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Lot 230

Four gem set gold rings; 14 ct jade ring, 14 ct gold French quartz ring; amethyst, diamond ring, a 750 white gold, diamond ring (4) Condition report: see terms and conditions

Lot 231

Two 9ct white gold rings; a pearl ring; a sapphire ring in 18ct gold; a cameo ring; two 9ct gold rings (7)

Lot 196

A small quantity of vases, biscuit jars, three seashell and two German decorative plates with scene depicting an attractive lady with a cherub white on white groud and crimson and gold border

Lot 90

Approx. 11.0 Carat Oval Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Necklace. Diamonds H-I-J color, VS1-VS2 with several SI1 clarity. Signed 18K, Italy. Very good condition. Measures 36" L. Approx. weight: 6.35 pennyweights. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $9000-$12000)

Lot 25

Approx. 3.0 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring. Diamond I color, I1 clarity. Unsigned. Very good condition. Ring size 6-1/2. Approx. weight: 2.30 pennyweights. Shipping $28.00 (estimate $5500-$7500)

Lot 64

AIG Certified 12.0mm Tahitian Black Pearl, .92 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Ring. Pearl with very good luster and mostly blemish free. Diamonds G-I color, I1-I2 clarity. Signed 14K. Very good condition. Ring size 7-1/2. Approx. weight: 5.20 pennyweights. AIG Report 00071606192 dated 3/16/16 to accompany this lot. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $1000-$1500)

Lot 94

AIG Certified 5.57 Carat Cushion Mixed Cut Tanzanite, 4.08 Carat Round Brilliant and Baguette Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet. Tanzanite with vivid violetish blue color, AAA+ quality, mined in "D" section. Diamonds G-I color, SI1-I1 clarity. Signed 14K. Very good condition. Measures 7" L, 7/8" W. Approx. weight: 9.70 pennyweights. AIG Report 000715216019 dated 8/4/15 to accompany this lot. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $3600-$4600)

Lot 89

Van Cleef & Arpels style approx. 51.0 Carat Oval Cut Ruby, 7.0 Carat Baguette and Pave Set Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet. Rubies with vivid saturation of color. Diamonds E-F color, VS1-SI1 clarity. Signed 750. Very good condition. Measures 7-3/4" L, 7/8" W. Approx. weight: 56.95 pennyweights. Shipping $32.00 (estimate $11000-$15000)

Lot 26

Approx. 1.56 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring set in the center with a 1.20 Carat Diamond and accented throughout with .36 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Center diamond K color, SI1 clarity. Signed 950. Very good condition. Ring size 6-1/2. Approx. weight: 2.10 pennyweights. Shipping $28.00 (estimate $4200-$6000)

Lot 18

Contemporary Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, Large Star Sapphire and 14 Karat White Gold Spider Brooch. Sapphire with beautiful color. Diamonds E-F color, VS2-SI1 clarity. Sapphire measures 8mm diam. Signed 14K. Very good condition. Measures 1-3/8 x 2". Approx. weight: 4.95 pennyweights. Shipping $28.00 (estimate $2000-$2500)

Lot 87

Gem Quality Approx. 56.0 Carat Cushion Cut Aquamarine and 18 Karat White Gold Ring. Aquamarine measures 26.0 x 22.0mm. Unsigned. Beautiful color. Good condition with small chip under prong and small abrasions under girdle. Ring size 6. Approx. weight: 27.80 pennyweights. Shipping $28.00 (estimate $3000-$5000)

Lot 17

Pair of Modern Design Round Brilliant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings. Signed 18K. Very good condition. Measure 2-3/4" L, 3/4" W. Approx. weight: 13.0 pennyweights. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $5500-$7500)

Lot 60

AIG Certified South Sea Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Clasp. Pearls measure 11.5 to 15.0mm. Very good luster, lightly blemished. Clasp signed 585. Very good condition. Measures 17-1/2" L. AIG Report 000716197009RTF dated 7/15/16 to accompany this Lot. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $1300-$1800)

Lot 13

Levian Approx. 3.90 Carat TW Sapphire, Green Garnet and 18 Karat White Gold Ring. Quality stones throughout, good saturation of color. Signed. Very good condition. Ring size 6-1/2. Approx. weight: 7.65 pennyweights. Shipping $28.00 (estimate $1000-$1500)

Lot 92

GIA and AIG Certified 1.56 Carat Natural Unheated Oval Brilliant Cut Yellowish Orange Sapphire, .50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Ring. Sapphire with vivid saturation of color. Diamonds H-J color, I1-I2 clarity. Signed 14K. Very good condition. Approx. weight: 2.10 pennyweights. GIA Report 1172486182 dated 2/29/16 and AIG Report 000716076058 dated 3/16/16 to accompany this lot. Shipping $32.00 (estimate $1100-$1600)

Lot 85

Approx. 6.0 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Line Bracelet. Diamonds F-G-H color, VS1-SI1 clarity. Signed 14K. Very good condition. Measures 7" L. Approx. weight: 11.10 pennyweights. Shipping $28.00 (estimate $4600-$5600)

Lot 86

Edwardian style approx. 3.15 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, Delicate Filigree 18 Karat White Gold and Multi Strand Pearl Choker Necklace. Diamonds E-F color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Pearls measure 3mm. Signed 750. Very good condition. Measures 12-1/2" L, 1" W. Approx. weight: 32.55 pennyweights. Shipping $32.00 (estimate $2000-$3000)

Lot 120

AIG Certified 20.64 Carat Cabochon Cut Blue Star Sapphire, 4.53 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Earrings. Diamonds G-I color, I1-I2 clarity. Signed 14K. Very good condition. Measure 1-3/4" L, 1/2" W. Approx. weight: 8.35 pennyweights. AIG Report 000715219084 dated 8/7/15 to accompany this lot. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $750-$950)

Lot 55

Approx. 12.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings. Diamonds G-H color, VS-SI1 clarity. Signed 750. Very good condition. Measure 3-1/2" L, 1-1/8" W. Approx. weight: 18.85 pennyweights. Shipping $32.00 (estimate $6500-$8500)

Lot 121

AIG Certified 1.11 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Fancy Dark Greenish Blue Diamond, .51 carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Ring. Blue diamond I1 clarity. Accent diamonds G-I color, SI1-I1 clarity. Signed 18K. Very good condition. Ring size 7. Approx. weight: 1.40 pennyweights. AIG Report 000715302024 dated 10/29/15 to accompany this lot. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $1200-$1600)

Lot 22

Large White Opal, Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, Blue Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Ring. Opal with good play of multi colors. Signed Hubert, USA 18K. Very good condition. Opal measures 24mm x 18mm. Ring size 7. Approx. weight: 8.80 pennyweights. Shipping $28.00 (estimate $1000-$2000)

Lot 102

Approx. 8.0 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Earrings. Diamonds F-G color, VS1-SI1 clarity. Signed 14K. Very good condition. Measure 1-3/8" W. Approx. weight: 13.60 pennyweights. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $4600-$5600)

Lot 24

Cartier style approx. 3.10 Carat Pave Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Two Love Bird Ring. Diamonds E-F color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Unsigned. Very good condition. Ring size 7-1/2. Approx. weight: 10.40 pennyweights. Shipping $28.00 (estimate $2800-$3800)

Lot 91

AIG Certified 12.0mm Tahitian Black Pearl, 1.15 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Ring. Pearl with very good luster and mostly blemish free. Diamonds G-I color, I1-I2 clarity. Signed 14K. Very good condition. Ring size 5-3/4. Approx. weight: 5.10 pennyweights. AIG Report 000716076212 dated 3/16/16 to accompany this lot. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $800-$1200)

Lot 59

AIG Certified 42.76 Carat Oval Cabochon Cut Star Sapphire, 3.48 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet. Diamonds G-I color, I-1-I2 clarity. Signed 14K. Very good condition. Measures 7-1/4" L. Approx. weight: 17.55 pennyweights. AIG Report 000715219077 dated 8/7/15 to accompany this lot. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $1700-$2200)

Lot 21

Vintage Persian Turquoise, Micro Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings. Signed 750. Very good condition. Measure 2-3/8" L. Approx. weight: 10.50 pennyweights. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $500-$700)

Lot 96

GAL Certified Man's 7.0 Carat Round Brilliant Cut and Princess Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold "Chai" Pendant with 14 Karat White Gold Necklace. Necklace Signed 14K. Diamonds G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity. Very Good Condition. Pendant Measures 1-1/2 Inches Tall and 1-5/8 Inches Wide, Necklace Measures 19 Inches Long. Approx. Weight: 30.75 Pennyweights. Copy of GAL Report GAL201301091 to Accompany this Lot. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $3,000-$4,000)

Lot 93

GIA and AIG Certified 7.22 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Tanzanite 1.27 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Ring. Tanzanite with vivid violetish blue color, AAA+ quality, mined in "D" section. Diamonds F-H color, VS2-SI1 clarity. Signed 18K. Very good condition. Ring size 7. Approx. weight: 4.20 pennyweights. GIA Report 2175379266 dated 11/18/15 and AIG Report 000716067012 dated 3/7/16 to accompany this lot. Shipping $32.00 (estimate $3200-$4200)

Lot 23

Large Oval Shape Amethyst, Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, and 14 Karat White Gold Ring. Amethyst measures 20 x 16mm. Unsigned. Very good condition. Ring size 8. Approx. weight: 14.50 pennyweights. Shipping $28.00 (estimate $500-$700)

Lot 101

Approx. 13.0 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring. Diamonds E-F color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Very fine and well matched diamonds throughout. Signed 18K. Very good condition. Measures 1-5/8" diam. Ring size 6-1/2. Approx. weight: 17.0 pennyweights. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $10000-$15000)

Lot 100

Van Cleef & Arpels style approx. 12.0 Carat Mixed Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings. Diamonds G-H-I color, VS1-VS2 with a few SI1 clarity. Unsigned. Very good condition. Measure 2" L, 1-1/4" W. Approx. weight: 19.95 pennyweights. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $6500-$8500)

Lot 109

LADY'S GOLD PLATED RAYMOND WEIL GENEVE WRISTWATCH reference 3803, quartz movement, the white dial with Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, 13mm eighteen carat gold plated case, fitted with a black leather strap

Lot 112

LADY'S NINE CARAT GOLD COCKTAIL WATCH unsigned seventeen jewels manual wind movement, the white dial with applied gilt Arabic numeral and baton hour markers, gilt hands, subsidiary seconds at six, the 21mm case marked for nine carat gold, fitted with a brown leather strap

Lot 199

EARLY 1990s SWATCH OLYMPIC WATCH - IOC 100 - SCL102 circa 1996, 36mm case diameter, white and gold hands, plastic/resin strap, cased

Lot 742

Silver fob watch with seconds hand and a 9ct gold ladies watch with white enamel face and brown leather strap

Lot 695

Ruby and diamond cluster ring, set with a central ruby surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds in a circular setting, on 18ct white gold shank,. Ring size O

Lot 722

Pair of 18ct white gold baguette and brilliant cut diamond set half hoop earrings (matching previous lot) In excellent condition, No obvious sign of damage or repair

Lot 757

9ct white gold full eternity ring set sapphires and white stones, together with a 9ct gold blue stone ring. Both approx ring size N

Lot 694

Ruby and diamond half hoop ring, set with a panel of rubies and diamonds set in a checkerboard pattern unmarked white shank tests as gold. Ring size O

Lot 2

AN 18CT WHITE GOLD WEDDING RING, 7G

Lot 1571

A Waltham gold plated open face pocket watch, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, button wind movement, serial no. 12639991, star case

Lot 154

A PAIR OF 18TH CARAT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND EAR STUDS, approximately .25 carat each

Lot 4

A 9CT GOLD ENTWINED BANGLE, with yellow, white and rose 9ct gold bangles, hallmarks for London, weight approximately 15.7 grams

Lot 142

A 9CT GOLD BI-COLOURED FANCY BAND RING, white coloured flowers with single cut diamonds to the tapered band, hallmarks for Birmingham, ring size M

Lot 189

A 9CT WHITE GOLD AQUAMARINE RING, with diamond shoulders, ring size P1/2

Lot 193

AN 18CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE CLUSTER RING, ring size S

Lot 7

A PAIR OF 9CT GOLD HOOP EARRINGS, with entwined yellow and white gold, hallmarks for London, approximate weight 9.6 grams

Lot 156

AN 18CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND AND RUBY CLUSTER RING, ring size S

Lot 155

AN 18CT WHITE GOLD SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING, approximately .25 carat, ring size I1/2

Lot 231

A NINE CARAT WHITE GOLD DRESS RING with large oval cz, flanked on each side by two tiny diamonds, total 6 grms

Lot 289

THREE GENT'S WATCHES, a Sewills chrome encased chronometer wristwatch with expanding bracelet, a believed gold circular dial Accurist gent's calendar wristwatch with white metal expanding bracelet and a gent's circular dial Roamer wristwatch, no strap

Lot 226

A LONG NECKLACE OF UNIFORM CULTURED PEARLS, 80 cms long with nine carat gold diamond and sapphire cluster clasp together with a further necklace of cultured pearls with white metal clasp, 42 cms long

Lot 216

AN EIGHTEEN CARAT WHITE GOLD DRESS RING having a large dark pearl cluster with sixteen surrounding diamonds, each of visual estimate 0.1 carat, 7.4 grms gross

Lot 236

AN EIGHTEEN CARAT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND DRESS RING, mask shaped with centre cz and ten surrounding small diamonds, total 6.7 grms

Lot 221

A GOLD AND DIAMOND BRACELET, marked eighteen carat, Italy and having forty eight round cut diamonds in eight blocks of six each interspersed with crossed gold and presumed white gold bands, 33.5 grms total

Lot 234

18 carat white gold oval yellow sapphire and brilliant diamond three stone ring

Lot 228

14 carat white gold diamond circle pendant on 18 carat gold chain

Lot 2652

A finely formed dodecahedral crystal of almandine garnet in muscovite schist matrix, from Austria, the garnet with flat and lustrous faces, in old white card tray with label reading: 'ALMANDINE GARNET, Zillertal, Austria'. 125 grams, 97mm (3 3/4"). Found Austria; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.301. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Matrix specimens unusual.

Lot 2662

A fine specimen consisting of bright crystals of specularite (specular hematite"). with double-terminated quartz crystals from the classic Cumbrian locality, in old white card tray with label reding: 'SPECULARITE WITH QUARTZ, Florence Mine, Cumbria'. 55 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). From Cumbria, UK; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.147. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. [No Reserve]

Lot 2663

A natural polished 17mm thick geode section showing various stages of deposition with interlayering of white and dark agate with an intermediate crystalline stage from Brazil. 685 grams, 15.2cm (6"). From Brazil; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.230-231. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Unusual deposition. [No Reserve]

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