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.
Lot 2098 - A George VI Silver Salver by Viners Ltd., Sheffield, 1937
Sold for £420
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2099 - A George V Scottish Silver Quaich by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh, 1929
Sold for £140
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2100 - A George V Silver Dressing-Table Box by Carrington and Co., London, 1917
Sold for £180
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2101 - A George V Scottish Silver Bowl by Brook and Sons, Edinburgh, 1930
Sold for £380
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2102 - A Pair of George V Silver Dishes by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1931
Sold for £450
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2103 - A George V Silver Soup-Tureen and Cover by Francis Howard Ltd., Sheffield, 1911
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2104 - An Elizabeth II Silver Bowl by Adie Brothers Ltd., Birmingham, 1954
Sold for £550
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 2106 - A Pair of George VI Silver Mugs Maker's Mark Worn, G?&Co., Birmingham, 1939
Sold for £450
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2111 - IWC: A Stainless Steel Limited Edition 70th...
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000
Lot 2113 - Cartier: An 18 Carat Rose Gold Automatic...
Sold for £10,000
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000
Lot 2114 - Corum: A Lady's 18 Carat Rose Gold Diamond Set...
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,400 - £1,600
Lot 2116 - Cartier: A Stainless Steel Automatic Centre...
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000
Lot 2120 - Rolex: A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar...
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000
Lot 2121 - Patek Philippe: A Good Lady's 18 Carat White...
Sold for £8,400
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000
Lot 2123 - Omega: A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar...
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,500
Lot 2125 - Rolex: A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar...
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000
Lot 2128 - IWC: A Good 18 Carat Rose Gold Automatic Seven...
Sold for £8,000
Estimated at £8,000 - £10,000
Lot 2129 - Cartier: A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar...
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000
Lot 2130 - Patek Philippe: An 18 Carat Gold Calendar...
Sold for £5,500
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000
Lot 2132 - Cartier: A Steel and Gold Automatic Calendar...
Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £1,500 - £1,800
Lot 2133 - Rane: A 22 Carat Gold Repousse Pair Cased...
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000
Lot 2135 - Cartier: A Lady's Stainless Steel Wristwatch,...
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2136 - Cartier: A Lady's 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch,...
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2137 - Cartier: A Lady's Stainless Steel Wristwatch,...
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2138 - Rolex: A Rare 18 Carat Gold Automatic Day/Date...
Sold for £6,000
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
Lot 2142 - Vixa: A Rare French Military Pilots Type 20...
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2144 - Vixa: A Rare French Military Pilots Type 20...
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2148 - Omega: A Stainless Steel "Big Crown" Automatic...
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2149 - Lemania: A Rare British Royal Navy Military...
Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £1,800 - £2,200
Lot 2150 - Auricoste: A Rare French Type 20 Chronograph...
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2152 - Omega: A World War II Military Wristwatch,...
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2155 - Enicar: A Stainless Steel Jumbo Size Dual Time...
Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2156 - Glycine: A Stainless Steel Dual Time Zone...
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2162 - Rolex: A Good 18 Carat Two Colour Gold Flared...
Sold for £4,200
Estimated at £4,000 - £5,000
Lot 2165 - Rolex: A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar...
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000
Lot 2168 - Rolex: An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch, signed...
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2169 - Omega: A Lady's 18 Carat White Gold Diamond...
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £900 - £1,200
Lot 2172 - Patek Philippe: A Good Lady's 18 Carat Rose...
Sold for £9,000
Estimated at £8,000 - £10,000
Lot 2179 - Omega: An 18 Carat Gold Automatic Calendar...
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2180 - Cartier: A Lady's Stainless Steel Diamond Set...
Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2182 - Omega: A Rare British Royal Army Military...
Sold for £10,000
Estimated at £10,000 - £15,000
Lot 2185 - Omega: A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar...
Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £2,500
Lot 2186 - Rolex: An 18 Carat Gold Automatic Calendar...
Sold for £17,000
Estimated at £12,000 - £18,000
Lot 2187 - Rolex: An 18 Carat Gold Automatic Day/Date...
Sold for £7,500
Estimated at £6,500 - £7,500
Lot 2191 - An Early 19th Century Cannetille Aquamarine...
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2193 - A Diamond Ring two old cut diamonds positioned...
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £700 - £1,000