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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 9ct gold charm bracelet, the belcher links with 9ct stamped to each, puff padlock heart clasp. Weight 15gms
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A quality c.1900 15ct. yellow gold, peridot and seed pearl snap bangle, the circular open top section enclosing the single circular facet cut peridot framed by nine seed pearls, flanked by open bar sections framing a further ten seed pearls, stamped 15ct. In original Morocco leather case with retailer's details to interior lid 'G.T. Young Ltd'
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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 Victorian diamond and pearl bracelet, the silver centrepiece comprising three diamond set floral clusters each with a pearl to the centre, with diamond set butterfly links, each link with a 9ct. yellow gold lining, at each end are later 15ct. yellow gold double cable link bracelet with push-in concealed clasp and attached safety chain. TDW of 52 Old Mine and Swiss cut diamonds 2.11cts, colour D-G, the three natural pearls white with a good lustre
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A pearl and diamond ring, the 1.1 mm. round South Seas pearl centrally set, the shoulders separated into three diamond set sections with the central section containing five tapered baguette diamonds. The exterior shoulder sections all set with small round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.95ct (two diamonds missing)
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A 24ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.00 carat modern round brilliant cut diamond claw set in a plain tapering band with swept up square shoulders
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An 18ct. gold and diamond set dress ring, four princess cut diamonds claw set to the centre, the shoulders set with four baguette diamonds and small round brilliant diamonds with more to the central mount. TDW 1.30cts
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An 18ct. gold South Seas pearl and diamond cluster ring, the impressive 1.4 mm. round pearl in the centre of a free-form cluster set with 12 marquise brilliant cut diamonds and 23 round modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 2.16cts., colour F, all set in 18ct. yellow gold
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A good 1.05ct. diamond solitaire lady's ring in a 14ct. yellow gold setting, the 1.05ct. round brilliant cut diamond of clarity VS-2, colour I-J, cut 'Good' and of strong blue fluorescence, held in a 4-claw tall 'V' setting with six small claw set round brilliant cut diamonds to the shoulders
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.64 carat modern round brilliant cut diamond claw set, the split swept up shoulders and under rails set with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.96 carats
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An 18ct. modern diamond solitaire ring, the 0.94ct. round brilliant cut diamond of colour H, clarity SI1, set within a plain white gold band, a yellow gold band borders, the flared shoulders set with 24 small round brilliant cut diamonds
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An 18ct white gold, jadeite and diamond brooch, in the form of a butterfly, the two carved jadeite jade pieces forming the wings which are edged with small round brilliant cut diamonds, the body pave set with diamonds, the head a 0.16 carat pear shape diamond, the eyes and (en-tremblant) antennae further diamond set, TDW 1.29ct., colour F
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A 14ct gold and diamond band, the plain band set with seven princess cut diamonds, TDW 1.00 carat
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A palladium and diamond dress ring, the eight round single cut diamonds set with three round mixed cut faux emeralds in a plain palladium band
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An 18ct white gold and diamond dress ring, a 1.80 carat emerald cut faux emerald set with three round brilliant cut diamonds to each side, in 18ct white gold with triple split shoulders
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and platinum solitaire diamond ring, the brilliant cut sapphire recessed to the square mount, small diamonds enhance each shoulder
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold, opal, ruby and sapphire ring, the central ruby framed by six small cabochon opals, a small sapphire to each shoulder. Hallmarked Birmingham 1867, boxed
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond estate lady's dress ring, the central facet cut framed by eight small old mine cut diamonds, a circular pierced border framing all, scroll engraved shoulders. Hallmarked Birmingham 1911
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A New Zealand colonial 15ct. yellow gold, ruby and diamond gypsy ring by Jones & Sons of Christchurch, the central old cushion cut diamond flanked by two sapphires, diamond engraved settings, stamped with maker's name in full
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An early 20th century New Zealand colonial 15ct. yellow gold, garnet and opal ring, gypsy type with three recessed stones in rectangular mounts, by Jones & Sons, Christchurch, stamped 'Jones & Sons'
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A 14ct. rose gold and coral dress ring, the oval cabochon coral held in a plain rub-over mount
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An 18ct. yellow gold and emerald lady's dress ring, the oval facet cut emerald held by four claws, open split shoulders
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A 14ct. white gold and amethyst lady's dress ring, the large oval facet cut amethyst held by four claws above a plain basket mount
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An 18ct. white gold turquoise and sapphire diamond dress ring, the domed top formed of graduating slices of turquoise surrounded by a band of small round brilliant cut diamonds, the central band of diamonds surrounding a 1.00ct. oval mixed cut cornflower blue sapphire, the shank stamped '750'
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and multi-coloured precious stone 'REGARD' ring, the first letter of each of these six stones spelling the word 'Regard', ruby, emerald, garnet, etc., all set within a channel, restrained engraved band decoration to the shoulders. Hallmarked for Sheffield 1937
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A vintage amber and silver dress ring, the large oval cabochon amber stone of near clear tone, the plain rub-over mount with grape leaf sculpted shoulders
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and bloodstone seal ring, reverse engraved with boar's head armorial, recessed rub-over mount of plain design
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A vintage 9ct. yellow gold and large citrine lady's dress ring, the oval facet cut citrine held by six claws in a conforming tall open section mount, forked shoulders
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and ruby cluster Princess type ring, the 21 facet cut claw set rubies in a dome type form above a scrolling wire outer frilled rim
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A good c.1900 gilded yellow gold and seed pearl crescent brooch, the front entirely set with two graduated rows of seed pearls, five further seed pearls sit above in claw mounts. Weight 8.2gms
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A late 19th century high carat yellow gold and lapis lazuli brooch, oval form with a large cabochon panel with deep blue ground and metallic inclusions, the decorative frame with fine ring and ribbed bands, unmarked, testing as 20ct. or higher
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A striking platinum and multi-gemstone bar brooch, with a central cluster of four gemstones, claw set, a further gemstone claw set to each end, includes an amethyst, orange garnet, deep red garnet, medium pale blue sapphire, blue/green sapphire and a yellow sapphire doublet with a small chip, 'All of good commercial grade'
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A c.1900 15ct. yellow gold, opal and garnet brooch, of accentuated S-scroll form with central claw set cabochon opal, a facet cut garnet to each end. Weight 4.1gms
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A 9ct. yellow gold, amethyst and seed pearl brooch, open scrolling form, the central hexagonal facet cut amethyst flanked by three seed pearls, an oval facet cut amethyst drop below
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An Edwardian 15ct. yellow gold, aquamarine and seed pearl bar brooch, the vibrant facet cut aquamarine framed by four seed pearls. Weight 3.1gms
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A good late Victorian 15ct. yellow gold, turquoise and diamond crescent brooch, entirely set with a single curved row of 17 graduated oval turquoise cabochons and highlighted with ten small old mine cut diamonds, a fine filigree bar below, unmarked, testing as 15ct
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An Edwardian 9ct. gilded yellow gold and amethyst triple bar brooch, the large faceted oval stone set to the centre in a rub-over mount, applied scrolling motifs either side reminiscent of the Air New Zealand logo. Hallmarked Chester 1910
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A vintage silver and marcasite lizard brooch
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An early 20th century Scottish silver and pebble brooch, open circular form, set with four oval facet cut citrine toned stones and six pebble sections, one absent, engraved detail. With old hand-written letter of ownership history
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A gilded 9ct. yellow gold hand form brooch, the elegant hand holding a grape form leaf set with a single red facet cut stone, a curved link bracelet to the wrist, a fancy cuff to the wrist, the ring to the finger set with small old mine cut solitaire diamonds. Birmingham 1904
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A late Victorian 15ct. yellow gold, moonstone and seed pearl bar brooch, rope twist form with three rub-over mount circular moonstone cabochons, the central stone framed by seed pearls
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A vintage silver and marcasite goldfish brooch of curved form with long triple section tail
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A c.1900 15ct. yellow gold and seed pearl brooch, entwined circular open form, highlighted with six seed pearls and 30 smaller
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A quality Victorian silver plate and agate Dirk form brooch, the handle set with various 'pebble' stones, a large facet cut (citrine) stone set to the pommel, silver plate blade and fittings to the banded agate scabbard, engraved detail. Registration diamond to the reverse dating to 1858
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An antique 18ct. gilded gold and cat's-eye brooch, oval form, large cat's eye in rub-over mount above a finely engraved flat section with rope twist border. Testing as 18ct. or higher. Total weight 13.6gms
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A New Zealand Tony Buller (Patoni) silver dragon brooch, the fiery sinuous dragon with engraved detail, marked 'STG SIL'
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. rose gold and tusk brooch, gold cap end, shield and strap mounts
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A New Zealand colonial gilded 9ct. yellow gold mounted pig tusk brooch, the central band with attached fern leaf, plain cap and other strap mounts, unmarked
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A New Zealand Tony Buller (Patoni) silver large sword brooch, the wavy blade of kriss form, floral engraved detail, stamped 'Patoni Sterling Silver'. Length 15 cm
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A colonial 15ct yellow gold mounted shark tooth pendant, the wide cap mount with engraved detail with tooth secured by a pin, suspension loop attached, stamped 15ct
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A large vintage greenstone Maltese Cross, of dark tone with black flecks. Silver suspension loop attached
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A New Zealand colonial gold bearing quartz and 15ct. gold brooch, the two faceted elongated ovoid forms with plain strap mounts, the centre with sculpted and engraved grape leaf design. Stamped '15' twice to the reverse
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A colonial 15ct. gilded yellow gold and boar's tusk brooch, the fancy mount with fine applied decoration, unmarked, testing as 15ct
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Gavan Riley silver and amethyst contemporary art jewellery calla lily cuff, hand sculptured cast leaf and flower forms supporting the central large amethyst cabochon in rub-over mount, jeweller's marks to reverse
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A colonial 9ct. yellow gold mounted large shark's tooth pendant, engraved floral and fern leaf detail, suspension ring attached
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An Victorian carved agate cameo portrait brooch of the Duke of Wellington, the blue and white stone set in a filigree 9ct. (tested) unmarked gold frame. Small crack
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A pair of 18ct. yellow and white gold, diamond and semi-precious yellow stone flowerhead earrings, the vibrant carved yellow flowerheads of circular form, the central pins of flowerhead form highlighted with small diamonds, fittings for pierced ears
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A vintage Cartier gold plated lighter, the lozenge section rectangular lighter with machine engraved decoration, maker's details to base, in fitted red leather case, branded and complete with outer branded card case
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A late 19th century lady's 18ct. gilded yellow gold open face pocket watch, the back with old mine cut diamonds set to a four leaf clover, front and back covers with a border of seed pearls, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold detail, 9ct. rose gold clip and slide fitting to the long fine gold plated chain
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A 9ct. gold Rolex lady's wristwatch, quatrefoil cushion case with a circular white dial, with subtle radiating pattern, Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, blued steel hands; 15 jewelled movement, black leather strap with gold plated copy Rolex clasp
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An 18ct. gold cased pocket watch, 3.6 mm. diameter open face, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the lever wind movement engraved to the back plate 'Wm Webb, 90 High St., Islington, London' and numbered 17812. The case back engraved with monogram
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A gent's early 20th century silver Baume Longines hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with maker's name, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, stem wind, working and recently overhauled
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A 19th century French small proportion brass cased carriage clock, the traditional white enamel dial with Roman numerals, platform base, swing handle to the top, working order, complete with key. 5.7 cm x 5 cm x 8 cm
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An Edwardian period French brass cased carriage clock, the cream enamelled dial with Arabic numerals (fault in one corner). Working order, no key. Height 10.5 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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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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A French red mottled marble cased mantel clock, surmounted by a Spelter figurine of a woman. Some faults. Height 60 cm
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A quality c.1830s French Empire style ormolu cased mantel clock, surmounted with a classical female seated figure, an open book to her left hand, her right elbow rests upon the square section clock case surmounted by a classical oil lamp, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and signed 'Weibel a Lyon', the quality movement with hour and half hour bell striking, silk suspension, all on a rectangular plinth base with relief classical decoration of cherubs reading and finely detailed floral highlights,…
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A French XV white marble and alabaster mantel clock, the architectural case surmounted by an oval campana urn, the gilt dial with radiating patterned centre, Roman numerals framed by an acanthus leaf border. Further gilt metal cornucopia, swags, flowerhead rosettes and entwined vine embellish the case. The dial marked Rouma Gregoir, A. Paris. Slight faults to the case. 24 cm x 13 cm x 58 cm
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An unusual Victorian silver picture topped vinaigrette, of shaped rectangular form, the hinged lid with a bright cut engraved landscape scene including a fenced garden and row boat, the grille finely scroll and floral engraved and pierced enclosing an original sponge, further engraved details to the sides and scrolling base, later suspension loop to end. Birmingham 1847 by Edward Smith. 3.8 cm x 3.1 cm x 1 cm
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A vintage silver mesh purse, the 'miser' type purse with silver draw-string, all highlights to the top and bottom fringe
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A late Victorian silver sovereign case, traditional plain circular form, push-button lid release with captured ring handle. Birmingham 1900 by Alfred Wigley, a noted case maker
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An Edwardian engraved silver playing card case, rectangular form, the plain top with restrained engraved border, the sides elaborately engraved with scrolls, the angled hinged lid enclosing two smaller packs of cards. Birmingham 1902 by Hilliard & Thomason. 3.6 cm x 5.2 cm x 7.3 cm
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A good Edwardian all silver embossed scent bottle in original Morocco leather fitted case, oval section and baluster form decoratively embossed with repeating C-scrolls and florals, floral star centred decoration to the panels, conforming screw lid, original glass stopper and interior all intact, green velvet lined fitted case. Chester 1904 by George Watts & Co., noted scent bottle makers. Height of bottle 6.8 cm
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A Victorian silver rounded rectangular case, the hinged lid enclosing the sprung section with radiating engraved detail, suspension loop attached. Hallmarked Birmingham 1885
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A Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl baby's rattle, the silver mount embossed with a cherub and with two applied bells, whistle mouthpiece to one end, a length of tapered oval section mother-of-pearl as the handle/teething end fitted to the silver mount. Birmingham 1891 by Joseph Cooke & Son. Length 8.4 cm
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A Victorian silver covered salts bottle, of cylindrical shape, the walls ornately chased and engraved with scrolls, trellis and flowers. Birmingham 1897. Height 7.5 cm, diameter 4.5 cm
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A c.1900 European silver pill box, domed circular form, finely ribbed, a vacant field cartouche applied to the lid. Diameter 5 cm
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A Victorian silver handled ivory bladed paper knife or page turner, the handle ornately embossed with foliate scrolls framing a vacant cartouche to either side, hallmarked for Birmingham 1895 by Henry Matthews fitted to a long thin blade. In fitted leather case. Overall length 37.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver filigree photograph frame, of sinuous flowering scrolls and trellis overlaying a green velvet easel frame with bevelled glass panel. Birmingham 1902 by Henry Matthews. 21.5 cm x 16 cm
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A George V silver epergne vase, the bullet shaped central vase with short trumpet neck, raised on circular spreading foot, with three sinuous arms, each supporting a similar smaller vase. London 1919 by F.P. Height 19.5 cm
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A George V silver epergne centrepiece, with a central trumpet vase with scalloped mouth framed by three smaller conforming vases issuing from a central orb raised upon a circular domed base. Birmingham 1914. Height 27.5 cm
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A German silver tea caddy, by Mayer's Söhne, of oblong shape with rounded corners, the walls and hinged lid with panels of engraved scale ground, monogrammed to the lid and with an affixed hinged handle; raised on cast scroll feet. 15.5 cm x 11 cm x 95 cm
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A George III silver meat skewer, of conventional tapering diamond section with ring end, with lion rampant crest at the ricasso. London 1815 by William Eley and William Fearn. Length 28 cm
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A small French silver and enamel box, the hinged lid with a fine enamel genre image of an amorous couple in an arbour espied by a youth; framed by a border of white and bleu-celeste batons and further by another border of bleu-royale intertwined ribbon work, the walls of bright bleu-royale enamel, some small chips. 8.5 cm x 6 cm x 2 cm
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A New Zealand colonial 'Kohn' napkin ring, plain design, engraved 'Roma' and dated 5.5.20, struck with maker's name and 'Stg Silver'
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An Australian silver historical 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta' beaker by Bradshaw, plain tapered cylindrical form, the front with an early version of the Melbourne Coat-of-Arms and Regatta crest, the reverse engraved within a garter 'Maiden Four Won by Essendon R.C. R.W. Scott N. : 3. 1926.' Maker's mark and Stg. Silver embossed to base, gilt lined. Weight 238gms. Height 11.8 cm
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A New Zealand rare and historic Frank Grady silver salver, the engraved scalloped rim with applied conforming ridge to the shaped flared rim, the centre with engraved crest of a standing lion passant within a shield below three stars, a raised hand above and ribbon engraved 'Munifice Et Fortiter', all within a wreath of fern leaves, of good gauge. Marked with maker's initials and 'ST. SILVER' of good gauge. Weight 311gms. Diameter 19.6 cm
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An impressive Victorian silver four piece tea and coffee service in original fitted oak box, the matching set with repousse embossed florals and fancy trellis decorated panels in the French manner, applied floral and leaf finials to the tea and coffee pots, acanthus leaf thumb pieces to the handles, the sugar bowl and cream jug internally washed with gilt. Matching hallmarks to all for London 1859 by John Samuel Hunt, each further embossed 'Hunt & Roskell, Late Storr & Mortimer'. In original blue velvet…
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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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An early George III silver salver, the pie crust rim with gadroon border, the contemporary engraved crest of a bird's head holding a bone in its beak issuing from a floral cornucopia. London 1763 by Richard Rugg I. Good condition and polish. Weight 658gms. Diameter 28 cm
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A rare set of four George III Scottish Perth silver tablespoons, Hanoverian pattern, contemporary engraved crest of a lion's head erased below 'Esperance'. Each clearly bottom marked and double struck with the Perth mark and maker's initials for James of Cornfute, act. c.1772-1799, of good weight weighing 267gms
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A pair of early George III silver Hanoverian picture-back silver tablespoons, the back of the bowls with shell and leaf scroll in relief, the handle ends engraved 'T+T 1772', bottom marked 'London 1771 by William Pinder', a noted spoon maker, the hallmarks well defined. Weight 107gms
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A set of four George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, scripted initials matching to each. London 1813 by William Eley, William Fearn & William Chawner. Weight 279gms
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A William IV silver serving spoon, fiddle pattern. London 1830 by William Eaton. Weight 132gms
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A set of six early George III silver picture back teaspoons, Hanoverian pattern, the bold backs with shell detail in relief. London c.1763 by Thomas & William Chawner
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A set of six Edwardian Old English silver dessert spoons. Sheffield 1904 by Martin Hall & Co. Weight 296gms
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Three early 20th century silver tablespoons, includes two Birmingham 1920 and one 1928, all by Deykin & Harrison. Weight 309gms
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A set of five late George III silver teaspoons, fiddle and shell pattern, engraved with an armorial. Newcastle 1818 by John Walton
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A c.1700 silver bottom marked rat's tail spoon, the double stamped mark illegible, the handle end engraved 'AM-1706-EH'
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