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Click here to subscribeA hallmarked George III 18ct gold and diamond ring. The ring set with an old cut diamond within a gold collet setting flanked by repousse scoll shoulders to plain shank. The verso head hallmarked partially legible with Birmingham hallmark, George III silhouette, sponsor marked P&E. Total weight 1.52g / Size M.5
A rare and unusual early 20th Century car radiator grill - motorists wristwatch in the manner of Georges Schaeren for Mido with the dial bearing the early logo for British Railways.. The watch set on a gilded metal case of radiator grill form. The silvered dial with radiator grill chequer having Arabic numbers to the outer ring with cathedral hands. The case with the crown winder in the form of a radiator cap. The 15 jewel set movement stamped RD.. The case being unmarked for maker with bale atop and to base of case. The logo being worn but visible the remains of British Railways logo from 1948 ( lion and wheel emblem ) Set to a later expanding bracelet strap. Watch in the manner of Mido, made famous in the 20's by making the motorists watch famous with the Bugatti Enzo Ferrari watch. Measures approx 4cm x 2.5cm
A group of three antique and later gold wedding band rings to include a hallmarked 22ct gold band ring (assay marked London, size P.5. weight 1.8g), a hallmarked Victorian 18ct gold band ring (hallmarked London 1845, size N, weight 1.0g) and another gold band ring (hallmarked rubbed, tests indicate high carat, size L.5. weight 0.7g.).
A believed Victorian silver 925 Mizpah band ring together with an enamelled crown coin for 1917 set into silver mount for a chain. Also, a Victorian silver hallmarked chase decorated octagonal pendant locket hallmarked for Birmingham, date letter Q for 1890. Total combined weight 21.52g
A group of vintage jewellery to include a 9ct gold ring set with a faceted orange stone (marked 9ct, 2.8g. Size S.5), loose amber bakelite beads, and a quantity of silver and white metal jewellery to include a good selection of silver rings, a delft china brooch, necklace and bracelet chains etc.
A collection of stamped 925 silver rings to include several stone examples such as a ladies ring set with faux malachite and a dress ring set with a faux amber oval cabochon. Together with several men's signet rings with engraved cartouches and more examples. Total gross weight 83.74g.
Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren: A Parachute shirt,1977,in navy cotton with straps and buckles, 'hoover' ring to centre of chest, chest pocket with half Seditionaries label and neck with Seditionaries Exclusive Collection and SEX original labels, lower sleeves in contrasting turquoise and khaki-coloured cuff to right sleeveFootnotes:Provenance:This and the following five lots were all acquired by the vendor in the 70s/80s. His father taught printmaking at the Central School of Art & Design at the time and one of his students, Alex McDowell, printed shirts at the vendor's home from 1976 onwards for a period of time for Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren. The vendor was 14 when he first saw the Sex Pistols at the Notre Dame Hall in 1976 and from then on accumulated the items in this auction - usually influenced by things that Alex was involved with, for example, the start-up of i-D magazine.Parachute shirts were designed by Westwood and McLaren in the autumn of 1976, as plans were made to transform their shop, 'Sex', into 'Seditionaries', described by McLaren as the 'ultimate punk enclave'. These strappy tops were part of a new range including bondage trousers, jackets and boots and were originally in black sateen and hard-wearing cotton. By spring 1977 they were produced in brushed cotton in single colours but with elements such as cuffs and sleeves in different colours, such as the example offered here. Photographs by Toro Kogure of Paul Cook and Steve Jones taken in Wessex Sound Studio in May 1977 show them wearing similar tops.Bonhams is grateful to fashion consultant Paul Gorman for his assistance in cataloguing this lot.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren: A rare mohair sweater,1977,black, front embroidered with red skull-and-crossbones with No Future Sex Pistols text, a red silk ribbon similarly printed attached to D-ring at right shoulder, with black Malcolm McLaren Vivienne Westwood Seditionaries labelFootnotes:Provenance:See footnote to Lot 192A variety of mohair sweaters were sold in the various incarnations of the shop at 430 King's Road from the early 70s through to 1980, but this is a particularly rare design. Relatively few were made in late 1977, with some featuring swastika patches and No Future ribbons. Due to the fragility of the design and material, very few examples have survived in good condition. A photograph by Bob Gruen of Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious in Luxembourg in November 1977 shows Johnny wearing a similar skull-and-crossbones sweater.Bonhams is grateful to fashion consultant Paul Gorman for his assistance in cataloguing this lot.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
EMS Synthi VCS3 Mk2 modular synthesizercirca 1978,in original wooden case with two panels providing controls for: two voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs), a low frequency oscillator (LFO), voltage controlled low pass/band pass voltage controlled filter (VCF), trapezoid envelope generator, noise source, ring modulator, voltage controlled spring reverb, 16 x 16 patch board matrix and 18 resistive connecting pins, joystick providing X, Y modulation control, reverse with power connector, headphone output, oscilloscope output, stereo output, two voltage control outputs, keyboard connector, two line level inputs and two microphone level inputs, trigger input, accompanied by a EMS manual and plug, approx 17in wide x 20in high (43cm x 51cm)Footnotes:Electronic Music Studios, Ltd, better known as EMS was formed in 1969 by Peter Zinovieff, Tristram Cary and David Cockerell, mainly as a way to fund Zinovieff's experimental music studio. The Cockerell-designed VCS3 'Putney' (after the location of the studio) was the first commercial product. It was an attempt, at a time when the current offerings from early synthesizer companies such as Moog and Buchla were large modular systems that covered walls, to provide a compact (considered portable at the time) version of an electronic studio, hence the name VCS (Voltage Controlled Studio). The VCS3 was also modular, but utilized an ingenious patch matrix that alleviated the need for patch cables to connect the separate modules. The synthesizer soon found its way on to the soundtracks of popular television programs like Doctor Who and onto a number of popular albums of the day. It was prominently featured on tracks by Pink Floyd (such as the Dark Side of the Moon's 'On the Run,') The Who (the 'Won't Get Fooled Again' intro includes Lowrey organ processed through a VCS3), Roxy Music where it was played by original member Brian Eno who also used it on his solo albums, Led Zeppelin (played by John Paul Jones on 'Four Sticks,') Hawkwind, King Crimson, Jean Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, etc.The VCS3 Mk2, known as the 'Synthi' remedied some of the issues of the earlier iteration especially regarding the oscillator instabilities and issues with the power supply and added envelope triggering on external audio through the input channel. This particular example was purchased by the consignor directly from EMS in the late 1970s and carefully maintained through the years. It's uncertain how many VCS3s were built, but some estimates put the number at 800. Doubtlessly, many of those had been discarded with the change of fashion that came with widely available digital synthesis and MIDI in the 1980s. This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of the legendary British synthesizers from the golden age of synthesis.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
CELTIC ARM RING WESTERN EUROPE, 8TH CENTURY B.C. cast copper alloy, of thick overall construction, twisted and with flattened terminals(12.5cm diameter)Footnote: Provenance: Private collection, Walton-on-Thames, acquired 1930s - 1960s The Jon Lawton Collection, United Kingdom
NICHOLAS MUKOMBERANWA (SHONA B.1940 - D.2002) SPIRIT MEDIUM, 1987 ZIMBABWE carved and polished brown serpentine, the elliptical face parted by a sharp central ridge, subtly incised ring eyes and short mouth(77cm tall)Footnote: Provenance: Gimpel Fils, London The Johnstone Collection, United Kingdom
BRONZE AGE SPIRAL RING EUROPE, 1400 - 900 B.C. bronze wire, formed from a single piece trailed to form the shank and a single coil, green patination(6cm across)Footnote: Provenance: Private collection, Walton-on-Thames, acquired 1930s - 1960s The Jon Lawton Collection, United Kingdom
BRONZE AGE SPIRAL RING EUROPE, 1500 - 1200 B.C. bronze, worked from a single wire forming two opposing spirals connected by a ringed shank, with impressed decoration throughout(8cm diameter)Footnote: Provenance: Private collection, acquired 1990s, United Kingdom The Jon Lawton Collection, United Kingdom Note: The conjoined spiral is one of the earliest symbols found in prehistoric Europe, with examples found in rock carvings as far back as the Neolithic. Whatever its true meaning, its continued prevalence well into the Bronze Age suggests a strong totemic value.
A late 18th century emerald ring, the pear cut emerald in a cut down collet closed back setting, to pierced fleur de lys shoulders and a reeded shank, finger size M, 1.9g grossCondition Report: The emerald isn't quite flat in the setting, there is some wear to the pinched claws at the bottom of the stone, the foiling appears bright. tarnishing to the setting. There is a milky inclusion to the pointed end of the emerald.Condition Report Disclaimer
A George V 18 carat gold signet ring, the shield shaped panel engraved with a monogram, to carved scrolled shoulders, hallmarked Birmingham 1913, finger size Q 1/2, 10.1gCondition Report: Some surface wear commensurate with age and use, the initials appear to be MB. The shank has been resized. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III gold and black enamel mourning ring, the gold band inscribed Lord St John Died 17 Dec 1805 Aged 47, hallmarked London 1805 with maker's mark BS, finger size M 1/2, 4.7g Henry Beauchamp St John, 13th Baron St John of Bletso (1758-1805), was the eldest son of John St John, the 12th Baron St John of Bletso, and his wife Susan Simond, daughter of Peter Simond, a Merchant of London. He succeeded his father as 13th Baron in 1767. He was admitted to St John's Collage, Cambridge in 1776, and was awarded his MA in 1778. St John died at 47 after a long illness, after having four daughters and no male heir, the Barony was passed to his brother, St Andrew St John.Condition Report: There is some scratching to the enamel, but no major losses or chips, some scratches to the gold work, and rubbing to borders, but this could be from manufacture, the detailing is crispCondition Report Disclaimer
An early 20th century diamond and ruby serpent ring, the coiled gold serpent with a brilliant cut diamond set head, approximately 0.50 carats, and ruby eyes, finger size O 1/2, 5.8g grossCondition Report: The eyes are very chipped, the diamond has numerous small mineral inclusions, colour estimated I-J, assessed in setting. The ring has a split near the head to one of the inner coils, it has been resized, general wear and rubbing, some thinning to the back of the shank.Condition Report Disclaimer
A diamond, opal and ruby snake dress ring, the black enamelled snake with an old cut diamond set head, approximately 0.45 carats, with ruby eyes, with two oval cabochon opal panels to the centre, with a diamond accent, finger size O, 9.2g grossCondition Report: The panel is 2.3cm wide, the ouroboros appears to be a later copy of a Victorian serpent, the diamond is bright and lively, colour estimated H, clarity VS, assessed in closed back setting. the snake section is claw set to the rest of the setting, there are some chips to the enamel, some light wear commensurate with age and use. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Victorian hardstone cameo ring, the oval hardstone panel carved with Cupid holding a butterfly over a flaming torch, to trifurcated shoulders, 2.2cm long, finger size L 1/2, 4.5g grossThe butterfly symbolises Psyche, Cupid's lover, and the soul. The butterfly being imprisoned and burnt by Cupid is an allegory of spiritual torment.Condition Report: The oval panel is damaged and cracked to one side, but the panel is currently still together. There is a chip to cupid's wing tip by the crack. The shank has been resized. Possibly a copy of a Wedgwood panel, designed circa 1770Condition Report Disclaimer
An Art Deco diamond panel ring, circa 1930, the octagonal pierced panel set with graduated radiating rows of old cut and eight cut diamonds, approximately 1 carat total, finger size P 1/2Condition Report: One of the diamonds is slightly more tinted to the others and appears slightly pushed into the setting. The setting has some wear commensurate with age and use, one of the shoulders has had a small repair. Condition Report Disclaimer
An aquamarine and diamond pendant, the pear shaped aquamarine estimated to weigh 4.81 carats, suspended from a graduated old cut and eight cut diamond shaped crescent, approximately 0.30 carats total, suspended from a belcher link chain, with ring bolt clasps, 44cm long, 5.8g gross, in an associated caseCondition Report: Modern. The ring bolt clasps are possible replacements, they are silver and stamped 925. The diamonds are bright and lively, the aquamarine has a couple of nicks to the girdle and a couple of small nibbles to facet edges.Condition Report Disclaimer
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