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The Best of Florence Court, Day 1 — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:204
Sale Title:The Best of Florence Court, Day 1Lots with images:105
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:175
Date:27-Jul-2009
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A small and well proportioned mahogany Regency bow- fronted sideboard, two cupboards and one drawer. Height 91 cm. Width 92 cm. Depth 50.5 cm
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Ladies Marcasite Watch and Small Magnifying Glass
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Pair Late 18th century George III Painted Chairs in the European manner, with flowers and figures. Removable seats. Height 103 cm Width 55 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver Albert chain with shield shaped fob, fob maker H.B. Birmingham, 1907, chain maker G.E.G. Chain in two pieces
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Queen Anne Walnut Bureau with fall enclosing a fitted interior and secret sliding panel. The drop front desk is wider than the bureau which was common in the late 17th century Cross banded decoration throughout and sitting on bun feet (which may have been replaced over the years). Height 97.5 cm Width 97 cm Depth 62 cm
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Victorian Coin Brooch and A sterling silver Thimble
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William and Mary Oyster Veneered Centre Table Late 17th/Early 18th century on 'X' shaped stretcher base. Height 75 cm Width 94.5 cm Depth 65 cm Some veneer needs attention and it requires professional polish
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Very Large White Gold, Milky Opal and Diamond Ring with matching bracelet and earrings of silver and opals. Raised basket setting of 18ct. white gold set with large oval shaped milky opal (18 mm x 9.5 mm), 12 baguette diamonds interspersed with 8 smaller round diamonds and 2 round cut diamonds at each end, 8 round cut diamonds on each shoulder. Linked bracelet of 7 milky opals each set in diamond-shape silver frame and the earrings in a similar setting. The opal ring was insured for $7210 in 1995. Made by…
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A Top Quality George I Walnut Kneehole Desk with brushing slide (dressing kneehole). An unusual and rare feature is that the centre cupboard can be pulled forward to come flush with the drawers. The top edges have no 'overhang', it has a flush or 'caddy top' which makes the piece of furniture appear smaller. Drawers are lined in oak, the top is quartered with herringbone inlay around the drawers. Good rich dark honey colour richness overall. H.84 cm Width 76 cm Depth 44 cm Provenance: Purchased from Rupert…
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Two 9 ct gold Estate Rings one set with an amethyst and the other with a cameo
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19th century Circular Mahogany Beaded Top Table on carved centre pedestal and pad foot base. (Needs professional polish). Height 69 cm Depth 77 cm
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Traditional Platinum and Diamond Solitaire Ring round brilliant cut diamond in tapered 6 claw tulip setting, 2.03 cts, (insurance replacement value $44,789.00)
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An 18th century Dutch Oak Inlaid Occasional Arm Chair inlaid with flowers and a Lion's head. The inlay on arms, legs and front of back support is of a lighter coloured wood, maybe fruitwood. Height 96 cm Width 67 cm
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Waltham 14ct. gold pocket watch with secondary dial, inscribed inside (Ivor from Jessie to commemorate safe return from the war, July 1919), 15 jewels
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A Fine Regency Late George III Sofa Table with brass inlay on the top, drawers and side flaps. Cross banded on the top (Rosewood and Mahogany?). Two drawers, one with ink and 2 pen sections and secret hiding place, ivory key holes (escutcheons), brass paw feet on brass castors. Two false drawers, one each side. Height 71 cm Width 101 cm (flaps down), depth 61 cm Note: There is a little piece of veneer missing and some veneer lifting. Provenance: Sold to Mrs. Seabrook by David Cook for $6000 approx.…
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Modern emerald and diamond cluster ring total weight 13.56 gms, the handmade ring of 18ct white gold with central emerald in 8 claw setting, approx. 4.25 cts, shoulders set with 14 round cut diamonds total 1.67 cts. And 10 tapered baguette diamonds, total approx. 36 cts
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A Queen Anne or George I Style Walnut Armchair, (maybe made late 18th C or early 19th C), supported with one back and three front legs, all carved with shell, ball and claw feet. Removable seat. Height 94 cm Width 78.5 cm
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Two Pairs Cufflinks, 15ct and 9ct. Gold
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An 18th century Chinoiserie red lacquered cabinet on stand with 10 drawers. (The stand may be of a later period). Brass fittings and hinges and painted scenes all over, including the top. Height 155 cm Width 87.5 cm Depth 43 cm
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.925ct. Gold Locket and a Greenstone and Gold Pendant
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A 18th century early George II walnut chest on chest with banded drawers and top, the bottom chest is on cabriole legs. Length 146 cm. Width 109 cm. Depth 64 cm
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Pair of sterling silver Hollow Earrings and a sterling silver signet ring with small ruby
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Late 18th century /Early 19th century French Walnut Armchair with original tapestry. H.123 cm Width 68 cm
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Two Lockets, one a Sweetheart Locket with Nz Badge
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A Very Rare and Beautifully Made 18th century Mahogany and Satinwood Banded Work Table, with slide under drawers. The tapered and strung legs terminate on brass castors and X frame under stretcher. Original colour (superb Collector's piece). Height 71 cm Depth 51 cm Width 34.5 cm
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.925 ct. Gold Cross on a Chain and a Celtic cross marked [R.F. Sentor Auckland]
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A Very Pleasant George III Solid Mahogany Kneehole Desk or Writing Table with brushing slide and cock beaded drawers, also semi secret drawer in the front and central cupboard. Original brass handles. Height 81 cm Width 84 cm Depth 49 cm
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American Indian silver and turquoise bracelet
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Late 18th century French Cherry wood Dresser and Top of 3 drawers and cupboards. Good patina, original brass fittings and hinges. Height 230 cm Width 117 cm Depth 55 cm
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Garnet Brooch in the Shape of Turkish National Emblem
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Copper Bed Warmer Length 130 cm
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Gold and Semi Precious Stone Oval Ring marked [333 hTa]
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Pair of brass and timber leather studded bellows, marked [Triton]. Length 86 cm
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.925 Silver and Semi Precious Stone Oval Ring
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French late 19th century bronze nude of a woman signed by Adolphe Jean Lavergne on green marble plinth. Height 57.5 cm
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.333 White Gold Ring
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19th century Italian Marble Head of a Young Girl does not appear to be signed. Height 36 cm
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Diamond and white gold ring (585) incomplete (13 stones missing)
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Very Rare Pair of 19th century French Ivory Mirrors made in the town of Dieppe in the Napoleonic style, c. 1820 - 1830. (Some small pieces of ivory missing on the side). In the early 19th century much ivory was imported from the French Territories in Africa to Dieppe where there was a thriving industry making ivory brush handles, small items etc. Very occasionally and on a 'commission basis' a wealthy client would order a major work with approx. 360 pieces of ivory fitted like these mirrors in the…
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Diamond and sapphire 9-stone cluster ring (made in Sheffield). 750 gold
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George II Walnut Lowboy with banded top (3 drawers with brass handles). Height 75 cm Width 75 cm Depth 42 cm
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Garnet and Gold Cluster Ring with central Marquise Garnet and 12 surrounding circular garnets
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18th century Walnut Chest on Stand with brass handles and key fittings. Good patina and colour. Length 111 cm Height 16 cm Width 60.5 cm
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.585 ct. Gold Wedding Ring with pattern of engraved crosses
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Queen Anne Walnut Bureau Cabinet with 2 candle holder slides. The blind doors enclose a fully fitted interior. Behind the drop front are concave drawers and a secret sliding panel. The bureau and drawers mostly original, however, the bun feet may have been replaced. Height 193.5 cm Width 96.5 cm Depth 65 cm (lower part)
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.585 ct. Gold Wedding Ring
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19th century marble bust of Shakespeare on coloured marble plinth. Height 69 cm. Width 48 cm plinth. Height 87 cm. Width 34 cm
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.585ct. Gold Engraved Wedding Ring engraved inside [Paul 30.3.1968]
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Early 19th century wooden Louis French oval mirror in gold gilt and finely carved. Height 116 cm. Width 68 cm
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A Fine Tall 19th century English Gilt Wood and Ebonised Hall Mirror of neo-classical design, with a break-front boxed base. The motifs include trails, festoons and rosettes. Height 333 cm Width 130 cm Ex July 1991 Florence Court sale
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.585 Gold Engraved Rope-style Ring and engraved inside [Paul 30.3.68]
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A Superb and Beautiful Brass Serpentine Front Fire Basket in Adam's shape, a pair of Putti brass fire dogs and 3 fire irons. Width 76 cm Height 65 cm (back), depth 39 cm
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.585 White Gold Ring
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Pair of 19th century bronze Statues, pan and sphinx. Height 64 cm
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Diamond and Gold Ring with diamonds set in small up and down hearts
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A Fine Quality George III Flame Mahogany Sofa Table 2 drawers, side flaps, on a 4 leg pedestal base. Brass fittings - handles, claw feet and castors. C. 1790-1820 period. Height 75 cm, length 130 cm Depth 76 cm
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9ct. Gold and Diamond Wedding Set with cluster engagement ring, eternity and plain gold wedding band
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19th century Rosewood Inlaid Bonheur du Jour with ormolu decoration. Height 93 cm Width 70 cm Depth 49 cm
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Two Bracelets and a Ladies Seiko Watch one bracelet gold plated and the other .585ct
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C. 1810 Oak Side Table with barley twist legs, one drawer. Height 70 cm Width 76 cm Depth 53 cm
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Three Playboy Bunnies with Diamond Decoration the bunnies reducing in size
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19th century Italian (?) painting in ornate gilt frame 'Girl spinning cotton' oil on canvas, signed but indecipherable. Height 61 cm. Width 48 cm. Beautiful wooden gilt frame, could be 18th century
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.333ct. Gold Necklace with Pearl Pendant
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18th century European coastal scene with ships, old ruins, castle tower, men and women on simple dock. May be Italian or Mediterranean port scene, oil on canvas, unsigned. Height 41 cm. Width 56 cm. 19th century gilt wooden frame
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Child's .333ct. Gold Necklace with Elephant set with a ruby eye and a diamond
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18th century European port scene painting with ships and men and women working on the dock. Wealthy merchants' homes on the water's edge, perhaps Venice (?), unsigned, oil on canvas. Height 41 cm. Width 56 cm, 19th century gilt wooden frame
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Long case Clock by Charles Nicholson, Brighton, England. Painted enamel dial with floral decoration. Subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture. Height 207 cm
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Mexican Gold Chain with Heart-shaped Pendant set with 10 diamonds
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Sir William Dargie 'Two girls in white', signed, oil on canvas
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.375ct. Gold Chain with Engraved Locket
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A very decorative old round French table with one drawer, gilded brass mounts and marquetry inlays of kingwood and walnut. Height 77 cm. Depth 67 cm
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.925ct. Silver, Opal and Gold Brooch
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Mid 19th century Carved and Painted French Armchair c. 1860. Height 102 cm Width 61 cm Depth 65 cm Ex July 1991 Florence Court sale
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Ladies Omega Seamaster Quartz Watch with gold and stainless steel band
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19th century drop front secretaire bookcase with fitted interior over two cupboard doors. Glazed bookcase with two shelves. Height 232 cm. Width 121 cm. Depth 54 cm
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.533ct. Gold Name Chain Bracelet
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George III brass bound military 'Chest on chest' five drawers, brass handles and iron carry handles. Height 94 cm. Width 91 cm. Depth 45 cm
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.375ct. Gold Chain Bracelet
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A fine George III mahogany drop front bureau fitted interior, four drawers, some little damage and May be newish feet. Height 105 cm. Width 96 cm. Depth 49 cm
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.333ct. Gold Chain Mesh Bracelet, Maker F.B.M
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Rare George III Sheraton mahogany miniature specimen chest, satinwood stringing c. 1800. (Cabinetmaker's sample)
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Man's Silver Chain Bracelet (45 gms)
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Fine quality George III Sheraton inlaid wall hanging banjo-style 'Barometer'. Length 96 cm. Width 25 cm
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.333ct. Gold Bracelet, Maker R. and G
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A quality French Napoleon III 'Middle table' inlaid with abalone, bronze, brass and satinwood. X stretcher base with a central large brass finial in the centre of the base. Length 146 cm. Width 85 cm
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Silver Necklace with Sapphire Heart Pendant
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French Napoleon III Two Seater Canape in French silk stripe and velvet arms. Length 154 cm
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Bronze Statue of 'Phar Lap' by Joanne Sullivan-Gessler, an internationally recognized sculptor and a member of the American Academy of Equine Art. The sculpture is #6 of 18 of the largest size produced, and as a result of the small edition, they are in high demand. This maquette will be used as a model for the life-size sculpture to be placed in the Memorial Fountains and Gardens, Timaru, South Island, Nz. The proceeds from the sale of this bronze will be donated to the production of the final life-size…
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.375ct. Bracelet with 18ct. Gold Heart- Shaped Pendant set with a sapphire
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Four French Bronze Plaques, Napoleon III Period c. 1880, all signed [EJ] in oval. Height 55 cm Width 20 cm (Includes black frame surrounding each one)
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1918 Mexican gold coin
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A late George III quality mahogany pembroke table with one drawer, pedestal base, brass lion feet and brass castors. Height 75 cm. Length 95 cm. Depth 98 cm (extended)
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Engraved Gold Plated Pocket Watch Case
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A summer cane lounge chair in the Ralph Lauren-style. Pale green and cream colours. Length 163 cm. Width 82 cm
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Engraved sterling silver Locket and Chain
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Pair of Louis XVI-style Inlaid Bedside Tables on cabriole legs, two drawers, English made. Height 75 cm, length 66 cm Depth 45 cm
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Man's Silver and Greenstone Ring, Nz Made
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Rosewood Ladies Writing Slope fitted interior brass handle and initialled. Length 36 cm Height 9 cm
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Man's 9 ct. Gold and Garnet Ring
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George III-Style Round Plaster Convex Mirror c. 1850. Depth 63 cm
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