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 2196 - A Diamond Brooch/Pendant, circa 1880 of floral...
Sold for £1,900
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2198 - An 18 Carat Gold Diamond Two Stone Ring the...
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2201 - A 19th Century Topaz and Diamond Cluster Ring...
Sold for £4,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2202 - Two 19th Century Mourning Bracelets of yellow...
Sold for £4,500
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2203 - A Diamond Stick Pin the round brilliant cut...
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Lot 2205 - A Diamond Stick Pin the round brilliant cut...
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2206 - An Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring the...
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2207 - An 18 Carat Gold Diamond Three Stone Ring the...
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2211 - A Multi-Gem Set Brooch the oval cabochon pink...
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £500 - £700
Lot 2219 - A Sapphire and Diamond Bangle the broad yellow...
Sold for £4,000
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2222 - A Diamond Cluster Ring the old cut diamond...
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2223 - An Early 20th Century Diamond Necklace the...
Sold for £1,900
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2225 - A Diamond Ring the oval cut diamond in a white...
Sold for £18,000
Estimated at £20,000 - £25,000
Lot 2228 - An Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch, by...
Sold for £5,000
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000
Lot 2230 - A Pair of Diamond Solitaire Earrings the round...
Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2231 - A Pair of Art Deco Diamond Drop Earrings a row...
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2232 - An Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch the...
Sold for £1,900
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2233 - A Diamond Bracelet, circa 1930 comprised of...
Sold for £4,200
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2234 - A Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring the oblong...
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2236 - An 18 Carat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster...
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2237 - A Colour-Change Sapphire and Diamond Cluster...
Sold for £8,000
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000
Lot 2241 - A Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring...
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2242 - A Diamond Solitaire Ring the round brilliant...
Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2244 - A Diamond Three Stone Ring the graduated old...
Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Lot 2246 - A Diamond Brooch four old cut diamonds spaced...
Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2250 - A Pair of Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings an...
Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2254 - An 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring...
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000
Lot 2256 - An 18 Carat Gold Diamond Three Stone Ring the...
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2258 - A Pair of Diamond and Cultured Pearl Earrings...
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £500 - £700
Lot 2259 - An 18 Carat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond...
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2263 - An Early 20th Century Diamond Ring the old cut...
Sold for £2,700
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2265 - A Diamond Solitaire Ring the round brilliant...
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Lot 2267 - An Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch of...
Sold for £1,900
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2268 - A Diamond Line Bracelet thirty-three round...
Sold for £5,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2269 - A Belle Epoque Diamond Brooch realistically...
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2271 - An 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Ring two spaced...
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2273 - An 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Cluster Pendant...
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2274 - A Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring the deep pink...
Sold for £12,000
Estimated at £7,000 - £10,000
Lot 2276 - A Ruby and Diamond Brooch of ribbon and spray...
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2277 - A Diamond Three Stone Ring an emerald-cut...
Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2278 - A Pair of 18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond...
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2279 - An 18 Carat Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond...
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2280 - A Diamond Line Bracelet the fifty-four round...
Sold for £700
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2282 - A Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Cufflink and Button...
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2283 - A Diamond Necklace, Bracelet, Ring and Earring...
Sold for £6,500
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2284 - A Blue Topaz and Diamond Pendant on Chain the...
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2285 - An 18 Carat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond...
Sold for £800
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2289 - An 18 Carat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond...
Sold for £3,500
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000
Lot 2290 - An Emerald and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet...
Sold for £10,000
Estimated at £10,000 - £15,000