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Click here to subscribeA cased Georgian diamond set flower brooch, with a central cushion cut diamond, estimated as approximately 1.00ct. Cushion shaped diamond set surround and leaves, all in cut down collets. Later fitted case by Harvey & Gore. Tested as sterling silver backed in 9ct gold CONDITION REPORT: A replacement roller catch.Tarnished.No obvious damage.
An Austro-Hungarian foiled quartz necklace, with a continuous row of ornate pierced links, each with a cabochon foiled quartz rub set to the centre, with a twisted wire surround, decorated with white enamel to a concealed box clasp. A matching centrepiece and additional links, previously removed, with a maiden holding a gem aloft and articulated pendant drop below CONDITION REPORT: Light surface scratches throughout with minor losses to the enamel.The extra links have more of the original gilding intact.The centrepiece has areas of tarnish, pendant drop deficient. Remnants in the cap suggest the drop may have been lapis lazuli.
An Austro-Hungarian split pearl, garnet and enamel brooch/pendant, c.1900, a split pearl set to the centre, surrounded by trap cut and circular flat cut foiled garnets, with cream and black enamelled flower heads, with garnet centres. Open petal frame surround set with further flat cut foiled garnets, smaller split pearls and cabochon garnet pendant drops. An articulated pendant drop below with a split pearl centre, matching enamel flowers and garnet drop CONDITION REPORT: Areas of loss to the enamel.A petal deficient to one flower head of the pendant drop.Possibly had a necklace option or further drops at the ends to the bar.Optional slide fitting to the reverse.
A late Victorian, 18ct gold, ladies` half hunter fob watch, London 1900, blue enamel, Roman numeral chapter ring to the front cover, case 36mm diameter, white enamel dial, black Roman numerals and blued double spade hands. Hand engraved initial `D` to the back case with sunray surround. Gold cuvette, movement signed `B J Greening, London`. Case no. 1074 789. Movement no. 1074 CONDITION REPORT: Light surface scratches throughout.Winds and ticking, no guarantee as to the time keeping.52g approx.
A pair of Continental two colour gold, ruby and diamond earrings, c.1940, a polished rose gold scroll section, with a surround of eight cut diamonds, grain set in white gold, with a spray of white gold wires, each one culminating in a circular cabochon ruby. Clip fittings with later posts fitted. Earrings tested as approximately 14ct gold. Post approximately 9ct gold. Box by Miles, 34 Gt. Queen St., Kingsway W.C.
A Continental peridot and diamond lozenge cluster ring, with a central, circular mixed cut peridot, rub set in a gold collet. An open scroll surround, milligrain set with graduated brilliant cut diamonds, to diamond set shoulders, to a gold underbezel and shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold and silver. Finger size K« CONDITION REPORT: Thin at the back of the shank.
A Continental citrine and diamond pendant, with an oval mixed cut citrine, rub set in a gold collet at the centre. An open gold petal surround, each petal rub set with an eight cut diamond, to an outer border of eight cut diamonds set in silver. A pav‚ set diamond bale, suspended on a 9ct gold Prince of Wales chain. Tested as approximately 18ct gold and silver CONDITION REPORT: Tarnished.Clasp secure.No obvious faults.
A gold, sapphire and diamond pendant,with an oval mixed cut sapphire, four claw set in yellow gold. A surround of brilliant cut diamonds, claw set to a white plate, with yellow gold claws and basket. A ridged `V` shaped pendant bale with a Prince of Wales chain. Both marked 750 CONDITION REPORT: No obvious faults.
A Continental diamond set bracelet, with a cushion cut diamond, claw set to a brilliant cut diamond cluster surround. Pairs of diamond set points to a smaller cluster at each side, composed of brilliant cut diamonds, to a trefoil cluster of diamonds at each end, sections of pierced linked chain to each side, with a concealed box clasp and figure of eight safety clasp. Marked 750 CONDITION REPORT: Light surface scratches throughout.Settings secure.Clasp secure.
A single stone diamond ring, with a brilliant cut diamond, estimated as approximately 0.80ct, claw set to a scallop surround to a plain collet. Marked platinum. Diamond assessed as approximately. Colour: M/N Clarity: P1/P2 Finger size L« CONDITION REPORT: Light surface scratches throughout.Claws all intact, diamond secure.Requires cleaning.
A pair of early 20th century Barr & Stroud Military binoculars (Serial No. 63149) together with a pair of Karl Zeiss binoculars (examine latter). CONDITION REPORT: The binoculars are in poor condition and the surround of the left eyepiece is damages with part missing. The serial number is 1427225 and they are 8 x 40.
Robert Thompson of Kilburn: A Mouseman oak dressing table, the rectangular top with canted corners above a conforming panelled case with two banks of three graduated drawers, fitted with turned pulls, raised on faceted block feet, with carved mouse signature, adzed to all visible areas, 73.5cm by 137cm by 51cm; together with a Mouseman oak dressing table mirror, the rectangular mirror plate within a conforming surround with castellated crest rail, swivelling between octagonal uprights with ring holder tops, the trestle base with carved mouse signature, 73cm by 54.5cm by 20cm. (2)
A mid Victorian seed pearl, emerald and enamel bangle, set to the top with three evenly spaced circular mounts, the central mount set to the top within an eight claw set square cut emerald within a three tiered design surround of forty graduating claw set seed pearls, all set between two smaller mounts of a similar design, the square cut emerald six claw set within a two tiered design surround of eighteen graduating seed pearls, all set on a wide tapering band within a delicate scroll work design of blue enamelling, with integral tongue clasp. Diameter approx 6cm. Weight approx 31gms.
A cultured pearl and garnet necklace, the fifty one cultured baroque pearls strung knotted onto an oval integral tongue clasp set to the centre with an oval cut twelve claw set garnet within a scalloped edge surround set with twelve cultured seed pearls, all set on a pierced open mount with safety chain. Clasp stamped 9CT. Length approx 27.5cm. Weight approx 55.2cm.
A Scottish agate roundel brooch, the domed mount with engraved foliage detailing set with three evenly spaced collet set oval cut Scottish agates and a later added similarly set agate stone. Brooch pin fitting. Diameter approx 4cm. Weight approx 12.2gms; a Scottish agate and citrine tie pin, the oval cut citrine nine claw set within a surround of Scottish agate to the top of a twist-centred pin. Length approx 7.3gms. Weight approx 2.9gms; a Scottish agate and citrine brooch, set with a round cut collet set citrine to the top of an engraved stepped design brooch set with four plaques of Scottish agate and two further round cut collet set citrine highlights. Brooch pin fitting. Length approx 6cm. Weight approx 3.8gms; a Scottish agate brooch, the oval plaque design brooch with scalloped edges set throughout with graduating plaques of purple/grey Scottish agate. Brooch pin fitting. Length approx 5cm. Diameter approx 3cm. Weight approx 6.3gms; a Scottish agate pendant, designed as a cross, with swirled engraved detailing set with four plaques of Scottish agate, suspending from a single articulated pendant loop. Length approx 3.5cm. Weight approx 2.4gms.
An early Victorian bracelet, of ten oval links each set with a carved cameo of a ladies profile, the oval shaped cameo collet set within a surround of delicate rope work detailing, each link joined by two articulated chain links on an integral tongue clasp with safety chain. In fitted case. Clasp stamped K14. Length approx 17.5cm. Weight approx 14gms.
A collection of jewellery, to include a tulip style brooch, set throughout with rectangular cut and round cut cubic zirconia's. Brooch pin fitting. Stamped CP ENGLAND. Length approx 6.3cm. Weight approx 12.4gms; a cubic zirconia bracelet, designed as circular links set to the centre with a claw set round cut cubic zirconia within a surround of ten round cut claw set cubic zirconia's, alternately set with a rectangular shaped link set throughout with fifteen graduating round cut collet set cubic zirconia's, all set on articulated links with integral tongue clasp. Length approx 17.5cm. Weight approx 23.3gms; a pair of cubic zirconia stud earrings, the round cut cubic zirconia eight claw set on post and scroll fittings. Total weight approx 0.5gms; a blue and green stone ring, the five fancy cut blue stones collet set to the centre of a rectangular shaped mount, within a surround of eighteen round cut collet set green stone highlights (some lacking), on a plain band. Stamped 9ct. Ring size M 1/2; sixteen loose cultured baroque pearls, all drilled through. Total weight approx 2.6gms; a pair of imitation pearl earrings, the imitation pearl on screw back fittings. Stamped 9ct; with a loose imitation pearl and a single imitation pearl screw back earring, stamped 9ct. Total weight approx 5.2gms; and a seed pearl brooch, modelled as a stylised heart, set throughout with graduating seed pearls in clusters. Brooch pin fitting. Length approx 4cm. Diameter approx 5cm. Weight approx 5.9gms.
A GENTLEMAN`S STAINLESS STEEL OMEGA GENEVE DYNAMIC AUTOMATIC BRACELET WATCH CIRCA 1970s D: Blue dial, raised silver surround with hour markers, day-date aperture. M: Automatic movement signed Omega & numbered. C: Oval shaped case signed Omega Watch Co., Omega crown, case width measures approx. 42mm. B: Original Omega bracelet, numbered (32) 1317/378. CONDITION REPORT D: Dial in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition with some light scratches due to general use. B: In excellent condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet
A GENTLEMAN`S GOLD CAPPED UNIVERSAL GENEVE POLEROUTER WRIST WATCH CIRCA 1960s D: Black cross hair dial, raised gilt surround with milled hour markers, gilt dauphine hands. M: 17 jewel "bumper" automatic movement signed Universal Geneve, calibre 138 SS. C: Circular case screw back case with "bombe" lugs, signed Universal Geneve, case diameter measures approx. 35mm. S: Black leather strap. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in very good condition, showing a slight patina. M: Working at present. C: In good condition, with some wear to the gold cap due to general use. S: In excellent condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet
A GENTLEMAN`S LARGE SIZE 18K SOLID PINK GOLD VACHERON & CONSTANTIN WRIST WATCH CIRCA 1950s D: Black dial with gilt surround, raised gilt Arabic numerals & "dagger" batons, subsidiary seconds, dauphine hands. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement signed Vacheron & Constantin and numbered, calibre P453/3B. C: Circular case, signed Vacheron & Constantin, hallmarked & numbered, case diameter measures approx. 36mm. S: Brown leather strap. CONDITION REPORT D: Dial in excellent condition. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition. S: In excellent condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / B: Bracelet / S: Strap
Good copy of a Cromwellian troopers `lobster tail` helmet, one piece hemispherical skull with ring shaped finial on a brass surround, pointed peak pierced with a moveable nasal bar, secured with a wing headed screw, pointed neck guard with four upward lapping lames, with triangular ear pieces Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department for further details
19th Century French marquetry inlaid rosewood cased portico clock, the silvered dial having Roman numerals within a cast brass surround conforming brass grid-iron pendulum, brass movement by Chaumont of Paris and striking on a bell, 50.5cm high Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department for further details
Good copy of a Cromwellian troopers `lobster tail` helmet, one piece hemispherical skull with ring shaped finial on a brass surround, pointed peak pierced with a moveable nasal bar, secured with a wing headed screw, pointed neck guard with four upward lapping lames, with triangular ear pieces Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department for further details
19th Century French marquetry inlaid rosewood cased portico clock, the silvered dial having Roman numerals within a cast brass surround conforming brass grid-iron pendulum, brass movement by Chaumont of Paris and striking on a bell, 50.5cm high Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department for further details
Brasilia Excellent map of the eastern part of Brazil based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz and an earlier map by Blaeu. There is extensive detail in the coastal regions with the interior left largely blank except for some conjectural river systems, including the mythical Parime Lago in Guiana and Xarayes Lago in Brazil. The Linea Aequinoctialis is prominently shown dividing the Spanish and Portuguese colonial claims. Richly embellished with rhumb lines, compass roses and sailing ships. European traders, Indians and putti surround the title and scale of miles cartouches. A dark impression with attractive color on watermarked paper. There are professional repairs to a few small worm holes and a centerfold separation confined to bottom blank margin. The side margins have been extended to accommodate framing. 11.5"" W x 14.2"" H Montanus, Arnoldus 1671
Belgii Pars Septentrionalis Communi Nomine Vulgo Hollandia Nuncupata Continens Statum Potentissimae Batavorum Reipublicae Seu Provincias VII. Foederatas Finely engraved and beautiful map of Holland with two insets of the Dutch commercial empire in America and Southeast Asia. The first is of Niew Neederland, the Dutch colony in present-day New York, and includes a miniature view of New Amsterdam (New York City). The other is of the East Indies with a similar view of the Dutch trading capital of Batavia (Jakarta). Another inset in the opposite corner details the Maas River valley. The map is filled with great detail. Neptune, putti, and mermaids surround the large title cartouche. A dark impression with bold color and light soiling. There are archival repairs to a tear that extends 5"" into image at bottom left and a small hole along a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold. 19"" W x 22.1"" H Homann, Johann Baptist 1720
A Plan of the City of Amsterdam This striking plan of Amsterdam includes a key that lists 51 places of note in the city, among them Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, several gates into the city, and various markets. Tiny depictions of windmills surround the city. A compass rose orients north to the bottom right of the sheet. The title cartouche in the top right corner shows a port scene featuring three sailing ships and a man smoking a pipe. A dark impression. 7"" W x 10.1"" H Stockdale, John 1800
[Lot of 2] A Correct Chart of the West Coast of Africa, Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetteer [and] A Correct Chart of the Southern Coasts of Africa, from the Equator to the Cape of Good Hope. Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetr. This pair of charts covers the majority of Africa and the oceans that surround the continent. On both charts there are plenty of place names along the coasts and virtually no inland information. The oceans include compass roses topped with fleurs-de-lis and are crossed with rhumb lines. Both were engraved by Neele for Rev. John Malham (1747-1821), a writer and teacher of navigation, for Malham`s The Naval Gazetteer; or, Seaman`s Complete Guide. A. A Correct Chart of the West Coast of Africa, Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetteer, (7.6 x 9.4""). This chart spans from southern Portugal and Spain down to the Gulf of Guinea. Several islands are located including Corsica, Sardinia, Madeira, the Canary Islands, and Cape Verde. The Sahara Desert is here called Zahra or Desert of Barbary. Condition: Issued folding with minor offsetting and some light soiling concentrated along the top fold at right. There is toning along the sheet`s edges.B. A Correct Chart of the Southern Coasts of Africa, from the Equator to the Cape of Good Hope. Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetr., (9.4 x 7.6""). This chart focuses on Africa south of the equator. Madagascar is prominently displayed, and several smaller islands in the Indian Ocean are located. A note in present-day Mozambique refers to ""Cannibals."" There appears to be a large lake with an incomplete border called Massi where Lake Malawi is located. The South Atlantic Ocean is here referred to as Ethiopic Ocean. Condition: Issued folding with light offsetting and a couple minor spots. There is a small damp stain in the blank left margin. See description See description Malham, John (Rev.) 1795
Africa Nuova Tavola This ""new"" map of the southern part of Africa includes some unusual cartography. It is based on Gastaldi`s map of 1548. The continent is very broad and the source of the Nile is shown in three lakes, instead of the normal two. Madagascar, Isola de S. Lorenzo, is oddly shaped and surround by smaller islands. It is engraved in the typical Italian style with stippled sea, wide rivers and anthill-like mountains. Italian text on verso.See also lot 737 for a complete first edition of Ruscelli`s Geographia, and 774 for Norwich`s excellent reference work, which describes this map. A nice impression on watermarked paper with a stain at the southern tip of the continent and two light red pencil marks. 7.3"" W x 9.8"" H Ruscelli, Girolamo 1574
Typus Orbis Terrarum This is Bertius` second miniature world map. It is a double hemisphere based on Mercator`s famous world map with several updates by Jodocus Hondius. Terra Australis Incognita fills the Southern Hemisphere and connects to New Guinea in the region of Australia. Mercator`s Northwest Passage and interesting polar islands have been replaced with a non-descript landmass. The eastern coast of Asia has been revised to include a Korean Peninsula. The map is richly decorated in a strapwork surround with the cartographer`s name boldly engraved below the map. French text on verso. A fine impression and attractive color on watermarked paper. A chip at bottom left has been professionally replaced, and there is a faint damp stain in top blank margin, not affecting image. 3.8"" W x 5.4"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1616
A 19th century seed pearl and guilloche enamel mourning pendant, designed as a central split pearl within hair surround and seed pearl set border, all within blue guilloche enamel outer surround, the reverse set with bi-coloured plaited hair, the yellow metal mount not stamped, 50mm diameter, all presented within original fitted box
A Victorian Scottish malachite and citrine bracelet, designed as a central round mixed cut citrine collet set in white metal within a quatrafoil malachite set surround, with tapering strap formed of eight graduated links each inlaid with a malachite plaque (one replaced with nephrite), all mounted in white metal with decorative engraved embellishment, with box link clasp and attached safety chain, weight 46gms
An early 20th century sapphire and seed pearl pendant, designed as a central round mixed cut sapphire collet set within an openwork circular surround set with eight half seed pearls, all suspending round mixed cut sapphire set drop, with yellow metal rope twist chain, the bolt ring stamped '9c', 38mm x 25mm, weight 4.4gms
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