Victorian snake necklace with graduated snake links, the snake's head clasp with pavé set turquoise cabochons, rose cut diamonds and red stone eyes. Length 38½cm CONDITION REPORT The snake's head is in very good condition and the clasp works well. No missing stones. One eye is pink rather than red and therefore probably replaced. Some turquoise stones are also possibly replaced. There are numerous repairs and distortions to the links. Total gross weight approximately 31.1 grams
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Diamond single stone ring with an old cut diamond weighing approximately 2.31cts in claw setting on plain shank. Ring size M CONDITION REPORT I am not able to grade the stone but offer my opinion estimating the colour to be M/N. Estimated clarity VS2-SI1. Setting and shank in very good condition.
Sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the large blue sapphire cabochon measuring 13.5mm surrounded by a border of rose cut diamonds in silver setting on silver shank with gold mounts. Ring size L½ CONDITION REPORT The sapphire has a slight asterism effect and is a dark blue with inclusions. Depth of the stone is approximately 6-7mm. Not tested for enhancement.Total gross weight approximately 8.9 grams
Gentlemen's 18ct gold and diamond single stone ring with an old cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.50cts in heavy gold claw setting (London 1915) Ring size CONDITION REPORT Total gross weight approximately 5.6 grams, clear hallmarks, setting is in good condition and the claws have been re-tipped. Estimated clarity I2. The stone is dull and appears grey/brown in tone. Good condition
Chinese carved jade pendant finely carved as a bat on a leaf, utilising the natural tones of the stone, 5cm long, together with two hardstone discs and wooden stands, two carved hardstone seals with mythical beast terminals, a small figural carving and a celedon glazed pottery figure (7)Provenance: acquired in Malaysia by a private collector, around 50 years ago, thence by family descent CONDITION REPORT All in good order
GERALD BROSSEAU GARDNER,The Meaning of Witchcraft, Aquarian Press, London, 1959. First edition, 8vo. 288pp. Frontispiece. Illustrations. Cloth binding and dust jacket.Thought to be the father of modern witchcraft, Gerald Gardner published The Meaning of Witchcraft in 1959, not long after laws punishing witches were repealed. It was the first sympathetic book written from the point of view of a practising witch. Chapters include: Witches' Memories and Beliefs, The Stone Age Origins of Witchcraft, Druidism and the Aryan Celts, Magic Thinking, Curious Beliefs about Witches, Signs and Symbols and The Black Mass.VAT is not applicable on books.
A diamond single stone ring the brilliant cut diamond within an eight claw setting, and tapered shoulders, estimated diamond weight 0.40ct, estimated colour I-J, estimated clarity P1-P2, ring size N, weight approx. 2g.Overall condition fairScratching and discolouration to metal in keeping with wear and ageRing band stamped 18ct and PLATEvidence of repair to the ring bandDiamond with a dark crystal inclusion underneath the table facet, visible with the unaided eye, further light and dark inclusions scattered
THREE GEMSTONE SET RINGS to include a 9ct gold Blue John oval cabochon, rub over set, ring size N, hallmarked 9ct gold, Sheffield, a 9ct gold opal and cubic zirconia oval cluster ring, ring size P1/2, hallmarked 9ct gold, Birmingham, a green and white paste three stone dress ring, ring size L1/2, stamped '9ct gold', approximate gross weight 7.6 grams
A LATE GEORGIAN GOLD AND CORAL RING, centering on rectangular coral stone (which is a likely later replacement to the ring) enclosed within an elaborate scroll surround to open split formation scroll shoulders, ring size approximately H1/2, partial hallmark visible, approximate gross weight 2.3 grams
TWO ITEMS OF JEWELLERY to include a 9ct gold tie clip, engraved with a geometric pattern with a vacant initial panel, measuring approximately 43.0mm in length, hallmarked 9ct gold, London, a modern cubic zirconia rectangular cut single stone pendant, together with a fine twisted curb chain, stamped '9ct', approximate gross weight 6.2 grams
A DIAMOND RING AND AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY 9CT GOLD PENDANT, the ring designed as a central old cut diamond flanked by a cluster of three single cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.20ct, stamped 9ct Plat, ring size O1/2, the circular pendant of openwork foliate and floral design, the flowers set with imitation split pearls, central stone missing, suspended from a belcher link chain to the cylindrical push piece clasp, stamped 9ct, length of chain 430mm, length of pendant 37mm, total weight 7 grams
THREE GEM RINGS, the first a three stone, illusion set diamond ring, the central single cut diamond flanked by two diamond chips, ring size O, the second set with three pink/red gems (one replaced) interspaced by two split pearls, ring size Q1/2, the third a citrine within a rope twist and scalloped surround, ring size Q1/2, all with marks to indicate 9ct gold, total weight 5.1 grams
Egyptian Carnelian Perfume Container Early Dynastic Period, C. 3100 B.C. Small orange-red stone vase, finely carved from banded carnelian. Of ovoid form, tapering to a rounded, slightly pointed base, with a slight shoulder, curved rim flattened at top, and with a pair of lug handles drilled and shaped at the shoulders to allow hanging. Probably for cosmetic use. cf. Petrie Naqada and Ballas pl. VIII for similar forms. 4.9cm high. FOOTNOTES Provenance Julian Bird Collection, London, acquired from Bath auction house in 2008. M222. Old private UK SW-England private collection formed in the early 20th. century
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