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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 pair of Faberge 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and blue enamel fleur-de-lys earrings, stamped marks Faberge 13/300.
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A Faberge 18ct. yellow gold, blue enamelled and diamond set fleur-de-lys brooch, set with five modern brilliant cut small diamonds and gold detailing to the blue guilloche enamel, stamped marks to back, Faberge 263/300, copy of Faberge Certificate available.
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A Victor Mayer 18ct. gold, diamond and black enamel oval locket, the front with a vacant laurel leaf cartouche frame set with 10 single cut diamonds all to the black enamel ground, hinged opening to reveal a glazed photo section, suspended from a linked tapered bale. Total weight 1.7 cm5gms
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A modern Faberge 18ct. yellow gold and red enamel puff heart pendant, red guilloche enamel to front and rear, highlighted with a four leaf clover in gold, stamped Faberge 77/1000
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A modern Faberge large 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and red enamel heart locket, the front set with 24 modern round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.36ct. and scroll detail to the champleve red enamel, stamped marks to the back, Faberge 78/300, original packing boxes
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A modern Faberge 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and blue enamel bracelet, the eight oval links with blue enamel front and rear, each with an alternating link set with a modern round brilliant cut diamond to either side, all alternating with circular links. The 'parrot-beak' clasp suspended from a link with an applied cast Faberge double-headed eagle, stamped marks to reverse, Faberge 125/500, copy of original certificate available. Original packing boxes.
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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 impressive lady's 18ct. gold diamond and ruby cluster dress ring, the 1.00ct. oval modern brilliant cut diamond of 'Very Good Make', colour I and clarity VS2/SI1, claw set above a tapered encircling band of 18 tapered baguette rubies, each mounted with an outer claw, totalling 1.26cts., a further three baguette cut diamonds enhance the shoulders.
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A lady's palladium and solitaire diamond ring, the 0.50ct., colour H, clarity SI1, modern brilliant cut diamond claw set with tapered shoulder mount. A jewellery certificate available.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond solitaire ring, the modern brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.35ct., the four shoulder panels with a total of 56 small pave set diamonds.
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An 18ct. gold, 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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A lady's 14ct. white gold and 0.90ct. diamond solitaire ring, modern brilliant cut, held high on four bar form claws above three smaller diamonds to each shoulder.
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A 14ct. yellow gold, ruby and opal lady's dress ring in the Princess style, the fancy singular flowerhead design with a single ruby surrounded by eight rubies above eight cabochon opals framed by a further eight rubies, 14K stamped to the band.
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A lady's 14ct. gold, ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval 'pigeon blood' toned facet cut ruby claw set above an undulating band of 32 baguette cut diamonds.
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A lady's 9ct. gold, sapphire and diamond dress ring, the Cartier style ring set with 11 rows of alternating diamonds and sapphires, 40 carre cut blue sapphires, together with 30 single cut diamonds
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An 1899 Melbourne Mint full gold sovereign ring, the 9ct. hallmarked yellow gold ring with textured wide flared shoulders. Total weight 1.6 cm3gms.
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A 9ct. gold and blue topaz lady's dress ring, the three oval facet cut blue topaz stones claw set with four small round brilliant cut diamonds in between, traditional London Bridge mount.
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A 9ct. white gold diamond and sapphire cocktail ring, eight pear shape cornflour blue sapphires set in a floral form with eight small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A vintage lady's 15ct. yellow gold, opal and red stone ring, the three oval cabochon opals spaced by two red stones of similar size, claw set, banded shoulders.
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A vintage 18ct. gold and opal ring, the oval cabochon opal claw set in a crown style mount, split shoulders on plain rounded shanks
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An 18ct. white gold pearl and diamond dress ring, the large round cultured pearl set to the centre of six ivy leaves each set with small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An estate 9ct. gold and amethyst dress ring, the oval facet cut amethyst in a multi-claw mount, rope edge decoration and filigree basket base.
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A 14ct. gold, turquoise and ruby dress ring, seven small round turquoise stones set to the centre of a large decorative high floral mount with six small facet cut rubies around the exterior.
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A late Victorian 18ct. yellow gold diamond set ring.
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, the three small graduated modern brilliant cut diamonds in a row within a white gold mount. Weight 2gms.
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A lady's vintage 18ct. yellow gold, triplex opal and diamond dress ring, the princess style setting with seven claw set oval cabochon triplex opals highlighted with 14 brilliant cut diamonds. Total weight 1.3 cm7gms.
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An Art Deco dress ring, with 9ct. yellow gold shank and a square cut emerald surrounded by diamond pastes in a filigree silver lozenge shaped plaque.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold, ruby and diamond gypsy ring, the engraved and pierced top set with three graduated rubies and two small diamonds.
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A 9ct. gold mounted boar's tusk brooch, engraved rose gold caps to each end with a rose gold heart to the centre.
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A Victorian silver and agate brooch, the large oval cabochon banded agate stone set in a scrolling silver frame; together with a Georgian agate and rock crystal mourning brooch, the unmarked gold frame set with small cabochon agate pebbles, the rock crystal centre opens for insertion of hair or miniature, clasp broken.
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A c.1900 15ct. gold, emerald and diamond bar brooch, centrally mounted with two linked horse-shoe forms, channel set with primitive facet cut small emeralds and diamonds, in vintage box.
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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 Victorian Etruscan inspired 15ct. yellow gold brooch, shaped oval form with raised central circular design highlighted with seed pearls, fine applied wirework and beads, a glass panel to the reverse. Total weight 8.4gms.
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An early 20th century diamond encrusted white gold dog form brooch, modelled standing with open mouth, tongue exposed, ruby set eyes. Length 2.2 cm.
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An Edwardian 15ct. gold, opal and red stone bar brooch, the oval claw set opal with good fire on a double knife edge bar with two red stone set diamond forms and two ribbed spheres.
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold framed cameo brooch, the classical woman in profile with elaborate headdress, rub-over mount to the frame with stiff leaf designed border.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gilded yellow gold butterfly brooch, the insect with a large oval cabochon opal body, six seed pearls to the wings, red stone to the head.
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold lozenge form brooch, the raised conforming central panel with a single old brilliant cut diamond flanked by two red (garnet) stones; scroll, wire and ball detail to the framing. Total weight 7.1gms, in fitted box.
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A c.1900 15ct. yellow gold double bar brooch set with three claw set rubies. Weight 2.8gms.
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An Edward VII 1902 full gold sovereign.
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A 1913 full gold sovereign, Melbourne Mint, in scroll open mount to the top. Total weight 8.9gms.
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A pair of 9ct. yellow gold half ball earrings, large size, clip mounts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 9ct. yellow gold ball earrings, mounts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 9ct. yellow gold knot earrings, fittings for pierced ears.
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A selection of 12 large and numerous small, un-mounted gemstones.
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A pair of lady's 18ct. yellow gold and pearl earrings, the full pearls offset within a plain solid gold ring, gold back and hinged clips. Total weight 7.8gms.
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A pair of 19th century Dutch gold hat/cap clips, each of ovoid wide leaf form, the fine ground entirely decorated with small beads, larger beads to the rim, raised rosettes framing the central larger floral boss, rose toned, testing as 12ct. gold. Weight 1.1 cm6gms.
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A selection of antique Dutch silver items, includes six stick pins, four with flower form heads, one matching pendant and twin miniature jacket posy holders connected by a chain length.
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A colonial 9ct. gold greenstone bar brooch, decorative caps to either end, the centre with a leaf form set with small seed pearls, in original velvet box.
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An Omega 'Constellation' quartz chronograph wristwatch, stainless steel 3.2 cm diameter case, with twin gold clasps to the bezel at either side, conforming stainless steel and gold pinned bracelet. Black glass chapter ring with gilt indication for hours, the black face with gold Roman numerals, sweep second hand, date aperture, chronograph quartz movement, calibre 1431.
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An 18ct gold cased Gubelin gent's wristwatch, 3 cm diameter case, 21 jewel, mechanical movement, silvered dial with Gubelin logo and name, slender gold hands and gold batons indicating hours. Black 'crocodile' leather strap with plated buckle.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond set Longines dress wristwatch, the 3.2 cm diameter bezel set with 44 diamonds and with diamond set lugs; the champagne coloured dial with diamond set batons indicating hours, the rotating dial centre set with a diamond arrowhead to indicate the hour and a coaxial minute hand. The Longines 17 jewel caliber 528 movement with serial number 53773015. The case engraved - Longines-Wittnauer, New York, Geneva, Montreal, 18K. On later expanding bracelet strap.
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A Universal Geneve Tri-Compax chronograph wristwatch, steel 3.5 cm diameter case, silver dial with gold hour batons, sweep seconds and tachymeter; day-date and moon phase apertures and four subsidiary dials. Some actions requiring repair.
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A Patek Philippe ultra-thin gent's wristwatch, c.1960s, 3.1 cm diameter, 18ct. white gold case; 18 jewel, caliber 175 mechanical movement with serial no.1134704, the case back engraved 18K and with manufacturer's name and serial no.320166 3512, the silvered dial with black Roman numerals and slender black hands. Black 'lizard' strap with 18K white gold buckle.
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A 1960s Vacheron & Constantin 18ct gold gent's ultra-thin wristwatch, 3.2 cm diameter case with fine fluted bezel, silvered dial with slender hands and gold batons indicating hours. The dial marked 'Vacheron & Costantin, Geneve'. Brown leather 'crocodile' strap with gold plated buckle.
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An impressive lady's vintage Omega 14ct. yellow and white gold, diamond and gem set pendant watch, overall diamond form, the silvered dial marked 'Omega' framed by 16 intense yellowish green tsavorite stones and a combination of 27 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.60ct. and 24 straight baguette diamonds totalling 0.75ct, the Omega De Ville mechanical movement with hinged release for winding.
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold lady's hunter fob watch, scroll engraved covers, the stem wind movement with push-button release revealing the engraved gold dial with Roman numerals, working order, all suspended from a 9ct. engraved bar with scroll detail. Total weight 2.7 cm3gms.
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A brass cased carriage clock, with a white enamel dial, Roman numerals, seconds in Arabic numbers, blued steel hands, no key. Height 11 cm
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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 bulls-eye glass above the escapement, attention required to the alarm, working. Height 20 cm
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A brass and glass carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals marked 'Henley, Made in England', the key wind movement in good working order, swing handle to the top, the door requiring refitting to the top pin. 8 x 6 x 12 cm
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A 19th century French brass and glass carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, repair to one corner, complete with key, not working, swing handle to top. 8.3 x 66 x110.
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A 19th century French brass and glass carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, swing handle to the top, raised on turned brass feet, the key wind movement not working. 7.5 x 6 x 11.5 cm
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A French black slate and porphyry marble mantel clock, the movement housed within a cylindrical case raised on architectural scroll supports from a plinth base with shaped apron, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, pendulum movement, with key.
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A 20th century bracket clock, the arched mahogany case with conforming face flanked by fluted Doric pillars, and surmounted by a brass handle and with brass bracket feet, the dial with Arabic numerals surmounted by 'chime-silent' and 'slow-fast' subsidiary dials, chiming and striking mechanism by Jungham. Height 39 cm
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An old Black Forest wood cased octagonal wall clock with cut brass inlay, painted wood dial with Roman numerals and twin weight pendulum movement. Width 32 cm
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An early 19th century French mantel clock, the black marble case surmounted by an ormolu urn, the white enamel dial with blued steel hands, Roman numerals and framed by an ormolu bezel, the dial marked 'Duche Pere & Fils'. The mechanism striking on a bell and with silk suspended pendulum, the whole raised on a substantial bronze foot cast with neo-classical designs and embellished with further ormolu mounts and trims, raised on a conforming black marble plinth with ormolu sabot feet. Height 49 cm
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A six piece Art Deco silver and enamel brush and mirror set, the radiating guilloche enamel in a striking purple tone, two handled brushes, two clothes brushes, a mirror and a comb. London 1925 by Charles and Richard Comyns.
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A small silver circular photo frame, with oak strut back. London 1916. Diameter 7 cm.
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A silver circular photo frame, with wood strut back. Birmingham 1917. Diameter 8.5 cm
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An Art Nouveau silver small photo frame, shaped form, embossed with florals and leaves, conforming oak back, fittings and strut absent from back. Birmingham 1908 by J. Aitkin & Son. 10.5 x 9.8 cm
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An Edwardian Art Nouveau silver photo frame, the round silver frame decorated with Art Nouveau flowers and scrolls, on original velvet backing, replacement strut. Birmingham 1905. Diameter 18 cm
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A silver needle holder of plain cylindrical shape on a 925 standard silver chain. Length 9 cm
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An early 19th century Dutch silver miniature cello form vanity box, embossed with cherubs and scrolls, hinged lid, chain suspension attached. Import marks for London 1891. Length 9.5 cm
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An early 19th century Dutch silver hinged lidded box, long rectangular form with canted corners, the domed hinged lid embossed and engraved with an exterior tavern scene, includes musicians, dancing and drinking figures, the sides with elaborate scroll and checkered engraved and embossed decoration, raised thumbpiece. Hallmarks for 1824. 16 x 6.5 x 4 cm Weight 260gms.
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A heavy silver cigarette case, square form with machine engraving to the exterior. Birmingham 1930.
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An Edwardian silver and glass desk set, the bevelled glass tray with silver galleries, two silver pen holders, two crystal and silver lidded inkwells, a blank silver plaque set to the front for engraving, on four silver bun feet. London 1904 by John Grinsell & Sons. 25.5 x 16 cm
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A W.M.F silver plate and glass ice bucket, the bowl in the form of crystallized pieces of ice, the silver plate rim with a cherub to the top holding the serrated ice tongs. Diameter 125, height 21 cm
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A vintage Lusaka (Zambian) silver heavy chalice, this native made piece with bowl form top, double rope and grape bunch embossed decoration, the tapered wide base with further rope and triangular panelled decoration, flared foot. Hammer marks evident. Weight 377gms. Height 14 cm
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A large silver gate link dog's collar with latched clasp and padlock closure, a leash tether at the back proximate to a panel engraved with the owner's name and address. Without hallmarks but engraved 'Sterling Silver and maker's mark TA & B' to the clasp tongue. Weight 130gms.
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A European liqueur decanter and six glasses, contained and supported in frames pierced with a fruiting vine pattern on a matching oval tray with conforming gallery, the glassware decorated with engraved fruiting vines. Width 31 cm
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A Victorian boxed silver christening set, two spoons and a matching fork, all with finely engraved decoration. London 1895 and 1896 by Josiah Williams & Co.
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A cased pair of silver plated berry spoons, in original red Morocco case with red ruched fabric lining.
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A silver plate canteen of cutlery, 12 dinner and luncheon knives, 12 dinner and luncheon forks, 12 soup spoons, 12 teaspoons, 12 coffee spoons, 11 dessertspoons, 4 serving spoons, 12 fish knives and forks, 6 parfait spoons and 6 splades, in original wooden case with silver presentation plaque to lid.
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A small Georgian period silver toddy ladle, with plain oval bowl and slender turned ebony handle. London 1810. Length 18.5 cm
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A George III period silver toddy ladle, the shaped bowl with two pouring spouts and finely engraved monogram on long turned wood handle. Length 34 cm
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A George II period silver toddy ladle, the shaped bowl with a wide pouring spout, on long turned ebonised wood handle. London 1753. Length 39 cm
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A heavy early Victorian silver soup ladle, double struck King's pattern. London 1841 by Joseph Barnard. Weight approx. 280gms. Length 34 cm
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A heavy fine quality Victorian silver soup ladle, double struck King's pattern. London 1871 by George Adams. Weight approx. 280gms.
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An early Victorian silver sauce ladle, fiddle pattern. London 1841 by James Beebe.
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A William IV silver soup ladle, Old English pattern, London 1832 by William Chawner. Length 33 cm
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A George I silver tablespoon, Hanoverian pattern, bottom marked, with rat's tail backed bowl, initials to terminal. London 1720 by John Ludlow. Length 20 cm
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A George II silver tablespoon, Hanoverian pattern, crest to the base of terminal. London 1743 by Richard Pargeter. Length 20 cm
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A George III silver tablespoon, Old English pattern, bottom marked. London 1769 by Thomas Evans and George Smith. Length 22 cm
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A Charles II silver spoon, bottom marked with a ribbed rat's tail, initials to the trefid terminal. London 1683 by Thomas Issod. Length 19.8 cm
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A Charles II silver porringer, of heavy gauge and plain swollen baluster form, the interior with planishing hammered surface, the cast handle of foliate scrolling form, marks to base. London 1664, maker's initials P.D. (Jacksons page 129). Diameter 90, height 10 cm
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A good early George III silver lidded tankard, original plain design and unaltered form with stepped ridged and dome topped lid with scroll raised thumb piece, the plain tapered body with a single medial rib, spreading foot, S-scroll handle terminating in a heart form. Newcastle 1760 by John Langlands I. Weight 787gms. Height 190, diameter at base 13.3 cm
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A George III period double ended silver marrow scoop. London 1799 by Peter, Ann & William Bateman. Length 22.5 cm
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A George I silver marrow scoop, of traditional form. London 1721 by James Morson. Length 22.5 cm
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A George IV silver fish slice, fiddle pattern, the blade decoratively pierced, the handle crested with a demi-lion rampant. London 1822, possibly by Robert Peppin. Weight 124gms.
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A George III silver fish slice, pierced blade. London 1801 by William Eley and William Fearn. Length 29 cm
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