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Estate & Collector — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:322
Sale Title:Estate & CollectorLots with images:322
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:270
Date:11-Jul-2021
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Two Edwardian photo albums and postcard album. Images of north Africa and India.
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Rare Victorian string instrument, 'The Vocacele.' Thought to be a prototype example. 54 x 28 cm
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18th century three draw brass and mahogany telescope. Final draw disconnected, requires repair. Length 31 cm closed. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Original 1956 Melbourne Olympic Torch. Aluminium alloy flared body, with three sets of reticulated Olympic rings and 'XVI Olympiad 1956: Olympia Melbourne' in relief to circumference. Height 41 cm not including stand. Literature: image supplied, Bert power - Sydney Morning Herald. 1955 promotional photo of V.J. Plummer carrying replica torch. According to sighted documentation, this torch was carried by Mr V. John Plummer in the Sydney leg of the torch relay and gifted to him afterwards by the officials.
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Martin Boyd Pottery vase. Decorated with an Aboriginal woman and wattle tree. Incised signature to base. Height 19 cm
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John Castle-Harris 1893-1967 reticulated lamp base. With applied tropical fish one with 2 small losses to fin height 27 cm
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Rare Marigold glass 'Kiwi' Nappy bowl. With very minor, micro rim chip. Diameter 14 cm
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Amethyst carnival glass comport. The interior with moulded decoration of central waratah surrounded by butterflies and foliage. Height 16 cm, diameter 24 cm
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Sedcole, Peter, 2 plaster figures. Gremlin in Pointy hat height 23 cm; and sprite seated on Toadstool height 22 cm both with inscribed signatures. Painted plaster
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Harvey School Pottery vase. Hand-built vase in puce glaze, decorated with four stylised dragonflies and raised on four feet. Inscribed 'To dear Edith with love and good wishes Xmas 1923' and monogrammed 'L.B.' minor rim chip. Height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Williams, David 1935-2014, buff stoneware baluster vase. Iron wash and celadon crystalline glaze. Impressed mark to base. Height 13 cm
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Le grand Henri 1921-1978, red earthenware wine Flagon. Applied strap handle; cream glaze with stippled umber. Incised to base, 'Hle Canberra,' with impressed potter's seal to heel. Height 22.5 cm
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McCONNELL, Carl and Phillip stoneware jug with Tenmoku and iron bands. Carl McConnell impressed studio seal height 12 cm, together with Phillip McConnell lidded pot, with incised wave pattern and brushed iron glaze. Impressed studio seal to foot height 9.5 cm.
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Book, 'Les Blakebrough Potter,' by Jonathan Holmes. Pub. Bay books, Sydney 1988.
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Andrew Halford, b.1953 circular stoneware box. Celadon and iron glaze with wax resist diagonal decoration to domed lid. Potter's seal to base. Height 9.5 cm, diameter 12 cm
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Robert Mair stoneware Saki bottle. With six matching cups. Impressed 'Rm' studio mark to foot. Height 18 cm bottle
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Povey, Freya b.1945, 2 stoneware breakfast mugs. Together with 2 matching egg cups. Koala bear form. Incised signature 'F. Povey Adelaide' to base. Height 9.5 cm, and 3 cm
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Circa 1950s red earthenware money box. Spherical, with incised names of towns and cities of Australia. Diameter 17 cm
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Air raid gas warning clacker. Repurposed for use for the ghost train at Luna park. Purchased from final Luna park auction.
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Keith Rowe art glass vase. Bushfire series height 21.5 cm
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Dutch Royal Gouda 'Unica' charger. With all over floral decoration. Diameter 38 cm
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Moran, Sonya, bronze female torso. Limited edition #10/100, signed. Height 25.5 cm
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Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase. Designed for and exhibited at the 1960 Milan Triennale. With engraved signature and minor chips to base. Height 21.5 cm. Literature: 'Tapio Wirkkala: eye, hand and Thought.' Marianne Aav ed p.154. 'Finnish Society of Crafts and Design,' Tapio Wirkkala p.16.
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Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase. Designed for and exhibited at the 1960 Milan Triennale. With engraved signature and minor chips to base. Height 30 cm. Literature: 'Tapio Wirkkala: eye, hand and thought.' Marianne Aav ed p.154. 'Finnish Society of Crafts and Design,' Tapio Wirkkala p.16.
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Pair Georgian 3 ring decanters. With faceted bodies. Replacement stoppers with chips. Height 29 cm each. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Large Galle style cased glass vase. Green cased glass vase with red floral overlay. Height 35 cm
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Three Victorian Bristol blue jugs. One 'Mary Gregory' with white enamelled samll boy height 11 cm; and a pair of tall, narrow neck jugs 16.5 cm
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Eleven various Waterford Crystal glasses. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Loetz cameo glass lamp base. Etched in relief signature, drilled for electrification. Height 14.5 cm
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Large amber cased, cut crystal vase. Balustre form, with cut floral decoration. Height 28 cm
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19th century French mantel clock. Signed 'E. Pannard Potelleret' with unmarked Japy Frerers movement. Enamel dial with Roman numerals. Gilt ormolu case in the manner of Louis Philippe, depicting a seated angelic figure. Key and pendulum available. Not running. Height 40 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Royal Worcester vase and cover by John Freeman. Twin handled urn form vase, hand painted with peaches and other fruit and signed. Shape no.1572, black factory stamp to base. Height 27.5 cm
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Pair Victorian baluster vases. Pale blue glaze with fine Grecian decoration. One restored. Height 35.5 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Victorian terracotta humidor and cover. Decorated with cats and dogs playing music, in the Louis Wain manner. Minor rim chips to cover. Height 12 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Three Greek black slip terracotta vessels. Terracotta skyphos deep wine cup height 9 cm, diameter 11 cm; and two lekythos oil bottle height 16 cm each. One with restored neck. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Very early carved oak religious figure group. Madonna and Child with supportive attendant - possibly medieval. Hole at top, possibly to accommodate halo. Old woodworm losses no longer active. Height 46 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Early carved wood figure of Madonna and Child. Medium density, rich dark patina. Height 29 cm
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Tibetan bronze 'Savage' horse Bit. Including one other early bronze bit. Length 30 cm, and 24 cm
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Three Alfred Meakin cup, saucer plate sets. 'Marigold' pattern, princess shape.
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19th century ivory cornucopia. Carved with birds and millet, in a cast metal stand. Height 52 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Early 19th century green and gold coffee and tea service. With puce pre 1837 Royal arms mark to base. Comprising - teapot, lidded sugar basin, cake plate, fourteen cups and eleven saucers. Some with staining, rubbed gilt and minor age cracks. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Metronome de Maelzel. With key height 23 cm.
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London Delftware polychrome plate circa 1760. With geometric and floral decoration. Chips and losses to rim. Diameter 26 cm
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Pair London Delft Pottery plates. Decorated with tin glazed polychrome traditional stylised geometric patterns, circa 1760. With minor rim chips and hairline cracks. Diameter 22.5 cm
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English Delft blue and white octagonal plate. Decorated in the Chinoiserie manner with a peacock in a landscape. Liverpool circa 1760. Some rim chips. Diameter 23.5 cm
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English Delft blue and white soup plate. Everted rim decorated with a bianco-sopra-bianco floral border. Cobalt overglaze Chinoiserie decoration of a man on a bridge, circa 1760-1770. Various rim chips and hairline cracks. Diameter 22.5 cm
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Set 4 framed Delft tiles. Each with puce decoration depicting biblical scenes. 12.5 x 12.5 cm each.
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Pair hand painted tiles. Both depicting bucolic river landscapes. 19 x 19 cm each
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Michael MESZAROS, 'Andor Meszaros Sculptor, Aetatis Suae LVIII [aged 58]', bronze relief plaque on timber, Signed to base., ' cm, Size: 14.5 cm diameter (plaque) 25.5 x 20 cm (overall)
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Pair French wooden Paddles. With wooden handles. Length 32 cm
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Various vintage toys. Including. A cme 1942 Buick #133 plastic toy car; French 'Lunette Magique' kaleidoscope; and a set of nine wooden building blocks.
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1960s Lesney Y-4 horse drawn fire engine. Models of yesteryear. With original box.
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Three Bjorn Wiinblad figural candle holders. Two blue and white equestrian figures and a green and white centaur. All with numerous repairs and losses. Height 35 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Australian M.C.P. Arts & Crafts style bowl. Painted mark to ring foot,' M.C.P. Sydney, Rhodian style, hand made by Orpheus Arfaras.'
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Royal Doulton coffee part service. 'Syren' pattern. Comprising coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug, sandwich plate, five cups and six saucers. Some crazing and staining.
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Three Lladro girl figures. Together with a Nao girl with goose. Height 25 cm tallest
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English Art Deco 4 Pce tea pewter tea service. Tapering planished design, with wooden handles and knobs. Stamped Craftsman pewter, Sheffield, height 19.5 cm tallest
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Georg Jensen stainless steel dish, Tilted lilipad form with segmented border. Factory mark to base, 'Geog Jensen, Denmark.' diameter 31 cm
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South East Asian silver plated dish. With embossed repousse decoration. Raised on a circular foot. Unmarked. Diameter 24 cm W534g. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Continental silver plate butlers tray. With twin acanthus leaf handles. 85 x 53 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Old Sheffield Plate oval tray. Eight crossed arrow mark for T and J Creswick, circa 1811. Shaped rim with moulded scallop shells. Crested with mythological beast. Length 53 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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George IV sterling silver cruet stand. Hallmarked sterling silver London 1827. By Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard. Crested stand for four bottles, with gadrooned and foliate decoration, raised on four feet. With four replacement crystal condiment bottles. Two small sterling silver mounts, two with Old Sheffield Plate mounts. W467g without bottles. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Early 19th century hallmarked sterling silver silver gilt dish. With pierced fish scale border, and reeded ring foot. Possibly London 1828, maker 'Sg Sw.' diameter 24 cm W313g
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James I sterling silver apostle spoon, hallmarked sterling silver London 1616. By Daniel Cary. Probably St Peter. Ex collection Adrian Lawrence, purchased 1996. Length 17.5 cm W57g
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Sterling silver cutlery service, hallmarked sterling silver London 1972. By C J Vander, setting for six, one dinner fork missing. W1568g total
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Six Edward VII sterling silver hallmarked sterling silver teaspoons, hallmarked sterling silver London 1909. Kings pattern teaspoons. W163 cm total
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Pair Vic. Sterling silver berry spoons, hallmarked sterling silver London 1886. With over stamped maker's marks. Gilt bowl interiors. W110g
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Various 3, Dutch silver beaker; 2 hallmarked sterling silver spoons; and butter knife. W1049g total
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Vic. Sterling silver combination vesta case and snuff box, hallmarked sterling silver London 1851. By Benjamin Barling, retailed by Hudson & Co. Engine turned exterior, with gold inlaid cartouche inscribed 'James Littei 10th Hussar from Frank Grant 9th ancers.' length 3.5 cm W11g
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Three various 19th century Dutch silver watch key fobs. Engraved with fine decoration of a horse and buildings. Approx. 7.5 x 6 cm each W46g total
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Geo V sterling silver sugar caster, hallmarked sterling silver London 1924. By Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd. Height 21 cm, W252g
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George III sterling silver bottle coaster. Hallmarked sterling silver Sheffield 1777. Maker's mark rubbed. Pierced gallery with swags. Engraved boar crest. Turned wooden base with green baize. Diameter 14 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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Two early 20th century Moorcroft posy vases, c.1916-1949. Pomegranate vase with impressed mark 'Moorcroft England,' the other with a late florian design impressed 'Moorcroft Burslem.' height 7 cm each
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French Art Deco verde marble desk clock. Retailed by Hardy Brothers. Key wind mechanism key non-extant. Gilt metal dial with Arabic numerals. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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19th century Pert Bally French carriage clock. Cylinder escapement, bell striking movement and alarm. Ornate brass case with foliate scrolls. Card dial with Roman numerals. Not running. Height 16 cm
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18ct Piaget ladies wristwatch. With 18ct yellow gold case and band with extra links. Original certificate available. W66g approx.
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9ct gold cased pocket watch. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Marked for 'C.W.R. Just & Co. Brisbane.' back engraved 'Q.C.U. Just, 50 mile road race, J.H. Springfield, 3rd fastest time 2 hours 19 min 20 4/5 sec. 29.8.14 W94g weight
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Waltham pocket watch in gold plated case Roman numerals on a white enamel dial.
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Le Roy a Paris Turkish market silver pocket watch. Key wind movement with 23 rubies. Straight line lever escapement. Engine turned gilt dial with Turkish numerals. Enamelled silver case.
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Early 19th century large watch key fob. Set with agate and carnelian height 7 cm
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Two gold and carnelian watch key letter seal fobs. Each with engraved initials. Late 18th century. Length 5 cm, and 4.2 cm
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Two Victorian watch fobs. One 9ct rose gold with three shield escutcheons. The other 9ct rose gold with Art Nouveau mounts. W20g total
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Two Prs early 20th century cufflinks. One pair in mother of pearl, engraved with Australian Army rising sun badge. The other in 9ct gold W4g.
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Mens Seiko Pogue chronograph 6139-603OR. Stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph, circa 1978. In original case. #453222
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Three Seiko gents wristwatches. 1969 Seiko 6119-6020 sports, Seiko 6119-8181, and Seiko 7005-7180s.
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Two 19th century Chinese agate snuff bottles. One carved with high relief fish and lotus leaf. The other with flowers and leaves. One stopper missing. Height 5.5 cm each
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19th century French porcelain scent bottle. Shaped body with hand painted floral cartouches and surrounding gilt. Hinged silver gilt cover. Height 8.4 cm
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19th century Meissen porcelain scent bottle. Modelled as a ladies arm, the hand holding a bunch of grapes. Gilt bronze hinged cover. Length 8.5 cm. Provenance: Provenance: Sotheby's Dec Arts, Melbourne, 2001.
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Two Hyalith glass scent bottles. One in green glass and one in purple glass. Both with silver hinged covers. Height 4.8 cm, 4.4 cm
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14ct white gold and diamond bracelet. Central cluster with approx, 0.28ct brilliant cut, surrounded by 22 single cut diamonds. Total diamond count 75 40 rose cut, 3 brilliant cut and 32 single cut. Diamond weight approx. 2.1ct. W27g approx.
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Victorian pink gold diamond 'En-Tremblant' brooch. Floral motif en-tremblant rose cut diamond brooch, c.1860-70. Diamond total approx. 0.80ct. Indistinct Austro-Hungarian hallmark. W18.8g approx.
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Fourteen yellow and white gold and diamond Mercedes pendant. Set with 75 diamonds. Total diamond weight approx. 0.37ct. W7.5g approx.
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Platinum and diamond panel bracelet. Hand-made platinum panel bracelet set with 114 old cut diamonds. Diamond total - approx.1.5ct. W25.5g
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Diamond ring with princess cut diamond of 1.16ct. Surrounded by 20 pave set brilliant cut diamonds in an 18ct white gold setting. Together with matching ring, set with 15 diamonds in 18ct white gold setting. With valuation from the valuation centre of Australia. Colour at 'G' and clarity at 'SI1'
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18ct gold emerald and diamond set dress ring. Emerald approx. 1.3ct modified kite cut; double-row diamond surround total approx 1.6ct. Size 58.5/Q-R. Accompanied by certificate of valuation Symmetry W8.64g
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14ct pink gold and aquamarine ring. Emerald cut aquamarine, four claw set to 14ct mount, approx. 7.5ct. Size N W5.5g
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14ct pink gold aquamarine pendant. Handmade 14ct pendant, set with emerald cut aquamarine - approx. 8.5ct. W6.4g
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9ct gold ring - 1906 sovereign set in handmade 9ct mount. W13g approx.
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9ct yellow gold flat curb link chain. Length 61.5 cm, W286g
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18ct yellow gold flat curb link bracelet. Length 21.5 cm, W59g
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