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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:754
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:748
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:526
Date:24-Apr-2018
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Baluster shaped tea dust glazed vase, stamped Made in China and Zh?ngguó Zhìzào, c.1900, on wooden stand. Height 17.5 cm
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A baluster shaped hare's fur glazed vase, with Yongzheng mark, small chip at foot before glazing. Height 19 cm
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A Yixing redware teapot, of diamond section, modelled as a bamboo fence and with bamboo handle, spout and finial. Character stamp under the base. Height 13 cm
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A 19th century Chinese blue and white circular shallow bowl, painted with lake and buildings (faults), diameter 28 cm. Together with a 19th century Chinese polychrome porcelain bowl, diameter 1.8 cm, minor faults.
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A pair of old fine quality Chinese cloisonne circular chargers, with profuse polychrome floral decoration. Diameters 30 cm
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A pair of Chinese polychrome porcelain baluster vases, with mask ring side handles to the shoulders, painted with red and green dragons and with scrolling flowers and stiff leaves at the neck in polychrome. Height 43 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain circular shallow dish, decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls. Yongzheng marks under the base. Diameter 32 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain gourd vases, decorated in underglaze blue and iron red with dragons. Kangxi mark under the base. Height 24 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, gourd shape, decorated with cherry blossom, birds and bamboo on a mustard ground. Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 25 cm
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A Chinese early provincial celadon pot, squat circular shape, moulded with floral designs, small lug handles to the shoulder. With wooden stand. Diameter 11 cm
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An exceptional 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty boxed bird case, the long rectangular box on dark wood stand with fine mother-of-pearl carved and applied fish detail, the end panelled door removing to reveal the top quality carved zitan removable wooden panel with applied floral carved jade highlight, the gilt wire grill highlighted with blossom carving and a double cruciform handle, further gilt tendril scroll behind, the removable cage of fine cylindrical wooden bars, sliding door, lacquered base tray.…
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A pair of moon flask vases, the circular bodies decorated with panels depicting women in gardens, the tall necks flanked by lizard handles, the background in unusual black enamel decorated with scattered rosettes and gilded scrolls. Multiple character marks under the base. One faulted. Height 45 cm
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A 19th century Chinese blanc de chine figure of Kuanyin, seated in the lotus position. Height 21 cm
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Two Chinese export ware blue and white plates, both hand painted with the same river landscape. Some faults. Diameter 23 cm
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A Chinese cloisonne plate, circular with serpentine rim, decorated with dragon and ho-o bird in bright colours on a black ground. Diameter 30.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese gilded black lacquer sewing box, the interior with partial fitted removable tray with multiple finely carved bone fittings, clamps, reels, etc., the base drawer again fitted and with carved bone implements, gilt metal side handles, raised on dragon feet. Provenance: Ex. the collection of Dr Denis and Joy Hanna. 36 x 23 x 15.5 cm
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A Chinese Imari armorial charger, in 18th century style, with the arms and crest of Pitt, surrounded by large blooms of peony and chrysanthemum highlighted in gilt. Diameter 33.5 cm
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A large blanc-de-chine figure of Kuanyin, the goddess sits upon a shell throne above five dragons amongst foaming waves, she holds a ruyi sceptre in one hand. Impressed maker's mark and seal to the back of the figure's robe. Height 49 cm
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QING DYNASTY FIGURES IN HOUSEHOLD SHRINE, A Chinese Qing dynasty polychrome carved wooden shrine figure group.
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Two Chinese provincial shallow dishes, decorated to the centre with a calligraphic motif framed by a basket motif border. Diameter 26 cm ea.
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A Chinese Provincial celadon deep bowl, with exterior fluted walls, combed border to the interior. Diameter 28 cm
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An early Sung Provincial celadon crackleware dish, bearing 'BADA' sticker. Diameter 26 cm
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A Chinese Provincial Ming small blue and white dish, decorated to the centre with a qilin amongst fiery clouds outlined by a parentheses rim. Diameter 19 cm
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A celadon Longquan twin fish dish, with fluted walls, diameter 13 cm, along with a small celadon glazed wine cup, diameter 10.5 cm
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A Sawankholok ceramic box and cover, squat circular form, decorated in underglaze blue with foliate pattern, along with three small porcelain jarlets. Box diameter 11 cm
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Five Chinese porcelain ginger jars, of various pattern and size, decorated in underglaze blue with landscape designs. Largest height 14 cm
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Three Chinese porcelain bowls, the largest pale celadon Swatow, another with underglaze blue decoration, the third with simple blue banded decoration. Largest diameter 14.5 cm
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Three Chinese porcelain bowls, one decorated in the Ming manner with foliate tendrils, another decorated with stylised ho-o bird, the third with stylised lotus and tendrils to the interior and exterior. Largest diameter 13 cm
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Three provincial Japanese bowls, decorated in underglaze blue, two painted and one with an Igezawa print pattern. Various faults. Largest diameter 15.5 cm
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Five old Chinese ceramic items, including four hexagonal green glazed ginger jars of various sizes and a squat circular ginger jar with underglaze blue decoration. Tallest 17 cm
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A blanc de chine figure of Kuanyin, standing holding a reishi fungus, accompanied by a deer with vase of flowers on its back. Numerous small frits. Height on wooden plinth base 53 cm
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A massive Chinese porcelain jar, ovoid shape, decorated in underglaze blue with a pagoda and temple buildings on a promontory, a broad lappet panel encircles the shoulder with stylised flower patterns. Height 46 cm
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Three provincial Ming blue and white dishes, one decorated with a qilin, the rim of parentheses shape, previously sold by Raymond Tregaskis, Sydney and labelled as from the Collection of Dr. John Yu, one decorated with leaves (old Cordy's label 1994), another with floral design (old Webb's label 2001). Largest diameter 19.5 cm
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Three provincial Ming blue and white bowls, two with similar floral decoration, the other with floral design (old Webb's lot number c.2001). Largest diameter 15 cm
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Three provincial Ming blue and white shallow dishes, one decorated with a fish (Cordy's label 1994), one decorated with bamboo (Webb's label 2001), another with floral design. Largest diameter 20 cm
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A Chinese Swatow porcelain dish, of Ming style, painted with birds and flowers in colours of red and green, the unglazed foot with traces of grit picked up from the saggar. (Cordy's label 2002 Manchester Estate Auction.)
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A pair of very large Chinese porcelain blue and white jars and covers, decorated with flowering tendrils and 'double happiness' characters. Both on wooden stands. Height 37 cm
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A Chinese crackleware small dish, with serpentine rim and fluted walls, raised from a small foot ring. Diameter 10 cm
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A large old Thai bronze Buddha head, serene pose with eyes downcast, long earlobes, snail-like hair, large flaming topknot, dark patina. Height 50 cm
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A large Chinese ink drawing of an eagle in flight attacking, 134 x 670
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A portrait of a Korean nobleman or scholar, hand painted in inks and watercolour on paper, framed and glazed. The vendor bought it in the early 80's from David Wangs Emporium, Collins St, Melbourne. Overall 105 x 74 cm
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A pair of Chinese hardwood horseshoe-back folding armchairs, of traditional style with brass mounts, the broad splats carved with dragons chasing flaming pearls.
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Three books on Oriental ceramics and pottery, includes: 'Two Thousand Years of Oriental Ceramics' by Thames && Hudson 1961, The T'ang Potter' by Thames & Hudson, 1960 and 'Chinese Porcelain'. Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Denis and Joy Hanna.
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A 19th century Indonesian section of elephant tusk (the tip), ornately carved and pierced with standing demon within a scrolling lattice. Length 22.5 cm. Small old repair.
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Three old Chinese gilt wood carvings, includes a shishi, a military gent upon the back of a mythical beast and a panel carved in deep relief with seven figures measuring 26 x 20.5 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr Denis and Joy Hanna.
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A Chinese bronze ritual wine vessel (jue), with heavy surface patination/accretion. Height 17 cm
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A Chinese bronze statuette of the Marici bodhisattva, portrayed with three faces and six arms, seated upon a lotus throne. Height 17 cm
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A Thai bronze Amitabha buddha, modelled seated in the earth touching pose on plinth base. Height 29 cm
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A Thai bronze Amitabha buddha, modelled seated in the earth touching pose on multi-tiered plinth base. Height 37 cm
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A fine old standing bronze of Buddha, Khmer 12th-13th centuries Lopburi style, standing with both hands in Vitarka mudra, wearing diaphanous robes, high coiffure and diadem, earlobes with earrings reaching the ornamental collar. Various green patina and surface accretions. Raised on a custom-made timber base. Height 57.5 cm. One index finger damaged. Provenance: The collection of Denis and Joy Hanna.
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A large Thai celadon shallow bowl, incised fine square trellis pattern to the centre, the wide border with incised floral and scroll designs, fine dark speckling and some crackle to the glaze. Diameter 64 cm
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Five large cinnabar lacquer buttons, decorated with dragons.
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A Japanese ivory carved figure of a fisherman, he carries one fish in one hand, two further fish raised from his fishing pole. Height 17 cm
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An old simplified form netsuke, of marine ivory, of square shape with single himotoshi with recess.
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A small boxwood netsuke, carved as a skull.
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An old simplified manj?-form netsuke, in ivory, of oval shape with fluted walls and five slots surrounding the single himotoshi.
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An old manj?-form netsuke, of deer antler, circular dished shape with single himotoshi.
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A rare collection of over 100 19th century Japanese woodblock prints in one single long scroll, each woodblock print in colour, includes many war scenes, triptychs etc.
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Two Japanese woodblock prints by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), of samurai. Each oban size 35 x 23 cm framed.
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A Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui, Full Moon at Magome, Tokyo', c.1930. 36 x 23.5 cm
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A 19th century Japanese satchel form black lacquer writing box, finely gilded with shaped panels and insects, engraved silvered copper decorative fittings, fitted interior. Provenance: The collection of Denis and Joy Hanna. 29.5 x 12.5 x 23.5 cm
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A large Japanese Meiji period cloisonne wall charger, circular form, depicting Mt Fujiyama, flying Manchurian cranes, florals and clouds on blue ground, fine repeating patterned border, scrolling wirework to the wide reverse rim in highlighted tones of deep blue, red, white and green. Diameter 45.5 cm
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A Japanese Satsuma table lamp, of cylindrical shape with pierced and painted decoration, with a pagoda shade. Height 62 cm
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A Satsuma earthenware deep bowl, decorated to the interior with a scene of two deities and a tiger in a landscape, modelled in high relief and detailed with gilding, the exterior with chrysanthemum bouquets. Diameter 21 cm
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A pair of uncommon Satsuma vases, of exaggerated inverse baluster form decorated with figures of embattled samurai on a cloudy blue-grey background. Moriage and gilt diaper patterns encircle the shoulder and foot. Raised on wooden bases. Height 41 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Neil and Lady Waters.
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A Japanese Imari circular charger, painted and gilded with birds and trees, character marks on base. Diameter 37.5 cm
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A Japanese Imari circular charger, painted with panels of figures and birds. Painter's mark on reverse. Diameter 40 cm
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A large Japanese circular charger, with profuse all-over floral painting. Diameter 46 cm
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An Imari charger, decorated with a vase of flowers to the centre framed by a profusion of flowers and leaves forming a broad border. Four-character marks to reverse. Diameter 40 cm
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A large Japanese Imari porcelain charger, decorated to the centre with chrysanthemums framed by a border of six panels variously decorated with flowers and blossom trees. Diameter 46 cm
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A large Japanese Imari circular charger, with foliate rim, profuse floral painting in typical colours. Diameter 48 cm
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A 19th century Japanese Imari charger, with scalloped rim, decorated to the centre with a vase of flowers framed by a border of various shaped panels decorated with flowers, diaper patterns and mon. Diameter 42 cm
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A large Japanese Imari porcelain charger, decorated to the centre with a ho-o bird framed by a border of three panels variously decorated with landscapes. Diameter 46 cm
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A large Japanese blue and white Arita circular charger, painted with a mountainous landscape. Diameter 46 cm
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A large Japanese Arita charger, decorated in underglaze blue with a bird amongst flowers. Diameter 47 cm
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A large Japanese blue and white Arita porcelain charger, of circular shape, painted with a lake scene. Diameter 47 cm
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A Japanese Arita porcelain charger, decorated in underglaze blue with a landscape with buildings. Diameter 39.5 cm
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A Japanese bronze censer modelled as three cranes, the backs removable as covers for the incense cavities. Height 48 cm
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A bronze censer on figured stand, all three sections with partial gilt detailing, the stand modelled as a figure of a temple guardian raised on rosewood plinth, supporting on his upraised left arm a massive koro of squat circular shape with pierced walls surmounted by a hexagonal cover with dragon finial. Height 91 cm
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A Japanese bronze vase based table lamp, with later electric fittings. Height 52 cm
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A cloisonne vase, ovoid shape, decorated with birds and flowers on a white ground. Height 31 cm
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An old Japanese tanto short sword, with papers from the Japanese Art Sword Preservation Association, signed tang, engraved with five character marks to one side of the blade three the other. The shagreen grip with acorn and oak leaf menuki and kashira. Blade length 33.4 cm. The lacquered scabbard with brass fittings.
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An old Japanese wakizashi sword, multiple character marks to the tang, blade length 50.2 cm, black lacquered scabbard.
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An old Japanese katana sword, visible temper line to blade, the tang with engraved character marks, military leather stitched scabbard. Blade length 54.5 cm
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19th century Japanese body armour, the do of eight tapering shaped panelled bands in deep maroon tone with pierced lashing holes, some original lining and shoulder padding remains, the gessan with similar black finished metal leg guards suspended from cloth urugi ito. Height approx. 65 cm
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A Victorian silver decorative wide neck chain and locket, Mayoral' type, each rectangular panel engraved with alternating fern designs linked by buckle form links, the oval locket with engraved panel and dentil type framing. The locket hallmarked Birmingham 1882 by Adie & Lovekin. Chain length 46 cm
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An Art Nouveau 9ct. yellow gold pendant necklace, the open wirework frame with two faceted claw set red stones, fine chain.
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A silver and millefiore pendant, the Maltese Cross-style pendant with a millefiore cabochon to the centre with silver chain.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond pendant, the leaf and flower form pendant set with eight small round brilliant cut diamonds, with a 10ct. white gold chain.
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A long vintage ivory bead necklace, the 95 round graduating ivory beads from 5-2 cm.
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A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 60 round beads of 1 cm, ivory screw clasp.
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A.925 necklace of decorative integral links, each with engraved foliate decoration, along with a small silver fob modelled as a performing pig, suspended on a decorative silver gilt short chain.
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A long banded agate bead necklace, the spherical black beads with pale banded centres. Length 82 cm
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An impressive 14ct. gold and jade necklace, 15 gold oval floral links with a small variegated apple green jade Putai buddha suspended from each link, ten rectangular links to each side with decorative push clasp, total weight 50.6gms.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond pendant, a 0.66 ct. round brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by three concentric circles of diamonds, conforming diamond set bale. TDW 1.48ct.
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A 22ct. gold jewellery suite, the hinged bangle, ring and pendant all in the form of a dragon with a pearl in its mouth, ruby eyes and an extra ruby on the tail of the dragon pendant, gold chain with pendant, 67.64gms.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond suite, comprising necklace, bracelet, ring and drop earrings all profusely set with round brilliant cut diamonds. 44.8gms.
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A 22ct. gold chain necklace, flat curb links with S-hook clasp, stamped 916. 27.1gms.
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A 20ct. gold swastika pendant, the Sanskrit symbol for 'good fortune' or 'well-being', with suspension loop. 5.49gms.
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A 22ct. gold heart pendant and chain, the hollow puff heart with solid back and stylised flower front, conforming heart shape bale, with 22ct. gold chain. 18.3gms.
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