A spectacular life-size silver fox, modelled in the late 19th century by famed Victorian taxidermist James Rowland Ward, will be offered for sale with an estimate of £25,000-35,000 (all figures exclude buyer's premium). The model was presented to Sir Bache Cunard, legendary huntsman and scion of the Cunard shipping family, as a testimonial for his services to hunting in South Leicestershire and was paid for by subscription by members of his hunt.
In a superb offering of watches in the sale is an interesting selection of vintage pieces, with early and rare examples. The earliest wristwatch in the sale is a good Rolex: 18 Carat Two-Coloured Gold ‘Prince Brancard’ Watch (ref: 971) dating from the 1930s (estimate: £4,000-5,000). One of the rarest watches is a 1951 Omega: 14 Carat Rose Gold ‘Museum Cosmic’ Triple Calendar Moonphase Wristwatch (ref:3944) (estimate: £14,000-16,000). Reference 3944 was the first watch in Omega’s Cosmic line; it was made in three different metals, rose gold like the present example, being the rarest.
Period jewellery in the sale is led by a dazzling Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch by Le Roy et Fils Ltd (estimate: £5,000-7,000). There is also a good offering of impressive rings in the sale, most notably a Diamond Cluster Ring (estimate: £15,000-20,000). Modernist jewellery is also a strong feature, with a good selection on offer by the likes of Leo de Vroomen, Andrew Grima, Alan Gard, Thomas A Payne and Kutchinsky.
Viewing times
Sunday 10th November to Thursday 14th November 11am-4pm, Friday 15th November 8am-4pm, and morning of the sale from 8am
Buyer's Notes
Buyer's premium:
24.0% + VAT (28.8% in total)
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Sale contact
Name: Jeffrey Lassaline
Email: jeffrey.lassaline@tennants-ltd.co.uk
Name: Adam Wasdell
Email: adam.wasdell@tennants-ltd.co.uk
Name: Jess Fall
Email: jess.fall@tennants-ltd.co.uk
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Lot 2099
A George V Scottish Silver Quaich by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh, 1929
Lot 2100
A George V Silver Dressing-Table Box by Carrington and Co., London, 1917
Lot 2103
A George V Silver Soup-Tureen and Cover by Francis Howard Ltd., Sheffield, 1911
Lot 2106
A Pair of George VI Silver Mugs Maker's Mark Worn, G?&Co., Birmingham, 1939