BOODLES: TWO-STONE FANCY COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RINGThe cushion-shaped Fancy Purplish Pink diamond, weighing 2.52 carats, obliquely-set with an Ashoka-cut diamond, weighing 3.23 carats, in an 18 carat rose gold and platinum setting, each gallery with ribbon detail, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds of pink and near colourless tint, signed Boodles, maker's B&D, London hallmark, ring size I, maker's caseFootnotes:Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the cushion-shaped diamond, weighing 2.52 carats, is natural Fancy Purplish Pink colour, VS1 clarity. Report number 2135644037, dated 4th August 2011.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the Ashoka-cut diamond, weighing 3.23 carats, is D colour, VVS1 clarity. Report number 16255366, dated 14th July 2021.Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the Ashoka-cut diamond, weighing 3.23 carats, is D colour, Internally Flawless clarity. Report number 16255366, dated 20th September 2007.Pink diamonds are exceedingly rare in nature. It is estimated that only one in 10,000 gem quality diamonds produced in the world show noticeable colour and of these, a similarly small percentage are pink, the majority under 2.00 carats in size. How they occur is romantically enigmatic; unlike most other coloured diamonds, their colour is caused not by trace elements in their chemical composition but by a lucky miracle of nature, a distortion within their atomic lattice caused by the pressure exerted on them during their formation.Throughout millennia of diamond mining, pink diamonds have been unearthed only occasionally, historically in India and later in Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa. The best specimens have been kept as treasures in the collections of royalty, rulers and museums, sought after and celebrated for their elusive beauty. Traditionally considered a gemmological curiosity, the last 50 years have seen a great shift in perception.In the late 1970s, pink diamond-bearing lamproite rock was discovered at the Argyle mine in East Kimberley, Western Australia producing a limited but steady number of small fine quality pink and red diamonds each year. The mine quickly became recognised as the only consistent source in the world. This small but regular supply, alongside informative marketing campaigns, piqued industry and public interest in pink diamonds and the rarity of coloured diamonds. The last few decades have seen the value of fine coloured diamonds increase exponentially. After nearly forty years of operation, the Argyle mine ceased production last year and since there are no other known mines with such a consistent production, pink diamonds are set to become increasingly rare. The Ashoka-cut lends its name, and was inspired by, the original Ashoka Diamond - a 41.37 carat, D colour, Flawless diamond - from the highly coveted Golconda mine in India. This original diamond was itself named after Ashoka the Great, who ruled in India during the 3rd Century BC. Ashoka the Great was known initially for his bloodthirsty military conquests, but legend has it after surveying the death and destruction his army had caused in capturing the region of Kalinga, his feeling of remorse was so severe he transformed his ways, becoming a pacifist and promoting the spread of Buddhism - believing the true path of enlightenment could only be achieved through tranquillity, hence the naming of the original diamond.Based on the Ashoka Diamond, New York diamantaire, William Goldberg, developed and patented the Ashoka-cut in 2000, and Boodles are the only British jeweller to offer Ashoka-cut diamonds in their collection. The Ashoka-cut displays an additional five facets to the 57 facets of brilliant-cuts, requiring the rough diamond to be larger and longer than average, and it is known for its typically larger 'spread', enabling the polished diamond to appear larger when viewed face-up.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RINGThe old brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 3.28 carats, between tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders, ring size approx. MFootnotes:Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the diamond is L colour, VS2 clarity. Report number 80258-97, dated 3rd March 2020.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RINGThe old brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 4.91 carats, within a six-claw setting, maker's mark JP, French assay mark, ring size MThis 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
EMERALD AND DIAMOND RINGThe central cabochon emerald within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds, on a brilliant and single-cut diamond and calibré-cut emerald hoop, emerald approximately 6.70 carats, ring size J-KFootnotes:Accompanied by a report from Carat Gem Lab (France) stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with minor clarity enhancement. Report number CGL21788, dated June 2020. Also accompanied by a stone paper from Gem Paris, numbered 20201975362-1, stating the emerald was found to be Colombian with moderate oil.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
A 9ct gold chain stamped 375 having a 14ct gold charm set with a large central white stone below a smaller shite stone, total weight 2.93g together with a 14ct gold chain stamped 585 having a 14ct gold horseshoe pendant with white stones, stamped 585, total weight 1.44g and a 9ct gold chain stamped 375 having a small bar pendant of three diamonds, total weight 2gLocation: Cab
A pair of 9ct gold, pearl and diamond earrings stamped 375 (earring backs deficient) together with a 9ct tri gold Russian wedding ring, 4.08g, a pair of 9ct and white stone (pink stones of the reverse) hoop earrings, two yellow metal rings (one A/F) and a pair of 14ct and smoky faceted glass cabochon earrings, stamped 585 and a gold coloured flower brooch
Manuscript of Italian Novellaÿ Manuscript:ÿL'Iscrizione Novella del Cav. Clementino Vannetti Roveretano Signor di Villanova Accademico Fiorentino.. 1790, Dedicated to Conte Anton Maria Borromeo by Giulio Bernadino Tomitano, Oderso 1801, 4to 1801. With attractive decorated title with device of an owl on a stone, and with monogram of T.W. Gaisford, 12pp., sewn into an associated tree calf binding, with tooled gilt borders, worn. Rare. As a m/ss., w.a.f. (1) * The author, Clementino Vannetti of Rovereto (1754-1795), was a prolific writer of prose and poetry in Latin and Italian, imitating the styles of Horace and Dante - also of picaresque short stories in the style of Boccaccio.ÿ This MS appears to be a transcript of one of his stories made by the bibliophile Giulio Bernardino Tomitano of Oderzo (1761-1828) for fellow-bibliophile Anton-Maria Borromeo (1724-1813), a collector of Italian novelle.ÿ He evidently did not think much of his text, concluding with the pithy comments: ?Finisce de ludibrio Turdi Rustici? and ?Salus scriptoris commendetur omnibus horis?.
Vintage Style Tan Leather Coat, light tan leather with pressed leather football style buttons, zip top pockets and lower slash pockets. Sheep’s wool collar. Satin lining to the interior of the coat with labels from the English National Opera, where the coat was used as costume for a production of La Boheme worn by Marcello played by Mark Stone.
A blue zircon and diamond ring, the round cut stone to an unmarked white metal mount with four single cut diamonds to each shoulder, finger size K, 3.6 g gross; with a pair of blue zircon and white stone cluster earrings, the screw fittings stamped ‘Ciro 9ct England', 3.6 g gross; a paste set silver ring; a three row necklace; a ladies Roamer wrist watch
King's Warrant appointing Duncan Forbes President of the College of Justice, signed by Newcastle, James Bogle and John Philip, dated 1737, 2pp., 20 x 30.5cm; ALS from Sir John Cope to Duncan Forbes, recommending Mr Brown as the next surgeon at Inverness, "...as Marshal Wade is Governour of those Forts it is proper his approbation should be had..." continuing, "I wish Dr Brown had mentioned constant Resistance there, for it is absolutely necessary a Surgeon attends those Garrisons...", dated 3rd November 1744, 18 x 23cm; ALS from Norman MacLeod of Dunvegan to Duncan Forbes regarding the state of his own marriage to Lady MacLeod, and the proposed separation of another couple, then remarking: "Will you be so good as remember to Speak to Mr Clayton about the '36 guns Bought of Major Stone for me & Convince him I'm no Rebell...'", undated but 1740s, 18.5 x 22.5cm; MacLaurin, Colin ALS to Duncan Forbes, enclosing his brother's letter giving a character testament of a Mr Peter Campbell; and 4 others
Wallace, James An Account of the Islands of Orkney. London, 1700. 8vo, folding map, folding plate, contemporary panelled calf, tiny nick at head of spine, [ESTC R34706]; Neill, Patrick A Tour through some of the Islands of Orkney and Shetland. Edinburgh, 1806, later half morocco, title dust-soiled, rubbed; Liddell, Francis The Melancholy Case of Francis Liddell, Minister of Orphir, in the Orcades, together with his Last Speech and Dying Words to the General Assembly, 1807. Edinburgh, 1808, 19th century cloth, small repair to title; Landt. Rev. G. A Description of the Feroe Islands... translated from the Danish. 1810. First edition in English, 8vo, folding map and 2 plates (1 folding), contemporary half calf, rubbed; Low, George Fauna Orcadensis, or the Natural History of the Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles and Fishes of Orkney and Shetland. Edinburgh, 1813. 4to, contemporary half calf, slightly spotted, rubbed; Henderson, E. Iceland or the Journal of a Residence. Edinburgh, 1819. Second edition, 8vo, folding map, engraved plates, contemporary calf, rubbed; Peterkin, Alexander Rentals of the Ancient Earldom and Bishoprick of Orkney, 1820, original boards; Mackenzie, James The General Grievances and Oppression of the Isles of Orkney and Shetland. Edinburgh, 1836, 8vo; Dunn, Robert The Ornithologist's Guide to the Islands of Orkney and Shetland. 1837. First edition, 8vo, lithographed frontispiece (loose), 2 folding maps, original cloth; Wilson, James A Voyage round the Coasts of Scotland and the Isles. 1842, 2 volumes, in one, 8vo, plates, some spotting, worn; Monteith, Robert Description of the Islands of Orkney and Zetland. 1845 Baikie, W.B. and Robert Heddle Historia Naturalis Orcadensis. Zoology, part 1 (only), original cloth, lacks f.f.e.p.; Weld, Charles Richard Two Months in the Highlands, Orcadia and Skye. 1860, 4 chromolithographs, illustrations, upper hinge broken; Balfour of Balfour, David Odal Rights and Feudal Wrongs. a Memorial for Orkney. Edinburgh, 1860, presentation copy from the author to Rev. E.R. Larkin; Calder, James T. Sketch of the Civil and Traditional History of Caithness. Glasgow, 1861, p.xv loose, upper hinge broken; Dasent, G. W. The Story of Burnst Njal. 1861, 2 volumes, plates, original green cloth gilt; Clouston, Rev. Charles Guide to the Orkney Islands. Edinburgh, 1862, 12mo, folding map, errata slip, red half morocco, slightly rubbed; Crichton, A.W. A Naturalist's Ramble to the Orcades. 1866, lithographed frontispiece, pictorial cloth; Edmonston, Thomas An Etymological Glossary of the Shetland & Orkney Dialect. 1866, contemporary half calf, rubbed; Mitchell, J.M. Mesehowe: Illustrations of the Runic Literature of Scandinavia. Edinburgh, 1863. 4to, plates, original cloth, date in biro at foot of title, worn; Maxwell, Charles A. The Sea Kings of Orkney. 1870, rubbed; Fergusson, James A Short Essay on the Age and Uses of the Brochs and the rude stone monuments of the Orkney Islands. 1877, 8vo; Reid, John T. Art Rambles in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. 1878, 4to, pictorial cloth, rubbed; Low, George A Tour through the Islands of Orkney and Schetland. Kirkwall, 1879. ex-library copy, original cloth; Reid, John T. Pictures from the Orkney Islands. Edinburgh, 1881, 4to, limited to 500 copies, rubbed; Traill, William A Genealogical Account of the Traills of Orkney. Kirkwall, 1883, plates; [Orkney] The Present State of the Orkney Islands Considered... published in 1775. 1884; Wallace, Rev. James A Description of the Isles of Orkney. 1883, number 119 of 260 copies; Fergusson, R. Menzies Rambles in the Far North. 1884. second edition, pictorial cloth, spine slightly rubbed; Hepburn of Birsay, Thomas A Letter to A Gentleman from his Friend in Orkney. 1885 (reprinted), number 82 of 110 copies; Mackintosh, W.R. Glimpses of Kirkwall and its People. Kirkwall, 1887, corner of title cut away; Sinclair, John Scenes and Stories of the North of Scotland. 1890; Fergusson, R. Menzies Our Trip North. 1892, pictorial cloth; Leighton, Robert The Pilots of Pomona, a story of the Orkney Islands. 1892, worn; Mackintosh, W.R. Curious Incidents from the Ancient Records of Kirkwall. Kirkwall, 1892; Baikie, Mrs W.D. The Queen of the Caves. Kirkwall, [c.1892]; Scott, E.E. The Erskine-Halcro Genealogy. 1895; Ployen, Christian Reminiscences of A Voyage to Shetland, Orkney and Scotland in the summer of 1839. Lerwick, 1896, rubbed; Fergusson, R. Menzies. A Village Poet. 1897; Ferguson, Malcolm. A Vist to Orcadia and the North of Scotland. 1898, Second edition; Young, Archibald Summer Sailings by an Old Yachtsman. 1898, plates; Brown, Thomas Diary of Thomas Brown writer in Kirkwall. Kirkwall, 1898; Russell-Jeaffreson, J. The Faroë Islands. 1898, map detached, pictorial cloth, rubbed; Hossack, B.H. Kirkwall in the Orkneys. Kirkwall, 1900, 4to, Preface leaf loose, head and base of spine worn; Craven, Rev. J.B. History of the Church in Orkney. Kirkwall, 1893-1901-1912. 3 volumes, 4to, the 1901 volume a presentation copy from the author, this volume faded and rubbed; Goodfellow, Alexander Birsay Church History. Kirkwall, 1903; Malcolm, John Poems, Tales and Sketches. Kirkwall: W. Peace, [c.1903]; Charleson, M.M. Orcadian Papers. Stromness, 1905; Selous, Edmund The Birds Watcher in the Shetlands. 1905, some spotting; Smith, John Annals of the Church in Scotland in Orkney from 1560. Kirkwall, 1907; Gunn, John The Orkney Book. [c.1909]; Angus, J.S. A Glossary of the Shetland Dialect. 1914, 2 copies, dustwrappers; Firth, John Reminiscences of an Orkney Parish. Stromness, 1922; Sinclair, J. The Orkney Parishes. Kirkwall, 1927; Omond, James How to know the Orkney Birds. Kirkwall, 1925, 4to, original wrappers, lacks lower wrapper, rubbed; Burrows, C.W. Scapa and a Camera. 1921, original boards, with upper side of dust-jacket; Childe, V.G. Skara Brae. 1931; Clouston, J. Storer A History of Orkney. Kirkwall, 1932, all original cloth except where stated; and c. 130 volumes, (mostly 20th century), and c. 60 pamphlets relating to the Orkneys (a quantity)Footnote: Provenance: R.O. Watson (1854-1926), R.O. Watson (1882 - 1956), R.O. Watson (1905 - 1971) and R.O. Watson (1944 - 2007), great great grandfather, great grandfather, grandfather and father of the vendor, all of whom were born and lived in Kirkwall, Orkney. Most volumes have an ownership inscription of one of these.
Stone. Duval & Hamilton, 1987. Number 116 of 125 copies signed by the author and photographer Gunnie Moberg, original grey quarter morocco, t.e.g., slipcase; In the Margins of a Shakespeare. The Old Stile Press, 1991. Folio, number 122 of 220 copies signed by author and artist, Llewellyn Thomas, original boards, slipcase; Letters to Gypsy, 1990. First edition, signed by the author on title, dustwrapper; Christmas Tales. Lino Cuts by Rosemary Roberts, 2010. Number 100 of 125 copies signed by Roberts, original blue cloth; Orfeo a Masque. The Celtic Cross Press, 1995. Numbers 171 and 172 of 175 copies signed by the author and Roberts, original blue pictorial cloth; The Hooded Fisherman. Duval & Hamilton, 1985. 8vo, number 57 of 205 copies, inscribed to Mr Edward and Mr Ian from Para, 1985, original wrappers; with 2 prospectuses for 'Stone' (7)
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