January 2026 Annual New Year's Day Auction

Natural Saltwater Pearls (Pinctada Species)
Graduated Single-Strand Necklace
A single graduated strand of 55 natural saltwater pearls, identified as Pinctada species, ranging from 5.4 mm to 8.3 mm. The pearls are near-round and oval in shape, with a light cream body color and orient overtone. The necklace measures 17 inches in length overall and is completed with a platinum plunger-type clasp, split-prong form, set with an old European-cut diamond weighing 2.69 carats, Fancy Light Yellow, with a GIA report (number forthcoming).
Accompanied by GIA Report No. 6237565786 identifying the pearls as natural saltwater pearls (Pinctada species), together with an appraisal valuing the pearls at $90,000.
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $20000 - $40000

14K Gold Handmade Opal and Diamond Pendant
on a strand of pearls with 14K gold clasp, pendant is removable, with original bill of sale
total length 15 inches, square cut opal 8.3mm x 9.7mm, pearls approximately 6 millimeters each, length of pendant and bail 2 inches, total weight of pendant 10.1 grams

Estimate: $800 - $1400

14K Yellow gold Sapphire and Pearl Crescent Pin
having eight round Sapphires and two seed pearls, hallmarked illegible
length 2 inches, total weight 2.7 grams

Estimate: $150 - $250

Christofle Silver and 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet Suite
each composed of heavy woven links with ribbed gold-accented clasps, both signed Christofle and stamped 18K
necklace length 15 inches, bracelet length 7 1/2 inches, total combined weight 6.88 troy ounces

Estimate: $400 - $800

Set of Fire-Enamel Gilt-Metal Jewelry by Frey Wille and Michaela Frey Wien
comprising of one hinged bangle bracelet, one wristwatch with matching fire-enamel links, and a pair of matching hoop earrings, each piece decorated in the signature FREYWILLE Viennese Secessionist–inspired polychrome fire-enamel panels, including geometric and spiral motifs in blues, whites, blacks, and golds, the bracelet interior signed MICHAELA FREY WIEN, the earrings stamped FREYWILLE, and the watch marked M. Frey with Stainless Steel back
bracelet interior circumference approximately 7 inches, watch case diameter approximately 22 millimeters, earring diameter 3/4 inches
Condition: Very good condition

Estimate: $300 - $500

Two 18K French Gold Hanging Dandelions by Henri Gabert
having trademark for the Paris jeweler Henn
diameter 1 3/4 inches each, total weight 42.4 grams

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Marcus & Company 14K Yellow Gold Rectangular Curved Cigarette Case with Pinstripe Detail
the front cover engraved with personal initials, interior signed Marcus & Co., no. 29, accompanied by a fitted brown leather case also signed Marcus & Co.
total weight approximately 138.4 grams, measuring 4 11/16″ x 3 1/8″
Provenance: Property from The Estate of Sally G. Chubb of Bernardsville, New Jersey

Estimate: $8000 - $12000

19th Century Sterling Silver and Gilt Snuff Box
highly decorated with repousse and chased floral design, circa 1822, marked “RM” attributed to Richard Mosley
height 3/4 inch, 1 3/4″ x 2 3/4″, weight 3.4 troy ounces

Estimate: $200 - $400

Four 14K Yellow Gold Cameos
one depicting hunting scene in forrest, one with bust of Greek / Roman soldier, one with blue stone depicting a woman and child, and one miniature portrait
1 1/2″ x 1 3/4″, 1 1/4″ x 1 1/2″, 1″ x 1 1/2″, 1 1/2″ x 2″ respectively, total weight 37.7 grams

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Three 14K Yellow Gold Cameos
one with coral, one agate, and one clay
1 1/2″ x 2″, 1 1/4″ x 1 3/4″, 1 2/3″ x 2″

Estimate: $100 - $300

14k Gold Mounted Hardstone Cameo Brooch Classical Female Profile
finely carved hardstone cameo depicting a classical female figure in right-facing profile, her curled hair adorned with a distinct contrasting brown foliate wreath against the white and black layered stone, the figure is shown in draped classical garments, carved in high relief with strong depth and definition, mounted in an oval 14k gold frame and pin
Height 2 1/4 inches

Estimate: $400 - $600

15k Gold Sardonyx Cameo Brooch Classical Female Profile
A carved sardonyx cameo depicting a classical female figure in right-facing profile, shown with curled hair bound by a band and wearing draped classical garments. Executed in white relief against a rich reddish-orange ground. Mounted in an oval 15k gold beaded frame. Height 1 3/8 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500

1 oz Gold Eagle Pendant on 14K Gold Chain
A one-ounce Gold Eagle bullion coin mounted in a 14-karat gold bezel, suspended from a polished 14-karat gold rope chain. Coin with Saint-Gaudens–inspired Liberty design to obverse and eagle reverse.
Total weight 54.6 grams

Estimate: $4000 - $5000

14K Gold Coin Charm Bracelet
composed of two 1908 U.S. $5 Liberty Head coins, one 1917 Mexican 10 Pesos coin, and one 1878 French 20 Francs coin, each suspended from a double-link rose gold bracelet
total weight 53.2 grams
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate

Estimate: $3500 - $5500

1912-S Gold 10 Indian Head Coin
mounted in 14K gold bezel with horseshoe charm, coin 90%
total weight 22.7 grams
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $1500 - $2000

1928 U.S. $2½ Indian Head Gold Coin
Obverse depicting Liberty in Native American headdress surrounded by stars, reverse with eagle and mottoes E Pluribus Unum and In God We Trust, struck in 0.900 fine, weight 4.1 grams, AGW: 0.121oz.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Russian Imperial Order of Saint Stanislav Medal
with enameled green and white center, hallmarked on back
diameter 3 1/2 inches

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

14K Yellow Gold Wrestling Championship Medal, 1915
Robert Stoll, New York, solid gold medal with enameled “1915” shield and bar engraved Wrestling Championship 158 lbs Class, suspended from chain link, reverse stamped R. Stoll N.Y. Solid Gold. Retains original fitted case.
Length 3 1/2 inches, total weight 29.5 grams

Estimate: $1500 - $2000

14K New England Society of Mayflower Descendants Medal Pin by J. E. Caldwell
with six additional bars with names of descendants, medal highly enameled depicting the Mayflower on back, inscribed “Mary C. Viets /14”, marked “Caldwell”
medal only 1 1/8″ x 1 1/4″, total weight of medal 11.6 grams

Estimate: $500 - $1000

David Webb 18K Gold and Rock Crystal Monkey Sculpture
sculptural objet d’art by David Webb, featuring a large natural rock crystal cluster body mounted with five finely modeled 18K yellow gold monkeys, in playful climbing and reaching poses, raised on a textured 18K yellow gold base, signed David Webb

Comparable to Monkey and Turtle Obelisk in 18K gold and rock crystal with diamonds, featured in A Walk in the Woods: David Webb’s Artful Animals, the jeweler’s first in-house exhibition, Madison Avenue boutique, September 2022, part of David Webb museum collection

total height 9 1/2 inches, monkey height 3 1/2 inches, base 10″ x 11 1/2″, tallest point of base 2 1/2 inches, approximate total weight of five the five monkeys 493 grams, total 18K gold weight 30 to 50 troy ounces, approximate weight of 18K gold base 15 to 30 troy ounces
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO and close friend of David Webb, one of a kind pieces exclusively designed for Ms. Silberstein by David Webb

Estimate: $100000 - $300000

David Webb 18K Gold and Crystal Penguin
sculptural objet d’art crystal penguin, having 18K gold mounted beak, flippers, and feet, standing upright over dark organic form textured, possibly tourmaline, base, accented with twisted gold rope chain draped around base, signed David Webb
height 6 1/2 inches
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO and close friend of David Webb, one of a kind pieces exclusively designed for Ms. Silberstein by David Webb

Estimate: $5000 - $10000

Pair of David Webb White and Cabochon Hippos
sculptural objet d’arts carved with open mouths bearing large teeth, one having turquoise cabochon mounts for eyes, the other having malachite, lapis and red stone mounts, both signed David Webb

Comparable to David Webb Figure of a Rhinoceros featured in the Rienzi Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Texas

heights 1 1/2 inches, lengths 5 3/4 inches
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO and close friend of David Webb, one of a kind pieces exclusively designed for Ms. Silberstein by David Webb

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

Ebel 1911 Stainless Steel Automatic Quartz Watch
having cream colored dial an diate window, leather strap, serial number 75506398, has box and papers
case with crown 41 1/2 millimeter

Estimate: $300 - $600

Baume & Mercier 18K Gold Automatic Wristwatch
rectangular case, 25.8 × 35.8 mm, marked 18K, with signed silvered dial featuring applied Arabic and square hour markers, subsidiary seconds, and date aperture at 6 o’clock, fitted with an automatic movement, reference MV045225, case no. 3142748, presented on a black stainless-steel deployant-style Baume & Mercier strap with original box

Estimate: $500 - $1000

18K Gold Two-Register Chronograph Wristwatch
gold-toned dial with Arabic numerals, outer red telemeter scale, black tachymeter scale, signed ‘Chronographe Suisse’, ’17 Rubis’, ‘Antimagnetic’, two recessed subsidiary dials, gold feuille hands, fluted crown, rectangular pushers, 18K gold case, manual-wind, working
39.8mm

Estimate: $1000 - $2000