by Hong Xiang, retailed by Wa Chun, early 20th Century, of trefoil form, the sides pierced and chased with birds amidst foliage, raised on reeded bun feet. 8cm wide, 3.1 troy ounces gross
Sold for £120
by Hong Xiang, retailed by Wa Chun, early 20th Century, of trefoil form, the sides pierced and chased with birds amidst foliage, raised on reeded bun feet. 8cm wide, 3.1 troy ounces gross
Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 1st Sep, 2022
Particular highlights of the sale are lot 1478 and 1504. Lot 1478, an Art Deco enamel and diamond compact, by Laloche Freres, circa 1810, is estimated at £10,000-15,000. With a double cover filled with royal blue enamel, opening with a diamond-set chinoiserie button clasp, the inner surface enamelled in tones of green and black depicting a chinoiserie landscape, lifting to reveal a mirror and a powder compartment.
Lot 1504, a platinum and diamond three-stone ring, is estimated at £10,000-15,000. The graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds in claw settings, estimated total diamond weight 3.40ct, hallmarked Sheffield. The sale includes a gentleman’s collection of silver cream jugs, mustard pots, and a fine array of sporting and novelty jewellery. Jewellery by Cartier, Tiffany, Liberty, Vourakis, Marina B, Boucheron and Chaumet all feature heavily.
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