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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:669
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:657
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:435
Date:12-Nov-2019
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, decorated with two panels on birds on a blue ground with the body decorated with florals on a black ground, height 18 cm.
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A pair of massive Chinese cloisonne vases, shouldered shape with trumpet mouths, raised on circular domed bases, decorated with dragons and phoenix on 'adventurine' panels beneath wide encircling borders of stylised florals, height 60.5 cm.
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A Chinese sang de boeuf tall vase, inverted baluster form with waisted top, jun glaze to the interior and base, height 45 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese large export sculpture of a phoenix, finely polychrome decorated and highlighted with gilt, standing upon a pierced trunk type base with fungi, repair to the neck, height 41.5 cm.
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A Chinese floor standing shrine, the high back and front carved with birds and flowers, shelf to the top for deity figures, one drawer, old mother of pearl, gilt and red paint finish. 41 x 51 x 125 cm.
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A large old impressive figure, of the standing Buddha with one hand raised, on lotus throne with octagonal base. (minor damage), height overall 145 cm.
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A 19th century Indian/Nepalese damascene silver and hardstone handled knife, the curving spear pointed damascene blade with silver overlay decoration towards the hilt, the white rock crystal/hardstone handle carved with lion head pommel, length 29.5 cm.
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An old Tibetan standing bronze Tara, modelled with eight arms and three graduating tiers of three heads, two further heads surmounting, a removable shaped mandala, all upon a lotus base. Old dark patina, height 34.5 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji damascene paper knife, copper, brass and gold overlay, the handle in relief as storks amongst florals, the tapered blade with textured finish, length 29.8 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji period shakudo paper knife/letter opener, the handle as an oni supporting a koro from which the scimitar blade issues, length 30 cm
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A c.1900 museum quality large and impressive Japanese ivory ornately carved tusk section, the all-over decoration of a busy market scene with multiple figures, various stall sellers, buildings and trees, highlighted in deep relief, wide flat top rim, the base fitted to a carved hardwood stand raised on four scroll legs. The Asian elephant tusk section measuring 17.5 x 14 x 39 cm. Provenance: This lot sold previously by Cordy's came from the estate collection of the late Mr Charles Cox (passed away 1992),…
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An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke, the gent in traditional dress with vessel and rope.
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A Japanese carved bone netsuke of an old woman, in traditional dress with pipe and broom.
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A Japanese old carved ivory netsuke of a woman, revolving head with two faces.
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A Japanese old carved ivory netsuke, as a seated monkey, one hand to his ear, the other to his chin.
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A Japanese old carved ivory netsuke, the woman holding a basket aloft with her child.
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An old Japanese carved bone netsuke, the seated demonic figure holding a bag.
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A Japanese old carved ivory netsuke, of a farmer, he holds his son, a bird at his feet.
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A Japanese old carved ivory netsuke of a woman, wearing traditional robes, a large sack to her left hand, a fruit to her right.
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A Japanese old carved ivory netsuke of a seated boy, a fan to his right hand.
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A Japanese old carved ivory tall figure of a fisherman, he stands with a child, a fish suspends from his hand and another atop his pole, black stained highlights, height 30.5 cm, raised on carved hardwood stand.
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A 19th century Japanese Meiji period okimono figure, of a street entertainer with two acrobatic monkeys climbing over his head. Professional repair to legs, height 23 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji period ivory figure of a woman, dressed in patterned kimono and obi she holds a freshly cut peony blossom and a pair of ikebana scissors. Two character mark under the base, height 20 cm excluding wooden stand.
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A Chinese carved ivory figure of a courtesan of the Qing court, one piece ivory, seated at a table and on large plinth base made of sectional ivory panels. Some faults, height 23 cm.
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An early Meiji period Japanese ivory okimono figure, of a fisherman wearing a rough apron over his robes. Some faults and losses. Signed under the base, height 20 cm
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A Japanese ivory okimono apple, modelled naturalistically with mottled rose colour at the stem end, a partial peel broken away. Signed
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A late Edo period lacquer jikiro, the two-layer lidded box with very fine maki-e lacquer decoration to the exterior, old damage. With presentation letter from Tatsuo Tanaka, Governor of Yamaguchi Prefecture to the Commander of the M.P. Forces post World War II. 32 x 32 cm.
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A vintage quality cloisonne vase, finely worked with blossoms and florals with leafy sprays on pale lemon ground, white metal mounts, height 21.5 cm.
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A cloisonne meiping vase, decorated with dragons on a black ground, fixed to a wooden circular stand, height 28 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji bronze decorative brush pot, the pot with relief birds in flight and florals raised on tapering bamboo stands, the circular bracket foot base with full figure crabs, height 24 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji Nabeshima dish, finely decorated with circular designs within a square trellis, blue, turquoise and red tones, diameter 15 cm.
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A pair of Satsuma lidded jars, one with inner lid, height 12.5 cm.
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A pair of c.1880 Japanese mirror matched decorated vases signed Kinkozan, the ovoid bodies well painted with birds amongst blossoming branches, the waisted necks finely decorated with enamel jewelled florals, gilt enrichments, two rows of character marks to the base of each detailing maker's name, height 24.5 cm.
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A Japanese ukiyo-e by Keisai Eisen, of a geisha playing a koky?. Some distress. 35 x 24 cm.
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A Japanese ukiyo-e by Keisai Eisen, of a geisha playing a shamisen. Some distress. 35 x 24 cm.
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A c.1900 Dennison gold plate sovereign case, classical form with push-button release cover with sprung interior.
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1/2 GOLD SOVEREIGN, A 1913 half sovereign gold coin.
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A 1914 half sovereign gold coin, Sydney mint.
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An 1889 full gold sovereign, British mint.
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An 1883 full sovereign gold coin, Sydney mint.
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A 1925 gold full sovereign in pendant mount on chain, Sydney Mint, 9ct. mount and fine chain. 11.5gm.
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An early 1900s 9ct gold small powder compact, plain with initials engraved to the top, the interior of lid with mirror, on suspension ring, Birmingham 1912. 12.3gm
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A heavy vintage 18ct. yellow gold and rose cut diamond set hair clip, the curved rectangular bar with eight recessed bead set rose cut diamonds in star-form mounts, the steel clip back fitting stamped 'Made in France'. Total weight 32.33gm.
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A jewelled 18ct bi-colour gold cigarette case and match holder, oblong, alternating bands of yellow and rose gold with cabochon sapphire thumb pieces to the hinged main lid and the hinged end panel. In the manner of Faberge work master August Hollming, marked on the lid rim with French gold marks and 'E. Morgan, Paris, Nice'. Edgar Morgan et Cie, the leading Parisian jeweller and retailer was established in the highly fashionable Rue de la Paix, Paris in 1867, succeeding Leon Bassot (1). The firm was known…
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold outer cased cigarette lighter, the bi-toned white and yellow gold in a woven type pattern, gold weight 15gm.
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An 18ct. yellow gold mounted Parker ballpoint pen, the top half of the outer case in 18ct. bi-toned yellow gold in a woven pattern. Total weight 19gm.The gold estimated at 13gm.
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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. 33.2gm.
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A Victorian 15ct gold seal, the ornate frame set with a bloodstone, together with a 9ct gold muff chain.
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An 18ct. gold fine link necklace, with double joined heart centre link. 2.8gm, length 42 cm.
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A lady's European made 18ct. yellow gold neck chain, highlighted to the centre with a single modern brilliant cut diamond flanked by two circular facet cut rubies all in rub-over mounts and set to the flat curb link chain. 28.7gm. length 41 cm.
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A 9ct gold gate link necklace, three 'gates', push clasp and safety catch. 33.44gm.
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A heavy 9ct gold chain, Prince of Wales links, with 9ct dog clip, 56.5gm.
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A 9ct gold chain, Prince of Wales links, 9ct gold dog clip, 39.59gm.
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A 15ct gold ball link chain, with engraved push clasp, 18.8gm.
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A Victorian 9ct rose gold fob chain, square engraved links, with decoratively engraved swivel watch key suspended from end of chain, 9ct gold T-bar and dog clip, 32gm.
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A mid-20th century European 18ct. yellow gold necklace, uniform repeating Capstan type links, length 57 cm. 18.5gm.
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A 14ct white gold diamond pendant, a 0.71ct round brilliant cut cognac brown diamond (Clarity I1), claw set, and surrounded by nine round brilliant cut diamonds (0.46ct TDW, Clarity SI1-I2, Colour G-H).
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A 14ct white gold and diamond pendant, a 1.93ct round brilliant cut, dark blue diamond (Clarity I1), colour enhanced, claw set, and surrounded by eleven round brilliant cut diamonds (0.60ct TDW, Clarity SI1- I1, Colour G-H).
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An 18ct gold eleven diamond necklace, the round brilliant diamonds equally spaced to the box link chain, graded G-I and I1, TDW 3.99ct.
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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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An 18ct white gold diamond and ruby necklace, a flowerhead front piece set with pear cut rubies and diamonds, three diamond and ruby set tassels suspended from the base, attached to a fine chain set to each side with six pear shape rubies and five round brilliant cut diamonds, TRW 6.68ct, TDW 0.80ct.
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A 14ct yellow gold aquamarine and diamond pendant, a 7.76ct oval cut, light blue aquamarine claw set and surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds (0.91ct TDW, Clarity P1, Colour I-J).
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A 14ct yellow gold and diamond pendant, a 3.39ct emerald cut black diamond (colour enhanced), claw set, and surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds (0.70ct TDW, Clarity SI-P1, Colour G-H).
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A stylish vintage silver and aquamarine pendant drop, the teardrop form faceted aquamarine of good blue tone, length 22.5 cm. The fancy gilded and scrolling five section mount highlighted with old mine cut diamonds, a further suspension as a bird with outstretched wings highlighted with marcasites. Overall pendant length approx. 8 cm.
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A 14ct white gold opal and diamond pendant, a 6.99ct oval cabochon cut, white Australian opal with moderate colour play of green, orange and yellow, claw set and surrounded by thirty-six round brilliant cut diamonds with a further five set to the bale. (0.41ct TDW, Clarity SI2-I1, Colour H-J).
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A mid-20th century German.333 (8ct.) yellow gold and aquamarine pendant, the rectangular facet cut aquamarine held by four claws in a concave mount. The aquamarine approx. 1.3 x 1 cm. 3.25gm.
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A 14ct gold Art Nouveau pendant as the head of a woman, an old mine cut diamond set to the centre of her diadem.
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A 14ct gold and amethyst pendant, the carved amethyst cameo of a man's face, possibly Roman, in a rub over mount with decorative border.
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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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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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A 9ct. gold mounted classical amber glass and pearl pendant, the circular panel with woman bust in relief.
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A large topaz and decorative silver pendant, the rectangular step cut topaz of approx. 2.5 x 2 cm, the deep silver mount with pierced scrolling sides.
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A large yellow-green beryl amethyst and silver pendant, substantial silver mounts.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold sapphire and seed pearl pendant necklace, the pendant with ring and bar drop highlighted with two square cut sapphires.
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An American late 1800s gold plated locket, floral design set with crystals to the front, opens to reveal maker's mark and space for photos.
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A Victorian 18ct gold and rock crystal locket, two circular rock crystal panels framed in gold bands, with a turquoise cabochon set to the front, a further five turquoises to the suspension bale.
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A 15ct gold pendant on a plaited hair necklace, the floral pendant with 14ct gold bale and 14ct parrot clasp.
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An ethnic Yemeni necklace, of antique Yemeni silver beads with old coral beads and glass.
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A tribal necklace, a single strand of Tibetan Dzi beads and African glass beads, with three lost wax Ashanti brass amulets.
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A tribal necklace, a single strand of hand carved Tibetan carnelian melon beads, amazonite, turquoise, malachite and Yemeni silver.
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A turquoise mala bead necklace, the long single strand of one hundred and eight 9.9 cm round turquoise beads, with three carnelian beads to the strand, a carved carnelian pendant, an amber pendant and two small strands of coral beads suspended from the base.
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A long orange coral bead necklace, the uniform beads of compressed spherical form, length 100 cm.
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A vintage angel skin coral necklace, four strands of uniform round coral beads, with a silver gilt and coral clasp.
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A vintage coral necklace, a single strand of graduated red twig coral, gold plated bolt ring clasp.
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A vintage coral necklace, a single strand of graduating red twig coral, bolt ring clasp.
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A Victorian single strand coral necklace, of 122 graduating beads with two carved coral flowers and three leaves suspended from the base. Metal push clasp.
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A South Sea pearl necklace, a single strand of thirty light pink South Sea Pearls, (1.2 cm - 1.4 cm), the 14ct rose gold ball clasp set with four round brilliant cut diamonds (0.05ct TDW, Clarity I2, Colour H-I).
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A Mikimoto cultured pearl necklace, a single strand of ninety-eight 6.3 cm round deep cream pearls, knotted between each, with silver Mikimoto clasp and in original box. Together with fourteen extra unthreaded pearls.
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A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand of one hundred and five round graduating ivory beads, 5 - 1.5 cm, ivory screw clasp.
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A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand of one hundred and fourteen round graduating beads, 5 - 1.6 cm, ivory screw clasp.
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A vintage graduating amber bead necklace, the oval form beads of deep butterscotch amber tone, length 40 cm.
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A 10ct gold and diamond pendant, the diamond form pendant set with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, together with a silver gilt chain.
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An Edwardian Art Nouveau 9ct. gold pearl and amethyst pendant, the scrolling frame set with a small amethyst to the centre, with a small amethyst suspended from the base, the frame set with small seed pearls.
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A heavy 14ct gold pendant, a snake winding his way around a staff, ruby eyes, suspension ring, 12.8gm.
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A vintage tiger claw pendant, the claw set in a 9ct yellow gold cap with suspension ring, length 2.5 cm.
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A Victorian 15ct gold and bloodstone seal, armorial carved into the bloodstone.
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold fob spinner, circular carnelian and bloodstone panels, chain link frame.
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A late 19th century 10ct. yellow gold fob spinner, oval form, bloodstone and carnelian panels, engraved frame, belt type detail to the mount.
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A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. yellow gold capped claw type pendant, the floral and leaf engraved cap mount stamped with maker's initials 'SB' probably for S. Bourdot & Son of Christchurch, length 4 cm.
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An early 20th century New Zealand Stewart Dawson & Co. nephrite and rose gold 'Kia Ora' heart pendant, unusually with encircling band of gold, maker's mark to side, length 5.2 cm.
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