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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:678
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:139
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:472
Date:21-Apr-2015
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A Chinese porcelain baluster shaped vase, decorated in enamels and underglaze blue with a scene of equestrian warriors and other figures in a castle landscape; underglaze blue Kangxi six character mark within a double circle under the base. Height 35 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white brush pot, cylindrical shape, painted with a figure of a sage riding a deer in a landscape with a peasant figure. Height 14 cm
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A late 18th century/early 19th century Chinese blue and white export plate, decoration of flowering vase, florals and precious objects to the centre, decorated border with iron red edge, small old repairs to rim. Diameter 22.3 cm
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A Chinese cylinder vase, decorated in underglaze blue with fruiting flowers, birds and insects, four character mark under the base. Height 21 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, ovoid shape, decorated in underglaze blue with equestrian warriors and foot soldiers on a crackle glaze ground, stylised elephant head handles issue from its shoulder, four character mark signature incised under the base. Height 23 cm
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A Chinese porcelain crackle glaze brush washer bowl, circular shape with inverted rim. Diameter 21.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain shallow bowl with crackle glaze. Diameter 19 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 porcelain vase in the Yongzheng manner, ovoid shape with tall tapering neck and flaring base, iron red oxide glaze, double blue circle under the base. Height 24.5 cm
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A Chinese polychrome porcelain circular bowl, painted in enamels with dragon, phoenix bird and flowers. Printed seal mark. Diameter 16 cm
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A Chinese porcelain moon flask, the red glazed body decorated in relief with a dragon to one side, a phoenix the other, amongst scattered clouds and fire, two loop handles issue from the neck to shoulder and impressed Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 26 cm
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A Chinese porcelain tea dust glazed vase, Imperial shape of spreading mallet body with square scroll handles issuing from the neck, raised on a small foot ring, a square impressed Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 21.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain T'ang style vase, ovoid shape, the ring turned neck with 'pan' mouth, four lug handles issue from the shoulder, drab olive glazed and with incised decoration to the shoulder. Height 25 cm
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A pair of decorative Chinese porcelain cylinder vases, each decorated with figures in pleasure gardens. Height 28 cm
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A Chinese porcelain shallow circular dish, with inverted rim, decorated in underglaze blue to the centre with an Imperial five-toed dragon amongst fiery clouds. Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue under the base. Diameter 16.5 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain jardiniere decorated in Wuzai enamels with dragons and phoenixes along with bats and precious objects, between geometric and wave borders. Diameter 25 cm, height 23.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain box, modelled to imitate lacquer, circular shape, decorated with a diaper pattern to the lid, glazed in brown and black. Diameter 13 cm
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A Chinese inkstone, of circular shape, one face decorated with a phoenix and dragon, with traces of gilding and highlighted with red enamel, the reverse with four impressed auspicious character marks. Diameter 13.5 cm, with box
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A Chinese porcelain wine cup, the exterior decorated with a dragon and phoenix in famille rose amongst clouds, a geometric border at the rim and a wavy border at the foot. Six character Qianlong mark under the base. Diameter 8 cm
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A Chinese bronze statuette of an official, with traces of gilding and polychrome, modelled seated holding an archaistic gui sceptre. Height 26 cm
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A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape, raised on three feet, sinuous dragons form loop handles to the sides and further dragons are moulded in high relief to the walls. Six character mark moulded under the base. Diameter 13 cm
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A massive Chinese bronze censor of rectangular form, the domed pierced cover surmounted by a shishi and two pups above a surface of pierced scrolls; two dragon form handles issuing from the sides, the body decorated in low relief with dragons, raised on four taotie masks and claw feet. Six character mark impressed under the base. 44 cm x 27 cm x 47 cm
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A Chinese bronze brush washer, circular shape with two sinuous horned dragons clambering to the rim. Archaic style impressed seal mark under the base. Diameter 10 cm
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A Chinese bronze brush washer, circular shape with inverted rim, with 'splashed' scattered gold. Impressed character mark under the base. Diameter 8 cm
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A Korean celadon glazed baluster vase, wide ovoid body, long mildly tapered neck, pale grey green glaze, heavily textured unglazed foot. Height 28.5 cm
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A Korean baluster bottle form vase, blue painted decoration of prunus and bamboo on a pale celadon ground. Height 19.5 cm
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A Korean ovoid Guglet vase, blue floral painted decoration on a pale celadon ground, swollen ring form neck. Height 27.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji solid finely carved ivory figure of Hotei, traditionally represented carrying his cloth sack over his shoulder, his long flowing robe open at the front exposing his corpulent belly, fine engraved and stained detail of various patterns. Raised on an oval solid tusk section base with character mark signature and old 'David C.B. Cooke' label. Minor losses
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A Japanese Meiji finely carved ivory figure of a farmer, he stands in traditional robes, he holds two edible bamboo shoots supported on a rope, a tobacco pipe in holder together with pouch and ojime bead to his belt, stained highlights, raised on an oval solid tusk section base with inlaid signature tablet detailed in stained red carved character marks. Height 13 cm
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A good Japanese Meiji carved ivory figure group of a man with child, the young boy is held leaning over his left shoulder, his attention drawn to the bunch of grapes held by the man in his right hand, the traditional robes with fine incised and stained detail, the oval base and figure all carved from the one solid ivory section, the inlaid signature tablet to base with carved character marks. Height 15.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji carved marine ivory father and child okimono, the man standing in traditional robes with reeded vest tied to his front, his child held over his right shoulder, a basket supported in the man's left hand, raised on rocky base, the solid carving from the one block, carved signature in character marks to the base. Height 15 cm
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A Japanese Meiji three tiered multiple figure group on gnarled rock okimono, the tapered form with six religious figures holding sacred objects, finely detailed and with stained highlights. Height 15.5 cm
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A quality Japanese Meiji carved ivory okimono of a fisherman filleting, he sits wearing traditional robes, a knife held to the large fish upon a board to his front, a smaller beside, fine engraved and stained detail. Height 5 cm
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An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a hare, seated with his head turned towards his back, ears held high, two character mark signature to the base. Height 4 cm
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An old carved Japanese netsuke of two figures, the crouching man supporting the woman seated upon his back facing the opposite direction, fine carved and stained detail. Height 3.9 cm
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A Japanese ivory figure group, depicting a group of three barrel makers, they stand wielding tools of their trade before a massive barrel section, various part completed barrels sit to the fore, all raised on a rectangular plinth base. Height 6.5 cm
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An unusual Japanese carved double figure of Hotei, carved from a compact sphere, both studies of the happy Buddha depict him displaying his corpulent belly and holding a fan, in one study he smiles, the other he laughs. Diameter 6 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a demon, he stands displaying an unfurled scroll, his head rotates to display two visages. Signed. Height 4.7 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of an elderly man and sake barrel, his head resting upon the barrel lid. Signed. Height 3.7 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a peasant and child, the boy sits carried in a pouch slung around the man's neck. Signed. Height 5 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a tortoise and rats, both symbols of longevity, the tortoise cranes its neck to observe the four rats clambering across its shell. Width 4.5 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of an old man, child and tortoise, the man rides upon the massive shell of the tortoise whilst the child attempts to climb upon its back. Signed. Width 4.1 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a drummer, dressed in traditional costume, he stands beating upon a large drum before him. Signed. Height 4.3 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a cormorant fisherman, he stands with his bird at his feet, a sack across his shoulder. Signed. Height 5.2 cm
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A carved Japanese ivory okimono, of a seated child, with novelty pop-out eyes. Height 3.5 cm
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A small Japanese carved ivory folding implement set, of fish shape with four fold-out personal grooming implements including a miniature comb.
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An old Japanese carved ivory okimono of a farmer, dressed in traditional robes, he holds a fan to his right hand, a gourd tied to his belt, raised on a small tusk section, signed to the base. Height 13 cm
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An old Japanese carved ivory figure, similar to above
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An old Japanese carved ivory figure, similar to above
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An antique Japanese Samurai Edo period Gunson war fan, made of iron sticks with gold/silver paper 'blade' with characters and shogunate symbol
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Horoshi Yoshida, Street Scene woodblock, the image at night with produce stall and lanterns, signed in pencil, character marks in the block to the left margin. 38.5 cm x 26 cm, framed under glass
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An old Japanese scroll painting, bearing old labels and calligraphic inscriptions; 'Two Mynah Birds on Willow Tree by Yuhi No. 11, early 19th century, So Shiseki School, almost 100 years old'. Considerably distressed. Image size 102 cm x 39.5 cm
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A Satsuma earthenware vase, tall ovoid shape, decorated with flowers and birds in flight in gilt and colours on an ivory ground. Two character mark under the base. Height 15 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 back to base. Height 25 cm
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A good Japanese Imari porcelain circular bowl, with foliate rim and typical decoration in colours of blue, red, orange and gold. Diameter 24 cm
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A pair of Japanese Arita bottle vases, decorated in underglaze blue with flowering cherries and rocky gardens. Height 20 cm
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A carved ivory lion leaping through a ring, raised on a circular plinth. Diameter 4.5 cm
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An ivory carved elephant bridge, of three sections, each joined and mounted with 13 small elephants, raised on carved wood stand. Width 45 cm
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A carved Thai bone sculpture surmounted by the figure of Garuda, the figure stands above a column carved with other figures. Height 24 cm
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A necklace of fine carved bone beads, the 99 circular beads of graduating size. Length 42 cm
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A necklace of fine carved bone beads, the length of 105 graduated beads. Length 45 cm
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A pair of Khmyer gilt metal lion dogs, each stands attentively with highly decorated mane and ruff framing their grotesque visage. Height 43 cm
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An Indian bronze statuette, the standing figure with ornately decorated headdress and flower clasped in left hand, lightly draped with robes around its waist, standing on plinth base. Height 22.5 cm
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A 19th century Oriental brass stirrup, in the form of a shoe, a suspension bar issues from the top. 25 cm x 13 cm
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An Art Nouveau 9ct. yellow gold, amethyst and seed pearl pendant on chain, open scrolling form with oval facet cut central amethyst above the teardrop form amethyst drop, seed pearl highlights, suspended from a 9ct. yellow gold fine link neck chain
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Two Chinese jadeite pendants, includes: one vibrant green tone of heart form, the 18ct. white gold mount with small diamond highlights, the other as Kuanyin, pale toned with green highlight to her face, gilt metal mount to the reverse
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An Art Nouveau 9ct. rose gold, coral and pearl pendant necklace, open scrolling tendril form with single pearl drop and two seed pearls highlighting, the two orange/tan cabochon coral beads set to the mounts, suspended on a fine gold neck chain
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A silver and marcasite grape leaf necklace, the seven graduated grape bunch cut-out link sections set with multiple marcasites as grapes and highlights, fine link silver neck chain attached
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A vintage sterling silver and moonstone necklace and bracelet suite, the necklace with five graduated cabochon moonstones each in an octagonal frame, a single conforming pendant drop, fine link chain attached; the bracelet with five matching sections to the top, oval links to the reverse
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold locket on chain, the oval locket with relief scroll border, the restrained floral engraved front highlighted with seed pearls, fine gold link chain attached. The locket hallmarked Birmingham 1913. Weight 7.2gms
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A fancy silver Albert chain, of triple ribbed rail and Prince-of-Wales links with T-bar and greenstone fob
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A coloured tourmaline small bead necklace, the uniform beads grouped in colours of purple, green, amber, etc. Length 43 cm, silver 'parrot beak' clasp
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and seed pearl pendant/brooch, open worked circular radiating form with circular, crescent and bar forms, entirely set with seed pearls
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A c.1900 Art Nouveau 9ct. rose and yellow gold, opal and seed pearl pendant on chain, the large opal claw set cabochon opal of good blue, red, orange and grey tone. Weight 5.25ct., the open scrolling frame of heart form highlighted with 12 seed pearls, two further seed pearls to the suspension loop to the curb link neck chain
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A lady's estate 9ct. rose gold, opal and diamond pendant, the oval cabochon opal with red dominant tone and 'strong brilliance', claw set, framed by 12 bead set brilliant cut 'colourless' diamonds with a TDW of 0.84ct., silver mount
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A late Victorian silver large oval locket on fancy flat link neck chain, the hinged locket with clover engraved front, the shaped chain links with pierced detail
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An 18ct. white gold and jade bi disc pendant, the small variegated jade disk held on a white gold and small diamond set scrolling mount and bale to top
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An 18ct. gold and gemstone pendant, the base formed of two co-joined lilies set with 14 round brilliant cut diamonds, two oval mixed cut rubies and two round mixed cut emeralds, attached to a flattened mesh style chain with push clasp and safety catch
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A c.1900 gold plate traditional sovereign case, scroll engraved detail, push-button hinge release with fitted sprung interior stamped with maker's details, Dennison Watch Co
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A vintage silver and multi-opal necklace, the 24 graduated milk opal disc form stones of graduated size supported by fine double links, includes 11 drops from the main links, a fine silver chain supports
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A vintage 9ct. rose gold neck chain, the faceted oval links with smaller wire links supporting. Length 44 cm
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A 9ct. rope twist neck chain, sprung ring clasp, one link attached with English hallmarks. Length 60 cm, weight 8.6gms
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An amber necklace, the polished amber nuggets of graduating size with a gold metal parrot clasp
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An amber necklace, comprising small polished graduating sized pebbles
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A c.1900 9ct. rose gold muff chain, uniform circular faceted links with single 'dog-clip' clasp. Weight 22gms. Length 144 cm
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A vintage long strand of large graduated ivory beads, the 67 beads of oval form, showing some yellowing with age. Length approx. 100 cm
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A vintage cinnabar lacquer suite of jewellery, comprising two carved bangles, a brooch, a ring, a pair of stud earrings and a bracelet set with carved panels of cinnabar
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A rope necklace of bunched almandine garnets. Length 7.2 cm
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A tribal necklace of large tumbled turquoise cornelian and marble beads, with ostrich shell discs. Length 6 cm. Supporting a decorative silver pendant set with turquoise and cornelian
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A tribal necklace of East African bone, horn and ceramic beads, tumbled turquoise, malachite and West African trade beads. Length 6.9 cm
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A tribal necklace of rare old Yemeni black coral with silver inlay, prayer beads, Arabic silver, freshwater pearls, twig coral and glass seed. Supporting an old Yemeni black coral pendant with coral tassel. Length 6 cm
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An early 20th century Chinese silver and turquoise panelled bracelet, the three large cushion curved shaped panels with filigree detail, each with a central mounted carved turquoise 'coin' panel, the push-in clasp of similar solid form with calligraphy in relief, safety chain attached, marked 'China Silver CHU'. Each panel approx. 4 cm x 4 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold, pearl and turquoise bracelet, the double belcher link chain set with alternating cabochon turquoise beads and freshwater pearls, a small enamelled and pearl set heart suspended from chain. One pearl broken
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold, diamond and ruby set hinged bangle, the shaped top with applied bar, scroll and bead decoration set with three old cut diamonds and two rubies in a row
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold hinged snap bangle, the central large cushion cut garnet in rub-over mount framed by scrolling and applied leaf sections highlighted with gold balls and seed pearls, in original fitted case with Ashburton retailer's gilt mark for 'L.S. McClurg'
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold hinged bangle, the top with engraved details and of belt and buckle form, push-in clasp. Hallmarked Birmingham 1913
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. rose gold, opal and garnet hinged snap bangle by Jones & Sons of Christchurch, plain form with a single cabochon oval opal within a diamond form frame flanked by two facet cut circular garnets in smaller conforming frames. Maker's mark 'Jones & Sons' to the inside of the clasp
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An Edwardian 9ct. gilded rose gold half-hinged snap bangle, the lozenge section top with central circular facet cut amethyst set within a diamond form, applied fine bead and rope edge decoration, stamped 9ct. and 'E.L.'. In original box
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A Victorian gilded silver wide buckle form half-hinged bangle, the top with engraved floral and geometric border decoration, the hinged buckle as the clasp, all-over gilded decoration. Hallmarked Birmingham 1883
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An engraved silver adjustable bangle, the flat sprung silver bangle with a machine engraved geometric pattern to the centre band, four adjustable sliding hole positions
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