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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:485
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:71
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:337
Date:20-Jan-2015
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A colonial 15ct. and greenstone bar brooch, the highly decorative brooch with engraved gold caps to each end with a pearl encrusted New Zealand and flowers to the centre; together with a pair of greenstone and gold screw-on earrings. Greenstone set with a gold fern
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A New Zealand Tony Buller dragon brooch, the fiery dragon marked 'Stg Sil'.
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A New Zealand Tony Buller silver brooch, in the form of a sword with a wavy blade, floral engraving to the top half of blade, stamped 'Patoni Sterling Silver'. Length 15 cm
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A pair of 15ct. gold and diamond set dress studs, along with a pair of mother-of-pearl and gold plated dress studs, all within a red Morocco box labelled for 'Harrop & Neill, Dunedin'
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A good Edwardian 18ct. yellow gold and cabochon garnet cufflink and shirt stud set, in original red Morocco leather shaped and fitted box, comprising a pair of cufflinks and four shirt studs, all with 18ct. yellow gold tested fittings
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An Art Deco Egyptian Revival brooch, made by the Czechoslovakian Neiger Brothers, the decorative metal frame set with Czech. glass beads and Egyptian motifs. Length 55 cm
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An Art Deco Czechoslovakian brooch, similar to above but featuring a Chinese mythical bird head and butterflies to the rim. Diameter 5.5 cm
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An Art Deco Czechoslovakian brooch, Chinese influence similar to above. Length 5 cm
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A Victorian silver and agate bracelet and brooch, seven silver panels of the bracelet set with grey striped 'Montrose' agates, with a central buckle style medallion; together with a silver and Montrose agate brooch in the form of Grace Darling's lifeboat
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A Scottish skean dhu kilt pin, in silver, hardstone and with Cairngorm finial. Length 9 cm
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A heavy 18ct. yellow gold and carnelian pendant brooch, German Art Deco design after Kahlbrandt, Hamburg c1900, oval mildly raised form with embossed and pierced decoration, the central large carnelian cabochon claw set in a decorative raised border. Total weight 25.3gms
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An Edwardian 15ct. seed pearl and sapphire sword brooch, graduated seed pearls set to its length, two circular facet cut sapphires highlight the hilt. In old Ludwig of Napier red velvet box
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Two 18ct. yellow gold framed jade god figures; one as a mid-green carved jade Ganesh held within a four wire tapered frame with a large oval 18ct. yellow gold bale fitting, the other a Buddha figure in a similar conforming frame
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A late 19th century European finely carved ivory portrait brooch, the head of the young woman in high relief, flowers to her hair, the carved and pierced floral decorated back of oval form. 3.5 x 2 x 5.5 cm
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An antique Persian silver and turquoise chip graduated bead necklace and bangle; the necklace with 15 large to small graduated beads with chain link supports, the beads with scrolling wire detail and turquoise highlights, the half hoop bangle with conforming inclusions, minor losses
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A 1905 Italian gold rowing medal, held within a fancy bronze metal frame, the medal with relief decoration and various details including the recipient. Diameter 2 cm
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A European 18ct. yellow gold bar link and seed pearl necklace, the double bar links with small link fittings spaced by 10 pearls, ring sprung clasp. Total weight 8.8gms. Length 40 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and white sapphire set necklace, the sixteen circular facet cut variously sized sapphires claw set in three groups and with a single drop, suspended from a fine 9ct. yellow gold neck chain.
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A pair of early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold mounted shark's tooth earrings, with 'G.F.' (gold filled) fittings for pierced ears
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An antique carved red coral link bracelet and a pair of gilt metal, coral and pearl earrings; the bracelet with leaf and floral carved links, gilt metal pin and ball fittings with push-in clasp, the earrings for pierced ears
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A strand of 58 uniform grey cultured pearls, the necklace in a box named 'Takashimaya', the silver floral sculptured clasp with central smaller conforming pearl. Length 430, probably Mikimoto
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A pair of 18ct. gold and sapphire earrings, each consists of a square cut deep blue sapphire set in a diamond form white gold mount, the oval lower yellow gold setting containing a facet cut oval yellow sapphire; pin and butterfly for pierced ears
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A pair of 18ct. gold diamond and pearl drop earrings, the front of the gold hoops set with nine small round brilliant cut diamonds, a round deep cream lustrous pearl suspended from base, with hinge and pins for pierced ears
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A pair of 18ct. white gold diamond cluster earrings, the square clusters of small round brilliant cut diamonds with an outer ring of smaller diamonds, with pins for pierced ears. TDW 1.26cts
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An 18ct. rose gold, ruby and yellow sapphire brooch, in the form of a pair of tulips, the flowers set with small brilliant cut rubies with a small diamond to each base, the two leaves set with small brilliant cut yellow sapphires
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond four leaf clover pendant, the four leaves of two rings of small round brilliant cut diamonds with a diamond to the centre, a cluster of nine small diamonds to the centre of the clover leaf, with matching diamond set bale. Together with an 18ct. white gold chain. TDW 1.28cts
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A pair of large 18ct. white gold and diamond hoop earrings, the front and back pave set with a multitude of small round brilliant cut diamonds, hinged at the base with a pin for pierced ears. TDW 7.35cts
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond ring, the 1.02ct. oval cut yellow diamond claw set and surrounded by a row of small yellow diamonds with a further ring of small white diamonds, the split shoulders set with nine small brilliant cut white diamonds. TDW 1.60ct
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.00ct. round brilliant cut diamond set in an eight claw tulip mount, applied white gold upright shoulders, colour D-F
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An 18ct. white gold emerald and diamond ring, the 2.26ct. oval mixed cut emerald claw set in 18ct. yellow gold, with two pear shaped diamonds to each side, TDW 0.44ct
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A superb 18ct. emerald and diamond ring, the 4.00ct. emerald cut emerald of a dark green hue with an emerald cut diamond to the sides, each shoulder set with three round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.28ct
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond cluster necklace, comprising 27 diamond set clusters, with three smaller clusters to one larger, each small setting with four baguette diamonds and an outer ring of small round brilliant cut diamonds, each cluster alternating with a pair of small round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 24.3cts.
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A good 18ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond Cartier style leopard head necklace and earring suite, the necklace with traditional graduated Cartier style links with double leopard head and captured ring front section, pave set with square cut sapphires and ruby set eyes; the conforming earrings each with a leopard's head, fittings for pierced ears. Total weight 42.6gms
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A pair of heavy 18ct. yellow gold 'owl' earrings, the large standing owls with ruby cabochon eyes, screw-on fittings to reverse. Total weight 23.8gms
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A 1976 gold South African Krugerrand coin in gold mount, the one ounce fine gold coin held with four claws within a conforming circular 18ct. yellow gold mount with rope twist border. Total weight 41.8gms
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A George III 1794 gold Spade Guinea, held within a four claw plain circular 9ct. yellow gold mount with tapered 9ct. gold bale. Total weight 10.2gms
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A South African gold 1/10th Krugerrand 1985 coin, in gold frame. Total weight 4gms
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A South African gold 1/10th Krugerrand 1981 coin, in rope twist gold frame. Total weight 4.4gms
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A Russian 1899 five roubles gold coin, held within a 9ct. yellow gold mount with suspension loop. Total weight 6.7gms. The coin has a gold fineness of 0.900
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A 1963 John F. Kennedy one Ducat gold coin, held in a plain gold mount. Weight 4gms
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A c.1909 Turkish 100 Piastres gold coin, soldered gold suspension loop to top. Fineness 0.9166. Total weight 7.3gms. Diameter 2.3 cm
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A U.S.A. 1853 1 Taler gold coin in a wide scrolling gold mount, the small coin with a diameter of 1.3 cm. Total weight 5gms
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A 9ct. gold, sapphire and diamond dress ring, three split bands, the central one set with three oval mint blue sapphires with three grain set diamonds to each side, the two outer bands each set with 10 grain set round brilliant cut diamonds. Total sapphire weight 0.65cts, TDW 0.32ct
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An 18ct. gold and diamond cluster ring, a central round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.38cts
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An 18ct. yellow gold and ruby Art Deco style ring, the large curved tablet type top with two rows of 10 channel set rubies, banded side panels. Total weight 7.8gms
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A 14ct. yellow gold, blister pearl and diamond pendant and ring set, each with an oval wirework frame supporting the large blister pearl framed by four offset small brilliant cut diamonds to each side; the ring with further wire work under the mount. Total weight 7.5gms
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An Edwardian 9ct. Rhodolite garnet bridge ring, the five oval facet cut stones claw set in a row. Hallmarks for Birmingham 1905
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A 9ct. yellow gold bracelet, Belcher links with parrot beak clasp. Weight 15.35gms
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A Japanese bracelet, fashioned as seven circular mother-of-pearl plaques in silver frames, six decorated with applied silver birds and with various details in gold lacquer, the seventh with an applied silver monogram 'S'
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A fine quality Victorian period 9ct. gold seal top propelling pencil, with engine turned decoration. Maker's mark S. Mordan & Co
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold lady's Gander-Watch fob watch on bow support, the 18ct. yellow gold bow with brooch back and hook support for the stem wind watch, the white porcelain dial with Arabic numerals, the back with relief floral and leaf Aesthetic decoration highlighted with four old mine cut diamonds, the internal back with maker's details, working. Total weight 25.5gms
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A c.1930s Rolex rolled gold open face pocket watch, stem wind 15 jewel movement, the finely engraved champagne toned dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, named to the face, movement and internal back cover. Working, in old fitted box
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An 18ct. gold lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch, the gold dial with gold batons and hands, magnified date at three, automatic, in working order. The 18ct yellow gold bracelet in Rolex President link. In original box with certification and papers
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An Art Deco polished steel cased mantel clock, of oblong shape, the silvered dial with Roman numerals distorted to fit the face framing a panel of engraved diaper pattern, with gong striking movement. Width 25 cm
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A French Fin-de-Siecle bronzed copper mantel clock, the case as a columned garden niche framing a Hellenic statuary bust beneath a small timepiece by Junghams. Height 23 cm
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A 19th century walnut framed dial clock, the cream enamel dial marked 'Holloway & Co., London', with Roman numerals and railtrack minutes. Diameter 37.5 cm
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A French gilt metal three piece clock garniture, the clock in an ornate neo-classical inspired case, with white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, bell striking movement; with accompanying five light candelabra of conforming design. Clock height 44 cm
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A 19th century Carrara marble mantel clock, the architectural case enclosing a French bell striking movement marked 'Guyenot Paris'; the brass dial with foliate engraved centre engraved to cartouche 'Walsh & Son, Melbourne', with Roman numerals, Breguet-type hands. Width 38 cm
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A 19th century French red boulle mantel clock, the waisted case with figurative finial upon a pagoda surmount and with further ormolu mounts to the case, the gilt metal dial with enamel hour cartouches. The bell striking movement stamped 'W. Oppenheim, Paris' and numbered 466. Height 43 cm
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An early Victorian brass lantern clock by Samuel Jackson of London, the 'bell' top suspended above a pierced shaped and engraved pediment, the brass dial with engraved Roman numerals, a further dial to the centre with Arabic numerals, maker's name engraved, the dial extending past the sides of the plain square case, raised on four ball and spike feet. With key, working, no facility for striking the bell. Together with a 1960 Asprey & Co. London receipt stating 'Brass Cromwellian clock, antique case, modern…
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An American oak Arts & Crafts wall clock, the case and face entirely of oak, the round dial set with brass Arabic numerals above a pendulum with a large brass bob. Working. Height 90 cm
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A French 19th century cartel clock, the cream dial with Roman numerals with a round brass frame, with floral bows and decorative embellishments to top and the base, the sides with the bust of a woman supporting the chain hanger, the pendulum in the form of a sunburst with woman's head to the centre, in working order. Diameter 17 cm
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A French late 19th century gilt metal mantel clock, decorated with porcelain panels patterned with vistas, song birds and prunus blossom in enamels and gilt. Gong striking movement. Height 40 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 19th century oversized French brass cased repeating carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, bevelled glass panels to top and sides including a hinged door, quality movement striking on a gong, repeater button to top, working order, in original leather fitted case, with key. 13.5 x 11.5 x 22 cm with handle folded. Unusual to see in this larger size
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A George III silver vinaigrette, with engraved seaweed decoration and gilded interior with ornately pierced grill. Birmingham 1804 by John Shaw. Length 3.2 cm
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An Edwardian silver sovereign case, foliate engraved. Birmingham 1908
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An Art Deco period silver ring box of geometric shape with engine turned decoration. Birmingham 1931. Width 11 cm
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A Mappin & Webb circular silver ring box, with shaped rim and three feet. Birmingham 1921. Diameter 8.5 cm
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A silver mounted coconut cup, possibly Irish, the silver unmarked, the cup with silver rim and raised on three feet modelled as lion masks each with beards trailing around the paw feet. Height 10 cm
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A pair of Edwardian silver candlesticks, each of octagonal section, the urn shaped nozzles with fixed pans, raised on tapering stems from stepped square bases with canted corners. Sheffield 1905 by James Dixon & Son. Height 26 cm
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A pair of small Victorian period weighted silver candlesticks of Regency style, with spiral fluted decoration and circular bases. London 1890 by Horace Woodward & Co. Height 8 cm
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A Victorian silver plate and ivory handled fish set, the nine place setting in original walnut box, the ivory handles with fern leaf decoration to terminal, engraved blades to knives
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An Edwardian six place silver and ivory fruit knife and fork set, 12 pieces, plain blades, the tapered ivory handles with pinned ends. London 1907 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd
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A set of George IV silver fiddle pattern cutlery, comprising: six table forks, six dessert forks, six dessert spoons; each crested with a demi-lion rampant. London 1824 by Richard Pearce. Weight 1160gms
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A 1920s 64 piece Old English pattern silver cutlery service comprising 12 soup spoons, 9 tablespoons, 8 dessert spoons, 24 dessert forks and 11 table forks. Principally London 1929 by Josiah Williams & Co. (David Landsborough Fullerton). Total weight 4+ kilos
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An impressive 87 piece silver cutlery canteen, Old English pattern feather edged, principally 18th century, various makers and dates. Comprising: 12 tablespoons, dessert spoons, teaspoons, table forks, luncheon forks, table knives and luncheon knives, one soup ladle and a pair of basting spoons. The soup ladle uncrested, the basting spoons crested with a Merman, the balance of spoons and forks crested with an the crest of the MacLean clan. Makers include Hester Bateman and others. The knives with later…
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A 12 place setting of ivory handled fruit knives and forks, with silver plated blades, housed in two layers in a velvet lined mahogany canteen
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A George III Irish silver sifting ladle and other 19th century French silver sifting ladle; the Irish example in the Old English pattern, crested, remains of gilt to most surfaces. Dublin 1799 by John Power, the larger French ladle of fiddle type pattern marked 'Argent'
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Four pieces of antique silver flatware, two tablespoons and two sauce ladles, variously George III to Victorian period, fiddle pattern and Old English pattern, various makers. Total weight 284gms
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A matching set of six Georgian period Irish fiddle pattern silver teaspoons. Dublin 1796 by Samuel Neville
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A pair of Edwardian silver apostle spoon and fork set, in original case. Sheffield 1918 by William Gallimore & Sons
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A George II silver marrow scoop, double ended. London c.1735 by James Wilks. Length 21 cm
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A set of 12 Dutch silver coffee spoons, with beaded edged handles, in original box
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A Christofle 'Perles' silver plate cutlery canteen, approximately 94 pieces including knives, forks, spoons as well as serving utensils and fish knives and forks. In Hanoverian style with fine beaded edge detailing
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A pair of Edwardian silver sugar bowl and cream jug, both of classic plain George III pedestal style, the basin with swing handle, reeded detail to borders, oval spreading foot, the jug of tall helmet style with loop handle and square foot. Chester 1907 by George Edward & Son.
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A cased Edwardian silver bowl and spoon, the circular bowl with everted rim with beaded edge. Diameter 17.5 cm. The spoon with 'bamboo' edged handle. Sheffield 1908/09 by H. Aitken
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A George II silver baluster cream jug, the body embossed with animals, bird and florals, vacant cartouche, shaped rim, raised on three pad feet. London 1750 by George Campar
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A George III silver small sauce boat, shaped rim, raised on three pad feet. Some attention required. London 1768
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An Edwardian silver embossed rose bowl, floral, leaf and scroll deep relief embossing, vacant cartouche, raised on a spreading circular foot. Chester 1908 by Jones & Crompton. Weight 171gms. Diameter 14.7 cm
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A rare George I Britannia standard silver muffineer, of good gauge, octagonal baluster shaped, the tall conforming cover pierced with comma trefoils. London 1722 by Thomas Bamford (a noted maker of casters). Weight 97gms. Height 11.5 cm
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A George III silver muffineer, baluster shape with tall domed cover engraved with trellis and pierced with a pattern of simple holes. London c.1793. Height 12 cm
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A George III silver teapot, oval form with ridged and fluted body. London 1805 by Thomas Johnson. Minor faults. Weight 445gms
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A 1920s silver mug, plain mildly tapered cylindrical form with banded base, C-form handle, glass bottom. Sheffield 1929 by Walker & Hall
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A small Victorian Scottish silver bonboniere, oval boat shaped with pierced everted rim, raised on four paw feet. Edinburgh 1895 by Hamilton & Inches
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A boxed set of six Edwardian period silver napkin rings with shaped rims. Birmingham 1905
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A Georgian style silver four piece condiment set, 20th century, comprising: a pair of blue glass lined cauldron salts, a lidded mustard pot and a pepperette, each raised on three pad feet, with spoons
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A Georgian style silver mustard pot, of oval section with hinged domed cover, green glass liner. Sheffield 1942
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Two Arts & Craft silver and enamel teaspoons, possibly New Zealand made, hammered finish, each with a cabochon enamel to its decorative finial
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Three Dutch silver decorative utensils, a fork, sieve and tea strainer, all highly decoratively moulded and patterned
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