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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:655
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:146
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:474
Date:15-Mar-2016
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A Chinese small sauce dish, circular, decorated with a fu dog in iron red framed by a square scroll border in underglaze blue. Seal mark under the base. Diameter 10 cm
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An early 20th century Japanese silver Kuhn & Komar oil bottle, the silver holder with dragon embossed in relief to the cylindrical base and narrow cylindrical top, hand-beaten ground and handle supports, plain cylindrical adjustable handle and screw-on domed lid, engraved glass body with swollen shoulder, impressed maker's marks to base. Height 20 cm. Weight of silver only 146gms
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A late 19th century Chinese silver Cumshing rectangular hinged lidded box, the lid and each panel with a single dragon in relief, plain ground, plain interior, the base punched with the maker's marks. 12 cm x 7.8 cm x 58. 262gms
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An early 20th century Japanese silver iris decorated bowl, squat ovoid form, double walled, the exterior with five panels with high relief decoration of flowering irises, punched character marks to base. 264gms. Diameter 140 cm. Height 8 cm
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A c.1920 Japanese silver Yokohama bowl, the exterior in relief with iris decoration on a fine hammered ground, lavishly gilded interior, engraved and stamped marks to the base, three character marks engraved to the interior. 107gms. Diameter 12 cm
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A mid-19th century Chinese silver 'Genwo' mug, tapered cylindrical form, restrained decoration of two encircling bands of fruiting grape vine in relief, maker's mark embossed to base and with presentation engraving. 167gms. Height 9.6 cm
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A c.1840 Chinese silver table salt cellar by Khecheong of Canton, rectangular form, the mildly curved flat rim with shell and fruiting vine relief end handles, fine lobed side rims, plain tapered body raised on platform base, with four scrolling mounted lion's feet, in the English manner. Impressed marks to base emulating those of English George III silver hallmarks and including the maker's initials. 166gms. 10 cm x 7 cm x 4.5 cm
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A heavy Chinese silver dragon handled trophy cup by Luen Wo of Shanghai, classical form, the body with single relief dragon on plain ground with three engraved rows of calligraphy, the ornate handles as sinuous sculpted dragons, plain spreading circular base, remains of gilt to the interior, maker's marks embossed to the base. 565gms. Height 18 cm
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A c.1900 Chinese silver Republic period enamel and gilt fancy tea caddy, octagonal lobed cylindrical form with conforming domed lid, relief wheat sheath decoration with yellow enamelled seed heads, the stems mounted with cabochon turquoise beads, radiating further beads to the lid, removable plain cylindrical lining, most all-over gilt wash remaining, fine wire mesh body. The base embossed 'Silver'. 381gms. Height 13 cm
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A mid-19th century Chinese silver snuff box by Khecheong of Canton, machine engraved hinge lid and base, waisted sides, remains of gilt to the interior, the interior lid with makers' marks. 5.3 cm x 3.4 cm x 15. Weight 43gms
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A c1880 Chinese export silver snuff box, rectangular form, the lid with engraved lozenge form panel, floral highlights, curved thumb piece the hinged lid enclosing a gilt washed interior, stamped with makers' mark M K, Canton. 4.5 cm x 3 cm x 1.5 cm
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A pair of 1920s Tuck Chang Chinese silver salt and pepper
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A c1875 Chinese silver Wing Nam tea caddy, hexagonal form, embossed and engraved various panels of dragons, blossom, bamboo etc., the circular fitted lid with engraved character, raised on three stepped feet. Stamped marks to base. 236gms. Height 12.6 cm
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An early 20th century Chinese silver lidded box, circular form, the push on lid with vacant circular cartouche framed by dragons in relief amongst clouds, conforming decoration to the body, stamped maker's marks and '85' to the base. Diameter 8 cm,163gms
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An early 20th century Wing Nam Chinese silver liqueur cup, pedestal base, the bowl embossed with an encircling dragon, gilt washed, embossed maker's marks to foot rim. Height 83. 47gms
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A pair of early 20th century Chinese silver liqueur cups, high relief decoration of dragons amongst clouds on a finely hammered ground, Stamped marks to base. Height 4.8 cm,56gms
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A large and impressive c.1900 Meiji period Japanese silver bowl, double walled, the exterior with high relief dragons amongst crashing waves, plain lotus form top rim, plain mildly spreading ring foot, four character marks embossed to the base. 1188gms, noted as being pure silver. Diameter 250, height 14 cm
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A c.1840 Chinese silver goblet by Khechong of Canton, classical form with spreading circular foot, the six panels with standing acanthus leaf framing, conforming decoration to the foot, remains of gilt to the interior, maker's marks stamped to the internal foot ring. 168gms. Height 104, diameter 8.1 cm
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A set of five Chinese export ware porcelain plates, decorated in underglaze blue to the centres with flowering boughs, framed by a diaper patterned border and an outer rim decorated with flower-heads. Diameter 23 cm. Some hairline cracks
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A pair of Chinese export ware large plates, decorated in under glaze blue with a floral pattern to the centre and framed by a floral and bamboo border. Diameter 28 cm
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A Chinese export ware porcelain large blue and white plate decorated to the centre with a vase of flowers and precious objects, framed by a panelled border incorporating lotus and other flowers. Diameter 34 cm
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A set of six Chinese boxwood carvings of figures, depicting various noble and peasant characters. Each raised on square plinth base. Height 18 cm
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain teapot, cylindrical shape, decorated with figures in gardens and with birds and flowers. Height 15.5 cm
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A set of three Chinese bronze opium weights modelled as beasts. Largest height 12.5 cm
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A set of six Chinese bronze opium weights, modelled as birds. Largest height 15 cm
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A graduated red coral bead necklace, with a silver push-in clasp
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A red/orange solid branch coral sectional necklace, the polished lozenge form branch beads with natural inclusions, individually knotted, with captured ring clasp
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A red coral and red stone necklace, the principally red coral beads of various form and graduating sizes
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A 19th century Italian 18ct. gold and coral pendant, the ornate filigree mount with a coral cameo of classical woman to the centre, with gold suspension ring
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A 19th century carved red coral and gold brooch, the oval coral panel carved in high relief with a cherub upon a bed of flowers and leaves, double scrolling gold wire-frame support. 5 cm x 4 cm
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A strand of large clear Baltic amber beads, the clear spherical amber-toned beads with restrained dark flecked inclusions. Diameter of each bead approx. 18. Length 70 cm
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A pair of amber bead earrings, the round amber button bead attached to a gold hook for pierced ears
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A pair of 9ct. gold and scarab beetle earrings, the scarabs claw-mounted onto a gold backing, with hooks for pierced ears, in original green velvet box
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A 22ct. yellow gold mounted double tiger's claw pendant, the substantial cap mount with circular facet cut sapphire set to the bale, strap and cap mounts to the claws
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A Victorian otter's paw brooch, with a silver cap to the end. Length 9 cm
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A vintage lapis lazuli bead necklace, alternating lozenge and round lapis beads on small metal belcher chain, with conforming drop to base
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A lapis lazuli bead necklace, solid disc form
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An ivory bead necklace, of 30 round uniform ivory beads with ivory screw clasp
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An ivory bead necklace, of graduating round ivory beads
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A Victorian 15ct. gold cameo brooch, the Etruscan style mount framing a classical torso of a woman, unmarked but tests as 15ct. gold. Height 7 cm
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An Akoya cultured pearl necklace, the graduating round pearls of a white pink lustre, with silver clasp
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A pair of 9ct gold and pearl tassel earrings, the oval pearl with four rows of small pearls suspended from the base, with 9ct gold hooks for pierced ears
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A 9ct. yellow gold pearl and diamond ring, the cultured pearl set to the centre with six small round modern brilliant cut diamonds to each side. TDW 0.80ct.
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A gold Hungarian 20 krohner coin, 1904, weight 304gms
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A French gold 20 franc coin, 1904, with rooster to one side, weight 6.5gms
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A punto gold coin, 1756, weight 7.9gms
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An 1877 U.S. Liberty Head Double Eagle $20 gold coin, 90% pure, 33.4gms, good condition.
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A 19th century 18ct. gold Italian suite of jewellery, comprising an ornate white sapphire set bracelet, a conforming large brooch, a smaller brooch and a pair of earrings, all with floral design embellishments set with facet cut white sapphires. Weight 70gms
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An Italian 19th century 18ct. gold, silver and diamond bangle, the ornate silver floral mount set with 27 faceted macle diamonds, claw mounted to an 18ct. yellow gold hinged bangle. (A macle diamond is a naturally occurring flat triangular-shaped diamond. They are typically left unfaceted and set in their natural form).
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A 19th century Italian 18ct. gold and diamond brooch, in the form of a leaf set with seven macle diamonds in silver, one diamond missing and has old repairs. (see previous lot)
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An 18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring, the 1.54ct oval mixed cut natural emerald claw set and surrounded by 24 small round brilliant cut diamonds, the split shank and shoulders bead set with a further 51 matching diamonds, TDW 0.50ct, emerald of medium colour and clarity I1 - I2
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A substantial 18ct. yellow gold and solitaire diamond set gent's ring, the hand-made mount with armorial crest cast to each shoulder of a helmet above a shield, the oval top with a white gold diamond form panel bead set with a single round brilliant cut diamond of 0.31ct.
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A 14ct. white gold diamond solitaire ring and matching wedding band, the 0.71ct. princess cut diamond claw set with three small round brilliant cut diamonds set to each flared shoulder, the matching wedding band set with five round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 1.24cts, the wedding ring permanently joined to the solitaire.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond drop earrings, two diamond set articulated rods suspended from a stud set with a round brilliant cut diamond with two smaller diamonds on each side, conforming studs to the middle and base of the rods, post for pierced ears. TDW 1.72cts.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold Cartier diamond earrings, the Creole hoop earrings with front and rear sections pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, signed 'Cartier' to the interior. TDW 6.80cts.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond heart shape drop earrings, set with a princess cut and two half-moon cut diamonds, surrounded by 18 small round brilliant cuts. A diamond set rod suspended from the small heart holds a larger conforming heart shape set with matching princess cut and half-moon cut diamonds, surrounded by round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds. TDW 2.74cts.
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A quality pair of 18ct white gold and diamond cluster hoop earrings, the front and inside back face of each hoop entirely encrusted with 155 modern brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 5.65cts, the reverse of each with an open pierced curved trellis type design.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and three stone diamond ring, the 0.90ct. old European cut diamond claw set with a 0.40ct. old European cut diamond to each side, plain shank with upswept pointed shoulders.
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An 18ct. white gold Chiampesan necklace, comprising rondel form links with twin barrel divider clasp. Weight 63.4gms
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An impressive 18ct white gold and diamond lady's tennis bracelet, the 52 princess cut diamonds in a sectional channel type setting with TDW of 8.28cts, push in clasp with double side catches
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A 2.01ct. solitaire diamond ring, plain platinum setting with eight claws holding the round brilliant cut diamond of 2.01ct., colour D, clarity SI2, cut C, grade 'Ideal', minor chip to girdle
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A good 18ct. white gold, emerald and diamond dress ring, the central emerald cut emerald of 1.30ct. in a cluster setting framed by 18 modern round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.34ct.
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A pair of 14ct. yellow gold and diamond stud earrings, the 0.54ct. round modern cut brilliant diamond, claw set.
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A 14ct gold and diamond dress ring, the 0.62 ct. oval brilliant cut diamond in a rub-over mount, surrounded by a circle of channel set round brilliant cut diamonds, flanked by graduated curved channel set shoulders, round bevelled band, TDW 1.38cts
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A pair of 14ct. white gold and diamond drop earrings, each with an open double diamond form and three drops set with 19 small diamonds
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A 14ct. yellow gold half sovereign ring, rub-over mount to the coin, white facet cut stones to the bezel, wide flared lower mount and shoulders. 16.9gms
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A vintage white gold, jade and diamond lady's dress ring, the oval cabochon jade panel of good green tone, claw set in a leaf type design highlighted with nine small diamonds. Testing as 20ct. gold or higher
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An 18ct. gold and five stone diamond ring, the five round brilliant cut diamonds claw-set, white gold detail to shoulders
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An 18ct. yellow gold opal and diamond ring, the oval cabochon fire opal in a rub over mount with three small brilliant cut diamonds to each twisted mount shoulder
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond cocktail ring, small facet cut pink and blue sapphires set as nine flower-heads with the central flower set with a small single cut diamond. Double wire rope loop shoulders and mount on a plain rounded shank. Weight of sapphires 2.20cts.
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A 14ct. gold and diamond gents ring, the square mount set with 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds, ridged decoration to each shoulder. Weight. 9gms
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A 9ct. yellow gold and diamond gents ring, the flat square mount set with three round brilliant cut diamonds and a radiating sun design, tapered flat shank with bark pattern to shoulders, total diamond weight 0.30ct.
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A 10ct. white gold sapphire and diamond ring, 12 square step cut sapphires channel set in two rows, with nine small single cut diamonds on either side, split shoulders
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An 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the 0.25 old mine cut diamond star set in a gypsy setting on a round tapered shank.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.21ct. princess cut diamond in a yellow gold triangular mount, plain tapering shank.
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A 9ct. yellow gold sapphire and diamond three ring set, the central cluster with an oval facet cut sapphire framed by diamonds, the two companion rings of curved form each set with two small diamonds and bead decoration.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond dress ring, a diamond set flower head to the centre of a double row folded ribbon style cross-over mount set with agate and single cut diamonds. TDW 0.53cts.
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An 18ct. and 9ct. yellow gold diamond encrusted monkey on chain, the 18ct. rose gold monkey hanging by its tail from the 9ct. yellow gold belcher link chain, the monkey pave set with 59 champagne modern round brilliant cut diamonds of 1.20ct.
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A 14ct. yellow gold five gold coin bracelet, the coins in rub-over mount with chain and textured curved bar links between. 22.9gms
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A 9ct. rose gold chain necklace, comprising rectangular twisted links, with parrot clasp, 25gms
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An Edwardian 15ct. yellow gold bar brooch, the scrolling frame set with three small mixed cut aquamarines and 13 small seed pearls. Weight 4gms.
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A 9ct. gold and greenstone small watch fob, two rectangular pieces of greenstone with gold caps attached to a central 9ct. gold shield, which is marked 9ct. and J. Bros. for Jones Brothers, an Auckland firm in the early 1900s. Length 20 cm
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A 9ct. gold and greenstone bracelet, three oblong gold capped sections of greenstone with Prince of Wales links between, dog clip clasp
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A colonial greenstone heart pendant, 9ct. rose gold bale, 'AKE AKE' with two fern leaves to the centre. Length 5 cm
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An early 20th century Chinese silver hinged bangle, the flattened top with floral engraved shield flanked by stylised floral sculpted forms, the lower section with floral engraving. Impressed maker's marks as Chinese characters
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An Edwardian silver and enamel lady's fob watch, the white enamel dial with roman numerals, cobalt blue enamel surround, the back decorated with a romantic couple in gold cartouche with conforming cobalt blue surround, attached a silver bar brooch
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A late 19th century 18ct. yellow gold lady's pocket watch, the open face with white enamel dial and black Roman numerals, machine engraved back cover, key wind movement, not working. 26.4gms
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A lady's vintage 18ct. yellow gold bracelet wristwatch, the circular gilt dial with maker's name, cabochon sapphire to the winder, integral mesh bracelet strap with original maker's catch. Weight 44.1gms
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A vintage lady's Certina 18ct. white gold bracelet wristwatch, the oval dial with black baton markers and maker's name, the case and integral mesh strap with fine textured finish, the catch with maker's logo, working. 33.47gms, 30gms actual gold weight
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A modern TAG Heuer AquaRacer 300 metres gent's wristwatch, polished steel case and bracelet, complete with original box, packaging, booklet etc
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A c.1908 gent's silver half hunter wristwatch, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, (hair crack), silver covers, London import marks for 1908, Roman numerals to the front cover, working
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A c.1915 gent's half hunter silver wristwatch, the outer cover with engraved cobalt blue enamelled numerals, push-button release revealing the white enamel dial, London import marks, working
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A gent's silver cased World War I trench wristwatch, the white enamel dial with black outline Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial, working, vintage leather strap
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A World War I nickel cased gent's trench wristwatch, the black enamel dial with white Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial, working, modern stitched black leather strap
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A gent's World War I nickel cased trench wristwatch, white enamel dial with maker's name Monroe, shrapnel guard, working
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A gent's silver World War I flip-top trench wristwatch. Hallmarks for Chester 1915, Swiss movement, working, enclosed bezel and glass absent
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A gent's Omega World War I nickel cased wristwatch, the white enamel dial with black enamel Arabic numerals, small repair evident, large lugs for strap support, the dial and case both with Omega mark. Working
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A gent's silver World War I trench wristwatch, black enamel dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary, working, later stitched black leather strap
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A gent's silver World War I trench wristwatch, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial, working, modern stitched leather strap
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An impressive 19th century French figural mantel clock, the white marble base with ormolu decoration, the clock with white enamel dial and Roman numerals in gilded metal surround with figures of two Greek women, one mapping a globe, the other with tablet and stylus, raised on gilded metal feet, with pendulum and key. 53 cm x 16 cm x 40 cm
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