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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:656
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:656
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:445
Date:10-Dec-2019
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A Mikimoto cultured pearl necklace, a single strand of seventy round uniform .6 cm light cream pearls, knotted between each, with 14ct gold Mikimoto clasp.
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A vintage amber bead necklace, a single strand of forty-one honey coloured barrel shape amber beads, graduating size 7.2 cm - 2.2 cm, metal screw clasp.
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A vintage amber bead necklace, a single strand of forty-seven honey coloured barrel shaped beads, graduating size 9.5.9 cm - 1.4 cm, amber screw clasp, together with another amber necklace 15.6 cm - 2 cm, amber screw clasp requires repair.
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22ct yellow gold pendant on silver gilt chain, the fancy pendant of 3.74gm.
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A vintage garnet bead necklace, the short triple uniform strand spherical garnet beads with Victorian gilt metal fittings highlighted with turquoise beads. Length 32 cm.
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A vintage red coral necklace, a single strand of graduating twig coral, metal spring clasp.
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A Victorian gold mounted animal tooth, the rose gold cap with engraved decoration.
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A vintage 9ct rose gold and lion's tooth pendant, plain gold cap with suspension ring.
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An antique ivory bead necklace, a single strand of one hundred and forty round graduating beads, 5.8 cm - 1.5 cm, ivory screw clasp.
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A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand of ninety-eight graduating beads 4.3 cm - 14.4 cm, a carved ivory pendant suspended from the base, ivory screw clasp.
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An 18ct white gold blue topaz and diamond ring and pendant set, the emerald cut topaz horizontally set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the split shoulders, the matching pendant with a 9ct white gold chain.
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A lady's modern silver large topaz and tanzanite pendant, the oval facet cut topaz in pierced silver mount below the pear cut tanzanite, tubular section as chain support.
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A 9ct gold diamond and tourmaline ring, the three oval cut tourmalines claw set with four small round brilliant cut diamonds, in a London Bridge mount with engraved shoulders.
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An American Navajo tribal necklace, a single strand of seventeen natural polished turquoise pebbles with silver bicone beads.
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A heavy Edwardian silver fob chain, graduating curb links with T-bar and silver medal suspended from base.
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An Edwardian silver fob chain, the graduated curb link chain with T-bar and two dog clips, a silver and gold medal suspended from base.
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A modern 18ct. white gold and diamond encrusted pendant locket, of ovoid form, the front encrusted with modern round brilliant cut diamonds, a further diamond set to the suspension bale, diamond weight estimated at approx 1.5ct, the hinged front revealing an open interior. Length 2.8 cm.
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An uncommon 'Royal White' large amber pendant, polished flat backed ovoid with natural semi-polished back with indentations, on cord necklace. 31gm. Pendant link 6.3 cm.
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A 9ct rose gold fob chain, graduating curb links, t-bar and engraved circular pendant, with two gold dog clips, 50.18gm.
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A 9ct gold fob chain and sovereign pendant, Prince of Wales links, gold t-bar and pendant mounted 1902 gold sovereign, with two dog clips, 45.4gm.
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A heavy 9ct rose gold curb link fob chain, graduating links with 9ct dog clip, 62gm.
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An uncommon Indian 22ct. gold mounted eight tiger's claw necklace, the graduating claws with engraved and sculpted gold mounts as fish, the claws forming the body, chain links between. 32.8gm. Length 35 cm. See lot 458
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A 14ct rose gold kunzite and diamond pendant, a 14.00ct cushion cut, peach pink kunzite, claw set and suspended from a diamond set bale with a further four diamonds set to the fine gold chain (TDW 0.29ct, Clarity SI-P1, Colour J-K). Gemologist report attached.
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An 18ct gold and diamond necklace, the pendant with a central 1.00ct round brilliant cut diamond (Clarity P1, Colour G), claw set, surrounded with sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (0.16ct, Clarity SI-P2, colour G), a further four small round brilliant cut diamonds (0.12ct, Clarity SI-P2, Colour G), bezel set in the fine gold chain. Gemologist report available.
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A Tahitian black pearl cultured necklace, a single strand of thirty-five graduated individually knotted South Sea Tahitian cultured black pearls, 10.5 cm - 13.4.5 cm, 18ct white gold round fluted clasp.
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A modern 18ct. white gold and diamond Riviere necklace, the 122 round brilliant cut diamonds each claw set in a four pillar and double bezel setting, concealed tongue clasp with safety chain. TDW 12.20ct, colour F-G, clarity SI1-2. Length 42 cm.
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An impressive 14ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 3.11ct princess cut diamond, Colour G, Clarity VS2, claw set in open V mount, upright shoulders. Diamond report available.
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A 9ct white gold emerald and diamond ring, a 7.07ct oval cut, bluish-green emerald, claw set, surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds (1.72ct TDW, Clarity VS2-SI2, Colour G-H), claw set, with a further three round brilliant cut diamonds to each upright shoulder (0.10ct TDW, Clarity SI1-SI2, Colour G-H). Gemologist report available.
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An estate 18ct gold and five stone diamond ring, a 0.53ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour I, Clarity SI1), claw set to the centre of four graduating size round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.63ct.
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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 14ct white gold diamond solitaire ring, a 1.29ct heart shaped brilliant cut, light yellow diamond claw set.(Clarity P2, Colour M). Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct white gold diamond solitaire ring, a 1.10ct round brilliant cut diamond (Clarity SI1, Colour L) claw set, with a tapered baguette cut diamond channel set to each shoulder, TDW 1.25ct. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct rose gold diamond ring, a 0.96ct princess cut diamond (Clarity I1, Colour H), claw set, surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds,with a further seven to each upright shoulder, (0.41ct TDW, Clarity I1-I2, Colour H-I). Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct rose gold kunzite and diamond ring, a 15.65ct cushion cut, peach pink kunzite, claw set, a 0.36ct round brilliant cut diamond to each side with a further four round brilliant cut diamonds to each upright shoulder, TDW 0.87ct. Gemologist report attached.
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A 14ct white gold and diamond Art Deco style ring, three round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set vertically, with twenty round brilliant cut diamonds pave set to the open pierced mount, TDW 1.01ct. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct rose gold ruby and diamond ring, the wide tapering band set to the top with twenty-seven round cut, vivid purple-red rubies and forty round brilliant cut diamonds, in a chequerboard pattern, TRW 2.87ct, TDW 0.29ct. Gemologist report available.
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An 18ct white gold tanzanite and diamond ring, a 1.37ct oval cut, violet blue tanzanite claw set and surrounded by thirty-six round brilliant cut diamonds with four rectangular chequerboard cut, deep blue sapphires to each shoulder, TDW 0.72ct. TSW 0.23ct. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct gold emerald and diamond ring, a 4.72ct oval cut medium bluish-green emerald claw set and surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.90ct. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct yellow gold aquamarine and diamond ring, a 3.27ct oval cut, light blue aquamarine and surrounded by twenty-six round brilliant cut diamonds TDW 0.21ct. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct rose gold aquamarine and diamond ring, a 3.19ct emerald cut light blue aquamarine claw set, and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, with a further six diamonds to each upright shoulder TDW 0.71ct, (Clarity SI-P2, Colour H-K). Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct yellow gold diamond gent's ring, a 0.58ct round brilliant cut diamond, (Clarity I1, Colour K), 4-claw set, with eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder, TDW 0.48ct. Gemologist report available.
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An 18ct gold and four stone diamond ring, four round brilliant cut diamonds in a white gold coronet setting, TDW 1.00ct.
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An 18ct gold and five stone diamond ring, five old cut diamonds in a semi-London Bridge mount, TDW 0.76ct.
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A 14ct gold and diamond wedding set, a 0.91ct marquis shape diamond to the centre of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, the matching diamond set wedding band has been joined to this ring.
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A 14ct. white gold and diamond cluster ring, the central 0.50ct round brilliant cut diamond of colour I and clarity I2 or better framed by two rows of small round brilliant cut diamonds with conforming outer bands and forked shoulders. TDW 1.00ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond cluster ring, six round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a cluster with a further four diamonds channel set to each shoulder. TDW 1.00ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ring, four cast-in set princess cut diamonds to the centre (two chipped), with a further four set to each side (two chipped), TDW 0.73ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond cluster ring, four princess cut diamonds set to the centre of twenty round brilliant cut diamonds, one small diamond each side at the centre with a further fifteen diamonds to each shoulder, TDW 0.68ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond cluster ring, the three clusters each set with seven small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct gold and diamond ring, the six petal flower shaped ring with a 0.25ct brilliant cut diamond set to the centre with a further two small diamonds set to each petal, TDW 0.43ct.
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A vintage 18ct yellow and white gold pearl and diamond ring, a white cultured pearl, 8.6 cm to the centre of diamond set leaf mount. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, the 0.98ct oval cut deep cornflower blue sapphire claw set with two small round brilliant cut diamonds set to each upright and triple split shoulder
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A retro 9ct gold and citrine ring, the deep gold facet cut citrine claw set to the centre of a 'hedgehog spine' decorated mount.
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A pair of 18ct gold and diamond rings, one with a modern brilliant cut diamond flanked by two pairs of smaller diamonds, the other ring of conforming shape. 3.5gm.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond solitaire ring, the approx. 0.25ct. modern brilliant cut diamond in coronet mount above an oval dished platform, c.1960s.
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold and bloodstone large ring, the rectangular form flat-top panel in plain conforming mount, the tri-form engraved leaf shoulders to the plain band.
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A pair of 9ct. yellow gold lover's knot earrings, each as a never-ending three wire knot, fittings for pierced ears. 5.68gm.
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A pair of retro 9ct gold and smoky quartz earrings, the square facet cut smoky quartz multi-claw set, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 9ct gold and emerald stud earrings, the oval face cut emerald claw set in a scrolling mount, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of Indian 22ct. yellow gold and tiger's claw mounted earrings, each with a half ball stud fitting with two suspended chains to the tiger's claw mounted fish design. 10.4gm. See lot 420
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A pair of 14ct white gold pearl and diamond earrings, each earring with an 11.2 cm rose pink pearl, suspended to the base of five round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears, TDW 0.30ct (clarity SI, colour H). Gemologist report available.
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A pair of 14ct white gold emerald and diamond earrings, each earring with a 1.20ct rectangular emerald cut, bluish green emerald, 4-claw set and suspended from a diamond set bale, hooks for pierced ears, TDW 0.15ct, TEW 2.40ct. Gemologist report available.
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A pair of 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond drop earrings, each earring with a 0.83ct oval cut, dark cornflower blue sapphire claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set bale, posts for pierced ears, TSW 1.66ct, TDW 0.35ct. Gemologist report available.
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A pair of 14ct yellow gold tanzanite and diamond stud earrings, each earring with a rectangular cushion cut, strong purplish blue tanzanite (TTW 1.82ct), claw set, and surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (0.54ct TDW, Clarity SI-SI2, Colour H-J), posts for pierced ears. Gemologist report available.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold ruby and diamond earrings, each earring has a 0.76ct oval cut, dark brownish red ruby to the centre of sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds with an outer ring of fourteen round brilliant cut dark pink-red rubies and fourteen small round brilliant cut diamonds, TRW 3.84ct, TDW 0.40ct. Gemologist report available.
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A pair of 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond hoop earrings, each earring with seven oval cut, yellow, pink, green and light blue sapphires claw set, with twelve small round brilliant cut diamonds, TSW 6.40ct, TDW 0.51ct. Gemologist report available.
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A pair of platinum ruby and diamond drop earrings, each earring with three oval cut dark red rubies, each surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from posts for pierced ears, TRW 8.46ct, TDW 0.56ct. Gemologist report available.
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A pair of 14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond drop earrings, each earring with two oval cut, medium violet blue tanzanites claw set and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a post for pierced ears, TTW 11.15ct, TDW 0.62ct. Gemologist report available.
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A pair of 14ct yellow gold emerald and diamond drop earrings, each earring with three oval cut, medium green emeralds (TEW 14.22ct), claw set, and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds with a further diamond between each panel, suspended from posts for pierced ears, (TDW1.26ct, Clarity SI, Colour light yellow). Gemologist report available.
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A pair of 14ct three colour gold drop earrings, tapered form with coloured gold bars. 4.68gm.
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A late Victorian gent's Rotherhams silver hunter pocket watch, fusee chain movement, key wind, seconds dial, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Birmingham 1891 (no key).
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A George III silver pair cased pocket watch by John Jones of Dublin, fusee verge escapement movement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the balance cock engraved and pierced above a grotesque bearded mask, the movement engraved with maker's name and no. 6586, both cases with hallmarks for Thomas Carpenter (a case maker), London 1798.
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An Art Deco.935 silver cocktail wristwatch, the sprung tension bracelet and face cover set with marcasites and paste emeralds (some absent).
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An Art Deco platinum and diamond lady's cocktail watch, Swiss 15 jewel movement, the circular case and shoulders set with 62 old cut diamonds.
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A Bulova Accutron 'Spaceview' gent's wristwatch, 1970, as new in original box and packaging with papers. Gold plated case and bracelet strap, the 'exhibition' dial displaying the tuning fork mechanism framed by a bezel marked with minute index and luminous hours.
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A Bulova Accutron gent's wristwatch, c.1970, as new in original box and packaging with papers. stainless steel case and bracelet strap.
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A Must de Cartier vermeil tank wristwatch, manual movement, unisex 3.1 cm, 20M gold on.925 silver, gold radial fluted dial without index, named at 12 and logo at 6, sapphire cabochon crown, green leather strap, fine crack to crystal.
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A French 19th century portico clock, in fine condition, ebonised and inlaid satinwood, the striking movement with white enamel dial flanked by mirrored barley twist columns mounted with gilt capitals and plinths. Height 46 cm.
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A c.1920 French gilt hanging parlour clock, the dial painted with a classical romantic couple scene enclosed by the gilt chapter ring with Roman numerals, tab winding eight-day movement, apparently working, the case with wire rope and tassel support suspended from a wall fitting. The case 7.5 cm x 7.2 cm.
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A rosewood cased mantel clock, bell hour striking movement with silk suspension pendulum marked 'A.B. Savory et Sons a Paris, white enamel dial, Roman numerals. With key. Height 21 cm.
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A 19th century French mantle clock, with figured parcel gilt and bronzed spelter case, under an arched glass dome on ebonised plinth base. Height 41 cm. (Some faults)
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A good quality Edwardian inlaid mahogany Sheraton Revival Eureka balloon clock, the shell inlaid waisted case with a circular enamel dial with Roman numerals and maker's details and '1000 Day Electric Clock', ogee platform base, in good polish. Height 36 cm.
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A 19th century French slate and ormolu mantel clock, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and 'Bruneau Elve. de Motel, Palais Royal, 150', raised on scrolling brass feet, handle to the top. 26 cm x 15 cm x 34 cm.
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A 19th century French alabaster and ormolu lady on a swing boudoir clock, c.1870, the urn finial above circular dial and scrolling supports flanking the woman upon a swing pendulum, architectural platform base, raised on serpentine giltwood stand with cobalt velvet top, some old repairs to the alabaster. 35 cm x 14 cm x 51.5 cm.
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A quality mid-20th century French gilt brass four-glass type mantel clock, the bowed glass front door enclosing the suspended circular enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, each with a fine painted floral swag, the four crystal pillars with diamond cut highlighted bands, quality French movement striking on a gong, mercury filled pendulum. Height 29.8 cm.
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A set of six Edwardian silver buttons, decorated with 'Reynold's' angels, Birmingham 1904 by Adie & Lovekin Ltd.
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An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell paper knife, the silver handle with embossed decoration, Birmingham 1902.
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An Edwardian silver cased pair of travelling scissors, the spear head formed case opening to reveal the steel scissors with sprung action. Birmingham 1908. Length 9.3 cm.
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An early 1900s silver pin cushion, in the form of two crossed tennis racquets, the cushion in the ball, Birmingham 1912.
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A Victorian silver trinket box, fan shape, the lid heavily embossed with cherubs and a in a garden, the base embossed with scrolling foliage, Birmingham 1897, 71gm.
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An Edwardian large silver topped cut crystal scent bottle, the hinged lid of bulbous form with leafy scrolls and floral embossing, the spherical body with octagonal and diamond cut decoration. Chester 1901. Height 13 cm.
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A pair of impressive Edwardian silver topped crystal scent bottles, the spherical bottle with cut decoration, ornate filigree silver overlay to top, silver mushroom cap, original crystal stoppers, Birmingham 1908.
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A silver dressing table set, the hand mirror, two hairbrushes and two clothes brushes decorated with 'Reynold's Angels', in original box, Birmingham 1977.
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A late Victorian silver vesta box of small cigar case form, the four joined tubular sections with hinged lid, suspension loop attached. Birmingham 1897.
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A quality early Victorian heavy silver table snuff box, finely machine engraved, the lid with substantial relief cast border of acorns amongst oak leaves. London 1853 by Thomas Edwards. 288gm. 10.5 cm x 7 cm x 3.8 cm. Finely engraved Crest of Harrison (of Hendon, Co. Middlesex and City of Westminster), the arms granted in 1767. Crest: Out of a mural crown (Azure), a demi-lion rampant (Or), crowned with an Eastern Crown (Argent), in the paws a laurel garland adorned with four damask roses (Ppr). Motto:…
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A pair of fancy Edwardian silver napkin rings, heavily embossed with leafy scrolls and vacant cartouche. Birmingham 1904 by William Devonport. 46gm.
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A set of three Victorian silver Arts & Crafts napkin rings, floral and fern engraved. London 1882 by Holland & Slater. 78gm.
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A set of five N.Z. silver and greenstone coffee spoons, the tapered semi-translucent greenstone handles with plain silver socket fittings and spoons, stamped mark for Joseph Swindell & Sons.
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Peter Woods silver planished tea strainer, tapered handle and two shorter lugs. Impressed makers monogram. Length 13.5 cm. Note: Woods early training was with the Jeweller Jens Hansen of Nelson
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A historical New Zealand silver goblet by Fred Money, hammer finish with shaped and polished pounamu knop, supported by a scalloped octagonal ecclesiastical style base with restrained decoration to the rim. Stamped maker's marks to base of goblet, dated 1979. This goblet made by Fred for his son, John's, (also a silversmith) 21st birthday.
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