A Zoroastrian (Parsi) scene, North India, circa 1900Opaque pigments heightened with gold and silver on paper, depicting a scene of women with base chests drawing water from a well into silver and gold vessels, a bearded figure with a dagger at his waist takes a drink from a gold bowl, two figures below, in a green hilly landscape with building in the distance, panels of Persian text either side, mounted on a gold decorated border of repeating star pattern, the Persian inscriptions with lines from the Nizami Ganjavi’s Treasury of the Mysteries [makhzan al-asrar], in praise of the Prophet Muhammad to border 'How can that destructive stone rejoice?/His locks are day-glowing Virgo/Why did the stone shatter his gem?/His heart makes ruby-red the sun/His sweetness gave not hearty laughter/Both worlds are tied to his saddle-strap,' 28 x 22cm. Condition Report: The edges show some losses. The right corners are scuffed. The left side corners are lacking. The painting is stained and pitted. This is most noticeable to the clearer areas of the work : the sky, the well and some garments. The narrow speckled margins are in good condition. The rectangular calligraphic panels are stained and lightly smudged. As can be seen in the catalogue and website illustrations, the wide borders shows some losses and water staining overall. Their lower edges presents some remnants of dried glue. The reverse is stained and pitted. A remnant of modern brown tape is still attached tot he lower right corner.
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A Victorian serpentine necklace, circa 1860, the snake head set with turquoise cabochons, one ruby and one garnet for eyes and rose cut diamond eyebrows, the tip of tail also set with turquoise cabochons, unmarked, head length 32mm, total length 42cm, gross weight 40.1g. Condition - very good, later safety added, unmarked and untested but in our opinion would test as gold, the chain being slightly more yellow in colour than the head and tail parts, no stones missing, clasp function, general wear including some minor wear to links, slightly discolouration to turquoises etc.
A group of gold items, including a matching rope chain necklace measuring 40cm, with spring clip clasp and bracelet measuring 18cm, both stamped 9 ct, a with an oval faceted garnet pendant and chain, a paste set eternity ring in a octagonal design, size O tested 9 ct and a pearl and ruby stick pin 5cm long 6mm wide, tested 18 ct yellow gold. Condition Report: 9 ct gross weight 7.2 grams18 ct 1.2 grams
Group of 9 ct gold, including an opal and emerald ring, size Q, garnet ring, size R, a three stone cubic zirconia ring, size N1/2, a citrine ring, size Q, an emerald and diamond ring, size S, a paste and synthetic ruby eternity ring, size L1/2, a paste eternity ring, size M1/2 and a pair of horse stud earringsCondition Report: Gross weight 27.80g
A group of brooches, including a French table cut ruby and old cut diamond bar brooch, measures 62mm x 2mm hallmarked 18 ct, a round pearl set brooch stamped 14 ct gold, with 9ct bow brooch and a large shell cameo brooch in gilt metal with safety chain attachment measures 45mm x 65mmCondition Report: 18 ct 3.6 grams14 ct 3 grams 9 ct 5 gramsruby and diamond brooch is mis-shapen
Ruby and diamond spray brooch, set with oval and round cut rubies and round brilliant cut diamonds, in 18 ct white and yellow gold hallmarked Birmingham 1981, pin and roll catch fitting, 4.1 x 3cmCondition Report: Gross weight 8.2 gramsAll stones present and clasp is opening and closing securely
A group of gold items, including a 14 ct Beaver charm, 18 ct gold cross pendant, a ruby and diamond ring, 3 gem set stick pins, a key charm, amongst other items. Condition Report: 14 ct 1.4grams18 ct 1grams9 ct gross weight 12 gramsring has a split shank and missing a diamondonly one cufflink.bracelet is missing its clasp.
Synthetic ruby signet ring, tested as 18 ct, ring size M, together with an aventurine quartz ring, in tested 14 ct, ring size JCondition Report: 14 ct gross weight 2.7 grams18 ct gross weight 2.9 gramsThe aventurine quartz ring has a crack to the quartz and slight damage to the rubover setting, and a cut shankThe signet ring is in good condition but would benefit from a polish
Two sets of pearls, including a two row necklace with 6mm pearls, with a round brilliant cut diamonds set clasp, in 18 ct yellow gold, 37cm in length and a three row necklace with a ruby and diamond clasp, stamped 9 ct, 39cm in lengthCondition Report: 18 ct gross weight 41.3 grams9 ct gross weight 65.4 grams
A pair of Fox head earrings set with round cut ruby eyes, a floral engraved yellow gold bangle, a chain bracelet, bar brooch with cross pendant, curb link chain and a cross pendant, all 9 ct yellow gold. Condition Report: Gross weight 23gOne butterfly fastening missing from fox earrings.Curb link chain is missing its fastening.
A group of gold earrings including a pair of oval opal cabochon stud earrings, lace agate drop earrings, emerald cut amethyst pendant earrings, a pair of twist pearl earrings, classic knot stud earrings, hallmarked 9 ct, a pair of ruby set stud earrings, a pair of pendant dark pearl drop earrings, with some loose single stud earrings and one 15 ct wirework earringCondition Report: 9 ct 11.6 grams15 ct 1.3 grams
Burma ruby and diamond ring, cushion cut ruby accompanied by a GCS certificate stating 0.59 carat, Burma ruby with no indication of heating, with an old cut diamond each side weighing an estimated total of 0.52 carats, set in 18 ct gold, hallmarked London 2022, signed Hancocks, with Hancocks box and valuationCondition Report: Gross weight 2.6 gramsVery good condition, claws are all present and secure, minimal light surface scratches to ruby and metal, diamonds very goodRing size Q
A group of gold items, an amber sailing boat brooch on 18 ct, a pair of round old cut ruby earrings in a bezel settings, a fancy link bracelet, with a floral design measuring 21cm, a wedding band ring size M, with two initialled child's ID bracelets, a link chain necklace measuring 53cm, two charms and one hoop earring all tested as 14 ct gold with a third charm tested 9 ct gold. Condition Report: 14 ct gross weight 33grams9 ct 1 grams18 ct gross weight 4.4 gramsPlease note the necklace has a broken spring clip and can not be fastened.ID bracelet is missing part of the chain to secure it. Hoop earring is damaged.
Ruby and diamond ring, with an oval cut ruby, surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds in a twist setting, stamped 18 ct gold, ring size R, with a second ruby and diamond cluster ring, in a rub over setting, in 8 ct, ring size LCondition Report: 18 ct 3.7 grams8 ct 1.5 gramsDamage to ring gallery and shank in rub over setting ring size L, detailed in pictures. Light chipping to ruby facet edges, commensurate with age.
Jewellery box containing antique and silver jewellery, including Scottish agate silver brooch, 4.8 x 4.8cm, facetted jet bead necklace, carved jet brooch, strung without knots, 148cm in length, two silver arm bangles, oval cut citrine brooch, set in gilt metal frame, shell cameo with gilt metal, ruby and sapphire set silver pendant, Link of London bracelet and other items Condition Report: Silver gross weight 118.3 grams
Ruby and Diamond ring, with a pear cut ruby surrounded by twelve round brilliant cut diamonds in a halo setting, certificated as a 2.10 carats ruby, total diamond weight of 1.10 carats mounted in stamped 18 ct yellow and white gold, ring size PCondition Report: 18 ct 5.7 gramsCert no. WG19634150588
A pair of red and white paste drop earrings, a pair of ruby and diamond earrings, a ruby bead bracelet and a single ruby and pearl earring, all in 18 ct, together with a single amethyst earring in stamped 9 ctCondition Report: 9 ct gross weight 0.56 grams18 ct gross weight 6 gramsAll items are in good condition, butterflies are secure on earrings and hinged back earrings close securely, bracelet clasp works well. general wear to the metal in keeping with use
Four rings, a step cut synthetic ruby ring in 18 ct gold size J, a diamond and sapphire eternity ring in 18ct white gold size M, a wish bone ring size K and a wedding band, ring size L both stamped 9ct yellow gold.Condition Report: 9 ct gross weight 4.2 grams18 ct gross weight 6.2 gramsEternity ring is missing 2 sapphires
Jewellery, including a ruby and white sapphire necklace with matching ruby and sapphire ring, both in gilt yellow metal, a ruby and marcasite set enamelled four leaf clover brooch in silver, loose strings of vintage seed pearls, a garnet and marcasite cornucopia brooch in silver, a ceramic delft brooch, an antique gilt metal fob with onyx plaque, silver ingot necklace and chain, amongst other itemsCondition Report: silver gross weight 96 gramsring has expandable shankRuby's have signs of wear commensurate with age.
Three antique brooches, including a Victorian seed pearl crescent with safety chain, 2.9 x 2.6cm, testing as 15 ct, with an Etruscan revival gem set panel brooch with oval cut ruby, old cut diamond and oval cut sapphire, and a horse shoe brooch both in 15 ctCondition Report: 15 ct gross weight 9.5 gramsVictorian seed pearl crescent pin is base metal and has area of base metal near claspEtruscan revival brooch 4.5 x 1.7cm, evidence to repair work on back panelhorse shoe brooch 1.9 x 2cm, evidence of solder work to clasp
Three antique rings, including a buckle ring in 9 ct rose gold, size N, with a two cushion cut sapphires and a single cut diamond gypsy set three stone ring, hallmarked Chester 1799, ring size P and a ruby and loose pearl ring in 15 ct gold, size PCondition Report: 9 ct weight 4.5 grams18 ct weight 3.7 grams15 ct weight 2.5 gramsCentral pearl in ruby ring is loose with tarnishing to gallery mount.
Three gem set rings, one sapphire and paste daisy ring in a split shoulder mount, ring size M, a ruby and opal cluster ring with split shoulders ring size L and a diamond set solitaire ring in 18ct gold and platinum ring size KCondition Report: 9 ct 18 ct solitaire has a split in the gallery setting, the shank is also stretched.
Three rings, one set with three graduated brilliant cut diamonds, central diamond estimated at 0.14 carat, ring size Q, a ruby and diamond cluster ring, hallmarked 18 ct London 1975, ring size R, with a blue paste dress ring in 9 ct rose gold size QCondition Report: 18 ct 3.2 grams9 ct gross weight 6 grams
Four pair of earrings, with screw-back fittings for non-pierced ears, including a pair of blue zircon earrings and a pair of ruby and diamond earrings, both in 18 ct gold, a pair of Citrine earrings in 14 ct gold, and a pair of opal earrings in 9 ct goldCondition Report: 9 ct gross weight 3.3 grams14 ct gross weight 4.1 grams18 ct gross weight 9.1 gramsZircon earrings are in very good condition, minimal wear to the zirconsruby and diamond earrings are good, stones appear secure in settingscitrine earrings are good, few minor nibbles to the citrinesopals are good, screw backs are functioning on all earrings, general wear to the metal
A small parcel of 9ct gold and other jewellery. Comprising a 9ct gold garnet trilogy ring, size O1/2; a "15ct" stamped and tested seed pearl and ruby fly bar brooch, with later base metal pin; a gilt silver mid-century paste set bar brooch; and a cubic zirconia set, gilt silver, cluster ring, size T. Gross approximate weight of 15ct: 2.31 grams; 9ct 3.53 grams.
A fine Thomas Webb and Sons cameo glass swan's head scent bottle, circa 1885Naturalistically modelled as a swan's head, in translucent ruby-red overlaid in opaque white glass and finely carved with feathers, the eyes and beak all carefully delineated, the silver gilt screw cover unmarked, 21.5cm long, carved 'Rd 11109' in cameoFootnotes:An example of similar size in ruby glass from the Leo Kaplan Collection was sold by Bonhams on 11 July 2018, lot 315. See also that sold by Bonhams on 13 December 2023, lot 196.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare red and blue colour twist ale flute, circa 1765The tall round funnel bowl set on a stem containing a multi-ply corkscrew entwined by single translucent cobalt-blue and single ruby-red spiral threads, over a conical foot, 19.2cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceWith Delomosne and Son, 17 November 1992Leuba CollectionA very similar ale glass from the Commander A P Barrow-Green Collection was sold by Bonhams on 21 May 2014, lot 62.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A red colour twist wine glass, circa 1765The ogee bowl on a slender stem containing a well-formed opaque white corkscrew edged on both sides in translucent ruby-red, alternating with a pair of opaque white spiral tapes, over a conical foot, 15.5cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceHarvey's Wine Museum, Bonhams, 1 October 2003, lot 217Bayreuth CollectionA very similar glass but instead with a round funnel bowl was sold by Bonhams as part of the Leuba Collection on 13 December 2023, lot 129.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A red and green colour twist wine glass, circa 1765The ogee bowl on a stem containing an opaque white corkscrew edged in translucent emerald-green on the outside and translucent ruby-red on the inside, the coloured ribbon alternating with an opaque white spiral gauze, over a conical foot, 14.8cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceE Cecil Kny Collection, Sotheby's, 16 April, 1948, lot 67Walter F Smith Collection, Sotheby's, 18 March 1968, lot 514Harvey's Wine Museum, Bonhams, 1 October 2003, lot 220Bayreuth CollectionLiteratureGrant Francis, Old English Drinking Glasses (1926), pl.XXI, no.144For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A red colour twist wine glass, circa 1765The ogee bowl on a stem containing a central translucent ruby-red corkscrew edged by a pair of opaque white multi-ply corkscrew tapes, all within a pair of five-ply spiral bands, over a conical foot, 14cm highFootnotes:ProvenancePhillips, 8 March 2000, lot 21Bayreuth CollectionFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare red and green colour twist wine glass, circa 1765The ogee bowl moulded with eight evenly spaced vertical ribs, on a stem containing a heavy opaque white corkscrew ended on the inside in translucent ruby-red and the outside in translucent emerald-green, entwined with an opaque white spiral gauze, over a conical foot, 14.5cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceAlexander CollectionWith Asprey, 3 October 1986Leuba CollectionExhibitedAsprey, '100 British Glasses', 1985, catalogue pp.24-5, no.32This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
WEMPE, A RUBY AND DIAMOND SET HEART PENDANT The bombé heart pavé set with circular cut rubies, to a pavé set brilliant cut diamond surmount, suspended from a red cord necklace, diamonds approximately 0.20ct total, signed Wempe, numbered, stamped 750, with Wempe certificate of authenticity Size/dimensions: 2.9cm long Gross weight: 8.0 grams Condition Report: Certificate states 16 brilliant cut diamonds, 0.21 carats, quality G-Vs; 233 rubies, 3.40 carats, dated December 2004, item number 936604Stones are all present, bright and well matched In overall good conditionLength of cord 41.0cmCondition Report Disclaimer
A RUBY AND DIAMOND PENDANT, RING AND EARRING SET Each curved panel channel set with alternating lines of brilliant cut diamonds and calibré cut rubies, the pendant to a fancy link chain, earrings with post and clip fittings, each stamped 750 Size/dimensions: ring size P, pendant 1.8cm, chain 45.0cm, earrings 2.0cm long Gross weight: 30.2 gramsThese lots are from the collection of the eminent folk and pop singer Roger Whittaker (1936-2023) and items he bought for his beloved wife Natalie O'Brien. Roger married Natalie in 1964 and she was a tower of strength and support throughout their marriage and musical career In 1989 she became his manager until their retirement in 2012. Born in Kenya, Roger moved to the UK in 1959 to pursue his teaching career and further studies, earning a Bachelor of Science degree whilst singing in local clubs in Bangor, Wales, and in 1962 he released his first UK record The Charge of the Light Brigade. In the same year he had his breakthrough performance on This and That, a Northern Ireland television show. Roger was known for his hits including The Last Farewell and Durham Town and famous not only for his singing, but his incredible whistling talent showcased in his composition Mexican Whistler, which reached number 1 in three different European countries. Over his career he sold 50 million records across the world and earned over 250 silver, gold, and platinum awards. Condition Report: The diamonds and rubies are all present and correct, bright stones. All items have minimal wear, light surface scuffs and scratches. The pendant is stamped R1.25 D0.40Ring stamped R 1.75 D 0.57The earrings are stamped with maker's mark GHL, and one stamped R 3.15 D 1.12 Condition Report Disclaimer
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