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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:765
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:147
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:559
Date:14-Jul-2015
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A late Edo period japanese money safe, of dark stained paulownia with metal fittings including two slots to accept paper money to the top a single drawer to the side. 24.5 cm x 20 cm x 15 cm
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A Japanese polished and lacquered bronze vase, ovoid shape decorated in relief with stalks of leafy bamboo. Two character stamp under the base 'Yizheng'. Height 27.5 cm
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A pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze vases, long ovoid form, finely engraved with exotic long tailed roosters within a floral bough, gold and silver highlights, signed with engraved three character mark to back of each. Height 15 cm, showing some age.
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A modern Japanese box containing old wooden netsukes, tobacco box, pouch and pipe; a knife scabbard with antler manju netsuke; along with two bone blades and various beads.
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A red lacquered and gilded carved wood Amitabha Buddha, modelled seated in dhyana mudra, his coiffure formed with multiple whorls spread over his head along with a pronounced urna. Height 33 cm
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A pair of small old Indian wooden shutters painted with a scene of a prince on horseback and two ladies of the court. 47 cm
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A finely painted Indian miniature with scenes of animal figures and a phoenix bird, painted in polychrome, part of a manuscript. 15.5 cm x 10 cm, framed behind glass.
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A Victorian silver locket on chain, the oval locket with lobed border and engraved decoration enclosing portrait photographs, the chain of decorative wide flat links with engraved detail.
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An antique 15ct. gold fob chain, oblong twisted links joined by belcher links, with a T-bar, dog clip and a gold framed mother-of-pearl compass. 33gms. Length 33 cm
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A matinee length pearl necklace, the 86 uniform .7 cm. cultured pearls of deep cream lustre, the clasp set with a mabe pearl; together with a pair of 9ct. gold mabe pearl earrings.
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A princess length cultured pearl necklace, the 62 pearls of uniform .7 cm. size in a deep cream lustre. Silver clasp (requires repair). Length 530 cm
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A 9ct. gold and opal pendant, the large oval cabochon milk opal with a good red and green colour flash, claw set in a scrolling gold frame, with gold plated chain.
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A seven strand garnet bead necklace of graduating lengths, with carnelian bead clasp fitting.
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A vintage amber bead necklace, of oval graduated size polished beads, with metal screw clasp.
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A 9ct. white gold, ruby and diamond pendant, in the form of a key, the scrolling top set with three round facet cut rubies and small round brilliant cut diamonds with a small section of a round brilliant cut diamonds set to the base. Length 5 cm
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A uniform red coral bead necklace, the 54 ball form red coral beads with a silver 'parrot-beak' fitting. Length 48 cm
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A red coral bead necklace, of three alternating sizes of circular beads silver clasp.
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A red coral bead bracelet, the 22 uniform circular beads on an expanding length.
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A pale amber chip necklace and matching bracelet, the facet cut amber beads of pale to medium tone, silver fittings.
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A single strand of ivory beads and an ivory bangle, the 90 cm. necklace of uniform 1 cm. beads; the bangle of two wide curved tusk sections with gold plated hinged fitting.
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A long uniform jade bead necklace, the ball form beads individually knotted, mid-dark tone. Length 90 cm, diameter approx. 1 cm
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An impressive silver, ruby and white gemstone necklace and earring suite, the necklace of single and double flowerhead links suspended from a scrolling design, all flowerheads as oval facet cut rubies, round brilliant cut white gemstones to the supporting links and flowerhead centres, the conforming drop earrings each with three flowerhead forms.
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A native turquoise bead necklace and bracelet, the necklace with circular, medium and small beads highlighted with small discs, the bracelet of eight natural chunky beads.
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An impressive large red coral, turquoise and silver necklace, tapered alternating beads of chunky cylindrical red coral, turquoise discs and central large bead, compressed circular and cylindrical decorated silver beads included, silver fittings. Length 56 cm
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An Edwardian long orange branch coral necklace, the short twigs sit at random angles being of overall uniform dimensions. Length 1300.
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A stylish modern silver necklace, the tapered half hollow curb link section pin linked at angles. Push-in clasp. Length 43 cm
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An Art Nouveau silver and enamel pendant on chain by John Baker Bennett, the stylised floral design with five mid-blue enamelled panels with green/yellow highlights, dark indigo blue to the reverse, stamped maker's mark.
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A Charles Horner Art Nouveau silver and enamel pendant, pierced circular form with entwined tendrils and enamel panels in purple and green tones, suspended from two fine chains with a further small enamelled circular section, minor loss to enamel. Chester 1909, impressed maker's marks.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold, garnet and seed pearl pendant on chain, the scrolling open form pendant set with two claw set oval facet cut garnets and 14 seed pearls in a floral design, the 9ct. gold chain with small oval and circular alternating links.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold and amethyst pendant on a 9ct. yellow gold chain, the open shield form pendant with a restrained floral design set with two amethysts including one as a drop.
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A good Edwardian 18ct. yellow gold opal and diamond pendant on a 9ct. gold chain, the large circular milk opal cabochon claw set above two scrolling forms highlighted with six old mine cut diamonds.
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A 19th century silver, emerald, semi-precious stone and pearl multi-drop pendant, the main section of open scrolling floral form including nine facet cut emeralds, a central drop with three seed pearls flanked by two further drops with emeralds, all suspended from a triangular section with seed pearl decorated chains.
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A c.1900 9ct. gold, onyx and seed pearl heart pendant, the cabochon heart onyx panel in rub-over mount with seed pearls set to the edge and bale.
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A Victorian heavy quality 15ct. yellow gold, enamelled, diamond and pearl locket, plain oval form, the hinged lid with an applied six point star with a blue enamelled band enclosing old mine cut diamonds and a central seed pearl, the bale stamped with gold and maker's details. Weight 21gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gilded and rose gold gem set pendant on chain, the open circular pendant enclosing leaf and flower forms, twin drop, set with dark citrine toned gemstones, fine neck chain.
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An impressive pearl, gold and diamond multi-strand necklace, fourteen strands of freshwater cultured pearls, of round uniform size; can be worn as one opera length necklace or two chokers; with two 18ct. gold cylindrical clasps of three sections, the centre fixed to one section which, hinged and locks over the other, with fold-over safety catch, each section is rub-over set with a row of round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 2.00cts.
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A 9ct. yellow and white gold chain, the yellow gold rope twist with a small white gold chain entwined through the centre. 61.9gms.
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A 9ct. yellow gold and seven gold charm necklace, the various 9ct. gold charms include a screw, razor blade, spoon, tiki, mounted shark's tooth, etc., together with a gilt articulated fish charm.
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A necklace of rare Yemeni black coral prayer beads, interspersed with pink coral, Arabic silver, glass seed beads and freshwater pearls. Length 60 cm
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A tribal necklace of Kenyan horn beads, West African trade beads, green hardstone and ostrich shell. Length 53 cm
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A tribal bead necklace of Arabic silver, polished turquoise pebbles, horn beads, cornelian, malachite, marble, glass and lapis lazuli - supporting an old, ornate Indian silver plated pendant. Length 52 cm
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A pair of Victorian gold, enamel, amethyst and seed pearl earrings, the oval forms with black and white enamel set with raised amethysts and seed pearls, each earring with two long tapered gold bars, some losses.
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A pair of modern lady's 14ct. white gold and solitaire diamond earrings, the two round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.00ct., each held in a tapered 6-claw 'v' settings, fittings for pierced ears
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A pair of 14ct. yellow gold and cabochon coral earrings, oval form, four claw mount, fittings for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct. gold red coral earrings, the circular cabochon corals held by four claws, fittings for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct. yellow gold modern design earrings, tapered curved and angled long form, for pierced ears. 8gms.
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A pair of 14ct. white gold and diamond ear studs, the round brilliant cut diamond claw set, colour E-F. TDW 1.50cts
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A pair of 14ct. white gold and diamond cluster earrings, nine round brilliant cut diamonds set in a flower form, on screw fittings. TDW 0.44cts.
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A substantial silver and onyx cuff and pair of earrings, the wide cuff with panelled design and applied wire wriggle work, large oval onyx disc in rub-over mount to the centre, the pair of earrings each as a large onyx disc in rub-over mount, clip-on fittings.
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An onyx and silver bracelet and earring set, the bracelet with a large central onyx oval disc supported by three chains with alternating silver and onyx beads, the earrings of conforming disc form, clip-on fittings.
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A modern stylish silver and lapis lazuli angular hinged bangle and modernist brooch, the bangle of rectangular form with inlaid central lapis panels, the brooch with central large oval lapis panel on two triangular forms.
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A 9ct. yellow gold, ruby and seed pearl hinged snap bangle, the top centre with crescent and star forms set with alternating small facet cut rubies and seed pearls, framed by S-form scrolls and tapered bead forms.
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A 19th century expanding silver snake bangle, set with 18 small cabochon beads, ruby eye absent.
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A pair of 10ct. yellow gold bangles, decorative cast floral design, tapered finials. 28.3gms.
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A 9ct. yellow gold lady's hinged bangle, plain wrythen twisted form. Weight 13.3gms.
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A 9ct. yellow gold 'bamboo' hinged bangle, the hollow D-section of restrained bamboo form, push-in clasp. 11.4gms.
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A 9ct. yellow gold hinged bangle, rope twist type form with ball ends. Weight 1.6gms.
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A 9ct. gold open bangle, circular section, ball end. Weight 5.6gms.
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A 9ct. yellow gold and multiple diamond hinged bangle, the top with a recessed panel of three rows of 42 bead set modern brilliant cut diamonds, one missing, 125 present. 14.1gms.
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A 9ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond hinged bangle, the 27 round modern brilliant cut diamonds channel set in a row, push-in clasp. 14.1gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond lady's tennis bracelet, the approx. 54 circular links each enclosing a round brilliant cut diamond, two conforming diamonds to the clasp fitting. 9.1gms.
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A 9ct. yellow gold rope twist necklace. 9.1gms. Length 50 cm
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A 9ct. yellow gold rope twist bracelet. 8.5gms.
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A modern carnelian and silver bracelet and earring set, the bracelet with a large carnelian central disc in silver frame with three rows of various alternating silver and red carnelian beads, large silver clasp, the pair of earrings with oval discs on a square silver mount, clip-on fittings
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold gate link bracelet, the 10 main links each with five alternating various bars, heart padlock clasp. 22.4gms.
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A 15ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond set hinged bangle, the centre with an elaborate scroll design incorporating numerous round brilliant cut and channel set baguette diamonds, the top frame of the bangle further channel set with multiple small baguette cut diamonds. TDW 1.40cts
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A heavy 9ct. yellow gold bracelet, the central solid curved identification panel unengraved, large flat curb links with push-in clasp. 89.2gms.
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A 14ct. diamond solitaire lady's ring, the 0.57ct. round brilliant cut diamond held by four claws in a coronet mount above the tapered band with finely ribbed detail
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A 14ct. rose gold solitaire diamond ring, the 0.55ct. round brilliant cut diamond claw set in a coronet mount above the 16 micro-claw set round brilliant cut diamonds, eight to each shoulder in a band
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An impressive lady's 18ct. white and yellow gold, emerald and diamond dress ring, the 6.52ct. cushion cut certified 'Natural Columbian emerald...light green in colour', held by four yellow gold claws above an encircling row of round brilliant cut diamonds, further pave set round brilliant cut diamonds to the forked shoulders, the 70 diamonds totalling 0.35ct
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A good modern lady's 18ct. yellow and white gold, emerald and diamond dress ring, the central 7.90 emerald cut natural Columbian emerald with certificate and 'light green in colour', held by four gold claws and framed by two round brilliant cut diamonds each of 0.22ct., tapered shoulders. Valuation and emerald report available.
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A good 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and emerald lady's dress ring, the large central old cushion cut diamond flanked by two emerald cut claw set emeralds, the mount and shank with raised bead detail
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An 18ct. gold and sapphire dress ring, the four round facet cut sapphires claw set; together with a pair of diamond and sapphire stud earrings in the form of flowers.
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A 14ct. red coral and diamond lady's dress ring, the oval cabochon cut natural salmon coral claw set above an encircling band of 24 micro-claw set round brilliant cut diamonds, wire basket type sides and base.
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A 14ct. gold, red coral and diamond lady's dress ring, similar to above, the circular cabochon coral claw set above an encircling row of round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and large polished amber nugget dress ring, the natural oval form clear amber nugget included by four small insects; held by four claws within a double wire frame with forked shoulders to the shank. Approximate size of amber nugget 3.7 cm x 2 cm x 1.2 cm.
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An 18ct. gold emerald and diamond modern dress ring, the emerald cut claw set emerald flanked by two round modern brilliant cut diamonds, recessed settings approx. 0.30ct.
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An 18ct. gold three stone diamond ring, the 0.56ct central round brilliant cut cognac diamond ('fancy medium brown') flanked by two round brilliant cut modern white diamonds of colour G-I and totalling 0.49ct, claw set in coronet mounts
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A vintage 18ct. gold and platinum ruby and diamond ring, the three oval facet cut rubies separated by two pairs of smaller old cut diamonds
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and sapphire London-bridge style ring, the three round mixed cut natural blue sapphires totalling 0.90ct spaced by two pairs of round brilliant cut diamonds, open scrolling mount and shoulders
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A 9ct. gold sapphire and diamond dress ring, the 0.78 oval mixed cut sapphire of cornflour blue with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side
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A 18ct. white gold aquamarine and diamond dress ring, the oval 0.77ct. mixed cut aquamarine claw set with three small round brilliant cut diamonds to each side in a triangular setting, on upswept shoulders.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond and diamond ring, the Art Deco style ring in a stepped design set with numerous small round brilliant cut diamonds, the split shoulders also set with round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A vintage 8ct. gold Indian Kundan ring, of typical conical shape set with multi-coloured precious and semi-precious stones.
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A 14ct. white gold and sapphire lady's ring, the oval facet cut deep blue sapphire held in four claws, off-set shoulders.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and citrine lady's dress ring, the oval facet cut citrine held by four claws, forked shoulders.
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A 14ct. white gold and Neeli (mythical blue sapphire) lady's dress ring, the large oval facet cut stone with a lighter diagonal included band held by four claws, forked shoulders.
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A heavy 14ct. yellow gold Princeton University Class ring, the oval top with university armorial including a shield above a ribbon, motto included, wide flared shoulders, 'John Roberts', makers and gold marks stamped to interior band. 18.7gms.
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A vintage 18ct. gold and turquoise set ring, the white gold square mount with engraved diamond form set with single turquoise cabochon beads, scroll decorated shoulders, bead detail to mount.
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An 18ct. gold diamond and sapphire bridge ring, the three old cut diamonds spaced by two oval facet cut sapphires, all in a mildly recessed panel.
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A vintage 9ct. gold opal and diamond dress ring, the three oval fiery milk opals claw set with small diamond highlights between.
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An estate 18ct yellow gold and diamond solitaire ring, the Old European cut diamond of 0.44ct. colour I-J, clarity I1, within an open scalloped type setting, flared shoulders
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An estate 18ct. gold ruby and diamond ring, the three rubies spaced by two old cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. yellow gold opal and diamond dress ring, the three tapered oval cabochon opals highlighted with four small diamonds, forked flared shoulders.
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A good heavy 18ct. yellow gold double snake ring, the cast entwined snakes facing head to head, old mine cut diamonds set to eyes, one absent, hallmarks showing wear, possibly Lawson & Ward of Hatton Garden, London. Weight 8.2gms.
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold and seed pearl dress ring, the central raised pearl with fancy gold mount above the gypsy style ring with four seed pearls recessed to the panel top. Chester 1882.
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A Victorian silver and enamel Victoria1897 Jubilee Irish mourning brooch, the front with four colour enamel including three flags and portrait in profile.
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A vintage silver, marcasite and enamel swan brooch, the swan encrusted with marcasites, yellow enamel beak and blue enamel water like base, the reverse stamped '925 FINE', all stones intact, a red stone set to the eye.
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A late Victorian 9ct. yellow gold Etruscan 'Dearest' bar brooch, the various stones in a row, the first letter of each spelling 'Dearest', scrolling and beaded cap ends. Chester 1898 by Hollis & Newman. Original green velvet box Length 5 cm.
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An impressive 19th century 18ct. yellow gold cameo brooch, of large size, the woman in profile with flowers to her coiffured hair, the frame with applied wriggle work detail. Testing as 18ct
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