ADAM'S FINE JEWELLERY 3rd DECEMBER 2024

T uesday 3 rd D ecember 2024 . S tarting at 4 pm 46 59 PAUL LACKRITZ: A RETRO DIAMOND AND RUBY BROOCH, CIRCA 1945-50 Of ribbon and scrolled design, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and calibré-cut (possibly) synthetic rubies, mounted in 14K gold and platinum, diamonds approximately 4.00cts total, signed Lackritz, length 5.8cm € 3,500 - 4,500 60 A RETRO RUBY AND DIAMOND RING, CIRCA 1945 The sculpted mount set with calibré-cut synthetic rubies accented with sin- gle-cut diamonds within millegrain, mounted in 18K gold, ring size M½ € 1,000 - 1,500 61 MAUBOUSSIN: A RETRO GEM-SET AND DIAMOND JARRETIÈRE BRACELET, CIRCA 1950 Of articulated textured design, composed of hexagonal links, enhanced with circular-cut emerald and rubies, to a loz- enge-shaped clasp with similarly-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, with ropetwist detailing, mounted in 18K gold, signed Mauboussin Paris,with indistinct maker’s mark, French assay mark, length 19.7cm € 6,500 - 7,500 Paul N.Lackritz, a distinguished name inAmerican jewellery, opened his first store onMilwaukeeAvenue,Chicago, in 1898. Lackritz was born in Russia in 1872, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1892, where he quickly established himself as a skilled jeweller. His expertise in craftsmanship and design extended beyond gold and platinum jewellery to include silver serving pieces,watches, and eyewear,with his signature style blending influences from theArts and Crafts,Art Deco,Retro Deco, and Mid-Century Modern movements. Pieces from Lackritz’s broad oeuvre are highly sought after, celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship and unique design. After his passing in 1941, his son Harry continued to run the business until its close in the early 1950s.