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Click here to subscribeA Victoria silver vinaigrette by George Unite, foliate engraved, enclosing pierced gilt grill, with ring attachment, Birmingham 1873, together with an Edwardian silver cheroot holder, Birmingham 1903. (2) £120-£150 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. Gross weight 34.3gm.
An 18ct gold emerald and diamond necklace, bracelet, ring and earring suite, 1988, the necklace composed of curved polished links spaced by circular-cut emerald and brilliant-cut diamonds, the bracelet en suite, the ring and earrings of conforming design, London hallmark, maker’s mark ‘FJ’ total diamond weight approximately 3.20 carats, ring size M. £3,000-£3,600 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The emeralds are a light to medium green hue with varying saturation. Some abrasion to the facets and typical inclusions observed under 10x magnification. The diamonds bright and lively. Gross weight 64gm.
Chopard. A lady’s gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Ref. 20/5458, Happy Diamonds, circa 2000. Movement: quartz. Dial: gilt. Case: 18ct gold, transparent ring with seven floating diamonds, snap-on back, diamond-set bezel and t-bar lugs, no. 4117 293816, gold plated buckle. Signed: case, dial, movement and buckle. Dimensions: diameter 26.5mm. £1,500-£2,000 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: light scuffs. Gross weight: 25.9gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense. *Please note: In some circumstances we are unable to ship the watch with its strap due to certain import restrictions regarding material derived from endangered or protected species.
An amethyst and diamond cluster ring, the cushion-shaped amethyst within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, UK hallmark, total diamond weight approximately 0.85 carat, ring size M. £400-£600 --- Condition Report Amethyst with very good transparency and measures approximately 16 x 12 x 8.2mm. Some tiger-stripe zoning evident under 10x magnification, and a few light surface scratches also evident under 10x magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. Light wear. Overall very good condition. Gross weight 13.5gm.
A diamond cluster ring, the cut-cornered Fancy Yellow diamond, weighing 1.57 carats, claw-set within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds and between similarly-set shoulders, mounted in 18ct gold, London hallmark, ring size K½. £3,000-£5,000 --- Accompanied by a copy of a GIA report stating that the diamond weighing 1.57 carats is natural Fancy Yellow colour, VVS2 clarity. Report number 1172369607, dated 4 November 2015. Condition Report General light surface wear to the mount and settings commensurate with use. Remaining diamond weight approximately 0.50 carat. Sizing seam observed at the shank. Gross weight 4.6gm.
A gold posy ring, circa 1660-1680, the wide rectangular-shaped hoop inscribed to the interior in italics ‘Godlye .love .will .not .remove’, maker’s mark ‘R’ in an oval cartouche, diameter 21mm, width 5mm, ring size R. £500-£700 --- Provenance: Ex UK collection. According to a PMI test on the XRF analyzer the gold is testing as purity 91.02%. For other examples of rings bearing the same posy see the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, Evans Collection (ref: AN1933.1586), the British Museum (ref: AF.1252, and AF.1253), the Griffin Collection (Inv. nos. 03486 and 03019), with a further close variation in the British Museum (ref: 1961,1202.178). Condition Report Very fine with a few minor edge nicks. Weight 7.04gm.
A coloured diamond eternity ring by Graff, set with a continuous row of princess-cut diamonds of yellow tint, (diamonds untested for natural colour), signed ‘Graff’, total diamond weight approximately 3.00 carats, ring size L. £2,000-£3,000 --- Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively - one diamond with two chips evident - slight knock to setting here also. Some slight gapping between some stones, indistinct. Otherwise light wear and good condition. Gross weight 5.5gm.
A synthetic ruby and diamond three stone ring, the tapered band inlaid with an oval-cut synthetic ruby with a brilliant-cut diamond to either side, stamped ‘750’, total diamond weight approximately 0.20 carat, ring size H½. £200-£300 --- Condition Report The ring mount with general light surface wear commensurate with use, the synthetic ruby has a vivid pinkish-red hue, with light abrasion to the facet edges, the diamonds are bright and lively, in overall good condition. Weight 7.7gm.
Three gem-set rings by Chaumet, each pavé-set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds and set with a circular-cut ruby, emerald or diamond, each signed ‘Chaumet’, one numbered, one with London import mark for 18ct gold, one with French assay mark, maker’s case, total diamond weight approximately 1.00 carat, ring sizes M - N. £1,500-£2,000 --- Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Chaumet, unnumbered and undated. Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively. Some small nibbles and abrasions to coloured gemstones evident under 10x magnification. Ruby ring with resizing evident, possibly also to emerald ring. Surface wear to gold. Overall good condition. Gross weight 12.5gm.
A diamond two stone ring, of crossover design, each side set with a brilliant-cut diamond, stamped ‘18CT’, total diamond weight approximately 2.60 carats, ring size R - S. £2,000-£3,000 --- Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively, graded in settings as approximately H-J colour, SI2/I1 clarity. Claws would benefit from re-tipping - diamonds slightly loose. Light wear to metal - some discolouration. Overall good condition. Gross weight 3.4gm.
A sapphire and diamond ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire claw-set between brilliant-cut diamond trios and similarly-set crossover shoulders, Portuguese assay marks, total diamond weight approximately 0.60 carat, ring size P. £300-£500 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. The sapphire is a medium blue hue with some colour zoning visible across the table. The diamonds are bright and lively. Assay mark for 800 standard gold fineness. Gross weight 7.5gm.
Two 18th century silver marrow scoops, a silver dog nose spoon and silver ring handled meat skewer, the first marrow scoop by Elizabeth Oldfield, London 1751, the second with maker’s mark ‘ID’, possibly for Isaac D’Olier, Dublin 1793, the dog nose spoon with erased marks, the meat skewer by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1925. (4) £80-£100 --- Condition Report All four items show wear and tarnish commensurate with age, modern hallmarks erased on the dog nose spoon. Gross weight 6.35 troy oz.
A diamond single stone ring, claw-set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.54 carats, stamped ‘18CT’, ring size M. £4,000-£6,000 --- Accompanied by a report from GCS stating the diamond is G colour and VS1 clarity. Report number 5784-3160, dated 6 August 2024. Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. The under bezel quite worn from being worn next to another band. Gross weight 3.0gm.
A black diamond and diamond cluster ring, the brilliant-cut treated black diamond in a surround of similarly-cut diamonds, stamped ‘PLAT’, principal diamond weight approximately 3.70 carats, remaining total diamond weight approximately 1.20 carats, ring size O. £700-£900 --- Condition Report Principal diamond measures approximately 8.7 x 8.7 x 8.1mm - please note depth of stone, diamond spreads at less than 3.70 carats. Some surface reaching inclusions evident under 10x magnification as typical for material. Remaining diamonds bright and lively. Light wear, overall very good condition. Gross weight 16.7gm.
An Art Deco diamond ring, designed as a coiled serpent, the head set with an old oval-shaped diamond, the body set with alternating square-cut emeralds and old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, stamped ‘PLAT’, total diamond weight approximately 0.25 carat, ring size O. £100-£150
An emerald and diamond ring, the oval-cut emerald within a geometric surround of square and tapered baguette-cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 0.65 carat, ring size K. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Emerald of strong deep green hue, overall good transparency, some typical inclusions evident, some light abrasions evident under 10x magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. Light wear to metal, unmarked and untested. Overall good condition. Gross weight 4gm.
A 9ct gold cigar piercer, engine-turned decorated, with outer sleeve and ring suspension loop, by W. M. Ltd., Birmingham 1963, and a 9ct gold mounted penknife, the outer case engine-turned, containing steel scissors and blade, by Cohen & Charles, hallmarked Birmingham 1967, first length 8cm (including ring suspension), second 5.7cm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report Both with light surface wear. First weight: 12.1gm. Second: 22.6gm.
A 22ct gold posy ring, early 18th century, the plain D-shaped band inscribed to the interior in script ‘God above increase our love’, maker’s mark ‘DM’ in gothic letters, ring size T. £400-£600 --- Provenance: From a 1960s Collection - the Property of a Lady. Condition Report Very fine with only light surface wear. Weight 4.0gm.
A sapphire ring and an Art Deco emerald ring, the first set with a graduated row of square-cut sapphires within a surround of single-cut diamonds, the second set with a square-cut emerald within a surround of single-cut diamonds, stamped ‘PT’, total diamond weight approximately 0.65 carat, ring sizes M. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Some light wear and abrasions evident to sapphires under 10x magnification - shank with light wear, overall very good condition. Emerald with eye visible abrasions and wear. Shank to emerald ring thinned. Gross weight 6.8gm.
A diamond three stone ring, set with a marquise-cut diamond with a pear-cut diamond to either side, stamped ‘750’, principal diamond weight approximately 1.40 carats, remaining total diamond weight approximately 1.00 carat, ring size L. £2,000-£3,000 --- Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively, graded in settings as approximately H-J colour, VS2-SI1 clarity. Light wear to band, slight yellowing to base possibly from resizing. Overall very good condition. Gross weight 5.9gm.
A diamond cluster ring, set with a pear-shaped diamond of yellow tint, weighing 0.84 carat, within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, rubbed UK hallmark, remaining total diamond weight approximately 0.90 carat, ring size N - O. £1,000-£1,500 --- Accompanied by a verbal report from GCS. Please contact department for details. Condition Report Disclaimer: The laboratory (GCS) conducts gemstone analysis using the most advanced methods available at the time of the order. Future re-examinations may yield different results if scientific standards change. The laboratory does not guarantee the treatment or origin of any gemstone, as these are based on comparative analysis of internal features and chemical and physical characteristics at the time of testing. Verbal opinions provided by gemmologists are informal and non-binding and may differ from the final report. Geographic origin designations are opinions based on scientific observations, with no guarantees provided. Not all treatments may be listed in the report, and the absence of a mention does not imply treatments were not applied.
An opal and diamond cluster ring, set with an oval opal cabochon within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, UK hallmark, partial maker’s mark, total diamond weight approximately 1.40 carats, ring size O. £800-£1,200 --- Condition Report Opal with full spectrum play-of-colour, some light scratches evident under 10x magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. Light wear to gold, some discolouration, resizing evident to base of ring. Overall good condition. Gross weight 5.4gm.
An early 19th century bloodstone intaglio and diamond ring, the oval bloodstone carved to depict the profile of a classical male, within a surround of rose-cut diamonds in closed-back settings, mounted in gold, intaglio 16.7 x 12.9mm, ring size M - N. £500-£700 --- Condition Report Chip to upper right of intaglio. Small nibbles to lower left. Setting of intaglio uneven - possibly re-set or composite piece. Hoop off round. Diamonds mounted in silver and gold. Gross weight 8.6gm.
A small collection of jewellery, to include a Royal Thames Yacht Club burgee pendant, later adapted and set with calibré-cut sapphires and rose-cut diamonds, suspended by an unassociated multi-link chain with seed pearl spacers, together with three diamond set rings and a 9ct gold garnet ring, ring sizes L - Q. (5) £400-£600 --- Condition Report General surface wear commensurate with age and use. The pendant later adapted from a brooch. Viewing is strongly advised on group lots. Gross weight 19.4gm.
Three diamond rings, comprising a diamond single stone ring, a diamond three stone ring, and a diamond dress ring set with marquise and baguette-cut diamonds, two with UK hallmarks for 18ct gold, total diamond weight approximately 2.25 carats, ring sizes L - N. £500-£700 --- Condition Report Dress ring size L, other two size N. Gross weight 8.3gm.
Two 9ct gold vesta cases, both engine-turned decorated, the first with circular vacant reserve, by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1914, the second by Edwards & Son, Birmingham 1919, both with ring suspensory loops, lengths 46 and 48mm. £900-£1,200 --- Condition Report Light surface wear. First weight: 24.6gm Second weight: 28.4gm.
A propelling pencil, the outer sleeve with bicoloured wrythen decoration, inner shaft stamped ‘14k’, with ring suspension loop, length extended 11.5cm (including suspensory loop). £150-£200 --- Condition Report Length closed without suspensory loop 5.5cm. Gross weight 29.8gm.
An Art Deco diamond ring, set with two old brilliant-cut diamonds in a faceted mount set throughout with old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, misstruck stamp, total diamond weight approximately 1.00 carat, ring size M. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Diamonds too small to be accurately assessed - one principal diamond I1 clarity. Light wear to platinum, evidence of resizing. Overall good condition. Gross weight 3.6gm.
A gold posy ring, early 17th century, of rectangular cross-section and engraved to the inner band in Roman capitals ‘I LIKE +MY+CHOYS’ followed by a stem of foliage, diameter 17mm, width 3mm. £500-£700 --- Provenance: This ring was found by a detectorist at Runcton Holme, Norfolk and recorded on the Portable Antiquities database ref: NMS-8D314E. Condition Report The ring has a few small surface and edge marks, but the lettering is sharp and clear. The ring was slightly misshapen when found but is now straightened. Weight 1.2gm.
A post Medieval silver gilt band ring, 15th century, the broad band with plain convex centre between raised borders with square pellet details, band width 8mm, ring size T½. £100-£150 --- Provenance: This ring was found by a metal detectorist at Stockland Bristol in Somerset. It has been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, ref: SOM-5DA990, and disclaimed as Treasure, ref: 2008-T264. Condition Report In good wearable condition, general surface wear, but solid and with most gilding still intact. Gross weight 6.2gm.
A synthetic star sapphire and diamond ring, the oval synthetic star sapphire cabochon between baguette and brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18ct gold, UK hallmark, ring size M - N. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Light wear, some discolouration to base of hoop, evidence of resizing. Strong asterism (double lines). Overall good condition. Gross weight 6gm.
Two gem-set rings, the tapered band ring set to the front with graduated rows of brilliant-cut diamonds and centred with a step-cut emerald, together with a foil backed emerald ring, with foliate decoration to the shoulders, total diamond weight approximately 1.00 carat, ring sizes H½ and L. £600-£800 --- Condition Report Both emeralds with surface abrasions to the facet edges and typical inclusions, some surface reaching under 10x magnification. According to a PMI test on an XRF Analyzer, the diamond and emerald set ring is testing as 18ct gold. The emerald single stone ring is suspected to be plated. Gross weight 10gm.
A late 18th century memorial ring, the oval glazed panel revealing a hairwork panel with applied initials ‘AH’, with blue and white enamel border inset with lettering ‘OB 24 SEP 1789 AE 92’, between scroll engraved shoulders, mounted in gold, ring size P. £400-£600 --- Condition Report Gross weight 9.3gm.
An 18ct gold diamond three stone ring and a 9ct gold band ring, the first set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the second of D-shaped profile with engraved decoration, total diamond weight approximately 0.35 carat, ring sizes Q and U. £300-£400 --- Condition Report Both rings with general light surface wear commensurate with use, the diamonds bright with good scintillation, the engraving on the 9ct band slightly rubbed. Gross weight 10.3gm.
A sapphire ring, the sapphire cabochon collet-set to a tapered band with aplied chain-link decoration, stamped ‘18K’, ring size M. £400-£600 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. The sapphire with greyish sub-hue, typical inclusions observed under 10x magnification, one surface reaching. Gross weight 12.7gm.
A Medieval gold sapphire stirrup ring, late 13th/early 14th century, the hoop of D-shaped cross-section, with raised bezel inset at the apex with the original heart-shaped cabochon sapphire, the bezel with angled shoulders and flattened on the opposing sides, tapering towards the base, diameter 20mm, width 2mm. £1,500-£2,000 --- Provenance: From a 1960s Collection - the Property of a Lady. Condition Report Very fine, slight wear to the hoop. Weight 2.2gm.
A late 19th century opal three stone ring, the graduated opal cabochons with diamond highlights between, to a scrollwork gallery, mounted in gold, ring size L. £1,200-£1,500 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The opals with good play of colour, with flashes of violet, blue, green, orange and red. One side opal has a hairline fissure observed under 10x magnification. The band has been sized at some stage and the band slightly oval. The diamonds mostly old-cuts with one rose-cut. Gross weight 7.0gm.
Two 9ct gold vesta cases, the first with engine-turned decoration, the front with vacant circular reserve, with ring suspension loop, by Smith & Bartlam, Birmingham 1945, the second plain, the front initialled ‘B.S F-P’, with ring suspension loop, lengths both 45mm. £900-£1,200 --- Condition Report Light wear only. First weight 17.9gm, Second weight 33.8gm.
Omega. A stainless steel wristwatch with day, date and bracelet, Seamaster, circa 1984. Movement: cal. 1425, quartz, 7 jewels, no. 46247622. Dial: silvered, gilt engine-turned chapter ring, applied baton indexes, aperture for day in English/Italian and date. Case: stainless steel, snap-on back, stainless steel bracelet. Signed: case, dial, movement and bracelet. Dimensions: diameter 33mm, bracelet circumference approximately 195mm. £80-£100 --- Condition Report Movement: quartz movement not running, day and date are advancing. Dial: in good condition. Case: Gross weight: 67.5gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense. *Please note: In some circumstances we are unable to ship the watch with its strap due to certain import restrictions regarding material derived from endangered or protected species.
A 17th century silver hawking vervel, the ring (Lewis & Richardson type B) vervel inscribed to the exterior ‘* Earle of Pembroke’, in italic script, diameter 10.3mm. £600-£800 --- Provenance: This vervel was found by a metal detectorist at Ramsbury, Wiltshire in 2023. It has been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database ref: HAMP-EE0140. The most likely candidate as owner of this vervel was the 4th Earl of Pembroke and Earl of Montgomery, Philip Herbert (1584–1650). Philip is said to have entered court at the age of 16 as a handsome young man, with great prowess in hunting and hawking. He was acknowledged as a favourite of King James I, who made him a Knight of the Garter, created him Earl of Montgomery, Keeper of the Palace of Westminster and St. James's Park, Lord Lieutenant of Kent and a member of the Privy Council. This affection remained in spite of Philip’s reputed foul mouth and quick temper. Philip became 4th Earl of Pembroke in 1630 when he inherited the title and Wilton House near Salisbury from his brother William, 3rd Earl of Pembroke. Philip’s first wife was Lady Susan de Vere, with whom he had seven sons and three daughters, he subsequently married Lady Anne Clifford. He was an active patron of the arts - including the artist Anthony van Dyck - and of literature - Shakespeare dedicated his First Folio to Philip and his brother William. As his death approached, James I recommended Philip to the favourable notice of his successor Charles. Philip accompanied Charles to Oxford in 1636, and until the Civil War entertained the King every summer at Wilton. At the King’s suggestion Philip had the front facade of the house rebuilt by Inigo Jones and his assistant Solomon de Caus. The DNB notes that the house contained stables ‘of Roman architecture, with a court and fountain…adorned with Caesars’ heads, and there were kept racehorses (some from Morocco) and carriage horses for six coaches, besides all manner of dogs and hawks.’ Philip came into conflict with Charles’s queen Henrietta Maria over differing religious inclinations, and he subsequently broke with Charles. Through the first English Civil War, Pembroke sided with the parliamentarians, although he was always one of the most moderate of them, and he maintained some loyalty to the King, trying to encourage him to accept a deal with parliament. In January 1649, Pembroke declined a role on the High Court of Justice established by the Rump Parliament to try Charles I on charges of high treason, although he agreed not to speak out against executing the King. Two other 17th century hawking vervels associated with the Earl(s) of Pembroke have been found in the environs of Wilton House (see PAS records WILT-E0B23A and WILT-B08B32). This vervel was found in Ramsbury, approximately 35 miles further north, near the town of Marlborough, Wiltshire. Condition Report There is evidence of an old repair to the band. The inscription is clear and legible although the vervel shows general wear and scuffing. Band width 3.1mm. Weight 0.79gm.
An 18ct gold posy ring, 18th century, the plain gold D-shaped inscribed to the interior in script ‘Nodus . action amicitice’, translates from the Latin as ‘The act of friendship’, maker’s mark ‘RC’ in gothic style, ring size N. £800-£1,200 --- Provenance: From a 1960s Collection - the Property of a Lady. Condition Report About very fine, with slight surface wear. Weight 5.3gm.
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MONOCHROME NEOCLASSICAL PELMETS LATE 18TH CENTURY The decoration printed on paper, the interior with a wood rail with brass curtain rings and a narrow metal rail with ring clips 14cm high, 177cm wide, 20.5cm deep Provenance: Sold in these rooms, Robert Kime: The Personal Collection, (Day 2), Contents from La Gonette, France, 5th October 2023, Part Lot 693 (£6,500 excl. BP) Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use. There are some losses, restorations and observations including: The pelmets have been re-sized so that the fronts are original, and the tops, sides and interior poles are later. There is some evidence of old worm to the wood and holes to the painted paper decoration. There are notches to the tops to accommodate the wall fixings. The sides have later painted paper, the design copying the decoration to the front, but under close inspection it is slightly simplified by comparison with the original. There are some ripples to the paper and some sections are eroded and missing. The poles are later in date. Approx. 170cm long, they sit within the pelmets with approx 3-4cm clearance to each side Please see the additional condition report photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF WALNUT RING TURNED CANDLESTICK TABLE LAMPS LATE 20TH CENTURY With Robert Kime Ltd metallic thread fabric lamp shades the candlesticks 55.5cm high, the table lamps 80cm high overall, 41cm diameter Provenance: Supplied by Robert Kime Ltd. Condition Report: Please note, the plugs for these lamps have been removed (in line with auction regulations). A new plug will need to be fitted to the wires by a qualified electrician before use. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE SERPENTINE COMMODE ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY HILL OF MARLBOROUGH, CIRCA 1770 The upper section with concave serpentine doors enclosing pigeon holes, fiddleback mahogany fronted drawers and a sliding tray, the commode with a sliding top 109cm high, 103cm wide, 55cm deep Provenance: Sotheby's London, 30th April 2013, Lot 446 Private Collection, UKLiterature: Illustrated in Mackinnon Fine Furniture, 2022, pp.114-115 For two closely related commodes attributed to Henry Hill and incorporating the same shaped apron, see Christie's, London, English Furniture (6648), 28th November 2002, Lot 120 (£43,020 incl. BP) and Bonhams, London, Fine English and Continental Furniture, 20th November 2007, Lot 87 (£24,000 incl. BP) Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions, splits and chips comensurate with age and use. Some additional scratches and abrasions t the outer corners of the commode as expected. Fair colour and patina overall but with some fading overall. Some old repairs. Some additional wear in some areas (including front outer corners of commode) and some minor losses. Some ink spots and ink/ dark stains to areas throughout including areas of drawer interiors (see all additional images available via email) Some old splits to the floors of drawer linings as expected. Some have been filled with slender fillets of timber. The veneers of the drawer fronts and the cupboard doors in particular are well selected figured veneers. The sliding top section of the commode incorporates 'fiddle back' figuring. The lock to the doors appears to be a period replacement. There are some adjacent marks and two small screw holes from an alternate fitting. A key is present to operate the lock. The drawers to the interior of the upper cupboard element are all solid mahogany lined and finely constructed. There are additional dark scratches, 'ring' marks to the top of the cupboard element and to the sliding top of the commode element. There the section of the sliding element is revealed from beneath the cupboard element when it is slid forward there is a a fairly high concentration of dark scratches The handles to the drawers of the commode section appear original. There are no alternate holes or marks suggesting they have been changed. The steel locks to the commode drawers are of the period. A key is present that operates the top two locks only . The same key does not operate the lower two locks. The lower two locks are very similar to the top two and of period but are slightly varying so are very likely period replacements. Some screws to the drawer locks are later replacements/ later associated. The rear panels are original and of panelled construction (see additional images) Please refer to all additional images available via email for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF OVERSIZED TERRACOTTA POTS MODERN Twin rib decoration to tapering cylindrical bodies approximately 79cm high, tops 112cm diameter Condition Report: With mild weathering - colour variance from exposure- wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Some internal stains from prior soil. Both stamped "GALESTRO CLAY FROST RESISTANT". Both ring well to a light knock but bases unexamined Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. The new images have slight colour imbalance from daylight/shadows with current placement under trees. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY BIRD'S EYE MAPLE 'DRUM' LIBRARY TABLE IN THE MANNER OF GEORGE BULLOCK, CIRCA 1815 With a tooled green leather inset top 74cm high, the top 78.5cm diameter Provenance: Formerly from Annan House, Dumfries & GallowayGeorge Bullock (d.1818), is known to have worked in Scotland (see Anthony Coleridge, 'The Work of George Bullock, cabinet-maker, in Scotland, The Connoisseur, 1965), and the form of the present table with the double stacked frieze drawers is a known Scottish form. Bullock favoured pale timbers including frequent use of bird's eye maple. Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. Various old chips, splits and cracks. Some old repairs and replacementsThe handles appear original. Various old marks, abrasions and discoloration to the leather and a small number of ring marks that could likely be disguised with careful treatment/ polishing. To many this would be a pleasing surface and appearance but is of course a question of personal taste. The table stands firmly and is of solid structure overall. The top overall is of a slightly more oval shape that the frieze, to opposing sides there is a small 'overhang' over the frieze, whereas there is less of an overhang on the other sides, This may possibly be as a result of shrinkage over time to a degree. Some old staining to drawer interiors as expected for age. Some expected shrinkage and slight movement at joints of frieze result in drawewr having minor movement in position but still operate as expected. Various old losses to stringing at the edge of drawers. Please refer to all additional images available via email for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A MARBLE HEAD OF A ROMAN LADY IN THE LATE 1ST CENTURY A.D MANNER With dressed and coiled hairstyle in the Flavian (later 1st Century A.D.) or Antonine (1st-2nd Century A.D.) fashion, simulated porphyry wooden socle base, old printed verse by Morris Bishop to underside "Museum Thoughts"- and inscribed in ink indistinctly "New Year (?) */1/53 Giulia daughter of Emperor Titus C *****" head 33.5cm high, approximately 51cm high overall Provenance: Property of a Lady of Title. Inherited from her mother in 2003 who, in turn, is believed to have inherited them from her parents in the mid 20th century. A comparison has been drawn with the marble portrait bust said to be Vibia Sabina, the wife of Hadrian, dating from the first half of the 2nd century A.D. and held in the Municipal Archaeological Museum in Fiesole. "Rome is gone and all her pride, Still the dainty curls abide; Venus, Mars, and Jove are dead, Still remains the lovely head. Let a thousand years go by, Let our gods and empires die, Time will never set a term To the life of Julia's perm. Mundo semper erit gratus Iste capitis ornatus." Condition Report: Property of a Lady of Title. Inherited from her mother in 2003 who, in turn, inherited it from her parents in the mid 20th century. The bust was rediscovered in 2003 (together with the horse lot 79) when probate was carried out on her mother's estate and the two pieces were found in a box in the attic. There is, unfortunately, no paperwork to accompany this lot. With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use. Some restorations visible to nose, lips and her right ear. Left ear with losses and with other surface wear and small chips (some more recent with whiter underlying structure visible), losses and worn areas such as back of hair. The whole quite brown in colour from engrained dirt. Natural flaws to stone throughout and sections missing around neck. Surface skin loss in parts notably to her left cheek- just below a blob of wax. Metal column insert has a brass gimbal ring which has slipped from its true moorings. The metal has ground against underside of marble and the piece does not sit completely safely upright and will require attention before safe domestic display. Base with numerous losses. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF OVERSIZED TERRACOTTA POTS MODERN Twin rib decoration to tapering cylindrical bodies approximately 79cm high, tops 112cm diameter Condition Report: With mild weathering - colour variance from exposure- wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Some internal stains from prior soil. Unlike the previous two lots- this pair do not seem to be stamped but are almost certainly by the same maker. Both ring well to a light knock but bases unexamined Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. The new images have slight colour imbalance from daylight/shadows with current placement under trees. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF OVERSIZED TERRACOTTA POTS MODERN Twin rib decoration to tapering cylindrical bodies approximately 79cm high, tops 112cm diameter Condition Report: With mild weathering - colour variance from exposure- wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Some internal stains from prior soil. Both stamped "GALESTRO CLAY FROST RESISTANT". Both ring well to a light knock but bases unexamined Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. The new images have slight colour imbalance from daylight/shadows with current placement under trees. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A BURR WALNUT AND CROSSBANDED PARTNER'S PEDESTAL DESK EARLY 20TH CENTURY With tooled leather inset top, the top incorporating tooled leather inset slides to the sides 66cm high, 141cm wide, 93cm deep overall Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some fading overall. In very good presentable and useable condition overall. Some minor old chips and splits, some minor old repairs. The handles and locks are original throughout. Key is present to operate locks on one side of the desk (drawers and pair cupboards on one side of the desk only) The burr veneers are extremely well selected and attractive. High quality solid oak drawer linings. The leather is generally tidy but with some marks including thin ring marks. Appropriate treatment could largely resolve or improve the appearance of these marks if done well. The height of the feet may possibly have been reduced slightly. There are some additional old marks and abrasions to the feet and adjacent moulded plinth sections as expected for age and position. There is some minor worm damage almost exclusively isolated to the shorter sides of moulding to the plinths on one side of the desk (see additional images) Please refer to all additional images available via email for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Collection of Jewellery, comprising a shell cameo brooch depicting the profile of a bacchante to a gilt metal frame, circa 1870, two additional shell cameo brooches, two Scottish silver brooches, three pairs of earrings including a pair of 9ct gold cameo earrings and an amethyst ring, stamped 9ct and two other items.
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