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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:816
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:189
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:684
Date:19-Apr-2016
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A colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone pendant, the teardrop shape greenstone with engraved 9ct. rose gold cap, together with a very fine gold plated chain.
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An impressive banded agate bead necklace, the alternating large and small banded agate beads in black, white and red, threaded onto a fine chain.
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An opal bead necklace, the 60 round graduated size opal beads with small crystal beads between, with a 9ct. gold clasp, also set with seven small cabochon opals, central stone absent.
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An Elsa Morrah retro jewellery suite, earrings, ring and pendant comprising a central panel of gold stone with a metal multi-stem mount, in original leather pouch and the invitation to the exhibition at The Dowse, 1983.
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An opera length jade bead necklace, 130 uniform apple green jade beads, gilt metal clasp.
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Three African tribal necklaces, vegetable ivory, horn, old turquoise, metal ovoid beads and wooden discs - one with horn cross pendant. Lengths 63 cm, 79 cm, 60 cm.
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A string of Baltic amber beads, the round butterscotch amber of graduating size, requires restringing.
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A Baltic amber necklace, comprising graduated pieces of semi-polished amber.
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A Baltic amber necklace, comprising graduating size round polished amber pieces, parrot beak clasp. 50.4gms.
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A Baltic amber necklace, comprising graduated polished amber nuggets. 37.70gms.
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An old ivory bead necklace, the 37 large round graduating size ivory beads with an ivory screw clasp.
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A vintage ivory bead necklace, the round graduating size beads with an ivory screw clasp.
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A vintage ivory bangle, curved form.
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A large ivory bangle, curved form with notched lineal decoration.
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A vintage ivory bangle, two sections carved with Chinese dragons.
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A lapis lazuli necklace, 31 rondel shaped beads with small round lapis beads between, large silver parrot beak clasp.
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A vintage opera length jade necklace, the graduated round jade beads of a variegated apple green colour on silver chain links.
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A Bohemian garnet pendant/brooch, the ornate shaped pendant festooned with facet cut deep red Bohemian garnets, with conforming bale, glass locket at reverse for a photo.
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A Bohemian garnet and pearl bracelet, the 11 flowerhead panels set with six small facet cut Bohemian garnets with a pearl to the centre, hinged clasp with safety chain.
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An Art Deco Bohemian garnet brooch, the lozenge form brooch set with facet cut garnets with conforming garnet set cross piece to the centre.
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A c.1913 15ct. yellow gold half-hinged snap bangle, plain D-form, hallmarked Birmingham 1913. 20gms.
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A Victorian 9ct gold, diamond and peridot bangle, the top set with three facet cut peridot and two round brilliant cut diamonds, with the addition of decorative scrolling and gold balls, hinge clasp and safety chain.
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A 9ct. rose gold curb link charm bracelet, with padlock clasp, and silver gilt and enamel medal, 23gms.
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A modern silver jewellery suite, a domed bangle and conforming earrings and ring.
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A contemporary Mexican silver bracelet, comprising four ridged and hinged sections, each set with a large oval obsidian stone in a rub-over mount.
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Four decorative silver jewellery items, includes two cuff bangles, one with three wide plain ribbed sections separated by fine plaited wire bands, the other smaller and similar, the two rings of conforming design.
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Four conforming jewellery pieces, includes: a triple strand agate bead bracelet with onyx bars and silver fittings, a pair of modernist onyx and silver earrings and ring, together with a silver backed brooch, the central onyx panel flanked by two large variable agate panels.
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A modernist silver and cubic zirconia ring and earring set, the large earrings with emerald cut stones in rub-over mounts, the ring with a rounded triangular table top set with a raised oval facet cut cubic zirconia in a rub-over mount.
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Assorted modernist silver jewellery, includes: a wide silver cuff with two raised ribs, angled design, together with two pairs of earrings.
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A silver and lapis lazuli hinged bangle and a pair of earrings, 1980s modernist design.
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A Swedish silver mid-century brooch, the centre decorated with snow drops, signed Tenn to the reverse.
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A heavy silver and aquamarine dress ring, the avant-garde design set with a hexagonal facet cut aquamarine, with matt brushed finish to the silver.
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A vintage 9ct. yellow gold charm bracelet, the approx. 30 9ct. gold charms of various forms including a kiwi, Egyptian themes, Regal Crown, jandal, dolphin, etc. Heart padlock form clasp. 32.7gms.
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An early 20th century 15ct. yellow gold heart form pendant, scroll engraved part detail, set with a single facet cut sapphire. 5.4gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold pendant on chain, the small open worked floral pendant highlighted with turquoise cabochons and seed pearls, later 9ct. yellow gold chain.
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A 9ct. rose gold fob chain, decorative shaped and pierced flat links, the longer bars alternating with near square smaller sections. 13gms.
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold and hardstone fob pendant/locket, circular form, bloodstone and sardonyx panels, the suspension ring captured by the two fittings to the top.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold, seed pearl and blue stone pendant/brooch, open scrolling form.
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold and citrine fob spinner, traditional faceted triangular spinner in engraved and shaped gold frame.
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold and sardonyx fob spinner, circular form, twin panelled, graduating bead and leaf form frame.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and gold nugget necklace, the approximately sized yellow gold nuggets with small circular and oval chain links between, two 'dog-clip- clasps attached. 20gms. Length 44.5 cm
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A c.1900 14ct. yellow gold and amethyst fob spinner, the pale oval facet cut amethyst in a pierced scrolling and engraved mount.
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A c.1900 uncommon 9ct. yellow gold watch key/seal, shaped as a harp with five wire twist strings, engraved detail, the top with key fitting, the circular pale onyx base engraved with a monogram.
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold mounted bloodstone spinner, the triangular section spinner with three intaglio cut crests, plain strap frame.
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An 18ct. white gold diamond and black pearl pendant, the black pearl set in a scrolling diamond set bale, with a silver box chain.
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An 18ct. gold diamond and black pearl ring, the semi-baroque black South Seas pearl secured to a tapered domed cross-over band, with each fluted shoulder set with three round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond pendant, the 0.60ct modern round brilliant cut diamond in a rub-over mount, the bezel drilled with holes at sides to take a threaded chain
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A 9ct. yellow gold muff chain, the fine curb link chain with one dog clip, weight 20gms.
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A 9ct. rose gold fob seal, the carnelian seal engraved with Mary.
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An 1804 King George III gold third guinea coin.
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A cultured pearl necklace, the lustrous deep cream pearls of uniform size, with an 18ct white gold clasp with conforming pearl to the centre.
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An Art Deco platinum, jade and diamond brooch, the double shape bezel and pillar style mount set with 28 single cut diamonds, the carved jade centre of a mid-green tone, with platinum pin and safety clasp, in old box. Length 5 cm
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An 18ct white and yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, the 0.92 carat emerald cut emerald in a yellow gold rub over mount, surrounded by 16 round brilliant cut diamonds bead set to the white gold mount, the natural emerald of medium colour and Type II-12 clarity, TDW 0.42.
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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 130 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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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond cluster ring, the 0.60ct. oval facet cut diamond claw set to the centre, a further 14 brilliant cut diamonds channel set to the front and back of a cross-over mount, colour of main diamond F-G. TDW 0.85ct.
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold diamond solitaire ring, the 0.55ct. round brilliant cut diamond in a white gold rex mount to the centre of a woven split shank set with 38 small round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.14cts., colour D-H.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, ruby and diamond set traditional pendant, the large oval cabochon treated ruby of 13.0ct. held by 4 pillar claws on an open scrolling ground highlighted with curving rows of 50 modern round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.10ct.
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A modern 18ct. yellow gold and diamond hinged bangle, traditional form, the top with 28 channel-set round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 2.34ct., push in box clasp with two safety clips.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond bracelet, 13 small brilliant cut diamonds claw set between lozenge form links, the links with a matt finish, push-clasp with safety catches.
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A cornflower blue sapphire and diamond dress ring, the 5.9ct. sapphire claw set on a fine sinuous band mounted with multiple small diamonds, approximate TDW 0.43cts, set in 18ct. white gold.
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An impressive 3.02cts. solitaire diamond ring, the plain rhodium plated 18ct. white gold mount with four claws, the modern round brilliant cut diamond reported as 3.02cts. and of 'Excellent' make, E-colour and I2 clarity
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An estate lady's palladium three stone diamond dress ring, Old Mine cuts with larger central set, claw set, decorative engraved shoulders and band.
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An early 20th century 15ct. yellow gold and natural opal bridge ring, the five oval opals graduating in a row, claw set.
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An estate 9ct. yellow gold snake ring, the head and tail highlighted with diamonds and rubies.
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A c.1920 lady's 18ct. yellow gold and platinum diamond set ring, the square top setting with an old brilliant cut diamond flanked by three smaller side panels each with a diamond.
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold and three stone diamond ring, the old brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a row.
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A lady's estate 18ct. yellow gold and diamond solitaire ring, the top white gold setting and eight claws supporting the modern brilliant cut diamond.
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A vintage 16ct. yellow gold and blue topaz dress ring, the large pale blue emerald cut topaz in a rub-over mount, plain design, stamped gold and maker's marks.
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A vintage 9ct. gold and amethyst ring, the oval facet cut amethyst claw set, leaf decoration to upright shoulders.
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A 9ct. yellow gold and opal ring, the oval flat cabochon 2.96ct. milk opal claw-set, upright shoulders and plain band.
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An 18ct mabe pearl and diamond ring, the large mabe pearl in a rub-over mount surrounded by 25 small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold and diamond tie/stick pin, in original purple velvet box, the single old brilliant cut diamond set in a gold mount with wide screw circular back panel, the box also fitted with a stick pin to receive the diamond mounted head, marked 18ct.
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A vintage 14ct. yellow gold and amethyst bug brooch, the abdomen and thorax as facet cut amethysts, the open wings, head and legs with naturalistic detail in 14ct. yellow gold.
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A 9ct. gold and amethyst brooch, the large oval facet cut amethyst claw set to the centre of a split bar brooch, in original box.
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A Georgian 9ct. gold and paste mourning brooch, the small rectangular brooch set with an outer ring of small facet cut paste amethysts, the centre with hair under crystal.
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A 9ct. yellow gold and opal ring, the 2.5ct. oval cabochon milk opal in a rub-over mount, pierced decoration to the shoulders, broad tapering band.
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A 9ct. yellow gold and opal brooch, the 6.1ct. heart-shaped cabochon milk opal claw-set to the centre of a double gold band.
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A 14ct. yellow gold cameo brooch / pendant, the cameo carved with a bouquet of three flowers and leaves, in rub-over mount with rope edge decoration, length 3 cm
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A ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date-just wristwatch, steel case with fluted gold bezel, gold dial with gold batons and hands, magnified date at 3, stainless steel and gold Rolex bracelet with fold-over clasp, with original papers, and red leather wallet.
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A vintage 9ct gold lady's Rolex wristwatch, with original Rolex strap, case, box and papers. The guarantee receipt dated 1964. Not in working order. Weight 15gms.
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An early 20th century Swiss made split seconds stop watch, the silver plated traditional case with white enamelled open face, named with retailer 'H. Williamson Ltd. London', subsidiary minutes dial, the back with a broad arrow (military) above No.81650. Split second push button to the case side. Working. Note: Williamson are noted suppliers of military watches.
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A vintage Omega stopwatch, the two push 30 second sweep stopwatch in good working order, with metal mesh neck chain. Provenance: once used by Arnold Stafford in 'Formula 3' car racing in England and in the N.Z. Grand Prix.
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A large Hebdomas movement gent's wristwatch, the circular chromed case frame with glazed covers front and back, the face with 3/4 white porcelain ground with Roman numerals, gilded flower detail and '8 days', traditional exposed balance wheel, the back with various medal and ribbon enclosed detail, stitched black leather strap, working. Diameter 4.8 cm pocket watch type case with stem wind.
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A c.1915 gent's 9ct. yellow gold half hunter wristwatch, blue recessed enamel to the outside cover, minor losses, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, working. 25gms.
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An early 20th century (World War I) silver circular cased gent's wristwatch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial, the stem wind movement in working order, modern stitched black leather strap.
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An 18ct. gold half hunter pocket watch, provenance to Francis Brodie (see lot 313), the hinged cover with blue enamel inlaid Roman numerals opening to reveal a white enamel face with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, subsidiary seconds dial, the watch back engraved and with remnants of blue enamel with the crest of the Brodie Clan: a dexter hand raised holding a sheath of three arrows beneath the motto 'Unite', and further with his monogram. 60gms.
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A French brass cased carriage clock, the traditional corniche case with swing handle and platform base, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, working and complete with key.
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A brass cased carriage clock, the case with decorative dentil cornice and lower frieze; white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Working and with key but spring requires attention. Height 11.5 cm
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A Victorian black slate and red marble cased mantel clock, the cream enamel dial with roman numerals, striking mechanism. Height 30 cm
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An early 20th century electric mantel timepiece by the Eureka Clock Co. Ltd, Patent 14614, c.1906, the cream enamel dial with Roman numerals housed in a mahogany case with bevelled glass door. Height 33 cm
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An Edwardian silver heart form chatelaine scent bottle, large plain body, screw lid, suspension chains attached at each shoulder. Birmingham 1901.
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A George III silver vinaigrette, unusual ribbed form with fine engraved repeating diamond pattern, the gilded interior including the original pierced grille. Birmingham 1816 by Wardell & Kempson.
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A large Edwardian silver photo frame, decorated with bows and swags, requires minor repair, Birmingham 1909, 26 cm x 32 cm
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A modern 925 standard silver freestanding photo frame of plain oval shape, length 18 cm
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An early 20th century silver photo frame, shaped rectangular form with serpentine top, fine repeating scroll decorated borders, blue velvet backing, strut attached. Birmingham 1911 by Green & Cadbury Ltd. 24 cm x 18 cm
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A small William IV silver vinaigrette, rectangular form, engraved wriggle and prick design, the gilded interior with pierced and engraved grill. Birmingham 1834 by Edward Smith.
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An early Victorian silver card case, fine machine engraved, rectangular form, gilded interior, the shield form cartouche presentation engraved 'Jane'. Birmingham 1839 by Nathaniel Mills. 9.2 cm x 6.7 cm
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Two silver photo frames, both rectangular, the larger with oak back and strut, Birmingham 1911, 24 cm x 175; the smaller Birmingham 1919, 17 cm x 12.5 cm
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A rare Liberty & Co. Art Nouveau 'Cymric' silver buckle, of leaf and tendril design, width 11 cm London 1899, both pieces hallmarked and with maker's marks.
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An early Victorian period crested silver cased travelling shaving brush with fine engine-turned decoration, length extended 14 cm London 1839.
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