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Click here to subscribeAn aquamarine and diamond platinum three-stone ring, the central oval-cut aquamarine approx 2.24 carats, flanked by two round brilliant-cut diamonds, total diamond weight approx 0.44 carat, millegrain rub-over settings, ring size M, total gross weight approx 5.2 gramsCondition: good, all stones and settings intact,
A diamond two-stone cross over ring, diamond set shoulders, the two round old cut diamonds weighing approx 1.50 carat, 0.75 carat each, assessed colour I/J, assessed clarity SI1/SI2, claw setting, 18ct yellow gold shank, ring size O, gross weight approx 3.4 gramsCondition: claws intact, minor wear and tear only
A diamond three-stone 18ct yellow gold ring, three round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight of approx 1.60 carat, centre stone approx 0.75 carat, assessed colour I/J, assessed clarity SI1/SI2 , claw settings, ring size O, gross weight approx 3.5 grams Condition: claws intact, minor wear and tear only
A Victorian mourning locket in yellow metal (tested 9ct) black enamel and with the initials M.W overlayed on banded agate with a glass reverse. The back of the locket engraved and dated 1868, complete with a lock of hair within a hidden compartment. Approx size 35mm x 30mm Condition report: Overall good-enamel and stone intact, no obvious sign or damage or repair
A round Etruscan style 14ct gold brooch/ pendant set with a small diamond to centre, diamond approx 0.7ct, set in a diamond shaped setting, granular diamond shapes and alternate lines adorn the centre dome, approx diameter 30mm, total gross weight approx 10.4 gramsCondition report: Overall good, stone present and intact no visible sign of damage or repair
A diamond and emerald platinum three-stone cross-over ring, the centre round old-cut diamond approx 0.75 carats, flanked by two baguette-cut emeralds approx 0.50 carats total, claw settings, ring size N, shank stamped platinum, gross weight approx 4.5 gramsCondition: good overall, all claws and settings intact, wear and tear
A Victorian silver novelty pin shoe shaped cushion, the front panel bright cut engraved with ornate decoration and set with two oval enamel panels and on leaf shaped green Scottish hard stone panel, the ribbon tied button with central enamel cabachon, on kitten heel, hallmarked Birmingham, 1890, maker's mark rubbed, 9 cm long approx
A diamond and sapphire three-stone ring, the central round swiss-cut blue sapphire approx 1.50 carats, two round old-cut diamonds approx 0.66 carat total, claw set, 18ct yellow gold shank, ring size Q, gross weight approx 2.7 gramsCondition: overall good, minor wear to claws, scratches, wear and tear
The Spinners: An Unusual Early English Printed Fan, hand coloured, the slender monture consisting of bone guards delicately painted in pastels on the upper sections, and thin wooden sticks stained a dark brown. The double paper leaf shows a group of maidens and their maids seated on a stone terrace, occupied in spinning. The verso is plain save for a basic sketch of a tree and fencing. Guard length 10.75 inches or 27.5cm. the upper guard is repaired at the shoulder. The paint on the guards is well rubbed. The leaf appears in good order with very slight foxing mostly seen on the verso.
A Late 18th Century Dutch Fan, the monture of ivory, carved, pierced, gilded and silvered. The upper guards are set with an oval containing minute pictures made of coloured foil, and appear to be covered with Mica or similar. The gorge sticks consist of alternating designs, the centre with a formal oval. The vellum leaf is mounted à l'anglaise and painted with a detailed depiction of a hazy day at harvest time, the corn being reaped, the shepherdess tending her sheep, and a young man in his Sunday best playing gentle notes to his lady, seated under a tree and caressing a rabbit. To each side a smaller vignette, the one to the left showing a small dog on a stone pedestal, the one to the right with a tall beehive. Gold borders, swags and floral urns highlight what is unusually a brighter and more colourful example of a Dutch fan. The verso is painted with simple swags and flowers, in gold. Guard length 10.75 inches or 27.5cm. Generally in good order with strong colour and shiny gold to the leaf. The major gilding is dull.
Judaica: A Mid-18th Century Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the monture carved, pierced and gilded, the gorge with figures. The double painted leaf shows the Triumph of Mordecai from the Book of Esther in the Hebrew bible. A plot against the king was revealed and foiled by Mordecai, (the Queen's cousin), hated by Haman as Mordecai refused to acknowledge his status. The king, wishing to reward him, asked advice of Haman, who by then wished to plot against and kill all exiled Jews throughout the Persian Empire (this plot was also foiled when Queen Esther begged the King to prevent it). Haman mistakenly believed it was he who was being rewarded, and suggested a celebratory procession through the city so that the people could acknowledge the act. So Mordecai, a Jew, was led though the city in fine clothes and astride a white horse. Haman was ultimately executed on the gallows which he had erected for Mordecai. Verso painted with rural scene of stone bridge crossing river, abbey or castle in distance. Contained in a cream card fan box bearing a label for A Rodien inside the lid. Guard length 11.5 inches or 29cm. See page 118 of the catalogue ''Le Siècle d'or de l'éventail'' by Georgina Letourmy-Bordier and José de Los llanos, published for an exhibition in Paris at the Cognacq-Jay Museum in 2013. at least 3 of the gorge sticks, wafer thin, are broken, with temporary repairs effected. The leaf is rubbed on the folds but retains good colour. The box lid ends are damaged.
Three Slender 18th Century Ivory Fans, framed together resulting in a very decorative item for display. The slender monture of the first fan mixes tortoiseshell with ivory in the gorge, those sticks in pairs. All sticks are carved, pierced and gilded, and further decorated with delicate painting in turquoise blue, featuring figures and flowers. The leaf features a central printed and hand coloured cartouche outlined in minute gold sequins, depicting a couple greeting a lady on the seashore, a rowing boat beached behind, the visitor on her knees with arms outstretched in supplication. The reserves are decorated with four small vignettes, two painted in strong blue, featuring a pair of white doves and domestic items, two painted in brown containing gold scrolling. Elsewhere the leaf is embroidered with scrolls of gold sequins, and finished with a painted border. The second fan is of carved and pierced ivory, figures featuring in an oval cartouche in the gorge and on the upper guard. A printed and hand coloured central cartouche features a classical couple embracing a white dove by their feet, the man possibly wearing a military tunic, suggesting Venus and Mars. The leaf, possibly of vellum, is relatively plain, with a decorative painted border, simple flowers and a scattering of iridescent highlights. The final fan, slightly larger, of carved, pierced and gilded ivory, shows a stone dock with a large and decorative wooden sailing boat berthed behind a young family, the male carrying weapons, the lady protecting a lidded urn, a further maiden to the side clearly in distress. The leaf, most likely mounted à l'anglaise, features flowers and scrolling to the reserves and a varied and detailed border painted in shades of pale blue. Guard lengths approx: Fan 1: 9 inches or 23cm Fan 2: 8 inches or 20cm Fan 3: 9.5 inches or 24cm. the fans have clearly been framed for many years resulting in some detriment to the leaves, which could perhaps be improved upon. However, the fans themselves do not appear to have been framed for reasons of prior damage, but do show normal evidence of age. Slight chipping to the frame/gilding/. Frame not opened for closer inspection.
Christopher Columbus: A Large Fan, dated 1892, issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the landing in the Santa Maria of Columbus in the Americas. The monture, of carved and shaped tan wood, is lightly gilded and silvered. The colourful double paper leaf depicts the explorer at the helm of his boat; being received in triumph at court, and a later statue erected in his memory. Various heraldic and armorial items feature in the reserves. The verso reads ''Gloria a Colon-Recuerdo del 4th Centenario Ano 1892'' (In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Voyages of Discovery of Christopher Columbus) and shows simple stone churches and Columbus engaged in conversation with a priest. Guard length 12.75 inches or 32.5m Columbus was an Italian born explorer. He made this discovery under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain.in good clean order. Sound. Strong colour.
A Circa 1870's Russian Fan, Samuel Arnd, St. Petersburg, (hallmarked), the monture having solid gold guards and loop with simple edgings, 56 standard, and set with a ruby on either side of the rivet**. The gorge is formed of intricately carved and gilded mother-of-pearl, which is further decorated on alternate sticks with vertical ovals painted with cherubs indulging in leisure activities, a phoenix rising from the flames, and depictions of gardens and flowers. The double paper leaf shows the vibrant activity of a costume ball, with ladies in extravagant gowns, their partners in formal attire, mixing with others in costume and masks, appearing as Harlequin or Pierrot, or in more grotesque garb, as in the Comedia d'Ell Arte. The verso is painted with the aftermath of the ball, guests having perhaps partaken to excess, and tumbling down a stone staircase. Signed D H Ballue. Guard length 11.75 inches or 30cm. Contained in a fabric covered card fan box of high quality, the design in pastels on cream, with flowers and quite abstract designs in purple, green, salmon pink and black. Lined in cream silk and labelled in gold inside the lid for Duvelleroy in Paris. Provenance: Sotheby's, Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons, 8 June 2011, lot 525 CSK, 17th September 1996, lot 55 D Ballue was a French painter and costume designer. Samuel Arnd was active in St. Petersburg 1845 to 1890. **Please see the online images of the hallmarks Samuel Arnd: A St. Petersburg firm that may owe its name to Johann Hellwing Arnd, a goldsmith who moved there from Germany in 1832 and that worked for the Imperial Court. Dmitri Ivanovich Osipov was a joint owner of the firm from 1890-1900. Osipov then appears to have owned the company outright until 1902, when he sold out to A. K. (Andrei Karlovich) Adler. In 1910, the Arnd company was trading from 12 Nevski prospeckt and was owned by Karl Ivanovich Bok. The company specialized in medals and military and court decorations and supplied Fabergé . Generally very good. Some rubbing on the folds but the colours are strong. Some prior work undertaken on the lower section of the gorge sticks which have glue residue, and some tiny chips noted in the MOP. On the lower guard, a section of the MOP within the gold enclosure could have been replaced. Box sound and reasonably clean.
The Winged Horse and Deer in the Forest: A Slender Early 18th Century Ivory Fan, the monture carved and pierced, the central gorge backed in Burgau. The guards are carved with a figure and meandering flowers, then painted. The gorge features chinoiserie. The double paper leaf is painted on the recto with a depiction of Pegasus, the mythological winged horse, attended by one semi native western lady and another black lady, a lady of Asian appearance in the woodland to the left, and a deer with golden collar behind a stone column to the right. The verso is a simple drawing of Pegasus flying off to distant lands, watched by the three ladies featured on the recto. No signature noted. Contained in a custom fan box covered in cream silk and lined in mustard silk. Guard length 11.25 inches or 28.5cm Aafke was a FCI member, active in the 1990's, having studied for a degree in Art. Judith supported Aafke and bought many of her fans, more of which will be included in the Autumn Fan sale on October 11th. Other examples are on contemporary sticks. She focussed particularly on painting horses.. In good order.
A Late 18th Century Wooden Fan, with bone thumb guards, the double paper leaf painted with a gentle rural scene of a young mother relaxing on a chair, her child clambering onto her back, a river running beside them and ruins of stone buildings. The verso is plain. Together with Another Wooden Fan, similar, this time printed and hand coloured, showing an al fresco dinner in a garden with stone balustrading and Italianate trees. Strong colours to the costume, reserves of dark green and brown. The verso shows a village setting with barns and two countrywomen occupied with spinning. First fan: Guard length 10.75 inches or 27.5cm Second fan: Guard length 10.5 inches or 26.5cm (2). the first fan leaf is somewhat grubby and has two splits requiring attention. The second fan lacks part of one thumb guard and has a fair amount of marks on the leaf, but mostly noted from the verso. The leaf also has some minor splitting to the folds.
A Slender Wooden Fan, with ivory thumb guards dating from the late 18th or early 19th century, the printed leaf with a detailed depiction of a couple by a fountain, the water cascading from the mouth of a dolphin, the words ''Fontaine Romaine'' on the stone wall. Cupid aims his bow towards the lady whilst she is trying to extinguish the flames being used by two cherubs to forge Cupid's arrows. To the left, another maiden reclines on a rock, holding another bow. The side borders of the design are printed with plain circles, whereas the top border is printed with rectangles each divided into 15 sections containing numbers, perhaps serving as part of a game or puzzle, or even lottery tickets. The verso is plain. Guard length 8.5 inches or 21.5cm. In good order.
A Circa 1850's White Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the monture elaborately carved and pierced, with a figure to the upper guard and several to the gorge, with a classic pastoral scene, one lady seated, with a parasol. The double paper leaf shows a pastoral gathering, a shepherdess with her collie, casting a watchful eye on the young man attempting to remove the ribbon from the bodice of his sleeping female companion. The cream verso is painted simply with flowers in colour and scrolling in gold. Finished with a very elaborate silk tassel embellished with roped threads enclosing large pearl beads, and dangling strands of white beads interspersed with silver. The shaped silver metal loop boasts an opaque stone at the rivet. Guard length 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. In good order.
A Circa 1820's Horn Brisé Fan, the gothic sticks à la cathedrale, gold used to highlight the carved and pierced shaping and further detail which corresponds to architecture of the period. Barrel head, carved to show as a spiral when the fan is open, the rivets finished with turquoise. The horn is mottled and gives the appearance of tortoiseshell, an unusual feature. The recto is painted with a detailed scene in front of an ancient stone church or cathedral, a vast nave to the left, the exterior peppered with ancient columns in various states of repair. Three tiny figures are waiting at, or approaching the door of the church. Blue sky offsets rocky hilltops and bushes in the background. The verso is plain but presents the mottling of the horn in various deep shades. Guard length 6.75 inches or 17cm. In good order, no loss noted to the tips, ribbon sound, paint not rubbed, one guard slightly warped.
The Lovers' Welcome: A Fine and Large Fan, circa 1890, the monture of smoky grey mother-of-pearl, carved and gilded in simple designs to the upper guards and gorge. The leaf, with painted silk edged with fine black Chantilly lace, is a romantic depiction of extravagantly dressed lovers arriving at an arbour, being greeted by a cherub acting the role of Maître d'hôtel, whilst another cherub is hastily putting the finishing touches to a floral arrangement on the table. Two further cherubs wearing pink ribbons fly above, one with his arms wrapped around the other. The surrounding grounds are lush with bright hollyhocks and daisies, matching the pinks and yellow of the lady's sumptuous gown and the colours of the gentleman's fine embroidered waistcoat. To note is the form of the Chantilly lace, designed to create the stone urns and elaborate canopy of the arbour. Signed D. Donzel. Contained in a substantial box lined in cream silk and covered with brown leather, and marked inside the lid in gold for Duvelleroy London 167 Regent Street. Guard length 13.75 inches or 35cm Provenance: Purchased at Christies' SK in December 2001, The Collection of Lady Charlotte Schreiber, lot 8. Exhibited at The fan Maker's Hall on the 4th and 5th December 1980. Very good, good colour, strong, clean. The box lining is worn and slightly grubby, the exterior is rubbed on the corners. The clasp is intact but not holding.
A Circa 1900 Fan of Fontange Form, the sticks most likely of bone, carved, pierced, shaped and gilded, and mounted with a double silk leaf and painted with a gentleman out for a stroll, dressed in a fine lilac coat with gold embroidery over his raspberry coloured breeches, his tricorn hat and cane emphasising his status, encountering a couple of young ladies of lower social status, one with a flower basket, engaging them in conversation. The background and reserves show a stone wall and arbour covered in flowers, and formal flower baskets, gold scrolling and pink floral wreaths. The verso is plain cream. Signed to the top left, possibly E. Morlin. Overall height 9.5 inches or 24cm. Very good. Nothing noted, silk appears clean and strong.
By Lasselaz: A Circa 1880's Pale Pink Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the monture extravagantly carved and pierced, silvered and gilded, cherubs playing in a vignette on the upper guards, and three vignettes to the gorge, those to the side featuring two cherubs chasing gilded birds, the one to the centre showing a cherub with paintbrush in front of an easel, another watching and two more in flight entangled in flower garlands. Backed with thin mother-of-pearl. The double velum leaf is painted with a young country couple by a stone fountain, a cherub leaning on the lion spout, an old woman preparing to spin thread, accompanied by a seated white cat, and a young boy by a beanstalk, bawling and rubbing his eyes as he appears to have dropped and broken a pot. Signed for Lazellaz beside him, in red. The verso is bordered with classical designs in gold, and bears the large entwined initials MC. Signed to the left side border ''Ernest Kees''. Guard length 11 inches or 28cm. In generally good order, good colour, the elaborate MOP appears intact. The folds are rubbed and the first fold in to the left has a major crease.
A Rare French Fan, circa 1890's, the ivory monture shaped like a dagger or sword hilt. The head, intricately carved and shaped and set with an opaque stone, the gorge and lower guards shaped only at the shoulder, but the upper part of the guards carved to catch the eye with a bulbous section carved in layers, more detail to tip and junction, with a column-like and elegant section culminating in a pipe-playing cherub carved in relief, atop a pedestal. A closer look at this shape shows that the fan is made to emulate a dagger, with the bulbous part the handle. The lower guard matches, save for the cherub playing a different instrument. The silk leaf, mounted à l'anglaise, is painted in pastel colours with an amusing scene of ''Marionettes de l'Amour'', a puppet theatre with three puppets on the ''stage'', plus a white cat perched on a red velvet cushion. The ''audience'' consists of six rather chubby winged cherubs, one having sneaked under the curtain of the theatre, one pointing at a puppet as if a teacher pointing at a blackboard, the others taking it all in, one to the left with his tongue protruding. Signed, under the cherubs to the left, Aman Cyboulle, a French artist who exhibited at The Salon 1868-1880. The recto is completed with a simple border to the edges and some details in the corners. The verso is plain save for some detail to the corners and simple flower sprays. Contained in a card fan box covered in cerise silk and inscribed in gold for Duvelleroy Regent Street W. Guard length 11 inches or 28cm See a similar fan, painted by a different artist but with the same monture, sold in the ''Earth to Fire'' sale at Sotheby's London in May 1st 2018, lot 307. Estimated at £600 to £700 it achieved £1500.00 hammer.. It is somewhat of a miracle that the carving that protrudes on the guards in undamaged. The fan is generally clean and in good order.
A Fine and Unusual Circa 1840's Chinese Lacquered Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, the twenty inner sticks and two guards lacquered in black and then decorated in gold and bold colours. The guards, in gold, are particularly well decorated with a variety of features and symbols, to which a red highlight adds further interest. The recto is painted with a scene of a family outdoors on a terrace, being entertained by jugglers. On a background of muted red, the detailed costumes and foliage contrast well against the stone and mosaic of the buildings. The verso is painted in a similar fashion, this time in a garden with pagodas, a bridge and an arched garden wall, the children seemingly playing. Contained in a fitted fabric covered box. Guard length 7.75 inches or 19.5cm. the ribbon is rotten and requires replacement. Otherwise this fan is in good order, with good colour and lots of detail. One box catch is missing but the other holds.
Two diamond and sapphire rings, the first of flowerhead cluster design set six sapphires interspersed with six diamonds and another larger central diamond, hallmarked 18ct gold, size P, together with an unmarked yellow metal five stone ring of two diamonds and three sapphires, size T, 8.7g gross approx (2)
Four assorted rings comprising: yellow metal, diamond and sapphire cluster ring stamped 18ct, size K½, 9ct gold, diamond and sapphire cluster ring, size L, unmarked yellow metal and three stone diamond ring, size L½, and a yellow metal wedding band, marks indistinct, with outer band of white metal decoration, size N½, the four 10.9g gross approx (4)
An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold three stone diamond ring, the central stone weighing approx 0.75ct flanked by twin 0.50ct diamonds in scrolling mount, ring size M, approx 4.4g, with box.Additional InformationLarger stone with chip to girdle, small stone surface reaching inclusion, discolouration to setting.
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