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February Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:537
Sale Title:February Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:139
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:400
Date:18-Feb-2014
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A pair of Chinese porcelain export ware famille rose vases, baluster shape, decorated in panels reserved on an orange ground with figures in landscape, smaller panels decorate the neck. Height 34 cm
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A small Chinese famille rose porcelain table vase, lozenge shape, decorated with figures and calligraphic inscription. Width 7.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain double gourd vase, decorated in oxblood and copper green glazes, a ring shape encircles the narrow part of the vase, small firing flaw at foot ring. Height 21.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain squat circular water bowl, attractively teal glazed with iron red speckling, the walls moulded in low relief with the bagua eight trigrams, raised on three scroll feet, impressed Qianlong seal mark under the base. Diameter 17.5 cm
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A fine Chinese porcelain square section brush pot, each panel decorated with rows of fine calligraphic poetry in black enamel, overglaze, framed within tablet forms and with red seal marks to each panel, the frames decorated with underglaze blue foliate tendrils, heightened with gilt, raised on four small gilded bracket feet, underglaze character marks to base. 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 10.1 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, bright apple green glazed, decorated in low relief to the walls with a scene of Shao Lao, a deer and children with pictures standing beneath an ancient pine tree, all symbols of longevity. Guangxu seal mark tablet under the base. Height 25 cm
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A small Chinese porcelain ovoid vase, decorated with a man riding a donkey with a man walking alongside, calligraphic signature to reverse and four character marks under the base. Height 8 cm
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A Chinese porcelain doucai glazed bowl, hemispherical with everted rim with serpentine edge, decorated to the exterior with lotus flowers and tendrils, the interior with a stylised calligraphic motif to the centre, Guangxu six character mark under the base. Diameter 13 cm
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A Chinese porcelain cylindrical brush pot, decorated with a monk at his devotion before a rocky shrine set with scrolls and other objects. Signed above the painting Wang Gu. Height 11.5 cm
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A Chinese Huang Huali plain large brush pot of cylindrical form, mildly waisted, the base with an inserted circular plug. Diameter 17.8 cm, height 18.2 cm
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A Tang style earthenware figure with ochre and ash glazes, representing a seated governor figure holding a bird. Repaired at the neck. Height 29.5 cm
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A Tibetan style gilt metal Buddha, seated upon a double lotus throne in the 'Earth-Touching' mudra, framed by a mandala of various Buddhist motifs. Height 25.5 cm
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A box of Japanese pipes and pouches, together with various pipe holders, leather, wood, etc
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An old Japanese stone grinding mill, the cylindrical upper section close fitting to the lower circular pan section. Diameter 38 cm
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A massive Japanese Imari floor vase, decorated in traditional iron red, cobalt blue and gilt with panels of walled garden scenes on a variously patterned ground, of sectional construction, upper luted neck section re-glued. Height 1240 cm
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A fine cloisonne cabinet vase, of tapering hexagonal section, dark cobalt blue decorated with spider chrysanthemums and butterflies, slight fault to rear. Height 18.5 cm
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A Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock diptych by Kunichika, 19th century, depicting fighting Samurai warriors. ach 35 cm x 22 cm
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A Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock diptych by Kunisada, depicting three musicians on a veranda. Each 33.5 cm x 24 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold Art Nouveau pendant, the floral scrolling frame with a small facet cut ruby type stone to the top, with an additional stone suspended from base, with a 9ct. gold twisted link chain
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A 10ct. rose gold locket, the rectangular frame set with polished agate to both sides, scrolling mount to top with suspension ring, requires some attention
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An estate ornate silver pendant, the floral and scrolling frame set with facet cut sapphire type stones and small pearls, a blue facet cut stone to the bale, with silver chain
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A silver Albertina chain, double ring link, heart shaped slider, T-bar, dog-clip and heart form tassel to base. Length 25 cm
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A sterling silver fob chain with a silver and gold fob medal, T-bar and dog clips. Weight 52gms
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An Edwardian 9ct.gold pendant, the scrolling Art Nouveau set with a central facet cut peridot with a smaller one suspended from base, small seed pearls set to each side, two pearls missing
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A lapis lazuli necklace, knotted between each large rondel shaped bead, silver clasp
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A pair of single strand freshwater pearl necklaces, the round 1 cm pearls of varying pink, deep cream and lavender tonings, knotted between each, with silver ball and push clasp. Length 46 cm
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A 9ct. yellow gold framed photo pendant, mild convex glass to both sides enclosing photos, the plain frame with attached small beads, bead screw top, 9ct. dog-clip attached
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A 19th century large rolled gold fob seal, set with a facet cut yellow citrine with intaglio cut scrolling initials, the fancy mount with scroll, lobed and leaf detail with an open frame to the loop fitting with a 9ct. rose gold 'Dog-Clip' clasp attached
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A colonial 9ct. gold greenstone and pearl pendant, the octagonal form greenstone pendant in a rub-over mount surrounded by a scrolling frame set with small seed pearls, with a 9ct. rose gold chain. Maker T. & C
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold gem set brooch, the floral form with an assemblage of nine facet cut circular and oval yellow coloured stones held within claw settings, an enclosed gold back to each
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A 9ct. yellow gold spider form brooch, the abdomen set with a facet cut citrine with an included fracture, the thorax with a circular bright blue facet cut stone, hoop form legs. Total weight 6.3gms
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An Edwardian period 9ct. gold brooch, in the form of leaves and flowers set with small seed pearls, with safety chain
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A vintage 9ct. gold brooch, in the form of two cats playing with a pearl, hallmarked Sheffield 1960
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A 15ct. gold and diamond brooch, the crossed bar with a 0.25ct. round brilliant cut diamond at each end, the centre set with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds in a flower form. Approx. diamond weight 1.50cts
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A 15ct. rose gold napkin ring, plain with the initial 'J' engraved to the front, stamped 15ct. Weight 45gms
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A 15ct. gold (tested) telescopic pencil, by Sampson Morden, the base with bloodstone seal of a rooster, together with a silver pencil
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A 10ct. gold pocket knife, machined decoration and with suspension loop
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A Dupont cigarette lighter, gold plated over sterling silver with light chocolate brown enamelling. Impressed marks to base
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A 9ct. gold curb link bracelet, with 9ct. gold mounted shark's tooth, T-bar and dog clip. Weight 23gms
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A Victorian silver engraved bracelet, the oval section cylindrical links engraved with scrolls linked by oval rail-type links, the push-in clasp of purse type form, safety chain attached
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An 18ct. gold and turquoise dress ring, the ornate domed top inlaid with small cabochon turquoise in the form of flowers
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the marquee shaped mount set with 22 old European cut and round brilliant cut diamonds, pierced filigree mount with a small diamond to each shoulder. approximate diamond weight 1ct
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A modern 18ct. white gold, cabochon amethyst and diamond ring, the oval cabochon deep purple amethyst in an oval open backed setting with four large leaf shaped claws pave set with diamonds, further pave diamonds to the base mount and shoulders, the 109 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.35cts., the amethyst of 4.45cts. showing transparent deep purple colour
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A pair of modern traditional style diamond set 18ct. yellow gold earrings, each of a tapered hook form with satin hand finish set with 12 round brilliant cut diamonds, fittings for pierced ears
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A pair of modern 18ct. white gold baguette and brilliant cut diamond earrings, rectangular overall shape, each with a central row of three pave set baguette diamonds framed by five bead set brilliant cut diamonds to each side, pierced double bezel setting, mounts for pierced ears. the six baguette diamonds totalling 1.86cts
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A pair of modern 18ct. white gold diamond encrusted large hoop earrings, oval form, pave set with a total of 150 round modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 4.72cts., hinged at one end, a notched post at the other
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An early 20th century lady's silver and enamel fob watch, Roman numerals to the silvered and gilded dial, guilloche blue outer enamelled band, the entire enamel back with gilded highlights, stem wind, working, suspended from a gold plated chain
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A Swiss Baume & Mercier 18ct. gold cased wristwatch, with 18ct gold chevron link bracelet strap with 'Butterfly Deployant' clasp, 3.4 cm diameter dodecagonal case, perpetual calendar quartz movement, white dial with small gold hour markers, four subsidiary dials at 3, 6, 9, and 12 - a 31 day counter, moon phase, day of the week indicator, and month indicator. the moon phase uses blue lapis stone as the surface. the day and month indicators are in English. Total weight 107gms
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An IWC (International Watch Co), Schaffhausen, 18ct gold cased gent's dress wristwatch, with 18ct gold integral link bracelet, 33.5 cm diameter case, white circular dial with date aperture at 3, gold batons indicate the hours. sweep second hand. Serial # 2428359. Total weight 82gms
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A Girard Perregaux gent's wristwatch, automatic mechanical movement, tonneau-shaped case in matt stainless steel with gold plated bezel, case 3.5 cm x 3.6 cm (excluding lugs and crown). Dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman hour markers flanked by Arabic minutes and calendar indicators, the centre and quadrants with matted ground, black Breguet-type hour and minute hands, gold calendar hand, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 . Case back secured with six screws. Brown leather strap with red stitching and…
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A Swiss Rado 'Anaton' Jubile gent's wristwatch, caliber 129.0266.3 stainless steel with gold plated highlights, square dial, 2.8 cm x 3.5 cm case with matching integral bracelet, black dial with date aperture at 6, diamonds indicate 12, 3 and 9, gold Dauphine hands, sweep second hand. Serial 32517429
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A Baume & Mercier 'Avant-Garde' tungsten and gold super-slim wristwatch, caliber 5138.038, octagonal case 3.2 cm diameter, gold case with tungsten bezel, alternating tungsten and gold rod bracelet strap with clasp with logo, circular dial with pyramidal matted surface to match the tungsten, double diamonds indicate hours at 3, 9 and 12, date aperture at 6. Seven screws secure the stainless case back Quartz movement, battery required. Serial 1502543
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A Tissot Visodate automatic gent's wristwatch, gold plated case with expanding strap
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A Seiko 'Helmet' auto chronograph wristwatch, requires attention
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A 1950s/60s Bucherer automatic Incabloc gent's wristwatch, chrome circular case, the champagne toned dial with Arabic numerals to the quarters, date aperture, expanding strap, working
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A modern Jean Perret gent's quartz wristwatch, the gold plated circular case enclosing the finely monogrammed dial, baton markers for the hours, date aperture, leather strap, working
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A Tissot multi-function gent's wristwatch, quartz movement, stainless steel circular case, the black dial with Arabic numerals, stopwatch function with digital display, stainless steel strap
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A 1930s Ernest Borel driver's wristwatch, stainless steel rectangular case with gold-toned dial with Arabic numerals, wide lug supports to the stitched leather strap, manual wind movement, working
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A vintage 1970s Seiko gent's chronograph day/date wristwatch, stainless steel case, blue dial with various markings, dials, etc., Seiko clasp to the sectional stainless steel bracelet, automatic movement
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A modern Swiss Army diver's watch, stainless steel case, the blue dial marked 'Swiss 100n Diver', raised movable bezel, sectional stainless steel strap with original clasp
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A World War I gent's cased wristwatch, nickel plated, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, in working order
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A good 19th century brass cased carriage clock, by Charles Frodsham, London, bevelled glass panels, the enamel dial with Roman numerals and blue steel hands, eight day movement, striking on the hour, recently overhauled and in good working order. 11 cm x 8.5 cm x 15 cm
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A French brass four-glass mantel clock, the restrained case enclosing a movement by S. Marti et Cie, the white enamel dial with annular chapter ring with Roman numerals framing a Brocot type escapement, complete with mercury compensated pendulum, bell striking. Height 29.5 cm
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A 19th century French gilt metal mantel clock, the case surmounted by a figure emblematic of Love, accompanied by two doves, the porcelain dial painted with a figure of Cupid, a further Limoges style porcelain plaque inset to the plinth base surrounded by decorative neo-classical embellishments. Height 39.5 cm
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A large French spelter mantel clock, the mechanism housed within an architectural case raised on a substantial neo-classical ornamented base incorporating griffins and a caryatid, the clock surmounted by a sculptural figure of a man writing upon a tablet. Height 59 cm
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A Victorian black slate mantel clock, the architectural case set with a circular dial with a white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals surrounding a Brocot-type escapement and with Breguet-type hands, the case set with a silver presentation plaque. Width 45 cm
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A Victorian black slate and red variegated marble mantel clock, French movement striking on a bell, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Breguet-type hands. Height 31 cm
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A black and red marble cased 19th century mantel clock, the mechanism housed within a cylindrical case raised upon an architectural plinth base, the base and supports decorated with foliate tendrils detailed with gilding, the clock's white enamel dial with Roman numerals and exposed Brocot type escapement and Breguet type hands and marked with the retailer G. & T. Young, Dunedin, Timaru and Oamaru. Width 34.5 cm
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An early 20th century large 'Seikosha' warehouse clock, the circular moulded timber frame with glazed cover enclosing the dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial. Diameter 60 cm
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An early 20th century 'Stewart Dawson & Co. Ltd', circular mahogany cased wall clock, the cream painted dial with Roman numerals and retailers name, the thumb moulded framed case with door to base revealing brass drop pendulum. Diameter 38 cm
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A Regency period mahogany cased bracket clock, the lancet case inlaid and mounted with brass, lion mask handles to the sides above the conforming shape gilded grilles, the circular cream enamel dial named J. Walker, London, the fusee movement with hour and half hour bell striking, raised on adjustable brass ball feet. 28.5 cm x 18 cm x 47.6 cm
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A c.1800 French Empire black and white marble and ormolu Portico clock, the circular ormolu cased movement with white enamel dial and Roman numerals suspended between the two tapered white marble columns on square section black marble stands, further ormolu adornments, eagle pediment to the case, the movement with silk suspension, striking to the hour and half hour upon a bell, the rectangular white marble stand with adjustable ormolu feet, c.1800
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A Victorian green glass scent bottle with a silver lid, the hinged lid with fine decorative foliate engraving, the green glass bottle with faceted walls. London 1897 by Edward Barnard. Height 9 cm
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A George III sterling silver scent bottle, the small facet cut bottle in a decoratively engraved silver case. Damage to perfume bottle. Birmingham 1801, maker's initials B.C. Height 4 cm
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Three tall Victorian vanity pots, facet cut clear crystal bottles with crested silver tops. London 1883 and 2885. Height 8 cm, 12 cm, 18 cm
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A brown leather travelling toilet case, with gilt metal blocks and leather handle, together with fitted contents - silver and pale yellow sunburst enamel accessories, two brushes, hand mirror, crystal jar with lid, scent bottle, comb and separate lid. Some wear. Birmingham 1914
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A silver backed dressing table set, in Victorian style, comprising hand mirror, hair brush, clothes brush and comb. Birmingham 1980 by W. Broadway & Co
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An early 1900s silver sovereign case, traditional form with machine top that pushes down for insertion of sovereign. Birmingham 1902
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A late Victorian silver vesta case, the shaped oblong form with profuse engraved decoration. Birmingham 1898
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An Edwardian silver sovereign case, traditional form, push-button release, presentation inscription to front. Chester 1901
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A Victorian silver large engraved vesta case, rectangular form. Birmingham 1892 by Minshull & Latimer. 5.5 cm x 4 cm
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A very small George III silver vinaigrette, oblong with fruiting vine embossed border and 'Rope-Work' walls; the gilded interior with foliate pierced grill. Birmingham 1818 by Lawrence & Co. Width 2.2 cm
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A Victorian silver gilt vinaigrette, modelled in the manner of a miniature caddy, oblong shape with canted corners, the hinged lid opening to reveal a foliate pierced grill. London 1865 by Samuel Morden. Width 3.4 cm
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A Victorian silver vinaigrette, of oblong shape with serpentine outline, the hinged lid with a fine engraved pattern surrounding a belt enclosed cartouche engraved 'Amy', the walls and base with similar machine engraved pattern, the hinged lid opening to reveal a finely pierced foliate grill, gilt washed interior. Birmingham 1859 by Alfred Taylor. Width 3.1 cm
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A silver double sovereign and half sovereign case, rounded oblong shape, the exterior decorated with wrythen fluting, the hinged sprung lid revealing sprung compartments for full and half sovereigns. Birmingham 1896 by Samuel M. Levy. Length 5.6 cm
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A George III silver miniature snuff box, of lozenge shape, the hinged lid engraved with a shield shaped cartouche, a suspension ring to one of the narrow walls, gilt washed interior. Birmingham 1798 by Samuel Pemberton. Width 3.5 cm
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A George III silver vinaigrette, rectangular form, the shield form presentation cartouche with scroll engraving, repeating diamond engraved bands to the borders, gilded interior and dot pierced grill. Only bearing the makers mark 'Is', probably to avoid the payment of duty
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An impressive Edwardian heavy silver inkwell, the plain cylindrical body with serpentine square rim with shell corners and four large scrolling handles terminating with shell feet, the hinged lid enclosing a silver topped glass liner. London 1905 by Peter Henderson Deere. Weight 633gms
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A pair of rare Victorian silver stirrups, traditional U-form yoke with single buckle attached to each and steel revolving rowels to the end of the shanks. London 1852 by Charles Wallis. Weight 287gms
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A large heavy table vesta, machine engraved decoration, a striking channel to one side. London 1922. 5.7 cm x 5.4 cm Weight 123.6gms
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A Victorian silver snuff box, long oval shape with serpentine outline, the hinged lid with engraved cartouche and monogram. Birmingham 1853 by David Pettifer. Length 7 cm
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A small Russian silver box, the rectangular form box with rounded top and front, with a 14ct. gold and blue stone set stylised opening button, the interior with some gilding remaining and the St. Petersburg mark for 1908 to 1926. Weight 180gms. 10 cm x 7.5 cm
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A set of four American silver candlesticks, of gun barrel form, raised on square stepped plinth bases, the column and bases with restrained foliate and swag decoration, no manufacturer's marks. Height 16 cm
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A pair of Old Sheffield Plate candlesticks by Matthew Boulton with campana shaped nozzles raised on tapering columns from circular domed bases. Considerable wear to the plate. Height 23 cm
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A Georgian style silver waiter, pie crust rim with husk and scroll border. Birmingham 1911 by William Aitken. Weight 125gms. Diameter 16.5 cm
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A George III silver waiter, plain circular form with finely ribbed border, the unengraved oval central cartouche with a floral diamond frame, raised on three leaf ribbed and restrained scroll feet. London 1803 by Peter, Ann & William Bateman. Weight 155gms. Diameter 15.2 cm
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A small plain circular sterling silver dish. Diameter 13 cm, marked 'Sterling'
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A George III silver pie spoon, Old English pattern, London 1810 by Thomas Wallis & Jonathan Hayne. Weight 115gms
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A George IV Scottish silver pie spoon, fiddle pattern, Glasgow 1828 by David McDonald. Weight 115gms
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A George III Scottish tablespoon, Old English pattern, Edinburgh 1789 by Alexander Spence
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