* [Continental illuminations]. Antiphonary or gradual leaf with large figurative initial 'E', Northern Italy, 15th century, manuscript in black ink on single vellum membrane, Italian Gothic rotunda script, staves in red, recto with large polychromatic figurative initial 'E' in opaque pigments depicting two stylised wildfowl (13.5 x 13 cm), verso with Lombardic initial 'O' in red with blue penwork infill and surround (5 x 5 cm), text and music notation faded in places recto, verso with remnants of tape probably from mounting, membrane dimensions 56 x 38 cm (Qty: 1)
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* Beek (Anna). Liebenwalde & Sonnenburch, The Hague, circa 1700, two engraved town-views with contemporary hand colouring of Sonnenburg near Küstrin and of Liebenwalde north of Berlin, each mounted on to contemporary paper with a painted mount surround, short split at base of Liebenwalde, each approximately 465 x 400 mm (Qty: 2)NOTESRare. Anna Beek was commissioned by Willem III of Orange and between 1690 and 1700 and she produced a collection of ten volumes of plates of towns and cities. They were based on earlier plans by C. Merian but considerably enlarged. The volumes of plates came on to the market in the 1960s' and were split up and sold in the European trade in the 1960's. These two examples would originate from one of those volumes.
Late 19th/early 20th century gold-coloured and white metal emerald and diamond pendant/brooch, the central emerald-cut emerald (estimated weight 0.8ct) within a border of 18 swiss-cut diamonds in a diamond-set, scrolling foliate surround, surmounted by a diamond-set flower head, with diamond-set bail, unmarked, approx. 4 x 3cm and 11.6g, in fitted caseCondition ReportEstimated weight of emerald based on dimensions: 6.6 x 5.7mm, 2.9mm deep. Please note that the setting makes exact measurement difficult. Please note that weights of gemstones and grading information for diamonds are very much estimates and for guidance only. Both coloured gemstones and diamonds are routinely treated to enhance their appearance. We cannot guarantee that gemstones are free of treatments.Not qualified jewellery expert; condition used, one diamond (one of the larger) appears to has a chunk missing out of it. approx 3.5 x 3.25 cm max.11.5g total. Diamonds I can measure all approx;6x 0.1 ct6x 0.07 ct and 6 x 0.03ct
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY 9CT GOLD GARNET AND SPLIT PEARL BROOCH, of elongated design, the central circular garnet within a millegrain setting flanked by a row of split pearls within an openwork surround, stamped 9ct, length 46mm, approximate weight 2.1 grams, with antique brooch box (condition:- one split pearl missing, one a replacement imitation split pearl)
A ROAMER STINGRAY CHRONO WRISTWATCH, black dial with red numbered tachymeter scale surround, baton markers, white and red hands with luminescent centres, chronograph subsidiary dials, approximately 37mm wide brushed stainless-steel case, large worn block link bracelet (condition:- glass is scratched, case is worn and the strap is not in a great condition, the watch will not wind or set)
A NICE WATCH CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, silvered dial, red and blue telemeter and tachymeter surround, blue steel hands, subsidiary dials at three and nine o'clock, gold plated case, textured bonklip style bracelet (condition:- the watch winds, sets and runs, dial is deteriorating, case and bracelet worn)
TWO GEM SET RINGS, the first designed as a row of four colourless cubic zirconias interspaced by circular rubies, 9ct hallmark, ring size U, the second an eternity ring designed as repeated elongated clusters set with a central circular ruby flanked by colourless pastes within an outer millegrain surround, stamped 9ct, ring size J1/2, approximate total weight 3.4 grams
TWO GEM SET RINGS, the first designed with a central oval emerald flanked by circular emeralds in a single cut diamond surround and shoulders, stamped 9k Dia, ring size P1/2, the second designed as a vertical row of three brilliant cut diamonds flanked by two oval sapphires flanked by a triple cluster of brilliant cut diamonds, 9ct hallmark-rubbed, ring size L, approximate total weight 3.7 grams
AN 18CT GOLD RUBY AND DIAMOND RING, designed as an oval ruby flanked by circular rubies, all within collet settings, within an old cut diamond surround of six diamonds, 9ct hallmark for Birmingham 1998, approximate ring size Q, approximate weight 4.4 grams (condition:- rubies probably glass filled)Condition Report Sorry it's 18ct gold, with an 18ct hallmark for Birmingham 1998. Thanks for bringing this to our attention, we have updated the information online
2x Scottish Plaid Brooches, first having relief of thistles and Gordon Highlanders badge mounted to centre. Pin and catch fixing to the reverse. The second example is a cast white metal example for the Black Watch with St Andrew to the centre, thistle surround and Sphinx on Egypt tablet to the top. Reverse with pin and catch fixing. (2 items)
A late 18th century giltwood and gesso wall mirror, having a central urn and entwined foliate cresting above a rectangular mirror plate, within two half-fluted columns above a foliate frieze, circa 1780, max dimensions 118 x 50cm. Provenance: Originally from the collection of Lady Wareing, Heath Lodge, Ullenhall, Warwickshire.Condition report: Frame has been re-gilded.Mirror plate good.One break to floral surmount (immediately to right of urn) – we have the piece.Areas of ‘matted’ effect to gilding, mostly to floral surround.
Two 9ct yellow gold rings, comprising an oval shell cameo depicting a figure of a lady within a rope and openwork surround, cameo dimensions 10 x 7.5mm, gross weight 2.2g, size O, hallmarked 9ct, Birmingham 1973, sponsor JRT; and an opal and garnet half hoop eternity ring, the three opal cabochons total weight 9.54 carats, the four garnets total weight 0.32 carats, size Q½, gross weight 2g, hallmarked 9ct, London 1975, sponsor RJ
A George V white metal, amethyst, seed pearl and marcasite set necklet, arranged as three round cut and three oval cut amethysts, each within seed pearl surround, suspended on finelink neck chain, the whole in probably original fitted silk and velvet lined green leather case, retailed by J.F. Waddy of Bath, case w.16cmCondition report: Metal tarnished.Stones good.No broken chains.Length 44cm.Case good.
A rose cut diamond set circular cluster or target ring, 19th century, designed as a central diamond within a surround of nine further smaller diamonds and an outer border of sixteen diamonds, all set in white metal to the carved shoulders and decorative hoop, unmarked, weight 9gms, head 2.2cm diameter For condition information please view this lot on our website HERE
A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, designed as central oval, mixed cut sapphire, with a surround of sixteen brilliant cut diamonds, within a star shaped setting, to the tapering shoulders and plain hoop, stamped 'K18', gross weight 5.4gms For condition information please view this lot on our website HERE

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