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A 9 carat hallmarked gold dress ring with oval central panel set small diamonds on rose coloured background surrounded by raised band of small diamonds, 2 circular panels to each side, size N, weight 4.8gm; a 9 carat hallmarked gold dress ring with triangular pale brown stone in wishbone setting, size N, weight 2gm
GALLE EMILE: (1846-1904) French artist and designer who worked in glass, considered one of the major innovators in the French Art Nouveau movement. An excellent Autograph Manuscript Signed, Emile Galle (in the third person to the title page and also within the text), twenty pages (including the title page), 4to (and a few smaller), n.p. (Nancy), n.d. (1884), in French. The manuscript, largely penned to the versos of Galle's personal printed stationery, is the artist's working draft (containing numerous corrections) of his report to the jury of the Central Union of the Decorative Arts VIII Exposition on the production and manufacture of his glass, including various specimens, and featuring details of the technical procedures of decoration and the diverse new applications derived from it, in particular new glass colouration including double and triple marbled glass, precious stone imitations, the use of air bubbles, extension of the palette of opaque enamels on glass, the use of transparent and translucent enamels on glass (other than cobalt oxide enamel), rare and strange decorations and new engraving procedures etc., in part, 'The exhibitor presents this year some tones coloured from the block (chrome oxide, iron oxide and diverse combinations of iron oxide, cobalt, manganese); some free imitations of precious stones, transparent, translucent or marbled with opaque veins. These colourations are obtained by introduction of diverse oxides and metallic salts in the glass, of opal glasses, and glasses coloured with gold or copper oxide….He still presents glasses with the introduction of gold sheets, platinum, finally some doublets and triplets with marbled sheet. Some specimens offer absolutely new effects, unprecedented use of which, neither modern or antique, offer any example…..the exhibitor asks the jury to examine the following samples…..Octopus light cigar case….cylindrical pot and tray…..basin with glass stopper, sapphirine colour, or blue quartz colour (composition based on potash) with translucent enamels…..Emile Galle incidentally reminds that glass, coloured with a small quantity of cobalt oxide in a pretty sapphire tone, colour which was since vulgarised by some French and foreign glass manufacturers, was emitted by him in 1878…..(and)…..commercialised by him under the name Clair de Lune, it was produced successively in Germany under the name Mondschein and in England under that of Moonlight Glass. A sample of this shade can be seen in the Decorative Arts museum……Marbled glasses with purple and bluish colours disclose the presence of gold. These marbling are yellowish when seen by reflection and red or pink by refraction…..These colours, interesting from the point of view of techniques, are not less interesting as regards decoration for the resources they offer the artist. Unfortunately, in considering the industrial use only, this procedure does not seem very practical, its effect being too variable…..it still requires some spendings of imagination to create interesting subjects out of their strange shapes…..The exhibitor also presents some tinted glasses containing gold and platinum sheets introduced in the glass in order to serve as foreground to enamels…..all the exhibitors decorations are handmade……The vivid desire to create….enamels on glass, a production with a really modern and French character, has led the exhibitor to research the colours that neither the Damas or Venise enamellers, nor the German painters have used in their productions, some reds and blues for example, some blacks, yellows and greens, some purples, pinks and violets, and most of all half tones, fine and broken shades, greys, flesh and ivory tones. Their judicious use, without dashing the decoration of the glass, can add to it a certain piquant…..diverse appropriateness between the decoration and the objects' destination had led Galle to research other translucent enamels than the old and magnificent blue derived from cobalt. Some objects having to represent the decorations by refraction as well as by reflection, it became necessary to enlarge the enamel palette in a sense contrary to opacity…..Emile Galle pays the greatest attention to the composition of the drawings intended to be executed in touret engraving. He never uses the fluor hydric acid engraving. It can be no use to him in the artistic effects he is searching for…..' Within the draft Galle details over eighty glass objects that he is presenting at the exposition including vases, scent bottles, bowls, tankards, goblets, cornets, a clock (made for the Queen of Italy), jugs, wine glasses etc. A manuscript of fascinating content and accompanied by a vintage unsigned 5 x 8.5 cabinet photograph, the albumen print by Otto Wegener of Paris depicting Galle in a head and shoulders pose and with the photographer's imprint to the lower mount. Some light overall age wear and a few creases and small tears (most noticeable to the left edge of the title page). G to VG, 2
FAIRBANKS DOUGLAS: (1883-1939) American actor, host of the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929. A good vintage signed and inscribed 7 x 9 photograph of the actor standing at the foot of some stone steps in a full-length pose in costume from one of his films. Signed in dark fountain pen ink to a largely light area at the base of the image. VG
Doyle provides an insight into his new novel –‘I think I have done it in such a way that it is picturesque and not offensive, though I have two big fights in the book’DOYLE ARTHUR CONAN: (1859-1930) Scottish author, creator of Sherlock Holmes. A very fine A.L.S., A Conan Doyle, four pages, 8vo, Maloja Hotel, Maloja [Switzerland], 1st August 1895, to [James] Payn. Doyle's unusually lengthy letter begins in a social vein, 'How I wish I could waft you up here, for it is a very charming place, but decidedly inaccessible to any man who is not very robust….I see from the Illustrated that your wit and cheeriness never fail you, but I know that in your case that is no proof of health or strength', before continuing on the subject of his present literary endeavours, 'I have been very busy on the…..prize fighter book of which, I think, I said something to you. I think it will work out fairly well, but I dare not be too sanguine. I remember that you were disposed to think that I was dealing with an unsavoury subject in the prize ring……But I hope that it may justify itself. I think I have done it in such a way that it is picturesque and not offensive, though I have two big fights in the book. It has never yet been done, as far as I know, and yet the Ring is the one typical Anglo Saxon sport which has never existed outside English speaking countries, and which has now, I believe, a very deep hold of the people - in spite of the unspeakable state to which it has been reduced. In the old days it stood for chivalry, gallantry & fair play, and I am sure I would rather fight in the lists with lance and sword than stand up to a good man for a hundred rounds, as far as the bravery & endurance which is needed goes. I hope when it comes your way that you may think I have made it interesting.' The author returns to his social and sporting activities, 'Our chief amusement here is to play golf, but as the grass is very thick & long the game gives you a lot of fresh air with very little exertion, for at your first drive you lose your ball, and then you spend your day, with intervals for meals, in walking round in circles and looking for it. [John] Hare is here and I believe [Squire] Bancroft & [Arthur Wing] Pinero are expected, so we feel that we are quite a dramatic centre', and also comments on his holiday reading, 'Of course you have read Morrison's “Mean Streets”. It seemed to me to be very good indeed. I have just finished “The Honour of Savelli” but did not care for that so much….Books are the great difficulty out here, for the hotel library has only got as far as Bulwer Lytton'. In concluding Doyle refers to the health of his wife ('very well & bright') and their plans to have their own house built by the end of the next summer, 'I bought the land, but the Tyndalls now claim that there is a right of way through it. I recall a painful story I read somewhere of a man who had actually finished his house when such a claim was made & proved. As a result he had the whole parish continually passing in at his back door and out at the front one. Warned by it I shall settle this matter before I build - and I have no doubt we shall arrange it all right'. A letter of excellent content, not least for its rich literary references to Doyle's novel Rodney Stone. Some light overall age wear, minor creasing and a few small, neat tears to the edges of some folds, about VGJames Payn (1830-1898) English novelist and editor of periodicals including Chambers's Journal and the Cornhill Magazine.John Hare (1844-1921) English actor and theatre manager.Squire Bancroft (1841-1926) English actor and theatre manager.Arthur Wing Pinero (1855-1934) English playwright.Doyle's Gothic mystery and boxing novel Rodney Stone was first published in TheStrand Magazine from January to December 1896. As well as the author's depictions of prize fighting and the famous bare-knuckle boxers of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, Rodney Stone also includes narratives of thuggery, gambling, cheating and of dangerous horse-drawn chases. The work was adapted into a stage play, The House of Temperley, in 1909 and into a silent movie in 1913.
HUGO VICTOR: (1802-1885) French Poet and Novelist. An excellent Autograph Poem by Hugo, signed at the base `Victor Hugo´, one page, oblong 4to, n.p., n.d., in French. Hugo cleanly writes a six Alexandrine verses poem, stating in part `Donnez, riches! L´aumône est soeur de la prière - Hélas quand un vieillard, sur votre seuil de pierre, - Tout raidi par l´hiver, en vain tombe à genoux - Quand les petits enfants…... La face du seigneur se détourne de vous!´ (Translation: `Give, rich! Almsgiving is sister to prayer - Alas when an old man, on your stone threshold, - All stiffened by winter, in vain falls to his knees - When little children…... The face of the Lord turns away from you!´) Overall age tone, mostly to edges with a stain only very slightly affecting one word. G The present poem was published in the collection Les Feuilles D´Automne (1831)
LOUIS XI: (1423-1483) Louis the Prudent. King of France 1461-83. A rare L.S., Loys, one page, oblong 8vo, Montils-lez-Tours, on the 5th day of January [n.y.], to `Dear and Beloved Cousin, Count of Comminges, Marshal of France´, in old French. Written in the hand of the clerk, the King offers his help, troops and military weapons to his correspondent, stating `Monsr le mareschal pour ce que aurez besoing d'artillerie et que Jay entendu quil en y a a lyon, Jescriz a ceulx de la ville, quilz facent ce que leur ordonnerez, et me semble que devez faire fondre celle quilz ont faite et en faire faire des pieces quil vous semblera qui vous seront necessaires pour mener avecques vous´ ("Monsieur the Marshal, for what you will need of artillery and having been told that there is artillery available in Lyon, I write to those of the city in order that they do what you will order them. And it seems to me that you must melt down the ones they have made and make them in pieces as you think you will need them to carry with you") Countersigned at the base by Tillhard. A very slightly light signature although perfectly legible and visible by the King. Addressed to the verso. Overall age wear, small staining and slightly trimmed right and bottom edges, with a very small repair to the left edge, otherwise G The castle at Plessis-lez-Tours, near Tours, also known before as Montils-les-Tours, was the Royal residence of three Kings of France, Louis XI, Charles VIII and Louis XII. It was the first building in bricks and stone in the Loire and was initiated by Charles VII and Louis XI, the last bought the estate of Montils in 1463 and finished the building of the castle, making it the Royal residence of the King of France. A small cottage next to the castle gave shelter to Francis of Paula (1416-1507), an Italian mendicant friar and founder of the Roman Catholic Order of Minims. Francis of Paula was never ordained a priest. He died and is buried at Montils-lez-Tours Jean de Lescun d´Armagnac (? - 1473) Count of Comminges, known as the Bastard of Armagnac. Appointed marshal of France in 1461, the year Louis XI ascended to throne. The historically important ordinance of Montils-lès-Tours, well-remembered for the reformation of custom, was promulgated by Charles VII (1403-1461), the father and predecessor of Louis XI, in April 1453. It was an ordinance which defined the jurisdictional competences of the Parliament of Paris, the extent of the Royal domain, the rights relating to Royalty, to Peers of France, to prelates, etc.. It is especially important in the history of law because the King requests the writing down of customs, which till then were almost an exclusive matter of private law.
A ruby and diamond seven stone ring, the three oval-cut rubies spaced by pairs of old-cut diamonds, stamped ‘18’, total diamond weight approximately 0.32 carat, ring size N. £600-£800 --- Condition Report General light surface wear to the mount and settings commensurate with age and use. The rubies are a vibrant deep red hue, well matched, with inclusions typical to the nature of the stone observed under magnification. The diamonds are bright and lively with some slight abrasion to the girdles. Gross weight 3.5gm.
A diamond single stone ring, set with an old cushion-shaped diamond, weighing 3.34 carats, in a claw setting between slightly tapered shoulders, ring size H. £5,000-£7,000 --- Condition Report Diamond bright and lively - tinted brown colour and I1 clarity with surface reaching inclusions and chips. Claws worn and require retipping. Shank replaced. Metal unmarked and untested. Gross weight 3.5gm.
Four early 20th century gem-set brooches, comprising a sapphire and diamond bar brooch, stamped ‘18ct & pt’, an Art Deco rectangular carved jade panel brooch, within a geometric polished mount accented with single-cut diamonds, a blue zircon and white stone cluster bar brooch and another gem-set example, jade untested, first length 6.3cm. (4) £500-£700
A diamond single stone ring, 1864, the old-cut diamond claw-set in a tapered 18ct gold mount, London hallmark, maker’s mark, diamond weight approximately 1.50 carats, ring size L - M. £1,000-£1,500 --- Condition Report Diamond measures approximately 7.5 x 6.7 x 4.5mm. Claw partially hiding inclusion - graded in setting as approximately SI2 clarity, tinted colour difficult to assess due to yellow metal setting. Claws would benefit from re-tipping. Light surface wear to gold. Overall good condition. Gross weight 4.6gm.
A natural pearl necklace with emerald and diamond set clasp, the graduated strand of pearls terminating in step-cut emerald and rose-cut diamond cluster clasp, length 45.5cm. £1,200-£1,500 --- Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the pearls are natural saltwater. Report number 22202, dated 4 October 2022. Condition Report The pearls are off round to semi-baroque in shape, with moderate to heavy surface blemishes throughout. Fair lustre with some pearls displaying pinkish/green overtones. Recently restrung. The emerald is a medium green hue with some very minor nicks to the facet edges, and inclusions typical to the nature of the stone (observed under magnification). The diamonds are bright and lively. Viewing advised. Gross weight 13gm.
An amethyst guard chain, the belcher-link chain spaced by pairs of 19th century oval mixed-cut amethysts in pinched-collet settings, to a swivel and bolt ring clasp, stamped ‘15ct’, length approximately 166cm. £1,000-£1,500 --- Condition Report Converted from a graduating rivière. The amethysts are medium purple hue and well matched, with some light colour zoning and inclusions typical to the nature of the stone. Gross weight 68.7gm.
A diamond single stone ring, the old brilliant-cut diamond set between tapered knife-edge shoulders, diamond weight approximately 0.75 carat, ring size M. £500-£700 --- Condition Report Diamond bright and lively - graded in setting as approximately H/I colour, internal clarity good - some nibbles and chips to girdle and crown. Metal unmarked and untested, light surface wear. Overall good condition. Gross weight 2.3gm.
A diamond three stone ring, 1886, the 18ct gold band inlaid with three old brilliant-cut diamonds, London hallmark, total diamond weight approximately 0.85 carat, ring size M. £700-£900 --- Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively - graded in settings as approximately SI1 clarity. Due to yellow metal cannot be accurately graded for colour. Typical wear to gold and shank split but otherwise good condition. Gross weight 7.5gm.
A pair of rhodolite garnet and diamond cluster ear studs, the circular-cut garnets collet-set within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, to post fittings, total diamond weight approximately 2.56 carats, diameter 15mm. £600-£800 --- Condition Report General light surface wear to the mounts and settings commensurate with use. The rhodolite garnets are a deep purple/red hue, with inclusions typical to the nature of the stone observed under magnification. The diamonds are bright and lively with good scintillation. Gross weight 7.3gm.
A collection of ear clips, comprising citrine and peridot single stone examples, a pair of knot motif ear clips, stamped ‘18k’, and another pair in 9ct gold, hallmarked, a pair of flowerhead diamond clusters, a sapphire and diamond pair, a blue zircon pair, and a pair of Victorian opal set drops, suspended from later gilt metal clip fittings. (8) £300-£500 --- Condition Report Some general wear, in keeping with use. All in reasonable condition.
A late 19th century Colombian emerald five stone ring, the graduating row of step-cut emeralds within gallery mount of carved scroll design, mounted in gold, ring size M½. 1,000-£1,500 --- According to a verbal report from GCS, the emeralds are of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement. Verbal report number 5783-1460. Condition Report The emeralds are well matched in colour. All with surface wear and abrasions. Ring mount resized to the inside back of shank, Lightly scratched numerals ‘1945’ to inside shoulder. Gross weight 4.2gm.
A 9ct gold garnet and seed pearl cross brooch and cultured pearl ring, the brooch set throughout with seed pearls and vari-cut garnet highlights, stamped ‘375’, Sheffield assay mark, the three stone cultured pearl ring stamped ‘14C’, ring size approximately K½-L (band slightly oval). £220-£300 --- Condition Report Both with general light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The central cultured pearl with loss of nacre (nucleus still concealed). Gross weight 9.4gm.
A diamond five stone ring, set with a graduated row of old brilliant-cut diamonds, stamped ‘18CT’, total diamond weight approximately 0.85 carat, ring size N. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Diamonds bright - graded in settings as approximately I1 clarity. Cannot be accurately graded for colour due to yellow metal settings. Light surface wear to metal. Overall good condition. Gross weight 3.5gm.
A diamond single stone ring by Tiffany & Co., the cut-cornered mixed-cut diamond, weighing 1.17 carats, in a four claw platinum setting, signed ‘Tiffany & Co.’, numbered 69408540, UK hallmark, maker’s box and papers, ring size L-M. £3,000-£5,000 --- Accompanied by a diamond certificate from Tiffany & Co. stating the diamond is F colour, VS1 clarity. Report number. 69408540/V03090015. Condition Report Some surface wear to platinum. Diamond crown laser inscribed ‘T&Co.V03090015’. Overall very good condition. Gross weight 3.8gm.
A ruby and diamond three stone ring, the oval mixed-cut ruby claw set between two brilliant-cut diamonds, stamped ‘18ct’ and ‘PLAT’, total diamond weight approximately 0.45 carat, ring size P. £400-£600 --- Condition Report The ruby is clean and bright, a deep pinky red. The diamonds are bright and lively. Mount show light surface wear only. A verbal report by GCS testing laboratory confirms the ruby is natural. Verbal report No. 5783-1132. Gross weight 3.5gm.
A five stone diamond ring, claw set with graduating old-cut diamonds, two colour precious metal mounted, total diamond weight approximately 1.60-1.80 carats, ring size Q. £1,200-£1,500 --- Condition Report One claw tip broken off. Estimated gradings: Colour I-L, Clarity SI-P2. Lively diamonds with good sciitillation. General wear to shank. Weight 3.1gm.
A diamond three stone ring, set with an old cushion-shaped diamond between old brilliant-cut diamonds, each in a rubover setting, engraved ‘ALL PLAT’, total diamond weight approximately 1.55 carats, ring size N - O. £800-£1,200 --- Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively, graded in settings as approximately I/J colour, SI1 clarity. Principal diamond approximately 0.90 carat, remaining 0.75 carat total. Settings worn - repairs to gallery. Shank thinned and with evidence of resizing. Gross weight 3gm.
Three gem-set rings, comprising an 18ct gold ruby and diamond ring, hallmark for 1907, a late 19th century five stone half pearl ring, with rose-cut diamond accents between, to scrolled gallery, 18ct gold mounted and an oval cabochon jade and single-cut diamond cluster ring, jade untested. (3) £400-£600
A sapphire and diamond three stone ring, set with a cushion-shaped sapphire with an old brilliant-cut diamond between, stamped ‘PLAT’, total diamond weight approximately 1.10 carats, ring size S. £800-£1,200 --- Condition Report Sapphire rubbed and scratches, would benefit from re-polishing. Diamonds bright and lively. Sapphire with very good transparency. Shank a replacement. Wear to mount. Gross weight 3.1gm.
A late 19th century Burmese ruby five stone ring, the graduated cushion-cut rubies claw set to a carved scroll gallery, mounted in gold, ring size K. £2,000-£3,000 --- According to a verbal report from GCS, the three principal rubies are of Burmese origin with no indication of heating. Verbal report number 5783-1133. Condition Report The rubies are lively and well matched - all show some wear and rubbing - could benefit from a re-polish; some typical inclusions visible with magnification. The mount shows general surface wear. Overall good condition.
A diamond bar brooch, circa 1910, the knife-edge bar set with three old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and gold, total diamond weight approximately 1.00 carat, together with a treated diamond ring, set with a laser-drilled diamond between baguette-cut diamond shoulders, laser-drilled diamond weight approximately 0.90 carat, ring size Q, brooch length 6cm. (2) £500-£700 --- Condition Report Brooch: Diamonds bright and lively - some nibbles and surface reaching inclusions - indented natural to girdle of middle stone. Pin misshapen and tension weak. Later safety chain. Light wear to gold. Gross weight 4.4gm.
A diamond single stone ring, set with a brilliant-cut diamond of yellow tint, weighing 10.13 carats, Swedish assay marks for 1987, ring size N. £40,000-£50,000 --- Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the diamond is Fancy Light Yellow colour, VVS1 clarity. Report number 80249-84, dated 30 January 2020. Condition Report Swedish assay mark for 18ct gold. Maker’s mark ‘A&M’. Inner shank engraved ‘10.14’. Light wear to shank. Overall very good condition. Gross weight 7.9gm.
A diamond single stone ring, the marquise-cut brilliant claw set within knife-edge shank, 18ct white gold mounted, diamond weight approximately 1.35 carats, ring size I½. £1,500-£2,000 --- Condition Report One claw at the central point is broken off. Estimated gradings within setting: - Colour K, Clarity P1. Gross weight 3.1gm.
A single stone diamond ring, the oval brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 1.55 carats, in four claw setting, between brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, shank stamped ‘750’ and ‘ZA’ in oval punch for South Africa, ring size I½. £3,400-£4,000 --- Accompanied by a Report from GIA stating that the diamond weight is 1.55 carats, colour J, clarity VVSI. Report number 1155038954, dated 3 May 2013. Condition Report There is a nick to the outer shank possibly due to wear against another ring. Light surface wear to the shank. Gross weight 2.6gm.
A diamond single stone ring, set with an old cushion-shaped diamond between slightly tapered shoulders, stamped ‘PLAT’, diamond weight approximately 1.70 carats, ring size J. £1,500-£1,800 --- Condition Report Diamond graded in setting as approximately K/L colour, I1 clarity. Some small chips to girdle and surface reaching inclusions. Surface wear to platinum. Overall good condition. Gross weight 4.5gm.
A synthetic ruby and diamond cluster ring, the central stone within a border of old-cut diamonds, (one replaced with white paste), claw set to reeded shoulders, total diamond weight approximately 1.1 carats, ring size H½. £300-£400 --- Condition Report Central synthetic ruby heavily abraided. Gross weight
An Indian ruby bead necklace, the three-rows of graduated polished ruby beads, measuring approximately 3.2 - 5.4mm, with a Mughal style plaque spacer inlaid with mirror-cut white sapphires and polychrome enamel verso, length 46.5cm. £300-£500 --- Condition Report General surface wear commensurate with age and use. The opaque ruby beads are a dark purple-pink hue with inclusions typical to the nature of the stone. Gross weight 71gm.
A collection of eight 19th century gold rings, mostly turquoise set, including a two row turquoise ring, circa 1850, suspending a miniature padlock drop, glazed verso, and enclosing plaited hairwork panel, the bevelled shank fully engraved with flowers and foliage, a three stone turquoise and diamond ring, the gemstones set within scroll-shaped claws, between engraved foliate shoulders, a garnet and turquoise three stone ring in foliate setting, a turquoise and diamond cluster ring, (one diamond missing) etc. all contained in a mid 19th century case, the silk lining bearing retailer’s trade label reading; ‘Catchpole & Son, from Regent St. Goldsmiths and Jewellers, 40, Conduit Street. Near Bond Street.’ within a garter, various ring sizes. £3,000-£5,000 --- Condition Report Viewing recommended.
An 18ct gold three stone sapphire and diamond ring, the oval-mixed cut sapphire claw-set between two brilliant-cut diamonds, London hallmark for 1988, total diamond weight approximately 0.25 carat, ring size N½. £500-£600 --- Condition Report General light surface wear to the mount and settings commensurate with use. The sapphire is pale blue hue with moderate colour zoning. The diamonds are bright and lively. Gross weight 2.8gm.
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