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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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An Akoya cultured pearl rope necklace, of 137 dark creme-green and creme-pink pearls of approximately uniform round to semi-baroque shapes with 'very good' lustre and 'medium thin to thick' nacre. Diameter 7.00 to 7.4.6 cm. Length 124 cm. Individually knotted. Valuation available
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A single strand necklace of 99 graduated round Akoya cultured pearls, of a white pink lustre, .4 cm - 8.6 cm diameter, with silver clasp.
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A single strand necklace of 31 near uniform semi-baroque pearls of lustrous grey tone, and approximately 1.1 cm diameter. Individually knotted, with silver ball magnetic clasp. Length 44 cm
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A single strand necklace of 44 lapis lazuli rondel shape beads, of 1.4 cm diameter with a 1.6 cm pearl to the centre. Fitted with a large silver clasp. Length 24 cm
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A vintage ivory bead necklace, the graduating .4 cm - 1.2 cm ivory beads with ivory screw clasp. Length 23 cm
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A 9ct. rose gold early 20th century muff chain, the small oval link sections spaced with tapered faceted bars with cast scrolling detail, 'dog clip' attached. 24.2gms. Length 150 cm
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An 18ct gold chain necklace, of chain-maille Byzantine variant link, 18.5gms
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A 9ct. gold chain, the rope twist design chain with small jump ring clasp, 24gms
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An 18ct gold chain, the rope design chain with jump ring clasp, 18gms
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An Indian 18ct. yellow gold and diamond necklace and earring suite, the tapering necklace with leaf and floral cast section link forms to the front highlighted with Old Native cut diamonds, suspended on a shaped lozenge-linked necklace, the conforming earrings of chandelier style each with multiple further diamonds, fittings for pierced ears, total weight 24gms
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An impressive heavy 18ct gold necklace, 33 square links in the form of Greek keys, with a matt 'bark' textured finish, push clasp, 73.2gms
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An 18ct gold, diamond and jade necklace, the eight free-form polished jade pieces backed onto a yellow gold frame, conforming white gold bands to each side of the jade set with two small round brilliant cut diamonds, attached to a fine double link chain, yellow and white gold clasp
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An 18ct gold and diamond necklace, three lozenge form panels each set with three small round brilliant cut diamonds, attached to a small curb link chain, push clasp with safety catch, 17.57gms
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An 18ct white gold emerald and diamond cluster ring, the 0.57ct round facet cut emerald claw set and surrounded by two circles of fifty round brilliant cut diamonds, natural emerald of medium dark colour, and Type II-I1, TDW 0.30ct
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An 18ct white gold emerald and diamond dress ring, the 1.02 carat pear shape natural emerald claw set in a double banded cross-over mount, the bands set with 46 round brilliant cut diamonds. The emerald of medium colour with clarity 'Type II - 12', TDW 0.42ct, VS1 colour G
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A rare, large and impressive 2.59ct. internally flawless diamond ring, the modern brilliant cut diamond with HRD grading of 'loupe clean' (GIA grading of 'internally flawless') clarity, F colour, 'Very Good' cut, in a handmade 18ct. yellow gold mount with rub-over setting, plain tapered shoulders, the culet positioned slightly below the mount allowing the stone to touch the wearer's finger. Note: a 'loupe clean' diamond of this size is uncommon on the New Zealand market
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A substantial 18ct. yellow gold and solitaire diamond set gent's ring, the handmade 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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An estate 18ct gold and platinum diamond solitaire ring, the 1.00 carat early modern brilliant cut diamond claw set in Chenier patterned shoulders, colour M, clarity VS2.
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An estate 18ct gold and platinum diamond ring, the 0.67 carat early modern brilliant cut diamond claw set with three small diamonds set to each shoulder, TDW 0.79 carats, colour K-M, clarity VS2.
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A platinum and 9ct white gold diamond cluster ring, the 1.50ct. cushion cut black diamond in a rub over mount and surrounded by 16 old cut diamonds, platinum mount with 9ct white gold shank, T.D.W. 1.86ct. Valuation available
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An 18ct gold and silver diamond cluster ring, the 0.42ct. old European cut diamond claw set and surrounded by ten old mine cut diamonds, T.D.W. 1.30ct. colour G-H. Valuation available
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An 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond ring, the 3.20ct. mixed cut natural blue sapphire claw set, with nine small round brilliant cut diamonds in a double step-down mount to each shoulder, T.D.W. 0.38ct. Valuation available
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An antique 18ct gold and diamond ring, the Art Deco style mount set with three old cut diamonds, surrounded by 20 smaller diamonds all enclosed and foil backed, split shoulders
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An antique 18ct gold and diamond cluster ring, the central old cut diamond, claw set and surrounded by 8 smaller diamonds, all diamonds foil backed
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An estate 22ct. yellow gold and aquamarine dress ring, the oval facet cut aquamarine in rub-over mount supported by forked shoulders
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An estate 14ct. yellow gold and amethyst dress ring, the oval facet cut amethyst in rub-over mount with fine bead border, basket mount beneath
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A 9ct. yellow gold snake ring, facet cut ruby set eyes, small diamond set to the tail, traditional entwined form
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A late Victorian 18ct. yellow gold engraved band ring, the wide hoop form band with unfurling scroll and floral engraving. Hallmarked Birmingham 1897. 5.7gms
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An 18ct. yellow gold buckle ring, the plain wide band with engraved detail to the buckle, other features evident, hallmarked. 7.5gms
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A modern 9ct. yellow gold, amethyst and peridot dress ring, gypsy type with a central facet cut amethyst flanked by two circular facet cut peridots all recessed to the plain curved topped band
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A vintage 9ct. yellow gold and citrine lady's dress ring, the emerald cut citrine held by four corner claws, cast fan leaf forms with scroll detail to the shoulders
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An 18ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond lady's dress ring, the handmade cast mount with three facet cut natural blue sapphires in rub-over mounts spaced by open sections, the band set with 26 pave set brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.26ct. 4.7gms. Insurance valuation stating $4700 available
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An estate 18ct gold, emerald and diamond ring, the pear shape facet cut emerald of approximately 1.00ct surrounded by 15 small round brilliant cut diamonds, upright shoulders, the emerald with some faults
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A 20ct. gold and emerald ring, the Etruscan style decorated band set with a small facet cut emerald to the top, unmarked but tests as 20ct, 5.42gms
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An 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond ring, the four round brilliant cut diamonds and three natural blue sapphires claw set in a London Bridge mount. T.D.W. 0.57ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond ring, the six small round brilliant cut diamonds with two side by side at the centre and two above and below
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A 9ct white and yellow gold garnet ring, the round facet cut garnet in a double ring rub over mount, central mount in yellow gold, the shank in white gold
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond lady's cluster ring, all modern brilliant cut with a central diamond of 0.15ct. surrounded by eight further diamonds in a star type design, open basket worked setting.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and turquoise jewellery suite, the bright blue oval large cabochon turquoises of gem quality with gold flecked inclusions, comprising: a large ring, a conforming pair of earrings and a pendant, rope twist border to each, forked shoulders to the ring
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An 18ct white gold and six diamond ring, the six small round brilliant cut diamonds set in a high bridge mount
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A pair of 9ct. yellow gold hoop earrings, hinged and fitted for pierced ears, the wide band with an incised Greek key motif to the front. 9.6gms
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A Victorian 18ct. gold, pearl and diamond brooch, the Etruscan style circular brooch set with a 0.40ct. old cut diamond with a further 16 smaller old mine cut diamonds set to the centre of the brooch in a star form, the outer edge set with eight small pearls and another four small diamonds, panel to the back for insertion of photo and glass, with conforming pearl set bale to wear as a pendant. Unmarked but tests as 18ct
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and gilded silver Masonic ball fob, opening to form a hinged six section pyramidal cross with various engraved motifs
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A good Ida Hudig paua and silver pendant necklace/brooch, stylised form as two swans flanking a large flaring three leaf form, open worked with five inlaid paua sections, stamped marks to reverse. In original dark green velvet covered box, the interior with printed maker's name. Note: it is recorded that only eight paua and silver Hudig designs were made and approximately 20 of each were produced. An original Ida Hudig card 'HANDCRAFTED' together with this lot. 4.5 x 4 cm
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A Tony Buller 'Patoni' silver brooch, in the form of a fire breathing dragon, marked 'Patoni, Sterling Silver'
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A 14ct. gold Edwardian Art Nouveau pendant, set with facet cut aquamarines and small seed pearls, with a 14ct. fine gold chain
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold, ruby and diamond pendant, a pear shape facet cut ruby and small diamond set 'branch' suspended from three flower heads set with conforming small diamonds and rubies, all attached to a delicate gold chain
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold necklace, the belcher links highlighted with four fine floral textured ball links, push-in clasp. 7.7gms. Length 4.6 cm
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A large vintage cameo, carved with a woman's head in profile. Height 6 cm
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A gold plated watch key modelled as a Lefaucheux pinfire revolver. Length 4.8 cm
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A gent's stainless steel Rolex Submariner Date wristwatch, 4 cm diameter case, waterproof to 300m/1000', black dial and bezel, mechanical self-winding movement, serial number V117410, on steel Oyster bracelet. As new, boxed, with original international guarantee card, booklets and red seal. Purchased Auckland 2007
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A 14ct gold Longines hunter pocket watch, c.1930s, gold colour dial with gilt Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, the keyless wind movement and the case marked Longines and numbered 4868186. Diameter 4.5 cm
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A 14ct. gold cased open face pocket watch, the gilt face with Roman numerals, the key wind movement numbered 79705 and engraved 'Compensation Balance'
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An Omega silver open face pocket watch, with white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, marked 'S. McLernon, Napier & Gisborne'. The keyless movement, the case back marked 'Omega'. diameter 5 cm
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A late 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel dial with fret gilt overlay, turned form pillars, serpentine top and base plates, working, no key
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A brass cased carriage clock, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, hairline crack upper left corner. Height 11.5 cm
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An early 20th century Jungham's type white metal and copper elephant mystery clock, no movement present, the elephant with trunk raised, silver/gilt finished white metal on oval copper bronze patinated base. Height 20 cm, length 23.5 cm
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A white alabaster mantel clock, the base in the form of a Greek Roman temple supporting the round gilt brass clock with turned alabaster finial to the top, the alabaster body with ormolu embellishments, the pendulum in the form of a sunburst with a face to the centre, with key and in working order. 58 x 24.5 x 11.2 cm
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A 19th century ormolu and porcelain three-piece clock garniture with cream enamel dial with Arabic numerals, a porcelain panel to the front decorated with a romantic couple in a garden, flanked by conforming porcelain pillars raised on four paw feet and decorated with swags, florals, a porcelain and ormolu urn to the top, with a pair of conforming ormolu and porcelain garnitures. Height of clock 42 cm
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A 19th century figural French mantel clock with key and pendulum, the gilt clock decorated with hunting scenes and a figure of a hunter with a gun and horn, a porcelain panel to the base with conforming hunting motifs, the china dial with Roman numerals on blue and gilded ground, on conforming gilt and velvet stand. 40 x 46 cm
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A 19th century French white marble and ormolu Portico mantel clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals finely painted with floral swags, surmounted by an ormolu flowering basket and birds; leaf, scroll and berry highlights to the outer case, supported on two ormolu and two marble columns, white marble lozenge form base with further ormolu mounts. The quality movement striking on a bell. Height 43 cm
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An impressive early 19th century French ormolu figured mantel clock, surmounted with a classical draped woman beside a draped sphere with box below, all upon and framing the rectangular cased movement with circular dial, Roman numerals to the chapter ring, the hands issue from a central raised star, c.1820. 39.5 x 15 x 53 cm.
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A Chinese rosewood cased mantel clock, with fusee chain driven mechanism and bell strike; the white enamel dial with Roman numerals set in an embossed brass face with square fret pattern, the case with slide-up doors to front and back raised on a stand carved and pierced with Oriental designs. Height 34 cm
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A late 19th century French ormolu figural mantel clock by Blaquart à Boulogne, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Breguet-type hands surmounted by a figure of a young girl feeding grass to a pet goat, the mechanism and figure raised upon a rectangular two tier plinth base, further embellished with a classical frieze and apron. Height 38 cm
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An early 20th century Lorch Schmidt & Co. watchmaker's double lathe with multiple accessories, the original fitted teak box with two lathe heads, each with full driven wheels, multiple clamps, multiple heads and other fittings. The case measuring 38.5 x 24.5 x 14.5 cm
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A 19th century Indian silver framed menu stand, the front engraved 'Chandanpur 27-4-89' with four tiger's claws supporting the open back with fleur-de-lis top and plain strut back
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A circular silver easel photograph frame, with oak back, Birmingham 1912 by I. S. Greenberg. Diameter 14.5 cm
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An Indian silver photograph frame, with mahogany back, rectangular shape with arched pediment, outlined with bound reed border, maker's marks for Cooke & Kelvey; along with a similarly marked small lidded cylindrical canister. Frame 23 x 24.5 cm
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An early 20th century silver machine engraved cigarette box, fine lineal engraving, rectangular form, cedar lined interior. Birmingham 1911. 14 x 9 x 5 cm
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An early 20th century silver Capstan inkwell, tapered circular form with four indented vertical ridges, the hinged lid with original clear glass liner. Birmingham 1912
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An ivory bladed, silver handled paper knife, the handle modelled with foliate scrolls. Birmingham 1902 by Deakin & Francis Ltd. Length 26 cm
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A plain silver card case, with ornate scroll decorated borders. Birmingham 1918 by the Wilmot Manufacturing Co. Length 8.5 cm
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An Art Deco silver and enamel powder compact, with pale blue enamel over a radiant machine engraved pattern to the lid. Birmingham 1948
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A George III silver vinaigrette, rectangular with basket weave pattern, gilded floral pierced grill. Birmingham 1817 by T. Simpson & Son. Width 3.3 cm
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A silver vinaigrette, rectangular with shaped and scalloped rim, engraved with diaper pattern, gilded pierced grill. Birmingham 1850 by Nathaniel Mills. Width 2.8 cm
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A George III silver vinaigrette, oblong with scale engraved pattern and a floral border to the lid edge, gilded pierced grill to. Birmingham 1818 by John Bettridge. Width 2.7 cm
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A George IV silver vinaigrette, rectangular with floral designs, floral engraved gilded grill. Birmingham 1822 by Thomas & William Simpson. Grill loose. Width 3.4 cm
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A tiny Victorian silver vinaigrette, with floral engraved decoration to the lid, gilded grill. Birmingham 1840 by Francis Clark. Width 2.1 cm
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A George III silver vinaigrette, dented and gilded grill broken. Birmingham by Samuel Pemberton. Width 2.8 cm
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A George IV silver snuff box, oblong shape with machine engraved panel to the hinged lid, Birmingham 1823 by Thomas Parker. Width 6 cm
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A French silver snuff box, oblong shape, with cartouche to the hinged lid and machine engraved walls, gilt interior with Minerva's head and makers mark AD. Width 7.2 cm
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A Continental silver snuff box, square with serpentine edges, engraved to the lid and walls, variously hallmarked. Width 5 cm
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An Edwardian silver ink stand, of oblong shape with serpentine rim, raised on four pad feet, set with two silver topped glass inkwells and flanked either side by wells for pens. London 1910 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths. Width 22 cm
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Three cast silver models of Drysdale rams, each with a New Zealand seal mark under the belly and marked STG to one hoof. Total weight 1225gms
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Three silver pig figures, one lying, one standing and a miniature pig, one marked 'STG. SIL' and maker's mark
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A Victorian silver sugar caster, of cylindrical shape, wrythen fluted and foliate embossed. Birmingham 1886 by S. Blackensee & Son. 66gms
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A late 19th century Hanau silver basket, modelled on an 18th century example, decorated with figures and landscapes, with pierced and foliate repousse walls, attributed to B. Neresheimer & Söhne. 163gms
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An early 20th century silver sugar sifter, plain baluster form, the tall dome top with shaped pierced detail, some attention required. Birmingham 1915. 207gms. Height 19 cm
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A George VI silver sugar caster, ovoid, raised on circular foot (repaired), with pierced domed cover with cone finial. Birmingham 1946 by Synyer & Beddoes. 128gms
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A pair of heavy William IV silver fancy table salts, the bowl form tops with high relief floral and bird decorated panels raised on three shaped legs to a concave triform platform base with chevron type design. Remains of gilding to interiors. London 1836 by Robert Hennell II. 374gms. Diameter of bowl 6.9 cm
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A set of four late Victorian silver table salts, circular bowl form with everted wavy rims, each raised on three pad feet. London 1899 by R.H. Halford & Sons. 124gms
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A cased five-piece silver condiment set, of salts and lidded mustard pot with blue glass liners and two pepperettes. In fitted box. Birmingham 1956
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An early George III silver Hanoverian bottom marked tablespoon, double crested. London 1768 by Thomas Wallace I
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A c.1750 English silver bottom marked tablespoon, Old English pattern, possibly London 1759
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12 Art Deco silver grapefruit spoons, with panelled bowls, the sides and upturned finials with stepped sides, in original boxes. Sheffield 1951 by Mappin & Webb
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A pair of George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, London 1815 by Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan & James Boult
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A pair of George III silver tablespoons, Hanoverian pattern, engraved to the finials: 'AA to HR' and 'AA to DBR', bottom marked London 1766, maker's mark T?
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A Queen Anne and George II silver tablespoons, one rat-tail Hanoverian, crested, Britannia Standard, London 1712 by Thomas Spackman; the other shell back Hanoverian, monogrammed, bottom marked London 1749
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Two George III silver tablespoons, both Old English pattern, London 1806 by Peter & William Bateman; and London 1816 by John Lias, initials engraved to the finial of each
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Two George III silver tablespoons, both Hanoverian pattern London 1769 one by Stephen Adams I, the other with maker's mark SJ(?)
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