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Jewels featuring the Grice Collection of Intaglios — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:74
Sale Title:Jewels featuring the Grice Collection of IntagliosLots with images:74
Auction Location:Online - Do Not UsePrices available:52
Date:8-Jul-2020
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A hardstone intaglio ring, by Nathaniel Marchant (1739-1816), 'An Angel' depicting a full length winged classical figure with robes brandishing a palm-branch' from the painting of Raphael's 'Heliodorus' in the Vatican Museum, signed 'Marchant. F. Roma', length 2.8 cm, width 1.7 cm, mounted in gold, ring size O, Nathaniel Marchant, the much celebrated gem engraver, was a pupil of Edward Burch. He spent a considerable part of his career (between 1772 -1788) in Rome and was one of the most financially…
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A intaglio ring, by Brown, depicting a classical Roman portrait in profile, signed Brown, mounted in silver, length 3.4 cm, width 2.7 cm. Brothers William Brown (1748-1825) and Charles Brown (1749-1795) exhibited intaglios and cameos, first at the Society of Artists and later at the Royal Academy, London. Their subjects were drawn mainly from classical history and contemporary portraiture. Both brothers mostly signed their work 'BROWN'. The brothers ceased exhibiting between 1786 and 1795 when most of…
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An agate intaglio seal, 'The Grief of Achilles Upon the Death of Patroclus', after Nathanial Marchant, length 3.0 cm, width 2.5 cm, height 4.5 cm. Literature Gertrud Seidmann and Robert L. Wilkins, 'Nathaniel Marchant, Gem Engraver', in The Volume of the Walpole Society, London, 1987, Vol. 2, as 'The Grief of Achilles Upon the Death of Patroclus', 1772-81, Fig.11 LIV. 'From a Cameo of Greek sculpture in the possession of Monsignor Ferretti; the Cameo has been broken in the middle, and is incomplete:…
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An intaglio brooch, depicting Heracles capturing the Cretan Bull, width 3.1 cm, length 2.3 cm.
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A carnelian intaglio, depicting a gentleman in profile, dated 1728, length 2.3 cm, width 1.7 cm, mounted in gold, ring size Z.
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A carved amethyst intaglio ring, bearing a crest and motto 'Fide et Fortitudine' - 'By Faith and Fortitude', length 1.9 cm, width 1.5 cm, mounted in gold, ring size P.
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Two bloodstone intaglio rings, the first depicting the 'Veil of Veronica', Volto Santo, the second depicting the Roman Colosseum, ring size O. (2)
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A silver crested seal, and a Victorian glass Rebus seal engraved with a Devil and the words 'Who the (Devil) can this be from!', silver seal length 2.3 cm, glass seal 1.7 cm. (2)
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A shell cameo brooch, depicting a winged deity carrying a damsel, length 5.5 cm, width 4.4 cm
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Two shell cameo brooches, depicting Cupid shackled, defined as love vanquished, the second depicting a couple with an artist's palette (2)
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A shell cameo brooch, depicting Hebe feeding the eagle of Zeus, length 5.2 cm, width 4.2 cm
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A shell cameo brooch, depicting Hebe holding the eagle of Zeus, length 5.5 cm, width 4.5 cm
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A 19th century micro mosaic, depicting Daniel and the Lion, diameter 6 cm.
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A collection of three micro mosaics, two depicting Roman architectural scenes, and one depicting a classical woman in robes, varying sizes (3)
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A collection of four stick pins, including a cameo, micro mosaic, mourning, and enamel. All boxed. (4)
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A Etruscan Revival 'Grand Tour' brooch, c1860, attributed to Marchesini, set with a carved agate classical portrait in profile and applied with the word ROMA, accented with bead rope twist detail, weight 10.2 gm, length 6.8 cm, together with a 19th century gilt metal buckle. (2)
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An amethyst ring, set with two cushion shaped amethysts mounted in 18 ct gold, weight 12.7 gm, ring size O
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A gold Byzantine Histamenon Nomisma, circa 11th century AD, within a gold frame and suspended from a gold chain, weight 29.8gm.
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A Gold Roman solidus of Severus Alexander (AD208-235), weight 5.2 gm, ring size N.
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A shell cameo brooch, 'Germanicus and Agrippina', depicting a classical couple in profile, length 3.0 cm, width 2.6 cm
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Two shell cameos, each depicting classical gentleman in profile, length 5 cm, width 4.2 cm, and length 4.7 cm, width 5 cm (2)
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A shell cameo brooch, depicting a gentleman with fur collared robe in profile, length 4.6 cm, width 3.8 cm
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A 19th century micro mosaic depicting the Roman Forum, in gilt metal frame, length 4.7 cm, width 7.2 cm. Accompanied by box
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A collection of gentleman's jewellery, including a pair of enamel Vatican cuff-links in fitted box, an amber cigarette holder in fitted box, a set of dress buttons of Chinese motif, a set of three carved mother of pearl buttons, a winged badge with letter A, and a pair of gold coin cuff-links in original fitted box from Chan Yat Kee, Hong Kong
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A collection of dress studs and buttons, including a boxed suite of micro mosaic cuff-links and buttons showing Roman scenes, a suite of pietra dura buttons in fitted box, and a suite of gold and amethyst buttons in fitted box
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A collection of nine shell and hard stone cameos, all depicting classical women in profile, varying sizes (9)
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A collection of four shell cameos, each depicting a classical scene, varying sizes. (4)
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An Art Deco jadeite and diamond bracelet, the ribbon strap fixed with a gold plaque set with a carved plum blossom, mounted in platinum and gold, width 2 cm. Accompanied by a fitted Hardy Bros box.
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A diamond, gem-set and enamel mourning brooch, weight 13.4gm, width 4 cm.
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A gold and enamel mourning brooch, weight 16.8gm, width 4 cm.
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A pair of emerald and diamond pendent earrings, each pear-shaped emerald within a briliant-cut diamond surround, emeralds approx. 3.75ct total, mounted in 18ct gold, length 2 cm.
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An emerald and diamond cluster ring, centring a cushion-shaped emerald weighing approx. 5.10ct, diamonds approx. 0.70ct, mounted in 18ct gold, weight 6.7gm, ring size M.
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A coral and seed pearl strap, of tapered brick link form, the clasp set with a carved coral putto within a seed pearl border, length 24.5 cm.
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A coral brooch, designed as a floral and foliate cluster, mounted in gold, width 6.5 cm, length 4.3 cm.
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A coral sautoir, composed of three strands of branch coral interspersed with carved coral beads, length 100 cm.
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Three coral mourning brooches, width respectively 2.3 cm, 2.3 cm and 2.0 cm
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A pair of 19th century ruby and diamond pendent earrings, the cannetille work set with rose-cut diamonds, oval and cushion-cut sapphires, length 6 cm.
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A hardstone cameo brooch, carved portrait of a lady within a gold and pearl-set frame, length 5.8 cm.
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A hardstone cameo and diamond ring, by Tony White, set with an oval cameo depicting a Roman Caeser within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18ct gold, signed White, ring size M 1/2.
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A five stone diamond ring, by Edward Schafer, late 19th century, claw-set with five old-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 2.50ct total, mount in 18ct gold, signed Schafer and inscribed 14/2/93, ring size N.
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An Etruscan revival brooch, designed as a knot and applied with bead and rope twist detail, 15ct gold, width 4.5 cm.
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A diamond single-stone ring, set with a round brilliant-cut diamond, approx. 0.30ct, mounted in gold, ring size N.
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A Diamond single-stone ring, set with a brilliant-cut diamond approx. 0.60ct, mounted in gold, ring size K.
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Two diamond bar brooches, Each set to the centre with a brilliant-cut diamond, diamonds approx. 0.25ct total, mounted in gold, weight 6.5gm, length 5.5 cm each.
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A sapphire bar brooch, set to the centre with a cushion shaped sapphire, sapphire approx. 0.45ct, 18ct gold, length 5 cm.
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A pair of moonstone clip brooches, each designed as a star and set with cabochon moonstones, diameter 3.8 cm.
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A pietra dura earring and pendant suite, the rectangular plaques inlaid with various hardstones, lengths; pendant 4.5 cm, earrings 2.0 cm.
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A lady's gold and enamel pocket watch, the white enamel dial with blue Roman numerals and floral garland decoration, the reverse painted in enamel with a cherub, 18ct gold, length 5 cm.
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An Australian gold pocketwatch, by I M Smith, Sydney, circa 1874, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, spade hands, signed I M Smith to the dial and movement, 18ct gold case with London hallmarks dated 1874. Length 6.8 cm.
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A collection of gentleman's diamond dress jewellery, composed of three shirt studs, cufflinks and tie pin, all set with old-cut diamonds, together with two round-cut white sapphire shirt studs, diamonds approx. 1.50ct total, mounted in gold. (8)
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A enamel and diamond locket, the circular blue and white guilloche enamel pendant with rose-cut diamond star applied to the front, opening to reveal a glazed compartment, Russian hallmark, length 3.5 cm
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An enamel, seed pearl and garnet snake bangle, the sprung hinged bangle designed as a coiled serpent, the head set with seed pearls and cabochon garnet eyes, mounted in gold, inner diameter 4.8 cm.
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An amethyst and seed pearl pendant, centring an oval-cut amethyst approx. 11.40ct, within a border of seed pearls and an outer border of alternating seed pearls and round-cut amethysts, mounted in gold, length 6 cm.
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A tiger's eye intaglio seal, carved to either side with a classical protrait, mounted in 18ct gold, length 4 cm.
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A diamond single-stone pendant, the cushion-shaped diamond, weighing approx. 2.75ct, in eight claw setting suspended on knife-edge bar and a fine link chain.
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A diamond, sapphire and gold card case, the reeded case with brilliant-cut diamond and sapphire oval cartouch and cabochon sapphire clasp, stamped 585, weight 67.5gm, 8.0 x 5.7 cm.
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A platinum and diamond cocktail watch, the rectangular dial with Arabic numerals, cabochon sapphire crown, mounted in platinum, diamonds approx. 6.00ct total, length 19 cm.
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A lady's diamond dress watch by Cyma, length 16 cm.
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A lady's diamond dress watch, by Rolex, the oval dial with Arabic numerals, the bezel and shoulders set with single-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, the bracelet set with brilliant-cut diamonds in a platinum mount, diamonds approx. 3.00ct total, length 16.5 cm
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A lady's diamond dresswatch, by Rolex, with 15 jewel movment signed Rolex, mounted in 18ct gold.
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A pair of diamond earclips, of floral design set with single and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, length 1.5 cm.
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A pair of coloured diamond and diamond cluster ear studs, brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 1.75ct total, mounted in 18ct gold, width 1.5 cm.
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A pair of diamond ear studs, each claw set with an old brilliant-cut diamond, diamonds approx. 1.00ct each, mounted in gold.
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A gold charm bracelet, suspended with a typewriter, telephone, small watch, four leaf clover, a cupid and various other small charms, weight 70gm.
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An aquamarine and diamond ring, centring a rectangular step-cut aquamarine, aquamarine approx. 8.50ct, mounted in gold, ring size I.
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A toi et moi diamond and pearl ring, set with a brilliant-cut diamond approx. 0.50ct, pearl approx. 6.0 mm, mounted in gold, ring size I.
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A sapphire and diamond hinged bangle, set with cushion-cut sapphires and old-cut diamonds, sapphires approx. 3.60ct total, weight 12.7gm, inner circumference 16 cm.
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A sapphire and diamond ring, the cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 4.29ct between two pear-shaped diamonds, diamonds approx. 0.50ct total, mounted in 18ct gold, weighing 2.3gm. ring size I. Accompanield by GRS report 2017-011848, dated 18th January 2017, stating that the sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin and is vivid blue (GRS type 'Royal Blue').
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A gem-set and diamond insect brooch, set with a pear shaped cabochon ruby and carved emerald body, sapphire eyes and brilliant-cut diamond set wings, mounted in 18ct gold, length 3 cm.
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An emerald and diamond bangle, the hinged bangle set with eleven graduated oval-cut emeralds, emeralds approx. 8.15ct total, brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 1.00ct total, mounted in 18ct gold, weight 14gm, inner diameter 6 cm.
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An emerald and diamond cluster ring, centring a cushion shaped emerald weighing approx. 8.00ct within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 1.80ct total, mounted in 18ct gold, weight 9.5gm, ring size M.
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A ruby and diamond eternity band, set with alternating square step-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size L.
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A ruby and diamond ring, set with three oval-cut rubies within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, rubies approx. 3.50ct total, diamonds approx. 0.40ct total, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size M.
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A pair of garnet riviere necklaces, late 19th century, set with oval-cut garnets, mounted in gold, length 48.0 and 43.5 cm
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