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Reproduction spelter bust of a young boy, mounted on a black step plinth, 23cm x 47cm high

Major Ivor Buchanan Scott OBE, RFC, RA, Portrait of Jean Friend aged 14 years 1909 - Married 1945, miniature watercolour, approximately 5cm diameter, in gilt frame, enclosed in later display case, with accompanying school medals, engraved to reverse, 'J Friend' Juvenile Ten Step Championship Sydney 17.8.23',  'J. Friend Juvenile Waltzing Championship Sydney 17.8.23', 'Third Test J A Friend 31st Aug 1925', enclosed in later display case.

Six boxed Corgi Limited Edition Collectables 1:50 Eddie Stobart diecast models to include 75804 MAN Curtainside, CC12901 Scania Topline Curtainside, CC12607 Scammell Crusader Tautliner, CC13101 Volvo F88 Box Trailer, CC13405 MAN TGA XL Step Frame Curtainside Trailer and CC12802 Scania T-Cab Bulk Tipper. Diecast ex, boxes vg

An emerald and diamond ring, 19th century, of cluster design, claw-set with a step-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.10 carats, within a border of circular-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, size J, case stamped GarrardA verbal report from GCS states that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement with oil

the step-cut aquamarine is set with circular-cut diamonds to each shoulder, in 18ct white gold, 11.1 grams. Size P. *Condition: Some wear, but no obvious damage or repair.

A collection of three rings, comprising: a five-stone ring set with circular-cut diamonds and step-cut emeralds, mounted in gold, size M1/2, stamped 18CT; a seven-stone ring set with circular-cut sapphires, mounted in gold, size L1/2, stamped 18CT, case; and a ring set with a square brilliant-cut aquamarine flanked by smaller triangular aquamarines and brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in white gold, size P, stamped 9CT

An aquamarine and diamond ring, claw-set with a step-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 6.00 carats, to shoulders set with rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, size S

A Retro gold and aquamarine brooch, 1940s, designed as a ribbon bow, claw-set with a step-cut aquamarine, accented with white gold cut to imitate diamonds, length 4.6cm

A collection of three rings, comprising: a ring of cluster design, set with a step-cut emerald within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 ct gold, size K1/2, British hallmarks; a brilliant-cut diamond three-stone ring, mounted in 18ct gold, size M1/2; and a single-cut diamond five-stone ring, mounted in gold and platinum, size O1/2, stamped 18CT PLAT

An emerald and diamond ring, collet-set with a step-cut emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carats, to shoulders set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, size O1/2, stamped PLAT

An Art Deco ruby, synthetic ruby and diamond ring, 1930s, of stylised buckle design, set with a step-cut synthetic ruby within a border of circular-cut diamonds, and two lines of calibré-cut rubies, mounted in platinum, size M

An emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design, set with a step-cut emerald, within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, size V1/2

A sapphire and diamond ring, early 20th century, of cluster design, millegrain-set with a step-cut sapphire, within a border of cushion-shaped diamonds, mounted in gold, size K, stamped 18CT

A tanzanite and diamond ring, claw-set with a step-cut tanzanite, to shoulders set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in white gold, size L

An unusual Arts and Crafts amethyst pendant necklace, early 20th century, the pendant of openwork design, set with a radiating arrangement of hexagonal step-cut amethysts, suspended from a square amethyst surmount, to a silver chain necklace, pendant length 6.5cm, necklace length 18.5cm, case stamped RI Christie

An emerald and diamond ring, early 20th century, of cluster design, set with a step-cut emerald within a floral border set with rose-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, size N

An emerald and diamond ring, set with a step-cut emerald within a border of single-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, size O1/2

An emerald pendant, designed as a cross, engraved naturalistically with woodgrain and branches, set with circular, oval and step-cut emeralds, mounted in gold, length 6cm

An amethyst and diamond ring, circa 1940, the step-cut amethyst flanked with arced diamond shoulders in white gold, size H1/2

An aquamarine and diamond cluster pendant, the large step-cut aquamarine is set within a surround of diamonds in white gold, 2.6cm wide

An emerald and diamond cluster ring, set with a step-cut emerald within a surround of diamonds, mounted in platinum and gold, size V, London hallmarks for 1977

Φ Φ Alan Martin Gard, a tourmaline and diamond ring, circa 1970, claw-set with an oval step-cut green tourmaline, within a an 18ct gold mount of abstract design set with brilliant-cut diamonds, size S, British hallmarks, maker's mark AMG

An Art Deco emerald and diamond brooch, of geometric design centring on a step cut emerald weighing approximately 4.60cts, within openwork surround millegrain-set with old cushion-shaped diamonds in platinum, length 8.4cmA verbal report states that the emerald is of Russian origin, with significant clarity enhancement

A SET OF VINTAGE WOODEN STEP LADDERS WITH A FOUR WHEEL SACK TROLLEY

18ct Gold - Good Quality Diamond and Tourmaline Set Dress Ring. Full Hallmark to Interior of Shank. The Large and Impressive Step-cut Tourmaline of Excellent Colour, Est Weight 6,00 cts, Flanked by Six Small Diamonds of Good Colour.

ALBERT VII: (1559-1621) Archduke of Austria who served as Sovereign of the Habsburg Netherlands with his wife Isabella Clara Eugenia from 1598-1621, and as Viceroy of Portugal 1583-93 and, briefly, as Archduke of Lower and Upper Austria from March-October 1619. An interesting L.S., Alberto, one page, large folio, Brussels, 22nd December 1605, in French. The manuscript letter is addressed to all of the lieutenants, governors, colonels, captains and men of war, provosts, mayors, aldermen and other justices, officers and subjects who may have cause to read it, and is a commission for Pierre Launay, an archer of the guard, to lead the tercio of Don Pedro Carmiento (?), lately arrived from England, asking that they be allowed free passage 'et le chemin accomodes de vivres et aultres choses necessaires pour leur meilleur passaige, Et enchargeons aud. Archier de tenir la main vers le Me de camp, Capnes et officiers dud. Tercio de faire vivre leurs gens en bon ordre et discipline militaire, et faire de sorte quilz se contentent raisonnablem. des viandes ordinaires que les subiectz auront en leur maison, sans leur demander ou les contraindre d'aller cercher du pain blancq, vin, poisson, chair de mouton, de veau et semblables boissons et viandes extraordinaires' (Translation: 'and the route accommodated with provisions and other things necessary for their better passage, and charge the said archer to join with the master of camp, captains and officers of the said tercio to make their people live in good order and military discipline, and to do so that they are reasonably content with the ordinary meats that the subjects will have in their house, without asking them or forcing them to go and get white bread, wine, fish, meat of mutton, veal and similar drinks and extraordinary meats') and also advising that the archer will notify the governor or principal officer of the province in advance of their arrival. With the small remnants of the affixed seal. Some extensive, small holes to the text and some splitting at the folds, slightly affecting the text and signature. FR The tercio military units of the Spanish Army, active during the reign of the Spanish Habsburgs in the early modern period, were renowned for the effectiveness of their battlefield formations and provided a crucial step in the formation of modern European armies..

[PAX MUNDI]: [EASTERN EUROPE] Selection of Autograph Statements Signed by a variety of famous Eastern European individuals, each one page, large folio, various places and dates, including Petras Klimas (1891-1969) Lithuanian diplomat, author & historian, one of the twenty signatories of the Act of Independence of Lithuania, stating, in part, 'Increasingly beleaguered by the economic and financial disarray which is the result of uncoordinated, undirected international activities, and in the absence of a clearly defined spiritual ideal, enlightened circles in all countries are, quite rightly, advocating that the States adopt a policy of collaboration for peace. Unfortunately, this peace, so fervently desired, does not depend upon measures applicable to international relations alone….'; Athanase Bouroff (Bulgaria), Lazare Marcovitch (Yugoslavia), Prince Nicolas Cantacuzene (1868-1944; Romania), Waclaw Lypacewicz (1871-1951) Polish politician, stating, in full, 'If schools, the press, the film and broadcast industries worked for peace as fervently as they work to unleash hatred and mistrust among nations - war would become impossible'; Ignacy Daszynski (1866-1936) Polish politician and journalist who briefly served as the first Prime Minister of the Second Polish Republic in November 1918, stating, in part, 'I express my best wishes for the success of the pacifist movement. I hope it will have the greatest popularity: may every mother, leaning over her son's cradle, become a conscious and implacable enemy of war'; Jaroslav Kallab (1879-1942) Czech lawyer and writer, stating, in part, 'It is only when the idea of lasting world Peace has become, not a diplomatic and political programme, but a moral maxim, that humanity will have taken a decisive step in its evolution - that which guarantees peace'; Marceli Handelsman (1882-1945) Polish historian; Alfred de Chlapowski (1874-1940) Polish ambassador; Admiral Alfred Dietrich von Sachsenfels (Hungary), Pierre Jivkovitch (Yugoslavia), Vladimir Molloff (Finance Minister of Bulgaria), Constantin Bataloff (Bulgarian diplomat), Charles Duzmans (Latvia) etc. Some light age wear, generally about VG, 23 The present statements were prepared for publication in the Pax Mundi book; an anthology of sentiments on peace published in Switzerland by the World League for Peace. Between 1925 and 1932 many notable persons from around the world were asked to comment on the prospects of world peace and the volume included contributions from Marie Curie, Guglielmo Marconi, Albert Einstein, Rabindranath Tagore and many others.  

GALBRAITH JOHN KENNETH: (1908-2006) Canadian-American economist, diplomat and intellectual. T.L.S., J. K. Galbraith, one page, slim 4to, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6th November 1995, to Judy White and her students, on Galbraith's personal printed stationery from Harvard University. Galbraith writes to provide his preliminary thoughts on the interesting matters his correspondent's raise, stating, in part, 'I was much influenced in my thinking by a great succession of economists including: Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill and John Maynard Keynes…..The highlight of my life came rather early during World War II when I organized and was in charge of the Price Control Policy of the war time years. I think it is because of this step that we do not remember that time as one of serious inflation. But I have also enjoyed my years as Ambassador to India and of course, my years at Harvard and the opportunity, particularly for writing, that it has accorded'. A letter of interesting content. EX 

SHAW GEORGE BERNARD: (1856-1950) Irish playwright, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1925. An exceptional A.L.S., G. Bernard Shaw, two pages, 8vo, written to the first and last pages, Fitzroy Square, London, 1st February 1895, to [William] Heinemann. Shaw commences his interesting letter stating 'You have no doubt seen how ruthlessly I have used you and [Sydney] Olivier & your play & his play to feed the flame that must eventually consume the censor. Why on earth did you suddenly drop bang into a mere kodaking of blackguardism? You can't have started with that idea' and continues to observe 'However, you were in a certain way right; for in those scenes in the last two acts your imaginative grip closed unmistakeably on your material & realized it forcibly. But I protest against the honors of tragedy being given to a squalid little business like that. Why not compress these three acts into one act - or rather prologue - positing the problem of a young woman who has married a man whom she believes to be a genius and is left disillusioned at the end with life before her - that is, with the play before her? That is what you have really struck out, and this calling the first step of it "a dramatic moment", and stitching it up in green covers at [John] Lane's is all nonsense - a selling of your birthright. What the audience want to know is how the woman got out of it - what the solution of the problem is', further offering his typically forthright advice, 'It is not enough for you to cut a slice of life - anyone can do that who can write or imagine at all - you must eat the slice, digest it, & build it up into a living organism. That's the meaning of creation in art. If you doubt me, ask "her whose interest & enthusiasm inspired this effort", and if she is the right sort of woman, as I hope with all my heart for your sake she is, she will say yes and tell you that you must follow The First Step to the end of the journey. Outside the most lighthearted comedy, there must be no happy endings; but there must be no unhappy endings at all: there must be great endings, or hopeful, or right endings; but happiness & unhappiness are the positive & negative ends of life only with fools. Plenty of people are giving up the happy ending only to substitute the negative for the positive form of it & offer unhappy endings, which are equally unconvincing & much less pleasant'. Shaw concludes his letter making a reference to his own work, 'My play is not typed yet. When it is, you shall read it if I can get a copy disengaged before it reaches the stage, concerning which, by the way, nothing is yet settled'. A letter of magnificent literary content in which Shaw provides a masterful lesson in writing and offers his opinions on the difference between a true playwright and a gifted amateur. Some light overall age toning and a few light, minor creases, about VGWilliam Heinemann (1863-1920) English publisher, the founder of the Heinemann publishing house in London which represented authors including H. G. Wells, Robert Louis Stevenson and Rudyard Kipling. Heinemann's 'modern' play The First Step: A Dramatic Moment, discussed in the present letter, was published by John Lane in 1895 and in a note within the publication the author observes that it was not his objective to write anything that 'would satisfy the usual requirements of a stage play….but simply to snatch one dramatic moment out of a story of today'. From 1895-98 Shaw was the theatre critic for The Saturday Review and the opening lines of the present letter evidently refer to a review of The First Step which Shaw had published.Sydney Olivier (1859-1943) 1st Baron Olivier. British civil servant, a Fabian and member of the Labour Party. Olivier was recognised as one of the 'Big Four' within the Fabian movement in London, alongside Shaw, Sidney Webb and Graham Wallas. The uncle of actor Laurence Olivier, Sydney Olivier was a writer throughout his life, attempting poetry although faring better with a few plays, which were first performed at the Fabian Society, and a Fabian paper on Emile Zola (1890).Shaw was working on two plays in 1895, The Man of Destiny, set in Italy during the early career of Napoleon, and the four-act play You Never Can Tell, although neither were performed or published until several years later.

DOLOMIEU DEODAT GRATET DE: (1750-1801) French geologist after whom the mineral and the rock dolomite were named. A supporter of Napoleon Bonaparte during the French Revolution, Dolomieu was captured and held as a prisoner of war in Italy from 1799. Following Napoleon's successful invasion of Italy, one of the terms dictated by him in the peace treaty of Florence in March 1801 was the immediate release of Dolomieu. An extremely rare autograph manuscript signed, with his initials G D D, two pages, 12mo (6.5 x 9.5 cm), n.p., n.d., in French. Dolomieu's manuscript notes, comprising thirty-seven lines written in a small, although perfectly legible, hand is entitled 'Les Erreurs reconnues sont des verites acquises' (Translation: 'The errors recognised are the truths acquired') and states, in part, 'et leur decouverte est d'autant plus utile qu'elles ont été de nature à séduire beaucoup de gens. Les erreurs vécues empechent l'esprit de s'occuper de nouvelles recherches: on croit savoir et c'est le plus grand obstacle a savoir reellement…….La verite recherchee par les hommes est comme le feu qu'ils produisent avec des matieres combustibles; plus elle s'etend, plus elle a de tendance a s'etendre de nouveau. On fait un pas vers la decouverte de la cause d'un phenomene quelconque lorsque l'on trouve que les causes auxquelles on l´attribuait n'ont aucun rapport avec lui. Comme il n'y a point d'effets sans causes, lorsqu'on decouvre un plus grand nombre de faits qui, quoique contemporain d'un phenomene, n'ont point de rapports avec lui, on se rapproche de la connaissance de la cause qui pourra l'expliquer. Cette methode d'approche de la verite, qu'on peut dire negative et d'exclusion peut reussir finalement quoiqu'elle puisse etre longue. Mais elle est essentielle a employer surtout dans les recherches geologiques' (Translation: 'and their discovery is all the more useful in that they have been of a nature to seduce many people. Errors experienced prevent the mind from dealing with new research: we think we know and this is the greatest obstacle to really knowing…….The truth sought by men is like the fire they produce with combustible materials; the more it expands, the more it tends to expand again. One takes a step toward discovering the cause of any phenomenon when one finds that the causes to which it was attributed have no connection with it. As there are no effects without causes, when we discover a greater number of facts which, although contemporaneous with a phenomenon, have no connection with it, we come closer to knowing the cause that can explain it. This method of approaching the truth, which can be said to be negative and of exclusion, can ultimately succeed, although it may take a long time. But it is essential to use especially in geological research'). An interesting and important text. Some very light, minor foxing and age wear, otherwise VG The text of Dolomieu's manuscript originates from a scientific work published in 1778-79 by Jean-Andre Deluc (1727-1817) Swiss geologist, natural philosopher and meteorologist who devised measuring instruments. Deluc's father was a supporter of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Jean-Andre also wrote of conversations he had experienced with Voltaire and Rousseau in an essay on the General Principle of Mortality which he had published in 1798. 

MOULIN JEAN: (1899-1943) French civil servant who served as the first President of the National Council of the Resistance during World War II and is remembered as one of the main heroes of the French Resistance. A rare, brief World War II date A.N.S., Jean Moulin, to one side of his printed correspondence card as Prefect of the Eure-et-Loir department, n.p. (Chartres?), 9th January 1940, to a friend, in French. Moulin writes, in full, 'Entendu, cher ami, je fais une nouvelle demarche' (Translation: 'Understood, dear friend, I'm taking a new step'). With a pencil annotation and date in an unidentified hand to the lower left corner. Some light ink brushing to the text and signature and with a paperclip rust stain to the upper left corner, about VG 

SAPPHIRE PENDANTThe step-cut sapphire weighing 7.85 carats, length 1.6cmFootnotes:The Gem & Pearl Laboratory: Geological occurrence common to Thailand, Australia, East Africa, etc., no evidence of heat treatment, report number 17625, 2nd August 2019.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

ART DECO RUBY, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND DRESS RING, CIRCA 1930Set with step-cut sapphires and rubies and cushion-shaped diamonds, diamonds approx. 0.75ct total, ring size approx. LFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

EMERALD AND DIAMOND RINGThe step-cut emerald within a single and baguette-cut diamond surround, ring size approx. LFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

EMERALD AND DIAMOND RINGThe step-cut emerald within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, diamonds approx. 0.55ct total, emerald approx. 1.95cts, ring size MFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

EMERALD AND DIAMOND RINGSet with a step-cut emerald and brilliant-cut diamonds, emerald approx. 2.05cts total, ring size approx. M½Footnotes:Gem & Pearl Laboratory: Colombian origin, minor clarity enhancement, report number 23300, 26th June 2023.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

EMERALD AND DIAMOND RINGSet with rectangular step-cut emeralds, and old brilliant and cushion-shaped diamonds, ring size approx. M½Footnotes:The Gem & Pearl Laboratory: Colombian origin, evidence of minor to moderate clarity enhancement, report number 23128, 12 May 2023.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

EMERALD AND DIAMOND RINGThe square step-cut emerald between old cushion-shaped diamond set shoulders, emerald approx. 1.30cts, diamonds approx. 1.50cts total, ring size approx. KFootnotes:GCS: Colombian origin, indications of minor clarity enhancement, report number 5783-2788, 2 June 2023.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

COLLECTION OF GEM-SET AND DIAMOND JEWELLERY1st: The lobster brooch set with step-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes set with ruby cabochons, 2nd: The earrings and ring set with step-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds, lengths: 1st 5.6cm, 2nd 2.1cm, ring size approx. N (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND NECKLACECushion-shaped blue/green tourmalines, baguette and step-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 3.50cts total, length 42.3cmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

RUBY AND DIAMOND EARRINGSBrilliant-cut diamonds and step-cut rubies, diamonds approx. 2.50cts total, length 2.8cmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

DIAMOND AND COLOURED DIAMOND SQUIRREL BROOCHThe squirrel holding a carved coral corallium rubrum nut, the face and body set with brilliant, rectangular step and tapered baguette-cut diamonds, the tail further decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds of pink tint, pink diamonds untested for natural colour, coloured diamonds approx. 0.75ct total, diamonds approx. 2.95cts total, length 3.4cmFootnotes:WGI: Fancy Pink colour, SI1-SI2 clarity, report number WGI9624145130, 16 May 2023This lot will be subject to US Fish and Wildlife inspection if imported into the USA.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY1st: The bar brooch set with calibré-cut rubies and rose, single and old brilliant-cut diamonds, 2nd: The arrow brooch set with rose and old brilliant-cut diamonds, 3rd: The ring set with step-cut emeralds and old brilliant-cut diamonds, 4th: Bangle mount, with one 4.3mm pearl, pearl untested, lengths: 1st 7.2cm, 2nd 4.3cm, 3rd ring size approx. M, 4th inner circumference 15.8cm (4)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BAR BROOCH, CIRCA 1930Set with step-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, fitted case by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd., 112 Regent Street, London, W1For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

DIAMOND EARCLIPS; DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE RING1st: Each set with a brilliant-cut diamond in a tapered baguette-cut diamond surround, 2nd: The ring set with a rose-cut diamond and step-cut sapphires, lengths: 1st 1.2cm, 2nd ring size approx. O (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A mahogany three-step folding library stool, 25" high

Y A REGENCY EMERALD AND DIAMOND BROOCHCIRCA 1815Set with a central squared cushion cut emerald estimated to weigh 2.47 carats, with step cut and oval cut emeralds to the cardinal points claw set in gold cut down collets, with old mine cut diamond scrolls and cut down collet set diamond accents, approximately 0.94 carats total, mounted in gold backed silverSize/Dimensions:3.9cm longGross weight: 8.6 grams Offered for sale with a Gemmological Certification Services Report, No 5783-3022, dated 012.06.2023, stating:Species: Natural BerylVariety; EmeraldOrigin: ColombiaComment: Indications of minor to moderate clarity enhancement In a contemporary Regency fitted ebony box with gold top engraved with provenance inscription:This broach belonged to Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Augusta, Obt 6 Nov 1817 at 22, & on her lamented demise, was the kind and valued gift of Her Consort, Prince Leopold of Saxe Coburg to Mary Anne John Thynne, one of H.R.Hs ladies of the bedchamber, in attendance on that afflicting event, whose wish it is, that it should descend unalter'd to posterity, in lasting and grateful remembrance of its former beloved & illustrious possessor. Size/dimensions: 4.1cm x 2.9cm Provenance: Formerly The Property of Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales (1796-1817)Mary Anne Thynne, Baroness Carteret (D: 1863)Thence by family descent PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALESPrincess Charlotte Augusta was born in London, on 7 January 1796, the only child of the Prince of Wales and Caroline of Brunswick. As her father Prince George was the sole legitimate heir of George III, Charlotte was the heir presumptive to the British throne. After her parents separated in 1798, her father took formal guardianship of Charlotte together with her grandparents, King George III and Queen Charlotte. In 1816 Charlotte married Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saafiled, who would later become King Leopold I, the first King of the Belgians. The young royal couple led predominantly at idyllic Claremont in Surrey, but their happiness was tragically cut short when Charlotte died following childbirth in 1817. Charlotte had become extremely popular amongst the public at large in stark contrast to the unpopularity of her father, the Prince Regent, and her death sparked extreme deep mourning thought the whole of Britain. MARY ANN THYNNE, BARONESS CARTERETMary Anne was the third daughter of Thomas Master, the MP for Cirencester. In 1801 she married John Thynne, later 3rd Baron Carteret of Hawnes (1772-1849), son of Thomas Thynne, 1st Marquess of Bath and Lady Elizabeth Cavendish-Bentinck. John Thynne was Vice Chamberlain of the Household at the court of George III, and Mary Ann was appointed Lady of the Bedchamber to Princess Charlotte from 1815 until her death in 1817. As Lady of the Bedchamber, Mary Anne was with Princess Charlotte throughout her two day labour which resulted in the birth of her still born son followed by her own death in the early hours of 6th November 1817.After the death of Princess Charlotte, Mary Anne became Lady of the Bedchamber to Princess Sophia. In 1838 her husband inherited the title 3rd Baron Carteret of Hawnes, and she became Baroness Carteret. Mary Anne died in 1863 aged 86. Condition Report: The emeralds are vivid, they have a few typical inclusions. The diamonds are all present and correct, bright and lively, some variation in colour and clarity as typical of pieces of this period, the brooch fitting has been replaced and there has been a supporting setting around the back of the emerald. There is some wear to the settings commensurate with age and use. The box has some wear commensurate with age and use, the inscription to the top of the case is easily readableCondition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND AND GOLD COLOURED BRACELETThe heart shaped links millegrained old European cut diamond accents, approximately 0.48 carats total, with bird head terminals to pierced acanthus leaf detail, with alternating step cut sapphire and flower head links between, the concealed clasp stamped with French poinçonsSize/dimensions: 19cm longGross weight: 21.4 gramsCondition Report: Gold mark for Paris from January 1 1847 for gold chains with a minimum of 750/1000, indicating 18 carat gold. The bracelet is 20th century, possibly mid 20th century. The makers mark has the end section stamped over with the rhino head mark, the settings has some rubbing from occasional use. No noticeable repairs, one of the links appears to have come away slightly from underneath, it would benefit from being closed, but the bracelet is still wearable. The widest point of the bracelet is 1cm wide.Condition Report Disclaimer

A DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE DRESS RING, SRI LANKA (CEYLON), NO HEATThe central oval cut sapphire estimated to weigh 4.80 carats, within a surround of old cut diamonds, approximately 0.98 carats total, to step cut sapphire set shoulders, stamped PlatSize/dimensions: finger size PGross weight: 7.4 gramsOffered for sale with a Gemmological Certification Services Gemmological Report, No. 5783-1978, dated 24.03.2023, stating: Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon)Comment No indications of heatingCondition Report: The principal sapphire has some nicks and nibbles to the facet edges, there is a surface reaching inclusion to one of the kite facets to the crown, the facet edge beside has a small chipped edge, the sapphire has some typical inclusions, the diamonds are all present and correct, bright and lively. The setting has some signs of use, a couple of the side connecting sections of the ring have come apart from the wire back setting, but the setting is still stable, and the shank has been resized. Condition Report Disclaimer

HERMÈS, A 1970S FRENCH GOLD COLOURED BASKET WEAVE COMPACT The two colour textured basket weave case with channel set step cut sapphire thumb piece, opening to reveal a powder compartment and mirror, signed Hermès with French poinçons and numbered 8452Size/dimensions: 7.2cm x 5.2cm x 1.3cm Gross weight: 97.6 gramsSusy Dyson was born in Peru in the 1950s to an English father and Peruvian mother. She was discovered in Marbella aged 16 by the American-Spanish socialite and CIA spy Countess Aileen de Romanones, who arranged for American photographer Henry Clarke to photograph Susy for the cover of American Vogue. Susy then embarked on a whirlwind 'Jet Set' lifestyle during the 1970s, and became a favourite model for Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Karl Lagerfeld and Isse Miyake, as well as appearing several times in French Vogue. Susy appeared on the bottle of Karl Lagerfeld's perfume Chloe, and she starred in Fendi's short fashion film 'L'Histoire De L'Eau', which was filmed amongst many famous Roman landmarks. Susy spent much of this time in Paris, and was based in her apartment on the Quai D'Orsay, overlooking the Seine. It was in this apartment that she was photographed by Helmut Newton for his book 'Nuits Blanches'. Susy has also appeared in Anna Piaggi's 'Lagerfeld Sketchbook' and Carlo Ducci's Assouline published 'Fendi Roma'. Her society friends included the British actress Deborah Kerr; the German playboy and heir to the Opel Car business, Gunter Sachs and the record mogul boss of A&M records, Gil Friesen. One of her closest companions and confidents was Count Frédéric Chandon de Briailles, chairman of the Moët-Hennessy group and heir to the Moët & Chandon champagne fortune. Both Count Frédéric and Susy were avid patrons of the artist jewellery atelier, Rene Boivin, whose designs and mastery of the jeweller's craft they both deeply admired.  

ROLEX, PRECISION A LADY'S WHITE GOLD COLOURED AND SAPPHIRE COCKTAIL WATCH, CIRCA 1930Movement: Manual wind, 17 jewelsCase: White gold coloured case, with a rectangular step cut sapphire set bezel, snap case back, stamped 18K 0.750 with a poinçonDial: SilveredStrap/bracelet: NoneSize: 18mmSigned: Case, dial, movement, crownAccessories: NoneCondition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye. Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. 10g grossThis lot does not come with box or papers.Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com           Condition Report Disclaimer

A SINGLE STONE DIAMOND RING LONDON 1996The step cut diamond with canted corners weighing 3.00 carats, to stepped baguette cut diamond set shoulders, approximately 0.50 carats total, 18 carat gold settingSize/dimensions: finger size N 1/2Gross weight: 4.5 gramsCondition Report: The colour estimated L, clarity VVS2/VS1, assessed in setting, the ring has some wear commensurate with age and use. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe step cut emerald with canted corners estimated to weigh 6.78 carats, to stepped baguette cut diamond set shoulders, approximately 0.20 carats total, the shank with partial London hallmark and stamped TJC and Iliana Size/dimensions: finger size O 1/2Gross weight: 7.2 gramsCondition Report: The emerald is quite bright, typical inclusions, some small nibbles to the crown, there are some chips to the girdle and to one of the pavilion corner edges by a claw. The emerald slightly rattles in the setting, the diamonds are fairly bright, the setting has some wear commensurate with occasional useCondition Report Disclaimer

A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELETThe oval cut sapphires interspaced with step cut diamonds, approximately 1.80 carats total, with polished looped connectors, to a concealed clasp, the tongue stamped with French export poinçonsSize/dimensions: 18.2cm longGross weight: 19.5 gramsCondition Report: The clasp has had some repairs, the tongue with the marks may not be original or it may just be repaired, but still in working order. The sapphires are well matched, a couple of small nibbles to the facet edges, the largest sapphire 8.8mm x 6.85mm x 4.18mm, the diamonds are bright and lively, colour estimated H-I, clarity VS, assessed in settings. Condition Report Disclaimer

A DIAMOND LINE BRACELETThe bracelet with alternating square step cut and rectangular step cut diamonds, approximately 10.60 carats total, to a baguette cut diamond box clasp, unmarkedSize/dimensions: 17.2cm longGross weight: 28.2 gramsCondition Report: The diamonds are all present and correct, bright and lively, colour estimated H-J, clarity mostly VS, assessed in settings, the clasp in good working order. Some surface wear commensurate with use. Condition Report Disclaimer

Gruen - a 1930s Curvex Precision rolled gold cased wristwatch, 41mm x 22mm step sided cruved case, silver dial, raised Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, 10k gold filled case, No G962943/370/600, marked cased and timed in USA by Gruen Watch Co, 17 jewel manual wind movement, B760911, later crocodile skin effect leather strap, c.1940

CRICKET, signed selection, inc. 1967 Pakistan in England, 2002 Sri Lanka Tour of England, 1988 NCCC A Step into the Past, 1990 Nottinghamshire Constabulary cricket evening; Jayasuriya, de Silva, Ilyas, Jahangir etc., with 1928 Yorkshire County Cricket Club Regulations for Players, unsigned, 36 signatures total, staple rusting (1), o/w G to EX, 4

A 9ct gold, emerald and diamond cluster ring, claw set with the cut cornered rectangular step cut emerald within a surround of circular cut diamonds between diamond set shoulders, detailed '0.20', weight 4.4g, ring size approx P1/2.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A gold, emerald and diamond ring in a crossover design, claw set with the cut cornered rectangular step cut emerald between two circular cut diamonds and diamond set shoulders, unmarked, weight 3.1g, ring size approx P.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

An 18ct gold, chrome diopside and diamond ring, claw set with three graduated rectangular step cut chrome diopside between diamond set two stone shoulders, detailed 'Iliana', weight 4.5g, ring size approx O.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.