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Collecting Arcadia: The Collections from Gatewick and Trethill House
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Gatewick, Steyning, West Sussex: Lots 1-418
Trethill House, Cornwall: Lots 430-514
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A GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MALACHITE CIGAR BOX RUSSIAN OR FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY Steel carcase with Malachite veneers, tulipwood interior 7cm high, 26cm wide, 15cm deep
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A LATE 18TH CENTURY SEED PEARL AND BLUE ENAMEL BROOCH
The marquise shaped blue enamelled ground with applied seed pearls in the form of a sheep beneath a willow tree, beneath a glazed domed panel, with a bright cut and beaded border, the gold reverse with brooch fitting and suspensory loop, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 4.2cm long
Gross weight: 10.7 grams
Condition Report:
Some of the seed pearls have come loose from the glue beneath the glazing. The brooch clasp has been replaced. Some wear commensurate with age and use.
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Y A LATE 18TH CENTURY SEED PEARL AND BLUE ENAMEL MOURNING BROOCH
The marquise shaped blue enamelled ground with applied mother-of-pearl and seed pearls in the form of a pineapple plant, beneath a glazed domed panel, blue and white enamelled border, the gold reverse inscribed William Oben died 24 august 1789 aged 23, with a locket compartment containing woven hair, brooch fitting and suspensory loop, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 4.2cm long
Gross weight: 10.8 grams
William OBEN (1765-1789) was born at The Grange, Bermondsey, Surrey the last recorded child of the tanner William Oben and his wife Sarah Holness
Condition Report:
There are some small chips to the white enamelled border and some patches of abrasion. There are a couple of loose pearls in the setting. The inscription is clear. There are some small chips to the glazed panel verso, and there is a small amount of lead solder visible to the top and bottom of the glazed panel, but it is not obvious. Some general wear commensurate with age and use
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Y A COLLECTION OF FOUR LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY SENTIMENTAL ITEMS
The first with an oval ivory panel decorated en grisaille with a pair of doves upon a pillar, with L'Amour above, within a gold setting with red and white enamelled decoration, later suspensory loop; together with a marquise shaped brooch pendant, the ivory panel painted in sepia with a lady beside a birdcage with a dove in flight, with lamb detail, with a blue and opalescent enamel border and half pearl surround, brooch fitting verso; a white paste, mother-of-pearl and seed pearl brooch/pendant, the blue ground with a mother of pearl pillar inscribed L'Amitie , below a seed pearl swag, with a white paste set border; and a pendant with ivory panel painted in sepia with a lady holding a plaque stating Souvenir , and hairwork panel verso
Size/dimensions: first 2.2cm long; second 3.9cm long
Gross weight: 25 grams
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Condition Report:
All items as found, varying losses and wear and damage
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Y A LATE 18TH CENTURY MOURNING PENDANT
Centrally set with an oval ivory panel painted in sepia with a mourning figure next to a tomb, the surround inscribed Isaac Newton died Sept.r 1 1796 aged 43 years , within a cut steel and seed pearl surround, mounted on a blue guilloché enamel plaque applied with a floral paper garland, within an engraved gold frame, the glazed reverse with hairwork, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 8.1cm long
Gross weight: 42.3 grams
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Y A LATE 18TH CENTURY MOURNING PENDANT/BROOCH
The ivory plaque painted in sepia and hairwork with two female mourners next to a tomb, inscribed In grief of heart I drop the duteous tear , the surround with gilt lettering Mary Williams, died 3 Dec 1795, aged 59 , with glazed hairwork reverse, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 3.1cm long
Gross weight: 9.5 grams
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Y A LATE 18TH CENTURY MOURNING PENDANT
The ivory plaque painted in sepia with a female mourner next to a tomb, inscribed M.rs Judith Adolphus OB 24 Nov.r 1795 AE 51 , the surround with gilt lettering In memory of my dear aunt , the reverse with hairwork and gilt initials JA, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 8.5cm long
Gross weight: 43.2 grams
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Y TWO LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY SENTIMENTAL JEWELS
Each navette shaped ivory plaque painted in sepia with a young couple, one mounted as a brooch, the reverse with glazed compartment and engraved decoration, the other mounted as a clasp, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 4.2cm and 3.9cm long
Gross weight: 21.3 grams
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Y AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MOURNING BROOCH
The ivory plaque painted in sepia and hairwork with two female mourners next to a tomb, inscribed Affection weeps, heaven rejoices , the reverse engraved Josiah Wigzell, ob 30 Mar 1792, at 44 , unmarked
Size/dimensions: 3.8cm long
Gross weight: 6.3 grams
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Y TWO LATE 18TH CENTURY MOURNING PENDANTS
The first with an ivory plaque painted in sepia with a female mourner next to a tomb, inscribed I.S, OB 26 Sep 1781, AE 35 , in an engraved frame, the reverse with a glazed hairwork compartment, unmarked; the second with an ivory plaque painted in sepia and light blue and hairwork of a female mourner next to a tomb inscribed with initial P, a putto above holding a banner inscribed She falls to rise again , unmarked
Size/dimensions: 4.9cm and 3.3cm long
Gross weight: 18.0 grams
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Y AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MOURNING PENDANT
The ivory plaque painted in colour and hairwork with a female mourner next to a tomb, inscribed Sacred & ever dear to memory are the remains of Henry Sewell Esq., who died May 18th 1800, and was interred at Madras. His worth & manners were extensively known & admired , the reverse with opalescent glass set with a mother-of-pearl urn accented with split pearls, seed pearls and gold wire in a hairwork surround, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 9.0cm long
Gross weight: 64.2 grams
Henry SEWELL Esq (c. 1760-1800), was a Royal Naval Officer and Mayor of Madras
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Y A LATE 18TH CENTURY MOURNING PENDANT
The ivory plaque painted in sepia and hairwork with a female mourner next to a tomb, inscribed with initials RL , beneath inscription Ann Laming, OB 23 July 1788, AET 28 , the glazed reverse with hairwork, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 6.5cm long
Gross weight: 22.5 grams
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Y A LATE 18TH CENTURY MOURNING JEWEL
A brooch with an ivory plaque painted in sepia and hairwork with a female mourner next to a tomb, inscribed M.B, OB 25 Feb 1786, AE 44 , in a reeded frame, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 3.8cm
Gross weight: 8 grams
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Y TWO LATE 18TH CENTURY SENTIMENTAL BROOCHES AND A PENDANT
Each navette shaped ivory panel painted in sepia with a female figure, one brooch with glazed hairwork compartment to reverse, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 3.8cm, 3.6cm and 2.8cm long
Gross weight: 15.6 grams
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TWO 19TH CENTURY BROOCHES AND A SWISS ENAMELLED BRACELET CLASP
The first brooch with a rectangular panel enamelled with a boy with a captured dove baiting a dog, with blue border, the reverse with enamelled decoration, within a gold setting, unmarked; together with a gold brooch with an oval panel enamelled with a goddess and leading a child, within an acanthus and scrolled setting, unmarked; and a gilt metal and enamelled porcelain bracelet clasp
Size/dimensions: first 3.6cm wide; second 5.6cm wide
Gross weight: 40.9 grams
Condition Report:
All items have wear commensurate with age and use,
First 13.7 grams, possibly originally the lid of a box, the setting is testing as gold, some light scratches to enamel
Second 14.1 grams gross, the brooch fitting and a suspensory hook below are later, there are some old cracks to the panel, the setting is testing as higher carat gold
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A 19TH CENTURY MINIATURE ENAMEL MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Finely painted with fashionably dressed young girl attending a memorial urn in garden setting
4.1cm high
Together with a pair of miniature enamel plaque brooches, each with love birds within blue and white enamel surround, gilt metal backings
3cm high
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY GOLD CIRCULAR LOCKET
The engine turned locket opening to a glazed interior with a miniature of a sleeping baby, unmarked
Dimensions: 3.2cm diameter
Gross weight 15 grams
Condition Report:
The one side of the locket has some knocks and small dents, the loop has some scrapes where it may have previously been acid tested.
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Y AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND MINIATURE PENDANT OF MARY SUSAN YORKE
CIRCA 1910
The circular panel painted with a sleeping baby, the only daughter of The Hon. Claude Yorke, within a closed back setting, pearl border and a diamond set M shaped surmount, with swivel hoop attachment, unmarked; with an associated surmount with initials J and C set with rose cut diamonds below a seed pearl and enamel accented coronet, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 4.5cm wide
Gross weight: 17.7 grams
Please note the pearls are untested and unwarranted as natural pearl
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Condition Report:
The diameter of the frame is 4.5cm, the length including the M pediment is 6cm. There is wear to the setting commensurate with age and use, a few light scratches to the glazing
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A GROUP OF LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY SENTIMENTAL JEWELS
Including: a glazed locket containing a lock of hair within a chased foliate frame; a glazed locket with hairwork, one side with a seed pearl dove on blue enamel and gold wire; a paste enamel and split pearl target locket brooch; and a lorgnette, the eye glass within a turned gold case with initials EC to the front in a chased floral frame, the reverse a glazed locket containing locks of hair and gold wire, all unmarked
Size/dimensions: 3.4cm , 3.2cm, 3.0cm and 3.4cm wide
Gross weight: 60.5 grams
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TWO FRENCH ENAMEL ROUNDELS
19TH CENTURY
The first with courting couple, titled "SOUVENIR" "D'AMITIE", unmounted 4.5cm diameter
The second mounted as a brooch, couple beside a memorial obelisk, 5cm diameter
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A LATE 18TH CENTURY CARVED NUT PENDANT AND A GLASS HINGED PENDANT
The first carved with a basket of flowers and a dog in a landscape, to an entwined snake surmount, indistinct gold mark; the second a facetted clear glass egg shaped box pendant, with hinged engraved collar, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 4.0cm and 3.7cm long
Gross weight: 16.0 grams
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Y FOUR 19TH CENTURY SENTIMENAL PENDANTS AND AN ENAMEL BROOCH
The first an oval ivory panel painted in colour with a mourning female figure in a landscape, within a mirrored frame with white enamelled glazing, the reverse a glazed compartment with hairwork and gold wire; the second an oval ivory panel painted in sepia within a blue surround, of a female figure holding a mirror, reverse deficient; the third an oval ivory panel painted in colour with a female mourner leaning on a tomb, within a blue, white and gold enamel surround, to a glazed reverse; the fourth with a circular ivory panel painted in colour with a female figure in a landscape, within a black and gold enamel surround, to a glazed reverse; and a Swiss enamel brooch depicting Aphrodite in a chariot pulled by doves, within a gold enamel border and engraved frame, all unmarked
Size/dimensions: largest 4.7cm, smallest 3.7cm wide
Gross weight: 106.9 grams
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A MID VICTORIAN ENAMELLED AND DIAMOND SET BROOCH/PENDANT
CIRCA 1870
The circular blue guilloche enamel ground with an applied rose cut and old cut diamond set fleur-de -lys, white enamelled border, with rose cut diamond and seed pearl surmount, and seed pearl and rose cut diamond drops, brooch fitting verso, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 4.1cm long
Gross weight: 10.0 grams
Condition Report:
No major chips or damage to the enamel. Diamonds are all present and correct. Missing its bale, the brooch fitting is later, missing a small seed pearl to the tip of one of the drops. The reverse has a frame for a locket compartment, but the glazing is gone.
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A FRENCH GOLD AND ENAMEL MUSSEL SHELL VINAIGRETTE
PARIS 1847 - 1919 MARK
With alternating foliate engraved and blue enamel bands, opening to a pierced grill
Size/dimensions: 2.5cm long
Gross weight: 3 grams
Condition Report:
There is chipping and losses to the enamel, some rubbing to scrolled chased detail towards the loop, the suspensory loop has been patched and the hoop bale is later. The hinge in good working order, and it closes quite well, very slight flaring to the ends.
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A SMALL GROUP OF 19TH CENTURY JEWELS
Comprising: a facetted glass vinaigrette with floral openwork lid accented with turquoise to a ropetwist handle; a ropetwist basket of flowers with painted shell flower heads and a bloodstone panel base, suspended from a chain; a small French compass, in a sky blue enamel frame with star motifs, the reverse painted with a harbour scene, French poinçon; an enamelled chalice charm, with floral motifs on a sky blue ground, French poinçon; and a small miniature brooch depicting Cupid fishing, in a split pearl frame
Size/dimensions: 2.0cm, 1.8cm, 1.5cm, 1.6cm and 2.6cm
Gross weight: 18.3 grams
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A MID 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND AND ENAMEL SENTIMENTAL LOCKET
The oval blue guilloche enamelled ground with a pair of applied interlocking rose cut diamond set hearts below a lovers knot, white enamelled border and blue and white enamelled bale, polished gold back , opening to two glazed locket compartments, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 4.7cm long
Gross weight: 18.6 grams
Condition Report:
The locket has some light wear commensurate with age and use, a small scratch to the blue enamel to the base of the blue enamelled panel, and a small shallow chip to the enamelled border, visible with a 10x loupe, diamonds are all present and correct, hinge in good working order, no major damage
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ATTRIBUTED TO GIUSEPPE MARIA BONZANIGO (1745-1820) A MICRO-WOOD CARVING OF A BIRD AND HER YOUNG
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Carved wood with bird alighting on raised nest, brood inside, encircled with flowerheads, glazed oval gilt metal brooch frame, unsigned
Frame 3.6cm long
Condition Report:
With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Glazed front has marks and central small scratch making close examination of sealed contents tricky. Wood seems to be in original condition except for top front corner of front wing that has been pressed against glass, bent back and distorted. Dirt ingress under glass.
Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers.
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A SMALL GROUP OF JEWELS
Comprising: a large garnet carbuncle applied with a rose cut diamond 'R'; two banded onyx cameo studs; a fob seal in the shape of an urn, with a vacant agate matrix; a thimble with cornelian cabochon top, the engraved band accented with turquoise and split pearls, stamped 585; a vinaigrette in the shape of a book, unmarked; and a pendant shaped as a cockatrice on a cornelian bead, unmarked
Size/dimensions: garnet 4.4cm long
Gross weight: 88.8 grams
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A PAIR OF FRENCH GOLD LORGNETTES SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY The polished twisted wire handle with floral and foliate motifs, the frames with lovers knots, to a floral accented hinge piece, one side with a rose cut diamond set scrolled monogram, containing spectacle set rectangular glazed lenses, stamped with French poinçons, including maker's mark with JP, loop fitting Dimensions: 8.5cm long including loop Condition Report: Some wear commensurate with age and use, diamonds present and correct. The lenses have a couple of very small light scratches
32.1 grams gross
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Y  A REGENCY BOOK SHAPED GOLD AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL DANCE CARD HOLDER CIRCA 1820 With mother-of-pearl front and back covers, with applied enamelled floral decoration to the corners, the textured gold spine set with circular cabochon turquoise, removeable pencil holder; together with a further tortoiseshell book shaped dance card, the tortoiseshell front and back covers with applied gold foliate corners to the front, leather spine, the suspensory hoop with Paris 1819-1838 poinçon, suspended from an enamelled ring attachment, stamped with unidentified marks Dimension: first 4 x 6cm
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A GEORGE III GOLD AND POLISHED AGATE BOX
CIRCA 1780
The rectangular banded agate box with gold fittings, the lid with pierced and chased floral C-scroll and shell decoration, unmarked
Dimensions: 5.3 x 4.2 x 3.1cm
Condition Report:
The front panel and a side panel have cracks and have been glued back together. There are some dents and general signs of use to the gold work, one of the corners has some small losses. The lid closes well. Stands well.
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A GEORGE III RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX MATTHEW LINWOOD, BIRMINGHAM 1813 With a chased grape vine border, engine turned decoration and a rectangular vacant reserve 8cm (3in) long 152g (4.90 oz) Condition Report: Marks are partially obscured
Hinge good
Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use
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ROUX, PONCON & CIE, AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF BOX
GENEVA, CIRCA 1800
Circular box with engine turned decoration with pale blue and white enamelled borders, the cover with an enamelled panel with an urn of pink roses on a blue guilloché ground, stamped to the lid and base with the maker's mark RPC below a crown
Size/dimensions: 4.8cm diameter x 1.6cm
Gross weight: 27.3 grams
Condition Report:
There is some losses to the enamelled borders, some nicks and nibbles to the enamelled panel to the centre. Some general wear commensurate with age and use. The marks are partial, but when viewed together it makes attribution possible.
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TWO EARLY 19TH CENTURY MINIATURE HARDSTONE SCENT BOTTLES
CIRCA 1820
The first a polished jasper scent bottle with a two colour gold cap, with gold leaf and circular cabochon turquoise accents, stamped with French Paris 1819-1838 poinçon, with wire suspensory handle and hoop; together with a cornelian scent bottle carved as a shell, with gold cap with scrolled handles, suspended from a belcher link chain, unmarked
Size/dimensions: first 5cm long including hoop
Gross weight: 25.5 grams
Condition Report:
First missing a turquoise from the lid, some general wear commensurate with age and use, stamp clear, stopper in situ.
Second a fracture to the cornelian which appears to be a natural fault to the stone, some scratches and abrasion, the lid is unmarked but has a small shallow scratch which tests as gold, however due to the destructive nature of the test we are not able to give it a deeper test. No stopper.
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A LATE 18TH CENTURY GILT METAL ETUI The case with C-scroll decoration and chased with Apollo to one side and another deity to the other, opening to reveal a crochet needle, a pair of scissors, a fold out butter knife and a further implement Dimensions: 11cm long Condition Report: The case has some wear commensurate with use, the push button shows base metal coming through the gilding, a further couple of patches worn through the gilding at high relief points showing base metal. The case has three vacant settings.
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A COLLECTION OF OBJECTS OF VERTU To include: an ovoid bloodstone and gilt metal vinaigrette, overlaid with cable twist decoration, 6cm long; a gilt metal oblong snuff box, with reeded decoration, 4.5cm long; a blue glass scent bottle with gilt filigree overlay, 6.5cm high; a red enamel scent bottle with gilt fittings, painted with flowers, 5cm high; two other scent bottles; a green fish skin and white metal two scent bottle case, chased with foliate swags, opening to two glass scent bottles, 9.5cm high
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A GEORGE III BLOODSTONE CHATELAINE
CIRCA 1780
The gilt brass chatelaine with figural, scrolled and floral decoration, suspending a bloodstone set etui containing a spoon, two smaller hinged box drops, the hook back stamped FH, in fitted period shagreen case
Dimensions: 20.3cm long
Condition Report:
Some light wear and tarnishing, no major damage. The Etui is missing virtually all the internal components, there is a spoon and a damaged pencil holder inside. The case has signs of use and age, its hooks are damaged, it doesn't close properly.
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A GEORGE III CASED CHATELAINE CIRCA 1780 The gilt brass chatelaine with Hermes and Aphrodite and depictions of Cupid, scrolled and foliate decoration, suspending an etui with similar decoration and the figures of two female goddesses containing a spoon, knife, scissors and a pencil holder, two smaller hinged box drops, in fitted later red leather case, stamped William Boore 54. Strand London Dimensions: 20.4cm long Condition Report: Lead solder repair at the top of the Etui, some rubbing to the gilding. The box with signs of use, but in good condition considering age.
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A FRENCH TWO COLOUR COIN PURSE AND CHATELAINE
The mesh link purse with chevron two colour design, bead clasp and drops, French poinçons, suspended from a two colour curb link chatelaine with Albert clasp; with an Italian Napoleonic 40 Lire coin, 1812
Size/dimensions: 4.0cm wide
Gross weight: 70.9 grams
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A GEORGE III BLUE AND GOLDSTONE PASTE CHATELAINE AND BOX
The gilt brass chatelaine with pierced figural, scrolled and floral decoration, suspending a paste set etui containing a spoon, a fruit knife, a wax spoon, with two smaller screw together paste box drops; together with a shaped floral decorated box, the lid set with a polished blue paste and goldstone panel
Dimensions: 19.5cm long; box 4.7cm wide
Condition Report:
General wear commensurate with age and use, base metal coming through the gilding at points, one of the little screw drop boxes may be a replacement. The etui is missing components, and the interior has been squashed into the setting meaning the spoon no longer fits in its slot properly.
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TWO DESK SEALS The first with facetted rose quartz handle to a silver collar with acanthus leaf border, the integral matrix with crest; the second a facetted tapered rock crystal handle with integral vacant matrix Size/dimensions: 7.1cm and 4.5cm long Gross weight: 78.4 grams
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A MID 19TH CENTURY GOLD AND MALACHITE DESK SEAL The chased gold mount with gothic style strapwork with a white chalcedony matrix carved with a crest of a collared lions head, to a malachite set tapered shaped handle, in fitted period box Dimensions: 8.5cm high Condition Report: The malachite has had a breakage to the base , just visible through the strapwork, small split to strapwork, general wear commensurate with age and use, some small chips nibbles.
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FOUR LATE 18TH CENTURY HARDSTONE FOB SEALS
The first set with a banded onyx matrix carved with a bearded male profile in a reeded mount with scroll surmount; the second with a cushion shaped cornelian matrix with armorial, to an urn shaped surmount; the third with an oval matrix engraved with initials MB beneath a crest, to a tapered beaded surmount; the fourth a with a bloodstone matrix engraved ' La Veritéé' beneath a feather, to a coiled snake surmount, unmarked
Size/dimensions: first 2.2cm long
Gross weight: 17.0 grams
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FIVE 19TH CENTURY FOB SEALS
The gilt metal fobs of varying sizes, one carved with the profile of Shakespeare; another with crossed thistles and the motto Dinna Forget ; two with initials; and the largest fob with a polished quartz panel
Size/dimensions: largest fob 4.7cm long
Gross weight: 72.7 grams
Condition Report:
Varying wear commensurate with use. One of the panels has a partial fracture
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FIVE LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY HARDSTONE SEALS
Including an oval cornelian matrix carved with a classical Greek profile, in a tapered gold mount; an oval cornelian matrix engraved Sarah to a reeded baluster mount; an oval agate matrix engraved Liberty, Truth, Justic e, to a circlet mount; a cushion shaped cornelian matrix engraved with initials HC, to a reeded stirrup shaped mount; a vacant cornelian matrix to a scroll surmount; together with a reeded watch key, unmarked
Size/dimensions: first 4.1cm long
Gross weight: 56.3 grams
Condition Report:
The fobs all have some wear commensurate with age and use, some base metal on some fobs, the plain cornelian fob has wear through the settings. The watch key is damaged to the key end, base metal coming through the setting.
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A GROUP OF 19TH CENTURY FOB SEALS AND WATCH KEYS
The fob seals with vacant cushion shaped white agate or bloodstone matrices, to ornately chased mounts; two watch keys set with either cornelian or banded agate cushion shaped panels within foliate chased surrounds; one watch key set with an oval cut amethyst on one side, cornelian to the other within chased floral mount, all unmarked
Size/dimensions: first fob seal 3.1cm long
Gross weight: 69.2 grams
Condition Report:
The fobs and watch keys all have some wear associated with use. The watch key with amethyst has noticeable chipping and abrasion to the amethysts crown facet edges, other hardstones have some abrasion to the edges. The fob with white agate has some uneven surface
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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SERPENT FOB SEAL
CIRCA 1810
The oval cornelian panel engraved with scrolled initials, to a scrolled gold serpent setting, with a serpent split ring; together with an early Victorian gilt metal trio charm, the suspensory hoop suspending a floral decorated heart, anchor and cross; a gilt metal floral watch key and a propelling pencil
Size/dimensions: first 3.7cm long including ring
Gross weight: 18.1 grams
Condition Report:
The seal and trio fobs have some light wear commensurate with age and use. The propelling pencil and watch key have more wear, some tarnishing metal coming through gilding
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TWO GEM SET VICTORIAN LOCKETS AND A WATCH KEY
CIRCA 1840
The first locket pendant in the form of a basket, with an oval cut amethyst base and turquoise and garnet accents, opening to reveal a glazed compartment; the second shaped as a padlock with chased floral decoration and cabochon turquoise accents, opening to reveal a glazed compartment; and a turquoise set watch key in the form of a pansy, suspended from a chased ring, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 2.4cm, 2.2cm and 2.7cm long
Gross weight: 15.1 grams
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A COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY FOBS
To include a gold serpent split ring suspending a trio of gilt metal fobs, one with a paste panel cast with a cat toying with a mouse with Please Don't, the others vacant; a polished cornelian fob; and a lead glass fob, carved with initials; and a shaped fob
Size/dimensions: split ring 1.7cm diameter
Gross weight: 42.8 grams
Condition Report:
As found
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A MID 19TH CENTURY SHELL CAMEO OF CUPID SITTING UPON A SPANIEL
Carved with Cupid playing a horn whilst sitting on a seated dog
Size/dimensions: 5.2cm long
Gross weight: 10 grams
Condition Report:
There is some slight flaking to the border of the cameo, well carved. Some very fine hairline fractures.
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A COLLECTION OF SIX 19TH CENTURY SHELL CAMEOS
The first carved with the profile of Medusa with coiled serpent hair and emerging wings, within a gilt metal setting, brooch fitting verso; together with an oval shell cameo of Hera; one of Psyche; a Bacchante; Flora; and one after Apollo Belvedere
Size/dimensions: first 5.6cm long
Gross weight: 65.0 grams
Condition Report:
The cameos have hairline cracks, some more than others, the cameo of Flora has losses
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THREE UNMOUNTED SHELL CAMEOS
The first carved with Cupid and Psyche; the second of Nyx; the third of Aurora
Size/dimensions: 5.8cm , 5.2cm, 5.8cm long
Gross weight: 27.1 grams
Condition Report:
Some cracks and chips
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THREE UNMOUNTED SHELL CAMEOS
The first carved with Helios driving his chariot; the second of Ganymede and the Eagle; the third of Venus attended by Cupids
Size/dimensions: 5.5cm, 5.1cm and 5.5cm long
Gross weight: 27.1 grams
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY CAMEO BROOCH
The shell cameo carved in high relief with the figure of Eros in a shell, within an archaeological revival style frame with flower head and ropetwist decoration, unmarked
Size/dimensions: 5.0cm long
Gross weight: 17.9 grams
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A MID 19TH CENTURY GOLD MOUNTED CAMEO OF ZEUS
The oval panel carved with the profile of Zeus, with a laurel wreath upon his head, within a scrolled gold setting, brooch fitting verso
Size/dimensions: 5.3cm long
Gross weight: 16.1 grams
Condition Report:
The cameo is well carved, there are a couple of small hairline fractures to the outside of the cameo near the frame, there are a couple of small chips to the edge at the reverse of the cameo. Some general wear commensurate with age and occasional use, but no noticeable rubbing to the high relief.
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AN ITALIAN SHELL CAMEO NECKLACE
CIRCA 1830s
The graduated shell panels carved primarily with Cupid as a main theme, including a woman selling cupids, based upon a fresco discovered in Pompeii in 1759, Cupid Revives Psyche after Thorvaldsen, Cupid with a butterfly (Psyche), Cupid riding a chariot pulled by lions, and another with him being pulled by lionesses, the clasp with Cupid riding a lion, also a cameo of Theseus defeating the Centaur after Canova, the shells within polished gold settings with chain connectors, stamped with Rome 1815-1870 control mark
Size/dimensions: 48cm long
Gross weight: 25 grams
Condition Report:
The chains have a number of repairs and one of the chains is not attached by the clasp. A few of the cameos have some hairline fractures, but nothing major. The cameo panels all have an Italian control mark on on e of the connector loops. General wear commensurate with age and use.
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Y A MID 19TH CENTURY HARDSTONE CAMEO OF EOS/AURORA
The unmounted oval hardstone panel carved with the profile of Aurora with morning glory flowers in her hair; together with four unmounted oval shell panels carved with muses
Size/dimensions: first 3.5cm long; shell panels 1.6cm long
Gross weight: 8.5 grams
Condition Report:
One of the morning glory flowers has a section of loss, a few small nibbles to leaf edges.
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A MID 19TH CENTURY UNMOUNTED SHELL CAMEO OF ZEUS AND HERA
The oval shell panel carved with the profiles of Zeus and Hera, with Mercury and Zeus' attribute of the Eagle; together with a shell cameo carved with the profiles of Athena and Venus, with Cupid to the base holding an arrow and burning torch; the third with Venus with two cherubs in attendance
Size/dimensions: first 5.9cm long; second 4.2cm long
Gross weight: 28 grams
Condition Report:
The first is well carved, it has some small losses, one to a tip of a leaf on Zeus' head, and possibly the tip of the eagles wing, detail remains quite crisp. There is some hairline cracks, and a small section of loss to the top of the cameo near the cracks.
Second not as well carved, some rubbing to the detail, hairline cracks.
Third not as well carved, some rubbing to the detail
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FRANCE, LOUIS XV
A GOLD PENDANT IN IMITATION OF A LOUIS D'OR 1786, mm.A, privy mark heron, fuiller flan depth with ornate foliate edge, gold suspension loop, wt 11.2g. Very fine
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A 9 CARAT GOLD CIGARETTE CASE
S. BLANCKENSEE & SON LTD., BIRMINGHAM 1923
With engine turned decoration
11.5cm (4 1/2in) long
143g
Condition Report:
Marks lightly rubbed
No engraving
Hinge good
Engine turning good
Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use
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