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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:780
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:779
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:665
Date:30-Apr-2019
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An 18ct gold and jade ring, the oval jade cabochon in a rubover mount with rope edge decoration, slight upright shoulders.
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A Chinese 14ct gold jade and pearl butterfly brooch, the jade wings and baroque pearl body set to a gold frame, tests as 14ct gold.
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A Chinese 14ct gold and jade pendant plaque, in the form of sacred bats and coins, framed by a gold mount and with gold suspension bale.
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A Chinese 18ct gold and jadeite bracelet, five gold medallions each with a Chinese character linked between five jadeite and gold pi discs, push clasp with safety chain. 16.23gm.
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A pair of Chinese silver and enamel cufflinks, the square panel with an enamel butterfly to the centre, Chinese character marks to back.
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An Edwardian 9ct rose gold amethyst and pearl pendant, the leaf and floral form frame set with small seed pearls, an oval facet amethyst set to the centre with a conforming amethyst suspended from the base, with fine 9ct gold chain.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold and aquamarine pendant, the oval frame with aquamarine and pearl set cruciform suspended from the centre.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold amethyst and seed pearl pendant on chain, in an Arts & Crafts open oval design, the central sprig with three circular facet cut amethysts highlighted with seed pearls, a single conforming drop below, suspended on a 9ct. rose gold neck chain with twist rail and Prince of Wales links.
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An Edwardian 15ct. yellow gold tourmaline and seed pearl pendant on chain, the large pendant with four circular facet cut green tourmalines in an open floral design setting highlighted with seed pearls, a single conforming drop below.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond pendant, a combination of white and yellow gold diamond forms set with small round brilliant cut diamonds, together with a gold plated chain.
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An 18ct white gold black pearl and diamond pendant, the mabe Tahitian black pearl set in a wide white gold frame with three small round brilliant cut diamonds to the suspension bale. With original certificate and purchase receipt.
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A silver enamel and mother of pearl pendant, the m.o.p panel with an enamelled parrot on branch, white enamel border, silver back.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold envelope form stamp holder, plain design with hinged lid as the envelope back. Birmingham 1903 by Gourdel Vales & Co., a noted stamp case maker. Suspension loop to side.
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A Victorian 9ct. rose gold and amethyst fob seal, the serpentine rectangular amethyst panel engraved with reverse initials, curving panel and looped tapered fitting.
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An early Victorian 9ct. yellow gold three-sided fob spinner, one panel engraved 'HRH', the banded agate panel intaglio cut with an heraldic demi-lion rampant, these engravings suggesting royal connection.
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A 9ct. yellow gold pendant on chain, the oval facet cut large amethyst in coronet claw mount with wirework frame highlighted with seed pearls, a single amethyst drop below, suspended from a fine 9ct. yellow gold chain.
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An 18ct gold watch key and ball fob, the key with bloodstone shield. 8gm.
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A 9ct rose gold and bloodstone fob spinner, the frame in the form of a brick arching gateway surmounted by an heraldic shield and pair of lions.
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A 9ct rose gold and citrine spinner, with elaborately decorated frame.
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A 9ct gold and citrine fob spinner, curb link frame with suspension ring.
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An impressive 9ct gold and greenstone bead muff chain, a fine rope twist chain with eleven greenstone beads, and with a gold capped greenstone pendant suspended from a large rose gold spring clasp, 21.9gm
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A New Zealand made Harrop & Neill 9ct. rose gold and double greenstone bar brooch, Kia Ora' mounted, highlighted with fern leaf and scroll ends. Stamped 'H.& N.' and with gold marks, length 5.4 cm. Note: Harrop & Neill operated in Dunedin c.1870-75.
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. rose gold and greenstone 'New Zealand ' bar brooch, applied with engraved cap ends and fern leaf mounted with 'New Zealand ', length 6 cm.
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An early 20th century 'New Zealand ' 9ct. gilded rose gold and greenstone heart pendant, the applied 'New Zealand ' upon three engraved gold leaves, swing suspension to the top, height 4.2 cm.
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An early 20th century New Zealand greenstone carved heart pendant, gold suspension loop attached, height 4.8 cm.
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. rose gold mounted and greenstone 'Kia Ora' pendant, tapered form with applied gold mounts, length 5 cm.
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A quality late 19th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and 15ct. yellow gold mounted pendant, the tapered long rounded pendant with engraved leafy scrolls and repeat bead border.
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct gold and tiger's eye brooch, the polished tiger's eye bar with engraved gold caps to each end, with rose gold safety chain, maker's mark SLANEY to hinge.
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Warwick Freeman 1980s modernist glass and silver necklace, the Bristol blue and two aqua-glass apple form beads spaced by four tapered circular discs, woven black cord necklace. The bead diameters approx. 3.5 cm, engraved initials and stamped silver markings, length 41 cm. Provenance: Purchased by our vendor's mother early 1980s from Fingers Gallery, Auckland.
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An 'egg-yolk' amber bead bracelet, the 14 spherical beads of uniform colour. Approx. diameter of each 1.6 cm.
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A vintage amber bead necklace, the 39 butterscotch toned polished lozenge form beads on a single strand, knotted between each.
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A 14ct gold and cubic zirconia 1970s designer ring, the marquise shaped stone in a claw coronet set on a wide tapering shank with textured bark finish. 7.2gm.
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A ladies estate 18ct and diamond bridge ring, the five brilliant cut diamonds set in a row
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An estate 18ct gold and diamond ring, the 0.25ct Old European cut diamond star set in a domed tapering shank.
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Two late Victorian 9ct gold and enamel mourning rings, one set with an old mine cut diamond and engraved inside the shank (1880) with a small hinged compartment for hair, the other set with three seed pearls, both with black enamelling. Minor damage to enamelling on one.
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A contemporary 14ct gold and semi-precious stone dress ring, wide domed tapering top set with multiple coloured semi-precious gemstones in various cuts, plain tapering shank.
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An impressive 14ct gold and smoky quartz cocktail ring, the large oval facet cut gemstone claw set in a scrolling open work mount.
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A 9ct gold and amethyst retro dress ring, the 5.54ct oval mixed cut gemstone claw set in a high open work mount with bark finish, pierced decoration to the reverse tapered shank. (small cracks to one shoulder).
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A 15ct gold silver diamond and ruby ring, the 'figure of eight' mount encrusted with old mine cut diamonds, a round facet cut ruby bezel set to each point, split shoulders with a small diamond to the centre.
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An 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond Art Deco style ring, the round facet cut sapphire bezel set and surrounded by twenty four small round brilliant cut diamonds in an octagonal shaped mount.
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An 18ct white gold, sapphire and diamond ring, the oval facet cut sapphire of bright blue colour claw set and surrounded by twelve small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A late Victorian 18ct. yellow gold and diamond buckle ring, the two old cut diamonds bead set in the recessed buckle design, Chester hallmarks and maker B.H. Joseph & Co., c.1891.
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A modern 18ct. yellow gold ruby sapphire and diamond dress ring, the pear cut sapphire and ruby in rub-over mounts framed by diamonds in leaf forms, further panels of diamonds flanking, wide tapered band.
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A 9ct white gold and diamond ring, the three round brilliant cut diamonds claw set with three very small diamonds set to each shoulder, TDW 0.75ct, .
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An 18ct gold opal and diamond ring, the oval cabochon opal in a rubover mount with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side, upright shoulders.
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A pair of silver gilt and topaz Belle Epoque earrings and a silver and ruby pendant, the earrings with a large oval facet topaz below an open bow encrusted with diamond pastes, the pendant with large facet cushion cut ruby in silver frame highlighted with two garnets.
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A pair of 9ct yellow gold and ruby earrings, a 1 cm round ruby bead suspended from fish hooks for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct white gold diamond ruby and pearl earrings, a pair of .7 cm lustrous pearls suspended from a ruby and diamond set mount, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of Victorian 15ct. rose and yellow gold tassel earrings, the sectional bodies highlighted with black enamel, hooks for pierced ears, each with multiple tassel chains terminating in small balls.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, each with a 1.04ct old mine cut diamond claw set, on posts for pierced ears, TDW 2.08ct.
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A pair of large and impressive diamond solitaire stud earrings, a 2.54ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour L, clarity VS1) and a 2.47ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour J, clarity VS2) claw set in 18ct white gold, on posts for pierced ears.
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A striking large solitaire diamond gents ring, the 5.04ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour J, clarity I2) fluted claw set in an 18ct rose gold domed tapering band. Gemologist report and GSL report on diamond available.
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A splendid fancy yellow diamond bracelet of 42 pear cut yellow diamonds framed by multiple smaller yellow diamonds mounted as an articulated alternating double row of pear shaped clusters, in 18ct yellow gold. TDW 13.45ct, Total weight 35.20gm.
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A delightful ruby and diamond bracelet, fifty one oval mixed cut rubies and fifty round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in an alternating double row, mounted in 18ct rose gold with push clasp with safety clips. TDW 3.64ct, TRW 11.19ct.
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A pair of 18ct rose gold and multi diamond cluster earrings, the 850 pave diamonds set in overlapping curving panels. TDW 3.59ct.
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An 18ct rose gold tourmaline and diamond pendant, the 11.32ct oval mixed cut pink tourmaline claw set in a diamond encrusted decorative frame, with diamond set bale, the silk cord with diamond set gold spacer and cap ends. TDW 1.93ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond dress ring, eleven baguette diamonds set to the centre of a diamond encrusted scallop shaped mount, with three rows of conforming round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder. TDW 0.97ct.
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An outstanding necklace of fancy yellow and white diamonds, the pendant of butterfly shape mounted with variously cut diamonds including large pear shape and heart shape stones, the chain necklace entirely set with alternating fancy yellow and white diamonds. Fancy yellows totalling 17.89ct, the white diamonds totalling 6.65ct, set in 18ct yellow and white gold. TDW 24.54ct.
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A 14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond pendant necklace, the eighty-five oval step cut tanzanites claw set with a pendant of a 3.25ct oval mixed cut tanzanite and twenty-four round brilliant cut diamonds suspended from the base of necklace.
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An 18ct gold diamond necklace and earring set, an articulated section set with fifty-nine round brilliant cut diamonds terminating in a 'wishbone' diamond set mount, attached to a double box link chain, TDW 7.91ct, together with a pair of diamond drop earrings, each drop set with four round brilliant cut diamonds, on posts for pierced ears, TDW 1.08ct. Valuations available.
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A Belle Epoque inspired maharani necklace and earrings of chandelier style, the three pieces set with 413 diamonds with TDW 6.50ct, each set with an elongated baguette simulated sapphire, mounted in 18ct gold. The pendant suspended on a necklace of facetted sapphire beads with diamond paste enhancers. Valuation available
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An 18ct gold diamond and pearl pendant and matching earrings, the pendant of concentric diamond set circles framing a 10.4 cm cultured pearl suspended at the centre on a diamond set post with a tapering gold bale, the conforming diamond and pearl set earrings with posts for pierced ears. TDW 9.60ct.
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An 18ct. white gold tanzanite, sapphire and diamond pendant, a 9.56ct cushion cut tanzanite, (heavily included), set to the centre of a double row of round brilliant cut diamonds, a 0.67ct pear cut sapphire to the top of the tanzanite, suspended from a white gold chain set with 12 round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 1.31ct.
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A ruby bead necklace, two strands of facet cut ruby beads, the 14ct white gold clasp set with 18 round brilliant cut diamonds. TRW 130ct, TDW 0.34ct.
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An 18ct white gold multi-diamond tennis bracelet, each rectangular link with a combination of two modern brilliant cut diamonds and two baguette cut diamonds, TDW 3.42cts, push-in clasp with safety clasps.
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A 14ct gold ruby and diamond ring, the 2.04ct round cut ruby bezel set and surrounded by twelve round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 0.47ct round brilliant cut diamond in a raised rubover mount to the centre of eight baguette diamonds in a cross form with a further round brilliant cut diamond to each corner, four smaller round brilliant cut diamonds set to each end of the rectangular mount, TDW 1.78ct.
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A 9ct gold and diamond ring, the 0.45ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by ten small round brilliant cut diamonds with a further two to each shoulder, TDW 1.32cts.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond gent's ring, the slightly domed square band set with diamonds to each side with the addition of a sapphire and a ruby on opposite sides, TDW 2.02ct.
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An 18ct white gold diamond and ruby Art Deco style ring, the 1.01ct oval cut diamond, (fracture filled and treated), bezel set and surrounded by fourteen French cut rubies and twenty six small round brilliant cut diamonds with a further six to each shoulder.
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An exceptional natural yellow sapphire dress ring, the mixed cut rectangular cushion form gemstone of 8.80ct. in handmade 18ct. yellow gold rub-over mount held above the wide plain flared band.
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A platinum emerald and diamond Art Deco style ring, a central square cut emerald claw set with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side.
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An estate handmade 14ct. yellow gold sapphire and diamond three-stone ring, in the gypsy style with stones in rub-over plain band setting, the central mixed cut square cushion natural blue sapphire of approx. 0.70ct. flanked by two old cut diamonds with TDW of approx. 0.97ct.
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An 18ct white gold aquamarine and diamond Art Deco style ring, the 8.95ct emerald cut aquamarine claw set with three baguette diamonds set to each shoulder.
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A platinum aquamarine and diamond ring, the 3.44ct emerald cut aquamarine claw set with graduating diamond set 'steps' to each shoulder.
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An 18ct gold aquamarine and diamond Art Deco style ring, the emerald cut aquamarine claw set with three small round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder.
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A 9ct gold aquamarine and diamond dress ring, the large oval chequerboard cut natural aquamarine claw set and surrounded by twenty small round brilliant cut diamonds, high open mount with upright shoulders.
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A silver and gold multi gemstone Art Nouveau style dragonfly pendant, the wings encrusted with diamonds and sapphires, the abdomen formed by six oval facet cut aquamarines, the thorax an amethyst and the head set with small sapphires and diamonds, attached to a fine 18ct gold chain.
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18ct white gold emerald and diamond drop pendant, a 2.78ct pear shape emerald claw set and suspended from a row of five small round brilliant cut diamonds, individually bezel set, TDW 0.15ct.
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An 18ct. white gold emerald and diamond Art Deco style ring, the elongated double hexagonal form set with a.30 round brilliant cut diamond to each section, the diamond surrounded by 12 checkerboard cut emeralds, both sections encrusted with 43 round brilliant cut diamonds, split shoulders with a fine shank. TDW 1.06ct, TEW 1.40ct.
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An 18ct white gold emerald and diamond ring, the 0.93ct emerald cut emerald claw set and surrounded by 30 round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.42ct.
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A 14ct white gold emerald and diamond ring, five oval cut emeralds and eight small round single cut diamonds set in a London Bridge mount. TEW 2.0ct.
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An uncommon vintage heavy 9ct. rose gold double snake hinged bangle, the entwined snakes with heads crossing at the top, one with a ruby, the other a sapphire, both highlighted with diamonds. 41gm.
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An early/mid-20th century 15ct. yellow gold and multi-Mediterranean coral bead bracelet, the five strands of near uniform small coral beads of orange/red tone fitted to a substantial 15ct. gold flowerhead form clasp engraved and applied with a coronet mount supporting the single large cabochon coral bead, push-in type fitting.
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A vintage 9ct. rose gold curb link bracelet, classic uniform links secured by a traditional padlock clasp. 13.6gm.
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A Victorian 15ct gold brooch, in the form of two birds perched atop a crescent, with safety chain and in old box.
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A multi-coloured gemstone encrusted butterfly brooch, strikingly set with 26 diamonds, 10 pink sapphires, three blue sapphires and five emeralds to the silver body and wings with gold plated underside.
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A gold and silver diamond monkey brooch, the silver monkey encrusted with diamonds set with rubies for eyes, hanging from a gold branch.
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A 15ct gold and cameo brooch, the elegant profile of a woman in a scrolling gold frame, with safety chain.
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An 18ct gold chain, twisted rope style pattern with spring clasp, 19.5gm.
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A Victorian 9ct. yellow gold muff chain, the uniform snake link chain with clasped gloved hand support to the swivelling clip, the single slide of restrained scroll form with frosted finish highlights, length 132 cm.
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold muff chain, the open form heart shaped slide set with three almandine garnets and single seed pearl, single 'dog-clip' attached. 17.25gm, length 150 cm.
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold cornucopia form watch key, repeating engraved leafy sprigs, a sardonyx panel inset, old repair.
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A pair of vintage 9ct. yellow gold gentleman's cufflinks, each with a plain large square panel with swivelling torpedo form fittings. 10.1gm.
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An early 20th century Hamilton open face pocket watch, chrome case, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Diameter 5.5 cm.
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An 18ct gold cased open face gent's pocket watch, key wind fusee movement, detached escapement, enamel dial Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, subs seconds at VI, hallmarked case back and inner cover Chester 1832 by Edward Kirkman. Total 89gm.
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An 18ct gold Patek Philippe open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary second dial, ultra-thin, keyless wind, with Patek Philippe Archive certificate. Total 65.5gm.
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A ladies 1920s 9ct rose gold wristwatch, the dial with Roman numerals, gold plated strap, in working order.
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A lady's 18ct gold and diamond cocktail watch, the square dial with Arabic numerals and surrounded with diamonds, a further two diamond set rows to the top and base holding in the silk ribbon strap, gold catches to strap.
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An 18K gold Omega lady's wristwatch with 18K integral mesh bracelet, cal. 625 manual movement, tonneau shaped case, W.2.2 cm, gold dial with batons indicating hours. 36.4gm (excl movement)
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