Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 1274
Brooch, Edwardian
Period, Sapphire and Seed Pearl 14K White Gold. Open filigree bar
brooch with a central French-cut sapphire (blue stone) and two seed pearls.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1275
Brooch, Edwardian
Period, Single Sapphire 14K White Gold. Delicate open filigree
workmanship; backside is yellow gold.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1276
Brooch, Unusual and
Scarce, in Black Composition. Circa late 19th century. Fashioned of a
hard black substance somewhat reminiscent of early bakelite, this brooch is
comprised of two assembled pieces. The head of a woman appears at the
right, her shoulders seen from the back, rests upon a wreath of leaves and
berries. The woman is fairly young with a high coiffure wreathed with
flowers. Pin and catch at back. Height: 53 mm. Brooch is pristine
and thus a rare survival for costume jewelry of these early manmade
materials.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1277
Brooches, Pair with
Painted Scenes. European, circa 19th - early 20th century. Two
brooches. The earliest with scenic miniature is painted perhaps on ivory
and depicts a massive bridge receding to a rocky butte with a castle to
the side. Two individuals fishing with poles appear in the foreground.
Mounted in a simple but sturdy silver brooch with twisted wire frame. The
second piece features a child-like girl with her hands clasped in prayer
amid a rustic background. In an openwork floral silver frame marked "800."
Widths: 55 mm; 38 mm. Both nicely preserved.
Estimated Value
$200-300.
Lot 1278
Cameo Brooch, Italian,
Large and Impressive. Circa late 19th century. Finely carved shell
cameo featuring a heroic bust of the Greek hero, Perseus. With his head in
profile to the right he wears the winged cap of Mercury. With a light beard
on his cheek. A carved raised border surrounds the image. The youthful
hero's likeness was likely modeled after that of Alexander the Great. In a
contemporary gold frame, with gilt filigree border. Measuring 56 mm. A
handsome and bold image, the brooch eminently suitable for use today.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1279
Cameo of Flora in
Openwork Gold Brooch. Circa 1900-1915. Flora appears similar to
previous lot, however roses solely adorn her hair. Again the artist has
carved the shell to make best use of its color possibilities. The American
frame, marked 10 Kt, is a reddish gold with accents of yellow leaves on
four sides. Height: 47 mm. Finely preserved, the cameo remains a
lovely costume accessory to this day.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 1280
Cameo of Flora, in an
Openwork Gold Brooch. Circa 1910-1920. Similar to previous lot, but
Flora now appears more of a lady of fashion. She is finely modeled with
subtly nuanced coloring. Mounted in a similar but finer frame as the
previous lot, also marked 10 Kt, of a reddish and yellow gold.
Height: 39 mm. An exceptional shell cameo for this period.
Estimated Value $200-350.
Lot 1281
Cameo of Flora, Large
and Elaborate. Circa 1900-1915. Impressive and lovely, this Italian
cameo makes good use of the warm hues of the conch shell. Flora, the Roman
goddess of flowers, is seen in bust right, her hair wreathed in roses with
additional blooms draped over her shoulders. Her flesh is a delicate peach
color, her garment creme, and the roses pastel oranges. Set in a simple
gilt frame with twisted wire edging. Height: 68 mm. A jewel! .
Estimated Value $300-450.
Lot 1282
Cameo of Maenad,
Antique Shell, in Ornate Brooch. Circa later 19th century. Upper body
of a maenad appears at right, arising from lunar crescent below. She is
draped in loose garments with an animal skin over shoulder and a wreath of
grapes and leaves in her hair. She also holds a cluster grapes and a
thyrsus. The Italian cameo is set in gold filled or gilt. Continental
frame, with fillet and wreath motifs on four sides. Height: 49 mm.
Intact, with little wear. A quaint period piece.
Estimated Value
$250-350.
Lot 1283
Cameo, Attractive
Classical Tri-Colored Bust. Carved shell cameo with three colored
layers featuring a pleasing portrait of a Greek nymph or goddess. Her head
is in profile turned right and drapery blankets her shoulders. Utilizing
another colored layer of the shell, the wreath of roses on her head is
picked out in tones of pink, brown, and dark red. In contemporary gold or
gold-filled frame. Height: 42 mm. Some old repairs to the gold
mount, otherwise a quite appealing cameo, with portrait-like features to
the girl.
Estimated Value $175-275.
Lot 1284
Cameo, Beautiful
Mythological. Circa late 19th century. In enameled 18 Kt Gold. Cameo is
apparently in molded glass paste, closely mimicking a natural sardonyx, and
portrays a scene in superb style depicting Mercury at right, handing a baby
to a woman seated on a rock. Her outstretched arms are draped with an
animal's skin. The raised groundline features the artist's signature:
"Pestrini." This gold brooch is enameled in blue and white on front, the
back with engraved with swags and an arabesque cartouche. Width: 55
mm. An impressive, and wearable jewel. Pristine! .
Estimated Value
$750-UP.
Lot 1285
Cameo, Italian Shell,
of Venus. Late 19th century. The warmly toned conch shell has been cut
into a hexagon shape and illustrates a famous ancient statue of Venus
discovered in present day Capri. The goddess is diademed and semi-draped
with her arms to the side holding items now lost. The base is inscribed,
"VENEREI CAPUA." Height: 58 mm. Interesting and scarce.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1286
Cameo, Shell, A
Charming Design of Young Lovers. Circa 1950s. From the Firm of Giovanni
Apa. Rustic scene in a 17th century-style showing a young man offering a
young lady a dove. The couple sits beneath a bower and there is a cage at
the man's side. Set in a neatly fashioned brooch/pendant frame of 14 Kt
yellow gold. Back of cameo inscribed: "G APA." With original case from this
venerable Italian firm. Width: 50 mm. A lovely example of current
Italian art.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Lot 1287
Cameo, Shell, With
Female Bust of Delicate Beauty. Circa late 19th century. Italian shell
cameo with similar mythological bust as in previous lot. The young lady
features drapery over one shoulder and a wreath of roses and leaves
crowning her head. In an American gold frame engraved with floral
arabesques. Gold marked 10K on back. Back of cameo marked, "VIII"; the
frame, "840." A large and lovely art object, in virtually pristine
condition.
Estimated Value $300-450.
Lot 1288
Cameos, Pair,
Continental Stone. Circa mid-19th century. The first, certainly of
Italian origin, is carved in "lava stone" indigenous to southern Italy.
This bust crafted in a handsome classical style depicts Diana, goddess of
the hunt. Her shoulders are viewed from the back with her head in profile
to the left. Bordered in a contemporary gold frame with filigree border.
The second piece is similar in a violet-tinged, reddish marble likely from
central Italy portraying a classically-inspired woman's profile. She wears
a beaded necklace and her elaborate coiffure of corkscrew curls is bound
with a ribbon. In a gilded bronze frame, similar to the previous cameo. The
former stone with some wear, the latter, in choice condition. Both with
antique repairs to the metal frames. Measuring 42 mm. and 40 mm. An
appealing lot of the type of artistic souvenirs produced for tourists
making the "Grand Tour" of Italy's classical sites.
Estimated Value
$175-275.
Lot 1289
Cameos, Pair,
Continental, Featuring Female Subects. Continental, circa later 19th -
early 20th century. Included are two shell cameos with mythological and
"Flora" types, as already seen. The Flora in pink shell is crafted in high
relief and remains unset. The second cameo in brown and tan hues, is set in
a yellow gold brooch frame marked 9 Kt. The latter is of molded brown glass
depicting a pair of Victorian era beauties. All nicely preserved.
Heights: 30-35 mm. Good jeweler's lot.
Estimated Value $150-225.
Lot 1290
Cameos, Shell, Pair.
Circa late 19th - beginning 20th century. The two shell cameos with
mythological and "Flora" figures. The first Flora appears in a pink shell
and is set in a combination pendant/brooch frame (unmarked but apparently
gold) with ornate twisted wire borders. The second cameo, in brown and
orange hues, is set in a yellow gold pendant/brooch frame with engraved
edging and marked 10 Kt. The first piece has a few old repairs, the second
perfect. Nice lot.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1291
Chain, 18" 14K Yellow
Gold Rope Chain with Interwoven Silver. Quite attractive. Excellent
condition. Weight: 29.3 grams (18.9 dwt).
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1292
Chain, A Pink
Gold-Filled Watch Chain. Composed of a double row of curb links, with
an engraved slide, terminating in a "C" spring clasp and a swivel hook.
Estimated Value $50-80.
Lot 1293
Chain, Pure Gold 22'.
999 fine gold 22" chain. Expertly crafted and very heavy. 76 grams;
48.46 dwt. (2.6 ounces.). In superb condition.
Estimated Value
$650-750.
Lot 1294
Earrings, Collection
of 6 Pairs of 14K Yellow Gold. Various styles of mostly hoop designs
and all for pierced ears. All are modern and all are in excellent
condition.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1295
Earrings, Two Pairs of
Cultured Pearl. One pair with 9.5mm fresh water pearls set in 10K
yellow gold with posts (for pierced ears); another pair, antique consisting
of matching 9.5mm and 7.0mm salt water pears in screw-back mounts.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 1296
Ensemble, Antique
Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold. Designed as a foliate spray and
consists of a main brooch with matching earrings (studs). A fine ensemble
and well made. Total diamond weight approximately. 1.50 cts.
Estimated
Value $700-900.
Lot 1297
Locket, 1920s, Heavy
Gold and Diamond. 18kt yellow gold floral design locket with a
approximately.25 ct. diamond inset Total weight: 17.4 dwt.
Estimated
Value $500-750.
Lot 1298
Necklace, Hand Carved
Ivory. China, circa 20th century. Beaded ivory necklace featuring two
large beads, carved in the likeness of a young man and woman. The couple
has been incised with color accents -- the raven haired woman wears a
floral kimono and holds a fan to her face, while the man, with a celestial
robe, holds a fish symbolizing good fortune. Four additional carved beads
are included on the string, two of which are crafted to resemble
chrysanthemums while the second pair is simply ridged. A larger bead has
been placed directly equidistant from ends. In fine condition overall.
Estimated Value $250-350.