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Fine Decorative Arts; Fine Jewellery — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:383
Sale Title:Fine Decorative Arts; Fine JewelleryLots with images:383
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:264
Date:25-Oct-2018
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Lladro 'Closing Scene' figural group of a clown and ballerina in a finishing position to the ballet in pastel blues and whites. Stamped to base, height 24 cm, width 37 cm, depth 14 cm
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Louis XIV style Hermle large brass mantle clock with an elaborately pierced brass case, German movement striking on two bells. Marked Hermle to movement, height 62 cm, width 35 cm, depth 15 cm
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Meissen 18th century Academic period floral plate hand painted with a vibrant display of flowers, with a gilt trim and scrollwork, marked with miessen crosswords to bottom, Diameter- 24 cm
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Millenium Falcon model with button activated voices, and sections to be opened to reveal interior of space ship, length 80 x 60 cm
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Moorcroft double handled vase in the trophy shape with gilt trim and decorated with a colourful floral display on a white background. Signed to base, height 20 cm
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Moorcroft Pomegranite vase in the small squat/bulbous shape and decorated with pomegranites and grapes with and extended rim. Signed to base, height 12 cm
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Murano 1950s art glass clown in the hourglass shape and hand blown features in white, green, and black with a blue glass body. Marked to base 'Murano Italy', height 33 cm
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Ornately carved mother of pearl conch shell well carved in the Victorian style with floral scroll work and beautifully etched with a house among palm trees. Origin most likely Pacific;Conditon- Good- some losses to bottom and some fading to etchings;Size 16 cm x 20 cm x 17 cm
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Pair of Art Deco metal vases with Deco design in brass on a lack background and sitting on square marble bases, height 25 cm
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Pair of Chinese silver filigree plates elaborately and intricately designed decorated with peacocks with feathers fully extended, diameter 20 cm
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Pair of convict leg irons from Port Arthur early 20th century in the rivet swivel type with 13 links, one link later replace by a more assuming aesthitic one. Purchased from P.L. Pickles & Co Pty Ltd Sale on Port Arthur relics on the 28/11/1981 in Killara (paperwork in Office). Comes with later made wall bracket for display, length 92 cm
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Pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver grape scissors, the handles modelled as grape vines, flanked either side by a man and woman in 18th century costume, London c1971, maker Dj silver Repairs.
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Pair of George III sterling fiddle pattern soup spoons, London c1815, makers Sarah & John Blake.
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Pair of Lalique 'Mistletoe' plates shallow glass dishes with frosted glass decorations depicting a mistletoe. Signed to base, diameter 22 cm
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Pair of Royal Worcester cups and saucers in black and gilt with finely detailed symmetrical pattern to the rims of both cup and saucer. Stamped to base with Worcester mark and another of a Viking ship, height 6 cm
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Pair of small fine cloissone vases Woith finely detailed floral work and of small proportions thin tapering neck and mid section with raised lip, possibly attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, height 10 cm
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Pair of Spanish sterling silver cockerels, in the 'Fighting' stance and finished in a nice gilt and silver. Marked 'Made in Spain' to feet, height 14 cm, width 15 cm, depth 7 cm
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Photo album relating to 19th and 20th century Shipping including Australian steam ships, cruise ships and others
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Pierced blue and white Chinese jardiniere with two brightly coloured yellow and blue inserts featuring birds amongst flowers, surrounded by blue and white features, height 18 cm, diameter 20 cm
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Portrait miniature of a lady signed & dated possibly period (distressed background) signed & dated 1798 and possibly of that period, featuring a oung lady in blue dress and framed in a tortoise shell inlayed frame, 11 cm x 9.5 cm
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Possibly mid 18th century French miniature of a court lady in decorative oval gilt frame, and featuring lady with curly hair and wearing pearls, 10 cm x 8 cm
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Probably Persian ivory lidded box decorated with the typical laquered eastern symmetrical pattern to the exterior and interior, height 4 cm, width 16 cm, depth 10 cm
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Probably Thonet bentwood Tablestand c1900 of two tiers both of which have raised edges. A crossbean handle surmounts the tiers for carrying purposes, height 65 cm, width 64 cm, depth 33 cm
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Qianlong marked Chinese 'Pheonix' vase hand painted to mid section with pheonixs and chrysanthemums, with blue and white detailed shoulder and base. Marked to base, height 31 cmn
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Qianlong marked Chinese Famile rose vase in the baluster or square form shape and decorated with birds and flowers. Marked to base, height 38 cm
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Rb Graflex series B curtain Aperature camera by the Folmer Grafplex Corporation, Rochester USA, with Ross-Kodak Anastigmat 6-inch 1:4.5 lens no.110398 and 10 associated plates lens no.110398 and 10 associated plates.
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Rock crystal snuff bottle in clear crystal and carved with a Chinese gentleman and an orange stopper, length 6.5 cm
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Rosewood writing slope with intricately designed mother of pearl inlay to top and around lock. The interior fitted nicely with a purple velvet and gilt slope and several compartmental sections with inkwells, height 18 cm, width 38 cm, depth 25 cm
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Royal Crown Derby floral display plate well decorated with gilt shield and wreath pattern on a cobalt blue band to edge and centralised with a vibrant hand painted bouqet of flowers. Stamped to base, diameter 23 cm
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Royal Doulton blue and white twin gilt handle featuring bow and girl in a cold rainy river scene, with two Grecian style gilded handles. Stamped to base, height 12 cm, width 13 cm
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Royal Doulton figure 'The Potter' well scupltured and glazed in a variety of vibrant colours featuring a potter in a cloak surrounded by vases. Stamped to base (HN 1493), height 18 cm, width 17 cm, depth 13 cm
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Royal Doulton flambe vase in striking red, blues and yellows and decorated to the shoulder with cranes under the trance of a flute player. Marked to base, height 24 cm
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Royal Worcester painted castle scene plate hand painted central section of Kenilworth castle and outlined by a gilt pattern on cobalt blue edge. Stamped to base and signed Nicholls to central section, diameter 27 cm
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Royal Worcester Stinton highland cattle vase (small repair) & Royal Worcester jug the vase marked H Stinton, with pierced shoulder and spout and depicting two cattle grazing in the hills. The jug in the Japanese shape and decorated with floral pattern and a gilt handle. Both stamped to base, height 17 cm (vase) and (jug) 13 cm
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Ruby glass column form kerosene lamp of large proportions, with a graduated base, fluted column mid section summounted by a rich runby red kersoene holder and adorned by a ruby tinged shade and a flume marked 'Lion lamp works Prince and Symmonds London, height 70 cm
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Russian decorative Sashka with curved blade etched with floral work, the same pattern reappearing on the handle and sheath in a nice silvered finish, length of blade 80 cm
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Satsuma twin handle lidded censer (H 32 cm) with three dogs of Po adorning the lid and acting as handles and decorated with Japanese men surrounding possibly and empress to centre, sitting on gilt lion feet, height 34 cm
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Set of eight studio Anna tankards relating to Indigenous Australians in several modes, the interior in reds, greens and yellows. Marked to base
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Set of four rare Sydney Harbour Bridge Visitors book certificates dated 1934, 1935, 1937 and 1941. The official stamped seal stating 'Looking down on Sydney from the top of the harbour bridge
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Set of three Chinese glass snuff bottles two of which are decorated with reindeer and dragon the other in amber all with red stoppers.
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Set of three graduated kookaburra jugs in brown blue and yellow paint/glazes and of three various shapes. Stamped made in Japan to base, Heights- 15 cm, 13 cm,11 cm
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Siluet agate snuff bottle of large size and in grey and brown tones and carved with figures, length 8 cm
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Small Chinese 'Carp' vase with extended lip and rim and decorated in iron red carp fish to mid section. Marked to base with double ring, height 14 cm
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Spirit of Ecstacy figure on marble base (H 29 cm) of large size with the classic wingspan in a silvered finish, height 30 cm
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Sterling silver (925) Sydney Harbour Bridge medal Given in gratitude to iron workers of the bridge, March 1932
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Taxidermy turtle of a green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas. Origin most likely the pacific Earely 1900s, length 65 cm
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Two African warthog tusk ivory pendants featuring portraits (65 mm x 50 mm) African in oigin, featuring two carved females in traditional dress. Both have a hole in back to wear as a necklace, length 1) 6.5 cm, length 2) 5 cm
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Two George II sterling silver soup spoons, Hannovarian pattern with simple drop, both engraved B*D and 1747, London c1745 & 1746
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Venetian pair of hand blown goblets one of which is sitting on a trumpet form base, whilst the other on a fluted stem with ball and featuring cherubs and figures amongst a field of flowers, likely an allegory pertaining to romance, height 24 cm
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Vetri Di Murano Venetian glass Drink suite consisting of etched tray depicting man and woman in forest, decanter & 6 small sherry glasses, all hand painted with floral scrollwork. Sticker to tray, height of glasses 10 cm, height of decanter 28 cm
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Victorian sterling silver commemorative wedding candlestick holder with pierced scrollwork design, the long cylindrical neck with emblem ' presented to the Revd, Stephen Ralph Cartwright by the parishners of Aynhoe as a token of respect and congratulations of his marriage to the lady Fanny May Daughter of William 15th Earl of Erroll, Aug 2nd 1848'. Sitting on face and corbel designed feet.;Hallmarked London c1848 by Joseph Angell I & Joseph Angell II, height 20 cm, weight 416grams
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Victorian sterling silver pierced footed dish with a pierced gallery and foot and mounted by a wreath covering the mid section.;Hallmarked London c 1897 by Unkown, height 16 cm, width 31 cm, depth 21 cm
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Victorian sterling silver teapot w armorial Elaboratery designed with the classic Victorian floral scrollwork surrounding a central emblem or shield, decorative finial and spout;Hallmarked London circa 1854 by William Cooper, height 22 cm
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Vintage Railway clock possibly in cedar with hand painted Roman numeral dial, diameter 37 cm
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Wanli marked Chinese 'Plum' vase in blue and white and decorated with horses and symmetrical pattern to base. Marked to base, height 32 cm
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Yellow Chinese square form vase decorated with butterflies, flowers and birds on a yellow ground with symmetrical bands to rim, shoulder and base. Four differing scenes grace the mid sections. Signed to base, height 33 cm
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Yongzheng marked green glaze vase (H 35 cm) in the baluster shape and decorated with nice detailed floral scrollwork on a green field. Marked to base, height 34 cm
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Yongzheng marked small vase Inbottle shape and decorated with ying and yang symbols above iron red leaf and wave base. Marked to base, height 19 cm
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Zhengde marked large plum vase unusually decorated with cartouches of characters and scrollwork in blue and white colours and orange square patterned background, height 45 cm
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A group of gold religious pendants/charms, 3 round charms in 18ct (3.2g), 2 round pendants and a cross in 9ct (6g).
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Two 18ct gold pendants, a Tsarouhi with turquoise coloured stone cluster (one stone missing), and a zodiac pendant featuring Scorpio, total wt. 5g.
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Three gold religious pendants, 2 in 18ct (3.8g), one in 14ct (1.5g).
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A group of gold items, a 9ct stone set stick pin (metal safety chain), 9ct hoops and stone set clip earrings, a broken 18ct bracelet (on 9ct parrot clasp), and a short section of curb links, total wt. 22.4g.
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An 18ct gold pendant, featuring the Acropolis encircled by pierced key pattern, diam. 40 mm, wt. 7.1g.
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A group of 9ct gold jewellery, a coin frame, pair boxing gloves charm, short curb chain, a locket and a pair clip earrings, wt. 13.2g.g.
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Two 14ct gold rings, one with onyx top applied with a gold cross, other attached with 5 charms. Size S & O, wt. 5.6g.
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Three 14ct gold cruciform pendant necklaces, one in white gold set with zirconias, lengths 40 - 60 cm, total wt. 12.9g.
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Two 9ct gold gemstone rings, one set with a step cut aquamarine (abraded) and 12 round brilliant cut shoulder diamonds, other with a small fine blue sapphire, size M1/2 & L, total wt. 5.2g.
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Two 14ct gold bracelets, flat curb and fancy links, parrot clasps, lengths 205 - 215 mm, total wt. 10.7g.
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Assorted vintage gold items, a 14ct swivel (damaged) and blue sapphire ring (one stone missing), total wt 7.5g, cherub charm, heart pendant, love hearts padlock clasp, key, scent bottle stopper with safety chain, 2 lengths of broken chain all in 9ct, total wt 15.4g, a lady's 9ct Titus wristwatch with 9ct silver lined band and a pair coral and freshwater pearl drop earrings.
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Three 14ct gold Gucci link chains, with parrot clasps, lengths 46 - 51 cm, wt. 19.7g.
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An 18ct gold bracelet, convex fluted links to parrot clasp, length 21 mm, wt. 10.5g.
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A sterling silver necklace, tapered almond shape links to parrot clasp, stamped Bb, length 45 cm, wt 71.6g.
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Nine stone set silver rings, set with paua shell, mother of pearl, a cultured pearl, onyx, cabochon garnet, green enamel, vegetable ivory and howlite, total wt. 37.6g
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Four silver bangles and a bracelet, 2 cuffs, 2 hoops with clasps other herringbone pattern with scroll clasp, total wt. 148.4g
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Ten silver rings, various designs, total wt. 64g.
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Five silver bracelets and a cuff bangle, one set with cabochon catseye stones, and bangle with a turquoise and 2 ornamental stones, total wt. 79.8g.
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A two tone 18ct gold violin brooch, length 37 mm, wt. 8.1g.
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A group of silver jewellery, 3 rings set with a shell cameo, enamel, and a synthetic turquoise, 2 pair clip earrings set with turquoise, a pair knot clip earrings, a rope chain, cultured pearl set brooch and bracelet, bead clip earrings, turquoise set brooch and a pair Tsarouhi charms.
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Two 18ct gold serpent chains, bolt ring clasps, length 45 cm, total wt. 7.2g.
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Five silver bangles, 4 cuffs other 6 hoops united by a green stone, total wt. 146g.
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An antique gold guard chain with slide, belcher chain attached with a 9ct swivel clasp and a blue enamelled slide, tests approx 14-15ct, length 127 cm, wt. 29.2g.
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A British 1817 half sovereign, wt. 3.8g.
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An Edwardian 15ct gold diamond bar brooch, centring an old European cut diamond estimated as 0.05ct, length 57 mm, wt. 3.5g.
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An 1872 gold sovereign, wt.7.9g.
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A 9ct gold sovereign case, cartouche marked to Will Mum, finely engraved case, hallmarked, Birmingham 1911, maker Horace Woodward & Co.Ltd. Some minor dents, wt. 12.6g
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A 9ct gold tourmaline ring, rub set with dark pink cabochon tourmaline estimated as 3.00ct to scroll engraved shoulders and gallery, size N, wt. 8.4g.
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A 14ct gold coin bracelet, composed of 29 Egyptian style coins and half coins at the clasp, safety chain and pin clasp, length 20 cm, wt. 38.3g.
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A 14ct gold stone set ring, fluted center between zirconia set borders, size P, wt. 5.3g.
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Italian States gold Zecchini, Didge knelling before St mark, rev. Christ, (Antonio Priulli, 1618 - 1623), wt. 3.4g, drilled for pendant bale.
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Two gold key pattern tie bars, one in 18ct (4.5g), other in 14ct (3.2g), length 54 & 49 mm, each with safety chain.
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An Australian 1995 nugget 1/4 Oz proof coin, in.9999 fine gold, Perspex case.
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Two 9ct gold signet rings, one set with onyx other with a white stone, size R & P, total wt. 11.4g.
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A 14ct gold Identity bracelet, long and short curb links to a parrot clasp, missing jump ring at one end, length 21 cm, wt. 10.8g.
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A 14ct gold fancy link bracelet, pierced scroll style links to a box clasp with safety clip, length 19 cm, wt. 12.8g.
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A pair of 18ct gold mabe pearl earrings, each set with a 20 mm round mabe pearl of good colour and lustre on clip fittings, wt. 22.4g.
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A vintage 9ct gold opal Pendnat necklace, 3.6 cm long pendant set with an opal triplet, marked Saunders to short and long curb link chain, length 45 cm, wt 4.6g.
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A 9ct gold mabe pearl ring, set with a 15.7 mm round pearl of good colour and lustre, size N, wt. 4.6g.
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A 9ct gold collar, 78 mm wide flat link collar to concealed clasp with safety clip, length 46 cm, wt. 47g.
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A 9ct gold opal pendant, drop shape set with a 20 x 14 mm boulder opal (approx. 8.00ct), length 37 mm, wt. 10g.
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