11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2329
A Diamond Two Stone Twist Ring
the round brilliant cut diamonds in white claw settings, to a twist shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.50 carat approximately
finger size N
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £600 - £800
The ring is in fair condition with chips and nibbles to the girdles and surface reaching fractures in each. It is stamped '18CT' and 'PLAT' and in our opinion would test as gold and platinum. Diamond 1 measures 6.20mm x 6.16mm x 3.62mm. Diamond 2 measures 6.07mm x 6.13mm x 3.14mm approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 08.09.23.
Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 11th Nov, 2023
An impressive 19th century Diamond Bow Brooch is to be offered in the Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale on 11th November, with an estimate of £12,000-18,000 (plus buyer’s premium). Made circa 1850, the stylised ribbon bow is set with old cut diamonds which total and approximate diamond weight of 18.5 carats.
A rare 1977 Rolex Explorer II (ref:1655) leads the fine watches in the sale. Offered with an estimate of £8,000-12,000, the watch is known by collectors at the “Steve McQueen” watch, as it was made famous by the actor in an advertising campaign for the model.
A good cross-section of antique silver in the sale includes a George III Silver Soup Tureen and Cover, made in London in 1761 by Frederick Kandler (estimate: £2,500-3,500). Also on offer is a good selection of animal-themed silver. Notable examples include a 1959 Silver Stirrup Cup by Asprey cast as a snarling fox’s mask.
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Sunday 5 November - Friday 10 November 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am.
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