11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2318
An Art Deco Ruby, Diamond, Blue, Purple and Yellow Sapphire Brooch, circa 1935
realistically modelled as a butterfly, the body set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds, cabochon ruby eyes and diamond set antennae, the wings set throughout with calibré cut rubies, blue, purple and yellow sapphires, with baguette cut diamond detailing, and the wings terminating to baguette cut diamonds, in white channel settings, total estimated diamond weight 2.75 carat approximately
measures 6.2cm by 4.4cm
NB: twenty-eight stones deficient
Sold for £4,800
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
The brooch is in poor condition with multiple stones lacking, there is evidence of glue and it appears to be a replacement pin with lead solder repair to the reverse. It fastens with a pin and revolver catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as platinum. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 26.1 grams. CR made 27.09.23.
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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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