18th Sep, 2025 9:30
A 19th century French enamel, emerald and diamond chatelain/strap, in the form of a swivel clasp suspending a short belcher-link chain to a rounded-rectangular panel suspending three cable-link chains and three graduated compressed-round panels at intervals, each panel set with a central round cabochon emerald within small panels of rose-cut diamonds and further emeralds at the cardinal points, the backs each engraved with florets within panels and some with the remains of black taille d'épargne borders, the central 28.0mm diameter panel also hung with a similarly stone-set watch key and a fob seal with a sard matrix with intaglio initials ‘RH’ conjoined on a scrolling ground, this approximately 29.0mm high overall, the strap approximately 23.75cm long overall, French eagle’s head poincon for 18ct, and maker’s marks ‘A (crossed swords) D' for André Diméo, approximately 51.4 grams gross.
£2,000 - £3,000
Buyer's premium: 27.50% +VAT
A 19th century French enamel, emerald and diamond chatelain/strap, in the form of a swivel clasp suspending a short belcher-link chain to a rounded-rectangular panel suspending three cable-link chains and three graduated compressed-round panels at intervals, each panel set with a central round cabochon emerald within small panels of rose-cut diamonds and further emeralds at the cardinal points, the backs each engraved with florets within panels and some with the remains of black taille d'épargne borders, the central 28.0mm diameter panel also hung with a similarly stone-set watch key and a fob seal with a sard matrix with intaglio initials ‘RH’ conjoined on a scrolling ground, this approximately 29.0mm high overall, the strap approximately 23.75cm long overall, French eagle’s head poincon for 18ct, and maker’s marks ‘A (crossed swords) D' for André Diméo, approximately 51.4 grams gross.
Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 18th Sep, 2025
To include a 6.95ct three-stone diamond ring, a Rolex ‘Hulk’ Submariner, a large Art Deco diamond brooch pendant on chain, a Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire ring, a 9.75ct emerald & diamond pendant, a gem-set elephant necklace, a collection of Boodles 'Blossom' jewellery, a Tiffany & Co. CT60 Chronograph, and much more.
Please note: This is an online sale only; there are no bidders in the room.
All lots are sold as seen. The buyer is responsible for satisfying themselves as to the condition of each lot prior to bidding, either by viewing in-person or requesting a condition report.
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Monday 15th Sept. - 10am-5pm
Tuesday 16th Sept. - 10am-5pm
Wednesday 17th Sept. - 10am-5pm
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