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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:708
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:54
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:596
Date:1-Dec-2015
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A Chinese blue and white ovoid porcelain jar, decoration of official figures and attendants within a landscape setting including a waterfall, extensive landscape and building, turned wood fitted lid. Height 22.5 cm
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A Chinese finely decorated small blue and white porcelain dish, the shaped rim with an encircling band of floral decoration including animal highlights, the well with a precious vase upon a formal inlaid floor. Unmarked. Diameter 15 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Kuanyin shaped vase, decorated in cobalt blue with a scene of figures on a pavilion veranda and with foliage and rocks, double circle in blue under the foot. Height 35.5 cm
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A Chinese large gu form vase, painted blue mountainous coastal landscape decoration on white ground incorporating figures, buildings, bridges and boats, double ring mark in blue to base. Height 39 cm, diameter 20 cm
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A Chinese pale blue glaze fluted shallow dish, multiple panel shaped rim, six character mark in underglaze blue within a double ring circle to base. Diameter 18 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase in the Yongzheng manner, ovoid shape with tall tapering neck and flaring base, iron red oxide glaze, double blue circle under the base. Height 24.5 cm
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A Chinese export octagonal armorial plate, the centre painted with a crowned shield form armorial, the border with floral swags and gilt highlights.See page 1.6 cm
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A set of three Chinese export mugs, cylindrical form, finely painted in famille rose within wrythen panels, gilt highlights, one with professional restoration to the rim
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A Chinese giltwood Buddha, modelled seated, one hand raised in benediction, the other holds a libation cup, raised on a double lotus plinth base. Height 25.5 cm
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A Chinese jade ink mixing box, of circular shape, the lid engraved with archaic characters, an archaic seal mark engraved under the base, the circular lid lifting to reveal an interior with a shallow dish surrounded by a conforming 'moat'. Diameter 13 cm
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An early 20th century Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, leaning forward, traditional dress, the leafy and rocky base including his fishing basket and dog, on a raised carved and ebonised stand. Height overall 12 cm
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A collection of ivory chopsticks, napkin ring and a small figure, includes 10 pairs of ivory chopsticks, finely engraved with stained detail and calligraphy
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An old Chinese solid carved ivory figure of Shou Lao, the god of wisdom traditionally represented with his large forehead, long staff and peach held to his right hand, his classical robes with trailing ribbons, finely detailed, raised on an ebonised scrolling cloud form carved wood base. Height overall 34 cm
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An old fully carved hippopotamus ivory tusk bridge with multiple figures including some in boats and on horses, buildings and trees, supported on a carved ebonised stand. Length of tusk 22.5 cm
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A good Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on figured stand, the intricately carved ivory ball with dragon highlights of at least eight graduated layers upon a cup topped spindle stand with cylinder section above the female figure holding a large lotus flower, all on a circular carved base. Height 31.5 cm
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A Chinese blanc-de-chine standing figure of Hotei, traditionally represented as a happy figure with his corpulent belly showing from his draped robe, a length of beads to his right hand, a sack held in his left, standing upon a finely detailed rocky base. Height 30.5 cm, on a circular wood stand
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An old Chinese blue and white porcelain bottle form vase, with decoration of double dragons amongst mystic clouds, underglaze blue character marks to the base. Height 20 cm
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An old Chinese finely decorated blue and white bottle form vase, the long tapered cylinder neck on a tapered base, decoration of precious objects and blossoms in a restrained form, old paper label to base with ink calligraphy. Height 23 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white gu form vase, cylindrical form with swollen central section, flared top and base, encircling decoration of figures within walled and garden settings, four blue underglazed character marks to the base. Height 19.8 cm
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An old Chinese porcelain jun glazed specimen vase, the tall tapered neck and ovoid body entirely glazed in deep red with pale blue trailing highlights. Height 20 cm
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An old Chinese celadon crackle glazed footed bowl, off-white, even crackle all-over finish, seven brown glazed dots within the foot ring, raised on ebonised and carved wood stand. Diameter 27.5 cm
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An old Chinese circular blue and white porcelain plaque on carved hardwood stand, depicting a standing dragon type beast amongst crashing waves on a rocky shore, broken in two and approximately re-stuck, calligraphy in black to the reverse, the tall open branch form entwined stand with blossom highlights, carved wood. Diameter 25 cm
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A Chinese porcelain calligraphic form teapot, pierced through the body, the dominant green glaze highlighted with a central figure and bats, the framing body with blossom highlights in yellow and mauve, yellow ground open handle and curved spout, conforming stopper to the front top section. Height 20.3 cm
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A Chinese porcelain calligraphic form teapot similar and taller to above, entwining and open pierced sections, a fu dog finial to the flat top lid. Height 24.5 cm
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An old Chinese large sang-de-boeuf glazed vase of bottle form, tapered cylindrical neck, and ovoid body in pale to rich red glaze, crackle evident, the top possibly shortened, raised on ebonised circular wood stand. Height of vase 30 cm
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Four Chinese finely sculpted pottery dragon type dogs, brushed dark glaze highlights, matt finish, the two pairs with one standing, the other pair seated
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Three vintage Chinese glazed pottery scholar figures, supporting various objects, green dominant glaze
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A set of glazed pottery scholar figures, celadon glazed robe to each, matt brown with black highlights to their bodies. Height approx. 11 cm
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Four Chinese pottery scholar figures, dominant yellow glaze with green and blue highlights, unglazed section. Some losses
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A Chinese porcelain famille rose vase, finely enamelled with three women and an on-looking gent within a walled garden, finely detailed, red character mark to base. Height 33.3 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white glazed pottery vase, mallet bodied form. Height 21.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue glazed vase, baluster form, a dragon encircles the mildly tapered flat shoulder, underglaze blue character marks to base. Height 22 cm
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A tall Chinese porcelain glazed scholar figure, long white beard, orange/red glazed gnarly staff, his elaborate cloak in red, yellow and blue dominant tones with green highlights. Impressed marks to base. Height 42.5 cm
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A tall Chinese porcelain glazed scholar figure, he stands with a Ruyi sceptre, his elaborate robe with dragon highlights. Height 45.5 cm
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A tall Chinese porcelain standing scholar figure, black beard, a child held in his arms, his elaborate robe with blossom and nesting crane highlights. Height 42.5 cm
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A Chinese small blue and white baluster vase, restrained floral decoration, flake chip to base. Height 14.8 cm
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A Chinese sang-de-boeuf small vase, cylindrical neck, compressed body, raised on carved hardwood stand. Height 15 cm
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A Chinese sang-de-boeuf small glazed pot, ovoid form, raised on carved hardwood stand. Height 7.8 cm
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A small Chinese green glazed pot, square form with canted corners, impressed scroll design to the flat rim, raised on carved hardwood stand. Height 6 cm
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A Chinese blue and white small glazed vase, baluster form, raised on circular wood stand. Height 11.5 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white hexagonal teapot, the outer water jacket body supporting the cylinder internal teapot, wire handle
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A Chinese blue and white dragon decorated plate, cloud highlights, footed base. Diameter 26.4 cm
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Two early 20th century Chinese porcelain octagonal plates, elaborately decorated with dragons battling over the mystic pearl amongst clouds, floral and bird panelled borders, 'Made in China' on reverse
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Two early 20th century Chinese cabbage leaf decorated porcelain plates, calligraphic symbol to centre of each, polychrome butterfly highlights, 'Made in China' on reverse. Diameter 26 cm
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Two Chinese octagonal porcelain early 20th century plates, fruit, butterfly and blossom highlights on green ground. 'Made in China' on reverse. Diameter 22.5 cm
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A pair of early 20th century Chinese porcelain plates, the hand painted phoenix and dragon decorate the well in dominant red, green, mauve and yellow tones, gilt highlights. Diameter 25.5 cm
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Two old Chinese famille rose plaques, courting couples within walled garden settings, wooden frames, one badly damaged. 25 cm x 175ea
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Two Chinese lipstick pink glazed porcelain plates, incised battling dragon decoration amongst clouds. Four character marks to reverse of each. Diameter 25.5 cm
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Two Oriental large blue and white wall plates, one in a willow pattern, the other with phoenix amongst florals, iron glazed shaped rims. Diameters 363 and 40 cm, with stands
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Three Chinese items, includes two vases, one blue and white, the other blue, both with damage to rims together with a blue glazed figure, A.F
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Three small Chinese porcelain dishes, various glazes, one with famille rose, butterflies and florals, another with incised green ground and blossom highlight, the other with red dragon
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A Chinese polychrome enamel 'pagoda' teapot, three section, some losses
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A Chinese tea glazed small pot, ovoid form, raised on ebonised wood stand. Height 6.8 cm
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A large Chinese famille rose dinner and tea service, the set comprising 8 dinner plates, 5 larger soup bowls, 6 side plates, 3 lidded tureens, teapot, hot water pot, lidded sugar bowl and cream jug, 12 side plates, six saucers, five cups and 2 ashettes and 2 gravy boats with saucers and spoons
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A Chinese porcelain part dinner service, goldfish decorated with gilt highlights, comprising five dinner plates, six side plates, two ashettes, two lidded tureens, two sauce boats on trays with spoons and a part tea service of nine pieces
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A Chinese polychrome enamel part dinner and tea service, dominant blue and green dragon decoration, comprising: two dinner plates, 12 side plates, 11 cups, 12 saucers, teapot, sugar and cream. Some damage
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A Chinese porcelain part dinner and tea service, dominant red cockerel decoration, comprising: 4 dinner plates, 15 side plates, 10 cups, 9 saucers, 2 teapots, 2 sugars, 1 cream and 1 hot water pot, minor damage
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A Chinese porcelain part dinner and tea service, dominated with a blue and green dragon on yellow ground, comprising 2 dinner plates, 6 side plates, 6 cups, 6 saucers and teapot, sugar and cream
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An old Chinese finely carved brush pot, the wide section with deep carved relief of seated figures at a table within a full relief bamboo grove, framing pine trees and leaf detail, the reverse with a four row calligraphic verse. Height 21.6 cm, diameter 12 cm
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A good old Chinese wooden ruyi sceptre, entirely carved front and back with multiple important figures holding various vessels, staff and precious objects, the ovoid panelled head with recessed carved/mid-green stone panel of a seated figure holding a long staff and peach, the reverse with pine tree highlights, good evidence of age and wear. Length 55 cm
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Three Chinese carved wood stands
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A pair of Chinese carved wood and framed panels, each with a pair of figures within a walled garden, deep relief, pale stained finish, ebonised frame to each. 51 cm x 29 cm
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Two old wooden abacuses
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Three old Chinese bronze open irons, the tapered and undulating bowl form with flat base, tapered cylinder handle, relief mask and trellis highlights, pale jade cylindrical finial to end of each with coin support
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An old Chinese bronze baluster form vase, the two open handles issuing from a beast mask, captured rings supported, the plain body with an encircling band of engraved decoration, the tapered base with crashing wave detail. Raised on a carved and pierced fitted wood stand. Height overall 41.5 cm
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An old Chinese bronze and carved wooden incense burner, the shallow bowl top with raised open lug handles raised upon three tall shaped legs, cast detail highlights, the fitted hardwood circular lid with pierced and scroll carved highlights, a seated figure upon a throne as the finial, requires re-affixing. Height 29.8 cm
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An old Chinese bronze ceremonial vessel, spherical form, incised cast detail of stylised animal figures, two tall rectangular open lug form handles, three recumbent animals to the lid, raised on three tapered legs with spade form feet. Height 22 cm, diameter 20 cm
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An old Chinese scholar's rock on stand, the small black rock with white inclusions with heavily weathered surface, flared form, raised on a carved and pierced wood base with cloud highlights. Height 14.5 cm
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A Chinese small bronze vase of kong form, geometric I-ching trigram panel decoration, square section. Height 11.4 cm
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A small old Chinese bronze circular mirror, on wood stand, together with a small seated bronze Buddha
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A set of six old Chinese silver tael weights, the graduating set of bucket type form, a calligraphic panel impressed to the centre of each
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A Chinese carved bamboo cylindrical joss stick holder, pierced and decorated with figures within a walled garden setting, some damage. Length 21 cm
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A Chinese bronze plaque, square form, four rows of calligraphy, raised on ebonised carved wood stand. Height 14.7 cm
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Three old Chinese Mandarin's hat finials, each with a bead top; clear glass, brass and green stone, fine gilt supports
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Four Chinese silver ashtrays and one crystal, a coin to the base of the silver trays
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Two watercolour paintings by Mrs G. Gratsa, Chinese scenes, one a working paddy field, the other Hong Kong Harbour with various boats & buildings, both initialled. 35 cm x 42.5 cm, framed under glass. Note: Mrs Gratsa, a Hong Kong resident and noted antique expert assisted Capt. Green in the purchasing of many items within his collection
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Four items, includes: a natural piece of shoushan stone in gnarled wood stand, a two section shell bowl and two small carved wooden figures
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A Chinese engraved brass circular tray
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Six vintage Chinese embroidered pieces, a pair of old two panelled small sections, floral design, a long finely worked mandarin cup with figures, birds and florals, a larger mauve ground panel with gilt thread embroidery of fu dogs, etc., and two red and gold larger cloths
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A vintage Chinese carved blackwood box, the hinged lid and front finely carved with dragons, mystic pearl and cloud forms, the sides with mask and scroll detail, brass swing handles, the back with bats flanking a telegraphic symbol, plinth base, the interior revealing long strap hinges and internal compartment, with key. 38.5 cm x 24 cm x 25.5 cm
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Three 1970s plain style silver jewellery pieces, comprising; a hinged half-hoop bangle, a wide silver cuff and pair of lobed oval earrings
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A suite of 1970s style silver jewellery, comprising; a hoop and oval section linked bracelet, pair of large three tier earrings and wide knuckle form ring
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A suite of 1970s style jewellery, comprising; a hinged bangle, pair of wide tapered hoop earrings and wide band ring with oval amber cabochon panel
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A suite of 1970s style silver jewellery, comprising; a wide mesh link bracelet, brooch of repeating dot forms and pair of long narrow mesh earrings
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A stylish heavy silver bracelet, with capstan and wide solid silver ring fittings to the rope work frame
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A large blue topaz and silver stylish modern dress ring, the large emerald cut blue topaz claw set at the corners, the rectangular frame with wide forked shoulders
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A large blue topaz and silver modern dress ring, the oval multi-facet cut blue topaz held by four claws from an open oval mount, wide forked shoulders
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A large Baltic amber and silver lady's dress ring, the clear polished approximately oval form cabochon amber nugget showing flecked inclusions in an open rub-over mount
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A large Baltic amber and silver dress ring, the rectangular dome topped amber panel with facet cut ends of good clear tone with flecked inclusions, the rub-over mount with open back
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A large labradorite and silver dress ring, the rectangular panel with mildly domed top showing blue translucence, open conforming rub-over mount
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An amber and silver ring, the large facet cut amber in a rub-over mount, plain silver shank
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A sterling silver charm bracelet, the unusual circle and cross links set with 15 silver charms including a Cornish pixie, windmill, kangaroo, etc., with toggle clasp. 30.7gms
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A vintage heavy and wide silver necklace and bracelet suite, the stylised double figure of eight shaped links of uniform wide width forming the short necklace, together with a conforming bracelet
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A red coral bead necklace, the round beads of varying sizes with silver parrot clasp
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A red coral bead necklace, the extra long necklace of uniform size beads, hand knotted between, large silver jump ring clasp
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A 14ct. yellow gold and red coral ring, the square cabochon coral claw set, plain shank with split shoulders
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A 14ct. yellow gold and coral ring, the large oval cabochon coral claw set, incised decoration to shoulders
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A Bohemian garnet necklace, the double strand of facet cut garnets with metal push-clasp and safety catch
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A Baltic amber pendant and necklace, the large polished amber pendant on a necklace of polished amber nuggets
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A Baltic amber necklace, graduating polished amber nuggets, with metal ring clasp
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