Roman Style Gold Earring Pair with Garnets

Comprising a heart-shaped frame with draped scroll and foliage, enamelled in blue with reserved legend 'beware'; heater shield with mural crown in chief and chevron bearing three scutcheons each with an enamelled rose; hallmark to reverse for Birmingham, '9' and '.375' for 9-carat, 'D' for 1928. 21.2 grams, 58 mm



Acquired from the early 1980s. From the private collection of a late Gloucestershire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Of tapering cylindrical form, extensively decorated in red, white, green and blue enamel in a foliate and floral design with scalloped borders, plain suspension loop; in 23 carat gold, unmarked, enamel restored; possibly of Indian workmanship. 4.84 grams, 42 mm



By repute found in the UK. Acquired Noonan's, London, UK, 15 September 2020, no.202. Property of a British collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12997-244313.

The enamelling is similar to Indian enamelled works from the Mughal period, all of which are rare, and these are regarded as gifts for a royal child. This whistle, however, is reported as originally being found in the UK and may be earlier in date.

Comprising a pewter box with a hunting scene lid, two shallow wooden boxes with painted scene on the lid, one taller box with a naive style house on the lid. 185 grams total, 56-92 mm



From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.