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Lot 2214

TWO VICTORIAN SILVER OPEN FACED POCKET WATCHES the first with a circular white enamel dial signed Cahoon Bros, 16 & 18 Castle Place Belfast, with black Roman index and outer minute track, gilt hands, sub seconds dial at 6 o'clock position, plain case 50mm diameter with two hinged case backs, outer case internally hallmarked London 1882, inner case with presentation inscription, key wound fusee movement; the second with a circular white enamel dial with black Roman index and outer minute track, gilt hands, sub seconds dial at 6 o'clock position, plain case 50mm diameter with two hinged case backs, outer case internally hallmarked London 1882, key wound fusee movement. (2)Unsigned dial hairlined, both with general wear. Neither currently running, not assessed for time keeping. First watch marked Cahoon Bros inscription reads "Septimus Bech Sunnybrow Willington Durham 1910".

Lot 2240

A LADY'S 9 CARAT GOLD MARVIN BRACELET WATCH the circular silver dial signed Marvin with gilt baton index and gilt/black hands, plain case 20mm diameter with snap-on back, integral bracelet with textured decoration tapering to snap and ladder catch with safety catch, manually wound movement signed Marvin 17 Jewels, hallmarked London 1973, 15cm long, uncased weight 26.0 gramsWatch is currently functioning but timekeeping not tested, bracelet condition is good.

Lot 2287

AN 18 CARAT GOLD ROLEX OYSTER DATEJUST BRACELET WATCH the circular silver dial signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, gilt baton indices and hands, date aperture with cyclops at 3 o'clock position, Oyster case 36mm with fluted bezel, fitted with Jubilee bracelet with 19 links and a folding central clasp hallmarked import London 1972 and signed Rolex, accompanied by a full set of box and original documents dated 1975.Watch is currently functioning but timekeeping not tested, case and bracelet show only signs of moderate wear and tear commensurate with light use, dial and bracelet condition is considered very good. Crystal with a dark mark between 7 and 8 positions, some scratches to the bezel edge and general surface scratches to the crystal. Mark in photograph at the 1 o'clock position is a shadow cast by scratching to the dial.

Lot 2316

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SPLIT PEARL AND DIAMOND BROOCH two split pearls within ribbon-tied heart frames, set throughout with old-cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight 2.00ct, 2.3cm by 4cm, 6.3 gramsGood condition, the pearls vary in tone, one being yellow toned the other grey-silver.

Lot 2324

EIGHT VARIOUS SILVER FOB WATCHES including an example with a foliate enamelled dial. (8) Cases 27mm to 40mm diameterThree dials hairlined and chipped, one lacking glass. None currently running.

Lot 2349

A SILVER-GILT GARNET BRACELET oval-cut garnets in closed-back floral frames. French 800 standard silver mark, 19cm longAbrasion to garnets, some general wear to the backs of the links, converted from a necklace.

Lot 2369

A LATE VICTORIAN DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL BAR BROOCH an old-cut diamond within a border of seed pearls, to seed pearl-set double bar. Estimated diamond weight 0.30ct, marked '15CT', measures 8mm by 5cm, 4.2 gramsLight wear to seed pearls, two to the cluster appear drilled pearl replacements, slight variance in colour from creamy to silver. The estimated qualities of the diamond are; colour: H/I; clarity: SI1/SI2 (natural to the crown/table facets). It fastens with a pin and c-hook.

Lot 2380

A GROUP OF SILVER AND COSTUME JEWELLERY including A MEXICAN ESCORCIA TAXCO SILVER MALACHITE AND TIGER'S EYE NECKLACE AND EARRINGS SET, necklace 45cm long; 4.41 troy ounces gross; A TASSEL NECKLACE, marked '925', 72cm long, 2.20 troy ounces; A PERIDOT BRACELET AND EARRINGS SET, marked '925'; A MAJORICA SIMULATED PEARL PARURE, marked '925'; BEADED NECKLACES AND JEWELLERY; VARIOUS FASHION WATCHES; etc. (Qty)

Lot 2416

A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER ADAPTED NECKLACE pierced square and triangular links cast with fruiting vines and foliage. Hallmarked Rosenthal, Jacob & Co, maker's mark only, 39cm long, 4.7 troy ouncesProbably adapted from a belt. Good condition, light wear.

Lot 2439

GUGLIELMO CINI FOR BLACK, STARR & GORHAM - A SILVER AND MOONSTONE CLIP BROOCH an oval moonstone flanked by stylised dolphins. Marked 'Cini Sterling', 'Black, Starr & Gorham', 4cm by 4.2cm, 10.0 gramsLight surface wear.

Lot 2456

AN OMEGA STEEL 38MM PLANET OCEAN CHRONOGRAPH WATCH the circular black dial signed Omega Seamaster Co-Axial Chronometer with luminous baton indices, date aperture at 4/5 o'clock position, arrow hands and chronograph sub dials at 3/6/9 o'clock, screw down crown at 3 o'clock position with chronograph pushers at 2/4 o'clock and helium gas escape valve at 10 o'clock position, uni-directional rotating bezel with black/silver insert, fitted with 3-row link bracelet with hinged central clasp and internal wetsuit extension piece, 11 links, model number 222.30.38.50.01.001, a complete set with original set of documents dated March 2016 and an accompanying original Omega box.The watch and chronograph are all functioning but the timekeeping has not been tested, overall general surface wear and scratches commensurate with normal wear and tear to case and bracelet which can be refinished, 5 unused spare links also included.

Lot 2464

A GROUP OF SILVER JEWELLERY AND TWO SILVER VESTA CASES including THREE SILVER INGOT PENDANTS; TWO HINGE OPENING BANGLES; A PAIR OF MATCHING SCROLL BROOCHES; A SIAM NEILLO BROOCH; A RING; and THREE ELIZABETH II COMMEMORATIVE CROWN COIN PENDANTS, etc. (Qty). 7 troy ounces gross (excl. crown coin pendants)General wear.

Lot 2483

GUCCI - A SILVER MINAUDIÈRE EVENING CLUTCH PURSE, CIRCA 1960S by Gucci, marked '925', of reeded design with an onyx button, the interior fitted with mirrored compartment containing a comb, another for powder, one empty compartment and a lipstick holder. 15.5cm by 6.5cm, 14 troy ouncesSlight unevenness to the edges/corners and minor surface wear. Marked 'Gucci' to the interior and '925'

Lot 12

SILVER AND ENAMEL CARD CASE, CIRCA 1900, PROBABLY AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN, AND AN ENAMEL DESK SEALThe case with hinged cover depicting a fête champêtre, with engine-turned base and sides, gilt interior; the desk seal engraved 'Daisy' below a flower, the handle painted with allegorical figures within gilt cartouches, case with import marks for H C Freeman Ltd., London, 1931 case length 7.5cm, seal length 7.3cm (2)Footnotes:A Private Collection of Jewels and Portrait Miniatures of Bourbon Interest Lots 1 - 16 form part of a private collection of jewels, portrait miniatures and objects de vertu, predominantly relating to the Bourbon dynasty and dating from the 17th century onwards. Bourbon monarchs united France and part of the kingdom of Navarre in 1589, ruling both until the French Revolution of 1792. Restored briefly in 1814 and finally in 1815 after the fall of the First French Empire, the senior line of the Bourbons was overthrown again in the July Revolution of 1830. A cadet Bourbon branch, the House of Orléans, then ruled for 18 years (1830–1848), until it too was deposed.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 33

DIAMOND HAIR ORNAMENT CIRCA 1890The curved band issuing a spray of tulip motifs graduating in size from the centre, set throughout with cushion-shaped, old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, on a detachable comb fitting, mounted in silver and gold, fitting engraved with inventory number 7/2264, one diamond deficient, fitted case by Carrington & Co, 130 Regent St, LondonFootnotes:ProvenanceThe Hon. Margaret Cicely Tennyson, née Drummond (1880-1963), wife of Alfred Browning Stanley Tennyson, grandson of the PoetThe Descendants of Alfred, Lord TennysonThe Hon. Margaret Cicely Drummond was the 6th child of the 10th Viscount Strathallan. A historic Scottish family, the Drummonds were given lands in Dunbartonshire following the Norman Conquest and were created Viscount Strathallan in 1686. She married Alfred Browning Stanley Tennyson in 1912.Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892) was one of the most celebrated poets of the Victorian era, succeeding William Wordsworth as Poet Laureate in 1850. His most famous works include 'The Lady of Shalott', 'In Memoriam A.H.H.' and the 'Charge of the Light Brigade'. His poetry was a major influence on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, who considered him one of their 'immortals' and Queen Victoria was an admirer. In 1856, from the proceeds of 'Maud', Tennyson purchased Farringford, a manor house in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. The estate remained in family until 1945.The Tennyson's circle was wide. Known as excellent hosts, they regularly entertained their numerous friends and acquaintances - artists, intellectuals, writers, statesmen, politicians, and thinkers of the day - including Prince Albert, Giuseppe Garibaldi, John Everett Millais, William Holman Hunt, George Frederic Watts, Christina Rossetti, Robert Browning, Julia Margaret Cameron, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, Algernon Charles Swinburne, to name but a few.The photograph above, by Oscar Gustave Rejlander, circa 1862, shows Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson (1809-1892) with his wife Emily (1813-1896) and his sons Hallam (1852-1928) and Lionel (1854-1886) in the garden of Farringford on the Isle of Wight.This collection of jewels (lots 17 - 34) is offered for sale by direct descendants of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Some pieces were worn by Audrey Tennyson, wife of Hallam Tennyson, the Poet's elder son and biographer, who served as the second Governor-General of Australia, and some were the property of Margaret Cicely Tennyson, daughter of the 10th Viscount Strathallan and wife of Alfred Browning Stanley Tennyson, son of Lionel Tennyson, the Poet's younger son.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 40

A FRENCH GOLD AND GEM-SET ROCK CRYSTAL SCENT BOTTLE, POSSIBLY BY FROMENT-MEURICE, CIRCA 1845The tapering baluster shaped rock-crystal body, with gold cage-work engraved with scrolling foliage, the cover designed as a coronet, set with oval-cut garnets, embossed and engraved with flowers and scrolls, French assay mark, scratched inventory number 380, length 11cm, fitted case by A La Vieille Russie, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, ParisFootnotes:Although unmarked, the present lot shares design characteristics with other scent bottles by François Désiré Froment-Meurice (1802-1855), including the coronet or cushion shaped hinged cover, and engraved foliate strapwork. Sculptor and goldsmith Froment-Meurice was renowned for his creativity and ability to work in several revival styles. His studio was well-known for producing jewelled objects in addition to monumental and sculptural commissions in silver and silver-gilt. It received commissions from European nobility, including an extensive and richly decorated toilette, for the Duchess of Parma, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 54

DIAMOND AND PEARL BROOCH, CIRCA 1890Designed as a setting sun, centrally-set with a pearl and old cushion-shaped diamond cluster, issuing nine undulating rays of graduating similarly-cut diamonds, between knifewire rays set with half pearls in closed-back settings, mounted in silver on gold, detachable brooch fitting, pearls untested, diamonds approximately 6.65 carats total, length 8.0cmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 57

DIAMOND FRINGE NECKLACE, CIRCA 1890The articulated chain suspending a graduated knifewire fringe of collet-set old brilliant diamonds and trefoil motifs, to a detachable knifewire backchain set at intervals with rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, diamond approximately 10.50 carats total, lengths: front section 17.0cm, backchain 22.0cmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 58

DEMANTOID GARNET AND DIAMOND SALAMANDER BROOCH, CIRCA 1890The body set with circular and oval-cut demantoid garnets, with a graduated series of old brilliant-cut diamonds along the spine, and red gemstone cabochon eyes, mounted in silver and gold, detachable brooch fitting, length 8.2cmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 60

PERIDOT AND GEM-SET FRINGE NECKLACE, CIRCA 1900The series of octagonal and oval-cut peridots, graduating in size from the centre, accented by old cushion-shaped diamonds in pinched-collet settings, alternating with oval and circular opal cabochons quartered with cushion-shaped rubies, suspending a fringe of three similarly-set opal and ruby drops, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approximately 6.10 carats total, length 42.5cm, longest drop 6.8cm For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 64

DIAMOND TIARA/NECKLACE, CIRCA 1890The graduation of fluttering ribbon bow motifs set with cushion-shaped and old brilliant-cut diamonds, accented by knifewire detail, mounted in silver and gold, converting to a necklace via a backchain of rose-cut diamond and knifewire links, the central ribbon bow link converting to a brooch, cushion-shaped and old brilliant-cut diamonds approximately 10.20 carats total, including some later single-cut diamond replacements, one diamond deficient from central link, lengths: necklace 39.4cm, diamond links 26.7cm total, backchain 12.7cm, dimensions of central ribbon bow link/brooch 3.5cm x 3.9cm, inner circumference of tiara frame 30.0cm, fitted case by Carrington & Co. Ltd., 130 Regent Street, London, W1.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 78

MOSHEH OVED: SILVER HORSE RING, CIRCA 1945The ring modelled as the body of a horse, the base engraved 'SMOKE GETS IN/ YOUR EYES/ 15 AUGUST 1945', unsigned, ring size approx. OFootnotes:The engraving presumably references the bittersweet love song 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes' written by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach in 1933 and since covered numerous times.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 9

CIRCLE OF CHARLES BOIT (SWEDISH, 1663-1727): PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENERALDressed in armour beneath a canopy with the battle field beyond, enamel on copper, silver frame with rose-cut diamond border, label verso from Art Treasures Exhibition, 1928, no. 1212, enamel diameter 3.6cmFootnotes:Exhibited:Art Treasures Exhibition, Grafton Gallery, London, 1928, no. 1212Provenance:D. S. Lavender (Antiques) Ltd, 166 Grafton Street, LondonA Private Collection of Jewels and Portrait Miniatures of Bourbon Interest Lots 1 - 16 form part of a private collection of jewels, portrait miniatures and objects de vertu, predominantly relating to the Bourbon dynasty and dating from the 17th century onwards. Bourbon monarchs united France and part of the kingdom of Navarre in 1589, ruling both until the French Revolution of 1792. Restored briefly in 1814 and finally in 1815 after the fall of the First French Empire, the senior line of the Bourbons was overthrown again in the July Revolution of 1830. A cadet Bourbon branch, the House of Orléans, then ruled for 18 years (1830–1848), until it too was deposed.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 334

Rivers 'Silver Streak' MK I aero model aircraft engine, 2.5cc diesel, UK

Lot 374

Two 2.5cc diesel aero model aircraft engines:Yin Yan 'Silver Swallow', China, boxedOTM 2.5cc diesel, USSRQty: 2

Lot 54

Rivers 'Silver Arrow MK II' aero model aircraft engine, 3.5cc diesel, UK

Lot 123

PK-25/86, aero model aircraft diesel engine, 0.86cc diesel, silver jubilee model, boxedPK 1.2cc aero model aircraft diesel engine, made by D-Ch Ltd for Performance Kits, boxed.Qty: 2

Lot 148

Dremo, aero model aircraft diesel engine, 1.5ccl, East Germany, boxedYin Yan 'Silver Swallow', aero model aircraft diesel engine, 1.5cc, China, boxedQty: 2

Lot 116

A SILVER VOTIVE PLAQUE DEPICTING UCHCHAIHSHRAVAS, NORTHERN INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY of rectangular form, the seven headed repousse relief horse depicted in profile with eleven lines of devanagari script inscribed to the left, within a border of boteh motifs, 10.5 x 16cmUchchaihshravas, the vehicle of Indra, is described in several Hindu epics including the Mahabharata, in which he emerges from the churning of the ocean of milk.

Lot 132

A JAIN BRASS SHRINE PROBABLY DEPICTING SUMATINATHA, GUJARAT, INDIA, DATED SAMVAT 1520/1463 AD inlaid with silver and copper, seated in padmasana on a lion throne engraved with indistinct emblem, flanked by pairs of jinas, and above a parasol lustrated by a pair of elephants surmounted by kalasa finial, devanagari inscription including date on the reverse, 19cm high

Lot 173

A BIDRI BOTTLE (SURAHI), BIDAR, DECCAN, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY zinc alloy, inlaid with silver, the bulbous body on rim foot, surmounted by gently flaring neck, sparingly decorated with registers of stylised leaf design, 26cm high

Lot 207

SIVA AND PARVATI WITH THEIR VAHANAS, RAJASTHAN, MID-19TH CENTURY gouache with gold and silver on paper, the long haired god with blue complexion, kneeling on a rug, his consort in devotion by his side, their vehicles, Nandi and the lion in the foreground, 20.5 x 13.2cm (folio)

Lot 208

A RULER ON HORSEBACK, JODHPUR, INDIA, CIRCA 1800 gouache with silver and gold on paper, laid on card mount, the rider smoking a huqqa, accompanied by three guards, a syce and a huqqa bearer, 25.5 x 21cm

Lot 243

A WOMAN'S SARONG (TAPIS), KAUER PEOPLE, LAMPUNG, SUMATRA, INDONESIA, 19TH CENTURY woven and embroidered silk, with gilt thread and silver gilt applique, of square form, the decoration comprising a series of stripes, some plain, others with stylised leaf and abstract motifs, mounted on stretcher, 114 x 124cm approx. (cloth); 118 x 128cm (stretcher)Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent.For a photograph of a Kauer woman wearing a related example, see Mattiebelle Gittinger, 'Splendid Symbols: Textiles ad Tradition in Indonesia, Washington DC 1985, pl.45, p.85

Lot 268

THREE JAVANESE METAL VESSELS, INDONESIA, 12TH-14TH CENTURY comprising a silver bowl, a copper round box with flower motif on the lid and a small bowl, 5cm high; 17cm diam. (silver bowl), 10.5cm high; 22cm diam. (box), 7.5cm high; 10cm diam. (small bowl)Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. For a closely related bronze box formerly in the Samuel Eilenberg Collection, see John Guy, Ceramic Traditions of South-East Asia, Singapore 1989, pl.26, p.31

Lot 269

TEN JAVANESE BOWLS, 10TH-14TH CENTURIES two of silver, the others of bronze, 18cm diam. and smallerProvenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descentFor bowls of similar form in the Linden Museum, Stuttgart, see J. E. Lohuizen de Leeuw, 'Indo-Javanese Metalwork', Stuttgart 1984, pp.189-194.

Lot 276

A KRIS HILT, JAVA, INDONESIA, 19TH CENTURY wood, covered with sheet silver in the form of a mythical demon seated on a leafy orb, with pointed bird like beak and hunched shoulders, 11cm longProvenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent

Lot 277

A PARCEL GILT AND NIELLO-WORK SILVER DISH, THAILAND, 19TH CENTURY the lotiform rim with raised edge, decorated with engraved gilt and niello lotus motifs, standing on four short fluted feet, 5cm high, 35cm diameter, weight: 1238gProvenance: Property of a European Collector (see lot 8 for further details)Parcel gilt silver combined with niello work is one of the most characterist crafts of Thailand. For other examples, see William Warren and Luca Invernizzi Tetoni, Arts and Crafts of Thailand, London 1994, pp.26-27.

Lot 288

FOUR SILVER ITEMS, INDIA AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA, 20TH CENTURY comprising a belt with openwork floral links and convex buckle engraved with lion design, a bracelet composed of interlaced wire elements with chain and drops below, a silver-gilt bracelet, and a ropework silver chain, 86.5cm long (belt) and smaller; weight of bracelet: 27gProvenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent.

Lot 50

A JAPANESE SILVER MODEL OF A TORII (SHRINE GATEWAY), 20TH CENTURY realistically modelled, underside with rubbed mark (probably Jungin mark), 8.5cm high

Lot 52

A CHINESE SILVER LIBATION OR WINE CUP, PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY hexagonal, the shallow sides with panels of figures and plants each on a matted ground, angular handle, 8.5cm longProvenance: Property of a European Collector (see lot 8 for further details)

Lot 53

˜A CHINESE SILVER MATCHED THREE-PIECE TEA SET, WANG HING, CANTON AND HONG KONG,CIRCA 1890of shaped square outline, the bulged sides chased with matted ground panels of bamboo, figures in landscapes or paying court, and prunus blossom, with handles simulating bamboo, milk jug and sugar bowl with gilt interiors, teapot with prunus chased lid below a bamboo finial, 'WH' and '90' stamps to underside, teapot with workshop mark '仁記'(Ren Ji), sugar bowl and milk jug with workshop mark '佳記' (Jia Ji), teapot 21cm long; together with a pair of plain Chinese silver sugar tongs, also stamped 'WH' for Wang Hing and indecipherable workshop mark; 1176g including ivory insulators to pot, excluding fitted wood box (5)We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for identifying the artisan workshops. For further information on the firm of Wang Hing, please see Adrien von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940 – The Definitive Collectors’ Guide, 4th Edition, Glasgow and Beijing, January 2015.

Lot 54

˜A PARCEL-GILT-SILVER TEA SET, ATTRIBUTED TO P. ORR AND SONS, MADRAS (CHENNAI), INDIA, CIRCA 1905-10 comprising teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl and sugar tongs, each with chased and repousse decoration, the sides with temple and procession scenes in relief, with acanthus and beadwork borders above and below, the handles in the form of scrolling multi-headed snakes, each with a figure of the infant Krishna perched on its body, the teapot handle with ivory insulators, teapot: 17cm high, 28cm long; sugar-bowl: 9.5cm high, 23.5cm long; milk jug: 14.3cm high, 14.3cm long; tongs: 13.5cm long, weight: 2376g all inP. Orr and Sons was founded in 1846 in Madras, at first primarily as a clockmaker, but following the visit of the Prince of Wales to India in 1875-6, the company received a royal warrant for silver and jewellery produced in the 'Swami' style, decorated with Hindu deities and mythical animals, as well as musicians and religious processions. Orr's sales catalogue of circa 1880 illustrates examples from this pattern, which continued to be produced well into the 20th century, often with minor variations of decorative detail. The firm exists to this day as a retailer of clocks and watches. See Wynyard Wilkinson, 'Indian Silver, 1858-1947', London 1999, pp.145-157. For a bachelor set of the same pattern, probably of earlier date, recently sold in London, see Chiswick Auctions, 'The Stewart Collection', 14 February 2023, lot 48.

Lot 55

A SILVER BOWL AND COVER, BURMA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY of bun shaped form, the sides with chased and repousse decoration depicting rural scenes including ploughing and fishing, amongst birds, trees and village houses, with lotus, diaper and scrolling foliate borders, 9cm high, 16.5cm diameter, weight: 458g

Lot 110

A Victorian ruby and opal horseshoe brooch, inset with rows of graduated cushion-shaped mixed-cut rubies and cabochon opals, above a scalloped gallery, gold and silver mounted, length 3.8cmRubies are well matched, of deep purplish-red hues, most stones with fracture/feather and mineral inclusions that are visible under magnification, with surface wear and occasional nicks/chips. Rubies graduate from approximately 2.5mm to 3.5mm in length. Opals are well matched, with a fairly vibrant play of greens, blues and orangy-yellow to a whiteish ground, with surface wear and occasional nicks/scuffs. Opals graduate from approximately 3mm to 4.5mm in diameter. The mount has light surface wear and the brooch pin is functioning. Metal standards are untested. Width 3.4cm. Gross weight approximately 14gm.

Lot 116

A diamond set bar brooch, designed as a lozenge-shaped openwork cluster of graduated old-cut diamonds, to a possibly later bar with bifurcated shoulders and diamond accents, stamped '18CT PLAT', total diamond weight approximately 0.45ct, length 5.8cmThe cluster set diamonds graduate from approximately 0.14ct to 0.03ct in size, with variable colour and clarity, some stones with chips, fractures and mineral inclusions. Estimated SI1 to P2 clarity and I to K colour, assessed mounted. Lasque-cut diamonds to the bar have a typically greyish, fractured appearance. The mount has possibly been adapted and is untested for metal standard, but may be a combination of gold/silver/possibly platinum. The mount has considerable wear with some missing claws and evidence of solder repairs to the setting and bar. The brooch pin currently functions. Length of cluster panel 1.5cm. Gross weight approximately 4.6gm.

Lot 147

A diamond cluster pendant/brooch, centred with an old-cut diamond of yellow tint in pinched collet setting, within an openwork border of smaller old-cut diamonds, to a crescent-shaped surround of graduated similarly-cut diamonds, spaced by lasque-cut diamond points, with detachable diamond set pendant bale and detachable brooch fitting, accompanied by Wartski retailer's case and purchase receipt dated 1969, and an unassociated curb-link chain, principal diamond weight approximately 2.35ct, remaining total diamond weight approximately 2.80ct, total length 3.3cmThe principal diamond draws a pronounced yellow tint and has strong bluish fluorescence under LWUV, with scattered small nicks, chips and naturals to the girdle. The outline is off-round but faceting is fairly symmetrical. Estimated SI1 to SI2 clarity, assessed mounted. Principal diamond dimensions approximately 8.9mm to 9.2mm diameter x 4.75mm depth. The bordering old-cut diamonds are bright and lively with slightly variable clarity, some stones with chips, nicks and surface-reaching fractures. These diamonds have estimated H to K colour and VS1 to P2 clarity, assessed mounted (those with chips/fractures have P2 clarity) and graduate from approximately 0.23ct to 0.01ct in size. Lasque-cut diamonds have a typically greyish, fractured appearance.It is possible that the outer crescent-shaped border has been later added to the central cluster setting but both appear to be of a similar age, which is likely to be late 19th/early 20th century. The settings are probably a gold/silver combination, but are untested as such, and have considerable dark tarnishing/fire staining. The mount has surface wear throughout, with slight thinning to the edges of some settings. Width of mount 2.65cm. The detachable brooch fitting has a fairly modern visor clasp that functions and is accompanied by a screwdriver. Gross weight of pendant/brooch (including fittings) approximately 8.6gm. The chain is untested for metal standard, gross weight approximately 2.7gm, length 51.5cm.

Lot 203

An open face pocket watch, the circular white dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a keyless wind movement, the engine-turned case with vacant cartouche, stamped '14C' and numbered 134654, together with an open face fob watch, with profusely engraved case, stamped '14K' and numbered 1232588, two gilt metal hunter pocket watches, and a silver open face pocket watch, first watch case diameter 4.5cm (5)Approximate gross weights only: first watch 72gm, second watch 32.5gm (both movements run when wound but are untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed)

Lot 204

A collection of watches, to include a silver cased wristwatch, the white enamel dial with black and red Roman numerals, to a jewelled manual wind movement, the case with Glasgow import marks for 1917, numbered 153266, a stainless steel cased wristwatch, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a jewelled manual wind movement, four further wristwatches, three goliath open face pocket watches, three open face pocket watches, and two pairs of spectacles, first watch case diameter 2.75cm (14)

Lot 253

A ruby and diamond five stone ring, alternately set with cushion-shaped rubies and circular-cut diamonds, 18ct gold mounted, (one diamond later replaced, one red stone later replaced), together with a collection of assorted silver, white metal and costume jewellery and objects, first ring size Q (qty)

Lot 257

A pair of cufflinks, each navette-shaped hollow panel with reeded decoration, on chain-link fittings, stamped '10CT' and signed WJH, together with a pair of late Victorian silver cufflinks, each oval panel engraved with the coat of arms and motto for Eton College, on baton fittings, hallmarked for Birmingham 1896, a hardstone signet ring, yellow precious metal mounted, and a set of three onyx and white metal dress studs, first cufflinks panel length 2cm (4)Approximate gross weights only: first cufflinks 5.8gm, second cufflinks 8.8gm, signet ring 5.7gm, dress studs combined 2.7gm

Lot 278

A collection of jewellery, to include a curb-link bracelet with padlock clasp, stamped '9', a 9ct gold cased wristwatch by Baume, the dial, movement and case signed, on an unassociated gilt metal bracelet, a cultured pearl single strand necklace, a pair of cultured pearl ear clips, stamped '9CT', a silver mug, with presentation inscription, cased, and further items, contained in wooden case, first bracelet length approximately 20cm (qty)Approximate gross weights only: curb bracelet 6.8gm, watch case back only 1.9gm, cultured pearl necklace 7.3gm, ear clips 1.7gm, silver mug 105.5gm

Lot 279

A collection of jewellery and watches, comprising a Scottish silver and hardstone sword/dirk brooch, a hairwork memorial bracelet, with garnet set clasp, a gilt metal hunter fob watch, with leather mounted suspension, a 9ct gold cased wristwatch, and a silver mounted travel clock, brooch length 10.4cm (5)

Lot 280

A collection of jewellery, to include an oval shell cameo pendant, 9ct gold mounted, on a curb-link chain with clasp stamped '9K', a pair of 9ct gold ear hoops, a pair of stone set ear pendants, two further pairs of ear pendants, a pair of diamond set dress studs, a silver collar necklace and ear pendants suite, and further items, first pendant length 3.7cm (qty)Approximate gross weights only: cameo pendant on chain 9.4gm, 9ct gold ear hoops 3.7gm, stone set ear pendants 9.6gm, two further pairs of ear pendants 4.6gm combined, diamond set dress studs 1.8gm

Lot 284

A collection of jewellery, comprising a white metal bangle, of hinged oval form, modelled as a belt buckle, with foliate scroll engraved decoration, a white paste buckle, a white paste cluster pendant on a fancy-link chain, a Danish white metal panel brooch by N. E. From, signed and stamped '925S', a Norwegian white metal panel brooch by David Andersen, signed and stamped '925S', a silver and blister pearl panel brooch by Charles Horner, three further brooches, and a torque bangle, first bangle inner diameter 5.85cm (10)Approximate gross weights only: buckle bangle 28.1gm, paste pendant on chain 26.3gm, paste buckle 19.8gm, N E From brooch 4gm, David Andersen brooch 10.4gm, Horner brooch 3gm, Iona brooch 19.8gm, torque bangle 23.3gm

Lot 289

A collection of jewellery, comprising a half pearl set locket pendant, (back deficient), a cultured pearl four row necklace, a silver abstract pendant by Jack Spencer, suspended from a white metal curb-link chain, a Danish silver cushion-shaped bangle by N. E. From, a silver hexagonal bangle, a banded agate pendant, a pair of silver and enamel ear pendants, a pair of silver foliate ear pendants, assorted further jewellery and costume items, contained in a wooden case, first pendant length 5.3cm (qty)

Lot 30

A late Victorian/Edwardian swallows brooch, modelled as two swallows in flight, each with feather textured decoration, suspending a single pearl drop and trace-link swag, stamped '15CT', together with a micromosaic panel brooch, depicting St Peter's Basilica in Rome, a cameo set panel brooch by Charles Horner, silver mounted, hallmarked for Chester 1913, two enamel and silver butterfly brooches, and a ceramic panel brooch, first brooch width 3.95cm (6)Approximate gross weight of swallows brooch only 2.7gm

Lot 301

A collection of dress rings, comprising a diamond set panel ring, stamped '18CT & PT', an amethyst and diamond dress ring, stamped '18CT', a garnet cluster ring, stamped '9CT', a garnet and cultured pearl cluster ring, stamped '9CT', a red and white stone cluster ring, 9ct gold mounted, two red stone rings, each 9ct gold mounted, (stones deficient), two 9ct gold signet rings, and two silver-gilt stone set dress rings, first ring size T (11)Approximate gross weights only: panel ring 1.9gm, amethyst ring 2.6gm, total combined of 9ct gold mounted rings 11.6gm, total combined of rings stamped '9CT' 4.4gm, total combined of silver-gilt rings 3.5gm.

Lot 305

A 9ct gold cased wristwatch, the circular dial with gilt Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, signed MAPPIN, to a jewelled manual wind movement signed PINNACLE, the case hallmarked for London 1956, on a later unassociated expanding bracelet, together with two 9ct gold and cultured pearl brooches, a green hardstone fish pendant, suspended from a fancy-link chain stamped '18K', a stone set pendant on chain, stamped '9CT', a pair of green enamel, half pearl and mother of pearl dress studs, assorted further dress studs, a silver hinged box, initialled, and two pairs of silver cufflinks, watch case diameter 3.15cm (qty)Approximate gross weights only (all metal standards untested): watch case back 3gm (watch movement does not wind or run), two pearl brooches combined 3.4gm, chain stamped '18K' 3.9gm, stone set pendant on chain 3.3gm, pair of enamel dress studs 3gm, assorted dress studs combined 8.8gm, silver box 42.5gm.

Lot 47

A collection of tanzanite jewellery, comprising a necklace and bracelet suite, each with a line of oval mixed-cut tanzanites in claw settings, white and yellow metal mounted, stamped '14K' and '925', together with a similarly set line pendant, and two pairs of earrings, each white metal mounted, necklace length 56cm, bracelet length 19.5cm (5)Accompanied by two Coloured Gemstone Reports issued by EGL USA, dated 14 October 2013 and 27 August 2015, and two appraisal documents issued by Diamonds International, associated with the necklace and bracelet suiteSurface wear, scuffs and nicks to mounts, with patchy tarnishing to the white metal elements. The mounts are untested for metal standard but it is likely that the white metal settings are silver. The pendant and earrings may have been adapted. The bracelet tongue clasp is loose fitting. Tanzanites have slightly variable purplish-blue hues and good transparency, all with light surface wear and occasional small chips/nicks. Tanzanites measure approximately 6mm to 7mm length x 4mm to 5mm width. Approximate gross weights: necklace 42.8gm, bracelet 16.8gm, pendant 2.6gm, three stone earrings 3.1gm, single stone earrings 0.8gm.

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