Lovely antique choices include something very special for the history lover: a pendant brooch with a connection to Emperor Napoleon.
Lot 85
An Antique Demantoid Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Silver and Gold Brooch
Designed as a dragonfly, featuring two oval demantoid garnets weighing approximately 2.30 carats, smaller demantoid garnets weighing approximately 2.80 carats, old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.55 carats, and ruby eyes, in silver and 18k gold, numbered 2391, circa 1900
Estimate: $5,000-6,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 64
An Antique Diamond and Platinum Bar Brooch
Featuring four old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.40 carats, decorated throughout with smaller old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, in platinum, circa 1915
Estimate: $5,000-7,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 155
A Diamond, Ruby, Silver and Gold Brooch
Designed as a horse and carriage decorated with old mine and rose-cut diamonds, further accented by a rock crystal carriage window, and a small ruby, in silver and 18k gold, with fitted box and bill of sale by Garrard & Co.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 83
An Art Deco Ruby, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Wristwatch, Cartier
Circular case decorated with a ruby channel and pavé-set rose-cut diamonds, engine-turned dial with Arabic numerals, manual movement, joined to an expandable bracelet accented with rubies and rose-cut diamonds, in platinum and 18k gold, inner circumference 5 3/4 inches; accompanied by a slender pendant, originally a bracelet link, circa 1920
Estimate: $3,000-4,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 89
An Antique Diamond, Enamel, Wood and Gold Pendant/Brooch, early 19th Century
Of shield-shaped design, centering a circular medallion depicting Napoleon I and Empress Marie Louise in Roman style, and the name ‘Andrieu F.’, the verso depicting their infant son, and stating ‘Napoleon F.J.C. Roi de Rome’ and ‘XX mars MDCCCXI’, over a wood ground, topped by a monogram ‘N’ over a dark blue enamel ground, the outer frame accented by old mine-cut diamonds and gold scrolls, the reverse inscribed ‘wood from the coffin and hair of Napoleon the Great’, suspending at the bottom a tiny hinged locket composed of two oval rock crystals, with fitted Wartski box
Estimate: $4,000-6,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 128
An Antique Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Silver and Gold Pendant/Bangle Bracelet
Centering a button pearl measuring 11.2 mm, framed by four old mine-cut diamonds weighing 3.35 carats, and smaller old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 6.85 carats, the hinged bangle with a white enamel ground embellished by intricate gold scrolling foliate motifs, in silver, 18k and 14k gold, inner circumference 6 1/4 inches, circa 1850
Estimate: $7,000-9,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 129
An Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Pendant/Brooch
Of starburst design, decorated with old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.35 carats, in silver and gold
Estimate: $4,200-5,500 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 552
An Antique Ruby, Diamond, Silver and Gold Hat Pin/Hair Ornament
The elongated hat pin designed as a sword, the elaborate hilt and scabbard decorated with rubies and old European-cut diamonds, the blade embellished with foliate and grape motifs, in silver and 18k gold, with fitted box
Estimate: $20,000-30,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 84
A Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Bar Brooch
Centering a bezel-set old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.00 carats, amid two oval rubies weighing approximately 1.10 carats, accented with smaller old-cut diamonds and channel-set rubies, in platinum, circa 1925
Estimate: $6,000-8,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 91
An Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Brooch
Centering an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.20 carats, within a synthetic ruby lattice frame surrounded by scrolling foliage further accented by old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.35 carats, in silver and 14k gold
Estimate: $9,000-15,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 550
An Antique Seed Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Gold Collier Necklace
Of festoon fringe design, featuring multi strands of seed pearls, and decorated with rubies, emeralds, old-cut diamonds and tiny blue enamel beads, in 22k gold, French import marks, length 14 1/4 inches
A similar necklace appears in a photograph of Princess Mary, the Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood (1897-1965), the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary.
Estimate: $15,000-20,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 156
An Antique Diamond and Gold Pendant/Brooch
Of fleur-de-lis design, set with an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat, accented throughout with smaller old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.80 carats, in 14k gold
Estimate: $1,500-1,800 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 137
A Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Ring
The curved top set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 1.25 carats, and an old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.90 carat, accented by old European-cut diamonds, in platinum and 18k gold, size 5 3/4, circa 1920
Estimate: $2,400-3,400 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 130
An Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Brooch
The large floral design centering an old European-cut diamond weighing 0.89 carat, further accented with old mine and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.20 carats, in silver and 14k gold, circa 1880
Estimate: $3,200-3,600 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 86
An Antique Turquoise, Diamond, Silver and Gold Ring
Centering an oval turquoise framed by old European and old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.60 carats, in silver and 18k gold, size 5 1/4
Estimate: $2,000-3,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 127
An Antique Diamond, Enamel, Silver and Gold Brooch
Centering an old-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.75 carats, amid a dark blue guilloché enamel ground, the scrolls and frame accented by old European and rose-cut diamonds, in silver and 14k gold
Estimate: $4,000-6,000 CAD
Lot DetailsNovember 15, 2023
If you’re looking to indulge in something truly special this year, consider the upcoming Dupuis auction. It will feature an impressive array of large diamonds, ranging from 4 to an astonishing 13 carats.
The auction also presents exquisite colored gemstones, including a remarkable sapphire necklace and bracelet set from Van Cleef & Arpels, alongside stunning Burma ruby earrings and vibrant emeralds.
For those who appreciate designer pieces, there’s a wide selection from Cartier, including 4 classic LOVE bangles, as well as offerings from Tiffany, Chopard, Boucheron, David Webb, Bulgari, Marina B., and JAR.
Antique enthusiasts will find something unique as well, such as a pendant brooch with ties to Emperor Napoleon.
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