On 20 August, Rippon auctioneers Elstob & Elstob is hosting their second sale for the month: Silver, Jewellery & Watches, to take place from 11am. Here are our five top picks from the sale.
5. Set of four George III silver candlesticks
This set of four George III silver candlesticks hail from the 18th century, specifically 1777, and are designed by John Schofield. Each has a removable circular beaded drip tray, which is set above a leaf-decorated sconce. The reeded knopped leaf decorated baluster stem is upon a bead and bright-cut engraved circular foot ring. Each has a height of 30 cm.
4. Gentleman’s Bimetal Rolex Datejust Watch
When it comes to watch brands, Rolex is a resolute favourite among collectors. Elstob & Elstob’s gentleman’s bimetal Rolex datejust is an elegant and versatile example for those looking to invest.
The timepiece has a circular silver grey dial, signed ‘Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified’, with gilt arabic index and hands. The date aperture is set at the 3 o’clock position and with cyclops magnifier. The watch is fitted with a bimetal Jubilee bracelet, having 26 links with a concealed fastener. Model Number 116233/63203.
3. Diamond and emerald frog brooch
This antique, late 19th-century diamond and emerald frog is a highly naturalistic model. It features both old-cut and rose-cut diamond body and head, with collet-set emerald eyes and plain feet. The total weight of diamonds is estimated to be 1.72 carats, and the elegant brooch itself measures 28 mm long and 28 mm wide (at hind legs). It is unmarked, 6.1 g, and comes in a fitted case by MacKay and Chisholm, Edinburgh.
2. George II provincial silver coffee pot
An incredibly rare piece, this George II provincial silver coffee pot was designed by Benjamin Brancker of Liverpool. It is a c. 1720 pot with plain tapering cylindrical form and faceted spout. The domed cover has a branded orb finial, and the scroll handle is wooden and engraved with a crest.
The crest is that of Willis of Halsnead Park and Hall-of-the-Hill, Lancashire, for Thomas Willis, a Liverpool merchant, who in 1684 purchased the estate of Halsnead. He died unmarried in 1727. The pot is also twice stamped with maker’s mark BB and twice STERLING to base.
1. Platinum diamond solitaire ring
Last, but certainly not least, is a piece sure to put a smile on any woman’s face: a platinum diamond solitaire ring. The round brilliant-cut diamond is estimated to be 2.52 carats and is approximately J-K clarity, VS1-2 stone. It is set in a four-claw mount to a plain band, which is stamped ‘PT 950’ with Birmingham assay mark. It is size M and weighs 6.2 grams.
These picks are only five of the near 680 lots going under the hammer in Elstob & Elstob’s 20 August auction. Others include coins, more silver pieces (busts, flasks, cocktail shakers, toast rack, shaving brush, to name a few), further clocks and timepieces, and delectable gems and jewels (earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and more).