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Decorative Arts & Jewellery — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:378
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & JewelleryLots with images:378
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:212
Date:23-Feb-2017
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Qing boxwood carved Cantonese box having raised panels to each side & a lined interior. Condition good, general age related Ware. Dimensions 17 x 13 x 10.5 cm
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Qing boxwood puzzle ball having eight carved dragon puzzle balls, with a two ball pedestal base. Condition good to fair, some chips consistant with age, restoration to the stand. Height 18.5 cm
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Qing finely gilded sewing box having various compartments, with bone & ivory implements, a pull out compartment & a lower drawer, all standing on four clawed feet. Condition good to fair, some minor losses. Dimensions 32 x 22.5 x 14 cm
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Qing Imperial Gauze Summer court robe with silk detail, decorated with flowers & butterflies. Condition good, minor wear consistant with age. Length 135 cm
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Qing iron red floral dish painted with flowers & bats, with gilt highlights. Signed with six signature marks. Condition good to fair, minor age related Ware & early chips. Diameter 24.3 cm
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Qing ivory carved Chinese figure group modelled as five young men at leisure over a craggy surface. Condition fair, some restoration. Height 7.5 cm. Weight 88g
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Qing ivory carved eight immortals figure group depicting eight figures around a shrine amidst clouds, signature to the base, on a carved timber stand. Condition good, minor wear consistant with age. Height not including stand 12.2 cm. Weight 325g
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Qing ivory carved immortal figure of wealth standing on a pedestal base, wearing a headpiece inscribed with 'Shou' calligraphy, his right hand holding a ruyi sceptre & holding his hair in his left hand. Around his neck is a longevity pendant, below is an embroidered panel of a basking whale amongst ocean waves, with ocean waves inscribed to the base of his robe. Signed with a Ming mark to verso. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height including stand 36.5 cm. Weight including stand 605g
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Qing ivory carved pair of cabbages painted & decorated with various insects, mounted on a cloisonne bases, on custom stands. Condition good, minor paint losses & early chips. Length 26 cm
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Qing ivory carved temple shrine with fine incised detail & working doors opening to a seated deity. Condition good to fair, some minor reatoration. Height 30 cm
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Queen Victoria Building photo album titled 'Queen Victoria Markets', comprising fifteen photos of construction & pre-opening. Condition good, general wear consistant with age, each photo approximately 20 x 15 cm. Dimensions of album 31 x 27 x 4 cm
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Republic ivory carved dragon bangle with raised detail. Condition good, minor wear. Diameter 6 cm. Weight 34.5g
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Republic ivory carved pair of flower bangles with raised detail. Condition good, minor wear. Diameter 6.5 cm. Weight 40.5g
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Republic ivory carved puzzle ball earrings with an ivory clip on clasp. Diameter of ball 1.5 cm
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Republic ivory carved snuff bottle depicting an elder & scholar, with incised caligraphy to verso, & an engraved signature to the base. Condition good, minor wear consistant with age. Height 8.8 cm
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Republic ivory carved snuff bottle decorated with a dancer amonst clouds to one side & poetry to verso. Condition good, minor wear consistant with age. Height 6.7 cm
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Rosenthal crystal 'Medusa Lumiere' bowl by Versace of octagonal shape, with four raised Medusa heads, with acid etched mark 'Rosenthal Versace'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Diameter 19 cm
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Royal Doulton 'Cornflower' tea setting for twelve persons comprising two square sandwich plates, two milk jugs, two sugar bowls & twelve, cup saucer, plate sets. Pattern number 'V2106'. Condition good, minor wear to the bases, hairline to one cup. Height of jugs 10.4 cm
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Royal Doulton bisque lovebird vase painted with gilt floral detail to the neck, two grotesque head handles, the body painted with flowers & ribbons, with each side painted with windows depicting lovebirds. Green stamp to the base, impressed '614'. Condition good to fair, professionally restored handle. Height 26.5 cm
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Royal Doulton flambe owl stamped to the base. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 31 cm
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Royal Doulton flambe vase of baluster squat shape, decorated with a woodcut rural scene. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 22.5 cm
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Royal Worcester blush ivory dragon ewer hand painted with gilded flowers, RdNo.14191, shape number 1035. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 29 cm
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Royal Worcester heavily gilded & handpainted plate with a fruit cameo & concealed signature. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Diameter 23.8 cm
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Royal Worcester lidded urn by N. Bunegar decorated with peaches, grapes & berries, having two figurehead handles. Stamped to the base. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 21 cm
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Royal Worcester swan vase by Baldwyn painted to the body with four swans in flight on a powder blue ground, with gilt highlights. Rd 270978 & shape number 1858'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 30 cm
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Satsuma Autumn landscape vase by Koshida on a cobalt ground, with an ivory coloured central band, painted with gilt highlights. Signed to the base. Condition good, expected crazing. Height 18.2 cm
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Satsuma cherry blossom squat vase by Koshida on a cobalt ground, with an ivory coloured central band, painted with gilt highlights. Signed to the base. Condition good, expected crazing. Height 12 cm
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Satsuma squat form lidded pot decorated with panels of geisha, signed to the base, with a bamboo swing handle. Condition fair, general crazing, restored spout. Diameter 15 cm
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Shizhong Yan (1947 -). The Pleasure of Autumn, 1993. Ink & gouache on Xuan paper. 63 x 49 cm. Signed lower left with four seals, incl. Provenance: documents
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Silver plated 18th century shrine having a shaped back with incised detail, standing on four feet. Condition good to fair, missing one foot, some later restoration. Dimensions 20 x 16.5 x 12 cm
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Song Dynasty celadon high glaze bowl standing on a pedestal foot, having three rice grain marks. Condition good, minor age related wear. Diameter 30.5 cm
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Stuart 'Glengarry-Cambridge' crystal Drink wares comprising eight wine glasses & eight port wines. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height of wines 11.4 cm
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Thai Neolithic Ban Chiang storage pot with painted & incised decoration & a convex base, with a valuation certificate & David Jones catalogue. Condition fair, damage & wear consistant with age. Height 24 cm
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Thai silver relief bowl decorated with raised scenes of various deities, standing on three ball feet. Condition good, minor wear consistant with age. Diameter 26 cm. Weight 862g
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Tiger eye figure of a Chinese lady on a timber stand. Condition good to fair, some cracks & losses. Height 20 cm
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Ujifusa signed Owari Province Katana the original Tang of gentle kurijiri shape, in shirasaya. Forging is mokume-hada, the hamon is notare mixed with gunome, & the boshi is midarekomi with hakikake. Mounted in a custom made plain wood shirasaya. The blade has the traditional koto tapering curve & length. There are several smiths who signed with just two kanji for Ujifusa & which one made this sword is not clear. The shape & style are typical of the Koto period but it May have been made later. Condition…
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Victorian Avian Themed milk glass vase hand painted with a central nesting crested tit amongst flowers. Condition good, minor wear consistant with age. Height 34 cm
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Victorian cased travel perfume bottle set comprising two stoppered bottles set in a silk & velvet lined leather bound case with a two clasp lock & a ring handle. Condition good, to fair, minor early chip to one stopper, slightly loose hinges, one clasp jammed. Dimensions of box 12.3 x 11 x 8 cm
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Victorian holy bible with marginal readings & parallel references and the Commentaries of Henry Scott, with a series of illustrations in chromo lithograph, by William Collins, Sons & Co, Glasgow, London & Edinburgh. Condition good to fair, damage to the spine, some wear & foxing consistant with age. Dimensions 34 x 26 x 9 cm
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Victorian ivory carved tortoiseshell serpent handled walking stick with an ivory nib & a silvered collar. Condition good, minor age related wear. Length 86.5 cm
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Victorian oak three bottle tantalus with a silver plated handle & mounts, three cut crystal decanters, with a key. Condition good, minor wear, early chips to the inside stoppers. Dimensions 36.5 x 35 x 13 cm
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Victorian Ralph wood Toby jug modelled seated, holding an overflowing mug of beer. Condition good, minor wear to the base, expected crazing. Height 24 cm
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Walrus tusk scrimshaw by Brian Sockpick showing an inuit whaling scene featuring killer whales & walrus, with a mounted insert stand to the base. Condition good, minor age related cracking. Length 37 cm
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Waterford Crystal 'Australian Heritage gem stone' bowl by Jim O'Leary having diamond & floral cut detail, with an acid etched stamp to the base, with original certificate & box. Limited edition 74/100. Condition excellent to good, almost as new. Diameter 25 cm
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Waterford Crystal 'Bluebell' vase by John Whelan having diamond cut & leaf patterns, acid etched mark to the base, with original box. Condition excellent to good, almost as new. Height 36 cm
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Waterford Crystal 'Bolton' Turn over bowl having a flared rim & fluted detail, with original sticker & box. Condition excellent to good, almost as new. Diameter 33 cm
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Waterford Crystal 'Lismore Encore' Drink wares comprising a ships decanter, five white wines & three tumblers. Condition good, very minor wear to the bases. Height of decanter 26 cm
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Wedgwood black basalt figure 'Skills of the Nation the Wheelwright' by Colin Melbourne, number 12 in a limited edition of 1000, with original box. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 24 cm
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Wedgwood black basalt figure of Josiah Wedgwood by Eric Owen limited edition 1893/2000. In original box. Condition excellent to good, almost as new. Height 21.5 cm
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Wedgwood Jasper Ware Charles & Diana commemorative lidded vase 'In celebration of the wedding of H.R.H the Prince of Wales and lady Diana Spencer, St Paul's Cathedral 20thy July 1981', having raised floral bunting detail & rams head appliques. Number 89 in a limited edition of 100, with original box. Condition excellent to good, almost as new. Height 32 cm
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Wedgwood Jasperware tricolour tete-a-tete comprising a teapot, lidded sugar bowl, cream jug & two cup saucers of octagonal form, with green cameos, after the 19th century originals in a limited edition of 100, with original box. Condition excellent to good, almost as new. Dimensions of box 50 x 30 x 19 cm
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Wedgwood powder blue ground gilt dragon pair of cabinet plates for James Powell & Sons Whitefriars glass works. Condition good, minor wear to the bases. Diameter 22.5 cm
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Wolsley World War I brass trench Flare gun manufactured in 1917, & proffed in 1918.mark III, with a timber handle. Condition good to fair, loose screw to trigger guard. Length 25 cm
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Two silver hinged bangles, one with floral engraving, width 15.6 mm, London 1966, other features Roman numerals, width 4 mm, wt. 44.3g.
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A diamond ring, pierced floral full hoop design set with 32 single cut diamonds, unmarked tests for approx. 18ct, size M, wt 4.4g.
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A Pandora silver bracelet, attached with 6 charms. Length 19 cm.
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A gemstone bead necklace by Jan Logan, faceted onyx and rock crystal beads with silver spacing tubes and silver clasp, boxed.
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A group of gold jewellery, bracelet, t/bar with links, broken chain and pendant in 9ct, wt. 14.9g, a 14ct stone set pendant, wt. 3.4g.
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Two gold gemstone items, a 14ct pendant with articulating green jadeite carving above 4 round brilliant cut diamonds, length 52 mm and a coloured stone cocktail ring (M), unmarked tests approx 8ct., wt. 6.2g.
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An Australian vintage 18ct gold band, with makers mark for Stewart Dawson & Co., wt 6.4g, size Q.
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A 9ct gold ring and pair of shell cameo earrings, cluster ring set with a red and white stones (one missing) size M, earrings with screw fittings, wt. 7g.
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A group of gold jewellery an 18ct band set with 3 single cut diamonds (J), 2.3g, a 9ct ring set with an aggregate amethyst crystal (L-M) and a 9ct bracelet and hoop earrings, 9.4g.
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An 18ct gold diamond and gemstone ring, split reeded top set with an oval cut ruby and a blue sapphire and 4 round brilliant cut diamonds. Size M 1/2. Wt. 9.8g.
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Three 9ct gold rings, set with mystic topaz (O), emeralds and single cut diamonds (O), and ruby with round brilliant cut diamonds (Q-R), wt. 5.9g.
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A group of vintage gold jewellery, 18ct ring set with lapis lazuli (3.4g) size J-K, shell cameo stick pin, tests for 14ct (2.8g), 14ct twist earrings (1.3g), and 9ct cultured pearl pendant.
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A silver gilt gemstone bracelet, set with multicoloured cabochon nephrite jades, length 75 mm.
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Three silver rings, one set with a Roman style coin cameo to 14ct bezel and shoulders (P), one set with a citrine (M), other with white stones (P).
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Achanel quilted patent leather bracelet, stamped Chanel B12 P. Made in Italy, M, with carry bag.
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Two gold bands, one in 18ct white gold, size K, 4.8g, other 14ct pink gold, size K 1/2, 5.9g.
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A modernist silver plaque necklace, freeform plaques strung on leather, length 42 cm.
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A group of gold and silver jewellery, an 18ct pendant necklace attached with 3 charms, one in 9ct, an 18ct signet ring set with a small diamond (broken shank) total weight 9.9g and a silver set smoky quartz pendant.
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An 18ct white gold two row belcher chain, with parrot clasp, length 40 cm, wt. 3.8g.
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Silver earrings and ring, ring set with a synthetic star sapphire (P-Q), pair floral clip earrings, others with shepherds hooks set with freshwater and mother of pearl, one with ornamentals, and one with marcasites and faux pearls with screw fittings.
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A turquoise multistrand bracelet, 7 rows of turquoise beads 4.2-9.8 mm round to sterling silver clasp, length 19 cm.
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Assorted silver jewellery, mother of pearl bangle, 9 rings set with amethyst, Cz's, onyx, synthetic opal, and agate (sizes L-S), plus earrings set with resin, wt 88g.
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Five silver necklets, mixed designs one missing clasp.
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A gem set ring and two tie pins, 9ct gold ring with opal triplet, size S, wt. 4g, pins each set with a fine 7.4 mm round cultured pearl.
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A late 19th century silver hinged cuff bangle, front with applied fleur de lis border (some losses), internal size 4.5 x 5.5 cm, width 2.5 cm.
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Three vintage 9ct gold jewellery items, fob seal engraved 'By Bindogundra friends' attached with chain and T-bar marked Sh&Co, a Masonic Order of Amaranth brooch (1948-49) attached with Mh monogram and bar engraved Kooroora court no.3, a mourning ring with black enamel (some losses and missing seed pearls) hallmarked Chester 1903, size O-P, total wt 21.7g.
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An Elgin full hunter rolled gold pocket watch, white dial (discoloured plexi) Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds on a 7 jewel movement, C 1919, not running.
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An Edwardian amber cigar holder, with silver finial, hallmarked Birmingham 1905, cased.
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A sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds (missing hand) swing out movement (missing cover) case hallmarked London 1871, not running.
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A late 19th century Gorham sterling silver stamp box, double container with gilded interior with Gorham hallmarks and sterling 993, wt 45.7g.
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An antique Albertina, comprising foxtail chain, tassel and t bar.
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Colonial & Indian Exhibition London Great Britain 1886 medal, obverse head of the Prince of Wales, reverse text within wreath, bronze, diameter 52 mm.
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Three cameo brooches, 2 shell cameos featuring the Three Graces set in 9ct gold, 45.8 x 36.3 mm & 34.8 x 27.8 mm together with a Tassie moulded glass cameo featuring a classical portrait set in a metal frame, 41 x 35 mm.
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Three open face pocket watches, a Hamilton with white dial, subsidiary seconds on a 17 jewel cal. 956 movement, a Moeris with white dial (damage at subsidiary seconds), on plate movement, and a gold plated Roamer with sunburst dial on a 17 jewel movement, missing bow.
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A 9ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, set with six dark blue sapphires and 3 single cut diamonds, size I 1/2.
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Late 19th century Scottish good luck brooch/ kilt pin, grouse /ptarmigan foot with silver talon and engraved silver gilt cuff set to an oval cut citrine in case marked Jeweller John M Orr, 52 Dockhead St., Saltcoats.
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A 9ct gold Victorian style gemstone ring, set with cabochon turquoise and seed pearls to stylised lotus flower shoulders, size O.
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Three lady's vintage gold wristwatches, one 18ct with white dial, Roman numerals and blued hands to movement marked Buren (not working) case marked EC to gilt metal band, other two 9ct with metal dials and blued hands, one movement marked Craven Datum watch factory Swiss made 15 Jewels Adjusted (working) with case marked 9ct Tilley to Nifty 1/20 9ct sil lined band, other Relide movement marked 15 Jewels Antimagnetic (not working), case marked Handley 9ct to Stayfast gilt metal band.
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Six lady's wristwatches, a 9ct gold Tudor with 17 jewel movement, cord band, a stainless steel Omega with 17 jewel cal. 244 movement on Speidel band, a 17 jewel Den-row, a 17 jewel Emka (broken band), an heart shape Oris (not working) and a 17 jewel Sandoz with leather band.
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A 9ct gold gemset cruciform pendant, set with round cut amethysts and emeralds.
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A 9ct gold stone set brooch, Celtic design set with a round cut citrine of approx. 14ct, makers hallmarks WBs, 4 cm.
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An 18ct gold solitaire diamond ring, illusion set with a round brilliant cut diamond estimated as 0.25ct, VVS to 2 single cut shoulder diamonds, size L 1/2.
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Two Victorian brooches, 9ct spinning locket with oval photo and hair compartments to scrolling border with leaf motif, and gold cased engraved scroll mount set with yellow paste.
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A pair of 9ct gold pearl and gemset earrings, geometric design set with square and round cut emeralds and round brilliant cut diamonds to cultured freshwater pearl drops.
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A 9ct gold peridot and pearl cluster ring, centring an oval cut peridot surrounded by seed pearls, size N-O.
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A group of silver marcasite jewellery, a plaque link bracelet (19 cm), and 3 brooches.
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An 18ct gold bracelet, two tone links to box clasp with twin safety clips, length 21 cm, wt. 27.2g.
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