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Click here to subscribeAutographs - Sport and Showbusiness - an early to mid-20th century autograph album, Charlie Chester; Madge Titheradge; Leon M Lion; Billy Rose; Margaret Lockwood; Jack Warner; Billy Thompson (lightweight boxing champion); Fred Stone, with a pencil drawing of The Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz (Stone having played this part in the original Broadway production); many others
Photography - Travel - India/Pakistan - The Middle East - Military Interest - a collection of World War I period photograph albums, profusely annotated, 2nd Bn 5th Leicestershire Regiment, Loughborough 1915; Laying the Foundation Stone of the Ravi Bridge 1913; Opening of the Ravi Bridge; Mesopotamia; Sreet Children; View of the Golden Mosque from a Neighbouring Roof; British Residency, Baghdad; others; a scrap and sketch book, various pen and ink drawings, including comical depictions of the family's attendant Shankar, a classroom scene titled John Evershed is Top of His Form, etcProvenance: By repute from the family of artist Dr Arthur Evershed MRCP (1835 - 1919)
William Draper (1798-1825) oil on panel - Sudbury Fair, Gregory Street, 54cm x 47.5cm, in gilt frameNB: a hand written early 20th history of the paining attached verso stating "...William Draper the artist was born in Sudbury 1798 - died 20 May 1825. He was self taught but his pictures closely resembled those of Wilkie although he had never seen them...Draper was buried in St. Gregory's Churchyard, but no stone marks the spot. Picture was bought by C. G. Grimwood at L. Andrew's sale Jan 23rd 1917". A further note verso states that it was still in the Grimwood collection in the 1950s before passing into the collection of Lord Phillips of Sudbury in the latter half of the 20th century.
A fine antique reconstituted stone garden urn and cover on plinth, with detachable lid, female caryatid handles, floral festoons on socle base, the plinth with figures and acanthus leaves, approximately 200cm high. Purchased by the vendor from a country house sale after the war, from Berechurch Hall, Colchester, before it was demolished.Sound condition with some losses and repairs. The urn has been cemented to the base and therefore it has a considerable weight. The urn cover is removable. Please see the extra images on our website
1920s diamond and synthetic emerald platinum ring with a border of fourteen old cut diamonds in platinum setting with finely pierced gallery on plain shank, estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.85cts. Ring size K½.The diamonds are all well-matched stones and all appear to be original to the ring, estimated H/I colour and SI-I1 clarity, estimated total weight approximately 0.85cts. The setting is in good condition commensurate with age. The centre stone has been replaced with a synthetic stone. The gallery and shank are in good condition. Not hallmarked but stamped 'plat'. Weighs approximately 4.3 grams.
Regency-style gold and green stone pendant/brooch of cruciform design with oval flat-cut green stones in gold closed-back setting, 8.3cm x 6.3cm.Weighs approximately 23.6 grams. The setting appears to be 9ct and possibly 18ct gold. One small green stone is missing, otherwise in good condition. Possibly 20th century.
Two antique carved hardstone cameos, each finely carved in relief, the larger with a double portrait possibly representing the Roman Emperor Trajan and Empress Pompeia Plotina, 31mm x 27mm, the other cameo depicts a classical Roman female portrait bust, 31mm x 23mm (2)Good condition commensurate with age. Small chip to the detail on the laurel wreath on the emperor, natural fissures in the stone.
Late Victorian opal five stone ring with five graduated oval opal cabochons with diamond accents to the claws with carved gold scroll setting on tapered gold shank, ring size N½.Good condition commensurate with age. The smallest opal has a small chip, light surface scratches but have a good play of colour. Setting in good condition, the shank has been re-sized and the date letter is 'b', assay office is not present, probably Birmingham 1901. Probably 18ct . Weighs approximately 6.7 grams.
Victorian gold opal and diamond five stone ring with gold beaded decoration on foliate gold shank, ring size L½.The central opal is scratched, the two pair shaped opals are damaged, one chipped and the other is cracked. The diamonds are clean and bright. The setting is in good condition commensurate with age. Not hallmarked but presumed to be 9-15ct gold, circa 1860. Weighs approximately 2.79 grams
Diamond and sapphire Templar ring with a princess cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 1.12cts flanked by two square step cut blue sapphires, all in rub over setting, the wide yellow gold band with matte ground and applied polished gold beads, sponsor's mark DM possibly for David Morris, ring size O.Very good condition commensurate with age. Not hallmarked but stamped 18ct, sponsor's mark DM possibly for David Morris. The diamond measures approximately 6 x 5.5 x 4mm and estimated to weigh approximately 1.12ct, estimated F/G volume and VS1 clarity, a lively bright clean stone. The sapphires measure approximately Length 3.30mm; width 3.30mm; depth 2.40mm Weight 0.26ct (calculated) each stone; total weight 0.52ct. Weighs approximately 10.15 grams.
Diamond single stone ring with an old brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 1.05cts, in six claw setting on 18ct white gold shank with bark effect shoulders.The diamond is a very lively bright old cut stone of good colour and clarity, no obvious draw of colour or inclusions, estimated H/I colour and estimated SI1 clarity. The diamond measures approximately 6.55-6.65mm diameter, the setting restricts the measurement of the depth, approximately 4.5mm deep. The setting is hallmarked London 1977. Weighs approximately 5.7 grams.
Diamond single stone ring with an old brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.57cts, in claw setting with diamond set shoulders on platinum shank, ring size P.Diamond measures approximately 5.4 x 5.4 x 3.1mm and estimated to weigh approximately 0.57cts, estimated H/I colour and SI2 clarity. Claw setting and shank in good condition commensurate with age. Weighs approximately 3.2 grams.
Diamond single stone ring with an old cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.75cts in eight claw setting on 18ct white gold shank, ring size Q.The diamond is a very lively bright old cut stone, appears white with no obvious draw of colour, small internal fissure near the girdle (does not appear to be surface reaching). The claw setting is in good condition, the sides of the coronet setting appear to have been strengthened/re-tipped. The shank has Birmingham assay marks but no date letter and not old. Weighs approximately 2.7 grams.
Diamond three stone ring with three old cut diamonds, claw set in 18ct gold cross-over setting, estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.40cts, ring size I½.Good condition commensurate with age. Diamonds estimated L/M colour and SI clarity, claw setting in good condition and shank also in good condition. Not hallmarked but presumed to be 18ct gold. Probably dates from the early 1900s. Weighs approximately 3.1 grams.
1970s diamond single stone ring with a round brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 1.06cts in rub over setting with stylised shoulders on wide platinum band, accompanied by an Insurance Valuation by Andrew Grima, 12th November 1979. Ring size J½.The ring is accompanied by an Insurance Valuation by Andrew Grima, 12th November 1979. It is believed by the family that this is where the ring was probably purchased although there are no maker's marks or hallmarks. The diamond is a very lively bright stone of excellent clarity, probably VS1 (the edge of the stone cannot be examined due to the setting). There is slight staining to the metal, possibly re-sized. Weighs approximately 8.00 grams.
Antique diamond single stone ring with an old cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.80cts, in claw setting on 18ct gold shank, ring size N.The diamond is a lively bright old cut stone, the stone is a very clean stone with no obvious inclusions, chips or fissures. The diamond does draw colour/have a warm tint, possibly M/N colour. Claw setting and shank in good condition although there is a small gap at the base of the setting, possibly due to wear from a wedding (please see additional image). Shank not hallmarked but presumed to be 18ct. Weighs approximately 2.89 grams.
Six 1970s gold and gem-set cocktail rings, each set with a large gem stone in gold setting (6)Gold ring with an orange pear shape stone and diamonds, marked '14k', ring size K, weighs approximately 15.02 gramsLarge amethyst single stone ring, shank stamped K18, ring size L½, weighs 19.45 gramsLarge crystal/colourless stone ring, stamped '14 K W.G.', ring size L½/M. Weighs 17.5 gramsLarge square cut yellow stone ring, probably 14ct but not marked, ring size N, weighs approximately 23.15 gramsTwo large smokey quartz rings, not hallmarked but probably 9 or 14ct, both ring size N½, gross weight approximately 30.2 grams
Group of six 1960s/1970s gold and multi-gem set cocktail rings to include a sapphire and diamond cluster ring, a turquoise and ruby cluster ring, three cultured pearl cluster rings and a white stone cluster ring (6)Turquoise and ruby ring is stamped 9ct, ring size O, weighs approximately 8.38 gramsThe five others are ring sizes M-O, all stamped '14k' and weigh approximately 43.7 grams
Group of 12 gold and gem-set dress rings variousBlue single stone ring is stamped K18, size N, weighs approximately 8.88 gramsGarnet cluster ring is stamped '750', size M, weighs approximately 7.21 gramsFive rings marked '14K' or probably 14k weigh approximately 31.2 gramsFive rings with marked 9k/9ct or probably 9ct gold weigh approximately 30.4 grams
Diamond single stone ring with a round brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 4.11cts, in six claw 18ct white gold setting, ring size K.The diamond is accompanied by a photocopy of a E.D.R. Jewellery Report dated 16/08/2011 which is believed to relate to the ring and gives the weight of the stone as 4.11, colour grade F/G and clarity grade SI1. There is also a letter from AnchorCert Independent Diamond Certification dated 13th September 2011 which is also believed to relate to the diamond ring which states that the diamond was not found to be treated by Fracture Filling or Laser Drilling. The diamond appears cloudy and fluoresces yellow under a UV light.
A large Fulham stoneware flagon or serving bottle, mid 19th century, of four gallon size, impressed inscription '335 George Dady Norwich' beneath the spout, the handle impressed with a 4, beneath that 'Fulham Stone Pottery Glazed Inside', 46cm.Provenance: formerly the Jonathan Horne Collection.George Dady was landlord of The Walnut Tree Shades pub in Norwich, and is listed as a wine and spirit merchant in directories of the 1850s. He died in a suspected suicide in 1859 at the age of 27, having been found drowned in a cistern after experiencing financial worries. His wife took over the pub but was killed the following year in a gunpowder explosion. Their two young children were rescued from the blast by a passing sailor and were cared for by their grandparents before being transferred to a London orphanage in 1865.
Three English porcelain porter mugs, c.1820-30, two Derby and painted with baskets of flowers resting on a stone shelf, with formal gilt designs on a white ground, the last decorated with stylised red and gilt flowers on a green pointille ground, red retailer's mark for J Mist of 82 Fleet Street, a crack to the foot of the last, 12.5cm max. (3)
A George V hallmarked silver and blue enamel menu holder, Birmingham 1910, a loaded hallmarked silver handle, a yellow metal white and red stone set butterfly brooch, a hallmarked silver bar brooch, hallmarked silver blue stone set bar brooch, white metal ring, yellow metal and seed pearl set brooch and a rabbit's claw hallmarked silver mounted brooch (8).
A pair of Italian pietra dura tabletops, 20th century, each of circular form, inset with black and white marbles in an inverted Art Deco bullseye design,65cm diameter (2)Condition ReportThe tops both with some scratches and marks - more pronounced to the black sections. The white top with a surface crack to the bottom - appears to be naturally occurring in the stone. The black top with a chipped section to the bottom. Both with old inventory numbers to the bases. Both presents well with no structal issues. No known maker. Additional images uploaded.
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