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Lot 655
A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CIRCULAR 'CATFISH' PENDANT 18TH CENTURY Carved in openwork as two swimming catfish with a sprig of lingzhi between them, the fish detailed with their prominent whiskers, with a further leafy branch to the underside, the stone with some minor pale inclusions, set with a metal loop for suspension, 5.4cm. Provenance: from the Fryers Collection of Chinese Art. See Fine Chinese Paintings & Works of Art, 10th November 2020, lots 14-17 for more pieces from this collection. Dr Gordon Fryers (1922-2008) and Dr Rosemary Fryers (1922-1994) moved to Singapore in 1946 after they had both qualified as doctors, and their time there introduced them to Chinese art and culture. However, the Fryers did not start collecting seriously until the 1960s when Gordon's experiences on his many international business trips rightly led him to believe that China would one day play a crucial role in the world economy and that its art would subsequently become highly desirable. With this remarkable foresight in seeing Chinese art as an investment opportunity, Gordon and Rosemary gradually built up their collection over a fifteen-year period in the 1960s and 70s, buying from leading auction houses and dealers. Albeit a clever financial move, Gordon and Rosemary's collecting was by no means without passion, and they both developed a keen interest in the subject. Whilst Rosemary was drawn to ceramics and various works of art, Gordon favoured jades and marvelled at the outstanding craftsmanship behind these pieces.
Lot 641
A SMALL CHINESE PALE GREEN JADEITE CARVING OF A SAMPAN LATE QING DYNASTY/REPUBLIC PERIOD Formed as two elderly fishermen boating over gentle waves upon a sampan, one kneels propelling the boat with a pole, the other steers with the rudder, the stone of a pale tone with subtle hints of green, together with a wood stand, 6.7cm. (2)
Lot 628
A CHINESE YELLOW JADE 'BAJIXIANG' BOWL AND COVER QING DYNASTY OR LATER Carved as a lotus flowerhead, the petals enclosing the Eight Auspicious Buddhist Emblems and two Amitabha Buddhas, with bats in flight amidst ruyi-shaped clouds to the cover, the finial shaped as a lotus seed pod encircled by petals, all raised on a short foot, the pale stone with russet inclusions, 14cm dia. (2)
Lot 649
A CHINESE CELADON JADEITE 'LOTUS' WATERPOT LATE QING DYNASTY Carved as a large lotus with its petals curling at the edges, the flower surrounded by leaves, a seed pod, a water reed and a smaller bloom, their stems tied at the ends to form the base, the stone with russet inclusions and some pale mottling, together with a wood stand decorated with inlaid silver wire, 10.6cm across. (2)
Lot 652
A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE 'LOTUS AND BOYS' CARVING QING DYNASTY Formed as two kneeling children resting their hands on a large lotus seed pod, each of the boys with a cheerful expression on his face, with the plant's curling stems trailing around and beneath them, the stone with some small white inclusions, 9.8cm.
Lot 627
A CHINESE AGATE CARVING OF A SQUIRREL AND GRAPES QING DYNASTY Formed as a bunch of grapes carved in a red section of the stone, with a small white squirrel clambering over the fruits, all resting upon a large dark leaf incised with details of the veins, 6.5cm. Cf. Marchant, Ninety Jades for 90 Years, p.85, no.44 and pp.88-89, no.46 for jade carvings also with this subject matter.
Lot 634
A SMALL CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A BOY QING DYNASTY The smiling child depicted standing holding a ruyi sceptre over his shoulder, with his hair tied in two buns, the stone with some minor white mottling and russet markings, together with a wood stand, 6.5cm. (2) Provenance: from an English private collection, acquired in Asia c.1920, and thence by descent.
Lot 644
A CHINESE APPLE GREEN JADEITE 'LION DOGS' PENDANT QING DYNASTY The rectangular pendant carved in relief and pierced with two lion dogs in a rocky setting, they sit beneath pine trees and a bat perched above, with lingzhi growing in the landscape to the reverse, cleverly worked with the creatures picked out in vibrant green sections of the pale stone, the pendant suspending from thread adorned with jadeite beads forming a necklace, the pendant 5.6cm. Provenance: from a private collection, London.
Lot 579
A CHINESE DUAN STONE INKSTONE CONTAINED IN A WOOD BOX AND COVER 19TH/20TH CENTURY The stone carved to one side in relief with lion dogs, with calligraphy to the reverse, inscribed with a date corresponding to the second month of the jiazi year of the Qianlong reign, the wood box and cover decorated with a rodent and insect amongst fruiting pomegranate branches, 18cm. (3) Provenance: formerly the collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no.852, purchased from Ralph M Chait Galleries, New York, on 20th November 1982.
Lot 642
A CHINESE APPLE GREEN JADEITE PENDANT QING DYNASTY The rectangular pendant carved in low relief to one side with a playful boy welcoming a flying bat, with stylised clouds above the scene, the reverse with a four character mark reading fu cong tian jiang beneath a chime, the vivid green stone with some dark inclusions, 6cm. Fu cong tian jiang can be translated as 'happiness comes down from heaven'.
Lot 596
A LARGE CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF SHOULAO LATE QING DYNASTY Carved standing holding a ruyi sceptre in his right hand, his loose robes incised with stylised clouds, all supported on a rectangular-section pedestal, the pale stone with red and russet inclusions, the figure 26cm. Provenance: from a deceased estate, Hampshire.
Lot 645
A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC PALE CELADON JADE INCENSE BURNER AND COVER, DING QING DYNASTY The rectangular-section body carved to the two principal sides with taotie masks, worked with two S-shaped handles incised with key fret, the cover with pendant leaves and a finial shaped as a sinuous dragon, all raised on four feet emerging from the mouths of mythical beasts, the stone with russet and white inclusions, 10cm. (2)
Lot 391
Diamond single stone ring, the emerald cut diamond weighing 4.43ct, set in a four claw mount, stamped "Plat", size P, accompanied by a certificate from The British Gemological Institute stating "the diamond is A5 (VS2) fluorescent - very faint", colour grade 13 (P), certificate number 611 K9 G15 25667, dated 7 February 2012
Lot 259
†Two unmounted cushion cut aquamarines, weighing 33.20 carats and 30.09 caratsCondition Report: 33 carat stone 21.6mm x 19mm x 11.5mm there is a chip to the girdle, a few small nibbles mainly to the girdle, but some to facet edges30 carat stone, 21.5mm x 17.4mm x 10.3mm, small chip to the girdle, a couple of nicks to facet edges, slightly greener in tone to the previous stoneCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 187
An Edwardian Burma ruby and diamond cluster ring, circa 1910, the cushion cut ruby estimated to weigh 3.00 carats within a pierced undulating surround of old cut diamonds, to diamond accented trifurcated scrolled shoulders, approximately 0.57 carats total, finger size R, 5.4g gross Offered for sale with a Gemmological Certification Services Ruby Report, 79225-42, date 30.07.2019, stating:Species Natural corundumVariety RubyOrigin Myanmar (Burma)Comment No indications of heatingCondition Report: The ruby is a bright and vibrant stone, slight pinkish tone, there is an internal fracture under one side of the table, and a fracture which is surface reaching to the pavillion- at the back of the stone. There is some light abrasion to the crown facet edges. There is a small split under the gallery where the setting meets the finger, there are three patches of solder joining the central cluster to the lobed cluster, all diamonds are present and correct, bright and lively. The setting has wear commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 262
A seven stone diamond ring, the graduated baguette cut diamonds in claw settings, approximately 1.83 carats total, finger size M 1/2, 7.4g grossCondition Report: The diamonds colour estimated H, although one has a slight tint estimated J, clarity mostly VS, one has some naturals along the girdle, the setting is stamped 750 indicating 18 carat gold, Italian control marksCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 201
A French Art Deco sapphire and diamond dress ring, circa 1930, the oval cut sapphire estimated to weigh 2.60 carats, to calibré cut sapphire and eight cut diamond set shoulders, the shank stamped with French platinum poincon, finger size F, 3.9g grossOffered for sale with a Gemmological Certification Services Sapphire Report, numbered 80277-02, Date 22.09.2020, stating:Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon)Comment No indication of heatingCondition Report: There is evidence of lead solder around the gallery. The shank has been resized, there is abrasion to the crown facets, a chip to the back of the stone, a healed fracture to one side, a couple of brown coloured feather like inclusions to one side of the stone. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 263
A single stone diamond ring, the pear cut diamond weighing 1.50 carats in a knife edge bar and shaped setting, stamped 750 with Italian control marks and further stamps, finger size L, 3.8g grossCondition Report: The diamond colour estimated I, clarity VS2/SI1, there are a few small pin prick inclusions under the table and a number of pin prick and a feather to one side of the crown near the girdle, the setting has some wear, there is a faint but readable signature Scintille some later stamps Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 193
A Belle Époque diamond and seed pearl necklace, circa 1910, the pierced foliate circular panel set with old cut and rose cut diamonds, approximately 2.30 carats total, suspended from a woven lattice of seed pearls, to pierced quatrefoil rose and old mine cut diamond set panels, unsigned, the necklace section 35cm long, seed pearl and circular panel drop 13cm long, 32.6g grossCondition Report: Top principal diamond approximately 0.75 carats I-j colour, clarity I- surface reaching fracture to one side of the stone and some large chips to the girdle, seen in setting, central diamond approximately 0.75 carats, a deeper stone colour K-L, clarity I, large naturals to one side of the crown. there is a solder repair to the top of the panel wither the suspensory hook fits in, and a few further small patches of solder visible to the reverse, possibly from manufacture. Seed pearls well matched in colour, the stringing appears ok.Panel 3.9cm diameterCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 200
A 1930s Italian diamond, sapphire, emerald and ruby bracelet, the gold and silver broad pierced panels with polki diamond set leaves and circular cut ruby and sapphire set flower heads, with five central graduated oval cabochon emeralds, with a concealed clasp, the engraved tongue stamped Oro E Argt Brevetto 190-280, 18.7cm long, 45.9g gross, in an associated burgundy leather gold tooled box, stamped Lamberto Tosato Gio Jelliere Roma-Bocca Leone 50Condition Report: The clasp is in good working order, some light wear to the settings commensurate with age and use. Two of the ruby flowerheads are missing their central sapphires, the vacant settings have some damage/repair, four small rose cut diamonds are missing. One of the central ruby to a sapphire flowerhead has been replaced and reset- it hasn't got the raised gold coloured collar, but it isn't very noticeable, another gold collar has a split, but the stone is currently secure.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 283
A single stone diamond ring, the marquise cut diamond weighing 3.74 carats within a claw setting, to tapered baguette cut diamond shoulders, finger size M 1/2Condition Report: Colour estimated K, clarity VS2/SI1, small clear mineral inclusion to one side of the table, very close to the crown facets, there is a small surface reaching fracture at a tip, partially hidden by the setting, there is also a chip to the girdle near one of the tips. Diamond assessed in setting. Approximately 16.4mm x 7.9mm x 4.8mmCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 189
An early 20th century diamond toi et moi crossover ring, circa 1910, the old brilliant cut diamonds in eight claw removable screw settings, weighing 2.35 and 2.79 carats, to old mine cut diamond set shoulders, finger size L 1/2, 7.5g gross, in a dark burgundy leather ring box with gold tooling, stamped M. Rauline 32 Ave de L'Opera, ParisCondition Report: The principal diamonds are both removable from the setting, and could be worn in a necklace by family repute, however it doesn't have any other fittings, the screw in settings are very subtle and well made, and hold the stones securely, the diamond colour estimated J-K, one stone is VS1, the other SI, there is a mineral inclusion that was previously hidden under the claw, a couple of small nicks to the crown facets, assessed in setting. One with minimal fluorescence the other with low fluorescence. The setting has some light wear commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 289
Justin Vulliamy, a 22 carat gold open face pair case pocket watch, hallmarked London 1786, cylinder fusee repeater movement, diamond end stone, pierced and engraved balloon balance cock, disc type regulator, dust cover, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, two piece hinged inner case, two piece hinged outer case, the back cover engraved with a coronet above SX within a circular reserve, movement signed, inner case diameter 47mm, outer case diameter 54mmCondition Report: Movement is functioningRepeater does not chime and requires attentionLight marks to the dialHands in good conditionLight scratches to the glassSlight play to inner case hingeOuter case hinge goodThe circular reserve is a patch repair, solder inside the case backLight scratches to both case159g gross Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 218
A diamond single stone ring, the old mine cut diamond weighing 5.00 carats within a four claw setting, to tapered baguette cut diamond shoulders, finger size S, 7.6g grossCondition Report: The diamond is in our opinion a very light fancy yellow, clarity VVS, some naturals to girdle, assessed in setting.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 261
A diamond three stone ring, the graduated brilliant cut diamonds in four claw settings, approximately 1.04 carats total, the shank stamped 750 with Italian control marks, finger size N, 4.6g grossCondition Report: The diamonds weights 0.31; 0.39; 0.34 central diamond colour K-L, sides H-I, clarity SI. Minimal wear to settingsCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 234
A diamond necklace by Fred, Paris, the brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.40 carats set in a polished oval panel, to a belcher link chain with oval panel signed Fred Paris and 750 with French poincons, with lobster claw clasp, 41.5cm long, 29.2g grossCondition Report: The diamond looks like it may have been taken put of the setting and reset due to the slightly uneven notches holding the stone in place. The diamond colour estimated G-H, clarity VVS, assessed in setting. The necklace has some wear commensurate with use, there are some small knocks to the claspCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 197
A five stone emerald and diamond ring, the central step cut emerald flanked by French cut diamonds, approximately 0.40 carats total, finger size L, 4.1g grossCondition Report: The emerald has some typical inclusions, a few dinks to the surface, bright stone, the diamonds are mostly VS, one I clarity, colour estimated I, assessed in setting. The setting has some wear, some slight pocking to one side of the shank from manufactureCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 166
A late Victorian and later ruby and diamond brooch/pendant, centred with a late Victorian old mine cut diamond and ruby cluster, circa 1890, the cushion cut ruby estimated to weigh 3.30 carats, diamonds approximately 0.90 carats total, within a later oval cut ruby and old cut diamond surround, approximately 0.60 carats total, with removable brooch fitting, 3.5cm long, 8.9g grossCondition Report: The ruby in the central pendant has numerous inclusions, but none appear to be surface reaching to the table, although at the back of the stone there do appear to be some surface reaching fractures near the setting at the base of the stone, some very minor surface rubbing some small nicks. The diamonds are mostly VS - SI Clarity (a few minor inclusions), no visible chips to the smaller rubies. The rubies in the outer mount all appear original, no visible nicks or chips. No signs of damage to the mounts. The central cluster of the pendant is Victorian, the surround is much later, modern.The ruby measures 11mm x 9.5mm x 3.7mmCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 186
An early 20th century Burma ruby and diamond floral bracelet, the flower head cluster panels each centred with an oval cut Burmese ruby, one a synthetic ruby replacement, within a surround of old cut diamonds, approximately 7.20 carats total, 16.5cm long, 29.2g grossOffered for sale with a Gemmological Certification Services Ruby Report, 81283-51, date 23.10.2020, stating:Species Natural corundumVariety Ruby Origin Myanmar (Burma)Comment No indications of heating *Contains 1 red synthetic corundum marked by a purple arrow on the certificateCondition Report: The synthetic ruby is the second stone along from the tongue end of the claspCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 206
An French Art Nouveau early 20th century amethyst dress ring, circa 1900, the mixed cut amethyst with a trio of claws to each canted corner, the claws to tapered fan like panels with a scalloped gallery between, the shank numbered 700 with rubbed French poincons, finger size K, 9.1g grossCondition Report: There is wear and some thinning to the claws, particularly the middle claws, one claw has had the tip worn back, although the stone is still secure, the shank has wear from use, there are the faint rubbed remains of the makers mark and gold standard marks, there are also some further polished knocks to the shank towards the shoulders, Numbered 700 on the inside of the shank, sadly no signature. The setting is 18 carat gold. There are a few light scratches and nibbles to the amethyst table and crown, but no major cracks or chipsCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 215
A single stone diamond ring, the mixed cut diamond weighing 2.67 carats, between step cut diamond set shoulders, approximately 0.60 carats total, finger size N, 5.4g grossCondition Report: The diamond is bright and lively. Colour estimated G-H, clarity SI1, a couple of small mineral inclusions towards the girdle, also a few pin point inclusions under the table and a couple of naturals and nibbles to the girdle. The setting has wear commensurate with use, the shank has been replaced and the claws to the central diamond may have been retipped. Diamonds to the shoulders all present and correct, bright and lively. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 491
VICTORIAN DESK & FOB SEALS, the desk seal of carved ivory in the form of a hand gripping a baton, having gilt metal ends and hard stone insets, one carved with two birds in flight, the small finger wearing a gilt ring with hard stone setting, the base pedestal form again in gilt metal with agate stone setting, 7cms H, 5cms across, the fob seal unmarked but believed gold, having an openwork frame and oval mount containing a Carnelian stone carved with Lion crest over monogrammed initials, 2.4cms across
Lot 379
THREE 18 & 22CT GOLD RINGS to include an 18ct diamond and blue Sapphire dress ring, size O, 3.4grms and two 22ct gold rings, one with a cross mount and open shoulders (stone missing), mid O - P, 1.7grms the other having a garnet type cluster setting against open shoulders, size P, 6.3grms gross
Lot 216
A single stone diamond ring, the brilliant cut diamond weighing 3.86 carats, within an eight claw setting, within a pierced scrolled gallery, finger size 0 1/2, 5.2g grossCondition Report: The diamond is bright and lively. Colour estimated J-K, P1, some small mineral inclusions under the table, an incipient cleavage crack to one side of the stone and a curving internal fracture near a claw. The setting has wear commensurate with use, one claw may benefit from retipping, but the stone is still secure in the setting. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 260
A single stone diamond ring, the step cut diamond with canted corners weighing 1.01 carats, to tapered baguette cut diamond shoulders, partial 18 carat gold hallmark, finger size L, 2.9g grossCondition Report: Colour estimated G, clarity VVS-VS. Minimal wear to setting Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 265
A single stone diamond ring, the brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.80 carats total, to a geometric raised claw setting, finger size Q, 3.3g grossCondition Report: Diamond colour estimated H, clarity VVS-VS, the stone turns in the setting, some wear to the setting, faint stamps to the setting, gold settingCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 213
An early 20th century three stone diamond ring, the central old brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh 1.27 carats, flanked by two further old brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1 carat total, in a scrolled gallery, finger size P, 3.7g grossCondition Report: Central diamond clarity VS/SI1, small chip on the girdle and small mineral inclusion near the girdle, colour H, Smaller diamonds clarity SI and I, one has a small internal fracture under a crown facet SI1), the other stone has what looks like natural surface to one side of the crown, colour H The setting has some wear, some slight thinning to the shank, the shank has been resized, some wear to the gallery where it has been worn with another ring. Some wear to the claws, but all in placeCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 267
A 1980s 18 carat gold diamond and aquamarine cluster ring by Garrard & Co., the oval cut aquamarine estimated to weigh 22.59 carats, approximately 0.80 carats total, stamped with Garrard & Co. maker's mark, hallmarked London 1983, finger size M 1/2, 13.9g gross, with brown suede Garrard & Co. boxCondition Report: The aquamarine measures 20.95mm x 16.4mm x 12mm. The aquamarine has small nail like inclusions in a row to one side of the stone, visible using a loupe, a couple of very small nicks, diamonds all present and correct, bright and lively, some light surface wear. The cluster measures 2.4cm x 1.9cm x 1.3cm high from the finger Condition Report Disclaimer
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