11th Sep, 2025 10:30
Autumn Specialist Sale
Late Georgian unmarked yellow metal and bloodstone swivel fob seal
Late Georgian unmarked yellow metal and bloodstone swivel fob seal, the double-sided oval matrix (23mm x 20mm) intaglio carved with cursive initials WAG to one side (possibly for William Augustus Gordon, 1739-1809), and an armorial shield for the Gordon family to the other, within yellow metal frame and foliate scroll suspension, 32mm wide x 47mm high overall, 16.5g gross approx
The Gordon family of Bristol, descendents of General Gordon. See also the portrait miniature of William Augustus Gordon within this sale.
Sold for £600
Late Georgian unmarked yellow metal and bloodstone swivel fob seal, the double-sided oval matrix (23mm x 20mm) intaglio carved with cursive initials WAG to one side (possibly for William Augustus Gordon, 1739-1809), and an armorial shield for the Gordon family to the other, within yellow metal frame and foliate scroll suspension, 32mm wide x 47mm high overall, 16.5g gross approx
The Gordon family of Bristol, descendents of General Gordon. See also the portrait miniature of William Augustus Gordon within this sale.
Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 11th Sep, 2025
Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include a Rare Rolex ‘Double-Red’ Sea-Dweller Submariner 2000 stainless steel bracelet watch, a Victorian carved walnut and marble specimen table stamped Gillow and Edwards & Roberts, a fine selection of jewellery including a 3ct single stone diamond ring, a 17th century needlework, and a large collection of Ecclesiastical silver. A number of lots in the sale are from descendents of General Charles Gordon (1833-1885).
Over 120 lots of pictures including original artworks by Montague Dawson, FRSA, RSMA (1895-1973), Edward Brian Seago, RWS, RBA, (British, 1910-1974), Frederick Henry Howard Harris (British, 1826-1901), Edward Wesson (British, 1910-1983), and Barrington Tabb (British, 1934-2022) will also feature. A good selection of portaits are offered on behalf of charity for the Bristol and Weston Hospitals Trust.
Viewing
Wednesday 10th September - 10am until 5pm
