24th Sep, 2024 10:00
East Anglian, Antiques & Fine Art
407
Fine Victorian sapphire and diamond hinged bangle
Fine Victorian sapphire and diamond hinged bangle with a row of graduated oval mixed cut blue sapphires alternating with graduated old cut diamonds in a carved pierced gold scroll setting with rose cut diamond accents to the claws, the bangle with inscription 'E.C. From V.C. July 30th 1892'. Estimated total diamond weight approximatley 4.30cts. Approximatley 16cm inner circumference
Sold for £10,000
Condition Report
The six diamonds are estimated to weigh approximatley 1.04cts, 0.95cts, 0.55cts, 0.68cts, 0.57cts, 0.50cts. The diamonds are very bright and lively old cut stones. Estimated colour grade H/I/J. Estimated clarity SI¹/ SI².
All stones appear to be orignal to the setting.
The sapphires all have a good saturation of colour and have good clarity. Minor surface abrasions to the facets, no obvious damage or repairs.The largest sapphire measures approximatley 6.9mm x 6.2mm x 3.85mm and graduate as follows: 6.4mm x 5.5mm x 2.5mm, 5.7mm x 5.2mm x 2.9mm, 5.0mm x 5.0mm x 2.6mm, 4.8mm x 4.9mm x 3.1mm, 4.5mm x 4.2mm x 3.0mm and 4.4mm x 4.3mm x 4.0mm.
The setting appears to be in excellent orignal condition with no damage, repairs or alterations. Not hallmarked but appears to be 18ct gold. Clasp and hinge work well. Safety chain detached.
Total gross weight 19.3 grams
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Auction: East Anglian, Antiques & Fine Art, 24th Sep, 2024
We are delighted to present the illustrated catalogue for Reeman Dansie’s East Anglian, Fine Art & Antiques auction. The sale will be held over two days and will include over 1200 lots, beginning with the ceramics section: a selection of studio pottery bowls by Lucie Rie and Hans Coper start proceedings (lots 1 to 4). The rest of day one will see silver, jewellery, clocks, and watches go under the hammer: highlights include a fine Victorian sapphire and diamond hinged bangle (lot 407, £4000-6000).
The second day of the sale will start with works of art, where notable lots include a first edition volume of Macchiavelli’s The Prince (lot 803, £10,000-15,000), and an exceptionally fine album of Chinese paintings, including many topographical scenes (lot 793, £10,000-15,000). The East Anglian section of the sale will follow; with over 250 lots to be sold and many well-loved local names represented throughout, there is something for everyone on offer. Highlights include an oil on canvas portrait of a lady by Mary Beale (1632-1697) (lot 1127, £6000-10,000), and an oil on canvas landscape by Julian Trevelyan (1910-1988) (lot 903, £6000-£10,000).
The auction will conclude with furniture and rugs, including a Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson oak desk and leather desk chair (lot 1206, £2500-4000).
We look forward to welcoming you to the sale, whether you’ll be bidding online or in the room.
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