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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:790
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:94
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:589
Date:8-Sep-2015
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An 18ct. lady’s blue topaz and multi-diamond dress ring, the trillion cut blue topaz claw set above a single row of modern brilliant cut diamonds. Total weight 6gms.
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An 18ct. rose gold and jade dress ring, the large oval cabochon jade in a rub-over mount, open scroll work decoration over a plain bezel, upright 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 quality modern lady’s clear/opaque white jade, 18ct. white gold and diamond set dress ring, the half hoop jade band with 18ct. white gold side mounts supporting the three floral clusters to the top, each of seven small brilliant cut diamonds in rub-over mount.
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A 14ct. yellow and white gold sapphire and diamond coronet ring, the oval deep blue/black Australian type sapphire above the diamond set shoulders with three tapered baguettes and a single round brilliant cut set to each side.
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An 18ct. gold estate diamond and garnet ring, the London Bridge mount set with three oval facet cut garnets and two round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold mourning ring, channel set with an encircling band of plaited hair, impressed gold and other marks, vacant shield cartouche to the front.
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A 14ct. gold cocktail ring of dome shape, crusted with small blue sapphires.
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A 14ct. gold cocktail ring, raised oblong shape encrusted with small blue sapphires.
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An 18ct white gold and sapphire cocktail ring, the shank divided into three with the wide domed open work top set with an oval facet cut cornflower blue sapphire and surrounded by 14 small pear shaped sapphires.
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An old Egyptian silver scarab beetle ring, the open work mount with papyrus decorated shoulders and scarab beetle set to the centre, hieroglyphs to base, with original receipt.
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An 18ct. white gold and Tanzanite dress ring, cross-over style, set with a striking blue Tanzanite approx. 1.00ct. and two small cubic zirconia.
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A vintage 9ct. and 18ct. yellow gold ruby and diamond lady’s dress ring, bead and claw set with a combination of four round cut rubies and 10 old European cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. amethyst lady’s dress ring, the large facet cut oval amethyst in a deep rub-over plain gold mount, forked shoulders, triple ribbed band.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, cabochon garnet and diamond dress ring, the oval cabochon garnet in rub-over mount, the swirling shoulders including small diamond highlights.
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A Victorian 18ct. and three stone diamond gypsy ring, the old cut diamonds in a star engraved setting, hallmarked Birmingham 1895.
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An 18ct. ruby and diamond lady’s bridge ring, the three facet cut rubies spaced by two pairs of brilliant cut diamonds in a white gold setting.
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A 9ct. and aquamarine lady’s dress ring, the large oval facet cut stone claw set above a frilled border, basket mount with leaf form supports to the plain tapered band.
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A 14ct. rose gold and onyx disc form ring and earring set, each piece with a flat circular disc in rub-over mount above a plain wide frame. The earrings fitted for pierced ears.
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A late 19th century 18ct. yellow gold, ruby and diamond dress ring, the flat knotted form setting with two bands of four rubies flanking the central small diamond.
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A 14ct. yellow gold sapphire ring and earring set, each piece with a cushion cut sapphire claw set above an open star form frame, the earrings with fittings for pierced ears.
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An 18ct. five stone lady’s diamond ring, claw set diamonds in bridge mount.
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A 14ct. yellow gold seed pearl ring and earring set, each piece with a claw set pearl above a wide tapered frame with repeating open heart and star forms, fittings for pierced ears.
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A 9ct. yellow gold gate link bracelet, the pairs of waisted long bars spaced by three rows of shorter links, heart padlock clasp. Weight 15.2gms.
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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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An 18ct. yellow gold and star sapphire set lady’s bracelet, the chain links with oval four claw mounts supporting 11 alternating circular dark toned star sapphires and larger oval grey toned sapphires, push-in clasp. Total weight 15.6gms.
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Three large modernist silver jewellery pieces, includes: a plain wide hinged bangle with flat sided lobed ends, a wide plain ribbon form brooch and wide C-scroll earrings, fittings for pierced ears.
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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 Chinese silver and turquoise bracelet and earring set, the bracelet comprising six decorative silver panels, four set with large polished pebbles of turquoise, matching clip-on earrings, stamped ‘silver’ and the Chinese character mark for silver.
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A suite of large plain modernist style silver jewellery, includes: a wide cuff with flared borders, a pair of wide plain half cylinder form earrings, clip-on fittings and a conforming scroll form brooch.
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A stylish silver gate link bracelet and pair of earrings, the bracelet of wide triangular form sections, the earrings of wide fluted half round form, fittings for pierced ears.
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Four modernist style silver jewellery pieces, includes: three Danish type design bangles, two of rounded square form, one near triangular, together with a pair of earrings, clip-on fittings.
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A modernist style silver bracelet and pair of earrings, the bracelet of Danish type design, disc and link forms, the earrings of circular embossed radiating design.
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A pair of 14ct. white gold and diamond cluster earrings, each with a cluster of seven small round brilliant cut diamonds as a flower head. TDW 0.45ct.
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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 gold nugget earrings, the 14ct. rose gold screw-on clips with gold nugget attached to the front, 5gms.
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A 9ct. rose gold diamond and red stone brooch, the bar with two cushion cut red stones, each within a diamond set heart shaped frame, a diamond set bow above, flake chip to one red stone (ruby/garnet).
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A World War I yellow gold rifle and cap form brooch, the cap mounted upon the barrel.
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A Victorian silver and enamel Victoria 1897 Jubilee Irish mourning brooch, the front with four colour enamel including three flags and portrait in profile.
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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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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 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 striking platinum and multi-gemstone bar brooch, with a central cluster of four gemstones, 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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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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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold, ruby, diamond and sapphire brooch, the entwined swirling form highlighted with a single sapphire, diamond and ruby to the centre, a further ruby to each end, in vintage box.
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A 15ct. yellow gold Mizpah brooch, of long rectangular form with fine applied rope work repeating panels to the two section opening front revealing a glazed panel and personal presentation inscriptions.
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold mounted painted ivory miniature of the Red Fort, circular form, glazed, fine rope border, small hair crack. Diameter 2.5 cm
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A 9ct. yellow gold framed cameo, the classical woman in profile with coiffed hair.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold amethyst and seed pearl bar brooch, the three circular facet cut amethysts spaced by two pearls.
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A 9ct. yellow gold brooch and clip together with a Victorian fob seal, unengraved citrine set end.
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Two heavy silver belt and buckle form bracelets, one of plain hinged sections, the other of larger hinged bangle form.
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A collection of nine 19th century 9ct. yellow gold and malachite shirt studs and buttons, each cabochon bead framed by an encircling gold snake, textured finish, each with ruby eyes.
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An unusual historical New Zealand portrait miniature Maori portrait painted brooch, attributed to Charles Frederick Goldie, the finely painted oil miniature portrait of Kapikapi under glass within a double fern leaf silver frame with ‘New Zealand’ to the cartouche, a 1938 New Zealand Penny mounted as the back plate. Diameter approx. 45. Together with an original typed provenance ‘Maori Woman by C.F. Goldie’ mounted on a 1938 Penny and Framed with Silver Fern Leaves. Provenance: ‘Given to Miss Rosemary Eley…
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. yellow gold framed cameo brooch, carved as Athena, the warrior goddess in a rectangular serpentine gold frame with engraved detail, the reverse with maker’s mark ‘P & K’ (unknown).
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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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A New Zealand colonial maker 9ct. gold and tusk brooch, the two small tusks joined with a gold mount highlighted in relief with two fern leaves and New Zealand, a bell suspended below, two fine chains to the shaped mounts at the tip ends. Engraved maker’s initials G.E.W. for George Whitmore of Otahuhu.
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A New Zealand Tony Buller (Patoni) silver large sword brooch, the wavy blade of kris form, floral engraved detail, stamped ‘Patoni Sterling Silver’. Length 15 cm
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A New Zealand ‘Stoneham’, 9ct. gold pendant brooch, the decorative bar supporting the large ‘J’ flat form pendant with engraved detail and highlighted with turquoise cabochons and seed pearls, stamped with maker’s name to the reverse. Weight 5.8gms.
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A New Zealand colonial maker 9ct. yellow gold and tooth MIZPAH brooch, the two connected incisor type teeth with central mount with maker’s initials to the back for George Whitmore, smaller gold mounts towards the tips. One tip with loss.
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. yellow gold double small tusk brooch highlighted with garnets and seed pearls, the central band with applied scroll work highlighted with garnets and seed pearls, fine engraved bands to the tapered ends. Embossed maker’s initials for George E. Wood, Otahuhu.
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A 9ct. yellow gold Charles Horner Art Nouveau stick pin, the gold top of central ovoid form framed by a swirling band, steel pin. Impressed marks.
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A c.1920s lady’s 9ct. rose gold Rolex wristwatch, circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, the movement with maker’s name and 15 jewels. Some attention required, no strap.
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A modern Longines La Grande Classique wristwatch, black Roman numerals on a circular white dial, the slim design gold plated case fitted with a black leather strap.
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A Rolex ‘Precision’ stainless cased gent’s wristwatch, Model 4647, the cushion shaped case with screw down crown marked ‘Rolex Oyster’, 3.1 cm case diameter, circular champagne toned dial with gold dauphine hands, blued sweep second hand, even hours marked by Arabic numerals, odd hours by spear point batons and minutes indicated by gold dots, manual wind movement. c.1950s. With late black leather strap, original green leatherette case with card outer case, along with retailer’s brochure.
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A World War II Waltham military watch, circular steel case, the black dial with Arabic numerals, sweep seconds hand, the back engraved ‘A.F.U.S. Army Watch Navigation (Hack) type A-11 .....’, working. Old canvas strap.
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A 1940s Rolex 18ct. white gold and diamond lady’s cocktail watch, the circular case with a champagne toned dial with baton markers and maker’s name, a row of brilliant cut diamonds, the gold bar form lugs supporting the strap with further diamonds, later leather strap, working.
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold lady’s half hunter pocket watch, the outer case entirely engraved, the pink enamelled outer chapter ring with blue Roman numerals, some damage, the white enamel main dial with black Roman numerals, stem wind. Hallmarked London 1886. Weight 49.2gms.
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A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold gent’s open face pocket watch, the gilded dial with Roman numerals, fusee chain movement, with key, in original fitted case, detached lid.
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An 18ct. gold pocket watch, the cover engraved with owner’s initials, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and retailer’s name ‘M. Sandstein, Christchurch, small crack to base, stem wind. Weight 42gms. Diameter 3.5 cm
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A c.1900 14k yellow gold ladies open face fob watch, gilt dial with Roman numerals, engraved back, not working and suspension loop around winder absent. Total weight 34gms.
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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.1900 Elgin rolled gold hunter pocket watch, mid-size, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary dial, requires some attention.
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A Victorian 18ct yellow gold gents open face pocket watch, decorative floral engraved case, the gilt dial with Roman numerals, floral and machine engraving, not working. 55.3gms.
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold gent’s full hunter pocket watch on a 9ct. yellow gold chain, the full hunter watch with a white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, the internal back plate also stamped 18ct., 90.6gms, the snake type link chain with tassel and various clips attached, 18.3gms.
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A c.1920 Rotherhams 18ct. yellow gold hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, the 3/4 plate movement with maker’s name and no. 401482; the interior back plate also 18ct. gold with presentation inscription, dated 1925. Hallmarked Birmingham 1924. Working. 117gms.
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A 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, in original leather travelling case, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, small crack to corner, traditional form with overhead pivoting handle, with key.
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A vintage Jaeger Le Coultre travelling alarm clock, lapis lazuli enamelled finish, gilt brass frame, the circular gilt dial with Roman numerals and date aperture, the pivoting stand closing to cover the face, two winders to the reverse, one absent, requires attention.
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A c.1990 original Cartier quartz alarm desk clock, the case in two-tone gold plated and steel, the white dial with Roman numerals, Cartier cabochon, tip setting button, in original Cartier coffin style box, strut back.
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An English Art Nouveau ‘Beldray’ embossed copper mantel clock, the front and back embossed with Art Nouveau floral and scroll designs, the dial with Arabic numerals, fixed winder to the reverse, overall tapered rectangular form. 13.5 cm x 7 cm x 26 cm
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An old Spelter elephant mystery clock, with trunk raised, silver/grey patina, Meiko 8-day pendulum movement. Length 24 cm
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A good Victorian black slate mantel clock, architectural form, the front with mottled marble panels and engraved gilt highlight details, the gilt highlight dial with Roman numerals.
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A French 19th century Portico black marble and bronze mantel clock, the gilt ormolu fittings including the front two fluted columns, back column mounts of snakes and entwined vines, a bird frieze to the clock case, the finial as a flowering basket with swags, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the quarter bell striking movement with convex glass case back, the long pendulum with sunburst mask bob, complete with key. 31 cm x 10.5 cm x 51.5 cm
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A 19th century French white marble and ormolu Portico mantel clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals finely painted with floral swags, surmounted by an ormolu flowering basket with two birds to the top, leaf and scroll and berry highlights to the outer case, supported on two ormolu and two marble columns, white marble lozenge form base with further ormolu mounts. Complete with pendulum and key, the quality movement striking on a bell. Height 43 cm
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Two 19th century Sheffield Plate chambersticks, along with a silver plated two handled loving cup, one of the sticks possibly by Boulton.
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Two 19th century silver on copper wine coasters, both with decorative rims, turned wooden bases.
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Two old silver plate wine coasters, turned wooden bases.
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A silver plate on copper coffee pot, fluted pear shape with scroll handle with ivory heat rings. Height 29 cm
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An old Sheffield Plate wine funnel with deep bowl and fixed spout. Height 14 cm
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A silver plate on copper teapot, squat circular shape with floral moulded rim, boxwood handle, mother-of-pearl finial to the hinged lid.
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A pair of Georgian style silver plate on copper three-light candelabra with reeded sinuous branches on knopped stems, embellished with foliate mouldings. Height 25 cm
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A pair of modern ornate silver plated entree dishes and covers of cushion shape with embossed borders and detachable handles.
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A Victorian silver plated tambour domed breakfast dish on stand, with uncommon original china liner decorated within the Imari pallet, the frame by Stewart Dawson & Co. Ltd with vacant shield cartouche to the lid and with ivory handle. Width 31 cm
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A WMF silver plated Art Nouveau small tray, oval shape, decorated in relief with a young child, a reeded border forms sinuous handles at either end. Width 27 cm
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A c.1900 WMF silver plate Art Nouveau figural tazza, model no. 246, modelled as a winged maiden holding a dove, the dish fashioned as two broad lily pads with tendril supports. Stamped maker’s marks and 246. 29 cm x 20 cm x 21 cm
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An antique silver box set with a rare 1670 British Colonisation silver medal and a 1688 James II silver crown. Remains of gilt to both the crown with laurel decked and draped bust of James II framed by ‘Iacobvs.Ii.Dei.Gratia’, the reverse with crowned cruciform shields with arms and date, etc. The 1670 medal to the lid by J. Roettier stamped with conjoined busts, the reverse with ‘Diffvsvs In Orbe Britannvs 1670’, framing the globe depicting Antarctica adjoined to a land mass in the area of Australia. The…
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A George IV silver vinaigrette, machine engraved with fine vertical bands, shaped edge to the rectangular form, the gilded interior with hinged, pierced and engraved cover, hinge pin requiring attention. Birmingham 1825 by Joseph Taylor.
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A late Victorian silver sugar shaker, cylindrical form with domed top, heavily embossed decoration with florals to the centre. Birmingham 1886.
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An Edwardian silver candlestick, Regency style. Birmingham 1906. Height 8.5 cm
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A contemporary silver wine coaster, with wooden base and open lattice work gallery. Birmingham 1998.
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A pair of old silver mythical tortoise candle stands, relief scrolling and dragon decoration to their bodies, the removable domed covers set with turquoise, coral and carnelian cabochons, the candle stands issue above from the back with open sections, drip trays and pale jade nozzles. Total weight 768gms.
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