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.
Lot 2001 - A Set of Three George I Silver Casters by Charles Adam, London, 1717, Britannia Standard
Sold for £800
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2002 - A George II Silver Salver by John Robinson, London, 1748
Sold for £350
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2003 - Two George II Silver Salt-Cellars by Edward Feline, London, One 1746 and One Circa 1746
Sold for £220
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2005 - A George III Silver Mug by Thomas Law, Sheffield, 1795
Sold for £280
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2006 - A George II Silver Mug by Thomas Whipham, London, 1752
Sold for £250
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2007 - A George III Silver Mug by Hester Bateman, London, 1780
Sold for £400
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2008 - A George III Provincial Silver Mug by John Langlands, Newcastle, 1769
Sold for £350
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2009 - A George I Provincial Silver Two-Handled Cup by Jonathan French, Newcastle, 1721
Sold for £350
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2011 - A George II Silver Coffee-Pot by Pézé Pilleau, London, 1740
Sold for £750
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2014 - A George III Silver Soup-Tureen and Cover by Frederick Kandler, London, 1761
Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
Lot 2015 - A George II Silver Meat-Dish by Frederick Kandler, London, 1747
Not Sold
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2017 - A Pair of George III Silver Candlesticks by William Cafe, London, 1761
Sold for £700
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2018 - A George IV Silver Chamber-Candlestick by Paul Storr, London, 1824
Sold for £750
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2019 - A Pair of George III Silver Sauce-Tureens and Covers by Paul Storr, London, 1799
Not Sold
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
Lot 2020 - A George III Silver Tray by Robert Garrard, London, 1805
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Lot 2021 - A George III Scottish Silver Teapot by William and Patrick Cunningham, Edinburgh, 1805
Sold for £600
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2022 - A Scottish Provincial Silver Snuff-Box by John Hogg, Perth circa 1800
Sold for £380
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2024 - A George III Silver Salver Probably by John Carter, London, 1768
Sold for £350
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2025 - A George III Silver Mug by Charles Chesterman, London, 1790
Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2026 - A George III Silver Salver by John Hutson, London, 1795
Sold for £170
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2027 - A George III Silver Saucepan and Cover by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London, 1817
Sold for £380
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2028 - A George III Silver Teapot by Hester Bateman, London, 1788
Sold for £600
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2030 - A George III Silver Teapot by William Bennett, London, 1811
Sold for £280
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2031 - A George III Silver Centrepiece by William Burwash, London, 1813
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2032 - A George IV Silver Inkstand by Matthew Boulton, Birmingham, 1832
Sold for £600
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2037 - A Russian Silver-Gilt and Enamel Kovsh by The 20th Artel, Moscow, 1908-1926
Sold for £650
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2039 - A Continental Silver-Gilt Kovsh Bearing Spurious Russian Marks, 20th Century
Sold for £250
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2041 - A Russian Silver Teapot by Khlebnikov, With Imperial Warrant, Moscow, 1885
Sold for £400
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2043 - A Louis XV Silver Wine-Taster Maker’s Mark JB over LM, Troyes, Probably 1772-1773
Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2044 - A Pair of American Silver Pedestal-Bowls by Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, Circa 1900
Sold for £300
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2049 - A Burmese Silver Offering Bowl by Maung Shwe Yon Brothers, Rangoon, Circa 1900
Sold for £300
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2050 - A Four-Piece Indian Silver Tea-Service Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1900
Sold for £420
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2055 - An Austro-Hungarian Silver Coffee-Service Maker's Mark HS or IIS, Vienna, 1867-1922
Sold for £450
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 2059 - A Scandinavian Silver Tankard Maker's Mark A, Possibly Norwegian, Dated 1661
Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
Lot 2060 - A Swedish Parcel-Gilt Silver Spoon by Petter Britt, Kalmar, Circa 1740
Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2061 - A Pair of Norwegian Silver Two-Light Candelabra by Ottar Hval, Oslo, 20th Century
Not Sold
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2062 - A Norwegian Silver and Enamel Dish by Olav Fridtjof Hjortdahl, Oslo, 20th Century
Sold for £280
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2063 - A Swedish Silver Cigarette-Box by C. G. Hallberg, Stockholm, 1919
Sold for £140
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2064 - A Norwegian Silver Table-Service by Jacob Tostrup, Oslo, 20th Century
Not Sold
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2065 - A Swedish Silver Table-Service by Carl Hoff, Helsingborg, 1951, 1955 1958, 1959 and 1961
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
Lot 2066 - A Danish Silver Sugar-Bowl by Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, 1925, Designed by Harald Nielsen
Not Sold
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2074 - A Three-Piece Victorian Silver Travelling Communion-Set by Charles Fox, London, 1840
Sold for £400
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2079 - A George V Silver and Gem-Set Chalice and Paten by Art and Book Co., London, 1912
Sold for £750
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2082 - A William IV Silver Coffee-Pot by Benjamin Smith, London, 1834
Sold for £400
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2083 - A Victorian Silver Teapot by White, Henderson and Co., Sheffield, 1867
Sold for £350
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2084 - A Victorian Silver Hot-Water Urn Possibly by Thomas Walker, Birmingham, 1888
Sold for £500
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 2085 - A Victorian Silver Teapot by Robert Hennell, London, 1838
Sold for £550
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2086 - A Three-Piece Victorian Silver Tea-Service by Joseph Angell, London, 1849 and 1850
Sold for £650
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2087 - An Irish Victorian Silver Cup and Cover Maker's Mark Rubbed, ?M, Dublin, 1842
Not Sold
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2088 - A Pair of Victorian Silver Waiters by John Tapley, London, 1839
Sold for £420
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2092 - A Victorian Silver Bowl by Edward and John Barnard, London, 1862
Sold for £220
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2093 - A George V Silver Rose-Bowl by William Neale and Son Ltd., Birmingham, 1931
Sold for £380
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2095 - A George V Silver Quaich by Martin Hall and Co. Ltd., Sheffield, 1922
Sold for £380
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2096 - A German Silver Plate Casket by WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Circa 1900
Sold for £280
Estimated at £250 - £350