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Just a small selection of similar items our experts value on a daily basis.
A Japanese ivory netsuke of a shi-shi, signed Ichimin, early Meiji period, with snarling expression and a loose ball in his mouth.
A diamond single-stone ring, the brilliant-cut diamond with textured shoulders and plain band. Estimated diamond weight 0.75ct.
An Elizabeth II silver photograph frame, of plain rectangular form, maker Charles S Green & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1963.
A diamond and enamel brooch of openwork design, the brilliant-cut diamond to the scrolling blue enamel surround, with brilliant-cut diamond detail. Estimated total diamond weight 2.75cts.
An 18ct gold ruby and diamond brooch, the alternating graduated circular-shape ruby and brilliant-cut diamond scalloped crescent line, with tapered terminals. Estimated total diamond weight 0.15ct. Hallmarks for Sheffield, 1999.
A Chinese export blue and white jug and cover, Kangxi period, painted with figures of the Four Beauties in a garden setting, with European gilt metal mounts to the cover and hinge.
A brown crocodile leather case with white metal fittings, the cover stamped E.J.L.S., with a silk lining, on four compressed ball feet to the reverse.
An 18 carat gold half hunter pocket watch converted to a wristwatch, bar lever movement, bimetallic split balance, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, blued steel hands, four piece hinged case, the front cover with a blue enamel Roman numeral chapter ring, on a gold plated mesh bracelet.
A silver pair cased pocket watch, hallmarked London 1806, verge fusee movement, three armed balance, foliate pierced balance cock, disc regulator, engraved Wm Graham, London, 9325, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, fleur de lys hands, two piece hinged polished cases.
A mid 20th century sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the rectangular-shape sapphire within an old-cut diamond surround, to the grooved shoulders and plain band. Estimated total diamond weight 0.35ct.
An Elizabeth II silver card tray with gadroon border, on scroll feet, maker EV, Sheffield 1966, inscribed Gibraltar 1968 with ten names.
A Japanese ivory netsuke of two men constructing a barrel, Meiji period, one man lying on top of the barrel, the other inside holding a tool, incised signature to a red lacquer seal.
A Royal Albert Connoisseur pattern part tea service, on white ground decorated with blue flowers, comprising eight tea cups, milk jug, sugar bowl, eight saucers, six side plates, and a cake plate.
An Elizabeth II silver photograph frame, with embossed floral detail and vacant cartouche, maker Keyford Frames Ltd, London 1988.
A leather covered and brass mounted camphor trunk, 19th century, brass studded throughout, the hinged lid above a pair of brass side carrying handles.
An Edwardian 15ct gold ruby and diamond pendant, the ruby and rose-cut diamond cluster to the heart-shape surmount. Hallmarks for Chester, 1903.
A humidor constructed within a Victorian rosewood and brass inlaid case, cedar lined and with a hygrometer and a cedar lined drawer beneath.
An Aesthetic walnut stool, late 19th century, the upholstered lift top opening to magazine dividers, the all over fluted body with inset tapestry panels, with brass label to underside James Shoolbred & Co, Tottenham house, London.
A pair of Chinese blue and cafe au lait glazed ‘mountain peak’ brush rests, 18th century, the bases pierced and moulded with bats and leaves.
A Japanese ivory netsuke of Ashinaga holding the nose of a Tengu mask, Edo period, with two children climbing the nose of the mask and one on the leg of Ashinaga.
