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Click here to subscribeAn 18ct yellow gold ring set oval ruby and two diamonds in a scrollwork setting, ring size P,3.3 gms CONDITION REPORT: Stones of poor quality .dimensions of ruby l. 5 m, w. 4 mm, d. 3mm.inclusions visible to the ruby to the naked eye, central stone pink/purple in colour but various in tone.both diamonds with yellow hints. Diamond inclusions visible to the naked eye. Mount with fairly heavy wear
THEATRE: Selection of vintage signed postcard photographs by various Edwardian stage actresses, and some actors, including Clara Evelyn, Topsy Sinden, Ada Reeve, Adrienne Augarde, Evelyn Millard, Dora Barton, Ruby Carter, Olive Morrell, Fanny Fields, Mabel Green, Gertie Millar, Maude Odell, Mille Legarde, Lily Brayton, Ben Webster, Julia Marlowe, Effie Mann, Phyllis Monkman, Nora Lancaster, Phyllis Le Grand, Minnie Baker, Irene Vanbrugh, Alice D'Orme, Jane Hading, Constance Drever, Gaby Deslys, Ellaline Terriss, Florence Smithson, Florence St. John etc. The majority of the images are colour tinted. A few FR, generally G to VG, 50
BERLIN IRVING: (1888-1989) American Composer and Lyricist. T.L.S., Irving, one page, 4to, n.p., 1st December 1971, to Harry Ruby. Berlin informs his correspondent, in part, 'Enclosed is a typewritten copy of “The Popular Song” which was part of the menu of the dinner given at Keen's Chop House… it shows how we “writin' fellas” felt about a popular song in those days… I', also enclosing a copy of a letter (no longer present) you sent to Bennett Cerf many years ago, when you really did something for your old friend. But to coin a phrase, “What have you done for me lately?” '. Accompanied by an unsigned 4to typewritten copy of The Popular Song by Irving Berlin. With signs of former mounting to the verso of the letter, and three file holes to the accompanying sheet. G to VG, 2 Harry Ruby (1895-1974) was a Jewish American composer and screenwriter, who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. Bennett Cerf (1898-1971) American publisher.
FLEMING IAN: (1908-1964) British Author, creator of the secret agent James Bond. An extremely rare, early original pen and ink sketch drawn and signed by Fleming to an oblong small 8vo page contained in an autograph album, Fleming’s image depicting the cowboy actor Tom Mix standing in a full length pose, wearing a Stetson hat, chaps and cowboy boots with spurs, and holding a firing pistol in each hand. Extending from Mix’s belt is a rein which leads to his horse, the head of which Fleming has drawn at the side of the page. Fleming has entitled his drawing ‘Tom Mix Arrives’ at the head of the page, adding his signature (‘Ian L. Fleming’) and the place, Eton, in his hand beneath. The album bears an ownership inscription to Gerald Meyrick from Ruby Hardinge and also features over 30 other signatures and entries (including verses and other original drawings) from various individuals dating from 1917-23 including Meyrick’s sister, Honor, their aunt and uncle, Caryl Nicholas Charles Hardinge (younger brother of Ruby Hardinge) etc., a number of the entries signed and dated at Orchards Hall, Wetherby, being the Meyrick’s family home. Fleming’s drawing dates from the early 1920s and is an exceptionally rare and desirable early example. The album is bound in maroon leather and with the gilt stamped title Autographs to the centre of the cover. VG Ian Fleming entered Eton College in the Autumn term of 1921, following in the footsteps of his brother Peter who had started his education there a year earlier and was already demonstrating a reputation of academic brilliance. In contrast, Ian Fleming was not a gifted scholar although did show an aptitude for athletics, twice being awarded victor ludorum (champion of the games). In 1925 he was responsible for the co-editorship of an issue of the Eton school magazine The Wyvern, which also featured his first published short story, The Ordeal of Caryl St. George. Fleming was to leave Eton in 1926, having come into conflict with his housemaster, and subsequently gained entry to the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, but stayed less than a year, leaving without a commission (although having contracted gonorrhoea). The circumstances under which Fleming contributed his signed drawing to the present album whilst at Eton are certainly worthy of further research. The history of the album and its original owner, as far as has been revealed in our own research within the limited time available in preparing our catalogue, presents an interesting, albeit somewhat tragic story. Gerald Meyrick (1902-1916) would have been given the present autograph album in the first half of 1916 by his friend Ruby Hardinge, possibly as a present for his birthday on 24th June 1916. However, it is almost certain that Meyrick never actually acquired a single signature or entry in the album himself. Meyrick tragically drowned on 22nd July 1916 near Broadstairs, aged just fourteen, when he went to bathe at Joss Bay accompanied by a party of eleven other boys. Although he could not swim, Meyrick entered the sea and encountered trouble when the tide began to come in. His friends raised an alarm, and a 26 year old former Navy serviceman, George Trice Hammond, who was picnicking with his sweetheart on the beach, made an attempt to rescue Meyrick but sadly also lost his own life in the process. Gerald Meyrick was the only son of Rowland Francis Meyrick (1867-1953) and his wife Eleanor Georgiana Nevill (c.1873-1966). Rowland Meyrick was a Justice of the Peace who also served as Clerk of the Course at Wetherby from 1920 and was a member of the Wetherby Race Company, an organisation formed to purchase the lease of the racecourse. The Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase is named in his honour. The Meyricks resided at Orchards Hall in Wetherby, Yorkshire, where a number of the entries in the album were made. Although Gerald Meyrick most likely never met Ian Fleming, had life taken a different course for the schoolboy from Yorkshire, their paths would undoubtedly have crossed - at the time of his unfortunate death Meyrick was being educated at St. George’s in North Foreland, Kent, under tuition preparatory to going to Eton. Who was to inherit the album following Gerald Meyrick’s death is unclear, although it evidently did pass hands as all of the entries, where dated, were made after 1916. The signatures may have been collected by his only sibling, Honor Mary Meyrick (1907-1965), however she would obviously not have attended Eton College, and her own entry in the album, dated 9th March 1918, is not typical of one that would be made by the owner of the album and appears to be written with someone else in mind. Whoever the individual was that subsequently took custody of the album following Meyrick’s death, it is certain that they would have moved within the circles of the upper classes of the period – Gerald and Honor Meyrick were the grandchildren of Sir Thomas Charlton Meyrick (1837-1921) 1st Baronet and a Conservative Member of Parliament associated with Apley Castle in Shropshire. Ian Fleming was born into a wealthy family connected to the merchant bank Robert Fleming & Co and his father, Valentine Fleming, was also a Conservative Member of Parliament for Henley from 1910-17 and a close friend of Winston Churchill. The Meyricks were also clearly acquainted with the Hardinge family; the Hon. Ruby Hardinge (1897-1977) having originally presented the album to Gerald Meyrick. The album also features an original pen and ink drawing by her younger brother, Caryl Nicholas Charles Hardinge (1905-1979) 4th Viscount Hardinge of Lahore and Kings Newton who was educated at Harrow and later at the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, just as Fleming was. Could Hardinge be the link between Meyrick and Fleming? Is it just a coincidence that Fleming’s first published story in Eton’s school magazine incorporated the unusual forename Caryl, or was the Viscount an inspiration to Fleming?
Chanel Paris J12 - Deluxe Limited Edition Black Ceramic Automatic Ladies Wrist Watch, Dial Set with Ruby Markers, Serial Number 1C-19809, Model Number H1634, Complete with Boxes and Papers etc. With Receipt Dated 28/7/7. Wonderful Mint Condition, complete with Chanel black zipped travel case - Please See Photo.
Parker Fountain Pens - Excellent Collection of Vintage Parker Pens ( 5 ) Five In Total. Comprises 1/ Parker Slim-fold UK Fountain Pen. 14ct Gold No 5 Nib. Date 1962, Maroon. 2/ Parker Slim-fold UK Fountain Pen. 14ct Gold Nib, No 5. Date 1962, Maroon. 3/ Parker Slim-fold Fountain Pen, Black Rubber Case. 14ct No 5 Gold Nib. Date 1962. 4/ Parker Slim-fold Fountain Pen, Green Rubber Case. 14ct No 5 Gold Nib. Date 1962. 5/ Parker Lady Duofold Fountain Pen, Ruby Red Case, Date 1958. Providence - Comes From a Gentleman's Private Collection.
A Silver Ruby And Diamond Pendant Necklace Attractive long chain with quatrefoil ruby pendant comprising four faceted stones in raised circular surround, the whole suspended on long silver chain, measuring approx 20 inches, the pendant 1 inch. Hallmarked for silver, rubies total 4.25ct. Excellent condition.
A Collection Of Reproduction Tiffany Style Glass Shades Six items in total to include Tiffany style wall sconce with ruby tone cabochons, octagonal Tiffany style ceiling shade in cream, blue and red stained glass. Also, three opaque glass shades of cylindrical form, also a 1930's fluted glass ceiling shade with opaque border detail.
FOUR RUBY LUSTRE TILES BY J.C. EDWARDS LATE 19TH CENTURY each painted with flowering foliage, moulded maker's marks; TWO WEDGWOOD & SON MARSDEN'S PATENT TILES, with floral and foliate decoration; and ANOTHER SIMILAR TILE; plus THREE FLORAL TILES (10) Each tile approx. 15cm square Note: John used to collect Victorian tiles at a time in the 1960s when many buildings were being demolished. "I would risk life and limb walking across joists where the floor had been taken up but the fireplace left behind. I smashed beautiful fireplaces in order to take the tiles out, but they would have been destroyed anyway".
POP AUTOGRAPHS - 24x mostly modern (noughties) autographs - mostly on pictures. Items with COAs to include Alexandra Burke, Ruby Murray, Adam Faith, Blue, Phixx, The Manfreds, Mark Lindsay, Cee Lo Green, Danni Minogue, London Grammar, Beverly Knight, Debbie Reynolds, Ice T, Fearne Cotton, Miley Cyrus, Suzanna York and more.
An 18ct gold and platinum, ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval cut ruby in a surround of eight pavé set old cut diamonds, 3g, size G/H Condition Report / Extra Information We would estimate total diamond weight at approx 0.4ct.No apparent damage or repairs.Ruby with very minor abrasions. We would assess age at mid-20th century.Appears little worn.
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