1 ) 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.

2 ) 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.

3 ) 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

4 ) 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.

5 ) 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.

6 ) 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.

7 ) 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.

8 ) 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.

9 ) 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

10 ) 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

11 ) 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.

12 ) 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.

13 ) 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

14 ) 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.

15 ) 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.

16 ) 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.

17 ) 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

18 ) A pair of 18 Carat gold brooch clips by Mellerio of Madrid in the form of coaching / carriage lamps
A pair of 18 Carat gold brooch clips by Mellerio of Paris in the form of carriage lamps. Each lamp with bevelled flawless rock crystal and ruby flames. Marked “Mellerio”, and assayed. French, circa 1940.

19 ) A early 19th century French gold Greyhound seal
An 18 carat early 19th century agate seal of a seated Greyhound. French, circa 1840.

20 ) Miniature silver pendant containing a pack of playing cards
A miniature silver box shaped pendant containing a pack of playing cards. One side depicts hand holding a heart, club diamond and spade cards. The other marked silver. English, circa 1900.

21 ) Equestrian horse and bit silver bracelet
Equestrian horse and bit silver bracelet. Assayed.

22 ) A Victorian diamond coursing Greyhound brooch
A Victorian coursing Greyhound brooch, the dog at full stretch. The gold backed brooch silver set with old cut diamonds, with some silver sculptural detail to the tail. English, circa 1880.

23 ) Victorian Silver pendant rattle of a Poodle
A Victorian Silver pendant baby’s rattle of a seated Poodle. Assayed

24 ) A silver pendant pencil of the West Highland Terrier “Scratch”
A silver pendant hiding a retracting pencil of the West Highland Terrier “Scratch”. Detailed with green glass eyes. English, circa 1880

25 ) Camel epergne by Henry Wilkinson and Company
A very fine gilt / ormolu and silver plated camel epergne by Henry Wilkinson and Company of Sheffield. Assayed to the base with registration mark and stamp “HW&Co”. English circa 1860.

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