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 2292 - An Emerald and Diamond Brooch/Pendant, circa...
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2293 - An 18 Carat White Gold Emerald and Diamond...
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2295 - An Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring the...
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2296 - A Diamond Three Stone Ring the graduated old...
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2297 - An 18 Carat Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster...
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2298 - A Pair of Emerald and Diamond Cluster Earrings...
Sold for £5,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2299 - An 18 Carat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster...
Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2302 - An Emerald and Diamond Ring, by Cartier the...
Sold for £3,500
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2305 - An Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone...
Sold for £5,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2307 - A Bi-Colour Sapphire and Diamond Brooch of...
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2308 - A Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet the twenty-six...
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Lot 2312 - An Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring the...
Sold for £4,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2313 - A Pair of Diamond Solitaire Earrings the round...
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2315 - An 18 Carat Gold Pink and Colourless Diamond...
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000
Lot 2316 - A Diamond Cluster Ring the round brilliant cut...
Not Sold
Estimated at £15,000 - £20,000
Lot 2318 - A Diamond Three Stone Ring and A Diamond Half...
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Lot 2319 - A Pair of Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings...
Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2323 - A Pair of Diamond Solitaire Earrings the round...
Sold for £850
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2324 - A Diamond Pendant on Chain the star motif set...
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2325 - A Diamond Solitaire Ring the round brilliant...
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2326 - An Early 20th Century Diamond Two Stone Drop...
Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000
Lot 2329 - An 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring,...
Sold for £6,500
Estimated at £7,000 - £10,000
Lot 2331 - An 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Three Stone...
Sold for £4,500
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2332 - A Morganite and Diamond Cluster Ring the oval...
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2333 - A Diamond Butterfly Brooch, by Tiffany & Co....
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2334 - A Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet panels...
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Lot 2336 - A Diamond Pendant on Chain the pendant of...
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2339 - A Diamond Solitaire Pendant on Chain the old...
Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2340 - An 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring...
Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot 2341 - A Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring the oval cut...
Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
Lot 2343 - A Tanzanite and Diamond Ring the cushion cut...
Sold for £5,000
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000
Lot 2344 - A Pair of Diamond Solitaire Earrings the round...
Sold for £750
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2345 - A Diamond Bangle, by Kutchinsky the central...
Sold for £4,000
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000
Lot 2347 - A Diamond Bracelet three rows of princess cut...
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Lot 2349 - A Pair of 18 Carat Gold Enamel Cufflinks, by...
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2350 - A Pair of 18 Carat Gold Sapphire and Enamel...
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2351 - An 18 Carat Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch,...
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2352 - A Pair of 18 Carat Gold Amethyst Earrings, by...
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2355 - A Pair of Citrine and Enamel Earrings, by Leo...
Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2356 - A Pair of 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Enamel...
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2358 - An 18 Carat Gold Diamond Ring, by Andrew Grima...
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2359 - A Diamond Solitaire Pendant on Chain the old...
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2361 - A Citrine and Diamond Brooch, by Robert Wander...
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2366 - An 18 Carat Gold Alexandrite and Diamond Ring...
Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2369 - An 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Turquoise Brooch,...
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2370 - A Multi-Gem Set Pendant on Chain realistically...
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2373 - An 18 Carat Gold Multi-Gem Set Brooch and A...
Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2374 - A Pair of Duckling Brooches, by Boucheron both...
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2377 - An 18 Carat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet,...
Sold for £3,500
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000