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Lot 4
The 2-clasp Naval General Service Medal awarded to Admiral Alexander Montgomerie, Royal Navy, who served at sea for almost twenty years and participated in a number of fiercly-fought actions, not least at Barque island; the subsequent capture of Guadeloupe; and at Rugen island where he successfully defended a fort against French infantry assaultsNaval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Anse La Barque 18 Decr 1809, Guadaloupe (Alexr. Montgomerie, Lieut. R.N.), good very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, March 1995.Colin Message Collection, August 1999.Jason Pilalas Collection, July 2024.Alexander Montgomerie, of an old Scottish family, was born at Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland on 30 July 1790. Joining the Royal Navy at the tender age of 12 on 27 June 1802, he was initially appointed a First-Class Volunteer aboard the 16-gun sloop H.M.S. Hazard, with which he saw brief service in the English Channel before spending the next six years with both the 44-gun frigate H.M.S. Argo and the 74-gun H.M.S. Tigre, as a member of their Midshipman's berth. With Argo (under the command of Captain Benjamin Hallowell) young Montgomerie saw his first taste of action, as this vessel participated in the captures of St. Lucia and Tobago - the former earned Hallowell and his men a very favourable 'Mention', with Admiral Hood stating: 'To Captain Hallowell's Merit it is impossible for me to give additional Encomium, as it is so generally known; but I must beg Leave to say, on this expedition, his Activity could not be exceeded; and by his friendly Advice I have obtained the most effectual Aid to this Service, for which he has been a Volunteer, and, after the final Disembarkation, proceeded on with the Seamen to co-operate with the Army.' (London Gazette, 26 July 1803, refers).When Hallowell was appointed to command the Tigre, Montgomerie followed him and this ship was part of Admiral Lord Nelson's fleet in the great hunt for the combined Franco-Spanish fleet prior to the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. Tigre, unfortunately, missed the battle due to being away at Gibraltar to take on water and escort convoys, but subsequently participated in the operations off Egypt in 1807: Montgomerie must have been aboard when Tigre captured two Ottoman frigates (the Uri Bahar and Uri Nasard) and his subsequent biography states he was then employed with 'much boat service' on Lake Mareotis - scene of British landings against French, Ottoman, and Albanian troops.In September 1809, Midshipman Montgomerie passed his Lieutenant's examination and was thence sent (though still as Midshipman) to the 36-gun frigate H.M.S. Orpheus, before shortly afterwards removing to the 74-gun H.M.S. Sceptre - the ship with which he was to earn the clasps to his Medal. Sceptre, commanded by Captain Samuel James Ballard, was part of a force ordered to capture the French-held island of Guadeloupe. On 18 December 1809, a British squadron (including Sceptre) attacked two French ships (the Loire and Seine, variously described as 'frigates' or 'flutes') anchored at Anse a la Barque and protected by batteries of artillery ashore. Notwithstanding a spirited defence, in fairly short order both French vessels had been dismasted and surrendered - though they were subsequently abandoned, caught fire, and blew up. The attack was under the overall command of Captain Hugh Cameron of H.M.S. Hazard, and after destroying the Loire and Seine the British force next landed ashore to silence the batteries: this objective was also achieved but in the moment of victory Cameron was killed, one report stating that after personally hauling down the French tricolour he wrapped it around his body before being accidentally shot by a British sailor who mistook him for the enemy. It seems likely that Montgomerie played a very active part in this action, as the very next day he was appointed Acting Lieutenant of H.M.S. Freija/Freya, which was confirmed by official commission on 4 May 1810, and during the intervening time also appears to have been equally active in the ships' boats in minor actions against further French shore batteries around Guadeloupe.Returning home, after three months in command of H.M.S. Magnanime on 28 January 1811 he was appointed Lieutenant aboard the 32-gun frigate H.M.S. Aquilon, with which vessel he served until 1814, concluding his time aboard her as First Lieutenant. This period of his career also saw much active service - but rather than the tropical Caribbean, this time in the distinctly cooler North Sea and Baltic in the supression of enemy trade and coastal traffic, and the escorting of British and allied convoys. Though little further information appears immediately available, his service biography states that: 'When in the Baltic in 1812, and engaged with the boats under his orders in an attempt to bring some vessels off from the island of Rugen, he greatly distinguished himself by his conduct in capturing a temporary fort occupied by a superior number of troops, whom, on their being reinforced and endeavouring to recover their loss, he several times repulsed.' (A Naval Biographical Dictionary - Montgomerie, Alexander, W.R. O'Byrne, p.774, refers).Promoted Commander on 7 June 1814 on his return from the South America station, despite theoretical appointment to H.M.S. Racoon she was off the coast of Brazil and he never joined her. With the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars Montgomerie had to wait until 21 March 1818 for his next command - the 18-gun brig-sloop H.M.S. Confiance, which position he held for two years until moving in July 1820 to the 26-gun H.M.S. Sapphire as Acting-Captain. This was a fortuitous change as, two years later, Confiance was wrecked off Ireland with the loss of the entire crew. Returning home in September 1821, he does not appear to have received another seagoing appointment but nevertheless remained on the Active List until his official (and well-earned) retirement on 1 October 1856.By virtue of longevity, Montgomerie moved slowly up the seniority list; promoted Rear-Admiral in 1852, then Vice-Admiral in 1857, he reached the rank of Admiral on 27 April 1863. Admiral Alexander Montgomerie appears to have remained a bachelor throughout his life and died in January 1864 at Skelmorlie, Ayrshire, not far from where he was born 73 years earlier.Sold together with a small quantity of copied research.…
Lot 111
An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond half eternity ring, with square cut sapphires, channel set and alternating to grain set round brilliant cut diamonds, into a D profile shank, London 1989, 3.26g Ring size MBuying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportSapphires showing abrasion and small chips. Marks and scratches to mount.
Lot 83
An 18ct gold pink sapphire and diamond ring, with an oval cut pink sapphire, 7mm x 5mm, claw set, to shoulders with small round brilliant cut diamonds and a D profile shank, Birmingham 2007, 3.21g Ring size NBuying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportA few small chips to sapphire crown facets, one scratch to crown facets. Visible by 10x magnification. Minor marks and scratches to surfaces.
Lot 201
A ruby and diamond cluster ring and a sapphire and diamond cluster ring, comprising:a ruby and diamond flowerhead cluster ring,with a central round brilliant cut diamond, to a surround of round cut rubies, all claw set in white to a yellow under bezel, into chenier shoulders and a D profile shank, stamped 18ct,and a sapphire and diamond cluster ring,a round cut sapphire set centrally to a surround of illusion set eight cut diamonds, all set in white to a yellow under bezel, 5.46g total (2)Ring size L, L½Condition ReportMinor marks and scratches to surfaces.Minor tarnish.
Lot 101
A 14ct white gold aquamarine and sapphire ring, with an oval cut aquamarine, 10mm x 8mm, four claw set to a raised pierced mount, bezel set with square cut sapphires, the shoulders incised and grain set with small eight cut diamonds, into a flat section shank, hallmarked Birmingham, 5.77g Ring size LBuying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportA few very small chips to aquamarine facet junctions and girdle. Visible by 10x magnification.
Lot 245
A group of three 9ct gold rings, comprising: a 9ct gold diamond and enamel ring,Sheffield import hallmark,a 9ct gold diamond knot ring,hallmarked Birmingham,and a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond ring,hallmarked Birmingham, 12.58g total (3)Ring size L, N, NCondition ReportMinor marks and scratches to mounts.
Lot 251
A collection of stud earrings, comprising a pair of emerald and diamond stud earrings, a pair of sapphire cluster stud earrings, a pair of ruby cluster stud earrings, a pair of diamond and topaz stud earrings, a pair of prasiolite and diamond stud earrings, a pair of coloured gemstone and diamond quatrefoil cluster stud earrings, a pair of pink sapphire hoop earrings, a pair of chain stud earrings, and a pair of square stud earrings, all to post and butterfly fittings, all hallmarked or tested as approximately 9ct gold, 13.85g total (9)Condition ReportMay benefit from being cleaned gently.
Lot 258
A group of 9ct gold gemstone set rings, comprising a 9ct gold reddish orange sapphire five stone ring, a 9ct gold reddish orange sapphire and pink sapphire eternity ring, a 9ct gold emerald and diamond ring, a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, a 9ct gold vari-coloured gemstone and diamond set ring, a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond eternity ring, and a 9ct gold vari-coloured gemstone and diamond ring, 16.31g total (7)Ring size L½, K½, L½, L½, L, N, LCondition ReportMinor marks and scratches to mounts.
Lot 242
A small group of gold jewellery, comprising:a diamond three stone ring,stamped 18CT,a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond brooch,33mm x 17mm, hallmarked London,and a 9ct gold ruby and diamond half eternity ring,18ct gold 1.64g, 9ct gold 3.60g total (3)Ring size M, QCondition Report9ct gold ring shank a little out of shape.Brooch pin secures.Minor mark and scratches to surfaces.
Lot 131
An 18ct gold synthetic colourless sapphire ring, set with a large round cut synthetic colourless sapphire, four claw set, into tapered shoulders and a flat section shank, Birmingham 2000, 6.80g Ring size O½Buying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportSmall chips to facet junctions and girdle. Visible by 10x magnification. Marks and scratches to mount.
Lot 216
A 9ct gold cultured pearl and sapphire bracelet and necklace set, the necklace with a cultured pearl drop, 7mm in size, untested, cup set and suspended by a grain set eight cut diamond below a line of claw set round cut sapphires, into a cobra link chain with a box clasp and figure of eight catch, 440mm long, and a matching bracelet, 155mm long, both London import hallmark 1979, 17.40g (2)Condition ReportMinor marks and scratches to surfaces.
Lot 114
A 9ct gold aquamarine and sapphire ring, with a central oval cut aquamarine, flanked by a pear cut sapphire to either side, all bezel set to a band with plain guards, the shank with a low D profile, Sheffield 1995, 3.55g Ring size P½Buying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportMinor marks and scratches to mount.
Lot 106
A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, c.1930's, a rectangular cut sapphire, claw set to a surround of grain set eight cut diamonds, into chenier shoulders grain set with eight cut diamonds and a D profile shank, stamped 18CT PLAT, 2.93g Ring size NBuying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportAbrasion to sapphire facet junctions. A few small chips. Visible under close inspection. A few small scratches to sapphire table visible by 10x magnification. Settings to a few diamonds a little worn. Marks and scratches to mount.
Lot 116
A 9ct gold sapphire and diamond cluster pendant, with five rows of round cut sapphires, gathered to a quatrefoil of small eight cut diamonds, all claw set, to an articulated bale, 28mm long, tested as approximately 9ct gold, suspended by a 9ct gold curb link chain, 400mm long, London import hallmark, 4.74gCondition ReportMinor marks and scratches to surfaces.
Lot 280
A group of 9ct gold gemstone set jewellery, comprising:a 9ct gold star ruby pendant,with an oval star ruby cabochon, 9mm x 7mm, bezel set to a fixed bale,19mm long, Birmingham 2016,a 9ct gold garnet necklace,with a herringbone link back chain, 380mm long, hallmarked Sheffield,a sapphire cross pendant,28mm long, suspended by a 9ct gold curb link chain, 400mm long, both hallmarked 9ct goldand a pair of emerald, ruby, sapphire and diamond hoop earrings,25mm in diameter, stamped 10K Mexico, 13.14g total (4)Condition ReportMinor marks and scratches to surfaces.
Lot 86
A 9ct gold ruby, sapphire, emerald and diamond pendant, of a crossover design with two lines of round cut rubies and sapphires, accented by round cut emeralds and eight cut diamonds to either side, 20mm x 12mm, hallmarked Birmingham, suspended by a snake link chain, to a side lever clasp, approximately 450mm long, hallmarked Sheffield, 5.36gCondition ReportMinor marks and scratches to pendant mount.
Lot 260
A group of 9ct gemstone set rings, comprising a 9ct gold amethyst half eternity ring, a 9ct gold morganite three stone ring, a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, a citrine and diamond ring, a citrine and diamond dress ring, an opal cluster ring, a morganite and diamond single stone ring, a five gemstone set ring, and a prasiolite and diamond ring, 24.72g total (9)Ring size L, L, L, N, L½, L, N, L, L Condition ReportMinor marks and scratches to mounts.
Lot 117
A 9ct gold opal and sapphire pendant, with a central oval opal cabochon, bezel set to a wirework heart with rectangular cut sapphires claw set to the outer edge, to pin and roller catch verso, 43mm x 38mm, London 1955, 6.00gCondition ReportRoller catch to a slight angle.Pin and catch secure.Minor marks and scratches to surfaces.A little dirty to surfaces and settings.Tarnish.
Lot 46
A synthetic pink sapphire, pearl and diamond bar brooch, an oval cut synthetic pink sapphire, 13mm x 9mm, to millegrain set rose cut and eight cut diamonds, faced in white and flanked by a single cultured pearl to each side, pearls untested, into a split bar, with hinged pin and catch verso, 63mm x 10mm, marked 750, 6.39gCondition ReportA few small scratches to synthetic sapphire crown facets.Clasp secures.Pin a little out of shape.Minor marks and scratches to surfaces.
Lot 40
A synthetic orange sapphire ring, with an oval cut orange sapphire, four claw set to a wire collet, into tapered shoulders and a flat shank, stamped 9ct, 5.31g Ring size NBuying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportVery small chips to synthetic sapphire girdle. Marks and scratches to surfaces. Minor tarnish.
Lot 262
A group of ten gemstone set rings, comprising a 9ct gold garnet and diamond cluster ring, a 9ct white gold goshenite ring, a 9ct gold iolite single stone ring, a 9ct gold garnet and pink sapphire cluster ring, a 9ct gold rhodolite garnet and diamond ring, a 9ct gold amethyst single stone ring, a 9ct gold amethyst cluster ring, a 9ct gold ruby cluster ring, a 9ct white gold amethyst quatrefoil ring, a 9ct gold amethyst and synthetic colour change sapphire cluster ring, all hallmarked Birmingham, 30.61g total (10)Condition ReportSome settings a little dirty. Would benefit from being cleaned gently.Minor marks and scratches to mounts.
Lot 227
A group of four gemstone set rings, comprising a 9ct gold pink coral ring, size J½, a 9ct gold bark effect sapphire ring, size L, a 9ct gold garnet and synthetic spinel cluster ring, one stone deficient, size N, and a silver gilt sapphire and opal cluster ring, stamped silver, size O½9ct 5.29g (4)Condition ReportMarks and scratches to mounts, general wear to all rings.Garnet cluster ring: one stone lacking, shank misshapen.
Lot 259
A collection of 9ct gold gemstone set rings, comprising a 9ct gold sapphire cluster ring, a 9ct gold amethyst cluster ring, a 9ct gold amethyst and sapphire cluster ring, a 9ct gold blue tourmaline and diamond ring, a 9ct white gold gemstone set cluster ring, and a 9ct gold sapphire three row cluster ring, all hallmarked Birmingham, 21.84g total (6)Ring size L, N, M, L, M, LCondition ReportMinor marks and scratches to mounts.
Lot 249
A group of three 9ct gold rings, comprising:a 9ct gold amethyst and diamond ring,hallmarked Sheffield,a 9ct gold iolite and diamond ring,Birmingham 2007,and a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond ring,Birmingham 2007, 9.60g total (3)Ring size all LCondition ReportMinor marks and scratches to mounts.
Lot 184
A 9ct gold lapis lazuli, diamond and sapphire ring and a 9ct gold malachite and prasiolite ring, the lapis lazuli, diamond and sapphire ring with a central kite shaped lapis lazuli, bezel set to a surround of eight cut diamonds with a table cut sapphire to either side, into tapered shoulders and a D profile shank, Birmingham 2005,and a 9ct gold malachite and prasiolite ring, a cushion shaped malachite cabochon, double claw set and flanked by a cushion cut prasiolite to either side, into a D profile shank, Birmingham 2007, 5.54g total (2)Ring size L, MCondition ReportMinor marks and scratches to mounts.
Lot 192
A set of three 14ct gold half eternity rings, comprising a 14ct rose gold pink sapphire half eternity ring, a 14ct yellow gold yellow gemstone half eternity ring and a 14ct white gold clear gemstone example, all hallmarked Birmingham, 3.50g total (3)Ring size LCondition ReportAll in good overall condition.
Lot 253
A group of stud earrings, comprising a pair of 18ct two colour gold stud earrings, London 1982, a pair of star sapphire stud earrings, tested as approximately 18ct gold, a pair of 9ct gold emerald twist knot stud earrings, Sheffield 1980, a pair of three colour gold knot stud earrings, tested as approximately 9ct gold, and a pair of silver black enamel daisy studs, by Georg Jensen, stamped Georg Jensen 925 S, all to post and butterfly fittings18ct gold 4.60g total, 9ct gold 2.96g total, silver 2.60gCondition ReportGilt metal butterflies to three colour gold knot stud earrings, emerald stud earrings and star sapphire stud earrings.A little dirty. Would benefit from being cleaned.
Lot 248
A group of three gold rings, comprising:a colourless single stone ring,stamped 585, tested as approximately 14ct gold,a 9ct gold garnet cluster ring,London 1975,and a 9ct gold sapphire seven stone ring,London 1976,14ct gold 1.54, 9ct gold 5.14g total (3)Ring size O½, M, KCondition ReportColourless stone chipped.All shanks a little out of shape.Marks and scratches to mounts.
Lot 113
A 9ct gold sapphire and diamond pendant, ring and earring set, comprising a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond cluster target ring, a matching pendant 21mm long, and a matching pair of stud earrings, 11mm x 12mm, to post and butterfly fittings, all hallmarked 9ct, 8.20g total (3)Ring size LCondition ReportWould benefit from being cleaned gently.Minor marks and scratches to mounts.
Lot 212
A collection of stud earrings, comprising a pair of amethyst flowerhead stud earrings, a pair of citrine and split pearl cluster stud earrings, a pair of paste stud earrings, a pair of sapphire stud earrings, a pair of cultured pearl stud earrings, untested, a pair of trefoil stud earrings, and a pair of quartz stud earrings, all hallmarked or tested as approximately 9ct gold, 9.70g total (7)Condition ReportSome settings or fittings a little dirty. May benefit from being cleaned gently.
Lot 279
A collection of earrings, to include a pair of aquamarine and cultured pearl drop earrings, pearls untested, a pair of synthetic colour change sapphire cluster stud earrings, a pair of garnet drop earrings, a pair of tanzanite daisy cluster drop earrings, a pair of smoky quartz drop earrings, a pair of filigree drop earrings, a pair of five row chain link drop earrings, a pair of amethyst drop earrings, a pair of tanzanite and cubic zirconia cluster drop earrings, a pair of cubic zirconia cluster drop earrings and a pair of diamond wire twist drop earrings, all hallmarked or tested as approximately 9ct gold, 26.09g total (11)Condition ReportAll in good overall condition.
Lot 85
A 9ct gold emerald, sapphire, ruby and diamond ring, with three rows of channel set round cut emeralds, sapphires and rubies, into shoulders faced in white and set with two curved lines of eight cut diamonds, to a D profile shank, Birmingham 2002, 3.21g Ring size K½Buying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportMinor marks and scratches to mount.
Lot 210
A small group of sapphire and diamond jewellery, comprising a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, Sheffield 1997, a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond articulated drop pendant, hallmarked Birmingham, a sapphire and diamond pendant, with a clip bale, 20mm long, stamped 9Kt, and a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond heart pendant, 20mm long, hallmarked 9ct gold, suspended by a Prince-of-Wales link chain, 400mm long, stamped 375, 7.64g total (4)Ring size M½Condition ReportClasp secures to chain.Clip bale secures.Minor marks and scratches to surfaces.
Lot 197
A diamond plaque ring and an Edwardian 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, comprising:a diamond plaque ring, stamped 18CT, tested as approximately 18ct gold,and an 18ct gold Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring, one diamond deficient, Chester 1915, 3.25g (2)Ring size M, LCondition ReportWear to shank of plaque ring. Shank thin.
Lot 112
A sapphire and diamond five stone ring, with old round cut diamonds alternating to round cut sapphires, all claw set in white to a yellow under bezel, into tapered shoulders and a D profile shank, stamped 18ct Plat, 2.78g Ring size NBuying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportSapphires showing abrasions to facet junctions. Settings a little dirty. Marks and scratches to mount. One of the end diamonds is a single cut, the other two are old brilliants.
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