Around 400 lots of jewellery, silverware, watches and paintings will come under the hammer at O’Reilly’s of Francis St., Dublin on February 27. Highlights include a 5.7 carat sapphire ring, an Art Deco diamond and aquamarine pendant and an antique continental diamond necklace from the estate of the late Hildegard Hayes who, prior to her marriage to Irish artist Ernest Hayes was Baroness Von Hobe of Germany. The catalogue is on-line. Here is a small selection from what is on offer. You can click on any image to enlarge it.
An antique Continental diamond necklace, comprising a diamond set bow suspending a single cushion cut diamond, mounted in platinum, John Dix Bonn retailers box. Estimated; weight of principal diamond; 3.29 ct. (5,000-7,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 6,600
An Art Deco diamond and aquamarine pendant, mounted in white gold (1,800 – 2,200). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 2,200
A pearl set brooch, mounted in 14ct gold (80 – 120). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 140
A 5.7ct sapphire ring (5,000-7,000). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 5,800