Adam's Fine Jewellery & Watches September 18th 2018

47 66 A NOVELTY BROOCH BY KUTCHINSKY, 1969 Designed as a fluffy duck, the eyes set with round cabochon emerald, the beak and feet with orangy-red enamelling, mounted in 18K gold, signed Kutchinsky, English hallmarks 1969, with maker’s case, length 5.2cm € 800 - 1,200 67 AN AQUAMARINE AND GEM-SET COCKTAIL RING, CIRCA 1970 The rectangular step-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 19.00cts, within an eight-claw setting, the textured gold gallery highlighted with oval and circular-cut sapphires and diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.40ct total, maker’s mark, French import mark, ring size L½ € 2,500 - 3,500 A family business established in London in 1893, Kutchinsky is well known for its flamboyant and outlandish designs during the 1940s and 50s.The family, who had previously served as jewellers to the court of Ludwig of Bavaria, fled their home country of Poland, before arriving and settling in East London. Similar to the French house Mauboussin, Kutchinsky embraced the spirit of the post-war era producing lavish pieces heavily adorned with diamonds and brightly coloured gems.The brand is particularly discernible for its slightly wacky ornithological figures, usually styled in 18 carat gold, and exemplified by this delightful lot.