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Fine Decorative Arts; Fine Jewellery — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:354
Sale Title:Fine Decorative Arts; Fine JewelleryLots with images:354
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:229
Date:26-Jul-2018
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Nancy Daum berry bowl of small size carved signature to mid section, height 9 cm, diameter 13 cm
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Neoclassical style double & pair of small single sterling photo frames & pair of round Examples including some wreath and floral examples and scalloped edge examples, hallmarked Sheffield c1995 by Carrs of Sheffield Ltd, Sizes (full frame size) (double) 22 cm x 18 cm (round) diameter 16 cm (small) 8 cm
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Old German hunting cutlass and scabbard with a straight single edged fullered blade stamped Berlin, heavy brass hilt with deer hoof quillons, and leaf decorated brass mounted scabbard, length of blade 35 cm, length of sword 52 cm
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Olive green baluster Chinese vase, Qianlong stamped Nicely shaped with a globular mid section sitting on a foot and with a long neck., height 30 cm
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Orfevrerie Christofle cutlery setting in case (for 12 persons) consisting of silver plated 22 teaspoons, 12 desert forks, 12 table forks, 12 Desert knives 12 table knives, 12 table spoons, 12 Desert spoons, 1 serving spoon and 1 ladle comes in two different canteens, hallmarked OO and featuring chess knight I/Oc
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P.N.G bone mask Sepik river early clay mask on top of animal bone with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells, boars tusks nostrils and in black, white and red colours, length 23 cm
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P.N.G bone mask Sepik river early clay mask on top of animal rib cage with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells, boar tusks and in black, yellow white and red colours, length 30 cm
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P.N.G bone mask Sepik river early clay mask on top of possible animal skull with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells and painted in black, white and brown colours, length 20 cm
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P.N.G Sepik river turtle shell mask early clay mask on top of turtle shell with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells and in black, yellow white and red colours, length 25 cm
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P.N.G Sepik river turtle shell mask early clay mask on top of turtle shell with woven cane and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells and in black, white and red colours, length 28 cm
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Pair of Austro-Hungarian Empire silver candlesticks in column form featuring a lady adorning a plinth form mid section and a classical urn form shape to the top. Sitting on a hexagonal base and displaying a lion themed crest to its centre, height 24 cm, weight 755grams
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Pair of blue and white Chinese floral vases in a balloon shape and decorated with cherry blossoms and other flora, a scrolling floral patterned band graces the bottom section., height 26 cm, width 15 cm
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Pair of Chinese Republic Famile rose wine cups, Yongzhen mark decorated with a village nestled among mountains, and featuring Chinese script to other side, marked to base, height 7 cm, diameter 9 cm
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Pair of green lidded, Kangxi marked vases in square form and well decorated with kites, dragons, lions, cranes and carp on a spiral designed field, marked to base, height 31 cm, width 18 cm
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Pair of large blue and white Chinese baluster vases in the early ming style and of large proportions and decorated with a parrot perched amongst branches, the shoulder featuring a floral decorated band, height 56 cm, width 30 cm
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Pair of late Victorian milk glass lustres late 19th century antique English Victorian milk glass lustres of superb quality. Their well drawn columns rising from round bases, the base and Crown with attractively hand painted floral decoration complemented by fine gilding, scalloped tops, and two rows of slender, well-cut glass spears, height 35 cm
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Pair of pink 19th century style French vases (1 converted) with gilt leaf form handles and two hand painted figural scenes possibly of Maria Antoinette being showed jewellery and being courted by man, surrounded by a floral detail and blooming flowers verso (1 vase converted to lamp), height 38 cm
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Pair of possibly 19th century floral ceramic vases Af Heavilt decorated with leaves and with branch form handles, the bottom half decorated moss like finish, height 40 cm
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Pair of Sevres style blue celeste covered vases with hand painted central allegory of young men courting a lady, verso a bouquet of flowers. With rams head ormulu mounts, fluted brass base and a florally painted band to the lids and adorned with a gilt acorn finial., height 29 cm
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Pair of south American sterling silver photo frames with floral scrolling pattern and signed 'Plata Firmada' (silver signed) by Pedro Duran, sticker to back, hallmarked 925 to side, size 20 cm x 15 cm
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Probably Mintons blue vase in the sevres style and and hand painted with flowers to central panel with two shaped handles and with a gilt floral detail and trim., height 20 cm
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Qianlong marked blue dish decorated in blue lotus flowers and scrolling foliage blue line to outside, diameter 30 cm
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Red and white 'Lion' Chinese vase iron red decorated vase with the mid section featuring dogs of Foo, or guardian lions playing with ball and streamers on a white background. A symmetrical pattern adorns the neck and base., height 38 cm
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Remued studio pottery jug in nice brown and cream drip glaze and decorated with gumnuts and leaf, L-shaped handle and tissue form rim, signed 'Remued 5LLM or W77S' to base., height 24 cm
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Reproduction cast alloy reclining lady of a semi nude lady resting on a shaped chaise lounge with carp motif, her left arm holding an apple, sitting on a marble base, Size: height 33 cm, width 48 cm, depth 19 cm
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Royal Copenhagen 'Polar Bear' of a large polar bear looking down to the ground and in the classic blue grey colour typified by Royal Copenhagen, made by Jeanne Grut, Size: height 20 cm width 30 cm
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Royal Copenhagen 'Roaring Polar Bear' of a large polar bear up in its hind legs letting out a ferocius roar, with polychrome glaze and designed by C.F. Liisberg., stamped to base, height 33 cm width 15 cm depth 16 cm
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Royal Doulton 'Flower Sellers Children' of two children looking cold and glum possibly waiting for the parents and holding a basket of flowers in a rich variety of colours. Stamped to base (HN1342), height 20 cm, width 19 cm, depth 15 cm
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Set of six sterling silver handle table knives with stainless steel blades by Hardy Brothers England, length 22 cm
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Set of three various sterling silver photo frames all with floral motifs, and several hallmarks including 2 from Sheffield C1995 by Carrs of Sheffield Ltd the other marked 925, Sizes (of full frames) 19 cm x 16 cm, 25 x 58 cm 19 cm x 23 cm
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Sevres style large pair of lidded vases of very large proportions and painted either side with French ladies, surrounded by floral scrollwork, acanthus gilt handles and matching detailing, crown form finial all on a cobalt blue ground, height 78 cm
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Shelley 'Intarsio' double handled bowl in the Art Nouveau style and of green, blue and red floral interlaced patterns to the inside and outside on a brown field, two shaped handles and stamped to the base, height 9 cm, diameter 25 cm
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Shield with competition medals J.V.M McCann (Diving) Presented on a shield with Australian crest to centre surrounded by 1st, 2nd and 3rd diving medals from 1947-1957, length 48 cm, width 39 cm
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Shoushan marked stone stamp and seals carved with camel, tree and village scene the other with dragons, both in a red, cream hue, and with and marks to base, height 11 cm
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Shoushan stone carved Quanyin figure on hardwood base of Guanyin sitting cross legged in a relaxed pose and eyes closed, covered in a etched detailed cloak and sitting on cvarved hardwood base, height 20 cm
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Small Chinese Republic brush pot decorated with two squirrels among a bamboo tree and script written to the other side., height 15.5 cm, diameter 13 cm
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Small lidded Chinese container Xuande marked with scrolling floral pattern mid section, symmetrical patterend band to base and shoulder and flower shaped design to lid, stamped to base, height 11 cm, width 10 cm
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Stereoscopic slide viewer together with box of slides depicting Palestine large collection of slides approx 100, with teak viewer
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Sterling silver strawberry cream jug & sugar castor the castor with pierced lid and cylindrical mid section with stepped base and the creamer with leaf form handle and detailed rim, hallmark Birmingham, circa 1911 by Es Barnsley & Co. (jug) (castor Unknown), height (castor) 16 cm (jug) 14 cm
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Taxidermied mongoose and cobra depicting a battle between the two, the cobra in the striking position and the mongoose rearing in defence, height 51 cm
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Unusual boxed sterling silver butter & jam set featuring two butter dishes with knives and a jam jar with serving spoon, all clad with decorative pierced silver and frosted and clear glass inserts, and fitted nicely in large box, hallmarked Birmingham c1915, by Hardy Brothers, height of sugar (13 cm), diameter of butter (9 cm)
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Unusual brass kerosene possibly 'Zulu War' themed lamp featuring both African and westerner soldier handles, the mid section displaying various battle and court scenes, and a rowing motif above a carp design base. The top part lifting out to reveal a glass kerosene holder with wick and a small Crown that holds the glass flume, height 46 cm
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Uranium glass and plated centrepiece by Reed & Barton showing two dogs quarrelling and a flanked by two griffins, height 20.5 cm
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Victorian burr walnut writing compendium excellent example of a two door, single drawer compendium, fitted nicely with curved sections for filing, the top lifting up to reveal largest section, a ribbon holder section to back of left door, pen holder and two inkwell compartments either side, and a pin mechanism that opens/locks drawer, size height 30 cm, width 38 depth 20 cm
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Victorian pair of enamelled and gilt black vases hand painted with detailed heart shaped scroll work in a variety of colours and with gilt trim, upon a black background, height 22 cm, width 10 cm
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WMF electro-plate jewellery casket with cherubs Elaborately shaped with cherub finial, corner and central motif surrounded by scrolling fret work, the interior fitted with fabric with silvered trim, marked WMF electroplate 1/10, size H, 22 cm width 32 cm, depth 14 cm
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World War II 1943 Owens Australian bayonet with wooden handle and leather scabbard. Made at orange Serial no. 21758 Refurbished in 1947, length of blade 42 cm, length of entire piece 58 cm
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World War II Japanese NCOs sword This sword has a cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) with a 9 mm thick ornate tsuba (guard) with pebble finish. The fuchi is copper and the sword is secured in the scabbard by a top latch. Comes in metal sheath, length of blade 70 cm, length of entire sword with scabbard 73 cm
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Yellow Chinese vase, Kangxi marked decorated with bats, among clouds and symbols on a yellow field, the base with a green, blue and yellow band to base, marked to base, height 40 cm, width 20 cm
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Two gold pendant charms, 18ct St Christopher, wt 2.5g, and 14ct Leo star sign, wt 2.3g.
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A gold charm bracelet, 14ct bracelet with 7 x 9ct charms, 2 enamelled, and 2 stone set, total wt. 10.8g.
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A South African 1892 half pond, with 14ct bale, total wt. 4.6g.
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A gold cruciform pendant on chain, 18ct pendant, wt 0.8g, 14ct box link chain, wt 4.4g.
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Two 14ct gold brooches, a 3 tone bow tie, other an M or W, wt. 8g.
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A 14ct gold cruciform pendant necklace, length 59 cm, wt. 4.1g.
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Two gold bands, 18ct, wt 4.7g, and 14ct, wt 2.9.
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A 14ct gold fob chain, fancy links to bolt ring clasp, length 26 cm, (shortened), wt. 15.5g.
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Three 14ct gold rings, an Edwardian diamond ring (damaged), gents signet (broken shank), and a plain wedder, total wt 7.6g.
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An 18ct gold chain, flat cable links to bolt ring clasp, length 55 cm, wt. 7.9g.
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A group of gold pins and costume jewelery, 3 x 15ct stick pins set with old cut diamonds and red paste, a 9ct pearl set brooch and a gold plated stone set brooch with matching stick pin.
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An Austrian 1915 restrike 1 Ducat gold coin pendant, fitted in 18ct gold frame, uncirculated, wt. 4.3g.
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A vintage silver cigarette case, ribbed pattern with gilt interior, Austro - Hungarian marks, 123 x 95 mm, wt. 207g.
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An Austrian 1915 restrike 1 Ducat gold coin pendant, set in an 18ct gold scroll frame, wt. 5.4g.
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Four gold stone set stick pins, set with garnet in 9ct, turquoise, and pearl surmounting rose cut diamonds, both in 14ct and a hardstone cameo in 9ct frame to 18ct pin.
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Two antique silver lady's pocket watches, open face each with white dial, Roman numerals, key wind and set, one not working, other ticks slowly.
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Three gold gemset stick pins, set with an old cut diamond and pearl cluster 15ct on 9ct pin, and an old European cut diamond blue sapphire and enamel cluster, other set with an old European cut and 2 rose cut diamonds, both in 18ct.
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An Austrian 1915 restrike 1 Ducat gold coin pendant, uncirculated coin set in a 14ct gold frame, wt. 6.14g.
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A vintage silver cigarette case, octagonal form with fine guilloche pattern and engraved features, dimensions 105 x 83 mm, wt. 130g.
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A 1918 gold sovereign pendant, Bombay mint mounted in a 14ct gold frame, uncirculated, wt. 12g.
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A graduated cultured pearl necklace, 3.1 - 6.4 mm off round slightly Baroque pearls of fine colour and lustre to a 14ct gold clasp, (ends damaged at clasp) length 42 cm.
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Three lady's vintage wristwatches, a 9ct gold Certina and Saunders metal bands, and a gold plated Cyma, Saunders not working.
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An 18ct gold rope chain, with bolt ring clasp, length 61 cm, wt. 18.8g.
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An 1892 Austrian 4 florin/10 Franc gold coin, uncirculated, wt. 3.3g.
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A pair of Austrian 1915 restrike 1 Ducat gold coin earrings, mounted in 14ct gold frames with post and keyhole fitting, unc. Total wt. 11.3g.
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An 1895 Austrian 1 Ducat gold coin, uncirculated, wt. 3.5g.
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A pair of 9ct gold opal earrings, set with opal triplets, screw fittings, wt. 4g.
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An 1855 French 20 Francs gold coin, Napoleon III, uncirculated, wt. 6.54g.
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A pair of cultured pearl earrings, set in 14ct gold, leaf motifs with graduated pearls to screw fittings.
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A 10ct gold pearl necklace, pendant drop set with cultured button and 2 round pearls, to fine fancy link chain attached with round gold beads and cultured pearls, length 42 cm.
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A Georgian inspired amethyst cluster ring, set in 9ct gold with oval cut amethysts, size N - O.
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A 9ct gold opal pendant, rub set with a fine opal doublet 22.4 x 19.5 mm, wt. 5.6g.
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A pair of 18ct gold and enamel clip earrings, dome shape featuring leaf motifs in a ground of blue enamel, wt. 12.5g.
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An 18ct gold bracelet, plaque links with Peruvian scenes in high relief to box clasp with safety chain and clip, length 20 cm, wt. 39.9g.
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A Stuhrling original automatic wristwatch, ref, LR1, cal. St-91011 in stainless steel with black dial, 2 registers for dual time, moonphase, visible escapement, transparent back, 22 jewel movement, leather band, new unused item, boxed with instructions, working.
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A vintage pearl necklace, 9 mm round cultured pearl of good cream colour and lustre to 14ct white gold clasp set with round cut blue sapphires and a single pearl, length 39 cm.
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A pair of sapphire and pearl earrings, each a quatrefoil mount set with four blue sapphires suspending a cultured freshwater pearl in 9ct gold, length 40 mm.
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A large 9ct gold citrine cocktail ring, basket claw set with an oval citrine estimated as 33.5ct (22.85 x 18.5), size R, wt. 10.8g.
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A pair of 14ct gold gemset stud earrings, articulated drops set with round cut blue topaz and single cut diamonds suspending drop shape rubies, length 23 mm.
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A pair of onyx and diamond earrings, onyx and round brilliant cut diamond set studs suspending round brilliant cut diamond and onyx drops in 9ct gold, length 33 mm.
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An 18ct gold turquoise suite, ovoid links set with cabochon turquoise to box clasp together with matching earrings with post and keyhole fittings, length 19 cm, wt. 34g.
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An 18ct gold diamond ring, 6.92 mm wide band applied with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds suspending an articulating brilliant cut diamond cluster drop, size F, wt 5.7g.
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A Nouveau style coral ring, set in 9ct gold scrolling mount with 3 oval cabochon corals, size N.
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A 9ct gold cruciform pendant necklace, 48 cm belcher chain attached with a 45 x 32 mm cross set with faux pearls, wt. 7.3g.
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A pair of vintage coral earrings, in silver with later 14ct gold backs, wt. 7.8g.
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A vintage graduated coral bead necklace, 4.5 - 9.2 mm round beads to bolt ring clasp, length 47 cm.
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An Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch, ref, 14700 in stainless steel with applied markers, centre seconds, 17 jewel cal. 550 movement with 2 adjustments, no. 19031015, leather band, c1962, working.
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An 18ct gold ruby ring, set in line with 5 square cut rubies, size P, wt. 8.3g.
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A Melbourne mint 1887 full sovereign, with soldered surmount, wt. 8.3g.
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A 14ct gold gemset ring, set with smoky quartz and small round brilliant cut diamonds, size N - O, wt. 5.6g.
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A vintage Longines automatic wristwatch, part guilloche dial, 10ct gold filled case, subsidiary seconds, 17 jewel cal. 19AS movement, leather band, engraved back, c.1950's, working.
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