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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:686
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:46
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:513
Date:6-Oct-2015
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A Chinese small circular scallop panelled dish with tubeline raised decoration of an exotic bird framed by flowering tendrils in gold highlights on deep red glazed ground, gold painted leaf to base. Diameter 14.5 cm
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Two Chinese porcelain saucer dishes, with bright yellow glaze to the exterior and pale celadon to the interior, six character Guangxu marks under the base. Diameters 16 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain plates, decorated in grisaille and gilt with vases of flowers to the centre, floral sprigs and precious objects decorate the border, framed by a gilded rim. Diameter 23 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bottle vase, decorated in underglaze blue with an immortal flinging a mystic pearl out of reach of a dragon. Height 27 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bottle vase, of double gourd shape with triple aperture neck, decorated in famille rose millefiore on a black enamel ground; four character seal mark under the base. Height 22.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain shallow bowl, decorated in underglaze blue and iron red, the centre with a dragon amongst clouds, the exterior with a pair of dragons, mystic pearls and clouds; six character Guangxu mark under the base. Diameter 16.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain arrow vase, with green tea dust glaze, impressed Qing seal mark under the base. Height 25 cm
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A Chinese wine ewer, ovoid shape with loop handle and small spout issuing from the shoulder, pale blue glaze with heavy crazing and gestural underglaze blue decoration to the shoulder. Height 19.5 cm
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A museum copy Qianlong porcelain vase and cover, painted in grisaille and iron red with a scene of Shao Lao and attendants in a landscape, baluster shape with dragon and ring handles to the shoulder, various stylised patterns decorate the base, mouth and cover. Seal mark under the base. Height 40 cm
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A decorative Chinese terracotta figurine, of a young boy asleep on a futon. Width 22 cm
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A carved boxwood figure of a sennin, expressively sculpted, he stands with a staff over his shoulder, raised on a rocky plinth base. Height 22 cm
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A Chinese bronze vase, ovoid shape, decorated with a cast encircling band of taotie pattern on a square fret background, rich verdigris patination. Height 27 cm
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A pair of 18th century copper plate engravings of Chinese cities, Canton and Peking. Each 35.5 cm x 21.5 cm
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An old map of China published by Cruchley, London. Framed and glazed. 35 cm x 44 cm
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A large 19th century fine Chinese watercolour on paper of an emperor seated upon his throne, he wears a dark blue dominant robe with elaborate finely detailed cuffs and borders with a dragon and green highlights, he wears a long strand of beads holding one to his left hand, a large panel around his neck highlighted with a green bird below a green entwined knot form, the floral decorated base dominated by green tones with florals in soft red, blue and lilac, gilt highlights, some distress and damage, the…
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A stained ivory netsuke of a two seated figure, signed. Length 5 cm
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A stained ivory netsuke of a land snail, signed. Length 4.5 cm
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A stained ivory netsuke of a recumbent mythical horse, signed. Height 4.5 cm
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A stained ivory netsuke of immortals in a chicken shaped vessel, signed. Height 5 cm
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A stained ivory netsuke of a recumbent horse, signed. Length 5 cm
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A coloured ivory netsuke of standing bearded sage with staff, signed. Height 5.5 cm
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A stained ivory netsuke of standing bearded man, signed. Height 4.5 cm
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Stained ivory netsuke of mythical crouching wolf, signed. Height 4 cm
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An ivory four section inro, finely engraved with mountainous scenes, together with ivory recumbent horse netsuke (signed) and a plain circular ivory ojime bead
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A Japanese porcelain shallow dish painted with erotic bath house scenes, signed. Diameter 19.5 cm . Collected by our vendor's father in 1945 as member of J Force on the HMS Achilles
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A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory parasol handle, the knob end entirely carved in relief with various faces, representing the '100 Faces', the short shaft section as bamboo, fine staining inlaid with mother-of-pearl leaves and insects, some sections absent. Length 11.5 cm
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A pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period ivory birds, fine intricate detail, inlaid horn eyes both with signed seal marks and mounted on rustic wood plinths length 22 cm
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An old Japanese embossed and enamelled copper plaque, floral design and calligraphic symbol in various colours, rectangular within a wooden frame. 54.5 cm x 34.5 cm
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An old Japanese Sumida Gawa vase, diamond form, the matt orange scale decorated body with two relief polychrome figures, dark chun type glaze to the neck. Height 20.5 cm
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A vintage Japanese crackle glaze pottery vase, the celadon glaze with polychrome relief enamel decoration of two demon figures highlighted with ribbon clouds and falling objects. Height 30.5 cm
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A collection of five small old Japanese Satsuma earthenware pieces, including a teapot, tea kettle, lidded base, baluster vase and potpourri lidded jar with broken handles. Finely painted and gilded with traditional designs. Diameters approx. 70, height of vase 9 cm
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A Japanese woodblock print by Saranobu Haugawa, published by Uchida, 20th century 37 cm x 25 cm
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A set of four vintage Japanese hand-painted pictures on textured paper, four various interior scenes with figures in polychrome. 17 cm x 12.5 cm ea, framed under glass
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A large and impressive late 19th century Japanese embroidery, chain stitch work with two mythical dragons fighting amongst clouds over a stormy sea, worked in tones of mid-grey, soft red, brown and ivory, gilt bamboo frame. 150 cm x 92 cm
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A Japanese bronze koro incense burner, of urn shape with mask handles issuing from the sides, the pierced lid surmounted by a fettered shishi. Height 42 cm
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An antique bronze seated Buddha, reputedly 15thC, modelled in the earth touching mudra, an iconic image of Buddhism, good old dark green patina with remnants of gilt, formal tapered head dress, seated upon a lotus throne with damage to base, mounted on later ebonised wood block base. Height 21.5 cm . With certificate of authenticity guaranteeing to be a 'genuine Thai Antique, Cheingsan period, 15th century' from the Lex Galleries' Art, dated February 19, 198.2 cm
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A vintage strand of 17 amber beads, semi polished solid disc form, some beads loose. 58gms
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An old long strand of mildly graduating amber beads, wide rounded nugget forms, semi-polished, approximately 65 beads, the largest diameter approx. 20. 142gms
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An old long strand of mildly graduating amber beads, wide rounded nugget forms, semi-polished, approximately 76 beads, the largest diameter approx. 30. 200gms
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An old long strand of mildly graduating amber beads, wide rounded nugget forms, semi-polished, approximately 64 beads, the largest diameter approx. 30. 200gms
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A vintage Baltic amber necklace, graduating size, natural amber nuggets
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A vintage Baltic amber necklace, the polished graduated size beads with facet cut decoration, screw clasp
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A red coral bead necklace, the circular beads of graduating size. Length 46 cm
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A red coral disc form bead necklace. Length 46 cm
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A red coral triple strand necklace of small branch form sections. Length approx. 46 cm
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A red coral triple strand fine bead necklace, silver clasp. Length 45 cm
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A Mediterranean red coral necklace, of graduated twigs, with larger to the front
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A Mediterranean red coral necklace, similar to above
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A vintage ivory bead necklace, 70 oval shaped beads
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An ivory and silver necklace, the curved tapered solid ivory section with silver tapered capped ends and bar form neck chain. Outer curvature of ivory section approx. 17 cm
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A vintage ivory necklace, ivory circular links supporting an ivory cross, matching ivory hook and ball clasp
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A lapis lazuli necklace, the rondel shaped beads strung on blue cotton, knotted between each bead, silver parrot beak clasp
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A long uniform jade bead necklace, the ball form beads individually knotted, mid-dark tone. Length 900, diameter approx. 1 cm
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An old solid ivory bangle, silver cap fittings and mounts, some age cracking. Diameter 9.5 cm
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An old double ivory bangle, silver cap fittings. diameter approx. 88. Weight 21.2 cm
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An old double ivory bangle, silver cap fittings. Remains of red staining, diameter approx. 84. Weight 16.3 cm
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An old ivory bangle and four ivory napkin rings, the tusk section bangle of tapered flat section
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Three vintage ivory 'slave' bangles, two of uniform size, one slightly larger
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A vintage ivory bangle, plain domed design
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold muff chain, the uniform curve links with sprung large jump ring catch. 16.9gms. Length 142 cm
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An impressive c.1900 18ct. yellow gold heavy Albert chain, the double graduated curbed links with 18ct. T-bar and two clips attached. 111.7gms. Length 51 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and seed pearl necklace, the middle with three flowerhead forms and multiple drops, each section set with a seed pearl. 10gms
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A Tahitian black pearl and 9ct. yellow gold necklace, the single strand of 35 oval/drop shaped pearls of approx. 10.5 cm. diameter strung with small gold balls between and a larger 9ct. yellow gold ball push-in clasp, the pearls noted on the valuation as having 'black body with chocolate hues and some blue/green overtones'
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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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An antique 15ct. yellow gold fob chain, curb links with length of 46 cm., two clasps attached, one 9ct. yellow gold, the other gold plate, and with 9ct. yellow gold T-bar. 65.5gms
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A 9ct. yellow gold and diamond set ingot on gold chain, the rectangular ingot with three graduating modern brilliant cut diamonds in rub-over mount set to the centre totalling 1.175cts, colour G/H and clarity 'Mid SI', the Belcher linked chain with lobster claw sprung clasp. Total weight 29.81gms at stated $999.5 cm
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A modern single strand of large fresh water cultured semi-baroque pearls and gold necklace, the 19 cultured pearls separated by fluted gold plated tubular bars, 9ct. gold lobster claw clasp attached with stated value at $899.5 cm
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A 9ct. gold flat curb link neck chain, lobster claw clasp. 44gms. Length 50 cm
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An 18ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond paste pendant, oval form, suspended central section, entirely set with 36 deep dark blue sapphires of approx. 5.40cts. and seven diamond pastes
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An 18ct. yellow gold and vibrant green jade Buddha pendant, the happy Buddha well carved and in good polish, the gold back frame with raised mandorla and lotus throne showing to the front. 13.7gms. Height 4.8 cm
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An 18ct. white gold and Chinese vibrant green jade pendant, open sculpted tiered form, the four green cabochon jade gems claw set and framed by various leaf forms. 3.7gms
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold double sovereign case, lozenge form, plain exterior, the push-button release revealing sprung interior sections for full and half sovereigns, suspension loop attached. Hallmarks for Chester 1912 by William Neale. 29gms
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An Edwardian 18ct. yellow gold, bloodstone and carnelian gentleman's fob spinner, the plain oval inlaid tablets within a pivoting gold frame, suspension loop and circular sprung catch attached. Total weight 10gms
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold pendant on chain, the open circular form pendant with crescent and plain curved bar form highlighted with small diamonds, the fine neck chain of flat form
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An 18ct. white gold, diamond and emerald set frog brooch / pendant, fully pave set with a total of 89 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.06cts. and a single emerald to the eye
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold and seed pearl pendant, the starburst form pendant set with numerous small seed pearls
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A Victorian silver and enamel locket, the front decorated with enamelled birds amongst bullrushes, date marks rubbed but possibly London 186.3 cm
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An 18ct. gold and diamond cluster ring, the 0.49ct. fancy medium yellow brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by nine small brilliant cut white diamonds, set in a white gold spiral mount with thin yellow gold wrapping around the spiral
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold, emerald and diamond figure of eight cluster ring, the twin clusters of alternating yellow and white gold with central diamond to one and emerald the other, the diamonds totalling 0.28ct, the eleven round mixed cut emeralds totalling 0.70ct
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An 18ct. yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, the 3.83ct. emerald cut Columbian emerald in a four claw mount, surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave setting, the split shoulders also set with small round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.65ct.
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A pair of Victorian diamond drop earrings, the 9ct. yellow gold and silver leaf and ribbon mount set with a central 0.80ct. round brilliant cut diamond, further set with small old cut diamonds, the conforming leaf and ribbon drop set with a central 0.22ct. pear shape old European cut diamond, the leaves and ribbons set with small single, old cut and senaille cut diamonds; this drop is detachable, colour of diamonds F-G, TDW 3.13cts, 14ct. yellow gold wire and lever back for pierced ears
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An impressive estate 15ct. yellow gold, diamond, aquamarine and pearl set insect brooch with graduated cultured pearl necklace attached, the bee with large oval facet cut 2.52ct. aquamarine set to the body, 57 old European cut diamonds bead set to the head and wings totalling 3.28cts., the graduated cultured pearl necklace attached with gold clips to the wing tips. carved relief shell cameo of a classical full length
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A modern 18ct. white gold and multi-yellow and white diamond fancy cluster ring, wide open scrolling form with an abstract band of twelve 'fancy yellow' variously cut diamonds totalling 2.48ct framed by open scrolling narrow bands encrusted with 129 micro-bead set round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.02ct, total TDW 3.50ct
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A pair of ladies 18ct. modern white gold, ruby, sapphire and diamond drop-tassel earrings, each with a two section scrolling top entirely micro-bead set with 172 round standard mixed cut natural pink sapphires totalling 1.16ct. and 154 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.86ct, suspended below six tassels of 6.2 cm length of threaded ruby polished 3. cm rondels
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A large and impressive 18ct. white gold, diamond, pearl and coloured stone peacock pendant/brooch, the peacock perched above a large South Sea cultured pearl of approx. 17.8 cm diameter, white in colour and of 'very good lustre', the peacock's tail fanning below with open scroll work, entirely encrusted with 901 diamonds totalling 9.67ct. and 260 round standard mixed cut mixed gem stones including garnets and blue and yellow sapphires. A spectacular item reminiscent of a maharaja's turban jewel
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A modern and impressive 18ct. white gold, large emerald and multi diamond ladies dress ring, the claw set natural emerald of stepped emerald cut of 5.50ct, clarity is slightly included, type III, light, strong, very strongly bluish green colour, (GIA vstbG 3/5), cut is good, the entire swollen tapered frame and shoulders including the octopus type arms encrusted with 523 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 4.78ct and 8 claw set round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.45ct. TDW 5.23ct
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A 9ct. yellow gold and multiple diamond set slave bangle, the central flat section set with five round brilliant cut diamonds in rub-over mounts totalling 1.00ct., the heavy tapered end sections with ball terminals. 20.22gms
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An 18ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond set bracelet, the various rectangular, oval and stepped sections set with a total of 30 deep vivid blue sapphires totalling 5.58cts. and 12 small round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.12ct
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A 14ct. yellow gold, cultured pearl and diamond set bracelet, the eight strands each with 80 small round cultured pearls held by two gold bars and clasp fittings set with a total of 34 diamonds, the main clasp fitting of scrolling leaf design, push-in clasp
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A contemporary 18ct. yellow and white gold bracelet, five long thin panels joined by industrial style hinges in white gold, parrot beaks clasp, stamped Dante and 750 to reverse, 16.27 grams
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A 9ct. yellow gold flat curb link bracelet and matching ring, the bracelet with lobster claw clasp, the ring with three matching link sections to a plain tapered band. Total weight 32.6gms
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A vintage Bohemian garnet bangle, the white metal hinged bangle profusely set with old rose cut blood red garnets, with safety chain
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An 18ct. yellow gold and vibrant green Chinese jade dress ring, the lozenge form panel in rub over mount
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A 10ct. yellow gold and diamond dress ring, the marquise shaped mount profusely set with small round brilliant cut diamonds, with white gold decorative detail two shoulders. TDW 1.00ct
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An antique 14ct. rose gold and diamond ring, the flower and petal design with a 0.20ct. early modern brilliant cut diamond to the centre with the petals and leaves set with a further 18 single cut diamonds. TDW 0.40cts
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A 14ct. yellow gold and red coral dress ring, the square cabochon form coral stone in rub-over mount, forked shoulders
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A 14ct. yellow gold and red coral dress ring, the oval cabochon stone held by four claws
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold ruby and diamond lady's ring, gypsy type, the three oval facet cut rubies spaced by two pairs of small old cut diamonds
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold, ruby and diamond bridge ring, the four facet cut rubies spaced by three pairs of old cut diamonds, scrolling design to the side mount
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An Edwardian 18ct. gold opal and diamond bridge ring, the three oval cabochon milk opals with good fire, highlighted with six small old cut diamonds. Hallmarked Chester 191 cm
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