A collection of four accomplished framed and glazed watercolours by artist Ernest James Stone (1870 - 1965) to include: ' Birches in Borrowdale ' signed and dated 19/04/1933. Measures approximately 55cm x 46cm. ' Ullswater from Stybarrow Crag ' signed and dated 18/04/1933. Measures approximately 45cm x 58cm. ' Theydon Bois ' signed and dated 05/11/1937. Measures approximately 44cm x 36cm. ' Trevone ' north Cornwall coast signed and dated 19/08/1934. Measures approximately 50cm x 40cm. Mini Bio: Born in the 1870's, Ernest James Stone spent a good part of his life in London as a schoolmaster but retired to Falmouth before the Second World War. Besides being a prolific painter, he also loved books and left a considerable library. He died in 1965.
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FU YIYAO (1947-), PAINTING STONE a fan leaf, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paperInscribed, with one seal of the artist Fu Yiyao (b. 1947) is the daughter of the Master Chinese artist Fu Baoshi (1904-1965).The exquisite calligraphy by Fu Yiyao of a poem, ‘Painting Stone’ by Liu Shang (active 766-779). Liu Shang was a poet and painter in the Tang dynasty, and his poem described that the stone with lichen had been painted for a thousand years, and it symbolised the quality of faithfulness. The poem quotes the legend of ‘Nuwa bu tian’ to express that the stone could become very helpful in saving the world.
A PAIR OF GEORGE VI SILVER SALT AND PEPPER POTS by Robert Edgar Stone, London 1949, of tapering cylindrical form with detachable bases, facsimile signatures. (2) 7cm high, 5 troy ounces grossRobert Edgar Stone, known professionally as R.E. Stone, was an English silversmith. Born in 1903, his work is famous for its handcrafted style. When he was 14, Stone enrolled at the Central School of Arts in London; during his time with the school, he won a scholarship from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. He founded his workshop in 1929, and some of his most famous work includes the various products he manufactured to commemorate George V’s Silver Jubilee in 1935. Stone’s work is distinctive for being largely handmade, and he was noted for stamping his work with a facsimile signature, as in this example. He died in 1990, and his items are now in very great demand among collectors
AN ELIZABETH II SILVER BOX by Robert Edgar Stone, London 1958, square, the removeable planished cover with a central cross motif, gilded interior, engraved with an inscription, all raised on four bracket feet. 8.8cm wide, 11.5 troy ouncesInscription reads: IN LOVING MEMORY OF / THOMAS MYLREA / AND MARY ALICE ENTWISTLE / PARENTS OF THE DONOR / 7 DECEMBER, 1958Good condition overall.
CHRISTOPHER NIGEL LAWRENCE: A SET OF SIX SILVER GOBLETS by Christopher Nigel Lawrence, London 1970 and 1972, each round bowl with gilt-washed interior, and raised on a pierced and textured stem with a plain circular foot. (6) 15.5cm high, 45.5 troy ounces grossChristopher Nigel Lawrence worked under several well-regarded silversmiths, including C.J. Vander, R.E. Stone and Gerald Benney, before setting up as a silversmith in his own right in the late 1960s.The marks are clear. The gilding a little subdued to one. No personalised engraving. In generally very good condition.
A COMMEMORATIVE SILVER MODEL OF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL by TM, London 1973, number 14 of an edition of 100, mounted on a slab of stone with a silver base, inscribed 'The Cathedral Salisbury Wiltshire England 1220-1363', with a perspex cover, certificate and outer wooden carry case. Height of cathedral 16cm
AN 18TH CENTURY GERMAN VARI-COLOURED GOLD, GREEN CHALCEDONY AND BURGAUTÉ SNUFF BOX unmarked, probably from the workshop of Heinrich Taddel, Dresden, circa 1750 unmarked, attributed to the workshop of Heinrich Taddel, oval-form, the green chalcedony or plasma cover inlaid with gold, silver and abalone (burgau) shell with a Chinoiserie landscape of a palm heart beneath a palm tree with a pagoda in the background, the rose gold mount with a guilloché engraved band and an applied lemon gold and silver floral thumbpiece, the stone sides and base similarly decorated with domestic and landscape Chinoiserie vignettes. 7.5cm wideCollected by the 7th Duke of Wellington.For similar boxes and a discussion on the attribution of this type of 'pique' decorated hardstone, see Charles Truman, The Gilbert Collection of Gold Boxes (Los Angeles 1991), pages 171 ff, cat nos. 61, 62 and 63. The decoration of the lot shows characteristics of the Chinoiserie and the formality of Meissen decoration.
An Edwardian style untested amethyst pendant, the central oval cut amethyst within a seed pearl and pink stone set openwork pendant, suspending a pear cut amethyst, pendant stamped 'H&W' 9ct, with seed pearl pendant bale upon associated fancy link chain with lobster claw fastening (stamped 9k) overall length 25cm, 5.7gms (at fault), a 9ct yellow gold chain, the elongated trace link chain with bolt ring clasp, stamped 'PC' Birmingham, with a suite of smoky quartz jewellery including pair of earrings and pendant, stamped to reverse '10k' and a yellow metal 'Star of David' pendant, 2cm long, gross weight 7.2gms (6)
A selection of silver items, including a niello panelled bracelet, 21cm long, two vacant pocket watch cases, a green stone cabochon set bangle with camel detail, an openwork copper overlay silver bracelet, 21cm long, a pair of turquoise coloured set openwork duet brooches, 4.5cm wide, a silver coloured charm bracelet, 18cm long, a bronze coloured Asian plaque depicting geisha girl, and further items of jewellery, gross weight 10ozt (Qty)
A selection of jewellery, including a green striated hardstone necklace, the oval hardstone within yellow metal stylised mount, leading to associated gold coloured curb link chain, pendant 5cm long, with a 9ct yellow gold wedding band, ring size S, a pair of blue and white stone cluster earrings, with 9ct yellow gold post and butterfly fittings, two red stone rings and a three pairs of cufflinks (12)
A selection of brooches, including a Victorian style yellow metal brooch, the raised lozenge with white and red stone detail, marked 9ct to reverse, 3.5cm long, an aquamarine coloured bar brooch, the round cut stone within openwork plain polished mount, marked 9ct to reverse, 5cm long, two green stone stylised bar brooches, longest 4.5cm, a seed pearl 'F' initial bar brooch, 4.5cm long (at fault) and a pair of 9ct yellow gold kidney bean shaped cufflinks, gross weight 12gms (7)
An Edwardian peridot coloured pendant, the oval cut stone set within a sinuous designed openwork mount with seed pearl set detail, stamped 'CY&Co' to reverse, suspending a further oval cut peridot coloured stone, upon an associated fancy twisted link chain with barrel clasp, pendant 4.5cm long, 6gms
A 20th century untested sapphire pendant, the openwork lozenge shaped pendant set with central round cut blue stone within seed pearl set stylised mount, with two further smaller blue stones set to each terminal, with associated pendant loop, 4.5cm long, 2.8gms, total untested sapphire weight estimated 0.70 carats
A selection of yellow metal jewellery, including a gold coloured mounted mourning locket, with acorn detail to front and glazed aperture to reverse, 5cm long, a gold coloured openwork ring suspending charms, ring size M, a yellow metal tie pin, of plain polished form, stamped 'JC&S', 9ct, 4cm long, a deep purple stone set stick pin, the tear drop shaped cabochon within stylised snake surround, 7cm long, a carved green stone pendant, modelled as an owl, and further earrings and coral set jewellery, gross weight 30gms (14)
An early 20th century untested sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the rectangular cut sapphire in yellow metal rub over setting, with a surround of twelve old cut diamonds in milgrain setting edge, upon tapered shoulders and plain polished yellow metal shank, stamped '18ct', ring size Q 1/2, sapphire weight estimated 0.70 carats, estimated diamond weight 0.60 carats, 3gms Condition report: All diamonds present.Blue stone loose inside mount. Rubover and milgrain edge both low and need of attention. Under bezel would benefit from a clean. Under bezel a little thin in places, with minor hole visible. Shank in good condition with no major signs of thinning, resizing or splits. Inclusions visible to blue stone under x10 loupe and colour zoning.
A selection of four dress rings, including a yellow metal colour change sapphire and diamond ring, ring size O 1/2, a 9ct yellow gold moonlight topaz and diamond ring, the emerald cut topaz with diamond ring shoulders, ring size O 1/2, stamped 'R&C' Birmingham, a 9ct yellow gold flamingo topaz and white topaz cluster ring, ring size O 1/2, and a further three stone dress ring, gross weight 8gms (4) (three rings with Rock & Co paperwork)
A selection of jewellery, including a red stone set stick pin, the sinuous designed head with two red stones set within, stick stamped '9ct' within an associated 'G.Fox & Co' box, a pair of faux mother of pearl set cufflinks, unmarked, and a untested sapphire and diamond pendant, stamped '375' upon an associated fancy link chain, 24cm long (4)
A selection of costume jewellery, including a strand of coral coloured beads, an opal doublet tie pin modelled as a teddy bear, a gold coloured pendant and chain, brooches, a Swarovski swan pendant and chain, a Swarovski bracelet, a pair of butterfly modelled silver coloured earrings within Clogau box, a Sekonda white stone set watch within case, and a Seiko solar watch (Qty) Your attention is drawn to our important notice regarding the Trevanion sale of watches found in our Terms & Conditions, please read this prior to bidding.
An early 20th century untested sapphire and rose cut diamond stick pin, the central blue stone with a surround of ten rose cut diamonds, within an openwork mount, screwed into a yellow metal tie pin, 7.5cm long, with a Murrle Bennet & Co turquoise coloured set bar brooch, within an openwork flowerhead mount, stamped 9ct and MB&Co to reverse, 4cm long and a further turquoise coloured set bar brooch, 4cm long, gross weight 5gms (3) Condition report: Diamond and blue stone head diameter is 9.5mm.
A yellow metal and pink stone ring, the three graduated pink stones with white stone chips, set within a yellow metal openwork mount leading to plain shank, ring size N, stamped 'LBros' within associated ring box, with a pink stone set pendant locket, stamped possibly for Kollmar and Jourdan, upon associated curb link chain, 27cm long (2)
A selection of six rings, to include a diamond cluster ring, within a white metal shank stamped '750' ring size P 1/2, a Victorian style red stone ring with central faux pearl, shank stamped 9ct, ring size N, a Victorian style red stone ring, stamped '14k' ring size M, a tiger's eye dress ring, stamped 9ct, ring size P, a untested rhodonite ring, possible French marks to exterior of shank, ring size P, and a pink stone ring, stamped 9ct, ring size N, gross weight 23gms (6)
A selection of 9ct yellow gold and yellow metal jewellery, including an engine turned hollow yellow gold bangle, stamped Birmingham possibly 1924, a 9ct yellow gold paste pearl brooch, of openwork stylised ribbon design, stamped to reverse, a garnet coloured set bar brooch, stamped 9ct yellow gold to reverse, 3.5cm long, and a pair of red stone set earrings, gross weight 17gms (5)
A 20th century diamond five stone ring, the five graduated mixed cut diamonds within openwork mount and plain polished shank, stamped '18ct' ring size O, with a 18ct yellow gold and red stone three stone ring, the three graduated round cut stones within yellow metal mount and shank, stamped Chester 1909, ring size K, gross weight 4.8gms, total diamond weight 0.30 carats (2)
An early 20th century sapphire and diamond ring, the emerald cut sapphire within white metal eight claw setting, with openwork mount and stepped eight cut diamond set shoulders, leading to a plain polished shank, ring size L 1/2, sapphire weight estimated 6 carats, 5.9gms Condition report: Please note that the stone is loose within the mount, will need attention. But secure. Measurements of stone are as follows: 9.7 x 8.3 x 7.6mmShank is unmarked. In our opinion the sapphire is natural, we cannot comment on the origin or whether the stone has been heat treated. Should you wish to clarify the above statement please come and view the lot to satisfy yourself before placing a bid. The sapphire is a vivid blue colour. Inclusions can be seen with x10 loupe including but not limited to, crystal inclusions and colour zoning.Crystal inclusion can be seen with naked eye, doesn't appear to be surface reaching. Minor nibbles seen to table facets. No major chips or cracks. Diamonds all present, claws are low and will need attention. Thinning seen to the under bezel. Shank shows wear to exterior but no major thinning or signs of resizing. No certificate present with the sapphire.
An early 20th century sapphire and diamond five stone ring, the three graduated round cut sapphires interspersed with two round cut diamonds, within openwork yellow gold mound leading to trefoil openwork shoulders and plain polished shank, ring size L 1/2, stamped Birmingham possibly 1916, 2.9gms, total sapphire weight estimated 0.40 carats, total diamond weight estimated 0.10 carats
An aquamarine and synthetic ruby three stone ring, the central cushion cut aquamarine with a cushion cut synthetic rubies to each side, within an openwork yellow gold mount leading to wide shoulders and tapering plain polished shank, ring size Q, stamped 'ABs' Birmingham 1915, aquamarine weight estimated 0.80 carats, synthetic ruby weight estimated 1.20 carats, 3.6gms Condition report: Aquamarine has inclusions visible with x10 loupe, there are also nibbles to table facets. Stone currently secure in mount. Synthetic rubies bright and matched in colour, with colour zoning visible with x10 loupe. Claws are low and will need attention. Under bezel and mount are thin, but no signs of major splitting. All over minor scratches and blemishes commensurate with wear.
A carved stone memento mori fragment, possibly alabaster, modelled in the 15th century Nottingham manner with high relief skulls and other bones, inset carved dragonfly to base, 35.5cm high CONDITION REPORT:The piece shows numerous worn and pitted areas across the surface, and areas of greenish patination. There is a fracture running across the top left section of the piece. All the carved details show wear throughout, and there are likely to be areas of loss, although these are difficult to distinguish given the extent of the wear. The piece would require carbon dating to give an accurate indication of age, which we are unable to supply.
An Edwardian silver toast rack, J Sherwood and Sons, Birmingham 1901, the tomb stone shaped four division toast rack of plain polished form, upon four ball feet, 10cm high, with a further silver toast rack, William Suckling Ltd, Birmingham 1959, of plain polished form, 8cm high and a silver sugar caster, William Suckling Ltd, Birmingham 1960, the pierced pull off cover above baluster shaped plain polished body, 15.5cm high, gross weight 9ozt (3)
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