Among the baubles, bangles and beads at O’Reilly’s sale in Francis St., Dublin on April 30 are a Cartier cigarette case, a ruby and diamond ring also by Cartier, a yellow sapphire and an eyecatching snake bangle. There is some silver, much of it boxed. Here is a small selection. The catalogue is online: UPDATE: The lots pictured remained unsold. The top lot was an antique three stone diamond ring which made 18,700, an antique diamond solitaire ring made 13,500 and a lady’s white gold Rolex watch sold for 6,900.
A Cartier ruby and diamond ring (6,500-7,000).
A c1930 black enamel and diamond set cigarette box by Cartier (8,000-12,000).
A 1960’s diamond and emerald bangle in the form of a snake (20,000-30,000).
An Edwardian silver christening bowl and spoon, Birmingham, 1909 (240-280).
A diamond and yellow sapphire cluster ring (2,500-3,000).