15th Nov, 2023 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
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A collection of antique hairwork memorial jewellery, comprising a Georgian ivory, enamel and half pearl memorial bracelet, the navette-shaped ivory panel painted to depict a sorrowful maiden and cherub with funerary urn en grisaille, inscribed 'NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE', framed by blue and white enamel and half pearl borders, on a plaited hairwork bracelet with foliate scroll engraved collars, (half pearls untested for origin), together with a further plaited hairwork bracelet, (clasp deficient), and a woven hairwork necklace, the clasp inscribed 'Eliza Hick 1833', first bracelet panel length 3.9cm (3)
Ivory registration no. MV3UP4H1
Sold for £750
Estimated at £200 - £300
A collection of antique hairwork memorial jewellery, comprising a Georgian ivory, enamel and half pearl memorial bracelet, the navette-shaped ivory panel painted to depict a sorrowful maiden and cherub with funerary urn en grisaille, inscribed 'NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE', framed by blue and white enamel and half pearl borders, on a plaited hairwork bracelet with foliate scroll engraved collars, (half pearls untested for origin), together with a further plaited hairwork bracelet, (clasp deficient), and a woven hairwork necklace, the clasp inscribed 'Eliza Hick 1833', first bracelet panel length 3.9cm (3)
Ivory registration no. MV3UP4H1
First bracelet: surface wear and dirt/dust residue to ivory panel. Scuffs, nicks and grazes to glazing above. Chips, nicks and scuffs to enamel borders. Surface wear, scuffs and small fractures to half pearls. Surface wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks to mount and engraved collars, the tongue clasp has possible solder repairs but is currently functioning. One of the rivets protrudes to one side. The mount and collars are untested but appear to be gold. Surface wear and some loose strands to hairwork bracelet. Gross weight approximately 20.5gm, length 16.8cm. Second bracelet: many loose strands and sections to hairwork, surface wear throughout. The clasp fittings are missing and the collars appear to be gilt metal. Gross weight approximately 3.8gm, length 16.8cm. Necklace: loose strands and kinked sections to hairwork, surface wear throughout. The fittings and spacers are untested as gold/gilt metal and the clasp is functioning. Gross weight approximately 3.7gm, length 72cm
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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Viewing
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Friday 10 November 10am - 4pm
Saturday 11 November 10am - 1pm
Monday 13 November 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 14 November 10am - 4pm
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