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Vintage Jewellery & Accessories Monday 20th July 2015 Vintage Jewellery & Accessories Monday 20th July 2015 at 10.00am For this sale we have managed to keep it to a much more acceptable We have some interesting Austro-Hungarian enamel pendants of Saints, number of lots, 1074, so this auction will run as normal, starting at 10am lot 317, a pendant depicting Saint Sebastian bound to a tree and shot and lasting most of the day. However I would like to make you aware with arrows. Also lot 318, a pendant designed as Saint George upon that we are reducing the amount of viewing days, please see dates and a white horse and holding his spear, suspending a second dragon times at the bottom of this page. pendant. As usual there is a great variety of pieces for you to bid on. Starting with There is an array of designer jewellery including Michaela Frey, Chanel, some interesting memorial rings, lot 2, a George II memorial ring for Tiffany & Co. and Georg Jensen, from lots 698 to 767. Sir Gilbert Heathcote who was the Governor of the Bank of England and Lord Mayor of London in the early 18th Century, also lot 26, a George III If designer names are your preference then the selection of designer Scottish enamel memorial ring for John Wetherall who was the Shire bags may also catch your eye, with some colourful Jimmy Choo bags, Commissioner for Dumfriesshire and a baronet in the early 18th century. lots 1009 and lot 1010, prefect for the summer. Also bags by Louis Vuitton and Gucci. For our amber jewellery look at lots 365 to 409, which include some Burmese amber pieces, the colours of which are very striking in different For additional images and condition reports please visit our website and lights. do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further enquiries. Index Georgian, Victorian & Edwardian 1-127 Charms, Silver & Gold 538-697 Cameos 128-177 Designer Jewellery 698-756 Lockets, Stickpins & Hatpins 178-246 Scandinavian & Modernist 757-778 Fobs & Medallions 247-282 Costume Jewellery 779-962 Scottish & International 283-346 Jewellery Boxes & Novelties 963-999 Organics & Gem-set 347-500 Accessories & Bags 1000-1064 Paste & Marcasite 501-537 Fur Coats 1065-1074 Featured lots Viewing times Lots 68, 338, 351, 365, Lots 450, 460, 465, 1004, Friday 17th July 10.00am - 4.00pm 392 & 464 (front cover) 1009 & 1010 (back cover) Saturday 18th July 11.00am - 4.00pm Monday 20th July 8.30am - 10.00am Please be aware that you will be asked for photographic proof of identifi cation to be allowed access to the viewing area. Augusta House | 19 Augusta Street | Birmingham B18 6JA | Tel 0121 212 2131 | Fax 0121 212 1249 | www.fellows.co.uk | [email protected] Company No. 09264165 General Information Why Buy? Why Sell? COMPETITIVE buyer’s premium HIGH PRICES consistently achieved LIVE online bidding FLEXIBLE commission rates FULLY illustrated catalogue FREE valuations with no obligation to consign EASY to use, functional website RAPID turnaround for your goods ACCURATE condition reports TARGETED advertising to a global audience SPECIALISTS on hand to offer advice SUPERIOR quality catalogues TRACKED AND INSURED shipping* FULLY integrated website *Please contact Fellows for further information. Contact the Jewellery department... Follow Us On... Louise Ludlam Sophie Higgs Emma Boydell BA (Hons), DGA, FGA [email protected] LLB (Hons), BVC Senior Specialist Rachel Owen Cataloguer facebook.com/ pinterest.com/ fellowsauctions 0121 212 6306 [email protected] fellowsauctions fellowsauctions [email protected] [email protected] Department Assistant 0121 212 6306 Further Information @fellowsauctions youtube.com/fellows1876 Additional Images Telephone Bidding is available Live Bidding and Condition Reports if you cannot attend an auction. via the internet is available at can be found online at our Please ring 0121 212 2131 to www.the-saleroom.com/fellows website www.fellows.co.uk arrange a telephone line. Download our catalogue app today and view our printed catalogues on your device. Buyer’s Premium Important Notice Key to Symbols The buyer’s premium is 20% (+ VAT) or 24% (VAT inclusive) on the first £50,000 of any Neither Fellows nor the Vendors are responsible Item may have export restrictions for individual lot. For any individual lot in excess of £50,000, the buyer’s premium is 10% for any reference as to the condition of lots customers outside of the EU. (plus VAT) or 12% (VAT inclusive). Lots prefixed with * will carry VAT at 20% on the listed. The absence of such reference does not hammer price. imply that a lot is in good condition or free from Lot comes with box. faults or imperfections. Lot comes with associated papers/ Live Online Bidding Charges All weights and dimensions are approximate. warranty cards. Purchasers are advised to carefully inspect lots Buyers will pay a commission charge of an additional 3% (+ VAT) of the hammer price and make their own opinion as to the condition. if lots are successfully purchased online via Live Auctioneers and the-saleroom.com. Please see section 7 under ‘Bidders’ in our full terms and conditions. View Fellows Important Seller’s Commission Notices in full and full terms and conditions at Sellers will pay a commission charge of 12.5% (+ VAT) on items which have a hammer the back of the catalogue. price over £3,001 or more. Items sold for £3,000 or under will have a commission rate of 15% (+ VAT). Please view our terms and conditions for further detail. For any further enquiries please call 0121 212 2131 Georgian, Victorian & Edwardian 5 10 1 A George IV gold paste A mid 19th century memorial brooch. The gold miniature portrait rectangular-shape hair pendant. The circular- panel, within a circular- shape panel, depicting an shape black paste surround, to the reverse with elegant lady, with initial personal inscription ‘R.J. Died 5th Feb 1822 Aged monogram to reverse. 36’. One paste deficient. Length 1.7cms. Weight Diameter 4.4cms. Weight 2.5gms. £30-50 21.6gms. £200-300 6 11 A George IV 9ct gold enamel A late 15th to early 16th century gold ring. The mourning brooch. The vacant A mid 19th century late medieval ring designed as an oval head with panel, within a foliate border gold memorial engraved dot clusters to the corners and a central and black enamel ‘In Memory brooch. The woven vacant rectangular setting, to the ridged shoulders Of’ surround, to the reverse hair panel, within with further engraved foliate detail below. Ring size with personal inscription a floral embossed M 1/2. Weight 1.7gms. Found in Calbourne, Isle of ‘J.F.Mansel Ob 22 Nov 1829 surround. Length Wight. (Treasure: 2012 T688; PAS:IOW-275785). at 22’. Length 3.4cms. Weight 2.1cms. Weight £240-340 15.6gms. £200-300 3gms. £40-60 2 7 12 A George II memorial ring for A late Georgian gold Sir Gilbert Heathcote. Designed woven hair and foil- as a central black enamel band back paste memorial with leaf motif and personal brooch. The woven inscription to the inner band reading ‘Sr G. Heathcote hair panel, within a Bar Ob 25 Jan 1732 at 81’, who was the Governor foil-back pink paste of the Bank of England and Lord Mayor of London in border. Length the early 18th Century.Ring size G. Weight 5.5gms. 2.5cms. Weight 6gms. £2,000-3,000 £50-80 3 8 An early 19th century A George IV gold memorial gold memorial ring. The ring. Designed as a rectangular rectangular-shape glazed panel with circular-shape panel framed with garnet black gems to the surround and green gem surround to and a later added central An early Victorian gold enamel and diamond ring. the seed pearl and garnet black panel, to the split pearl Designed as an oval outline the rose-cut diamonds to detail crown. Length of front shoulders and personal the blue enamel background and further diamonds to panel 3cms. Weight 5.4gms. inscription to the reverse. Ring the surround. Estimated total diamond weight 0.50ct. £60-90 size N. Weight 2.7gms. £40-60 Weight 8.9gms. £200-300 4 9 13 A George III gold mourning A George IV 18ct gold enamel A mid Victorian 18ct ring. The hinged square diamond and seed pearl gold buckle ring. The cloisonne enamelled panel memorial ring. Designed as a acanthus engraved depicting an urn beneath a rectangular black enamel panel band to the hinged weeping willow, opening to with three old-cut diamonds buckle detail opening to a vacant framed panel with to the centre and a split pearl a blank panel. Hallmark memorial inscription to a later surround to the scrolling for Birmingham, 1864. added band. Ring size P. acanthus border and band with engraved reverse. Ring size S. Weight Weight 3.4gms. £260-360 Ring size L to M. Weight 6.9gms. £200-300 8.5gms. £150-200 2 Condition reports available for all these lots at www.fellows.co.uk 14 17 22 An 18ct gold mid Victorian A late 19th century gold seed pearl and diamond heart-shape hinged memorial ring. The central memorial ring. The heart- old-cut diamond prong-set shape set with cabochon to the seed pearl surround coloured gems and a and seed pearl and foliate single-cut diamond to the detail shoulders. Ring floral design, opening to size J. Weight 2.4gms. a vacant frame. Weight £80-120 3.1gms. £200-300 18 23 A mid Victorian A late Victorian 18ct gold gold enamel and and diamond memorial diamond brooch. brooch. The old-cut The blue enamel diamond to the cannetille A mid Victorian gold split pearl memorial brooch.
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    JEWELS OF THE EDWARDIANS By Elise B. Misiorowski and Nancy K. Hays Although the reign of King Edward VII of ver the last decade, interest in antique and period jew- Great Britain was relatively short (1902- elry has grown dramatically. Not only have auction 1910), the age that bears his name produced 0 houses seen a tremendous surge in both volume of goods distinctive jewelry and ushered in several sold and prices paid, but antique dealers and jewelry retail- new designs and manufacturing techniques. ers alikereportthat sales inthis area of the industry are During this period, women from the upper- excellent and should continue to be strong (Harlaess et al., most echelons of society wore a profusion of 1992). As a result, it has become even more important for extravagant jewelry as a way of demon- strating their wealth and rank. The almost- jewelers and independent appraisers to understand-and exclusive use of platinum, the greater use of know how to differentiate between-the many styles of pearls, and the sleady supply of South period jewelry on the market. African diamonds created a combination Although a number of excellent books have been writ- that will forever characterize Edwardian ten recently on various aspects of period jewelry, there are jewels. The Edwardian age, truly the last so many that the search for information is daunting. The era of the ruling classes, ended dramatically purpose of this article is to provide an overview of one type with the onset of World War I. of period jewelry, that of the Edwardian era, an age of pros- perity for the power elite at the turn of the 19th century.