Jewellery, Silver & Watches

One of the key lots in the upcoming Jewellery, Silver, & Watches auction, presented by Elstob & Elstob Auctioneers, is an emerald and diamond ring. The centerpiece is an octagonal step-cut emerald with a four-claw mount and a diamond halo. The total weight of the diamonds is approximately 2.56 carats. Another highlight of the sale is an early 20^th-century plique-à-jour and gem-set dragonfly brooch. This realistic piece is designed with plique-à-jour wings in pink, peach, and pale green. It is accented with diamonds and caliber-cut rubies. The body is set with small sugarloaf cabochon rubies, the eyes with sapphires, and the legs with textured gold.

 Noteworthy among the silver items in the sale is a Fabergé silver mirror with a rim of scrolls, shells, and Rocaille ornamentation. Another silver highlight is a George II provincial coffee pot by Benjamin Brancker. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.