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Click here to subscribeA sapphire, diamond and cultured pearl choker necklace, the clasp with three collet set graduating sugarloaf cabochon sapphires and graduated scrolls of old mine cut diamonds, approximately 2.10 carats total, to four rows of uniform cultured pearls measuring 7.2mm diameter, shortest length 36cm
A blond tortoiseshell two division tea caddy, early 19th century, having a shaped front inlaid with mother of pearl flowers, the interior edges lined in ivory and with zinc lined compartments, 18.5 cm wide, 11.5 cm high, 11 cm deep (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The caddy is in generally good original condition. The top has a scuff and small loss to the centre rear panel. There are minor nibbles to the tortoiseshell on the points of the corners. The hinges are original and operate as they should. There is a loss to the tortoiseshell of about 0.5 cm square just above the right hand hinge. The front right and panel has a repair to the top right hand corner. There is a small nibble to the top left. The rear and side panels are in good condition. The plinth base has numerous small scuffs and nibbles, particularly on the left and right hand returns. There are no feet. The mother of pear appears principally intact.
A garnet set cross, the hanger stamped "RNC 900", suspended on a 9 ct carat gold fine link chain, and a 9 ct gold amethyst, peridot and seed pearl set bar brooch stamped "GFB". CONDITION REPORT: The size of the cross excluding the hanger is 4cm x 3cm, all stones appear to be in good order and are secure in their settings. We can see no evidence of any repairs or restoration.
A double strap of cultured pearls, with spinel set clasp. CONDITION REPORT: The largest pearl is approximately 7 mm in diameter, the smallest approximately 4 mm in diameter. The spinel measures approximately 7 mm x 5 mm. There are no diamonds. The clasp is not hallmarked. The necklace is n generally good condition. There is no significant wear to the pearls, and only minor scratches and marks as one would expect. The clasp operates as it should.
A Staffordshire pearl ware Toby jug, late 18th/early 19th century, decorated in prattware colours modelled seated holding a foaming jug with moulded foliate handle all upon a sponged base, height 24 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The feet both sit proud of the base and although they appear in good order on the top there are small chips to the underside. The jug handle is not attached to the jug, however this is a manufacturing flaw. There is a small brown line approximately 1 cm in length below the right hand foot but again this is within the glaze and a manufacturing flaw. There are two small glaze scuffs to the lower section of the handle. The remainder of the jug appears to be in good condition with no further obvious faults, flaws or signs of restoration.
A pair of Chinese bronze dragon vases, circa 1900, with relief cast dragon around the neck above further relief decoration of flying crane and deer amongst bamboo beneath engraved geometric bands and with pseudo four character Xuande mark, each on ebonised stands and a Chinese temple bell with relief cast dragon and sacred pearl decoration suspended in a carved cloud ebonised stand, vases excluding stand 25 cm, temple bell 37 cm.
A gilt bronze desk standish, late 19th century, with octagonal inkwells with flame finials and foliate scrolling feet on a mother of pearl ground with twin pen rests, the base with engraved foliate scroll decoration and supported upon four cast scrolling feet, width 21 cm, height 12 cm (see illustration).
A French Art Nouveau patinated bronze and mother of pearl letter opener, circa 1900. the handle formed as a medallion with a cast profile bust of a lady depictive of the elements, one facing a flaming volcano the other exhaling air with a dove in the background, all supported on an Art Nouveau stylised iris and leaf stem in tones of green and reddy brown, with mother of pearl blade, the metalwork with co-joined monogram "HB". Length 16.4 cm (see illustration).
A Victorian seed pearl set pendant, the cluster stamped "18" and suspended on a 9 ct gold fine link chain (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: Chain weight 9.6 grams, pendant weight 7 grams. Pendant diameter 33 mm. The pendant is dirty. The turquoise stones are generally in good order. The one top left is a little yellowed. The pearls in our opinion are all a little discoloured.
A quantity of Chinese mother of pearl gaming counters, 19th century, approximately 58 in a variety of shapes to include rectangular examples, discs, ovals and fish, two with monograms and one with a boars head crest, widest 7 cm, widest disc diameter 4.3 cm all within a Chinese cinnabar lacquer box with inset carved soapstone disc and a small quantity of distressed pith paper pictures and two carved bone fish.
A Victorian papier mache inlaid mother of pearl and gilt sewing box, with fitted interior, centre column, quatreform base and raised on castors. Width 44 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The top is not warped and the hinges are in good order. The piece has the usual stress fractures to the lacquered finish and there is an area of mother of pearl missing to the centre foliate design. The gilding is generally rubbed. The moulded edge to the lid has numerous small nibbles and old losses. The interior of the lid is in generally good condition. The lock plate is missing. The right hand metal bracket that would hold the top open is missing. The interior is generally tired. The frieze is in reasonably good condition all round. The front right hand corner of the moulded edge has a small loss as has the rear left hand corner. The piece is structurally sound and the centre column in generally good condition. The quatreform base has some nibbles to the sharp edges as well has rubbing to the gilding. All four feet are in generally good condition but again with rubbing to the lacquered finish. The castors are all original and present.
A Victorian 9 ct gold amethyst and seed pearl set bracelet, with safety chain (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: Gross weight 10.5 grams. The bangle is structurally sound. The amethysts appear to be in good order with only very minor imperfections. The seed pearls are all a little discoloured. None of the amethysts are loose in there settings. All settings do have minor imperfections and are slightly misshapen. The gold is hollow. There are numerous small dints to all of the hollow settings. The clasp operates as it should and the safety chain is intact. There is some ware to all links but the piece is structurally sound.
Four brooches, one bug, set with turquoise and seed pearls, in 15 ct gold, another Edwardian seed pearl set swift, oval cut garnet bar brooch, both in 9 ct yellow gold and Victorian Buckle, in silver gilt. CONDITION15 ct gross weight 5.5 grams9 ct gross weight 4.3 gramsbuckle brooch gross weight 6.5 grams
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