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August Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:566
Sale Title:August Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:165
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:431
Date:12-Aug-2014
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A Carlton Ware Art Deco small vase, squat circular shape with cylindrical neck, decorated in silver, black and jade green with a geometric design. Height 7.5 cm
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An Aynsley fruit decorated coffee set, signed 'N. Brunt and D. Jones', the interiors washed with gold, six cups and saucers, jug, basin and coffee pot .
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An Aynsley fruit decorated tea set, signed 'N. Brunt', the interiors washed with gold, six large trios (1 saucer damaged), jug and basin.
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A fine quality Paragon Athena white bone china dinner set with gilded classical borders. Ten dinner plates, five luncheon plates, ten side plates, ten sweet dishes, seven two-handled soup coupes and ten saucer dishes, a pair of lidded two-handled tureens, sauceboat on stand, oval serving dish, lidded sugar basin, cream jug and oval ashette.
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A collection of War Memorabilia Shelley china, including four cups, four saucers, two side plates, cream jug, pin dish and a large circular plate. Together with a Doulton Victory and Peace mug, a small Grosvenor china mug and Blair's china plate decorated with H.M.A.S. Sydney. Minor faults.
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A Royal Lancastrian vase, decorated with Persian style leaf and scrolls in turquoise tones on a matt blue ground. Impressed marks to base with artist's mark for W.S. Mycock. Height 14.5 cm
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A Ruskin Pottery vase, the tall slender inverted baluster form in traditional lustre glaze in lavender tones. Height 28 cm
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A Bretby Art Pottery vase, of rounded cone form with narrow neck, decorated with a green, brown, blue and yellow dragonfly in relief to the front on a deep burgundy ground. Impressed marks to base. Miniscule rim frit. 15 cm x 16 cm
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An early 1900s Minton secessionist vase, decorated with tubelined and painted thistles in green, yellow and brown on a teal green ground. Impressed marks to base. Height 24 cm
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An early 1900 Wilkinson's Oriflamme vase, decorated with an all-over marbled gold and red effect on a teal green ground, highlighted with swimming fish. Painted by John Butler, printed marks and initials to base. Height 28.5 cm
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An impressive George Cartlidge designed vase, cylindrical form, rounding out at the shoulders. Tubelined decoration of thistles in purple, raspberry and turquoise on a black ground, from the Morrisware range by Hancock & Sons. Some chipping to base. Height 30 cm
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A 19th century German Dresden white porcelain two-handled jardiniere, with shaped and folded rim, painted in polychrome with birds and insects from the painting studio of Helena Wolfsohn. Augustus Rex Mark, c.1880. Length 28 cm
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Two German nodding 'pagoda' figures, a man and a woman, in the Meissen style, by Scheibe, Thuringa, modelled sitting, their heads, tongues and hands with pivoted articulation, damage to both. Height 16 cm
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A c.1795-1800 large rare George III New Hall hard-paste porcelain punch bowl, decorated with the printed outline and painted 'Dinner is Served' pattern 621. On a circular wood stand. Painted No. 62 on base. Faults. Diameter 31 cm
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A Victorian Parian bust, 'Purity' modelled as a young woman with flowing hair, dated 1869, by M Noble for Copeland Spode, with full impressed marks to base, height 28 cm
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A Victorian Parian figure, 'Sabrina', modelled as a nude female with drapery resting on a rock, by Marshall Fect for Copeland Spode, full impressed marks to base, height 34 cm
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A Victorian Parian bust, modelled as a young woman wearing medieval dress and beaded hair bands, on circular parian plinth base, height 28 cm
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A pair of large 19th century blue and white porcelain vases, each of baluster shape with a tall cylindrical neck, the bodies decorated in eight panels each enclosing various flowers and figures in landscapes, a stylised cloud pattern decorates the shoulder beneath a square fret band, the necks decorated with stiff leaf pattern, a lappet design encircles the foot. Some distress. Ex. Longuet-Higgins. Height 55 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white vase, baluster shape, decorated with two Imperial dragons chasing a flaming pearl, the background decorated with a repeating small cloud motif. Double ring mark in underglaze blue under the foot. Ex. Longuet-Higgins. Height 25 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bottle vase, decorated in underglaze blue with a finely drawn sinuous dragon to the shoulder chasing a flaming pearl, a design of stylised crashing waves encircles the foot; four character mark under the base. Ex. Longuet-Higgins. Height 20 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain jars with covers, squat inverse baluster shape, the bodies decorated in polychrome enamels and underglaze blue with courtiers in garden landscapes, the domed covers decorated with Precious Objects. Some faults. Ex. Longuet-Higgins. Height 35 cm
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Two blue and white porcelain Chinese bottle shaped vases, each individually decorated, one with vases of flowers and Buddhist Precious Objects; the other with a landscape with temples and pavilions. The latter with damage to the mouth. Four character Kangxi mark under the base of each. Ex. Longuet-Higgins. Height 24.5 cm
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A pair of Japanese Imari porcelain two handled posset cups and saucers, of large proportions, polychrome floral decoration with gilded highlights and gilding to the handles. Old repair to one saucer dish. Cup height 11 cm, saucer diameter 21 cm. Ex. Longuet-Higgins.
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A quality 20th century Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster shape with two blue glazed animal mask handles issuing from the neck; the body painted with twining sprigs, flowers and fruiting fungai in fencai (pastel colours) on a famille verte ground, a pattern of stiff leaves decorates the shoulder and the foot ring. A square white notch in the centre of the turquoise glaze on the base displays the four character mark: Tang Ying jing zhi (Respectfully made by Tang Ying). In the 18th century Tang Ying was…
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A c.1800 large, rare Chinese famille rose export porcelain punch bowl, c.1800, the exterior painted with panels of figures in a courtyard on a variation of a salmon scale ground, the centre of the interior and the inside rim painted with fruit, flowers and a butterfly on a circular wood stand. Some faults. Diameter 35 cm
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An 18th/19th century Dehua porcelain (Blanc de Chine) vase, of uncommon highly restrained rouleau shape with two incipient lion mask handles issuing from the sides; further subtle decoration of a frieze of square fret scroll design forms an encircling band at handle height. The slightly tapering cylindrical shape curves at the shoulder to form a small mouth and is cut at the foot to form a foot ring clear of glaze; the milk-white glaze pools to a small degree inside the foot ring and displays a pale green…
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A pair of Chine Qianlong mark porcelain wine cups, in carmine enamel and decorated with cherry blossom boughs, deep bell shape with slightly everted rim and raised on a circular foot ring; a fine line of gilding at rim, Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue under the foot. Tiny touch-up to glaze frit on rim. Diameter 8 cm, height 6 cm
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A fine Chinese porcelain small bottle vase, with a Yongzheng four character seal mark in blue enamel under the base, the squat circular body decorated in fine brush point monochrome burnt ochre enamels with an encircling landscape depicting mountains, lake, pagodas and temples along with numerous figures, the shoulder and neck gilded and painted in fine brush point variously with diaper, stiff leaves, pendant traceries and geometric friezes. Height 12.5 cm
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A pair of Japanese porcelain flower shaped shallow dishes, in the manner of Ding Ware of the Song dynasty, each circular dish with petal moulded walls and serpentine rims, the centre impressed with a pattern of stamens, multiple stilt marks under the base. Diameter 11.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese bronze vases on stands, of ovoid shape with trumpet mouth, bird handles at the shoulder and castellated collar at the neck raised on bases of three long tailed birds supported on a ring plinth. Height 41 cm
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A pair of Chinese bronze lidded censers, of urn form with covers surmounted by kylin, elephant head handles issue from the sides and similar feet support the urn; the wall decorated in low relief with long tailed birds. Height 16.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain medicine jar of bulbous shape on circular foot, painted with a mountainous lake scene. Height 14 cm
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A 14th-15th century Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon circular dish, with a broad flat rim, the sides of the interior with incised scrolling decoration, the base with a ring burnt orange in the firing. Diameter 31 cm
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A Chinese crackled celadon baluster vase, of Lung-ch'uan style, the shoulder modelled with salamanders and kylin. In brocade covered box. Height 30 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain shallow bowl, decorated in famille rose with young women and children in a landscape, the scene framed by a squared scroll border. Six character Qianlong reign mark to the base. Diameter 40.5 cm
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An old provincial Ming shallow bowl, glazed in blue on cream designs, an unglazed band to the central well, variable crackle finish. Diameter 26 cm
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Two Chinese carved giltwood panels; one a tondo, the other rectangular; the circular panel carved with equestrian, foot soldiers and generals in two registers arranged amongst temple buildings under the spreading boughs of gnarled trees; the rectangular panel of similar design arranged in three registers. Diameter 34 cm, height 41 cm
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A pair of Chinese bronze censers modelled as kylin, with compact bodies and removable heads with open mouths to emit smoke. Cast seal mark under the base of each. Width 14 cm
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A set of eight Chinese Qing period painter's sketches of classic faces, from which descendants could select appropriate features of deceased relatives from memory for the painting of memorial ancestor portraiture. Each approx 11 cm x 9 cm
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Two 19th century Chinese watercolours on rice paper, one depicting a mandarin seated upon a chair covered in ermine fur, the other a scholar contemplating a jade disc engraved with trigrams; each sitting upon highly decorative panelled carpets. 26 cm x 17 cm
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A Chinese white jade figure of the seated Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, on a rocky outcrop with lily leaves and waves. Height 29 cm
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A Chinese ivory carved 'doctor's model' of a reclining female, carved from a tusk tip section, the tapering shape reflecting in the leaf shaped futon the figure reclines upon a small chip at the tip; raised upon a dark wood carved plinth. Length 17.5 cm
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An ornate Chinese carved ivory figure of the goddess Kuanyin, depicted standing holding a mirror and a bough of peony, further peony grow at her feet, raised on a pierced wooden plinth base. Overall height 24.5 cm
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A carved Chinese ivory puzzle ball, the outer layer carved as sinuous dragons and clouds, raised on a stand carved as a figure and multiple knopped stem, supported on a circular plinth base. Height 21.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese carved ivory cabinet plates, each circular shallow dish carved in high relief to the centre with a sinuous dragon amongst clouds, bordered by a pierced fret pattern. Diameter 10 cm
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An old Chinese carved hardwood figure of Kuanyin, carved in traditional serene pose with flying robe and headdress, raised on a stylised sea creature base, some distress. Height 30 cm
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A superb carved Chinese ivory figure of Kuanyin standing in traditional robe holding a peony flower, ornate headdress including an exotic bird to top, a rope and coin held carefully in her right hand, on lead weighted carved and black stained wood base. Height 33 cm
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A pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood temple guardian figures (Nio), the manifestations of Misshaku Kongo and Naraun Kongo, each depicted as wrathful muscular figures to guard the Buddha. Height 90 cm
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A suite of nine Japanese marine ivory shrine statuettes, comprising a study of the Amitabha Buddha seated in samahita mudra upon a plinth carved with overlapping upright lotus leaves; two studies of the goddess of mercy, Kannon, depicted standing, one hand with vase pouring healing waters, the other raised holding a rice sheaf; along with three further smaller studies of the Amitabha Buddha; and three female bosatsu. Each piece signed Koshimitsu. Heights ranging from 90 to 23.5 cm
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An old Japanese giltwood carving of the Amitabha Buddha, carved seated with hands in the samahita mudra, his loosely draped robes, patterned with gilt flowerheads on a red and blue-black ground, cascade across his lap and gather in folds at his feet. Height 35.5 cm
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A large Japanese Meiji Imari wall plate, circular panelled form with scalloped rim, traditional panelled designs in red and blue florals with green highlights, solid indigo blue and blue trellis type panels, blue tendril and water lily leaf design to the exterior rim. Diameter 47 cm
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A Japanese dense zitan wood rectangular box, the slender walls with arched top edges, the narrower sides pierced with kidney shape handles. 23.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 8 cm
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A Japanese rosewood oblong box of dove-tail construction, the walls with fine grooving detailing the rim and forming four incipient feet, square fret scroll piercings form handles on the short sides. 23 cm x 16 cm x 8 cm
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A Japanese rosewood oblong box, of dove-tail construction, the long sides with shaped top edges, the short sides pierced with open handles, the timber of attractive striped grain. 23 cm x 16 cm x 8 cm
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A Japanese rosewood oblong box, of dovetail construction, the sides all with arched top edges, the narrow sides pierced with kidney shape handles. 23 cm x 16 cm x 8 cm
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A lavish Japanese Noritake gold plated white porcelain tea set, of six trios, cream jug, sugar basin and a two-handled cake plate together with a Royal Winton teapot.
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A Japanese Sumidagawa vase, baluster form of diamond section, traditional raised figure decoration on matt red ground, dark glazed top with pale highlights. Impressed mark to base. Height 24.5 cm
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A pair of Japanese Meiji period Kutani tall bottle form vases, the spherical bodies and tall swollen necks finely painted with peonies and other florals, in typical iron red enriched with gilding; six character mark painted under the base, one with small rim chip. Height 32 cm
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An old Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, standing holding a basket with fish to his head, a bird perched with wings raised upon the basket, a paddle to his left hand, carved and stained detail. Height 15.7 cm
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An old Japanese carved ivory figure, the gent stands upon a rock, a drum at his feet, an open fan in his right hand, a monkey upon his shoulder holding a pine cone, fine engraved and stained detail, some damage and repair. Height 18 cm
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A Japanese carved sectional ivory figure of an agricultural worker, he wears a patterned robe and woven apron, some losses. Height 20.5 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, the ball carved traditionally with sinuous dragons, at least six balls included, on a turned stand with figure to the base, spreading circular carved plinth. Height 19 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, similar to above. Height 16 cm
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A 19th century Chinese bronze mirror, plain circular shape, the back with a channelled rim and slightly visible decorative pattern of inlaid silver scroll designs near the circular handle boss. Diameter 34 cm
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A fine ivory netsuke by Masatomo of rats climbing about a Hannya demon mask depicted with her mouth wide open with one rat climbing out whilst others clamber around her chin and across her forehead. The eyes with black inlaid pupils, the mask lightly stained, the rats of lighter tone. Red lacquer inlaid tablet to the back with kanji signature. Height 4.3 cm
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A Victorian jet pendant, the front decoratively carved with matching jet bale.
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A Victorian gold and amethyst pendant, the cabochon amethyst with a small pearl to the centre set in a scrolling plain gold frame, glass to the back for a photo, with gold bale.
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An Edwardian silver locket, the front decorated grape bunch and leaves in relief, the interior opens to reveal two hand painted miniatures of a young girl and baby, attached to a silver bar brooch.
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An Edwardian rolled gold sovereign case, by Denison, of traditional round form with unfurling leaf scroll design, push-button release revealing original fitted interior with horse-shoe form keeper.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and citrine fob spinner, the triangular three oval faced spinner in a curb link chain type frame, English hallmarks.
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An Art Deco 15ct. yellow gold fob spinner, black onyx rectangular panels, one with white backing, each hinged revealing an internal compartment, angular bar form frame with a large circular suspension loop. Total weight 11.1gms.
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An early 20th century 15ct. yellow gold and smoky quartz fob spinner, triangular form with flat oval and faceted decoration, double wire type frame with knotted top.
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold Masonic fob spinner, the oval spinner with intaglio cut armorials to the banded agate and bloodstone panels spinning within a Masonic engraved square. Total weight 9.9gms.
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A c.1900 15ct. yellow gold maritime themed fob compass, the orb with swivelling head revealing the compass in working order, the suspension frame as a pair of crossed oars with rope entwined, presentation engraved and dated 1910. Total weight 9.8gms.
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A good Victorian 15ct. yellow gold and citrine fob spinner, the triangular section spinner with three oval bases and faceted borders in a decorative curved and tapered frame entirely in relief with florals, the conforming suspension mount with attached suspension ring.
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A black pearl, enamel and silver gilt pendant, the egg form pendant with a black pearl to the base with a pink guilloche enamel top set in a silver gilt mount with faux diamonds, attached to a silver gilt brooch.
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An Edwardian 15ct. gold and sapphire pendant, the heart form frame with three small florets suspended from the centre set with small seed pearls and a facet cut sapphire, with suspension ring for chain.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold and amethyst pendant, the restrained scrolling form set with another to the base, gold bale suspension and fine gold chain.
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A long vintage ivory bead necklace, of 60 beads of approx. 1.8 cm. diameter as a single length with an early 20th century 9ct. rose gold 'dog-clip' clasp. Length 81 cm
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A long nugget amber bead necklace, of natural pieces forming the one uniform length. Length 72 cm
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A long 'opera' length amber bead necklace, of alternating dark, medium and light small natural river worn beads. Length 164 cm
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An old graduated coloured glass bead necklace, of decorative alternating green, blue and amber toned graduating beads. Length 48 cm
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A fresh water pearl necklace, of 'opera' length.
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An Edwardian silver Albert chain, curb link with two dog clips and T-bar.
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. yellow gold and boar's tusk brooch, probably by R.T. Seymour of Gisborne, scroll engraved and gilded 9ct. yellow gold cap mounts and central shield band. Stamped maker's initials 'R.T.S.'. Length 10.5 cm
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A New Zealand colonial 15ct. yellow gold and boar's tusk brooch, probably by C.M. Page of Queen Street, Auckland, decorative engraved gilded gold mounts, impressed maker's initials 'C.M.P.'. Length 8 cm
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A 9ct. yellow gold and small boar's tusk brooch, probably by A.P. Buick of Westport, engraved and applied coronet type mounts, impressed maker's initials 'A.P.B.'. Length 4.8 cm
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A New Zealand colonial silver chatelaine clip made by H.J. Freeman of Wellington, the engraved open teardrop clip with sliding ring on ball hanger supporting the four chains each with a 'dog-clip' clasp, the reverse of the clip with maker's name and 'STG SILVER'. Length 15 cm
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A pair of 9ct. yellow gold New Zealand colonial cufflinks, probably by Nashelski & Co. of Dunedin, plain oval form, maker's marks to reverse 'N & Co.'. Weight 4.7gms.
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A late Victorian 15ct. gold pigeon medal, star form with pigeon engraved to front, the reverse with Te Aroha Match won by H. Lowe, April 21st 1898, stamped '15' . Weight 7.4gms.
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A good New Zealand gilded 9ct. yellow gold and boar's tusk brooch, central finely engraved gold fern leaf, the cap end and strap of serpentine shape with fine engraved detail, with maker's mark TCEJ?, includes pin. Length 10.5 cm
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A George III 1785 gold guinea coin. Weight 8.1gms, diameter 2.5 cm
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A 1960s inspired cocktail ring, of turquoise florets set in a branch-work dome of 18ct. yellow gold.
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An Art Deco 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the square form cluster set with 13 round brilliant cut diamonds with a further diamond to each shoulder.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond ring, 14 small baguette cut diamonds set to the centre and surrounded by a further 26 small round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 18ct. yellow gold. Total diamond weight .72ct.
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An estate 18ct.gold, pearl and diamond ring, two small seed pearls fixed to the centre with four small old cut diamonds set in a cruciform pattern.
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An 18ct. gold, amethyst and diamond ring, the emerald cut amethyst claw set with three brilliant cut diamonds to each side, the wide tapering shank decoratively engraved.
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A 9ct gold and diamond dress ring, the shank split into six tapering points and set with 18 round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and multi-stone white diamond ring, the central tapered row of 14 baguette cut diamonds framed by a single row of small modern brilliant cut diamonds to each side. Total diamond weight of 0.85ct.
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A good 1ct. princess cut diamond solitaire ring, in an 18ct. white gold four claw mount, seven small modern brilliant diamonds set to each shoulder totalling 0.25ct., the 1.00ct. princess cut solitaire of colour K and clarity I1.
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