Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu — Smith & Singer

Auction House:Smith & SingerNumber of lots recorded:153
Sale Title:Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of VirtuLots with images:153
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:122
Date:16-Sep-2020
***
A fine South Sea pearl necklace composed of 29 cultured pearls graduating from approximately 15 to 16 mm completed by an 18ct brushed gold spherical clasp, inner circumference approximately 435 mm.
***
***
***
Pair of South Sea pearl 'Dolce' earrings, Paspaley the 13 mm round cultured pearls are mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 22 mm, maker's mark P for Paspaley, hook fittings. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity numbered G06E09WPR13, dated 26 November 2016, a Paspaley box, outer box, pouch and cleaning cloth.
***
***
***
18ct gold multi-strand necklace comprising an upper layer of four and lower layer of five strands of articulated square matte gold links completed by a matching clasp, gross weight approximately 140 grams, inner circumference approximately 416 mm.
***
***
***
18ct gold multi-strand bracelet comprising two layers each of six strands of articulated square matte gold links completed by a matching clasp, gross weight approximately 75 grams, length approximately 196 mm.
***
***
***
18ct gold necklace comprising an articulated line of textured convex rectangular links, gross weight approximately 35 grams, inner circumference approximately 400 mm.
***
***
***
Platinum, 18ct gold, emerald and diamond bracelet the 25 mm wide strap comprises 11 hinged textured gold plaques each centring a collet-set baguette emerald and embellished with tapering lines of brilliant-cut diamonds radiating from the centre, completed by a concealed clasp, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 2.20 and 3.50 carats respectively, gross weight approximately 82 grams, length approximately 165 mm.
***
***
***
22ct gold bracelet designed as an articulated line of ten undulating rectangular links each decorated with a pierced floral design in polished and textured gold, completed by a concealed clasp, gross weight approximately 43 grams, length approximately 183 mm.
***
***
***
Pair of 18ct white gold, diamond, amethyst and pink sapphire earrings each designed as an elongated hoop set the front with a row of brilliant-cut diamonds supporting a detachable chain of oval-shaped links set with brilliant-cut diamonds alternating with links set with circular-cut pink sapphires, each terminating in an oval-shaped amethyst and pink sapphire cluster pendant drop, the diamonds, amethysts and pink sapphires together weighing approximately 1.25, 16.78 and 5.20 carats respectively, length…
***
***
***
18ct bi-colour gold, ruby and diamond pendant necklace of cluster design, centring an oval cabochon ruby weighing approximately 128.50 carats framed by a border of brilliant-cut diamonds and completed by a rope twist chain, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.50 carats, pendant length approximately 77 mm, chain circumference approximately 650 mm.
***
***
***
Pair of 14ct gold and diamond earrings each articulating fringed tassel motif millegrain set with lines of brilliant-cut diamonds to a four-stone surmount collet-set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.48 carats, length approximately 55 mm, hook fittings.
***
***
***
18ct white gold, diamond and amethyst earrings each of open work geometric design, set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, each terminating in three briolette amethyst drops, length approximately 60 mm, post and clip fittings.
***
***
***
18ct white gold and diamond ring modelled as a domed polygon, pave-set to the top and sides with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 7.87 carats, size N.
***
***
***
Pair of 18ct white gold, South Sea pearl and diamond earrings, Paspaley each of cluster design centring a 13 mm round cultured pearl mounted above a blackened convex lozenge pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together stated to weigh 6.23 carats, approximately 28 x 25 mm, signed Paspaley, maker's mark, post and clip fittings. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity numbered Zh-300615 and a Paspaley pouch.
***
***
***
18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring centring a partially collet-set emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 4.50 carats framed by a border of pave-set circular-cut diamonds to shoulders channel-set with tapering princess-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.87 carat, size I 1/2.
***
***
***
Platinum, emerald and diamond ring, circa 1950s of open work bombe design, set with a cabochon emerald weighing approximately 2.50 carats bordered by clusters of brilliant and single-cut diamonds to a tapered diamond-set buckle and loop mounting, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.40 carats, size K.
***
***
***
Sapphire and seed pearl necklace and a diamond and sapphire ring, circa 1900 comprising: a fine chain necklet set to the front with a fringe of seven oval-cut sapphires, connected by seed-pearl set knifewire settings, mounted in gold, length approximately 350 mm, one seed pearl replacement; and a sapphire and diamond half hoop ring mounted in gold, size M. (2)
***
***
***
15ct gold, sapphire and seed pearl pendant/enhancer and pair of 9ct gold and seed pearl earrings comprising: a pendant/enhancer centring a circular-cut claw-set green sapphire framed by a 12 point star embellished with seed pearls, the sapphire weighing approximately 4.80 carats, pendant length approximately 48 mm, with detachable pendant and enhancer fittings; and a pair of earrings each terminating in an articulated tassel supported by a gold sphere decorated with twisted wire, beading and a seed pearl,…
***
***
***
18ct white gold, natural medium champagne diamond and diamond ring the natural medium champagne radiant-cut diamond weighing 1.00 carat is claw-set, each shoulder set with two collet-set brilliant-cut near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 0.10 carat, size J 1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA47530/12, dated 20 December 2010, stating that the 1.00 carat diamond is natural medium champagne colour, Si 2 clarity.
***
***
***
18ct white gold, diamond and plique-a-jour enamel brooch modelled as a dragonfly, the thorax and abdomen pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes decorated with paillonne enamel, the wings decorated with translucent enamel of blue and green hue, bordered by pave-set diamonds, approximately 65 x 45 mm.
***
***
***
Enamel and amethyst pendant necklace designed as a longchain of navette-shaped links each centred by an oval-shaped amethyst against a scrolled black enamelled ground, supporting a large oval-shaped amethyst pendant, similarly set, mounted in 14ct gold, length approximately 600 mm excluding pendant.
***
***
***
14ct gold, enamel and amethyst bracelet and pair of earrings suite comprising: a bracelet composed of navette-shaped links each centred by an oval-shaped amethyst against a scrolled black enamelled ground, length approximately 190 mm; a pair of earrings en suite, diameter approximately 16 mm, hook fittings, the bracelet can be attached to add length to the longchain of lot 120. (2)
***
***
***
Topaz and diamond necklace, gem-set and diamond 'Super Confetti' necklace, topaz ring, all H. Stern, amethyst ring comprising: a necklace designed as a line of claw-set oval-cut blue topaz together weighing approximately 33.00 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold and completed by a concealed clasp set with a circular-cut diamond, length approximately 410 mm, maker's mark for H. Stern; a necklace designed as a series of spectacle-set variously-shaped citrine, garnet and smokey quartz together weighing…
***
***
***
Citrine brooch/pendant the heart shaped citrine weighing approximately 195.30 carats is mounted in 18ct gold, approximately 42 x 41 mm.
***
***
***
18ct white gold, gem-set and diamond suite comprising: a necklace designed as an abstract foliate line of variously-shaped multi-coloured gemstones including tourmaline, peridot, sapphire, moonstone and amethyst, suspending a similarly set detachable pendant terminating in a briolette blue topaz, the gemstones together weighing approximately 41.50 carats pendant length approximately 65 mm, inner circumference approximately 479 mm, adjustable; a pair of earrings designed as an articulated abstract foliate…
***
***
***
Gold and enamel box, Continental, 19th century rectangular with rounded corners, the lid and base with stylised engine-turned panels within a blue enamel rim and chased floral blue enamel leaf borders, gross weight approximately 126 grams, approximately 87 x 62 x 20 mm. Provenance: HRH Princess Zainab Hilmi, Egypt. Private collection, Melbourne, by descent from the above
***
***
***
Pair of 18ct gold cufflinks, Bulgari each circular gold disc engraved Bvlgari to a t-bar terminal, similarly engraved, diameter approximately 16 mm, signed Bulgari, numbered CSZ299. Accompanied by a Bulgari box.
***
***
***
Pair of 18ct gold cufflinks, Bulgari each gold baton engraved Bvlgari to a t-bar terminal, similarly engraved, baton length approximately 19 mm, signed Bulgari. Accompanied by a Bulgari pouch.
***
***
***
A silver and enamel cigarette case, Austrian, circa 1920 the front enamelled with an elegant lady in formal dress, the reverse depicting a seated baby dressed in a jumpsuit with pink bows and necklace, length approximately 112 mm, with personalised inscription in German, engraved to interior.
***
***
***
Tiffany Studios floor lamp (circa 1910) favrile glass and bronze inscribed 'L.C.T. Favrile' on shade inscribed 'Tiffany Studios/New York/425' on base 140 cm (high). Provenance: burr & Murr Antiques, South Africa. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above on 29 October 1994
***
***
***
Omega ref 8068 a gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, circa 1975 dial: brushed, gilt calibre: cal. 620 manual winding, 17 jewels case: brushed, square-form with diamond-set bezel, snap on back case number: 670677 Closure: Omega 18ct gold brick link bracelet and buckle dimensions: 23 mm square, length approximately 174 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: none this watch is not currently running.
***
***
***
Omega constellation a lady's 18ct gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, circa 2000 dial: brushed, gilt and diamond-set calibre: 1450 quartz case: brushed, tonneau-form with diamond-set bezel, secured by four screws, with Geneva Observatory emblem to reverse Closure: Omega 18ct gold chain link bracelet and folding clasp dimensions: 22 mm diameter, internal circumference approximately 142 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: Omega presentation box and outer box
***
***
***
Cartier Santos a stainless steel and gold bracelet watch with date, circa 2000 dial: white calibre: automatic, fully jewelled case: brushed and polished square-shaped, gold screw-set bezel, back secured by eight screws case number: 2984343, rubbed Closure: Cartier stainless steel bracelet with gold screws and folding clasp dimensions: 28 mm square, bracelet circumference approximately 176 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: Cartier presentation box
***
***
***
Cartier Santos a lady's stainless steel and gold bracelet watch, circa 2000 dial: white calibre: automatic, fully jewelled case: brushed and polished square-shaped, gold screw-set bezel, back secured by eight screws case number: 090210887 Closure: Cartier stainless steel bracelet with gold screws and folding clasp dimensions: 23 mm square, bracelet circumference approximately 142 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: none
***
***
***
Gold and diamond evening bag and accessories, Asprey & Co., London, circa 1970 of woven mesh design, fastened by a foliate clasp pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, with gold rope twist chain handle cinched by a sliding clasp, together with a square mirror compact and cylindrical lipstick case of similar pattern, gross weight approximately 326 grams, purse approximately 111 x 110 mm, the purse applied with initial and date 'T 20-11-71', compact approximately 58 mm square, lipstick holder length…
***
***
***
Cartier roadster ref 2675 a stainless steel bracelet watch with date, circa 2007 dial: two-tone salmon calibre: quartz, fully jewelled case: stainless steel tonneau-shaped, secured by 4 screws case number: 269092BB Closure: stainless steel Cartier bracelet with double folding clasp dimensions: 36 x 30 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 160 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: Cartier instruction manual, service instructions and presentation box
***
***
***
Chopard happy spirit an 18ct white gold wristwatch, circa 2010 dial: mother-of-pearl calibre: quartz case: circular glazed plaque enclosing the free floating dial case numbers: 207230-1001 1182436 4178 Closure: Omega 18ct white gold buckle and black strap dimensions: 36 mm diameter signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: Chopard service receipt, setting pin, presentation box and outer box this watch is not currently running.
***
***
***
Rolex Cellini an 18ct gold bracelet watch, 1980s dial: sunburst gilt calibre: manual winding, fully jewelled case: 18ct gold circular with snap on back case number: 2282733 Closure: Geneva watch Co. 18ct gold bark finish bracelet dimensions: 24 mm diameter, internal circumference approximately 154 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: Rolex presentation box and swing tag
***
***
***
Patek Philippe ref 3445/6 an 18ct gold bracelet watch with date, circa 1970 dial: brushed, gilt calibre: cal. 27-460M, automatic, Geneva seal, 37 jewels movement number: 1123182 case: brushed, screw down back case number: 319006 Closure: Patek Philippe 18ct gold mesh bracelet and buckle dimensions: 36 mm diameter, length approximately 171 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: none Patek Philippe produced the reference 3445 as its first automatic watch with a date and it was in production from…
***
***
***
Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date Ref 19018 an 18ct gold wristwatch with day and date and bracelet, circa 1986 dial: sunburst champagne calibre: cal. 5055 quartz, 11 jewels case: polished tonneau-form, screw down back and crown, fluted bezel case number: 9119700 Closure: Rolex 18ct gold oyster link bracelet and folding clasp dimensions: 36 mm diameter, internal circumference approximately 170 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: Rolex international service guarantee numbered 9119700, dated 27 August…
***
***
***
Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster ref 80315 a fine 18ct pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2014 dial: gilt calibre: cal. 2235 automatic winding, 31 jewels case: 18ct pink gold, diamond-set bezel, screw down case back Closure: 18ct pink gold Rolex Pearlmaster bracelet and folding clasp dimensions: 29 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 158 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: Rolex international guarantee card dated 28 August 2014, service booklet, wallet…
***
***
***
Rolex Explorer ref 5500 a stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, circa 1963 dial: black calibre: cal. 1530 automatic, 26 jewels movement number: 10133 case: polished tonneau-form, screw down back and crown, inside back date coded 163, no.1002 Closure: Rolex Oyster link bracelet and folding clasp dimensions: 34 mm diameter, internal circumference approximately 170 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: none the Rolex reference 5500 was launched in 1957 and would carry various names on the dial…
***
***
***
Omega Speedmaster mark II ref 145.014 a stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, circa 1970 dial: slate grey calibre: cal. 861 manual winding, 17 jewels movement number: 30991386 case: brushed and polished tonneau-form, screw down back with Omega seahorse logo Closure: Omega link bracelet and folding clasp dimensions: 41 mm diameter, internal circumference approximately 171 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: none the distinctive Omega Speedmaster Professional mark II was produced between…
***
***
***
Corum Admirals cup ref 985.641.20 a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date, circa 2009 dial: black with multi-coloured signal flags to outer ring calibre: automatic, 57 jewels movement number: 667076 case: stainless steel polygonal-shaped with glazed display back secured by eight screws case number: 175,2007 Closure: Corum rubber strap and stainless steel folding buckle dimensions: 43 mm diameter signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: Corum international warranty dated 15 May 2009,…
***
***
***
Breitling ref 760 a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, circa 1945 dial: silvered calibre: manual winding, 17 jewels case: polished round, snap on back case number: 631765 Closure: black leather strap dimensions: 35 mm signed: dial and movement. Accessories: none
***
***
***
Omega constellation Ref 2852 12 Sc a gold plated and stainless steel automatic wristwatch with pie-pan dial, circa 1960 dial: pie-pan silvered calibre: cal. 505 automatic, 24 jewels movement number: 16073611 case: polished round, screw-back with Geneva Observatory emblem Closure: brown lizard leather strap dimensions: 34 mm signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: none
***
***
***
A. Lange & Sohne ref 1815 an 18ct gold wristwatch, circa 2000 dial: silvered calibre: cal. 941.1 manual winding movement, 21 jewels movement number: 13714 case: 18ct gold, sapphire display back secured by six screws case number: 123762 Closure: a. Lange & Sohne 18ct gold buckle and leather strap dimensions: 36 mm diameter signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: a. Lange & Sohne guarantee dated October 2000, instruction booklet, promotional booklet and presentation box
***
***
***
Moulinet a 14ct gold hunting cased watch, Swiss, circa 1900 dial: white enamel, hairlined, Roman numerals, outer Arabic and dot minute track, spade hands movement: lever movement, crown wind, lever set case: 14ct gold circular case with engine turned and shield decoration with gold cuvette numbered 201684 case number: 201684 dimensions: 63 mm diameter, gross weight approximately 170 grams signed: cuvette. Accessories: none
***
***
***
A slim 18ct gold openface watch, French, circa 1810 dial: silvered, engine-turned, Roman numerals, Breguet hands movement: French cylinder movement, key wind, key set case: 18ct gold circular case with engine turned decoration with gold cuvette numbered 703 case number: 703 dimensions: 40 mm diameter signed: unsigned. Accessories: gold curb link watch chain, gem-set heart-shaped winding key, fitted wooden box
***
***
***
Tavannes watch Co. A heavy 18ct gold quarter repeating hunting cased watch, Swiss, circa 1900 dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic and dot minute track, spade hands movement: lever movement, crown wind, lever set, repeater button at 6, and chronograph button at 2 case: 18ct gold circular case with engine turned and shield decoration with gold cuvette numbered 53675 case number: 53675 dimensions: 52 mm diameter, gross weight approximately 102 grams signed: dial. Accessories: none
***
***
***
A two day marine chronometer, Hamilton, American, mid 20th century the approximately 12 cm silvered Arabic dial signed 'Hamilton Lancaster, P.A. U.S.A, no. 1641, 1941' with up and down indicator, the striped nickel 14 jewel movement with detent escapement, free sprung with helical hairspring, in a gimballed bowl, contained within the original stained mahogany carrying box, approximately 19 x 19 x 19 cm. Accompanied by a rating certificate dated 22 May 1996 and winding key. Provenance: W.F.Bradshaw Antiques…
***
***
***
A two day marine chronometer, Russian, recent the approximately 11 cm diameter silvered dial with Arabic numerals, numbered 25156 with up and down indicator, fusee with detent escapement, free sprung with helical hairspring, the double case with brass gimbal and carrying handles, approximately 19 x 19 x 19 cm. Accompanied by winding key.
***
***
***
An ormolu automaton mantel clock, Le Roy de Paris, circa 1820 the case in the form of a twin turreted castle and moat, the French mechanism causing the boat to rock, approximately 61 x 42.5 x 26.5 cm including base, clock movement signed. Accompanied by two winding keys. Provenance: The Barry Stern collection of fine Australian and European paintings, furniture and works of Art, Sotheby's Australia, 14 October 1990, lot 153, illustrated. Private collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above
***
***
***
A Louis XV kingwood parquetry commode, circa 1750 veneered in kingwood a quatre faces, crossbanded and with fillets, the sides of serpentine form with recessed back angles and inlaid with lozenge-shaped panels to the sides, containing two drawers and a shaped apron in the serpentine front, on shaped cabriole legs, the handles and lock plates to the drawers in ormolu finely cast and chased with scrolling foliage and rococo motifs, the apron mount as a scrolled and foliate asymmetrical shell and the mounts…
***
***