Results: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver Sale 12th July

Jewellery, watches and silver were in high demand at Tennants Auctioneers, when its specialist sale on 12^th July achieved an extremely strong 96% selling rate as bidders eagerly competed for fine diamonds and luxury watches. The top lot of the day was a 1996 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Reference 16520/16500, which sold for £25,000 (all figures exclude buyer’s premium). This watch is known to collectors as the ‘Patrizzi’ Rolex, after the specialist watch auctioneer Osvaldo Patrizzi, who researched the material used on the sub-dial chapter that fades to the distinctive toffee colour in this model, which is so highly desirable to collectors. Further notable sales amongst the watches in the sale included an 18 carat gold Patek Philippe Ellipse with the Iraq National Emblem (sold for £10,500), an 18 carat gold Cartier Panthere (sold for £6,800), and a stainless steel Rolex Air King (sold for £3,600).

An extraordinarily detailed Elizabeth II Diamond-set Gold, Silver and Mineral Specimen ‘Fairy Tale’ Castle by William Tolliday sold for £15,000; the celebrated late 20^th century goldsmith began his career working for the renowned jeweller Andrew Grima, before going on to the workshops of Garrard & Co. Ltd and then Crown Jewellers. Also selling well were an Elizabeth II Diamond and Enamel-Set Limited Edition Silver-Gilt Casket by Richard Jarvis and Ian Calvert made to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth (sold for £5,200), and an early 20^th century Diamond-Set Gold and Enamel Minaudiere by Cartier (sold for £5,800).

Demand for pieces by the legendary maker Cartier continued in the jewellery section of the sale, with two Cartier brooches selling particularly well; an Amethyst and Diamond Brooch sold for £11,000, and a Star Sapphire, Amethyst and Diamond Brooch sold for £5,800. Selling well, too, was a Mother-of-Pearl Magic Alhambra Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, which sold for £5,000.

Good period jewellery saw competitive bidding, with notable results achieved for the likes of a Pair of Late 19^th Century Diamond Drop Earrings (sold for £9,500), an Art Deco Diamond Ring (sold for £16,000), a French Early 19^th Century Aquamarine and Enamel Bracelet (sold for £4,000), and a Mid-19^th Century Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Ring (sold for £5,500). Dating from the 20^th century were an Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring (sold for £6,000), a Diamond Rivière Necklace (sold for £16,000), and a Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring (sold for £16,500).

The Sale realised a total hammer price of £680,010 for the 306 lots, and a 96% sold rate.

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