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Lot 637
An Art Deco sugar-loaf ruby and diamond ring by Janesich, the ruby weighs 12.30cts and is set in platinum with circular-cut shoulder and a chevron of calibr‚-cut rubies to the shoulders in platinum, French control marks and signed, size J Accompanied by report from Gbelin dated September 2021 stating that the cabochon ruby weighs 12.30cts and is a natural ruby with no indications of heat treatment. Origin: Burma (Myanmar).
Lot 421
A 9ct yellow gold 'Dearest' ring, set with a diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire, and orange topaz, size N 1/2, together with an 18ct white gold, diamond and ruby floral pendant 10 mm wide, a 18ct yellow gold and diamond cluster ring, size L 1/2, a 9ct yellow gold ring, a pair of white metal and ruby floral cluster earrings, and sundry yellow metal earrings. (qty)Condition report: 18ct diamond ring 1.5g;
Lot 137
A ruby and diamond pendant, the square mixed cut ruby rubover set in yellow metal with a closed back, surround by marquise cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds set in white metal, with a marquise diamond to the suspension loop, overall approximately 4 cm drop, 2.8cm wide, on an 18 carat white gold rectangular box link chain, 11.8 grams gross.
Lot 55
A silver torque bangle, with a mixed oval-cut ruby set to each terminal within a rope-twist yellow metal border, hinged opening, interior diameter approximately 6.5 cm, together with a silver and multi-coloured sapphire bangle, set with round-cut yellow, blue, pink, red, orange, and green sapphires, internal diameter approximately 7cm. (2)
Lot 390
A diamond, sapphire, and ruby hinged eternity ring, the hoop set with calibre-cut rubies and sapphires, with two hinged segments of diamonds, white metal shank unmarked, size O.Condition report: Ring mount slightly oval in shape, overall good condition, in need of a clean behind the stones. Unmarked, likely white gold or platinum. Could not be resized.
Lot 428
A French mid century diamond and ruby ring, centred with a round-cut diamond of approximately 0.22 carats, within a calibre border of mixed-cut rubies, the swirled pierced mount inset with round-cut diamonds, and two further swirls of calibre rubies, the wide white metal shank bearing indistinct French hallmark to exterior of shank, size I - I 1/2, 10 grams.
Lot 388
A group of jewellery items, to include a 9ct yellow gold and pearl brooch in the form of a bunch of grapes, together with a 9ct yellow gold and pearl starburst brooch, a 9ct yellow gold Victorian ring set with seed pearls (some lacking) size N, a Victorian 18ct yellow gold ruby and pearl ring (lacking some pearls), size N, a yellow metal and yellow enamel floral tie pin, a set of 9ct yellow gold, mother-of-pearl and turquoise buttons (cased), and a silver belt buckle. (qty)Condition report: x2 brooches and 9ct ring, 11.8 grams combined. 18ct ring 3.2 g; pin, 1.4 g; buttons 7.6 g combine
Lot 507
‘ALFIE’, 1966 – BILL NAUGHTON AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT LETTERS & ‘ALFIE’ CHARACTER NOTES (QTY)An important series of letters between BillNaughton and Lewis Gilbert, comprising five one-page autograph letters fromNaughton to Gilbert, all on Park-Sheraton Hotel New York headed stationery, oneundated, the other four dated from 14 January – 9 February 1965; with two filecopies of replies from Gilbert, dated 22 January and 5 February 1965 – theletters discussing starting work on the screen play and how soon Naughton canreturn from New York where his play All In Good Time was in rehearsal onBroadway; in a letter dated 2 February 1965, probably in response to Gilbert’sletter of 22 January asking him how soon he can return to England ashe needs the screen play completed by end of March latest, Naughton tries toreassure Gilbert….As you know, I work very hard when I start – and you neednever worry about my delivery…Who have you got for Alfie?; in Naughton’sletter dated 7 February, in response to a letter from Gilbert dated 5 Februarysuggesting Naughton and his wife Erna join him and Hylda in St. Lucia, he tellsGilbert that he is working on `Alfie’ and comments on suggested casting: JOHNNEVILLE: at 40 is too old to be just right. He needs to look as if womenwould long to get in bed with him. / MICHAEL CAINE: could be very good – andcomical. / TERRY STAMP: he is not lovable. But he can be brilliant. (I won’t goon – but suggest you put off casting it until we’ve had a chat.); and atwo-page typescript letter, signed, from Naughton to Gilbert, 16 March 1965….Hereare a few notes about the first part of the first draft…. categoriesinclude DOGS, STORYLINE, OTHER IDEAS, DORA, RUBY, NAT, GILDA on HUMPHREY’SBUS….There are lots of new things to come….I’m looking forward very much to ourworking together and I think Michael Caine will be very good indeed, with ahandwritten post-script, Theme tune: can we get an ALFIE theme tune; and- An important set of handwritten ‘character notes’ for Alfie, written by Bill Naughton and given to Lewis Gilbert it would seem, to assist him with his preparation for the film; the notes largely comprising Naughton’s observations on Alfie’s personality and the delivery of his responses, and including some stage direction, costume and set details; written in blue ballpoint pen on 19 sheets of lined paper taken from a notebook, the first page appears to start halfway through a sentence suggesting that the notes are incomplete, the first page annotated at the foot in black felt pen in an unknown hand 1964; the notes, at times random and often indecipherable, appear to have been written hurriedly in large loose script, observations include:page 1 – Yet he wants OUT/ Alfie never accuses / Never feels emotion / related to his words / Breath out FINGER / ON NOSE / ACT ONE went to / the examination /Alfie monologue is good open to ATTITUDEpage 2 – Harry’s got a photograph / of wife – kids -/ he keeps looking at it / Wheels trolly - / / carries food in / - Own dressing gown / - Alfie gets Harry’s / fags..page 3 – Alfie would rise / is Detached / [Dying out?] (wrong place / to rise ) - / Our little Charlie? / - a bit of Laughter/ Ave a giggle - / that’s all life / - is – a giggle –page 4 – Sunday: The rain / killed it / (AFTER the [---?] wolf) / Yeh, [m---?] / his wife he / willpage 5 – Dressing table (WRONG) / He wont sit / ALFIE HAS a certain delicacy of intellect / Alfie a unique / unrelated character. / Only trivial things / excite / Emotional moments / bring the greatest detachment. / It’s more a [revelation?]page 6 – Alfie even / sighs with boredom / as he talks to you / - I will order / that brown ale / Poncified – me ? / LOOKS IN MIRRORpage 7 – Alfie reels it off / bored . As fast as / he can. No / enthusiasm for anything / -- [--------------?] / eyes with you / (Mrs Smith goes to / raincoat.page 8 – wot they call / “a moral lapse” / He’s a right [wrong on?]/ he is / Alfie / NO FEELING [at all?] [always?]page 9 –. [?] COLD / Ambulance – police – / the lot - / He often talks as / thought talking to / a child. He believes / he knows all -- / Pauses only between [disconnected?] / thoughts. No [connection?]page 10 - Alfie, Don’t Forget / If I was to / marry you / might gain a / husband – but / you’d loose a / bleedin’ good / friend wouldn’t you, See / wot I meanpage 11 – Alfie / No turn-ups / 16” buttons grey / 16” blue / Very clean fronted / black trousers / [Semi? Drape?] jacket / turn ups / [h--------?] worsted - / well ,[----?] and mohairpage 12 – Intimacy – is what / Alfie needs / No emphasis [on any?] / word / ALFIE Less expressive / The [perfect? moment?] / is all [---------?]page 13 – [------?] is feeling / the suit / Top range / to express this pausing / of thought – [Weight?] – more [shock?]page 14 – Needs audience / touch space / Examination – he’s been carried / away by holding / emotion down - / Lightness – keep his / own natural / lightness inpage 15 – £300 to P.O / Post office Savings / Building Society / Lily never looks / for Alfie. All eyes for Harry / - He’ll be a nut [crossed out] / More like a bleeding nut / casepage 16 – Lily – it was / lovely when he / was [-----?] / I’d better go - or / I’ll miss the / bus - / [Bastard?] Alfie / Racing to doorpage 17 – Never call me that / Reproving / Alfie goes / out pulls / [-------? p--g?] / in place / - Pub scene / cut out 2 ‘Alfie’page 18 – [Lofty? surround?] you / yet [----d?] if Alfie. / [Poncified? Walk?] / very good / - Annie packs / with a certain / inevitable sadness –page 19 – 10 minutes before / he could get / down to it / - [Promises of?] / they can CAN / HE PUT COAT DOWN; the pages stapled at the top left corner, front page detached – 20 x 16 cm.Condition Report: Footnote: LewisGilbert regarded Alfie as his ‘breakthrough’ film. The chapter devoted to the film in his autobiographyis entitled ‘The Film That Changed My Life’. In it he recounts how it was his wife Hylda who, following a chanceencounter at her hairdressers with the actress Margaret Courteney (who wasappearing in Alfie at the Mermaid Theatre), went to see the play andimmediately realised it would be a great vehicle for a film. Gilbert saw the play on the strength of hiswife’s recommendation and recalls…. the subject fascinated me….because Alfiewas a new kind of hero….he had a cockiness and an energy that was mirrored inthe real life of the 1960s…. Alfiebrokenumerous box office records on its release and was lauded by the critics as aresultthefilm shot Lewis Gilbert and his unknown lead Michael Caine to internationalstardom. Alfie was nominated for 5 Academy Awards including: BestPicture for Lewis Gilbert and Best Actor in a leading role for Michael Caine.It won 3 BAFTAs including Best British Actor for Michael Caine; and wasnominated for 3 others including Best British Film for Lewis Gilbert. At CannesLewis Gilbert won the Jury Special Prize and was nominated for the Palm d’Or.The film also won 4 Golden Globes including Best Director for Lewis Gilbert andBest Actor for Michael Caine and was nominated for 3 others. Ina recent interview for The Guardian newspaper with Xan Brooks, 18 October 2021, Michael Caine’s remarked:“Alfie is probably the best film I ever made”.Literature: GILBERT, Lewis All My Flashbacks The Autobiography of Lewis Gilbert, Sixty Years A Film Director, Reynolds & Hearn, London, 2010
Lot 155
A ruby and diamond cluster pendant on chain, the pendant designed as a flowerhead cluster of millegrain set pear-shaped mixed-cut rubies and graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, below a similarly cut diamond set tapered bale, suspended from a fancy-link chain, 18ct white gold mounted, total diamond weight approximately 1ct, pendant length 2.55cm, chain length 51.5cmCondition report: Of modern manufacture, with light surface wear throughout. Rubies are well matched, of dark pinkish-red hues, most stones containing fracture/feather inclusions and areas of faint colour zoning when viewed under magnification. Each ruby measures approx. 4.2mm length x 3.5mm width. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, with estimated VS1 to SI2 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. Largest diamond weight approx. 0.13ct. Mount also stamped 'R1.88 D1.07'. The chain clasp is functioning. Combined gross weight approx. 20.5gm.
Lot 195
A ruby and diamond panel brooch by Alan Martin Gard, the openwork wreath of textured abstract design, highlighted by scatter set cushion-shaped mixed-cut rubies and round brilliant-cut diamonds, 18ct gold mounted, maker's mark AMG, total diamond weight approximately 0.55ct, length 4.6cmCondition report: Additional information: approximate individual diamond weights: 0.18ct, 0.15ct, 0.12ct and 0.10ct. Approximate gross weight 26.5gm.
Lot 108
A collection of jewellery, comprising a sapphire, ruby and emerald bombé cluster ring, of ropetwist lattice design, stamped 'K18', a turquoise and half pearl cluster panel ring, an amethyst single stone ring, three further dress rings, a white metal panel bracelet, the openwork panels decorated with cherubs, foliate scrolls and flowerheads, and three further items, (half pearls untested for origin), first ring size N, bracelet length 16cm (10)Condition report: Approximate gross weights only: gem set bombé ring 7.8gm, turqoise and half pearl ring 7.7gm, amethyst ring 5.5gm, yellow stone ring 5.3gm, blue stone ring 8.2gm, pearl and paste ring 3.5gm, bracelet 58gm.
Lot 65
A diamond and vari gem-set insect brooch, naturalistically modelled with baroque pearl abdomen, octagonal step-cut sapphire thorax, old brilliant-cut diamond head and circular mixed-cut ruby eyes, his wings edged with further similarly cut rubies and rose-cut diamonds, two colour precious metal mounted, (one diamond deficient, pearl untested for origin, fitting later replaced), length 2.9cmCondition report: Chips, scuffs and surface-reaching fractures to the sapphire, rubies and diamonds. The sapphire and rubies contain areas of angular whiteish colour zoning and feather/fracture inclusions. Diamonds are mostly bright and lively but some stones have a greyish, fractured appearance. One diamond is missing. The pearl is untested for natural/cultured/freshwater origin and has scuffs, pits and blemishes to the nacre surface. The mount has surface wear, scuffs, nicks/chips and areas of porosity and some tarnishing. The porosity may be due to solder repairs. The brooch pin and visor clasp are currently functioning but the clasp may be later replaced. Metal standard is untested. Date of manufacture unknown. Gross weight approx. 6.4gm.
Lot 153
A ruby and diamond half hoop ring, alternately set with circular mixed-cut rubies and pairs of round brilliant-cut diamonds, 18ct two colour gold mounted, total diamond weight approximately 0.12ct, ring size MCondition report: Rubies are well matched, of deep pinkish-red hues, containing some small feather and mineral inclusions. All have light surface wear and measure approx. 2.5mm to 3mm in diameter. Diamonds are well matched, fairly bright and lively, with estimated VS2 to SI2 clarity and J to L colour, assessed mounted. The ring mount is modern, with light surface wear and patchy tarnishing. Gross weight approx. 3.3gm.
Lot 296
A lady's gem set bracelet watch by Blancpain, the trapezoid-shaped gilt dial with Arabic quarters and bead markers, to a polished geometric case with scissor-cut synthetic ruby and bead accents, stamped '14K' and numbered 222948, with jewelled manual movement, on a gilt metal snake-link bracelet, with maker's box, case width 1.5cm
Lot 241
A set of three diamond set half hoop rings, comprising a diamond half hoop ring, channel set with princess-cut diamonds, hallmarked for London 1995, a sapphire and diamond half hoop ring, channel set with pairs of square step-cut sapphires spaced by princess-cut diamonds, hallmarked for London 1995, and a ruby and diamond half hoop ring, of conforming design, also hallmarked for London 1995, each platinum mounted, with scroll engraved gallery, maker's mark GS&S, ring sizes R½ and S (3)Condition report: All rings have surface wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips throughout, commensurate for use. The settings appear to be hand finished, with a slight unevenness to the position of the drill holes to the underside of each setting. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, with estimated VS1 to SI2 clarity and H to J colour, assessed mounted. Sapphires have areas of whiteish colour zoning and surface nicks/minor chips and scuffs. Some of the rubies have small surface-reaching fractures/fissures and all have surface nicks/minor chips and scuffs. Average length/width of rubies and sapphires approx. 2.7mm each. Width of each setting approx. 3.8mm/3.9mm. Hallmarks are clearly struck.Approximate total diamond weights: diamond half hoop ring 1.30ct, sapphire and diamond half hoop ring 0.35ct, ruby and diamond half hoop ring 0.35ct.Approximate gross weights: diamond half hoop ring 7.4gm, sapphire and diamond half hoop ring 6.5gm, ruby and diamond half hoop ring 6.5gm,
Lot 197
A ruby and diamond five stone ring, alternately set with cushion-shaped mixed-cut rubies and old-cut diamonds, spaced by rose-cut diamond points, above a scrolled gallery, yellow precious metal mounted, stamped '18ct', (one diamond point deficient), total weight of old-cut diamonds approximately 1.30ct, ring size NCondition report: Rubies are well matched, of mid pinkish-red hues, containing small mineral inclusions, feather and fracture incluisons, and some surface-reaching fractures. The central ruby contains a swathe of 'silk' inclusions, giving a slightly cloudy area, and has circular surface-reaching fractures. Both of the outer rubies have large chips and each of the rubies has chips, scuffs and nicks, commensurate for use. Rubies measure approximately 8.2mm length x 6mm width x 3.1mm depth; 4.5mm length x 3.8mm width x 1.7mm depth; 4.5mm length x 3.9mm width x 1.6mm depth. The old-cut diamonds are well matched and lively but draw a light yellow tint, with estimated SI1 to SI2 clarity and L to M colour, assessed mounted. Diamonds measure approx. 5.7mm length x 5.2mm width x 3.6mm depth and 5.4mm length x 4.9mm width x 3.4mm depth. The diamond points have a typically greyish/brownish hue with surface fractures and a heavily included appearance. These diamonds are assumed to be foil-backed and one is missing to the shoulder. The ring mount has general surface wear, scuffs and nicks, with thinning to the setting edges and areas of porosity. The setting has been re-tipped and the shank may be replaced at the junction with the shoulders. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 5.1gm.
Lot 80
A ruby and enamel cross pendant, heightened with white, blue and black enamel, the intersecting lines of cushion-shaped table and mixed-cut rubies in foiled closed-back settings, spaced by enamel cross motifs, below a similarly decorated bale (detached), white metal mounted, length 6.1cmCondition report: Rubies have considerable surface abrasion, scuffs, chips and surface-reaching fractures, and some stones may be later replaced. The rubies have slightly variable pinkish-red hues and have coloured foil backing. Most of the stones are heavily included with fractures, fissures, minerals, colour zoning, cloudy areas and 'silk' needle inclusions. The mount has general surface wear, scuffs and chips throughout, with losses and fractures to the enamel and heavy tarnishing. The top is missing a loop fitting that would connect the mount to the bale. The mount is unmarked and untested but likely to be silver. Gross weight approx. 8.4gm.
Lot 156
A ruby, emerald and diamond set panel brooch, the tiered and undulating star-shaped panel centred with a pavé set cluster of Swiss-cut diamonds and circular mixed-cut rubies and emeralds, on hinged double pin fitting, yellow precious metal mounted, total diamond weight approximately 0.15ct, length 3.3cmCondition report: Rubies and emeralds have slightly variable colour and clarity, most stones with fracture and fissure inclusions, some of these fractures/fissures surface-reaching. All stones have surface wear. The rubies also have areas of colour zoning and the emeralds are abraded with larger chips and scuffs. Diamonds have variable clarity but give a bright and lively appearance, with estimated VS2 to P2 clarity and H to J colour, assessed mounted. The brooch mount has surface wear, nicks and scuffs throughout and the pin fitting currently functions, although one of the pins may be later replaced. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 14.2gm.
Lot 214
A collection of jewellery, comprising a cabochon opal single stone bar brooch, stamped '9ct', a synthetic ruby and diamond set clasp, a modernist silver and rock crystal single stone dress ring, stamped 'SWEDEN', with facsimile signature and London import marks, a stone set panel brooch, stamped 'STERLING', two bracelets, and further items, first brooch length 5.7cm, first ring size N (qty)
Lot 64
A late Victorian/Edwardian diamond and gem set insect bar brooch, modelled with an old-cut diamond set cluster abdomen, thorax, wings and head, accented with cabochon ruby eyes, to a knife-edge bar with bouton pearl terminals, gold and silver mounted, (pearls untested for origin), total diamond weight approximately 0.40ct, length 3.25cmCondition report: Diamonds graduate from approximately 0.01ct to 0.08ct in weight and are mostly well matched with a bright and lively appearance, some stones with chips and surface-reaching fractures, estimated SI1 to P2 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. The cabochon ruby eyes are scuffed and the bouton pearls have scuffs, nicks and surface blemishes. There is a fine seam/split to the base of the brooch pin hinge and the mount has general surface wear, commensurate for age and use, and patchy tarnishing. The pin is currently functioning. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 2.9gm.
Lot 196
A late 19th century serpent bracelet, modelled as an expandable coiled snake, highlighted with cushion-shaped ruby eyes, signed BREVETÉ LION S.G.D.G and stamped DÉPOSÉ LION, with French Mercury's head gold export marks, total length approximately 75cmCondition report: There is a small break to the underside of the coiled section, near to the tail, where the some of the scales have been pushed downwards. The remainder of the coiled section is mostly good, with occasional flattened areas causing the scales to separate a little, and kinks/shallow dings. The rivet to the head is protruding to one side and there are areas of porosity to the head and tail, associated with solder joins, which appear to be part of manufacture. The coiled section is expandable, but would best fit a small to medium-sized wrist. The Mercury's head export marks are on the tail, with two further indistinct marks. Rubies are well matched, of mid to dark pinkish-red hues with surface wear, one stone containing an area of 'silk' inclusions, giving a cloudy/iridescent appearance. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 53.2gm.
Lot 9
A Chinese early 19th Century sgraffito ruby-ground porcelain bowl. The exterior decorated with nine polychrome 'flower balls'. The base with underglaze blue six-character seal mark of Jiaqing (1796-1820). Diam. 17.2cm Provenance: From a local home in Bath, acquired by the vendor's grandmother.
Lot 312
An Edwardian 18ct gold ruby and diamond marquise cluster ring, set with oval and round-cut rubies with old-cut diamonds, total diamond content approx 1.1ct, setting height 24.7mm, size M, 5.7gNo damage, all stones present, rubies have a pinkish red hue with light facet edge abrasions, diamonds are slightly grey and yellow with a couple having minor surface chips mostly only visible through a loupe, settings are quite worn mainly on back of shank where there is a thinning join mark, mark slightly rubbed, stamped 18ct
Lot 424
A Victorian ruby floral hinged bangle, unmarked silver settings with pierced openwork decoration, setting height 16.5mm, internal dimensions 5.5cm x 5cm, 27.6gNo damage or repair, all stones present, sapphires slightly range in colour saturation but most are a light pinkish red hue, gilding slightly worn on edges with a few very minor dents, clasp working, unmarked
Lot 514
A modern 9ct gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, set with oval and baguette-cut rubies with single-cut diamonds, setting height 11.3mm, size P, 3.6gNo damage or repair, all stones present, diamonds slightly included, rubies are a vivid pinkish red, settings are quite worn mainly on back of shank, hallmarks clear, stamped 375
Lot 103
A Victorian novelty figural gem set monkey brooch, gemstones include ruby emerald and diamond, unmarked silver and gold settings, brooch length 32.1mm, 4.2g No damage or repair, main bar is slightly bent, all stones present, diamonds bright and white, rubies have rubbed and abraded facet edges, settings also lightly abraded, brooch fitting working, unmarked
Lot 52
A fine ruby and diamond ring, openwork double-heart design with old cushion-cut ruby centres, surrounded by old and rose-cut diamonds with principal diamond centre, approx 0.75ct, total diamond content approx 1ct, unmarked gold settings, face dimensions 32mm x 16mm, size O, 7.7g No damage or repair, all stones present, 1 of the smallest rose-cuts is a replacement but not noticeable at all, rubies are a vivid pinkish red with a few small black spot and rutile inclusions, diamonds generally bright and white, settings lightly abraded, unmarked
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