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Important 17th century yellow metal posie ring set with turquoise, inscription possibly relating to Deuteronomy 32:11 - (Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young) (see photographs), size N/O, 9g. Owned by Sir Matthew Hale SL (1 November 1609 – 25 December 1676). The ring has been in the same family ownership to date. Hale was a highly influential barrister and judge during the reigns of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell and King Charles II. He was due to represent Charles I at his State trial, however the King refused to recognise the court's authority and represented himself. Cromwell appointed him 'Justice of the Common Pleas'. When Charles II returned to the throne in 1660 the King made him Hall 'Chief Justice of the King's Bench' and knighted him.

A monumental pair of 19th century weathered composition stone garden urns, raised on associated plinth bases, the bowls of tapering form with high relief figural decoration flanked by scrolled handles beneath masks, over coiled serpent stems and stepped bases, (with some cracking / losses and frost damage throughout) 235cm high (combined) the bases 66 x 66cm. From the collection of a private North Cotswolds estate. Displayed in situ and sold from the rostrum in Wotton-under-Edge. Personal viewing ahead of sale on Monday 22nd July. Interested parties please enquire with the office for details of the property’s address. Purchases from this collection need to be removed by close of play of Friday 26th July or by alternative arrangements approved by the auctioneers.

19th Century Hungarian School, with inscribed attribution to Mihály Munkácsy (Hungarian, 1844-1900) - Portrait of Anna Frohner, oil on canvas, indistinctly signed and dated '1868'? lower right, with inscription 'Munkácsy Mihály (Dusseldorf)' verso to stretcher top left and below in Hungarian: 'Méltóságos Frohner Anna úrnő' which reads: 'Honourable Frohner Anna mistress' as well as another indistinct pencil inscription, there is a strong resemblance to Hungarian aristocratic portraits circa 1860s and the work of Barabás Miklós (1810-1898) as well as other portrait painters of this period, 43.5 x 37 cm, unframed. Provenance: from a private collection.

Fine antique yellow metal cabochon garnet line bracelet, the folded tubular links set with thirty-five oval garnets, 18.5cm L approx excluding inner clasp, 61.9g, contained in fitted 'Hunt & Roskell - late Storr & Mortimer - Jewellers & Goldsmiths to the Queen and Royal Family - 156 New Bond Street' case (see photograph of recent insurance valuation which identifies the stones as rhodolite garnets and metal tests at 18ct gold)

A Channel Islands silver 2 pint baluster tankard with an acanthus scrolled handle, stamped I H of Guernsey (Jean Henry 1727-1783) with a French inscription to the underside of base dated 1771, 15.5cm tall and 10.5cm diameter, 19.3oz (600 grams) together with a pamphlet on Channel Islands silver

Royal Air Force Provenance / Interest. Rolex, a gentleman’s Oyster Perpetual Explorer wristwatch, ref. 6610 (c1957) serial number: 268190. Tropical dial, seemingly original throughout (likely with later glass) with baton and quarterly Arabic numerals and original polished stainless steel strap Owned since original purchase by Squadron Leader Gordon Candy RAF (1922 - 2006) Candy served throughout the Second World War in a number of squadrons, mostly mosquitos - later specialising in helicopters becoming an expert on the Belvedere, Whirlwind and Wessex. He survived at least one hairy landing with an engine on fire, becoming heavily commended ahead of his retirement in 1977 - serving his country with exemplary conduct throughout his entire working life, he passed away in 2006. This piece is privately consigned by direct family decent. Information regarding Candy’s life and career has been referenced from the eulogy given at his funeral by Brigadier Keith Prentice RA (Candy’s nephew)

Circle of Antonio David (1698–1750) - Portrait of Maria Clementina Sobieska (18th Century), half-length in a gold dress and ermine-lined cloak with her crown beside her, oil on canvas, with label inscribed 'Clementina Sobieska on 'Old Pretender'' and indistinctly dated '1719'? verso, unsigned, 102 x 80 cm. Maria Clementina Sobieska (1702–1735) was the wife of James Francis Edward Stuart, a Jacobite claimant to the British throne. Descended from the Polish king John III Sobieski, she was the mother of Charles Edward Stuart ("Bonnie Prince Charlie") and Henry Benedict Cardinal Stuart.

United States Of America. Continental Dollar, 1776. CONTINENTAL CURRENCY, EG FECIT. Struck In Pewter. Newman 3-D. Very Rare. NGC Encapsulated And Graded AU58. Obv: Newman 3 Die. Outer Ring, CONTINENTAL CURRENCY 1776, Inner Ring, FUGIO / EG FECIT, Below Sundial, MIND YOUR BUSINESS. Rev: Newman D Die. Interlinked Rings, N•HAMP•S / MASSASCHS / CONNECT•T / R•ISLAND / N•YORK / N•JERSEY / PENNSILV / DELAWARE / MARYLAND / VIRGINIA / N•CAROLIN / S•CAROLIN / GEORGIA. A Central Ring, AMERICAN CONGRESS• / WE ARE ONE. This 1776 Continental Dollar piece offers a rare and significant opportunity for collectors to acquire one of the few examples in American numismatics that prominently features the pivotal year of 1776, marking the birth of the United States. The initials 'EG' in 'EG FECIT' ('EG made this') are attributed by Eric P. Newman to Elisha Gallaudet, c.1730-1805. While the intended purpose and specific origin of these pewter pieces remain uncertain and whether indeed originally intended as a coin or medal, they are traditionally and widely regarded as the first series of American Dollar coins. This example is understood to be totally fresh to the market, having been recently discovered in a local property, unearthed from an old toffee tin containing a collection of jewellery, object d’art and curiosities, believed to have been sealed and essentially forgotten about for decades.

Fine Cartier vintage 18ct yellow gold ribbon bracelet set with a cluster of thirty-seven diamonds in white gold setting, the largest diamond 0.25ct approx, the clasp signed Cartier, with 1962 date stamp and model no. L6387 ?, 18.5cm L approx excluding inner clasp, 59.2g (one safety catch missing)

A large and impressive continental carved marble fountain head, detailing a mask of Poseidon above symmetrical stylised dolphins, 87 x 80cm