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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

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Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:730
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:162
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:578
Date:21-Jun-2016
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An 18ct white gold, diamond and garnet leopard ring, the domed rounded band in the form of a leopard head and tail, the 17 spots formed by black onyx cabachons, round tsavorite (green) garnets form the eyes, the head and tail pave set with 101 small round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.77 cts.
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An 18ct gold, silver and garnet butterfly brooch, the silver front on a gold wire frame with the body set with 301 tsavorite (green) garnets with a further ten garnets set to the antennae, hinged gold pin with a gold roll-over catch.
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An estate lady's 18ct. white gold emerald and diamond cluster ring, the emerald of square stepped clipped corner cut weighing 0.72ct. surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds, claw set from a basket mount.
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A 9ct. and 18ct. yellow gold and emerald modern dress ring, the oval cabochon cut emerald of 4.85cts. in a rub-over mount with raised double cuff shoulders.
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A 9ct. yellow gold mounted modern emerald pendant of 17.0cts, oval 'drop-shape cabochon cut' form.
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An 18ct. white gold diamond and sapphire bracelet, 14 flexible linked rectangular panels, each panel in a pierced geometric style with polished, textured and diamond cut finishes, set with a small round sapphire at the centre and two single cut diamonds offset to either side in raised four pillar settings. Total sapphire weight 1.0ct., TDW 0.70ct.
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An 18ct. white gold, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the 1.25ct. oval mixed cut sapphire claw set and surrounded by two tiers of small modern round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.86ct.
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An impressive Victorian 9ct gold and diamond hinged bangle, the top with three slender bands set with seven old mine cut diamonds in a cross pattern, the three central diamonds estimated at 0.52 carats each, TDW 1.90 cts. Old
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A 14ct. and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.23ct. round brilliant cut diamond claw set, fine tapering band.
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Two boxed pairs of 9ct. yellow gold and greenstone shirt studs, each box with Stewart Dawson & Co. details to inside of lid.
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A c.1900 gold mounted greenstone pendant on a gold chain, the tapered pendant with engraved gold cap mount, the chain of small solid round links, testing as 15ct. yellow gold, the chain weighing 14.8gms.
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold and black silk ribbon fob with Maori greenstone pendant attached, the gold engraved fittings including a shield form 'Kia Ora'.
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An New Zealand colonial 9ct. yellow gold framed cameo brooch, carved as Athena, the warrior goddess in a rectangular serpentine gold frame with engraved detail, the reverse with maker's mark 'P & K' (unknown).
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A 1920s gold plated sprung action lorgnette, with decorative blue and white enamelled handle.
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An estate lady's 18ct. yellow gold and two diamond ring, the old brilliant cut diamonds claw set side-by-side.
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An antique handmade18ct. yellow gold and three diamond ring, the old mine cut diamonds set in a row totalling 0.40ct. within an open conforming shaped frame and with looped shoulders.
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An 18ct. five stone lady's diamond ring, claw set diamonds in bridge mount.
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A 9ct. and aquamarine lady's dress ring, the large oval facet cut stone claw set above a frilled border, basket mount with leaf form supports to the plain tapered band.
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An 18ct. yellow gold five stone diamond ring, TDW 0.25ct., claw set in a row, plain tapered band.
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An 18ct. gold emerald and diamond modern dress ring, the emerald cut claw set emerald flanked by two round modern brilliant cut diamonds, recessed settings approx. 0.30ct.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, cabochon garnet and diamond dress ring, the oval cabochon garnet in rubover mount, the swirling shoulders including small diamond highlights.
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and sapphire London Bridge style ring, the three round mixed cut natural blue sapphires totalling 0.90ct spaced by two pairs of round brilliant cut diamonds, open scrolling mount and shoulders.
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A 22ct. yellow gold and emerald lady's dress ring, the oval facet cut emerald in a rubover mount, three graduating bands to each shoulder.
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An early 20th century lady's 18ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond ring, the lozenge form panel with three oval facet cut sapphires spaced by two old cut diamonds, pierced side panels to the mount.
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A lady's estate 18ct. yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, the three old facet cut graduated emeralds spaced by two old cut diamonds, claw set.
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold, ruby, diamond and sapphire brooch, the entwined swirling form highlighted with a single sapphire, diamond and ruby to the centre, a further ruby to each end, in vintage box.
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A 14ct gold and diamond ring, six small round brilliant cut diamonds in a bridge style mount, approx. TDW 0.50 carats.
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An antique 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.31 ct. old European cut diamond claw set in a domed tapered band, colour F-G. Birmingham 1885.
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A 14ct gold and lapis lazuli ring, the marquis shape polished lapis claw set in a high basket scrolling mount with a small round brilliant cut diamond to each shoulder.
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A 14ct gold emerald and diamond ring, the triple cross over mount set with small brilliant cut emeralds and diamonds.
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A silver and pearl stylish modern large brooch, open circular form with vine and leaf detail highlighted with 17 pearls.
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. yellow gold double small tusk brooch highlighted with garnets and seed pearls, the central band with applied scroll work highlighted with garnets and seed pearls, fine engraved bands to the tapered ends. Embossed maker's initials for George E. Wood, Otahuhu.
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A World War I yellow gold rifle and cap form brooch, the cap mounted upon the barrel.
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A 9ct rose gold pendant, the hexagonal frame with a large facet cut citrine set to the centre, with a 9ct rope twist chain, together with a 9ct rose gold brooch, the restrained frame set with a facet cut heart shaped citrine.
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Two Victorian 9ct gold stick pins, one set with a hand painted miniature of a fox's head, signed to reverse by J.W. Bailey (Bailey was a pupil of William Essex who was personal miniaturist to Queen Victoria, his pieces are extremely rare), the other of a fox head with ruby eyes.
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Two Victorian 9ct gold stick pins, one with horseshoe the other with a small gilded coin.
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A 19th century pique work (gold and tortoiseshell) circular brooch, dome form, butterfly and floral decorate the central panel, four repeating border panels. Diameter 3.2 cm
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A late Victorian 9ct. gold backed Maltese cross pendant locket, the opening front with circular bloodstone panel.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold, amethyst and seed pearl pendant, open diamond form with central amethyst and small drop.
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A good Edwardian 18ct. yellow gold opal and diamond pendant on a 9ct. gold chain, the large circular milk opal cabochon claw set above two scrolling forms highlighted with six old mine cut diamonds.
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A 9ct. yellow gold Masonic fob, the domed head with Masonic emblem mounts including trowel, square, hammer and dividers, Chester hallmarks.
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A Victorian fancy gilded fob seal, relief scrolling lobes and feather designs, intaglio cut bloodstone seal panel.
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A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold and carved lava comical portrait bust hat pin, the finely carved bust as a gent with open mouth, his hat brim perished, gold collar fitting and pin, testing as 18ct.
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A Victorian 15ct. gilded yellow gold and turquoise bow brooch, the open bow form with heart drop, highlighted with 14 turquoise cabochons in rubover mounts.
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A pair of Victorian 15ct. yellow and rose gold earrings, circular starburst form with central disc raised and engraved with a bird, fine border, fittings for pierced ears, no keepers.
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A pearl choker, the six strands of freshwater pearls in a cream lustre, the 14ct. gold clasp set with 18 small round brilliant cut diamonds. Length 41 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct rose gold cameo jewellery suite, the bracelet of four agate cameos in rub over mounts, linked by double chains, matching ring and pair of screw back earrings.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and star sapphire set lady's bracelet, the chain links with oval four claw mounts supporting 11 alternating circular dark toned star sapphires and larger oval grey toned sapphires, push-in clasp. Total weight 15.6gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gilded rose gold, garnet and diamond lady's hinged bangle, the top with sculpted stylised floral and scrolling forms enhanced with garnets and diamonds, hallmarks for Chester 1910.
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A silver Victorian style hinged bangle, the top of the wide bangle decorated with flowers and leaves, the centre decorated with thistles embellished with yellow and rose gold, marked STERLING SILVER.
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Three retro heavy silver bracelets, geometric pinned sections.
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A retro silver square form bangle, hollow construction, stamped marks.
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A vintage silver Danish style lady's bracelet, the eight oval pierced sections with embossed detail, stamped 'STERLING'.
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A modern stylish heavy cast silver cuff bracelet, plain wide form with restrained relief multiple entwined sum to infinity design, hammer marks to interior, signed Mark Stinti Stupiry - 133gms.
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A 1920s Mexico Taxco heavy silver bracelet, the five large sections of pierced and cast various scrolling, leaf and bead design, stamped marks.
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An art jeweller silver and 14K yellow gold modern brooch, angular form frame with recessed sculptured centre with plain 14K yellow gold bars, stamped marks to the reverse.
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A David Andersen, Norwegian silver and enamel brooch, modelled as an owl, enamelled with emerald and celadon green colours to the body and wings.
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Two antique watch keys, a 9ct gold key in the shape of bellows, the other a gold plated heart form set with a citrine and bloodstone.
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Three Victorian watch keys, a small 9ct gold floral key, together with two gold plated keys set with semi-precious gemstones.
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Three Victorian watch keys, gold plated, one set with three cyrstals, one engraved and one knotted.
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Three Victorian watch keys, gold plated and set with crystals and semi-precious stones.
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A vintage 14ct rose gold and diamond lady's wristwatch, the gold and silvered dial with Roman numerals, the case set with 28 old cut diamonds, with 9ct rose gold strap, in working order.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond Rolex and Windsor Art Deco lady's cocktail wristwatch, the 18ct. white gold rectangular case with open tapered hinged shoulders and outer lugs set with 34 old brilliant cut diamonds and five baguette diamonds, the interior case stamped 'Rolex 18k..', the silvered dial with gold Arabic numerals named 'Windsor'. With black cord strap and spare, working order.
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A c.1920 lady's 9ct. Rolex wristwatch, circular case with gilded and silvered dial, Arabic numerals, the 15 jewel movement and case both with Rolex name etc., old leather strap. Working.
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold full hunter lady's pocket watch with 9ct. part muff chain attached, the watch with floral engraved covers, the movement named Waltman, stem wind, the chain with oval links. In original fitted Morocco leather case. Length 68 cm
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A c.1900 14ct. yellow gold open face pocket watch converted to a wristwatch, mid-size, the black dial with fluorescent Arabic numerals, the finely textured case with enamelled bird and floral sprig to the reverse, later stitched leather strap.
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A c.1900 Swiss made 10ct. yellow gold mid-size fob watch, the octagonal case with engraved decoration, the gilt dial with Roman numerals, working, the internal back plate not gold, together with a 9ct. yellow gold plain bar brooch suspension. Total weight 35gms.
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An early 20th century silver pair cased pocket watch, fusee movement, not working, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, some hands absent, no glass cover, the hallmarks matching to both cases. Chester 1919 by Samuel Alexander.
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A gent's stainless steel Bulova Accutron automatic wristwatch, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals with aperture and visible escapement, exhibition back and jubilee bracelet, in working order.
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An early 20th century Lanco pocket watch converted to a wristwatch, machine engraved dial with applied gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial, later stitched leather strap.
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A 1920s/30s Ultramar wristwatch, small/mid-size, the pivoting horse-shoe form case possibly an early automobile driver's wristwatch, the silver dial with applied gold numerals, subsidiary seconds, working, later stitched dark brown leather strap.
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A 1916 silver cased World War I Trench wristwatch, the circular silver case hallmarked Birmingham 1916, the black dial with fluorescent Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial, working, no strap. Note: The Great War was the first time that military men wore wristwatches, allowing for greater ease in time telling and execution of orders from remote field headquarters when timing was vital. By summer 1916 it is noted that a 'proper wristwatch' was the epitome of style for a newly commissioned officer, the fashion…
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A World War I silver cased trench wristwatch, the white enamel dial with fluorescent Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Birmingham import marks for 1917, brass shrapnel guard, plaited fabric strap.
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A World War I silver cased trench wristwatch, the white dial with black Arabic numerals, working, London import marks for 1914.
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A World War I silver cased trench wristwatch, the white enamel dial with black outline Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, working order.
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A World War I silver cased trench wristwatch, the white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, working. London import marks for 1913.
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A World War I silver cased trench wristwatch, the white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds.
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A World War I silver cased trench wristwatch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, import marks for 1914.
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A 1915 silver cased gent's trench wristwatch, with hinged shrapnel guard, the white enamel dial with some repair, Arabic numerals, working. London import marks for 1915.
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A 19th century French brass cased repeating carriage clock, with swing handle, bracket base, movement striking on a gong, with original key.
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An early 20th century Junghams type elephant mystery clock, the bronzed spelter elephant with trunk raised supporting the brass and gilt metal pendulum, the circular dial with Arabic numerals, ribbon bow and floral highlights, adjustable base, working order. 25 x 12 x 28 cm
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A French 19th century Portico black marble and bronze mantel clock, the gilt ormolu fittings including the front two fluted columns, back column mounts of snakes and entwined vines, a bird frieze to the clock case, the finial as a flowering basket with swags, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the quarter bell striking movement with convex glass case back, the long pendulum with sunburst mask bob, complete with key. 31 x 10.5 x 51.5 cm
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A mahogany and glass antique ship's clock, the enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial.
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A 19th century Vienna regulator wall clock, the dark stained walnut case with domed pediment highlighted with a flared top section supporting the half finial flanked by full finials, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the domed glazed door with half column mouldings, tapered ogee base section, the movement with single winding hole and brass weight. Working order. Height 126 cm
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A circular silver ring box standing on three feet, the pique work inlaid lid with silver armorial. London 1911. Inscribed Master Sir Walter Vaughn Morgan, Bart.
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A matching pair of freestanding silver photo frames of oval shape with decorated borders. Length 16 cm. Birmingham 1942.
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A quality Victorian silver folding fruit knife, finely engraved handle. Length 15 cm. Birmingham 1895. In original box.
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A Victorian silver encased scent bottle, plain square section form, rose engraved, the hinged lid revealing original glass stopper. Birmingham 1884. Height 5.7 cm
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A Victorian engraved silver card case, rectangular form, all-over leaf engraved, serpentine borders, push-button left hand release revealing watered silk fitted interior. Birmingham 1882 by Frederick Marson.
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An early 1900s silver double sovereign case, the exterior profusely engraved with florals, with suspension ring. Birmingham 1911 by Dennison Watchcase Co.
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An early 1990s silver sovereign case, plain traditional form. Birmingham 1912 by the Dennison Watch Company.
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A late Victorian silver vanity tray, the quatrefoil lozenge shaped tray decorated with Reynold's angels and scrolling leaves around the rim. London 1896. Length 31 cm
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A George II silver double ended marrow scoop, bottom marked, extended drop heel, monogrammed to the reverse of the larger bowl. London 1752 by Elizabeth Oldfield. 34gms. Length 23.5 cm
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A small silver pique-à-jour lidded box and two silver cigarette holder cases, the box Birmingham 1922, the smaller cigarette holder case Birmingham 1911, the larger Chester 1906. Total 47gms.
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A French silver miniature mandolin, the body decorated with a stag and hound to the back and an angler to the front. Silver marks to the back of the neck. 30gms. Length 10 cm
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A Continental 900 silver lorgnette, with sprung folding lenses fixed to a pierced and engraved decorative handle marked .900 on the nose-piece.
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A George IV silver whistle in case, the tapering cylindrical case with threaded rods to attach to a Sam Browne belt, the plain whistle with ball and ring finial and associated unmarked triple muff chain. The whistle Birmingham 1828, probably by Joseph Jennens & Co. Whistle 38gms. Length 6 cm
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A George III silver and baleen toddy ladle, old coin to base.
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A George III and baleen toddy ladle similar to above, with pouring spout.
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A heavy good quality George IV double struck, Queen's pattern silver fish slice with beautifully pierced decorations. Length 33 cm. London 1887 by Charles Shipway.
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