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The Winter Auction Series — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:498
Sale Title:The Winter Auction SeriesLots with images:498
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:334
Date:17-Jul-2022
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A gilt repousse, enamel and coral chatelaine, featuring classical decoration of cupids and cherubs throughout, suspended with a pair of oval panels featuring blue and white enamel and a border of coral beads, and finished with a looking glass. Total length 190 mm.
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A tanzanite ring, the oval cut tanzanite weighing 1.86cts, raised in four white gold claws above an S shaped 18ct gold upswept band. Weight 6.3gms.
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A strand of Tahitian pearls and earrings, featuring thirty-seven Baroque shaped Tahitian pearls of green/pink hue, graduating in size from 10-11 mm, fastening to an 18ct gold ball clasp, length 450 mm, together with a pair of round Tahitian pearl stud earrings, of dark green hue, measuring 11.7 mm; 9ct gold backings.
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Three early Victorian gold and pearl rings, comprising a black enamel and pearl ring, and a pearl and diamond ring both in 18ct yellow gold and a turquoise and pearl ring in 9ct gold, rubbed hallmarks, total weight 6.7gms.
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A solitaire peach tourmaline ring, the fancy cushion cut peach tourmaline weighing 14.50cts, raised in four claw to a half round band all in 14ct white gold. Total weight 7.6gms
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A solitaire Parti-Sapphire ring, the cushion cut parti-sapphire weighing 2.55cts, raised in four claws to a half round band all set in platinum. Total weight 7.1gms.
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A solitaire mint green tourmaline ring, the fancy cushion cut mint green tourmaline ring weighing 9.95cts, four claw set in 14ct white gold and finished with a half round band. Total weight 6.9gms.
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A solitaire brown tourmaline ring, fancy cushion cut brown tourmaline showing pink and green flashes weighing 15.2cts, four claw set to a half round band in 14ct white gold. Total weight 7.7gms
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A pair of blue topaz cocktail earrings, a pair of blue topaz cocktail earrings, each earring featuring a rectangular step cut blue topaz totalling an estimated 4.70cts, mounted in an 18ct gold setting with four claws and ribbed gold detail, post and spring backing. Total weight 10.3gms.
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A pair of mabe pearl and gold earrings, each featuring a silver white mabe pearl measuring 13.8 mm in diameter, 18ct yellow gold fluted base and finished with clip fittings, total weight 10.9gms.
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A pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver earrings, fluted shell design crafted in sterling silver. Signed, reference 107. Clip fittings.
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A sapphire and diamond ring, centrally set with a round brilliant cut diamond of 0.47cts, shouldered by a pear and baguette cut sapphires and finished with a border of small brilliant cut diamonds. Crafted in 18ct white gold. Total weight 8.2gms.
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A gold bracelet, flat curb link design, crafted in 18ct yellow gold. Total weight 7.1gms, total length 165 mm.
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Two pairs of gold cufflinks, featuring a pair of rectangular cufflinks with engine turned decoration and a pair of ball cufflinks of fine wirework design. Both crafted in 14ct yellow gold. Total weight 23gms.
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An Edwardian gold and pearl pendant necklace, featuring a seed pearl six ray star brooch suspended from pearl set floral panels and chain. All crafted in 15ct gold, Australian makers mark, total weight 16.8gms.
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A diamond dress ring, featuring a princess cut diamond of 1.18cts, heavily bezel set in white gold above six small round brilliant cut diamonds set to the shoulders in 14ct yellow gold. Total weight 7gms.
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A gold bangle, solid oval form, crafted in 9ct rose gold with polished finish. Total weight: 67.2gms.
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An antique Maltese diamond suite, comprising a ring, pendant, brooch and pair of earrings, all featuring a flower design set with rose cut diamonds, set in silver and finished in 9ct rose gold. Earrings having hook fittings. Total weight 63gms.
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A lapis lazuli and gold signet ring and pendant necklace, oval panel of lapis lazuli set in a textured 18ct gold mount together with a rectangular panel of lapis lazuli framed in 18ct gold and suspended from an 18ct gold chain. Total weight 20.6gms.
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A French gold and enamel with pearls pocket watch, with a coronet fob, 14carat gold ladies fob on brooch, Swiss cylinder movement, crown wind cylinder set, with a white enamel dial, circa 1900
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A French antique cameo ring, oval sardonyx panel intricately carved with the profile a young woman adorned with jewellery. Finely set in 18ct gold. Mid nineteenth century. Total weight 5.1gms.
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An antique rock crystal and gold ring, featuring an intaglio reverse crystal portrait of a dog, framed with rose cut diamonds, set in 18ct rose gold. Total weight 3gms.
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An antique cameo and diamond ring, elongated onyx panel finely carved with a nymph, set above a border of rose cut diamonds. Set in 18ct yellow gold. Circa 1870, total weight 3.4gms.
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A strand of South Sea pearls, comprising twenty nine near round pearls of white and cream hues and good lustre. Measuring 13.1-15.5 mm and finished with a polished 14ct white gold bean shaped clasp, length 470 mm.
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A strand of Tahitian pearls, comprising thirty four near round graduated pearls of fine lustre and pink, mauve, grey and silver hues measuring 10.3 mm - 14.1 mm, individually knotted to a brush finish, 14ct white gold oval shaped clasp. Length 480 mm.
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A strand of Tahitian pearls, comprising thirty five near round pearls of fine lustre, displaying hues of green, grey and aubergine, measuring 11.0 mm - 13.4 mm and individually knotted to a 14ct gold oval polished clasp. Length 470 mm.
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A strand of Baroque South Sea pearls with pearl and diamond enhancer, featuring 28 Baroque pearls of silver and white hues and good lustre, measuring 9 mm - 13.3 mm. Interspaced with nine small white gold beads and a round 14ct white gold polished ball clasp. Finished with an 18ct yellow gold enhancer centrally set with a mabe pearl of 13 mm and a border of twenty six single cut diamonds. Total length 390 mm.
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A gold necklace, of cube link design, crafted in 22ct gold, total weight 26.9gms, total length 650 mm.
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A gold coin pendant, Great Britain Britannia 25 pound gold coin mounted in a 14ct gold frame, total weight 9.2gms.
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A collection of gold pendants, comprising a South African 1/10 Krugerrand coin set in a 9ct gold pendant frame, a Hawaiian 'Save the Dolphin' coin set in a 9ct gold pendant frame and an 18ct gold cross. Total weight 10.4gms.
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A Victorian sterling silver and gold bangle, hinged oval form with applied buckle and strap motif in rose gold, with engraved floral decoration detail. Hallmarked Birmingham 1885, total weight 34.3gms.
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A sapphire and diamond spray brooch, set throughout with flowers petals of oval and pear cut sapphires, offset by small round brilliant and single cut diamonds, set in white gold, total weight 13.5gms.
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A three stone emerald and diamond ring, the central oval cut emerald weighing 1.21cts, offset by two round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.28cts, set in 18ct white and yellow gold, total weight 3.6gms.
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A gold and nephrite charm pendant, modelled as a junk boat with a nephrite base and crafted in 14ct gold, total weight 2.8gms.
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An antique synthetic sapphire bangle, comprising nine graduated round cut blue sapphires set in individual box mounts, crafted in 15ct gold, hallmarked William Drummond, total weight 11.8gms.
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A gold and ruby necklace, rectangular box link design finished with a pierced heart panel set with a triangular cut ruby. Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, total weight 14.9gms, total length 425 mm
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A gold, diamond and ruby cocktail ring, featuring an old cut diamond weighing 0.60cts, surrounded by a border of eight single cut diamonds and eight round rubies. Raised in a woven crossover frame of 18ct gold, total weight 6.8gms.
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A Georg Jensen gold bracelet, pierced sphere design, crafted in 18ct gold, signed, reference 1161A, total weight 27.1gms, total length 205 mm.
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A gold curb link bracelet, classic hollow curb link design with heart shaped padlock, crafted in 9ct yellow gold. Total weight 32.8gms, total length 200 mm.
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An antique gold wax filled bangle, circular hinged form in 9ct rose gold with wax filling to the interior. Total weight 59gms.
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An antique pearl ring, comprising five graduated pearls of white and silver hue and fine lustre, measuring 3.5-4.5 mm, set in 15ct gold, total weight 3.4gms.
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A Mikimoto cultured pearl and silver bracelet, featuring six rectangular panels set with six cultured pearls measuring 5 mm and displaying fine lustre. Interspaced by sterling silver panels, finished with a safety chain. Total length 175 mm.
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A Mikimoto cultured pearl and diamond ring, the round cultured pearl of silver, white hues displaying fine lustre and measuring 8 mm, set above a small crescent of single cut diamonds to each shoulder. Set in 18ct white gold and signed. Total weight 3.7gms.
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A Colombian gold and rock crystal necklace, featuring a gold deity pendant suspended from polished rock crystal beads of round and elongated forms, highlighted by two pierced 18ct gold interspacers and clasp. Total length 430 mm.
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A zircon bracelet, comprising seven graduated round brilliant cut zircons set in 9ct white gold individual box mounts, total weight 11.9gms, total length 180 mm.
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An antique gold fob chain, curb link design having a t-bar and two swivel clips, crafted in 9ct rose gold, total weight 52.2gms, total length 385 mm.
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A boulder opal and diamond earring and pendant suite, a boulder opal and diamond earring and pendant suite, featuring freeform boulder opals, each earring measuring approximately 18.5 x 7.5 mm, surmounted by a round brilliant cut diamond of 0.17cts, matching pendant with boulder opal measuring 19.8 x 12.4 mm, surmounted by a round brilliant cut diamond of 0.36cts; all mounted in 18ct gold. Threaded backing to earrings. Total weight 11.4gms.
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An antique gold bangle, circular hinged form in 15ct rose gold with polished finish. Australian makers mark, total weight 41.8gms.
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An antique gold fob chain, fancy twist link finished with jump rings and swivel clasp, crafted in 9ct gold, total weight 26.3gms, total length 410 mm.
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An antique gold fob chain, curb link design with two swivel clips, stamped 9ct, total weight 30.9gms, total length 415 mm.
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A diamond eternity band, comprising ten round brilliant cut diamonds set in a flat round band of 18ct white gold, total diamond weight 0.35cts, total weight 4.6gms.
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A zircon solitaire ring, round brilliant cut zircon set in 9ct white gold, total weight 3gms.
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A diamond and gold dress ring, handcrafted, diagonally set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds in a wide textured band of 18ct yellow gold. Total weight 8.9gms.
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Three gold gem set rings, comprising a ruby and diamond full circle eternity ring in 18ct white gold, and two half hoop diamond eternity rings set in platinum. Total weight 8.1gms.
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An Edwardian gold and amethyst bracelet, fine gate link bracelet interspaced with six round cut amethysts finely bezel set. Crafted in 15ct gold, total length 190 mm, total weight 12.5gms.
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An antique sapphire and diamond bangle, comprising five graduated old cut diamonds weighing 2.10cts total and interspaced with six round cut blue sapphires, crafted in 18ct yellow gold in a reed hinged frame, hallmarked Gaunt. Total weight 20.2gms.
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A multi strand of turquoise beads, comprising three graduated strands of turquoise beads, finished with a silver clasp, total length 420 mm. Provenance: Tony White.
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A pair of Victorian gold and garnet earrings, of scroll design with applied wirework set with oval and round garnets, hook fittings, 9ct gold, total weight 5.2gms.
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A crystal and enamel embellished cross brooch by Christian Lacroix, inspired by the opulence of Byzantine era with original box and dust bag
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A gold fob chain, Fetter link design, fitted with two swivel clips and a t-bar. Crafted in 9ct rose gold. Total weight 42.4gms, total length 460 mm.
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An exotic gold collar, an exotic gold collar, featuring a pierced half collar attached to graduated engraved ball chains; 22ct gold. Total weight 41.9gms. Length 460 mm.
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A gold and diamond necklace, featuring rectangular yellow gold panels with brushed finish interspaced with fifteen round brilliant cut diamonds bezel and circular white gold panels, 18ct gold, total diamond weight 0.90cts, total weight 34.1gms, total length 450 mm, retailed by imp jewellery.
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An 18ct gold pump quarter repeater, French, 1820, with ruby cylinder, key wind and key set, curvet signed Bregay, Paris, in a fitted rosewood box
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A gold pendant watch, manual wind, circular white dial, black Roman numerals, 18ct gold oval engraved case and bale, total weight 15.3gms.
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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze cartel clock, late 19th century, with a cast floral crest and draped with floral and fabric style swags, the dial with Arabic numerals, minute markings, and pierced gilded hands beneath a domed glass, with pendulum
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An Austro-Hungarian walnut cased bracket clock, circa 1730, with a 30 hour striking verge movement, mock pendulum, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and filigree hands against an engraved break arch dial, 33 cm high, 21 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep
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A pair cased English pocket watch, circa 1840, fusee verge, movement signed Thomas nurse, Saturday market, Lynn, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, 53 mm case diameter
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A Swiss pocket watch, circa 1850, fusee verge, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, dial and movement signed, Muret Geneve, 50 mm case diameter
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A French silver pocket watch, circa 1810, fusee verge, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, key wind, key set, 55 mm diameter case
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An English silver pocket watch, circa 1830, fusee verge, movement signed Morton, strand, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, gold hands, key wind and key set, 51 mm case diameter.
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A pair cased verge watch by E Chapman, London, 1807, an automata windmill to the polychrome dial, 5.5 cm diameter
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A French silver pocket watch, circa 1810, fusee verge with polychrome enamel dial featuring a hunting scene, key wind, key set, 43 mm case diameter
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An English hunter pocket watch, circa 1830, fusee verge movement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial, movement signed Charles Lupton, London, 55 mm case diameter
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An Italo Fontana U-boat wristwatch, boxed with all associated papers and manual, fully signed to movement and case
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A large collection of watchmakers tools, equipment and movements, contained in a stained wood two drawer chest, the chest 20 cm high, 44 cm wide, 22 cm deep
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A large collection of antique vellum and parchment documents and indentures, 17th century and later, including a document in Latin with a wax bishop's seal
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A bottle of Penfolds Grange Hermitage, vintage 1978, bin 95, bottled 1979, boxed
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A bottle of Penfolds Grange Hermitage, vintage 1980, bin 95, bottled 1982, boxed
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A collection of antique walking sticks and canes, together with a shoe horn, 19th to 20th century, ten items comprising a rattan walking stick and an army swagger stick with ivory handles, a cane with a purple cut crystal knob handle, rustic carved sticks, others with novelty carved handles, various lengths
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An American sterling silver Colonial pattern flatware service, Tiffany & Co, New York, released in 1895, a setting for twelve, each piece with thread edged handles and scroll finials with acanthus motifs, comprising main and entree knives, main and entree forks, soup, dessert and tea spoons, each item stamped sterling, with patent number, the knives with silver handles and steel blades, in a fitted canteen, silver weight excluding knives 3780gm, including the knives 5280gm
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A set of eight George III sterling silver armorial dinner plates, Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert, London 1782, cusped, gadroon edged dishes each engraved with a crest bearing the motto ' Sola Et Unica Virtus', 25 cm diameter, total weight 4910gm
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A three-piece sterling silver coffee set by the Hunt silver Company of New York & Chicago, circa 1930s-40s an American three-piece sterling silver coffee set, the Hunt silver Company of New York & Chicago, circa 1930s-40s, the neoclassical service with gadrooned borders, each element engraved Hunt silver sterling 175 to the underside, the coffee pot 28 cm high, total weight 1090gm
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M. Fred Hirsch Co Inc - jersey city, Nj active 1920-1945 a seven piece American sterling silver tea and coffee service, M. Fred Hirsch & Co, Nj, 1920-1945, comprising a kettle on stand, tea and coffee pots, covered sugar pot and other similar, and a milk jug, all embossed and chased in 'Violet' pattern, lids with applied floral finials, marks to each element, kettle on stand 37 cm high, total weight 4,300gm
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A pair of Biedermeier silver candlesticks, mark of Klosh, Breslau (Prussia), circa 1820s, with removable unmarked sconces, fine engine turned borders and stiff leaf mushroom knops, marked Klosh, with Breslau stamp and letter Q to foot, 29 cm high, total weight 705gm. Provenance: The Grice collection, Bonhams, New York
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A set of four George III sterling silver Old English pattern dessert spoons, Peter and Ann Bateman, London 1792, each with delicate bright cut designs, crisply hallmarked underside to all, 19 cm long, total weight 245gm
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An American seven piece sterling silver tea and coffee service, Gorham, 1914-1916, comprising a hot water kettle on stand, tea and coffee pots, covered sugar basin, milk jug and a footed bowl of plain faceted design, gilt washed to the interiors; hallmarked to all elements, 33 cm high (kettle on stand), total weight 3630gm
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A mixed group of sterling silver, 19th century and later, together with assorted plated items, various dates and makers including two Georgian berry spoons, a Dutch style .930 silver sugar sifter with Sheffield and foreign manufacture marks, a two handled cup, five feather banded teaspoons plus two others; plated items include a beaker, Mr Punch vanity items, a novelty spoon, total weight of silver 405gms
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A George III Scottish sterling silver presentation coffee pot, Francis Howden, Edinburgh 1799, the neoclassical pedestal pot with finely chased and bright cut borders, with inscription to the body, hallmarked underside, 27 cm high, 1040gms
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A William IV three piece sterling silver tea set by William hunter, London 1831, comprising a pedestal teapot and associated sugar basin and milk jug of compressed lobed form with embossed flora and ornate 'C' scroll handles, the teapot with a pheasant finial, hallmarked, silver weight: 1440gm
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A French silver figural candlestick, mid 19th century, export mark of mercury in octagon, featuring a cupid figure holding a dish and urn form sconce aloft and standing on a waisted engine turned base with beaded decorations, raised on toupie feet, 950 silver mark to dish, sconce and foot rim, 27.5 cm high, total weight 435gm
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A Victorian sterling silver three piece tea service, William Hutton & Sons, London 1897/8, and Walker & Hall, Sheffield, rubbed date mark, a matching teapot, sugar basin and creamer of oval gadrooned design, reeded bracket handles to the basin and creamer, an ebonised handle and finial to the teapot, teapot 17 cm high, total weight 920gm
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An Edwardian sterling silver tea and coffee set by Robert Pringle & Sons, London, 1909-1911, comprising five pieces, each with gadrooned bodies, ebonised wood finials and handles, the spirit kettle 34 cm high, total weight 3450gms
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A Victorian sterling silver salver, Martin Hall and Co, Sheffield 1861, the lobed salver with an applied gadroon, shell and acanthus rim, bead and husk borders and engraved designs to the tray, raised on ball and claw feet, crisply hallmarked underside, 26 cm diameter, silver weight 625gm
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A Victorian sterling silver salver, Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, London 1843, with a pie crust border and an applied acanthus and pierced floral rim, chased design to the tray, raised on pierced floral scroll feet; hallmarked to border underside, 38 cm diameter, total weight 885gm
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A William IV and Victorian presentation three piece sterling silver tea service, various makers, London 1833/34, and 1838, of footed lobed form, the teapot with an applied chased floral finial, with inscription to Mr and Mrs Nutter from the minister and congregation of St George church, Altrincham, teapot 15 cm high, total weight 1400gm
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A Victorian sterling silver salver, Henry Holland, London 1859, with a pie crust border and an applied scroll and shell form rim, engraved to the tray and raised on pressed scroll feet, hallmarked underside, 26.5 cm diameter, silver weight: 440gm
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An Empire revival giltwood sofa and a pair of matching club chairs by Gianni Versace, together with five associated cushions, with rollover arms and a husk carved giltwood frame upholstered in green and blue toned Napoleonic and bee themed velvet, the velvet cushions in assorted designs including bee motifs, one in silk, the sofa length of back 220 cm
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A large carved gilt wood cushion front mirror, with a bevelled plate and vegetal moulding to the frame, 110 cm high, 80 cm wide
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A large French Empire style silver gilt mirror, with a pierced wreath finial, 134 cm high 83 cm wide
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A pair of impressive carved wood salon mirrors, a pair of impressive carved wood salon mirrors, each mirror framed by Ionic columns, 265 x 147
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