Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence

One of the most important jewellery sales of the year, if not the decade, there are a plethora of illustrious Indian Royal and Noble jewels from the famous Al-Thani Collection, belonging to the Qatari Royal Family, is being auctioned at the Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence Sale in New York City today! Here are some of the most notable examples of the exquisite pieces of important provenance. 

Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence | 19 June 2019

Indore Sapphire | Gem Set Mace | Diamond-set Domed Fittings | Enamelled and Diamond-set Makara-headed Slide | Gold Flywhisk Handle | Enamelled and Diamond-set Staff 

Estimate: USD 40,000 – USD 60,000 |  USD 70,000 – USD 100,000 | USD 10,000 – USD 15,000  | USD 7,000 – USD 10,000  | USD 20,000 – USD 30,000  | USD 20,000 – USD 30,000

From the collection of Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Holkar II of Indore

Antique Diamond Ring  | Pearl Necklace | Antique Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Pendant

Estimate: USD 200,000 – USD 400,000   |  USD 1,000,000 – USD 1,500,000 |USD 150,000 – USD 250,000

From the collection of the late Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur

Spinel Bead | Spinel Bead | Spinel Bead and Pearl Necklace | Spinel, Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Imperial Necklace and Earrings | Spinel, Ruby and Diamond Sarpech | Imperial Spinel, Pearl and Emerald Necklace | Imperial Spinel and Pearl Necklace | The Shah Jahan Emerald | The Shah Jahan Necklace | Inscribed Emerald | The Shah Jahan Dagger | Spinel Bead

Estimate: USD 70,000 – USD 100,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 |  USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 |  USD 700,000 – USD 1,000,000 |  USD 300,000 – USD 500,000 | USD 1,000,000 – USD 2,000,000  | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 200,000 – USD 400,000  | USD 400,000 – USD 600,000  |  USD 1,500,000 – USD 2,500,000 | USD 10,000 – USD 15,000

From the Collections of the Mughal Emperors

The Arcot II Diamond

Estimate: USD 2,000,000 – USD 4,000,000

Formerly in the collection of the Nawab of Arcot, Queen Charlotte, and the Dukes of Westminster

Diamond and Enamel Peacock Aigrette | Emerald and Diamond Brooch | State Sword | Diamond and Gem-set Sarpech

Estimate: USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 200,000 – USD 400,000  | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 |  USD 80,000 – USD 120,000

Formerly in the collection of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala

Emerald Bead and Diamond Bracelet | Pearl and Diamond Bracelet | Baroda Pearl Canopy

Estimate: USD 600,000 – USD 800,000 | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 800,000 – USD 1,200,000

Formerly belonging to Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda

Jade Pendant | Jade Plaque | Gold Final from the Throne of Tipu Sultan | Magic Box | Antique Ruby, Emerald and Gold Hawking Ring

Estimate: USD 30,000 – USD 50,000 | USD 40,000 – USD 60,000 | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 60,000 – USD 80,000

From the collection of Tipu Sultan, the King of Mysore

Antique Ruby, Pearl, Glass and Diamond Earrings | Antique Diamond, Pearl, Glass and Enamel Earrings | Antique Diamond and Enamel Bazuband | Antique Diamond Riviere Necklace | Spinel and Gold Seal RingsSapphire and Gold Ring | Diamond-set Gold and Emerald Huqqa Mouthpiece | Antique Emerald and Diamond Pendant | Enamelled Gem-set Rosewater Sprinkler | Diamond and Enamelled Gold covered Bowl and Stand | Enamel and Gem-set model of a Parrot | Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Enamel Collar Necklace | Enamel and Diamond-set suite of Paan Boxes | Enamel and Gem-set Paan box | Ceremonial Sword of the Nizam of Hyderabad | Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace | Diamond Emerald and Enamel Necklace | Nizam of Hyderabad Sarpech 

Estimate: USD 20,000 – USD 30,000 | USD 20,000 – USD 30,000 | USD 40,000 – USD 60,000  |  USD 1,200,000 – USD 1,500,000 |  USD 40,000 – USD 60,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000  | USD 70,000 – USD 100,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 80,000 – USD 120,000  | USD 300,000 – USD 500,000  |  USD 350,000 – USD 500,000 |  USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 400,000 – USD 600,000   |  USD 250,000 – USD 350,000 | USD 1,000,000 – USD 1,500,000  |  USD 1,500,000 – USD 2,500,000 |  USD 1,000,000 – USD 2,000,000

From the Nizam of Hyderabad

Jade, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Brooch | Emerald, Ruby and Gold Hindu Saint Pendant 

Estimate: USD 200,000 – USD 300,000 | USD 150,000 – USD 250,000

From Lord Glenconner and Sheikh Saoud bin Mohamed bin Ali Al Thani

Patiala Ruby Choker

Estimate: USD 800,000 – USD 1,200,000

From the collection of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala

Gem-set carved Jade Mirror

Estimate: USD 20,000 – USD 30,000

Formerly in a Danish Royal Collection

Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Buckle Brooch 

Estimate: USD 500,000 – USD 700,000

From the collection of Sybil Sassoon, Marchioness of Cholmondeley

Belle Epoque Diamond Jigha

Estimate: USD 1,200,000 – USD 2,200,000

From the collection of the Maharaja of Nawanagar

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Indore Sapphire | Gem Set Mace | Diamond-set Domed Fittings | Enamelled and Diamond-set Makara-headed Slide | Gold Flywhisk Handle | Enamelled and Diamond-set Staff 

Estimate: USD 40,000 – USD 60,000 |  USD 70,000 – USD 100,000 | USD 10,000 – USD 15,000  | USD 7,000 – USD 10,000  | USD 20,000 – USD 30,000  | USD 20,000 – USD 30,000

From the collection of Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Holkar II of IndoreImage and video hosting by TinyPic

Antique Diamond Ring  | Pearl Necklace | Antique Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Pendant

Estimate: USD 200,000 – USD 400,000   |  USD 1,000,000 – USD 1,500,000 |USD 150,000 – USD 250,000

From the collection of the late Maharani Gayatri Devi of JaipurImage and video hosting by TinyPic

Spinel Bead | Spinel Bead | Spinel Bead and Pearl Necklace | Spinel, Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Imperial Necklace and Earrings | Spinel, Ruby and Diamond Sarpech | Imperial Spinel, Pearl and Emerald Necklace | Imperial Spinel and Pearl Necklace | The Shah Jahan Emerald | The Shah Jahan Necklace | Inscribed Emerald | The Shah Jahan Dagger | Spinel Bead

Estimate: USD 70,000 – USD 100,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 |  USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 |  USD 700,000 – USD 1,000,000 |  USD 300,000 – USD 500,000 | USD 1,000,000 – USD 2,000,000  | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 200,000 – USD 400,000  | USD 400,000 – USD 600,000  |  USD 1,500,000 – USD 2,500,000 | USD 10,000 – USD 15,000

From the Collections of the Mughal Emperors
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The Arcot II Diamond

Estimate: USD 2,000,000 – USD 4,000,000

Formerly in the collection of the Nawab of Arcot, Queen Charlotte, and the Dukes of WestminsterImage and video hosting by TinyPic

Diamond and Enamel Peacock Aigrette | Emerald and Diamond Brooch | State Sword | Diamond and Gem-set Sarpech

Estimate: USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 200,000 – USD 400,000  | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 |  USD 80,000 – USD 120,000

Formerly in the collection of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of KapurthalaImage and video hosting by TinyPic

Emerald Bead and Diamond Bracelet | Pearl and Diamond Bracelet | Baroda Pearl Canopy

Estimate: USD 600,000 – USD 800,000 | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 800,000 – USD 1,200,000

Formerly belonging to Maharani Sita Devi of BarodaImage and video hosting by TinyPic

Jade Pendant | Jade Plaque | Gold Final from the Throne of Tipu Sultan | Magic Box | Antique Ruby, Emerald and Gold Hawking Ring

Estimate: USD 30,000 – USD 50,000 | USD 40,000 – USD 60,000 | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 60,000 – USD 80,000

From the collection of Tipu Sultan, the King of Mysore
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Antique Ruby, Pearl, Glass and Diamond Earrings | Antique Diamond, Pearl, Glass and Enamel Earrings | Antique Diamond and Enamel Bazuband | Antique Diamond Riviere Necklace | Spinel and Gold Seal RingsSapphire and Gold Ring | Diamond-set Gold and Emerald Huqqa Mouthpiece | Antique Emerald and Diamond Pendant | Enamelled Gem-set Rosewater Sprinkler | Diamond and Enamelled Gold covered Bowl and Stand | Enamel and Gem-set model of a Parrot | Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Enamel Collar Necklace | Enamel and Diamond-set suite of Paan Boxes | Enamel and Gem-set Paan box | Ceremonial Sword of the Nizam of Hyderabad | Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace | Diamond Emerald and Enamel Necklace | Nizam of Hyderabad Sarpech 

Estimate: USD 20,000 – USD 30,000 | USD 20,000 – USD 30,000 | USD 40,000 – USD 60,000  |  USD 1,200,000 – USD 1,500,000 |  USD 40,000 – USD 60,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000  | USD 70,000 – USD 100,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 80,000 – USD 120,000  | USD 300,000 – USD 500,000  |  USD 350,000 – USD 500,000 |  USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 400,000 – USD 600,000   |  USD 250,000 – USD 350,000 | USD 1,000,000 – USD 1,500,000  |  USD 1,500,000 – USD 2,500,000 |  USD 1,000,000 – USD 2,000,000

From the Nizam of Hyderabad
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Jade, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Brooch | Emerald, Ruby and Gold Hindu Saint Pendant 

Estimate: USD 200,000 – USD 300,000 | USD 150,000 – USD 250,000

From Lord Glenconner and Sheikh Saoud bin Mohamed bin Ali Al ThaniImage and video hosting by TinyPic

Patiala Ruby Choker

Estimate: USD 800,000 – USD 1,200,000

From the collection of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of PatialaImage and video hosting by TinyPic

Gem-set carved Jade Mirror

Estimate: USD 20,000 – USD 30,000

Formerly in a Danish Royal Collection

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Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Buckle Brooch 

Estimate: USD 500,000 – USD 700,000

From the collection of Sybil Sassoon, Marchioness of Cholmondeley

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Belle Epoque Diamond Jigha

Estimate: USD 1,200,000 – USD 2,200,000

From the collection of the Maharaja of Nawanagar

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