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The Spring Auction Series — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:410
Sale Title:The Spring Auction SeriesLots with images:405
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:316
Date:21-Nov-2021
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A diamond set pendant, set as a square panel, sixteen pave set round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.52cts; 18ct white gold on a 14ct white gold chain. Total weight 3.9g.
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Two Akoya pearl dress rings, one set within a raised mount featuring an 8.9 mm Akoya pearl with white stone set shoulders, the other set within a cluster-style mount featuring an 8.5 mm Akoya pearl; both 18ct white gold. Italian marks. Ring sizes K and M. Total weight 6g.
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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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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 group of gold shirt studs and cufflinks, a group of gold shirt studs and cufflinks, including a pair of plain oval form cufflinks; 15ct gold, two shirts studs; 15ct gold and a pair of 9ct gold shirt studs. All stamped 'Britannic'. Total weight 17.2g.
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An Akoya pearl, emerald and diamond choker, an Akoya pearl, emerald and diamond choker, featuring a double strand of uniform 7 mm Akoya pearls, strung to an impressive emerald and diamond clasp set with a square emerald cut emerald of an estimated 0.85cts and round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 1.10cts; 18ct white gold.
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A pair of antique enamel and gold cufflinks, a pair of antique enamel and gold cufflinks, the oval panels featuring four enamelled scenes of a horse race, golfers, a steeple jumper and a horse race waiting to commence; 18ct gold, fully hallmarked George Heath, London, 1896. Weight 9.9g.
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An emerald and diamond plaque ring, an emerald and diamond plaque ring, featuring an elongated rectangular plaque set with five emerald cut emeralds totalling 0.85cts, within a diamond set border; mounted in 18ct yellow and white gold. Weight 16.7g. Ring size L. Boxed.
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An octagonal diamond and ruby set bangle, an octagonal diamond and ruby set bangle, the hinged bangle of octagonal form, set with a central row of round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.70cts, flanked by two rows of carre cut rubies totalling an estimated 0.65cts, figure eight safety clasp; 18ct gold. Weight 26.4g. Inner diameter 4.5 cm.
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A sapphire and pearl figural brooch, a sapphire and pearl figural brooch, featuring the elongated face of a female figure, surrounded by a border of sapphires and seed pearls, suspended from a gemstone set t-bar; 18ct gold. Full Italian hallmarks. Length 4.5 cm. Weight 9.8g.
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A pink sapphire and sovereign brooch, a pink sapphire and sovereign brooch, featuring a Melbourne minted 1917 sovereign coin set within an Italian crafted mount with beaded starburst terminating to faceted pink sapphires; 18ct gold. Italian hallmarks. Diameter 4 cm. Weight 14.9g.
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A gold figural brooch, a gold figural brooch, depicting the profile of an exotic woman; 18ct gold. Length 3 cm. Weight 9.8g.
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A gold bead bracelet and fob seal, a gold bead bracelet and fob seal, brushed gold beaded bracelet with antique gold seal fob, stamped GM, London, 1903; all 18ct gold. Total weight 48.2g. Bracelet length 20 cm.
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A vintage costume designer Italian brooch, designed as a flower, set with rhinestones, faux coral and glass pearls; yellow metal. Numbered to verso. 5 cm diameter.
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A ruby and diamond floral spray brooch, a ruby and diamond floral spray brooch, designed as a freeform branch, set with rubies and single cut diamonds; 18ct white gold. Length 4.5 cm. Weight 7g.
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A group of three dress rings, a group of three dress rings, featuring a sapphire and single cut diamond cluster ring with split shoulders, two zig-zag stacker rings, one with sapphires the other with white stones; all in 18ct gold. Ring sizes K, L and M. Total weight 6.3g.
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A vintage Italian coral ring, a vintage Italian coral ring, featuring an oval cabochon cut coral piece, set within a pierced mount; 18ct gold. Italian marks. Ring size N. Weight 3.2g.
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A striking Victorian turquoise set pendant brooch, a striking Victorian turquoise set pendant brooch, featuring an engraved circular frame, intertwined with a ribbon-style motif set with cabochon cut turquoise, further articulated rings, suspending a chain and tassel drop; testing as 14ct gold. Weight 23.4g. Length of brooch 7.5 cm.
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An Italian gold mesh bracelet, designed as a wide, articulated bracelet with hexagonal panels, brushed and engraved floral detail; rose and yellow 18ct gold. Italian hallmarks. Width 2 cm, length 19.5 cm. Weight 42.6g.
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An antique gold bee brooch, an antique gold bee brooch, engraved detail to bee; stamped 15ct gold. Weight 1.9g. Width 2.6 cm.
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A vintage citrine brooch, a vintage citrine brooch, featuring a large oval faceted citrine of approximately 22.00cts, set within a floral filigree mount; testing as 18ct gold. Weight 11.3g.
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An Italian coral brooch, designed as a stylised crown, set with red coral beads and tapered faceted cral pieces; on a metal pin. 4 cm diameter.
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A diamond band ring, a diamond band ring, set with five emerald cut diamonds totalling an estimated 0.50cts, tapered baguette diamond set shoulders; 18ct gold. Weight 3.1g. Ring size M.
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A pair of vintage diamond set cufflinks, a pair of vintage diamond set cufflinks, each cufflink of oval form, engraved plaque set with a central round brilliant cut diamond, bar backing; 15ct gold. Total weight 8.9g.
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A graduated Italian angel hair coral necklace, set with graduated coral beads ranging in size from 4.1 to 14.9 mm; closing to a yellow metal and coral set clasp. Length 65 cm.
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A diamond crossover ring, featuring two round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.35cts, set within basket mounts within a cross-over setting; 18ct white gold. Italian marks. Ring size K. Weight 3.9g.
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A diamond and golden sapphire three stone ring, a diamond and golden sapphire three stone ring, set with a central old diamond of an estimated 0.65cts, flanked by two oval faceted golden sapphires totalling approximately 0.60cts; mounted in 18ct gold.Ring size K. Weight 9.1g.
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An Italian gold mesh bracelet, of articulated, bulleted design, Italian marks; 18ct gold. Closing to a figure eight safety clasp. Width 1 cm. Length 18 cm. Weight 18.3g.
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A gold locket pendant / brooch, a gold locket pendant / brooch, the heart shaped locket with machine-turned detail, suspended from an engraved bar pin; 18ct gold. Italian marks. Length 3 cm. Weight 5g.
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A pair of Akoya pearl and diamond earrings, a pair of Akoya pearl and diamond earrings, each earring set with an Akoya pearl measuring 19.7 mm, surmounted by a round brilliant cut diamond totalling 0.10cts; 18ct white gold mounts. Clip-on backings.Total weight 5.8g.
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Three stone ring an impressive Colombian emerald and diamond ring, featuring a central emerald cut emerald totalling 2.00cts, mid-deep hue, flanked by two old cut diamonds totalling approximately 1.60cts, set within a pierced eight claw basket mount; 18ct white gold. Weight 4.3g. Ring size L. Note, this lot is accompanied with an independent valuation stating the inclusions indicate the emerald is of Colombian origin.
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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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An Italian gold mesh necklace, of articulated, bulleted design, Italian marks; 18ct gold. Closing to a figure eight safety clasp. Width 1 cm. Length 42 cm. Weight 39.3g.
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The Cartier collection: Timepieces by Francois Chaille and Franco Cologni, 2006, with original Burgundy dust jacket carry case
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A Victorian 18 carat gold ladies pocket watch, Birmingham, 3.2 cm diameter
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A ladies 18 carat white gold Omega diamond set wrist watch
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A gold plated railway stem wind pocket watch with a woven hair fob by Waltham USA circa 1900, the face 50 mm diameter
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A silver presentation pocket watch given to C. P. De La Motte, chief officer, Aurora relief Expedition, 1916, the Longines sterling silver pocket watch with engine turned decoration, engraved to the inner case 'Clarence Peterson de la Motte for his part in the mission to rescue the Ross sea survivors of Shackleton's ill-fated Trans Antarctic expedition', de la Motte was awarded the bronze polar medal. 5 cm diameter
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A Central Anatolian tribal kilim, late 19th century, 422 x 107 cm
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A Caucasian flatwoven rug, soumak technique, late 19th century, 180 x 157 cm
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A Southern Persian rug, early 20th century, Hamsa Confedation of Tribes, Fars Province, 97 x 75 cm
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A Caucasian flatwoven rug, soumak technique, 20th century, 251 x 163 cm
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A Central Asian flatwoven rug, Afghanistan, 20th century, 232 x 116 cm
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A Central Asian carpet, Afghanistan, 20th century, 250 x 178 cm
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A Beluch carpet, Afghanistan, early 20th century, 388 x 200 cm
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A South-West Persian rug, early 20th century, Hamsa Confederation of Tribes, 282 x 182 cm
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A Central Asian runner, Afghanistan, 20th century, 450 x 87 cm
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A North-West Persian runner, Karabagh, early 20th century, 439 x 102 cm
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Two brown geometric flatweaves, Afghanistan, 20th century, including an Hazara weaving and a Beluch flatweave, the largest 270 x 69 cm
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Two camel decorations (asmalyk), Yomut Turkoman, Central Asia, 20th century, 133 x 105 cm
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A collection of Central Asian bag faces, early 20th century, comprising a Central Asian bag-face, Tekke Turkoman, early 20th century, 30 x 109 cm, a Central Asian bag-face, Ersari Turkoman, early 20th century, 31 x 119 cm and a smaller woven bag face
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A flatwoven rug, soumak technique, Afghanistan, 20th century, 245 x 163 cm
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A Beluch rug, Afghanistan, 20th century, 221 x 107 cm
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A North-West Persian runner, Karabagh, early 20th century, 383 x 117 cm
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A West Anatolian Kilim turkey, 20th century, 216 x 147 cm
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A collection of flat woven decorative textiles, 20th century, including a pair of flatwoven strips, an East Anatolian cushion cover and a Beluch flatweave, Afghanistan, the largest 48 x 204 cm
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A Caucasian flatwoven rug, soumak technique, 20th century, 295 x 157 cm
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A Beluch bagface, Afghanistan, 20th century, 77 x 77 cm
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A Beluch rug, Afghanistan, early 20th century, original decorative ends and trimmings, 324 x 140 cm
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A North-West Persian rug, Mezlaghan, 20th century, 180 x 120 cm
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A Southern Persian rug, Afshar, late 19th century, 216 x 127 cm
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A Southern Persian rug, Fars Province, Qashqai, mid 20th century, 277 x 145 cm
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A Southern Persian rug, Fars Province, Luri, early 20th century, 300 x 147 cm
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A Beluch runner, Afghanistan, early 20th century, 390 x 200 cm
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A Turkoman flatwoven rug, Afghanistan, 20th century, with original decorative twining and warp fringes, 229 x 117 cm
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A Southern Persian flatwoven rug, Fars Province, mid 20th century, 220 x 185 cm
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A Caucasian flatwoven rug, early 20th century, Soumak technique woven, with a red and dark blue medallion pattern, 333 x 140 cm
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A Central Asian runner, Afghanistan, 20th century, 312 x 106 cm
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A flatwoven Central Asian horse-cover with two pockets, Afghanistan, 20th century, 112 x 59 cm, together with, a Bakitiari, West Persian, mixed technique storage bag, opened out, early 20th century, 109 x 78 cm and a pair of mixed technique Afghan saddlebags, with original goat hair tassels and decorative cords, 20th century, 61 x 117 cm
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A collection of bag faces and tribal bags, early 20th century, including a Central Asian Turkoman mixed technique bag-face, a Laotian tribal bag, a Turkoman shoulder bag, Afghanistan and a small pair of Southern Persian flatwoven saddlebags, 56 x 32 cm
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A collection of Persian bags, 20th century, comprising three pieces, including a central Persian salt-bag, decorated with tassels and cowrie shells, 20th century, and a pair of Southern Persian flatwoven bags, complete with original goat-hair fastenings, early 20th century, the largest bag 69 x 37 cm
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A Caucasian flatwoven rug, early 20th century, Soumak technique, 322 x 212 cm
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A Kurdish rug, north East Iran, late 19th century, 221 x 117 cm
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Andor Meszaros (1900-1972), stations of the cross, twelve bronze relief medallions, signed: Andror Meszaros (each), dated (each) 1942- 1969, inscribed with latin titles (each), 6.3 cm diameter. Provenance: The Dr George and Mrs Ann Geroe collection, Castlemaine
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Andor Meszaros (1900-1972), origin of Thinking 1967, bronze relief plaque, signed and dated lower right: Andor Meszaros 1967, 7.5 cm high, 10 wide, 0.5 cm deep. Provenance: The Dr George and Mrs Ann Geroe collection, Castlemaine
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Andor Meszaros (1900-1972), Adam & eve 1964, bronze medallion relief, signed and dated lower centre: Andor Meszaros 1964, 13 cm diameter. Provenance: The Dr George and Mrs Ann Geroe collection, Castlemaine
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Attributed to Charles Conder, the Conversation, pencil and wash on paper, 11.5 x 19 cm. Provenance: The Dr George and Mrs Ann Geroe collection, Castlemaine
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An engraved sterling silver scent flask by Sampson Mordan & Co, London, 1886, etched with a continuous floriate design, in original fitted velvet case from W. Drummond & Co, Melbourne, 11 cm long
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A WMF silver plate jewellery box, German, circa 1900, 13 cm high, 13 cm wide, 9 cm deep
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=Ura sterling silver octagonal rim napkin ring, by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, early 20th century a sterling silver octagonal rim napkin ring, by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, 3 cm high, total weight of silver 35gms, note, for a similar example please see object No.A10694 held in the collection of the Museum of applied Arts and Sciences
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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 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 collection of harlequin sterling silver handled knives, Sheffield, circa 1922, armorial set to some, the largest 25 cm long
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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 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 set of sterling silver shell bowl serving spoons, English, 22.5 cm long, total weight of silver 95gms
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A George II sterling silver 'Duty Dodger' octagonal bullet teapot by Thomas Farren, London, 1728, 13 cm high, total weight of silver 515gms, note, the term 'Duty Dodger' refers to a silver item with transposed silver marks. The marks are soldered on from a smaller taxed object so that the silversmith could avoid paying the full amount of tax to the hall. This is indicated by the lack of a makers mark to the base of the teapot, and a set of marks too close to the hinge of the lid, suggesting they were…
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A large silver plate two-handled butlers tray, probably American, circa 1870, 79 cm wide
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A George II sterling silver cream jug by Andrew Goodwin, Dublin, 18th century, standing on three lion mask decorated paw feet, 10 cm high, 210gms
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A George III gilt washed silver caster by Rebecca Eames and Edward Barnard, London, 1810, with moulded lion head borders and scrolling acanthus decoration to the body, 10 cm high, 140gms
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A sterling silver christening mug, Channel Islands, 18th century, engraved 'R.L.P. 1736', paper label for Tessiers Ltd to base, 6.5 cm high, 90gms
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A George III sterling silver trophy by Wakelin & Garrard, London, 1800, together with a George II sterling silver 'Bun top' pepperette by Edward Feline, London, 1737, the trophy 10.5 cm high, 245gms, the pepperette 8.5 cm high, 80gms
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Three silver mounted cut crystal scent flasks, English, 19th century, a silver mounted hobnail cut crystal scent bottle, Birmingham, 20th century, 9 cm high
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Two sterling silver mounted double ended scent bottles, 19th century a sterling silver mounted double ended scent bottle, the largest 12 cm long
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A George III tortoisehell and ivory veneered tea caddy, with a silver escutcheon and plate engraved 'E.Whitaker', standing on bun feet, 12 cm high,19.5 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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A pair of Sheffield Plate three branch candelabra and a silver plate centrepice, the centrepiece 32.5 cm high, dimensions: 32.5 cm
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A silver plated biscuit barrel by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, 1923, finely engraved with a continuous frieze of fern leaves, the hinged cover surmounted by a bud finial, 20 cm high
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A collection of Sheffield Plate, 20th century, comprising an embossed water jug by Hardy Brothers, a serpentine gallery sandwich tray and a large oval platter, the largest platter 48 cm long
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A collection of silver and silver plate tableware, comprising a cased set of six sterling silver spoons, a Continental silver baby spoon, an ivory handled knife and fork set, six silver plated egg cups and a cased set of sterling silver teaspons and sugar tongs by Jas Deakin & Sons, 1910, the egg cups 6 cm high
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