Adam's FINE JEWELLERY & WATCHES 16 May 2023

47 62 A GOLD TUBOGAS COLLAR NECKLACE, BY CARLO WEINGRILL, CIRCA 1970 Of bi-coloured gaspipe-link design, in 18K yellow and blackened gold, signedWeingrill, with maker’s mark forWeingrill, length 39cm € 3,000 - 4,000 63 A PAIR OF GOLD EARCLIPS Each hoop set with polished gold and steel links, mounted in 18K gold and blacked gold, length 2.7cm € 800 - 1,000 Born in Verona in 1856, CarloWeingrill began his career ear- ly, earning an apprenticeship in a goldsmith’s shop at the age of eleven. After more than a decade of training, Weingrill established his own workshop in his hometown in 1879 which specialised in making the finest 18K gold jewels using the highest quality mate- rials and craftsmanship. From the beginning Carlo employed goldsmiths who handcrafted 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 the Weingrill brand. This tradition of expertise continues within the company and the jewellery pro- duced are wearable works of art such as heavy gold link chains and bracelets which fit the body perfectly. After Carlo’s death in 1924, the company was taken over by his two sons Armando and Gastone. The brothers set about expand- ing 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 the Weingrill 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, with Weingrill design- ing some of the most famous signature gold jewellery of the 20th century. For Cartier they created the Trinity bangles and probably most notably the tubogas-style bracelets, necklaces and rings for Bulgari. 61 A GOLD TUBOGAS COLLAR NECKLACE, BY CARLO WEINGRILL, CIRCA 1970 Of graduating gaspipe-link design, in 18K gold, signedWeingrill, with maker’s mark forWeingrill, length 39cm € 3,000 - 4,000