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The Winter Auction Series, Day 1. — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:378
Sale Title:The Winter Auction Series, Day 1.Lots with images:372
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:282
Date:22-Aug-2021
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A collection of contemporary faceted champagne flutes, comprising 9 faceted champagne flutes, a large hand blown glass salad bowl and vase, the bowl 21 cm diameter
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A collection of faceted glass lustre vases, 19th century and later, the candlestick 32 cm high
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A pair of gilt bronze and white glass peace lily wall ornaments, 35 cm high
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A Lalique 'Champigny' glass decanter, model introduced 1930, incised 'Lalique, France' to the base, 26 cm high
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A George III sterling silver pint tankard by John Kidder, London, 1785, the baluster body engraved with the letter 'A', 14 cm high, 440gms total weight of silver
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A Victorian cased sterling silver christening set by Hilliard and Thomason, Birmingham, 1856, comprising a mug and cutlery, each with scrolling foliate decoration and an armorial shield within a fitted leather case, engraved plate 'McN' to the cover, the knife 19.5 cm long, 30gms total weight of silver excluding knife
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Three English sterling silver sugar casters, 1738 and later, comprising two by George Greenhill Jones, London, 1749 and 1738, the other London, 1741, the largest 13.5 cm high, 160gms total weight of silver
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A William IV sterling silver bottle coaster, London, circa 1836, 18 cm diameter
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A group of sterling silver and Continental silver, 19th century and later, comprising a silver dish by Fenton Brothers Ltd, Sheffield, 1897; an Elizabeth II sterling silver teaspoon by Joseph Gloster Ltd, Birmingham, 1964; a Continental silver tea strainer and stand and a George III sterling silver fish server by William Eaton, London 1813, the fish server 30 cm long, 130gms
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A George III sterling silver entree dish by William Shand, London, 1805, with gadrooned border and armorial crest, 16 cm high, 26 cm wide, 16 cm deep, 1705gms total weight of silver
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A group of Sheffield and silver plate, 19th century, comprising a spirit kettle on stand together with three Regency Sheffield Plate entree dishes and covers, the kettle and stand 27 cm high
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A set of four Victorian sterling silver candlesticks by Frederick Brasted, London, 1869, with original candle fonts, 22 cm high, 2285gms total weight of silver
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An Edwardian sterling silver Christening set by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1915, comprising a spoon, a fork and a napkin ring, each piece monogrammed 'Pmb', in a leather fitted case, the fork 16.5 cm long, 100gms total weight of silver
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A Victorian silver christening set by George Unite, Birmingham, circa 1860, comprising a fork, knife and dessert spoon, each piece engraved with flowers and beads, monogrammed 'PJH', in a fitted purple lined leather case, the knife 21 cm long, 85gms total weight of silver excluding knife
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A pair of George III silver serving dishes by Daniel Piers, London, circa 1750, the edges with gadroon borders and an armorial crest at the top, the motto reading 'Patris Virtutibus', 43 cm wide
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An George V pierced sterling silver basket by Williams of Birmingham, circa 1912, with ornate pireced fretwork, 7 cm high, 30 cm wide, 165gms total weight of silver
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A group of three Edwardian pierced sterling silver dishes, comprising a fruit basket by Mosley, flowers & Co, Birmingham, circa 1911 and a pair of small repousse dishes marked for Chester, 1913, the larger dish 3.5 cm high, 18 cm diameter, 65gms total weight of silver for all three
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A set of sterling silver salad servers by Georg Jensen, Denmark, 20th century, with looped bud and trailing bead sculpted handles, 21 cm long, 205gms total weight of silver
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A George IV sterling silver basting spoon by William M. Traies, London, 1826, together with a small toddy ladle by Francis Higgins III, London, 1898, the spoon 31 cm long, 180gms total weight of silver
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A French silver serving set, 19th century, comprising a fish serving knife and spoon, sauce ladle and basting spoon, the knife 29.5 cm long
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A large Victorian sterling silver salver by William Troby or William Theobalds, London 1896, 35 cm diameter, 1120gms total weight of silver
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A George III silver salver with gadroon border by John Carter II, London, 1772, with armorial crest to centre, 30 cm diameter, 885gms total weight of silver
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A Victorian silver christening mug by Hilliard and Thomason, Birmingham, circa 1881, decorated with a leaf pattern, the shield engraved 'Fanny', fitted leather case lined with blue satin, 8 cm high, 80gms total weight of silver
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A George IV silver coffee pot by Henry Hyde/Henry Holland, London, circa 1828, with a flower form finial and gadroon border to the lid, 22.5 cm high, 700gms total weight of silver
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A mother of pearl handled silver owl rattle with bone teething ring by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham, circa 1974, with original retail case from W. M. Drummond & Co Ltd Melbourne, 15 cm long
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A Continental filigree silver plate basket, 19th century, pierced and decorated with birds and floral swags, 11.5 cm high
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A George III sterling silver swing handled cake basket by Peter & William Bateman, London, 1802, 15 cm high, 165gms total weight of silver
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A collection of seven associated sterling silver salts, 18th century, each of circular form with three hoof feet and gilt wash interiors, 6.5 cm diameter, 330gms total weight of silver
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A pair of George III sterling silver salts by Hester Bateman, London, 1790, together with another pair by Thomas Sheppard, London, 1816, 165gms total weight of silver
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A George III Sheffield Plate swing handled basket, 18th century, of lobed circular form with a hinged pierced handle, applied BADA sticker to the base, 30 cm high
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A George III sterling silver tea set by William, Charles & Henry Eley, London, circa 1784, comprising a tea pot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and jug, the coffee pot 20 cm high, 2790gms total weight of silver
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Two George III sterling silver cream jugs, circa 1805 and 1810, the largest by Peter & Jonathon Bateman of London, 9.5 cm high, 215gms total weight of silver
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A Victorian sterling silver pierced dish by William Comyns & Sons, London, 1896, 28 cm diameter, 315gms total weight of silver
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Two silver salvers, London, 18th century, the monogrammed salver by John Robinson II, the other by Ebenezer Coker, the largest 17 cm diameter, 415gms total weight of silver
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A George IV sterling silver milk jug by Edward Thomason, Birmingham, 1821, 11 cm high, 310gms
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver salts by Alexander Macrae, London,1874, with conforming blue glass liners, standing on four claw and ball feet, 215gms total weight of silver
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A pair of sterling silver salts, by Francis Spilsbury II and Henry Hobdell, London, early 19th century, each with blue glass liners and claw and ball feet, 4 cm high, 100gms total weight of silver
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A set of four Edwardian sterling silver sauce boats by J & J Maxwell Ltd, Sheffield, circa 1908, in the Georgian style, each of serpentine form with a bold loop handle and spreading pad foot, engraved armorial cresting, 12.5 cm high, 1780gms total weight of silver
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Three English sterling silver mustard pots, 18th century and later, comprising a gadroon border pot by William Hutton & Sons Ltd, London, 1896, with a crest for clan Macmillan; one by Andrew Crespel & Thomas Parker, London, 1865, and another by Henry Chawner, London, 1787, the largest pot 6 cm high, 365gms total weight of silver
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A George III satinwood inlaid mahogany tea caddy, with a matching set of silver tea spoons by John, Henry & Charles Lias of London, circa 1823, with gilt bronze lion form ring handles, standing on bun feet, original bowl and tongs, 20.5 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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English sterling silver salvers, 1737 and later two George II sterling silver salvers, 1737 and later, comprising one by Robert Abercromby, London, 1737, together with another by John Robertson II, London, 1740, the largest 16.5 cm diameter, 340gms total weight of silver
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Two English sterling silver casters, 1806 and later, comprising a large sterling silver sugar caster by William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham, 1919, together with a smaller sugar caster, London, 1806, the largest 18 cm high, 260gms total weight of silver
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A George III sterling silver salver by Richard Rugg, London, 1780, with a bead and husk flower border raised on claw and ball feet, 21.5 cm diameter, 385gms
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An large Edwardian sterling silver tray by John Byrne & Son Ltd, London, 1905, with a scroll and shell border centred by an engraved wolf crest, 49 cm diameter, 1090gms total weight of silver
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A matched pair of George II sterling silver candlesticks, one by William Denny of London, 1755, the other by Hugh Gordon, Edinburgh, 1756, both 23.5 cm high, 1110gms total weight of silver
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Two English sterling silver sauce boats, 19th century and later, comprising a George IV boat on hoof feet, Birmingham, 1822, together with a smaller Edwardian vessel by Wilmot Manufacturing Co., Birmingham, circa 1912, the largest boat 7.5 cm high, 175gms total weight of silver
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A matched pair of George II sterling silver candlesticks, one by William Denny of London, 1755, the other by Hugh Gordon, Edinburgh, 1756, 21.5 cm high, 1040gms total weight of silver
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A pair of silver repousse strawberry dishes by Charles Edwards, London, 1899, 13.5 cm diameter, total weight of silver 220gms
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A collection of English sterling silver spoons, 1782 and later, comprising a set of twelve crested sterling silver dessert spoons by Alexander Henderson, Edinburgh, 1782, together with a set of twelve sterling silver dessert spoons by Thomas Wallis II, London, 1853, the largest 22 cm long, 1920gms total weight of silver
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A sterling silver vase by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester, 1899, together with a sterling silver taper stick, the taper stick 14 cm high, 155gms total weight of silver
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Two Victorian sterling silver sugar casters by Henry Bourne, Birmingham, 1887, with intricate floral repousse to the body, 16 cm high, 145gms total weight of silver
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A large collection of Victorian sterling silver forks, London, late 19th century, comprising thirty pieces, with engraved armorial crests to the reverse, the largest 21 cm long, 2430gms total weight of silver
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Three Elizabeth II silver pepper mills by David Shaw silverware Ltd, London, circa 1980, the largest 11 cm high
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A collection of harlequin sterling silver handled knives, Sheffield, circa 1922, armorial set to some, the largest 25 cm long
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A sterling silver fish serving set, the knife 32 cm long
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A large collection of English sterling silver dessert and tea spoons, comprising thirty five pieces, 19 cm long, 1595gms total weight of silver
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A George III sterling silver salver by John Carter II, London, 1774, with beaded border, 15 cm diameter, 235gms total weight of silver
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A pair of George III sterling silver salvers by Thomas Hannam & John Crouch, London, 1765, with gadroon borders to the scalloped edge centred by an armorial crest, 3 cm high, 22.5 cm diameter, 94gms total weight of silver
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Two Victorian sterling silver christening cups, English, 19th century, comprising one cup by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham, 1889, and another by Samuel Hardy, London circa 1896, the largest cup 8.5 cm high, 180gms total weight of silver
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A Victorian sterling silver cream jug on legs by Edward & John Barnard, London, 1854, with scrolling floriate decoration across the body of daisies and poppies, 14 cm high, 42gms total weight of silver
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Three English sterling silver pepper pots, the largest 8.5 cm high, 130gms total weight of silver
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A collection of three silver plate vessels, English, 19th century, comprising a Sheffield Plate wine cooler and two pierced dishes, the cooler 22 cm high
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A Victorian set of sterling silver dessert forks by Elizabeth Eaton, London, 1858, comprising twenty one pieces, 16 cm long, 1115gms total weight of silver
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Three English sterling silver taper sticks, London, circa 1880, together with one silver plated taper stick, the largest 12 cm high, total silver weight excluding the silver plate stick 355gms
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A collection of English sterling silver dessert ware early 20th century, comprising thirty pieces, the largest spoon 17 cm long, total weight of silver 470gms
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A group of sterling silver cutlery, 19th century and later, comprising five pieces including a Dutch tea shovel with windmill handle, the fork by George Howson, Birmingham, 1930, the fork 16 cm long, 105gms total weight of silver
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A collection of English and Continental silver tea and condiment spoons, comprising forty five pieces, the teaspoons 13 cm long, 620gms total weight of silver
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A collection of silver plate flatware, 19th century and later, including queens pattern together with a set of mother of pearl handled fruit knives and an egg topper, the largest 21 cm long
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A fancy link gold necklace, of tapered form, herringbone-style links; 9ct gold. Weight 12g. Length 42 cm.
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A ruby and cultured pearl brooch, designed as a wreath, set with alternating pearls and rubies; 14ct white gold. Weight 4.2g.
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A fancy link gold bracelet, designed as a mesh bracelet; 14ct gold weight 14.4g. Length
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A brushed gold bracelet, featuring articulated brushed gold links, figure eight safety clasp; 18ct gold. Weight 22.8g.
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A substantial Italian gold collar, designed with fancy herringbone-style links, tongue and figure eight safety clasp; 18ct gold. Fully hallmarked with Italian marks. Weight 75 grams.
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A gemstone set clown brooch, a gemstone set clown brooch, featuring a blister pearl as the body of the clown, diamond set hands and collar, ruby sapphire and emerald set face; 18ct gold. Weight 12.3g.
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A gold tassel necklace and matching earrings, featuring a fancy link necklace, knot pendant with tassel drops terminating to gold balls, brushed white gold spacers; 22ct gold. Italian mark. Length 43 cm. Matching earrings, 3.5 cm length. One butterfly backing missing. Total weight 28.5g.
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A lapis lazuli gold rams head necklace, featuring a central pair of textured rams heads set with pink rubies, on a strand of lapis lazuli and spaced gold rondels; 18ct gold.
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A Russian scent bottle by Carl blank, a Russian scent bottle by Carl blank, designed as a stylised amphora, ribbed and scrolled detail, set with a diamond, sapphire and ruby; 14ct gold. Makers mark for Finnish jeweller Carl blank, partner in the famed St Petersburg Jewellers 'Karl Hahn', further mark for finish workmaster Hjalmar Armfelt. Weight 12g.
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A set of Georg Jensen sterling silver cufflinks, designed by Astrid fog, 1968, with post 1944 Georg Jensen hallmarks and design number 118, together with an opal tie pin
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A gents open link bracelet, designed as rectangular curb links; 9ct gold. Weight 11.8g. Length 19.5 cm.
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A cultured pearl lariat necklace, featuring a lariat drop terminating with four cultured pearls; 14ct gold. Weight 8.1g.
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A cultured freshwater pearl necklace, featuring Baroque shaped pearls of approx. 8.5 mm; closing to a 9ct gold ball clasp. Length 82 cm.
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An Omega 18 carat white gold diamond set ladies wrist watch, circa 1960s
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An 18ct gold Baume & Mercier wristwatch, an 18ct gold Baume & Mercier wristwatch, with mother of pearl dial face, black border with four diamonds to 12, 3, 6 and 9, with original case and box
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A white gold bangle, featuring a brushed gold finish; 14ct white gold. Weight 11.5g. Inner diameter 6.8 cm.
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A lady's wristwatch by Raymond Weil, black dial, stainless steel, crystal set bezel, crystal set to 12 o'clock, tapered mesh band.
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A retro diamond cluster ring, set as an abstract star burst featuring round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 1.15cts; 18ct white gold. Weight 4.3g.
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A diamond and onyx dome ring, central domed panel set with round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.40cts flanked by black onyx; 18ct white gold. Weight 5.5g.
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A triangular diamond pendant, featuring a 0.45ct triangular cut diamond set within a black onyx triangular panel; 18ct gold. Comes on white gold-filled chain.
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An amethyst and cultured pearl necklace, featuring a double strand of uniform freshwater pearls measuring 5.5 mm, together with polished rough amethysts, all strung to a large faceted amethyst set clasp of approximately 45.00cts; 9ct gold. Length 42 cm.
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A shell blister bee brooch, featuring a shell blister carved into the form of a bee, mounted on a gold bar; 15ct gold. Weight 3.2g.
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Three cultured pearl jewellery items, including a graduated cultured Akoya pearls strand (3.6 - 7.9 mm), a rice pearl collar and a rice pearl and hematite bracelet.
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A pair of cultured Akoya pearl and diamond earrings, each earring set with an Akoya pearl measuring 8.1 mm, mounted within a cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.65cts, clip-on backings; 9ct and 18ct white and yellow gold.
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An amethyst enhancer pendant, set with a modified emerald cut amethyst of 9.80cts; 18ct white gold. Weight 5.7g.
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Three imitation pearl strand necklaces, three shell based imitation pearl necklaces, varying lengths including a choker and an opera length strand; two closing to 9ct gold clasps.
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A diamond cluster ring, a diamond cluster ring, featuring a central round brilliant cut diamond of 0.20cts, surrounded by an illusion set border of diamonds; palladium and 18ct gold. Weight 3.8g. Ring size K.
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A vintage smokey quartz cocktail ring, featuring a large fancy cut smokey quartz of approximately 45.00cts, ornate cage mount; 9ct rose gold. Ring size O. Weight 16g. Comes in a vintage Hardy Bros box.
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A pair of coloured diamond drop earrings, featuring a yellow gold dome stud suspending a tapered baguette cut diamond of 0.11cts and a 0.40cts fancy yellow green round cut diamond to one earring and a 0.35ct light yellowish brown marquise cut diamond to the other earring; 18ct yellow and white gold. Weight 4.9g.
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A gold rope necklace, styled as a twisted rope; 10ct gold. Length 66 cm. Weight 40.5g.
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A set of three gemstone set Stacker rings, a set of three gemstone set Stacker rings, each ring set with rubies, sapphires and emeralds respectively; 14ct white gold. Total weight 6.2g. Ring size Q-R.
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A group of three gold jewellery pieces, including a round brilliant cut diamond set band totalling 0.19cts, a cultured pearl set stick pin and an enhancer clasp with figure eight safety clasp; all 14ct gold. Total weight 6.9g.
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