Adam's Fine Jewellery & Watches Tuesday 14th September 2021

T uesday 14 th S eptember 2021 . S tarting at 6 pm 38 43 A LADY’S DIAMOND COCKTAIL WATCH, BY PONCIN PARIS, CIRCA 1960 The 17-jewel manual wind movement, circular cream dial with gilt dots and stars for numerals, polished gold case with snap back and scalloped bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a mesh-link fitted bracelet, mounted in 18K gold, dial, case signed ‘Poncin Paris’, case no. 49.969, movement signed ElogaWatch Company, French assay marks, length 16cm, width 1.9cm € 1,500 - 2,000 44 A RETRO DIAMOND RING, CIRCA 1950 Of domed openwork design, set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K rose gold, diamonds approximately 1.60cts total, with French maker’s mark, ring size J¼ € 1,500 - 2,000 Born inVerona in 1856, CarloWeingrill began his career early, earning an apprenticeship in a goldsmith’s shop at the age of eleven.After over a decade of training, Carlo established his own workshop in his hometown in 1879. It specialised in making the finest 18K gold jewels using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. From the beginning Carlo employed goldsmiths who handcrafted their jewellery rather than using machines.The importance of this kind of artistry and exceptional knowledge of one material was very important to the vision of theWeingrill brand.This tradition of expertise continues within the company and the jewellery produced are timeless pieces, wearable works of art such as heavy gold link chains and bracelets which fit the body perfectly.While intricate in their composition, such as the complex interlinked design of the bracelet in this sale, they are comfortable and also highly elegant everyday pieces. After Carlo’s death in 1924, the company was taken over by his two sonsArmando and Gastone.They set about expanding this artisan company into a major international name which gained worldwide prestige for its workmanship. However, despite its success, the house has always remained tied to its history, with the fourth generation of theWeingrill family, Carlofilippo, now head of the company. Gold has always been the mainstay of the company’s designs, eschewing diamonds and coloured gemstones, which are used sparingly.The distinctive warm yellow tone of the Italian gold has become synonymous with the house, withWeingrill designing some of the most famous signature gold jew- ellery of the 20th century. For Cartier they created theTrinity bangles, the gold cuff bracelets forTiffany and probably most notably the tubogas-style bracelets, necklaces and rings for Bulgari.