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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 346
Sold
A SINGLE STONE DIAMOND RING
Claw set with a princess cut diamond weighing an estimated 0.60 carats, in 18ct white gold, hallmarked for Sheffield, 2002, size N½
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, claws are secure, stone is loupe clean, bright and…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 347
Sold
SIX CARVED ASIAN HARDSTONE PENDANTS (6)
To include two jadeite pendants, each carved with a fox, and four carved agate pendants, the largest 5.5cm.
CONDITION REPORTAll items have surface wear. The larger cornelian pendant has a chip at the…
Hammer price:
£2,600
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 348
Sold
AN 18CT GOLD CIRCULAR CASED LADY'S WRISTWATCH AND THREE FURTHER WATCHES (4)
The gold wristwatch with a jewelled lever movement detailed Swiss Made, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals, import mark Glasgow 1929, also two colourless paste set lady's wristwatches and a Thoma clip watch
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £40 - £60
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 349
Sold
A GROUP OF SIX EGG CHARMS (6)
The finest with white enamel and floral detailing, three with green enamel, and two glazed ceramic eggs.
CONDITION REPORTEnamel eggs all show signs of wear, one is missing its bale, one ceramic egg is…
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 350
Sold
ARTS & CRAFTS SILVER & GOLD MULTI-GEMSTONE BROOCH
The openwork silver mount set to the centre with an oval mixed-cut sapphire, estimated weight 6 carats, surrounded by green garnets, citrines, rubies, colourless gems and two further round-cut sapphires, measuring 9cm x 3.8cm, gross weight 23.6 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, all stones are present and secure, clasp fastens…
Hammer price:
£3,500
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 351
Sold
LARGE BOX OF MIXED ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE BEADS (QTY)
To include hardstone beads, glass beads, faux pearls and various loose beads 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 352
Sold
FIVE NECKLACES (5)
Comprising; a five row necklace of graduated faceted varicoloured gemstone beads, a faceted amethyst bead necklace, a polished amethyst bead necklace, a two row faceted moonstone bead necklace and a single row necklace of freshwater cultured pearls, on a silver clasp
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 353
Sold
A GOLD MOUNTED ENAMEL CIRCULAR BROOCH
Possibly Limoges depicting a single flowerhead, diameter 5.7cm
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 354
Sold
A COLLECTION OF INTAGLIOS (5)
One swivel, one metal and three others, all with script, some Islamic/Indian?
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 355
Sold
ARCHIBALD KNOX; A HASELER AND CO ENAMEL BROOCH
With blue green and orange enamel, in silver with makers mark for Haseler and Co., W.H, who was a supplier to Liberty and Co, measuring 3cm across, weight 10.1 grams
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 356
Sold
TWO GEMSET BROOCHES (2)
Both unsigned, one in a circular shape, attributed to Dorrie Nossiter, with ivy leaf decoration, set with blue zircons, moonstones and turquoise, measuring 3.8cm, weight 11.8 grams, together with a brooch set with turquoise, pearls, tourmalines and garnets, measuring 5.5cm, weight 14 grams
CONDITION REPORTBoth in overall good condition, both clasps fasten securely, all stones are secure…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 357
Sold
A GOLD "CORONET" PENDANT NECKLACE
The pendant designed as two coronets and stamped with a maker's mark to the reverse "EM", on a gold fancy link chain with barrel clasp, 45.5cm in length, gross weight 11 grams
CONDITION REPORTChain has evidence of repair, pendant has lead soldier repair, clasp fastens…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £280 - £320
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 358
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A GEMSET BROOCH
Of circular form, with two large ivy leaf decorations, set with amethysts, zircons, pearls and emeralds, unsigned, measures approximately 4.5 cm, gross weight 15.2 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, with some surface wear to the facet edges of the zircons…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £180 - £220
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 359
Sold
OMEGA DE VILLE: TWO MANUAL WIND GENTLEMAN'S WRISTWATCHES (2)
Circa 1970s. Comprising; a stainless steel example with a blue dial and a gold plated example with a brown dial, case width 32mm, each with associated leather straps.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £200 - £400
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 360
Sold
AN AUSTRIAN IMPERIAL EAGLE ENAMEL RING
The motif depicting the Austrian Imperial Eagle, with blue enamel, in unmarked gold, weight12.6 grams, ring size P.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 361
Sold
A 19TH CENTURY BLACK MOROCCO LEATHER JEWELLERY BOX
With secret compartment, the lock stamped Bramah, London
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £50 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 362
Sold
A 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND, RUBY AND EMERALD HAND
Set with rose cut diamonds, with an emerald set 'bracelet' and ruby set 'ring', in unmarked silver topped gold, measuring 3.2cm x 1.6cm, gross weight 4 grams
CONDITION REPORTAll stones are present but multiple diamonds have chips, cracks, or fractures, some…
Hammer price:
£3,000
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 363
Sold
FOUR ANTIQUE LIBERTY AND CO BOXES (4)
Three in floral fabric, including an oval box, a ring box, and a larger rectangular box, and one other red fabric oval box
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 364
Sold
A GOLD, DIAMOND AND RED GEM SET HAND CLIP
Set with rose cut diamonds and a single red paste, measuring 2.9cm x 1.4cm, gross weight 4.94 grams
CONDITION REPORTOne diamond missing, one is chipped, red stone is quite chipped, pin hinges…
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 365
Sold
FIVE MATCHING GUILD OF HANDICRAFT SILVER BUTTONS (5)
Each centred by a pale green gemstone within a cast and pierced surround of fruiting vine, London 1907, diameter 2.1cm, gross weight 24.5 grams.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £60 - £90
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 366
Sold
A LARGE ART NOUVEAU ENAMEL PENDANT
The enamel depicting a women facing an angel, in an unmarked hammered frame, 55.2mm in diameter, gross weight 22.3 grams
CONDITION REPORTSome wear to the enamel and metalProvenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 367
Sold
A PAIR OF MABE PEARL EARRINGS AND A BRACELET (2)
The pearls set with Mabe pearls, in unmarked yellow gold, with post fittings, weight 6.2 grams, with a bracelet set with carved bone, 16.5cm in length, unmarked, weight 15.5 grams
CONDITION REPORTOne Mabe pearl has a chip out of it, and no butterflies, the bracelet is missing a…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 368
Sold
A COLLECTION OF INTAGLIOS (10)
Mostly depicting figures including the three graces, multiple depicting a man and a woman, one of birds drinking from a bird bath and others
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 369
Sold
A GROUP OF VARIOUS ANTIQUE LEATHER JEWELLERY BOXES (QTY)
Mostly 19th and early 20th century contained within an antique leather Gladstone bag
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £50 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 370
Sold
AN 18CT GOLD PILL POT
With rose, yellow and white gold, engraved on the inside M.B 1977, stamped 750, with makers mark COVE and stamped with a Maltese cross, weight 32 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition with some small dents and surface scratchesProvenance:…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 371
Sold
AN ENAMEL PENDANT AND BROOCH (2)
The pendant depicting a rose, signed to the back Bijoux Laurent GF Limoges, in an unmarked gold surround, measuring 4.9cm in diameter, weight 15.2 grams, with an enamel brooch depicting a lady, signed to the front O'Roy, measuring 4.9cm in diameter, weight 25.1 grams
CONDITION REPORTWear to the enamel on both items, brooch clasp fastens secuerly Provenance: The…
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £60 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 372
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A GEMSET BROOCH
Of circular form, with ivy leaf decoration, set with sapphires, emeralds, zircons and moonstones, unsigned, measures 4.5 cm, gross weight 16.3 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, some stones are slightly loose in setting, clasp fastens…
Hammer price:
£2,800
Estimate: £180 - £220
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 373
Sold
A COLLECTION OF MOSTLY ANTIQUE BANGLE AND BRACELET BOXES (25)
To include cylindrical bangle boxes, round and rectangular bracelet boxes, and others
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£480
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 374
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A GEMSET BROOCH AND EARRING SET (3)
The brooch in a bouquet from, set with sapphires, zircons, topaz and others, with a bow detailing to the top, with smaller matching ear studs with post and butterfly fittings, unsigned, gross weight 41.3 grams
CONDITION REPORTSome of the stones have some wear to the facet edges, brooch clasp fastens secuerly…
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 375
Sold
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY PEARL AND OPAL PENDANT
Set with a central blister pearl in an unmarked openwork surround, with two round fire opal cabochons set above, and one opal cabochon below, measuring 65.6mm x 39.8mm with bale, gross weight 13 grams
CONDITION REPORTPendant is in the style of Edward Colonna, however the item is unmarked.Bottom opal…
Hammer price:
£2,800
Estimate: £400 - £600
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 376
Sold
A LADY'S 18K GOLD CASED MANUAL WIND WRISTWATCH
The silvered square dial with Roman numerals and detailed Tiffany & Co, case width 21mm, with an associated leather strap.
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 377
Sold
A COLLECTION OF MOSTLY ANTIQUE JEWELLERY BOXES (29)
Mainly including ring boxes, all of varying shapes and sizes
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 378
Sold
A GOLD AND DIAMOND SNAKE BAR BROOCH AND ANOTHER BROOCH (2)
The snake brooch set with an old European cut diamond, unmarked, length 3.7cm, together with a synthetic ruby bar brooch, unmarked, length 3.8cm, gross weight 5.28 grams
CONDITION REPORTBoth in overall good condition, clasps fasten securely, some surface wear…
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 379
Sold
ARTHUR AND GEORGIE GASKIN - AN OPAL BROOCH
Set with three opals, in an openwork floral surround, signed G to the reverse and attributed to Arthur and Georgie Gaskin, in silver, measuring weight 4.9 grams
CONDITION REPORTSmall chip to one of the opals, some surface scratches to the opals, some surface…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 380
Sold
A 1.12 CARAT DIAMOND BAR BROOCH
Featuring a claw set old mine cut diamond with an estimated weight of 1.12 carats, on a brooch fitting, in unmarked gold, gross weight 1.8 grams.
ALL GEMSTONE AND DIAMOND WEIGHTS, COLOUR AND CLARITY HAVE BEEN ASSESSED MOUNTED AND ARE OF OUR…
Hammer price:
£1,800
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 381
Sold
THREE 19TH CENTURY RINGS (3)
One mourning ring with black enamel, with 'L. Amitie' engraved to the centre, size P, one with blue enamel, with indistinct German gothic text, size M, and another, size M, all unmarked, gross weight 5.2 grams.
CONDITION REPORTAll have signs of wear, black enamel is in good condition, blue enamel has some…
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £60 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 382
Sold
A GROUP OF FIFTEEN BOLT RING CLASPS (15)
Of various sizes, some marked 9ct and 18ct, some unmarked
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 383
Sold
A COLLECTION OF BUTTONS (QTY)
To include Russian, silver, plated, agate, paste set , sea shells, four pink enamelled examples and amethyst quartz and a few further items
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 384
Sold
A LARGE 19TH CENTURY GREEN MOROCCO LEATHER JEWELLERY CASE
With velvet lining and two removable trays, the lock stamped Bramah, London
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 385
Sold
A VICTORIAN DIAMOND SNAKE BROOCH
In the form of two coiled snakes, each with an old mine cut diamond to the head and demantoid garnet eyes, numbered 875 and stamped 18CT, gross weight 8 grams
CONDITION REPORTBrooch measures 37.4mm x 15.4Brooch has a loop under one of the heads for a…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 386
Sold
THREE JADEITE JADE NECKLACES (3)
The first with graduated polished jadeite beads on a knotted strand to a bolt ring clasp, length 56cm, diameter of largest bead 9.9mm, smallest bead 4mm, together with a 120cm long string of graduated beads with no clasp, and a 41cm bead necklace with large central bead measuring 23.6mm
CONDITION REPORTLast necklace mentioned has a bent clasp that does not fasten securely and the…
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £150 - £200
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 387
Sold
A PAIR OF AMETHYST CUFFLINKS (2)
Set with four cabochon amethysts, in a bezel setting, unmarked yellow gold, weight 9.1 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall goos consition with some surface scratchesProvenance: The Purple Shop –…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 388
Sold
A COLLECTION ART NOUVEAU ENAMEL BUCKLES (QTY)
To include eleven complete sets, and various other examples, housed within two antique boxes.
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 389
Sold
A GROUP OF LOOSE GEMSTONES, BEADS AND FURTHER ITEMS (QTY)
To include three rock crystal dropped shaped pendants, faceted amethyst quartz beads, banded agate beads, carbuncle garnets, opals, corals, agates, moonstones, also an Asian scent bottle with foliate carved decoration and four scarabs and further item, also a leather cased set of gemstones
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £60 - £80
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 390
Sold
ARTHUR AND GEORGIE GASKIN - A MOONSTONE AND PEARL NECKLACE
The pendant with a central mabe pearl, surrounded by five moonstones, in a circular form, with a pear shaped pearl drop, the reverse of the drop signed G, attributed to Arthur and Georgie Gaskin, on a fancy belcher link chain, with bolt ring clasp, 44.5cm in length, gross weight 14 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, woth some surface scratches to the metal, clasp fastens…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 391
Sold
A GROUP OF INSIGNIA, UNIFORM BUTTONS AND COINS (QTY)
To include uniform buttons relating to the Army, Navy, Police, a large quantity of Canadian Army Medical Corps buttons, General Service Pattern buttons and other institutions, a silver badge detailed Franco, Birmingham 1903, a Victorian R.A.O.B silver medal, London 1894, various waistbelt buckles, badges and other insignia, a silver medallion commemorating The Royal Silver Wedding 1947-1972, a Q.M.N.G medal, a quantity of British and foreign coins, including two year proof sets 1970 and 1971
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £50 - £70
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 392
Sold
LIBERTY & CO: ART NOUVEAU SILVER AND ENAMEL PENDANT
In the form of a shield decorated with blue and green enamel measuring 3cm x 2.8cm, stamped silver and L&Co to the reverse, attached to an oval belcher chain bale, gross weight 10.5 grams
CONDITION REPORTSome wear to the enamel and some surface scratches to the metal but in overall good…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024
Lot 393
Sold
LEVINGER & BISSINGER: A JUGENDSTIL ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE
German, Circa 1900, composed of silver, enamel and pearl, the reverse of the pendant detailed "900 DÉPOSE" with maker's mark, 3.3cm wide x 3.8cm high, fitted on an oval link neck chain, approximately 55cm with pendant and chain
CONDITION REPORTEnamel is quite dull, central pearl has some surface wear, links are very slightly…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
16 April 2024