The Jewellery section of October 2023's Select Jewellery and Watches auction includes excellent modern and antique diamond and gem examples including pieces by Paul Flato, Charles de Temple, Cartier, Andrew Grima, Kutchinsky, John Donald, Mrs. Newman, Carlo Giuliano and Stuart Devlin. The Watches section features a selection of vintage and modern timepieces including names such as Vacheron Constantin, Urban Jurgensen & Sonner, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Hublot and Boucheron. The sale also features antiquities from an important private collection and highlights from The Matrix Collection. Browse the auction below.
Viewing times
Viewing at 22 Connaught Street W2 2AF
Thurs 12th October 6pm-8pm
Fri 13th October 10am-5pm
Sat 14th October 11am-3pm
Mon 16th October 10am-5pm
Buyer's Notes
BUYER'S PREMIUM
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium, at the following rate, thereon.
26% up to £20,000
25% from £20,001 to £500,000
20% thereafter
VAT will be charged on the premium at the rate imposed by law (see our Conditions of Sale at the back of this catalogue).
ADDITIONAL VAT
† VAT at the standard rate payable on the hammer price
‡ Reduced rate of 5% import VAT payable on the hammer price
[Ω] Standard rate of import VAT on the hammer price
Lots affixed with ‡ or [Ω] symbols may be subject to further regulations upon export /import, please see Conditions of Sale for Buyers Section D.2.
No VAT is payable on the hammer price or premium for books bought at auction
REGISTRATION
All potential buyers must register prior to placing a bid. Paddle registration must be completed in advance of the sale day. Please note that all first-time, and those returning after an extended period, bidders at Lyon & Turnbull will be asked to supply the following documents in order to facilitate registration:
1 – Government issued photo ID (Passport/Driving licence)
2 – Proof of address (utility bill/bank statement).
By registering for the sale, the buyer acknowledges that he or she has read, understood and accepted our Conditions of Sale.
ARTIST’S RESALE ROYALTY (DROIT DE SUITE)
This symbol § indicates works which may be subject to the Droit de Suite or Artist’s Resale Right, which took effect in the United Kingdom on 14th February 2006. We are required to collect a royalty payment for all qualifying works of art. Under new legislation which came into effect on 1st January 2012 this applies to living artists and artists who have died in the last 70 years. This royalty will be charged to the Buyer on the Hammer Price and in addition to the Buyer’s Premium. It will not apply to works where the Hammer Price is less than €1,000 (euros). The charge for works of art sold at and above €1,000 (euros) and below €50,000 (euros) is 4%. For items selling above €50,000 (euros), charges are calculated on a sliding scale. All royalty charges are paid to the Design and Artists Copyright Society (‘DACS’) and no handling costs or additional fees are retained by the Auctioneer. Resale royalties are not subject to VAT. Please note that the royalty payment is calculated on the rate of exchange at the European Central Bank on the date of the sale. More information on Droit de Suite is available at www.dacs.org.uk.
REMOVAL OF PURCHASES
Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be exclusively that of the purchaser. See Collections & Storage section for more info specific to this particular auction.
COLLECTION OF PURCHASED LOTS
Lots will be available to collect from 22 Connaught Street, London W2 2AF from Wednesday 17th October. All collections will be by appointment (bookings available 10.30am to 5pm weekdays)
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Please ensure payment has been made prior to collection. This can be done by bank transfer, and debit/credit card online (powered by Opayo) - details will be shown on your invoice. Please note we are unable to take payments over the phone
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTIONS
All item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided for guidance only. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. Our specialists will be happy to prepare condition reports and additional images. These are for guidance only and all lots are sold ‘as found’, as per our Conditions of Sale.
WATCHES
Please note that all watches sold at auction are pre-owned and as such come with wear that is consistent with age and use. We recommend that a condition report is requested prior to bidding on any timepiece at auction. It is the responsibility of the bidder to do so and the absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Condition reports for all watches (and other items of a mechanical nature) are made without any guarantee as to the working condition beyond the point at which the report is written. Watches are not tested in house for accuracy or water tightness.
Buyers should assume that any watch purchased at auction will require regular, and often immediate, servicing. Originality of parts, forming the structure of the watch and its bracelet/strap and all constituent parts, and the internal movement, should not be assumed. Originality is not guaranteed in any form. Unless otherwise stated, all watches will have been opened during the cataloguing process. It must therefore be assumed that the waterproof seal will need to be reinstated by a competent watch maker. If the watch caseback has not been opened and the movement has not been accessed, nothing pertaining to the movement’s originality or condition should be assumed by the buyer.
IMPORT/EXPORT
Prospective buyers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to; rhino horn, ivory, coral and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with all relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import lots to another country. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. The denial of any licence or any delay in obtaining licences shall neither justify the recession of any sale nor any delay in making full payment for the lot.
ENDANGERED SPECIES
Please be aware that lots marked with the symbol Y contain material which may be subject to CITES regulations when exporting outside of Great Britain. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites
Sale contact
Name: Charlotte Peel
Email: charlotte.peel@lyonandturnbull.com
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Lot 3 - An early 20th century natural pearl and diamond pendent brooch
Lot 5 - Giovanni Manetti: A pair of turquoise and cultured pearl earrings
Lot 16 - Charles de Temple: An aquamarine and diamond ring and earrings, 1970s
Lot 17 - Charles de Temple: A lapis lazuli and cultured pearl necklace, 1965
Lot 30 - A pair of rock crystal, sapphire and diamond earrings, by Fei Liu
Lot 39 - A 19th century Renaissance revival gem-set brooch/pendant
Lot 41 - A 19th century Renaissance revival pearl and gem-set pendant
Lot 54 - Mrs Newman: A garnet, diamond and enamel pendant, circa 1900
Lot 62 - An Indian turquoise and seed pearl choker and bracelet
Lot 66 - A late 19th century turquoise and diamond necklace, circa 1890-1900
Lot 67 - A pair of late 19th century diamond and sapphire brooches, circa 1890
Lot 78 - A pair of coloured sapphire, diamond and onyx earrings
Lot 81 - Abraham Beilin: A Russian cigarette case, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Lot 82 - Attributed to Paul Flato: A gem-set shoe brooch, circa 1940
Lot 87 - Cartier: An Art Deco jade, diamond and onyx jabot pin, circa 1925