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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:667
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:651
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:493
Date:22-May-2018
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An 18ct yellow gold opal set pendant, the natural opal of approximately 27.50ct with directional colour play of bright orange - green, rubover set in a filigree scroll frame stepped at the top and suspended from a broad bale loop
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An Art Deco inspired opal and diamond ring, the oval opal of approximately 3.00ct. with a green/blue play of colour, in a rub-over setting encircled by 14 brilliant cut diamonds and flanked by two triangular brilliant diamonds at the shoulder. Set in a rhodium plated (10~16ct. tested) white gold mount (marked 18K) with chevron design to the shoulders. TDW 0.60ct
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An impressive Australian opal and diamond art pendant, the opal hand carved and polished to take advantage of the directional red-orange-green-blue play of colour, of shield shape flanked and overlaid by gold wires with terminal diamonds and sith a diamond set fan shaped suspension bale. The opal of approx 55.00ct, TDW 1.82ct
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An elegant 18ct white gold necklace enchaine set with 163 round brilliant cut diamonds, in either double or triple rows of articulated collets with multiple claws, secured with a concealed clasp. Approx TDW 20.00ct. Total weight 83.80gm
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A Cartier inspired 18ct yellow gold ring set with a sapphire, four rubies and diamonds, the tapering shank broadening at the shoulder, channel set with 23 small diamonds, flanked by cabochon rubies and supporting a stepped collet set with an oval cut sapphire of approx 1.90ct
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A sapphire and diamond cluster ring with an option to wear fitted inside an 18ct yellow gold frame, the cluster ring with a 0.85ct sapphire surrounded by 24 brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.67ct, set in 18ct white gold, the 18ct yellow gold frame hinged to the shank and snap closing to form a shield around the cluster ring. Total weight 15.10gm
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An estate 18ct yellow and white gold 0.50ct diamond solitaire ring, the diamond bead set in a hexagonal bezel outlined by a hexagonal frame raised on filigree shoulders
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An 18ct. gold aquamarine sapphire and diamond Art Deco style ring, the 7.40ct emerald cut aquamarine in a rub-over mount and surrounded by 26 small diamonds with an outer ring of 42 small square cut sapphires, three small diamonds set to each shoulder, decorative filigree under-bezel and narrow shank
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An 18ct. gold diamond ring, the 0.90ct brilliant cut diamond claw set with four baguette diamonds to each shoulder, wide domed tapering shank
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An estate 18ct. gold and three stone diamond ring, three old European cut diamonds claw set in engraved mount, the central stone of 0.75ct colour E-F, clarity I1 with a 0.55ct diamond to each side colour F-G, clarity SI2 and I1
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A substantial modern 18ct. yellow gold ruby, diamond and sapphire dress ring, the large oval facet cut ruby of approx. 1.3 cm x 1.1 cm (6.5ct.) held by four claws above the wide flared mount encrusted with undulating and curving bands of micro-bead set diamonds, a circular sapphire set to each shoulder
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An 18ct. gold and diamond cluster ring, the wide domed tapering shank set to the top with a band of eight old mine cut diamonds and 14 small round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 1.76ct
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A modern 14ct.(approx.) white gold jadeite and diamond cluster ring, 36 claw set diamonds surround a central oval cabochon cut jade 15.9 cm x 11.5 cm, diamonds TDW 0.54ct
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An 18ct. white gold and yellow sapphire dress ring, the scrolling mount encrusted with small round brilliant cut diamonds, with three oval and two pear shaped yellow/orange sapphires 'scattered' in the mount, TDW 0.50ct. TSW 5.06ct. Colour G-H and J-K, clarity I1
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An 18ct. white gold diamond and sapphire cluster dress ring, with two flower style clusters of 67 claw set diamonds holding eight round and oval facet cut sapphires. TDW 0.41ct.TSW 4.20ct. Colour H-K, clarity I1
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A delicate Edwardian inspired turquoise, sapphire and diamond set pendant, the oval cabochon turquoise claw set, framed by a meandering tendril border mounted with sapphires and diamonds, edged with rows of micro-set diamonds, suspended from a diamond set enhancer from a smaller turquoise cabochon, again edged with micro-set diamonds
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A 9ct yellow gold tennis bracelet set with 56 round brilliant cut diamonds, in a row of articulated collets with four claws, secured with a concealed clasp. Approx TDW 2.24ct. Total weight 11.80gm
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A heavy 18ct. gold and diamond bracelet, the oval curb link chain with four fluted panels, the centre of white gold and set with five small round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with safety catches. 50gm
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An 18ct. gold chain bracelet, figaro curb link chain with parrot clasp. 23.80gm
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond drop earrings, two diamond set articulated rods suspended from a stud set with a round brilliant cut diamond with two smaller diamonds on each side, conforming studs to the middle and base of the rods, post for pierced ears. TDW 1.72ct
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and solitaire diamond stud earrings, each modern brilliant circular cut diamond of approx. 0.80ct. the diamonds of llow grade
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A Reuben Watts silver and opal pendant, the marquise form pendant with a flat oval opal to the centre of a scalloped frame with scrolling decoration top and bottom, silver bale and fine link chain, the back stamped 'WATTS' and 'SILVER'
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Tony Buller silver brooch and earrings, in the form of a dragon, the brooch stamped STG.SIL, the earrings stamped SILVER
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A Tony Buller silver and paua necklace, the silver chain set with two paua butterflies
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A colonial 9ct. rose gold and greenstone pendant, the semi-translucent greenstone in a kapeu shape, plain gold caps with initials engraved to front. Length 5.5 cm. Together with a natural greenstone piece, unmounted and with suspension hole. Length 4.5 cm
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An early 20th century New Zealand greenstone wahaika pendant, traditional double bladed form. Length 5.5 cm
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A colonial 9ct. rose gold and tiger's pendant, with decorative gold cap, a band with New Zealand in a fern to the base, stamped Fisher (1906-1907 K. Rd, Auckland)
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A colonial 9ct. gold and tiger's eye pendant, the decorative gold cap stamped HB (Hugh Black, 1882 - 1905, Wanganui), a silver band set with New Zealand in a fern to the base of pendant
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A 9ct. gold and greenstone pendant, the wide flat tapering greenstone with engraved gold cap and suspension ring, a gold belt and buckle encircling the base
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A colonial 9ct. gold and pounamu heart pendant, New Zealand surrounded by ferns set to the centre with a conforming fern bale
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An impressive colonial pounamu heart pendant, the large pounamu heart with a substantial 9ct rose gold bale, suspension ring and further conforming gold bale
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A colonial 9ct. rose gold frame pounamu pendant, the oval pendant with intaglio decoration of a kiwi standing under a cabbage tree, in gold frame
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Two colonial gold and pounamu brooches, both with gold caps to each end with N and Z
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A colonial 9ct gold and pounamu brooch, engraved gold caps to each end and a fern with New Zealand to the centre
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A colonial 9ct. gold and banded agate pendant, a gold shield set to the centre of pendant
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Two colonial gold set pendants, one of goldstone with a 15ct. gold cap and other of pounamu with a 9ct. gold cap
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Two 9ct. gold and pounamu brooches, one in the form of a fouled anchor, the other a tiki
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A colonial pounamu heart pendant, with unmarked gold suspension ring
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A 9ct. gold and pounamu tusk shaped pendant, together with a 9ct. gold capped beak form pendant
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Three colonial pounamu pendants, one with a 9ct. gold cap, the other two with silver
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Three colonial gold capped bar brooches, two of pounamu and one in tiger's eye
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Two colonial gold and pounamu brooches, one with a fern and New Zealand to the centre, the other with a small pounamu heart suspended from centre
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Two colonial gold and pounamu brooches, one with gold caps to each end and a crescent moon and star set with pearls and a ruby to the centre, the other requiring minor repair
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Two colonial gold and pounamu brooches, one with a gold fern to the centre, the other with a stylised flower
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A contemporary gold and pounamu pendant, the carved twisted pendant with special swivelling 9ct. gold suspension bale
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A contemporary gold and pounamu pendant, the carved scrolling form pendant with swivelling 9ct. gold suspension bale
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A World War I New Zealand 9ct. yellow gold 'Token of Honour', shield form pendant with crossed rifles and monogram 'N.Z.', all with crown coronet, the reverse presentation engraved 'A Token of Honour to 6/3090 Cpl. W.H. March From Waterton Residence. Great War 1915-18', and with stamped New Zealand maker 'W.J. Wesney'. Note: Waterton is in the mid-Canterbury district, the maker Mr William James Wesney, who is little recorded, is noted as 'a talented young jeweller of Otautau and Riverton in Southland from…
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A historic 1927 large and heavy 9ct. gilded rose gold medallion awarded by the 'Hutt Valley Horticultural Society Inc.', made by W.R. Bock and Son of Wellington, being the 'F.R. Cooper Memorial' and presentation engraved, presented to 'E. Anstis & Son Coll. Polyanthus 14.9.27.', cast with maker's initial and stamped with their name together with '9ct.'. 35.5gm. Diameter 4 cm, in original dark blue velvet box with maker's stamp to interior lid
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An early 20th century Chinese silver gilt half-hinged bangle, fine sculptured and filigree decoration of an entwined dragon
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A striking banded agate large bead bracelet, the 12 spherical beads of half black and half white tone. Diameter of each bead approx. 1.7 cm
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A banded agate bead bracelet, the 13 spherical beads of black, white and opaque tan tone
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A 20ct. gold bangle, the fine round hinged bangle with exterior engraving, push clasp with safety catch. 8.4gms
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A 20ct gold and pearl bracelet, the nine round white pearls, claw set in articulated gold links, five decorative links to each side
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A pair of 14ct. gold and jade bracelets, the matching bracelets with five variegated jade pieces set into gold, all linked by a small hinge, five decorative gold links to each side
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A 22ct. gold and jade bracelet, ten variegated jade buddha claw set in gold frames and joined by small round links, a round jade disc suspended by a small chain next to the large 'S' clasp, with safety chain
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A 9ct. white gold and jade bracelet, the decorative mesh strap with flower forms to the top set with 12 small pieces of deep green jade and three small diamonds. 27gms
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A various amber bead bracelet, the 13 spherical amber beads of various tone and clarity. Diameter 16.5 cm ea
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A various amber bead bracelet, the slightly smaller 14 beads similar to previous lot
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A vintage Art Deco style 14ct. white gold and diamond bracelet, the central top panel of geometric and filigree form with a central brilliant cut diamond flanked by two square panels each with a further diamond, a further nine rectangular filigree links flanking each side. Stamped 14k
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A mala bracelet of 11 uniform 1.9 cm round tiger's eye beads
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An old Indian ivory and silver hinged bangle, wide form with flat recessed central section, red stained, overlaid with decorative embossed silver band, conforming decorative fittings to the hinge and pinned clasp. 144gm
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A lady's estate 18ct. gold diamond solitaire ring, the approx. 0.45ct modern brilliant cut diamond in a coronet setting, sweeping leaf form shoulders
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An 18ct. rose gold modern large amethyst and diamond dress ring, the oval facet cut large amethyst secured by six claws, the sculpted and open broad tapered shoulders of fleur-de-lis type design highlighted with multiple small diamonds. The amethyst measuring 1.6 cm x 1.2 cm approx
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An 18ct. white gold large ruby and diamond modern dress ring, the oval facet cut large ruby held by four claws above a broad tapered mount, including multiple small modern brilliant cut diamonds in a stylised Greek key/square scroll design. The ruby measuring 1.7 cmmm x 1.2 cm approx
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An 18ct. white gold amethyst and diamond large modern dress ring, the emerald cut amethyst secured by four double corner claws above a broad mount with rows of small bead set brilliant cut diamonds in an encircling and triangular stylish scroll design. The amethyst measuring 1.2 cm x 1 cm and of slightly blue-purplish tone
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An 18ct. white gold emerald sapphire and diamond dress ring, the central 0.80ct round brilliant cut diamond in a rubover mount surrounded by alternating swirls of emeralds and sapphires, five small round brilliant cut diamonds set to each decorative shoulder, TDW 1.14ct
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An 18ct. gold diamond and black pearl ring, the large round Tahitian black pearl (1.2 cm) sitting proud on an open circular mount with a small round brilliant cut diamond set to each shoulder
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A 22ct. gold and jade ring, the deep green oval cabochon jade claw set onto a solid gold mount, floral decoration to each shoulder
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A 20ct. gold and jade ring, the oval variegated apple green jade cabochon claw set in a plain mount, upright shoulders
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A retro 9ct. gold smoky quartz cocktail ring, the large oval facet cut smoky quartz claw set in an ornate crown form mount
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A 18ct. yellow and rose gold and diamond compass dress ring, the octagonal panelled top with markers for points of the compass enclosing an eight-pointed star encrusted with diamonds, four further diamonds framing at the shoulders, the wide tapered shoulders of 'President' link forms
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A modern 18ct. rose gold topaz and diamond cluster ring, a central large blue oval cabochon topaz held by four claws above an angled undulating frame of nine diamond clusters
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A modern 18ct. white gold amethyst and diamond cluster ring, the circular facet cut amethyst of approx. 3.80ct held in four claws above an encircling band of modern brilliant cut diamonds, basket mount, further diamonds to the shoulders
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An 18ct. yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the central circular facet cut sapphire claw set and framed by six modern brilliant cut sapphires, each spaced by a plain leaf form
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A modern large 18ct. white gold jadeite and diamond dress ring, the substantial vibrant green jade and pale rounded rectangular panel raised above two flanking rows of modern brilliant cut diamonds, a single further diamond set to each wide plain shoulder. The jadeite panel approx. 2.2 cm x 1.1 cm x 7
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An 18ct. white gold ruby and diamond dress ring, the oval facet cut ruby claw set above a diamond encrusted cruciform, pierced fleur-de-lis designs to each panel
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An 18ct. rose gold sapphire and diamond ring, the central oval larger facet cut sapphire framed by two circular, claw set and raised above an encircling band of small brilliant cut diamonds, shaped open forked shoulders
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An 18ct. gold and diamond cluster ring, the 0.30ct. early modern brilliant cut diamond claw set in a central square mount and surrounded by 16 round brilliant cut diamonds in a conforming square mount, upright shoulders
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A retro 18ct. gold diamond and green gemstone ring, the geometric mount set with four round facet cut seawater green semi-precious gems in a rub over mount with four small diamonds, tapering split shank
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A platinum sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the 1.50ct oval mixed cut sapphire claw set and surrounded by 12 small round brilliant cut diamonds
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A platinum emerald and diamond ring, the 0.80ct square cut emerald claw set with a small baguette diamond to each side, in a high decoratively pierced mount
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A 19ct. yellow gold peridot and diamond dress ring, the stylish modern ring with an oval facet cut green peridot in rubover mount by an encircling row of small modern brilliant cut diamonds, a cluster of three diamonds to each shoulder
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An 18ct. yellow gold purple jade and diamond lady's dress ring, the teardrop form purple jade cabochon claw set above an open encircling band of small brilliant cut diamonds, plain scrolling design to the lower basket, forked shoulders
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An 18ct. yellow gold peridot and diamond ring, the large oval facet cut peridot measuring 10.5 cm x .9 cm, secured by four claws above the two modern brilliant cut shoulder diamonds
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An 18ct. yellow gold pink sapphire and diamond ring, the bridge style ring with three circular facet cut pink sapphires spaced by two pairs of old cut diamonds
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold sapphire and diamond gypsy style ring, the central oval facet cut sapphire framed by two diamonds, all in recessed mounts. 5.7gm
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An 18ct. yellow gold and intaglio cut panelled ring, the rectangular deep red glass panel with head in profile of a Roman warrior
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An 18ct. white gold diamond and cultured pearl dress ring, a large cup set South Seas cultured pearl surrounded by 106 grain set diamonds set in a crossover X-style shoulder mount, one half plain the other pave set. TDW 0.50ct. Pearl 13.45-.5 cm. Light cream/green, quality B
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A pair of large modern brilliant cut diamond solitaire earrings in 18ct. yellow gold, approx. 0.90-0.95ct ea., the included diamonds of low clarity
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A Victorian 18ct. gold Etruscan style locket clip, enamelled blue and white cross to the front, alpha and omega symbols to reverse, opens to reveal space for hair, photo, etc
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A Swedish silver mid-century brooch, the large flower stamped with the Swedish silver marks and dated 1949. Diameter 6 cm
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A vintage diamond brooch in the form of the Chinese surname Xi, or forming the Roman numeral XI or IX, unmarked yellow and white gold pave set with 19 diamonds
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An 18ct. gold brooch, the central panel decorated with flowers within a rope border with decorative scrolls to the edge. 5.7gm
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An estate 15ct. gold and diamond brooch, the plain gold bar with a flower cluster to the centre set with a small facet cut blue topaz and surrounded by eight small round brilliant cut diamonds, in original box
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A Victorian 9ct. yellow gold memorial brooch, oval form with decorative hair plait under glass panel, engraved radiating frame, enclosed gold panel back dated 1891
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A Victorian 15ct. gilded yellow gold brooch, Etruscan style with central red stone in circular mount, glazed panel back
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A retro 20ct. gold amethyst and diamond necklace, the trillion cut amethyst in a rub over mount with three small diamonds to each side, the articulated white and yellow gold links on either side attached to a fine gold chain, together with an amethyst ring
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A silver and bloodstone seal, the frame in the form of a wolf
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A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold fob seal, the bloodstone panel intaglio cut with an oval shield design, relief scroll and lobed decoration. 19.8gm
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A lady's 14ct. gold fob watch, the embossed back set with three coloured gemstones, 14ct. gold dust cover, the enamel face with Arabic numerals and seconds dial, in working order. 21gm total
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