A collection of early 20th century photographs of Hong Kong and Malaysia. Nineteen b+w photographs, depicting Hong Kong sea scenes including woman on a sampan and Penang Harbour, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 7.5cm x 10.5cm. (19)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
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A collection of early 20th century photographs of China.. Seventeen photographs, depicting life in China including street scenes, labourers, police, military, portraiture, landscapes, sea and river scenes etc, including photos of Leach, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 13.5 x 18.5cm. (17)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
A collection of early 20th century photographs of China and Singapore. Over thirty photographs, depicting life in China, Singapore and Hong Kong, including street scenes, labourers, portraiture and architecture, etc, including photos of Leach, some inscribed to reverse and developed by MacTavish & Co, Shanghai, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 15 x 10cm. (30+)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
ESTATE SYNTHETIC RUBY & DIAMOND BROOCH 18ct yellow gold (tested) knife edge bar brooch, with central oval cut synthetic ruby approx 1.5 carats, flanked by four compass point collet set, old cut diamonds with two further diamonds at each end of bar. Approx total diamond weight 0.69 carats. On a wire pin and C hook lever clasp. With original presentation box. Weight 6.1 grams.
THREE MODERN GEM SET RINGS To include an oval ruby (approx 6.0 x 4.0mm) and brilliant cut diamond set cluster, with single cut diamonds to shoulders, in 9ct gold, ring size R. A grain set diamond eternity totalling 0.25 carats, 9ct gold, ring size N. A white opal and dark blue sapphire in silver, hallmarked Birmingham 1981, ring size L 1/2. Total weight 7.5 grams.
FOOTE, Samuel, Memoirs of the Life of Sir John Dineley Goodere, Baronet, who was murdered by the contrivance of his own brother, on board the Ruby Man of War, in the King's Road, near Bristol, Jan. 19 1740-41. Together with the Life, History, Trial and Last dying words of his brother, Captain Samuel Goodere, who was executed at Bristol, with Matthew Mahony and Charles White, two sailors, his accomplices, on April 15th 1741. 12mo, Worcester, J Butler and James Grundy. 48 pages, frontis and one other plate. Title and prelims foxed, outer leaves browned, stab sewn but lacking wrappers.Provenance:From the collection formed by Worcester antiquary Joseph Bowstead Wilson (1841-1911), rector of Knightwick, Worcs. Thence by descent.
Diamond and ruby cluster ring in 18ct yellow gold, having two rows of alternating rubies and old round cut diamonds comprising ten stones, in scrolled mounts, size I, weight approx. 2.9g (NB: Condition is NOT noted in catalogue descriptions. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
A PAIR OF CANTON ENAMEL SQUARE-SHAPED ‘RUBY BACK’ DISHES, QING DYNASTY, EARLY QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1740Each well painted with butterflies, peony, convolvulus and day lilies, the undersides with four shaped feet with bats and peachesWidth: 10cmCondition ReportUV light inspected. Restoration to the rims. Some hairlines, minor losses.
A CHINESE RED GLASS OVERLAY ‘EIGHT HORSES OF MUWANG’ SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURYOf shouldered flattened form, the horses carved in different positions, reserved against a white ‘snowflake’ ground, together with a ruby overlay glass snuff bottle, on a white ‘snowflake’ ground (2)Applied collector’s paper label, dated 26.11.19Height: 5.8cmProvenance: The collection of H. G. Beasley (1881 – 1939), thence by family descentCondition ReportBoth snuff bottles are in good condition.
A collection of silver and white metal including a ruby glass and white metal mounted double ended scent bottle, two clear glass silver topped scent bottles, both Birmingham, a blue glass and silver example, white metal hat pins, a button hook, a trinket box, an 1863 10 Reales coin brooch, a continental silver cased pocket watch etc (12) Condition Report:Available upon request
A George V half sovereign set pendant, within 9ct gold mount, together with a sapphire and diamond cluster ring, stamped '18ct', size K, a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond line ring, size O 1/2, a ruby and diamond set 'Hoover' pin, stamped 10k and a 9ct gold citrine ring, size M, total weight approx 18g (5)
A collection of Webb Corbett and other glassware, comprising a large ruby flashed cut punch bowl with five cups, a green flashed basket vase, a clear glass pedestal comport, Victorian cranberry glass vase and a dark purple/glass vase with Birmingham silver-mounted overlayCondition:Condition overall is good with no obvious cracks or chips. The cranberry vase is heavily worn and scratched. The clear comport has mossing to the underside of the foot. One punch cup is marked 'SAMPLE'
A collection of five rings, comprising; a 9ct gold signet ring, size Q, a 9ct gold turquoise and seed pearl floral cluster ring, size Q, an 18ct gold ruby ring (lacking one stone), size P, a three stone diamond ring stamped '18ct', size O 1/2, and a moss agate ring stamped '9ct', size H, total weight approx 12g (5)
An 18ct gold three stone diamond and ruby ring, size K, weight approx 2.7g, together with a yellow metal signet ring, stamped '9ct', size V, weight approx 5.1g, an amethyst and seed pearl ring, not stamped, size Q 1/2, an Edwardian oval silver brooch depicting the 'English Bridge Shrewsbury', a silver rope twist chain necklace, a white metal oval bright cut engraved locket, a silver curb link bracelet, a coin set bracelet, a gilt metal brooch and a silver vesta case
A platinum plain polished wedding band, size N, weight approx 5.4g, together with a 9ct gold pierced band with ruby cabochon by Owen Swindale, size R, weight approx 4.4g, an 18ct gold single stone diamond ring, size H, weight approx 2.9g, a three stone untested ruby ring, stamped '9ct', a uniform cultured pearl necklace with 9ct gold clasp and a 9ct gold bloodstone and carnelian swivel fob on gilt guard chain (5)
A 9ct gold colour change sapphire and diamond heart shaped pendant, together with a pair of 18ct gold green tourmaline stud earrings, a pair of 9ct gold ruby and diamond butterfly earrings, a 9ct gold morganite and diamond cluster ring, size O, and an 18ct gold green tourmaline and diamond ring, size N, total weight approx 11.4g, with five accompanying e-certificates issued by 'Rocks & Co' (5)
A pair of 9ct gold sapphire and diamond ear pendants, together with a pair of 9ct gold multi-coloured sapphire earrings, a 9ct gold five stone black diamond ring, size N, a 9ct gold zircon and diamond pendant and a 9ct gold ruby and diamond ring, size N, total weight approx 9.3g, with five accompanying e-certificates issued by 'Rocks & Co' (5)
An 18ct gold green tourmaline and diamond pendant, together with 9ct gold tanzanite floral cluster pendant, a 9ct gold tsavorite and diamond pendant, a 9ct gold mystic topaz and diamond pendant, a 9ct gold ruby and diamond pendant, a pair of 9ct gold morganite and diamond earrings and a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings, total weight approx 13.5g, with seven accompanying e-certificates issued by 'Rocks & Co' (7)
A diamond set pear shaped pendant, stamped ‘14k’, together with a yellow metal chain stamped ‘585’, total weight approx 4g, together with a collection of five stone set rings, comprising; a 9ct gold five stone ruby ring, size P, a 9ct gold three stone garnet ring, size P, a 9ct gold black diamond ring, size P, a 9ct gold sapphire floral cluster ring, size Q and a silver smoky quartz ring, total weight approx 13g, together with a 9ct gold blue stone set pendant, three quartz wristwatches and a collection of silver and white metal necklaces (a lot)
A 9ct gold sapphire, emerald and diamond ring, size P, together with two 9ct gold tanzanite and diamond rings, a 9ct gold opal ring, three 9ct gold ruby and diamond rings, a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster ring, a further 9ct gold ring, total weight approx 26.4g and nine silver rings (19)
A 9ct gold sapphire and diamond necklace, together with a 9ct gold ruby and diamond pendant suspended from chain, a 9ct gold cultured pearl pendant suspended from chain, two 9ct gold emerald pendants, each suspended from a chain, a tanzanite pendant suspended from chain and a blue topaz pendant on chain, total weight approx 12g (7)
A ruby and diamond heart shaped pendant suspended from chain, together with a mystic topaz crucifix pendant suspended from chain, an emerald set crucifix pendant on chain, a tanzanite pendant on chain, a quartz, emerald and diamond set pendant on chain, a 9ct gold diamond set crocodile pendant suspended from chain, a 9ct gold entwined hoop pendant, a treated blue diamond set heart shaped pendant on chain and a stone set dragonfly pendant on chain, total weight approx 25g (9)
A 9ct gold treated blue diamond and white diamond dress ring, together with a 9ct gold diamond set pear cluster ring, a 9ct gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, a 9ct gold garnet set herringbone ring, a 9ct gold diamond cluster ring, a 9ct white gold tanzanite and diamond ring, a 9ct gold treated green diamond cluster ring and a 9ct gold emerald ring, total weight approx 27g (8)
A collection of Victorian Bohemian and other glass to include a large cranberry cut glass and enamel and gilt foliate decorated trumpet shaped vase, 24 cm high, a pair of black glass and enamel decorated vases, 13.5 cm high, two Bristol blue gilt decorated scent bottles of flared bell style form, one 13.5 cm high, the other 9 cm high and two ruby glass and gilt decorated scent bottles, 11 cm and 6.5 cm high (7)
A collection of three 9 carat gold dress rings including a "Dearest" set with diamond, emerald, aquamarine, ruby, emerald, sapphire and topaz, size M, another similar "Regard" set with ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond, size M/N and another similar six stone ring, size N, total weight 9.5 g
A pair of gem-set pendent earrings Each fancy-cut amethyst drop with a pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond and collet-set circular-cut aquamarine cap and base, to an oval mother-of-pearl surmount collet-set with an oval-cut peridot, with a diamond and ruby-set finial, post and clip fittingsDimensions:Length: 4.5cm
A 9ct gold brooch set with ruby and pearls, with filigree decoration and glass memory panel behind, stamped '375', length 4.9cm, together with a yellow metal bar brooch in the form of a tuning fork, set with seed pearls, with a pearl set lyre and leaves to the centre, with safety chain, length 5.5cm, combined approx. 9.5g (2).
Three pairs of 9ct gold earrings comprising half-hoop earrings with channel set diamonds and blue stone flower drops, V-shaped drop with oval opal, and bar drop with ruby floral cluster, also a pair of 14ct tiny diamond studs, together with a set of peridot necklace and stud earrings, the pendant with claw set oval stone, on a 9ct dainty chain, length 42cm, with claw set green stone stud earrings, combined approx. 8.5g.
LEE HARVEY OSWALD RELATED; a large reproduced black and white photograph inscribed 'To Bob, I was handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald when he was shot and killed by Jack Ruby in the basement, Homicide Detective James Leavelle'.Condition Report: We have not authenticated this signature, please satisfy yourself as to the veracity of the item prior to bidding.
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