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May Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:645
Sale Title:May Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:149
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:468
Date:21-May-2013
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Two 19th century carved ivory jewellery pieces, each as a single complex rose bud, the brooch diameter 50 and depth 2 cm, the smaller matching stick pin with diameter 3 cm
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A good 19th century European ivory carved portrait brooch, the deep relief panel of a girl, ringleted hair, sash across her chest, bead edge to the oval panelled backing. 3.6 cm x 5.2 cm
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Three 19th century fine carved ivory brooches, includes a flowering urn, a floral spray of three roses and leaves and an oval open worked panel with a central stag, silver backing and pin
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A pair of vintage 18ct. filigree yellow gold and crystal ball earrings, the hoops with a single flower head, the crystal balls suspended below with a leaf and scroll mount
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A 14ct. gold and chrysoprase ring, the 1.20ct. oval cabochon chrysoprase claw set in a high signet head mount, scalloped pattern with plain tapering shank
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A 9ct. rose gold and garnet ring, the twisted mount set with two round facet cut garnets in a rub-over mount with three smaller garnets to each shoulder
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An estate 9ct. rose gold gypsy ring, the wide band set with a facet cut ruby with engraved leaf to each side; together with an antique 9ct. gold ring set with a cabochon purple stone
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A single strand necklace of graduated cultured pearls, with a 15ct. yellow gold and silver clasp, set with two old rose cut diamonds (requires re-stringing)
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An estate 14ct. gold cameo ring, the cameo with traditional woman's profile set in a patterned rub-over mount, with applied decoration to the shank
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An antique 14ct. gold and diamond brooch, the cruciform brooch with serpentine panel to the centre, enamel detail and five Old Swiss and European cut diamonds set to the corners, old repairs
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A 19th century 9ct. rose gold seal ring, set with a plain flat polished piece of carnelian in an oval mount, split shoulders with some engraving
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An early 1900s 9ct. gold photo locket
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An early Victorian memorial brooch, circular form as a fancy single flowerhead with stiff leaf design incorporating a faceted very pale lavender central stone, the back panel with an ornate 'figure of eight' knotted hair design. Diameter 3.2 cm
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A gent's 14ct. gold and diamond ring, two horizontal bands each set with six small round brilliant cut diamonds, upswept mount with pierced scrolling decoration
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A diamond and synthetic emerald cluster ring, the round facet cut synthetic emerald claw set surrounded by 12 round brilliant cut diamonds with a further three set to each upright shoulder, plain tapering shank
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold dragonfly bar brooch, the dragonfly with two tone coloured wings and a blue stone set to its body, mounted on a plain bar
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A 14ct. gold and diamond dress ring, the Mughal style ring set with a central 0.50ct. Dutch rose cut diamond with a further three Dutch rose cut diamonds in a horizontal band on each side. High upright decoratively pierced mount. Approx. diamond weight 1ct. (chip to central stone)
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An 18ct. gold, diamond and gem set butterfly brooch, the butterfly in profile profusely inlaid with diamonds and natural rubies, sapphires and emeralds. 4.5 cm x 5 cm
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A 1958 full gold sovereign ring, the sovereign in a machine engraved mount with repeating heart design border and rope edge, the wide flared shoulders in a diamond trellis type design, the mount 9ct. yellow gold. Total 13.8gms
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An antique 18ct. gold, emerald, pearl and diamond brooch, the hollow engraved bands looping into the centre to join eight tiny flowers each set with a small old rose cut diamond, these flowers act as claws for the central 1.60ct. emerald cut emerald, four of the bands each set with a cultured pearl and two small emerald cut emeralds
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An antique 18ct. gold, emerald and pearl ring, matching above, the conforming engraved bands set with a central round cultured pearl, six emerald cut emeralds and four smaller pearls
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An antique 18ct. gold emerald and diamond bracelet, matching the two previous lots, the push clasp set with conforming engraved loops and eight old rose cut diamonds surrounding a 1.50ct emerald cut emerald, floral decorated plate to each side, the band of fine wavy vertical wires with foxtail link at the edges
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A 14ct. yellow gold lady's handmade diamond bangle, the top with three tapered bands set with a total of 35 channel set modern brilliant cut diamonds of 2.12ct. total weight, clarity VS to SI-1, colour G-I, hinged and secured by a push-in concealed clasp with one safety clip. Total weight 15.8gms
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A 14ct. yellow gold lady's handmade diamond bangle, the top with three tapered bands set with a total of 35 channel set modern brilliant cut diamonds of 2.25ct. total weight, clarity VS to SI-1, colour G-I, hinged and secured by a push-in concealed clasp with one safety clip. Total weight 16gms
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A lady's 14ct. yellow gold and solitaire diamond pendant, the round brilliant cut diamond of 0.47ct. claw set in a concave diamond form gold frame suspended on an Italian 14ct. yellow gold zipper chain with bolt ring clasp
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A 14ct. white gold, ruby and diamond lady's ring, the central natural oval cut ruby of approx. 1.30ct. flanked by 10 channel set baguette cut diamonds and 10 round brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 0.32ct
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An 19th century 15ct gold and silver diamond chandelier pendant, the three drops set with old mine cut, rose cut and emerald cut diamonds, silver backed on gold, on later silver chain
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An Edwardian Art Nouveau 15ct. gold, silver, ruby and diamond necklace, of scroll and garland style, each garland set with oval mixed cut rubies and Old Swiss and single cut diamonds. Garland and chain in 15ct. gold with the scroll and tops in silver. Total ruby weight 3.10cts, total diamond weight 0.68cts., in original fitted box
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An antique 9ct. gold and silver diamond and pearl brooch, the 6.6 cm. natural pearl in a cup setting surrounded by curving leaves set with 24 Old Swiss and Old European brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight 2cts
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An 18ct. gold, diamond and sapphire bar brooch, set with two facet cut sapphires and three round brilliant cut diamonds all claw set on a knife edge bar. Width 5 cm
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An impressive early Victorian diamond and garnet cross, the 15ct. yellow gold cross set with four polished garnet rods, a silver and gold crown at each end of the cross set with four small old rose cut diamonds, entwined around the cross is a silver and gold serpent encrusted with old rose cut diamonds, a tiny forked tongue protrudes from its mouth and it has ruby eyes. A triple leaf gold and silver bale to top of cross with three rose cut diamonds, the gold back of the cross with decorative engraving, a…
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An exceptional and highly decorative Victorian double snake pendant/brooch fashioned as two opposing snakes in 15ct. yellow gold and silver, their bodies entirely set with old cut diamonds, an emerald set to each eye, their open mouths and tongues supporting the central oval facet cut pink sapphire of approx. 2ct. A further pear shape diamond drop extends from one tail, all suspended from two chains, each enhanced with a collet set diamond, the bale with a further two diamonds, the 107 variously cut and…
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A quality French Art Deco nephrite, platinum and diamond set hinged lidded box of low rectangular form, curved corners, monolithic base, the decorative platinum hinges and catch of stylised arrowhead form including scrolls entirely pave set with senaille and rose cut diamonds, all in the Art Deco style and of the period. French hallmark to the platinum catch
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An impressive large emerald and two diamond lady's dress ring, the platinum handmade ring with a rectangular emerald cut emerald of 4.70cts (actual) of bluish green (5/4) colour, colour grade: Fine (8), clarity grade: Fine (7), framed by two triangular cut corner diamonds with total carat weight of 4.05cts (actual), colour H, clarity SI2
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An impressive lady's 2.05ct. solitaire modern brilliant cut diamond ring, set in 14ct. yellow gold, clarity of VS-2, colour of H-I, cut is good, held in four 'V' claw setting above a radiating flower-like design set with a further 18 round brilliant cut diamonds and four baguette cut diamonds, the total diamond weight of 2.53ct
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A lady's 2.33cts. diamond solitaire ring, modern brilliant cut, colour E, clarity SI2, cut good, held in a four claw setting above two snake form shoulders entirely pave set with small diamonds. Diamond grading certificate available
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An 18ct. yellow gold, large sapphire and diamond lady's dress ring, the oval mixed cut sapphire of 'slightly greenish-blue', dark toned - strong saturation, weighing 6.90cts., framed by 20 tapered baguette diamonds set into fan form panels. Total weight of diamonds 0.54cts., colour F-G
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An estate 18ct. yellow and white gold, diamond solitaire ring, the central raised princess cut diamond of 0.68ct., colour G/H, SI2 framed by four smaller channel set princess cut diamonds to each side totalling 0.32ct., G-H, SI2, total diamond weight 1.00ct.
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An Art Deco aquamarine and diamond brooch, the 5.5ct. oval mixed cut aquamarine in a rub-over mount to the centre of a platinum Art Deco frame comprising 19 small boxes, each grain set with a small Old European cut diamond. Total diamond weight 1.30cts
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An impressive 46 diamond and 14ct. gold lady's necklace, set in a row in three claw double bezel setting spanning 19 cm attached by a flat zipper link chain, the 12 larger brilliant cut diamonds of 4.41ct., clarity VVS-2 to VS colour G-J, the remaining 34 brilliant cut diamonds of 6.54ct., clarity VVS-2 to VS-1, Colour G-J, all secured by a push-in tongue clasp and single safety bar
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A good 18ct. white gold fancy yellow diamond bracelet comprising 19 cushion form square articulated links each with a central radiant cut fancy yellow diamond held in four claws surrounded by 20 single cut fancy yellow diamonds and a further surround of 28 round brilliant cut white diamonds, decorative pierced lining, push-in clasp and hinged safety bar. Total diamond weight 8.84ct. Gemologist's report and
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An impressive single strand of large graduated Australian South Sea cultured pearls, individually knotted, with 18ct. yellow gold ball clasp with push-in fitting, 27 pearls with diameters ranging from 15 to 17.9 cm., shape of medium-high button, colour of white with slight pink hue, medium/high lustre. Length 48 cm
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An estate lady's 14ct. yellow gold, emerald, diamond and synthetic ruby dress ring, the round facet cut synthetic ruby claw set with a round cut emerald to each side, further enhanced with six small round cut diamonds to each side
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A 14ct. yellow gold peacock form brooch, the body set with a large mabe pearl, the elaborate tail in full display set with 39 pearls, seven emeralds, six rubies and seven sapphires, a further ruby set as the eye
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A modern 22ct. yellow gold neck chain, angular chain links, S-form clasp with leaf detail to one side. Weight 22.6gms. Length 56 cm
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A 22ct yellow gold muff chain with a large 22ct yellow gold disc form pendant, the chain with angular links, the strong bale supporting the large singular flowerhead radiating banded decorated disc pendant. Total weight 40.3gms. Length of chain 122 cm
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An 1848 full gold sovereign in gold frame and on 9ct. gold chain. Total weight 21gms
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A gold sovereign pendant, the 1913 full sovereign in a decorative scrolling 9ct mount, with a gold plated chain
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A pair of 15ct. gold Victorian drop earrings, the engraved scrolling frame surrounding a synthetic amethyst in a bezel mount, gold leaves to top and base with a single tassel suspended from base, on screw fittings
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A pair of Art Deco period horn and brass earrings, shield shape with small mother-of-pearl panels above a series of articulated scythe shaped tassels
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A pair of 18ct. white gold circular diamond cluster earrings, each designed with a raised claw set round brilliant cut diamond framed by a cluster of seven round modern brilliant cut diamonds, on post mounts
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An Art Deco 14ct. gold, diamond and onyx dress ring, the 0.58 round brilliant cut diamond set to the centre of a rectangular tablet of onyx with chamfered corners (hairline crack to the onyx), split shoulders and tapering shank
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An estate 18ct. gold and five diamond bridge ring, the diamonds in coronet mount set in a row
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the central 0.20 round brilliant cut diamond claw set with a smaller round brilliant cut diamond to each side, upright shoulders
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An estate synthetic ruby and diamond cluster ring, the central red oval facet cut synthetic ruby framed by 16 small old mine cut diamonds, basket mount
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A modern ruby and diamond cluster ring, the 1.28ct. oval facet cut ruby claw set and surrounded by eight small round brilliant cut diamonds, grain set in petal mounts, set in 18ct. yellow gold
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An 18ct. gold diamond and ruby dress ring, the geometric form twisted mount set with rows of 12 small carre cut diamonds and 40 step cut rubies. Total diamond weight 0.31ct, total ruby weight 1.60ct. Weight 9gms
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, et with seven channel set diamonds
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An 18ct. yellow gold solitaire diamond ring, yellow gold set with a substantial claw set round brilliant cut diamond
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An 18ct. yellow gold diamond ring, claw set with three round brilliant cut diamonds
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An 18ct. white gold, sapphire and diamond dress ring, the 0.50ct emerald cut sapphire claw set flanked by three diamonds to either side, 1985
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A 19th century silver seal fob set with a flat oval citrine, some decoration to silver
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A 9ct. rose gold and bloodstone fob spinner, the link and rope twist frame supporting the rectangular panel, the bale requiring attention
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An impressive 19th century 18ct. yellow gold fancy fob seal, the serpentine pale agate table intaglio cut with a heraldic crest, the conforming domed frame with scroll and leaf decoration, the baluster form stem with radiating central section, large loop suspension to the top. Total weight 22gms
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A Victorian 9ct. yellow gold fob spinner on chain, the circular panel with bloodstone and agate insects on a fine link neck chain
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A Victorian 9ct. rose gold and citrine coloured fob spinner, the spinner of faceted triangular section, the frame of fancy scroll form
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An Edwardian silver Prince of Wales link fob chain with silver fob swivel attached, bloodstone panel, engraved, crescent moon type frame, complete with T-bar and single clip. Birmingham 1891
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A set of Mappin & Webb Art Deco cufflinks and studs, the rectangular form 9ct. white gold set with a panel of polished onyx with a small brilliant cut diamond to the centre, one pair of cufflinks, one pair studs and four dress shirt buttons, ( two joined by a chain), in original brown Morocco leather Mappin & Webb box
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Two pairs of 9ct. gold gent's cufflinks, one pair of plain oval form, the other pair oval with flat cut ends. Weight 11.8gms
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A Victorian silver curb link gentleman's fob chain, single graduation, complete with T-bar, single clip and large engraved and pierced medallion
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A Victorian 14ct. yellow gold Albertina chain, the decorative double chain links with single slide set with seed pearls and turquoise beads, complete with T-bar and two clips
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A Victorian 14ct. yellow gold Albertina chain, the double chain links with two rectangular slides heightened with black enamel and four smaller conforming links, complete with T-bar and two clips
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A late Victorian 9ct. gold neck chain with compass fob spinner, the chain of Prince of Wales and double connected bar links, the compass with mother-of-pearl dial and bloodstone back in a chain link mount matching the attached chain
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A Victorian silver graduated curb link Albert chain, complete with T-bar, single clip and shield form silver medallion with gold mounts. London 1867. Length 38 cm
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A modern plain 9ct. gold bangle with plain latch clasp
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A 14k gold bracelet, as a single strand of 21 uniform spherical beads with silken finish, each with small spacers between, threaded on a flexible chain, two beads with screw fitting clasp. Weight 14.5gms
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A single strand pearl necklace, of 6 uniform 6.7.5 cm Monette cultured pearls with silver clasp
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A contemporary sterling silver and malachite necklace, with curving solid neck band with attached square silver pendant mounted with a square polished piece of malachite, designed by Kenneth Man Sergh, an award winning Australian designer
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A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold and painted ivory panelled brooch, circular form, painted with a view of the Brighton Pavilion, glass cover, rope edge, enclosed gold back, c.1860, hairline crack
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An old agate multiple bead necklace, the spherical graduated beads of melon form interspaced with small silver ball decorated leaves, colours include defined white and orange banded beads to semi-opaque white with orange inclusions, etc. Silver fittings. Length 74 cm
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A Balinese chrysoprase and silver ring, once the property of Theo Schoon, the tall domed cabochon stone in a rub-over mount with decorative fine bead and scroll work to the frame and shoulders, stamped '900' to the base panel
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A 19th century kiwi beak brooch with engraved 9ct. rose gold mounts, the largest capping the end with ball finial, two others of strap form, all with fern leaf designs, marked 9ct. and with a crown, possibly for Frank Grady, Goldsmith & Silversmith. Length 10.3 cm
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An early 19th century large gilt metal fob watch key, the large oval central panel with a pale agate panel, serpentine mounts
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Two 19th century gilt metal fancy watch keys, one set with bloodstone and quartz panels
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Two rolled gold fob watch keys and a Victorian gilt fancy seal, one key with hardstone heart form panels, the other of ratchet type, the seal with amber toned glass inset, propelling pencil included
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A lady's stylish modern Piaget dress wristwatch, the wide integral link bracelet of a fancy textured repeating design, the oval framed movement with plain black dial only with the maker's name, sapphire glass, manual wind Piaget movement. Total weight 61.20gms
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An Omega gent's Seamaster 600 wristwatch, c.1970 with stainless steel case, 17 jewel 601 caliber gold plated movement, silvered dial with Arabic numerals, sweep second hand, mesh expanding bracelet. With original case
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An Omega 'Constellation' gent's stainless steel wristwatch, 25 jewel self-winding mechanical movement, case back with 'Observatory' medallion, 3.4 cm diameter case, silvered dial with bevelled faceted chapter, hour batons, date aperture at 3, Dauphine hands, sweep second hand (loose). Black leather strap
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An Omega gent's Seamaster wristwatch, c.1970, with stainless steel case, 20 jewel auto 471 caliber gold plated movement, toned dial (discoloured), faceted batons indicating hours, sweep second hand, Omega mesh bracelet strap
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An Omega gent's Geneve wristwatch, c.1980 with gold plated case, 17 jewel manual 601 calibre gold plated movement, silvered dial with batons indicating hours, sweep second hand, expanding bracelet strap
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A Girard Perregaux lady's cocktail watch with 18K white gold case, 17 jewel manual movement, silvered square dial with batons indicating hours, the square case flanked by three diamonds to each shoulder, with 14ct. white gold integral mesh strap
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A 9ct gold lady's wristwatch, oblong case with canted corners, patterned dial with Arabic numerals and railtrack minutes, minute hand absent
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Russian gent's 'Time Chain' chronograph wristwatch, Poljot 3133 hand wound movement (at fault)
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An Edwardian 9ct gold cased gent's wristwatch, Swiss manual movement, square silver dial with gold Arabic numerals, sub seconds at 6. Leather 'snakeskin' strap
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A 9ct gold lady's wristwatch, circular case, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and gilt 'jewelled' minutes. Black leather strap
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A Rotary 18ct. gold cased gent's wristwatch, with cushion shaped case and conforming dial, AS caliber 1716/17 Incabloc 25 jewel automatic movement, silver face with gold hour batons, baton hands, sweep seconds, date aperture between 4 and 5. Width 3.1 cm
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Silver pair cased pocket watch, key wind, fusee/chain, verge escapement, silver regulator disc, ring balance under finely pierced balance cock, hog's bristle stop, bright gilt mechanism, overhauled and working. The case hallmarked London 1784 and with incuse mark possibly of Thomas Carpenter; the movement signed indistinctly R.P.Chamber(?), London, 63.6 cm. White enamel dial (slight crack) with Roman numerals, gilt hands
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A large silver cased chronograph pocket watch, lever wind movement, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes and 300 split divisions, silver hands and blued steel sweep second hand. The movement marked H. White, 104 Market Street, Manchester
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A Victorian mid-sized 18ct. full Hunter pocket watch, floral and scroll engraved panels enclosing a decorative gilded dial with black enamel Roman numerals and maker's name 'Roland', key wound 8-jewel pin-pallet movement, suspended from an 18ct. engraved yellow rectangular bar, working, in original fitted Moroccan leather case with dark blue velvet lining. Total weight of watch and bar 41.5gms
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A brass cased repeater carriage clock, the bell striking movement with alarm, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, sweep second hand, the case with baluster turned columns at the corners and with bullseye glass above the escapement, attention required to the alarm, working. Height 20 cm
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