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January Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:525
Sale Title:January Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:137
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:388
Date:21-Jan-2014
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A Chinese pottery fish form jug, underglaze red highlights to the top, blue scrolling underglaze highlights to the wave base. Height 9.8 cm.
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A Chinese fine porcelain small bowl, overglaze red dragon decoration chasing the mystic pearl, underglaze blue highlights and borders, six underglaze blue character marks to foot. Diameter 7.5 cm.
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A Chinese large baluster underglaze red decorated vase, the main band to the swollen body of curved linear leaf and floral scrolls, stiff leaf and lappet bands framing, inverted rim, a faint incised mark to the base, in the Ming style. Height 26.5 cm.
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A stem cup in the manner of the Dawenkou culture (4300 B.C. - 2500 B.C.), with bell shaped bowl raised on a hollow stem pierced with three columns of perforations and raised on a circular spreading foot, black burnished earthenware. Height 19 cm.
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A large Japanese 'Nippon' porcelain vase, tapered panelled section, painted decoration of swans on a lake, raised jewelled type decoration with gilt highlights and handles. Printed mark. Height 36 cm.
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A small fine quality Japanese Kutani baluster vase, painted with figures and a pine tree, the borders gilded. Painted marks on base. Height 15 cm.
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A Japanese Yatate bronze calligraphy box, the hexagonal lidded box decorated with birds and figures and with affixed long handle to hold the brush. Width 37 cm.
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A Meiji period triptych ukiyo-e by Mizuno Toshikata, a scene from the Sino-Japanese War 1894. Framed and glazed. 35 cm x 70 cm.
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Framed handprint and calligraphic signature of Hawaiian born sumo wrestler Konishiki, three time Ozeki champion. He debuted in 1982, retired in 1997 and was the heaviest wrestler of all-time at around 260kgs.
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A Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada, signed Gototei Kunisada ga with Kiwame seal and publisher's mark. Portrait of a Geisha on a verandah. Some distress. 35 cm x 24 cm.
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A Japanese Kutani incense burner, modelled as a furled scroll, decorated in gilt and enamels with paulownia tendrils and 'Precious Objects' in presentation box. Length 22 cm.
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A miniature Meiji period Japanese cloisonne ovoid lidded vase, beautifully decorated with butterflies on a black ground. Height 7.5 cm.
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A triptych Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kunichika, depicting five kabuki theatre actors. Each 34 cm x 24 cm.
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A diptych ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kunichika, depicting the kabuki actors Bando Mitsugoro and Nakamura Shikan. Each 33.5 cm x 23 cm.
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Two Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Kunichika, depicting two samurai beneath panels of calligraphic inscription. Each 34 cm x 24 cm.
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A Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Toyokuni III (Kunisada), A Geisha and Samurai Accosted by Two Men. Framed and glazed. 36 cm x 5 cm.
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Three Japanese Satsuma earthenware plates painted with figures by Kinkozan, each plate painted with three groups of figures performing tasks from daily life of the Meiji period, including a Shinto ceremony, a tea ceremony, winnowing rice, etc., each plate framed by a millefiore border, each marked to the back. Diameter 19 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji Satsuma koro, with finely painted and gilded panels of figures and landscapes, raised on three feet, two character signature under base, height 120; along with a small dish with scalloped rim, painted with a scene of Mt Fujiyama, reeds, storks, etc., signature to the base, diameter 14.5 cm.
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A pair of c.1900 Japanese Satsuma baluster vases, painted with multiple figures, religious seated gents to one panel, standing woman to the other, ornate gilt enrichments, elephant's head handles, frilled top rims, gilt painted marks to base on black including the Satsuma mon. Height 17.5 cm.
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An early/mid-20th century Japanese Satsuma bowl, the interior decorated with a mountainous stream landscape with flowers in the foreground, restrained florals to the exterior, traditional colours with gilt highlights. Diameter 21.2 cm, height 8.5 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, the ovoid body finely painted with numerous women in traditional robes, one panel as a market type scene, the reverse with figures in boats, traditional tones, richly gilded, cobalt ground, elephant mask handles, gilded character marks on black to base. Height 25 cm.
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A Japanese Kutani deep walled bowl, octagonal shape, the interior decorated with scroll panels to the walls and birds in a garden to the well. The exterior with green glaze and foliate tendrils. Diameter 18.5 cm.
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A large Japanese circular Imari charger, late Meiji period, decorated in typical colours along with green and yellow, with three monkeys amongst flowering tendrils. Hairline crack to rim. Diameter 45 cm.
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Seven early 20th century Japanese Imari plates, circular fluted form, traditional panelled decoration and palette, one damaged. Diameter 21.5 cm.
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An Imari shallow dish, circular with serpentine rim and fluted walls decorated to the centre with a vase of flowers framed by a border of various garden and floral panels in traditional red, blue and green colours. Diameter 30.5 cm. Along with a Japanese porcelain blue print bowl, rim chip. Diameter 15 cm.
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A Japanese Zitan wood box, square section, dovetailed corners, panelled base, open oval cut-out handles to the sides. 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 8.5 cm.
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A Japanese Zitan wood box, square section, dovetailed corners, panelled base, open cut-out handles to the sides with scroll detailed carving. 16.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 8.5 cm.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and seed pearl pendant/brooch of open scrolling flowerhead form, the central flowerhead set with seven seed pearls framed by six further smaller scrolling forms.
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An amethyst and diamond pendant, the pear shaped amethyst of approx. 5.65ct., set with seven small brilliant cut diamonds at the top, with loop suspension, set in 14ct. yellow gold.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold and seed pearl starburst brooch, the six pointed star with leaf and floral highlights, entirely set with seed pearls, brooch pin and pendant loop support to reverse.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond pendant of target form, set with a solitaire brilliant cut diamond surrounded by ten smaller diamonds on suspension bale with plated chain.
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An 18ct. yellow gold pearl set chain with pendant, the nine small gold leaves forming one large leaf set with facet cut multi-coloured natural gemstones, with an additional gemstone suspended to the centre, the chain with three freshwater pearls. Weight 9.1gms.
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Two Annie Glazier bead necklaces, one of oval graduated carnelian beads, the other mother-of-pearl of graduating lozenge beads with similar silver clasp. Length 50 and 3.5 cm.
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An Edwardian gold and seed pearl pendant of star form; along with a sword brooch, both in 9ct. gold.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond pendant on chain, the oval spiral pendant set with numerous small round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight 0.53ct.
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An early 20th century 14ct. gold, red stone(ruby) and seed pearl small pendant on chain, the open work shield form pendant with scroll wire detail, small blister pearl pendant drop, the fine neck chain marked '14K'.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold Art Nouveau pendant, the inverted pear shape with gold leaves and flowers set with small seed pearls and a facet cut amethyst to the centre, gold wire and beads to the base with a further suspended facet cut amethyst with fine gold chain.
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A George III 15ct. gold and ivory mourning pendant, of oval form, the panel finely painted with a woman standing before a monumental urn, the base engraved 'Follow Virtue And Smile On Death', all within a landscape, original glazed panel, the enclosed gold back with script initials and suspension loop.
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A Victorian 9ct. fob spinner on chain, the rose gold frame supporting bloodstone and carnelian panels, the fine 9ct. rose gold box link chain marked '9K'.
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An exceptionally long amber necklace, comprising small polished amber chips, length when doubled 110 cm.
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A lapis lazuli necklace, the rondel shaped lapis beads knotted between each, with a large silver jump ring.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold pendant necklace, the rose gold open scrolling pendant with a single facet cut garnet drop and further garnet mount, a single textured leaf and flower set with seed pearl, all on a fine link yellow gold neck chain.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold locket, octagonal form, finely engraved with birds and florals, scrolling angular suspension mount. Weight 3.4gms.
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An Edwardian 15ct. yellow gold locket, circular form, hinged ivy leaf engraved, shield cartouche. Weight 4.2gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold, sapphire and seed pearl necklace, the open five petal floral form pendant drop set with oval facet cut sapphires highlighted with seed pearls suspended from a long drop with three further seed pearls to an oval section with a further sapphire, fine link chain.
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A World War II airman's perspex sweetheart pendant, made out of aeroplane windscreen perspex, heart shaped with gold metal suspension lugs.
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A necklace of uniform small circular ivory beads, tied in a knot and with two fuchsia pendants to the end of each drop.
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold on silver Masonic ball fob opening in a cross form, the pyramid form faces engraved with various Masonic emblems.
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A c.1900 15ct. yellow gold estate lady's muff chain of uniform curved links, single 'dog-clip' clasp. Length 13.8 cm, marked 15ct., weight 31.7gms.
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A gilded 9ct. yellow gold Belcher link lady's neck chain. Weight 30.5gms. Length 74 cm.
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A 9ct rose gold fob chain, large links, with T-bar and jump ring clasp. Weight 36.4gms.
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An 18ct. gold long muff chain. Weight 19.2gms. Length 154 cm.
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A 9ct. rose gold propelling pencil/expanding ruler, extending to 6 inches on one scale and 15 cm. the other, square section stem, stamped '9ct.' and maker's mark. Total weight 20gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct. fancy yellow gold fob seal set with rounded rectangular carnelian panels. Hallmarked Birmingham 1905. Total weight 4.3gms.
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold fob spinner, the lozenge form spinner with bloodstone and other panels, engraved highlights, loop suspension.
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An oval bloodstone fob suspended on a 9ct. gold dog clip, along with a Georgian cinnamon stone seal fob with gold metal hanger.
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A 9ct. rose gold vintage fob spinner, with faceted oval triangular section citrine toned spinner.
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A 19th century 9ct. yellow gold fancy fob watch key, the flattened oval body as a peacock, its tail forming the rounded form, swivel handle. Weight 4.4gms.
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A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold fob seal, the handle as a double scrolling snake to the oval decorated support, gilded, a dark green hardstone panel attached.
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A pair of amethyst and diamond earrings, the two pear shaped amethysts totalling approx. 10.60cts., surrounded by 42 brilliant cut diamonds, set in 14ct. yellow gold
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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 14ct. white gold, ruby and diamond lady's ring, the central natural oval cut pigeon blood 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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A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold and diamond Russian Imperial double-headed eagle brooch, finely worked with textured finish, set with 36 old mine cut diamonds. Unmarked, the quality of the workmanship suggests the Faberge workshop was the likely origin. Weight 4.6gms, 2.8 cm x 2.2 cm.
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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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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 Victorian 18ct. gold mourning brooch, the round target form brooch with a black enamel Greek key pattern to the exterior, the central panel of hair with glass cover, the base also set with photo and glazed, the name and date of death engraved to the exterior frame.
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold framed cameo brooch / pendant, finely detailed with a classical woman seated within a landscape, the plain oval frame with a fine rope twist band.
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A World War I 18ct. gold framed portrait miniature brooch, hand painted with a young soldier in military uniform, under glass on mother-of-pearl, in an 18ct. yellow gold mount with black enamel decoration, minor losses. Total weight 8gms.
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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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A 9ct. Royal Air Force sweetheart locket and brooch, the fern leaf brooch with central heart supporting a locket with embossed cover.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond bar brooch, the round brilliant cut solitaire diamond of approximately 0.45cts. in rub-over mount framed by an open ring setting on a knife-edge bar.
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An Edwardian 9ct. opal and seed pearl bar brooch, the double bars with a central cabochon oval opal flanked by plain floral designs highlighted with eight seed pearls. Hallmarked Birmingham 1906.
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An 18ct. gold and multi-ruby set bird brooch modelled as an eagle with wings spread, fine wire filigree highlighted with 61 small cabochon rubies, one absent. Total weight 3gms.
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A William Good of Gisborne 9ct. yellow gold mounted tusk brooch, engraved decoration.
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A vintage Scottish silver gilt brooch, leaf and thistle form mounted with three coloured crystals.
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A 9ct. yellow gold early 20th century hunting brooch, horn form mounted with a central horseshoe and fox's head, maker's marks to reverse
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An impressive retro 14ct. yellow gold, pearl and diamond brooch, the 14 cultured pearls set in three rows as a berry bunch upon a sweeping leaf form frame highlighted with two modern brilliant cut diamonds. Total weight 16.5gms, length 6.8 cm.
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A 15ct. yellow gold, topaz and seed pearl brooch, oval form, the facet cut oval topaz claw set in an open frame of seed pearls.
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A George III antique gold mourning brooch, the central rock crystal panel framed by 12 circular facet cut black stones, the gold back inscribed and dated 1822.
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold twin bird coat brooch, the pair of birds with open wings on bar fittings linked by a fine link chain.
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A small tiger's claw pendant, scrolling and engraved 9ct. gold mount highlighted with a red stone.
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A late 19th century 9ct. yellow gold mounted cameo, carved as St. George and the Dragon, plain oval frame, safety chain attached.
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A 9ct. gilded yellow gold colonial boar tusk brooch, nearly forming an entire circle, engraved cap mounts and shield central strap. Approx. diameter 9 cm.
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A Peter McKay silver Albatross brooch, square form, engraved surface showing an albatross in flight over water with shadow, original sprung pin to reverse, impressed maker's marks. 3.1 cm x 3.1 cm.
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A silver and marcasite lorgnette, the folding handle with engraved decoration and set with cut marcasite stone.
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A Victorian silver fancy hinged bangle, the top with two rows of fine raised rectangular bars, fine bead and scroll decoration. Birmingham 1876 by Robert James Dick.
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A Balinese chrysoprase and silver ring, once the property of the artist 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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An 18ct. yellow gold and emerald lady's fancy dress ring, modelled as a grape bunch, the 11 facet cut circular emeralds as the grapes, the band stamped 18K.
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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 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 1930's 18ct. yellow gold, platinum and solitaire diamond ring, the modern brilliant cut stone flanked by engraved platinum shoulders with open work mount beneath.
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A pair of 18ct. yellow gold, pearl and diamond lady's earrings, the large half mabe pearls in an ovoid frame, the triangular section with fine textured detail set with three small diamonds, mounted for pierced ears. Total weight 10.2gms.
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A vintage lady's 18ct. ruby and diamond bridge ring, the three facet cut circular rubies spaced by four small old cut diamonds.
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A lady's vintage yellow gold and amethyst bracelet, the nine oval facet cut amethysts each in a rub-over mount spaced by a fine oval box link chain, with parrot beak clasp. Total weight 3.3gms.
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A late Victorian silver cased fusee pocket watch by John Forrest, London, the large engraved silver open faced case supporting the movement with silvered dial with gilded Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and decorative floral enrichments, working, the case hallmarked Chester 1900 by H.G.
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A George III silver fusee pocket watch, radiating machine engraved back, open face, showing the decorative silvered dial with a radiating zig-zag central panel framed by gold Roman numerals, the gilded movement named H. Browning '35 Years', #22276, working. The case hallmarked London 1817 by Stephen Bryan, a specialist watch case maker.
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A c.1900 'Baystate Imperial' large 'coin' silver open face pocket watch, plain shield cartouche to the back, the enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the movement named and numbered 299895, also with details 'Chalmers Pat. 12.19.82', working.
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A George III silver Benjamin Barber pair cased pocket watch, made for the Turkish market with a tortoiseshell and silver plate outer case with studded detail, the push-button release revealing the matching pair cased watch with a white enamel dial named by the maker, the fusee verge decorative gilded movement, also with maker's details, working order. Both cases hallmarked London 1792 by James Richards, a specialist watch case maker.
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A c.1920s Art Deco Vacheron & Constantin Swiss 14ct. rose gold pocket watch, the open face with silvered dial and baton and Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial, maker's mark included, wide plain rim, flat back, stem wind.
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A good 19th century Australian G.A. Smith of Sydney silver cased full hunter pocket watch, the chain fusee movement with engraved maker's name and 'Sydney' and serial no. 29144, the white enamel dial with maker's name and address, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the interior back cover with presentation inscription 'Presented to Joseph Samuel by G.A. Smith Esq. at the Expiration of His Apprenticeship June 1st 1881'. The case hallmarked London 1879 and made by Charles Harris. Working, with key.
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