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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:278
Sale Title:The Martin & Stein Fine Jewellery Collection, Sessions I & IILots with images:278
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:209
Date:6-Jun-2023
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Diamond and ruby brooch, circa 1893; designed as an elliptical plaque, centring a star-set old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.28 carats, flanked by a similarly set round native-cut rubies together weighing approximately 0.24 carats, upon a decorative applied surround of foliate motif, mounted in 15ct gold, length 50 mm, width 14 mm, total gross weight approximately 5 grams, British assay marks for Birmingham, 1893, maker's marks.
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18ct gold fob chain; comprising trombone and oval links suspending a t-bar fitting, completed by two swivel clasps with additional links and spring clasp, 18ct gold, length 455 mm, total gross weight approximately 69 grams, British assay marks, maker's marks.
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Pair of gold cufflinks; each a square-shaped plaque measuring 13 mm by 13 mm, with engraved floral motif to one corner, accented with one claw-set rose-cut diamond and two similarly-set red stones, with toggle and link backing, 14ct gold, total gross weight approximately 5 grams.
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Victorian cameo brooch; centring an oval-shaped carved shell cameo depicting Zeus in profile within a decorative rope motif surround, mounted in 15ct gold, length 72 mm, width 60 mm, total gross weight approximately 27 grams.
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9ct gold fringe necklace, circa 1978; modelled as an undulating collar composed of articulated hollow links, the top of escalier design, the reverse half round, inner circumference 390 mm, total gross weight approximately 61 grams, British assay marks for Birmingham, 1978, maker's mark, Jg&S.
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Australian garnet and pearl Bangle-Bracelet, Fairfax & Roberts; the oval hinged bangle of scroll design accented with seed pearls and garnets, mounted in 15ct gold, inner circumference 165 mm, total gross weight approximately 18 grams, signed F&R for Fairfax & Roberts, assay marks.
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Pair of cufflinks; each end composed of an oval disc measuring approximately 13 mm by 17 mm, engraved with an equestrian motif, connected by an oval-shaped link, 18ct gold, total gross weight approximately 14 grams, maker's marks.
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Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen pair of 'Splash' earrings; of abstract design, 18ct gold, length 27 mm, width 19 mm, screw back fittings, total gross weight approximately 9 grams, maker's marks, reference 1119.
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Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen 'Splash' brooch; of abstract design, 18ct gold, length 42 mm, width 40 mm, total gross weight approximately 17 grams, maker's marks, signed Hk, reference 1324.
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Flemming Eskildsen for Georg Jensen pair of cufflinks; each end designed as a faceted tonneau-shaped plaque, connected by a curved bar, sterling silver, length 22 mm, width 8 mm, total gross weight approximately 18 grams, maker's marks, reference 90.
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Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen brooch, circa 1970; of abstract design, sterling silver, length 72 mm, width 36 mm, total gross weight approximately 15 grams, maker's marks, reference 340.
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Peridot ring; of solitaire design, centring a round mixed-cut peridot weighing approximately 1.50 carats, claw-set within a scroll motif collet between upswept shoulders, mounted in 18ct white gold, size L1/2, total gross weight approximately 3 grams.
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Tiffany & Co. Pair of cufflinks; each designed as a half curved bar between gold ridged ends, measuring 8 mm by 22 mm, with toggle and post backing, sterling silver and 18ct gold, total gross weight approximately 11 grams, maker's marks.
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Henry Pilstrup for Georg Jensen pair of cufflinks; each modelled as a ridged rectangular-shaped bar, the geometric motif toggle connected by a curved bar, sterling silver, length 20 mm, width 7 mm, total gross weight approximately 14 grams, maker's marks, reference 64.
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Omega collar; the 18ct white gold half round snake link necklace completed with a push clasp and safety catch, inner circumference 420 mm, total gross weight approximately 15 grams.
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Victorian onyx cameo brooch; an oval carved banded onyx cameo depicting the portrait of a cardinal, framed by a stepped surround, length 49 mm, width 40 mm, total gross weight approximately 23 grams.
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Pair of gold cufflinks; each modelled as a propeller with toggle and post fitting, engraved 'Ernest' to the verso, 14ct gold, diameter 18 mm, total gross weight approximately 10 grams.
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Pair of cufflinks; each end composed of a brown and black striped rectangular-shaped plaque measuring approximately 14 mm by 16 mm, connected by articulated links, mounted in 18ct gold, total gross weight approximately 12 grams.
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Pair of sapphire cufflinks, composite; each end composed of a round disc of brushed finish with raised polished edge, one disc centring a circle of variously-cut sapphires, ends connected by a detachable rectangular-shaped link, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, diameter 14 mm, total gross weight approximately 20 grams.
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Pair of jadeite and diamond earrings; each comprising a green jadeite bi centring a detachable rubover-set round brilliant-cut diamond, the jadeite and diamonds together weighing approximately 6.08 carats and 0.20 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, diameter 13 mm, post and scroll fittings, total gross weight approximately 3 grams.; accompanied by a fitted box.
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Two antique carved coral pendant earrings; comprising of: one modelled as a winged cherub surmounted by an 18ct gold mount, the second carved as a young man, en suite, length 38 mm, lever back fittings, total gross weight approximately 8 grams (2).
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Continental silver-gilt and guilloche enamel box, circa 1927; of rectangular form with rounded corners, the interior and exterior gilded, a hinged cover with a shaped thumbpiece, the sides, back and cover enamelled in translucent orange over a radiating wavy guilloche ground, bordered with silver-gilt textured edges, length 77 mm, width 53 mm, height 11 mm, total gross weight approximately 116 grams, London import marks, maker's marks, DC.
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Gold and pietra dura brooch, circa 1870; centring an oval pietra dura depicting a bouquet of flowers, within a decorative applied frame, mounted in 15ct gold with an 18ct gold brooch pin, length 50 mm, width 40 mm, total gross weight approximately 16 grams.
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Gold shell cameo necklace, circa 1890; composed of seven graduating oval-shaped carved shell cameos depicting male and female portraits, each within a decorative applied 9ct gold frame, between a 15ct gold curb link chain, length 394 mm, total gross weight approximately 28 grams.
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Victorian gold cameo brooch/pendant; the large oval-shaped carved shell depicting Venus with cupid within a decorative applied frame, mounted in 18ct gold with a 9ct gold brooch pin, length 75 mm, width 60 mm, total gross weight approximately 41 grams.
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Victorian Etruscan revival citrine brooch; centring a high bezel-set round citrine, surrounded by a further six similarly set round citrines, upon a domed plaque with decorative applied rope work throughout, mounted in 20ct gold with a base metal brooch pin, diameter 37 mm, total gross weight approximately 19 grams.
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Pair of cameo drop earrings; each shell cameo depicting a classical profile, one female and the other male, within a frame of rope design, surmounted by a diamond-set leaf motif, mounted in 18ct gold, length 29 mm, shepherd hook fittings, total gross weight approximately 4 grams.
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Shakudo gilt metal necklace and bracelet, 19th century; comprising of: a necklace composed of 12 circular plaques, each inlaid with copper and 9ct gold plated shakudo-work, depicting various species of bird, including crane, pheasant and quail, amongst flowers and foliage within borders of corded decoration; the six plaque bracelet en suite, necklace length 455 mm, bracelet length 180 mm, total gross weight approximately 139 grams (2).
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Shakudo button hole stud; modelled as a Japanese character, mounted in silver, copper, bronze and low carat gold, length 23 mm, total gross weight approximately 6 grams.; accompanied by a fitted box.
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Victorian pearl locket; composed of a round glass lense upon a double-sided 9ct gold frame, claw-set with seed pearls, completed by a 15ct gold bail, diameter 37 mm, total gross weight approximately 18 grams.
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Victorian turquoise bracelet; centring a bead-set cabochon turquoise dome within a 9ct gold surround, flanked by a row of geometric 20ct gold links engraved with foliate motif, each connected by a rubover-set oval turquoise cabochon, inner circumference 180 mm, total gross weight approximately 19 grams.
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Australian pearl and turquoise brooch, circa 1920; modelled as a swallow in flight, the bird and round open frame with leaf motifs, accented throughout with seed pearls and turquoise, mounted in 14ct gold with a base metal brooch pin, length 49 mm, width 42 mm, total gross weight approximately 7 grams, indistinct Australian maker's and assay marks.
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Opal pin; modelled as a fly, claw-set with a marquise-shaped red stone and oval-shaped cabochon opal, the wings accented with seed pearls, silver, length 59 mm, total gross weight approximately 1 gram.
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Victorian ruby, diamond and pearl pendant; of foliate design, centring a pear shaped mixed-cut synthetic ruby upon an openwork surround, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds and rubies together weighing approximately 1.00 carat and 0.70 carats respectively, terminating in a diamond and seed pearl drop, the articulated bail supported from a 9ct gold fine trace chain, mounted in 15ct gold, length 60 mm, width 30 mm, total gross weight approximately 10 grams.
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Gold and diamond Bangle-Bracelet, circa 1880; the oval hinged bangle of bypass design, each end terminating with a ball centring a cluster of rose-cut diamonds, 15ct gold, inner circumference 180 mm, total gross weight approximately 15 grams.
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18ct gold and carnelian seal; the base set with a carnelian plaque, surmounted by a boar's head, the eyes set with round red cabochon stones, length 19 mm, width 16 mm, height 27 mm, total gross weight approximately 6 grams.
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Jadeite and diamond pendant; the top of the scallop-shaped carved green jadeite plaque accented with a row comprising one round brilliant-cut diamond and 16 single-cut diamonds, supported from an 18ct white gold trace chain, mounted in silver, length 32 mm, width 23 mm, total gross weight approximately 9 grams.
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Pair of jadeite and diamond pendant earrings; each terminating on a green jadeite bi supported from a millegrain bezel-set diamond, connected by a platinum trace chain, diameter 17 mm, length 35 mm, 15ct gold screw back fittings, total gross weight approximately 3 grams.
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Pair of jadeite earrings; each green jadeite bi centring a five pointed star, mounted in 14ct gold, diameter 20 mm, clip fittings, total gross weight approximately 8 grams.
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Pair of jadeite, pearl, onyx and diamond pendant earrings; each terminating on a green jadeite bi with a tassel of seed pearls and onyx beads, supported by a round cabochon onyx and diamond surmount, connected by two lines of onyx beads, mounted in 14ct gold, diameter 16 mm, length 60 mm, 18ct gold post and scroll fittings, total gross weight approximately 6 grams.
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Jadeite and pearl necklace; terminating on a carved green jadeite plaque and keshi pearl drop, the jadeite plaque measuring approximately 13 mm by 20 mm, supported by a fancy link chain accented with jadeite beads and floral motif links, mounted in silver gilt, internal circumference 410 mm, total gross weight approximately 6 grams.
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Victorian gold jester novelty charm; modelled as punch, articulated to climb up and down a pole, engraved details throughout, 15ct gold, extended length 48 mm, total gross weight approximately 2 grams.
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Victorian gold jester novelty charm; modelled as punch, articulated to climb up and down a pole, engraved details throughout, 9ct gold, extended length 48 mm, total gross weight approximately 2 grams.
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Gold diamond and pearl men's tie clip, circa 1925; modelled as a tennis player surmounted on a stylised 18ct gold tennis racquet, accented with seed pearls, the hinged clip bead-set in platinum with rose-cut diamonds, length 37 mm, width 16 mm, total gross weight approximately 6 grams.
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Victorian doll pin; modelled as an articulated peg doll in silver, mounted on an 18ct gold pin, length 65 mm, total gross weight approximately 2 grams.
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Silver Fumsup good Luck charm; modelled as a small person or baby, stamped 'Fumsup' to the front and 'Good Luck RD636612' to the verso, length 26 mm, total gross weight approximately 1 gram.
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Bloodstone fob seal; of ornate design, terminating in an oval bloodstone plaque, mounted in 14ct gold, length 24 mm, width 15 mm, height 30 mm, total gross weight approximately 7 grams.
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Gold and agate brooch, circa 1845; centring an oval bezel-set picture agate plaque framed by cuir roule motifs, mounted in 9ct gold, length 72 mm, width 55 mm, total gross weight approximately 23 grams.
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Agate intaglio ring; centring a framed carved banded agate depicting a scene with neoclassical nude male figures, upon a swivel band, mounted in 18ct gold, size U, total gross weight approximately 6 grams.
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Victorian gold novelty charm; modelled as an articulated peg doll with enamelled head, hands and feet, 15ct gold, length 33 mm, total gross weight approximately 4 grams.
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15ct gold novelty charm; modelled as a Venetian jester with enamel detail throughout, length 25 mm, total gross weight approximately 3 grams.
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Gold novelty charm; modelled as a candy cane with enamel detail, 9ct gold, length 18 mm, total gross weight approximately 1 gram.
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Gold Pierrot novelty charm; modelled as an articulated clown with enamel detail throughout, 15ct gold, length 27 mm, total gross weight approximately 3 grams.
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Pair of Victorian hardstone cameo brooches; each oval carved hardstone cameo depicting a portrait of Athena, within a decorative applied frame of rope motif, mounted in 18ct gold with a 9ct gold brooch pin, length 35 mm, width 30 mm, total gross weight approximately 24 grams (2).
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20ct gold Memorial pendant/brooch, circa 1865; of target design, decorated with applied rope twist and granulation accents, the reverse centring a glazed photo compartment, completed by a detachable pendant bail and 14ct gold brooch pin, diameter 32 mm, total gross weight approximately 11 grams.
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Pair of resin cufflinks; each a bezel-set round resin cabochon, with curved bar and toggle back, gold plated, diameter 18 mm, total gross weight approximately 8 grams.
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Gold and carnelian intaglio ring; centring a carved carnelian depicting the Devil carrying away cupid, engraved 'Le Diable Emport L'Amour', mounted in 9ct gold, size M, total gross weight approximately 3 grams.; notes:; 'Le diable l'emporte' ('May the devil take him') is a novel written by the renowned French author Rene Barjavel in 1948. The story unfolds in a post-apocalyptic setting, where a future World War ravages the earth with its devastating weapons. As a result, the few remaining humans are…
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Pair of cameo drop earrings; each shell cameo depicting a classical figure dancing with a tambourine, framed within a decorative surround, mounted in 15ct gold, length 44 mm, width 20 mm, 9ct gold shepherd hook fittings, total gross weight approximately 9 grams.
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Victorian pair of cameo pendant earrings; each terminating on a carved pear shaped coral depicting a neoclassical portrait, surmounted by a similarly carved oval coral, wire work detail throughout, mounted in 18ct gold, length 50 mm, shepherd hook fittings, total gross weight approximately 6 grams.
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Pair of Victorian Etruscan revival drop earrings; each composed of a pendulum drop within an oval frame, supported from a chandelier surmount composed of an oval link with two further pendulum drops, decorative applied accents throughout, mounted in 18ct gold, length 53 mm, width 22 mm, shepherd hook fittings, total gross weight approximately 12 grams.
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Gold Memorial brooch, circa 1870; of oval design, centring a glazed compartment enclosing a lock of styled hair with pearl accent, framed by a decorative surround applied with granulation and wirework, the reverse centring a glazed photo compartment, mounted in 18ct gold with a low carat gold brooch pin, length 40 mm, width 35 mm, total gross weight approximately 14 grams.
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Pair of chrysoberyl drop earrings; each terminating in an articulated scrolled and foliate repousse drop, claw-set with a foil-back oval-shaped and pear shaped yellow chrysoberyl supported from a similarly designed respousse surmount centring a further oval-shaped yellow chrysoberyl, the pear shaped chrysoberyls measuring approximately 9 mm by 6 mm, mounted in 20ct gold, length 55 mm, width 15 mm, 18ct gold shepherd hook fittings, total gross weight approximately 8 grams.
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24ct gold chain; the curb link chain completed by an S-hook clasp, length 510 mm, total gross weight approximately 19 grams.
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Victorian 20ct gold memorial brooch/pendant; composed of double-sided glazed compartments within an oval surround accented with a finely engraved edge, the front panel surmounted by a hinged vine leaf centring a claw-set oval-shaped garnet, with a 15ct gold brooch pin, length 40 mm, width 34 mm, total gross weight approximately 11 grams.
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Victorian 18ct gold jester novelty charm; modelled as punch, articulated to climb up and down a pole, engraved details throughout, extended length 45 mm, total gross weight approximately 2 grams.
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Victorian 18ct gold jester novelty charm; articulated with pull-chain mechanism to move the arms and legs, engraved detail throughout, length 35 mm, total gross weight approximately 1 gram.
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Gold fertility symbol pendant; modelled as an articulated phallus, 14ct gold, length 43 mm, total gross weight 18 grams.
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Agate brooch; composed of an oval-shaped agate plaque, within an oval frame accented with scroll motifs, mounted in 9ct gold with a base metal brooch pin, length 80 mm, width 70 mm, total gross weight approximately 38 grams.
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Gold and diamond photo locket, circa 1880; the 15ct gold hinged oval locket centring an applied buckle motif accented with rose-cut diamonds, comprising two glazed photo compartments framed in 9ct gold to the interior, completed with an 18ct gold bail, length 60 mm, width 36 mm, total gross weight approximately 28 grams.
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Diamond ring; centring a bead-set round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.75 carats, upon a square collet flanked by three bead-set single-cut diamonds on each stepped shoulder, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 0.13 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, size J1/2, total gross weight approximately 3 grams.
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Victorian gold jester novelty charm; articulated with pull-chain mechanism to move the arms and legs, engraved detail throughout, 9ct gold, length 30 mm, total gross weight approximately 3 grams.
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Victorian jester novelty charm; articulated with engraved details throughout, enamelled trousers, 9ct gold, length 30 mm, total gross weight approximately 1 gram.
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Pink sapphire and diamond ring; centring a claw-set round mixed-cut pink sapphire weighing approximately 1.39 carats, flanked by bow motif shoulders set with old-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.08 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold and platinum, size M, total gross weight approximately 3 grams.
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Heart bracelet; the 18ct gold articulated bracelet composed of heart motif links, length 190 mm, width 18 mm, total gross weight approximately 59 grams.
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Victorian jester novelty charm; modelled as punch, with articulated arms and legs, engraved details throughout, base metal, length 30 mm, total gross weight approximately 1 gram.
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Pair of chalcedony cufflinks; each end composed of a bezel-set round pink cabochon chalcedony, connected by articulated links, mounted in 14ct gold, diameter 11 mm, total gross weight approximately 9 grams.
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Gold and agate brooch, circa 1890; modelled as a butterfly, composed of banded agate upon a decorative applied frame, mounted in 20ct gold with a 9ct gold brooch pin, length 56 mm, width 42 mm, total gross weight approximately 9 grams.; accompanied by a fitted box.
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Chalcedony seal; the base set with a chalcedony plaque, engraved 'John.', mounted in 15ct gold, length 20 mm, width 16 mm, height 25 mm, total gross weight approximately 11 grams.
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Victorian Scottish Montrose agate brooch; modelled as a flowerhead, centring a textured gold floral motif framed by eight pear shaped agate plaques to a scalloped edge with applied ropework, slate panel to the reverse, silver gilt, diameter 60 mm, total gross weight approximately 42 grams.
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Victorian agate brooch; centring a large oval bezel-set banded agate plaque within a decorative applied frame surround of scrolled motif, mounted in pinchbeck, length 80 mm, width 55 mm, total gross weight approximately 44 grams.
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Garnet Memorial brooch, circa 1900; centring a bezel-set oval-shaped cabochon foil-back garnet, framed by an applied surround of foliate motifs, glazed panel to the reverse, mounted in 18ct gold with a base metal brooch pin, length 35 mm, width 30 mm, total gross weight approximately 9 grams.
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Pair of gold and enamel miniature drop earrings, circa 1870; each comprising an oval-shaped enamel portrait of a female, supported from a tulip surmount and flanked by an articulated snake link chain, mounted in 18ct gold, length 40 mm, shepherd hook fittings, total gross weight approximately 5 grams.
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Victorian gold jester novelty charm; with articulated head, arms and legs, 20ct gold, length 35 mm, total gross weight approximately 2 grams.
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Victorian silhouette Memorial brooch; of cameo design, centring a glazed compartment enclosing a paper cut out silhouette on porcelain framed by a surround applied with a foliate design, the reverse with glazed photo compartment housing locks of hair accented with seed pearls, gold plated mount, with a 9ct gold brooch pin, length 50 mm, width 40 mm, total gross weight approximately 24 grams.
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Rhoda Wagner Arts & Crafts pendant; centring a bezel-set hand painted elliptical-shaped porcelain plaque, depicting yellow wattle flowers upon a blue ground, surmounted on a decorative applied surround of floral motif, silver, length 55 mm, width 23 mm, total gross weight approximately 11 grams, signed.
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Antique portrait pendant; centring an oval-shaped hand painted porcelain plaque depicting the profile of a female, upon an 18ct gold openwork surround of foliate motif accented with alternating bezel-set round green and white cabochon stones, supported from a 9ct gold fine trace chain, length 43 mm, width 33 mm, total gross weight approximately 9 grams.
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Gold Sardonxy cameo Memorial locket brooch, circa 1870; female profile facing dexter, mounted in an 18ct gold hinged frame, opening to an interior compartment, with base metal brooch pin, length 42 mm, width 32 mm, total gross weight approximately 24 grams.
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Victorian Etruscan revival aquamarine and pearl Memorial locket brooch; of target design, centring a cluster of claw-set half-pearls and circular-cut aquamarines framed by a concave surround applied with wirework, the reverse with glazed photo compartment, mounted in 18ct gold with a base metal brooch pin, diameter 38 mm, total gross weight approximately 16 grams.
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Gold, pearl and enamel Memorial brooch, circa 1860; modelled as a stylised ribbon bow with decorative applied detail, centring a bead-set seed pearl within a blue enamel starburst, glazed photo compartment to the reverse, 20ct gold with a 9ct gold brooch pin, length 45 mm, width 27 mm, total gross weight approximately 16 grams.; accompanied by a Edward bright fitted box.
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Georgian gold fancy link muff chain, circa 1840; of cylindrical mesh design, comprised of interwoven three-sided textured links, completed by a clasp modelled as a gloved hand, accented with a rubover-set red stone and two turquoise cabochons, 15ct gold, length 1185 mm, total gross weight approximately 24 grams.; accompanied by a Massada Antiques fitted box.
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Antique coral brooch; the carved coral modelled as a cherub, with a silver brooch pin, length 45 mm, total gross weight approximately 16 grams.
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