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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:720
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:689
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:541
Date:12-Dec-2017
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A Chinese lacquer tray, rectangular shape with canted corners, decorated in raised gilt lacquer and pen work on a black ground with figures in a walled garden. 38 x 25 cm
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A carved wood or horn recumbent lion, grasping a mystic pearl before its fore paws. Length 19 cm
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A gilded metal bodhisattva, seated upon a lotus throne raised upon a double plinth, his feet rest upon a circular lotus footstool. Height 24.5 cm
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A Chinese white metal teapot, squat circular shape with cherry blossom twig handle, circular seal mark under the base. Height 13 cm
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A Chinese gold thread embroidered panel, from a Mandarin's robe, depicting an Imperial dragon and mystic pearl above a landscape and wave pattern, brocade bordered, framed and glazed. Overall 106 x 74 cm
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A vintage Yixing ware teapot, the mild wave form top with recessed lid, good dark brown tone, a single large impressed stamp to the base with multiple characters. Diameter approx. 9.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain jar, decorated in polychrome enamels with blossom, chrysanthemum and water lilies on a crackle ground, four-character Chenghua period mark under the base. Height 20 cm
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Two old Chinese carved small panels, dark lacquered and gilded highlights. 35.5 x 10 cm
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An old impressive Chinese double gourd form vase, incised and glazed decoration of chrysanthemum flowers, clouds and scrolling tendrils in yellow on a red ground. Ming six- character mark in double circle to base and old paper label for Paris auctioneers 'Michel Duchange-Garmigny'. Height 28.7 cm
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Two small old blue and white porcelain foo dogs, each with a double netsuke type hole to the base. Length 5 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain ovoid vase, polychrome enamelled with red bats amongst variously coloured clouds, finely worked, gilt highlights, minor chipping to the top rim, six character Guangxu marks in red over the glaze to the base. Height 33.3 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, decorated in wucai enamels with lotus flowers and tendrils, stiff leaves decorate the neck between bands of square fret pattern, a wave pattern encircles the foot. Yongzheng six character mark under the base. Height 21 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bowl in the Ming manner, decorated with a ho-ho bird to the centre, framed by eight lappet panels and a diaper border in blue and red, similar pattern to the exterior. Diameter 20.5 cm
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A Chinese blue and white bowl, decorated in under glaze blue with fish and water plants to the interior and exterior, six character Kangxi mark under the base. Diameter 18 cm
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A small Chinese porcelain wine cup, decorated in underglaze blue and iron red with a landscape to the well, diaper pattern border encircles the rim, the exterior decorated with panels of plants and butterflies. Artemisia leaf mark under the base. Diameter 9 cm
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A small Chinese porcelain pot, decorated in the Ming manner in under glaze blue with fish and water weeds, squat circular shape. Diameter 7.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain caged bird water jar, decorated in iron red with flowering tendrils, octagonal section. Diameter 6 cm
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Two Chinese 'Kitchen Ming' dishes, one faulted. Diameter 29 cm
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A Chinese porcelain two-handled vase, baluster shape, decorated with figures and flowers. One handle repair. Height 19 cm
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A small Chinese celadon glazed leaf shaped dish, impressed seal mark to the reverse. Length 9.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, rectangular box form with small circular neck, dragons in relief form lug handles to the shoulder, the walls decorated in low relief with sinuous dragons, glazed in under glaze cobalt. Height 15.5 cm
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An egg yolk yellow Peking glass bowl, with original old carved rosewood stand, comes with 1957 purchase receipt. Diameter 25 cm
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A large Eastern bronze Buddha figure, palms pressed together in serene pose, floral detail in relief to the robe, supported on a lotus throne. Height 120 cm
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A rare 19th century Middle Eastern bidriware (zinc inlaid with silver) two-handled stem dish, decorated with floral designs and inlaid with Arabic scripts for 1883. Height 16.5 cm
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A fine quality Japanese Satsuma circular bowl on short foot, decorated with figures and richly gilded. Seal mark on base. With wood stand. Diameter 15 cm
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A pair of fine quality Japanese Satsuma baluster vases, with figural handles and figure decoration, richly gilded. Seal marks on base, with wood stands. Height 17 cm
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An old Japanese Imari charger, traditional decoration. Diameter 30.8 cm
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A large Japanese silver bowl, Meiji period, double walled, decorated in high relief with chrysanthemum, bamboo and irises, squat circular shape raised on a plain foot ring, double character mark under the base. 1100gms. Some faults. Diameter 25.5 cm
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A good Japanese Meiji period large silver vase, relief and engraved decoration of a bird within a rocky landscape including florals, highlighted with variously coloured gold, signed to the reverse with three character marks, further marks to the base. 1003gms. Height 24 cm
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A large heavy variegated green stone mountainous boulder, on fitted wooden stand. Length 50 cm
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A large heavy variegated green and ochre hardstone mountainous boulder, on fitted wooden stand. Length 90 cm
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A Japanese slab trunk section carved with Kwannon, cloud scroll repeating ground, dark stained finish, supported in an old fitted log section. The panel 70 x 70 x 5 cm
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A large old Japanese bronze two-handled fire pot, ornate raised decoration, four truncated feet and a circular wood plinth base. Diameter 54 cm
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An old cloisonne vase, the four shield form panels decorated with alternating phoenix and dragons, butterflies and floral monds to the shoulder. Height 21 cm
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An impressive large Meiji period Japanese brass temple censer, shibuichi worked inlaid silver and copper, foliate handles to the sides, the front decorated with two samurai warriors, one prostrating before the other, an eagle to the reverse, the lid surmounted with a mythical creature, aquatic creatures to the pierced base. Height 59 cm
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An old Japanese five-section black lacquered and gilded inro, the red lacquered and gilt speckled interior with old hand-written label to the lid. Length 8.5 cm
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A triptych ukioy-e by Chikanobu, depicting geisha and attendants, each panel 35.5 x 23 cm, c.1890.
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Helen Hyde (U.S.A. 1868-1919) 'The White Peacock', woodcut in colours, signed, monogrammed and dated 1914. 21 x 25 cm
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Helen Hyde (U.S.A. 1868-1919 'My Neighbours', wood cut in colours, signed, monogrammed and dated 1913. 17.5 x 18 cm
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An early 20th century Art Nouveau silver and enamel pendant, green and blue enamelled highlights. Hallmarked Birmingham 1913.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold and garnet pendant, open oval form highlighted with two almandine toned garnets.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold peridot and garnet pendant, on a 9ct. yellow gold chain, open worked, highlighted with coloured stones.
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An Edwardian Art Nouveau 9ct. rose gold and blue topaz pendant, on a 9ct. yellow gold chain, open worked.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and almandine garnet pendant, open oval form, the four garnets as flower heads highlighted with leaf design.
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A Victorian pietra dura pendant and silver chain, the oval pendant with pink, white and blue flowers, with three 'tassels' of jet beads suspended from the base, attached to small but strong link chain set with eight conforming jet beads.
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An Italian 18ct. yellow gold framed hand painted portrait miniature locket, the frame with blue enamel detail. 2.6 x 2.2 cm. Total weight 7.3gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold and natural aquamarine pendant/brooch, open shield form, hallmarked.
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A 14ct. yellow gold ruby and diamond necklet on a 9ct. yellow gold chain, the 14ct. yellow gold centrepiece with hinged arms in a spray style incorporating 18 rubies and 28 round brilliant cut diamonds
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A heavy silver chain necklace, two-tone Byzantine woven links with push clasp, 61gms.
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A 9ct. gold opal earrings and pendant suite, the small oval cabochon opal claw set with double bale, together with matching earrings for pierced ears, the pendant comes with a fine gold chain.
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An estate 9ct. yellow gold fob chain, rail and smaller circular links. 36.8gms. Length 58 cm
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A lady's modern18ct. white gold aquamarine and diamond pendant on chain, the teardrop facet cut aquamarine in rubover mount framed by 17 modern brilliant cut diamonds, a further conforming diamond to the bale, suspended on a fine 18ct. white gold chain.
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An 18ct. white gold pearl and diamond pendant, a 16.4 cm round South Seas pearl of a silver white hue, with good lustre and nacre with a diamond encrusted 'S' hook as a bale, suspended from a white gold ribbon collar, with lobster clasp and extender chain. TDW 0.90ct
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A quality natural Fei Cue type A jadeite pendant, translucent pale green colour, carved as Kuanyin, the 14ct. white gold mount with three bead set diamonds. Height of pendant 44.5 cm. Complete with Hong Kong jade identification certificate 'Kowloon Jade & Jewellery Laboratory Ltd'.
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A natural Fei Cui type A jadeite pendant, Ruyi design, translucent light green colour, the 14ct. suspension mount with three small diamonds. Hong Kong certificate.
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A jade bead and 14ct. yellow gold necklace, the six bell form cylinders with fine belcher links between.
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A vintage strand of 44 natural light reddish pink toned coral beads, the chunky solid rounded cylinders with variegated colour, mildly graduated Diameter 17 to 2.3 cm.
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A natural Fei Cui type A jadeite pendant, of a round pi disc within a conforming hoop, pale green with 18ct. rose gold decorative mount. Hong Kong Kowloon jade certificate available.
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A natural Fei Cui type A jadeite pendant, mildly tapered rectangular form, displaying vibrant green inclusions and pale tones, the 14ct. white gold mount with three small diamonds. Jade certificate available.
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A vintage amber bead necklace, the polished oval amber beads of deep gold and egg yolk yellow, 1 cm to 2.5 cm, silver parrot clasp.
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A single strand cultured pearl necklace, the 91 semi-baroque cultured pearls of a light cream, green and rose tone, knotted between each pearl, 7.8-9.4 cm, with silver and single pearl clasp, (requires re-threading).
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A single strand cultured pearl necklace, the 48 uniform .8 cm pearls with a deep cream lustre, a garnet set 18ct. gold pendant suspended from a 9ct. gold clasp at the base of the necklace.
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A Victorian 9ct. gold muff chain, small fine links with a 9ct. gold dog clip, 14gms.
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A silver fob chain, alternating twisted paperclip links with curb links, T-bar to the base and dog clip clasp.
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A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 65 round graduating beads .5 cm to 1.6 cm alternating with tiny ivory beads, screw clasp.
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A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 106 round graduating beads .4 cm to 1.5 cm, screw clasp.
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A cultured pearl necklace with 14ct. gold and diamond enhancer, 84 uniform size pearls with a good white lustre with a 14ct. five flat bead enhancer set with three small diamonds and a baroque pearl suspended from the centre, 14ct. gold clasp.
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A vintage coral and silver necklace, the large rondel shaped dyed coral beads in groups of three threaded between one small silver and two small coral beads, decorative silver toggle clasp.
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A 9ct. rose gold capped greenstone wide bar brooch, the later matt finished plain greenstone slab of rectangular form, the engraved gold cap ends stamped with maker's mark 'Walsh', (Walsh & Co., Masterton).
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A pair of early 20th century N.Z. silver and greenstone cufflinks by A. Kohn, the oval silver panels with initials in script monogram 'P.W.', maker's marks stamped to the back.
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A lady's estate 18ct. white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.56ct. Old European cut diamond, clarity VS1 and colour G-H, bead set and of 'good cut quality' with two small bead set diamonds framing. TDW 0.63gms The shank with N.Z. colonial maker's stamp 'A. Kohn'.
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A 19th century colonial 15ct. yellow gold and gold bearing quartz pendant, elongated oval form, large engraved cap mount and encircling gold band, the quartz panel with crack. Length 4.5 cm
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A pair of N.Z. colonial 20ct. yellow gold and greenstone drop earrings, the elongated diamond form greenstone panels with capped mounts suspended from a single flowerhead.
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A N.Z. colonial 15ct. yellow gold and gold bearing quartz bar brooch, the double bars with a central diamond form polished panel of gold bearing quartz flanked by two leaf designs.
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This and the following seven lots were purchased by our vendor in the 1980s from Fingers the contemporary jewellery gallery then situated in Lorne Street., A vintage bone fish pendant, carved by renowned New Zealand carver Owen Mapp, realistically carved and decorated with spirals, inscribed with artist's initials.
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A pair of vintage Koby Bosshard silver drop earrings, artist's mark and stamped 925, with original felt pouch.
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A vintage Roy Mason silver and paua necklace and earring suite, the necklace with four paua shaped panels, silver tubes, beads and two pieces of paua threaded onto a fine silver chain, together with a pair of silver 'button' stud earrings.
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A vintage pair of Paul Annear silver and greenstone earrings, the flower pounamu discs with silver wires for pierced ears.
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A vintage pair of Nick Charlton titanium earrings, the 'V' form with 'petrol' finish to the interior, with posts and butterflies for pierced ears.
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A vintage pair of Nick Charlton titanium earrings, double leaf form with 'petrol' finish to the back leaf, hooks for pierced ears.
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A vintage pair of Brian Adam silver disc earrings, a plan silver disc and a bone disc decorated in a black and white checkerboard pattern suspended from a silver ring, wire hook for pierced ears, signed Adam, NZ.
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A vintage pair of Brian Adam silver and paua disc earrings, the silver disc set with paua and red enamel to one side, wire hooks for pierced ears, signed Adam, Auck. NZ.
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A large and impressive 9ct. rose gold and pounamu gent's ring, the gold mount in a 'seaweed' design and holding a large irregular facet cut polished pounamu piece, the ring designed and made by Peter Minturn with the pounamu cut by Norman Noakes, shank stamped 9ct. and Pm, 75gms total.
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An Auckland Football Association referee badge, black enamel on brass, named and dated '49.
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An Auckland Football Association 'Life Member' Referee Assn., badge, silver and blue enamel, named and dated 1932.
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A Hikurangi Football Club silver medallion, Maltese Cross shape, named, c.1930s.
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A silver Takapuna Amateur Cycling Club medallion, Maltese Cross form, c.1930s.
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A silver Auckland Amateur Athletic & Cycle Club medallion, named and dated 1940.
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A 9ct. gold School Attendance medallion, monogrammed and engraved. 415gms.
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A 9ct. gold Wellington Boys College boxing medallion, named and dated 1912. G.T. White maker. 9.1gms.
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A silver Thames Pigeon Club medallion, named and dated 1898.
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An unmarked 9ct. gold Carlton Bowling Club medallion, named and dated 1908. 10.5gms.
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A 9ct. gold Cricketing medallion, Maltese Cross form with batsmen to the centre. Named and dated 1922. 10.2gms.
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A 9ct. gold Raikaia Miniature Rifle Club medallion, named and dated 1925. 5.5gms.
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A 9ct. gold Dunedin Amateur Athletic Club medallion, named and dated 1905. 6.4gms.
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A 9ct gold sweetheart locket brooch, worked with the 33rd New Zealand Reinforcements insignia, opening to reveal two photographs. Total 15.2gms.
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A 9ct gold fob medallion, engraved for the Invercargill Rowing Club, presentation inscribed, 1902. 6.2gms
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An estate 9ct. yellow gold and greenstone pendant, the oval cabochon gem quality greenstone panel in a wide plain frame mount, rolled gold chain attached.
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A Reuben Watts silver and enamel pendant, in the New Zealand Arts & Crafts manner, of open sinuous tendrils encircling an oval panel worked with a Viking ship in green, ochre and blue enamels. Suspended from a double chain from a hanging bale, a small baroque pearl suspended beneath.
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A 14ct. yellow emerald and diamond ring, the 2.07ct. emerald cut emerald claw set in a high stepped mount encrusted with 167 small round brilliant cut diamonds, including the upright shoulders (one diamond missing). TDW 0.83ct
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