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Bonhams is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in Scotland, located in the heart of Edinburgh's neoclassical New Town. The Queen Street location offers a beautiful backdrop for viewing and selling during the number of fine and decorative art auctions throughout the year, as well as the dedicated Scottish Sale that coincides with Edinburgh's International Arts Festival each year.

Specialists dealing with everything from fine pictures, furniture and works of art, jewellery, silver, ceramics and books to collectables and modern design are available to give auction valuations for selling and advice on buying at auction.

Auctions

in Edinburgh

Future Past
A mid 19th Century South German rosewood and inlaid writing table
A mid 19th Century South German rosewood and inlaid writing table
A George III mahogany supper table
A George III satinwood and rosewood banded repeating bracket clock A Dickieson London
18 Sep 2008 Edinburgh Auction 16328
Selected Art and Antiques
An octagonal-cut diamond single-stone ring
An octagonal-cut diamond single-stone ring
An early 19th century diamond cluster brooch
A diamond single-stone ring
17 Sep 2008 Edinburgh Auction 16327
Jewelry and Silver
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Alexander Carse (British, circa 1770-1843) The Penny Wedding
Anne Redpath, OBE RSA ARA LLD ARWS ROI RBA (British, 1895-1965) "White Peonies" (circa 1947)
Samuel Bough, RSA (British, 1822-1878) 'Inchcolm Priory'
27 - 29 Aug 2008 Edinburgh Auction 16326
The Scottish Sale
An early 20th century diamond single-stone ring
An early 20th century diamond single-stone ring
A diamond pendant
A pair of cloisonne enamel censers 18th/19th century
15 - 16 Jul 2008 Edinburgh Auction 16323
The Summer Sales at The Signet Library
A Liberty & C0. A Tudric Pewter time piece, designed by Archibald Knox
A Liberty & C0. A Tudric Pewter time piece, designed by Archibald Knox
Daisy Makeig-Jones a Wedgwood Flame Fairyland Lustre footed bowl
Daisy Makeig-Jones a Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre vase
17 Apr 2008 Edinburgh Auction 16320
Design from 1860 to present day
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A minton majolica Blackmoor Garden Seat
A ivory box and cover Meiji
A Coalport urn and cover circa 1910
17 Apr 2008 Edinburgh Auction 16319
Asian Art, European Ceramics and Glass
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Sir Robin Philipson, RA PRSA FRSA RSW RGI DLitt LLD (British, 1916-1992) "Poppies on a Dark Ground"
Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, RSA RSW (British, 1883-1937) "The island of Rhum from Iona"
William McTaggart, RSA RSW (British, 1835-1910) 'Hope's whisper'
16 Apr 2008 Edinburgh Auction 16322
19th and 20th Century Pictures and Prints
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An 18th century mahogany and inlaid Italian cabinet on later stand
A 19th century classical bronze bust of Plato,Probably Italian
An early 19th century Dutch walnut bureau bookcase
16 Apr 2008 Edinburgh Auction 16318
Furniture, Clocks, Works of Art and Carpets, also including Design from 1860 furniture
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A Belle Époque opal and diamond necklace
A diamond single-stone ring
A diamond single-stone ring
15 Apr 2008 Edinburgh Auction 16317
Jewelry and Silver
A large oriental carpet 345cm x 545cm
A large oriental carpet 345cm x 545cm
James Paterson, PRSW RSA RWS (British, 1854-1932) Glencairn Farmhouse
Sir William George Gillies, CBE LLD RSA PPRSW RA (British, 1898-1973) "Fearnan"
17 Jan 2008 Edinburgh Auction 16264
Art and Antiques Sale
Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935) Mull and Ben More from Martyr's Bay, Iona
Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935) Mull and Ben More from Martyr's Bay, Iona
George Leslie Hunter (British, 1877-1931) Still life, roses and fruit
Arthur Melville, ARSA RSW ARS (British, 1855-1904) Cairo Coffee Stall
7 Dec 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15131
Fine Paintings
A Miyao gilt bronze oil lamp stand Meiji period
A Miyao gilt bronze oil lamp stand Meiji period
'CHINESE BOATS/BOOK.VI' A folio of watercolours Chinese circa 1850
A pair of doucai circular bowls Daoguang seal marks and of the period
6 Dec 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15130
Asian Art and European Ceramics and Glass
A mahogany stick barometer, first half 19th century Adie & Son, Edinburgh
A mahogany stick barometer, first half 19th century Adie & Son, Edinburgh
An Art Noveau rosewod and coromandel dining table
A Victorian mahogany dining table
6 Dec 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15129
Furniture, Rugs, clocks and Works of Art
An extensive threaded Old English pattern canteen, by R & W Sorley of Glasgow, 1925,
An extensive threaded Old English pattern canteen, by R & W Sorley of Glasgow, 1925,
A suite of 22ct gold jewellery by Mappin & Webb, signed Mappin & Webb, in original fitted case
A diamond two-stone ring
5 Dec 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15128
Jewelry and Silver
GLASGOW, PHOTOGRAPHY [ANNAN (THOMAS)] Old Closes and streets of Glasgow. A Series of Photogravures 1
GLASGOW, PHOTOGRAPHY [ANNAN (THOMAS)] Old Closes and streets of Glasgow. A Series of Photogravures 1
ARABIA GROVES (ANTHONY) Journal of a Residence at Bagdad, During the Years 1830 and 1831
KIPLING (RUDYARD) [The Works], 25 vol.
4 Dec 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15132
Printed Books and Maps
Hubert Coop (British, 1872-1953) A gaggle of geese
Hubert Coop (British, 1872-1953) A gaggle of geese
A Victorian mahogany low bookcase
Julius Olsson (British, 1864-1942) Sailing vessel off a headland
15 Nov 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15127
Art and Antiques
British, circa 1870 an Aesthetic Movement ebonised cabinet
British, circa 1870 an Aesthetic Movement ebonised cabinet
A six piece silver tea service (160)
Atributed to E. A. Taylor for Wylie & Lochhead an inlaid mahogany and stained glass display cabinet
8 Nov 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15126
Design 1860 to Present Day
Robert Gavin, RSA (British, 1827-1883) Queen Shahrazad
Robert Gavin, RSA (British, 1827-1883) Queen Shahrazad
An Empire period white marble bath
Attributed to Sir John Watson Gordon RA PRSA (1788-1864) Half length portrait of a lady in ablue gown
18 Oct 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15125
Art and Antiques
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Anne Redpath, OBE RSA ARA LLD ARWS ROI RBA (British, 1895-1965) A vase of mixed flowers (later 1940's)
Jack Vettriano, OBE Hon LLD (British, born 1951) Couple at a dance
Mary Armour, RSA RSW (British, 1902-2000) Still life
11 Oct 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15124
Pictures to include studio selections of James and Margaret Wright
Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879) A bronze figure of a soldier on horseback
Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879) A bronze figure of a soldier on horseback
An 18th century Dutch walnut and floral marquetry inlaid longcase clock Paulus Bramer, Amsterdam
An 18th century Flemish tapestry
13 Sep 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15122
Selected Art and Antiques
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A diamond single-stone pendant
A late Victorian diamond-set bumble bee brooch
A diamond three-stone ring,
12 Sep 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15121
Jewelry and Silver
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Anne Redpath, OBE RSA ARA LLD ARWS ROI RBA (British, 1895-1965) 'Tulips and lillies'
Anne Redpath, OBE RSA ARA LLD ARWS ROI RBA (British, 1895-1965)'White Tulips'
Sir Robin Philipson, RA PRSA FRSA RSW RGI DLitt LLD (British, 1916-1992) "Poppies against an unfinished painting"
22 - 24 Aug 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15120
Scottish Sale
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A hardwood Shodana Japanese 19th century
An assembled Royal Worcester coffee set
An Export porcelain armorial dinner service Chinese late 18th century
18 Jul 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15119
Asian Art and European Ceramics and Glass
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The gold 1937 Open Golf Championship winner's medal
Philp Putter
Douglas, J. (1858-1911): North Berwick A watercolour study featuring golfers playing the 12th hole of the West Links circa 1907, signed by the artist lower right, framed and glazed. 8 ¾ x 13 ¾ inches
13 Jul 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15154
Golfing Memorabilia
William Darling McKay, RSA LLD (British, 1844-1924) 'On the Old Tarbet Road, Arrochar'
William Darling McKay, RSA LLD (British, 1844-1924) 'On the Old Tarbet Road, Arrochar'
William Miller Frazer, RSA (British, 1864-1961) Tinkers
A gilt framed arched top mirror
14 Jun 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15118
Art and Antiques
An impressive George III mahogany bookcase
An impressive George III mahogany bookcase
A Regency mahogany dining table
A late 19th century mahogany sideboard of George III design
7 Jun 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15117
Furniture, Rugs, Clocks and Works of Art
A yellow diamond single-stone ring
A yellow diamond single-stone ring
A diamond single-stone pendant
A pair of cushion-cut diamond earrings
6 Jun 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15116
Jewelry and Silver
Francesco Raffaello Santoro (Italian, 1844-1927) Reading from the newspaper
Francesco Raffaello Santoro (Italian, 1844-1927) Reading from the newspaper
Joseph Morris Henderson, RSA (British, 1863-1936) By the river
A pair of large gilt candelabra
17 May 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15115
Art and Antiques
A Frilli 'The Bather'
A Frilli 'The Bather'
W R Dick ?? Bronze
Charles Renee Mackintosh A portion of stencilled wall panel from the Ingram Street Tea Rooms, circa 1900
4 May 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15113
Design 1860 to Present Day
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A pair of Worcester ice pails with covers and liners 18th century
A pair of famille rose wall plaques Chinese 19th century
A large Worcester vase and cover 18th century
3 May 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15112
Asian Art and European Ceramics and Glass
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William McTaggart, RSA RSW (British, 1835-1910)St Columba preaching
Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, RSA RSW (British, 1883-1937)Iona
Anne Redpath, Blossom
12 Apr 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15111
Pictures to include Fine Paintings & Studio Selections of Pat Douthwaite and Donald Buyers
A mid 19th century carved ships figurehead,
A mid 19th century carved ships figurehead,
A 19th century carved lime ship's figurehead
An impressive Victorian mahogany extending dining table
15 - 16 Mar 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15110
Selected Art and Antiques to include the Norris Wood collection - the contents of Graemeshall House, Orkney
A yellow diamond single-stone ring
A yellow diamond single-stone ring
A diamond single-stone ring
A belle epoque diamond necklace
14 Mar 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15109
Jewelry and Silver to include the Norris Wood collection - the contents of Graemeshall House, Orkney
A mahogany gun cabinet
A mahogany gun cabinet
Mabel Dawson, RSW SSA (1887-1965) 'White Fantail'
A late 19th century mahogany four-poster bed of George III style
18 Jan 2007 Edinburgh Auction 15108
Art and Antiques
LATHAM (JOHN) General History of Birds, 11 vol. (including index)
LATHAM (JOHN) General History of Birds, 11 vol. (including index)
OVID Metamorphoses, 2 vol. in one
SCOTT (WALTER) [Waverley Novels], 25 vol.
13 Dec 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13989
Printed Books and Maps
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Samuel J Peploe RSA (1871-1935) 'Morar' (1924)
Alfred de Breanski Sr RBA (1852-1928) "A Perthshire Valley"
Alberto Morrocco OBE RSA RSW RP RGI LLD DUniv (1917-1998) "Still life with guitar and lay figure"
8 Dec 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13988
Fine Paintings
Armorial service (67) + damaged pieces
Armorial service (67) + damaged pieces
Oriental bronze vase
Chinese soup tureen, cover and stand
7 Dec 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13987
Asian Art, European Ceramics and Glass
An unusual Cantonese amboyna, ebony and bone inlaid cabinet
An unusual Cantonese amboyna, ebony and bone inlaid cabinet
A Regency mahogany serpentine sideboard
A Victorian mahogany telescopic dining table
7 Dec 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13986
Furniture, Works of Art, Clocks, Rugs and Carpets
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A diamond single-stone ring
A diamond single-stone ring
A diamond two-stone ring
6 Dec 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13985
Jewelry and Silver
James Kay RSA RSW (1858-1942) Notre Dame de Paris
James Kay RSA RSW (1858-1942) Notre Dame de Paris
Samuel Carter Faun resting
An Edwardian oak four door bookcase
16 Nov 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13984
Art and Antiques
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D H Chiparus A bronze and ivorty table lamp
An 'Isnik' vase by Edward Porter William De Morgan,
'Isabella, Keats' Gerald Moira and Frank Lynn Jenkins
9 Nov 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13983
Design from 1860
George Aikman ARSA RSW (1831-1905) An autumn shoot
George Aikman ARSA RSW (1831-1905) An autumn shoot
A full size mahogany snooker table Burroughes & Watts
A quantity of modern paper weights
19 Oct 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13982
Art and Antiques
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James Cumming RSA RSW (1922-1991) "Seated Lewis Woman" (1963)
William F Vallance RSA (1827-1904) Peat boat, Shetland (possibly)
Sir DY Cameron RA RSA RWS RSW RE (1865-1945) "Eilean Creag"
12 Oct 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13981
Pictures to include the studio selections of James Cumming and Ian Fleming
A fine Victorian red spinel, diamond and pearl pendant/brooch
A fine Victorian red spinel, diamond and pearl pendant/brooch
A Edwardian diamond necklace
A fine set of four Entree Dishes, Covers and Stands By Paul Storr, London 1804,
14 Sep 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13980
Jewelry and Silver
An unusual late Victorian mahogany cellaret
An unusual late Victorian mahogany cellaret
A mid Victorian oak breakfront cabinet bookcase of architectural form
A Victorian mahogany full tester bed
13 Sep 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13979
Selected Art and Antiques
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Alexander Carse (c1770-1843) The foot-ball play
George Leslie Hunter (1877-1931) Still life of pink roses, fruit, glass and fabrics
Anne Redpath OBE RSA ARA LLD ARWS ROI RBA (1895-1965) "Marigolds"
23 - 25 Aug 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13978
The Scottish Sale
Rand Cameron, Haymaking by a Lochside
Rand Cameron, Haymaking by a Lochside
A 17th century style carved oak refectory table together with a set of six carved oak dining chairs
A Blüthner grand piano No. 47496
20 Jul 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13977
Art and Antiques
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A large and fine pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji
Daisy Makeig-Jones A 'Fairyland' lustre Daventry bowl
A pair of famille rose vases and covers 19th century
19 Jul 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13976
Asian Art, European Ceramics and Glass
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RANSOME (ARTHUR) Swallowdale
ARMY LISTS Collection of approximately 60 Army Lists ranging in date from 1742 to 1887
DANIELL (WILLIAM) The Voyage Round Great Britain, 8 vol. in 4, ONE OF 90 COPIES
12 Jul 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13971
Printed Books and Maps
Danny Ferguson RSW (1925-1993) Two orange sellers
Danny Ferguson RSW (1925-1993) Two orange sellers
James Docharty ARSA (1829-1878) Highland valley
Tomson Laing (fl1890-1904) Seeweed gatherers
15 Jun 2006 Edinburgh Auction 13975
Art and Antiques, to include property from a Fife country house
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News

Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935) Still Life, Roses and Chinese Blue 54.5 x 50 cm. (21 5/8 x 19 3/4 in.)
18 Apr 2013
Peploes storm to £1,000,000 at Bonhams Scottish art sale
Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935) Still Life, Roses and Chinese Blue
14 Mar 2013
Selected Highlights of Scottish Art Sale in London, New Bond Street
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14 Feb 2013
Rare Scottish poems to go on view at Bonhams Edinburgh on 26th and 27th February
19 Dec 2012
Exhibition of rare Islamic art at Bonhams
Jewellery, Silver, European Ceramics & Glass
10 Dec 2012
Ardkinglas silver collection not seen for 50 years for sale at Bonhams Edinburgh
A Dutch delft garniture 18th century
30 Nov 2012
Contents of the Scottish home of the premier Baron of England sold by Bonhams Edinburgh
Bowmore Premier-Over 42 year old-1965
27 Nov 2012
Bonhams offer a bit of what you fancy for Christmas with whisky sale in Edinburgh
A remarkable pair of Worcester hexagonal vases decorated in the Giles Workshop, circa 1765-68
7 Nov 2012
Contents of the Scottish home of the premier Baron of England for sale at Bonhams in Edinburgh
A Roman banded alabaster trapezophoros terminal Circa 3rd Century A.D.
25 Oct 2012
Archive and library of legendary big game hunter makes £45,000 in £652,088 sale at Bonhams in Scotland
Stanley Cursiter Lerwick in the mist 49 x 60cm
24 Aug 2012
Bonhams Edinburgh to sell contents of Hensol, Castle Douglas
Samuel Bough, RSA (British, 1822-1878)
23 Aug 2012
World record for iconic view of Edinburgh Castle at Bonhams Scottish sale
Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935)
20 Aug 2012
Important Colourist painting makes over £420,000 at Bonhams Scottish sale
Samuel Bough, RSA (British, 1822-1878)
9 Aug 2012
Rediscovered iconic view of Edinburgh Castle at Bonhams annual Scottish sale
Attributed to Alexander Nasmyth (Edinburgh 1758-1840)
1 Aug 2012
Early portrtait of Robert Burns at Bonhams annual Scottish sale in Edinburgh
Allan Ramsay, Portrait of Lord Stonefield, oil on canvas, 50 x 40 ins
27 Jul 2012
Fine Ramsay portrait of Scots lawyer at Bonhams annual Scottish sale
Samuel Bough, RSA (British, 1822-1878)
14 Jun 2012
Valuable West Weymss harbour painting in Bonhams Scottish sale
11 Jun 2012
Mementoes of star horse at Bonhams Edinburgh sporting sale
Archibald Thorburn (British, 1860-1935) Flying Pheasant
25 May 2012
Thorburn owned by first man to propose remembrance silence to honour war dead at Bonhams
A late 18th/early 19th century onyx cameo brooch, by Morelli
27 Apr 2012
Cameo brooch gifted by Caroline Bonaparte, sourced in Scotland, sells for six times presale estimate at Bonhams
A rare Venetian enamel and parcel gilt decorated copper dish, circa 1500
12 Apr 2012
Very rare 16th century dish leads sale of selected contents of Stobhall at Bonhams Edinburgh
A late 18th/early 19th century onyx cameo brooch, by Morelli
11 Apr 2012
Cameo brooch gifted by Caroline Bonaparte, sourced in Scotland, offered by Bonhams
Allan Ramsay (British, 1713-1784) Archibald, 3rd Duke of Argyll 77 x 64 cm. (30 5/16 x 25 3/16 in.)
26 Mar 2012
Portrait of Royal Bank of Scotland founder third Duke of Argyll for sale at Bonhams
Glenfiddich-50 year old-1937
16 Feb 2012
Exceptional 50 Year Old Glenfiddichs lead Whisky Sale at Bonhams Edinburgh
Professor Niels Simonsen (Danish, Copenhagen 1807-1885 Frederiksberg) Defending a hill fortification, Morocco,
25 Jan 2012
Important collection Of paintings from Scottish house for sale at Bonhams Edinburgh
20 Jan 2012
Bonhams On a Treasure Hunt In Edinburgh Chinese Art Specialist to Offer Free Appraisals On 30th January
14 Dec 2011
World record smashed at Bonhams Whisky Sale in Edinburgh
William Douglas (British, 1780-1832) Two boys with golf clubs and a dog on Musselburgh Links
8 Dec 2011
Very Rare Painting of World's Oldest Golf Course Makes £82,250 at Bonhams Edinburgh

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Auction viewings

The Sporting Sale
  • 19 May 2013 13:00 - 16:00
  • 20 May 2013 10:00 - 16:00
  • 21 May 2013 10:00 - 16:00
  • 22 May 2013 09:00 - 11:00
Jewelry and Silver
  • 2 Jun 2013 13:00 - 16:00
  • 3 Jun 2013 11:00 - 16:00
  • 4 Jun 2013 11:00 - 16:00
European Ceramics and Glass
  • 2 Jun 2013 13:00 - 16:00
  • 3 Jun 2013 10:00 - 16:00
  • 4 Jun 2013 10:00 - 16:00
  • 5 Jun 2013 10:00 - 15:00
  • 6 Jun 2013 10:00 - 11:00
Whisky
  • 11 Jun 2013 10:00 - 16:00
  • 12 Jun 2013 09:00 - 10:00

Valuation events

An early 19th century Imperial presentation diamond ring, Russian
A ruby and diamond bracelet, 1950s
A rare 18th century mother of pearl vase shape snuff mull circa 1740
A pair of engraved vases with classical maidens
A diamond single-stone ring
A rare 18th century mother of pearl vase shape snuff mull circa 1740
An Edwardian sapphire and diamond brooch/pendant
An impressive twin handled silver trophy by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, London 1917
An early 19th century Imperial presentation diamond ring, Russian
A large and impressive Victorian carved oak newel postIn the form of a dragon
A sapphire and diamond flower brooch, 1960s
A Britannia standard cased silver beer set by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, London 1935
Wemyss Garden Seat
An impressive twin handled silver trophy by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, London 1917
An Edwardian sapphire and diamond brooch/pendant
An Art Deco diamond sautoir,
A citrine and gold brooch modelled as an owl
A Britannia standard cased silver beer set by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, London 1935
An early 19th century Imperial presentation diamond ring, Russian
A sapphire and diamond flower brooch, 1960s
A pair of silver candlesticks Birmingham 1936
An Asscher-cut diamond single-stone ring
An impressive twin handled silver trophy by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, London 1917
A fine St Louis patterned millefiori paperweight, mid 19th century
An early 19th century Imperial presentation diamond ring, Russian
Another Royal Worcester Painted Fruit 'Bow' vase and cover by David Fuller, late 20th century
An Art Deco diamond sautoir,
A diamond single-stone ring
William Moorcroft 'Carp' a Fine and Rare Florian Double Gourd Vase, circa 1902
A diamond single-stone ring
A diamond bracelet, French, 1950s
An early 19th century Imperial presentation diamond ring, Russian
A rare Clarice Cliff 'Red Cafe' coffee set
An early 19th century Imperial presentation diamond ring, Russian
René Lalique 'Perruches' a Vase, design 1919

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