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Lot 421

TWO SILVER HELMET SHAPED SAUCE BOATS, Birmingham 1907 & Birmingham 1928, 133 g.

Lot 334

A COLLECTION OF SILVER ITEMS (.925) to include a hollow hinged bangle, a stone set swivel fob, a vintage nurse's buckle, a flat curb bracelet, napkin rings etc. gross weight 120 g.

Lot 414

A CASED SET OF SIX GEORGE V SILVER TEA SPOONS, Birmingham, 1929

Lot 429

A PAIR OF TIFFANY & CO SILVER (.925) PERETTI DESIGNED LONG HANDLED BABY FEEDING SPOONS, terminating heart ends, boxed/pouches etc.

Lot 388

A QUANTITY OF 19 COINS: AUSTRALIAN KOALA QEII, 2016 $1=1oz of fine silver coins, 595.8 g.

Lot 637

Carved and embossed silver. A late Baroque piece with a Churrigueresque influence showing a religious representation of the Virgin Mary framed in an architectural niche, surrounded by volutes, scrolls, cherubs and angels. In the upper part is a cross with ornamental details, highlighting its devotional function. In the lower part is the shell-shaped vessel that would hold the holy water, supported by the image of an eagle with outstretched wings. Size: 54 x 32.5 cmWeight: 1669 g

Lot 359

Silver coin with two shields of the Republic of Genoa, dated ‘1692’. It is well preserved.  Diameter: 57 - 58 mmWeight: 76.7 gNote: Darley Auctions is not a specialist numismatic house. 

Lot 732

Radiant F.c. Barcelona watch. Plastic and silicone watch with interchangeable strap, pack of two bracelets: blue and red. Silver dial with club shield. Quartz movement. Water-resistant 5ATM. 43mm. BAPACKADULT1Brand new.

Lot 738

Radiant F.c. Barcelona watch. Watch made of plastic and silicone, blue and burgundy red. Pack two interchangeable straps bracelets. Quartz movement. Silver dial with club shield.Water-resistant 5 ATM. 39 mm. PACKKID1Brand new.

Lot 125

A vitreous paste of beautiful translucent pinkish-reddish colour, known as Liulí, ‘??’ or ‘colored polish’ in English. It shows the image of the six-armed Mahakala with a fierce expression on his three faces, accentuated by bulging eyes, scowls and open mouth. The wrathful demeanour is emphasized by his dynamic posture in ‘alidhasana’ with his feet on two small prone beings and his multiple outstretched arms, carrying in them attributes such as a capala, an elephant skin, a long snake, or a khatvanga staff. He is adorned with fine beaded jewellery, a billowing sash and a long skin covering his thighs, while his hair is tied up in a high bun, and is topped by a beautiful foliated tiara. The figure stands on a lotiform throne framed by a halo of flames and surrounded by a fine celestial scarf draped over her shoulders. This representation of the deity refers to delusion and the many worldly attachments that must be overcome in order to attain enlightenment. The ‘??’ (Liúlí) is a precious material that was introduced from ancient times via the Silk Road. In China it is considered as one of the most precious materials (gold, silver, jade, coloured enamel, ceramics and bronze), and as one of the ‘Seven Treasures of Buddhism’. The main component is lead-barium glass which, because of its risk, was used exclusively for decorative objects. The composition was obtained from the by-products of bronze smelting, which were refined and processed. More than 30 colours were available.Made after the models of the Yongle period of the Ming dynasty. Ming - Qing Dynasty or later. Size: 20 x 8.5 x 16 cmWeight: 2769 g 

Lot 739

Radiant F.c. Barcelona watch. Plastic and silicone watch. Pack two interchangeable straps: orange red and lime yellow. Quartz movement. Silver dial with club shield. Water-resistant 5 ATM. 39 mm. PACKKID2 Brand new

Lot 341

Collection of 925 Silver Mackintosh Jewellery - Includes Brooches / Pendants, Earrings, Bangle etc, Together with some other Jewellery.

Lot 136A

George III Large Sterling Silver Basting Spoon. Hallmark London 1817, Maker T.B ( Thomas Wilkes Barker ) Length 12 Inches - 30 cms, Weight 106.5 grams.

Lot 105

George IV Period Paul Storr Superb Quality Sterling Silver Lidded Tureen (Entree Dish). Top English silversmith. Hallmark London 1825, mark of Paul Storr. Diameter 9j.5" - 23.50 cm, height 4" - 10 cm. Silver weight 1234 grams - 40 oz. All aspects of condition excellent.

Lot 124

A Pleasing Quality Atkin Brothers Silver Pedestal / Dish Tazza of Pleasing and Impressive Form. Hallmark Birmingham 1925, Maker Atkin Brothers. Diameter 11 Inches - 27.5 cms, Height 5 Inches - 12.5 cms. Weight 593.6 grams. Very Good Fruit Bowl at Low Estimate.

Lot 371

A quantity of costume jewellery, including a silver and sapphire whorl brooch, together with a small selection of silver jewellery, a coral bead necklace and a pear-shaped enamel fob watch, various lengths. (Quantity) £200-£400 --- Please note coral is covered by CITES legislation and may be subject to import/export and trade restrictions and USA Fish and Wildlife regulations. Please be aware that it is the buyer’s responsibility to arrange any CITES export license for their purchases. More information can be found at www.cites.org.
 Condition Report Viewing is advised on group lots.

Lot 373

A collection of antique jewellery, comprising two hinged bangles, one set with turquoise cabochons, two garnet pendants, an amethyst and half pearl cluster ring, a citrine ring, and a silver fob watch, (pearls untested), various sizes. (7) £300-£500 --- Condition Report Viewing advised on group lots. General wear throughout.

Lot 431

A Georgian silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, with reeded silver borders and flush hinge, the underside engraved with scrollwork decoration, and depicting a rabbit and bird amidst flowering foliage, the central reserve with later presentation inscription, gilt interior, unmarked, length 8cm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report Overall good condition. Hinge secure. Wear to silver mounts, commensurate with age. Gross weight 66.2gm.

Lot 411

A George III Masonic Past Master’s silver jewel, in the form of a sun in splendour and a set square between the arms of a compass, inscribed ‘CORINTHIAN LODGE NO. 524’ , by Thomas Harper, London 1822, with suspensory loop, length approximately 11.8cm. £500-£800 --- Condition Report The sun silver-gilt. Length given including suspensory loop. Good condition, some light tarnish and surface wear. Weight 63.5gm.

Lot 259

A late 19th century turquoise and diamond beetle brooch, realistically modelled, the beetle set throughout with turquoise cabochons and with rose-cut diamond and pink gemstone highlights, mounted in silver and gold, (one turquoise deficient), length 5cm. £600-£800 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. One turquoise cabochon missing. Gross weight 15.3gm.

Lot 2

A late 19th century ruby and diamond cluster ring, the mixed-cut ruby bezel-set within a surround of old cushion-cut diamonds, to a reeded band with pierced shoulders, mounted in silver and gold, total diamond weight approximately 0.95 carat, ring size L - M. £500-£700 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The ruby is a vibrant purple-pink hue with excellent transparency and even colour distribution. The diamonds bright and lively with some typical inclusions observed under 10x magnification. Gross weight 6.1gm.

Lot 4

A late 19th century turquoise and diamond ring, the three turquoise cabochons within a surround of old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, total diamond weight approximately 0.35 carat, ring size M. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Adhesive evident to back of cabochons. Gross weight 2.8gm.

Lot 357

A collection of antique jewellery, comprising two late 19th century brooches, an early 20th century bar brooch set with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and gold, a George V gold sovereign, 1912, an Edward VII gold half sovereign, 1906, a silver sovereign holder and another base metal example, various dimensions. (7) £700-£900 --- Condition Report Diamond bar brooch - principal diamond approximately 0.05 carat - weight 4.1gm.

Lot 123

Three antique brooches, comprising a green hardstone brooch with bloomed gold mount and bead decoration, a rose-cut diamond bar brooch with lapis lazuli boule terminals, together with a garnet triple cluster brooch with seed pearl highlights, mounted in silver and gold, first length 5.5cm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report General surface wear commensurate with age and use. Adhesive visible to the reverse of the green hardstone brooch. The reverse of the garnet brooch crudely polished / with file marks. Gross weight 18.7gm.

Lot 152

A silver and malachite necklace, design No. 4, designed by Henry Pilstrup for Georg Jensen, post 1945, the barrel-shaped links with hammered finish and suspending a foliate fringe with raised veining and scroll detailing, each drop set with two oval malachite cabochons, stamped ‘GEORG JENSEN’ in an oval punch, ‘925S’ and ‘DENMARK’, numbered ‘4’, length 42cm. £700-£900 --- Henry Pilstrup Henry Pilstrup (1890 - 1967) was Georg Jensen’s first apprentice in the early days of his workshop, starting in 1904 at the age of 14 years old. He progressed within the silversmithy very quickly, in due course becoming the foreman. Pilstrup was responsible for many of the jewellery designs, making him one of the principal designers of early Jensen pieces. Drucker records that Henry Pilstrup created necklace No. 4 in Georg Jensen’s workshop in 1909. It was exhibited and bought by the Danish Museum of Decorative Art in Copenhagen. Pilstrup was honoured with a grant for the most beautiful exhibit. For a similar example, see: Janet Drucker, Georg Jensen A Tradition of Splendid Silver, pub. Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2nd edition, 2001, page 98. Condition Report Gross weight 65.5gm.

Lot 439

A Danish silver dish by Georg Jensen, of plain design, with everted rim, on concave foot, lightly spot hammered finish, maker’s mark within a dotted oval, stamped “Denmark Sterling”, diameter 16cm. £120-£150 --- Condition Report Minor scratches to centre of interior. Weight 7.3 Troy oz; 229gm.

Lot 432

A Victoria silver cylindrical box and cover, repoussé decorated throughout with arabesque scrolls and foliage, parcel gilt interior, initialled, maker’s mark partially rubbed, probably H. Matthews, Birmingham 1897, height 8.5cm. £60-£80 --- Condition Report Maker’s mark partially rubbed. Slight wear to high points of decoration. Weight 126.1gm.

Lot 445

An Edward VII silver spice container, the egg-shaped body with stiff leaf and swag decoration, supported on three elongated concave legs with rams’ mask capitals and hoof feet, the pierced cover with ivory finial, by Daniel & John Welby, London 1902, height 17cm. £200-£300 --- Ivory Submission Reference: 2EBKA69B Condition Report Wear to rams’ masks and hallmark. Weight 9.2 oz.

Lot 409

Two early 19th century Masonic paste jewels, the first depicting the Rose Croix with the Pelican in her Piety beneath a cross and crown, set with vari-coloured pastes, the second similarly-set and depicting the square and compass, mounted in silver, lengths 8.7cm and 5.6cm. £700-£900

Lot 92

A silver gilt ring, 15th / 16th century, the bifacial ring centrally ridged, with incised flowerhead and foliate decoration to the panels, and stylised detail to the peaked shoulders, ring size T. £300-£400 --- For examples of silver gilt rings similar in form to iconographic rings but with foliate details rather than saints, see C. Oman, British Rings 800-1914, plate 21: E, F & G and plate 22 A - E, and C. Oman, Victoria and Albert Museum, catalogue of rings, 1930, plate XII, no. 268. Condition Report The ring shows general wear throughout, particularly to the high points; there is an old nick to one side of the ‘bezel’, now worn. The motifs to the bezel are curious - stylised, probably foliate, possibly figurative, but not in the standard iconographic style. The detail to the shoulders is typical stylised foliate and cross patee designs.

Lot 135

Of Royal interest: A pair of silver and enamel Princess Diana presentation cufflinks by Gerald Benney, 1995, the oval panels with blue guilloché enamel decoration and engraved with the monogram of Diana, Princess of Wales, to chain connectors and lozenge-shaped terminals, mounted in silver, maker’s mark ‘AGB’, London hallmark, maker’s case, panel length 21mm. £400-£600 --- Condition Report General surface wear commensurate with use, some scratches to the enamel and some nicks to the silver edging. The case lid with Princess Diana gilt monogram, to the interior, the cufflinks insert is missing, the velvet lining partially lost and lifting away from the base. Gross weight 10gm.

Lot 419

The Freemasons’ Hall Medal: an historically significant George III Masonic silver medal, presented to Thomas Sanders Dupuis, the reverse inscribed ‘To Mr. Tho.s Sanders Dupuis, in grateful testimony of a liberal subscription towards compleating (sic) their hall’ within the legend ‘GREAT LODGE OF FREE MASONS IN ENGLAND’, obv. with exergue dated 1780, diameter approximately 45mm. £600-£800 --- Thomas Sanders Dupuis (1733 - 1796): Of French extraction, he was organist of the Chapel Royal and composer. He was buried in Westminster Abbey (West Cloister). His portrait was painted by John Russell. Condition Report Weight 40.5gm. Light rubbing to raised surfaces.

Lot 433

Two Cambodian silver betel nut boxes, modelled as a turtle and an elephant, the turtle with cross-hatched carapace, the elephant with long tusks and trunk raised, a Chinese white metal hexagonal small box with hinged lid, repoussé decorated with dragon, phoenix and other creatures and symbols, and two Peruvian silver ash trays, each inset with a five peso piece dated 1889 and 1916. (5) £140-£160 --- Betel nut boxes were used to store the areca nut (sometimes known as the betel nut) which would be wrapped in a betel leaf with lime paste and other ingredients, often tobacco, for chewing. Condition Report Elephant: stamped *30 Turtle: two-character native mark and .90 Both in good condition Box: height 4cm, diameter 5cm, good condition. Ashtrays: one slightly mis-shapen, 1889 peso with light wear, 1916 with a slightly more wear.

Lot 421

A Victorian hardstone box, the hinged lid inset with jasper, bloodstone and agates, the sides and base scroll engraved, (some panels replaced), length 3.4cm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Some panels to the lid poorly fitting, possibly replaced. Testing as silver gilt not gold. Gross weight 20.1gm.

Lot 427

A collection of 22 thimbles, 12 silver, the earliest London 1892, one with inscribed band ‘James Walker, the London jeweller’, the remainder Birmingham or Chester assay office, with one stamped ‘sterling’; and 10 electro-plated or yellow metal examples. (22) £60-£80 --- Condition Report Condition commensurate with moderate use, with some hallmarks a little rubbed. Weight of silver thimbles: 1.8 troy oz.

Lot 46

An antique ruby and diamond bracelet, converted from a 19th century jewel, designed as two rows of alternating oval-cut rubies and old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, total diamond weight approximately 2.70 carats, length 19cm. £1,500-£2,000 --- Condition Report The stones are the bracelet are graduated, decreasing in size from one end to the other. It is converted from a single row riviere necklace. The rubies are purply pink colour, with a little variation, the show some little surface wear. The diamonds are bright and lively. 27 stones ranging from 0.2 to 0.07 carat. Gold and silver mounts, general light wear. Gross weight 20gm.

Lot 260

A diamond en tremblant flower brooch, circa 1890, set throughout with old brilliant, cushion and rose-cut diamonds diamonds, the flowerhead on spring fitting, mounted in silver and gold, total diamond weight approximately 3.50 carats, length 5.5cm. £2,000-£2,600 --- Condition Report Spring behind flowerhead a little loose. Diamonds bright and lively. A few with slight surface chips/abrasions. Weight 14.3gm.

Lot 359

A silver and enamel brooch by Charles Horner, 1910, the blue-green enamel panel within a plaited wirework hoop, (later pin), Chester hallmark; together with a Swedish pewter brooch by Rune Tennesmed, a circular foliate brooch, stamped STERLING’, a silver mounted blue stained chalcedony brooch, a Polish silver mounted amber brooch, Polish assay mark for Bydgoszcz, and a further floral brooch, first brooch diameter 38mm. (6) £170-£200 --- Condition Report General wear. Viewing advised.

Lot 435

A South Asian silver circular box and cover, the cover ornately pierce-decorated with Immortals and other figures and phoenixes amidst flowerheads and formal scrollwork, the sides with figures riding horses and other quadrupeds on a similar pierce-decorated ground, diameter 18cm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report Mark of fineness struck twice, and ‘95’. Minimal wear. Weight 20 Troy oz.

Lot 418

A George III Masonic Royal Arch silver gilt chapter jewel, centred with a mask and triangle within a pentagram, by Thomas Harper, London 1806, engraved ‘T Harper, Fleet Street fecit’, also bearing the name ‘John Smith’ in the inscriptions on the pentagram, on suspensory loop, in contemporary case, length approximately 9cm. £400-£600 --- Thomas Harper (circa 1734 - 1832): A freemason himself (initially of Lodge 24, Bristol in 1761) he emigrated to America in the late 1760’s, becoming a Royal Arch mason in Charlestown, North Carolina and recorded as a jeweller and goldsmith in that town. He returned to England with the ending of the American Revolution and thereafter was in business in Fleet Street until the end of his long life. Condition Report Weight .8 oz troy. Good condition.

Lot 242

A late 19th century natural pearl and diamond bow brooch, set throughout with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, suspending a natural pearl drop of silver tint, measuring approximately 8.9 x 14.5mm, mounted in silver and gold, (later brooch fitting, rhodium plated), fitted case, total diamond weight approximately 4.50 carats, length 5cm. £3,000-£3,600 --- According to a report from GCS the pearl is a silver to light silver colour and of natural saltwater origin. Report number 5785-0465, dated 2 December 2024. Condition Report The natural pearl of silver tint. Mounted in silver and gold, later adapted and subsequently rhodium plated. Spots of solder observed at the brooch fitting. Gross weight 9.6gm.

Lot 112

A late 19th century turquoise and diamond pendant, the turquoise sugarloaf cabochon suspended within a bow and garland surround set with rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, to a fancy-link gold chain, chain stamped ‘9C’, fitted case, pendant length including bale 30mm, chain length 49cm. £120-£150 --- Condition Report Gross weight 5.7gm.

Lot 266

Three antique diamond brooches, comprising a foliate and ribbon brooch (adapted), an initial ‘P’ brooch and a brooch with applied diamond-set name ‘Charlie’, within a border of old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, lengths 38.5mm, 51mm and 35.5mm. (3) £300-£400 --- Condition Report First - adapted from a larger Belle Epoche piece, length 38.5mm. Second - stamped ‘15ct’, length 51mm. Third - border comprises 38 x approximately 0.03 carats, all lively, brooch length 35.5mm.

Lot 154

A pair of silver architectural earrings by Vicki Ambery-Smith, 2000, each modelled as a silver rotunda with gilt domed roof, London hallmark, maker’s mark ‘VAS’, length 18.5mm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report In good condition, with light wear.

Lot 442

Three silver frog-inspired novelties: a cast model of a frog by Theo Fennell, London 1995, a circular salt, pierce-decorated with graduated roundels, on four frog feet by Sarah Jones, London 1989, with green glass liner, a silver-overlaid paperweight modelled as a frog on a lily pad, designed by F X Schappaticci, with facsimile signature, Sheffield 1997, together with a walnut pick, naturalistically modelled as a walnut, with projecting short blade, by Asprey & Co. Ltd, London 1991, various dimensions. £180-£200 --- Condition Report First frog: good condition, weight 113gm. Second: good condition, diameter 6.5cm, weight 69.9gm. Third: on green felt base, minor dents to edges, gross weight 227gm, (loaded). Fourth: good condition, weight 49.1gm.

Lot 350

A late 19th century diamond star brooch, the twelve rayed star set throughout with graduated old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, total diamond weight approximately 2.00 carats, length 28mm. £1,000-£1,500 --- Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively. Silver oxidized. Hook fitting verso. Threaded brooch fitting. Gross weight 5.5gm.

Lot 446

An Edward VII silver sauce boat on matching stand, in mid 18th century style, of good gauge, the boat with gadrooned rim, on outset pad feet, the handle with later added wire-attached raffia insulation, the oval stand also with gadrooned rim raised on ball and claw feet, each engraved with initial ‘C’, by Williams (Birmingham) Ltd, Birmingham 1906, diameter of stand 21.5cm, length of sauce boat 20cm. £300-£400 --- Condition Report A little pitting to the interior of the sauceboat. Minor scratching to the surface of the stand. Combined weight: 30 troy oz.

Lot 145

A silver amber and chrysoprase brooch, design No. 153, by Georg Jensen, 1915-27, the fan-shaped surmount set with an oval amber cabochon and issuing a plume of circular chrysoprase cabochons, the whole supported by a scroll and suspending three foliate drops each set with a further circular chrysoprase cabochon, maker’s mark ‘GJ’ in a circular punch, stamped ‘830’ and ‘DENMARK’, numbered ‘153’, length 6.1cm. £500-£700 --- This is an example of the GI marking inside a circle of beads (used from 1915-1930), as well as the 830 mark used before 1927, denoting the 83% silver content used before going to the sterling standard. For a similar example from the Collection of Ed and Lisa Guari, see: Janet Drucker, Georg Jensen A Tradition of Splendid Silver, pub. Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2nd edition, 2001, page 93. Condition Report General light surface wear and tarnish commensuarte with age and use. The amber cabochon with some typical inclusions and surface reaching fissures observed under magnification. Gross weight 20.5cm.

Lot 230

A diamond cross pendant, circa 1890, set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, case by S. J. Phillips Ltd., total diamond weight approximately 4.10 carats, length 5.5cm. £1,200-£1,500 --- Provenance: Formerly the Property of Field Marshal Birdwood, thence by family descent. Sir W. R. Birdwood (1865 - 1951) Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood, was a British Army officer. He saw active service in the Second Boer War on the staff of Lord Kitchener. He saw action again in the First Word War as commander of the Australian and New Zealand forces (Anzacs) during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915, leading the landings on the peninsula and the evacuation later that year before becoming Commander in Chief of the Fifth Army on the Western Front during the closing stages of the war. He was promoted to General in 1917 and toured Australia in 1920 to great acclaim. After the First World War he commanded the northern army in India and was promoted to Field Marshal in 1925. He was raised to the peerage as Baron Birdwood of Anzac and of Totnes in the County of Devon in 1938 in recognition of his wartime service. Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively - graded in settings as approximately H-K colour and VS2-SI2 clarity. Gallery to bottom of cross slightly flattened. Gross weight 6.6gm. Image caption: General Sir W. R. Birdwood, G.C.M.G., K.C.B. from Gallipoli Diary, Vol. 2 by Sir Ian Hamilton. Photograph by Elliott & Fry, circa 1920.

Lot 231

A late 19th century diamond feather brooch, realistically modelled and set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, (later rhodium plated), case by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., total diamond weight approximately 2.00 carats, length 6cm. £800-£1,200 --- Provenance: Formerly the Property of Field Marshal Birdwood, thence by family descent. Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively. Later brooch fitting - indistinct due to later rhodium plating. Pin with some side to side movement. Overall good condition. Gross weight 10.9gm.

Lot 151

A silver and chrysoprase pendant, design No. 31, by Georg Jensen, 1933-1944, the foliate frame suspending a chrysoprase drop within and similarly-set bud below, to a cable-link chain of alternating oval and circular-shaped links, maker’s mark ‘GJ’ in a rectangular punch, stamped ‘830S’, numbered ‘31’, pendant length 8.3cm, chain length 57cm. £500-£700 --- This is an example of marks reflecting various years of production. The 830S mark would indicate the pendant was made before 1932, whilst the GJ within box indicated the necklace would have been made in a later period. See: Janet Drucker, Georg Jensen A Tradition of Splendid Silver, pub. Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2nd edition, 2001, page 305. Condition Report Gross weight 24gm.

Lot 93

A post-medieval silver gilt ring, late 16th / early 17th century, the raised circular bezel bearing a rosette motif, between foliate shoulders, ring size approximately K½. £240-£300 --- Provenance: This ring was discovered by a metal detectorist at Kingkerswell, Devon in July 2022. It is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, ref: DEV-13506B and has been disclaimed as Treasure, ref: 2022-T748. Condition Report Gross weight 2.6gm.

Lot 351

A late 19th century diamond crescent brooch, set throughout with graduated old brilliant, cushion and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, principal diamond weight 2.23 carats, remaining total diamond weight approximately 8.00 carats, diameter 49mm. £6,000-£8,000 --- Provenance: The Property of a Noble family. Condition Report Central diamond graded in department as Colour J (+/-), Clarity VS2 some small nibbles, internally clean.

Lot 287

An early 20th century diamond necklace, Russian, the scrolled cartouche of openwork swag design, with foliate detailing and set throughout with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, with brooch fitting verso, Russian assay marks for Moscow 1908-1926, 56 zolotniks, total diamond weight approximately 7.45 carats, pendant length 9.5cm, chain length 51cm. £3,000-£5,000 --- Condition Report Gross weight 24.4gm.

Lot 291

A diamond brooch, circa 1880, the floral spray set throughout with vari-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, (later brooch fitting), associated case by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd, total diamond weight approximately 3.00 carats, length 5.5cm. £800-£1,200 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The diamonds bright and lively, one stone with obvious yellow tint. Some stones very deeply cut and with slight abrasion and nicks to the facet edges. Set in a combination of open and closed back settings. Later brooch fitting, lead solder observed to the reverse. Gross weight 9.2gm.

Lot 294

A late 19th century crescent and serpent brooch, given by Captain Henry Peel Ritchie VC, the crescent set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, the applied serpent set with circular-cut demantoid garnets and with an old brilliant-cut diamond eye, the tongue modelled as blister pearl, mounted in silver and gold, fitted cased by S. Lanyon, Portsmouth, total diamond weight approximately 1.85 carats, length 6cm. £3,000-£4,000 --- Provenance: Formerly the Property of Captain Henry Peel Ritchie VC. This brooch was a gift from Henry Peel Ritchie to his wife Christiana, purchased from S. Lanyon Jewellers, 4 Ordnance Row, the Hard, Portsmouth. Ritchie ‘s naval career started at aged 14, and he quickly rose through the navy due to his keen intelligence and impressive strength. At aged 20 he was promoted to lieutenant and served the next 15 years as a junior staff officer at Sheerness Gunnery School. Whilst stationed at Sheerness, Ritchie met Christiana ‘Chrissie’ Jardine, only daughter of a wine merchant. The couple married in Edinburgh on 31 March 1902. HMS Goliath, the pre-dreadnought battleship, was transferred to the Portsmouth Division of the New Home fleet on 15 March 1907. Based at Portsmouth, she underwent a machinery overhaul there from August 1907 - February 1908. Upon completion of her refit, HMS Goliath was commissioned on 4 February 1908 for Mediterranean Fleet service. Whilst stationed on shore, Ritchie may well have purchased this brooch for his wife in Portsmouth, the brooch being retailed by the well known Portsmouth naval jewellers, S. Lanyon. Ritchie’s shore service ended in March 1911, when he was posted as senior Lieutenant on HMS Goliath. Promoted to Commander later that year, he managed the ship’s gunnery exercises and procedures whilst Goliath was part of the Channel Fleet stationed in British waters. Commander Ritchie’s war service was to prove exceptional. He was awarded the first Royal Navy Senior Services Victoria Cross of the Great War for his gallant command of H.M.S. Goliath’s steam pinnace at Dar-es-Salaam, the capital of Germany’s East African empire (now part of Tanzania) on 28 November 1914. 
 The Citation in the London Gazette, 10 April 1915 read: ‘Commander Henry Peel Ritchie, Royal Navy, for the conspicuous act of bravery specified below: For most conspicuous bravery on the 28th November 1914 when in command of the searching and demolition operations at Dar es Salaam East Africa Though severely wounded several times his fortitude and resolution enabled him to continue to do his duty inspiring all by his example until at his eighth wound he became unconscious. The interval between his first and last severe wound was between twenty and twenty five minutes’. Commander Ritchie was presented his Victoria Cross by King George V at Buckingham Palace in April 1915. Ritchie retired in 1917, deemed unfit for further service as a legacy of the wounds he had received, returning to his home city of Edinburgh. He was promoted Captain on the Retired List in January 1924. He lived at Craig Royston House in Edinburgh until his death on 9 December 1958, aged 83. Noonans Mayfair were privileged to sell Captain Ritchie’s VC and medal group, part of the Collection of the Late Jason Pilalas, lot 140, on 23 July 2024 for £240,000. Caption of photographs: Captain Henry Peel Ritchie and his wife Christiana, circa 1918, (Images reproduced by kind permission of the vendor). Condition Report Strengthening plate and solder evident to reverse of snake head section where it joins crescent - has been repaired / reattached. Construction suggests crescent brooch adapted to accommodate addition of serpent sections. Blister pearl with crack, evident in photo - solder also evident around pin attaching pearl to mouth. Diamonds bright and lively - variety of colour and clarity grades, demantoids generally well matched. Gross weight 12.3gm.

Lot 437

An early 20th century Japanese silver cigar box, Yokohama, circa 1900, by Watanabe, Meiji period, the hinged lid and sides embossed with irises in high relief, against a spot hammered ground, interior lid and base lined, marked underneath with ‘jungin’ silver standard mark and maker’s mark, dimensions 23 x 16.5cm. £200-£400 --- Condition Report Wear throughout. Heavy scratches visible to the underside. Depth approximately 6.5cm.

Lot 44

A mid 20th century novelty brooch, designed as a pair of lovebirds perched upon a textured branch, each with polychrome enamel plumage and baroque cultured pearl bodies, Italian assay mark, stamped ‘750’ and ‘BREV’ for ‘Brevetto’, length 40mm. £400-£600 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The pearls with good lustre and silver overtones. ‘Brevetto’, meaning ‘patent’ or license’. Gross weight 11.2gm.

Lot 430

A pair of Dutch silver repoussé panels, late 19th century, each reserving three panels of gardeners at work, within borders of ‘C’ scrolls, one with indistinct mark, dimensions 10.5 x 6.75cm. £60-£80 --- Condition Report Each corner pierced (for mounting on an aide memoire or similar). Light rubbing to raised surfaces.

Lot 13

An early 19th century sapphire cross pendant, the Latin cross composed of six mixed-cut sapphires in closed-back settings, mounted in silver and gold, length 38mm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report General light surface wear to the mount and settings commensurate with age and use. The sapphires are pale blue, well matched, with slight wear to facet edges. Gross weight 5.7gm.

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