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Click here to subscribePIPER, MYFANWY, 'REYNOLDS STONE'first edition, published by Art and Technics, London 1951, grey cloth bound with dustwrapper, containing a card bookmark with printed scene and signed in ink by Reynolds Stone, together with six 'Reynolds Stone' pamphlets comprising three to accompany the V&A 1982 Exhibition, two accompany the Dorset County Museum 1981 and one copy of 'The Private Library, Winter 1983' (7)
THREE VOLUMES ILLUSTRATED BY REYNOLDS STONEcomprising Hodgson, Ralph, 'The Skylark, limited edition of 300, signed by artist, published by Colin Fenton, 1958; Shuster, George (ed), 'Saint Thomas Aquinas', published by The Heritage Press, New York, grey cloth half bound; and Rieu, E.V. (transl.), 'St Marks Gospel' illustrated by Reynolds Stone, limited edition of 1250, published by The Curwen Press, London, 1951, buff cloth bound (3)
*MICHAEL BIZLEY (d. 2020) Head of a woman polished Purbeck stone sculpture, on a square white marble base, 33cm high overallNote: Michael Bizley was a well-known sculptor living and working in Dorset. He worked as a mason during the building of Guildford Cathedral before studying at Guildford School of Art. Bizley was a great friend of fellow Purbeck sculptor Mary Spencer Watson and his work is represented in public and private collections in Europe, USA, and Australia.
1855 (May 5) Entire letter written from The Baha Booden Hills, Mysore, to Dr Balfour at the Museum in Madras, endorsed "stamped ½ anna", posted two days later at Sheemooga bearing 1854 ½a (die II, four margins) tied by a rhomboid of dots, backstamped boxed "SHEEMOOGA / POST PAID" with manuscript date below. The writer, Dr H.R Oswald, has sent a specimen of Load Stone from the Booden Hills to the museum in Madras; Dr Edward Balfour has annotated the letter "Silicious Iron Ore from Mysore Hills, highly magnetic, the ore and quartz in alternate seems". Hammond Giles shows a similar "Post Not Paid" handstamp for Sheemooga (recorded 1836); this Post Paid handstamp previously unrecorded, but probably also originally used in the prestamp period. Photo on Page 90
An 18ct gold Burmese ruby and diamond three stone ring, claw set oval faceted ruby, 7 x 5.7 x 4.2mm, flanked by two old European cut diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 1.00ct, size N, modern shank hallmarked London, 18ct gold, weight 3.3g, cased, accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory, dated 3rd December 2023, stating the ruby origin to be Burma with no evidence of heat treatmentEstimated approximate weight of ruby 1.50ctOverall condition: GoodAll stones secureWear to settings, consistent with age – attention requiredAbrasion and minor chipping to facet edges of rubyMinor bearding to diamonds – faceted girdlesHeavy wear/scratches to mount
A single stone yellow sapphire pendant, claw set rectangular cushion shaped sapphire, approximately 19.6 x 15.9 x 10.9mm, estimated approximate weight 34.70ct, possibly unheated (untested), unmarked, tested as platinum, fancy belcher chain, length 66cm, width 3.3mm, hallmarked Birmingham, 9ct gold, gross weight 23.5g
A Victorian insect brooch, the abdomen set with an oval faceted red stone, assessed as rubellite (untested, due to limitations imposed by the mount), approximately 8.5 x 6.7mm, thorax set with graduating rose cut diamonds, wings set with graduating rubies and graduating rose cut diamonds, cabochon rubies for the eyes and diamond set antennae, estimated approximate total diamond weight 2.80ct, wing span 9.7cm, pin and revolver fitting, French poinçon mark for 18ct gold, silver settings, weight 28.7g, casedOverlal condition: GoodAll stones presentMinor abrasion and chipping to centre stone and rubies, consistent with age - visible with a 10x loupeChipping to diamonds, consistent with ageGeneral wear and heavy scratching to reversePin is slightly misshapen but opens and closes positively
An early 20th century three stone diamond ring, three old European and transitional brilliant cut diamonds, the centre with an estimated approximate weight of 0.46ct, estimated total diamond weight 0.92ct, head dimensions 18 x 13.5mm, size P, unhallmarked, stamped '18CT', settings tested as platinum, weight 2.7g, casedOverall condition: Fair to goodDiamonds - Minor chipping and surface reaching fractures, visible with a 10x loupeWear to settings, consistent with ageHeavy wear/scratches and tarnishing to mount
Charles Frodsham, London - A fine George V 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, circa 1910, outer cover with blue enamel Roman numerals and inner chemin de fer chapter ring around the circular glazed aperture, signed white dial, additionally marked '09380', with black Roman numerals, blued hands and subsidiary seconds register at 6H, gilt three-quarter plate crown wind mechanical movement with diamond end stone, top plate marked CHAS FRODSHAM BY APPOINTMENT TO THE KING 115 NEW BOND STREET LATE OF 84 STRAND LONDON NO 09380, the raised going barrel engraved with foliate decoration and hand setting button at 4H, case, 48mm diameter, interior with casemaker's mark of Harrison Mill Frodsham and London hallmarks for 18ct gold, numbered 009380, the cuvette similarly marked and additionally engraved TO ROBERT SINCLAIR FROM SIR VICTOR AND LADY HORSLEY IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF HIS PROMPT AND KIND ACTION ON THE 22ND AUGUST 1911, 115.7g gross, presented with a copy of the purchase receipt, analysis sheet from Charles Frodsham and rating certificate from June-July 1914 Provenance:Purchased back by Charles Frodsham from a descendant of the Sinclair family, and subsequently sold to the present owner in 2014 Charles Frodsham was a distinguished English horologist, founding his business in the 1840s. From 1884, he traded as Charles Frodsham & Co, which remains in existence as the longest continuously trading firm of chronometer manufacturers in the world. Lot 354 & 355: A ‘fine gold watch and albert’ presented for an act of bravery. Sir Victor A.H. Horsley (1857-1916) was an accomplished scientist and professor, and the first neurosurgeon appointed to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. Known as 'the father of neurosurgery', he was the first surgeon in the world appointed to a hospital post as a 'brain surgeon'.In August 1911 he was on holiday with his family in Rousay - one of the largest of the Orkney Islands - off the north coast of Scotland. His son, Siward Myles Horsley, who suffered from epilepsy, went fishing in a boat just offshore, but suffered a fit and fell overboard. The local newspaper - the 'Orcadian' - of Saturday August 26th, 1911, carried the following report on the incident:'BOATING ACCIDENT AT ROUSAY - A serious boating accident occurred off Sourin, Rousay on Tuesday. From information to hand it appears that a son of Sir Victor Horsley was fishing from a small boat...when he fell into the sea. Fortunately, the accident was observed from the shore and a rescue party set off. By this time the young man had sunk, and it was only after some difficulty that he was picked up from the bottom. He was...in a serious condition...and was only restored after great difficulty’.Two months later, the 'Orcadian' carried a further report:BOATING ACCIDENT AT ROUSAY - Sir Victor Horsley has presented fine gold watches and alberts to the (two) boys who recently saved his son from drowning. The names of the boys are Alfred Hermisgarth and Robert Sinclair. The inscription on the watches is "To (name of recipient) from Sir Victor and Lady Horsley in grateful recollection of his prompt and kind action on 22nd August 1911" Crystal - Complete. Some extremely minor scratches visible under reflected lightDial - In good condition. No obvious signs of damage or crackingMovement - In working order, though not tested for timekeeping or endurance. Hand adjusting button operational and the hands move freely in both directions, though there is a little play. Crown winds satisfactorilyCase - In good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Cover opens and closes satisfactorily, and the hinges do not appear strained. Verso with some light scratches and scuffs as to be expected and commensurate with age and use.
An early 20th century two stone ring, claw set old European cut diamond, estimated approximate weight 0.40ct, assessed colour G/H, assessed clarity I1, with another old European cut diamond, estimated approximate weight 0.50ct, assessed colour L/M, assessed clarity I1, size H½, unmarked, tested as 18ct gold, weight 2.8g
Jay’s, London – An 18ct gold open faced pocket watch, circa 1904, white dial with black Roman numerals, blued hands and subsidiary seconds register at 6H, 17 jewel gilt three-quarter plate crown wind movement with diamond end stone and raised going barrel marked JAY’S 366 ESSEX RD N with hand setting button at 1H, case, 51mm diameter, interior with London hallmarks for 18ct gold, the cuvette similarly marked, 107.3g gross
A Victorian diamond bracelet/brooch, the panel set with a central old mine cut diamond, estimated approximate weight 0.75ct, assessed colour H/I, assessed clarity SI1/SI2, surrounded by graduated old mine and rose cut diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 3.30ct, dimensions 4 x 2.5cm, pin and hook fitting with safety chain, together with fittings either end allowing for the detachable four row curb style bracelet, length 14cm, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold and silver, gross weight 22.2g, casedOverall condition: GoodBracelet is kinked in multiple places - attention requiredChipping to the girdle of the centre stone - noticeable with the naked eyeMinor chipping to other diamonds, consistent with age - visible with a 10x loupeHeavy wear/scratches and tarnishing to mount, consistent with agebrooch fitting opens and closes positivelybracelet clasps open and close positively
A single stone diamond pendant, claw set round brilliant cut diamond, approximately 9.7 x 9.6 x 5.65mm, estimated approximate weight 3.20ct, assessed colour I/J, assessed clarity I1/I2, length including bale 2.1cm, hallmarked London, 18ct gold, figaro style chain, length 44cm, two jump rings, allowing the chain to be shortened, import mark for London, 18ct gold, gross weight 5.5g
Chopard - A steel and gold coloured diamond set 'Happy Sport' wristwatch, circa 1995, model number 27/8246-23/11, serial number 400167, blue dial with 5 'floating' round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.15ct, quatre Roman numerals, gold coloured hands and centre sweep, tandem signed 7 jewel quartz ETA movement, the crown with cabochon sapphire end stone, case, 26mm diameter, gold coloured bezel with 28 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.12ct, each lug end terminating in a cabochon sapphire, to a blue strap with gilt pin buckle, presented in the original case with outer card box, dealer's directory, guarantee and certificate of origin dated 21/12/1995 The most innovative watch design of 1976 came from Ronald Kurowski, a designer at Chopard. While on holiday, he saw a waterfall with water droplets sparkling in the sunshine. It inspired him to design a watch featuring diamonds freely moving between dial, bezel and sapphire crystal. Each diamond is set in a handmade white gold tube. The tube protrudes a few millimetres above the diamond's surface, so the smooth edges glide against the underside of the watch crystal without scratching. The slightest finger tap on the case causes the diamonds to move; this "tap test" remains the definitive test of authentic "Happy Diamonds". Crystal - Complete - No obvious sign of scratches or damageDial - In excellent condition with no obvious sign of damageMovement - In working order, though has not been tested for timekeeping or enduranceCase - Some very minor surface scratches, as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Verso still with original plastic case protector.
A three stone diamond ring, claw set old mine cut diamond, approximately 6.35 x 6.05 x 4.2mm, estimated approximate weight 1.10ct, assessed colour I/J, assessed clarity I1, flanked by two old mine cut diamonds, approximately 4.2 x 4mm, estimated approximate total diamond weight 1.80ct, modern shank, size O½, hallmarked Birmingham, 18ct gold, weight 5.2g
After Manuel Francisco Vidal (Spanish, b. 1953)A sultry depiction of a woman in a flowing dress, head cast back and eyes shut, perched atop a jagged stone rock, cold-cast bronze sculpture mounted to an oval marble base, signed "VIDAL" on plaque and within sculpture, height 35 cm [Vidal created dynamic, figural sculptures, almost dance-like in movement. Love and beauty are key themes in his work.]
Hermann Bohm (1866 - 1922), an antique Austrian Rennaisance-revival gem-set and enamelled silver brooch, comprising a central square-cut pink stone of approx 4 mm, bezel set within radiating blue enamelled scrolls and an outer white scrolling annulus, the former accentuated by small red-enamel-filled silver annuli, the hook bearing Bohm's HB stamp, Vienna "A" mark and standard marks, late 19th Century, 21 mm. [The Viennese silversmith and jeweller Böhm specialised in Historismus work and achieved acclaim at the Vienna International Exhibition of 1873 and the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle for his artistry in enamel.]
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