste that emerged from the core of the Royal houses and was propagated by the aristocracy, who passed on these highly valuable treasures along the line from one generation to another.THE PEARLThis rivière necklace does also stand out for one other, perhaps even more unusual detail, that consists of a diamond and pearl drop that was added in the late 19th century by an ancestor of the owner family.The pearl, of 1,7 cm length, hangs from a chain of three brilliant cut diamonds, likely to have been an earring, and it must have been added to the necklace for some unknown sentimental reason. Nevertheless, in such a diamond rivière, the pearl drop, pear shaped and unusually large, would not be overlooked.Highly fashionable natural pearls were synonym of good taste and considered, since Roman times, as rare and precious treasures. As was recorded by his biographer, Julius Caesar, well known for his romantic conquests, gifted Servilia Caepio, his favourite mistress, a pearl worth six million sesterces.The larger the pearl the higher its value. Undoubtedly famous are the pearls owned by Queen Maria Pia which, at the July 12th, 1912 auction sale of her jewels, reached astonishing prices. Such was the case of lot number 318, a very large drop pearl framed by five diamonds, which was bought for the astonishing price of 19,750 escudos, by Mr. Esmerian, a wealthy Jewish precious stones trader.VERITAS is now bringing to sale one of such exceptional jewellery pieces dating from the early 19th century, and one that, for its unusual extravagance and rarity, will undoubtedly become one of the foremost emblematic lots of our April 2021 auction.This set’s historic and inherent value, as well as its undisputed provenance, reinforce its uniqueness as a paramount example of 19th century Portuguese elite jewellery.
A Namban chestUrushi lacquered Cypress wood (Chamaecyparis obtusa) Of characteristic shape with domed cover and profuse decoration in brown and gilt (maki-e) lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay (raden) Ornamented with panels of birds and trees (camellia niponica, cherry trees, acer, morning-glory and others) Each panel framed by chequered bands within triangular pattern borders Inner cover coated in brown and gilt lacquer with applied mother-of-pearl elements and densely decorated with kudzu leaves Gilt copper alloy handles, lock and corner pieces with engraved and scalloped decoration Red lacquer "Zen" character to base Momoyama period (1568-1600) Literature: JORGE WELSH (ed.), "After the Barbarians II. Namban Works of Art for the Japanese, Portuguese and Dutch Markets/Depois dos Bárbaros II. Arte Namban para os Mercados Japonês, Português e Holandês", exhibition catalogue with articles by Pedro Cancela de Abreu, Alexandra Curvelo, Christiaan J.A. Jörg and Miho Kitagawa, London/Lisbon, Jorge Welsh Books, 2008, pp. 306-9, cat. 41.35x52x28 cm
A Namban casketLacquered wood Of characteristic shape with domed cover Namban decoration of panels framed by incrusted mother-of-pearl geometric motifs bands Dense foliage and birds decorated panels in the "kaki Wari" technique for the depiction of the leaves veins Copper alloy handles, lock and corner pieces with engraved decoration and evidence of gilding Momoyama period (1568-1600) 22,8x35,2x22,8 cm
Anhänger mit Perlen und DiamantenDeutschland oder Frankreich, um 1860 Gelbgold 750/-, getestet, Anhängeröse Gelbgold 333/-, getestet. 16 Diamantrosen. 6 weiße Halbperlen, D. ca. 6,3 - 7,32 mm. 1 weiße 3/4 Perle, D. ca. 9,28 mm. 3 weiße längliche Perlen, D. ca. 6,29 - 7,17 mm. Alle Perlen haben ein schönes Lüster. Broschierung und Anhängeröse erneuert. L. ca. 6,57 cm. Ca. 17,6 g. Der Anhänger kann auch als Brosche getragen werden. SvP A pendant with pearls and diamondsGermany or France, circa 1860 Yellow gold 750/-, assayed. Eyelet of the pendant: yellow gold 333/-, assayed. 16 diamond roses. 6 white half-pearls, diameter approx. 6.3 - 7.32 mm. 1 white 3/4 pearl, diameter approx. 9.28 mm. 3 white oblong pearls, diameter approx. 6.29 - 7.17 mm. All pearls have a beautiful lustre. Brooch attachment and eyelet of the pendant renewed. Length approx. 6.57 cm. Ca. 17.6 g.
A 9ct gold opal and garnet ring (one opal missing) size Q, weight 1.8gms, together with four rings stamped 9ct & Sil, to include moonstone and a yellow metal pearl set ring, combined weight 7.7gms Condition Report: The moonstone ring is stamped 9ct & Sil, but I can see no silver on this ring, possibly it has been used to re shank the ring. The pearl ring has one pearl missing, the opal and garnet has one opal missing..
Three 15ct gold pearl shirt studs in a Hamilton & Inches vintage box (one pearl missing) weight combined 2gms, a futher yellow metal example, 9ct cased ladies watch (strap gold plated) and a yellow metal compass locket Condition Report: H&I boxed set, one pearl missing, approx 3.8mm. Newman, Saville Row boxed stud;- no hallmark, pearl 4.8mm.
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