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Antiques & Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:729
Sale Title:Antiques & ArtLots with images:189
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:478
Date:13-Sep-2016
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A Chinese footed flared bowl, similar to above. Diameter 20 cm
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A c.1800 Chinese export ware plate in the Imari palette, gilt highlights
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A c.1800 Chinese export porcelain plate, similar to above, hair crack with old staple repair. Diameter 22.2 cm
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A Chinese hand painted long porcelain panel, interior and veranda scene with multiple children playing games and fascinated by a large bowl, dominant tones of red, yellow, blue and green, rows of calligraphy and red seal marks towards the top. 76 cm x 21 cm, framed
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A pair of Chinese earthenware turquoise glazed classical parrot figures, each upon a rocky base with circular pierced design, all-over striking glaze. Heights 24 cm
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A Chinese green glazed porcelain parrot, stylised black painted feather design, pale green front with black dot decoration, classically raised on a rocky base with circular piercings, fitted to a French scrolling ormolu base of rectangular form. Height 22.5 cm
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A Chinese natural and glazed terracotta statuette of a lion and snake, in the manner of Antoine Lois Barye. The unglazed animals raised on a jun-type glazed base. Width 23 cm
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A Chinese terracotta finely modelled statuette of a lion, unglazed body, glazed detail to eyes, teeth and claws. Width 21 cm
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A Chinese porcelain garden seat, hexagonal drum shape, decorated with flowers and birds, pierced 'cash' designs to the sides and top. Height 47 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bowl, circular with scalloped rim and fluted walls, decorated to the interior with a figure and landscape, the exterior with figures of women in garden landscapes, six character Kangxi mark under the base. Diameter 19 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, bottle shape with trumpet neck and circular spreading foot, the body carved with a pattern of leaves at the base and with incised foliate decoration to the shoulder, cream glaze. Height 21 cm
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A Chinese jun glazed 'Arrow' vase, of oval section with tubular handles to the shoulder. Incised four-character mark under the base. Height 19.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain brown tea-dust glazed vase, squat and shouldered ovoid shape with trumpet neck, two incipient dragon handles issue from the side of the neck. Impressed sixcharacter seal mark under the base. Height 22 cm
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A Chinese porcelain brush pot, cylindrical shape, decorated in bright enamels and underglaze blue with three dragons, four-character mark under the base. Height 11.5 cm
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A celadon glazed porcelain bowl, shallow circular shape raised on a slightly flaring foot ring, five spur marks under the foot ring. Diameter 20.5 cm
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An Oriental celadon glazed offering stand, the small jar with a broad everted rim, the rim decorated with an incised stylised lotus flower. Diameter 10 cm
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A Chinese porcelain green tea-dust glazed jar, ovoid shape with small lug handles issuing from the rim, incised two-character mark under the base
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A Chinese porcelain celadon glazed vase, ovoid shape with trumpet neck with pan mouth, decorated with incised stiff leaf decoration at the mouth, shoulder and foot. Height 24 cm
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An unusual Chinese porcelain water dropper, modelled as a three-legged frog, white glazed and decorated with raised designs to its back. Length 8 cm
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An Yixing dark terracotta teapot, with goat finial and incised calligraphy to the body. Height 11 cm
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A cloisonne vase, ovoid shape, decorated with prunus blossom on a blue ground. Height 12.5 cm
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A Chinese carved three-colour jade pendant, tapered tablet form with bats flanking a scrolling form with reishi fungus, toned brown/orange, pale grey and green flecked. Suspended on a necklace with multiple small dark green jade beads. Pendant length 5.8 cm
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An old Chinese pale and vibrant green flecked jade bangle, circular section, old partial crack evident. Vendor's Provenance: 'Has been in our family for at least three generations'. Diameter 8 cm
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A mottled pale jade bangle. Diameter 7.3 cm
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A vivid green jade ring, with mildly rounded and domed top
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A Chinese jade carved plaque, suspended on a necklace of 52 1 cm. beads
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A vintage 1920s Chinese silver and jadeite ring, the lozenge form polished jadeite in a rub-over mount, bead edge decoration with floral decoration to the shoulders, stamped 'Sterling'
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A c1900 Chinese jadeite and gold bangle, the floral decorated pure gold frame set with apple green jadeite, pin clasp and gold safety chain, Chinese maker's mark stamped to the interior
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A jadeite bangle, variegated light and dark green
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A jadeite and gold pendant, the apple green pendant carved with a dragon, with 14ct. gold bale and suspension ring
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A jadeite and gold pendant, in the form of a chop with a small mythical beast to the top, 14ct. gold bale and suspension ring
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An 18ct. gold, diamond and jadeite pendant, the lozenge form jadeite claw set in a floral mount with five small round brilliant cut diamonds set to the top, conforming bale and suspension ring
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A Chinese rosewood rectangular display stand, with a shaped frieze carved in high relief with precious objects and bats, raised on shaped legs with scrolling terminal feet. 46 cm x 17.5 cm x 18 cm
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A huanghuali wood brush pot, of cylindrical shape with slightly concave wall, displaying good figured grain, a removable insert to the centre of the base. Height 14.5 cm, diameter 12.5 cm
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A rare Chinese export silver coffee pot and stand, made during the first quarter of the 1900s. Plain tapering circular section with finely hammered finish, identical on both pieces. The stand raised on three bun feet with a monogram of the letter 'H'. The coffee pot made by Sing Fat of Hong Kong and the stand made by Hung Chong of Canton
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A Chinese silver seven-piece tea set, teapot, basin, jug and two cups and saucers, plain circular section, the teapot with a green imitation glass handle (small fault at base), the silver finial with imitation amber base. all with impressed marks c.1920. Total 370gm
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A Chinese silver double gourd form ewer, fine hammered finish, a gilt engraved good luck symbol to each side, relief vertical ribbed waist, plain S-form handle, evidence of fitting removed from top. Engraved marks. Height 20.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze censer, of circular shape with tri-lobed body raised on three elephant feet, sinuous dragons whose arched backs form handles issue from the sides and rise above the flattened everted rim. Six-character Xuande reign mark impressed under the base. Diameter 22 cm
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An old Chinese rosewood rectangular box, sliding panelled lid, dovetailed construction. 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 7.5 cm
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A set of six Chinese boxwood carvings of figures, depicting various noble and peasant characters. Each raised on square plinth base. Height 18 cm
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A Chinese carved agate foo dog, carved in compact fashion, the dog sits upon a pile of cash. Width 9 cm
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A Chinese pale green jade snuff bottle, carved as a temple and flowering plants upon a rocky outcrop, stopper absent. Height 5.5 cm
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A Chinese simulated amber statuette of a bullock. Length 14 cm
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A Chinese carved rosewood figure of Gama sennin, some faults. Height 15 cm
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A Chinese bronze libation cup, the hemispherical bowl decorated with ho-o birds, raised on a knopped circular spreading foot. Diameter 10 cm, height 8 cm
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Three Chinese bronze statuettes of figures of sages riding stags, each modelled in various poses. Height 16.5 cm
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A Chinese cinnabar and black lacquered vase, ovoid shape with trumpet neck and raised on circular spreading foot, the body, neck and foot with black lacquer incised and carved to reveal a body of cinnabar lacquer, decorated with panels of temples in landscapes on a background of stylised foliage. Height 25.5 cm
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer pod form lidded box, carved in relief with leaf and floral designs on a carved finely zig-zag banded tan toned ground, black interior. Length 15.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese carved stone dishes, modelled as lotus leaves, curling to form a quatrefoil shape. Width 13 cm
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A large carved Chinese rosewood figure of Putai, the laughing Buddha sits at leisure drawing his robe around him. Height 36 cm
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A chicken-blood hardstone Chinese seal chop, of square section with rounded top carved with calligraphic inscriptions and with stylised seal under the base. Height 12 cm
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A large Chinese stone 'mountain', with a seal carved under the base, the small boulder shape carved in relief with a dragon and clouds and with finely incised detail of a landscape and with further calligraphic inscription. Height 12 cm
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An uncommon Qing mandarin's seal, of brass tablet form with cloth wrapped cylindrical handle, with calligraphic inscription to the back and sides and a large complex seal mark under the base flanked by dragons. 11 cm x 5.5 cm
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A large Chinese jade bi-disc, one face decorated with whorls in low relief, the opposite side carved with two qilin encircling the central hole. Diameter 17 cm
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A Chinese bronze archaic style belt hook, with jade and silver decorative inlay to the curved upper surface. Length 18 cm
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A Chinese jade bi-disc, each side incised with a decorative scroll pattern. Diameter 6 cm
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A Chinese carved horn libation cup, each side carved with a ho-o bird amongst clouds. Height 10 cm
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A Chinese jade archaic jade plaque, of demi-lune shape carved and pierced with stylised beast heads and whorl designs. Width 18 cm
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A massive jade coiled dragon, in the manner of the neolithic period, Hongshan culture
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Two Chinese silver metal tael weights, of oblong shape impressed with bands of calligraphy. Longest 5.5 cm
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Three Chinese silver metal tael weights, of circular drop form, the flat surface of each with impressed stamps. Largest size 2.5 cm
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Two Chinese silver metal tael weights, of oval bucket form stamped '03 and with seal marks
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A Chinese spinach jade bowl, raised on small foot ring. Diameter 10 cm
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A pair of Nepalese bronze god and goddess figures, each seated in the lotus position upon a lotus throne, finely detailed in traditional costume with jewelled highlights of turquoise and corals, gilded and painted detail. Height 31.5 cm
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A late 19th century carved Indian sail boat, the single mast with three graduating sails and fine ivory rod rigging, the solid ivory hull with scrolling carved top border, three figures to the various decks, one seated smoking a hookah pipe, various railings, raised on a rectangular stand. 17.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 25.5 cm
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A Tibetan Buddhist reliquary, the silver faced box with embossed calligraphy framing a small window displaying a Buddha in brocade pouch
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A small cast metal statuette of Ganesh. Height 6.5 cm
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A small Nepalese bronze bodhisattva, seated in meditative pose upon a single lotus throne. Height 8 cm
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A 19th century Burmese lacquered storage box, cylindrical with tightly fitted lid revealing an inner tray. Height 23 cm
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A gilt metal Chinese small statuette of a mythical general, standing clasping a snake in his right hand. Height 7 cm
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Three old Chinese carved, red lacquered and gilded panels, includes parading figures on horseback, figures on a verandah and a similar octagonal panel with bats to the corners. Later red conforming frames. 30 cm x 31.5 cm ea
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A Victorian 9ct. gold and tiger claw pendant, the two claws set in cojoined gold mounts, conforming gold bale for chain
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An Edwardian 15ct. yellow gold oval locket, the front with pendant necklace type design highlighted with small emeralds and seed pearls. 5.2gm testing as 15ct. or higher
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A Victorian vulcanite portrait pendant, the young woman in high relief with swirling hair, the outer border of graduating beads, dark brown tone. Length 6.5 cm
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An early 20th century 14ct. yellow gold and steel combination pocket knife/propelling pencil, fitted with folding blade and file, a pencil held to the cylindrical back section, ring suspension
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An early 20th century 14ct. yellow gold and steel pocket knife, machine engraved covers supporting the two folding blades, suspension loop to top
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An early 20th century 10ct. yellow gold and steel pocket knife, similar to above
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A 9ct. yellow gold curb link Albert chain, with T-bar and two 'dog-clips' attached, Victorian gold seal with vacant onyx panel included. Total 43.6gm
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A single strand cultured pearl necklace, of 69 near uniform 5 to 5.5.5 cm diameter pearls, cream with green overtones, good lustre, medium/ slightly thick nacre, with silver gilt fancy 20 ball clasp
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold fob chain, the graduating curb link chain with a dog clip to each end, T-bar with extra chain and a 9ct. gold bowling medal, a carnelian and gold plated seal attached to one end. 48gm
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A c.1900 estate 9ct. rose gold rail-link Albert chain, T-bar and two dog-clips attached together with a 1799 22ct. spade guinea. Total 45gm
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A strand of amber and coral irregular form graduated beads, the orange/ red natural coral sections from Yemen alternating with polished Baltic amber sections with three old wide disc form African amber beads to the centre. Length 80 cm
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A graduating old five strand coral and ancient Roman glass bead necklace, mainly comprising natural red/ orange branch form long bead sections highlighted with ancient Roman decorated and coloured glass beads from Afghanistan. Approximate length of each strand 76 cm
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A magnificent and rare Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 14ct. yellow gold, emerald and diamond lady's powder compact, fine reeded outer borders, the front lid section mounted with six baguette cut diamonds and six round facet cut diamonds in an Art Deco design, the interior lid with a bevel edged mirror. In original dark blue pigskin leather fitted case with gilt trim, embossed maker's names to the compact and outer leather case. Provenance: Ex. the collection of Baron Oscar von Kohorn, a successful middle European…
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An impressive 18ct. gold and diamond bar brooch, the 5.00ct. round brilliant cut diamond in a white gold scalloped and pierced mount, set to the centre of a yellow gold bar, the diamond mount with forked shoulders, clarity I1, colour K-L
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A Chinese pale jade and 18ct. white gold bangle, oval form, pale green tone, carved encircling band of scrolling vine design, cracking evident, 14ct. white gold lining of rounded form. Gold weight approx. 30gms
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A modern heavy 14ct. yellow gold bangle, a rounded D-form cross section. 49.5gm. Diameter 7.3 cm
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A 9ct. rose gold fob chain, curb link chain with two dog clips. 44gm
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An impressive old African tribal amber bead necklace, the nugget form beads of round and rounded square graduating form, various tones and clarity, many of clear honey tone, egg yolk tone included, coral and carnelian beads included at the terminal ends. Weight 190gm, the largest bead diameter approx. 3 cm. Length 48 cm
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A red coral necklace, of 30 beads made from sections of branch coral
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An 18ct. rose gold and coral necklace, a polished twig of red coral entwined with gold stems, leaves and flowers, tiny diamonds set in one tendril with a small facet cut garnet and a tiny cabochon gemstone in the flowers, attached to a fine rose gold chain
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A vintage amber nugget necklace, the graduating polished amber nugget from .4 cm to 1.1 cm, silver parrot clasp
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A vintage amber and silver necklace, the polished amber nuggets threaded with silver spacers, onyx beads, silver tube beads, with silver parrot clasp
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An opal bead necklace, 63 round graduated size opal beads from 3.6 cm-7. cm, threaded together with alternating crystal rondel beads, a 9ct. rose gold chain attached to the end of necklace to give added length
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold, ruby and diamond bridge ring, the four facet cut rubies spaced by three pairs of old cut diamonds, scrolling design to the side mount
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An impressive estate 18ct. yellow and white gold emerald and diamond dress ring, the large claw set standard step cut natural emerald of 4.65ct., stated as slightly included and cut as very good, framed by 18 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.32ct
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A estate 18ct. yellow and white gold three stone diamond ring, the traditional rex setting with three round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.00ct., G-H colour, I1 clarity
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An 18ct. gold diamond set band, the white gold band with an inlay of yellow gold down each opposing side of shoulders, gypsy set to the centre with a princess cut 0.30ct. diamond. 20gm
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A late Victorian 15ct. yellow gold, star sapphire and diamond half-hinged bangle, the top with nine graduating oval star sapphires spaced by 26 old mine cut diamonds in rows of three and four, one absent, scroll engraved side panels, the base half of three knife edge forms, push-in tongue clasp, with safety chain
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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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