MARX GROUCHO: (1890-1977) American film comedian, one of the Marx Brothers, and the recipient of an Honorary Academy Award. A good T.L.S., Groucho, one page, 4to, New York, n.d. (1933/34), to ´Dear Svensk, Kids and Mother´, on the printed stationery of the Hotel Elysee. Marx writes a social letter, largely concerning his friend Harry Ruby and their first wife Chloe ´Cleo´ Carter, commencing ´You certainly are full of that Ruby - Cleo case. Possibly because you are there on the ground. I don´t care anything about it one way or another. I regret it happening, I am sorry for both of them, outside of that, the hell with it. I am glad you befriended Cleo, whether she is guilty of sexual indescretions (sic) or not, I don´t think that´s important, most everyone goes a little cockeyed on the little matter of sex, and I think it was poor judgement and bad taste for Harry to shout if (sic) from the housetops, if that is what he did´, further adding ´I don´t believe he is responsible for what he is saying, I think he is temporarily deranged. I privately think he is making all the noise because he fears that if he doesn´t Cleo will nick him financially´. Marx further writes of his current work, ´We are scheduled to audition next Thursday, but we as yet haven´t an idea that is going to make a sponsor throw his hat up in the air with glee. We are meeting again this morning to see if we can´t work out something that will be worth hearing, if we don´t the thing will fall through, and us with it´, before concluding ´I went to the fights last night and had a pretty good time. The night previous when you phoned me, I was very nervous and couldn´t sleep, finally winding up with a five grainer, the first in weeks. Last night I took a pine needle bath right after the fights and slept pretty well. I wrote you all the news yesterday and this is just velvet´. A letter of particularly candid content. Two small tears to the edges, otherwise VGHarry Ruby (1895-1974) American pianist, composer, songwriter and screenwriter. A close friend of Groucho, Ruby composed the scores and provided musical numbers for the Marx Brothers´ films Animal Crackers (1930), Horse Feathers (1932) and Duck Soup (1933), as well as also contributing to the screenplays of all three movies. Chloe Carter (1903-1993) American showgirl and Music Hall dancer, also known by her stage name Cleo Cullen. Carter had married Ruby in 1930 and the couple moved to Beverly Hills where, in 1933, Cleo was introduced to the actress Jean Acker (1892-1978) who had been divorced from Rudolph Valentino in 1923. The two women fell in love and in 1934 (presumably around the time of the present letter) Carter obtained a dvorce from Ruby. Carter and Acker would spend the rest of their lives together living in an apartment within a building they owned in Beverly Hills.The fights that Marx refers to attending are likely to have involved Primo Carnera, either in his Heavyweight victory over Jack Sharkey on 29th June 1933, or his subsequent loss to Max Baer on 14th June 1934. Both events took place at the Madison Square Garden Bowl in Queens, New York.
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Four pairs of earrings for pierced ears, diamond, amethyst, and others, a pair of diamond set drop earrings, the two 8 cut diamonds claw set in 14 carat yellow and white gold mount 23mm long; a pair of amethyst and diamond drop earrings, the pear shape mixed cut amethyst three claw set to the end of a plain polished curved bar suspended from a brilliant cut diamond collet set in a yellow metal mount marked 585, 24mm long; a pair of amethyst earrings, the rectangular cut amethyst claw set in a 22mm long tapered plain polished yellow metal mount marked 14K; and a pair of sapphire, ruby, emerald and synthetic white stone floral earrings, 11mm diameter, butterfly marked 585; all with post and butterfly fittings; total gross weight 12.5g.Qty: 4
An Art Deco ruby and diamond cocktail ring, Odeonesque design, the flying scroll and arched top set with forty old cut and old 8 cut diamonds and six square cut diamonds, twelve channel set square and baguette rubies and a round cabochon cut ruby to each side, 7cm wide rose metal shank ring size M, pierced scroll sides to head, 13.8g, copy of receipt dated 2001.
Three ruby rings, a ruby and diamond ring, the four marquise mixed cut rubies claw set and five brilliant cut diamonds claw set to a 9 carat yellow gold pierced curved lozenge shape mount ring size L½; a ruby and diamond floral design ring, the four marquise mixed cut rubies divided by four round mixed cut rubies, with two brilliant cut diamonds to either side all claw set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size L; and a ruby dress ring, in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size M½; total 11g.Qty: 3
A 1970s ruby and diamond ring and a silver and white metal charm bracelet, a 1970s ruby and diamond ring, the brilliant cut ruby and small diamond claw set to the centre of two flowers with surrounding textured leaves in a 9 carat yellow gold pierced mount ring size N, import hallmarks for Birmingham 1979, 2.2g; and a silver and white metal charm bracelet, 6.5mm gauge curb link bracelet with padlock fastener, Birmingham 1971, eleven silver and white metal charms attached, to include bootees, frog, owl, telephone, carriage, claret jug, caravan, ship, penny farthing, claw with simulated pearl, and crown.Qty: 2
Gianna Versace - three rings and two pairs of earrings in gilt metal, a large four tier clear paste cocktail ring with oval faux ruby to centre, ring size O; a circular cluster ring, 32mm diameter in yellow and clear paste with Medusa emblem to centre size M; a domed ring size O with multiple clear paste roman set into band; a pair of 10mm diameter paste set hoop earclips; a pair of double cluster pendant drop earclips with Medusa emblem to top cluster.
Eight gold rings, some gemset, a 9 carat yellow gold wedding band, 7.8mm wide floral design engraved ring size Q, Birmingham 1987; another 9 carat yellow gold wedding band, 2.5mm wide plain polished D shape ring size Q½, London 1909; two diamond set rings, one cut, both indistinctly marked; a ruby and diamond seven stone wishbone ring, in 9 carat yellow gold; a cultured pearl and diamond ring, in 9 carat yellow gold; a cultured pearl and garnet floral design ring, in yellow metal marked 9ct Gold; and a cubic zirconia solitaire ring, in 9 carat yellow gold; total 16.8g.Qty: 8
A Victorian mourning brooch, locket, articulated fish, St Christopher and metal cufflinks, a Victorian mourning locket, both front and back glass covered compartments with hair formed into a floral bouquet tied with yellow metal rope and three seed pearls, in an unmarked yellow metal mount with scroll design border and four large engraved outer scrolls, metal pin, overall 44x43mm, gross weight 16.3g; a ruby and seed pearl circular locket, the four old cut rubies and eight seed pearls claw set in a 23mm circular 9 carat yellow gold mount, scroll top, hallmarked Chester 1914; a yellow metal articulated fish with red stone eyes, indistinctly marked, 45mm, 2.2g; a 17mm circular 9 carat yellow gold St Christopher pendant; two other small religious medals; and a pair of mother-of-pearl and gilt metal cufflinks; total weight of 9 carat gold items 5.7g.Qty: 7
Three gemset rings, ruby and diamond, sapphire and diamond, synthetic sapphire and white zircon, a ruby and diamond half hoop ring, the five marquise cut rubies divided by eight pairs of 8 cut diamonds all claw set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size O, 2g; a sapphire and diamond three stone ring, the oval mixed cut sapphire and two brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a yellow and white metal mount ring size L½, shank marked 18ct Plat, 2.4g; and a synthetic sapphire and white zircon three stone ring, in a yellow and white metal mount ring size K, one zircon replaced, shank marked 9ct & Plat, 2g.Qty: 3
A ruby and diamond chip ring, opal and pink stone brooch and red stone target brooch, a ruby and diamond chip ring, the oval mixed cut ruby claw set and surrounded by three diamond chip borders in an unmarked yellow and white metal mount ring size K, missing some diamonds, 2.6g; an opal and pink stone brooch, the oval cabochon cut opal collet set and surrounded by eight pink stones claw set in an unmarked white metal closed back mount, yellow metal pin, 17x20mm; and a red stone target brooch, the central cabochon cut red stone surrounded by two borders of smaller cabochon cut red stones, all claw set in a metal mount with pin, 18mm diameter.Qty: 3
An Art Deco style ruby and diamond ring, and a ruby and cultured pearl ring, an Art Deco style ruby and diamond ring, the twelve square cut rubies channel set in two vertical lines with six brilliant cut diamonds claw set vertically to either side, and a further six square cut rubies channel set in two horizontal lines to either shoulder, in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size M½; and a cultured pearl and ruby cluster ring, the cultured pearl surrounded by eight brilliant cut rubies all claw set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size L½; total 7.9g.Qty: 2
Twelve pairs of gold / yellow metal earrings for pierced ears, some gemset, a pair of ruby and synthetic white stone cluster earrings, post and butterfly fittings marked 375; a pair of simulated pearl earstuds, in 9 carat yellow gold, post and butterfly fittings; a pair of black paste set heart shape earrings, in a yellow metal mount, post and butterfly fittings marked 9ct; two pairs of tricolour earrings, post and butterfly fittings; two pairs of white and yellow metal earrings; and five other pairs of 9 carat yellow gold / yellow metal earrings, all with post and butterfly fittings; total gross weight 9.9g.Qty: 12
A sapphire, ruby, and diamond night and day ring, a full eternity ring with a yellow and white metal band set with square cut sapphires to one side and rubies to other (mising one ruby), two hinged half bands each set with nine rose cut diamonds / diamond chips, can be worn on either side, ring size K, 4.7g.
Two amber style necklaces, ruby chip bracelet, and white metal jewellery, an amber style graduated chip necklace, lobster claw fastener, 55cm; another, screw fastener, 46cm; a faceted ruby chip double strand bracelet, lobster claw fastener marked 925, 21cm; a white metal floral necklace with floral pendant, marked 925, hook and hoop fastener, 45cm, and a pair of matching earrings, post and butterfly fittings; an unmarked white metal cuff bangle, herd of elephants design; and an unmarked white metal panel bracelet, hook and hoop fastener.Qty: 7
A garnet dress ring, Victorian locket, earrings and dress studs, three garnets and two synthetic white stones set in a yellow metal half hoop mount ring size Q; a Victorian gilt metal locket, 25x20mm set with turquoise and seed pearls; a pair of gilt metal earclips set with faux moonstone and marked Reading's Patent; a pair of ruby reverse cluster earstuds; a pair of paste set earrings; three pairs of mother-of-pearl earrings converted from dress studs.
A ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval mixed cut ruby surrounded by ten brilliant cut diamonds in a yellow and white metal mount ring size O½ to P, shank marked 18ct Plat, in original Pidduck & Tarratt Ltd Loughborough box.Condition report:Ring size P. Gross weight 3.3g. Approximate size of ruby - 7.3x4.6x3mm. Approximate size of diamonds - 2.3x1.5mm. Approximate total weight of all diamonds - 0.5 carats. We do not grade stones on the description unless we have a valuation report in with the piece. We do not have control stones to specifically grade a stone; in our opinion the Colour of the diamonds would be in the bracket of N-P and the Clarity would be VS1-VS2. Some of the claws on the diamonds would benefit from retipping.
A ruby ring and two gold rings, a ruby ring, the three mixed cut stones gypsy star set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size O; a 9 carat yellow gold wedding band, 6.7mm wide band with engraved leaf design, ring size P½, London 1968; and a modernist 9 carat yellow gold ring size M½; total 8.7g.Qty: 3
A synthetic blue spinel ring and a synthetic ruby ring, a synthetic blue spinel ring, the octagonal cut synthetic blue spinel, 17.9x2.9mm, four double claw set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size M½, 6.8g; and a synthetic ruby ring, the oval brilliant cut synthetic ruby, approximately 5x2mm, collet set with a rope border in an unmarked yellow metal mount ring size O½, 5.9g.Qty: 2
Kutchinsky diamond and ruby cocktail ring with calibre cut rubies and pavé set diamonds in 18ct gold setting, signed Kutchinsky. Ring size approximately T.16.9 grams. The ring is in very good condition commensurate with age. The rubies are not scratched. One ruby (at the end) is damaged but this probably happened when it was set (as is not easily accessible). The diamonds are all well-matched stones and are of very good colour and clarity. The shank has been re-sized. Not hallmarked, applied mark 18k and signed with engraved Kutchisky signature.
Pair of Victorian 18ct gold and gem set cufflinks with old cut diamonds, a mixed cut ruby and blue sapphire on textured gold oval panels (London 1889)Total weight 12.2 grams. Very good condition commensurate with age. The decoration is still crisp and not worn, the links are still in very good condition. Clear hallmarks.
Victorian ruby and diamond hinged bangle with seven graduated stones in a star shape gypsy style setting on a double gold bandVery good condition commensurate with age. Not hallmarked but appears to be 9ct gold. Hinge and clasp work well. Stones all appear to be original to the bangle. Weighs approximately 14 grams.
William de Morgan ruby lustre pottery vase, decorated with foliate patterns, impressed mark and inscribed 'FP' for Fred Passenger, 23.5cm high, together with carved wood baseThere are some nibbles / glaze rubbing around the rim, and what appear to be some firing imperfections around the neck. Otherwise in good condition.
Fine ruby and diamond three stone ring with an oval mixed cut ruby measuring approximately 7mm x 6mm x 2.5mm, flanked by two old cut diamonds in platinum claw setting on 18ct gold shank. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.70cts. Ring size H½.The ruby is a lively bright stone, pinkish/red hues and has a good saturation of colour and is of good clarity, light surface abrasions to the facets but no chips or cracks. The diamonds are well matched stones, very lively old cut diamonds of good colour and clarity, no obvious inclusions with a 10x loupe. No chips or fissures. Diamonds estimated H/I colour and VS clarity. Claws and setting in very good condition commensurate with age. Weighs approximately 2.8 grams.
Late Victorian ruby five stone ring with five graduated oval mixed cut rubies with rose cut diamond accents to the claws in gold setting, ring size P.The largest ruby measures approximately 5.2 x 4.4 x 2.8mm, then graduate: two at approximately 4.8 x 3.8 x 2.4 and two at approximately 4.6 x 3.7 x 2.1-2.3mm. The rubies have not been tested for natural origin or enhancement. Light surface abrasions but no chips or cracks. Weighs approximately 4.4 grams.
Late 18th/early 19th century Continental silver sweet meat basket of oval form, with pierced decoration and twin eagles head and laurel leaf handles, on an oval pedestal base, ruby glass liner (marks rubbed, possibly French), together with a silver plated sifter spoon. Approximately 8ozs weighable silver. Basket 21cm across handles. (2)
A group of continental figurines, collector's plates including Spode, contemporary Oriental ceramic vases, royal commemorative china, leather bound Dennis Wheatley volume, crystal vase, a 20th century Japanese cloisonne enameled vase, a ruby glass table lustre, a Lilliput Lane model 'Britain's Heritage' etc (3 boxes)
Ten records by Baltimore-based avant-garde group 'Animal Collective': Ballet Slippers, 3xLP box set (sealed); Sung Tongs; Crestone OST (sealed); Bridge To Quiet EP (sealed); Tangerine Reef; Fall Be Kind; Painting With, limited edition with slipmat (sealed); Transverse Temporal Gyrus; Time Skiffs, on translucent ruby vinyl (sealed); and Monkey Been to Burn Town. (10)
to include 3 silver mounted scent bottles, a cased cheroot holder, a Far-Eastern silver vesta case, an oriental brass vesta case, a silver bookmark, a vesta case decorated with faux tortoiseshell, a silver seal, initialled, a silver mounted ruby glass scent bottle and a vesta case in the form of a flask; the ruby scent bottle 3.1" (8cm) high (11). *CR All pieces with wear & in mixed conditions Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.
A group of gemstone bead necklaces, comprising: a vari-toned facetted sapphire bead necklace, the beads approximately 3-3.5mm wide, length 50.5cm; a facetted moonstone bead necklace, the beads approximately 6.5-7mm wide, length 45.5cm; two vari-coloured facetted tourmaline bead necklaces, one with safety clasp stamped 375, the beads approximately 6-6.5mm wide, length 45.5cm, the other with silver clasp, the beads approximately 4-4.5mm wide, length 42cm; a facetted aquamarine bead necklace, the beads approximately 4.5-5mm wide, length 45.5cm; a round facetted sapphire bead necklace, the beads approximately 7-7.5mm diameter, length 45cm; a graduated facetted ruby bead necklace, the beads approximately 32 to 6.1mm wide, length 46.5cm; a pair of labradorite and metal bead necklaces; and a labradorite bead necklace with gilt metal pendants (a lot)Provenance: The collection of the late Jane Sinclair Morpeth
A ruby and diamond set cross pendant and chain, the cross with a central collet set round mixed cut ruby, to arms channel set with a row of square step cut diamonds, to outer brilliant cut diamond border, with plain suspension loop, stamped 750, length 4.5cm, suspended on a textured figaro link chain, stamped 750, length 50cmCondition Report: Approximate weight 16.70 grams. Necklace in a good wearable condition, no signs of damage or repair. There are surface reaching inclusions to the ruby, and to most of the diamonds.
A group of charms and pendants, comprising: a ruby and diamond set cross pendant, stamped 750; an Italian crucifix pendant, stamped 750; a Maltese cross pendant, stamped 750; an Italian Gemini pendant; and five charms to include a clock, a hollow T, a shoe, etc., all stamped 750 (9)Condition Report: Gross weight 35.98 grams.
Theo Fennell. A pair of 18ct gold ruby and diamond earrings, of hoop design, each set with two rubies and a single brilliant-cut diamond, signed TF for Theo Fennell, London hallmarks, 1993, with maker's boxCondition Report: Gross weight 7.59 grams. Earrings are in a good wearable condition, minor surface marks from handling but no evidence of damage or repair. Backs are secure. Earrings measure approximately 5mm in width, 13mm in diameter.
Two 18ct gold three stone rings, one of crossover design set with three brilliant cut diamonds, London hallmarks, ring size P; the other with a brilliant cut diamond flanked by a round mixed cut ruby, to plain hoop, Birmingham hallmarks, 2001, ring size P (2)Condition Report: Gross weight 7.41 grams.
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