Jewellery
In one of the most exciting Jewellery sales in recent years, there are several lots from leading makers including Van Cleef and Arpels, Cartier, Hermes and Chopard, the highlight of which is a rare Magnificent Very Light Pink 8.62 Carat Diamond Necklace signed and numbered by Cartier. Further items from these iconic names include A Mother-of-Pearl Alhambra Necklace and Earring Suite, by Van Cleef & Arpels, A Pair of Diamond Hoop Earrings, by Cartier formed of graduated C de Cartier logo links, A Multi-Gem Set Happy Diamond Pendant on Chain, by Chopard modelled as an articulated clown and An Enamel Ring, by Hermès comprised of three yellow textured entwined bands, each with a central band of enamel decoration in either red, blue or green
Sapphires feature strongly in the sale, including an unusual 18 Carat Gold Star Sapphire Swivel Ring, the oval cabochon star sapphire in a yellow rubbed over setting, with a swivel loop, and An 18 Carat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Period jewellery in the sale features An Early-Mid Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch and A Diamond Brooch, circa 1920, the pierced plaque set throughout with old cut and rose cut diamonds.
Watches
The Watches section features a good range of makers and periods, from popular collector’s names such as Jaeger LeCoutre and Rolex, rare military watches and modern makers.
Highlights include a Jaeger LeCoultre Lady's 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Set Reverso Wristwatch, a A Rare Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Centre Seconds Wristwatch, “Great White” signed Rolex with the original dial and original bracelet, a Second World War German Luftwaffe Pilots Single Push Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1938 and an Omega Rare British Military Royal AirForce “Thin Arrow” signed Omega. Modern makers include a Bremont: A Limited Edition Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Bremont, Chronometer, model: Mustang P-51, number 038 of a limited edition of 251 pieces made, circa 2009.
Silver
The silver section of the sale includes almost 170 lots dating from across five centuries. From the 16th century is an Elizabeth I silver chalice and paten which last appeared on the public market at Christie’s in 2004. Another early rarity is a Charles II Scottish trefid-spoon which is marked for Edinburgh, circa 1670. It is one of a number of early spoons and items of flatware which are offered in the sale.
Leading the sale is a rare silver-mounted sandstone match-holder in the form of an elephant. Made for Faberge in St Petersburg by his Workmaster Julius Rappoport circa 1890 it is believed to have originated from Clifton Castle, near Ripon. Other European highlights include two 18th century Maltese sugar-bowls and covers and two charming Dutch silver miniature toys. The 20th century silver includes the final instalment of napkin-rings from the Lion Collection. The examples offered in this sale include Arts and Crafts examples, made in the very early years of the 20th century, and later examples by some of the best known silversmiths of the late 20th century, including Stuart Devlin, Grant MacDonald and Chris Knight.
Lot 2002
A Queen Anne Silver Tankard by Thomas Farren, London, 1707
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2003
A George I Silver Pepperette Maker's Mark Worn, London, 1723
Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2004
A George I Silver Pepperette by Glover Johnson, London, 1718
Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2006
A George II Silver Pepperette by Samuel Wood, London, 1747
Sold for £150
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2007
A George I Silver Caster by Thomas Bamford, London, 1724
Sold for £280
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2008
A George I Silver Pepperette by George Greenhill Jones, London, 1726
Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2009
A George I Silver Pepperette by Simon Pantin, London, 1722
Sold for £420
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2010
A George II Silver Pepperette Maker's Mark Worn, London, 1735
Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2011
A Queen Anne Silver Brandy-Saucepan by Jonah Clifton, London, 1708
Sold for £600
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2012
A George I Silver Taper-Candlestick Maker's Mark Worn, London, 1719
Sold for £300
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2014
A George II Silver Salver by James Morison, London, 1744
Sold for £320
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2015
A George II Silver-Gilt Cream-Jug Maker's Mark Worn, London, Probably 1749
Sold for £950
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2016
A Graduated Set of Three George II Silver Casters by Jabez Daniell, London, 1751
Sold for £320
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2018
A Pair of George III Silver Candlesticks by Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London, 1780
Sold for £550
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2019
A George III Silver Snuffer-Tray by William Cafe, London, 1768
Sold for £380
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2022
A Pair of George III Silver Salt-Cellars by Matthew Boulton, Birmingham, 1792
Sold for £110
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2024
An Elizabeth I Silver Seal-Top Spoon by William Cawdell, London, 1596
Sold for £1,900
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2026
A Charles I Silver Slip Top Spoon Probably by Jeremy Johnson, London, 1646
Sold for £700
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2027
A Commonwealth or Charles II Silver Slip-Top Spoon by William Cary, London, Circa 1650
Sold for £600
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2028
A Charles II Silver Puritan Spoon by Stephen Venables, London, Probably 1660
Sold for £600
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2030
A Charles II Silver Trefid Spoon Probably by Nathaniel Blithe, London, 1675
Sold for £180
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2031
A Charles II Silver Trefid Spoon by John Smith, London, 1681
Sold for £250
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2032
A Charles II Silver Lace-Back Trefid-Spoon by Robert King, London, 1683
Sold for £420
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2033
A William and Mary Silver Trefid Spoon Marks Worn, London, Probably 1690
Sold for £170
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2034
A William and Mary Sussex Silver Trefid-Spoon by Robert Colgate, Lewes, Circa 1690
Sold for £650
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2035
A William III Silver Trefid Spoon by William Scarlett, London, 1700
Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2036
A Queen Anne Silver Trefid Spoon by Henry Greene, London, 1703
Sold for £120
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2037
A Queen Anne Silver Dog-Nose Spoon by Henry Greene, London, 1705
Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2038
A Queen Anne Silver Dog Nose Spoon by John Ladyman, London, Probably 1705
Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2039
A Queen Anne Silver Dog-Nose Spoon by Henry Green, London, 1707
Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2040
A Queen Anne Silver Dog-Nose Spoon Marks Worn, London, Probably 1713
Sold for £130
Estimated at £70 - £100
Lot 2045
A 17th Century Silver Bodkin Maker's Mark Only Perhaps IC, 17th Century
Sold for £200
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2047
A Wiliam III Silver Bodkin Apparently Unmarked, Dated 1700
Sold for £110
Estimated at £70 - £100
Lot 2048
A George III Silver Scoop Marked With Lion Passant Only, Late 18th Century
Sold for £110
Estimated at £70 - £100
Lot 2051
A Queen Anne Silver Two-Tined Fork Maker's Mark Lacking, London, 1708
Sold for £260
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2052
A Queen Anne Silver Fork by Thomas Spackman, London, Circa 1705
Sold for £250
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2053
A George I Silver Table-Fork Probably by Dike Impey, London, Circa 1720
Sold for £140
Estimated at £70 - £100
Lot 2055
A George III Irish Silver Meat-Skewer by John Power, Dublin, 1787
Sold for £120
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2056
A Set of Six George II Silver Table-Spoons by Richard Gosling, London, 1733
Sold for £480
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 2059
A Pair of George III Silver Basting-Spoon by Richard Crossley, London, 1784
Sold for £200
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2060
A George IV Provincial Silver Basting-Spoon by James Barber and William Whitwell, York, 1821
Sold for £160
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2061
A Victorian Silver Fish-Fork and Fish-Knife by George Adams, London, 1871
Sold for £180
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2064
An Edward VII Silver Table-Service by Elkington and Co., Birmingham, Mostly 1908
Sold for £3,400
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
Lot 2065
An Elizabeth II Silver Table-Service by Viner's Ltd., Sheffield, 1960, 1961 and 1962
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2067
A Charles II Silver Scissors-Case Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1680
Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2069
A French Silver Cigarette-Box by Ernest Combeau, Paris, Circa 1920
Sold for £200
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2070
A Victorian Silver Double 'Castle-Top' Card-Case by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1841
Sold for £350
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2071
A Victorian Silver 'Castle-Top' Card-Case by George Unite, Birmingham, 1845
Not Sold
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 2073
A George V Silver Pill-Box by Richard Llewelyn Benson Rathbone, Chester, 1932
Sold for £130
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2074
An Elizabeth II Scottish Silver and Enamel Pill-Box by Norman Grant, Edinburgh, 1978
Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2075
A George V Silver and Enamel Pill-Box by Albert Edward Bonner, London, 1912
Sold for £700
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2077
A George VI Gold Cigarette-Case by Kurt Weiss, London, 1945, 9ct
Sold for £3,100
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2080
A German Silver Cream-Jug and Sugar-Bowl and Cover Maker's Mark M over S, 20th Century
Sold for £190
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2081
A German Silver Cow Creamer Stamped 'Sterling Germany', 20th Century
Not Sold
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2082
A German Silver Box by Glaser Gebrüder, Hanau, Early 20th Century
Not Sold
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2084
A German Silver Beaker by Carl Schuch, Augsburg, Mid 18th Century
Sold for £280
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2085
A Pair of Austro-Hungarian Silver Candlesticks Makers Mark TB, Vienna, 1872-1922
Sold for £220
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2086
A Dutch Silver Basket Retailed by Hoeker and Zoon, Amsterdam, Dated 1909
Sold for £250
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2088
A Pair of Danish Silver-Mounted Glass Claret-Jugs by Michelsen, Copenhagen, 20th Century
Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2089
A French Silver Coffee-Pot Maker's Mark JBF, Circa 1900
Sold for £359
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2090
A Chinese Silver-Gilt, Gem-Set and Enamel Canister Stamped 'Silver', 20th Century
Not Sold
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2091
A Maltese Silver Sugar-Bowl and Cover by Gioachino Rapinett, De Rohan Period, Circa 1790
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2093
An Old Sheffield Plate Dinner-Service Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1820
Sold for £550
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2094
A George III Old Sheffield Plate Hot-Water Urn Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1820
Sold for £480
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2095
An Old Sheffield Plate Three-Light Candelabrum Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1820
Sold for £130
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2098
A George III Silver Teapot by Henry Chawner, London, 1794, The Handle Circa 1840
Sold for £420
Estimated at £400 - £600