1 ) A Erbach "Black Forest" ivory carved Greyhound tie / stick pin
A "Black Forest" ivory carved standing Greyhound stick pin. Such carvings were from German workshop of the Graf von Erbach-Erbach in Odenwald, and the Kehrer family at Erbach, Ernst (working 1830-40) and his son Edouard (1812-63). They were made from around 1830 to 1860. Examples can be seen in the jewellery collection of the British Museum, London, for example there is a brooch with the same dog seated with stag and deer. German, circa 1850.

2 ) An Erbach "Black Forest" ivory carved Italian Greyhound / Whippet brooch tie / stick pin
A "Black Forest" ivory carved standing Italian Greyhound / Whippet stick pin. The dog’s head turned.

3 ) French, circa 1905 gold and gem set Setter brooch
A finely gold sculptured brace of Setter heads with diamond and calibre set collars.

4 ) An American gold set enamel and diamond Boston Terrier tie / stick pin.
A 14 carat gold set enamel head study of a Boston Terrier set with old cut diamond eyes. The reverse of the stick pin is marked “14K”. Such work was made in Newark New Jersey, by the likes of Henry Blank & Co., A.J. Hedges, Krementz & Co, Rilker Brothers etc.... American circa 1915.

5 ) A ivory carved Labrador type dog, Erbach 18 carat gold brooch
An ivory carved "Black Forest" depicting three Labrador type dogs, 18 carat gold set brooch. Assayed “OR 750” and marked “LB”. Such carvings were from German workshop of the Graf von Erbach-Erbach in Odenwald, and the Kehrer family at Erbach, Ernst (working 1830-40) and his son Edouard (1812-63). They were made from around 1830 to 1860. German, circa 1850.

6 ) Rare English ‘Crystallo-Ceramie’ / ‘sulphide’ cameo four-in-hand coaching / carriage goldbrooch
A rare English ‘Crystallo-Ceramie’ / ‘sulphide’ cameo four-in-hand coaching / carriage gold set brooch. ‘Crystallo-Ceramie’ / ‘sulphide’ jewellery was patented in 1831 by the glassmaker Apsley Pellatt. Such jewellery was very fashionable in the 1830’s and 1840’s. English circa 1840.

7 ) Art Nouveau French 18 carat gold and gem set Setter brooch STOLEN
An 18 carat, circa 1900 French Art Nouveau gold brooch collet set with two old cut diamonds and three sapphires depicting a finely worked Setter’ head. French circa 1900

8 ) Gilt 1930’s Pointer cufflinks by the New Jersey firm of Krementz & Co
A set of double sided 1930’s Pointer cufflinks by the New Jersey firm of Krementz & Co. Withsilver pattern boarders and the silver plated bases marked “KREMENTZ”. American, circa 1930’s.

9 ) Suckling silver gilt Sealyham Terrier brooch
Silver gilt Sealyham Terrier made by Suckling Ltd of Birmingham after circa 1925. From a series of breeds by the Birmingham maker that included, Setter, Sealyham, Scottish Terrier, Wire-haired Fox Terrier, and Airedale. Each clearly modelled from a show Champion of the 1920s.

10 ) Suckling silver gilt Scottish Terrier brooch
Silver gilt Scottish Terrier by Suckling Ltd of Birmingham after circa 1925. From a series of breeds by the Birmingham maker that included, Setter, Sealyham, Scottish Terrier, Wire-haired Fox Terrier, and Airedale. Each clearly modelled from a show Champion of the 1920s.

11 ) Early 20th century German / Buchholz & Zelt Wire-haired Fox Terrier place name holders
Six early 20th century German ‘800’ silver Wire-haired Fox Terrier place name holders. Retailed by Buchholz & Zelt of New York are of interest. Marked “B & Z 800 Germany”. German, circa 1900

12 ) Early 20th century 14 ct gold Sloan & Co broach / pin of three Wire-haired Fox Terriers.
Early 20th century 14 ct gold Sloan & Co broach of three leased Wire-haired Fox Terriers broach wearing red enamel collars. Stamped with the trademark of “Sloan & Co” and marked “14”. American, circa 1925.

13 ) 1908 silver Setter book mark by Charles Penny Brown
A silver book mark with Setter’s head. Assayed Birmingham 1908, and with makers mark “C.P.B”, Charles Penny Brown. Brown was a London silver smallworker of fancy items, they also made a range of bookmarks with different breeds of dog's heads. They exhibited at the ‘British Industries Fair of 1915’. English, 1908.

14 ) Victorian Silver Smooth-haired Fox Terrier / Jack Russell
A silver late Victorian brooch of a head study of a Smooth-haired Fox Terrier / Jack Russell. The dog with glass inlaid eyes. English, Circa 1890.

15 ) 18 / 19.2 carat gold Greyhound brooch
A superbly sculptured 18 / 19.2 carat gold standing Greyhound brooch. The reverse bearing Portugal, Lisbon assay mark for 800 gold, being 19.2 carat gold used from 1938-1984. The bar bearing similar assay marks for and the French eagle hallmark for 18 carat gold, as used since 1838. French, circa 1920

16 ) A Victorian gold enamel brooch / of an English Toy Spaniel / King Charles Spaniel
A late Victorian circa 1880�s enamel 15 carat gold set brooch / of an English Toy Spaniel / King Charles Spaniel. Signed to the face. Marked to the reverse �15CT�.

17 ) A 1960's 18 carat gold Cairn Terrier brooch retailed by "Garrard The Crown Jewellers"
An 18 carat gold brooch of two seated Cairn Terriers retailed by "Garrard The Crown Jewellers". One dog wears a platinum collar, both have platinum details to eyes and noses. Assayed London 1968, 18 carat and signed "G & Co", Garrard & Co Ltd. This brooch comes with it original box "Garrard The Crown Jewellers" bearing the royal warrant "By Appointment to H M The Queen Goldsmiths & Crown Jewellers Garrard & Co Ltd". 22.2gms

18 ) An early 20th century 9 carat gold Pekingese brooch
A 9 carat brooch of a standing Pekingese. Marked �9ct�. English, circa 1915

19 ) An early 20th century 9 carat gold Pekingese bar brooch
A 9 carat bar brooch of a standing Pekingese. English, circa 1915

20 ) A gold English Setter / Gordon Setter / Irish Setter stick pin
A gold English Setter / Gordon Setter / Irish Setter stick pin. Assayed. Circa 1900

21 ) A patinated bronze and gold horse head stick pin
A patinated bronze horse head, wearing a gold bridle, stick pin. French, circa 1860. Such work was done by Jean-Valentin Morel (1794-1860) et Henri Duponchel (Morel et Duponchel) based at Rue Neuve Saint Augustin. Their work was retailed in the rich Parisian market.

22 ) Suckling, silver English Setter/ Gordon Setter/ Irish Setter brooch
Silver English Setter/ Gordon Setter/ Irish Setter brooch made by Suckling Ltd of Birmingham after circa 1925. Marked to the reverse �SILVER�.

23 ) A late 20th century gold brooch of a running Setter by Alabaster & Wilson
A late 20th century finely sculptured gold brooch of a running Setter by Alabaster & Wilson. Assayed Birmingham, �375� 9 carat, dated 1973, and stamped �A&W� for Alabaster & Wilson of Birmingham, famous for their fine jewellery since 1887.

24 ) A Victorian silver Setter brooch
A Victorian silver brooch of a running Setter wearing a gold set almandine garnet collar and an almandine garnet eye. English, circa 1880

25 ) A silver Corgi charm charm
An English silver charm of a standing Corgi.

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