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Lot 29
VICTORIA CROSS CENTENARY PROGRAMMES SIGNED - Lot to include 3 booklets/programmes relating to the 1956 centenary celebrations. To include a Tea Party and Cabaret programme book signed on cover by Bernard Braden and inside by Ruby Miller and various other attendees/performers. Also an official programme from the exhibition and also accompanying booklet with stories of the winning of the Victoria Crosses shown in the exhibition.
Lot 102
A Regency silver cylinder pocket watch John Roger Arnold, London, circa 1814 The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four column pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll stop-iron block and cylinder escapement with jewelled escapewheel pivots regulated by sprung steel three-arm balance with lever adjustment, the backplate with plain balance cock fitted with faceted diamond endstone and adjacent shaped mainspring pivot plate signed J.R. Arnold, London opposing serial number No. 3438 , the white enamel Roman numeral dial repeat signed Arnold, No. 3438 to centre over subsidiary seconds at six o clock and with blued steel spade hands, The silver consular case fitted with convex glass, suspension post and hinged rear cover revealing winding hole, hallmarks for London 1814, makers mark A.G. over J.M. , the pillar plate 44mm (1.75ins) diameter, the case 53mm (2.125ins) diameter overall. John Roger Arnold, son of the renowned Chronometer maker John Arnold, was born in 1769. In 1783 he started working with his father before becoming an apprentice to Abraham Louis Breguet in 1792. By 1796 he had returned to London and gained his Freedom of the Clockmaker's Company. After his father's death in 1799 John Roger Arnold continued to work alone becoming Master of the Clockmaker's Company in 1817. Shortly after his move to 84 Strand, London in 1830 he went into partnership with E.J. Dent, this partnership lasted for ten years before it was dissolved in 1840. Arnold continued to work alone from 84 Strand until his death in 1843 when the business was acquired by Charles Frodsham. The cylinder escapement was developed in around 1695 by Thomas Tompion and further refined by George Graham in 1726. This new escapement was perhaps the first developed exclusively for watch work and, as well as being a better rate keeper, the cylinder escapement also allowed movements to be made more compact (due to the escapement operating in one plane only). However, being a form of frictional rest escapement, the cylinder escapement was prone to relatively heavy rates of wear hence was less reliable than the verge (until hardened steel escape wheels and ruby cylinders were developed later in the 18th century).
Lot 105
A George II gold pair-cased pocket watch with champleve dial and repousse outer case James Chater, London, circa 1739; the outer case decoration possibly by Augustin Heckel The gilt full plate single fusee verge movement with four square baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and later conversion to English lever escapement regulated by sprung three-arm balance with Tompion type adjustment and ruby cabochon endstone, the backplate with fine symmetrical foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with faceted bright-cut rim and grotesque mask at the junction of the conforming pierced broad foot flanked by silvered regulation disc with adjacent applied scroll pierced infill opposing signature Jam s Chater, LONDON, 4989, fitted with circular gold champleve dial with ribbon panel signature banners engraved CHATER, LONDON to the scroll decorated matted centre within Roman numeral chapter ring with fluer-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic lozenge five minute numerals to outer track, with blued steel beetle and poker hands, the plain inner case indistinctly stamped probably with date letter d for 1739 and indistinct maker's mark R.D (?) . to interior, fitted with convex glass and suspension post with pivoted scroll handle, the outer case decorated in relief with scene traditionally entitled Roman Charity depicting Cimon been suckled by Pero within a quartered scroll surround and alternating panels of musical and martial trophies within a foliate decorated matted field, the hinged retaining bezel similarly decorated, the pillar plate 36mm (1.375ins) diameter, the outer case 49mm (1.875ins) diameter overall. Provenance: Private collection, Hampshire (ref. C27); purchased at Phillip s, London, 26th June 2001 (lot 167) for £1,400 hammer. James Chater senior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as being admitted to the Clockmakers' Company 1718, gaining his freedom in 1726 and died 1762, Baillie describes him as an 'eminent' maker. He had two sons James junior (admitted 1746, free 1753, worked until 1785) and Eliezer (free 1751, Liveryman 1766, Master 1772, died 1777). James and Eliezer are thought to have worked with their father from 1753-62, after which the firm was continued as a partnership between the two brothers. The layout of the decoration to the rear of the outer case of the current lot can be closely compared to an example by Augustin Heckel illustrated in Edgcumbe, Richard THE ART OF THE GOLD CHASER IN EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY LONDON Figures 38a-f. In particular the quartering of the cartouche and delicate form of scrollwork forming the inner border together with the symmetrical leafy scrolls dividing the pictorial panels beyond is very similar in their execution. The scene depicts Pero suckling her father Cimon secretly whilst visiting him prison prior to his martyrdom, which, since the Renaissance, had often been depicted with the symbolic title Roman Charity. Edgcumbe notes (pages 57-66) that two books of designs for Heckel s chasing survive, one at Yale, the other in The Victoria and Albert Museum. The latter includes a design entitled Roman Charity as engraved by Jacques Philippe Le Bas after an original work by Noel-Nicholas Coypel. Although the scene depicted in the current lot varies somewhat from the original by N. N. Coypel Edcumbe notes (on page 58) that Heckel often made substantial changes to those drawn in his design books. Augustin Heckel was a German émigré who is thought to have arrived in London (from Augsburg) between 1715 and 1720. He is believed to have retired to Richmond in around 1746 and died in 1770. It is likely that he was succeeded by his cousin, Christopher Heckel, whose surviving work suggests that the latter only worked with silver.
Lot 556
Diamond and ruby ring, unmarked mount, the three graduated oval cuts with pairs of old brilliant cuts between and rose diamond points, totalling approximately 0.6 carats, the carved head mount size O, 4.7g gross Condition: Rubies abraded with some small chips, the diamonds are probably H-I/SI, this is our opinion only and is intended as guidance and does not guarantee any outcome if submitted for certification, mount is in fair condition - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 572
Opal and ruby brooch/pendant, unmarked, of circular outline, the starburst motif within set with opal rays alternating with ruby rays, detachable brooch fitting and opal set bale, with hair pin fitting also, 4cm diameter, on a chain, 42cm long, 22g gross, with original case Condition: In good order, no breaks or repairs detected, no issues with the stones, chain is tired with replacement catch - ** General condition consistent with age
Lot 107
THEATRE, postcards, inc. Gladys Cooper, Valli Valli, Hilda Trevelyan, Daisy Thimm, Nina Sevening, Ruth Vincent, Violet Vanbrugh, Irene Vanbrugh, Doris Keane, Florence Warde, Alice Russon, Ethel Oliver, Louise Raymond, Madoline Rees, Ella Russell, Zena Dare, Martin Harvey, Gertie Millar, Gabrielle Ray, Ruby Ray, Olga Nethersole, Alice Russon, Marie Tempest, Grace Pinder, Denise Orme, Esme Percy, Winifred Barnes, Mabel Green, Edna May, Nora Lancaster etc., mixed periods, a few pu, slight duplication, G to VG, 62*
Lot 142
THEATRE, postcards, actors, actresses, theatres, adverts etc., inc. Phyllis Dare, Marie Studholme, Madge Vincent, Edna May, Nina Sevening, Wilson Barrett, Ruby Ray, Gertie Millar, Ellaline Terriss, Olive May, James Blakeley, Dan Leno, John Hare, George Robey, Martin Harvey, Henry Irving, play scenes, groups; London Coliseum Royal Box, Alexandra Palace, Palace Theatre, Empire Theatre, Gaiety & Strand (all London); New Theatre Cardiff, Hippodrome New York, Balham Royal Duchess Theatre; adverts, Wildflower at His Majesty's Theatre, Miss Hook of Holland at Princes of Wales, Brewster's Millions at Theatre Royal Aldershot, Trial of Jack McCall for the Killing of Wild Bill Hickok at Old Town Hall Deadwood etc., mixed sizes, slight creasing and some edge knocks, P to VG, 80*
Lot 95
COMEDY, signed photos etc., inc. Jeremy Beadle, Bobby Davro, Pam Ann, Daniel Sloss, Kevin Day, Eddie Izzard, Ross Noble, Dom Joly, Duggie Brown, Ed Byrne, Russell Kane, Mark Little, Russ Abbott, Keith Harris & Orville, Dave Allen, Stephen Fry, Charlie Higson, Alexei Sayle, Alaistair McGowan, Ruby Wax, Bella Emberg, Roy Hudd, Jasper Carrott, Brian Conley, Rory Bremner, Harry Hill, Frank Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Alan Davies, Joe Pasquale, Jo Brand, Ricky Gervais, Joe Wilkinson etc., mixed sizes, G to EX, 36*
Lot 170
A Victorian Renaissance revival ruby and emerald pendant by John Brogden , circa 1880, the pierced panel with a central cushion cut and round cut ruby set cross, with pierced oval trefoils with rope twist and beaded decoration, suspending three rectangular cut emeralds from belcher link chains maker's mark to the bale, 8.5cm long, together with a gold chevron link necklace, 40.5cm long , in a N. Bloom & Sons Ltd box
Lot 176
Military Interest, a diamond and ruby set Coldstream Guards sweetheart brooch, dating from the first half of the 20th century, the radiating pave set old cut diamond surround, approximately 1.05 carats total, with a central step cut ruby set cross within a blue enamel belt with the motto Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense, 2.8cm long
Lot 207
A 1960s agate and gem set necklace and pair of pendants by Soubrenie et Bois, designed as a white chalcedony and black onyx circular plaque with rose-cut diamond and calibré-cut ruby detail to the plain torque necklace, a pair of agate and diamond pendants en suite, necklace 20.5 cm long, with maker's mark for Soubrenie et Bois Provenance: HRH the Princess Margaret. Sold in her sale at Christie s, King St., 13th June 2006, lot 36. Bought by the present vendor Offered for sale with certificate of Authenticity from original sale
Lot 89
Montblanc, Patron of Art, Catherine the Great, 888, a limited edition fountain pen, no.529/888, 1997, the red cap and barrel with gold overlay, the cap with a clip and set with a ruby band, the medium nib stamped 750 18K, piston filling system, with a Montblanc box, international service certificate book, outer card packaging and white card sleeve
Lot 99
Montblanc, Patron of Art, The Prince Regent, 888, a limited edition fountain pen, no.840/888,1995, the royal blue resin cap and barrel with gold filigree overlay, the cap with a clip and a ruby and diamond set crown decoration, the medium nib stamped 750 18K, piston filling system, with a Montblanc box, international service certificate, international reply card, outer card packaging and white card sleeve
Lot 12
Victorian red and white overlay glass lustre, the everted white overlay rim decorated with winged cherubs and floral bouquets in lappet shaped panels edged with gilt details, supporting a single row of faceted glass lustres, over a slender ruby glass stem with a knop and stepped circular foot, all detailed with foliate scrolling, height 27cm, presented under a glass dome with ebonised wooden base, total height with dome, 40cm
Lot 173
Synthetic ruby and white stone cluster ring, the central oval cut red stone bordered with brilliant cut white stones in a stepped mount, on a 9ct gold ring, size P; also a synthetic sapphire and white stone dress ring, the rectangular cut central blue stone flanked on either side with a trilliant cut white stone, all mounted in gold plated white metal, size Q (2)
Lot 223
Attributed to Masriera, a fine 18ct gold plique a jour, ruby and diamond fairy pendant necklace, worked as a seated fairy within a halo of diamonds and holding a diamond orb, the wings enamelled and set with cabochon ruby and with a further tear shaped ruby suspended beneath her diamond encrusted dress, all in 18ct yellow gold, and suspended from original open bar link chain necklace dispersed with cabochon ruby links, the pendant 72mm x 35mm, necklace length 45cm, gross weight approx. 28.5g
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