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Lot 77
AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (GERMAN 1805-1873) VICTORIA, PRINCESS ROYAL (1840-1901) LATER EMPRESS FREDERICK OF GERMANY Oil on canvas With initials and date 'F. W.1857' (lower left) 31 x 23cm (12 x 9 in.)Provenance: Lady Jane Abdy, London Gifted to the present ownerAfter the picture in The Royal Collection (RCIN 404580)Princess Victoria, Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, wears the badge of the Order of Victoria and, in the three-quarter-length portrait, a prominently displayed ring on her left hand, alluding to her engagement to Prince Frederick William of Prussia, whose portrait Winterhalter painted at the same time (Schloss Friedrichshof). She was 17 years old. This painting is the first in a set of portraits of Queen Victoria's four eldest daughters. The Queen recorded in her Journal: 'Winterhalter has done a beautiful picture of Vicky, & is making an excellent head...of Fritz'.
Lot 62
The ‘Burma War 1885-86’ C.B. group of four awarded to Colonel W. H. B. Kingsley, who commanded the 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment during the campaign, having been previously wounded in the leg at the storming of the inner Taku Fort, China, 21 August 1860 The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s breast badge, 18 carat gold and enamels, hallmarked London 1887, complete with swivel-ring suspension and gold ribbon bar; China 1857-60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Lieut. W. H. B. Kingsley. 67th Regt.) officially impressed naming; Afghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Charasia, Cabul (Major W. H. B. Kingsley. 67th Foot); India General Service 1854-94, 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7 (Colonel W. H. B. Kingsley 2d Bn. Hamps. R.) mounted for display, generally good very fine or better (4) £3,000-£4,000 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 2012 C.B. London Gazette 25 November 1887 William Henry Bell Kingsley was born on 28 August 1835, and gazetted Ensign in the 67th Foot on 1 June 1855. Promoted to Lieutenant in October 1857, he served with the regiment throughout the China war of 1860, including the action at Sinho, taking of Tongho, and was severely wounded in the leg at the storming of the inner Taku Fort; also present at the surrender of Pekin. Kingsley raised and commanded a regiment of 600 Chinese at Shanghai and was in action during the Taiping Rebellion of 1862-63. Promoted to Captain in May 1863, he served as A.D.C. to the Governor of the Cape of Good Hope in 1866, and was further promoted to Major in August 1872. Kingsley served with the 67th Foot throughout the Afghan war of 1878-80 and was present in the engagement at Charasia on 6 October 1879, and in the operations around Cabul in December 1879, including the investment of Sherpore (twice mentioned in despatches, and Brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel). Kingsley commanded the 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, from August 1882 until 1886, including its service in the Burmese Expedition 1885-86, until after the capture of Mandalay (mentioned in despatches, London Gazettes 22 June 1886 and 2 September 1887, and appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath). He was placed on Half Pay in August 1886, and commanded the Derby Regimental District, 1887-90. Kingsley was granted a Distinguished Service Pension on 3 April 1898, for general service. Colonel Kingsley died on 3 October 1901. Sold with copied research.
Lot 254
A platinum and diamond engagement ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.46ct, colour D, clarity SI, mounted in a platinum Saturn setting, part of Heming's Radiance collection, with a double halo, micro claw set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.28ct, colour G, clarity VS, ring size L 1/2, 4.9 gramsIf there is no condition report shown, please request
Lot 97
An 18ct gold and platinum diamond daisy cluster engagement ring, the central brilliant cut diamond in a claw setting approximately 4.9mm diameter, surrounded by a halo of a further eight diamonds, the shank stamped 18ct & Plat, ring head measurement 11.3mm, ring size L 1/2, 3 gramsIf there is no condition report shown, please request
Lot 85
A vintage 1ct round brilliant cut diamond solitaire ring, together with a yellow metal band ring. The solitaire is set in a claw set mount with foliate design shoulders. Diamond clarity is estimated at Si1-2, colour J-K with a grey tint. Bruted girdle with indented naturals to the girdle. Moderate blue fluorescence. Given as an engagement ring in the late 1950s. Unmarked but in white and yellow precious metal, testing ass 18ct gold. Size K. Gross weight approximately 2.79 grams. Together with a D-shaped court ring, in 18ct gold, size L, approximate weight 3.58 grams.
Lot 372
Seventeenth Century Scandal & Female Heiresses. The 1674 'Kidnapping' and Coerced Marriage of the Heiress Bridget Hyde (1662-1734; later Duchess of Leeds), an important contemporary transcript of legal documents, possibly an official court record, dated 1674-75, but presumably 1680, English, with some occasional legal Latin, scrivened by several distinct hands, ink manuscript on paper, marginal glosses, paginated, complete and collating: 935, [8]pp (tables), the whole illustrative of the case, i.e. the charge that Hyde's earlier marriage, aged 12, to her first-cousin John Emerton of Middle Temple in 1674 was still valid and that her coerced marriage, following her scandalous abduction by him, to Peregrine Osborne, then Viscount Dunblane (1659-1729; later 2nd Duke of Leeds), was bigamous (which the jury ruled, thus exacerbating the cause célèbre), resulting in Dunblane's father, then the Earl of Danby, being forced to buy off the Emertons to prevent further prosecution, the text with precis of witness depositions and evidence, including various aristocrats and members of the gentry, demonstrating not only Bridget's familial and social connections, - as well as Emerton's - but also her importance as a 'prize' in the contemporary marriage market, being both an heiress of land and capital (reputedly worth £100,000), in addition to its historic importance, the manuscript affords interesting insights into the conventions of a woman's roll and the extent of its influence in engagement and marriage in the later 17th c, and other pre-matrimonial customs, including the ring: ' Bridgett laying in her said Chamber called [...] to her saying Grace [Millington] come hither did you ever see my Ring showing [...] a Diaming Ring in fashion of a heart that was on her finger [...], contemporary blind-panelled vellum over boards, splat spine titled and indistinctly numbered in manuscript: Mr John Emerton's Case, folio (36.5 x 23.5cm) Provenance: By indirect descent from the Emerton family, via the Byron and later the Seymour families, at Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire. This and similar cases, of what was becoming a familiar result of inheritance and the lack of a male heir, was topically satirised in Aphra Benn's drama The City-Heiress (1682).
Lot 12
A stunning natural round brilliant cut diamond in a 18ct white gold ring with a white gold four claw setting. This perfect engagement ring would make a timeless treasure. Item Specifications: Carat: 0.50 Carats. Colour: D. Clarity: IF. Cut Grade: Excellent. Metal: 18ct White Gold. Ring Size M (NB. This ring can be re-sized by the vendor prior to shipping if necessary.)Condition: Boxed - Unworn - from Manufacturer. Certificate By: AGI Certificate Number: 938165 Certificate Link: https://www.agigems.com/reportcheck/viewpdfreport.php?id=938165 SC:3103245
Lot 672
One can't deny the exquisite elegance of this diamond engagement ring. The 2mm slender band is fashioned from platinum and topped with a 0.71 ct diamond center stone. The solitary center stone has a color grade of E and clarity of VS1. Top height is 6mm and top dimensions measure 16mm by 6mm. A ring of this craftsmanship would make a perfect symbol of your true and unfading love.This Harry Winston Platinum 0.71 ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring comes with the manufacturer's box and a GIA report. 5.9 grams
Lot 42
1.21 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring. Weight: 3.0 grams Size: N Central Diamond Details: 1.21 Carats, Colour: E, Clarity: SI2 Shoulder Diamond Details: 0.22 carats, Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS2-SI1 Tested As: 18ct Gold Certificate: IGL - J80588999EN Comments: This ring can be resized, please request upon purchase.
Lot 30
LALIQUE: AN ART NOUVEAU GOLD RING, CIRCA 1900Designed as a tapered wide band etched with a series of dancing nymphs, signed Lalique, with maker's mark 'RL' for René Lalique, ring size QA very similar ring sold for US$12,000 at Christie's in New York, on April 12th 2005 (lot 273)The Art Nouveau movement flourished at the turn of the twentieth century, underpinning a period of creativity and artistic innovation across all fields of design. Artists, inspired by and drawing heavily on forms of the natural world, embraced new, fluid, organic and graceful lines within their work. The Art Nouveau style was broadcasted to a global audience at the 1900 Paris Exposition with René Lalique, hailed as the “Master of Art Nouveau Jewellery,” making his international debut.Japanese art, with its simplicity of form, deference to the natural world, and use of colours, lent itself well as a source of inspiration for Art Nouveau jewellers. A preference for delicate pastel hues led them to experiment with semiprecious stones like amethyst, agate, softly curved and shimmering opal, pearl and moonstone. The gentle glow of these stones embedded a sense of finely crafted dynamism and mystery in Art Nouveau jewellery that emphasised its unique aesthetic as having pioneered a language of design distinct from that of mainstream jewellery at the time. Eugène Gaillard, a designer particularly inspired by exotic art forms, specialised in the technique of “plaque de cuisson” and worked often with horn, enamel, opal and coloured stones.The Art Nouveau movement coincided with a period of significant social change and female empowerment. This shift is reflected in the jewellery of the time, which often featured a highly symbolic female form as its central motif. That symbolism was intwined with a sort of mystic femininity, with female forms depicted as a spirits of nature, goddesses, nymphs and fairies. Lalique drew inspiration from the natural world and the place of man within in it, with his ethereal designs evoking an engagement with these motifs and themes of amorous liberation; delicate orchids, iridescent dragonflies, sinuous snakes, and mysterious profiles of women intertwined with the flora and fauna appear frequently in his work. His designs reflect these themes of feminine liberation and fantasy, which can be seen especially in his designs in which the figures of nymphs and spirits are raised in relief as though their liberation is symbolically linked to their physicality.Lalique’s designs envisioned jewellery as a point of focus rather than a decoration for its wearer. His pieces were often large, bold, and sculptural – informed by his foundational knowledge of traditional techniques such as “plique-a-jour” enamelling, and blended with the distinct, dynamic aesthetic he pioneered. The iconic “Femme Libellule” (dragonfly-woman) brooch was de signed by Lalique in 1882, and perfectly encapsulates his vision. The piece depicts a nude woman as its central motif, with the figure emerging out of a dragonfly, seemingly frozen in a process of metamorphosis. This brooch, evoking a sense of rarified femininity, was worn by Sarah Bernhardt, a French actress and follower of Lalique’s career, at the height of her fame. After taking over the workshop of a Parisian jeweller, Lalique worked independently for private clients such as Bernhardt, as well as opera stars and aristocrats, whose patronage ensured his lasting legacy. The timeless and global appeal of Lalique’s designs remains, with his pieces featuring in the prestigious collections of The Metropolitan Museum of New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Condition Report: Normal signs of wear, commensurate with ageTotal gross weight approx. 13.9g
Lot 116
REPOSSI: A DIAMOND 'SERTI SUR VIDE' DRESS RINGComposed of a pear-shaped diamond weighing 0.50ct within a three-claw setting, both hoops pavé-set with two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, signed Repossi, numbered, with maker's mark, ring size MThe pear-shaped diamond is laser inscribed by the GIA laboratory in America, stating that the natural diamond weighing 0.50ct is E colour, VVS1 clarity. Laser inscription no. 2194999428, dated May 8th 2015Founded in 1957 in Turin, Italy, the Repossi House boasts three generations of Italian designers and have established themselves in Turin, Monaco, Paris, and Place Vendome, where Constantine Repossi, the founder, grounded himself in 1986 and opened his creations to an international market. Their collections have been re-imagined and reconstructed under Repossi’s granddaughter, Gaia who at an astonishing 21 years old, was made the House’s Artistic Director. Gaia has rendered the House’s vision one seeped in timelessness and avant-garde. Repossi’s son Alberto has also brought Repossi to new heights as he was the official jeweller of the Monegasque crown, and has also created the engagement ring for Prince Albert of Monaco’s wife. Condition Report: The pear-shaped diamond is laser inscribed by the GIA laboratory in America, stating that the natural diamond weighing 0.50ct is E colour, VVS1 clarity. Laser inscription no. 2194999428, dated May 8th 2015Remaining diamonds: bright and livelyNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 4.1gFor a similar ring on Repossi's website, with less diamonds, retail price: €7,000https://repossi.com/products/serti-sur-vide-ring-in-white-gold-paved-with-diamonds?_pos=7&_sid=22d3a4064&_ss=rFor a similar ring, on MYTHERESA website, with more or less same diamonds, retail price: €20,500https://www.mytheresa.com/fr/fr/femme/repossi-bague-serti-sur-vide-en-or-blanc-18-ct-et-diamants-argente-p00936425
Lot 101
Tiffany & Co. 0.69 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. Weight: 3.3 grams Ring Size: H (46) Band Width: 2mm Diamond Carat Weight: 0.69 Carat Diamond Details: Colour: G, Clarity: VS1 Marked: 'Tiffany&Co.' 'D0.69' '750 PT950' and the serial number Certificate: Yes original Tiffany diamond certificate and Tiffany valuation for £6675 from 2016 (Similar Tiffany rings retail at over £8000 now).
Lot 394
1.00 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Weight: 2.4 grams Ring Size: L 1/2 (52) Band Width: 2mm Central Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.00ct Diamond Details: Colour: H, Clarity: SI Total Baguette Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.20ct (0.10ct each) Marked: ‘18CT' Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box Comments: These diamonds have not been certified by a laboratory, they have been graded by our own qualified gemologists as fairly and as accurately as possible.
Lot 82
0.73 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. Weight: 3.0 grams UK Ring Size: K 1/2 (51) Central Diamond: Approx. 0.73 carats, Colour: K, Clarity: VS2 Shoulder Diamonds: Approx. 0.36 carats, Colour: G-H, Clarity: SI-I1 Tested As: ‘Platinum' Period: Modern (Art Deco Style) Comments: These diamonds/gemstones have not been certified by a laboratory, they have been graded by our own qualified gemologists as fairly and as accurately as possible.
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