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A Cartier nephrite and coral desk timepiece No.2694, Paris, circa 1925

A Cartier nephrite and coral desk timepiece No.2694, Paris, circa 1925 2-inch silvered guilloché dial signed Cartier, blue enamelled hands, the blue enamelled bezel with red hour markers, the European Watch & Clock Company nickel movement with 15 jewels, lever escapement with split bi-metallic compensation balance, the rectangular case set with four coral cabochons and with a pen rest, the interior of the case back signed European Watch & Clock Co, France, and punch numbered 2694 and 4706 11.5 by 8cm., 4½ by 3¼in.

View 1 of Lot 25:  A nephrite and coral desk timepiece No.2694, Paris, circa 1925

a nephrite and coral desk timepiece no.2694, paris, circa 1925

'Queen Number 1' gold brooch, 1975 designed as the words 'Queen Number 1', signed Cartier London, British hallmarks and maker's mark SPECIAL NOTICE This lot is being sold for private use only. No right to reproduce or otherwise commercially exploit the copyright or other intellectual property in the lots is included with the sale of lot. Queen Productions Limited and Queen Music Limited and other rights holders reserve all their rights.

View 1 of Lot 35: 'Queen Number 1' gold brooch, 1975

'queen number 1' gold brooch, 1975

Sapphire and diamond brooch, Cartier, London, circa 1920s

Sapphire and diamond brooch, Cartier, London, circa 1920s of geometric design centering an oval sapphire, accented by single- and circular-cut diamonds, signed Cartier London.

View 1 of Lot 30: A sapphire and diamond brooch

a sapphire and diamond brooch

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Cartier | Diamond bracelet of geometric design set with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 170mm, signed Cartier, maker's mark, partially numbered, British hallmarks.

a diamond bracelet

An onyx and diamond ring, Cartier, London, 1975

An onyx and diamond ring, Cartier, London, 1975 of geometric design, the centre set with a pair of hexagonal-shaped onyx within a surround of brolliant-diamonds, to shoulders further set with carved onyx and brilliant-cut, size N, signed Cartier London, maker's mark, British hallmarks

View 1 of Lot 32: An onyx and diamond ring, Cartier, London, 1975

an onyx and diamond ring, cartier, london, 1975

A jewelled gold-mounted rock crystal, burgauté lacquer and enamel Art Déco clock, Cartier, circa 1925

A jewelled gold-mounted rock crystal, burgauté lacquer and enamel Art Déco clock, Cartier, circa 1925 circular, the dial decorated in burgauté lacquer representing two chinoiserie figures near a windmill bush-covered rockery, a quiet lake in the background, rose cut diamond-set arrow-shaped hands, framed by a gold and black enamel Greek key border, surrounded by mystery gold Roman numerals in translucent pink and opaque lavender blue plique-à-jour enamel cartouches, encased in faceted rock crystal with applied gold and black enamel border set with square-mounted rose-cut diamonds, silver movement case with crystal strut, post-1918 French bigorne eagle's head control mark, possibly later engraved: Cartier, 457, later bespoke fitted velvet and silk-linked red leather case stamped: Cartier, 10.1 cm., 4 in. diameter (2)

View 1 of Lot 26: A jewelled gold-mounted rock crystal, burgauté lacquer and enamel Art Déco timepiece, circa 1925

a jewelled gold-mounted rock crystal, burgauté lacquer and enamel art déco timepiece, circa 1925

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A gilt-brass and enamel desk clock, Cartier, circa 1980

A gilt-brass and enamel desk clock, Cartier, circa 1980 of arched form, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and black hands, within a broad gold-coloured frame, the lower part decorated in opaque claret enamel, the strut supported on two c-shaped ornaments, signed to reverse: Cartier Paris, serial number 07315, further inscribed Swiss Made, in a tooled velvet-lined leather case by Cartier Height: 8.6cm., 3⅜in gold, enamel, leather

View 1 of Lot 716: A gilt-brass and enamel desk timepiece, Cartier, circa 1980

a gilt-brass and enamel desk timepiece, cartier, circa 1980

A 9ct gold desk timepiece, Cartier, London, 1973

A 9ct gold desk timepiece, Cartier, London, 1973 of upright oval form, the white dial decorated with grey enamel dots between six even Roman numerals, around a central hexagon inscribed 'Cartier', geometrically-shaped pointed black enamel hands, zig-zag shaped strut, fully hallmarked, further struck with the serial number 8808; in an associated red leather case stamped for: 'Les must de Cartier', height 10.8cm., 4¼in.

View 1 of Lot 715: A 9ct gold desk timepiece, Cartier, London, 1973

a 9ct gold desk timepiece, cartier, london, 1973

A gilt-brass and enamel travelling clock, Cartier, Paris, circa 1980

A gilt-brass and enamel travelling clock, Cartier, Paris, circa 1980 of square form with a folding base, Roman numerals and white enamel dial, flanked by dark blue enamel tubes with gilt ends, the dial inscribed CARTIER PARIS, the reverse signed: Cartier, struck: Made in France, serial number 355102815, in associated red leather case stamped for: must de Cartier, Paris Height: 6.3cm., 2½in.

View 1 of Lot 718: A gilt-brass and enamel travelling timepiece, Cartier, Paris, circa 1980

a gilt-brass and enamel travelling timepiece, cartier, paris, circa 1980

A gold-plated desk clock, Cartier, London, circa 1975/80

A gold-plated desk clock, Cartier, London, circa 1975/80 of upright oval form, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and black hands, the reverse mounted with a sablé silver-gilt strut resting on two c-shaped supports, signed: Cartier, serial no: 890801861 Height: 9.1cm., 3⅝in.

View 1 of Lot 717: A gold-plated desk timepiece, Cartier, London, circa 1975/80

a gold-plated desk timepiece, cartier, london, circa 1975/80

Fine Watches

Cartier Baignoire Orologio Tavola, Reference 8908 A gilt metal alarm desk clock, Circa 1980 Dial: silvered Calibre: quartz Case: gilt metal Case number: 16'856 Size: 90 mm length x 74 mm width Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none A similar example was sold at Sotheby's "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own | At Home" auction in September 2023 for 15,240 GBP.

View 1 of Lot 8772: Baignoire Orologio Tavola, Reference 8908 | A gilt metal alarm desk clock, Circa 1980

baignoire orologio tavola, reference 8908 | a gilt metal alarm desk clock, circa 1980

An onyx bracelet designed as a continuous series of curb-links, alternating with onyx similarly carved, length approximately 183mm, numbered. ‘Sometimes I could go to Cartier’s, the jewellers, and buy up the whole shop’ confessed Freddie Mercury when expressing his love about buying gifts. This love of giving to others making him a frequent customer at Cartier. He once asked if he could come to Cartier after hours as they would be closed by the time he got there and when they did, he said it made him feel like Zsa Zsa Gabor. By repute this bracelet was gift to Freddie Mercury from Elton John. However, Peter "Phoebe" Freestone reminisced that in 1981 Freddie had taken him to Cartier and "A salesman asked if he was looking for something in particular. Freddie replied ‘yes, one of your gold and onyx bracelets’. He was disappointed when they said there were none in stock. I asked why that bracelet in particular, and he said it was because he had had three before. Why three? Well when I was walking around I would accidentally hit my wrist on something and the onyx would shatter and it would fall off!". It may have been that the original was given by Elton John and Freddie had had to replace it. It is believed that a link may have had to have been removed in order to fit securely, hence why there is no evidence of a Cartier signature and the bracelet can only be attributed. PROVENANCE By repute a gift from Elton John and attributed to Cartier This lot was a gift from Sir Elton John to Freddie Mercury. In accordance with Mary Austin’s wishes, 100% of the hammer price achieved for this lot will be donated to The Elton John Aids Foundation.

an onyx bracelet

Freddie Mercury's formal navy suit worn for an ITV awards show, 1989, and on other occasions, with accessories

Freddie Mercury's formal navy suit worn for an ITV awards show, 1989, and on other occasions, with accessories A bespoke three-piece formal suit of navy self-striped wool, the double-breasted jacket with pointed lapels, flap pockets, slanted breast pocket, six black buttons to front fastening and four to each cuff, lined in navy blue satin with two inside pockets, the corresponding trousers with pleated front and concealed hook and eye fastening to waistband, lined in navy satin and a corresponding double-breasted waistcoat with pointed lapels, jetted pockets and six black buttons, the back of navy blue satin with adjustable strap, lined in ivory satin with a fine blue and burgundy stripe, all unlabelled but probably made by David Chambers; with an ivory cotton shirt with dot pattern weave, labelled ‘Tokio Kumagai, homme’; a tie of crinkled ivory silk labelled ‘Diamond by Tie Rack’; a cream satin evening scarf with short fringes either end, 114 cm. long (this scarf possibly dating from the mid-1970s); a white cotton handkerchief with the ‘P’ of the Pierre Cardin logo embroidered to one corner; and a pair of navy blue leather lace-up shoes, the insole labelled ‘Roland Cartier’, with leather soles, size 8 ½ (qty 8) This suit was worn by Freddie on various occasions in the mid to late 1980s, most notably in 1989 for the ITV awards show 'Goodbye To The 80s', when Queen won ‘Band Of The 80s’ – footage of the event shows Freddie on stage with Queen wearing this suit being presented with the award by Jonathan Ross and Cilla Black; also worn for Peter Straker’s 39th birthday party, Paramount City, London, 1986, where Freddie is photographed dancing with Anita Dobson, in publicity photographs with soprano Montserrat Caballé for the album Barcelona, 1987, the front cover of which features a photograph of Freddie wearing the waistcoat and trousers in this lot, and the bow tie from lot 2288; it was also worn for an event at the Royal Opera House Terrace Bar, 1987, where Freddie is photographed with Montserrat Caballé and Elaine Paige, amongst others. A photograph of him wearing the waistcoat and trousers in this lot, and the blue bow tie from Lot 261, was selected for the front cover of his eponymous posthumous album, 1992. Footage of Freddie wearing this suit can also be seen in the BAFTA-nominated BBC Imagine Documentary Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender, 2012 (Part II). LITERATURE Freddie Mercury, The Great Pretender, A Life In Pictures, Welbeck, 2020, p. 132 (illus.), the waistcoat and trousers worn with the blue satin bow-tie included in lot 261 Queen, The Complete Illustrated Lyrics, Backbeat Books, 2012, p. 25 (illus.), Freddie wearing an identical cream satin scarf to that included in this lot, worn for a publicity photoshoot, 1975) The Definitive Biography Of Freddie Mercury – Bohemian Rhapsody, Lesley Ann-Jones Hodder & Stoughton, Paperback Edition, 2012 (illus. between pages 232 & 233)

View 1 of Lot 269: Freddie Mercury's formal navy suit worn for an ITV awards show, 1989, and on other occasions, with accessories

freddie mercury's formal navy suit worn for an itv awards show, 1989, and on other occasions, with accessories

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Freddie Mercury’s lounge suits and accessories

Freddie Mercury’s lounge suits and accessories Late 1980s Two self-stripe wool suits, one navy blue, the other charcoal grey, both double-breasted jackets with shawl collars, flap pockets and breast pocket, with four button fastening and two buttons to cuff, both lined with blue and black patterned satin with two interior pockets, labelled ‘Arrston Volaju / Kohshin Satoh’, both with corresponding trousers with pleated fronts, waistband with concealed hook and eye fastening, two back pockets, similarly labelled, the charcoal grey suit with brown imitation leather belt; with two ivory cotton shirts one labelled ‘Jun Men’ the other ‘St Michael’; a pair of silk ties with identical patterns in two different colourways, one black with pale green and bronze coloured pattern, the other black with silvery grey and rust coloured pattern, both labelled ‘Jun Men’; and a pair of black leather lace-up shoes, the insoles labelled ‘Roland Cartier’, with leather soles, size 42 ½ [unworn] (11)

View 1 of Lot 2267: Freddie Mercury's lounge suits and accessories, late 1980s

freddie mercury's lounge suits and accessories, late 1980s

A composite George III and Victorian silver tea service, the sugar bowl and cream jug, William Burwash, London, 1814; the tea pot, Hayne & Carter, London, 1849

A composite George III and Victorian silver tea service, the sugar bowl and cream jug, William Burwash, London, 1814; the tea pot, Hayne & Carter, London, 1849 the teapot with chased floral decoration, the handle with ivory insulators; the cream jug and sugar bowl with gadroon ornament and twin snake handles, Height of teapot: 20cm., 8in. 1513gr., 48 1/2oz. all in

View 1 of Lot 539: A composite George III and Victorian silver tea service, the sugar bowl and cream jug, William Burwash, London, 1814; the tea pot, Hayne & Carter, London, 1849

a composite george iii and victorian silver tea service, the sugar bowl and cream jug, william burwash, london, 1814; the tea pot, hayne & carter, london, 1849

Eugen von Blaas Italian 1843 - 1931 The Water Carrier signed and dated Eugene de Blaas / 1886 along lower right edge oil on canvas Unframed: 100 by 65cm., 39½ by 25½ in. Framed: 111 by 80cm., 43¾ by 31½ in.

the water carrier

Freddie Mercury’s charcoal grey lounge suit by ‘Domon’, circa 1990 – with accessories

Freddie Mercury’s charcoal grey lounge suit by ‘Domon’, circa 1990 – with accessories A two-piece suit of fine charcoal grey wool, the single-breasted jacket with jetted pockets, breast pocket, two grey button fastening with four buttons to each cuff, black satin lining with two interior pockets, labelled ‘Domon / We The Theme / Produce of Ropé’, the corresponding trousers with pleated front, two back pockets, the waistband with concealed hook and eye fastening lined with cream cotton, similarly labelled; a turquoise woven cotton belt trimmed with a navy blue ribbon embroidered with golfers, with brass buckle; a charcoal grey and white striped cotton shirt, labelled ‘Jun Men’, the interior collar with two in-stamped laundry/wardrobe labels, both ‘X002’; a white linen handkerchief, and a pair of black leather penny loafers, the insoles stamped ‘Bruno Magli Club’, the leather soles with ‘M’ logo, size 8 ½ ; and a black nylon ‘Domon’ suit carrier (8)

View 1 of Lot 2300: Freddie Mercury's charcoal grey lounge suit by 'Domon', circa 1990 – with accessories

freddie mercury's charcoal grey lounge suit by 'domon', circa 1990 – with accessories

Freddie Mercury's ivory lounge suit with accessories including 'I Want It All' video-worn shirt and tie, 1989

Freddie Mercury's ivory lounge suit with accessories including 'I Want It All' video-worn shirt and tie, 1989 A two-piece suit of fine cream Italian wool sateen, the single-breasted jacket with pointed lapels, two flap pockets and breast pocket, with three imitation bone buttons to front fastening and four to each cuff the sides lined in cream silk satin with two interior pockets, labelled ‘SEED by Jun Saito’, the trousers with pleated fronts and concealed hook and eye fastening, two jetted pockets to back, one with button fastening, the waistband lined in cream cotton twill, similarly labelled; with a white cotton shirt with two breast pockets, the pocket flaps and front fastening with imitation horn buttons, labelled ‘St. Michael’; a black and white silk polka dot tie, labelled ‘INO’; an evening scarf of double thickness cream silk with small self-check pattern, white fringes to either end, 129 cm. long (including fringes), unlabelled, a cream silk herringbone weave pocket square; and a pair of white leather lace-up shoes with brown leather soles, the insole stamped in silver ‘BARRETTS Shoes’, size 43; and a black nylon suit carrier labelled ‘DOMON’ (qty 9) The shirt and tie included in this lot are identical to those worn in the ‘I Want It All’ video, 1989. LITERATURE Queen: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics, Backbeat Books, 2012, pp. 132 & 133 (illus.) SPECIAL NOTICE No right to reproduce or commercially exploit the copyright or other intellectual property or image rights in any lot is included with the sale of the lot (including but not limited to song lyrics, sketches, drawings and garment designs). Queen Productions Limited, Queen Music Limited and other rights holders reserve all their rights. No right to exhibit in public or reproduce this lot is included with the sale of this lot without the prior written consent of Queen Productions Limited, who shall act in good faith to consider any such requests.

View 1 of Lot 271: Freddie Mercury's ivory lounge suit with accessories including 'I Want It All' video-worn shirt and tie, 1989

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