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16-April | The Purple Shop - The Anthony Gardner Collection
Auction date
Tuesday 16 April 2024
10:00
- 18:00 BST
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Additional Condition Reports will be available from 2nd April
Tuesday 16
April - Sussex Saleroom
Lot 1– 171 10am | Works of Art,
Furniture, Pictures & Prints,
European Ceramics & Glass
Lot 180- 618 1pm | Jewellery, Watches, Buckles and Silver
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Sussex Saleroom
12 April | 10am - 4pm
13 April | 9am - 12:30pm
15 April | 10am - 4pm
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Payment
Payment to be received by bank transfer or on collection by Tuesday 23 April
Collections
- Sussex Saleroom
We will be open for collections on sale days 9am -4.30pm and additionally
Wednesday 17 April 9am – 4.30pm
Thursday 18 April 9am - 4.30pm
Friday 19 April 9am -
4.30pm
Monday 22 April 9am-4.30pm
Tuesday 23 April 9am –
4.30pm
A significant proportion of the proceeds of the sale of the collection and estate are going to charities; including The Royal Marsden Hospital, Cancer Research UK, The Terrence Higgins Trust, Al-Anon, RADA and Trinity Hospice.
Lot 202
Sold
A VICTORIAN GOLD AND GARNET SERPENTS HEAD
With textured scale engravings to the surface and paste set eyes, with an associated tail, gross weight 8.6 grams
CONDITION REPORTBoth pieces have hair work that has been cut from the end, some surface scratches…
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £150 - £200
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 203
Sold
A VICTORIAN SILVER AND PASTE SNAKE BANGLE
Designed as a coiled serpent with hinged sections and garnet set eyes, approximate 5.4cm internal diameter, gross weight 95.2 grams
CONDITION REPORTSome stones missing and there are replacement stonesProvenance: The Purple Shop –…
Hammer price:
£6,000
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 204
Sold
AN ARTS & CRAFTS CROSS NECKLACE
Bezel set with rock crystal, cabochon moonstones and baroque-shaped pearls in an open-work cross pendant, measuring 8.5cm x 6.8cm, integrated on a bar and twist link necklace with no clasp, 80cm in length, all unmarked, gross weight 48.2 grams
CONDITION REPORTAll stones are secure in their settings, links are in good condition, some surface…
Hammer price:
£1,200
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 205
Sold
OMAR RAMSDEN & ALWYN CARR: ARTS AND CRAFTS SILVER AND ENAMEL NECKLACE
Depicting an angel, possibly Gabriel, on an integrated pendant, with oval belcher swag chains, with bolt ring clasp attaching to a blue enamel heart motif marked to the reverse RN & CR, hallmarked for London, 1903, gross weight 59.3 grams
CONDITION REPORTSome loss of enamel in areas of the pendant, clasp fastens securely, chain links…
Hammer price:
£3,200
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 206
Sold
THREE PLIQUE A JOUR ENAMEL BROOCHES (3)
One in the form of a dragonfly, unmarked, weight 13.2 grams, one in the shape of a peacock, stamped 900, weight 7.7 grams, and another with floral enamel, pearls and green cabochon, stamped 800, weight 6.4 grams.
CONDITION REPORTDragonfly brooch measures 52mm x 65mmPeacock brooch measures 32mm x 31mmFloral…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 207
Sold
A LARGE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE SHOE AND BELT BUCKLES (QTY)
Of various dates, design and materials, housed within a walnut antique canteen cabinet.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 208
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A GEMSET BROOCH
Of circular form, with ivy leaf decoration and set with moonstones, chrysoprase and tourmalines, unsigned, measuring 4.5 cm, gross weight 17.8 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, clasp fastens securely, some surface scratches to the…
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £180 - £220
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 209
Sold
A LARGE COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY BOXES (QTY)
To include ring boxes, necklace boxes, bracelet boxes, brooch boxes and others
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £30 - £60
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 210
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A GEMSET PENDANT
The drop pendant is set with emeralds, tourmalines, sapphires, pearls and rubies, with ivy leaf decoration, unsigned, drop measuring 10cm, gross weight 10.9 grams
CONDITION REPORTSome claws could benefit from re-tipping, *Left hand drop has broken and pearl is…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £180 - £220
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 211
Sold
TIFFANY & CO WEDDING BAND
Bicolour wedding band with milgrain edge, 3.5mm wide, signed to the inside of the band, stamped for 18ct and platinum, size J, gross weight 5.32 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition with some surface scratches to the metalProvenance: The…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £260 - £350
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 212
Sold
A GOLD CAMEO BROOCH FRAME AND FURTHER GOLD PLATED EXAMPLES (QTY)
The gold frame of oval pierced form, 17 grams, together with a silver framed portrait miniature and a group of Victorian gold plated and base brooch frames.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£1,300
Estimate: £300 - £400
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 213
Sold
THEODOR FAHRNER FOR MURRLE BENNETT- AN ENAMEL CHOKER
Set with eight panels inlaid with blue enamel, with rows of oval belcher chain between, marked TF 950 REGd Mbco, length 30cm, gross weight 30.6 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, some slight wear to the surface of the enamel but no…
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £180 - £220
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 214
Sold
TWO GOLD PENDANTS (2)
Comprising an Art Nouveau pendant depicting the side profile of a lady with flowerhead motifs in th style of Edmond-Henri Becker, unmarked with another later Italian example depicting the Roman goddess Fortuna, detailed 750, gross weight 6.8 grams
CONDITION REPORTBoth in overall good condition with some surface scratches Provenance: The Purple…
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 215
Sold
A GOLD AND ENAMEL NECKLACE
With five panels, each with coloured enamel, depicting a flower, in unmarked yellow gold, with makers marks 'ACP' with large bolt ring clasp, 41cm in length, gross weight 40 grams
CONDITION REPORTDamage to the enamel on each panel, links have very minimal wear. Lead solder…
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £600 - £800
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 216
Sold
A PAIR OF ART DECO DIAMOND AND ONYX CUFFLINKS (2)
Each of domed shape, set with onyx with a line of diamonds down the centre, unmarked gold, gross weight 12.2 grams
CONDITION REPORTOnyx has surface scratches, nicks and dents, two stones are missing from one of the…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 217
Sold
MURRLE BENNET - A PEARL AND ENAMEL PENDANT
With an integrated pendant set with central blister pearl, entwined in a vine decoration, with enamel detailing, with enamelled drop and two enamelled sections in the fancy link chain, stamped 950 and signed MBco, gross weight 13.5 grams
CONDITION REPORTChain measures 43cm, with a further 7cm for the pendant drop, bolt ring clasp does…
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 218
Sold
A BICOLOUR FANCY LINK CHAIN
With alternating yellow gold and white metal links, with a swivel clasp set to one end and bolt ring to the other, both stamped 18ct, 48cm in length, weight 13.6 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, both clasps fasten securely, links are in good…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 219
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A HALF MOON GEMSET CLIP BROOCH
In a half moon shape, set with oval cabochon and round faceted garnets and cabochon turquoise, with ivy leaf and spiral decoration, with clip fitting, measuring 5cm x 3.8cm, gross weight 24.8 grams
CONDITION REPORTClaws on one of the faceted garnets are slightly bent out of shape, all other claws…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £180 - £220
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 220
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A PAIR OF GEMSET DROP EARRINGS (2)
With ivy leaf decoration and set with sapphires, rubies, zircons and others, with screw back fittings for non pierced ears, unsigned, drop length 5cm, weight 11 grams
CONDITION REPORTScrews fasten smoothly, some slight wear to the facet edges of the stonesFurther…
Hammer price:
£2,400
Estimate: £120 - £180
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 221
Sold
A GROUP OF PRESSED HORN AND OTHER BROOCHES AND FITTINGS (7)
To include a dragonfly, a wasp and two butterflies
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £40 - £60
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 222
Sold
A FRENCH GOLD AND PLIQUE-À-JOUR ENAMEL PENDANT
Designed as a navette shaped medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a blue and green enamel surround, signed Guilbert, the reverse with a presentation engraving dated 1.7.1922, measuring 3.2cm excluding bale, gross weight 5 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition with some wear to the enamelProvenance: The Purple Shop –…
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 223
Sold
TWO 18CT GOLD SIGNET RINGS (2)
The larger depicting an eagles head, ring size N, weight 9.4 grams, the smaller depicting the head of a bore, hallmarked for Chester, 1930, with makers mark RP, engraved 'Ne oblivis caris' to the underside of the ring, ring size J, weight 3.9 grams
CONDITION REPORTEagle head ring has makers mark G&S CO, believed to be Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 224
Sold
A COLLECTION OF INTAGLIOS (9)
To include various colours and engravings in paste and hardstones, including one depicting a pillar with ivy and text saying 'In Adversis Etiam Fida', one with text saying 'I'll come and see you in spite of them' and others
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 225
Sold
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN: A TRI-COLOUR 18K GOLD MANUAL WIND WRISTWATCH
Circa 1963, the textured square dial with applied gilt baton numerals, 17 jewel manual wind signed movement, numbered 1003 and 567619, the inner case back with British import hallmarks for 18ct gold, London 1963, and numbered 392713, with an integral mesh-link strap and fold-over clasp, gross weight 65 grams.
Condition report: Movement currently running, dial is dirty with age-related wear and possibly has…
Hammer price:
£2,600
Estimate: £1,800 - £2,200
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 226
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY GEMSET CLIP BROOCH
Set with central claw set citrine, with a surround of bezel set citrines, garnets and rubies, unsigned, measuring 4.5cm, gross weight 18.3 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, claws are secure, some stones have some wear to the…
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 227
Sold
TWO TIFFANY AND CO BANDS (2)
Both signed Tiffany, 2mm in width, in 18ct yellow gold, ring sizes U and U½, gross weight 5.9 grams
CONDITION REPORTBoth rings have surface wearProvenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £180 - £220
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 228
Sold
A PAIR OF DIAMOND SET CUFFLINKS (2)
Each in a circular form, set with a round brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of 0.15 carats each, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, with the torpedo hallmarked for Birmingham 1898, and the front hallmarked for London 1988, gross weight 13.2 grams.
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition with some surface scratches, links are slightly worn…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £300 - £400
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 229
Sold
A SELECTION OF ANTIQUE TIFFANY AND CO BOXES (5)
To include a long rectangular box, a smaller rectangular box, a brooch box, an earring box, and a cufflink box
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 230
Sold
JAMES CROMAR WATT - AN ENAMEL GEMSET PENDANT
The pendant with a central pear shaped blister pearl, surrounded by blue and green enamel with ivy leaf detail, with three articulated chrysoprase drops, and further pearl and chrysoprase details to the top, the reverse signed JCM, in yellow gold, 73.7mm in length, integrated on an oval belcher chain, 46.5cm in length, stamped 9ct to the clasp, gross weight 16.8 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, with some wear to the enamel, the clasp fastens securely…
Hammer price:
£2,400
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 231
Sold
TWO BOXES OF MAINLY BASE METAL CHAINS (QTY)
In silver and gold tone, various lengths and styles.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £40 - £60
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 232
Sold
A SET OF SIX GOLD BUTTONS (6)
Having plain fronts, diameter 1.5cm, each detailed 9 CT, combined weight 9.2 grams, with a case
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £130 - £160
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 233
Sold
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY ENAMEL LADYBIRD EGG CHARM
One side depicting a ladybird in red and black enamel, the reverse a pink colour enamel, the bale bearing Russian marks, measuring 22.5mm x 11.3mm with bale, gross weight 4.2 grams
CONDITION REPORTEnamel has wear to it Bale has partial marks 'ИБ' which could be for Russian maker…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 234
Sold
A COLLECTION OF MAINLY PASTE INTAGLIOS (7)
One engraved with an eagle head, one with a sphinx, one with a many faced person and others
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 235
Sold
AN ARTS AND CRAFTS GEMSET PENDANT NECKLACE
The pendant set with moonstones, a central garnet cabochon and cabochon emeralds, in an ornate design, with leaf decorations, in unmarked silver, with a chain of similar style, with ornate wirework and moonstones, in unmarked gold, 48.5cm in length, gross weight 27.5 grams.
CONDITION REPORTThe pendant has some discolouration to the metal, the links on the chain are in…
Hammer price:
£7,000
Estimate: £600 - £800
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 236
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A GEMSET CLIP BROOCH
Set with amethyst, citrine, peridots and pearls, in the form of a flower, unsigned, measuring 4cm, gross weight 20 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, some of the facet edges are slightly worn, all claws are…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £120 - £180
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 237
Sold
A COLLECTION OF GOLD CUFFLINKS (QTY)
Including a broken pair in 18ct yellow gold, weight 8.7 grams, four single cufflinks, all marked 9ct, gross weight 13.2 grams, and two unmarked pieces of cufflink, weight 1.9 grams
CONDITION REPORTNo matching pairs, surface scratches and signs of wear to all itemsProvenance: The…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 238
Sold
TWO OPAL RINGS (2)
Both set with an oval cut opal cabochon, the larger one hallmarked 9ct, weight 4.2 grams, ring size P, the other in unmarked gold, weight 1.6 grams, ring size N½
CONDITION REPORTOpals are in good condition, settings are secure, some minor surface wear to the…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 239
Sold
THIRTEEN ASSORTED T-BARS (13)
Of various designs and sizes, two stamped 9ct, weighing 4.5 grams, the remaining unmarked
CONDITION REPORTMost in oveall good condition, one missing its attachment loop Provenance: The…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £50 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 240
Sold
GEORG JENSEN: A SILVER AND LABRADORITE COLLAR NECKLACE
Comprising of ten shaped panels set with round cabochon labradorites separated by oval links, 41.5cm in length, with bar and ring clasp, signed GJ, 2, 830, gross weight 38.4 grams
CONDITION REPORTSome surface scratches to the metal and the gemstones, links have very minimal…
Hammer price:
£1,500
Estimate: £600 - £900
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 241
Sold
A COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY ITEMS (QTY)
Including a bale set with rose cut diamonds, two hat pins with enamel eggs set to the top, a broken brooch set with sapphires and diamonds, various lockets and swivel brooches, and other items in gold, silver and base metal
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£4,800
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 242
Sold
A GROUP OF FIVE BLUE EGG CHARMS (5)
Of varying sizes, including a pale blue enamel egg, a lapis lazuli egg, and three other smaller enamel egg charms, gross weight 7 grams
CONDITION REPORTLight blue enamel egg in good condition, lapis egg has a small chip by the bale,…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 243
Sold
A CHARIG TIARA BOX
In pink leather with black velvet and silk interior, signed Charig Ltd, Court jewellers,28 Old Bond Street, London.w. measuring 21.5cm x 18.5cm
CONDITION REPORTIt would appear that the case has been water damaged in the past and is distorted…
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 244
Sold
A COLLECTION OF MOSTLY ANTIQUE METAL BELTS (QTY)
And belt links, mostly openwork, foliate designs mostly 19th century and later, some marked EPNS, together with a box of foliate motif cast metal belt links.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £50 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 245
Sold
MURRLE BENNET - AN ENAMEL BROOCH
With blue and green enamel, decorated with leaves, stamped 950 and signed MBco, measuring 35.9mm x 18.2mm, gross weight 6.3 grams.
CONDITION REPORTin overall good condition, some slight wear to the enamelProvenance: The Purple…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £60 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 246
Sold
A GROUP OF ANTIQUE CHAIN PIECES (QTY)
All small pieces of chain, including textured belcher links, anchor links, curb links, and others, four have marks for 9ct gold, gross weight 29.2 grams
CONDITION REPORTAll in overall good condition with some wear to the links and some surface…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £280 - £320
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 247
Sold
TWO EROTIC ENAMEL STUD BROOCHES (2)
Both depicting an intimate man and lady, in gilt metal, measuring 4.6cm in diameter, gross weight 47.9 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, some wear to the enamel, back of the brooches have some…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 248
Sold
A COLLECTION OF INTAGLIOS (19)
Mostly with engraved initials, in cornelian, of various shapes and sizes
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 249
Sold
A QUANTITY OF NECKLACES (QTY)
To include; a varicoloured glass bead necklace, possibly Venetian, freshwater and imitation pearls, faceted amethyst beads, further bead necklaces and mourning chains
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £50 - £70
16 April 2024
16 April 2024