The May Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale will include an interesting group of late 17th and 18th century silver, lead by a circa 1650 Memento Mori Watch-Case in the form of a Skull, and a William III Silver Punch Bowl made in London in 1697 by Benjamin Pyne. Also of interest is a group of three lots of silver by early 20th century master silversmith H.G. Murphy, and a silver sculptural trophy of Shakespeare, given in memory of an actor killed in WWII, is to be sold by the Hull Music Festival to raise funds to support the education and development of young performers in the area.
The Jewellery section will be opened by a selection of silver jewellery by Georg Jensen, which will include a stylish matching set of ‘Forget-Me-Knot’ Earrings and Brooch designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen. Colourful jewels are also amongst the highlights, with pieces by Catherine Best and H. Stern, and a Citrine and Diamond Brooch. There are also several sets of Gentleman's Cufflinks.
A good offering of World War II Military Watches, from a Private Collection, lead a wide variety of vintage collectable and luxury watches, alongside a selection of pocket watches. Highlights include a rare circa 1944 IWC Mark X Military Issue Wristwatch – one of the so called “Dirty Dozen”, a 2006 18 carat gold Hermès Lady’s Cape Cod Wristwatch, and a rare 1809 Silver Eight Day Duration Verge Pocket Watch with Calendar Display by Jno Hill of London.
Lot 2292 - A Pair of George V Silver Sauceboats by Stokes and Ireland Ltd., Chester, 1928
Sold for £320
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2293 - A George V Silver Inkstand by Mappin and Webb Ltd., London, 1921
Sold for £420
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2295 - An Elizabeth II Silver Tray by David Shaw Silverware Ltd., London, 1978
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2297 - A Pair of Elizabeth II Silver Two-Light Candelabra by Bryan Savage, London, 1974
Not Sold
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2299 - A George V Silver Caster by Henry George Murphy, London, 1933, With Falcon Studios Mark
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 2302 - A Set of Six George V Silver Coffee-Spoons by Omar Ramsden, London, 1926
Sold for £380
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2317 - Bennett: An 18 Carat Gold Half Hunter Lever...
Sold for £1,650
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2322 - Penlington: An 18 Carat Gold Half Hunter Lever...
Sold for £1,350
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2337 - Moncas: An 18 Carat Gold Full Hunter Pocket...
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2345 - An 18 Carat Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch, 1872,...
Sold for £900
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2351 - Longines: A 14 Carat Gold Automatic Wristwatch,...
Sold for £480
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2365 - Vipont: A Silver Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch,...
Sold for £450
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2367 - Omega: A World War II Military Wristwatch,...
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,500
Lot 2379 - McCabe: A Silver Open Faced Verge Pocket Watch,...
Sold for £180
Estimated at £100 - £200