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Lot 783
A superlative Adolf Hitler relic, a fine 25 x 25 in. linen napkin in the 'floral and ribbon' pattern, with a stunning, raised and embroidered national eagle and swastika flanked on either side by Hitler's initials 'A H', the embroidered eagle measuring 1 3/8 x 1 in. overall. The floral and ribbon pattern is discreetly woven into napkin, which in all is a very high-quality piece of table linen, the finest that Hitler used. Very fine condition. This important relic was discovered at Hitler's private office in Munich (the 'Fuhrerbau') by Lt. John L. McConn, Jr. in the spring of 1945. McConn was in command of a detachment of soldiers ordered to occupy and guard the building, and McConn himself slept only a few doors from Hitler's office, where the Munich Pact had been signed seven years earlier. In exploring the building, McConn's men found a trove of Hitler's personal effects in the basement of the building, stored there to prevent damage from the incessant bombing by Allied forces. Among the items uncovered were mother of pearl and gold inlaid presentation lugers, an enormous gold and ruby ring, and most importantly, a huge collection of Hitler's purchased and stolen art intended for display in the never-constructed Fuhrermuseum. As did all soldiers, McConn wanted to return home with souvenirs from his service in Europe, and he found this napkin in the Fuhrerbau where it would have been used by Hitler and only a very small group of his closest advisors and top generals. McConn also mailed home the famous Munich Pact Desk Set - offered by us elsewhere in this sale. Sold with a copy of McConn's May 6, 1945 letter home to his parents, written on Hitler's private stationery found in his office.
Lot 106
Four gold gem set dress rings. A diamond and white metal abstract cross over design dress ring (O 1/2), set with eleven round brilliant cut diamonds, a square-cut diamond and ruby 18 carat gold half eternity ring (N 1/2), an 18 carat yellow gold emerald three-stone ring (O) with diamond detailing and a cultured pearl and 18 carat yellow gold ring with diamond set shoulders and twisted band. (N 1/2) Weight 13.3g.
Lot 155
A ruby and diamond cluster ring, of crossover design, the oval mixed-cut ruby claw set within a border of single-cut diamonds, white precious metal mounted, stamped '18K', total diamond weight approximately 0.15ct, ring size approximately I (later sizing beads)The ruby has a mid pinkish-red hue and contains fracture inclusions, one of the fractures surface-reaching to the table facet. The ruby is heavily abraded, chipped and scuffed and measures approx. 5.6mm length x 4.8mm width x 3mm depth. One of the outer diamonds is a later brilliant-cut replacement. Diamonds are well matched and fairly bright, with estimates H to K colour and VS2 to SI2 clarity, assessed mounted. The mount has general surface wear, with thinning to the tips of the claws. The shank has been re-sized and is fitted with later added sizing beads. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 3.2gm.
Lot 159
A diamond, ruby and sapphire swivel hoop eternity ring, centrally channel set with a line of rectangular step-cut sapphires to one side and similarly cut rubies to the other, between two single-cut diamond set swivel bands, white precious metal mounted, total diamond weight approximately 0.20ct, ring size OThe rubies and diamonds have slightly variable colour and clarity, some stones with angular whiteish colour zoning, feathers and mineral inclusions that are visible under magnification. Some of the stones have sizeable chips and fractures and most have scuffs, scratches and nicks. Diamonds are well matched, fairly bright and lively, occasional stones with small chips/nicks, estimated SI1 to P1 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. The ring mount has considerable wear, with patchy thinning and uneveness to the edges of the settings. Both of the hinged sections move freely. The mount is not marked and metal standard is untested. Width of central band 2.5mm, greatest width of ring including both outer bands 7.5mm. Gross weight approx. 5.4gm.
Lot 168
A ruby and diamond five stone ring, the alternate cushion-shaped rubies and old-cut diamonds in claw setting, between scrolled shoulders, yellow precious metal mounted, total diamond weight approximately 0.80ct, ring size N½This lot is from the estate of Edward Alfred Alexander Baldwin (1938 - 2021). Edward was the grandson of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, and the fourth Earl Baldwin of Bewdley. Stanley Baldwin was from an extraordinary family: Rudyard Kipling was his first cousin, Edward Burne-Jones and Edward Poynter were both uncles, his mother Louisa was a novelist, and her siblings included the famous Macdonald sisters. Edward Baldwin was committed to rehabilitating his grandfather's reputation and, being an only child, spent much of his life as sole custodian of these family objects.Rubies are mostly well matched, of slightly variable mid pinkish-red hues, with surface scuffs and chips/nicks commensurate for use. The rubies have good transparency but contain inclusions such as crystals, needles, fractures and faint zoning that are just visible to the unaided eye. Ruby dimensions graduate from approximately 5.2mm length x 4.7mm width x 2.1mm depth to 4mm length x 3.5mm width x 2.3mm depth. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, with estimated SI1 to SI2 clarity and I to J colour, assessed mounted, each weighing approx. 0.40ct. The mount has general surface wear, with thinning to the shank and to the edges of the setting. The setting has previously been re-tipped and occasional claws may require further repair. The mount is not marked and metal standard is untested. The shank has been re-sized. Gross weight approx. 3.5gm.
Lot 51
Three gem set dress rings, the first set with an oval cabochon ruby between two circular-cut white stones, yellow precious metal mounted, the second similarly set with an oval cabochon emerald and white stones, 9ct gold mounted, hallmarked for London 1987, maker's mark RG LD, the third by the same maker, set with an oval mixed-cut garnet between white stones, 9ct gold mounted, hallmarked for London 1989, ring sizes approximately I - J½ (3)The cabochon emerald and ruby are both heavily included with surface-reaching fractures, fissures, natural inclusions and colour zoning, giving a sub-translucent to opaque appearance. Both have scratches, scuffs and chips to the surface. The garnet and white stones are heavily abraded. The mounts have scuffs, scratches, chips and nicks throughout, commensurate for regular use. Hallmarks are clearly struck. The ruby set ring is untested for metal standard. Approx. gross weights: ruby ring 4.4gm, emerald ring 4.2gm, garnet ring 3.4gm.
Lot 164
A 9ct gold star ruby and diamond pendant, a round cabochon star ruby, approximately 8.20mm diameter, claw set, to openwork triangular bale grain set with eight cut diamonds, Birmingham,together with a 9ct gold single stone fracture filled ruby ring,a round mixed cut fracture filled ruby, approximately 10mm, claw set to a plain shank, Birmingham, 4.74g total (2)Finger size NCondition ReportMaker's marks R&C, CR. Appear to be unworn. Some tarnish, and minor surface marks/scratches from handling. Surface reaching inclusions to some of the diamonds, and to the fracture filled ruby.
Lot 176
Three 9ct gold rings, comprising a pink sapphire cluster ring, Birmingham 2010, a fracture filled ruby cluster ring, Birmingham 2010, and a zircon and diamond ring, Birmingham, 7.79g total (3)Finger size N, N, NCondition ReportMaker's marks CR, CR, R&C.Rings appear to be unworn.Some tarnish, and minor surface marks/scratches from handling.Surface reaching inclusions to some of the diamonds, and to the fracture filled rubies.
Lot 321
A gold opal and ruby ring, tested as approximately 9ct gold, together with a gold opal and diamond pendant, tested as approximately 9ct gold, 8.57g total (2)Finger size MCondition ReportThe opals are possibly synthetic.Surface marks/scratches to gold.The majority of the gemstones are glued in place.
Lot 382
A 9ct gold ruby and diamond half eternity ring, London,together with a gold sythetic spinel full eternity ring, tested as approximately 9ct gold, 4.27g total (2)Finger size K½, LCondition ReportRuby and diamond ring: mount and claws very worn.Both rings a little dirty.Surface marks/scratches to both.
Lot 438
A collection of jewellery,to include a pair of 9ct gold star quartz drop earrings, with a round cabochon star quartz, approximately 15.4mm, to hook fittings, Birmingham, 7.90g, a faceted amethyst, rose quartz and rock crystal quartz bead necklace and bracelet suite, a ruby-in-zoisite bead necklace, a black jasper bead bracelet, a prehnite bead necklace and bracelet suite, a quantity of cultured freshwater pearl necklaces and bracelets, citrine, amethyst, rose quartz examples, a carved tiger's eye ring in the form of a rose, etc., together with a small quantity of costume jewellery (qty.)Condition ReportEarrings:Maker's mark R&C.Appear to be in an unworn condition.
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