1 ) A French, 1920’s silver gilt Setter "Cor de Chasse", French Hunting Horn , duck brooch
A French, 1920’s silver gilt brooch depicting a Setter’s head within a "Cor de Chasse", French Hunting Horn and shot gun setting. The stock of the gun marked “LECHESNAY”. Possible the Le Chesnay chasse in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. The dog retrieving a duck. French, circa 1920.

2 ) A set of English, early 20th century, double sided 18ct gold and enamel oval cufflinks depicting fox masks
A set of English, circa 1920, double sided 18ct gold and enamel oval cufflinks of fox masks. Each fox head depicts a different pose. English, circa 1920.

3 ) Circa 1910, French 18 carat gold Levrier / Greyhound / Whippet pendant
A French 18 carat gold pendant of a Levrier / Greyhound / Whippet standing amongst acanthus leaves. Inscribed to the reverse “26 Juillet 1912”. French, circa 1912.

4 ) Hackney Carriage horse attributable to Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946)
Hackney Carriage horse attributable to Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946). This diamond horse sits on a gold riding crop with lovely platinum detailing.

5 ) A 19th century diamond four-in-hand / coaching / carriage brooch
An extremely fine worked and well detailed 19th century silver set gold backed diamond four-in-hand /coaching / carriage. The carriage with two movable wheels, features gold detail including seats and shutters. English, circa 1890.

6 ) Gold mounted enamel stick pin of a champion Greyhound by James (John) William Bailey (English, 1831-1914)
A gold mounted enamel stick pin of a head study of a champion Greyhound by James (John) William Bailey (English, 1831-1914). Signed to the reverse “J.W.Bailey”. English, circa 1890.

7 ) Victorian reverse intaglio carriage / coaching / four-in-hand diamond and gold laurel leaf set crystal brooch
A stunning reverse intaglio coaching crystal brooch of a four-in-hand carriage / coaching on the road, followed by a rider. Mother of pearl backed and unusually set in a frame of berried laurel leaves, the symbol of victory, worked in 14 carat gold. The crystal possibly Belgium, circa 1900, the gold setting America, possibly a little later, marked “14KP”, 14 karat plumb gold, meaning exactly 14K, no more, no less. Belgium / American, circa 1900. The reverse also bears jewellers mark. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

8 ) A very fine diamond platinum set pair of horse attributable to Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946)
A very fine diamond platinum set pair of horses, with ruby eyes attributable to Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946). Note the unusual twist to the gold pin. American, circa 1900.

9 ) A 19th century Greyhound gold agate seal
A 19th century gold and agate seal, of a fine sculpture of a Greyhound’s head. The Greyhound set with cabochon cut ruby eyes, and the agate seal bearing a monogram. English, circa 1880.

10 ) A very fine diamond platinum set horse by Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946)
A very fine diamond platinum set hunter type horse, with ruby eye by Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946). Illustrated from a profile of designer and manufacturing jeweler Gustav Manz ("A Master Sculptor in Precious Metals") featured in Arts and Decoration magazine, January 1926. American, circa 1925.

11 ) A 19th century gold stick pin of a Setter at work
A 19th century gold stick pin of a well modelled and sculptured Setter at work. The dog wears a silver set collar of old cut diamonds. Assay mark to the pin. 1880

12 ) An early 20th century, Garrard & Co. boxed set of diamond and enamel brooches of huntsman, hound and fox.
An early 20th century, Edward VII (1901-1910), Garrard & Co., boxed set of brooches of red jacketed huntsman following a running fox hound.

13 ) Late 19th century Belle Époque diamond, ruby, enamel and platinum set Japanese Chin brooch.
An unusual late 19th century Belle Époque diamond platinum set Japanese Chin brooch. The eyes are set with cabochon cut rubies and there is coral tongue. Marked to the reverse and to the pin. French, circa 1900.

14 ) A 19th century gold, diamond and demantoid coaching / carriage brooch
A very finely worked and well detailed 19th century gold, platinum, 43 old cut matching diamond and 46 demantiod garnet brooch in the form of a Royal Mail four-in-hand coaching / carriage. The carriage with two movable wheels, features gold detail including seats, shutters and a swingle tree. English, circa 1890.

15 ) A dog headed iron horse fastening ring
A rare iron horse fastening ring (anneau d’attache murale de chevaux en fer), in the form of a hunting dog. French, circa 1900.

16 ) An extraordinary fine bog oak and gold Whippet / Italian Greyhound oval brooch
An extremely rare and intricately carved bog oak and gold brooch, depicting three Whippets / Italian Greyhounds leashed beneath a leafy tree. Set within a very fine 18 carat gold mount. English, circa 1960.

17 ) A circa 1905 18 carat gold, diamond ruby King Charles Cavalier brooch by Charles-Eugène Thiénot
A fabulous 18 carat gold, diamond ruby brooch of a head study of a King Charles Cavalier by Charles-Eugène Thiénot.The dog has cabochon cut ruby eyes and wears a diamond collar and bow mille grain and platinum set with 14 old cut diamonds. The reverse is inscribed “C Thiénot 3”. The clasp is further stamped and assayed. French, circa 1905. Charles-Eugène, and highly respected French jeweller, sculptor and Art Noveau artist who exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon, circa 1900. Such pieces included canine and cat subjects. French, circa 1905

18 ) A late Victorian standing Dandie Dinmont diamond and ruby brooch
A late Victorian standing Dandie Dinmont diamond brooch. Silver set with old cut diamonds, gold open backed, with carved detail to body, legs and tail, cabochon cut ruby eye. English, circa 1880

19 ) Unusual circa 1905 brooch in gold and enamel coaching / carriage scene of four-in-hand with passenger aboard speeding along a country road
Unusual shaped gold and enamel coaching / carriage scene of four-in-hand with passenger aboard, driving a country road. The brooch surmount by two coaching horns with platinum detail.

20 ) An American gold, diamond and ruby coaching / carriage brooch
An American gold and diamond four-in-hand coaching / carriage brooch, with American Newark New Jersey, by the likes of Henry Blank & Co., A.J. Hedges, Krementz & Co, Rilker Brothers etc.... With coachman and horn sounding. American circa 1915.

21 ) A cab carriage with cab driver diamond and ruby brooch
A diamond silver set gold backed brooch of a cab carriage with cab driver. Gold wheel and harness and ruby eye. English circa 1890

22 ) A 19th century gold and diamond coaching brooch
A very finely worked and well detailed 19th century gold, platinum and 38 old cut matching diamond brooch in the form of a Royal Mail four-in-hand coaching / carriage brooch. The carriage with four wheels, two movable and wearing platinum tyres. The swingle tree acting as a safety clasp. The carriage door is adorned with a heraldic swan. English circa 1890.

23 ) Magnificent Victorian diamond and gem set cat brooch
Magnificent Victorian diamond and gem set cat brooch. The cat wears a gold set old cut ruby collar, has an old cut emerald eyes, it’s body is densely covered in old cat diamonds Playing with a real ball the paws are finely and deeply carved, as are facial details and the tail. Gold backed and silver set. French, circa 1880.

24 ) Victorian reverse intaglio crystal gold set stick pin of a fox
A reverse intaglio crystal 9 carat gold set stick pin of a fox’s head and shoulders. Mother of pearl backed. English, circa 1890. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

25 ) An 18 carat gold and diamond set kitten brooch by Edmond-Henri Becker (French 1871-1971)
A superb 18 carat gold and diamond set brooch of three kittens sitting together sculptured by Edmond-Henri Becker (French 1871-1971). French , circa 1910

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