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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:974
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:277
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:819
Date:24-May-2016
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A Chinese cream glazed bottle form vase, incised decoration revealing a dark brown ground, encircling band of floral decoration. Height 27 cm
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A fine large blanc-de-chine porcelain figure of Kuanyin, the goddess stands holding a reishi fungus, accompanied by a young deer, a basket with a profusion of flowers rests upon its back. Height 61.5 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain gourd shape vase, with tulip neck, decorated with green-blue glaze and resist decoration of panels incorporating Islamic script framed by stylised lotus flowers. Firing flaw to foot ring. Height 52 cm
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Five 19th century Chinese porcelain export plates, each decorated in iron red, underglaze blue and highlighted with gilt; the centre with a landscape with temple. Some rim frits. Diameter 23 cm
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A Chinese porcelain figure of a standing sage, bright polychrome decoration, long pigtail and mandarin's hat. Height 35 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase in Jiaqing style, decorated with fruit and blossom branches on an ox-blood ground. Height 34.5 cm, with circular wooden stand
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A Chinese hand painted porcelain panel, depicting a Buddhist sage reclining on a giant gourd. Signed and with calligraphic inscription and seals to the upper right corner, in wooden frame. Overall 35.5 x 46.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain wine cup, the exterior decorated with a dragon and phoenix in famille rose amongst clouds, a geometric border at the rim and a wavy border at the foot. Six character Qianlong mark under the base. Diameter 8 cm
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A Chinese celadon glazed porcelain pillow, modelled as two boys lying back to back, a large lotus leaf furls above their heads forming the pillow. Width 21 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase of tapering square section, rising to a conforming neck and mouth, elephant head handles issue from the shoulder, painted with panels of figures in gardens reserved on a ground on fine gold scrolls. Height 37 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, decorated ducai enamels with mythical beasts amongst fiery clouds and waves, Kangxi marks to base. Height 20 cm
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A 'Samson of Paris' porcelain small punch bowl, decorated in underglaze blue and gilt with floral sprigs and monogram 'JR' within a cartouche. Faux Chinese seal mark under the base. Diameter 28 cm
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A modern Chinese 18th century style porcelain armorial coffee pot, pear-shape, decorated with cherubs elevating a monogram above a sailing ship surmounted by a ducal coronet. In famille rose enamels. 24.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain rectangular dishes, decorated in the Qianlong manner. 21 x 12 x 65 cm
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A small Chinese porcelain dish, decorated with flowers. Diameter 13 cm
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A Chinese pottery bowl decorated in tenmoko glaze with a resist autumnal leaf design to the interior. Diameter 15.5 cm
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A Chinese chun glaze bowl with plum red splash to the interior. Diameter 18 cm
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A Chinese porcelain framed tile, depicting a Qing emperor seated on dragon throne. Framed, c.1970s. 35 x 27 cm
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A large heavy modern Chinese 'Cong' celadon vase of square section rising from a short circular foot and surmounted by a short circular neck, the body decorated in relief with I Ching trigrams. Height 28.5 cm, painted marks on base Guangxu
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A large impressive Chinese fahua jar of baluster shape with tube-lined decoration of lappets, flowers, leaves, birds and insects in colours of turquoise, yellow, rose pink, aubergine and ivory on a black ground. Height 48 cm
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A Chinese Duan rectangular slab carved ink-stone, the oval shallow dished section framed by calligraphy, an eagle in flight above, dark purple/black colourway. 33 x 23 x 3 cm
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A Chinese snake carved nephrite gongshi scholar's rock, steep mountainous form, the sinuous snake carved in relief from the rind in pale green tone upon the variable dark green body with pale veining. 36 x 14 x 31 cm, mounted in conforming wood stand
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A Thai bronze reclining Buddha statuette, the figure in repose upon a double lotus plinth base. Length 26.5 cm
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An old Thai bronze Buddha head, mounted on a hardwood block base. Height overall 31.5 cm
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A gilt bronze Buddha seated in meditative pose, with hands in teaching mudra, raised on double lotus plinth base. Height 15.5 cm
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A Tibetan bronze bust of a Buddhist deity, its fearsome visage framed by a flaming mandala set with coral and turquoise beads. Height 25 cm
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A champleve enamel archaic style covered vessel with handle, decorated in bright enamels with taotie mask designs. Height 31.5 cm
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A Tibetan seated Buddha, gilt metal, modelled with three faces and multiple arms, seated upon a double lotus throne. Height 17 cm
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A gilded metal Buddha statuette, modelled seated with hands in gesture of meditation, his head surmounted by a coronet of bodhisattvas. Six-character mark to the back. Height 42 cm
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A framed Nepalese thangka, painted in polychrome, depicting a sphere of worlds and lives held in the grip of a wrathful deity. Framed and glazed. 62.5 x 45 cm
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A Tibetan thangka, painted in polychrome on cotton depicting eleven-headed, one-thousand-armed Chenrezig, bodhisattva of compassion, framed by a flaming mandala, surmounted by a Buddhist llama and deities. 48 x 32 cm, framed and glazed
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A Nepalese thangka, depicting a profusion of Buddhist figures, llamas, beasts and demons. 55 x 43 cm, framed and glazed
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A Thai bronze Buddha, modelled seated in a meditative pose upon a multiple-tired throne, a medallion cast to the back of the plinth. Height 16 cm
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A Mughal miniature painting on ivory panel, depicting a couple on a raised dais attended by servants and musicians in micro-mosaic frame. 12 x 8 cm
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A fine Rajasthani miniature painting on ivory panel, depicting a Maharajah at repose in a pavilion attended by a concubine, servants and musicians. 15 x 9.5 cm
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A Tibetan Buddhist ritual dagger, the cast brass hilt surmounted by three faces forming a pommel above a hilt with intricate decoration fixed to a spear point tri--form steel blade. Length 24 cm
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An old Tibetan finely painted thangka, the triple gold thread embroidered frame enclosing the fine painted panel with combination of various traditional significant religious figures in various settings, amongst clouds, flames etc. The painted panel measuring 40 x 33 cm
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A carved stone Thai Buddha head, carved in fine grained brown stone, with serene features, elongated earlobes with earrings, his hair tied in a cascading top-knot, its bindings mounted with an effigy of a meditating Buddha, raised on a teak square plinth. Height 50 cm
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An Indian painting of Ganesh, watercolour and gilt on paper. 16 x 14.5 cm, unframed; along with an Indian 'stamped paper' with manuscript Urdu and signatures along with a later watercolour portrait of a seated gentleman. 34 x 23 cm, unframed
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A large hand beaten brass temple singing bowl, relief dimpled finish to the lower body, an encircling ridged band above, good form and tone, dated 1919. Diameter 38 cm, height 24.5 cm. Complete with embroidered silk cushion and wooden handled hammer
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A Japanese ivory figure group, depicting a street food seller cooking shellfish over a brazier for a male customer who sits before a tray of prepared food and rice wine. Signed on inlaid lacquer tablet under the base (Masada?)
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A Japanese ivory figure group of sword makers, the two men kneel before wet stones. One working a blade, the other with a drawn wakizashi. Signed under the base. Width 14 cm
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A carved ivory figure of a shogun, the stern faced character stands holding a fan of rank, a katana and wakizashi held in his waist belt. Signed under the base. Height 25.5 cm
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A carved ivory statuette of a fisherman, he stands upon a rocky plinth gathering a finely pierced net from waves. Raised on wooden plinth base. Overall height 18 cm
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A carved ivory okimono, depicting Hotei, he carries a massive sack over his shoulder containing kabuki theatre masks. Width 5.5 cm
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A carved ivory netsuke modelled as a rice bale, carved with an aperture containing two small figures. Signed. Height 5 cm
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A pair of Japanese Meiji period fine quality cloisonne vases, the elongated ovoid bodies of rounded square section, trumpet form narrow necks, fine floral decoration of wisteria, iris and other florals on deep purple ground, repeat pattern to the rims, impressed mark to base. Height 15.3 cm
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An old Japanese finely carved gilt wood Buddhist figure (Thousand Hand Bodhisattva) as Kwannon, represented standing with eight pairs of arms, a flaming mandala tapering to the back and above, raised on lotus throne above a multi-tiered decorative base, two metal staffs flank the figure, various other metal jewelled highlights. Height 68 cm
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A Japanese Meiji bronze ovoid vase, finely decorated in applied relief with coloured metals to the exotic pheasant, bamboo and plant forms restrained to the front, stamped mark to base. Height 12 cm
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Two old Japanese brass vases, both with birds amongst florals and with mask form handles, one with captured rings. Heights 185 and 14.5 cm
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Two Japanese rosewood rectangular boxes, the slender walls pierced with shaped handles. 22.5 x 15.5 x 8 cm
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Old Japanese Samurai armour fittings, 19th century or earlier, includes a lacquered helmet and lacquered metal chest and back body plates together with various conforming panelled sections and chain mail with cloth backing, some distress, in old wooden storage box
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A Japanese bronze vase, decorated in relief with ducks on a pond, ovoid shape with flaring petal shaped mouth, two-character signature under the base, dent to one side. Height 29.5 cm
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A large impressive 19th century Japanese Imari lidded urn, the ovoid body with three panels of various relief decoration of flowers, butterfly, dragon, tiger and figures, the complex ground pattern of various blue, red and green tones with gilt highlights, the domed lid with flat rim and old repair, gilded full figure shishi finial. Height 74 cm, diameter 42 cm
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An Imari porcelain vase, cylindrical shape with flaring mouth and flaring towards the foot, decorated with panels of birds and flowers. Height 28.5 cm
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A pair of large Japanese porcelain chargers, circular with scalloped rims, decorated in enamels with panels of exotic birds, flowers and large floral diaper pattern. Diameter 46 cm
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A large 19th century Japanese Imari lidded jar, fluted ovoid shape with conforming fluted dome lid with cupola finial, profusely decorated with flowers, brocade and ribbons in typical iron red, cobalt and gilt. On wooden stand. Finial restored. Height 62 cm
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A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase, tapering cylindrical shape with short trumpet mouth, decorated in iron red, underglaze blue and gilt with cranes in flight amongst a profusion of scattered diaper patterns and various stylised flower-head motifs. Height 47 cm
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A Japanese porcelain bottle vase, decorated in the Imari pallet with panels of figures reserved on a background of floral motifs. Height 25 cm
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Two Japanese Meiji period small finely decorated lidded pots, the teapot with fan form panels incorporating women and florals, the circular box with floral and exotic bird decoration, painted marks
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Ten items of Satsuma earthenware, including a squat circular koro decorated with figures, marked with Shimazu crest and Satsuma; a squat circular lidded box decorated with seven gods to the lid and with geisha to the interior, signed Hodota; along with eight small dishes or bowls variously decorated and marked. Box diameter 9.5 cm
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A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, modelled as a foo dog supporting an ovoid vase raised upon its back, painted and gilded with panels depicting arhats, samurai, geisha and children on a 'brocade ground. Marked with the Shimazu crest, Satsuma and potters and artist's signatures within a cartouche. One tooth chipped. Height 18.5 cm
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A finely painted Japanese Satsuma vase, the base modelled as a foo dog with an ovoid vase raised upon its back, painted with geisha in a veranda setting with distant coastal landscape, richly gilded. Marked under the base with the Shimazu family crest and Satsuma within a cartouche, minor chip. Height 24.5 cm
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A Japanese small white porcelain bowl, moulded as a flower-head with stamens to the centre. Diameter 11.5 cm
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A Sumidagawa ware pottery jar, decorated in high relief with a geisha. Height 10 cm
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An ukiyo-e woodblock triptych by Toyokuni, depicting 11 women and girls accompanied by a man bearing a parasol in a landscape before Mt Fujiyama. 37 x 73 cm
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Sixteen unframed Japanese ukiyo-e woodblocks by Hiroshige, thirteen unique images and three doubled
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A collection of 17 Japanese shunga erotic woodblock prints, printed in monochrome on handmade paper; loose in paper folder, each approx. 30 x 32 cm. Along with a small shunga card printed in colours
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An unframed ukiyo-e woodblock by Kunisada III, a kabuki scene
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An unframed ukiyo-e woodblock by Toshitsune Inano, 'Commoners with Flaming Torches'
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An unframed ukiyo-e woodblock by Kuniyasu Utagawa, a kabuki portrait of Matsumoto Koshiro
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An unframed ukiyo-e woodblock by Toshitsune Inano, 'Blind Sandal Maker'
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An unframed ukiyo-e woodblock by Yoshimune Utagawa,' Lord Yoritomo is Rewarded by the Emperor....'
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An unframed ukiyo-e woodblock by Sadafusa Utagawa, 'Two Courtesans'
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A wide heavy ivory bangle, half-round form, good even pale tone. Width 4 cm, outer diameter 9.5 cm
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A sectional coral bangle, plain hoop form, variegated red/orange and pale tones with darker inclusions. Diameter 8.8 cm
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Two jade bangles, D-form, mid-variable dark green tone with red/orange highlights
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A contemporary silver and cabochon turquoise bangle, the double open bar support mounted with five large cabochon turquoises of oval form in rub-over mounts
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A c.1900 decorative 9ct. yellow gold Capstan link bracelet, each hollow oval link with pierced detail, with attached 1855 gold coin (testing as 20ct.), along with a smaller 1912 gold coin, a gold mounted scarab beetle and a kangaroo charm. 18.7gms
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A suite of 1970s style silver jewellery, comprising: a hoop and oval section linked bracelet, a pair of large three tier earrings and a wide knuckle form ring
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A vintage 8ct. gold Bohemian garnet bracelet and ring, the bracelet set with 12 panels all set with deep red facet cut stones, together with a matching ring
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A vintage Bohemian garnet brooch, the star form brooch encrusted with facet cut deep red stones
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A vintage Bohemian garnet necklace, the 20 graduating size floral forms culminating in three large florals, all encrusted with facet cut deep red garnets, on fine link chain, clasp also set with garnets
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A four-piece modern silver and pearl jewellery suite, the brooch of long tubular form with five suspensions, the pearls of large disc form, the ring with blister pearl and S-scroll decorated shank
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A modern and stylish heavy silver beaded chain necklace, wide section with circular double loop design supporting three rows of fixed silver beads, push-in clasp. 179gms. Length 47 cm
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An early 20th century 9ct. gold Five Shilling note 'emergency' money charm or pendant
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An old Mediterranean red/orange coral graduated bead necklace, the approximately barrel form sections spaced with gold plated beads, parrot beak clasp. Length 39 cm
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A necklace of coral beads, incorporating beads of tulip, faceted square, flower-head and natural twig shapes. Length 24 cm
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A coral bead necklace, of faceted square shape beads interspersed with small beads of tulip and spherical shape. Length 21 cm
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A red coral necklace, comprising a mix of small polished pieces and tubular sections, silver parrot clasp. Length 47 cm
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A red coral necklace, comprising 24 tubular sections with knots between each section. Length 48 cm
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A red coral necklace, comprising 36 disc form polished coral pieces, silver parrot clasp. Length 51 cm
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A chunky red coral bead necklace of 20 polygonal form dark red beads on a plain nylon string, length 400; together with a pair of large red coral single bead earrings, clips absent
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A long cylindrical orange coral bead necklace, the 35 graduated approximately cylindrical beads with eight smaller pink coral spacer beads to the centre. Length approx. 80 cm
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A long strand of 45 graduated oval amber beads, 13 - 2.6 cm on wire links, slight variation of dark to mid-amber tone with pale inclusions. Length 43 cm
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A necklace of 156 polished amber nugget beads, mainly various oval forms up to 2.3 cm including clear egg yolk colour and butterscotch variety. Length 46 cm, 143gms
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A single strand necklace of graduated Baltic amber beads, each of tapered cube form from 12 - 1.8 cm, clear tone with darker flecked inclusions. Length 75 cm, 131gms
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A vintage amber bead necklace, of 41 graduated oval form variegated amber beads, from 11 - 3.2 cm. Individually knotted. Length 40.5 cm
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A single strand translucent Baltic amber necklace, of 106 graduating polished nuggets of approximately 9 - 1.6 cm, individually knotted. Length 43 cm
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A single strand butterscotch Baltic amber necklace, of 93 small graduated size pieces on hand knotted thread. Length 29 cm
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