adams fine jewellery & watches auction june 28 2016
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Est 1887
Fine Jewellery & watches
Tuesday June 28Th 2016
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26 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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AUCTION
Tuesday 28th June 2016 at 6pm
VENUE
Adam’s Salerooms,26 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin D02 X665,Ireland
SALE VIEWING JUNE 25th - 28TH
At Adam’s, 26 St. Stephen’s Green Dublin D02 X665 Saturday 25th June 1:00pm - 5 :00pmSunday 26th June 1:00pm - 5 :00pmMonday 27th June 10:00am - 5:00pmTuesday 28th June 10:00am - 4:00pm
ADAM’S
Est.1887
26 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin D02 X665
Tel +353 1 6760261
www.adams.ie
ADAM’S
Est.1887
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
1. ESTIMATES AND RESERVESThese are shown below each lot in this sale. All amounts shown are in Euro. The figures shown are provided merely as a guide to prospective purchasers. They are approximate prices which are expected, are not definitive and are subject to revision. Reserves, if any, will not be any higher than the lower estimate.
2. PADDLE BIDDINGAll intending purchasers must register for a paddle number before the auction. Please allow time for registration. Potential purchasers are recom-mended to register on viewing days.
3. PAYMENT, DELIVERY AND PURCHASERS PREMIUMWednesday 29th June 2016. Under no circumstances will delivery of purchases be given whilst the auction is in progress. All purchases must be paid for and removed from the premises not later than Wednesday 29th June 2016 at the purchaser’s risk and expense. After this time all uncollect-ed lots will be removed to commercial storage and additional charges will apply. Auctioneers commission on purchases is charged at the rate of 20% (exclusive of VAT). Terms: Strictly cash, bankers draft or cheque drawn on an Irish bank. Cheques will take a minimum of five workings days to clear the bank, unless they have been vouched to our satisfaction prior to the sale, or you have a previous cheque payment history with Adam’s. Purchasers wishing to pay by credit card (Visa & MasterCard) may do so, however, it should be noted that such payments will be subject to an administrative fee of 1.5% on the invoice total. American Express is subject to a charge of 3.65% on the invoice total. Debit cards including laser card payments are not subject to a surcharge, there are however daily limits on Laser card payments. Bank Transfer details on request. Please ensure all bank charges are paid in addition to the invoice total, in order to avoid delays in the release of items. Goods will only be released upon clearance through the bank of all monies due. Artists Resale Rights (Droit de Suite) is NOT payable by purchas-ers.
4. VAT REGULATIONSAll lots are sold within the auctioneers VAT margin scheme. Revenue Regulations require that the buyers premium must be invoiced at a rate which is inclusive of VAT. This is not recoverable by any VAT registered buyer.
5. It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. Whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder or a knowledgeable representative. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Please ensure that condition report requests are submitted before 12 noon on Saturday 25th June as we cannot guarantee that they will be dealt with after this time.
6. ABSENTEE BIDSWe are happy to execute absentee or written bids for bidders who are unable to attend and can arrange for bidding to be conducted by telephone. However, these services are subject to special conditions (see conditions of sale in this catalogue). All arrangements for absentee and telephone bidding must be made before 5pm on the day prior to sale. Cancellation of bids must be confirmed before this time and cannot be guaranteed after the auction as commenced.Bidding by telephone may be booked on lots with a minimum estimate of €500. Early booking is advisable as availability of lines cannot be guaran-teed.
8. ALL LOTS ARE BEING SOLD UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF SALE AS PRINTED IN THIS CATALOGUE AND ON DISPLAY IN THE SALEROOMS.
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Brian Coyle FSCSI FRICS
CHAIRMAN
Nick Nicholson
James O’Halloran BA FSCSI FRICS
MANAGING [email protected]
Kieran O’Boyle BA Hdip ASCSI
ASSOCIATE [email protected]
Stuart Cole MSCSI MRICS
Katie McGale BComm Intl MPhil
FINE ART [email protected]
David Britton BBS ACA
Amy McNamara BA
FINE ART [email protected]
Eamon O’Connor BA
Adam Pearson BA
FINE ART [email protected]
Ronan Flanagan
FINE ART [email protected]
Claire-Laurence Mestrallet G.G
HEAD OF [email protected]
CONTACTS AT ADAMS
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THE DIRECTORS OF ADAM’S ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE
APPOINTMENT OF OUR NEW SENIOR JEWELLERY SPECIALIST,CLAIRE-LAURENCE MESTRALLET
TO HEAD THE FINE JEWELLERY & WATCH DEPARTMENT.
Claire began her career working for Christies, in New York and later in Geneva, before working for the firm of Golay Fils & Stahl in Geneva. She returned to the auction world with Bonhams in London and Geneva where she joined their team to develop their jewellery presence in Switzerland and appraise items for auctions in France, Germany and Austria.
Claire brings a wealth of experience to this role and we look forward to working with her to continue toestablish Adam’s as Ireland’s premier jewellery auctioneers.
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A PAIR OF AQUAMARINE EAR PENDENTS
Each earring suspending a pear-shaped aquamarine, mounted in 18K gold, length 2.5cm
€400 - 600
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A DIAMOND RING
An oval mixed-cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.50ct, mounted in 18K gold, ring size J½
€400 - 600
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A PEARL AND DIAMOND BRACELET
The 6.5mm-7.8mm natural button-shaped pearl mounted in an interlocking openwork surround, set with rose-cut diamonds and highlighted with two old brilliant-cut diamonds and two further pearls, two principal diamonds approximately 1.30cts total, length 15.5cm
€2,500 - 3,500
Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the principal pearl is natural, saltwater. Report number 08116, dated 5th July 2013. Remaining pearls untested.
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A PAIR OF CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND EAR PENDENTS
Each composed of a single line of round brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending a round cultured pearl, with a brilliant-cut diamond cap, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.96ct total, length 3.3cm
€1,000 - 1,500
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A PAIR OF DIAMOND AND BLUE TOPAZ EARRINGS
Each composed of an oval mixed-cut blue topaz to a triangular designed diamond-set bi-coloured surmount, mounted in 18K gold, length approximately. 2.04cm
€400 - 600
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A DIAMOND ETERNITY BAND
A half circle composed of a row of graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds to front, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 0.90ct total, ring size O
€400 - 500
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1900
The trace-link chain suspending an old-cut diamond from a knife-wire bar with old brilliant-cut diamond spacers, each within millegrain collet, diamonds approximately 0.60ct total, length 43.2cm
€900 - 1,200
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A DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
Centered by an old brilliant-cut diamond, to a surround of old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.50ct total, ring size M
€500 - 600
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A DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE CROSS PENDANT ON CHAIN
The flexible cross set with round brilliant-cut diamonds within a surround of brilliant-cut pink sapphires, to a quintuple trace-link chain, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.00ct total, lengths: pendant 3.2cm, chains 44.2cm
€1,400 - 1,800
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A GOLD NECKLACE AND BRACELET, BY CAPLAIN PARIS
The tapering gold fox tail-link chain necklace, with circular cabochon sapphire clasp, accompanied by a bracelet en suite, mounted in 18K gold, lengths: necklace 42.3cm, bracelet 19.5cm, weight approximately 115.20g total, both signed Caplain Paris
€2,000 - 3,000
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AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING
The collet-set emerald, within a baguette-cut and brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.60cts total, ring size J
€1,500 - 2,000
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A LADY’S GOLD AND DIAMOND WRISTWATCH, BY BUECHE-GIROD
The watch with oval signed gold dial and baton markers, to a brilliant-cut diamond set case, on a bracelet of textured design, quartz movement, mounted in 9K gold, diamonds approximately 0.66ct total, watch case width 1.8cm
€300 - 500
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A CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDANT ON CHAIN
The 6.78mmx.6.70mm cultured pearl, within a foliate surround, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from a figaro-link chain, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 0.20ct, length 45.5cm
€400 - 600
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TWO DIAMOND RINGS
A diamond single-stone ring, centered by a round brilliant-cut diamond within a square collet-setting to an openwork shoulders setting, mounted in 9K gold; together with a band set with a trio of round brilliant-cut diamonds to the front, mounted in 9K gold, ring sizes N
€500 - 800
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AN OPAL AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE
Composed of a triangular-cut opal within a three-claw setting to a graduated round brilliant-cut diamond surmount suspended from a snake-link chain, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.10ct, length 45cm
€700 - 900
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A PAIR OF DIAMOND EARRINGS
Each bi-coloured stringing tapering around a central “Y” shape, in a collet setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.50ct total, length 1.7cm
€800 - 1,200
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A GOLD SELF-WINDING WRISTWATCH “CALATRAVA”, BY PATEK PHILIPPE, CIRCA 1991
Cal.240, rhodium plated 27 jewel movement adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions with 22K gold rotor, Gyromax balance and Geneva quality seal, white dial with Roman numerals, black oxidized feuille hands, sapphire crystal, circular case with hobnail bezel on black Patek Philippe strap with 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed, Ref.3992, Movement No.4-103146, with burgundy Patek Philippe box
€5,000 - 7,000
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A DIAMOND DRESS RING
Set to the centre with a double-row of round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, diamonds approximately 1.70cts total, ring size N½
€1,000 - 1,500
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A SPINEL AND DIAMOND BRACELET
Set to the front with three rectangular-cut spinels, alternating with round brilliant-cut diamond flower motifs, on a round brilliant-cut line bracelet, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.62cts total, length 17.5cm
€2,500 - 3,500
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A DIAMOND NECKLACE
The front designed as a curved line of round brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending from a snake-link chain, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.25ct total, length 42.5cm
€500 - 800
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A DIAMOND CROSS PENDANT NECKLACE
The rigid and thin collar necklace, suspending a cross pendant set with princess-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.20cts total, diameter 12.6cm
€600 - 800
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A GEM-SET AND GOLD CHARM BRACELET
The long and short chain-link bracelet suspending assorted charms, including a bird cage, a house, a telephone, a giraffe, a monkey, etc, chain mounted in 9K gold, charms mounted in 9K and 18K gold
€800 - 1,000
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A CULTURED PEARL, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE RING
The 7.10mm round-shaped cultured pearl, within borders of round brilliant-cut diamonds and sapphires, to a multi-furcated band, mounted in yellow metal, diamonds approximately 1.00ct total, ring size O
€1,000 - 1,500
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A PAIR OF CULTURED PEARL, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE EARCLIPS/BROOCHES
Each designed as a flower head, centering a round-shaped cultured pearl of approximately 9.10mm and 8.95mm, within round brilliant-cut diamond petals and round-shaped sapphire accents, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.90ct total, length 2cm
€1,600 - 1,800
The earclips can also be worn as double clip brooches
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A PAIR OF SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS
Each flowerhead centrally-set with an oval cabochon sapphire, within a surround of old cushion-shaped diamond petals, suspended from articulated floral links, set with single and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 4.10cts total, length 4.1cm
€3,000 - 4,000
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A DIAMOND SINGLE STONE RING
The rectangular step-cut diamond, set horizontally to the centre, within a two-claw setting, mounted in platinum, diamond approximately 0.92ct, ring size J½
€1,200 - 1,600
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A TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND PENDANT ON CHAIN
Suspending a turquoise drop with a pavé-set diamond spiral cap, to an oval pavé-set link and to a fine-link chain, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds 0.68ct total, pendant 4.2cm, chain 44.5cm
€800 - 1,200
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A CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE
Composed of a single-strand of graduated cultured pearls measuring approximately from 8.54mm to 5.45cmm, length 39cm
€200 - 300
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A PAIR OF CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Each centrally-set with a 8.65mm or 8.64mm round cultured pearl, within a surround of graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in white metal, diamonds approximately 4.50cts total, length 1.8cm
€1,500 - 2,500
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A DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RING
Set with a round brilliant-cut diamond, between square-cut diamond shoulders, to a plain hoop, mounted in 18K gold, ring size L½
€6,000 - 8,000
Accompanied by a report from AnchorCert stating that the diamond weighing 1.15cts is H colour, VVS1 clarity. Report number 20027183, dated 7 January 2016
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AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE
The pear-shaped aquamarine in a four-claw setting, to a surmount of one collet-set round brilliant-cut diamond, suspended from a snake-link chain, mounted in 18K gold, diamond approximately 0.03ct, length 42cm
€600 - 800
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A CULTURED PEARL RING, BY MIKIMOTO
Composed of a cluster of five Akoya pearls measuring 4mm-5mm, mounted in 18K gold, signed M for Mikimoto, ring size N/O, with fitted case
€300 - 500
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A DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RING
The princess-cut diamond, mounted in a four-claw setting between two graduating brilliant-cut diamonds, central diamond approximately 0.36ct total, mounted in 18K gold, ring size O
€500 - 700
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A DIAMOND AND BLUE TOPAZ BRACELET
Composed of alternating oval mixed-cut blue topaz between a duo of round brilliant-cut diamond highlights, diamonds approximately 0.54ct total, mounted in 14K gold, length 19.5cm
€600 - 800
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A TANZANITE AND DIAMOND RING
The trilliant-cut tanzanite, within a diamond pavé-set surround, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 0.56ct total, ring size N
€800 - 1,000
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A BANDED AGATE BEAD NECKLACE AND PENDANT
The single strand of graduated polished banded agate beads of black, dark brown and white hues, measuring from 14.55mm to 25.03mm, mounted in yellow metal with a pendent en suite, measuring approximately 32mm, necklace length approximately 61.5cm
€600 - 800
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A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
The oval-cut sapphire in a six-claw setting, between two round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.30ct total, ring size N
€1,000 - 1,500
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AN ENAMEL, CARBUNCLE AND SEED PEARL DEMI-PARURE, 1867
The hinged bangle set to the front with an oval plaque, enclosing a cabochon carbuncle inlaid with a yellow gold and seed pearl motif within a white enamel border, with textured and polished spherical accents throughout, the curb-link necklace suspending three pendants of similar design, each terminating in a graduated fringe, Registry marks for 1 October 1867, bangle: inner diameter 5.8cm, necklace: 7.5cm
€1,000 - 2,000
In the 1870s, bangles had become the foremost fashionable arm ornament. Their wide gold bands set at the centre with circular gem-set or enamelled decorative motifs were of typical design, with often, detachable, or fixed cabochon or faceted stones.
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A 19TH CENTURY MOURNING RING, 1835
Set centrally with a frame of enamel surrounded by half-pearls, between carved trifurcated shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, hallmarked London 1835 and engraved “Dorcas Grives obt 4 June 1835 Oct 79” with heart-shaped fitted case, ring size U
€500 - 800
Mourning rings are commemorative rings created and worn to pay tribute to deceased relatives, close friends or historical figures. Accounts of mourning rings date back as far as the Roman Empire. Centuries later mourning rings were still in use and have been identified from the 15th to the Early 20th Century, the pinnacle of their popularity being during the 18th Century.
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY DIAMOND-SET BAR BROOCH, CIRCA 1900
Formed as a row of old brilliant-cut diamonds, the whole within a millegrain-set, to an engraved foliate surround, diamonds approximately 2.80cts total, length 9.5cm, with case
€800 - 1,200
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A CARNELIAN FOB SEAL PENDANT
Modelled as an openwork, inset with an oval carnelian plaque with dog in a hunting position, mounted in yellow metal, length 3.3cm
€350 - 450
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A PAIR OF ANTIQUE DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL EAR PENDENTS, CIRCA 1880
Each quatrefoil cluster of old brillant-cut diamonds within textured collet settings, suspended from acable-link chain interspersed with similarly-cut diamonds, surmounted by a seed pearl within a polished star motif surround, mounted in yellow metal, diamonds approximately 0.60ct total, length 4.2cm
€400 - 600
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A VICTORIAN AMETHYST, SEED PEARL AND ENAMEL BROOCH AND A RING
The brooch set to the centre with a collet-set amethyst within a seed pearl border, between onyx and seed pearl sections and polished spherical terminals, the ring set with an oval-shaped amethyst, within a seed pearl surround between double-row seed pearl shoulders, mounted in 9K gold, brooch length 4.5cm, ring size N½
€700 - 900
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A DIAMOND THREE-STONE RING
Set with a trio of old-cut diamonds, the central old cushion-shaped diamond weighing 1.40cts, with old brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, each weighing 1.34 and 1.20cts, each brilliant-cut diamond within a mount of heart motif design, mounted in white metal, ring size L
€20,000 - 30,000
Accompanied by a GIA certificate number 1162819071, stating that the 1.40cts diamond is J colour, VS2 clarity, dated December 19, 2014
Accompanied by a GIA certificate number 2165819080, stating that the 1.34cts diamond is H co-lour, VS2 clarity, dated December 19, 2014
Accompanied by GIA certificate number 1162819083, stating that the 1.20cts diamond is G colour, VS2 clarity, dated December 19, 2014
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A RUBY AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
The cushion-shaped ruby weighing 3.01cts, in a eight-claw setting, within a pear-shaped diamond surround, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.80ct total, ring size M
€1,500 - 2,000
Accompanied by a report from GRS, stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin with no indication of thermal treatment, report number GRS2014-031947, dated 27th March 2014
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A GOLD NECKLACE
A brink-link chain, mounted in 9K gold, length 41.5cm, weight 37.73g
€400 - 600
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A DIAMOND PENDANT, BY VERDURA
Of horseshoe form set with round brilliant-cut diamonds to front suspended from a rope-twist surmount, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.54 carat total, signed Verdura
€800 - 1,200
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A RUBY AND DIAMOND PENDANT
Designed as a tied bow with scrolling ribbons, the whole set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds and calibré-set ruby details, surmounted by marquise-shaped ruby accents, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.50ct total, length 5.00cm
€800 - 1,000
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A PAIR OF RUBY AND EMERALD EARRINGS
Each modelled as a horseshoe, set with a front row of square-cut rubies and a back row of square-cut emeralds, within a mount of intricate engraved design, mounted in gold, length 2.2cm
€1,000 - 1,500
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A GOLD CHARM BRACELET
The five fancy-link chains, suspending eight coins, mounted in 18K gold, signed Orlandi
€1,700 - 2,200
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A RUBY AND GOLD BRACELET
The flexible bracelet designed as curved textured links alternating with polished connectors with square-cut ruby detail, mounted in 18K gold, length 17.3cm
€2,400 - 2,800
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AN IRISH CLADDAGH EMERALD RING
The collet-set heart-shaped emerald, mounted in 14K gold, ring size U½
€1,500 - 2,000
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A LADY’S WRISTWATCH “LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE”, BY LONGINES
The tonneau shaped case with plain white dial and black Roman numerals, quartz movement, to a yellow PVD coating, deployment clasp, dial, case and clasp signed, numbered 37948499, presented in fitted case and dust box
€200 - 400
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A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
The round-cut sapphire weighing 5.22cts, in a four-claw setting, within a round brilliant and baguette-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.50cts total, ring size N
€3,000 - 4,000
Accompanied by a report from GRS, stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin with no indication of thermal treatment, report number GRS2014-031948, dated 27th March 2014
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A PAIR OF FANCY COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Each centering a fancy coloured diamond, weighing 2.00 and 2.01cts, surrounded by round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, remaining diamonds approximately 2.20cts total, length 1.6cm
€5,000 - 6,000
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the round-cornered square modified brilliant diamond is natural fancy Brown-Greenish Yellow colour. Report number 6157829203, dated 23rd December 2013
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the cushion mod-ified brilliant diamond is natural fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow colour. Report number 2151829201, dated 23rd December 2013
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A PAIR OF SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER EARRINGS
The cushion-shaped sapphires weighing 2.79 & 2.39cts, each set within a border of round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.80ct total, length 1.7cm
€4,500 - 5,500
Accompanied by a report from Stalwart, stating that both sap-phires are of Burmese origin with no indication of thermal treat-ment, report number 12623199, dated 7th of November 2014
Accompanied by a report from GRS, stating that one sapphire (2.79cts) is of Burmese origin with no indication of thermal treat-ment, report number GRS2014-113355, dated 19th December 2014
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A FANCY COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING
Centering a fancy yellow diamond, within a pavé-set diamond surround, mounted in 18K gold, remaining diamonds 0.20ct total, ring size N
€2,000 - 3,000
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the round-cornered square modified brilliant diamond is natural fancy Yellow colour, I1 clarity. Report number 2186126624, dated 19th September 2014
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A LADY’S GOLD PLATED TANK QUARTZ WRISTWATCH, BY CARTIER
The rectangular cream signed dial with black Roman numerals and blued steel hands, with blue cabochon winder, reverse numbered 68700/5057001, on dark blue leather strap, with original box, width of watch head 2cm
€500 - 800
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A DIAMOND DRESS RING
Centrally highlighted by a three claw-set pear shaped diamond, between pavé-set diamond shoulders, mounted in 14K gold, pear-shaped diamond approximately 0.30ct total, remaining diamonds approximately 0.55ct total, ring size M½
€400 - 600
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A DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE
The step-cut diamond mounted in a four-claw setting, suspended beneath a round brilliant-cut diamond on a flattened curb-link chain, mounted in 9K gold, principal diamond approximately 0.70ct, length 46cm
€1,300 - 1,600
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A LADY’S DIAMOND AND COLOURED STONES SET “CONSTELLATION” QUARTZ WRISTWATCH, BY OMEGA
Of quartz movement, the circular signed mother-of-pearl dial with faceted coloured stones numerals, to a brilliant-cut diamond set bezel, bi-colour case and tapered bracelet, diamonds approximately 0.80ct total, case numbered 59842060, dial diameter 1.9cm, with Omega box
€2,500 - 3,500
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61 AN IRISH CLADDAGH DIAMOND RING
The heart-shaped diamond, within a three-claw setting surmounted by brilliant-cut diamond crown, mounted in 18K gold, diamond approximately 0.25ct, ring size N
€800 - 1,200
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A DIAMOND SINGLE STONE RING
Composed of a princess-cut diamond, within a four-claw setting, raised between round brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 0.95ct total, ring size N½ €700 - 900
63 A DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE
Suspending a pear-shaped diamond on a three-claw setting, from an articulated round brilliant and baguette-cut surmount, on a trace-link chain, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.40ct total, length 41.7cm
€500 - 800
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A DIAMOND BRACELET
Set to the front with 6 graduated lozenges motifs, each set with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a brick-link bracelet, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.70cts total
€1,100 - 1,600
64 A DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RING
The brilliant-cut diamond set in a polished star motif surround within a square-shaped setting, mounted in 18K gold and palladium, ring size R
€100 - 200
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A DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE RING
The marquise-cut diamond, between two pear-shaped sapphire shoulders, mounted in 14K gold, diamond approximately 0.40ct total, ring size L½
€500 - 700
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A RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET AND AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
The collet-set round-shaped ruby within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, between round-shaped ruby shoulders, to a curb-link chain, mounted in 5K gold, diamonds approximately 0.25ct total, Together with a ring of carved half-hoop design, set with three graduated round old-cut diamonds, with two oval-shaped ruby accents between, to a plain hoop, mounted in yellow metal, diamonds approximately 0.48ct total, ring size O
€800 - 1,000
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A PAIR OF TOPAZ AND DIAMOND PENDANT EARRINGS
The pear-shaped golden topaz drops, each set in a three-claw setting, on graduated old brilliant and rose-cut diamond suspensions, diamonds approximately 0.70ct total, length 4.5cm
€3,000 - 4,000
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A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CRESCENT BROOCH, CIRCA 1900
The crescent set with graduating cushion-shaped sapphires and single-cut diamonds around a single pearl, the bar terminating in two single-cut diamonds and two cushion-shaped sapphires, mounted in white metal, diamonds approximately 0.40ct total, length 5.2cm
€600 - 800
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A BLUE TOPAZ “PIRAMIDE” RING, BY BULGARI
Of pyramid design, the central sugarloaf blue topaz framed within a floral motif design, mounted in 18K gold, signed Bulgari, Italian assay marks, ring size K
€1,200 - 1,600
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A RING AND PENDANT, BY BULGARI
Each band of reeded design, engraved “Bulgari” to the sides, mounted in 18K gold, ring size O, with fitted case, diameter of pendant 1.9cm, with fitted case, accompanied with an 18K gold chain
€1,500 - 2,000
The proceeds will be donated by the present owner to the Hamlin Fistula Charity Organisation, which is dedicated to the treatment and prevention of childbirth injuries called obstetric fistulas. The organisation was founded by Dr Reg Hamlin OBE and Dr Catherine Hamlin AC in 1974. They were in Ethiopia to train mid-wives when they discovered the terrible plight of the fistula patients.
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TWO BLACK CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND RINGS & A DIAMOND ETERNITY BAND
The two round-shaped cultured pearl rings, each set with a single black cultured pearl, within scrolling diamond set detail, both mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.38ct total, ring sizes J & N and an eternity band set with a line of square-cut diamonds to the front, mounted in 9K gold, diamonds approximately 0.22ct total, ring size N½
€500 - 700
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A LADY’S STAINLESS STEEL QUARTZ CALENDAR BRACELET WATCH, “TANK FRANÇAISE”, BY CARTIER
The rectangular white signed dial with black Roman numerals and blued steel hands, with blue cabochon winder, reverse model 2465, serial number 149411CE, width of watch head 2.5cm, with original box
€1,200 - 2,200
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A FINE 18K ROSE GOLD, AUTOMATIC WRIST-WATCH, BY FRANK MULLER, CIRCA 2006
The tonneau shaped case with dark brown dial with date, white Arabic numerals, hours, minutes, seconds, to an 18K rose gold case, on a dark brown crocodile strap with an 18K buckle, signed Frank Muller, model 8880 SC DT, numbered 495
€3,000 - 4,000
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A GENTLEMAN’S AUTOMATIC, STAINLESS STEEL “EL PRIMERO” WATCH, BY ZENITH, CIRCA 2009
Black Arabic numerals, date aperture, minutes, hours and seconds subsidiary dials, stainless steel bezel and bracelet, concealed folding clasp, skeleton reverse dial, case, dial, movement and clasp signed, model 01/02.0451.400, additional links, in original fitted case and dust box and papers
€1,800 - 2,800
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A FINE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, BY CHOPARD, CIRCA 2010
Automatic movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 32 jewels, engine-turned 22K gold micro-rotor, silvered dial with engine-turned centre, applied gold dagger numerals, subsidiary seconds, aperture for date, circular case, glazed display back secured by eight screws, 18K gold Chopard buckle, case, dial and movement signed, L.U.C model, ref 16/1860/2, numbered 0150/1860, diameter’s case 3.6cm, accompanied with papers
€2,500 - 3,500
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A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH, BY ROLEX, CIRCA 1996
Automatic movement adjusted to temperature, and five positions, black dial with applied gilt luminous filled baton hour markers and gilt outer 1/5th second divisions, gold faceted baton hands with lumi-nous inserts and arrow tipped centre chronograph hand, gilt rimmed subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for running seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, brushed and polished tonneau shaped case with screw down chronograph pushers, gold bezel, with black tachymeter scale, fitted and signed folding clasp, case, dial and movement signed, numbered T-601827, case diameter 4.3cm
€6,500 - 8,500
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AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE
Composed of alternating round brilliant-cut and oval mixed-cut aquamarines within a collet setting, mounted in 18K bi-coloured gold, diamonds approximately 1.00ct total, length approximately 44.5cm
€500 - 700
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A DIAMOND BRACELET
The collet-set round brilliant-cut diamonds within links to rectangular chain-link connections, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.64ct, length 17cm
€500 - 800
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A DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
Composed of three clusters, each set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, largest to centre, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 0.77ct total, ring size T
€500 - 800
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AN AMETHYST AND DIAMOND RING
The collet-set amethyst, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround and calibré-cut amethyst shoulders, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 0.16ct total, ring size I
€800 - 1,000
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A LADY’S GOLD COCKTAIL WATCH, BY BUCHERER, CIRCA 1960
The watch with rectangular signed dial and gold baton markers, on a bracelet of textured design, mounted in 18K gold, numbered 22554-3, engraved E. Carley on reverse of the case, watch case width 1.5cm
€800 - 1,000
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A PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Each composed of a trio of oval-cut rubies to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 0.34ct total, length approximately 1.1cm
€600 - 800
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A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
The oval-cut sapphire within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.30ct total, ring size I
€1,000 - 1,500
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A DIAMOND LINE BRACELET
The bracelet set with a line of round brilliant-cut diamonds, with curved bar spacers between, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 3.00cts,
€1,200 - 1,600
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND BROOCH
The principal old cushion-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 4.30cts, within collet-set similarly-cut diamond “petals”, interspersed with old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, remaining diamonds approximately 3.60cts total, diameter 3.2cm
€8,000 - 12,000
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A STAR SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH
The oval cabochon star sapphire, within an overlapping openwork surround of rose-cut diamonds, in closed-back settings, mounted in silver on gold, length 3cm, in fitted case
€3,600 - 4,600
Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the sapphire weighing 26.97cts is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indications of heating. Report number 5775-2711, dated 31st July 2015.
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A NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND BROOCH
The button-shaped natural pearl between collet-set old brilliant-cut diamond buds, within a mount of intricate engraved design, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approximately 3.50cts total, length 4.2cm, in fitted case
€35,000 - 45,000
Accompanied by a report from SSEF stating that the pearl measuring 17.33 - 17.80 x 13.35mm, is natural, saltwater. Report number 81686, dated 21 August 2015
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A CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE WITH DIAMOND CLASP
The four rows of graduated cultured pearls measuring approximately from 3.65 to 7.29mm, to a single-cut diamond clasp, diamonds approximately 0.80ct total, lengths: shortest strand 44.2cm & longest strand 50.5cm
€1,000 - 1,500
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A LATE VICTORIAN SEED PEARL AND DEMANTOID GARNET BROOCH/PENDANT
The trefoil of seed pearl and demantoid garnets details, mounted in 15K gold, width 2.4cm
€500 - 700
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AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND RING
The step-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 12.80cts, between tapering shoulders of round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in white metal, diamonds approximately 0.40ct total, ring size M
€2,500 - 3,500
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A DIAMOND RING AND A PAIR OF DIAMOND EARCLIPS
The central round brilliant-cut diamond collet-set within a surround of tapered baguette-cut diamonds, the whole within a millegrain-set round brilliant-cut diamond border, between baguette and round brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, the pair of earclips designed en suite, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 3.00cts total, ring size K½, earclip diameter 1.9cm
€2,000 - 3,000
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AN GENTLEMAN’S WRISTWATCH, BY FAVRE-LEUBA
The cushion-shaped gilt dial signed, with gilt baton markers, reverse numbered ‘3524-21-090’, 18K gold case, on integral mesh-link bracelet strap, mounted in 14K gold, case length 3.1cm
€1,200 - 1,600
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A STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRONIC/QUARTZ “CONSTELLATION” WRISTWATCH, BY OMEGA
Silver dial with black baton minute and hour markers with printed five minute divisions, silver seconds hand, day date calendar, dial and movement signed, numbered ST198.0039.170
€200 - 400
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A DIAMOND NECKLACE
Of alternating oval-link and flower head design, each petal consisting of a round brilliant-cut diamond, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.00cts total, length 42cm
€1,200 - 1,600
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AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
The cut-cornered step-cut emerald, collet-set within a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.60ct total, ring size J
€800 - 1,000
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A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
The oval-cut sapphire, mounted in claw-setting, within a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.00ct total, ring size N½
€2,000 - 3,000
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A PAIR OF SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER EARRINGS
Each central circular-cut sapphire, within a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.30ct total, diameter 0.8cm
€1,000 - 1,500
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A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH
The stylised flower brooch, each flower head centrally-set with circular-cut sapphires, set throughout with single-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.14cts total, length 4.7cm
€800 - 1,200
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A PINK SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE
The pear-shaped pink sapphire mounted in a four-claw setting, to a stylised surmount set with a trio of round brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from a snake-link chain, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.13ct total, length 46cm
€1,500 - 2,000
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A KUNZITE AND DIAMOND DRESS RING
The round-shaped kunzite weighing approximately 10.24cts, within a pavé-set of round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.60ct total, ring size N
€1,000 - 1,500
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A FANCY-COLOURED AND DIAMOND RING
The central brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 5.17cts, within a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds, between baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.60cts total, ring size N
€8,000 - 12,000
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond weighing 5.17cts is Fancy Dark Yellowish Brown colour. Report number 1162917318, dated 9 January 2015.
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A DIAMOND DRESS RING
Set to the centre with a wide tapered and flexible band of brilliant-cut diamonds, each within alternating textured white and yellow gold, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.50cts total, ring size Q½
€1,100 - 1,600
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A COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND DRESS RING
The round brilliant-cut coloured diamond weighing approximately 0.70ct, within a surround of orbiting rings with pavé-set diamonds, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 0.40ct total, ring size M
€1,000 - 1,500
Please note that the coloured diamond has not been tested
The proceeds will be donated by present owner to the Hamlin Fistula Charity Organisation, which is dedicated to the treatment and prevention of childbirth injuries called obstetric fistulas. The organisation was founded by Dr Reg Hamlin OBE and Dr Catherine Hamlin AC in 1974. They were in Ethiopia to train midwives when they discovered the terrible plight of the fistula patients
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A DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE
Composed of five graduated, round brilliant-cut diamonds, each in a four-claw setting, to a fancy-link chain, mounted in 14K gold, length 48.2cm
€3,800 - 4,800
Accompanied by a report from AnchorCert stating that the five diamonds weighing approximately 1.84cts in total, are E/F colour, VVS-VS clarity, report number 20026607
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A PAIR OF SPINEL AND DIAMOND EAR PENDENTS
Each cushion-shaped spinel, weighing 16.98 and 15.42cts, suspended from a row of brilliant-cut diamonds with similarly-cut diamond cluster surmount, with further brilliant-cut diamond accents, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.10cts total, length 4cm
€1,500 - 2,000
Accompanied by a report from Stalwart, stating that both spinels are Burmese with no indication of thermal treatment, report number 123957, dated 7th of February 2013
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A RUBY AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
Of flowerhead design, set centrally with a cushion-shaped ruby, framed by a surround of round single-cut diamonds, within a further frame of single-cut pink sapphires, diamonds 0.16ct total, mounted in 18K gold, ring size O
€600 - 800
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A PAIR OF EARRINGS, BY CATHERINE PREVOST
Each polished hoop suspending a graduating fringe of textured discs, mounted in 18K gold, length 6.7cm
€1,200 - 1,600
Catherine Prevost has a passion for jewels and has been designing for 25 years. Having launched her first jewellery collection in London, she returned to New York and had her collection in top American stores, such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as in Harrods in London. She then decided to open her first retail space in London in 1997, and found a perfect spot on Walton Street in Knightsbridge.Her treasure trove of a store soon became known as an A list destination with the international set who loved her unexpected combinations of stones and materials, Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker are all fans.
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A GOLD AND DIAMOND LADY’S “HAPPY DIAMONDS” BRACELET WATCH, BY CHOPARD
Of quartz movement, the bezel of the circular glazed case set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, enclosing seven round “floating” diamonds surrounding the diamond enhanced cream dial, gold hands, to a brink-link bracelet with folding clasp set with a brilliant-cut diamond, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.80cts total, reverse numbered 4097 1/358928, with maker’s mark, diameter of case 2.7cm, length18cm
€4,000 - 6,000
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A “HAPPY DIAMOND” NECKLACE, BY CHOPARD
The heart-shaped plaque set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and a glazed compartment to the centre with five “floating” diamonds, to a brick-link chain, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.50cts total, signed Chopard, length 41.5cm
€4,000 - 5,000
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A RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, BY LACLOCHE
Designed as a highly stylised double row of openwork twisted links, set to the centre with graduated overlapping scrolling sections, with circular-cut ruby detail and brilliant-cut diamond accents, with French assay marks for gold and platinum, signed Lacloche, 1950s, with Lacloche case
€10,000 - 15,000
Since the 19th Century, Lacloche Frères and Lacloche have been synonymous with some of the greatest jewellery and objets d’art ever produced. Designs have always ensured a special clientèle which desired unique pieces.Crowned heads, the titled and the famous have enjoyed Lacloche Frères for their own personal use and pleasure. The house is best known for its Art Déco jewellery and objets d’art, hundreds of classic crafted works of jewelled art reflected the mood and discoveries of the period.
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A TOURMALINE, DIAMOND AND COLOURED SAPPHIRE COCKTAIL RING
The round-shaped pink tourmaline weighing 5.30cts to the pavé-set diamond surround and coloured sapphire gallery, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds 0.60ct total, coloured sapphires 4.29cts total, ring size L
€2,500 - 3,500
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A GOLD MESH BRACELET
The highly flexible strap composed of an interlocking mesh of lozenge-shaped links, intermittently set with polished foliate motif accents, mounted in 18K gold, length 21cm
€2,200 - 2,600
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A PAIR OF MOTHER OF PEARL AND GOLD EARCLIPS
Each designed as bombé half hoop, enhanced by cushion-shaped plaque of mother of pearl, mounted in 18K gold, length 2.1cm
€500 - 800
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A CITRINE, DIAMOND AND COLOURED SAPPHIRE COCKTAIL RING
The oval-shaped citrine weighing 9.53cts, to the pavé-set diamond surround and orange sapphire gallery, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds 1.01ct total, orange sapphires 5.08cts total, ring size M
€2,000 - 3,000
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN GREEN BERYL AND GARNET SERPENT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1840
Designed as a highly stylised flexible serpent, the head with rectangular-cut green beryl crown and cabochon garnet eyes, the mouth suspending a leaf and an openwork motif with square-cut and pear-shaped green beryl detail, length 44cm, in fitted case
€2,000 - 4,000
Mankind has been fascinated with the Serpent since Ancient Egyptian times. This fascination is reflected in its widespread use as a symbolic and decorative motif in valuable possessions, especially jewellery. Its intriguing and enigmatic representation of both good and evil, fertility and rebirth, poison and medicine has allowed the snake to remain one of the most prevalent mythological symbols to date. Historically, the serpent has held different meanings in different parts of the world; representing royalty and deity in Egypt - often featured in jewellery worn by the great Egyptian Pharaoh Cleopatra; sexual passion and desire in Rabbinical tradition and Hinduism; and everlasting love in the Ancient Roman civilisation. Furthermore Greek, Nordic, African and Native American people have all honoured and immortalised the serpent in gold and other precious metals.
In the early 19th Century in Britain, serpent jewellery was elevated to new heights when Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with the first ever engagement ring as a symbol of his eternal love. The Royal engagement launched the popularity of the serpent as the dominant motif on rings, brooches and necklaces in the 1840s.
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A DIAMOND SINGLE STONE RING
The oval-shaped diamond, weighing 1.91 carats, within a four-claw setting, mounted in platinum, ring size R
€6,000 - 8,000
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond is G colour, VS1 clarity. Report number 11891583, dated 14 February 2002 * Please note that the GIA Certificate is not available, the report summary card is.
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A RUBY, CORAL AND ONYX NOVELTY BROOCH, BY CARTIER, CIRCA 1965
Designed as a textured rabbit with circular-cut ruby eyes and onyx nose, munching on a coral carrot, mounted in 18K gold, signed Cartier Paris, maker’s mark, numbered 019005, length 4cm, with fitted Cartier case
€6,000 - 8,000
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A GOLD AND DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH, BY CARTIER, CIRCA 1965
Designed as a rose, the textured leaves highlighted by a brilliant-cut diamond, mounted in 18K gold, signed Cartier, numbered N1O78, maker’s mark JC, length 6.4cm, with Cartier case
€3,000 - 5,000
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A PAIR OF GOLD HOOP EARRINGS, BY CARTIER, 1992
The sculpted hoops decorated by an engraved geometric motif with openwork, mounted in 18K gold, Signed Cartier 1992, numbered B39011, length 2.5cm, with Cartier Pouch
€2,500 - 3,500
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AN AMETHYST AND PERIDOT “NATURALIA FISH” RING, BY BULGARI
Of fish design, set with a cabochon amethyst and peridot, the eyes set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, signed Bulgari, ring size J
€1,500 - 1,800
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A ROSE GOLD TANK BRACELET
A tank style bracelet of articulated design, mounted in 18K gold, weight approximately 41.80g
€1,300 - 1,600
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A CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND RING
The button-shaped cultured pearl measuring approximately 11.40mm, set to the side of a tapered cluster of marquise-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.00ct total, ring size P
€1,300 - 1,600
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A FANCY-LINK NECKLACE, BY HERMÈS
Composed of a continuous row of anchor-links, to a toggle clasp, mounted in silver, signed Hermès, length 43cm
€1,100 - 1,800
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AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING
Of bombé design, centrally-set with a step-cut emerald, within a four-claw setting, weighing approximately 3.00cts, within a surround of baguette-cut diamonds spaced by gold lines, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 3.80cts total, ring size K
€10,000 - 15,000
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A PAIR OF DIAMOND EAR STUDS
The round brilliant-cut diamonds, each within a six-claw setting, to butterfly back fittings, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.60cts total
€3,800 - 4,200
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A SAPPHIRE, RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING
Each in a four-claw setting, the cushion-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 2.90cts, the cushion-shaped ruby weighingapproximately 2.30cts, the oval-shaped emerald weighing approximately 1.50cts, accentuated with round brilliant-cut diamonds, between bifurcated shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.22ct total, ring size M
€3,000 - 4,000
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AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING
The rectangular step-cut emerald in a four double-claw setting between round brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, diamonds approximately 1.40cts total, ring size L
€5,000 - 7,000
Accompanied by a report from GCS, stating that the 1.25ct emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement, report number 5776-3357, dated 26 October 2015
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A PINK TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND DRESS RING
The cushion-shaped pink tourmaline weighing approximately 35.50cts, within a pavé-set of round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.85ct total, ring size L½
€1,500 - 2,000
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A PAIR OF SMOKY QUARTZ AND DIAMOND EAR PENDENTS
Each set with a pair of graduated polished smoky quartz discs, with brown round brilliant-cut diamond connectors, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds 0.71ct total, length 5.5cm
€1,000 - 2,000
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A FINE EARLY 20TH CENTURY 18K GOLD KEYLESS LEVER DRESS WATCH, BY PATEK PHILIPPE, CIRCA 1925
Patek Philippe made for Tiffany & Co. The gilt and cream breguet numerals, signed Tiffany & Co., Patek Philippe & Cie Genève, with gold steel hands and subsidiary seconds, in a polished case with “WTSS” engraved initials
€3,000 - 4,000
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A LATE VICTORIAN DIAMOND AND ENAMEL NOVELTY BROOCH
Modelled as a jockey riding a galloping horse, the jockey highlighted with shades of blue, white and yellow gold enamel, the horse pavé-set with graduated brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, width 4.2cm
€2,500 - 3,500
Novelty brooches were very popular among the upper classes of the Victorian Period. Amused by fashionable oddities such as flowers, windmills, lanterns and animals, a vibrant market for novelty jew-ellery developed during the Victorian Period. The high demand for such jewels was met by the production of novelty brooches by many jewellers. Other unique jewels of this type were sporting brooches influenced by different popular outdoor pursuits of the day such as fishing, horse racing, hunting and skiing.
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A VICTORIAN DIAMOND FIVE-STONE RING
Of carved half-hoop design, set with a graduated row of old cushion-shaped diamonds, with rose-cut accents, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.60cts total, ring size O
€3,000 - 4,000
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A RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
The three cushion-shaped rubies, each within a four-claw setting, with pairs of brilliant-cut diamonds between, mounted in 14K gold, ring size M
€500 - 700
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND HEART LOCKET
Of slightly bombé form, the front set throughout with seed pearls approximately 4-4.5mm, spaced by rose-cut diamond highlights, the reverse with hinged and opening to reveal locket compartment, length approximately 4.5cm, cased by S.J. Phillips
€1,800 - 2,200
In the fin de siècle, the most sought after shape for pendants was the cross and the heart, entirely pavé-set with diamonds or with half-pearls and diamonds
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A BELLE EPOQUE TOPAZ AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CIRCA 1905
The openwork cartouche of garland design, millegrain-set with an oval-shaped pink topaz at the centre, within a surround of round brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, width 4.9cm, in fitted case
€6,000 - 8,000
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AN ANCHOR MEMORIAL BROOCH/MEDALLION, BY EDMOND JOHNSON, CIRCA 1905
Designed in the form of an anchor, the centre set with a commemorative medallion with portrait of “Admiral Lord Nelson, born 9th September 1758”, the shank with entwined twisted rope decoration, mounted in 18K gold, signed Johnson Ltd Dublin, length 5.3cm, in fitted case
€1,500 - 2,500
Edmond Johnson was the leading goldsmith and silversmith in Dublin from the late 19th century and into the 20th century. He was based in premises in the Grafton Street and Wicklow Street areas.In 1879, Edmond was commissioned to restore the Ardagh Chalice. He was later given official permission to make replicas of the chalice and other objects. Edmond’s replicas became so sought after that he received commissions from expositions in Chicago (1893), Paris (1900) and Glasgow (1901). His own catalogue in that period lists “the principal museums of America, Great Britain and the Continent” among his clients.The Celtic Revival in design reached its height in Britain and Ireland in the 1890s. Celtic ornamentation was widely reflected in the work of goldsmiths and silversmiths and, most notably, by Edmond Johnson. Edmond exhibited his Celtic Revival work at the Irish Arts & Crafts Society’s first exhibition in Dublin in 1896. Modified Celtic designs from this period were seen in Scotland in the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and in London with the Cymric range at the Liberty store.In 1921, the Gaelic Athletic Association commissioned Edmond Johnson to create a silver trophy cup to commemorate the memory of Liam McCarthy, to be awarded annually to the winner of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. The cup came to be known informally as the Liam McCarthy Cup rather than its official name of the McCarthy Perpetual Challenge Cup.
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A 9K GOLD CASED FULL HUNTER POCKET WATCH, BY WALTHRAM USA
The white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and seconds subsidiary dial, sapphire coloured hands, the 9 carat gold case with Chester marks, mark of ‘BB’
€500 - 700
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AN 18K GOLD, MANUAL WIND WRISTWATCH, BY VACHERON CONSTANTIN, CIRCA 1960S
Of textured champagne dial with applied gilt baton hour and minute markers, gilt pointed baton hands, ref. 4301, serial number 344310, case diameter 3.5cm
€1,500 - 2,500
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A PAIR OF DIAMOND EARCLIPS, BY GAVELLO
Each designed as disc, with a central navette plaque set with a line of graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.40ct total, diameter 3.7cm, signed Gavello
€1,400 - 1,800
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AN ONYX AND BONE RING, BY TIFFANY Of wide geometric design, set with a central rectangular band of bone between black onyx bands, within a polished mount, mounted in 18K gold, ring size M½, signed Tiffany & Co., with Tiffany case
€1,000 - 2,000
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DEFINITIONS1. In these conditions the following words and expressions shall have the following meaings: ‘Auctioneer’ – James Adam & Sons. ‘Auctioneer’s Commission’ – The commission payable to the Auctioneer by the buyer and seller as specified in conditions 13 and 25.
‘Catalogue’ – Any advertisement, brochure, estimate, price list or otherpublication.
‘Forgery’ – A Lot which was made with the intention of deceiving with regard to author-ship, culture, source, origin, date, age or period and which is not shown to be such in the description therefore in the Catalogue and the market value for which at the date of the auction was substantially less than it would have been had the Lot been in accor-dance with the Catalogue description.
‘Hammer Price’ – The price at which a Lot is knocked down by the Auctioneer to the buyer.
‘Lot’ – Any item which is deposited with the Auctioneer with a view to its sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any Catalogue.
‘Proceeds of Sale’ – The net amount due to the seller being the Hammer Price of the Lot after deducting the Auctioneer’s Commission thereon under condition 25 the seller’s contribution towards insurance under condition 26, such VAT as is chargeable and any other amounts due by the seller to the Auctioneer in whatever capacity howsoever arising.
‘Registration Form or Register’ – The registration form (or, in the case of persons who have previously attended at auctions held by the Auctioneer and completed registra-tion forms, the register maintained by the Auctioneer which is compiled from such registration forms) to be completed and signed by each prospective buyer or, where the Auctioneer has acknowledged pursuant to condition 12 that a bidder is acting as agent on behalf of a named principal, each such bidder prior to the commencement of an auction.
‘Sale Order Form’ – The sale order form to be completed and signed by each seller prior to the commencement of an auction.
‘Total Amount Due’ – The Hammer Price of the Lot sold, the Auctioneer’s Commission due thereon under condition 13, such VAT as is chargeable and any additional interest, expenses or charges due hereunder.
‘V.A.T.’ – Value Added Tax.
Cataloguing Practice and Catalogue Explanations
2. Terms used in Catalogues have the following meanings and the Cataloguing Practice is as follows:
The first name or names and surname of the artist; In the opinion of the Auctioneer a work by the artist.
The initials of the first name(s) and the surname of the artist; In the opinion of the Auctioneer a work of the period of the artist and which may be in whole or in part the work of the artist.
The surname only of the artist;In the opinion of the Auctioneer a work of the school or by one of the followers of the artist or in his style.
The surname of the artist preceded by ‘after’;In the opinion of the Auctioneer a copy of the work of the artist. ‘Signed’/’Dated’/’lnscribed’;In the opinion of the Auctioneer the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist.
‘With Signature’/’with date’/’with inscription’;In the opinion of the Auctioneer the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by a person other than the artist.
‘Attributed to’;In the opinion of the Auctioneer probably a work of the artist.
‘Studio of/Workshop of’In the opinion of the Auctioneer a work executed in the studio of the artist and possibly under his supervision.
‘Circle of’;In the opinion of the Auctioneer a work of the period of the artist and showing his influence.
‘Follower of’;In the opinion of the Auctioneer a work executed in the artist’s style yet not necessarily by a pupil.
‘Manner of’;In the opinion of the Auctioneer a work executed in artist’s style but of a later date. ‘*’;
None of the terms above are appropriate but in the Auctioneer’s opinion the work is a work by the artist named.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Auctioneer Acting as Agent3. The Auctioneer is selling as agent for the seller unless it is specifically stated to the contrary. The Auctioneer as agent for the seller is not responsible for any default by the seller or the buyer.
Auctioneer Bidding on behalf of Buyer
4. It is suggested that the interests of prospective buyers are best protected and served by the buyers attending at an auction. However, the Auctioneer will, if instructed, execute bids on behalf of a prospective buyer. Neither the Auctioneer nor its employees, servants or agents shall be responsible for any neglect or default in executing bids or failing to execute bids.
Admission to Auctions5. The Auctioneer shall have the right exercisable in its absolute discretion to refuse admission to its premises or attendance at its auctions by any person.
Acceptance of Bids6. The Auctioneer shall have the right exercisable in its absolute discretion to refuse any bids, advance the bidding in any manner it may decide, withdraw or divide any Lot, combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of a dispute, to put any Lot up for auction again.
Indemnities7. Any indemnity given under these conditions shall extend to all actions, proceedings, claims, demands, costs and expenses whatever and howsoever incurred or suffered by the person entitled to the benefit of the indemnity and the Auctioneer declares itself to be a trustee of the benefit of every such indemnity for its employees, servants or agents to the extent that such indemnity is expressed to be for their benefit.
Representations in Catalogues8. Representations or statements made by the Auctioneer in any Catalogue as to con-tribution, authorship, genuineness, source, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price or value is a statement of opinion only. Neither the Auctioneer nor its employees, servants or agents shall be responsible for the accuracy of any such opinions. Every person interested in a Lot must exercise and rely on their own judgment and opinion as to such matters.
9. The headings of the conditions herein contained are inserted for convenience of refer-ence only and are not intended to be part of, or to effect, the meaning or interpretation thereof.
Governing Law10. These conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Irish Law.
Notices11. Any notice or other communication required to be given by the Auctioneer hereunder to a buyer or a seller shall, where required, be in writing and shall be sufficiently given if delivered by hand or sent by post to, in the case of the buyer, the address of the buyer specified in the Registration Form or Register, and in the case of the seller, the address of the seller specified in the Sale Order Form or to such other address as the buyer or seller (as appropriate) may notify the Auctioneer in writing. Every notice or communication given in accordance with this condition shall be deemed to have been received if deliv-ered by hand on the day and time of delivery and if delivered by post three (3) business days after posting.
The Buyer12. The buyer shall be the highest bidder acceptable to the Auctioneer who buys at the Hammer Price. Any dispute which may arise with regard to bidding or the acceptance of bids shall be settled by the Auctioneer. Every bidder shall be deemed to act as principal unless the Auctioneer has prior to the auction, acknowledged in writing that a bidder is acting as agent on behalf of a named principal.
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Commission13. The buyer shall pay the Auctioneer a commission at the rate of 20%, exclusive of V.A.T..
Payment14. Unless credit terms have been agreed with the Auctioneer before the auction the buyer of a Lot shall pay to the Auctioneer within one (1) day from the date of the auction the Total Amount Due. Notwithstanding this, the Auctioneer may, in its sole discretion, require a buyer to pay a deposit of 25% of the Total Amount Due at the conclusion of the auction.
The Auctioneer may apply any payments received by a buyer towards any sums owing from that buyer to the Auctioneer on any account whatever regardless of any direc-tions of the buyer or his agent in that regard whether express or implied.
The Auctioneer shall only accept payment from successful bidders in cash or by the bidder’s own cheque. Cheques drawn by third parties, whether in the Auctioneer’s favour or requiring endorsement, shall not be accepted.
Reservation of Title15. Notwithstanding delivery or passing of risk to the buyer the ownership of a Lot shall not pass to the buyer until he has paid to the Auctioneer the Total Amount Due.
Collection of Purchases16. The buyer shall at his own expense collect the Lot purchased not later than seven (7) days after the date of the auction but (unless credit terms have been agreed with the Auctioneer pursuant to condition 14) not before payment to the Auctioneer of the Total Amount Due.
The buyer shall be responsible for any removal, storage and insurance charges in respect of any Lot which is not taken away within seven (7) days after the date of the auction.
The purchased Lot shall be at the buyer’s risk in all respects from the earlier of the time of collection or the expiry of one (1) day from the date of the auction. Neither the Auctioneer nor its employees, servants or agents shall thereafter be liable for any loss or damage of any kind howsoever caused while a purchased Lot remains in its custody or control after such time.
Packaging and Handling of Purchased Lots17. Purchased Lots may be packed and handled by the Auctioneer, its employees, servants or agents. Where this is done it is undertaken solely as a courtesy to buyers and at the discretion of the Auctioneer. Under no circumstances shall the Auctioneer, its employees, servants or agents be liable for damage of any kind and howsoever caused to glass or frames nor shall the Auctioneer be liable for the errors or omissions of, or for any damage caused by, any packers or shippers which the Auctioneer has recommended.
Non-Payment or Failure to Collect Purchased Lots
18. If a buyer fails to pay for and/or collect any purchased Lot by the dates herein specified for payment and collection the Auctioneer shall, in its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies without further notice to the buyer:
(a) To issue court proceedings for damages for breach of contract;(b) To rescind the sale of that Lot or any other Lots sold to the buyer whether at that or at any other auction;(c) To resell the Lot or cause it to be resold whether by public auction or private sale. In the event that there is a deficiency between the Total Amount Due by the buyer and the amount received by the Auctioneer on such resale after deduction of any neces-sary expenses the difference shall be paid to the Auctioneer by the buyer. Any surplus arising shall belong to the seller.(d) To store (whether at the Auctioneer’s premises or elsewhere) and insure thepur-chased Lot at the expense of the buyer.(e) To charge interest on the Total Amount Due at the rate of 2% over and above the base rate from time to time of Bank of Ireland or if there be no such rate, the nearest equivalent thereto as determined by the Auctioneer in its absolute discretion from the date on which payment is due hereunder to the date of actual payment.(f) To retain that Lot or any other Lot purchased by the buyer whether at the same or any other auction and release same to the buyer only after payment to the Auctioneer of the Total Amount Due.(g) To apply any sums which the Auctioneer received in respect of Lots being sold by the buyer towards settlement of the Total Amount Due.(h) To exercise a lien on any property of the buyer in the possession of the Auctioneer or whatever reason.
Liability of Auctioneer and Seller19. Prior to auction ample opportunity is given for the inspection of the Lots on sale and each buyer by making a bid acknowledges that he has, by exercising and relying on his own judgment, satisfied himself as to the physical condition, age and Catalogue description of each Lot (including but not restricted to whether the Lot is damaged or has been repaired or restored). All Lots are sold with all faults and imperfections and errors of description. None of the seller, the Auctioneer nor any of their employees, servants or agents shall be responsible for any error of description or for the condition or authenticity of any Lot. No warranty whatsoever is given by the seller or Auctioneer or by any of their employees, servants or agents in respect of any Lot and any con-dition or warranty express or implied by statute or otherwise is hereby specifically excluded.Forgeries20. Any amount paid by a buyer in respect of a Lot which, if it is proved within three (3) years of the date of the auction at which it was purchased, to have been a Forgery shall be refunded to the seller subject to the provisions hereof, provided that:
(a) The Lot has been returned by the buyer to the Auctioneer within three (3) years of the date of the auction in the same condition in which it was at the time of the auction together with evidence proving that it is a Forgery, the number of the Lot and the date of the auction at which it was purchased;
(b) The Auctioneer is satisfied that the Lot is a Forgery and that the buyer has and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the Lot free from any third party claims;
FURTHER PROVIDED THAT the buyer shall have no rights hereunder if:(i) The description of the Lot in the Catalogue at the time of the auction was in accor-dance with the then generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts or fairly indicat-ed that there was a conflict of such opinion;
(ii) The only method of establishing at the time of the auction in question that the Lot was a Forgery would have been by means of scientific processes which were not gen-erally accepted for use until after the date of the auction or which were unreasonably expensive or impractical.
The buyer’s sole entitlement under this condition is to a refund of the actual amount paid by him in respect of the Lot. Under no circumstances shall the Auctioneer be liable for any damage, loss (including consequential, indirect or economic loss) or expense suffered or incurred by the buyer by reason of the Lot being a Forgery.
The benefit of this condition shall be solely and exclusively for the buyer and shall not be assignable. The buyer shall for the purpose of this condition be the person to whom the original invoice in respect of the sale of the Lot is made.
Photographs21. The buyer authorises the Auctioneer at any time to make use of any photographs or illustrations of the Lot purchased by the buyer for such purposes as the Auctioneer may require.
CONDITIONS WHICH MAINLY CONCERN THE SELLER
Auctioneer’s Discretion
22. With regard to the sale of any Lot the Auctioneer shall have the following powers exercisable solely in the discretion of the Auctioneer:
(i) To decide whether to offer any Lot for sale or not;
(ii) To decide whether a particular Lot is suitable for sale by the Auctioneer and, if so, to determine which auction, the place and date of sale, the conditions of sale and the manner in which such sale should be conducted;
(iii) To determine the description of any Lot in a Catalogue.
(iv) To decide whether the views of any expert shall be obtained and to submit Lots for examination by any such experts.
(v) To determine what illustration of a Lot (if any) is to be included in the Catalogue.
Seller’s Warranty and Indemnity
23. The seller warrants to the Auctioneer and to the buyer that he is the true owner of the Lot or is legally authorised to sell the Lot on behalf of the true owner and can transfer good and marketable title to the Lot free from any third party claims. As regards Lots not held by the Auctioneer on its premises or under its control the seller warrants and undertakes to the Auctioneer and the buyer that the Lot will be available and in a deliverable state on demand by the Auctioneer or buyer. The seller shall indemnify the Auctioneer and the buyer or any of their respective employees, servants or agents against any loss or damage suffered by any of them in consequence of any breach of the above warranties or undertakings by the seller.
Reserves24. Subject to the Auctioneer’s discretion, the seller shall be entitled prior to the auction to place a reserve on any Lot. All reserves must be agreed in advance by the Auctioneer and entered on the Sale Order Form or subsequently be confirmed in writing to the Auctioneer prior to auction. This also applies to changes in reserves. A reserve may not be placed upon any Lots under IR£100 in value. The reserve shall be the minimum Hammer Price at which the Lot may be sold by the Auctioneer. A reserve once in place may only be changed with the consent of the Auctioneer. A commission shall be charged on the ‘knock-down’ bid for Lots which fail to reach the reserve price. Such commission shall be 5% of the ‘knock-down’ bid. This commission and any VAT payable thereon must be paid before removal of the Lot after the auction. The mini-mum commission hereunder shall be IR £25. The Auctioneer may in its sole discretion sell a Lot at a Hammer Price below the reserve therefore but in such case the Proceeds of Sale to which the seller shall be entitled shall be the same as they would have been
had the sale been at the reverse.
Unless a reserve has been placed on a Lot in accordance with the provisions set out above such Lot shall be put up for sale without reserve.
In the event that any reserve price is not reached at auction then for so long as the Lot remains with the Auctioneer and to the extent that the Lot has not been re-entered in another auction pursuant to condition 31 the seller authorises the Auctioneer to sell the Lot by private treaty at not less than the reserve price. The Auctioneer shall ensure that in such a case those conditions herein which concern mainly the buyer shall, with any necessary modification, apply to such sale.
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Commission25. The seller shall pay the Auctioneer commission at the rate of 10% on the Hammer Price of all Lots sold on behalf of the seller at Irish Art Sales and 17.5% on the Hammer Price of all Lots sold on behalf of the seller at Fine Art, Wine and Militaria Sales togeth-er with V.A.T. thereon at the applicable rate. The seller authorises the Auctioneer to deduct from the Hammer Price paid by the buyer the Auctioneer’s Commission under this condition; VAT payable at the applicable rates and any other amounts due by the seller to the Auctioneer in whatever capacity howsoever arising. The seller agrees that the Auctioneer may also receive commission from the buyer pursuant to condition 13.
Insurance26. Unless otherwise instructed by the seller, all Lots (with the exception of motor vehi-cles) deposited with the Auctioneer or put under its control for sale shall automatically be insured by the Auctioneer under the Auctioneer’s own fine arts policy for such sum as the Auctioneer shall from time to time in its absolute discretion determine. The seller shall pay the Auctioneer a contribution towards such insurance at the rate of 1% of the Hammer Price plus VAT. If the seller instructs the Auctioneer not to insure a Lot then the Lot shall at all times remain at the risk of the seller who undertakes to indem-nify the Auctioneer and hold the Auctioneer harmless against any and all claims made or proceedings brought against the Auctioneer of whatever nature and howsoever and wheresoever occurring for loss or damage to the Lot. The sum for which a Lot is covered for insurance under this condition shall not constitute and shall not be relied upon by the seller as a representation, warranty or guarantee as to the value of the Lot or that the Lot will, if sold by the Auctioneer, be sold for such amount. Such insurance shall subsist until such time as the Lot is paid for and collected by the buyer or, in the case of Lots sold which are not paid for or collected by the buyer by the due date hereunder for payment or collection such due date or, in the case of Lots which are not sold, on the expiry of seven (7) days from the date on which the Auctioneer has notified the seller to collect the Lots.
Recision of Sale27. If before the Auctioneer has paid the Proceeds of Sale to the seller the buyer proves to the satisfaction of the Auctioneer that the Lot sold is a Forgery and the requirements of condition 20 are satisfied the Auctioneer shall rescind the sale and refund to the buyer any amount paid to the Auctioneer by the buyer in respect of the Lot.
Payment of Proceeds of Sale28. The Auctioneer shall remit the Proceeds of Sale to the seller not later than thirty (30) days after the date of the auction, provided however that, if by that date, the Auctioneer has not received the Total Amount Due from the buyer then the Auctioneer shall remit the Proceeds of Sale within seven (7) working days after the date on which the Total Amount Due is received from the buyer. If credit terms have been agreed between the Auctioneer and the buyer the Auctioneer shall remit to the seller the Proceeds of Sale not later than thirty (30) days after the date of the auction unless oth-erwise agreed by the seller.
If before the Total Amount Due is paid by the buyer the Auctioneer pays the seller an amount equal to the Proceeds of Sale then title to the Lot shall pass to the Auctioneer.
If the buyer fails to pay the Auctioneer the Total Amount Due within fourteen (14) days after the date of the auction, the Auctioneer shall endeavour to notify the seller and take the seller’s instructions on the course of action to be taken and, to the extent that it is in the sole opinion of the Auctioneer feasible, shall endeavour to assist the seller to recover the Total Amount Due from the buyer provided that nothing herein shall oblige the Auctioneer to issue proceedings against the buyer in the Auctioneer’s own name. If circumstances do not permit the Auctioneer to take instructions from the seller or, if after notifying the seller, it does not receive instructions within seven (7) days, the Auctioneer reserves the right, and is hereby authorised by the seller at the seller’s expense, to agree special terms for payments of the Total Amount Due, to remove, store and insure the Lot sold, to settle claims made by or against the buyer on such terms as the Auctioneer shall in its absolute discretion think fit, to take such steps as are necessary to collect monies due by the buyer to the seller and, if necessary, to rescind the sale and refund money to the buyer.
Payment of Proceeds to Overseas Sellers29. If the seller resides outside Ireland the Proceeds of Sale shall be paid to such seller in Irish Punts unless it was agreed with the seller prior to the auction that the Proceeds of Sale would be paid in a currency (other than Irish Punts) specified by the seller in which case the Proceeds of Sale shall be paid by the Auctioneer to the seller in such specified currency (provided that that currency is legally available to the Auctioneer in the amount required) calculated at the rate of exchange quoted to the Auctioneer by its bankers on the date of payment.
Charges for Withdrawn Lots30. Once catalogued, Lots withdrawn from sale before proofing/publication of Catalogue will be subject to commission of 5% of the Auctioneer’s latest estimate of the auction price of the Lot withdrawn together with VAT thereon and any expenses incurred by the Auctioneer in relation to the Lot. If Lots are withdrawn after proof-ing or publication of Catalogue they will be subject to a commission of 10% of the Auctioneer’s latest estimate of the auction price of the Lot withdrawn together with VAT thereon and any expenses incurred by the Auctioneer in relation to the Lot. All commis-sion hereunder must be paid for before Lots withdrawn may be removed.
Unsold Lots31. Where any Lot fails to sell at auction the Auctioneer shall notify the seller according-ly and (in the absence of agreement between the seller and the Auctioneer to the con-trary) such Lot may, in the absolute discretion of the Auctioneer, be re-entered in the next suitable auction unless instructions are received from the seller to the contrary, otherwise such Lots must be collected at the seller’s expense within the period of thirty (30) days of such notification from the Auctioneer.
Upon the expiry of such period the Auctioneer shall have the right to sell such Lots by public auction or private sale and on such terms as the Auctioneer in its sole discretion may think fit. The Auctioneer shall be entitled to deduct from the price received for such Lots any sums owing to the Auctioneer in respect of such Lots including without limitation removal, storage and insurance expenses, any commission and expenses due in respect of the prior auction and commission and expenses in respect of the sub-sequent auction together with all reasonable expenses before remitting the balance to the seller. If the seller cannot be traced the balance shall be placed in a bank account in the name of the Auctioneer for the seller. Any deficit arising shall be due from the seller to the Auctioneer. Any Lots returned at the seller’s request shall be returned at the seller’s risk and expense and will not be insured in transit unless the Auctioneer is so instructed by the seller.
Auctioneer’s Right to Photographs and Illustrations32. The seller authorises the Auctioneer to photograph and illustrate any Lot placed with if for sale and further authorises the Auctioneer to use such photographs and illustrations and any photographs and illustrations provided by the seller at any time in its absolute discretion (whether or not in connection with the auction).
Catalogue illustrations are included at the discretion of the Auctioneer. Illustration charges will be calculated on the particular category of sale. These charges are subject to change. Irish Art Sale Illustrations: €150.00 full page, €100.00 half page, €50.00 other sizes. Fine Art Illustrations: Scaled fee: €100.00 for lots sold for €3,000.00 and over, hammer price, €50.00 for lots sold under €3,000.00 hammer price. All other sales: €25.00 per illustration. All lots illustrated and not sold are charged €25.00 per illustra-tion.
VAT
34. It is presumed, unless stated to the contrary, that the items listed herein are auc-tion scheme goods as defined in the Finance Act 1995.
35. Artist’s Resale Rights (Droit de Suite)
Government Regulations (S.1. 312/2006)
Under this legislation a royalty (droit de suite) is payable to artists or the artist’s heirs (if deceased in the last 70 years) of E.U. nationality on all works resold for €3,000 or more, other than those sold by the artist or the artist’s agent.
The resale royalty payable is calculated as follows:__________________________________________
From €3,000 to €50,000 4%From €50,000.01 to €200,000 3%From €200,000.01 to €350,000 1%From €350,000.01 to €500,000 0.5%Exceeding €500,000 0.25%
The total amount of royalty payable on any individual sale shall not exceed €12,500 The seller is liable for payment (paragraph 7.1 of Government Regulations (S.1. 312/2006) of this royalty on completion of the sale. The artist may request from the Auctioneer any information necessary to secure payment.
The Auctioneer will automatically deduct the amount due from the proceeds of sale and will hold in trust for the artist, their heirs or their representative for a period of 3 years from the date of sale. A vendor may choose to check the ARR Waiver on the Sale Receipt Contract indicating that they accept sole responsibility for the payment and authorises the Auctioneers to disclose their contact details to the artist, their heirs or their representative.