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August Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:641
Sale Title:August Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:177
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:431
Date:13-Aug-2013
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A Royal Worcester vase, hand painted by Roberts with peaches and blackberries, black mark, shape G461, c.1975. Height 10 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase, baluster shape, painted with pink roses in blossom and bud, the slender trumpet neck with moulded pattern and gilding, the circular foot similarly gilded. Green mark, shape F111, c.1912. Height 15 cm
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A Royal Worcester specimen vase, tapering conical shape with flared gilded rim, raised on a circular spreading gilt foot, the body hand painted with lilies and roses. Puce mark, shape 1931, c.1914, marked with patriotic Union Jack stamp. Height 17 cm
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A large Royal Worcester two-handled vase, ovoid shape, painted with flowers on an ivory ground, gilded dolphin handles issue from the shoulder, the trumpet mouth with serrated rim. Puce mark, shape 1327, c.1890. Height 27 cm
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A Dr Wall period Worcester cress dish and saucer in the Pine Cone pattern, crescent mark to each piece, hairline crack to the underside of dish not showing to the interior. Diameter 23 cm.
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A fine Royal Worcester pedestal vase painted by Harry Davis, the front panel finely painted with black face sheep amidst a misty Highland landscape, the reverse with a single tree dominating the rocky landscape, campana urn form with knopped pedestal stem extending to a moulded circular base, the trumpet form neck with moulded detail, restored, the two decorative open handles with lion mask detail, conforming domed panelled lid with coronet finial. Sage green fish scale detail to the body. Height 365,…
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A Moorcroft 'Moonlit Blue' landscape patterned bowl, circular with inverted rim and small spreading foot ring, the exterior decorated with 12 trees washed with blue-green colour on a lighter background, the interior with a mottled blue-green glaze. Facsimile signature and registration no. under the base, c.1925. Diameter 18 cm.
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A William Moorcroft Pansy pattern tazza, the shallow bowl decorated to the interior and exterior with flowers and leaves, raised on a short pedestal with circular spreading foot, facsimile signature and impressed marks, c.1930 under the base. Diameter 165, height 13.5 cm
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A William Moorcroft bowl, hemispherical, raised on a small spreading foot ring, decorated to the exterior with pomegranates and berries on a mottled blue-green ground, the interior decorated with a band of berries and leaves on a mottled blue ground. Facsimile signature and impressed factory marks under the base, c.1935. Diameter 20.5 cm.
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A Moorcroft vase, baluster form, decorated in the clematis pattern, pink and purple flowers on a blue ground, impressed and painted marks to base along with 'Potter to the Queen' paper label. Height 16.5 cm
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A William Moorcroft small bowl in the 'Eventide' pattern, squat circular shape with a hammer-finished pewter rim and a small spreading foot, the walls decorated with six trees in celadon, gold and blue on a plum background typical of the pattern, the interior glazed dark blue. Brush point initials and impressed factory marks under the base, c.1925. Diameter 9 cm.
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A William Moorcroft Pansy pattern vase, decorated with deep toned flowers and foliage on a mottled blue ground. Brushpoint initials and impressed factory marks under the base. Height 13 cm
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A Moorcroft Pansy pattern vase, baluster shape, decorated with blue and red flowers and foliage on a mottled blue ground. Brushpoint initials and impressed factory marks under the base. Height 12 cm
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A small Moorcroft dish, circular with inverted rim, decorated in the pomegranate pattern to the interior, the exterior with a dark blue glaze. Brushpoint initials and impressed mark under the base. Diameter 11 cm.
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A William Moorcroft small bowl, decorated to the interior with a single anemone on a blue ground, the exterior with plain blue ground, paper label under the base. Diameter 8 cm.
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A French Sarreguimines lidded tureen, the exterior in the form of a woven basket with handles, the lid in the form of apples, pears, grapes, strawberries, raspberries and plums. 23 x 12 cm
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A Clarice Cliff float bowl, circular shape with inverted rim, decorated to the interior with a floral border on sponged blue ground. Diameter 29 cm.
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A Clarice Cliff 'Crocus' pattern milk jug. Shape 3.6 cm Height 10 cm
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A small Della Robbia pottery dish, of circular shape decorated with sgraffito and coloured enamels with leaf and scroll designs. Diameter 105, incised marks on base and artist's initials - c.1900.
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An English James Plant two-handled Art Deco gourd shaped earthenware vase, with gold painted decoration in bright colours, signed on base. Height 25 cm
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A West German retro earthenware vase, of tall ovoid shape decorated with bands of brown on a pale yellow ground. Height 380, impressed marks and paper label Scheurich.
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A large West German pottery ewer vase, tapering cylindrical shape with loop handles, light caramel colour decorated with bands of dark brown and ivory trailing. Height 40 cm
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A pottery beaker by Joy Warren, Sydney, along with a Barum majolica jug.
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A pair of contemporary bookends, in the form of bulldogs, sitting on a plinth base, crackle finish to glaze, printed mark to base. 7 x 9.5 x 15 cm
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An early 1900s Morrisware vase, designed by George Cartlidge and decorated with tubelined rhododendron flowers and leaves in purple and green on a teal blue ground, printed marks to base, repair to rim. Height 32 cm
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A Grimwades wall plate, decorated in underglaze blue with a man watering horses. Diameter 24.5 cm.
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A Beswick 'Old English Sheep Dog' figure #453, modelled showing his long flowing hair almost covering his eyes, black to pale grey toning. Height 21.6 cm
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A Beswick 'Burnham Beauty' figure of a standing Shire horse #2309. Height 27.8 cm
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A Beswick 'Hereford Bull' figure, #1363A, rich brown glaze to his back, white head and belly, printed marks. Height 10.8 cm
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A George III William & John Turner Jasperware jug, oval baluster form, fine raised decoration of huntsmen outside a tavern, flowering trees, grapevine band and stiff leaf design, dark brown glaze to the rims. Embossed mark 'TURNER'. Height 20.5 cm
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A Chinese silver posy vase, in the form of a petalled flower, the stand decorated with florals, the flower petals with celestial cloud forms, old repairs to stand. 9.5 x 5 cm
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A good Chinese silver coffee pot, baluster form, engraved bamboo decoration on a fine hammered ground, the bamboo form handle with ivory heat rings, the domed lid with knopped finial, plain undecorated spout and short spreading foot. Embossed marks to base 'K.H. Sterling Made in Hong Kong'. Weight 600gms. Height 23 cm
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A carved dark green jade mythical lion beast, its mane and tail terminating in bird head forms, open mouth with large teeth exposed. Length 14 cm.
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A Chinese pale carved jade goblet, the tall mildly tapered cylindrical body with a fine repeating scroll and ray skin type decoration, turned pedestal base, mottled orange/tan inclusions to the pale cream/grey tone. Height 9.2 cm
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A good Japanese Meiji finely carved ivory figure of a fisherman, he stands holding his long carved ivory simulated bamboo fishing pole above his head, large woven cane hat resting on his shoulders, he wears a long flowing robe textured and coloured in parts and highlighted with a repeating mon, a fishing box and fish hang from his waist band, two woven baskets at his feet. Double character signature in red to the base. Height of figure 185, raised on an ebonised carved wood stand.
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A large rare Chinese grey jade 'Dragon' seal, the tall square platform surmounted by a ferocious contorted dragon, his head raised with a flow issuing from his mouth centred with a mystic pearl, finely carved with a soft finish, the seal sides uncarved, the base with various calligraphic markings, grey/green pale tones. 10.5 x 10.5 x 12 cm
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An 18th/19th century Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, of deep chestnut colour, realistically carved and detailed as an unfurling lotus leaf supported within a framework of stalks of lotus blossoms and leaves, seeding millet, arrowhead and bulrush plants whose bent stalks are each undercut to form an open work base of interlacing fibrous roots protecting a fish carved amongst their fine growth. The interior incised with radiating and branching veins. Individually and together the plant species…
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A pair of Chinese porcelain polychrome enamel footed bowls, the exterior with yellow glazed ground highlighted with famille rose circular sprays, some framing the repeating Shou emblem, the interior well with a further Shou emblem framed by bat motifs, underglaze blue mark to base. Diameter 15 cm.
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A Chinese blue and white underglaze porcelain bird feeder, the compressed spherical pot with applied cylindrical ring handle. Diameter 7.5 cm.
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An old Chinese blue and white hexagonal pot of ovoid form, the panelled walls with repeating floral design, porcelain. Height 9.5 cm
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An early 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain circular plate painted with the Nanking pattern, c.1810. Diameter 24 cm.
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A Chinese large Gu form vase, painted blue mountainous coastal landscape decoration on white ground incorporating figures, buildings, bridges and boats, double ring mark in blue to base. Height 39 cm, diameter 20 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain deep dish, circular shape, decorated to the interior with a scene of equestrian warriors in a walled landscape. Diameter 29 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain deep dish, similar to above, the interior decorated with a scene of a woman in a palanquin, accompanied by attendants and soldiers. Diameter 29 cm
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A 19th century Chinese famille rose porcelain punch bowl, entirely decorated to the interior and exterior with traditional panelled designs including multiple figures, precious objects, florals and butterflies, geometric gilt scroll framing, and an encircling band to the top rim of conforming florals, butterflies and birds, one small chip and frit to rim. Diameter 292, height 13 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bowl, decorated to the exterior with Eight Immortals and Precious Objects in underglaze blue, on a field of famille rose scale ground pattern, the interior decorated with Shao Lao and a deer similarly in underglaze blue on a conforming scale ground. Daoguang seal mark under the base. Diameter 22 cm
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A Chinese ginger jar vase, the exterior decorated with dragons in a garden scene with decorative banding of florals and geometric forms, in polychrome tones, marks to base. 13 x 16 cm
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A Chinese porcelain teapot, in the form of a calligraphic emblem, famille verte enamelled decoration with florals, single figure with peach to the central panel, similar figure to the reverse. Height 20.5 cm
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A large Chinese Tang style horse in sancai glazes, boxed, the lid with the National Emblem of the People's Republic of China; along with a card associated with the original gifting from Charles Qiao Shi, Chairman of the Chinese legislature 1993-1998.
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A Chinese porcelain monochrome footed bowl, deep green/blue monochrome glaze to the exterior, pale interior, six underglaze blue character marks to base in double ring circle. Diameter 11.5 cm
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A Chinese turquoise/blue glazed seated foo dog, head turned to his right, a pup under his right paw, raised on a rectangular block base with triangular and restrained scroll decoration. Height 36 cm
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A fine Chinese porcelain bowl, hemispherical, raised on a small foot ring, decorated in famille verte to the exterior with figures and a horse in a landscape. Diameter 14.5 cm
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A Chinese monochrome, beehive shaped porcelain water jar, Song de Bouef glazed exterior, six character Kangxi mark under the base in underglaze blue. Height 9 cm
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A Chinese porcelain statuette of Putai, the Buddha sits with his famille verte robe falling from his shoulders and displaying his corpulent belly, raised upon an oblong plinth base. Height 23.5 cm
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An early 20th century Chinese finely carved cork picture, deep relief and fine detail of island buildings highlighted with trees, on card ground with silk mat in original oak frame under glass. 30 x 71 cm
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An old Chinese Peking amethyst glass circular plate of plain design. Qing dynasty. Diameter 20 cm
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A pair of shi-shi dog figurines, the black glazed china dogs with a small chimney to each back, possibly for incense, one with an Australian antique porcelain gallery, label to base. 12 x 13.5 cm
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A small bronze Tibetan Buddha, traditionally represented upon a lotus throne in earth touching position, bird to his left hand, single flower to his right. Height 7.5 cm
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An early South East Asian dark green celadon bowl, circular with inverted rim, raised on a deep foot ring, the glaze with entire crackle finish. Diameter 20.5 cm
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A mid-20th century Japanese samurai iron fan, the black enamelled metal frame opening to reveal a heavy paper, silvered to one side and decorated with a seated samurai, the other gilded and with calligraphy.
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An old Japanese Naginata (long pole arm), black lacquered and ornately inlaid with abalone small sections, the conforming saya (cover) of curved form, the oval section pole with engraved copper mounts, abalone inlay and with gold curving fine decoration. No blade. Length overall 2400 approx.
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A Meiji period Japanese bronzed figurine, depicting an elderly lady carrying a cord of wood and woven basket on her back, on turned wooden base. Minor damage. Height 19 cm
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A Satsuma earthenware vase, ovoid shouldered shape, decorated with numerous figures in a landscape along with a dragon with a white scaled finish. Signed under the base. Height 18 cm
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A Satsuma 'Dragonware' earthenware coffee cup and saucer, decorated with figures and a dragon, signature mark under the base of each piece.
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Five unframed Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, late 19th century /early 20th century . Unframed.
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An old Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e) by Kuninaga depicting samurai, geisha and other figures before a formal building, calligraphy to right hand margin, old crease mark evident. 23 x 37 cm
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A Japanese woodblock ukiyo-e by Kunichika, depicting two men dressed in character for Noh drama. 34 x 22.5 cm
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Japanese woodblock ukiyo-e by Kunichika, depicting a man before a small table, some worm damage to print. 34.5 x 22.5 cm
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Japanese woodblock ukiyo-e by Kunichika, depicting two characters in costume from a Noh drama. 34.5 x 23.5 cm
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Japanese woodblock ukiyo-e by Kunichika, depicting a samurai and a geisha, slight worm damage. 33 x 22.5 cm
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A Chinese 18ct. yellow gold and jade pendant, the bi form disc with vibrant green inclusions to the pale jade, engraved open scroll work pendant mount and central small panel.
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold and citrine pendant, floral engraved with five rose gold leaves and beads, an emerald cut yellow citrine claw set to the centre.
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A 9ct. gold and diamond orb pendant, the spherical ball encrusted with 15 recessed modern brilliant cut diamonds in a double half hoop mount with ring suspension. Weight 1.1 cm4gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and dyed agate (chalcedony) long necklace, the fancy rope twist Prince of Wales links interspersed with green hardstone cylindrical rods and spherical beads, stamped '750' and '18k'. Length 1000. Total weight 5.2 cm7gms.
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A fine 9ct. yellow gold curb link necklace. Weight 9.2gms.
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A 9ct. fine curb link necklace. Weight 3.1gms.
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A 9ct. fine curb link necklace. Weight 2.7gms.
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A lady's 18ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, the three modern brilliant cut diamonds in a row, each in a tapered cylindrical mount.
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A 9ct. gold lady's muff chain, alternating fine rail and bead links. Weight 1.5 cm7gms. Length 112 cm.
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An 18ct. gold lady's fancy link neck chain, alternating double rope and double plain links, circular clasp. Length 52 cm
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold fine bead necklace, the triple fine bright cut beads alternating with circular yellow gold beads. Weight 5gms. Length 44 cm
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold bright cut bead necklace, similar to above. Weight 9.2gms. Length 44 cm
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A lady's vintage 14ct. yellow gold and black onyx necklace, the central tapered scrolling section and conforming arms set with 11 graduated facet cut black onyx cabochons, all suspended from a fine link 14ct. yellow gold neck chain.
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An 18ct. yellow gold chain of graduated flat rounded curved links. Weight 28gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold (tested) fine neck chain of bar links united by small square chain links. Weight 9gms.
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A 1/10oz gold kiwi coin in mount on a 9ct. gold chain, the chain with flattened oval and curb links, the 9ct. yellow gold mount set with five small diamonds holding the .999 fine gold 1990 N.Z. coin. Total weight 19gms.
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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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An 18ct. gold amethyst and diamond bracelet of nine clusters each set with a central oval facet cut amethyst with a filigree border of 20 brilliant cut diamonds, each cluster linked by eight double heart diamond set sections. Total diamond weight 2.3cts.
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A 9ct. yellow gold charm bracelet with nine 9ct. gold charms and padlock clasp. Weight 20gms.
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A Chinese black coral bangle, the silver fittings including cap ends and a central raised scrolling mount highlighted with central shark's tooth flanked by orange coral cabochons, the fitting marked 'Sterling 925'.
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A lady's 18ct. yellow and white gold rope twist bracelet, the heavy snake type link rope twist highlighted with a fine box link white gold chain length. Weight 2 cm85gms.
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A 9ct. yellow gold bracelet, the close rounded curved links with T-bar and button clasp with some additional links. Weight 65gms.
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An estate 9ct. rose gold curb link and turquoise bracelet, the five larger oval links each set with a central graduated turquoise cabochon bead, push-in clasp. Weight 6.1gms.
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A 15ct. yellow gold bracelet, of jubilee links. Weight 21gms.
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A 9ct. yellow gold gate link bracelet, with padlock clasp. Weight 1.7 cm8gms.
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A three piece suite of 18ct. white gold, diamond and emerald jewellery comprising a cluster ring with a central emerald of 0.35ct., round mixed cut, framed by eight modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.64ct., basket setting; a conforming pendant on chain, the emerald of 0.15ct. Framed by eight diamonds totalling 0.40ct. and a large spray brooch with multiple restrained curving and loop arms, centrally set with a modern brilliant cut diamond of 0.27ct. framed by three cultured pearls and a further 36…
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An 18ct. yellow gold, large sapphire and diamond pendant, hand assembled with a flowerhead form supporting a larger bow topped floral form from a hinge, set with four oval mixed and pear shaped sapphires totalling 6.20cts., one smaller round mixed cut sapphire and 30 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.20cts
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A pair of modern Faberge 18ct. gold, moonstone, diamond and enamel oval earrings, with a large oval cabochon moonstone in rub-over mount framed by 10 small modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.22, further framed in a domed mount with pale creamy ivory toned enamel with gold detail, mounts for pierced ears, stamped Faberge, 52/300, in original fitted boxes. Made under licence by Victor Mayer.
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A modern Faberge 18ct. gold, diamond and blue enamel puff heart pendant, the central raised fleur-de-lys form set with five small modern brilliant cut diamonds on a blue guilloche enamel ground, large hinged bale top fitting, marked to the reverse 'Faberge 37/500', complete with original certificate.
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A pair of Faberge 18ct. gold, diamond set and blue enamelled earrings, 3/4 oval hoops, each set with nine modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.24ct., blue champleve enamel enhanced with gold, hinged post fittings to the back, stamped Faberge 112/300.
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