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Lot 5: Very Fine Lacquer & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

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Very Fine Lacquer & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
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Description:
Very fine lacquer and mother of pearl opera glasses decorated with birds and various flora.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.8″
Width: 4.2″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: Excellent working condition, no signs of repair or damage.
Low Estimate: £700.00
High Estimate: £1,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 6: Very Fine Boxed Opera Glasses

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Very Fine Boxed Opera Glasses
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Description:
Very fine gilt and painted opera glasses, made by ‘G & C Dixey – opticians to the King’, in original fitted case.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.9″
Width: 4″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In very good working order, some small fading on two of the panels.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 7: T’shell and Enamel Boxed Opera Glasses

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T'shell and Enamel Boxed Opera Glasses
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Description:
Very fine tortoiseshell and enamel opera glasses with arm in original fitted case.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.9″
Width: 4″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In good working order, small small losses of enamel and signs of minor repairs.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 11: Silver and Enamel Concealed Erotic Cigarette Case

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Silver and Enamel Concealed Erotic Cigarette Case
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Description:
A very fine silver and concealed erotic enamel cigarette case. The case opens to reveal a nude woman, hallmarked sterling silver, makers marks ‘JGP’.
Dimensions:
Height: 4″
Width: 3.3″
Length:
Circa: 1915
Condition: Very good condition, no signs of damage or repair to the enamel.Small dent to the front of the silver case.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 20: Silver Vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills

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Silver Vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills
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Description:
Very fine vinaigrette showing Kenilworth Castle by Nathaniel Mills.
Dimensions:
Height: 0.3″
Width: 1.5″
Length:
Circa: 1837
Condition: Excellent condition, some very light wear to the engine turned base.
Low Estimate: £600.00
High Estimate: £900.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 24: Very Fine Gold and Hardstone Pen

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Very Fine Gold and Hardstone Pen
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Description:
Gold and hardstone pen. Gold pen on agate and bloodstone base, with attractive gold mounts.
Dimensions:
Height: 5.9″
Width: 0.2″
Length:
Circa: 1860
Condition: Very good condition, no chips to the agate or bloodstone and gold mounts in good condition.
Low Estimate: £600.00
High Estimate: £1,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 28: Gold and Agate Pen

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Gold and Agate Pen
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Description:
Very fine gold and agate pen. Attractive gold mounts, set on cream coloured agate.
Dimensions:
Height: 6.8″
Width: 0.2″
Length:
Circa: 1860
Condition: Very good condition, no chips or damage to the agate and gold work in excellent condition.
Low Estimate: £350.00
High Estimate: £500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 35: Fine Gold Ring Watch with Chased Sides

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Fine Gold Ring Watch with Chased Sides
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Description:
A late 19th Century Swiss cylinder in a diamond set gold ring. Keyless gilt bar movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Polished steel cylinder, steel escape wheel. Small white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, the twelve marked in red, blue steel hands. Gold ring with chased and engraved sides and shank. Diamond set bezel which rotates to wind and set the watch.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.05″
Width: 0.8″
Length:
Circa: 1910
Condition: Excellent condition, no diamonds deficient and movement is currently working.
Low Estimate: £3,500.00
High Estimate: £5,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 38: Cabrolet Cased Pocket Watch with Fine Engravings

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Cabrolet Cased Pocket Watch with Fine Engravings
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Description:
A large late 19th Century lever in a rare reversible cabriolet gold hunter pair case. Keywind gilt bar movement with suspended going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator. compensation balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Club foot lever escapement, polished steel escape wheel. White enamel dial signed “BWCo”, subsidiary seconds, Roman numerals, decorative gilt hands. Rare heavy 18 carat cabriolet case which can be used either as a full hunter or as an open face. The inner gold case with florally engraved back and plain middle. Wound and set through the signed gold cuvette, gold button in the pendant to open the back. This can be used on its own or placed in the three section gold outer case with either the dial or back visible. When the dial is shown the watch still appears to be a conventional open face watch with the engraved back depicting a Scottish hunting scene. Alternatively with the florally engraved back of the inner visible the watch becomes a full hunter, the button in the pendant serving to open the front cover.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.2″
Width: 2.2″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In excellent working condition, very small loss of enamel on the dial.
Low Estimate: £4,000.00
High Estimate: £6,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 41: Fine Gold, Ruby and Pearl Ladies Pendant Watch

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Fine Gold, Ruby and Pearl Ladies Pendant Watch
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Description:
An early 19th Century rare pearl and ruby encrusted gold open face watch. Fitted with a Swiss cylinder Keywind gilt bar movement, plain cock with polished steel regulator. Wound through the gilt dial with Arabic numerals, blue steel hands. Fine gold open face case the bezels set with a row of pink rubies each circled by split pearls. The back encrusted with graduated split pearls in a geometric pattern set around a central ruby. The background of the design filled with many hundreds of tiny split pearls entirely covering the back. Pearl set pendant, ruby and pearl set bow. Green morocco covered presentation case.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.2″
Width: 1.9″
Length:
Circa: 1850
Condition: In excellent working condition, no signs of damage or repair and no pearls or rubies appear to be deficient.
Low Estimate: £8,000.00
High Estimate: £12,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 42: Very Rare Seed Pearl Quarter Repeating Watch

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Very Rare Seed Pearl Quarter Repeating Watch
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Description:
An early 19th Century Swiss quarter repeating cylinder in a rare pearl encrusted gold open face case. Skeletonised three quarter plate gilt keywind movement, suspended going barrel with polished steel stopwork. Plain cock with blue steel regulator, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Polished steel cylinder, steel escape wheel. Push pendant quarter repeating on two rectangular section polished steel gongs. Gold engine turned dial, Roman numerals, gold hands. Fine gold open face case the bezels set with a row of large split pearls. The back encrusted with graduated split pearls in a geometric pattern. The background of the design filled with many hundreds of tiny split pearls entirely covering the back. Trefoil bow, wound and set through the gold cuvette. Pearl set key and short gold chain.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.2″
Width: 1.8″
Length:
Circa: 1850
Condition: In excellent working condition, no pearls appear to be deficient, watch and repeating mechanism working very well.
Low Estimate: £25,000.00
High Estimate: £40,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 45: Fine Gold and Enamel Pearl Set Watch

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Fine Gold and Enamel Pearl Set Watch
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Description:
A late 18th Century Swiss verge in a pearl set gold and enamel case. Full plate gilt fusee movement. Finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with steel coqueret, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Silver regulator dial with gilt indicator. Winding through the signed white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, blue steel hands. Gold open face case with pearl set bezels, gold pendant and bow. Unusual back set with white stones and decorated in red and gilt enamel on a black ground. At the base a stylised sun below the gilt decorated red enamel arc. Above this a crescent moon set with white stones.
Dimensions:
Height: 2″
Width: 1.5″
Length:
Circa: 1820
Condition: In excellent working condition, one pearl missing on the border of the reverse of the watch and a very small chip to the dial near the winding section.
Low Estimate: £4,000.00
High Estimate: £6,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 57: Moss Agate and Enamel Viennese Clock

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Moss Agate and Enamel Viennese Clock
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Description:
A fine moss agate and Viennese enamel clock. Egg shaped moss agate revealing an enamelled watch inside. Enamel scene round the base of the box and enamel flowers on the top of the egg.
Dimensions:
Height: 4.25″
Width: 2.1″
Length:
Circa: 1880
Condition: Very good condition, no chips or damage to the moss agate body, enamel in very good condition.
Low Estimate: £2,000.00
High Estimate: £3,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 65: Pair of Miniature Enamel Vases

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Pair of Miniature Enamel Vases
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Description:
A fine pair of Viennese enamel vases, classical scenes on each side, with silver enamelled dragon handles.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.1″
Width: 2.6″
Length:
Circa:
Condition: Very good condition, no signs of damage or repair to the enamel or silver mounts
Low Estimate: £1,500.00
High Estimate: £2,500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 69: Hardstone, Enamel and Jewelled Tazza

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Hardstone, Enamel and Jewelled Tazza
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Description:
Exquisite gem set bowl, the four magnificent pillars holding the bowl are topped with beautiful pearls, emeralds, sapphires and rubies in the form of baskets. The bowl itself is a beautiful rose quartz, hanging pearls and amethyst bead ropes connect each pillar via a sapphire and ruby flower . In fine condition Vienna c.1880. Prov Marquess of Anglesey.
Dimensions:
Height: 4.35″
Width: 5.7″
Length:
Circa: 1880
Condition: Good
Low Estimate: £5,000.00
High Estimate: £7,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 73: A Viennese Enamel Cup and Cover

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A Viennese Enamel Cup and Cover
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Description:
An enamel & silver gilt mounted covered cup. The lid with a Finial of scantily clothed lady enamelled in blue with two cartouches of allegorical figures on a powder blue ground. The cup with waisted body. with silver gilt mounts to the base, decorated with masks and allegorical scenes marked on the rim. Fine no damage or repairs.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.35″
Width: 9.05″
Length:
Circa: 1880
Condition:
Low Estimate: £1,500.00
High Estimate: £2,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 75: Viennese Silver Harp

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Viennese Silver Harp
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Description:
Fine Viennese silver harp with silver scroll decoration, set with split pearls and cabochon gems.
Dimensions:
Height: 6.1″
Width: 4″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: Very good condition, complete with all gems and silver detail in very fine condition.
Low Estimate: £2,000.00
High Estimate: £3,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 106: South Staffordshire Enamel Etui

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South Staffordshire Enamel Etui
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Description:
Very fine South Staffordshire Repusse Etui, rare shape with enamel scenes showing ‘art’ and science’ and a pair of doves on one side, cherub to the other.
Dimensions:
Height: 4.4″
Width: 1.9″
Length:
Circa:
Condition: Excellent condition.
Low Estimate: £1,500.00
High Estimate: £2,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 110: Rock Crystal Gold Mounted Scent Bottle

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Rock Crystal Gold Mounted Scent Bottle
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Description:
A fine rock crystal gold mounted portrait scent bottle with a portrait miniature of a young child on one side and a pair of children on the reverse. The bottle with spring loaded cap bearing the signature of Dillard. The lid with a coronet possible of the Family of Sutherland.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.8″
Width: 2″
Length:
Circa: 1850
Condition: Good, no cracks or damage to the rock crystal base, some light fading to the portraits, hinge works well.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 111: Rare Thomas Webb Crystal & Silver Perfume Bottle

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Rare Thomas Webb Crystal & Silver Perfume Bottle
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Description:
A fine cut crystal novelty silver mounted fish scent bottle by Thomas Webbe & Co. and Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1884. The cut glass body models the fish engraved with Webbe’s registration mark 15711. The screw off silver cap models the fish’s tail and is inscribed with Sampson Mordan & Company’s maker’s mark.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.3″
Width: 6.3″
Length:
Circa: 1884
Condition: Fine
Low Estimate: £1,200.00
High Estimate: £1,500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 114: Rare Rock Crystal and Gem Set Perfume Bottle

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Rare Rock Crystal and Gem Set Perfume Bottle
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Description:
Very fine Viennese enamel, rock crystal and ruby scent bottle. Silver base decorated with blue enamel, a row of rubies are mounted around the base. Fine rock crystal centre, carved with roccoco decoration, top with green enamel, further row of rubies and a decorative enamel lid set with a ruby top.
Dimensions:
Height: 4″
Width: 2″
Length:
Circa:
Condition: Excellent condition
Low Estimate: £1,000.00
High Estimate: £1,500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 116: Heart Shaped Enamel Perfume Bottle

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Heart Shaped Enamel Perfume Bottle
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Description:
A fine Viennese Enamel pendant the scene depicting a courting couple. When opened a secret perfume bottle springs out Makers marks for Ludwig Politzer.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.5″
Width: 1.7″
Length:
Circa:
Condition: Fine
Low Estimate: £600.00
High Estimate: £800.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 123: Boxed Chatelaine and Etui

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Boxed Chatelaine and Etui
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Description:
Very fine gilt chatelaine and etui with two attachments, heart shaped agate etui and sunstone drop. Fine repousse decoration showing classical scenes and cherubs in original fitted box, with carved mother of pearl handle..
Dimensions:
Height: 7.9″
Width: 1.8″
Length:
Circa: 1760
Condition: Excellent condition, all fittings are complete, no sign or damage or repair.
Low Estimate: £1,000.00
High Estimate: £1,500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 124: Very Fine Gold and Enamel Chatelaine and Etui

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Very Fine Gold and Enamel Chatelaine and Etui
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Description:
Very fine basse taile enamel and gold chatelaine and etui. The chatelaine and etui finely decorated with a floral motif, diamond push button, full contents inside.
Dimensions:
Height: 7.2″
Width: 1.7″
Length:
Circa: 1770
Condition: Good condition, some loss to the enamel in parts.
Low Estimate: £7,500.00
High Estimate:

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 125: Very Fine Lacquer and Ivory Set

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Very Fine Lacquer and Ivory Set
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Description:
A suite of 18th century French gold-mounted ivory etui, sealing wax holder and bodkin case inlaid with stained fruiting vines, by Jean-Baptiste Gillet, Paris, 1770, in fitted case.
Dimensions:
Height: 5″
3.1″
4.1″
Width: 1″
1.4″
0.9″
Length:
Circa: 1850
Condition: Excellent condition, no sign of damage or repair. Etui is missing insert.
Low Estimate: £3,000.00
High Estimate: £5,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 126: Lacquer and Ivory Miniature Cabinet

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Lacquer and Ivory Miniature Cabinet
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Description:
Very fine lacquer and ivory miniature cabinet. Very finely decroated with various flora and landscape scenes
Dimensions:
Height: 3″
Width: 3.3″
Length:
Circa: 1880
Condition: In very good condition, no signs of damage or repair.
Low Estimate: £2,000.00
High Estimate: £3,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 127: T’shell and Lacquer Gold Mounted Snuff Box

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T'shell and Lacquer Gold Mounted Snuff Box
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Description:
Very fine tortoiseshell and gold wire work, gold mounted snuff box. Top panel with fine gold wire work of floral scene, six outer panels and base similarly decorated.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.5″
Width: 2.2″
Length:
Circa: 1820
Condition: In very good condition, some small signs of repair to the gold mount on the base of the box.
Low Estimate: £1,500.00
High Estimate: £2,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 133: A Gold and Enamel Perfume Bottle

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A Gold and Enamel Perfume Bottle
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Description:
A Gold and Enamel Perfume Bottle made in Geneva for the Turkish Market with a fine gold and enamel chain and finger ring. The bottle is shaped in upright form on a ring and chain with enamelled lozenge-shaped links, each decorated with two distinct Alpine views side on decorative pale blue taille d’épargne enamel oval grounds. One side reveals a scene of snowy peaked Alpine mountain range with a chalet in the foreground. The other side of the bottle displays a lake in the foreground with further snow-capped mountains in the background.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.8″
Width: 1.15″
Length:
Circa: 1825
Condition: Fine
Low Estimate: £5,000.00
High Estimate: £7,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 134: A Gold and Enamel Perfume Bottle

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A Gold and Enamel Perfume Bottle
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Description:
A Gold and Enamel Perfume Bottle made in Geneva for the Turkish Market decorated with two landscape designs on multi-coloured taille d’épargne enamel grounds and hung from a fine gold chain and finger ring. One side displays a waterfall flowing down from a mountainous backdrop. The other side of the bottle displays a lake in the foreground with a mountain range in the background.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.2″
Width: 0.9″
Length:
Circa: 1820
Condition: Fine
Low Estimate: £4,000.00
High Estimate: £6,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Authenticated Internet Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 137: Gold & Enamel Powder Box, Carved Cameo Citrine

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Gold & Enamel Powder Box, Carved Cameo Citrine
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Description:
Very fine enamel and 18k gold powder box with carved citrine cameo. White enamel base, set with four cabochon emeralds, centrally set with a finely carved citrine showing portrait of a young woman.
Dimensions:
Height: 0.8″
Width: 1.7″
Length:
Circa:
Condition: Excellend condition, no damage to the enamel or cracks/chips to the citrine cameo.
Low Estimate: £3,000.00
High Estimate: £5,000.00

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Lot 138: Enamel & Diamond Set Watch Box, Probably Cartier

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Enamel & Diamond Set Watch Box, Probably Cartier
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Description:
A very fine enamel and diamond set box with watch, probably by Cartier. The box is fully numbered and makers mark for workshop that worked for Cartier. The watch has diamond set watch near on one side and opens to reveal a number of separate compartments.
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Circa: 1920
Condition: Excellent condition, movement is working well.
Low Estimate: £6,000.00
High Estimate: £8,000.00

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Lot 141: Very Fine French Gold and Enamel Scent Bottle

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Very Fine French Gold and Enamel Scent Bottle
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Description:
Fine and rare gold and enamel scent bottle painted with Atlanta and Meleager on a dark blue ground, the lid painted with a putto playing a lyre, pierced and enamelled gold foot, containing glass stopper.
Dimensions:
Height: 4.15″
Width: 2″
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Circa: 1870
Condition: Fine
Low Estimate: £4,000.00
High Estimate: £6,000.00

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Lot 143: A Fine Swiss Gold and Enamel Vinaigrette

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A Fine Swiss Gold and Enamel Vinaigrette
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Description:
In the form of the Wheatsheaf the bezel with half poles around a golden wheatsheaf, the rim and base in dark blue translucent enamel the interior bearing the mark MB and co for Moulinie Boutte & CIE Geneva also marked 18 CT and the number five.The top with additional ring so it can be worn. Provenance: The Melon Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 0.5″
Width: 1.3″
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Circa: 1800
Condition: Very fine
Low Estimate: £4,000.00
High Estimate: £6,000.00

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Lot 144: Fine Gold and Enamel Vinaigrette

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Fine Gold and Enamel Vinaigrette
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Description:
Very fine gold and enamel vinaigrette. Enamel boquet of flowers on the top lid of the box and fine engine turned base below blue enamel.
Dimensions:
Height: 0.45″
Width: 1.1″
Length:
Circa:
Condition: Excellent condition, no signs of damage or repair.
Low Estimate: £3,000.00
High Estimate: £5,000.00

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Lot 148: Fine Gold and Enamel Turkish Market Snuff Box

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Fine Gold and Enamel Turkish Market Snuff Box
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Description:
The Lid and sides finely painted with summer flowers on a pale green back ground and white scrolls enamelled box markers mark for MOULINIE BOUTTE & CIE, 72g.
Dimensions:
Height: 0.8″
Width: 2.75″
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Circa: 1810
Condition: Very good
Low Estimate: £10,000.00
High Estimate: £15,000.00

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Lot 150: A Fine Russian Gold and Enamel Snuff Box

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A Fine Russian Gold and Enamel Snuff Box
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Description:
Rectangular with cut corners. The lid painted on plein after William Beechey’s portrait of Sir Francis Ford children giving a coin to a beggar circa. 1793 within leaf scroll paillon in and taille epergne borders the sides and base of opaque sky blue enamel.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.8″
Width: 3.2″
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Circa: 1800
Condition: Fine
Low Estimate: £15,000.00
High Estimate: £20,000.00

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Lot 165: Good Pair of Gold and Enamel Zarfs

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Good Pair of Gold and Enamel Zarfs
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Description:
A fine pair of gold and enamel zarfs each with oval panels painted with summer fruits on a pale yellow ground between openwork cannetille. Further applied with gold and enamel flaming torches, the borders and bases decorated in multi-coloured enamels.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.5″
Width: 2″
Length:
Circa: 1830
Condition: Excellent matched pair of zarfs, enamel in very good condition with no signs of damage or repair.
Low Estimate: £10,000.00
High Estimate: £25,000.00

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Lot 172: Fine Micromosaic and Pique Snuff Box

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Fine Micromosaic and Pique Snuff Box
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Description:
A Fine and rare micro mosaic of a hound probable by Giacomo Raffaelli In the lid of a Neapolitan gold pique box The Hound seated proudly the box in Tortoise shell and gold pique.
Dimensions:
Height: 0.95″
Width: 3.15
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Circa: 1810
Condition: Fine, some small pique losses consistent with age.
Low Estimate: £5,000.00
High Estimate: £10,000.00

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Lot 176: Very Fine Birdbox by Griesbaum

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Very Fine Birdbox by Griesbaum
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Description:
Silver gilt and enamel singing birdbox, set with turquoise and pearls standing on a matching pedestal, with pull out draw for key, movement signed Greisbaum. For a similar example see Christian Bailey, ‘Birds of Flight’.
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Condition: fine
Low Estimate: £4,000.00
High Estimate: £6,000.00

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Lot 178: Important 19th Century Cabinet

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Important 19th Century Cabinet
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Description:
Very fine 19th Century grand tour cabinet. The cabinet is set with various hardstone specimens and a fine carved hardstone profile at the top. The cabinet is decorated with 19th Century silver reliefs and four earlier silver reliefs, probably 17th Century. The cabinet contains a total of nineteen draws. The cabinet sits atop a series of four connected twisted wooden pillars with decorative centre section and two additional silver reliefs.
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Low Estimate: £60,000.00
High Estimate: £80,000.00

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Lot 179: T’Shell and Silver Gilt Candlesticks

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T'Shell and Silver Gilt Candlesticks
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Description:
Large and fine silver gilt and tortoiseshell candlesticks, makers mark W.T., 19th Century.
Dimensions:
Height: 11.5″
Width: 6.3″
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Circa: 1860
Condition:
Low Estimate: £2,200.00
High Estimate: £3,000.00

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Lot 187: Diana The Huntress, Herman Bohm

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Diana The Huntress, Herman Bohm
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Description:
Diana The Huntress, very fine rock crystal and enamel two handled bowl with ruby set dogs, finely decorated with enamel.
Dimensions:
Height: 4.6″
Width: 5.6″
Length:
Circa:
Condition: Fine
Low Estimate: £4,000.00
High Estimate: £6,000.00

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