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Lot 28
GB or Canada - 2 x Cast Bronze Animal Figures. 19th or 20th century. Large Ram or Sheep's Wall Mount Head and a Goat or similar animal mounted on to a Green Stone Ashtray. Condition - Generally good, remnants of Gilt decoration on the Goat and an extra drilled hole, possibly missing a Post or something? The Ram's Head is 22cm wide, from horn to horn and weighs 2.7 Kilo
Lot 207
A collection of amethyst and citrine set jewellery, the amethyst jewellery comprised a faceted bead necklace, a spherical bead necklace, a pendant and two pairs of earrings, the citrine set jewellery comprised of two spherical bead and paste necklaces, two pendants and two brooches.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Amethyst and citrine are both members of the quartz family. Amethyst occurs with hues from a light lavender to a deep purple. It has been highly revered throughout history by many cultures. The Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle because of it's supposed healing properties. Amethyst beads have been found in Anglo-Saxon graves in England and Anglican bishops wear an episcopal ring often set with an amethyst. Tibetans consider amethyst sacred to the Buddha and make prayer beads from it. It was considered a symbol of royalty during the Middle Ages and used to decorate English regalia. As one of the Old World 'Cardinal Gems', it was one of the five gemstones considered precious above all others. Amethyst is the birthstone of February. Citrine is first documented as being appreciated in Greece between 300 and 150 BC as a golden-yellow gemstone and due to a superstition that it would bring prosperity has been referred to as the 'money stone', or 'merchant's stone'.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 262
A selection of amethyst and citrine jewellery comprised of faceted amethyst bead and paste necklace, a spherical bead necklace and a cluster bead bracelet, three amethyst pendants, a pair of earrings and two pairs of amethyst cuff links, a spherical citrine and paste bead necklace and a pendant.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Amethyst and citrine are both members of the quartz family. Amethyst occurs with hues from a light lavender to a deep purple. It has been highly revered throughout history by many cultures. The Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle because of it's supposed healing properties. Amethyst beads have been found in Anglo-Saxon graves in England and Anglican bishops wear an episcopal ring often set with an amethyst. Tibetans consider amethyst sacred to the Buddha and make prayer beads from it. It was considered a symbol of royalty during the Middle Ages and used to decorate English regalia. As one of the Old World 'Cardinal Gems', it was one of the five gemstones considered precious above all others. Amethyst is the birthstone of February. Citrine is first documented as being appreciated in Greece between 300 and 150 BC as a golden-yellow gemstone and due to a superstition that it would bring prosperity has been referred to as the 'money stone', or 'merchant's stone'.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 267
A selection of green agate jewellery comprised of a large oval brooch, 4.5cm wide, a smaller brooch, a bracelet, two pendants, a large single stone ring and a pair of stud earrings.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Found the world over agate is a stone that has been used for jewellery and decorative purposes since ancient times. In Roman mythology green agate glorifies the Roman Earth goddess Aurora who is goddess of the dawn, fertility, and the mother of the winds. In modern times green agate is celebrated by those who believe it has the ability to restore balance when we feel off-kilter, and is thought to inspire good health, a friendly disposition, and bravery.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 282
Twelve carnelian, green and blue agate set rings, including some also set with marcasite, many stamped 'silver'.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe.Found the world over agate is a stone that has been used for jewellery and decorative purposes since ancient times. In Roman mythology green agate glorifies the Roman Earth goddess Aurora who is goddess of the dawn, fertility, and the mother of the winds. In modern times green agate is celebrated by those who believe it has the ability to restore balance when we feel off-kilter, and is thought to inspire good health, a friendly disposition, and bravery. The colour blue is thought to encourage feelings of calmness and tranquility. Carnelian is a type of agate that is found in red and orange hues. The name is thought to come from the Latin words carnis (meat) or carne (flesh) due to its color. The ancient Egyptians prized it for being a stone of fertility to stimulating passion and even to provide courage to the ancient warriors and fighters. In more modern times it has been worn to indicate status in society.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 290
A selection of carnelian jewellery comprised of a circular openwork brooch, another brooch, a bracelet, a pair of stud earrings and matching ring, another pair of carnelian stud earrings, two pendants and two rings.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Found the world over agate is a stone that has been used for jewellery and decorative purposes since ancient times. Carnelian is a type of agate that is found in red and orange hues. The name is thought to come from the Latin words carnis (meat) or carne (flesh) due to its colour. The ancient Egyptians prized it for being a stone of fertility to stimulating passion and even to provide courage to the ancient warriors and fighters. In more modern times it has been worn to indicate status in society.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 296
A selection of moss agate jewellery comprised of a string of moss agate and amethyst graduated spherical beads, a similar bracelet and one other string of moss agate and paste beads, two strings of graduated moss agate beads, three pendants, a ring and a brooch.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Although strictly not a true agate because it does not have the typical layering or banding characteristic, moss agate instead features a white or translucent ground with green, orange, brown and black inclusions reminiscent of moss, hence the name. Found in several locations the world over it is believed by some to encourage a sense of tranquility and emotional balance promoting calm and helping draw us closer to nature. The gemstone has also been known as "Mocha stone" after being found in the Arabian city of Mocha in Yemen.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 279
A selection of amazonite set jewellery comprised of a string of graduated beads, two brooches, three rings and two pairs of drop earrings.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe.Named after the river Amazon, Amazonite has been found to have been crafted and used as far back as 16,000 BCE. A popular thought is that the stone was named after the fearsome band of all female Amazon warriors of Ancient Mesopotamia, who were reported to have adorned their shields with amazonite to increase their strength. It is a highly regarded stone amongst those who believe in the benefits of it's ancient healing and spiritual properties. CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 191
A 9 carat gold diamond simulant three-stone ring, the stones claw-set in white to a yellow shank, finger size N 1/2, 3.6g grossCONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 278
A collection of amethyst and citrine set jewellery, the amethyst jewellery comprised of a circular brooch, also set with marcasite, and ring and matching pendant and a pairs of stud earrings, the citrine set jewellery all also set with marcasite comprised of a circular brooch, ring, a pair of flower-head cluster clip-on earrings, and a matched pendant.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Amethyst and citrine are both members of the quartz family. Amethyst occurs with hues from a light lavender to a deep purple. It has been highly revered throughout history by many cultures. The Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle because of it's supposed healing properties. Amethyst beads have been found in Anglo-Saxon graves in England and Anglican bishops wear an episcopal ring often set with an amethyst. Tibetans consider amethyst sacred to the Buddha and make prayer beads from it. It was considered a symbol of royalty during the Middle Ages and used to decorate English regalia. As one of the Old World 'Cardinal Gems', it was one of the five gemstones considered precious above all others. Amethyst is the birthstone of February. Citrine is first documented as being appreciated in Greece between 300 and 150 BC as a golden-yellow gemstone and due to a superstition that it would bring prosperity has been referred to as the 'money stone', or 'merchant's stone'.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 219
A selection of blue topaz set jewellery including marcasite set examples, comprised of a circular brooch, two pendants, two pairs of stud earrings and a foliate brooch.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Blue topaz became a very popular stone in the 20th century due to it's bright colour, high lustre and hardness. Typically occurring in nature as a clear stone to those with hues of yellow, pink, orange and brown, natural blue crystals are very rare, however treatment of pale topaz can produce delightful hues of blue sometimes referred to as 'Swiss blue' or for the more darker sapphire-like stones 'London blue'. A modern birth stone for December, blue topaz is also associated with wisdom and communication.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 285
A selection of carnelian and aventurine quartz jewellery comprised of a long string of graduated carnelian beads, a string of faceted carnelian beads and paste beads, three carnelian set pendants, three carnelian set rings, a carnelian pebble necklace and a pair of carnelian stud earrings, an aventurine quartz bead necklace and matching bracelet and earrings suite, a pair of gold plate mounted aventurine quartz earrings, an aventurine quartz and grey agate bead necklace, and an aventurine quartz set brooch.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Found the world over agate is a stone that has been used for jewellery and decorative purposes since ancient times. Carnelian is a type of agate that is found in red and orange hues. The name is thought to come from the Latin words carnis (meat) or carne (flesh) due to its color. The ancient Egyptians prized it for being a stone of fertility to stimulating passion and even to provide courage to the ancient warriors and fighters. In more modern times it has been worn to indicate status in society. Aventurine quartz gets its name from the Italian word 'avventura' meaning by chance, risk or luck, it is most commonly green and has a platy minerals in it that give it a shimmering quality. Aventurine is a stone that is thought to promote decisiveness and promote empathy and compassion, stimulating perception and enhancing creativity.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 271
A selection of carnelian and aventurine quartz jewellery comprised of a long string of graduated carnelian beads interspersed with small faceted disks, another string of faceted pale carnelian beads, small red carnelian beads and paste beads, three carnelian pendants, two carnelian set rings a pair of carnelian stud earrings, a carnelian pebble necklace and a carnelian pendant, three aventurine quartz bead necklaces, two pairs of gold plate mounted aventurine quartz earrings, two aventurine quartz and grey agate bead necklaces, and a pair of matching drop earrings.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Found the world over agate is a stone that has been used for jewellery and decorative purposes since ancient times. Carnelian is a type of agate that is found in red and orange hues. The name is thought to come from the Latin words carnis (meat) or carne (flesh) due to its colour. The ancient Egyptians prized it for being a stone of fertility to stimulating passion and even to provide courage to the ancient warriors and fighters. In more modern times it has been worn to indicate status in society. Aventurine quartz gets its name from the Italian word 'avventura' meaning by chance, risk or luck, it is most commonly green and has a platy minerals in it that give it a shimmering quality. Aventurine is a stone that is thought to promote decisiveness and promote empathy and compassion, stimulating perception and enhancing creativity.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 264
A collection of 12 marcasite set rings, most stamped 'silver' or '925', including a range of sizes and designs.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. The term 'marcasite' not only refers to jewellery set with the stone marcasite but also to jewellery set with it's the semi-precious chemical twin, pyrite. Marcasite was used by the ancient Greeks as well as the Incas of South America. It was the Victorians who championed the style we typically see today with small faceted stones with flat backs set into silver jewellery.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 196A
A three stone diamond ring, the round brilliant cut stones approximately 0.45ct, 0.55ct and 0.45ct, visible inclusions, approximate colour I/H, in claw setting, the shank stamped 'PLATINUM', finger size M 1/2, 3.5g grossCONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 222
A selection of rock crystal and smokey quartz jewellery comprised of a 'Miracle' silver rock crystal and smokey quartz Celtic brooch, a pair of rock crystal earrings, a single stone rock crystal bar brooch, a cylindrical faceted bead necklace, a smokey quartz set pendant and a graduated faceted bead and paste set bead necklace.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. From the same family as citrine and amethyst rock crystal and smokey quartz are clear and grey to brown versions of the same stone. Rock crystal is colourless quartz and has been used throughout history as a gemstone, as an early alternative to glass and diamond, carved into drinking vessels and of course crystal balls. It also has properties which mean it is used for scientific purposes as well such as quartz watch movements. The Greek word krystallos meaning 'ice', provides the basis for the origin of the name rock crystal. For those who believe in the physical healing properties of crystals, rock crystal is thought to stimulate the immune system and clear away toxins, it is also thought to stimulate positive feelings and protect against negative energy.Smokey quartz is an extremely close relative of citrine as the colour hues range from orangey brown to grey. Found in the Scottish Cairngorm mountains the dark orange version of this stone is referred as a cairngorm in reference to as it's place of origin. As with all stones from the quartz family the smokey quartz is thought to have strong protective and healing powers including warding off nightmares and bringing calmness.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 242
A selection of amber jewellery comprised of a butterscotch amber pendant, 2.6cm long, a larger clarified amber pendant, a pair of heat treated amber earrings and pendant with 'sun spangles', a ring, an oval pendant stamped 'silver' and four pairs of drop earrings. We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Beginning work in 1701 an amber room was made for the Berlin City Place and was moved in 1716 to the Catherine Place in Russia. It covered more than 55 square metres and contained over 6 tonnes of amber. To avoid Nazi looting the room was dismantled and eventually disappeared during WWII. A replica has since been created. Before its loss, it was considered an eighth wonder of the world. Amber is is a fossilised tree resin and as one of natures plastics amber is often exposed to heat and other treatments to create different effects. During the first half of the 20th century the stone fell out of fashion in jewellery in the UK, but has since experienced a huge surge in popularity. It has always been a favoured stone within Eastern cultures where the Chinese in particular believe it is lucky and has medicinal properties.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 274
A selection of blue and green agate set jewellery comprised of three brooches, three pendants and six pairs of earrings.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Found the world over agate is a stone that has been used for jewellery and decorative purposes since ancient times. In Roman mythology green agate glorifies the Roman Earth goddess Aurora who is goddess of the dawn, fertility, and the mother of the winds. In modern times green agate is celebrated by those who believe it has the ability to restore balance when we feel off-kilter, and is thought to inspire good health, a friendly disposition, and bravery. The colour blue is thought to encourage feelings of calmness and tranquilityCONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 288
A collection of 12 amethyst and citrine set rings, including some set with marcasite, most stamped 'silver' or '925' of varying sizes and designs.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Amethyst and citrine are both members of the quartz family. Amethyst occurs with hues from a light lavender to a deep purple. It has been highly revered throughout history by many cultures. The Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle because of it's supposed healing properties. Amethyst beads have been found in Anglo-Saxon graves in England and Anglican bishops wear an episcopal ring often set with an amethyst. Tibetans consider amethyst sacred to the Buddha and make prayer beads from it. It was considered a symbol of royalty during the Middle Ages and used to decorate English regalia. As one of the Old World 'Cardinal Gems', it was one of the five gemstones considered precious above all others. Amethyst is the birthstone of February. Citrine is first documented as being appreciated in Greece between 300 and 150 BC as a golden-yellow gemstone and due to a superstition that it would bring prosperity has been referred to as the 'money stone', or 'merchant's stone'.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 251
A selection of carnelian jewellery comprised of a large oval brooch, 6cm wide, a smaller brooch, a string of graduated cylindrical carnelian beads, a pair of clip-on marcasite and carnelian earrings a pendant and two earrings.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Found the world over agate is a stone that has been used for jewellery and decorative purposes since ancient times. Carnelian is a type of agate that is found in red and orange hues. The name is thought to come from the Latin words carnis (meat) or carne (flesh) due to its color. The ancient Egyptians prized it for being a stone of fertility to stimulating passion and even to provide courage to the ancient warriors and fighters. In more modern times it has been worn to indicate status in society. CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 252
A selection of Iona marble set jewellery, comprised of an oval brooch, three rings, a marcasite and floral spray brooch, a pair of stud earrings, a pair of clip-on earrings, a bead necklace and a large heart-shaped pendant.We are pleased to be offering this lot from the stock of family run firm Shipton and Co., who were based in Hastings White Rock area, and who were unfortunately forced to close their doors in 2014 after a section of the rock face above collapsed onto their shop, making the building unsafe. Composed of a combination of limestone and serpentine this 2700 million year old rock is found in the under-water seams off the Isle of Iona, Scotland with pebbles being found on the local beaches, and was also once quarried on the island. Crafted for centuries into jewellery and talismen by the island's inhabitants, who believed it had magical properties including giving protection against shipwreck, fire, and miscarriage, the local fishermen would not take to the water without a piece of it in their possession. It is still a highly regarded stone to this day, unique to this area of Scotland.CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 171
A 19th century French gold oval locket, set with single red stone within inlaid black enamel surround, 4.5cm long including suspension ring, and glazed interior containing a lock of hair, 16.7g grossCONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
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