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Lot 111
A modern interchangeable sapphire and diamond ring, the removable centre section with a central rubover set oval faceted sapphire, 6 x 4mm, tapered shoulders with channel set round faceted sapphires, estimated approximate total weight 1.00ct, together with a shaped outer section set with twenty two grain set round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated approximate total weight 0.22ct, flat shank, size M½, unhallmarked, stamped '750', gross weight 10.5gFootnote: This style of ring was often sold with interchangeable centre sections of ruby, sapphire, emerald and all diamond, allowing the wearer to match the ring with whatever she was wearing.
Lot 200
A ruby, diamond and white sapphire brooch, swirl design with twenty claw set oval and round cabochon rubies, estimated approximate ruby weight 20.00ct, a graduating double row of grain set old brilliant cut diamonds tapering to a row of rectangular white sapphires and a single row of grain set old brilliant cut diamonds, terminating in a central diamond cluster, estimated approximate total diamond weight 5.00ct, matt and polished finish, length 5.5cm, width 4.3cm, pin and hook fitting with a safety chain, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, weight 29.8g
Lot 202
A ruby and diamond triple cluster ring, claw set central cushion shaped ruby, 5.9 x 5.8mm, flanked by two oval faceted rubies, approximately 6.7 x 5.6mm, estimated approximate weight 3.40ct, surrounded by a border of twenty claw set round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 1.20ct, split shoulders, 'D' shaped shank, size P, unhallmarked, stamped 'PLAT', weight 9.2g, cased
Lot 203
An Edwardian ruby and diamond panel ring, rubover set central oval faceted ruby, 5.6 x 4.5mm, estimated approximate weight 0.80ct, flanked by two rubover set old European cut diamonds, diameter 4.40mm, estimated approximate weight 0.30ct each, pierced surround with a border of rose and old cut diamonds, tapered diamond set shoulders, estimated approximate total diamond weight 1.30ct, 'D' shaped shank, size O½, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold with platinum settings, weight 4.7g
Lot 22
A gemset giardinetto brooch, the vase with a faceted onyx base, grain set eight cut diamonds and faceted onyx top, displaying an arched bunch of flowers, centre flower set with an emerald, flanked by two smaller flowers set with a sapphire and a ruby, surrounded by grain set eight cut diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 1.00ct, length 2.6cm, width 3.5cm, pin and slider fitting, unmarked, tested as 18ct gold, weight 6.9g
Lot 253
A Burmese ruby and diamond ring, claw set central rectangular cushion shaped ruby, 7.21 x 5.28mm, surrounded by a border of round brilliant cut, marquise and pear shape diamonds, known stamped total diamond weight 0.90ct, tapered shoulders, 'D' shaped shank, size M, unhallmarked, stamped '750', weight 5.6g, accompanied by a report dated 10th October 2017, stating the natural ruby weight as 1.34ct, of Burmese origin, colour vivid red (GRS type 'pigeon's blood'), no indication of thermal treatment
Lot 254
A pair of Burmese ruby and diamond cluster ear studs, each with a claw set central oval faceted ruby, surrounded by eight tapered baguette diamonds and eleven pear shape diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 3.07ct, length 1.7cm, width 1.6cm, post and scroll fittings, unhallmarked, scroll backs stamped '18K', weight 6.8g, accompanied by two reports; the first dated 10th September 2020, stating the natural ruby weight as 1.10ct, Burmese origin, colour vivid red (GRS-type 'pigeon's blood'); the second, dated 3rd November 2020, stating the natural ruby weight as 1.13ct, Burmese origin, colour vivid red (GRS-type 'pigeon's blood')
Lot 255
An 18ct gold Burmese ruby and diamond halo style cluster ring, claw set central oval faceted ruby, 7.96 x 5.93mm, surrounded by sixteen claw set round brilliant cut diamonds, underbezel set with two rubover set diamonds, tapering diamond set shoulders, estimated approximate total diamond weight 0.25ct, 'D' shaped shank, size N, hallmarked Birmingham 18ct gold, weight 2.9g, accompanied by a report dated 26th November 2010, stating the natural ruby weight as 1.11ct, colour deep red, suggested origin Burma
Lot 350
A WW2 campaign medal group together with two 'Caterpillar club' pins, to 152932 Flying Officer Edward Harold Ruston RAF, verso of both pins engraved 'F/O E.H. RUSTON'; the first example, an early issue with red glass cabochon 'eyes'', hinged under the head, clasp under the tail, unhallmarked but tests as 9ct gold; the second and later example with red enamel flat 'eyes', hinged under the tail, clasp under the head and with rank engraved above the name, presented together with a bar mounted campaign medal group comprising 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal with associated bar mounted dress set (replica), along with the Bomber Command medal and the Allied Prisoner of War medal, a single RAF coat button and three cushion embroidered RAF aircrew navigator's 'half brevet' cloth badges (16)Provenance: By direct descent from the recipientFootnote: The 57 Squadron Operational Record Book states that Flying Officer Ruston from Cambridgeshire was posted on to 57 Squadron on 27 June 1944. The squadron was based at East Kirkby, Lincolnshire at that time and during the war flew 5151 operational sorties with the loss of 172 aircraft. Avro Lancaster III JB318 DX-L At 22.56hrs on Tuesday 18th July 1944, 20 Lancaster bombers from 57 squadron took off from East Kirkby. They joined a formation of 89 more aircraft, and their mission was to destroy the Aulnoye railway junction at Revigny-sur-Ornain in France. Included in the 57 squadron group was Lancaster III 'L for leather', serial number JB318, identification DX-L, and its crew of 7 flown by Flt Lt J.A. 'The Bull' Bulcraig DFM. Also aboard was flight engineer Flt Sgt N.L.E. 'Windy' Gale DFM, navigator F/O E.H. 'Rusty' Ruston, wireless operator/air gunner Sgt T. Loughlin, air bomber F/O E.C. 'Robbie' Robson, mid upper gunner Sgt L.E.S. Manning and rear gunner Sgt F.J.D. 'Bert' Taylor. Soon after crossing the French coast - a little after 1am - they were picked out by German searchlights. Bulcraig put the Lancaster into a steep dive, but during this evasive action they lost the protection of the bomber stream and made themselves vulnerable to attack from enemy aircraft. A German JU88 night fighter approached from below, out of view of Lancaster’s gunners, and shot the plane down, killing four of the crew. Ruston, Taylor and Manning all bailed out, and the plane crashed in flames and blew up in a field near Bassevelle, between Paris and Reims. Manning, helped by the local French Resistance, went into hiding in a small café in La Trétoire (despite it being frequented by the Germans) until he was liberated by advancing American forces. Taylor went into hiding on a farm in Bussières and evaded capture until he too was liberated by the Allies. Ruston was captured by the Germans at Nanteuil-Sur-Marne on Sunday 23rd July and was imprisoned in the West Compound at Stalag Luft 1 prisoner of war camp in northern Germany. He remained there as prisoner 4967 until the camp was liberated by the Russians on 30th April 1945. The raid was a success, but the cost in men and aircraft was heavy - 24 aircraft and 129 lives were lost. East Kirkby lost 5 Lancasters (including DX-L) and 19 airmen. Today there is a permanent stone memorial to the crew of DX-L in the field on the crash site, built by the local residents. "...A brass plate fastened to a tree On it seven names stare out at me I press my fingers to the plate Thinking back to that night of fate That night of flame and naked fear When a stricken bomber crashed right here..." (Photograph of 57 Squadron at East Kirby, 1944, reproduced with kind permission of the 57 & 630 Squadrons’ Association. Credit for images of the memorial site at Bassevelle and map: Jacques Bodécot / Pierre Pécastaingts at Aérostèles) The Caterpillar club, formed in 1922, is an exclusive international association for people who have successfully used a parachute to save their lives by bailing out of a disabled aircraft. It was known as ‘The Elite Club that no one wanted to join, and whose members joined by accident”. Those who intentionally jump from aircraft, such as skydivers, are not accepted, and there are very strict conditions that need to be met. Potential members are required to apply with evidence of their descent. Following authentication, production of satisfactory evidence and independent corroboration of the event, applicants receive a certificate and a distinctive lapel pin modelled as a silkworm (as silk was originally used in the manufacture of parachutes). Each pin is individually engraved with the recipient’s name before presentation. Pins are not available for purchase by friends, colleagues or collectors, and the only other opportunity to obtain a genuine pin is on the very rare occasion when a previously issued example appears for sale, as in this case. The early versions were gold and had ‘ruby red’ glass eyes with the recipient's name and rank engraved in one line on the reverse. The later versions were silver gilt and had red enamel eyes with the recipient's name engraved on the reverse underneath their rank. This lot includes one of each variety. The early versions are particularly rare and extremely collectable. Members of the club included such famous names as Charles Lindbergh, WW2 flying ace Sir Douglas Bader and astronaut John Glenn.
Lot 63
Two early 20th century rings with Chester hallmarks, first a carved half hoop style ring with a grain set central oval faceted ruby, 3.5 x 2.7mm, flanked by two old brilliant cut diamonds and two round faceted rubies, carved crossover shoulders, 'D' shaped shank, size K, hallmarked Chester 18ct gold, dated 1903; second, a single stone ring with a rubover set central round faceted blue zircon, diameter 9.5mm, tapered shoulders, 'D' shaped shank, size I, hallmarked Chester, 18ct gold, dated 1911, gross weight 7.1g (2)
Lot 67
A ruby and seed pearl locket, mark of Cropp & Farr, together with a ruby and diamond ring, the heart shaped locket star set with round faceted rubies and seed pearls, jump ring bale, length including bale 2.5cm, hallmarked Birmingham, 9ct gold, sponsor mark C&F, suspended from a Prince of Wales chain, length 42cm, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, gross weight 6.5g, together with a half hoop style ring with a central grain set oval faceted ruby, 3.8 x 2.7mm, flanked by two rose cut diamonds and two round faceted rubies, 'D' shaped shank, size L, unhallmarked, stamped '18' weight 2.5g (2)
Lot 72
An 18ct gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, rubover set central oval faceted ruby, 6 x 4.5mm, estimated approximate weight 0.60ct, surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 0.25ct, split tapered shoulders, 'D' shaped shank, size K, hallmarked, London, 18ct gold, weight 3.7g, cased
Lot 73
An 18ct gold ruby and diamond five stone half hoop ring, three claw set round faceted rubies, diameter 3.8mm, estimated approximate total weight 0.60ct, spaced by two claw set round brilliant cut diamonds, diameter 3.2mm, estimated approximate total diamond weight 0.25ct, tapered shoulders, 'D' shaped shank, size O½, hallmarked Birmingham, 18ct gold, weight 3.3g
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