1st-2nd items: Two (2) Miniature Wax Cameo Portrait Plaques, attributed to James Tassie (Scotland, 1735-1799) or Thomas Poole (English, fl.1791-c. 1821), both with printed information to underside of bust. The male subject is identified as ROBERT ADAM / ARCHITECT / DIED MARCH 1792. Base of female subject is printed: MRS ART– STEWART BORN__ ; remainder […]
Lot 852: Miniature Portrait Photograph and Daguerreotype
1st item: Miniature portrait of a bearded gentleman, possibly by John Wood Dodge, Tennessee, appears to be a photograph on paper, tinted with watercolor, in an oval gold brooch frame with beaded decoration. Frame tests 14K. Overall: 3 1/8" H x 2 1/2" W (excluding hanger). Second quarter 19th century. Note: John Wood Dodge was […]
Lot 848: 3 Portrait Miniatures and 1 Case, 4 items
1st item: Miniature horizontally oriented oval portrait of a bearded man, with foliage landscape in background. Unsigned. Set in a chased gilt metal brooch frame, 1 7/8" H x 1 1/2" W. Mid 19th century. 2nd item: Chased gilt metal frame with cracked glass, 2" H x 1 5/8" W, fits portrait 1 7/8" H […]
Lot 849: Miniature W/C Portrait of John Laurie, Glasgow Merchant
English School watercolor portrait miniature painting of John Laurie, a merchant owner of John Laurie & Co. in Glasgow, depicted with black hair wearing a high-collared white shirt with cravat, a black suit and jacket, and a black vest seated in a wooden armchair with wheat-colored upholstery and a scroll carved arm. A red curtain […]
Lot 845: Ladies 14K Italian Designer Amethyst Earrings
Ladies 14K yellow gold earrings featuring 2 natural cabochon amethyst. The earrings are marked "14K", "Italy", "DA" and have a starburst hallmark. The earrings are 1 1/2 x 3/4" and have a gross weight of 19.23 grams. PROVENANCE: Private East Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.
Lot 846: European 14K Enamel & Diamond Portrait Brooch
Ladies European 14K yellow gold brooch, the center featuring a painted portrait of a young female on enamel, accented by 52 rose-cut diamonds approximately 1.21 carats, Clarity-I1, Color-K, as well as 6 cultured pearls. Marked on the clasp, possibly French. The brooch tests 14K and is 1 1/4" L. Gross weight of the brooch is […]
Lot 847: Group of 6 Portrait Miniatures
An assembled group of six (6) miniature portraits, English or Continental, including: a companion pair of male and female portraits, both subjects attired in Victorian clothing and housed in matching burlwood veneer frames with brass liners; plus four (4) portraits in ebonized frames with gilt sight edges. Includes one (1) depicting a military officer; one […]
Lot 843: 24 Vintage Sterling Silver Jewelry Items, incl. Taxco
An assembled group of ladies sterling silver jewelry items consisting of: nine (9) brooches, including, one (1) oval marked Taxco example and one (1) round marked English example; ten (10) pairs of earrings including, three (3) marked HECHO EN MEXICO, two (2) pairs with marks for Damasco Gallegos, one (1) pair with marks for Joseph […]
Lot 844: Ladies 18K Ruby & Diamond Ring
Ladies 18K yellow gold ring featuring a cabochon natural ruby approximately 8 x 5.5mm accented by 12 round brilliant cut diamonds approximately 0.72 carats total, Clarity-SI1, Color-H. Marked "90%". The ring tests 18K, is size 8, and has a gross weight of 10.43 grams. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, Tennessee estate. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.
Lot 840: 4 Mexican Sterling Silver Bracelets, incl. Enrique Ledesma
1st & 2nd items: Two (2) Enrique Ledesma Taxco sterling silver link bracelets including on rectangular link form with inlaid green turquoise and one oval link form with dyed blue inlaid turquoise. Both with maker's mark and Taxco sterling marks. 3rd item: Victoria (Ana Nunez Brilanti) Taxco sterling silver link bracelet with Greek Key design. […]