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Traditional Antiques & Fine Art, Tribal Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:752
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques & Fine Art, Tribal ArtLots with images:748
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:474
Date:22-May-2022
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Six late 18th/19th century Burmese bronze opium weights, of graduated form, in the form of mythical creatures (6)
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Wonderful collection of eleven nut crackers, in brass and metal, including double sided punch and Judy, traditional harlequin, Shakespeare and many others (10)
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Twin handled bronze urn, decorated with gadrooned rim, mounted on a stepped square base, height 23.5 cm
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Late 19th century kerosene lamp, with milk glass shade and clear glass chimney, set above a mottled font, the whole resting on a tapered cast iron base, base, height 53 cm (including shade)
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Pair of late 19th century gilt French chairs, in Louis XVI taste, with carved crest rail, with gallery back above cushioned seat, on four tapered fluted legs
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Set of three Regency style armchairs, with curved crest rails, centre splats and scrolled arms, above drop in seats, in a black finish, painted with white floral sprays and musical instruments, on four sabre legs (3)
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Regency chair, in cedar, with a raised curved crest rail, above a centre reeded splat, above a drop in seat, on splayed legs
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Queen Anne style Chinoiserie fall front bookcase, with double arched pediment, above a pair of doors opening to shelves, above a fall front with fitted interior, above one long drawer, two short drawers and two long drawers, on four feet, 217 cm x 90 cm x 43 cm
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Large Japanese lacquer, bone, ivory and mother of pearl two panel screen, the panels displaying images of birds in flight, vases and baskets of flowers and insects, signed in seal, a/f, height 183 cm
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Grand pair of Regency bronze candlesticks, in the Roman/ classical style, each accommodating three candles on a triform design in the manner of Roman terracotta oil burners, each suspended via an elongated fluted central column and raised on a tri footed claw base with decorative scrolled panels, height 64.5 cm, branch width 20 cm
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Large gilt circular convex mirror, the mirror, surrounded by a circular frame, accented with a border of spheres, diameter 102 cm
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Edwardian Liberty's of London Japanese style carved table, with rectangular top, carved with flower heads above lower shelf, with slight cabriole legs
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Good 19th century oak torchere, with a circular top with raised border, above fluted support of three splayed legs with pad feet, height 133 cm
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Edwardian Sheraton Revival chair, c.1910, with shaped inlaid back, height 83 cm
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Set of six 19th century dining chairs, with curved crest rails and horizontal splats, above an over covered seat, on four turned legs (5)
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Georgian side chair, with shaped top rail and carved centre splat, with embroidered square drop-in seat, on square section supports united by stretcher, height 95 cm
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Victorian nursing chair, with hour glass back accented with carved crest rail, above a beaded floral back and seat, raised on cabriole legs on casters
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Victorian walnut dressing table, with a central mirror on supports, flanked by three short drawers, above a shaped front, with central drawer with turned handles, on four turned legs, on a pedestal base, 170 cm x 121 cm x 52 cm
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Good French armoire, with carved floral pediment above a pair of shaped doors, displaying flowers and musical instruments, opening to shelves on scrolled feet, 228 cm x 148 cm x 67 cm
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Edwardian pier cabinet, of rectangular form, with inlaid checkered design to exterior, the glazed door opening to shelves, 98 cm x 76 cm x 31 cm
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Late 19th century oak double drop side table, of good proportions, with double d-end drop sides, on turned supports with gate leg action, 79 cm x 92 cm
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Victorian D-End extension dining table, with d-ends with extra leaves and stepped moulded border, raised on turned legs on casters, height 76 cm
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Set of eight Victorian mahogany shell back chairs, with an over covered seat, raised on four cabriole legs, in a lattice yellow fabric (8)
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Queen Anne style dining table and nine chairs and carver, the table of rectangular table, with cross banded borders, stringing and gadrooned border, raised on cabriole legs with ball and claw feet, the chairs with shaped backs and urn shaped splats, with drop in tapestry seats, on cabriole legs with ball and claw feet (9)
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Victorian mahogany mirrored back sideboard, with a carved crest rail above mirror, with breakfront, set with central drawer and door, flanked by a pair of doors, on pedestal base, 170 cm x 152 cm x 54 cm
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Georgian hall table, with a rectangular top, above a deep apron on four facetted chamfered legs, 70 cm x 91 cm x 45 cm
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Victorian mahogany dressing table, set with a central arched mirror, flanked by a pair of carved acanthus supports, above a shaped top set with three drawers, on handsome cabriole legs and feet, on plinth base, height 160 cm
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1824 convict love token, stipple engraved on a George III 'Cartwheel' penny, the obverse features two doves resting on a love heart above the date '1824', the reverse reading 'Dear May Wien (sic) - this You see - Remember Me - under a (unclear) - Doomed to Slavery - T.W XX', weight 20.15gm, diameter 35 mm. Provenance: Coopers coins, UK, March 2011 original listing document included in sale.
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Convict love token, engraved on a smoothed halfpenny, the obverse reading 'Mary Boyd' above a small branch with leaves, the reverse with a finely engraved tree, weight 7.55gm, diameter 28 mm. Provenance: Purchased Richard Welling, Magill, South Australia, May 2020, Ex David Allen and Stewart Wright collections.
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George III 1797 cartwheel penny shaved nearly smooth on obverse and engraved 'No Dens/ July 8.1836/ T.Hautenville', the reverse with deep channel where it appears an item with an inscribed scroll has been struck, 'No Dens' possibly a reference to Nodens, a celtic diety, weight 25.57gm. Provenance: Nobles Numismatics, sale No.125, lot 322, November 2020, Ex Peter Lane collection note: featured in 'Convict love Tokens' by T.Millett 1998, page 101 and previously exhibited at the mint and Barracks Museum,…
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Convict love token, a George III 1797 cartwheel twopence stipple engraved on reverse, reading to the left 'Sb' and at the right '1848', a few small edge bumps and on the obverse is lightly scratched 'Sb' and with several contact marks, otherwise good fine, weight 55.79gm, diameter 40 mm. Provenance: Nobles Numismatics, sale No.125, lot 323, November 2020, Previously Ex Peter Lane collection and exhibited at the National Museum of Australia, South Australian Museum and the Museum of Australian Democracy at…
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Convict love token, a shaved down cartwheel penny engraved to obverse with a ship, lighthouse, all -seeing eye, anchor, palm tree, cocunut pile, water well and the words 'Dear Mother' and the year 1825, the reverse engraved 'Forget Me/ Not/ W. M Bath/ aged 15', with a small bird with letter in beak, weight 25.08gm, diameter 35 mm. Provenance: Nobles Numismatics, sale No.88, lot 424, July 2008
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Convict love token, a Georgian cartwheel penny with stipple inscription to obverse reading 'Willi/ Am Fost/ Er When/ this You/ see Rem/ Ember/ Me', the reverse reading 'When/ I Am Far / a Way/ from the / May 5/ 1836', weight 23.12gm, diameter 35 mm. Provenance: mark Duff Currency world Pty Ltd, Paddington, Sydney, June 2020, together with original invoice/ receipt of sale and copy of metal analysis report.
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A Georgian cartwheel penny with stippled inscription on obverse reading 'A token / from / John Chapman / aged 20 / 1832', the reverse reading 'When / this you see / remember me / untill (sic) i get my / liberty' above a heart set between two kissing doves, weight 22.85gm, diameter 36 mm. Provenance: mark Duff Currency world Pty Ltd Paddington Sydney, July 2020 and featured in 'Convict love Tokens' by field and Millet 1998, p.93, receipt of purchase and metal analysis report included in sale.
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Convict love token, shaved and engraved halfpenny, inscription on the obverse reads 'Edward Stowers / free Sep 17 / 1824' the reverse engraved with the initials 'Fcs/Ls/Hs/Es/Js/Gs' between floral wreaths, weight 9.50gm, diameter 29.5 mm. Provenance: Hordern house, Sydney
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Love/ birth token, a Georgian halfpenny shaved smooth both sides, the obverse engraved with the initials 'Ttc' to centre and inscribed to top 'When this You See' and bottom 'Remember Me', the reverse with initials 'Hg' to the centre and inscribed to top 'Born 27 March 1768' above a wreath with ribbon tie, weight 8.38gm, diameter 28 mm. Provenance: Richard Welling, Magill, South Australia, May 2020
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Love token, a shaved down English cartwheel penny, engraved to the obverse with a scene depicting lovers in 19th century dress seated in a garden setting, with distant church spire to left, the reverse with inscribed monogram 'Cjw', weight 22.92gm, diameter 36 mm. Provenance: Richard Welling, South Australia, May 2020
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George III Captain cook commemorative medallion, 1784 Royal Society medal, in silver, design by medallist Lewis Pingo (1743-1832), the obverse showing the bust of Captain James cook in profile; the reverse depicting Fortune leaning upon a column, holding a rudder on the globe, diameter 43 mm. Provenance: Hordern house, Sydney
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George III Captain cook commemorative medallion, 1784 Royal Society medal, in bronze, design by medallist Lewis Pingo (1743-1832), the obverse showing the bust of Captain James cook in profile; the reverse depicting Fortune leaning upon a column, holding a rudder on the globe, diameter 43 mm. Provenance: Hordern house, Sydney, comes with original documentation with sale.
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1820 Royal horticultural Society Banksian medal, in silver, designed by William Wyon, commemorating the life of Sir Joseph Banks (1745-1820); Captain James Cook's most famous associate, the obverse showing a profile bust of Banks with birth and death dates; the reverse inscribed to a Messrs J.Hill and Son for Ferns on the 13th March 1900, diameter 38 mm x 3 mm thickness. Provenance: Hordern house, Sydney. Comes with original documentation with sale.
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1858 Melbourne copper penny token, for hide & de Carle, grocers and wine merchants, Melbourne, diameter 34 mm, weight 14.8gm, on the obverse: a lion set within concentric text providing information regarding the retailer, the reverse portraying Justice seated on a wool bale and holding scales. Provenance: Douglas Stewart fine books, Armadale Vic., original documentation included with sale.
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1854 Hobart town copper one penny token, for W.D wood, Montpellier Retreat Inn, Hobart town Tasmania, diameter 34 mm, weight 17.7gm, on the obverse: seven lines of text relating to the retailer, on the reverse a corner view of the hotel with flag pole and trees between further text. Provenance: Douglas Stewart fine books, Armadale Victoria, original documentation included with sale.
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George III 1797 copper Cartwheel penny, 28.55gm, diameter 36 mm
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Keeling Cocos Islands 5 cent token, 1913 J.S Clunies Ross token, 1554, nearly extremely fine condition, length 31 mm. Provenance: Nobles Numismatics, sale 87, lot 1688, April 2008
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1938 Jaeger Lecoultre Reverso wristwatch, in stainless steel with original black dial, manual wind, all original interior, with reverse with engraved crest of arms belonging to the notable Wilson family of Broomhead hall, Yorkshire, engraved to case rear 'To James from Eileen' - a wedding day gift to a Mr. John Wilson by his wife Eileen Comber, model number to case rear #18051, case diameter 22 mm, winding and running smoothly, with matched black leather strap. Provenance: vintage watch Collections, UK,…
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1966 18ct gold Jaeger Lecoultre wristwatch, manual wind, featuring a brushed silver dial set with gilt baton hour markers and hands, with date window set to the three o'clock position, hallmarked to rear case, nice clean original example, case diameter 33 mm, winding and running, with matched leather strap. Provenance: Vintage-watches-collection.com 2016
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IWC World War I trench style 18ct gold wristwatch, manual wind, cal 64, with unusual 18ct yellow gold screw case signed Francois Borgel for improved water resistance, hallmarks date to c1913 Chester, the white enamel dial featuring black Arabic numerals, electric blue hands and subsidiary seconds dial, a/f (minor chip to dial to the left of six o'clock position), movement #080699, case diameter 33 mm, with monogram engraving to case back, winding and running smoothly, with matched black leather strap..…
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18ct yellow gold Longines wristwatch, stamped .750 to inner case back, manual wind, cal 12.92, the textured silver dial set with rose gold coloured hour markers and subsidiary seconds dial set to the six o'clock position, with foliate relief design to case sides, case #5243867, movement #5243867, case diameter 32 mm, winding and running, with matched Hirsch leather band note: serviced by Max Schweizer watch service, Sydney, March 2021. Receipt of service included in sale.
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Late 18th century English carnelian intaglio ring, in the neoclassical style, depicting Prudence standing beside a column, set within a Georgian gold mount and later gold band with hallmarks present, total weight 4.47gm, size L. Provenance: Purchased from Mathew Holder: European Works of Art & Sculpture, Buckinghamshire, England 2021. Receipt included in sale.
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Pair of 19th century gold pietra dura cufflinks, unmarked gold, of circular form, featuring pietra dura inlaid flowers on a black slate ground with gold surround, engraved to both backs 'T.S Mort to Emma, Feb 24/76', a/f (one piece of inlay missing), total weight 10.34gm, together with research documents pertaining to T.S Mort (2)
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Faberge 14ct gold & enamel cigarette holder, hallmarked 56, maker mark for Karl Faberge, in orange amber with a 14ct yellow gold cap accented with a silver, white & blue enamel key fret collar, studded above and below with a myriad of small rough cut diamonds, total weight 12.06gm, length 6.8 cm, in a green leather presentation box marked 'Wartski, by Appointment to H.M the Queen Jewellers, 138 Regent St London & Llandudno''
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Tasmanian shell necklace by Lola Greeno, comprising Marineer shell and rice shell, by Lola Greeno (born 1946) of Flinders Island, c.1995, total length approx 84 cm. Provenance: Warwick Oakman Antiques, Richmond Tasmania 2022, original sales receipt included.
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1911 George V gold sovereign, weight approx 7.98gm, diameter 22 mm
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19th century 9ct gold pietra dura brooch, stamped 9ct, of circular form, depicting a flower in pietra dura within a 9ct yellow gold border and backing, total weight 15gm, diameter 33 mm
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1912 George V gold half sovereign, weight approx 3.99gm, diameter 19 mm
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Pair of 18ct yellow gold cufflinks, by Nicholas Deeprose, Bowral NSW, marked 750, Nd, of shell form, total weight 8.70gm, shell diameter approx 15 mm
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Edwardian 15ct gold medallion, marked 15ct, maker Ts&S, of oval form and decorated with enamel coat of arms to front, with engraving verso 'Broughton H.G school Edinburgh, Intermediate Department Dux medal, Jane H. Hewitt 1911-12', total weight 19.45gm, length 6.3 cm
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Pair of English sterling silver cuff links, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1969, SS (Shetland Silvercraft), in the form of two fish, total weight 7.69gm, fish length 20 mm (2)
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Georg Jensen deer brooch, designed by Arno Malinowski, kneeling deer brooch #256, total weight 15.29gm, length 45 mm
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Nicholas Deeprose coral necklace, marked Nd, Stg Sil to links, comprising twenty one spherical coral beads in red/ orange tones, approx 18 mm diameter each, total weight 126gm, total length 46 cm
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Good Japanese silver, enamel and silk parasol, with a knop handle and cylindrical support, decorated with raised iris, in tones of purple, blue and green, with pink silk shade, height 85 cm
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Lovely early 20th century 15ct gold chatelaine, with chain marked 15ct to finger ring and to three clasps, chain weight 25.40gm, suspending a 9ct gold marked propeller pencil of weight 3.40gm (without pencil), a 9ct gold dance/ note card marked 9ct Hardy Brothers with four ivory leaves plus a gilt metal mesh coin purse, total combined weight 75.16gm, length 31 cm
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Late 19th/20th century ivory and gilt chatelaine, with perfume bottle and fan chain, the bottle of baluster form, with filigree mounts
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Lovely 18ct gold mounted opal pendant, marked 18ct, the solid opal of organic drop form and encased in 18ct yellow gold, pendant length 5.8 cm, suspended on a 9ct yellow gold chain, total weight 11.05gm
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19th century ivory letter seal, with carved and beaded ivory handle, above seal with monogram, height 7.5 cm
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Sorrento Ware box and two ivory bangles, graduated, one inscribed Blanche and the other Marie, (3)
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Chinese export ivory Winding clamps, together with a large Chinese ivory winding clamp,c.1860, with carved decoration to the body, (3)
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Set of five Regency ivory Spools, each one decorated with carved floral motif, together with a pair of Regency ivory spools (7)
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Five ivory thread barrels, including a pair of Georgian examples, one painted, one with carved motifs and one smaller Georgian example (5)
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Four 19th century ivory and bone sewing implements including pin cushion clamp, pin cushion wheelbarrow, umbrella needle case and double ended emery, (4)
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Four 19th century ivory sewing implements, including crochet hooks and stilleto, together with 18th century ivory and steel seam presser and a seal ripper (5)
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Wonderful Portmeanteu 'Lucinda's' green Morocco travelling bag, the top opening completely to reveal a fitted interior with ivory and sterling silver toiletry accessories, length 36 cm note: this bag was used in the movie 'Oscar and Lucinda.'
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Early 19th century velvet covered tray of ivory and steel crochet and needlework tools (quantity)
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Judaica mother of pearl brooch, engraved with Western wall and Hebrew script, 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm
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Edwardian 9ct gold kangaroo stick pin, total weight 0.6gm, height 1.3 cm (kangaroo)
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South African 9ct gold miners brooch, in the form of a pick and shovel, total weight 3gm, length 4 cm
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15ct gold bamboo bar brooch with stones, stamped 15 verso, featuring a double bamboo bar with overlapping ribbon, set with four small round cut diamonds and three red stones (most likely spinel), with safety chain and pin, weight 3.73gm, length 4.5 cm
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Arts & Crafts silver and lapis necklace, unmarked, multi-strand with central main tear shaped pendant above a triangular setting, with box clasp inlaid with elliptical shaped lapis and orange stones, neck length 40.5 cm, total weight 37.25gm
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Cased stick pins, comprising seed pearl and coral plus double pin uniting an enamel decorated heart pendant, longest 5.5 cm (3)
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Victorian 15ct gold, seed pearl & enamel brooch, in the form of a crescent moon, total weight 4.74gm, 24 mm diameter
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Victorian diamond and moonstone stick pin, comprising nine round graduated rose cut diamonds in the shape of a crescent moon, set beside a cabochon cut moonstone, total weight 2.15gm, length 6.5 cm, with case
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14ct gold carved agate, ruby & enamel stick pin, early 20th century, in the form of a jaguar or possibly a monkey's face, set with ruby stone eyes and enamel accented mouth, total weight 3.12gm, length 6 cm, with case
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18ct gold, diamond and enamel stick pin, depicting the lion of Saint mark, featuring six rose cut diamonds studding the wings, with enamel accents, total weight 3gm, length 7 cm, with case
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Edward VII sterling silver and enamel medallion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1905, J.F (James Fenton), of circular form, the obverse decorated with a hand painted scene depicting three young gymnasts exercising amongst various sporting equipment, the reverse decorated with a wreath in relief, total weight 39.22gm, diameter 4.5 cm, with original fitted case
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Late Victorian 9ct gold blue tigers eye pendant, length 5.5 cm
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Pair of Theodore Fahrner 900 silver cufflinks, marked Tf 900 to backs, in a circular swirl design, set with turquoise and amethyst stones to centre, total weight 7.33gm, diameter 13 mm, in original box (2)
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Egyptian carnelian eye amulet, with certificate stating piece dates from 1st millennium B.C, width 2.5 cm
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14ct gold Waltham Colonial pocket watch, c.1945, stamped 14k to inner case back, the off white dial set with gilt Arabic numerals and hands, with subsidiary seconds dial set to six o'clock position, 21 jewel movement, #32236027, case #6198990, with engraving to rear case, case diameter 44 mm, total weight 48.4gm
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Longines gilt wristwatch, quartz movement, the brushed gilt dial set with Roman numerals and date window to three o'clock position, stainless steel back, marked #L5 632 2 and #29011379, set against a gold plated multi link band, case diameter 32 mm
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Ladies Tag Heuer Professional 200m wristwatch, quartz movement, in stainless steel duotone case and strap, featuring a white dial set with lumed gilt baton hour markers and date window set to the three o'clock position, reference #WK1320, #BE5760, case diameter 29 mm, a/f (bezel not rotating), currently running
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Gents Longines lyre automatic wristwatch, in gilt stainless steel case and band, the white dial set with Roman numerals and date window to three o'clock position, L619.2 automatic movement, case #33782348, case diameter 35 mm, currently winding and running
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Longines 14ct white gold mystery dial wristwatch, c.1950's, marked 14ct gold S&W to rear case, manual wind, baton hour markers, 33 mm case diameter, a/f (crack to crystal), with black leather strap, currently winding and running
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Raymond Weil 'Saxo' wristwatch, in gilt finish, quartz movement, the rectangular dial set with Roman numerals and date window to the 6 o'clock position, model 9110, case diameter 29 mm, untested (needs battery)
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18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring, featuring a bezel set cushion cut natural green emerald (2.12ct), surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (0.46ct), total weight 3.4gm, ring size Q, with valuation certificate
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14ct white gold, sapphire and diamond ring, featuring cushion cut natural blue sapphire (4.17ct), surrounded by a halo of eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds and six round brilliant cut diamonds down the shoulders of the band, total weight 5.4gm, ring size P, with valuation certificate
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14ct white gold, ruby and diamond ring, featuring a cushion cut, natural red ruby (2.14ct), in four claw setting, surrounded by millegrained open scalloped star-style halo of eight round brilliant cut diamonds (.08ct), total weight 3.11gm, ring size Q, with valuation certificate and gemstone summary
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9ct yellow gold and star sapphire ring, featuring oval cabochon cut blue star sapphire (5.1ct approx), in four claw setting, total weight 4.15gm, ring size N
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9ct gold and solid opal pendant, with oval form opal (2.57ct), in 9ct gold setting, with 9ct gold chain, total weight 2.64gm, length of pendant 1.3 cm
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Large 9ct gold and boulder opal pendant, with organic form boulder opal (31.87ct), in 9ct gold setting, on a 9ct gold chain, total weight 10.29gm, height 3 cm x width 2.4 cm (at widest point)
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9ct gold and boulder opal pendant, with organic form boulder opal (10.2ct), in 9ct gold setting, with 9ct gold chain, total weight including chain 5.34gm, length of pendant 2.6 cm
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