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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:534
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:98
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:384
Date:24-Jan-2017
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An old silver 'mayoral' locket and chain, engraved detail, star and ring form links.
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A Chinese jade carved plaque, suspended on a necklace of 52 1 cm. beads.
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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 coral bead necklace, the graduating beads of 3-.6 cm with metal push clasp. Length 32 cm
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A 9ct. yellow gold muff chain, the fine curb link chain with one dog clip, weight 20gms.
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A Victorian 9ct. yellow gold long Albertina, the double rope chains with twin tassel ends, engraved diamond form slide, T-bar and single 'dog' clip catch. Length 35 cm
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A necklace of coral beads, 21 of cylindrical shape and six of small spherical shape. Length approx. 56 cm
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A Yemini tribal, Ethiopian tribal necklace of old beads, including amber, Yemeni silver, Yemeni black coral prayer beads and sterling silver. Length 70 cm
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An Ethiopian tribal necklace of amber beads, old Yemeni black coral prayer beads, ebony prayer beads from Mali, amber chips and sterling silver. Length 68 cm
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An 18ct. white gold aquamarine and diamond pendant, the 1.05ct. oval mixed cut aquamarine claw set and surrounded by 12 modern round brilliant cut diamonds, the bale pave set with 11 small round brilliant cut diamonds, together with a 9ct. white gold fine chain. TDW 0.66ct. .
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A red coral necklace, consisting of coral chips, round beads and branch sections, with silver clasp.
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A coral necklace, consisting of cut coral sections, with screw clasp.
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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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A modern lady's 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond set half-hinged bangle, the top with a recessed row of princess cut diamonds. TDW 1.15ct, colour: F-G and clarity VS2. 27.6gms, exceptionally well made.
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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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A good modern 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond lady's dress ring, the hollow tapered domed and rounded band top pave set with 69 round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 2.22ct, open scrolling pierced back, wide tapered shoulders.
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An impressive 18ct gold, diamond and tourmaline dress ring, the 13.67 carat octagonal mixed cut tourmaline claw set, with three round brilliant cut diamonds in a tri-claw mount to each upswept shoulder, TDW. 1.60ct
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An outstanding white gold, star sapphire and diamond pendant, the 23.50ct. cabochon star sapphire claw set and surrounded by a circle of 30 round brilliant cut diamonds within an outer circle of 26 pear shape diamonds, set in an 14ct. white gold open basket mount, together with an 18ct. white gold fine twisted link chain. TDW 4.00ct
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A good large late 19th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and gold brooch, the faceted elongated diamond form dark greenstone panel in a frame with sculpted floral and bead highlights, testing as 18ct. gold or higher. Length 7 cm, no maker's marks
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A c.1900 greenstone and 18ct. gold mounted pendant, shark's tooth form
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An Australian colonial gilded rose gold locket, elongated octagonal form with hinge opening to reveal oval sections, the front with folded type corners and central almandine garnet, dumb-bell type fitting to the top. Impressed maker's marks possibly Rosenthall, Aronson & Co. 7.68gms
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An Australian colonial 9ct. rose gold shield form locket, three almandine garnets set to the front, similar to above. 6.76gms.
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A 19th century gilded gold and garnet puff heart form brooch, the front set with an oval cabochon garnet flanked by applied scrolls, rock crystal panel to reverse. Testing as 20ct
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold hunting brooch, the riding crop bar surmounted with a fox, white wire highlight
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold, amethyst and seed pearl brooch, the large faceted oval amethyst with open worked scrolling frame highlighted with seed pearls. Marked 'W. Bros.', possibly a New Zealand maker
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A George III rose gold, seed pearl and hair plait mourning brooch, curved rectangular form, the hair plait under a rock crystal panel framed by seed pearls, gold frame and back, testing as 9ct.
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A fancy Victorian gilded 18ct. yellow gold citrine and emerald pendanted brooch, scrolling stepped diamond form with embossed floral designs flanking the central faceted oval citrine highlighted with four framing emeralds, fine chain links below enhancing and supporting the conforming drop. 13.9gms
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A 19th century gold, blue enamel and agate large brooch, the oval cabochon moss agate panel framed by blue enamel with relief gold scroll border, testing as 11ct gold. 26.5gms
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An early 20th century silver and enamel Charles Horner brooch, Arts & Craft period, the circular cabochon blue and green enamel framed by a rope twist and plaited rope rings. Chester 1911 and with maker's mark.
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A c.1900 Scottish silver cairngorm brooch, the variously raised coloured stones above a shaped ring set with various agates.
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An Art Deco 18ct. yellow gold, platinum, diamond and natural pearl bar brooch, the central diamond flanked by two pairs of pearls all enclosed by an oval with further diamonds. The bar extends either side
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An early 20th century silver and enamel Charles Horner brooch, Arts & Crafts period, with foil backed blue and green enamel cabochon framed by repeating star form florals. Chester 1912 and with maker's mark.
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold and onyx mourning brooch, the oval cabochon onyx panel with central gold star set with a single seed pearl, gold frame, viewing panel back. Testing as 18ct. gold.
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A 9ct. yellow gold and opal brooch, the 6.1ct. heart-shaped cabochon milk opal claw set to the centre of a double gold band.
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A four-piece modern silver and pearl jewellery suite, the brooch of long tubular form with five suspensions, the pearls of large disc form, the ring with blister pearl and S-scroll decorated shank.
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An old gold plated sovereign case, round traditional form
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An Art Deco period diamond and platinum small bow brooch, the ground with open scroll and geometric design set with old cut diamonds. Length 3.4 cm
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A George III gold and pearl mourning brooch, mildly domed oval form, the central hair plait with glazed cover, framed by a row of 16 natural pearls, memorial engraving to the reverse dated 1819. Testing as 9ct. gold
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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 Victorian 15ct. gilded yellow gold and turquoise bow brooch, the open bow form with heart drop, highlighted with 14 turquoise cabochons in rub-over mounts
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A Victorian gilded gold and amethyst brooch, the frilled frame with leaf decoration and set with a large oval facet cut amethyst to the centre, with safety chain, in original domed box, testing as 18ct gold
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A 15ct. yellow gold and portrait miniature brooch, the painted portrait miniature on ivory under a glass panel, floral cast outer mount, plain gold back
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A vintage gold and Bohemian garnet brooch, the circular frame with floral and bow decoration to the centre, set with facet-cut deep red Bohemian garnets, unmarked 9ct. rose gold.
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An impressive Victorian 18ct. yellow gold snake brooch, open oval form, the snake head set with a single turquoise flanked by two old mine cut diamonds, garnet set eyes, gold pin. 10gms. Testing as 18ct. or higher. Length 5.8 cm
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A 14ct. yellow gold and carnelian thimble, early 20th century, engraved, the cabochon carnelian set to the top
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A vintage red coral necklace, comprising a single strand of graduating branch coral
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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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A vintage Egyptian silver and glazed turquoise pottery bracelet, the three graduating scarab form links with flared wing type frames, classical ancient form. Impressed marks.
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An Art Deco silver gilt and enamel stylish bracelet, the larger rectangular blue links spaced by square blue and black enamel links, guilloche detail
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and turquoise gate link bracelet, each of the turquoise small cabochon beads mounted to the triple bar links, heart padlock clasp
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold and green (chalcedony) bracelet, the hexagonal links joined by gold decorative long open worked links
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A vintage Chinese silver and pink quartz bracelet, the three large quartz cabochons set to the filigree silver curved panels.
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A Victorian coral bracelet, the four-strand bracelet with coral beads and small branches, attached to a coral cameo in 9ct. rose gold frame.
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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 vintage platinum and moonstone lady's dress ring, the large cabochon moonstone encircled by a row of small white sapphires, leaf and flower form shoulders
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A 9ct. yellow gold and opal ring, the 2.5ct. oval cabochon milk opal in a rub-over mount, pierced decoration to the shoulders, broad tapering band.
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A 14ct. gold and lapis lazuli ring, the marquis shaped polished lapis claw set in a high basket scrolling mount with a small round brilliant cut diamond to each shoulder
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An 18ct. yellow gold and solitaire diamond coronet ring, the 0.38ct. round modern brilliant cut of colour H-I and clarity SI1 and 'of very good make', claw set. .
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.58ct oval cut diamond claw set in a rounded shank, Colour G-H, Clarity I1
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.70ct round modern brilliant cut diamond set in a wide tapering shank, Colour G-H, Clarity I2
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An antique 18ct gold and diamond cluster ring, the central old cut diamond, claw set and surrounded by eight smaller diamonds, all diamonds foil backed.
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A 9ct gold, emerald and diamond ring, the 1.00ct emerald cut emerald claw set with a small round modern cut diamonds
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A vintage 18ct. rose gold and green chalcedony dress ring, the large oval cabochon dyed chalcedony in rub-over mount with open looping wire mount above further flat and sweeping mounts. 8.8gms
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An impressive large 14ct. yellow gold and engraved citrine panelled ring, the flat octagonal panel intaglio cut as a George III wax seal in a substantial plain mount as a cocktail ring. 15gms
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A 9ct. yellow gold and heraldic seal ring, the rectangular bloodstone panel intaglio cut with gauntleted raised arm above a ribbon, plain mount and wide flared shoulders
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An 18ct. gold and diamond ring suite, the centre ring set with a nine-diamond cluster in a cross-over shank, the two outer rings with a top semi-circle mount set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW for the three 1.19cts
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, round modern brilliant cut diamonds claw set to posts, for pierced ears, TDW 0.60ct, colour K-M, Clarity SI1
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An early 20th century Swiss silver and blue enamel pocket watch on bow brooch, white enamel dial, blue frame with gold highlights, conforming bow brooch. The case with London 1907 import marks. Stem wind. Working
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An early 20th century lady's 9ct. yellow gold open face pocket watch, the back cover floral engraved with vacant shield cartouche, the gilded dial with Roman numerals, stem wind. 26.2gms
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An Art Deco platinum and diamond cased lady's cocktail watch, the rectangular case with silvered dial, Arabic numerals, Swiss mechanical movement. TDW 0.60ct.
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A Victorian silver cased open face pocket watch, the original outer pair case absent and replaced with a later nickel plated case, the watch with white enamel dial and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, the fusee chain movement engraved with maker Alexr. Burd, working.
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An 18ct. gold half-hunter pocket watch, the back profusely engraved, the gold dial with floral decoration to the centre and Roman numerals to the chapter ring, key wind, in working order. 36gms
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A Swiss Garrard gent's 9ct. gold wristwatch, 3.4 cm. diameter case, silvered dial, batons indicate hours, sweep seconds, date aperture at 6, with green leather strap.
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A 1960s 14k gold Omega Constellation gent's wristwatch, stainless steel circular case and original bracelet strap, fully restored condition, movement Cal #561, serial #18328208 (automatic, chronometer), 14K gold symbol to case back, a clean example in good working order
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A c.1940/50s Hamilton electronic wristwatch, the striking side mounted shield form case with angular mounts to the leather strap, the back stamped 10K gold filled and with maker's name. Requires attention
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An 18ct gold cased Vacheron Constantin gent's ultra-slim wristwatch, 3.1 cm diameter case, 17 jewel caliber 1003 mechanical movement, the case back engraved 18K and with manufacturer's marks and serial no.6396 370322. Champagne tint face with slight staining, gold batons indicate hours. Replaced 'lizard' strap. Missing winder
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An early 20th century Swiss 14ct. yellow gold ¼ repeater chronograph pocket watch, plain covers, stopwatch function, the repeater striking on a gong, the interior back cover engraved 'No 2215288 Chronographe Chaton Repetition a Quarts...' Working. Total weight 150gm
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A 19th century French and ormolu and white alabaster mantel clock, surmounted with a recumbent lion above the architectural alabaster case housing a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, with further ormolu bead highlights and feet. Striking on a bell, with key and pendulum. 22.5 cm x 15 cm x 30.5 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 cm x 24.5 cm x 11.2 cm
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A 19th century French Empire period sculptural ormolu bronze mantel clock, modeled as a cherub riding upon a mer-lion (a morse); its uplifted tail enfolds a drum shaped case with eight day striking movement, the dial with Roman numerals. The mechanism with silk suspended pendulum, the spring dated 'April 1826'. All raised on an oval plinth base with an applied trophy group, a border of conch shells and with squat bun feet. Height 43 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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An 18th century French Boulle large bracket clock, the domed top with figured finial of a Neptune seated upon globe, the arch top door enclosing the gilded dial with white enamel hour panels with cobalt blue Roman numerals, the pendulum suspends in front of an ormolu back panel, traditional tortoiseshell and cut brass inlay to most panels, classical masks to the scrolling feet; together with the original conforming bracket of tapered form. Height overall 135 cm
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An Edwardian silver two compartment snuff box, plain rectangular form. Gilded interior. Birmingham 1908 by Levi & Salaman.
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A George III silver small oval vinaigrette, fine bright cut band encircling the borders, gilded interior, the star pierced grill requiring a pin to the hinge. London 1801 by Richard Lockwood & John Douglas, specialty vinaigrette makers.
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A Victorian circular silver novelty purse, the domed covers engraved in the Japanese aesthetic manner with birds, blossom and bamboo, the push-clasp revealing a fitted blue silk interior. Birmingham 1883 by David & Lionel Spiers.
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A Russian silver presentation cigarette case, gold applied detail to the front and reverse, some losses, moonstone thumb piece to the push button release.
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A New Zealand maker large silver buckle, plain scalloped rectangular form, the central bar with three prongs, impressed maker's marks for William Dougal, Masterton.
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A William IV silver snuff box, rectangular form, machine engraved covers, scrolling thumbpiece, waisted sides, gilded interior. Birmingham c.1930, maker's mark: T.S
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An Austrian silver box, plain design with slightly rounded top, interior with divided sandalwood compartment and gilded lid, with inscription and date 1939-1940, stamped to base '935 standard', hoopoe bird for Austria and 'W' for Vienna. 17 cm x 13 cm x 5.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver 'Nestor' goblet, in the Arts & Crafts Greek Revival style, made as a copy of the Mycenaean 'Cup of Nestor'. The original of solid gold is in the collection of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. Chester 1903 by George Nathan and Ridley Hayes. 329gms
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A 19th century. European silver heart-form vesta with enamel panel, the circular raised enamel panel with portrait of a hunting dog, the case scroll engraved and with suspension loop.
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A .800 silver vesta, with unusual incorporated wick. Rectangular shape with bark finish, a wick fed through a side channel to a sliding panel in the end
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A Victorian silver vesta case embossed with a horse racing scene, hinged end with striker. Birmingham 189.8 cm
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A .830 silver vesta, with outer sleeve heavily embossed with a tavern scene to both sides, slide-out plated container for matches
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An unmarked Indian silver vesta case, heavily worked to both faces with agricultural scenes
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A Victorian silver and enamel vesta, rectangular form, engraved, mounted with a circular silver disc inset with red, white and orange enamel as a flag with heart centre. Birmingham 1896 by Minshull & Latimer
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A c.1900 German miniature silver settee, ornate scrolling back, the seat cast with cherubs. Various marks to the base.
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A c.1902 Indian silver christening mug, can shape, leaf and band engraved decoration, detail to the base 'Arlington & Co., Calcutta'. 158gms.
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A pair of Old Sheffield plate bottle coasters, turned wood base with pierced and gadroon rim and sides. Diameter 14.5 cm
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A mid-19th century Dutch silver trinket box, rectangular form, the lid engraved with a cartouche including a figure, campana urn, house and windmill framed by multiple banded borders, the base engraved with a basket of fruit, original distressed lined interior, raised on four pad feet, hallmarks to the interior rim. 14.4 cm x 8 cm x 3.6 cm
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