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Lot 129
the first with a round cut garnet in an open diaper with seed pearls at the cardinal points, yellow metal stamped ‘15’; the second with a round cut sapphire in an open ring with a seed pearl top and bottom; the third with a round cut ruby flower and seed pearl set curved leaf over an open knife edge curl, in the centre of twin tapered crossover features, hallmarked 15ct gold, Chester 1906, length 4.8cm (3)
Lot 134
the first with a small ruby cabochon in the centre of a stylised square flower of white chalcedony, with carved radiating lines and notched edges, the backs similar but smaller, chain connections, gilt metal; the second with white metal chains connecting a 10.5mm lapis lazuli bead and a 10.5 x 12mm freshwater pearl (2)
Lot 135
the first a ruby two stone crossover ring, with round cut rubies claw set to coronet galleries, the shank forming a serpentine line between, unmarked white metal, size K-L; the second a trefoil of even sized round cut diamond, ruby and light blue sapphire, the stalk with a further small diamond, unmarked yellow metal, size I½; the third a line of five round cut sapphires with round brilliant cut diamond points in the interstices, hallmarked 18ct white gold, London 1975, size M½ (3)
Lot 240
the open cluster centred on an oval cut ruby within a fancy double border of rose cut diamonds, removable bale set with three more diamonds, length with bale 2.4cm; together with a modern 9ct gold box link chain, London import hallmarks 1979, length 41cm; the pendant in a period fitted case by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company
Lot 249
the central feature of two panther's heads millegrain pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds and calibré cut rubies in raised square collets for the spots, cabochon ruby eyes, each cat holding in its maw opposing sides of a diamond set ring, the back bracelet composed of three rows of loaf links to a masked box clasp, yellow metal stamped '750', length 18.5cm, gross weight 20.14g, cased; included in the lot is the original receipt from 1996 for £1,600
Lot 33
the round cut ruby crimp collet set to a spaced border of small round cabochon turquoises, all in the centre of a pierced filigree boss, cut away heart gallery, to fleur-de-lys shoulders and a cast shank of solid S figures, size O, yellow metal stamped '750' and tests for 18ct gold; diameter of ring head 18mm, gross weight 10.71g
Lot 170
Ruby Line Bracelet with Central Infinity Motif, 23cts, a line of oval cut rubies with a solitaire, larger, oval cut ruby of 3.5cts to the centre, with a halo of white topaz, set on an infinity motif, an overall gem total of 23cts, of which 22.25cts comprises the rich red rubies; the whole set in rhodium vermeil and silver, the ruby line fastening with a tongue and box clasp with two figure of eight safety catches; a beautiful rendition of the Birthstone for July; 7.5 inches (19cms) long
Lot 19
18ct White Gold - Superb Ruby and Diamond Set Dress Ring, Full Hallmark to Shank. The Central Oval Shaped Faceted Natural Ruby Flanked by Two Marquise Cut Diamonds of Top Colour and Clarity. The Ruby of Excellent Rich Colour. Est Weight 2.00 cts. The Two Diamonds Est Weight 0.60 pts. Ring Size N - O. All Aspects of Condition Are Excellent - Please Confirm with Photo.
Lot 277
Ruby Loops and Drops Long Earrings, each earring comprising a total of six pear cut rubies of red with a hint of dark pink, set as the stud with post and push back fittings, a single drop within each of the two loops below and a trio of drops to the lower edge, an overall total of just under 7cts; set in a delicately elegant framework of rhodium vermeil and silver and measuring 1.75 inches (4.5cms) long
Lot 345A
Ruby Pair of Large Stud Earrings, each earring having an octagon cushion cut solitaire ruby framed by a line of white, natural zircons, then a row of round cut rubies and a further halo of zircons, a total of 7.75cts over the pair; the rubies having a rich, warm red glow with added sparkle from the zircons, the whole set in rhodium vermeil and silver post and push back fittings measuring .7inch (1.8cms) high x .6inch (1.6cms) wide
Lot 172
An unusual George II black japanned table clock with Dutertre`s duplex escapement Attributed to Robert Breckenrig, Edinburgh, circa 1725 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with escapement composed of two escape wheels of varying diameter mounted on the same arbor which alternately engage with cranked pallets regulated by a standard verge type short bob pendulum, the backplate finely engraved with a grotesque mask within Ho-Ho bird inhabited foliate scrolls and a narrow ropetwist border, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch now with silvered circular signature boss inscribed Robert, Breckenrigg, EDINBURGH within herringbone border within a herringbone border and flanked by conforming mounts, the inverted bell-top case with foliate cast brass carrying handle above front door with scallop shell and scroll cast brass frets to upper quadrants, the sides with ruby glazed windows above blanked break-arch apertures, the rear with conforming glazed upper quadrants over break-arch aperture, the exterior decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with chinoiserie designs within foliate borders throughout, the cavetto moulded base with later brass bun feet, (the original signature boss bearing re-engraved script Tho. Tompion, LONDINI over erased indistinct traces of original signature is present with the clock), 44cm (17.75ins) high excluding handle. Provenence: Almost certainly the clock described by Thomas Reid of Edinburg in his 18 work A TREATISE ON CLOCK AND WATCH MAKING on page 238. Previously sold in these rooms (unattributed) on Tuesday 22nd February, 2012, lot 251. The escapement in the current lot appears to be an early/contemporary application of the duplex arrangement as designed by the French horologist Jean Babtiste Dutertre (worked 1715-42), and was perhaps conceived as attempt to improve on the tic-tac escapement. The principle benefit is that the wear rate is greatly reduced as the pallets only engage once with each tooth for each rotation rather than twice (once from either side) for the standard tic-tac arrangement. In essence one wheel provides the entry action of a recoil arrangement and the second controls the exit. This division of the function of the escapement between two wheels allows the teeth on each wheel to be of a heavier profile than on the single escape wheel of a tic-tac escapement, further improving reliability and longevity. Dutertre`s design is illustrated in Reid, Thomas A TREATISE ON CLOCK AND WATCH MAKING plate IX/48 and is briefly described on page 238. More importantly on the following page Reid also comments: "It is more than fifty years since we saw a small spring clock having this escapement, made by a very ingenious clock-maker of this place whose name was Robert Breckenrig." When this is considered alongside the overall style, design and layout of the present movement (which is typical of English/British work and can be confidently be dated from the second quarter of the eighteenth century) it would seem highly appropriate to suggest that it is the 'spring clock' to which Reid refers above. This is further supported by the fact that when previously offered in these rooms it had been consigned from a vendor who resided near Loch Ness, Scotland. In light of the above the vendor has gone to the trouble of having a signature boss made and engraved with Breckenrigg's name to replace the previous boss from which then original signature had been erased and replaced with that of Tompion however the earlier boss is also included in the current lot. Overall the current lot has survived in original condition (including the escapement which is unaltered and has always been with the clock) and would appear to have historical significance in the context of Scottish horology and escapement development. Condition Report: Movement appears to be in fine original condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements including the escapement which appears to be entirely original. The only notable fault to the movement is a small loss to the upper left hand corner of the front plate (viewed from rear) around the dial foot hole. Although the mechanism appears a little dull/neglected it has been kept in good working condition by the vendor. The dial is in good original condition having nice slightly mellow appearance to the gilt and silvered surfaces. The signature boss in the arch is a replacement; another boss signed for Tompion which was previously fitted to the dial is included with the clock. The case is in good original condition with a pleasing overall mellow/rubbed appearance to the japanned decoration. Faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and include a small historic veneer patch repair to the rear door escutcheon. Unfortunately front door is locked and we don't have a key, there is a winding key with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 55
A miniature silver cased verge pocket watchG.H. Warren, London, 1840The gilt full plate single fusee verge movement with four Egyptian pillars incorporating foliate-pierced galleries pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and sprung flat-rim balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with scroll engraved balance cock centred with ruby endstone and signed G.H. Warren to circumference over LONDON, 1847 at the junction with the wedge-shaped foot secured next to the silvered regulation disc within an applied shaped plate engraved with conforming foliate scroll infill, with circular white enamel Roman Numeral dial with gilt spade hour hand, the silver consular case with engine turned rear cover and band to circumference beneath post fitted with a suspension ring, the inside of the rear cover marked for London 1830 and JG for James Green, watch case maker who worked from 48 Ironmongers Row, St.Lukes, London, the pillar plate 20mm (0.75ins) diameter approx.; 25mm (1ins) diameter overall. A George Henry Warren is recorded in Britten, F.J. BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS as a watch motion maker who worked from President Street West, London 1849; 82 Charles Street, London 1851 and 21 Ratcliffe Terrace, Goswell Road, London in 1853.Condition Report: The fusee chain is currently broken and not fitted but is present with the watch; the escapement pallets seem either not to be present or are not engaging with the escapewheel hence movement generally requires attention. The dial has a small crescent-shaped hairline edge-crack at 2 o'clock and the minute hand is lacking. The case is generally in good condition with the exception of some slight denting to the rear cover at 10 o'clock.There is no winding key with this watch. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 62
A Victorian 18ct gold keyless lever half-hunter pocket watch J.W. Benson, London, 1916 The frosted gilt three-quarter plate movement with English lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance with ruby endstone to the tapered balance cock fitted with F/S regulation lever, the backplate inscribed THE LUDGATE, J.W. Benson, PATENT No. 4658, BEST LONDON MAKE, TO THE H.M. THE QUEEN, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON, F3086, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and repeat signature J.W. Benson, London to centre, with correct gold half-hunter spade hands set within fixed convex glazed bezel, the case with small circular glazed aperture within blue enamelled Roman numeral chapter ring to hinged front, two hinged covers to rear and keyless winding post fitted with suspension loop at three o'clock, marks for London 1916, the case 51mm (2ins) diameter. The firm of James William Benson were in business from 1854 until 1973 and are recorded as working at 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill, London with a retail outlet at West End House, 25, Old Bond Street. An advert of theirs in the Illustrated London News of the 13th of December 1884 shows a printed view of their 'Steam Room' and 'Mezanine'. The business traded as J.W. Benson from 1856 and was continued by James Benson's sons James, Alfred and Arthur after his death in 1878; in 1891 the firm became a limited company. Their range of 'The Ludgate' watches formed part of a series others called 'The Bank' and 'The Field' which were introduced in 1891/2 a product of the firms new steam-powered factory which opened at 38 Belle Sauvage Yard, London at that time. The factory continued producing watches until the Second World War when it was destroyed by a bombing raid. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition with no apparent faults or evidence of alteration. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case has overall light rubbing/scratching and very slight denting to the rear cover otherwise is in fine condition with no losses to the enamel chapter ring. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 168
Attractive H. Moser & Cie 18k miniature diamond, enamel and ruby set fob watch, gilt frosted lever bar movement, signed cuvette, no. 14012, the dial with Arabic numerals and gold spade hands, the hinged guilloche enamel back set with ruby cabouchon within a rose diamond set border and diamond set bow, 23.3gm, 25.5mm - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - clean. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - good - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 232
An Art Deco style ring, the claw set rectangular ruby with diamond set shoulders, 18ct and platinum set, size N, stone 1 x 0.8 cmRuby not tested. Please note that all coloured stones are presumed to have been treated.Faint surface abrasions and small surface chips to facet edges. Otherwise no obvious defects
Lot 182
A collection of seven assorted Whitefriars and similar vases, to comprise a pattern 8886 ribbon trail vase of bucket form designed by Barnaby Powell in sapphire blue, height 20cm, a golden amber optic moulded vases, two 9655 tapering cased vases in ruby and twilight, to lobed vases in ruby and kingfisher blue and a compressed vase cased in blue over amethyst. (7)
Lot 263
A collection of assorted ruby glass, to include Victorian and later examples, comprising a Dartington vase of ovoid form with wrythen moulding and wave rim, height 16cm, a bowl with an optic moulded spot pattern and frill rim and similar jug, a claret jug of compressed form with applied clear crimped handle and enamelled floral decoration and a vase of tapering form with applied clear crystal decoration, S/D. (5)
Lot 369
A George III pair cased pocket watch with Roman and Arabic numerals to a white enamelled dial, ruby set cock above verge escapement and back plate engraved J, Johnson, London, the outer case engraved with a ship below Mabella Truest, hallmarked 1781.The Mabella Truest was a merchantman of 300 tone built in Norway in 1777, owned by N. Moe she is recorded as trading between London and Gibraltar under Capt L. Hanson.
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