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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
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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 298
Sold
A GROUP OF FIVE BANDS (5)
Including four 9ct bands, two 2.1mm, set with single cut diamonds in white and rose gold both size M, one 2.3mm yellow twist motif ring, size N, and one 2.8mm plain white gold band, size L½, gross weight 7.6 grams, together with a 2.3mm white metal band with Asian character marks, size M
CONDITION REPORTAll rings show signs of surface wearProvenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 299
Sold
A GOLD NECKLACE AND A PENDANT FRAME (2)
Fancy snake link chain with barrel clasp, 42.5cm in length, unmarked, together with a pear-shaped pendant frame, combined weight 10 grams
CONDITION REPORTClasp fastens securely, some surface wear to both items. The neckchain; there is a…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £180 - £220
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 300
Sold
A 20TH CENTURY MOONSTONE AND DIAMOND PENDANT
Attributed to Archibald Knox, with a central large oval cabochon moonstone, in a rub over setting, with a smaller moonstone drop beneath, the unmarked mount decorated with old and rose cut diamonds and the metal finished with a mille grain edge, integrated on a fine long and short chain, 42cm in length, gross weight 18.7 grams
CONDITION REPORTPendant measures 55.6mm x 31mmCentral moonstone measures 26.6mm x 20mm x 9.2mmIn…
Hammer price:
£6,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 301
Sold
THREE BOXES OF ASSORTED ANTIQUE COSTUME FRAGMENTS (QTY)
To include enamelled and other buckles, buttons, brooches, combs, beads, cut stones etc. Housed within three wooden boxes.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£1,050
Estimate: £50 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 302
Sold
A GROUP OF SIX EGG CHARMS (6)
Of varying sizes, the largest with a leaf pattern by the bale, one with the design of a cockerel, and four others, unmarked, gross weight 9.1 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, with surface scratches to the metal Largest egg measures…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £120 - £180
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 303
Sold
LEVINGER & BISSINGER: AN ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE
Composed of silver gilt, enamel and pearl, the reverse of the pendant detailed "900 DÉPOSE" with maker's mark, measuring 3.2cm x 3.6cm, integrated on an oval link and baroque pearl necklace with square barrel clasp, approximately 58.5cm in length
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, some wear to the enamel, links are sloghtly worn, clasp…
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 304
Sold
A COLLECTION OF INTAGLIOS (7)
Including a circular paste intaglio with the signs of the zodiac and a man on a chariot, one depicting two soldiers, one with a bird carrying a donkey and others
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 305
Sold
A VICTORIAN GEMSET BROOCH
Depicting a leaf set with pale blue enamel, old mine cut diamonds and mixed cut emeralds, wrapping around a branch, with a small locket compartment to the end, with an old mine and rose cut diamond set articulated drop, in unmarked gold, gross weight 23.1 grams.
CONDITION REPORTBrooch measures 59.5mm x 62.8mm including dropSome discolouration to the metal,…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 306
Sold
TWO JADEITE JADE BEAD NECKLACES (2)
The first with three large and smaller polished jadeite beads on a knotted strand to a barrel shaped clasp, length 44cm, diameter of largest bead 26.5mm, smallest bead 6mm, together with a similar graduated jade bead necklace
CONDITION REPORTBoth in overall good condition, some surface wear to the beads, clasps fasten…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 307
Sold
A RUSSIAN GOLD AND ENAMEL CROSS PENDANT NECKLACE
The pendant with blue enamel to the front, bearing Russian gold marks to the reverse, measuring 5.3cm x 2.9 with bale, on a gold curb link necklace with split ring clasp, 68cm in length, with Russian gold marks, gross weight 14.4 grams
CONDITION REPORTSome damage to the enamel and surface scratches Provenance: The Purple Shop – The…
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £280 - £320
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 308
Sold
A QUANTITY OF UNMOUNTED FACETED AND CABOCHON GEMSTONES (QTY)
Including, sapphire, emerald, topaz, amethyst, garnet and moonstone
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 309
Sold
A COLLECTION OF ENAMEL ARTS AND CRAFTS JEWELLERY (4)
To include a floral bracelet with green and blue enamel, bearing a lion passant mark, possibly James Fenton, 19cm in length, an unmarked peacock brooch, a pair of Liberty & Co foliate motif cufflinks bearing silver marks for Birmingham, 1902, and a citrus fruit bar brooch stamped '9C'
CONDITION REPORTSome wear to the enamel on each of the pieces, cufflinks are without piece of…
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 310
Sold
TEXA: AN 18CT GOLD CASED MANUAL WIND HIDDEN WRISTWATCH
Circa 1960s, the watch enclosed within a case with a hinged cover, detailed 18 .75, case width 24mm, fitted on a 9ct gold mesh brick-link strap with fold over clasp, hallmarked for London 1966, gross weight 54 grams.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£1,150
Estimate: £600 - £800
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 311
Sold
AN ART NOUVEAU HAMMERED SILVER PENDANT
Bezel set with a oval cabochon of beryl to the centre, with makers mark for William Hair Haseler, hallmarked for Birmingham 1904, measuring 5.4cm x 2.8cm including bale, gross weight 10.5 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition with some surface scratchesProvenance: The Purple Shop –…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 312
Sold
A GROUP OF UNMOUNTED FLORAL MICRO MOSAICS AND PIETRA DURA (12)
Mostly oval and depicting bouquets of flowers, the largest 2.5cm wide.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 313
Sold
A QUANTITY OF LOOSE JEWELLERY FINDINGS (QTY)
To include gemstone mounted jewellery, a Victorian tassel, three pear-shaped rock crystal pendants.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£2,500
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 314
Sold
TWO ANTIQUE FABERGE BOXES (2)
Including a wooden cigarette case box and a leather cufflink box
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 315
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A GEMSET CLIP BROOCH
Set with green and pink tourmalines, and jade, with clip fastening, unsigned, measuring 4cm x 3.5cm, gross weight 18.1 grams
CONDITION REPORTClip fastens securely, lavender jade is loose in setting, all other stones are…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £120 - £180
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 316
Sold
AN ART NOUVEAU GOLD, ENAMEL & PEARL PENDANT
Probably by Liberty & Co, Circa 1910, the reverse of the pendant stamped "9ct L&Co", height 4.9cm, on an associated gilt metal chain, 50.5cm in length
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, some slight wear to the enamel, clasp fastens seuerly…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 317
Sold
A GROUP OF ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE BEAD NECKLACES (QTY)
Mostly rock crystal beads, glass beads, hardstone beads, clay beads, faux pearls and other examples.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £50 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 318
Sold
A COLLECTION OF COLOURLESS PASTE INTAGLIOS (8)
Including one depicting a rose with text 'The sweetness is my life', one depicting a leaf with text 'Je ne change qu'en mourant', one with a coat of arms and test 'The poor law commissioners' and others
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£1,600
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 319
Sold
A MIXED LOT OF ITEMS (4)
Two stick pins and a gold charm depicting the comedy and tragedy masks, and a brooch in the form of a mask, all unmarked, gross weight 11.9 grams
CONDITION REPORTAll in overall good condition with some minor surface wearProvenance: The Purple…
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 320
Sold
CARTIER - A TRINITY RING
With white, rose and yellow gold bands interlocking, stamped 750, Cartier, 62, 1997, O 5903 Y, with Swiss dogs head mark, ring size T½, gross weight 16.2 grams
CONDITION REPORTSurface scratches to the metal on all three bands, stamps to the inside of the band…
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £500 - £700
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 321
Sold
TWO RUSSIAN GOLD AND GEM SET BROOCHES (2)
Including a round openwork floral motif brooch set with a sapphire and three pearls, detailed '56 KP', and a navette shaped ruby and cabochon sapphire set openwork brooch, the pin loop detailed '56', length 3.5cm, gross weight 6.4 grams
CONDITION REPORTBoth in overall good condition, clasps fasten securely, some surface wearProvenance…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 322
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A GEMSET BROOCH AND EARRING SET (3)
The earrings in a circular form set with moonstones and pink tourmalines, with ivy leaf decoration, screw back fittings, with a similar brooch, all unsigned, gross weight 18.6 grams.
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, clip on brooch fastens securely, slight surface damage…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 323
Sold
A MIXED LOT OF SEVENTEEN BEAN CHARMS (17)
Comprising, four quartz beans, three hardstone beans, three coloured enamel beans, and seven others, all unmarked, gross weight 32 grams
CONDITION REPORTAll beans show some signs of wear, light green enamel bean has some loss of…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 324
Sold
A SET OF FOUR MINATURE BUTTONS (4)
Each depicting a different lady, each signed Lucas, in gilt metal, boxed in an Edwards and Sons case
CONDITION REPORTAll in overall good condition, the paintings are well kept buttons measure 29.5mm…
Hammer price:
£480
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 325
Sold
GEORG JENSEN: A SILVER, LABRADORITE & MOONSTONE BROOCH
Numbered 41 and marked for Georg Jensen, comprised of two brooches set with moonstones, suspending a chain and further labradorite beads, measuring approximately 11.4cm in length , gross weight 46.6 grams
Please note: Only one section of the brooch bears marks for Georg Jensen, the remaining separate…
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £500 - £800
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 326
Sold
TWO JADEITE JADE BEAD NECKLACES (2)
The first with graduated polished jadeite beads on a knotted strand to an oval clasp stamped with character marks, length 47cm, diameter of largest bead 15.5mm, smallest bead 4.2mm, together with a similar jade bead necklace, with a bolt ring clasp
CONDITION REPORTKnotting is slightly loose on both necklaces, both clasps fasten secuerly, some…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 327
Sold
A LAVENDER JADEITE JADE BEAD NECKLACE
The polished graduated beads measuring from 9mm to 14mm on a knotted strand, with a gold bolt ring clasp, length 101cm
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, clasp fastens securely, some surface wearProvenance: The…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 328
Sold
A COLLECTION OF INTAGLIOS (7)
Mostly colourless glass, depicting various portraits and figures, together with some associated paperwork
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 329
Sold
THREE BOXES OF ASSORTED VARIOUS JEWELLERY ITEMS (QTY)
To include earrings, antique handbag fittings, a chainlink handbag, various findings etc.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £50 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 330
Sold
A VICTORIAN ENGRAVED SIGNET RING
The large ring in a navette shape, with an engraving depicting an Angel, with VI and a crown above, the ring hallmarked Birmingham 1896, 22ct yellow gold, ring size S, gross weight 15.5 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, with surface wear and scratchesProvenance: The Purple…
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £400 - £600
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 331
Sold
A PAIR OF STAR SAPPHIRE CUFFLINKS (2)
Set with four cabochon star sapphires, in bezel settings, in 18ct yellow gold, makers mark BS&F, gross weight 12.2 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, with some surface scratches to the metalProvenance: The…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 332
Sold
AN ART NOUVEAU ENAMEL PENDANT
The circular enamel depicting a woman, with a small articulated pearl drop, in unmarked yellow gold, 26.6mm in diameter, weight 8.3 grams
CONDITION REPORTLadies face is slightly blurred, and there is some wear to the enamel, pearl has…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 333
Sold
A JADEITE JADE DOUBLE ROW GRADUATED BEAD NECKLACE
With graduated polished beads on a knotted strand to a cabochon jade set oval clasp, unmarked, length 40cm, diameter of largest bead 9.5mm and smallest bead 4.2mm, gross weight 55 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, clasp fastens securely, some surface wear to the…
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 334
Sold
A SOUTH AFRICA GOLD POND
1898, fitted with a scroll pierced gold pendant mount, weight 8.8 grams
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £280 - £320
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 335
Sold
TWO PAIRS OF 18CT GOLD CUFFLINKS (4)
One pair rectangular shaped with an engraving of Griffin, stamped 18ct, with makers marks for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co, weight 8.8 grams, the other pair of circular form and with a hammered finish, hallmarked for 18ct, Birmingham, 1908, with makers mark D&F, weight 12 grams.
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, with some surface scratchesProvenance: The Purple Shop –…
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £400 - £600
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 336
Sold
A COLLECTION OF MOSTLY ANTIQUE NECKLACE BOXES (9)
Of varying shapes and sizes, some branded some unbranded
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 337
Sold
AN ARTS & CRAFTS PENDANT NECKLACE
With central baroque pearl mounted in an enamel frame, with a pearl and three cabochon moonstones set above, integrated on a belcher link chain with an integrated moonstone set further up the chain, with bolt ring clasp stamped 925, measuring approximately 47cm, gross weight 12.2 grams
CONDITION REPORTOne of the points in the pendant where it is connected has broken, otherwise in…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 338
Sold
A GROUP OF FOUR 22CT GOLD BANDS (4)
Including one 2.8mm size O½, one 3.6mm size P, one 3.3mm size j½, and one 2.3mm size J½, gross weight 12.5 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, with some surface scratches to the metal Provenance: The…
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 339
Sold
A PAIR OF GEMSET CUFFLINKS (2)
Set with purple dyed quartz cabochons in a rub over setting, in 9ct yellow gold hallmarked for Birmingham 1925, weight 16.9 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, with some surface scratches Provenance: The Purple Shop…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 340
Sold
A SAPPHIRE RING
Featuring a bezel set oval mixed cut sapphire weighing an estimated 2.75 carats, with an ornate gold surround, with unclear marks, size M½ gross weight 7 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, sapphire has some minor wear to the facet edges and some…
Hammer price:
£2,600
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 341
Sold
TWO BOXES OF ASSORTED ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE BEADS (QTY)
To include various Murano glass, semi-precious, cut glass examples, together with various assorted jewellery fragments and findings
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£1,200
Estimate: £50 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 342
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A PAIR OF GEMSET EARRINGS (2)
In the form of a flower, set with fire opals, green tourmalines and pearls, with clip fittings, unsigned, gross weight 11.9 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, clips are slightly loose, stones have some wear to the…
Hammer price:
£1,300
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 343
Sold
A JADEITE JADE BEAD NECKLACE
With graduated polished multi colour jadeite beads on a knotted strand to an unmarked gold bolt ring clasp, the largest bead measuring 11.2mm in diameter, the smallest 8.6mm, 87cm in length
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, clasp fastens secuerly Provenance: The Purple Shop – The…
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 344
Sold
A COLLECTION OF MAINLY LAVA CAMEOS (14)
Including soldier heads, various portrait heads, a large scene, two animal heads, and one cameo set in a silver ring
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 345
Sold
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY DIAMOND ARROW PIN
The arrow set with rose cut diamonds, the arrow feathers signed Cartier Paris and numbered 8539, the arrow head and connecting pin with French mark for platinum, possibly associated, 40mm in length, weight 2.4 grams, with a Cartier box
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, all stones are present, pin fastens securely, some…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £400 - £600
16 April 2024
16 April 2024