18th May, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
An 18 Carat Gold Diamond Pendant on Chain
the stylised ribbon motif set throughout with baguette cut and round brilliant cut diamonds, in white claw and channel settings, on a fancy link chain, total estimated diamond weight 1.25 carat approximately
pendant measures 2.3cm by 1.9cm, chain length 44cm
Sold for £450
Estimated at £500 - £700
The pendant on chain was valued for insurance purposes in 2009 at £1,995. The pieces are in good condition. It fastens with a lobster claw catch. The pendant is hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'RUK', London, the date letter is illegible. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity VS2/SI1/SI2. Gross weight 8.6 grams. CR made 25.03.24.
Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 18th May, 2024
The May Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale will include an interesting group of late 17th and 18th century silver, lead by a circa 1650 Memento Mori Watch-Case in the form of a Skull, and a William III Silver Punch Bowl made in London in 1697 by Benjamin Pyne. Also of interest is a group of three lots of silver by early 20th century master silversmith H.G. Murphy, and a silver sculptural trophy of Shakespeare, given in memory of an actor killed in WWII, is to be sold by the Hull Music Festival to raise funds to support the education and development of young performers in the area.
The Jewellery section will be opened by a selection of silver jewellery by Georg Jensen, which will include a stylish matching set of ‘Forget-Me-Knot’ Earrings and Brooch designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen. Colourful jewels are also amongst the highlights, with pieces by Catherine Best and H. Stern, and a Citrine and Diamond Brooch. There are also several sets of Gentleman's Cufflinks.
A good offering of World War II Military Watches, from a Private Collection, lead a wide variety of vintage collectable and luxury watches, alongside a selection of pocket watches. Highlights include a rare circa 1944 IWC Mark X Military Issue Wristwatch – one of the so called “Dirty Dozen”, a 2006 18 carat gold Hermès Lady’s Cape Cod Wristwatch, and a rare 1809 Silver Eight Day Duration Verge Pocket Watch with Calendar Display by Jno Hill of London.
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Wednesday 15 May - Friday 17 May 10am-4pm and the morning of sale from 8am
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