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Click here to subscribeA Georgian Bristol blue glass decanter, the mallet shaped body with triple ring neck, with bevelled lozenge shaped stopper, 28cm high CONDITION REPORT:The decanter shows surface wear and fine surface scratching, but no obvious chips, cracks or losses. The neck rings show expected lining and irregular shaping associated with hand made production. The stopper shows expected small chipping to the bottom edge and chips and nibbles to the plane edges.
A brass standard lamp, mid 20th century, of knopped form extending to three down swept supports, 136cm high, along with a nest of two mahogany tables, early 20th century, each with an oval top on slender ring turned legs, the largest 63cm H x 58cm W (2) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A Philips Challenge 13.5" terrestrial globe, circa 1970, raised upon a chromed meridian and a stained wooden plinth base, 32cm high CR: Several areas of loss/lifting to the equator line - see pictures for illustration. Many small to mid-sized splits to the lacquer (see pictures for illustration). The globe shows scratching, wear and light staining throughout, however much of the detail and the lettering remains crisp and clear. The hour circle is loose, moving around the pointer. The meridian ring is slightly wobbly in it's setting, some tightening required. The meridian ring shows heavy wear throughout (see pictures). The stand shows moderate scratching and wear commensurate with age and use, but no splitting and is stable on a level surface.
A 17th century style oak wake table, late 20th century, on substantial ring turned legs and block feet, united by peripheral cross-stretchers, 76cm H x 210cm W x 61cm D extending to 153cm, along with a set of eight conforming upholstered oak dining chairs, raised upon bobbin turned front legs, to include two carvers, 109cm high (9)
A synthetic sapphire and diamond 18ct gold ring, the central oval mixed cut tanzanite measuring 8mm x 6mm, with a surround of single cut diamonds, all set in platinum to diamond set shoulders and a plain polished 18ct gold shank, ring size O 1/2, weight 4.2gmsCR: Central stone is in good order - some nibbling to a couple of the facet edges and girdle, and general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use, but no large cracks, chips or losses. Claws in good order, stone is secure. All diamonds are present and in good order, no major chips, cracks or losses, general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use. Settings are in good order, stones are secure. Shank shows moderate scratching and wear commensurate with age and use, and some minor thinning to the base, but no splitting, resizing or repair.
A blue topaz and diamond cocktail ring, the oval mixed cut topaz measuring 16mm x 12mm x 8.5mm, with three round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder, all claw set in yellow metal to reeded shank, unmarked, size O, weight 8.7gmsCR: Central topaz is in good order - no cracks chips or losses. Some nibbling to the girdle of the stone, light scratching and wear commensurate with age and wear. Diamonds are in good order, no cracks chips or losses, minor scratching and wear commensurate with age and use only. Claws are settings in good order, no signs of major thinning, splitting or repair, all stones are secure, some scratching and wear commensurate with age and wear. Some denting to the highpoints of the shank, general scratching and wear commensurate with wear and use. No splitting, thinning resizing or repair.
A garnet set 22ct gold ring, marks for 'H.A', Birmingham 1914, size P 1/2, together with a 22ct gold 'Fidelity' band, marks for 'M.G & S', Chester 1955, ring size L, and a further Victorian 22ct gold band, marks for 'WM', Birmingham 1879, ring size K 1/2, gross weight 9.7gms (3)
A 19th century mahogany wall shelf, the three shelfs united by ring turned uprights and lattice cross stretchers, 68cm H x 84cm W x 13cm D, along with a second mahogany wall shelf, the three tiers united by tapering supports, 50cm H x 61cm W x 20cm D (2)Condition reportBoth sets of shelves with little or no play in the joints, general light wear, marks and scuffs to both sets with no major visible splits, cracks or faults.
A George V 9ct gold ring, the tapering front section engraved with floral and foliate detail continuing to a plain polished band, marks for 'E.V', Chester 1912, size L 1/2, together with a 9ct gold knot design ring, marks for 'KBSP', Birmingham (date worn), size L, a gold coloured cross pendant, stamped '9ct', 26mm long, and a gold coloured Masonic pendant charm, 18mm diameter, gross weight 7.3gms (4)
An early 19th century ash, elm and yew Windsor elbow chair, the arched back with a central pierced splat over the elm saddle seat, raised upon ring turned baluster legs culminating in peg feet and united by a crinoline stretcher, 90cm highCondition reportLittle or no play in the chair joints, general light wear commensurate with age and use, otherwise no visible cracks, splits, faults or repairs.
A Victorian figured walnut davenport, the raised back with a three quarter brass gallery over a hinged stationery compartment flanked by a bank of two drawers to both sides, above a skiver inset hinged slope and four drawers opposed by four faux drawers, raised upon a plinth base and castors, 100cm H x 56cm W x 56cm DCondition reportMinor water and ring marks to the top, also two lengths of inlay missing, both 5cm long. Split to the slope, 25cm wide, both bottom drawers are 'tight'. General light wear, marks and scuffs, patina is dull and would benefit from a clean and polish.
An early 20th century sapphire and diamond 18ct gold and platinum ring, designed as a central oval mixed cut sapphire 2.6mm x 2.2mm, set to an oval scalloped head set with mixed cut sapphires and rose cut diamonds, 9mm x 7.5mm, continuing to tapering shoulders and plain polished 18ct gold shank, marks for 'L.E.B & B', ring size Q, weight 2.5gmsCR; All sapphires are present. The sapphires show minor abrasion to the facet edges, but no cracks, chips or losses. All diamonds are present. The diamonds some chips and losses to the edges, and what appears to be naturals on some of the facets. There are some gaps between the edges of the diamonds and the setting (see pictures). Setting/gallery in good order, no splitting or major damage, general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use. Shoulders/shank in good order, no major thinning, splitting, resizing or repair, general scratching and wear commensurate with wear only.
A diamond 9ct gold cluster ring, designed as a tiered circular cluster of single cut diamonds, 8.9mm x 8.2mm, continuing to diamond set twist shoulders and tapering 9ct gold shank, ring size N 1/2, together with a sapphire and diamond 9ct gold half-eternity ring, size M 1/2, and an emerald and white stone 9ct gold half eternity ring, size P, gross weight 5.2gms (3)
A blue john set 9ct gold pendant on chain, the oval blue john triplet set in 9ct gold to a rope twist border, marks for 'PEB', Birmingham 1979, 31mm x 23mm, upon a 9ct gold box-link chain, with spring ring and loop fastening, 61cm long, gross weight 9.2gmsCR: Top layer of triplet in good order, no cracks chips or losses, minor scratching and wear commensurate with age and use. There is bubbling and feathering between the top layer and the blue john, visible with the naked eye, indicating minor separation/deterioration of adhesive. Reverse in good order, no cracks chips or losses. Gold border/mount in good order, no signs of thinning, splitting or repair, minor scratching and wear commensurate with age and use only. Chain in good order, a few minor kinks, but no splitting, thinning or signs of repair to any of the links. Spring ring in working order.
A sapphire and diamond 9ct gold cluster ring, the oval mixed cut sapphire measuring 10mm x 8mm, claw set to an illusion surround set with round mixed cut diamonds, continuing to a plain polished 9ct gold band, size Q, together with a 9ct gold cubic zirconia set three stone ring, size T, an (untested) blue gemstone and diamond three stone ring, stamped 'PT', size P, a blue sapphire and cubic zirconia 9ct gold cluster ring, size T, a nephrite jade and 9ct gold bar brooch, 5.5cm wide, and a gold plated wedding band, size N (6)
A Victorian 9ct gold dress ring, set with blue paste and diamond chips, marks for 'W.H.C', Chester 1899, ring size O, together with an emerald 9ct gold half eternity ring, size O, and a Victorian style amethyst and white paste 9ct gold ring, size P, gross weight 7.7gms (3)
A diamond 18ct gold cluster ring, the central boat shaped cluster designed as three baguette cut diamonds, with a surround of round brilliant cut diamonds, 15mm x 9.5mm, continuing to an 18ct yellow gold shank, stamped '.75', with maker's mark 'LA', ring size T, weight 4.7gms
A Victorian style five stone ring, comprising five graduated round mixed cut blue-green gemstones (possibly aquamarines), largest 5.1mm diameter, claw set to a pierced scrolling mount, continuing to plain polished shank, stamped '18ct', ring size T, weight 6.6gms
A 19th century and later paste riviere necklace, designed as a single row of graduated oval green pastes, measuring between 4.7mm x 6mm and 8.3mm x 11.4mm, each claw set to gold coloured mounts upon a gold coloured belcher link chain, with gold plated spring ring fastening, 47cm long, weight 17.5gms (at fault)
An Edwardian Maltese cross fob medallion, the central cartouche with monogrammed initials, inscription to reverse, for 'CCAAC STEEPLECHASE 6 MILES 1905', marks for 'BP&Co' and stamped '9CT.', 30mm wide, upon a gold coloured belcher link chain with spring ring and loop fastening, stamped '375 9K', 41cm long, gross weight 10.3gms
A gold coloured charm bracelet, the belcher link chain with spring ring and loop fastening, suspending an assortment of gold coloured charms, spring ring stamped with '375' lozenge mark, with 375 European gold standard marks to loop, 19.5cm long, weight 16.8gms
An emerald and diamond floral cluster ring, the central round brilliant cut diamond with a 0.35 carat spread, with a surround of six round mixed cut emeralds, to a border of sixteen round mixed cut diamonds, all claw set in white metal to a raised gallery, continuing to a plain polished 18ct gold shank, marks for London 1979, ring size O, weight 6.5gmsCR: Central diamond in good order - one minor, shallow chip to the central diamond, some general wear commensurate with age and wear, however there are no large cracks or losses. The emeralds show very heavy abrasion and wear, and have lost some definition to the facets and facet edges. The emeralds show a couple of minor nibbles/small chips, but no large losses. Please note the emeralds have not been tested for synthetic or natural origin, or for oiling/treatment. All diamonds to the border are present and in good order, showing no large cracks chips or losses, general scratching and wear commensurate with age and wear. Claws show minor - moderate wear, however all stones appear secure. The gallery is in good order, no thinning, splitting or signs of repair. Shank is in good order, no splitting, thinning, resizing or repair, moderate scratching and wear commensurate with age and wear.
A diamond three stone ring, the central round mixed cut diamond weighing between 0.15-0.20 carats, with a a diamond to each side weighing between 0.08-0.10 carats, set in white metal to an illusion surround, set to twist shoulders and plain polished yellow metal shank, stamped '18ct', ring size I, weight 2.9gms
A vintage 20th century Art Deco era Rubian Art Pottery ceramic wash bow and dressing table set comprising of large wash bowl, pots, candlesticks, pin dishes, ring holder and more. Each piece being hand painted by Japanese landscapes viewed at dusk with gilt details. Measures 44cm diameter.
A GOLD 'JUSTE UN CLOU' RING, BY CARTIERDesigned as a wrap-around nail, in 18K rose gold, signed Cartier, maker's mark, numbered, French assay mark, Swiss assay mark, International convention mark, with maker's case and outer box, with certificate of authenticity from Cartier dated September 11th 2016, ring size J (54)The design philosophy at the core of Cartier’s Juste un Clou collection is simplicity. A piece of jewellery stripped back to its most basic form, just as a nail is the first step to bringing together a home. Created in 1971 in New York by the Italian designer Aldo Cipullo, the first piece of the collection was simply known as the ‘Nail Bracelet’, perfectly befitting of an era where the very notion of what jewellery was, how it could be worn and who could wear it was being challenged. Now, a common item in a builder’s toolbox could be cast in gold and considered fine jewellery, a unisex piece that could be worn by any man or woman.The Nail Bracelet did not enjoy the same success as Cartier’s iconic Love Bracelet, also a creation of Cipullo, upon its initial launch into the world. However, a revival of the design in 2000s, now titled Juste un Clou, gained it new appreciation and recognition for its clean lines and elegance. The Juste un Clou collection today features rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings in gold, white gold and rose gold, sometimes with a subtle smattering of diamonds, all the while keeping to Cipullo’s core concept of sleek sophistication in the simple design.Condition Report: Minor signs of wear, overall in good conditionNumber on ring and certificate CPE229Small model. Retail price on Cartier website: €1,300Total gross weight approx. 8.1g
A TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, CIRCA 1970The central oval-shaped turquoise cabochon within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.00ct total, ring size HCondition Report: Turquoise: overall in good conditionDiamonds: unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VSWith sizing bandYellow metal unmarked, tested by the jewellery department to be 18K goldMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 5.9g
A DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe pear-shaped diamond of yellow tint in a rubover setting, within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds and between similarly-set shoulders, with openwork scrolled gallery and engraved foliate shank, mounted in 18K gold, ring size M Condition Report: Principal diamond in almost fully closed-back yellow setting (small hole under culet but cannot be accessed for depth measurement) - spreads at approximately 13.26x9.16x5.63mm - very approximately 4.20ctsDue to yellow setting colour cannot be accurately graded - estimated clarity VS1/2 clarityRemaining diamonds bright and lively Stamped 750 and 18K - light wear, overall good condition Total gross weight approx. 11.3g
A RUBY AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RINGThe cushion-shaped ruby weighing approximately 2.15cts within a surround of old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.20cts total, ring size SAccompanied by a report from GCS laboratory in London stating that the ruby weighing approximately 2.15cts is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Report no. 5782-1719, dated April 29th 2022Condition Report: Ruby: of pinkish-red hue, medium tone, strong saturation, good transparency, minor natural inclusions visible under a bright light source, minor pits visible with 10x magnificationDiamonds: approx. 2.20cts total, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity VS-SIYellow metal and white metal unmarked, tested by the jewellery department to be 18K goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 6.30g
AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RINGThe central circular-cut emerald weighing 5.89cts within a brilliant-cut diamond frame and further circular-cut emerald accents, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.50ct total, French assay mark, ring size PAccompanied by a report from CISGEM in Milan, stating that the emerald weighing 5.89cts is Colombian origin, with moderate clarity enhancement. Report number 18382, dated March 17th 2021Condition Report: Emerald: of bluish-green hue, medium tone, good transparency, natural inclusions visible under a bright light source (surface reaching one present), facets are smoothDiamonds and remaining emeralds: bright and respectively well matched in colourEagle's head mark for French 18K gold located on the outside hoopMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 6.2g
A RARE & COLLECTIBLE MYSTERY-SET SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS The realistically modelled flowerhead mystery-set throughout with calibré-cut sapphires, with a brilliant-cut diamond cluster to the centre, mounted in 18K gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, maker’s mark for VCA, French assay marks, length 4.8cmPatented in 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels celebrated ‘Serti Mystérieux’ or ‘Mystery Setting’ marked a serious advancement in jewellery making. Developed by the renowned jeweller Alfred Langlois, who had been creating work exclusively for the maison since the year prior, the technique which would soon become synonymous with fine jewellery craftmanship was simple in concept but complex in execution. Although other maisons such as Cartier and Chaumet had also investigated this technique in their respective workshops, it would Van Cleef & Arpels that would release this revolution in jewellery making to the world.The Mystery Setting “is a technique which allows the jeweller to model any form, any movement”. The setting is so called for the apparently invisible mounting of the stones, an effect which makes them almost look as though they are floating. The method involves setting precious stones independent of any visible claws or prongs, allowing the full richness of the stone to create a dazzling landscape of colour for the viewer without the intrusion of metals. However, achieving this effect requires great skill from the jeweller, of which only a few in the world hold the ability, and it can take months to produce just one piece of jewellery. First, the stones must be cut to size, creating even, small chips that will lay alongside each other in perfect symmetry. These small chips are then whittled even further to create a groove at their base. This groove then allows the stone to slot neatly into the lattice that will secure it in place. The lattice, or rail, which consists of tiny wires no more than 0.2mm thick, is then placed in the main structure of the piece, acting a keystone by locking the stones in position. Each stone must line up exactly with one another to remain set and avoid gaps to create the seamless look that catapulted Van Cleef & Arpels to the lofty position they hold in the jewellery world to this day.Once the technique was mastered, the maison moved quickly and the Mystery Setting would feature heavily in their output. Initially the setting could only be applied to flat surfaces, such as cigar boxes and beauty compacts, but in 1935 the highly coveted Boule ring would be released, a design consisting of a thick, convex dome studded with rubies and sapphires that still appears prominently in the maison’s contemporary collections. A flood of brooches, necklaces and bracelets would follow and with them, the attention of the era’s style icons, such as the Duchess of Windsor. The ‘Deux feuilles’, or two leaves, design in particular, lent itself well to capturing the depth of colour the Mystery Setting evokes.Other techniques would be developed from the Mystery Setting by Van Cleef & Arpels; the Navette Mystery Set, created in 2000, utilises marquise-cut stones to create a more 3D effect echoing the depth of a bird’s plumage and flower petals, while the Vitrail Mystery Set, created in 2012, also conceals the back of the mount and gives the stones a translucency that plays with light and reflection. Although rubies were initially preferred for the setting, the maison would gradually enter sapphires, emeralds (previously deemed too brittle), and diamonds into the roster, such as in the ‘Licorne’ brooch from their 2016 Noah’s Ark collection which featured sapphires, emeralds, diamonds and turquoise in the traditional Mystery Setting.The consistent appearance of the Mystery Setting speaks to its perfection as a method and in the resulting jewellery.Condition Report: Sapphires: Generally well matched and with good transparency, medium tone. Some with zoning at certain angles. One sapphire deficient, two sapphires next to the deficient sapphire loose with chip and would also need to be replaced.Diamonds bright and livelyFrench eagle’s head assay mark for 18K gold, dog’s head for platinum, maker’s mark for VCA, signed, numbered M39819Clip with good tension, one pin slightly misshapenGold with light wearTotal gross weight approx. 27.8g
A DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe heart-shaped plaque pavé-set with rose-cut diamonds, on an openwork hoop, mounted in 18K gold, ring size NCondition Report: Two diamonds re-set / replacements Repair to hoop setting / shoulder where diamonds re-set Gold yellow to baseStamped 750 for 18KNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 9.6g
AN ONYX AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe onyx stripes alternating with rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, each side terminating in a similarly-set plaque with calibré-cut diamond highlights, mounted in 18K gold, ring size NCondition Report: Diamonds: Bright and lively, too small to accurately assessOnyx in good condition Stamped 18KT, numbered 18799Superficial signs of wear, overall good condition Total gross weight approx. 5.5g
A TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGSet with an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon at the centre, within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, diamonds approximately 2.70ct total, ring size O½Condition Report: Turquoise: A chip visible under a bright light sourceDiamonds: approx. 2.70cts total, unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VSYellow metal unmarked, tested by the jewellery department to be 18K goldNormal signs of wear - apart from chip on turquoise, in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 10gPurchased at Sotheby's, sale July 5th 2019, lot 156 (estimated CHF2,000-3,000 - sold (including premium) CHF 4,000
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RINGThe cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 5.70cts set in a four-claw setting within a brilliant-cut diamond frame, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.20cts, ring size MAccompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory in London stating that the sapphire weighing 5.70cts is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indication of heat treatment. Report no. 18772, dated July 28th 2020Condition Report: Sapphire: of cornflower blue, medium tone, good transparency, a couple of minor natural inclusions visible under 10x magnification. Under 10x magnification, no signs of abrasions or pitsDiamonds: approx. 1.20ct total, estimated colour G/H, estimated clarity VSSuperficial signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 6.5g
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