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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:550
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's CollectionLots with images:329
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:376
Date:30-Oct-2007
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A Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet the tapering articulated strap pierced in a heart shaped pattern millegrain-set with numerous rose and round diamonds, the largest diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat collet-set to the centre, accented throughout with calibre-cut sapphireslength 16 cm
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A Multi-gem-set Necklace composed of a series of interlocking herringbone and cushion-shaped links, highlighted to the front with collet-set cabochon rubies, sapphires and emeralds
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A 19th century Intaglio Ring the intaglio heliotrope depicting the profile of a classical head within a gold border, together with an addressed envelope and letter from Fanny Bligh to Edward Suttor
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A Diamond Necklace designed as an articulated chain of graduating heart motifs, each highlighted at the centre with a brilliant-cut diamond
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A Diamond Ring designed as a stylised cluster, set throughout with marquise and brilliant-cut diamonds, the centre marquise diamond weighing approximately 0.75 caratsstamped C E, 18 carat white gold
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A Pair of Pearl, Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Earrings each designed as an elongated pointed drop highlighted with alternating panels of onyx, round-cut diamonds and a cabochon emerald, to a South Sea button pearl surmount measuring approximately 12.5 mm
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A cultured pearl necklace the single strand composed of thirty-five South Sea cultured pearls measuring approximately 11.0 to 14.0 mm in diameter, completed by an 18 carat white gold patterned ball clasp highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds
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An 18 Carat Gold Half-Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch James Murray Royal Exchange London Circa 1864 half-repeater keyless fusee, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, engraved circular-shaped case with double front lid inscribed Cheris L'Espoir on blue enamel ribbon, highlighted to the centre with a lion motif enhanced with rose-cut diamonds and cabochon rubies, reverse set to the centre with the initial Tc highlighted with rose-cut diamonds, signed case, dial and movement During the…
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A Large Carriage Clock, French, Circa 1900 8-day lever platform, strike/repeat, white enamel dial, blued steel hands, Arabic numerals, rectangular case decorated with fine beading, shaped handle, bracket feet, original carry case and key
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Oak wall clock, by Carley Thetford, with a weight driven eight-day time only movement, a painted dial, Roman numerals, an outer minute ring, an oak case with mahogany trim, a concave top to the trunk door and a moulded under-curved base
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A Rosewood Bracket Clock Chinese, Circa 1860 double fusee verge movement, rear wind and set, white enamel dial with fully engraved dial plate, Roman numerals, seconds sweep, fully engraved back plate, original turntable
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An oak longcase clock, Simms C. Norton, 30 hour movement, 23 cm painted dial signed Simms C. Norton, Roman numerals, flat topped hood, capped turned corner columns, fancy carved arch trunk, base with carved panels
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A longcase clock, Henry Hurt London 8-day bell strike, silent/strike, matted dial, rococo spandrels, Roman numerals, outer minutes ring, caddy hood, case decorated with Chinoiserie in shades of gilt on a black background
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A Viennese Bracket Clock, Augustin Heckel - Wien, Circa 1840 fusee on time, standing barrels for 1/4 at hour, break arch dial with two bell selectors, three train quarter striking on one bell with second bell for four strike, strike can be selected for hour and 1/4 each quarter (Grand Sonnerie), brass bound case, winged lion paw feet, four finials, rope twist handle
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Patek Philippe 'Carre Galbe' Ref No. 2436 Circa 1951 manual wind, 18 jewels, white dial, applied faceted baton and radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, square-shaped case with stepped sides and lugs, tapered leather band, signed case, dial and movement, accompanied by Extract from the Archives
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A Nine Carat Rose and White Gold Wristwatch Rolex Flared Prince Circa 1930 Rolex extra prima timed to 6 positions, Observatory Quality movement, 15 jewels, silvered dial, blued steel hands, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, rectangular stepped case with flared lugs, case signed 'Rolex 28 World Records', signed dial and movement, tapered crocodile strap
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Audemars Piguet, Recent automatic, matte gold dial, bark textured bezel, baton numerals circular-shaped case, integrated tapered bark textured bracelet, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's presentation case and papers
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day/Date Recent automatic, fully jewelled, original Rolex dial with diamond markers, seconds sweep, circular-shaped case, reeded bezel, President bracelet with milled inner link and deployant clasp, signed case, dial and movement, extra link, manufacturer's case and papers
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Patek Philippe, Circa 1980 quartz movement, matte gold dial, baton numerals, date aperture, oval-shaped case, integrated tapered brick link bracelet, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's case and manual
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Patek Philippe Ref 3429 Circa 1955 automatic, 37 jewels, silvered dial, gold hands, baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular-shaped case, tapered mesh bracelet, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's presentation case
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A 14 carat gold hunter pocket watch with associated 14 carat gold chain, Zenith manual wind, 17 jewels, gilt engine-turned dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular-shaped engine-turned case decorated with central cartouche, signed case, dial and movement, original retailer's presentation case
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Patek Philippe Ref No 3571 Circa 1970 manual wind, fully jewelled, gold dial, applied baton numerals, square-shaped case, integrated textured gold bracelet, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's presentation case
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A Gold and Stainless Steel Wristwatch Rolex 'Oyster Perpetual' Date Circa 1980 automatic, fully jewelled, grey dial, reeded bezel, sapphire crystal, applied baton numerals, date operture, centre seconds sweep, circular-shaped case, gold and stainless steel Oyster bracelet with fliplock clasp, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's presentation case
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A Platinum Wristwatch International Watch Company Schaffhausen 'Da Vinca Jubilee Rattrapante' Ref No 495/500 Perpetual Calendar With Split second Chronograph Recent automatic movement, 43 jewels, round button split-seconds chronograph, registers, perpetual calendar and moon phases, tapered leather strap with IWC buckle, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's fitted case and papers
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Patek Philippe Ref No 3844 Circa 1980 manual wind, fully jewelled, blue dial, applied gold batons, cushion-shaped case, 18 carat gold Patek Philippe chain bracelet, signed case, dial and movement
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A Gold, Stainless Steel and Diamond Wristwatch Rolex 'Oyster Perpetual' Circa 1970 automatic, fully jewelled, black dial, engine-turned bezel highlighted with diamonds, applied gold baton numerals, centre seconds sweep, circular-shaped case, Oyster stainless steel and gold bracelet with fliplock, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's presentation case
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Audemarks Piguet, Recent automatic, silvered diamond-set dial, diamond dot numerals, date aperture, cushion-shaped case, integrated textured bracelet, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's pouch and outer case
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Rolex 'Oyster Perpetual' Day/Date, Recent automatic, 31 jewels, cream dial, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal, applied gold Roman numerals, day/date aperture, centre seconds sweep, circular-shaped case, President bracelet with concealed clasp, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's leatherette presentation case
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An 18 Carat Gold and Stainless Steel Wristwatch Audemars Piguet 'Royal Oak' Ref No 1569 Moonface, Recent automatic, fully jewelled, silvered dial with 'Clous de Paris' decoration, baton numerals, day-date and moonface, circular-shaped case, octagonal bezel, Audemars Piguet tapered brushed stainless steel and gold bracelet with deployant clasp, signed case, dial and movement
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A Stainless Steel Wristwatch Panerai Luminor Marina Ref No F3853/6500 Recent lever movement, fully jewelled, black dial, luminous Arabic and baton numerals, crown with patented security brake lever lock, date aperture, subsidiary seconds, circular-shaped case,stainless steel Panerai buckle, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's presentation case and papers
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Vacheron & Constantin Mid-Size Recent manual wind, fully jewelled, silvered dial, black Roman numerals, cushion-shaped case, integrated tapered textured band, signed case, dial, movement and band
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A Stainless Steel Wristwatch Omega Speedmaster Professional 'Man On the Moon' Circa 1970 manual wind, 17 jewels, black dial, luminous batons, subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hour recordings, tonneau-shaped case, stainless steel bracelet, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's case
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An 18 Carat Rose Gold Wristwatch Patek Philippe Ref No 5196, Recent manual wind, 18 jewels, silvered dial, baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular-shaped case, Patek Philippe leather strap with 18 carat gold buckle, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's presentation case and papers
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A Stainless Steel Wristwatch Franck Muller Conquistador Chronograph Ref No 1076 Recent automatic, fully jewelled, black dial, applied Arabic numerals, date aperture at 6.00, constant 30 minute and 12 hour register dials, water resistant tonneau-shaped case, leather band, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's presentation case and papers
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An 18 Carat Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Cosmograph Daytona' Ref 16523 Circa 2000 nickel lever movement, 31 jewels, silvered dial, three sub-dials indicating constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hour registers, applied gold baton numerals, gold bezel calibrated for units per hour, polished stainless steel tonneau-shaped water resistant-type case, screw down crown, stainless steel and gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, signed case, dial and…
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A lady's 18 Carat Gold and Diamond Wristwatch, Cartier Recent manual wind, fully jewelled, gold dial, pave-set diamond border, diamond-set bezel, oval-shaped case, integrated herringbone link bracelet, signed case, dial and movement
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A lady's Gold and Diamond Wristwatch Jaeger Le Coultre Backwind, Circa 1960 manual wind, fully jewelled, the domed diamond-set cover opening to reveal a silvered dial, blued steel hands, baton and Arabic numerals, diamond-set lugs, tapered articulated strap set throughout with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed case, dial and movement
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A lady's 18 Carat Gold and Diamond Wristwatch, Chopard Recent quartz movement, white dial, diamond-set lugs, Roman numerals, tonneau-shaped case highlighted with three rows of pave-set diamonds, Chopard graduated link bracelet, signed case, dial and movement
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A 14 Carat Gold lady's Wristwatch Longines Circa 1950 manual wind, 17 jewels, silvered dial, diamond-set numerals, subsidiary seconds, rectangular-shaped case, tapered leather strap, signed case, dial and movement
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A lady's 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Cartier, Recent manual wind, fully jewelled, white dial, blued steel hands, stepped bezel, Roman numerals, octagonal-shaped case, Cartier leather strap, signed case, dial and movement
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Audemars Piguet Circa 1975 manual wind, fully jewelled, gold dial, textured bezel, baton numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, circular-shaped case, leather strap, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's presentation case
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An 18 Carat Gold lady's Wristwatch Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Circa 1980 automatic, fully jewelled, gold dial and hands, reeded bezel, applied baton numerals, date aperture, seconds sweep, circular-shaped case, integrated President bracelet with deployant clasp, signed case, dial and movement
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A stainless steel wristwatch Breitling 'Super Ocean', recent quartz movement, black dial, calibrated bezel, dot numerals, date aperture, seconds sweep, circular-shaped case, rubber strap, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's fitted pouch with additional stainless steel bracelet, tools and papers
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A Silver Wristwatch Vacheron & Constantin Half Hunter Circa 1910 pin-set cylinder movement, 11 jewels, white dial, Roman numerals, circular-shaped case, leather strap, signed case and dial
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A Stainless Steel Wristwatch Longines Chronograph Munich Olympics 1972 manual wind, fully jewelled, silvered dial, applied batons, date aperture, subsidiary stop watch dial, circular-shaped case, tapered leather strap, signed case, dial and movement
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A Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Movado Zenith Recent manual wind, fully jewelled, blue dial, stainless steel hands, circular-shaped case, Movado leather strap, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's presentation case
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A Stainless Steel Commemorative Wristwatch Marking the 60th Anniversary of Charles A. Lindbergh's Historic Flight Which Opened the Atlantic to Aviation Longines 'Hour Angle Watch' Recent automatic, fully jewelled, silvered dial displaying time, hours, minutes and longitude, Roman numerals, circular-shaped case, tapered leather strap together with additional strap, manufacturer's presentation case and papers
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A Stainless Steel Wristwatch Omega 'Constellation' Circa 1970 automatic, fully jewelled, silvered dial, fluted white gold bezel, baton numerals, day/date aperture, circular-shaped case, seconds sweep, stainless steel bracelet, signed case, dial and movement
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Omega Art Collection Watch quartz movement, white dial, black hands, date at 6.00, circular-shaped case, Omega leather band, signed case, dial and movement
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A Rolled Gold Wristwatch Rolex 'Prince' Circa 1930 ultra prima movement, black dial, gold hands, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, Canadian rectangular-shaped case, leather strap, signed case, dial and movement
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Movado Polyplan Circa 1920 manual wind, 17 jewels, silvered dial, blued steel hands, crown at 12.00, Arabic numerals, subsidiary second dial, tonneau-shaped case, tapered lizard skin strap, signed case, dial and movement
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A Rolled Gold Wristwatch Longines Lindbergh Circa 1940 manual wind, fully jewelled, silvered dial, blued steel hands, silvered chapter ring calibrated 12 hours with black Roman numerals, seconds sweep, circular-shaped case with revolving bezel, tapered leather strap, signed dial and movement
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A 9 Carat Gold Wristwatch Series 1 Rolex Oyster Circa 1930 manual wind, fully jewelled, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, octagonal-shaped case, tapered leather strap, signed case, dial and movement
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A Stainless Steel and Rolled Gold Wristwatch Rolex Bubble Back 'Oyster Perpetual' Ref No 3696 Circa 1930 automatic, fully jewelled, silvered dial, luminous hands, Arabic and baton numerals, centre seconds sweep, tonneau-shaped dial, tapered lizard skin strap with Rolex buckle, signed case, dial and movement
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A Gold Wristwatch Rolex Bubble Back 'Oyster Perpetual' Circa 1940 automatic, cream dial, notched bezel, Arabic and baton numerals, centre seconds sweep, tonneau-shaped case, black suede band with Rolex buckle, signed case, dial and movement
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A Rose Gold and Steel Wristwatch Rolex Bubble Back 'Oyster Perpetual' Ref No 2940 Circa 1940 manual wind, fully jewelled, rose gold dial, notched bezel, applied green Arabic numerals, centre second sweep, tonneau-shaped case, tapered leather band, signed case, dial and movement
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A 9 Carat Gold Wristwatch Series 1 Rolex Oyster Circa 1930 manual wind, fully jewelled, gold dial, luminous hands, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, cushion-shaped case, leather strap, signed case, dial and movement
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch Omega Circa 1920 manual wind, fully jewelled, engine-turned silvered dial, blued steel hands, Arabic numerals, tonneau-shaped case, tapered leather strap with swivel lugs, signed case, dial and movement
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Sterling Silver Six Piece Coffee and Tea Service, Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh, 1908 comprising coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl, teapot, kettle, stand and tray tray 55 cm by 43 cm coffee pot 18 cm high
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A sterling silver Wine Ewer, Henry Greenway, London 1775 of classical form, with central band of laurel leaves and applied garlands of berries and leaves, ivory handle, bud finial on square base 948gms all in 36 cm high
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A William III Britannia Standard Large Silver Tankard, London 1697, Maker Sh the cylindrical barrel with stepped cover, bifurcated foliate volute and inscribed D.E initials to scroll handle, shaped lip and ribbed base rim 8.45gms, 16.5 cm high
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A George III Silver Salver, Ebenezer Coker, London 1760 the centre engraved with armorial, shell and scroll border, raised on three scroll feet 1226gms. 37 cm diameter
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An Italian silver flatware service of one hundred and seventy two pieces, shell and thread pattern, Broggi, Milan comprising twelve each entree knives, entree forks, dinner knives, dinner forks, fish knives, fish forks, dessert spoons, dessert forks, soup spoons, bread and butter knives, parfait spoons, teaspoons, coffee spoons, a large ladle, fish knife and fork, a pair of salad servers, carving fork, carving knife, large serving spoon, butter knife, fruit knife, preserve spoon, two sifting spoons, pie…
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A Victorian silver fiddle, thread and shell pattern silver flatware service, majority George Adams, London 1840-1850's comprising; twelve dinner forks, entree forks, soup spoons, dessert spoons, teaspoons, dinner knives, six each fruit forks, fruit knives, egg spoons, two basting spoons, a large ladle, sugar tongs, sifting spoon, fish slice and carving fork, various dates together with a William IV serving spoon and fork and six Edwardian entree knives property of the Multiplex group
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