27th Jul, 2022 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
170
An early 20th century diamond and sapphire set owl, naturalistically modelled in perched position, his body and wings pavé set throughout with graduated old and rose-cut diamonds, his head highlighted with cabochon sapphire eyes, two colour precious metal mounted, with later brooch fitting, in fitted case signed C & A. GIULIANO, 48. KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON, total weight of old-cut diamonds approximately 2.10ct, length 5.2cm
Carlo and Arthur Giuliano inherited their father's renowned jewellery business in 1895, operating from premises in Piccadilly, where they manufactured and retailed jewellery in the Revivalist style that he had become celebrated for. In 1912 the Giuliano brothers relocated their shop to 48 Knightsbridge, from where the business traded until Arthur's death in August 1914, which forced its doors to close.
This lot is from the estate of Edward Alfred Alexander Baldwin (1938 - 2021). Edward was the grandson of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, and the fourth Earl Baldwin of Bewdley. Stanley Baldwin was from an extraordinary family: Rudyard Kipling was his first cousin, Edward Burne-Jones and Edward Poynter were both uncles, his mother Louisa was a novelist, and her siblings included the famous Macdonald sisters. Edward Baldwin was committed to rehabilitating his grandfather's reputation and, being an only child, spent much of his life as sole custodian of these family objects.
Sold for £19,000
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
An early 20th century diamond and sapphire set owl, naturalistically modelled in perched position, his body and wings pavé set throughout with graduated old and rose-cut diamonds, his head highlighted with cabochon sapphire eyes, two colour precious metal mounted, with later brooch fitting, in fitted case signed C & A. GIULIANO, 48. KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON, total weight of old-cut diamonds approximately 2.10ct, length 5.2cm
Carlo and Arthur Giuliano inherited their father's renowned jewellery business in 1895, operating from premises in Piccadilly, where they manufactured and retailed jewellery in the Revivalist style that he had become celebrated for. In 1912 the Giuliano brothers relocated their shop to 48 Knightsbridge, from where the business traded until Arthur's death in August 1914, which forced its doors to close.
This lot is from the estate of Edward Alfred Alexander Baldwin (1938 - 2021). Edward was the grandson of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, and the fourth Earl Baldwin of Bewdley. Stanley Baldwin was from an extraordinary family: Rudyard Kipling was his first cousin, Edward Burne-Jones and Edward Poynter were both uncles, his mother Louisa was a novelist, and her siblings included the famous Macdonald sisters. Edward Baldwin was committed to rehabilitating his grandfather's reputation and, being an only child, spent much of his life as sole custodian of these family objects.
The brooch pin appears to be a later addition and the fitted case suggests that the mount may previously have had an alternative fitting, with arrow-shaped terminal. The mount is not signed. Diamonds are bright and lively, with slightly variable colour and clarity, some stones with chips and surface-reaching fractures and yellowish or greyish tints. The old-cut diamonds graduate from approximately 0.005ct to 0.04ct in size. Estimated SI1 to P2 clarity and H to L colour, assessed mounted. Sapphires are well matched, of milky light blue hues, both containing natural inclusions and with surface wear. Each cabochon measures approx. 2.2mm diameter. The mount has surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips, with considerable tarnishing. The sides of the mount have areas of porosity. Metal standard is untested but the mount appears to be gold and silver. Width of mount approx. 1.85cm, depth including fitting approx. 1.3cm. Gross weight approx. 16.7gm. The case has dark staining to the cushion, some dark spotting/staining to the signature on the lining and general wear scuffs and small losses to the exterior finish.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 27th Jul, 2022
