Conditions of Sale for Buyers The highest bidder shall be the purchaser. subject to the auctioneer having the right to refuse the bid of any person. Should any dispute arise as to the biddings the lot in dispute will be immediately put up for sale again at the preceding bidding, or the auctioneer may declare the purchaser, which declaration shall be conclusive. 2.
No person shall advance less at a bid than the sum nominated by the auctioneer and no bid may be retracted .
3. All lots are sold subject to the right of the seller or his agent to bid or else to impose a reserve. 4.
The purchaser shall complete a bidding card before the sale giving name and address. Immediately aiter the sale the purchaser shall pay 10% of the purchase price in part payment and shall pay the balance within ten days of the date of the sale unless prior credit arrangements have been made.
5. The purchaser shall pay to Peter Webb Galleries Limited (Webb's) a premium of 10% of the hammer price together with G.S.T. on such premium at the current rate. 6.
All lots are sold as shown and with all errors to description, faults and imperfections whether visible or not. Neither Webb's or its vendor are responsible for errors of description or for the genuineness or authenticity of any lot or for any fault or defect in it and make no warranty whatever. Buyers proceed upon their own judgement.
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Webb's act as agents. They have full discretion to conduct all aspects of the sale and to withdraw any lot from the sale without giving any reason.
8. Each lot is at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer and is to be taken away at the purchaser's expense immediately after the sale. If this is not done Webb's will not be responsible if the lot is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. No goods are to be removed while selling is in progress. Receipted invoices must be produced prior to delivery of any lot. The auctioneers reserve the right to request identification in the case of any purchaser not known to Webb's who pays by cheque. Credit cards will not be accepted as means of payment. 1O. No person purchasing any item which falls within the provisions of the Antiquities Act 1975 or the Arms Act 1958 shall be entitled to take possession of the item unless and until such person has produced to Webb's a licence under the appropriate Act.
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11 If a purchaser fails either to pay for or take away any lot Webb's shall without further notice to the purchaser, at its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies:
(a) To issue proceedings against the purchaser for damages for breach of contract. (b) To rescind the sale of that or any other lot sold to the purchaser at the same or any other auction. (c) To resell the lot by public or private sale. Any deficiency resulting from such resale, after giving credit to the purchaser for any part payment, together with all costs incurred in connection with the lot shall be paid to Webb's by the purchaser. Any surplus over the proceeds of.sale shall belong to the seller and in this condition the expression "proceeds of sale" shall have the same meaning in relation to a sale by private treaty as it has in relation to a sale by auction. (d) To store the lot whether at Webb's own premises or elsewhere at the sole expense of the purchaser and to release the lot only after the purchase price has been paid in full plus the accrued cost of removal, storage, insurance and all other costs connected to the lot. (e) To charge interest on the purchase price at a rate two percent above Webb's bankers' then current rate for commercial overdraft facilities, to the extent that the price or any part of it remains unpaid for more than seven days from the date of the sale. (f) To retain possession of that or any other lot purchased by the purchaser at that or any other auction and to release the same only after payment of all money due. (g) To apply the proceeds of sale of any lot then or subsequently due to the purchaser towards settlement of money due to Webb's or its vendor. Webb's shall be entitled to a possessory lien on any property of the purchaser for any purpose while any money remains unpaid under this co[llract. (h) To apply any payment made by the purchaser to Webb's towards any money owing to Webb's in respect of anything whatsoever irrespective of any directive given in respect of, or restriction placed upon, such payment by the purchaser whether expressed or implied. INSTRUCTIONS TO BID AT SALES Absentee bids These are accepted by Webb's and carried out free of charge. Lots will be bought as favourably as is allowed by the bidding.in the saleroom and any reserve imposed. "Buy" (unlimited) bidding directions will not be accepted . Webb's require confirmation in writing or by fax of bidding directions prior to the sale. Telephone bids Webb's will use its best endeavours to take telephone bids from buyers who have made proper arrangements prior to the sale. Because this method cannot be entirely free from the risk of communication cutoff Webb's cannot be responsible for losses arising from missed bids.
VENDORS are requested to read and are bound of the Conditions of Sale printed upon the reverse side of Webb's Contract to Sell. CATALOGUES can be obtained on annual subscription or from our saleroom. PRESALE ESTIMATES are intended as a guide only and can be subject to revision nearer to the time of a sale. Webb's staff are available during pre-sale viewing times and by appointment to assist prospective bidders with estimates and any aspect of the auction procedure. CREDIT on purchases of $7000 or more can in some cases be arranged. Please consult with our Manager.
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catalogue of
Jewellery, Oriental Arts, Silver Decorative Arts and Furniture to be held on
WEDNESDAY 19th & THURSDAY 20th MAY 1993 Commencing times:First day: Wednesday 19th May. Jewellery 5.30pm (preceded by uncatalogued jewellery at 4pm) Oriental Arts 7.30pm Second day: Thursday 20th May. Silver, Decorative Arts & Antique Furniture 6pm The catalogue may be viewed at the following times:Friday 14th May 12noon-6pm Sunday 16th May llam-4pm Monday & Tuesday 17th & 18th May 9am-5.30pm Wednesday & Thursday 19th & 20th May 9am-2pm BUYER'S PREMIUM APPLYING TO TlllS SALE Buyers shall pay to Webb's a buyer's premium or ten per cent or the hammer price plus GST on the premium. This sale is subject to the conditions of business printed inside the front cover
Illustrated front cover: lot 406 Illustrated back cover: lots 473 & 474 Catalogue photography by Amo Loot
PeterWebb Galleries Litnited Estate & Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers MGAANz 18 Manukau Road , Epsom , Auckland. P.O. Box 99251 Ph : 0-9-524 6804. Fax: 0-9-524 7048.
The Catalogue Day One commencing at 5.30pm
Jewellery
Please note: unless otherwise stated all stones have been assessed and graded mounted
1 A bracelet of l&t yellow gold articulated panels, lightly engraved with Hellenistic motifs on a textured ground. 35.6g 350-550 2 A double Albert chain of 9ct rose gold fancy pierced links, with a 'T bar and two clips also of 9ct gold. 39.6g. 46cm 700-800 3 A bracelet of 9ct yellow gold hollow curb links with a 9ct gold padlock clasp. 21.2g 375-475 4 A five bar gatelink bracelet of 9ct yellow gold with a 9ct gold padlock clasp. 18.2g 275-375 5 A child's hinged bangle of sterling silver 30-50 6 A 9ct yellow gold bamboo pattern snap bangle. 13g 200-300 7 A good double Albert chain of 9ct yellow gold graduated curb links with a 'T bar and clip also of 9ct gold. 46.2g, 45cm illustrated 800-1000 8 A necklace of 9ct rose gold round links 25.4g. 64cm 400-600 9 A neckchain of l&t yellow gold fine herringbone links. 9.2g, 70cm 100-200
10 A south African Krugerrand, one once of fine gold, dated 1975 650-850 11 A nugget of gold (tests as 9ct) 3.lg 20-50 12 A pair of earstuds of l&t yellow gold, designed as flowerheads, set with diamonds and marquise cut blue sapphires 500-700 12a A good three stone daimond ring. The diamonds, all modern brilliant, of graduated size (0.20/0.330.20ct), graded H, VS, are set in a ring of l&t yellow gold. Valuation avaliable on request 1500-2500 13 A suite of dress jewellery in l&t yellow gold set with synthetic blue stones, comprising ear pendants, ring and necklace 575-775 14 A muff chain of 9ct yellow gold oval links. 18g, 96cm 300-500 15 A pendant of 9ct yellow gold set with an oval opal suspended from a 9ct gold trace neckchain 100-150 16 A hinged bangle of sterling silver with applied gold foliate decoration 100-150 17 A necklace of round cultured pearls of graduated size (3.57mm) with a clasp of silver set with a pearl. 50cm 175-275 18 An opera-length necklace of round cultured pearls of graduated size (4 - 7.5mm) with a silver clasp set with a pearl, 70cm 400-600
19 A necklace of round cultured pearls of graduated size (3-6mm) with a silver clasp. 4&m 150-250 20 Three bangles of l&t yellow gold of total weight 16.7g 250-450 Unset stones. A selection of thirteen coloured gemstones from a collection
21 Ruby 1.43ct octagon, valuation $3175 800-1000 22 Emerald 3.95ct oval. Valuation $5,500 1350-1650 23 Sapphire, 6.32ct, dark blue oval, valuation $1700 350-450 24 Green Tourmaline, 4.04ct, octagonal step cut, valuation $900 200-300 25 Sapphire, 0.75ct, oval burmese blue, valuation $1100 250-350 26 Chrysoberyl, 4.39ct, oval, valuation $1000 200-300 27 Ruby 0.9kt marquise, valuation $1900 450-550 28 Emerald, 2.05ct oval, valuation $1100 250-350 29 Emerald, 1.60ct, emerald cut, valuation $7900 illustrated 2000-3000 30 Ruby 1.60ct oval, valuation $3200 illustrated 800-1000
31 Seven sapphires, oval, ceylonese blue, valuation $2650 600-800 illustrated 32 Ametrine 33.82ct, oval faceted 200-300 33 Ametrine 53.94ct, octagonal step cut 200-300 34 An exceptionally heavy bracelet of 9ct yellow gold flat curb links 86g 1500-2000 illustrated 35 A bracelet of 9ct rose gold hollow curb links with a matching 9ct gold heart-shaped padlock clasp. 32.2g 575-675 35a A four bar gatelink bracelet of 9ct yellow gold, with a 9ct gold heart-shaped padlock clasp. 17.6g 325-425 35b A pair of earrings of 14ct yellow polished and burnished gold 150-250 35c A Pair of shell shaped earrings of lOct yellow gold 50-250 36 A bracelet of 9ct yellow gold open curb hollow links with a decorative 9ct gold padlock clasp. 20g 350-400 37 An oval carved shell portrait cameo of a lady (35x27mm) in a brooch of 9ct gold 175-275 37a A double Albert chain of 18ct yellow gold short and long oval links with a 'T bar and clip also of 18ct gold. 49.7g, 45cm 1250-1750
37b A bracelet of 18ct yellow gold curb links with a clip clasp. 22g 500-700 38 A stylish necklace of 14ct yellow gold integrated flat polished links centering upon a faceted citrine of trapezoid form set with four brilliant cut diamonds 1000-1400 39 An 'Albert' neckchain of 9ct gold curb links with a single clip clasp 26.3g, 42cm 400-500 40 A charm bracelet of 9ct yellow gold, with five charms and a heart-shaped padlock clasp also of 9ct gold. 12.9g 200-300 40a An 'Albert' style bracelet of 9ct rose gold captured coil links with prince-of-wales spacers. 21.4g 375-475 40b An unusual lapel pin of silver in the form of a 'pot of gold' set with green stones in a shamrock pattern 70-100 40c A greenstone ear pendant capped with 9ct gold for use as a fob 150-200 41 A fob pendant of 9ct gold and greenstone featuring a fern leaf motif 50-70 42 A hinged bangle of 8ct (.333) yellow gold, the convex surface decorated with milling. Continental mark. 23.2g 180-280 43 A mesh style gatelink bracelet of 9ct yellow gold. 21.2g 200-300
44 An armlet of 9ct yellow gold decorated with milling. 20g 160-220 44a A solid bangle of 9ct rose gold. 14.6g 250-300 44b A tubular bangle of 9ct yellow gold. 11.2g 180-240 44c A heavy tubular bangle of 9ct rose gold. 25g 425-525 45 An interesting double photograph locket of rolled gold suspended from a bar brooch of 9ct gold 80-120 46 A scimitar brooch of 9ct gold and greenstone 125-175 47 A diamond set line (tennis) bracelet. Of twenty five 14ct white gold articulated box links, each set with an old cut diamond (total estimated diamond weight approx 1.75ct), joined with a gatelink strap of 18ct white gold 2000-2400 48 A bar brooch of 9ct gold set with two rubies and a diamond 120-180 49 A pendant of 14ct yellow gold set with a large polished oval opal cabochon (26x22mm) showing a good display of colour, together with fifteen diamond brilliants in the border and a further three suspended in drops 1200-1500 50 A Victorian oval brooch of 18ct yellow gold set with two emeralds and a small diamond within an engraved floral motif 150-250
51 An art nouveau brooch of silver set with pastes 50-80 52 A dainty pendant of 9ct yellow gold (tested) set with amethysts and seed pearls, supporting an amethyst drop 150-200 53 A heavy medallion of 18ct yellow gold with Gemini twins in relief. Signed by the artist recto and signed Cartier verso. 38.9g illustrated 600-800 54 A ring of 9ct yellow gold set with a cluster of nine faceted amethysts 350-450 55 A ring of 15ct yellow gold set with an oval faceted citrine 80-120 56 A ring set with jade and diamonds. A translucent oval jade cabochon of good colour is bordered by twelve diamonds, with a further diamond at each shoulder of the 18ct yellow gold mount. The diamonds, 14 in all, brilliant cut, have an estimated total weight of 0.45ct 650-850 57 An emerald and diamond ring. An emerald-cut emerald of 2.50ct is centred within an octagonal border of twenty small brilliant cut diamonds of total weight 0.39ct in a mount of 18ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request illustrated 1850-2250 58 An impressive emerald and diamond ring. An oval faceted emerald of 11.4ct is set in 18ct white and yellow gold within a border of 28 brilliant cut diamonds of total est. weight 0.71ct. Gemologist's report and
valuation available on request 2750-3750 59 An emerald and diamond cluster ring. An oval faceted 1.98ct emerald of rich green hue is set within a border of sixteen brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1750-2250 60 A necklace of natural emerald beads of graduated size (46.5mm) with faceted rock crystal spacers. 42cm 400-600 60a A diamond set bracelet/watch. An integrated bracelet of tapered textured 14ct yellow gold with a herringbone border, is centred by a hinged and sprung cover which conceals a watch. The cover, also of herringbone pattern is set with three lines of diamonds (single cut 24 in all). The movement by Eloba, 17 jewel crown wind Silver face with gold chapters, signed Nor Fay. Going. 52g 2000-3000 61 An emerald and diamond ring. Of oval design, centred upon an emerald-cut emerald, surrounded by ten round faceted emeralds within a border of twenty brilliant cut diamonds in a mount of 18ct yellow gold 1200-1600 62 A Georgian period hardstone cameo ring. The cameo, of octagonal form, depicting a partially draped seated female is set in a fully backed ring of 18ct yellow gold 1000-1200 63 An oval opal cabochon (16x12mm) set in a ring of 18ct yellow gold with six small 500-800 diamond brilliants
64 An amethyst and diamond cluster ring. An oval faceted amethyst is bordered with twelve small diamonds in a mount of 9ct white and yellow gold 375-475 65 An impressive amethyst and pearl bridge ring. Three oval faceted amethysts of graduated size are set in a broad bridge of 9ct yellow gold together with six seed pearls 275-475 66 A Mabe pearl of 16mm set in a heavy 18ct yellow gold ring of flowerhead design 250-450 67 A sapphire and diamond ring. A large rectangular faceted blue sapphire is set in a ring of 18ct white gold within a border of twenty four brilliant cut diamonds of estimated total weight 0.72ct. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request illustrated 1700-2200 68 A sapphire and diamond dress ring. Designed as a rectangular dome overlayed with a cross set with twelve round faceted blue sapphires (approx total wt. 3.6ct) and thirteen old cut diamonds (approx 1.89ct total wt.). 18ct white and yellow gold. Valuation available on request 1800-2200 69 A bracelet and brooch en suite of 18ct white gold designed as floral sprays, set with diamonds (159 in all, with a total estimated weight of 2.30ct) together with twelve round faceted chatham emeralds. The bracelet fitted with a mesh strap of 9ct white gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1500-2500
69a An elegant Art Deco style bracelet of platinum set with emerald green jade and diamonds. Designed as five articulated panels centred upon a cross-over of diamond brilliants, with a line of four faceted diamond shaped polished jades within loops and sprays set with diamonds. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request. 3500-4500 70 An art deco diamond set platinum plaque brooch of pierced and open marquise design, centring upon a single brilliant cut diamond. The diamonds, 117 in all, have an estimated total weight of 2.65ct. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 4000-5000 illustrated 71 An attractive gatelink bracelet of 9ct yellow gold, the bars joined with links each set with a round faceted gemstone (peridot, blue topaz and garnet) 275-475 72 A pair of 18ct yellow gold ear pendants of hoop design 175-275 73 A heavy bracelet of 9ct rose gold chunky hollow curb links with a 9ct gold padlock clasp. 40.6g 700-900 illustrated 74 A dainty three stone diamond ring. The diamonds, old cut, with a total estimated weight of 0.40ct are set in platinum 275-475 75 A particularly good Victorian scottish hardstone brooch. Centred upon a large oval faceted cairngorm within a border of bloodstone and jasper panels in 9ct yellow gold. Registration mark on back 10th
May 1869. In a fitted case 450-650 76 A three stone diamond ring. The diamonds, of matched size (est.0.15ct each), modern brilliant cut are set in individual coronets on a bridge of 18ct white and yellow gold 500-800 77 An expanding bracelet of 9ct yellow gold in the form of a coiled serpent, the eyes set with garnets. 22.6g 475-675 illustrated 78 A necklace matching the previous lot. 28.5g 550-750 illustrated 79 A five stone diamond ring. The diamonds, all modern brilliant cut and of estimated total weight 0.66ct, are set in a bridge of 18ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 700-1000 80 A twenty one stone diamond cluster ring. The diamonds, all brilliant cut are set in a three tiered diamond pattern in a mount of 18ct white and yellow gold 450-650 81 A twenty nine stone diamond ring. Designed to appear as a ring suite (wedding, engagement, eternity) in 18ct white gold, the middle band set with a large central round brilliant ( approx 0.40ct) and eight shoulder brilliants, the outer bands each set with ten single cut diamonds. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 2000-2500 82 A marquise cut solitaire diamond of 0.98ct of good colour (F/G) set in an attractive cross-over ring of 18ct yellow gold.
Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 4750-5750 illustrated 83 A good five stone diamond ring. The diamonds all modern brilliant cut, of matched size and total weight 1.02ct, are set in a bridge of 18ct yellow gold. Valuation available on request 2200-2500 84 A traditional diamond bridge ring. Five round brilliant cut diamonds of matched size (approx O.lOct each) are set in a bridge of 18ct yellow gold with eight small intersticial diamonds. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1200-1600 85 A necklace of 18ct yellow gold. A broad central section of archaeological revival style is supported by a finer line leading to the oval clasp. 25.6g 675-875 86 A diamond set engagement ring. At the centre, a round brilliant cut diamond of approx 0.40ct, at each shoulder a tapered baguette, 18ct white and yellow gold mount. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1200-1800 87 A two stone diamond ring. The diamonds, all brilliant cut, of matched size and approx total weight 0.50ct are set side by side in a ring of 18ct yellow gold and palladium. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 650-950 88 A solitaire brilliant cut diamond of approx weight 0.50ct set in a ring of 18ct white gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 800-1200
89 A particularly attractive seven stone diamond ring. Centred upon a radiant (princess) cut diamond of good colour (G/H) and of estimated weight 0.60ct with three channel set diamond brilliants at each shoulder. Total est diamond weight 1.02ct, 18ct yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 3500-4500 90 A Victorian ring of 18ct yellow gold set with three old cut diamonds of good quality. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1200-1600 91 A stylish ring of 18ct yellow gold, pave set with 125 brilliant cut diamonds of total estimated weight 1.25ct. Valuation available on request 1750-2250 92 An oval carved red coral portrait cameo of a classical lady (18xllmm) set in a gold pendant suspended from a necklace of 9ct gold oval links 200-400 92a A brooch of 9ct yellow gold set with rubies and diamonds, designed as three birds sitting on a branch 375-575 92b A ring of 14ct yellow gold set with three brilliant cut diamonds in a cross-over channel 350-450 93 A Victorian 15ct yellow gold necklace clasp of oval form. Centred upon a pearl, decorated with blue enamel, set with a scalloped radiating pattern of rose cut diamonds within an outer border set with pearls. Converted for use as a brooch (pin missing)
illustrated 400-600 94 A Victorian heart-shaped pendant of 15ct yellow gold set with rows of turquoise beads and seed pearls (one missing). In a fitted presentation case illustrated 300-400 95 A Victorian memorium pendant of rolled gold, the locket containing plaited hair 60-80 96 An art deco period winged pendant of silver (tested) decorated with polychrome guilloche-a-tour enamel, centred upon a mother of pearl panel supporting a pearl drop, suspended from a polychrome enamel fleur-de-lis which gathers a trace neckchain. Minor bruising 250-350 97 A Gentleman's wedding or dress ring of 14ct yellow gold set with a line of seven brilliant cut diamonds 500-700 98 An oval faceted ceylonese blue sapphire of 1.77ct set in a ring of 18ct white and yellow gold with two brilliant cut shoulder diamonds of total weight 0.38ct. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1750-2250 99 A traditional sapphire and two diamond ring. An oval faceted medium dark blue sapphire is set at the centre of the 18ct white gold ring, with a brilliant cut diamond of approx weight 0.15ct at each shoulder 700-900 100 A sapphire and diamond ring. An oval faceted medium dark blue sapphire of 1.6ct is set in a ring of 18ct white and yellow gold with two brilliant cut
shoulder diamonds of total weight 0.38ct. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1250-1500 101 A stylish sapphire and diamond dress ring. Two lines of calibre cut blue sapphires are set within a cross-over and border of single cut diamonds in 14ct yellow gold 800-1200 102 A good sapphire and diamond London bridge ring. The sapphires, ceylonese blue, of graduated size are set in an ornate mount of 18ct yellow gold together with eight small diamonds 850-1250 103 A sapphire and diamond dress ring. Centred with an oval faceted ceylonese blue sapphire within a border of twelve brilliant cut diamonds with a further twelve single cut diamonds at each shoulder of the 18ct white and yellow gold mount 1200-1600 104 A necklace of silver in the Renaissance style set with moonstones 200-350 105 A stylish eternity ring of art deco design in 9ct yellow gold set with a 'V' pattern of calibre cut sapphires out lined with seven single cut diamonds 300-400 106 A ring of 9ct yellow gold set with a round faceted ceylonese blue sapphire together with six small diamonds in a lattice pattern 175-275 107 A signet ring of 9ct yellow gold set with twelve brilliant cut diamonds in a rectangular grid 650-850
108 A green sapphire and diamond ring. An oval faceted green sapphire is centred within a border of sixteen diamond brilliants, with a further 3 single cut dia~onds enhancing the shoulders of the 18ct white and yellow gold mount 850-1250 109 A triple cluster ring of three ceylonese blue sapphires and thirty diamonds in a stylish setting of 18ct white and yellow gold 800-1200 illustrated 110 A sapphire and diamond ring. Centred upon a large oval faceted blue sapphire within an oval channel border set with 26 baguette and tapered baguette diamonds. 9ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 2750-3750 111 A magnificent seven stone diamond ring. The diamonds, old cut, of graduated size and of total estimated weight 7.25ct are set in a bridge of 18ct yellow gold and silver. The diamonds range in size from 1.55ct to 0.59ct and are well matched for colour (H H/1). Gemologist's report stating individual estimated stone weights as 1.55, 1.23, 1.24, 0.99, 0.98, 0.67, 0.59ct with apparent colour and clarity, together with value available on request. With a fine shagreen presentation box 14000-18000 illustrated 112 A diamond set line brooch. An elegant knife edge bar brooch of 15ct yellow gold is set with four old cut diamonds. The centre two estimated to weigh 1. Bet and 1.26ct, the outer stones 0.15ct and 0.17ct, a total of 2.71ct. With original presentation case. Gemologist's report and valuation available on
request 3000-5000 illustrated 113 A good ceylonese blue sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An oval ceylon-cut ceylonese blue sapphire is set in a ring of 18ct white and yellow gold within a border of brilliant cut diamonds. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 2200-2750 illustrated 114 A sapphire and diamond ring. An oval faceted ceylonese blue sapphire of 4.65ct is set in a ring of 18ct white and yellow gold with two brilliant cut shoulder diamonds of total weight 0.75ct. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 3000-4000 illustrated 115 An unset diamond of 4.5ct actual weight. Modern brilliant cut round, graded as N,Sl2, good make. The flaw giving rise to the clarity grading is located by the girdle, is not easily visible, and does not in our opinion diminish the fire or beauty of the stone. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 18,000-22,000 116 A four bar gatelink bracelet of 9ct yellow gold with a heartshaped padlock clasp. 17.5g 275-425 116a A crescent shaped tennis motif brooch in 9ct yellow gold 80-120 116b A Victorian memorium brooch and pendant en suite of 15ct yellow gold, each designed as a tear drop, decorated with black enamel and beading, set with black onyx and a pearl 400-600 117 A diamond set insect brooch. A bar of 14ct yellow gold with a pearl and diamond finial is
surmounted by an insect set with old and rose cut diamonds and ruby eyes 400-700 illustrated 118 An emerald and diamond ring. Centred upon an emerald cut emerald set in 14ct yellow gold with twelve brilliant cut shoulder diamonds in two rows of six 675-775 119 A Victorian garnet set bracelet. Designed as a central rosette, joined by 3 graduated articulated panels on either side, in silver (tested), encrusted with round faceted garnets 300-400 120 A bow brooch of 9ct gold suspending a 9ct gold cased compass charm 150-250 121 A bar brooch of 9ct gold set with coral and seed pearls 125-175 122 A three bar gatelink bracelet of 9ct yellow gold with a 9ct gold heart-shaped padlock clasp. 14.4g 275-375 123 A rare tsavorite garnet and diamond ring. An cushion cut tsavorite garnet is set in a ring of 14ct yellow gold with a diamond trilliant of approx. weight 0.lOct at each shoulder 900-1200 124 A Gipsy ring of 18ct yellow gold aet with three oval faceted rubies and six diamond chips 225-325 125 A pear shaped faceted ceylonese blue sapphire set within a border of twelve brilliant cut diamonds mounted in a ring of 14ct yellow gold 350-550
126 A pink and white sapphire ring. Centred upon an oval faceted pink sapphire with a round faceted white sapphire at each shoulder of the 18ct white and yellow gold mount 200-300 127 A Victorian ring of 18ct yellow gold set with almandine garnets in a flowerhead design, the shoulders decorated with scrolls 200-250 128 A rubellite (red tourmaline) and diamond ring. An emerald-cut rubellite is centred in a ring of 18ct white and yellow gold with six diamond brilliants of total weight 0.24ct set three at each shoulder 500-700 129 A Victorian ring of 18ct yellow gold set with an old cut diamond and two oval faceted rubies 250-350 130
A dainty ruby and diamond cluster ring. Centred upon an oval faceted ruby of attractive hue, set above a border of sixteen diamond brilliants in 18ct yellow gold 500-800 131
A ruby and diamond dress ring. Centred upon a brilliant cut diamond within a 'butterfly' border of round faceted rubies. A further two diamond brilliants and six calibre cut rubies are at each shoulder of the 18ct setting 400-600
4.5mm) with a barrel clasp of 9ct multi-colour gold. 40cm illustrated 1200-2000
case dated Chester 1899. Going 275-375
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A sterling silver cased hunter pocket watch by Lancashire Watch Co Ltd. Keyless lever. The hands operated by a button in the band. White face with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. The case dated Chester 1896. Going 125-175
A triple cluster ring of three rubies and thirty diamonds in a stylish setting of 18ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request illustrated 850-1250 135
A ruby and diamond cluster ring. Of starburst design centred upon an oval faceted ruuy surrounded by sixteen brilliant cut diamonds, in a mount of 14ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1000-1500 136
A ruby and diamond dress ring. A border of single cut diamonds forms a cross-over which captures an offset marquise cut ruby at the centre, with calibre cut rubies set in two lines at each shoulder 1000-1400
Wrist & Pocket Watches
Please note: As many of the timepieces are old, or their histocy is unknown, Webb's offers no guarantee whatsoever as to mechanical condition or condition of seals etc. As a guide to buyers a timepiece described as 'going' indicates that the mechanism is basically operational. It shall be assumed that buyers have inspected the lots prior to the sale and that they are satisfied with them in all respects. A timepiece described as fme or 'as new' is an opinion as to appearance
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A ruby and two diamond ring. Centred upon a cushion cut ruby with an old cut diamond of estimated weight 0.30ct at each shoulder of the platinum mount 500-700 133
A rare child's necklace of natural pearls of graduated size (2-
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A sterling silver cased open face chronograph pocket watch by Fattorini & Sons, Bradford. Keyless lever. The hands and stop mechanism (faulty) operated by button and lever in the band. White face with Roman numerals, sweep second. The
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A 14ct gold cased open face pocket watch by Longines. Keyless lever. 17 jewels. Matt gold face with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Going 450-650 140 A large nickel cased wrist watch C1925. White face with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Crown wind. Black leather strap. Going 250-350 141 A fob watch in a case of 935 silver set with marcasite suspended from a bar and chain also set with marcasite. Swiss 15 jewel movement, matt silver face with Arabic numerals. Going 125-175 142 A Gentleman's chronograph alarm quartz wrist watch by Bulova, Marine Star. Sports style rolled gold case, rubber strap. Marked 330 feet on face, and water resistant on case back. Black face with luminous chapters, subsidiary chronograph hour, minute and 2/100 sec dials. Sweep second and rotating outer bezel. Going. As new with original case and instructions 400-600 143 A Gentleman's wrist watch by Rolex, Submariner. Stainless steel case with expanding bracelet strap. Black face with luminous chapters, sweep second, diver's 600-900 bezel. Going
144 A wrist watch by Bulova, Acutron. Stainless steel case, burnished face, raised chapters, luminous hands, sweep second and date window. Brown leather strap. Going. With a presentation case 250-350 145 A 9ct gold cased open face fob watch. Keyless cylinder, the hands operated by a button in the band. Gold face with central engine turned panel. Roman numerals. Going 275-375 146 A rolled gold cased hunter pocket watch by Waltham. Keyless lever, white face with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Engine turned decoration to case, cartouche vacant. Going 200-300 147 A wrist watch by Rolex. Cellini. Rectangular 18ct yellow gold case. Burnished silver face with Roman numerals. Crown wind. A black leather strap. Going, elegant timepiece in near new condition with leather cased Rolex note book. 3750-4750 illustrated 148 A lady's wrist watch by Rolex. Orchid model in a case of 18ct yellow gold with a matching integrated 18ct herringbone link bracelet strap. White face with gold chapters, diamond set bezel, crown wind. Going. With original presentation box and spare links 2000-3000 illustrated 149 A Gentleman's wrist watch by Universal. Stainless steel case and matching strap highlighted with 18ct gold plate. Quartz movement with date. White face with gold chapters, Roman numerals and sweep second. As
new. Valuation available on request 450-650 150 An 18ct gold cased open face fob watch. Keyless cylinder, the hands operated by a button in the band. Decorative gold face with Roman numerals. The case decorated with engraving. Going. 275-475 151 A 9ct gold cased hunter pocket watch by Waltham. Keyless lever, seven jewels. White face with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Going 500-800 152 An unusual Continental (935) silver cased fob watch. Keyless cylinder, the hands operated by a button in the band. Square bezel, white face enhanced with gold and ruby pastes, Roman numerals. Not going 70-120 153 A lady's wrist watch by Rolex. 9ct gold case with a rolled gold expanding bracelet strap. Gold face with Arabic numerals. Crown wound 15 ruby movement. Going 300-500 154 A 9ct gold cased open face fob watch. Keyless cylinder, the hands operated by a button in the band. Decorative gold face with Roman numerals. The case and bezel richly engraved. Going 275-375 155 A particularly attractive fob watch. Open face, the case of 935 silver-gilt. Keyless cylinder, white face with Arabic numerals. The bezel set with seed pearls as is the .border to the back which is further enriched with gold fleursde-lis on a burgundy enamel guilloche-a-tour ground. Going 400-600
156 A lady's wrist watch by Rolex. 9ct gold case. Matt silver face with Arabic numerals. Crown wound - requires attention. No strap. Going 300-500 157 A sterling silver cased open face pocket watch. Keywind fusee, lever. White face with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. The case dated London 1870. Going 200-300 158 A rolled gold cased hunter pocket watch. Keyless lever. Swiss 15 jewel movement. White face with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. The case well decorated with engine turning. The cartouche vacant. Going 200-300 159 An 18ct gold cased open face fob watch. Key wind cylinder. Gold face enhanced with a foliate motif. Roman numerals. The back engraved, with a vacant cartouche. Going, with key 400-500 160 A Gentleman's wrist watch by Longines. 18ct yellow gold case and mesh strap. White face with gold chapters and subsidiary seconds. Crown wind. Going. In the original presentation case with alternative black suede strap 1000-2000 illustrated 161 A nickle cased 'railway watch', open face keyless lever, hands operated by a button in the band. White face with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Going. Together with a fitted watch stand faced with sterling silver dated Birmingham 1920 175-275 see also lot 60a
Small Silver & Collectables
162 A cigar case of sterling silver designed to hold three cigars. 76g 150-200 163 A teddy bear of sterling silver with articulated limbs. 29g 140-180 164 A good carved meerschaum pipe in a fitted leather case 100-150 165 A sterling silver cased retractable pen/pencil dated Birmingham 1910 60-80 165a An Edwardian hat pin of sterling silver in the form of a rooster. Dated Chester 1908 50-100 165b A card case of ivory inset with abalone or mother-of-pearl, the interior fitted in watered silk 100-150 166 A cut crystal stoppered toilet bottle of gourd shape, with a collar of sterling silver (bruised) 100-140 167 A cut crystal cylindrical toilet jar with a lid of sterling silver dated Birmingham 1924 80-120 168 A stoppered toilet bottle of frosted glass, enhanced with a pressed floral motif, with a collar of sterling silver 100-150 169 An art deco style stoppered perfume bottle of frosted glass with a clear floral motif, with a collar of sterling silver 125-175
170 A faceted crystal stoppered toilet bottle with a collar of sterling silver 120-150 170a A stoppered perfume bottle with a collar of sterling silver 100-140 170b A stoppered perfume bottle with a collar of sterling silver 100-120 170c A tall Venetian ruby glass stoppered perfume bottle with gilded decoration. The stopper fitted with a glass dropper 150-200 170d A sterling silver framed strut mirror. The mirror of rectangular bevelled glass, the ornately decorated and pierced frame dated London 1885 400-600
Oriental Ceramics & Works of Art
171 A Chinese porcelain spoon rest in the form of a mandolin decorated in underglaze blue with a dragon and a phoenix bird. This shape is rare and the piece has stilt marks on the underside. Four character marks of Daoguang and of the period (1821-1850). L.190mm 1200-1500 172 A Chinese porcelain stem bowl of octagonal form, the interior decorated in enamels with storks among clouds on a blue ground within a yellow and foliate border. The underside decorated with foliate forms in famille rose enamels. This design of storks among clouds was normally reserved for Imperial use. From the collection of the late Shirley
Barton, Corso representative in Beijing 1949-53. Seal mark and period of Tongzhi (1861-74). dia. 250mm 1300-1800 173 A Chinese porcelain bowl decorated with a landscape in polychrome enamels and a poem celebrating the landscape. Seal mark and period of Daoguang (1821-1850). dia. 175mm 1300-1800 174 A very find pair of saucer dishes decorated in underglaze blue with Imperial five clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls; with similar decoration encircling the undersides. Marks and period of Emperor Daoguang (1821-1850). dia. 170mm 4000-5000 175 A fine quality porcelain brush washer decorated in underglaze blue with an Imperial Pheonix and a five clawed dragon. Apocryphal Yongzheng (17231735) mark. Early Republic period. dia. 184mm illustrated 700-900 176 A fine Chinese porcelain saucer dish decorated with the stylized lotus pattern in underglaze blue. Kangxi mark and period (16621722) purchased Christie's London 1990. dia. 153mm illustrated 1500-1800 177 A late 19th century Chinese porcelain figure of Guau Yin holding a blue flask and seated on a baby elephant, painted in red, yellow and blue enamels. Rare. h.l00mm 600-800
178 A fine Chinese trade porcelain teapot decorated with the Nankin pattern i underglaze blue; the moulded spout and handle influenced by English teapots of the same period. c.1785 Refer: Oriental Export Market Porcelain Geoffrey Godden p.147 for a similar teapot. h.158mm 700-1000 illustrated 179 A late 19th century Chinese vase of square section decorated with the Empress Dowager's favourite design of chrysanthemums and peonies in black and white enamel on a pale blue ground. Apocryphal Qianlong seal mark in iron red. h.275mm 300-500 180 A rare 19th century Chinese teabowl decorated in polychrome enamels with Buddhist symbols. A Mongolian mark in iron red on the base Refer: Oriental Ceramic Art S.W. Bushell p.54 for an account of this decoration and seal mark, and his noting its use on a dinner service probably manufactured at the Imperial manufactory to be presented to a Mongol Prince on his marriage to the Emperor's daughter and taking up residence in Peking. dia. 82mm illustrated 1000-1500 181 A porcelain oval shaped quatrefoil bowl on a raised foot, the external decoration of red and green five clawed dragons amidst waves, the interior decorated with fruit and flowers in famille rose enamels. Jiaqing seal mark and period. c.1820. L.256mm illustrated 1000-1500 182 A very fine porcelain dish decorated in iron red and gilt with two Imperial five clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls. A frieze of two further dragons
chasing flaming pearls encircling the underside. Iron red six character mark of Guangxu (1875-1908) but probably of a later date. dia. 345mm 1000-2000 183 An hexagonal dish on a high foot decorated in enamels with a peacock on a rock amidst flower. Tongzhi mark and period (18621874). dia. 140mm 300-500 184 A similar dish with wavy edge decorated with a stork on a rock with a pine tree and flowers. Tongzhi mark and period. dia. 137mm 300-500 185 A Japanese woodblock print by Toyokuni II. c.1830. A Kabuki theatre actor portrait. Framed. Ohan size 230 x 370mm 300-400 186 A Khmer head of Bodhisattva. 14th century. Carved from hard sand stone. showing wear. h.150mm 800-1200 187 An archaic bronze foot. Age and culture uncertain. L.160mm 150-200 188 A Thai white marble Bodhisattva in a seated lotus position. Age uncertain but probably 17th-18th century. h.228mm 700-1000 189 A Japanese satsuma vase. Taisho period. Simplified enamelled and gilded decorated in two panels set in a gilded cobalt blue ground. h.245mm 250-300 190 A pair of Japanese Kutani small dishes. Taisho period. one chipped. L. 125mm 50-75
191 A finely detailed, cased model of a Chinese junk.together with a book Sail and Sweep in China by G.R.G. Worcester 1966 L.280mm 400-500 192 A green glazed bamboo form tube. 14th-15th century. Crackled green glaze over coarse sandy biscuit. L.310mm 125-150 193 A Swankhalok squat lime storage jar. 14th century. Log cut decoration under a blackish brown glaze. dia. 195mm 300-400 194 A good quality Swankhalok lime jar. 14th century. Mythical animal handle and bird's beak pourer. Log cut decorative pattern under a blackish-brown glaze. dia. 145mm 300-400 195 A Chinese blue and white and underglaze enamel earthenware vase. Age uncertain but probably 19th century. Coarse crackled glaze. Cracked and chipped. h.218mm 60-100 196 A Japanese earthenware lidded storage jar. 19th century. Fine crackle glaze with enamel floral decoration. Lid chipped. h.155mm 50-75 197 A Chinese blue and white jar. Daoguang period. No lid. Two loop lugs. Crazed and with body cracks. h.120mm 40-60 198 A good quality ivory dish. modern. reticulated rim. decorated with a phoenix bird and a poem. dia. 125mm 200-250
lots 176, 175, 181, 180, 178
lots 280, 257, 550, 261, 262
lots 271, 275, 272, 274, 273, 270
199 A Chinese fan in case. early 20th century. ivory fan sticks and painted silk. Silk tasselled. L.200mm 50-70 200 A Chinese ivory toothpick in carved ivory case. Late 19th century. L.90mm 40-60 201 A Japanese woodblock print by Toyokuni. Edo period. c.1845. An elegantly kimonoed woman carrying a meal tray. Framed. Some staining to paper. Oban size 250-350 202 A terracotta head of Buddha. 11th-12th century. From Northern Thailand and in Mon Haripunjaya style, some loss of "hair curls" and damage to the rear of the moulded image 1500-2000 203 A very good pair of Japanese kutani sake cups. Early Meiji period. c.1875. Finely decorated in kutani palette and gilded. h.50mm 250-350 204 A very large Chinese earthenware urn. Age uncertain but made in the style of early Tang Dynasty. Made in two joined sections. The glaze almost completely degraded over a coarse ochre body. h.480mm. dia. 570mm 800-1200 205 A superb Japanese Imari charger. Mid Meiji period. Decorated with underglaze blue, overglaze enamels, and gilding. Showing a leafy, flower filled glade. dia. 460mm 2500-4000 illustrated 206 A pair of large Chinese blue and white vases. Ch'ien Lung marks
but late Ch'ing. Finely decorated with wave forms around the foot and lip, and with vine tendrils. Applied mask and ring handles. h.450mm 5000-6000 207 Six fine Chinese blue and white large plates. Ch'ien Lung period. c.1760. Brown rimmed and decorated with a stylised garden scene in the cavettos and floral forms around the rims. dia. 275mm 3000-4000 illustrated 208 A Chinese underglaze blue and white plate. Early Ch'ien Lung period. c.1740. Octagonal form very finely decorated with pavilions and floral forms. Small rim frits. dia.220mm 250-350 209 A Chinese ivory fan stick. Ch'ien Lung period. Very finely carved with floral forms and with two small panels, one scenic, the other of Kuan Yin. The original silk tassel still attached. 1.410mm 400-500 210 A Japanese ivory netsuke. Late Edo-early Meiji period. A carp leaping from the water. Signed in Sosho script. 1.38mm 600-800 211 A Japanese stag horn netsuke. Edo period. 18th century. Carved in the form of a sennin with staff. Well patinated. Fine age cracks. h.58mm 400-500 212 A Japanese lmari oval dish. Edo period, early to mid-18th century. Decorated in typical Imari palette with a brocaded side wall and a garden in the cavetto. L.310mm. w.240mm 350-500
213 no lot
214 A Japanese satsuma cup and saucer. Meiji period. Finest enamelled and gilded allover floral pattern. Very fine cream crackled glaze. Signed and with Shimatzu Mon 300-400 215 A fine Japanese lmari cup and saucer. Edo period. Made for the export market. Classical Imari decoration in underglaze blue and iron red, overglaze red, and fine gilding 300-400 216 A Chinese porcelain plate decorated with a chrysanthemum on a strawberry coloured ground. dia.217mm. c.1910 50-80 217 A pair of Chinese blue and white oil bottles. Daoguang period. Decorated with floral forms. Small chip to one spout. h.120mm 150-200 218 A Japanese ivory cased personal knife and chopsticks set. Meiji period. Ivory handled knife, two ivory chopsticks and ivory toothpick in a brass bound ivory sheath. The sheath and knife handle finely decorated with wave and floral forms. Signed. L. 285mm 350-500 219 A Chinese water dropper and brush stand. Late 18th, early 19th century. Decorated with famille rose enamels. Small chip to spout. Signed. L. 100mm 150-200 220 A Chinese hardwood and ivory table screen. 18th century. The screen intricately pierced and with an inset finely carved figure group. h. 185mm 300-350
lots 292, 299, 289, 290
lots 306, 314, 312, 307, 311, 316, 315