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The John T. Hinkley Collection, Day 1 — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:151
Sale Title:The John T. Hinkley Collection, Day 1Lots with images:151
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:97
Date:5-Aug-2019
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A loose Lightning Ridge oval black opal
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A collection of four loose Lightning Ridge opals
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A loose Lightning Ridge oval opal
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A loose Olympic field crystal oval opal
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An opal and diamond bar brooch, the central oval white opal weighing 2.20cts surrounded by twenty old cut diamonds, estimated weight 0.80cts and two old cut diamonds, estimated weight 0.30cts, in 18ct yellow and white gold, with accompanying John T. Hinkley certificate of quality and content Jt#13Q.
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An opal and diamond ring, the solid white oval opal, estimated weight 2.45cts, surrounded by sixteen old cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 1.44cts, in platinum and gold, ring size O.
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A South Sea pearl necklace, the near round pearls of silver white hues graduating in size from 9.5 mm to 13.5 mm, to a clasp in 18ct gold, total length 480 mm.
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A cultured pearl necklace, the round pearls measuring 9.0 mm to 9.5 mm with good colour and lustre, total length 820 mm.
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A Tahitian pearl necklace, the round pearls of silver and grey hues, graduating in size from 11.0 mm to 11.9 mm, to a diamond set clasp, in 18ct white gold, total length 460 mm.
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A South Sea pearl necklace, the semi-baroque pearls of cream and white hues, graduating in size from 9.0 mm to 11.0 mm to a clasp, in 14ct white gold, total length 480 mm.
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A pair of pearl, diamond and tsavorite garnet earrings, each hoop pave set with tsavorite garnets suspending an Akoya pearl and a tsavorite capped golden South Sea pearl measuring 15.0 mm, with applied pearl and diamond detail, in 18ct gold.
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A Victorian oval enamel and pearl locket, the oval hinged locket set with nine natural half pearls and white enamel detail, on a trace link chain alternating with blue enamelled baton links and seed pearls, in 15ct gold, total length 450 mm, in original fitted case, retailed by William berry, 693 Fulham Road, S.W.
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An early 19th century moonstone, diamond and natural pearl pendant, the central oval moonstone cut en cabochon, estimated weight 5.0cts, surrounded by fifty nine old cut diamonds, estimated weight 2.07cts supporting a natural pearl measuring 6.5 mm, on a 9ct gold link chain, in original box, retailed by Pickett, Goldsmith, 4-41 Oxford Street, London.
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A Victorian enamel, coral and diamond suite, comprising a pair of earrings and a brooch, set with blue enamel, coral and rose cut diamonds, in 18ct gold.
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A Bishops ring, the rectangular carnelian with engraved intaglio, in 18ct gold, ring size V 1/2.
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A pair of Etruscan garnet and enamel earrings, the oval mounts with applied filigree and enamel work, each centred with an oval garnet cut en cabochon, in 15ct gold., condition: length 4 cm.
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A cameo and diamond bracelet, comprising three oval shell cameos, each depicting the profile of a lady, in a decorative diamond set surround with conforming bracelet bands, estimated total diamond weight 1.2cts, in 15ct gold, total length 190 mm.
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A pair of garnet and diamond earrings, each earring comprising a drop shaped garnet, with foliate style diamond set surmounts, in silver., condition: length 4.5 cm.
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A ruby, diamond and pearl bar brooch, featuring a central strawberry, set with cabochon cut rubies and rose cut diamonds, on a curved bar with pearl and rose cut diamond detail, in 15ct gold.
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An agate ring, the oval banded agate 11.4 x 10.5 cm in an yellow gold double band mount, 18ct. Ring size O.
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A Victorian gold brooch, of domed design with an entwined serpent border, in 15ct gold, in fitted box., condition: weight 8.95g.
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A 19th century garnet brooch, centrally set with an oval garnet cut en cabochon, with a conforming pendant fitting and locket to reverse, in 15ct gold., condition: oval garnet cut en cabochon measuring 17.2 mm by 13.4 mm
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A Victorian cameo brooch, the oval shell cameo depicting Athena, goddess of Wisdom and war ensnaring three prancing horses, the frame engraved and enamelled in 18ct gold, with accompanying John T. Hinkley's certificate of quality and content Jt#146.
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A 19th century blackamoor stick pin, the blackamoor with enamel and rose cut diamond detail, in 18ct gold in original fitted box, retailed by Le Roy et Fils, to the Queen. 52 new Bond Street, London., Le Roy et Fils was a French watchmaker founded in 1785 by Basile Charles Le Roy. Clockmaker to Napoleon. The shop in London was the only foreign clockmaker to hold a Royal warrant to Queen Victoria.
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A Victorian Anglo Indian Tiger's claw brooch, the double claw decorated with applied gold leaf decoration supporting a double claw pendant, set with old cut diamonds, with safety chain, in 18ct gold, in original fitted box retailed by Ortner & Houle, Jewellers, engravers and draughtsmen, 8 St James Street S.W.
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An early Victorian carved coral brooch and earring parure, the oval brooch carved in relief with a classical maiden with feathered headress, within a surround of scrolls and beads, suspending three urn shaped pendants, in 14ct gold, stamped 9836, together with matching drop earrings, in original fitted case, retailed by Philips, 31 Cockspur Street London 1846-55.
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A Victorian gold locket, the oval hinged locket set with turquoise, coral and seed pearls, on a wide fancy link chain, in 18ct and 15ct gold respectively., condition: weight 67g.
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A hardstone cameo ring, the oval carved agate depicting a classical male profile, in 18ct gold, ring size R.
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A Victorian cameo brooch, the finely carved shell cameo depicting Perseus bringing the head of Medusa before Athena, in 15ct gold.
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An Edwardian swivel seal, set with bloodstone and carnelian agate, in 18ct gold, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1918, retailed by Matthew Wilcox & Sons, Spencer Street, Birmingham.
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A hardstone cameo stickpin, depicting the profile of a Roman, in 18ct gold.
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An enamel and diamond bangle, of hinged design with a central blue enamelled foliate panel set with twenty two rose cut diamonds, to a concealed clasp and safety chain, in original fitted box, retailed by Marshall & Son, 87 George St, Edinburgh., Marshall & Sons were an old established firm of silversmiths and Jewellers whose history went back to the early 18th century. They exhibited at the great exhibition in 1851 and were taken over in 1891 by Brook & Son.
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A ruby and diamond locket, the oval hinged locket set with five rubies and four diamonds, in 15ct gold., condition: weight 12.5g
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A pearl and enamel bracelet, comprising multiple rows set with four round cultured pearls alternating with links set with red enamel in bamboo design, in 18ct gold to a box type clasp with safety clip, total length 185 mm.
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A hardstone cameo ring, the hardstone cameo depicting a Roman soldier, in 9ct gold, ring size N.
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A gentlemans full hunter pocket watch, crown wind, circular white dial, with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds at six, 17 jewel movement, in a 9ct yellow gold case, Howard and Sons, Boston, USA, hallmarked Birmingham 1923, Dennison watch case Company, Handsworth, Birmingham, UK. Diameter 5 cm., condition: does not tick when wound.
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An open faced pocket watch, crown wind, circular white dial with black Arabic numerals, Howard and Sons, Boston, USA, 19 jewel movement, in a 14ct white gold case, signed Howard watch Co, Boston. Diameter 4.7 cm.
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A Patek Philippe open face pocket watch, crown wind, circular white dial with Roman and baton numerals, subsidiary seconds at six, signed case, dial and movement, 18 jewels, three (3) heat, cold isochronism, adjusted to five (5) positions, no 860880, signed Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, case reference 417940, in platinum. Diameter 4.5 cm.
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A ladies half hunter pocket watch, crown wind, pin set, circular white dial, with black Roman numerals, 18ct gold case with irridescent enamel decoration, fully engraved with flower and scroll work. Diameter 3.7 cm.
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A gentlemans half hunter pocket watch, crown wind, pin set, circular white dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at six, 18ct gold case, English hallmarks, retailed by Cooke & Kelvey Calcutta., Cooke & Kelvey was a Kolkata based Anglo-Indian clock maker popular in India during the late period of British India. Diameter 5 cm.
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A gentlemans gold open faced pocket watch, key wind, circular white dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at six, 18ct gold case, hallmarked London 1873 for brush & Drummond, Collins Street Melbourne, in a fitted case. Diameter 4.7 cm.
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A gentlemans full hunter pocket watch, crown wind, circular white dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at three, 18ct gold case, the A.M watch Co, Waltham, Mass, engraved with classical decoration., condition: does not tick when wound.
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A gold cased vanity set, comprising three cases, lipstick, pen, comb and lighter, engraved with floral and scroll decoration, in 14ct gold.
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An Art Deco gold cigarette case, of striped decoration, set with a cabochon sapphire clasp, in 14ct gold., condition: 8.75 x 7.5 cm., weight 89g.
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A gold cigarette case, with engraved decoration, set with a cabochon sapphire clasp, in 18ct gold., condition: 8 x 8.5 cm., weight 122g.
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A gold cigarette case, circa 1950, the sprung case with ribbed decoration set with an oval cabochon sapphire clasp, in 14ct gold., condition: 8.4 x 6.5 cm., weight 106g.
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An Art Deco gold cigarette case, of geometric striped decoration, set with an onyx clasp, in 18ct gold., condition: 7.8 x 6.5 cm., weight 115g.
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A gold cigarette case, the hinged lid and base with engine turned linear decoration, in 18ct gold., condition: weight, 178.73g.
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A gold mesh ladies evening purse, chain mail body, plain frame set with two cabochon sapphire topped clips, in 14ct gold., condition: weight 283 grams.
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A bloodstone signet ring, featuring an oval carved bloodstone intaglio, in 18ct gold, ring size M 1/2.
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A gold two handled trophy, in 9ct rose gold, on a Bakelite stand, maker W. Kerr, Sydney, height 26.5 cm., condition: weight 447g.
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