A hardstone cameo and diamond ring, by Tony White, set with an oval cameo depicting a Roman Caeser within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18ct gold, signed White, ring size M 1/2.
A hardstone intaglio ring, by Nathaniel Marchant (1739-1816), 'An Angel' depicting a full length winged classical figure with robes brandishing a palm-branch' from the painting of Raphael's 'Heliodorus' in the Vatican Museum, signed 'Marchant. F. Roma', le
Three early 19th century watch keys, one with a hardstone cameo, one with a mother of pearl landscape miniature, the other with a carnelian intaglio seal.
Three Chinese hardstone carvings of court ladies, circa 1970s, the three figures of beautiful ladies carved from amethyst, sodalite and coral. The sodalite figure 12 cm high, 8.5 cm wide. The amythest with reattached head (once broken). Approximately 266 g
Three Chinese snuff bottles, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, comprising a hardstone embellished silver bottle, a brown and white jade bottle with coral stopper and a famille rose bottle with coral stopper. The tallest 7.5 cm high, 5.2 cm wide
A pair of Chinese Hardstone-Inlaid table screens, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, the black lacquer panels inlaid with hardstone and jade decoration of pomegranate and nandina, inset into intricately pierced hardwood table screens. Provenance:
A Chinese stone 'Qin' chime, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th/Early 20th century, the carved mottled greyish-brown stone chime decorated with bats and clouds in shallow relief, suspended by silk cord from a hardwood stand. Provenance: the de Voogd collection
Fine Chinese silver gilt, filigree & enamel ginger jar, traditional baluster shape with detachable lid, overlaid in brightly coloured enamels with birds and blossom and hardstone cabochons, on later wooden base, c1900-1910, 21 cm height
Fine Chinese silver gilt, filigree & enamel tea caddy, circular lobed form, the lid with lotus form finial, jade collar, the body overlaid in brightly coloured enamels of bird and blossom, and hardstone cabochons, c1900-1910, 18 cm height
A good Japanese Meiji black lacquered and hardstone set six panel screen, the courtyard fenced scene with Imperial figure and various courtesans highlighted with coloured marbles and soft stones, mother-of-pearl and bone carved sections, the lower square p
A Chinese Qing black lacquered and hardstone set six-panel screen, the extensive courtyard scene with multiple figures including various dignitaries, ornately inlaid with hard and soft stones, various other carved panels including mother-of-pearl, bone, re
Set of four hardstone inlaid alabaster coasters with large box measures 320.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 8 cm high, three plaques from Agra, India largest measures 10 cm x 10 cm (9)
Yellow gold pendant and hardstone beaded necklace the setting is set with foil back gemstones. Approx length 50 cm, the setting tests as 18ct, weight estimated at 4.5 grams
Eleven Sotheby's catalogues on snuff bottles, dated 1974-79, new Bond Street and Hong Kong, including fine Chinese snuff bottles, snuff bottles and Chinese snuff bottles, hardstone carvings and other works of Art (11)
Ten Sotheby's London catalogues on Asian Art, dated 1963-79, new Bond Street, including important Chinese ceramics, Bronzes and jades, Chinese hardstone carvings and export porcelain and important Chinese ceramics and works of Art (10)
Chinese carved hardstone parrot, depicted perched upon a rocky outcrop, in tones of white and brown, height 16 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
A beautiful antique enamelled jewel set cameo pendant, 18ct yellow gold, possibly French, presented as a large kite shape plaque, pendant, centrally featuring a hardstone cameo of a maiden in profile, finely, detailed and bezel set, framed by an elaborate
A miscellany of eight Oriental hardstone, bronze and glass ornaments, an archaic style jade buckle, a lapis lazuli rabbit, an oval plaque with bat, motif, a quartz monkey, a grey glass dog of fo, a black glass buddha, an amber glass dragon and a bronze sea
An 18ct gold antique hardstone seal ring, oval Niccolo onyx intaglio of the Hollingworth crest featuring a stag in profile to knot design gold wire shoulders and shank, gold plaque on inside inscribed E.W Hollingworth to Adm L Hollingworth 1854, size L-M,
An Edwardian 9ct gold Art Nouveau pendant, the scrolling frame set with seed pearls with an oval hardstone cameo set claw set to the centre, an oval facet cut garnet suspended from the base, together with a 9ct gold chain. 10gm.
Jewellery presentation box and costume jewellery with four draws, lift top lid, and ring holders. Costume jewellery group comprises hardstone bead necklaces, enamel lapel pins, plated necklaces, vintage Seiko ladies watch and another Approx dimensions 30 c
Oriental bangle and jewellery group includes a carnelian bangle, faux shell bangles, jade and hardstone carved pendants, jade bangle and two hardstone bangles. With carved wooden box
Three antique silver fob chains. Two sterling silver, one heavy graduated curb link design, fitted with t-bar and bulldog, the second one paperclip link with attached coin pendant and anchor, cross, heart charm, fitted with bulldog and t-bar, the final sil
Vintage costume jewellery group in case includes, coral, glass, shell, hardstone beaded necklaces, a carved cameo and base metal bracelet, faux pearls.
A Chinese enamel twin fish snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa late 19th century, the snuff bottle with a cast design to the metal body of two joined fish, the whole flooded in pink, orange and green enamels. With a later hardstone stopper., 7 cm
A 19th century 15ct. gold and hardstone desk seal, the shield form amethyst seal intaglio cut with a prancing horse below initials, the tapered square section handle of milky stone.
A hardstone cameo ring, Tony White, carved to depict a Roman emperor in profile, measuring approximately 19.68 x 15.63 mm, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size P.
An Australian Arts & Crafts silver sugar spoon by Sargison, stamped Hobart, the bowl of beaten form, plain shaft with barley twist detail, wire cage finial set with a green hardstone, weight 22.7gms, length 11.5 cm.
A cameo ring, the oval hardstone cameo, depicting a man in profile, within a decorative carved surround, in 9ct gold, ring size L 1/2., condition: 17.2 mm x 13.0 mm
Good Antique Chinese carved plaque applied carved blossom decoration on blue hardstone plaque, to fitted carved wood stand, height 25 cm approx, total.
Asian and religious amulet group includes a carved hardstone sun amulet in a brocaded pouch and a monks crucifix and panelled tribal necklace, possibly a Sino Tibetan gau box
A beautiful antique pietra dura locket pendant on chain, 18ct yellow gold, made as a large 5.5 x 4 cm oval locket of black matt finished onyx, intricately inlaid to front panel with a hardstone foliate arrangement in the pietra dura style with a central pi
Chinese carved hardstone toggle, of circular form with central yin and yang symbol surrounded by three rams heads, in tones of white and brown, length 5.5 cm
A Marquise cameo and pearl set ring. 18ct yellow gold, antique, presented as a black hardstone cameo cut in a marquise shape, depicting an allegorical figure in white, bezel set and framed by lovely seed pearls, completed on a smooth band.
An antique silver pocket watch on chain with swivel. All silver, the pocket presented as a mid sized hunter with engraved case white enamel dial, suspended from a silver round belcher link chain suspending a lovely t-bar and hardstone set square shaped swi
An unusual boxed set of three archer's rings, comprising one of agarwood, the exterior incised with a poem between key-fret borders, the second of whitish jade, the flat section of russet skin carved with a figure standing beside a leaping lion, the third