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Lot 197
A CARVED SANDALWOOD PANEL, MYSORE, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 1880 originally a lid from a casket, of rectangular form, the central panel depicting Siva on Nandi flanked by female dancers and princely figures riding on chariots, surrounded by floral bands, the outer with including birds and deities 20 x 36 x 3cm This exceptionally fine example of Mysore sandalwood carving, a tradition which is thought to have been inspired by the intricate stone temple carvings of the Hoysala dynasty in the same part of the Deccan. For other examples of this work, including complete caskets, exhibited in Delhi in 1903, see George Watt, 'Indian Art at Delhi', pls.35 & 36A. There are several examples in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, such as inv. no. 02306-1 (IS), acquired in 1867 and recorded as being made by a carver called 'Coompta'.
Lot 45
A LARGE CHINESE CELADON JADE 'ARCHAISTIC DRAGON' RUYI SCEPTRE the ruyi head carved in low relief with a 'taotie' mask, the long curved shaft carved with archaistic scroll work and divided by an oval central section carved in high relief with a dragon with bifurcated tail, the stone of pale celadon tone with caramel inclusions 52cm long Provenance: Swiss Private Collection of Chinese Jades: sold for the benefit of Mission Bambini. See lot 44 for further information on the charity.
Lot 46
A CHINESE CARVED CELADON JADE RECUMBENT CAMEL GROUP carved and pierced with two recumbent camels, their heads turned sharply towards each other, the stone of very pale celadon tone with caramel inclusions 13.5cm wide Provenance: Swiss Private Collection of Chinese Jades: sold for the benefit of Mission Bambini. See lot .... for further information on the charity.
Lot 51
A CHINESE CELADON JADE FIGURE OF GUANYIN the eight-armed deity seated in front of a lotus-shaped aureole, wearing a long flowing robe falling in deep folds over the pedestal base, the stone of pale celadon tone 21cm high Provenance: Swiss Private Collection of Chinese Jades: sold for the benefit of Mission Bambini. See lot 44 for further information on the charity.
Lot 53
A CHINESE CELADON JADE 'DRAGON' SEAL the square seal surmounted by a pair of addorsed dragons, each with bulging eyes and gaping jaws, the two scaly bodies crouching back on their haunches and pierced through the centre, the face carved with four characters 'si zhi shu wu', the stone of pale olive-green tone 7.7cm wide Provenance: Swiss Private Collection of Chinese Jades: sold for the benefit of Mission Bambini. See lot 44 for further information on the charity.
Lot 54
A CHINESE GREEN JADE 'CHILONG' SEAL the straight-sided rectangular seal surmounted by a high relief coiled chilong, face carved with the four-character inscription 'tian zi zhi bao' which may be translated as: The Treasure of the Emperor, the stone of light green tone with russet and cream inclusions 9.2cm long Provenance: Swiss Private Collection of Chinese Jades: sold for the benefit of Mission Bambini. See lot 44 for further information on the charity.
Lot 541
A VICTORIAN SILVER 'MARINE CHRONOGRAPH' POCKET WATCH, CIRCA 1885 key wound English three-quarter plate lever movement numbered 53190 and signed 'P. Stone. / Manchester', white enamel dial with sunken centre, outer track divided into 1/5th second intervals numbered up to 300 in blocks of 25, inner track with black Roman numerals and tramline minute register, heavy silver case with stop slider in the band at '2', inner curvette with twin winding and setting apertures and engraved escutcheon back, hallmarked William Hammon (of Coventry), Chester, 1885, with key, 6cm diameter; together with a Victorian silver watch chain, William Walter Cashmore, Birmingham, 1893, each massive curb link with lion passant hallmark, with its pendent T-bar, also with an associated silver escutcheon with vacant shield, 40.5cm long excluding escutcheon (3)
Lot 549
GOLD, DIAMOND AND SYNTHETIC VERNEUIL RUBY RING, AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN, CIRCA 1910 the carved oval synthetic ruby mounted with a central collet set circular diamond in an openwork ovoid bezel between spear head shoulders on a reeded shank, 14 carat Viennese gold mark for 1866-1922, 9 carat gold London assay mark size T The first synthetic rubies were attempted in 1837 by Marc Gaudin and later developed in 1877 by the French chemists Edmond Frémy and Charles Feil. It was not until 1904 that Frémy and Auguste Verneuil invented a furnace which could produce a 'boule' that commercial production became feasible. An artificial/synthetic stone has all the qualities that are desirable in a natural stone, except they are made in a laboratory. They have the same appearance, chemical composition and therefore physical characteristics of a natural stone. These include: their crystal structure, how they refract light (Refractive Index), colour dispersion, Specific Gravity and most importantly for the wearer, hardness. This ring is stamped with Austro-Hungarian fourteen carat gold marks used between 1866-1922, indicating that this Verneuil ruby is a historically interesting early product of the flame fusion technique pioneered by Frémy and Verneuil. At the time, whilst producing a marvellous colour, this stone would have arguably been as costly and difficult to create as a natural, mined example.
Lot 581
BELLE EPOCH DEMANTOID AND DIAMOND PENDANT, 1890s the cushion-shaped demantoid garnet millegrain set between bow and swag decoration suspending an articulated pendant surmounted by knife wire and collet set diamonds to a bow motif set throughout with rose and circular cut stones length 50mm approximately Demantoid is a green gemstone sub-variety of the mineral andradite, the most valuable of the garnet group of minerals. Fine specimens are exceedingly hard to obtain and are increasingly costly. The first demantoid garnet was discovered in the mid-19th century in Russia's Ural Mountains. Miners were immediately struck by the highly refractive nature of the gem and its exceptional fire. They compared it to diamond, possibly thinking the flashing green colour resembled the eyes of demons, hence supposedly the name. Very popular in Russia, they were often used by Carl Fabergé in his jewellery. The stones have characteristic inclusions of fine asbestos fibres (chrysotile). These fibres radiate out from small crystals of chromite. They are referred to as 'horsetail' inclusions and are diagnostic, as no other green stones have these inclusions. This stone is mounted in a brooch from the late 19th century, which makes it highly likely that it is in its original setting. Although the gemstone has low hardness, this stone is relatively unmarked; additionally demantoids are generally small, so a stone of this size is very rare.
Lot 59
A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC JADE BIRD carved standing with wings neatly tucked around the back, the head facing forward and with large bulging eyes and hooked beak, carved around the body in low relief with archaistic scrolls, the stone of light green tone with russet staining 14cm long Provenance: Swiss Private Collection of Chinese Jades: sold for the benefit of Mission Bambini. See lot 44 for further information on the charity.
Lot 62
A CHINESE NEOLITHIC STYLE JADE SPLIT RING of circular form, one end terminating in a mythical beast head, the stone of whitish-celadon tone, 9cm diameter; together with a Chinese celadon jade inkstone, carved in the form of a flattened cicada with hollowed sections, the stone of pale celadon tone with russet inclusions, 7.5cm long; and a pair of celadon jade miniautre saucers, each with gently curved sides rising from a short straight foot, the stone of pale celadon tone, 3.2cm diameter (4) Provenance: Swiss Private Collection of Chinese Jades: sold for the benefit of Mission Bambini. See lot 44 for further information on the charity.
Lot 64
A CHINESE CELADON JADE 'SHOULAO' PLAQUE the thick rectangular plaque carved to the front face with Shoulao and a small boy, the reverse with a four-line calligraphic inscription, the stone of pale celadon tone 6.3cm long Provenance: Swiss Private Collection of Chinese Jades: sold for the benefit of Mission Bambini. See lot 44 for further information on the charity.
Lot 65
A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC JADE 'DRAGON' PENDANT the flat curved shaft terminating at both ends with a dragon head, the stone of very pale creamy-brown tone, 14.5cm; together with a Chinese archaistic jade split ring, carved as two cicadas, the stone of mottled greyish-green tone, 10cm long (2) Provenance: Swiss Private Collection of Chinese Jades: sold for the benefit of Mission Bambini. See lot 44 for further information on the charity.
Lot 67
A CHINESE GREYISH-WHITE JADE WATER POT of compressed globular form, carved around the exterior in low relief with a pair of bats amidst ruyi clouds, the stone of pale greyish-white tone with dark grey inclusions 6cm diameter Provenance: Swiss Private Collection of Chinese Jades: sold for the benefit of Mission Bambini. See lot 44 for further information on the charity.
Lot 136
An early 20th Century opal, diamond and seed pearl necklace, the pear opal cabochon and old cut diamond drop suspended from a triangular opal cabochon with similarly cut diamond surround to the integral trace-link chain with seed pearl spacers, estimated total diamond weight 1.05cts, estimated colour I-J, estimated clarity SI, length of drop 4.3cm, length of chain 43cm, gross weight 9.9g. Accompanied by Wartski case and original purchase receipt from A. Prosser & Son dated 1958.Condition report: Overall condition good to fair With safety chain Diamonds bright and well matched Approx. dimensions of opal drop 16.2 by 11.5 by 8.1mm Opals very firey with a red, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple play of colour Some abrasion to surface visible with magnification Triangular oval with small nicks to corners, and a crack running accross stone, visible with magnification
Lot 253
An early 20 th Century diamond cluster ring retailed by Wartski, of floral design the circular cut diamond collet within an old cut diamond foliate surround, stamped 18ct, estimated total diamond weight 0.30ct, ring size R, gross weight 2.4g. Accompanied by original box and purchase receipt from Wartski’s of Llandudno, dated 1943.Condition report: Overall condition good to fair Scratches, abrasion and discolouration in keeping with age and general wear Principal diamond with a surface reaching fracture Ring resized Possible replacement stone, one rose cut in surround
Lot 240
A diamond five stone ring, the graduated old cut diamond line with rose cut diamond spacers and scrolling shoulders, stamped 18, estimated total diamond weight 1.70cts, estimated colour J-K, estimated clarity SI2-P2, ring size O, gross weight 4.2g.Condition report: Overall condition good to fair Scratches and discolouration in keeping with age and wear Principal diamond estimated 0.80ct, with a dark crystal inclusion under the table visible with magnification One of the central diamonds has a surface reaching fracture Diamonds bright and lively Ring resized
Lot 252
A late Victorian diamond five stone ring, the old cut diamond line with rose cut diamond spacers and scrolling shoulders, stamped 18ct, estimated total diamond weight 1.50cts, estimated colour J-K, estimated clarity SI-P2, ring size N1/2, gross weight 4g.Condition report: Overall condition good to fair One rose cut diamond deficient Diamonds bright and lively Diamonds fairly well matched, outer diamonds with surface reaching fractures One of outer diamonds with a chip to table and star facet junction Otherwise diamonds with generally good clarity, scattered inclusions visible only with magnification
Lot 195
An impressive 18ct gold diamond single stone ring, the square cut diamond with baguette cut diamond tapered shoulders, principal diamond weight 4.03cts, estimated colour J-K, estimated clarity VS, ring size K, gross weight 4.3g.Condition report: Overall condition goodLight scratches and discolouration in keeping with age and wearDiamond with only very light scattered inclusions, very difficult to spot with magnificationSurrounding diamonds bright and well matchedStamped 18ct
Lot 245
A diamond three stone ring, designed as an old cut diamond line with bifrucated tapered shoulders, estimated total diamond weight 1ct, estimated colour I-J, estimated clarity SI-P2, ring size Q, gross weight 3.1g.Condition report: Overall condition good to fair Light scratches and discolouration in keeping with age and wear One outer diamond with small chip to girdle
Lot 210
A late Victorian diamond single stone ring retailed by Wartski, the old cut diamond star set within the tapered band, hallmarks for Birmingham, 1886, estimated diamond weight 0.15ct, estimated colour J-K, estimated clarity SI, ring size S, gross weight 5.2g. Accompanied by original purchase receipt from Wartski’s of Llandudno, dated 1943.Condition report: Overall condition good to fair Scratches and discolouration in keeping with age and wear Diamond with dark crystal inclusion under table facet, visible with magnification Makers marks CS FS Ring band with small crack to inside
Lot 235
An 18ct gold Sri Lankan sapphire and diamond three stone ring, the cushion shape Sri Lankan sapphire weighing approx. 3cts, with old cut diamond sides, estimated total diamond weight 0.75ct, estimated colour I-J, estimated clarity P1-P2, ring size P1/2, gross weight 3.5g. Accompanied by a GCS report, number 79234-69, dated 23.9.19 stating that the sapphire is Sri Lankan, no heat treatment.
Lot 223
A diamond three stone ring, the brilliant cut diamond line with crossover shoulders, estimated total diamond weight 0.60ct, estimated colour J-K, estimated clarity SI2-P2, ring size O, gross weight 3.1g.Condition report: Overall condition good to fair Ring band thinning slightly One of the outer diamonds has a surface reaching fracture Diamonds bright and lively
Lot 209
An 18ct gold diamond five stone ring, designed as an old cut diamond line with crossover shoulders, hallmarks for Birmingham, 1975, estimated total diamond weight 2cts, estimated colour J-K, estimated clarity P1-P2, ring size L, gross weight 5.1g.Condition report: Overall condition good to fair Scratches and discolouration in keeping with age and wear Ring resized Maker's marks B&S Diamonds bright and lively Some diamonds with surface reaching fractures
Lot 255
An amethyst single stone ring, the rectangular shape amethyst within a similar shape surround, ring size R1/2, gross weight 5.9g.Condition report: Overall condition good to fair Scratches and abrasion in keeping with light wear Marked to inside of band, partially indistinct Approx. dimensions of amethyst 14.2 by 10.7 by 7.15mm Amethyst a medium slight pinkish purple with good saturation and typical inclusions
Lot 248
An early 20th Century 18ct gold diamond five stone ring, the old cut diamond line inset to the polished band, hallmarks for London, 1913, estimated total diamond weight 0.70ct, ring size V1/2, gross weight 6.9g.Condition report: Overall condition good to fair Scratches and abrasion in keeping with wear Diamonds fairly well matched Diamonds with chips, surface reaching inclusions and fractures, visible with magnification
Lot 227
A platinum diamond five stone ring, the brilliant cut diamond line with raised bar spacers, hallmarks for London, 2010, total diamond weight 1.50cts, stamped to band, estimated colour J-K, estimated clarity SI, ring size K1/2, gross weight 5.2g.Condition report: Overall condition good Scratches and discolouration in keeping with general wear Ring resized Maker's marks 'HJ' Diamonds bright and well matched, with scattered light inclusions visible under magnification
Lot 351
Plesiosaurs fossilized vertebra segments (3) very well preserved with letter of identification by the Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service , found on the East Coast of England. Lovely examples Prehistoric Fossils including: large teeth, snail shells, cockle and clam shells, squid etc. A good collection worth investigating. -Metal detector finds including many Corbel bells and Musket balls in a tub .Celtic and Pre-Roman era stone beads in a tub
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