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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:338
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:320
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:268
Date:18-May-2021
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A William Moorcroft Eventide pattern vase with Tudric pewter base, the flared trumpet form body on flared circular hammered pewter base with stamped Tudric and Moorcroft marks. Minor repair to rim. Height 18.6 cm.
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A Royal Doulton Maori Art trio, some wear to gilt.
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A Royal Doulton 'Maori Art' trio, similar to above cup slightly larger, wear to gilt.
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A Royal Winton Maoriland ashtray, decorated with the wharenui scene, some cracks.
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A Royal Winton Maoriland teapot and cream jug, both decorated with the Pa gate scene, two glaze chips to teapot spout, the cream jug with crack and chip.
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A quality vintage hand cut crystal decanter, diamond detail, hexagonal form, faceted ball stopper. Height 25 cm
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A large fine quality Chinese Canton ivory puzzle ball on stand, the exterior ball carved and pierced with flowers and dragons, the tall ornate stand carved with a smaller ball, dragons and mountainous village scene. Height 42 cm. In original fitted box.
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An early 20th century Chinese tall carved ivory figured stand puzzle ball, the dragon carved and pierced ball of at least eight layers, the tall pedestal column with turned and carved sections. Height 28 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white bowl, decorated with four temple dogs and ribbon scrolls to the interior, the exterior with floral rondels and cloud motifs. Slightly shaped rim. Four-character mark under the foot. Old hairline crack. Diameter 31 cm
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A large and impressive Chinese hu form song de boeuf glazed vase, octagonal section baluster body, salamander handles. The striking deep red glaze pale and purplish overtones. Height 50.5 cm
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A Chinese large wucai gu-form dragon vase, six vertical fluted fins separate the panels of double dragons in red and green glaze, stylised monkey mask handles, hair crack to base. Height 61 cm.
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An oriental arched 'lingbi' scholars rock on stand, dark tone, pierced and contorted; bridge' form. On stand with extensive mountainous top raised on four bar form supports with stretchered base. 33 x 12 x 47.5 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese ceramic sancai glazed duck, modelled standing upon an upturned lotus leaf, with another resting upon it's back forming a bowl. Slight faults. Height 27.5 cm. Provenance: Our vendor's mother purchased in the UK circa 1960s.
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A Chinese iron-red and gilt finely decorated 'Fish' vase, the body of compressed globular form is surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck, decorated with four fish and blossom scrolls detailed in iron-red and gilt, the eyes are decorated with black glaze. An uncommon mark to the base with five stars and calligraphy in gilt on iron-red. Height 33 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 Japanese hexagonal baluster vase, blue panelled glaze with a central gold and dark abstract decorated panels. Brushed red character mark to base. Height 30 cm.
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An oriental carved ivory standing woman carving, in traditional robe with flower to one hand the other raised. On wood stand. Height 15.5 cm.
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A large and heavy Japanese Meiji period bronze censer (k'ro), squat circular shape raised on three short feet, cast in high relief with five fantail goldfish. Nine-character seal mark under the base on insert panel. Diameter 33 cm, height 25 cm. With old wooden stand (cracked). Provenance: Our vendor's mother purchased in the UK circa 1960s.
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A large Japanese bronze of Kannon Bodhisattva, depicted surmounted by multiple heads and the head of Amida, and with eighteen hands either holding Buddhist objects or in gesture of veneration. Seated on an octagonal tiered lotus throne and with pierced cast lotus flower decorated mandala behind. Height 106 cm
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A massive and well carved Japanese burl wood carved figure of Shoki and a young boy, utilizing the natural gnarled features of the timber. Height 56 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure, a tiger attacking an elephant with another tiger being crushed, ivory tusks, seal mark to base, on wood base. 19 x 15 cm.
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A large Japanese hand carved 'Jizai kagi' wooden Koi fish, Meiji period, used as part of a fire hearth kettle hanging hook, captured ball form eyes, further ball to the mouth, fins expanded. symbolic for good luck. Length 70 cm.
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A Japanese ivory carving of a basket maker, seated, working on a basket held between his feet and legs, stained coloured highlights. Signed. Height 7.5 cm.
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A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, the small demonic figure upon a basket with a larger figure captured underneath. Signed. Length 5.2 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji period silver box, mark to base 'Samurai Shokai' and 'Yokohama 1000', the hinged cover and sides decorated with applied dragons on a stippled ground simulating shagreen; wood-lined interior. Note: Samurai Shokai was a large and well-known gallery established in Yokohama in 1894. 15.5 x 9 x 5.5 cm
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A pair of oriental cloisonne plates, the centre with a sinuous dragon on dark blue ground, repeating panelled framing. Diameter 30 cm.
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A late 19th century Japanese cloisonne wall charger, the elaborate floral display highlighted with a pair of birds, fine repeating design border. Minor faults. Diameter 36.5 cm
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An old Japanese rosewood small display table, flared ends, panelled sides and single drawer, flared square section legs. 39.5 x 21 x 21.5 cm.
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A vintage Japanese bronze decorative lidded fire pot, relief decoration of long-tailed phoenix, bird mask captured ring handles, pierced lid. Diameter 28 cm. Height 23 cm.
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A rare New Zealand Arts & Crafts silver salver by Marjorie R. Trenwith, circa 1950s, with relief border of trillium flowers and strap leaves, raised on three seedpod feet, the convex centre engraved with a tripartite floral crest. Stamped maker's monogram mark to base and 'ST. SIL'. Diameter 24.5 cm. Weight 638gm. Trenwith was born in Cambridge (N.Z.), during the 1940s she studied at the Otahuhu Technical Institute. She studied painting with Sydney Goldsmith and silversmithing with his wife Millicent.…
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A rare New Zealand Arts & Crafts silver sugar and creamer by Marjorie R. Trenwith, circa 1950s, hammer finished ovoid shape on circular spreading bases, with tiger-lily flower handles. Along with two sugar spoons, one with arum lily finial, the other with fruiting vine finial. All stamped with maker's monogram and 'ST. SIL'. Tallest H.9.5 cm. Total weight 316gm.
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An Italian sterling silver spirit kettle on stand, the teapot baluster shaped with lobbed body, substantial swing handle, hinged lid, matching lobbed decoration to the stand and the accompanying body, by Cassetti of Italy. 2539gm.
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A George III silver waiter, beaded rim, engraved decoration with scrolling initial to the centre, raised on three fluted feet, London 1786 maker's mark rubbed, 163gm. Diameter 15 cm.
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A George II silver marrow scoop, double ended with unusual long strap heel, monogrammed P to the larger end. London 1752 by Elizabeth Oldfield. Length 22.5 cm
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A George II silver marrow scoop, double ended with picture back bowl, monogrammed S to the larger end. London 1759, maker's mark indistinct, possibly C.H. Length 22.5 cm
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A George III silver double ended marrow scoop, London 1800 by Peter, Anne & Wm Bateman. Length 22 cm. 40gm
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Three knives and two forks with ornate figured finials, partial gilt, Sheffield 1872 by Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall. 402gm.
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A serving spoon with figured finial, as a medieval costumed man crowning himself, on octagonal knop and stem with a hammered fig shaped bowl. Sheffield 1915 by Atkin Brothers. 146gm
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Six George III silver table forks, fiddle and thread pattern, London 1808 by Paul Storr. 555gm
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Six plus two silver tablespoons, fiddle pattern, six London 1853 by Elizabeth Eaton and two London 1822 by Wm Eley & Wm Fearn. 566gm.
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Six plus two Victorian silver dessert spoons, fiddle pattern, six London 1853/54 by Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, two London 1838 by Joseph & Albert Savory. 352gm
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Six plus two silver teaspoons, fiddle pattern, six London 1854 by Hayne & Cater, two London 1826/65. 206gm
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Two pair of silver sugar tongs, Edinburgh 1829 by RT and London 1896 (crested with a hound) by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Total 97gm
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Five Edwardian silver individual asparagus tongs, Sheffield 1901 by George Howson. 94gm
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An Edwardian silver sauce ladle, King's pattern, London 1901, and two fiddle thread and shell pattern forks, London1810/21
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A Victorian silver toddy ladle, with baleen handle, serpentine shaped bowl. London 1896 by (Charles Arthur Faraday. Length 37 cm
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A George III silver toddy ladle, with baleen handle, oval bowl with echinus border, London 1781.
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A George III silver cream jug, gadroon rim, acanthus leaf thumbpiece handle, raised on four compressed bun feet. London 1815 by William Bateman. 180gms.
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An Edwardian silver stamp holder, in the form of an envelope, the exterior profusely engraved, marked STERLING SILVER to the interior. 10gm.
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A hip flask with silver removeable cup, the domed hinged lid with bayonet hinge fitting, the body with tooled leather cover. London 1871 by Thomas Whitehouse.
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An early 1900s silver tea caddy, oval form with engraved wreaths and swags to exterior, beaded rims, Chester 1912. 99.97gm.
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A George III silver cream jug, helmet form, engraved decoration, raised on square base, London 1791 by Charles Hougham. 114.70gm.
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An early Victorian silver table snuff, casket shape with swollen walls chased with florals, the hinged lid with conforming border and machine engraving and armorial, the interior with original gilding and masonic presentation inscription, London 1840 by Joseph Willmore. 193gm.
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A c1900 silver mounted nut vesta, decorative serpentine band, shield and striker mounts.
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A Victorian silver cased perfume bottle, the exterior with embossed florals and birds, glass stopper, London 1888. Height 7.5 cm.
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A Victorian silver cased perfume bottle, the exterior embossed with florals, glass stopper, London 1888. Height 5.5 cm.
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An Edwardian silver snuff, the exterior profusely engraved, the interior with original gilding, Birmingham 1905 by J H Hillcox. 42.43gm.
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A William IV silver vinaigrette, the exterior with engraved decoration, armorial to the lid, the interior with original gilding and grill, date marks rubbed by original dealer note states William IV 1835 by Nathanial Mills. 22gm.
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A Victorian silver vinaigrette, the exterior with profuse engraved decoration, the interior with grill and remains of original gilding, Birmingham 1857 by Edward Smith. 23gm.
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A George IV silver vinaigrette, the exterior with machine decoration, the interior with grill and original gilding, Birmingham 1823, maker's marks rubbed. 22.28gm.
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A Victorian silver vinaigrette, the exterior profusely engraved, the interior with original grill, Birmingham 1857 by David Pettifer. 13.77gm.
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A Victorian silver card case, the exterior with profuse embossed decoration, scalloped edges, Birmingham 1877 by Hilliard & Thomason. 57.28gm.
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A late Victorian silver card case, the exterior profusely embossed, push button mechanism, Birmingham 1894 by Henry Matthews. 62gm.
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A Victorian silver and coral baby's rattle, traditional form with embossed decoration, whistle, seven bells and coral to the base, Birmingham 1858 by George Unite. Length 11 cm.
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A Tag Heuer Formula 1 wristwatch, polished stainless steel and ceramic strap and dial, diamond set bezel with twelve Wesselton diamonds marking the hours, date display, with original box, manual and diamond guarantee card.
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A Rolex Ref 68623 Yacht-Master 18ct yellow gold and steel chronometer watch, blue dial with date, mid-size 3.5 cm, with gold and steel bracelet. Automatic cal.2135 movement. Serial No. U140352. Purchased and gifted to our vendor 1997, full service 2001. With box and guarantee papers.
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An 18ct gold cased vintage Omega wristwatch, 3.9 cm case, pan dial with some wear, subs seconds dial, 17 jewel bumper automatic movement, previous owner's name and date 1954 engraved to back. Leather strap. Apparently working.
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A lady's early 20th century quality 18ct gold enamel and diamond set pendant watch, the guilloche enamelled open face case with partial loss to shoulder, diamond set floral filigree back and bow support bar brooch, the open face named J. C. Vickery, the movement engraved 'Paris Grand Prix 1900', in original fitted Morocco leather case name Vickery to the satin lined interior. Case Diameter 2.7 cm.
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A 19th century 18ct yellow gold and enamel pocket watch on 14ct gold chain with key, the open face unusually with offset dial, the back with scrolling black and white floral and leaf enamels. Key wind, apparently working. The lozenge link chain of length 21.5 cm, the 19th century gold key with ratchet movement. Total 42gm
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A large 19th century Samuel Yeomans fusee pocket watch with chain, cream enamel dial, subsidiary seconds, the movement engraved with makers name, apparently working. With short silver curb link chain and key.
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An early 20th century silver cased chronometer hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds and date dials. Stopwatch movement with sweep seconds.
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A late Victorian ebonised oak large wall clock, Gothic influences with barley twist turned columns, the large gilt dial with Roman numerals, blackened gilt pan mask to the double arched top surmounted by a finial, drop dial with two chain pull brass cylindrical weights. Height 116 cm Receipt available for recent restoration work completed for $799.25.
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A 1916 gold half sovereign coin, Sydney mint.
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A 1914 gold half sovereign coin, Sydney mint.
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An Edwardian 1902 gold half sovereign coin, British mint.
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A 1912 gold half sovereign coin, British mint.
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An Edwardian gold half sovereign coin, Sydney mint.
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A 1912 gold half sovereign coin, British mint.
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A 9ct gold and citrine brooch, the oval facet cut citrine multi claw set in an engraved rose gold mount, with safety chain.
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An early 1900s 9ct rose gold and citrine bangle, the large oval facet cut citrine multi claw set in a substantial frame set to the centre of a fine domed band with some scrolling detail, Chester 1914.
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A Victorian gold and diamond brooch, the cruciform mount set with eleven mine cut diamonds to the centre, unmarked but tests as 18ct, with safety chain, 11gm.
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A Victorian gold pearl and ruby brooch, Etruscan style with decorative beading, the centre set with pearls and a single mine cut ruby, glass to the back for a photo, unmarked but tests as 15ct, 10.11gm.
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A 9ct gold amethyst and pearl brooch, the emerald cut amethyst bezel set with the outer frame set with small seed pearls, (safety chain catch broken).
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A Georgian mourning brooch, the centre with rock crystal panel surrounded by small seed pearls, with an outer ring of ten almandine garnets, not marked but testing as 8ct.
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A stylish vintage Peter Minturn gold and pounamu brooch, the 9ct scrolling frame supporting the elongated cabochon nephrite panel. Stamped markers mark to reverse. Length 5.2 cm.
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A pair of 9ct yellow gold cufflinks, each highlighted with a small diamond. 6.98gms.
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A 9ct gold New Zealand made bangle, solid, slightly domed, stamped 9ct, Made in NZ, H&S, 37.65gm.
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A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond bracelet, seventeen assorted round, pear, oval, marquise, square and triangular cut, mid purplish pink sapphires (some inclusions), claw set, each surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI-SI1) TSW 18.70ct TDW 2.54ct.
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A 14ct gold diamond bracelet, set with twenty-six marquise and pear cut, fancy pale-yellow diamonds (Clarity SI-SI1), claw set, and each surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with safety catch, TDW 4.15ct.
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A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond bracelet, set with seventy round cut, deep blue sapphires (eye clean), claw set with sixty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity PI1), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 3.87ct, TDW 2.77ct.
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A 10ct yellow gold and diamond heavy bracelet, the long curved top panel encrusted with five rows of brilliant cut bead set diamonds, the flat polished links with diamond grill form panels below. 44.6gms.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond half hinged bangle, the top a row of diamond panels set with multiple diamonds of TDW 0.98ct. Engraved details to the interior band.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, the 23 diamonds of TDW 0.43ct. each within an open-heart frame.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond sprung bangle, the two rectangular diamond panels each of five baguettes and four modern brilliant cuts. TDW. 0.68ct.
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A 10ct yellow gold I.D. bracelet, plain unengraved curved bar with flatted curb links, parrot beak clasp. 40.6gms.
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An early 1900s 9ct rose gold peridot and pearl bangle, three round facet cut peridots in rubover mounts with small seed pearl embellishments, top half with yellow gold wash, safety chain, Chester 1914.
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A 9ct gold and garnet hinged bangle, solid slightly domed with five small facet cut garnets set to the top, 29.66gm.
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A pair of 18ct white gold diamond and rubellite cluster earrings, each with a central modern brilliant cut diamond of 0.19ct framed by eight rubellites and 30 diamonds to the outer ring. TDW 0.59ct. Fittings for pierced ears.
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A pair of 24ct gold and diamond cluster earrings, each earring set with a 0.18ct round brilliant cut diamond to the centre of eight smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears, TDW 1.66ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold emerald and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with two emerald cut, medium-dark green emeralds (moderate-heavy natural inclusions), claw set in yellow gold and surrounded by round brilliant cut earrings, (Colour G-J, Clarity SI1-SI2), posts for pierced ears, TEW 4.11ct, TDW 0.46ct.
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