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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:337
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:334
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:224
Date:11-Oct-2022
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An early 20th century silver salver, Sheffield 1928. Plain design, pie crust rim, raised on three scrolling feet, initials engraved to the centre, 760gm.
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A large early 20th century silver rose / trophy bowl, London 1918. Angular scroll handles, spreading pedestal base, unengraved. 1660gm.
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An impressive pair of 19th century colonial silver mounted emu egg epergnes the egg sits in an unadorned silver mount with a slender column culminating in the round pedestal base with three flat feet, the top mount with some decorative engraving has another slender column leading up to a heavily engraved disc, a wheel cut frilled glass trumpet sits in each disc, a silver shield attached to the front of each egg, height 35 cm.
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A George III silver mounted coconut cup, London circa 1819 by Charles Rawlings the plain bowl in good polish raised on a silver pedestal base, height 13 cm.
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A George III Old Sheffield Plate coffee pot, crested with a demi lion, height 20 cm.
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A Victorian silver plate lidded tea urn, captured ring lion mask side handles, raised on elegant shaped legs and paw feet, shaped base with four ball feet, ivory knob to tap (replacement screw), with original internal container for the hot charcoal and burner to base. 21 x 21 x 40 cm.
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A large Victorian silver plate food dome, embossed floral decoration, engraved initials and dated 1859 to one side, family coat of arms and motto Nil Desperandum to other, handle is removable. 46 x 37 x 28 cm.
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An unusual vintage silver plate Lazy Susan/bain-marie, by Viners Ltd, 'Reproduction Old Sheffield Plate'. The octagonal swivelling bain Marie with a central lidded soup tureen, surrounded by four lidded vegetable dishes and four condiment pots. 58 x 58 cm.
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A substantial early 1900s two handled silver plate tray, engraved floral decoration with pierced gallery, by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, makers marks to base. 68 x 42 cm.
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A gunmetal cased quarter repeater pocket watch, 5.1 cm diameter, lever wind, Swiss movement, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes sub seconds dial.
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A ladies' Cartier 'Ballon Bleu' stainless steel watch, ref 3489, in 3.3 cm case, with automatic movement, silvered dial with Roman numerals, centre seconds, stainless bracelet with deployant clasp. In original box with tag. Valuation available
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A vintage Piaget 18ct gold and diamond set ladies' watch, ref 40805, circa 1982, the rectangular 2 x 2.5 cm gold case grain set with forty-four round brilliant cut diamonds, the black dial with gold Dauphine hands and diamond indices at the quarters framing a gold plateau set with thirty-five single cut diamonds. On black leather strap with Piaget 18ct gold. Buckle. With original certificate, receipt and leather Piaget branded travel case.
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Rolex gents sterling silver trench watch, circa 1918 with swivel lugs, signed movement, luminescent Arabic numerals.
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A 1960s Omega Admiralty 563 gents wristwatch, with black 'Military dial', manual wind, caliber 601, long lug version. Running. Later black leather strap
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A vintage Omega Seamaster watch with 'Tropical' dial, automatic movement, in gold on steel 3.4 cm case with oversize drop lugs, well-toned dial with baton indices and Arabic numerals at quarters, Dauphine hands and sweep seconds. Black leather strap.
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An Omega Seamaster watch, pre-De Ville circa 1960-63, manual movement, in gold on steel 3.4 cm case, with sunburst silver dial, baton indices, sweep seconds. Tan leather strap.
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An Omega Seamaster 30 watch, 1960s, caliber 286 manual movement, in 3.5 cm stainless steel case, with champagne dial, gold baton indices and hands, sweep seconds. Leather strap
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An Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M watch; calibre 1164 automatic movement, ref 213.30.42.40.01.001, in 41.5 mm stainless steel case with black unidirectional bezel, black wave pattern dial, skeletonized hands, date at 3, three sub-dials; stainless steel bracelet.
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An Omega 1969 'Jedi' Seamaster chronograph watch; calibre 861 manual movement, ref 145.024, in 4 cm stainless case with sunburst surface finish, black dial with three sub-dials, white and orange hands; on stainless bracelet.
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A fine, large 19th century brass oval cased carriage clock with strike and repeat mechanism, signed 'Just' and numbered '71189' to the silvered lever escapement platform, the twin barrel movement strikes and repeats on a gong, the white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with railtrack minutes and Breguet hands in an engraved gilt face; the engraved oval case with bevelled glasses to the four sides and top, with repeat button and curved handle, height 17.5 cm.
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Three Napoleonic period pressed wood table snuff box lids, one depicting Napoleon, the other soldiers and memorials. Some faults. Largest dia.8.5 cm
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A William IV silver vinaigrette, finely ribbed, foliate scroll gilded and pierced grille. With sponge. Birmingham 1834.
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Victorian quality double sovereign case combination vesta, gilded interior, push button release sovereign compartment. Suspension ring attached. Birmingham 1897. 5.5 x 5 cm.
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An Edwardian silver Art Nouveau powder compact, the top decorated with a flowing haired woman, mirror to the interior, with original swans down powder puff, Birmingham 1905.
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Two Victorian silver cased perfume bottles, one profusely embossed with birds and flowers, the other engraved with florals, London 1887 and Birmingham 1888, height 70 and 4.5 cm.
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A silver and coral baby rattle, traditional form with whistle to one end, coral to the other and six small rumble bells, Birmingham 1919, length 11 cm.
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A silver baby rattle, traditional form, bell to one end, coral to the other, four small rumble bells, unmarked, length 9 cm.
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A silver baby rattle, traditional form with four small rumble bells, silver handle, ivorine ring, Birmingham 1936, length 15 cm.
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A 19th century burr timber box with hand painted ivory inset top circular, depicting a young girl at evening prayers, diameter 10.5 cm
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A portrait miniature in oils on copper of a girl, in early 18th century manner, later framed, oval 17 x 14 cm overall
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A pair of Imperial topaz gemstones, octagon cut, each stone 7.06ct, suitable for earrings. AIG report available.
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A pair natural opal gemstones, cabochon pear cut, each stone 2.10ct, suitable for earrings. AIG report available.
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An 18.66ct blue topaz gemstone, pear facet cut. AIG report available.
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A 1.09ct round brilliant cut unset diamond, colour D, clarity If (internally flawless), replacement valuation ($47,500) and AIG report available.
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A 1.03ct round brilliant cut unset diamond, colour F, clarity VVS2, valuation and diamond report available.
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A 1.68ct round brilliant cut unset diamond, colour H, clarity VVS2, valuation and diamond report available.
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A 0.63ct oval modified brilliant cut unset diamond, natural fancy purple-pink colour, clarity I2. Stone comes sealed with GIA report: GIA 1182725250.
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A very large and impressive New Zealand colonial pounamu and 9ct gold heart pendant, mounted in gold with 'Rangiaua', the gold suspension loop with floral mount, height 8.2 cm.
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An estate 18ct gold, platinum and diamond bar brooch, a 2.30ct old mine cut diamond (colour I, clarity Si1), claw set in a platinum 'Rex' style coronet, the knife edge gold bar with a thin strip of platinum to the top, the catch with hinged safety clip.
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An estate 18ct sapphire and diamond bar brooch, coronet claw mounts securing the oval facet cut Ceylonese sapphire flanked by two brilliant cut diamonds.
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An Edwardian 15ct yellow gold turquoise and seed pearl brooch, open circular panelled form with six turquoise cabochons framed by multiple seed pearls.
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A Victorian 18ct gold and citrine brooch, the 49.50ct oval facet cut citrine (lightly included) claw set in an elaborate scrolling frame, 9ct gold safety chain.
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A Victorian gauntleted hand watch key, converted to a brooch, gold on steel. Seal panel end, length 5.6 cm.
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A 9ct framed Royal Doulton hand painted signed portrait miniature brooch, the woman with coiffured hair and green dress. Printed mark to reverse and hand detailed hand painted Leslie Johnson.
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A Victorian 9ct gold framed allegorical cameo brooch, the carved scene of classical rider on hose back with mother and child and other figures. The scalloped edge with rope twist detail, height 9.2 cm. In fitted Morocco leather box.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold, blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a 2.31ct pear faceted cut, deep blue sapphire (slightly included - included), claw set and suspended from a drop with three marquise cut, deep blue sapphires and three round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears, TSW 4.33ct, TDW 0.09ct.
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A pair of 14ct gold, blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a cluster of marquise cut, deep blue sapphires (slightly included), claw set surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from two conforming shaped sapphire and diamond set drops, posts for pierced ears, TSW 3.00ct, TDW 0.75ct.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold, blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with six marquise cut and one round cut, deep blue sapphires (slightly included), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from diamond set hooks for pierced ears, TSW 0.95ct, TDW 0.64ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond cluster earrings, each with three baguettes of 0,22ct total framed by ten modern round brilliant cuts.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond cluster earrings. Each with a central diamond of 0.22ct framed by 16 round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 0,58ct. Valuation available.
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A pair of18ct white gold and diamond cluster earrings, each with a 0.23ct round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by eight small round brilliant cuts. The 18 diamonds of TDW. 0.92ct. Valuation available.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and multi diamond drop earrings, the pear form suspended from circular hoops encrusted with 342 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds of 3.48cts.
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A pair of impressive 18ct white gold, diamond and emerald lizard head designer earrings, each head with 106 modern brilliant cut diamonds of TDW. 3,26ct and two emerald set eyes of 0.71ct. Hinge and post fittings for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct white gold ruby and diamond huggie style earrings, each with a channel set row five square cut rubies totalling 1.20ct framed by rows of brilliant cut diamonds . TDW. 1.20ct. Hinged back setting and post fittings. Valuation available.
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A large branch coral necklace, graduating branch lengths, the longest 6.5 cm. Necklace length 48 cm
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A circa 1900 9ct rose gold heavy Albert chain, double graduating curb links with t-bar and double clips, length 40 cm.
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14ct white gold and diamond halo pendant necklace, a 0.70ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour H-I, clarity SI1-SI2), multi claw set and surrounded by a halo of fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J, clarity SI1-I1), pendant has a slider bail and necklace has a bolt ring lock, length 45 cm.
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An 18ct gold and amethyst dress ring, the 12.00ct (approximate) chequerboard cut amethyst in a partial rub over mount, flow up shoulders and substantial tapering band.
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A retro 18ct yellow gold and diamond ring, set with eight brilliant cut diamonds in a raised rectangular panel. 6.95gm.
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A modern platinum and diamond solitaire ring, the modern round brilliant cut graded F and SI2, of 'Excellent' make in four-pillar mount with cross-over style shoulders set with 14 modern round diamonds of 0.17ct. TDW. 0.67ct. Valuation available.
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An estate sapphire and diamond cluster ring, 18ct yellow gold with platinum top, the oval mixed cut violet blue sapphire of 1.00ct. Framed by seven old European cut diamonds of 0.92ct. Sweep-up platinum split and tied double scroll shoulders.
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An 18ct white gold ruby and diamond ring, the central band of eight rubies of 0,91ct. Flanked by 26 diamonds of 0.32ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ring, the centre with a band of four baguette diamonds flanked by six round brilliant diamonds and a further four baguette cuts. TDW. 0.62ct.
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A retro 14ct gold and diamond ring, three modern round brilliant cut diamonds (colour F-G, clarity Vs) bezel set in a free form mount flat tapered band with a squarish profile, TDW 0.33ct. Valuation available.
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Retro14ct gold and diamond ring, a half barrel shaped mount set with nine modern round brilliant cut diamonds (colour F-G, clarity SI1-2) channel set between flat gold bars, swept-up shoulders, tapered flat band, TDW 1.15ct.
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A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond cocktail ring, twelve oval cut natural blue sapphires claw set in a spray with six round brilliant cut diamonds to the base and thirteen single cut diamonds set to one shoulder and curling up through the sapphire spray, TSW 2.75ct, TDW 0.46ct. Valuation available.
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An estate 18ct gold, tourmaline and diamond dress ring, the 7.74ct rectangular facet cut tourmaline (very lightly included) claw set with six round brilliant cut diamonds set to each side, TDW 0.60ct (chip to one corner of the tourmaline).
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An antique 15ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.29ct old European cut (colour J, clarity I1) claw set in a wider, tapering rounded band.
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14ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond double halo ring, a 2.28ct rectangular radiant faceted cut, medium-deep blue aquamarine (slightly included), double four-claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds decorating the split shoulders, TDW 0.73ct (colour J, clarity SI2-I2). Ring size M.
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14ct gold aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring, a 7.58ct oval faceted cut, light-medium blue aquamarine (very slightly included), bezel set and surrounded by a halo of sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds with a further diamond to each shoulder, (colour J-L, clarity SI2-I2), TDW 1.05ct. Ring size O.
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14ct white gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 1.51ct princess cut diamond (colour I-J, clarity SI1-SI2), 4 claw set. Ring size M.
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14ct gold, aquamarine and diamond halo ring, a 4.84ct cushion cut, light blue aquamarine (eye clean clarity), four-claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the shoulders, (colour J, clarity SI2-I2), TDW 0.42ct. Ring size N½.
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An 18ct rose gold and diamond framed large kunzite pendant, the 49.8ct pear standard mixed cut eye clean kunzite of weight 49.50ct. Framed by 74 round brilliant cut diamonds of TDW. 0.89ct. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold, fancy yellow diamond heart halo ring, a 1.52ct modified heart brilliant cut, fancy yellow diamond (clarity SI1-SI2), claw set and surrounded by a halo of eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds (colour, clarity SI1-SI2), TDW 0.28ct (white diamonds), substantial wide band. Ring size P. GIA report available.
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14ct white gold, yellow diamond double halo ring, a 1.51ct pear brilliant cut, fancy intense yellow diamond (clarity SI1 clarity, Hpht enhanced), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of small round brilliant cut white diamonds with further diamonds to the shoulders, TDW 0.57ct (white diamonds). Ring size M.
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An 18ct white gold diamond ring, a 0.71ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour I-J, clarity SI2), claw set with a further seventy-four round brilliant cut diamonds to the split shoulders, TDW 1.06ct. Ring size N.
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An 18ct gold, diamond estate ring, a 0.30ct emerald cut diamond (colour F-G, clarity VS1-VS2), corner claw set and surrounded by twelve single cut diamonds (colour F-G, clarity VS1-VS2), bead set in white gold. Ring size L½.
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An 18ct white gold and palladium, estate diamond ring, a 0.15ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour G-H, clarity VS1-VS2) illusion set, with two single cut diamonds to each decorated shoulder, TDW 0.19ct. Ring size L½.
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A 9ct yellow gold belcher link bracelet, the uniform links of good size, alternating with plain and scroll cast detail. Puff heart padlock clasp. 26.16gm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the 51 round brilliant cut diamonds graded F-G and SI1-SI2 of TDW. 4.74ct. Valuation available.
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An 18ct yellow gold and yellow diamond multi cluster bracelet, the 15 linked pear form clusters each with a pear shaped yellow diamond surrounded by two stepped rows of smaller yellow diamonds. TDW 8.03ct. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, consisting of 20 diamond set articulated links with flat bone/cycle chain form links to each side. Each link with a central row of baguette diamonds with seven round brilliant diamonds to each side. TDW 2.74cts. Valuation available.
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An 18ct gold, diamond and emerald hinged bangle, eight diamond set crescents, mounted 'Top and tail' with an oval cut bezel set emerald to each crescent, push clasp with safety catch, TDW 0.82ct, Tew 1.10ct.
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A 14ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet forty-two round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-L, clarity SI1-SI2), individually bezel set, push clasp with a safety catch, TDW 6.67ct, length 185 cm.
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Two Turkish kilim faced scatter cushions, each 30 x 30 cm approx.
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A Balouch hand knotted rug, the field decorated with multiple conjoined geometric patterns on a peach ground, multiple border guards. 155 x 102 cm.
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A Turkish slit weft kilim, multiple geometric forms in red, brown, blue and green. 180 x 115 cm.
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An Iranian Sirjan rug, the field decorated with geometric patterns, stylised flowers and animals and peacocks within multiple border guards, old marks. 182 x 136 cm
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A hand knotted tribal Balouch small rug, the field decorated with multiple stylised motifs in brown and orange on a charcoal ground, multiple border guards in bright colours. 140 x 90 cm.
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A hand knotted wool pile tribal Balouchi rug, with three diamond medallions on a geometric patterned field. 190 x 123 cm
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A Balouch hand knotted tribal rug, with three large medallions almost filling the field, surrounded by hooked leaf, tree and rosette motifs. 220 x 115 cm.
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An all silk Hereke carpet with vase of flowers design, close-cropped high-density hand knotted pile, the ivory tone field decorated with a central medallion on a field of lotus and other flowers, framed by a madder-coloured border decorated with a lotus meander, between two narrower guards patterned with a floral rosettes. 123.5 x 74 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Berjusta rug, wool pile, 190 x 130 cm
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A fine old Turkoman hand knotted rug, with field of 55 small octagonal gols and secondary motifs, framed by a cruciform inner border and snowflake outer border. 161 x 123 cm.
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A unique hand knotted Southern Afghan Hazara Ghazani rug, 165 x 145 cm this colourful design a response to Pacific tapa was inspired in the 1990s when a trade delegation of Hazara weavers visited New Zealand and purchased a copy of the book 'Pacific Tapa' by Roger Neich and Mick Pendergrast. This carpet was gifted to a New Zealand Company for assistance in setting up a large rug weaving enterprise in Ghazani Province. Recent events in Afghanistan have forced the closure of this and the relocation of the…
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A large hand knotted Chobi carpet decorated with a field of palmettes and leafy tendrils on a soft camel coloured ground, framed by a lotus flower meander border 320 x 240 cm.
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A large and impressive semi-antique Northwest Iranian Heriz carpet, circa 1930, hand knotted wool pile on cotton weft and warp, decorated with a large central cruciform medallion patterned with geometric stylized florals on a black ground, surrounded by a soft terra cotta field patterned with serrated edged leaves and rosettes, ivory quadrants, all framed by a broad black ground border decorated with geometric flowering and leafy boughs. Wear commensurate with age. 470 x 340 cm
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A large hand knotted Iranian Tabriz carpet, wool pile on cotton weft and warp. Decorated with a central medallion and concentric fields with teal, ivory, blue and red grounds patterned with curvilinear floral tendrils and lotus flowers, framed by a lotus meander border. Professional repair to one corner. 400 x 300 cm
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An Iranian Shirvan hand knotted all wool rug, decorated with three conjoined geometric medallions and scattered bird, animal and rosette motifs within a triple geometric border. 206 x 165 cm.
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A Persian all wool rug, the dominant stepped central medallion on diamond form. 232 x 136 cm.
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