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Fine mid-Victorian emerald, diamond and pearl pendant / brooch, the central step cut emerald estimated to weigh approximately 2.8 carats, within a rectangular border of gold beads and four pearls, flanked by an old cut cushion-shape diamond to each side, estimated to weigh approximately 0.64 carats and 0.60 carats, in a silver collet setting, the gold open-work frame with interlocking gold and silver scrolls and two further half pearls, the reverse with brooch fitting and a bevelled glazed compartment, 47mm x 34mm CONDITION REPORT Excellent original condition, gold baile looks later and the brooch fitting may also have been added later or replaced. Gross weight approximately 14.2 grams

1970s gold (18ct) diamond and sapphire suite of jewellery in the manner of Andrew Grima, comprising a ring, pendant, pair of earrings and a brooch, the textured gold of organic abstract form and set with asymmetric clusters of brilliant cut diamonds centering step cut blue sapphires, maker's mark - A. M. G. London 1971 CONDITION REPORT Total gross weight approximately 97 grams. Ring - hallmarked London 1971, maker's mark difficult to read but would appear to be the initials A. M. G. within an oval shield. Ring size Q ½. Gross weight of ring 16.9 grams. Earrings - hallmarked for 18ct, no other marks. Weight 15.2 grams gross. Measures approximately 29mm x 18mm. Pendant / brooch - hallmark London 1971. Gross weight 53 grams. Measures approximately 77mm x 47mm. Smaller pendant / brooch - no obvious hallmarks. Gross weight 11.9 grams. Measures approximately 44mm x 18mm. One sapphire missing from ring. Some fractures and chips to various other sapphires

1970s gold (18ct) ruby and diamond suite of jewellery in the manner of Andrew Grima, comprising a large pendant / brooch, pair of earrings and pair of pendants, all of textured gold organic abstract form with asymmetric clusters of brilliant cut diamonds centering step cut rubies, London 1971, maker's mark A. M. G. CONDITION REPORT Total gross weight approximately 88.5 grams. Pendant / brooch - very good condition. Gross weight approximately 46.7 grams. Measures approximately 53mm x 62mm. Earrings - very good condition. Gross weight approximately 19.6 grams. Both have a loop enabling them to be worn as pendant earrings by suspending the pair of pendant drops. Measures approximately 29mm x 22mm. Pendant drops - weight approximately 22.1 grams. Measures approximately 33mm x 21mm

Pair 1960s gold (18ct) emerald and diamond earrings, the textured gold earrings of abstract organic form, each with a central step cut emerald and a brilliant cut diamond, London 1966, maker's mark - A. M. G., 31mm x 25mm CONDITION REPORT Total gross weight 32.3 grams. One weighs approximately 18.7 grams and there are no obvious hallmarks. The other weighs approximately 13.6 grams and is fully hallmarked

Art Nouveau gold (9ct) pendant with central step-cut peridot within a stylised openwork scroll suspending a mother of pearl drop, on a gold (9ct) trace chain, gold (9ct) bar brooch applied with a cast gold dog and a cultured pearl and gold (9ct) stick pin CONDITION REPORT Pendant in excellent condition, total gross weight approx 4.5g. Dog brooch - approx 3.2g, very good condition. Stick pin - very good condition, 1.4g

UMAYYAD, TEMP. ‘ABD AL-MALIK B. MARWAN (65-86h)Dirham, no mint name, 79hOBVERSE: In border: annulets O O O O OREVERSE: In border: annulets o o o o o In field: wa at end of second lineWEIGHT: 2.86gREFERENCE: Klat 1CONDITION: Almost extremely fine, extremely rare and historically important NOTE: After the first purely Islamic gold dinars were issued in 77h (see lot 8), ‘Abd al-Malik b. Marwan soon turned his attention to producing a related silver coinage. The very first examples were struck in 78h at five different mints: Adharbayjan and Armenia in the North, Kufa in southern Iraq, and Shaqq al-Taymara and Jayy (both parts of Isfahan). All are of the highest rarity with fewer than ten ‘year 78’ dirhams known in total. The reasons why these particular mints should have been the first to strike post-Reform dirhams are not fully understood, but it was probably the result of a combination of local factors rather than an overall central plan. Production of post-Reform dirhams began in earnest in 79h, with some forty different mints striking the new coinage. Not surprisingly, most of these had previously been striking Arab-Sasanian silver drachms. This had always been a decentralized coinage with dozens of mints active at any one time, and it was an obvious step to include the name of the mint on the new dirhams also. But Damascus, the westernmost of the early dirham mints, was located in the former Byzantine province of Syria where silver coins had been uncommon. Here, the prototype for the silver coinage was not the Arab-Sasanian drachm but the post-Reform gold dinar, which did not need to be explicit about the place of minting because they were struck only in Damascus. This was probably why the very first Damascus dirhams, including the piece offered here, were also struck without a mint-name - perhaps it was to be understood that all dirhams were struck at Damascus unless otherwise stated. If so, this experiment cannot have lasted long as Dimashq 79h dirhams are the most plentiful coins of this date surviving today. An alternative theory is that this extremely rare mintless type may have been a pattern rather than a currency issue.

Two early 20th century folding step ladders.

A vintage library step ladder 98cm x 34cm

A diamond pendant, the step cut stone four claw set beneath a mixed cut diamond and pearl link on trace link chain

A Heriz type rug with large central device set lozenge within in a multi step stylised border, approx 240 x 150cm.

A cut glass jug, mid-19th Century, of ovoid shape with hobnail cut body beneath the step cut shoulders and spout, raised on a star cut circular foot with notched edge (fault), together with a cut glass oval dish (small chips).

An 18ct white gold aquamarine and diamond set ring, the step cut aquamarine approx 10mmx8mm flanked by a single diamond to either side, each approx 0.25ct. approx size N.

F MORELLI "Zither player and gypsy girl seated upon a step", oil on canvas, signed bottom right, 52 cm x 42 cm CONDITION REPORTS Under UV light picture does show some areas of restoration along the right-hand side approx. a third of the way down in the background, there are several pinhead size areas of restoration, and a couple of long stripes measuring approx. 5 cm each to the background, there has been some restoration to the back of the gentleman's hairline and the nearside of his cheek towards his jawline, a slight spot above one eyebrow and a small amount under his chin, there is also an approx. 3 cm x 2 cm area of restoration to his hand near front on the games board and also under his shoulder, the girl has had a small area of restoration around her near eye and just under her jawline, there are also one or two other small areas of restoration around the outside of the picture where it has clearly rubbed under the frame. Has definitely been re-stretchered and possibly re-lihed but it is all taped down so difficult to tell. To the naked eye there is quite a lot of cracking to the oil throughout, and the picture appears quite dirty and would benefit from a clean, the cracking is towards the top third of the picture and around the gentleman's face although the paint does seems fairly secure and this may have been secured during a previous restoration, however at the extreme top left side where the white background is the paint does appear slightly loose in this area. Frame overall appears reasonable, but there are one or two knocks to the gilding and some slight cracking to the rope twist decoration throughout, and would benefit from sympathetic restoration.

A SHETLAND PONY CART, with a shaped back, 23" plank seat with gilt metal handles the rectangular step board plinth with two spoked wheels, 39" high x 65" See illustration

Parnell (Charles Stewart, 1846-1891). Letter signed ‘Chas. S. Parnell’, Morrisson’s Hotel, Dublin, 1st September 1882, to F. Boyle O’Reilly, Boston, ‘Allow me to introduce to you Miss Charlotte G. O’Brien - daughter of Mr William Smith O’Brien. Miss O’Brien has been interesting herself very much to secure proper treatment for emigrants at the ports of embarkation, and, also, in transit; and she now thinks of going a step further with the intention of securing [this word a manuscript correction in Parnell’s holograph] comfortable homes for them on their arrival in America. Any assistance or information that you can give her will very much oblige’, 2 pp. on both rectos of a bifolium, black border, 8vo. (1).

Naval General Service Medal 1793 - 1840, three clasps, 8th June 1810 Boat Service, 28 June 1810 Boat Service, the battle of Lissa 1811 (James Rennie, Master's Mate). James Rennie, Master's Mate, is confirmed on the roll as aboard H.M.S. Cerberus during the battle of Lissa for which 132 clasps were issued . The boat service clasp for the 28th June 1810, is a known and recorded clasp for which only 27 were issued. The boat service clasp for the 8th June 1810 is believed to be much rarer, as no trace of its award to any recipient can be currently traced through our research. On the 4th of February the British 18-pounder 32-gun frigate Cerberus, Captain Henry Whitby, and 38-gun frigate Active Captain James Alexander Gordon, cruising off the north-east coast of Italy, discovered four vessels lying at an anchor in the port of " Peitichi " or Pescaro. It being nearly calm, Captain Whitby despatched Lieutenant George Have of the Active, with the barge of each frigate, to endeavour to cut them out. Lieutenant Haye and his little party, although exposed to a heavy fire of musketry from the soldiers quartered at the place, succeeded, with the loss of only one man wounded, in capturing three of the vessels, and in destroying the fourth after removing her cargo. They were all merchant trabaccolos, last from Ancona. On the 12th, in the morning, several vessels were discovered at anchor in the harbour of Ortona on the same coast ; and, as the wind was light, Captain Whitby despatched the boats of the two frigates, under the orders of Lieutenant James Dickinson, first of the CERBERUS, assisted by Lieutenant George Haye and George Cumpson, Lieutenant of marines Peter Mears and master's mates James Gibson and JAMES RENNIE, to endeavour to bring out the vessels from the strong position in which they were moored. The harbour of Ortona is formed by a large pier, running out into the sea and connected with a range of hills leading to the town, which stands on the top of the highest, completely commanding the vessels in the harbour and in the road to it. At 10 a.m., on the near approach of the boats, a fire of great guns and small arms was opened from an armed Venetian trabaccolo, not before observed, and from soldiers posted on the beach and hills. The British seamen and marines instantly gave three cheers, and, pushing on, carried all before them. Lieutenant Dickinson, in the gig of the Cerberus, supported by MR RENNIE in the barge, boarded and almost instantly carried the armed trabaccolo, although she mounted six guns and was full of men. Lieutenant Dickinson then landed, with the marines under Lieutenant Mears and the small-arm men under MR RENNIE ; and this party had to climb up the rocks by their hands, with the prospect of falling down a precipice every step they took. At length the strong post was attained ; and, while the launches with their carronades kept the soldiers and inhabitants in check, MR RENNIE planted the British colours at the very gates of the town. The seamen then secured the vessels in the harbour, which, besides the armed trabaccolo, were 10 in number, and all laden with wheat, oil, hemp, &c. ; and the marines and division on shore burnt two large magazines, filled with all sorts of naval and military stores destined for the garrison of Corfu. Having, by 3 p.m., executed the whole of this important service, Lieutenant Dickinson and his party got back to their ships with so comparatively slight a loss as four men wounded.

Great Britain - Covers : 1828 Wrapper addressed to Loudous with red `Portsmouth/ Ship Letter` 2 lines step type b/stamp d/ring cds c1828

Great Britain - Covers : 1836 Wrapper addressed to London with complete `Ship Letter/ Portsmouth` 2 lines step type with black oval `Forwarded through Hudson`s News Room Foreign Ship Letter New York` cachet plus 1836 cds in red (image available)

A Victorian Mahogany Commode, the flip top with tooled leather inset, fitted with ceramic pan to a retractable step on turned feet, 18 ½” high

Victorian mahogany three-step commode, turned supports.

A Trixter X-bike, spinning exercise cycle, 32 step resistance gear shift, fully adjustable seat, adjustable resistance moving handle bars

A pink Sapphire and Diamond three stone Ring corner claw-set step cut pink sapphire, 2.56cts between two diamond baguettes in 18ct white gold

A Green Tourmaline and Diamond Cluster Ring corner claw-set step-cut tourmaline within frame of circular-cut pavé-set diamonds in 18ct gold

A pair of Art Deco Moser amber tinted glass decanters and stoppers, each of inverted tear drop form with step cut ovoid shapes to the body around the central engraved crest with a motto `Mean, Speak and Doe Well`, the stoppers with cut eye motifs, etched Moser mark, 9ins.

WILLIAM AND MARY MINIATURE LONGCASE CLOCK THE MOVEMENT BY JOSEPH KNIBB, LONDON, CIRCA 1685 the later case hood with flat top hood and rectangular glazed side panels flanked by spiral twist columns, the rectangular door with boxwood and ebony star parquetry inlay, conforming parquetry to the step-moulded base, the 6 inch wide brass dial with winged cherub mask spandrels to silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with trident half hour markers, replaced blued steel hands, the movement on ball and spike feet with four ring-turned pillars, replaced knife edge verge escapement and countwheel strike on later bell 175cm high Provenance: Provenance: Collection of Basil Hodson Purchased Sotheby`s 26th January, 1968, lot 36

AN AMETHYST AND DIAMOND DRESS RING, set in 18ct white gold. The large step cut amethyst deep purple in colour, surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds. Ring size I.

A sapphire and diamond bracelet, the sixteen slightly graduating step cut sapphires each four claw set and spaced by a pair of brilliant cut diamonds and a pair of marquise cut diamonds, catch stamped 'PT', total length 18.5cms.

A peridot, ruby and pearl necklace, c.1900, the central step cut peridot claw and collet set within a quatrefoil gold mount with bead and canatille work detail, with four circular cut ruby and four seed pearl highlights, on a double festoon fine link chain with pear cut peridot collet with bead and pierced gold work decoration, the central pendant suspending three similarly set peridots, on fine tracelink chain, pendant 5cms long, total weight 7.1grms; and a pair of peridot and pearl earrings, the oval mixed cut peridots millegrain collet set below a half pearl collet and circular chain connecting links. (2)

A platinum diamond and sapphire set Art Deco period plaque ring, the central step cut sapphire measuring approx 5x4mm millegrain set to a diamond pave set plaque, together with a similar green and clear paste set example (illustrated).

A Victorian hallmarked silver top spiral twist walking cane, with bulbous ridged knot step handle, engraved ED, by John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1889/90, also an Indian white metal and Malacca walking stick with tapering shaft and belt buckle collar, appears unmarked, length 88.5cm and 91cm (2).

4 old wooden step ladders

A DIAMOND PLATINUM MOUNTED DRESS RING having central claw set brilliant flanked by twin tapered step cut shoulders, shank stamped 18k, Daussi

A Contemporary Emerald and Diamond Ring, collect with a step-cut emerald with pave set baguette cut diamond shoulders, marked 18k.

Three toolboxes and contents tog. with two aluminum step ladders

A gold and citrine pendant / brooch, the large step cut oval yellow stone in mount set with four rubies and rope design rim with black enamel

A pair of aquamarine and diamond set earrings, each drop mounted with the rectangular step cut aquamarine within a surround of circular cut diamonds, with a diamond set single stone surmount, the tops with post and butterfly clip fittings.

An 18ct gold, pale green tourmaline and diamond ring, claw set with the rectangular step cut pale green tourmaline between circular cut diamond set three stone shoulders.

A silver novelty petrol table lighter by Sanders & Mackenzie (Ernest Wilfred Sanders & Henry Arthur Mackenzie), Birmingham 1930, stamped ‘Pat 4957/31’, in the form of a lighthouse on a stepped square base, 20cm (8in) high, loaded. Probably based on Smeaton’s Tower, the third and most notable Eddystone Lighthouse. It marked a major step forward in the design of lighthouses. In use until 1877, it was largely dismantled and rebuilt on Plymouth Hoe, where it now stands as a memorial to its designer, John Smeaton, the celebrated civil engineer.

An amethyst and diamond ring, the large step cut amethyst flanked to either side by a line of six brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.48 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, hallmarked London 2013, finger size N

A 1960s aquamarine and diamond dress ring, the large step cut aquamarine claw set in a beaded mount above old cut diamond shoulders, stamped ‘585’, finger size J

A turquoise, sapphire and diamond necklace and pair of earrings, composed of thirty four graduated circular and oval domed turquoises, with square step cut sapphires between, and eight cut diamonds to the borders, 39cm long; and a pair of turquoise, sapphire and diamond earrings, each with an oval shape turquoise beneath a fan shape cluster of baguette cut sapphires and brilliant cut diamonds, with post fittings, 18mm long

A sapphire and diamond ring, the step cut stone sapphire claw set above a surround of eight cut diamonds, to geometric shoulders set with baguette cut, brilliant cut and eight cut diamonds, finger size S

An emerald and diamond dress ring, the central step cut emerald, weighing 9.37 carats, claw set above a pave set brilliant cut diamond mount, approximately 6.00 carats total, on a tapered band shank, stamped ‘750’ finger size P. Offered for sale with The Gem & Pearl Laboratory Emerald Report, number 07918, dated 12th February 2013, stating: Natural Emerald, evidence of significant clarity enhancement. Origin Opinion: Colombia

* MAXWELL BLOND WOMAN IN SHOWER watercolour on paper, signed, dated 1986 verso 24cm x 17cm note; Maxwell Blond is the step-father of Daniel Craig, the current James Bond. The name`s Blond, Maxwell Blond...

Tourmaline and diamond ring yellow goldTourmaline and diamond ring center bezel set with a cut-corner rectangular step cut tourmaline, approximately 4.90 ct., surrounded by full cut round diamonds, total weight 2.53 ct.; mounted in fourteen karat yellow gold; 14.7 grams; size 7.5Starting Price: $900

Diamond and ruby bombe` style yellow gold ringDiamond and ruby bombe` style ring Set with a row of square step cut rubies, weighing in total 0.56 carats and bordered by rows of full cut round diamonds, weighing in total 1.76 carats; mounted in eighteen karat yellow gold; size 4.Starting Price: $400

A 20th century wooden step ladder, with slatted construction. 170cm tall (unfolded)

A late Victorian mahogany step commode raised on turned and tapering legs.

A pair of George III mahogany library or bed steps, the top step with hinged top above two gilt tooled leather inset steps, raised on ring turned tapering supports with brass cup casters, w.52cm, d.70cm, h.69cm

A Mahogany step commode with upholstered top

An 18 Carat White Gold Synthetic Blue Spinel, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, the blue step cut spinel with truncated corners, set with a sapphire to each side, and round brilliant cut diamonds complete the outer border, in claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 0.65 carat approximately, finger size M1/2 The ring is in very good condition. It is hallmarked with sponsor`s mark `AN`, London, 2012. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 7.4 grams. CR made 9th January 2013.

A Pair of Sapphire and Diamond Earrings, of domed circular form, with square step cut sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds set into a grid formation, in yellow claw and bar settings, total estimated diamond weight 1.10 carat approximately, with hinged post and clip fittings, measure 1.9cm in diameter The earrings are in good condition. They are stamped `750` and in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 11.8 grams. CR made 16th January 2013

A Diamond Two Stone Ring, the step cut diamonds side by side in white claw settings, to twist shoulders on a plain polished shank, total diamond weight 0.90 carat approximately, finger size N The ring is in good condition. The shank is a little worn at the base. It is stamped with maker`s mark `SB&SLD`, and `PLAT` and in our opinion it would test as platinum. The diamonds measure; 4.53mm x 4.24mm x 2.75mm = 0.42ct and 4.78mm x 4.38mm x 2.92mm = 0.48ct. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity VS2/SI1. Gross weight 3.6 grams. CR made 6th December 2012

A Late Victorian 18 Carat Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring, the five graduated step cut emeralds held in yellow claw settings, with pairs of tiny rose cut diamonds in between, in a carved setting on a lined shoulder plain polished shank, finger size N The ring is in reasonable condition. Some of the claws are worn, and the setting looks worn in places. Two of the rose cut diamonds are missing and need to be replaced. The hallmark is incomplete - maker`s mark `G?`, Birmingham, 1890. The largest of the emeralds measures; 4.88mm x 3.72mm x 2.58mm = 0.31 carat approximately, one of the smaller ones measures; 3.25mm x 2.98mm x 1.68mm = 0.10 carat approximately. The emeralds are a good rich green colour, they are quite included. Gross weight 3.0 grams. CR made 8th January 2012

An 18 Carat White Gold Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, the step cut aquamarine flanked by a baguette cut sapphire on each side, each sapphire edged on three sides with round brilliant cut diamonds, in claw settings, to a lined shoulder plain polished shank, finger size M The ring is in very good condition. It is hallmarked with sponsor`s mark `AN`, London, 2012. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; caratweight 0.24, colour K/L/M, clarity I1/I2. Gross weight 4.4 grams. CR made 30th May 2012

An Aquamarine Pendant, the light green oblong step cut stone with truncated corners, in a yellow forked claw setting, to a scroll pendant bale, estimated aquamarine weight 11.50 carat approximately, measures 1.5cm by 3.5cm The pendant is in good condition. It bears no hallmark, nor stamps, but in our opinion would test as gold. The aquamarine measures 20.47mm by 13.92mm x 8.78mm. Gross weight 6.8 grams. CR made 17th October 2012

A KPM Berlin Porcelain Plaque, circa 1860, painted with two children sitting on a stone step reading a book, landscape beyond, impressed marks, oval, 16cm by 22cm, in gilt frame Plaque in good condition. Frame with some splitting, losses and wear to gilding. 190213

A Pair of Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings, an aquamarine and diamond cluster suspends a drop of chain linked round cut rubies and diamonds, to a terminal of a step cut aquamarine within a spaced border of round brilliant cut diamonds, with post fittings for pierced ears, drop length 6.5cm The earrings were valued for insurance purposes by Harold Lindsay GG, G.I.A., of the Imperial Gem Lab, Port Coquitlam, Canada on 02/07/2011 at CA$6,850. The earrings are in good condition. They bear no hallmark, but were previously valued as gold. The butterflies are stamped `750` and in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; caratweight 1.00, colour I/J/K, clarity I2/I3. Gross weight 13.0 grams. CR made 10th December 2012

An 18 Carat Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, the step cut emerald with truncated corners in a yellow six claw setting, above a border of ten round brilliant cut diamonds in white claw settings, to a yellow tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.75 carat approximately, finger size M The ring is in good condition. It bears some minor surface scuffs to the shank, but these could easily be polished out. It is hallmarked with an unclear sponsor`s mark `M?GLD`, Sheffield, 1994. The emerald measures; 6.13mm x 5.37mm x 3.34mm = 0.69 carat approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 6.0 grams. CR made 6th December 2012

An Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, the step cut emerald with truncated corners, flanked by a round brilliant cut diamond to each side, in white claw settings on a pointed shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.20 carat approximately, finger size M1/2 The ring is in good condition. It is stamped `750` and in our opinion would test as gold. The emerald measures 8.08mm x 6.11mm x 5.55mm = 1.80 carat approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K, clarity I2/I3. Gross weight 4.0 grams. CR made 7th December 2012