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 2013 - A 'Lotus' Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Suite,...
Sold for £480
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2031 - A Synthetic Ruby Novelty Brooch realistically...
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2040 - A Pair of Ruby and Diamond Cuff Earrings three...
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2060 - A Diamond Two Stone Ring the round brilliant...
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2081 - An 18 Carat Gold Opal and Diamond Three Stone...
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2096 - A Pair of Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings a...
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £400 - £600