AUCTION : 220501

Horology & Jewelry Live Auction Event
Sunday, May 1st, 2022

- No Reserves - No Buyer's Premium - No Sales Tax - No Online Bidding Fees -

To be held at the Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel, 700 Elm St, Manchester NH.

Preview 8am-10:45am, Auction starts at 11am.


THIS IS A PARTIAL CATALOG as of 03/15/2022, subject to revision.

All are welcome to attend live, in person!
We will also accept live online bidding and pre-arranged telephone bids. 



Jewelry

Stock#: JH55965

DESCRIPTION: Jewelry - South Sea cultured double knotted saltwater pearl necklace of a graduated design with 14K gold and diamond clasp, untreated pearls from the Pinctada Maxima mollusk, graduated pearls measure in size from 15mm round to 12mm round, fabulous luster and shape, necklace measures 18 inches in length, includes a recent GIA report dated October of 2021, truly the best set of pearls this cataloger has had the pleasure of handling with a size and a look that can only be described as decadent. Includes a red presentation box.
CONDITION: Pearls show no wear, gift or retail ready.
ESTIMATE: $6000 - $12000

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Stock#: JH58085

DESCRIPTION: Fabulous lapis and 14K white and yellow gold cigarette case by Tiffany & Co. of New York, fabulous intertwined knotted pattern, engraved date of 1966, cigarette case measures 60mm x 94mm x 17mm, what can one say but WOW what a spectacular piece from a truly bygone era of class and style. Gross weight of cigarette case 100.6 dwt (156.4 g).
CONDITION: Case shows very little wear, one small ding on case top, gift or retail ready.
ESTIMATE: $5000 - $9000

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Stock#: JH59126

DESCRIPTION: Jewelry - Diamond and platinum antique engagement ring with engraved Art Nouveau accents, oval mine cut diamond center measures 6.4mm x 7.1mm with an estimated weight in excess of 1.50 ct, VS clarity or better, 26 smaller diamonds set along the sides and shank, size 4.75; a wonderful antique piece for the person who doesn't like the cookie cutter modern brilliant cuts that are made without soul and passion and wants something with age and character. Includes a period correct Tiffany presentation box; this ring could be Tiffany but lacks any visible hallmarks with only the number 24 hand scratched into the inside of the band. Gross weight 2.4 dwt ((3.7 g).
CONDITION: Ring shows hardly any wear, gift or retail ready.
ESTIMATE: $2400 - $4000

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Stock#: JH59236

DESCRIPTION: Jewelry - Ruby, diamond and 18K white gold matching bee pins with articulating wings and beaded edge details, pins set with a total of 128 rubies of various shapes and sizes, the bulk of which are invisibly set against one another, 98 round brilliant cut diamonds weigh in excess of 1.0 ctw, bees measure 34mm x 29mm each, truly outstanding pieces which are rarely seen in such lovely matched sets and in such fine detail, sure to be the star of anyone's jewelry collection. Gross weight of combined bees 12.7 dwt (19.8 g).
CONDITION: Bees show very little wear, one bee is missing two small diamonds on base, easily fixable by a competent jeweler, gift or retail ready.
ESTIMATE: $2000 - $4000

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Stock#: JH56638

DESCRIPTION: Jewelry - Ruby and 18K yellow gold double-headed Russian eagle pin/pendant of the coat of arms of Russia, engraved on rear with the name "Lawrence S. King" and the date "Dec 25th, 1968," two round full cut rubies weigh approximately 0.09 ctw, pin/pendant measures 63mm x 62mm, a tremendously impressive piece for the Russian national or person of Russian descent who loves the double-headed eagle. Gross weight 31.4 dwt (48.8 g).
CONDITION: Pin/pendant shows hardly any wear, gift or retail ready.
ESTIMATE: $2200 - $3600

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Stock#: JH56987

DESCRIPTION: Ruby, 14K rose, yellow and white gold oversized eagle pin with engraved textured added to wings and claws, ruby cabochon eye weighs approximately 0.01 ct, pin measures 98mm x 99mm at widest point to tallest point, truly a unique piece. Gross weight 24.9 dwt (38.7 g).
CONDITION: Pin shows hardly any wear, gift or retail ready.
ESTIMATE: $1200 - $2000

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Stock#: JH58857

DESCRIPTION: Jewelry - Diamond and 14K yellow gold man's ring, round brilliant cut diamond measures 6.45mm and weighs approximately 1.0 ct, size 9.25; a wonderful ring for the man about the town or for the jeweler looking to remove the diamond and use it in a new and exciting piece. Gross weight 5.4 dwt (8.4 g).
CONDITION: Ring shows light wear, small chip on girdle, gift or retail ready.
ESTIMATE: $800 - $1600

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Stock#: JH58921

DESCRIPTION: Diamond and 14K yellow gold man's ring, round brilliant cut diamond center weighs approximately 0.47 ct, approximately G/H color and SI2 clarity, size 10; a wonderful ring for the gentleman about the town who wants a little bit of bling. Gross weight 6.1 dwt (9.5 g).
CONDITION: Ring shows light wear, would benefit from a light polishing.
ESTIMATE: $600 - $1000

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Stock#: JH59127

DESCRIPTION: 14K gold and enamel Masonic ring presented to John Lowell Brigham with engraved presentation dated May 10th, 1867, ring size 7; a wonderful piece for the Masonic or Civil War collector. John Lowell Brigham was a cavalry officer on the staff of General Philip Henry Sheridan. He mustered in on 10/1/1861 as a comm Sergeant; shortly thereafter he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on 3/7/1862. On 10/25/1864 he was again promoted to the rank of Captain and finally on 8/28/1865 was promoted to Major by Brevet. He was a 33rd degree Mason of the DeWitt Clinton Consistory No 1 order in Boston. John died in 1874 at the ripe young age of 42; he's buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA. Gross weight of ring 5.3 dwt (8.3 g). Our last photo is of John Lowell Brigham as found in public records online and is for interest only; it is not included physically with the lot.
CONDITION: Ring shows little wear, light enamel loss from wear over the years, gift or retail ready.
ESTIMATE: $400 - $700

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