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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:283
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:283
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:197
Date:8-Nov-2022
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A Victorian silver New Zealand presentation 1st prize trophy cup, engraved 'Presented By Wright Stephenson & Co. T.A.S. (Timaru Agricultural Society') First Prize awarded to Alex Todd for Draught Brood Mare 26Th Dec. 1873.'. Height 19.5 cm. 177gms. Birmingham 1872.
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An Edwardian Irish silver military presentation trophy cup, engraved crest for 'Donegals 5th Batt. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers' and presentation inscribed 'Presented To Trustees Officers Mess By Captain H. de C. Denny 30th Aug. 1901'. Height 16.5 cm. 263gms.
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A pair of Geo.III silver wine coasters, with swollen lobed sides with gadroon rims. Turned wooden bases with engraved cartouche. Diameter 15.5 cm. Length 1816 by William Eaton.
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A Victorian silver plate triple decanter tantalus stand, three matching cut crystal decanters, the stand with high pierced gallery, long single handle and raised on three scrolling feet. 20 x 42 cm.
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An early 20th century New Zealand Sir James Carroll historical 18ct gold Rotherhams hunter pocket watch, the interior plate engraved to the exterior 'Presented to Sir James Carroll By Friends & Admirers Of The District Of His Birth For The many valuable services rendered 20th May 1912' the interior plate engraved 'HE TOHU AROHA Na Te Matua-A-Iwi Na Ngati-Kahungunu KIA Ta Timi Kara K.C.M.G. Mo Ana Mahi Miharo Mei 20th 1912'. The exterior case front monogramed in script JC, incorporating a Maori mere. 119gms…
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An 18ct gold early 20th century Baume chronograph hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with two subsidiary dials and centre seconds. The movement named Baume London and numbered No.264443. Bezel loose, glass with crack. Not running. 111gms.
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A 19th century 18ct yellow gold fancy open face fob watch, 4.1 cm dia. Fusee mechanism, requires attention. With key
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A Chanel J12 white ceramic ladies watch, ref. H1628, c.2010 the ceramic and stainless steel 3.4 cm case with uni-directional bezel on matching bracelet strap with sprung double deployant clasp. The dial with diamonds indicating hours, sweep seconds, date aperture at 22. Quartz movement, Working. With papers, original London invoice, valuation and additional links.
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A vintage Omega Seamaster watch, automatic movement, in gold on steel 3.4 cm case, with sunburst silver dial, baton indices, sweep seconds. Black leather strap.
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An Omega Seamaster chronograph, ref 176.007, early 1970s, 3.8 x 4.2 cm stainless steel tonneau case, blue dial. Secondary stainless bracelet. Runs but movement requires attention
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A vintage Omega Automatic Chronometer Constellation gent's wristwatch gold and steel case with champagne dial. Stainless bracelet strap by unknown maker. Running.
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A 1960's 9ct gold Omega gents wristwatch, the silvered dial with baton hour markers. Diameter 3.3 cm. Running. Presentation inscribed to the reverse. Expanding gilt bracelet.
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A 1970's Seiko Diver's 6105-8110 wristwatch, the original black dial with luminescent hour makers and hands. Steel bracelet strap with Seiko named clasp. Running. Note: This true cult classic earned the nickname the 'Captain Willard' as it was worn by Willard, played by Martin Sheen in the 1979 film Apocalypse Now.
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A Tudor Prince-Quartz Oysterdate wristwatch, circa 1980s stainless 3.4 cm case with fluted bezel, black dial with baton indices, sweep seconds, date aperture at 3 with cyclops. Stainless Rolex/Tudor bracelet.
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A World War I period Rolex wristwatch, 3.3 cm silver case with English import marks for 1916, Rolex marked mechanical movement (runs, but not in all positions), white enamel dial with railtrack minutes and subs seconds. Black leather strap.
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A 20th century Russian Knpoba ship's marine chronometer, manufacturer: Kirov factory. brass case and fittings, gimbal mounted in fitted box, the outer box velvet lined. Maker's details to the dial and case, associated paperwork included. The dial dia.11.8 cm.
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A circa 1800 French Empire black and white marble and ormolu portico clock the circular ormolu cased movement with white enamel dial and Roman numerals suspended between the two tapered white marble columns on square section black marble stands, further ormolu adornments, eagle pediment to the case, the movement with silk suspension, striking to the hour and half hour upon a bell, the rectangular white marble stand with adjustable ormolu feet, circa 1800.
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A 19th century French marble and gilt mantel clock the marble base with four pillars with gilt vines twining around each column, supporting a marble platform surmounted by a gilt cased clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and flowering swags, a marble and gilt urn rests on top of the clock, with key and pendulum. 22 x 12 x 45 cm.
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A 19th century French brass cased repeater carriage clock, ivory enamelled chapter ring with Arabic numerals and marked F.T. Depree. The quality movement striking on a gong. Running and with key. Height 12.5 cm.
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A George V 1915 full sovereign.
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A George V 1912 full sovereign.
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A George V 1915 half sovereign.
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A George V 1915 half sovereign.
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A 1916 half sovereign gold coin brooch, Sydney mint in 9ct brooch frame. 8.98gms
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A 1900 gold half sovereign coin, Sydney mint, Victoria head.
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A 1905 gold half sovereign in 9ct webbed mount, English mint. 8.4gms.
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A 1987 50 Pound Britannia gold coin, half ounce of fine gold. Diameter 2.7 cm.
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A N.Z. Kohn of Auckland gold rowing medal, engraved 'W.B.C. Trial Fours 14 March 1906 Pres By A.M. Myers Esq Won By W. Heath'. Maker's marks cast to the front. 5.87gms.
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An A. Kohn Ltd. 9ct gold 'Auckland Show' fob medal, engraved '1932 Weight Estimating Championship Won by A. Brown.' Impressed maker's marks. 4.66gms.
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An uncommon 1931 9ct. Rifle Association 'lady champion' medal brooch, the front with crossed rifles, the reverse engraved 'W.M.R.A. Lady Champion Rex Donkin 1931.' 6.62gms.
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A 1918 New Zealand Rifle Association 9ct gold fob medal, the front with applied crossed rifles, the reverse engraved 'H.B.R.A' (Hawkes Bay). Maker's mark pierced. 9.7gms.
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A 1930's 9ct gold 'Amalgamated Society Railways Servants' fob medallion, presentation engraved ' to Mr R.B. Blackman Chairman Mercer Branch 1938-40'. 4.75gms.
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A 19th century gold 1884 Canterbury A & P medal, engraved 'Awarded to H. Brabner & Sons 1st & 2nd Prize For Carriages Nov Show 1884. In substantial gold frame. Testing 9ct to 14ct. 20.5gms.
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An N.Z. colonial 9ct gold 'NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW' fob medallion, engraved 'N.D.S. 1912 J.Murray Champion Box Butter' with impressed maker's mark O'C&T. 15.37gms. Height 4.5 cm.
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A 19th century Australian Macleay River A & P gold medal, detailed 'MACLEAY RIVER A.P&H. ASSn. AWARDED TO S. Ainsworth 1st Prize Dark Hogan Maize 1886. Kempsey'. Maker's mark to the front E. Altmann. 5.2gms. Diameter 2.2 cm. Testing 9 to 14ct.
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An early 20th century N.Z. 15ct gold 'Christchurch Poultry Club 1913' medal, engraved 'For Best Wyandotte' 13.46gms.
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Two early 20th century 9ct gold Fireman's medals to F. Burgess, one engraved 'H.R.F.B. Sealed HDCp. 1915', together with 'Championship Team UFBA NZ. Won at Napier....' 17.9gms.
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A pair of 18ct gold cuff links, machined decoration to the oval shields, chain links, 12gm.
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A pair of diamond set 14ct white gold double circlet cufflinks, each of two interlocked circles set with 28 round brilliant cut diamonds on hinged bar backs. The 56 diamonds of approx. TDW 2.20ct.
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A New Zealand colonial boar's tooth and 9ct gold pendant, engraved cap and band mounts. Length 12 cm. Possibly converted from a brooch.
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A c1900 pounamu and 9ct gold heart pendant, applied with an engraved and fret cut punga tree. Height 4.5 cm.
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A good c1900 New Zealand pounamu and 9ct gold bar brooch, fern and New Zealand mount and with cap ends.
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A vintage 9ct rose gold, pounamu and diamond ring, the square pounamu panel engraved with a kiwi, decorative shoulders each set with a small diamond.
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An early 1900s 9ct gold and pounamu pendant/brooch, the heart shaped pounamu set in a decorative mount, with Kia Ora and a fern in gold to the front, the solid gold back with engraved initials, 24gm.
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A circa 1900 9ct. gold and pounamu fob chain, the eight pounamu pieces with engraved cap ends and chain links between, gold T-bar and extra pounamu and gold piece suspended from base, two 9ct gold dog clips.
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A vintage 9ct New Zealand themed signet ring, the good luck horseshoe framing a Maori tiki. 6.3gms. New old stock with old price label £5 17/6.
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A vintage 9ct New Zealand themed signet ring, the good luck horseshoe framing a kiwi and NZ. New old stock. 5.28gms.
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A c1900 'South Africa' mining interest brooch, as a spade with sieve, nuggets and engraved ribbon. 2.60gms.
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A late 19th century tiger's claw and high carat gold brooch and earring boxed set, the double claw brooch with pierced and scrolling wire worked mounted with leaf and animal forms highlighted with orange coral small bead floral clusters, the tassel fringe with one tassel absent. The pair of conforming earrings with hooks for pierced ears. In Chinese carved wood fitted velvet lined box.
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A 1912 tiger 'Lucky Floating Bone' brooch, with 9ct rose gold caps to each end, a gold band in the centre holding a rolled gold fob in the form of an antique six shot percussion cap revolver and a Victorian threepence, with accompanying handwritten and typed documentation. Length 7 cm.
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A Victorian gilded gold quatrefoil brooch, set with a central ruby framed by sculpted and applied leafy form and scrolls. Width 4 cm. 6gms. Testing as 15ct.
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A 19th century gold circular brooch, with a central raised cabochon oval garnet star set with seed pearl, framed by leaves and engraved detail. Width 3 cm. Testing as 14ct. 8.18gms.
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A c1900 gold and opal horseshoe brooch, set with 11 graduating oval cabochon opals, one with small chip, spaced by 20 small old mine cut diamonds. Height 2.8 cm.
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An antique silver and diamond set brooch, oval pierced scrolling form highlighted with 11 old mine cut diamonds, mostly in raised cone form mounts.
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A Victorian 9ct gold mourning brooch, the central swivelling panel set with feathers made from hair and small seed pearls under rock crystal, the back with glass panel for a photo, the frame of alternating leaves and plain swirls.
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A Georgian 15ct rose gold and pearl mourning brooch, the curved brooch with plaited hair under rock crystal and framed by small seed pearls. Length 2.2 cm.
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A stylish 1940's 18ct gold and diamond brooch, the triple tapered scrolls highlighted with 30 old cut diamonds. Double pin back fastening. Testing as 18ct or higher. 17.6gms.
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An 18ct gold and diamond bangle, the fine bangle set with one hundred and twenty-three round brilliant diamonds, (Colour G-I, Clarity SI2-I1), TDW 2.90ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, eleven floral diamond clusters set between scroll shaped links, push clasp with safety catches, TDW 3.00ct.
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#A 14ct white gold sapphire floral panel bracelet, seven round cut, royal blue sapphires set into seventeen flowers (21.00ct TSW, included), push clasp, with safety catch. Length 17.3 cm.
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A 14ct gold and diamond tennis bracelet forty-two round brilliant cut diamonds (8.17ct TDW, I-N colour, SI1-SI2 clarity), 4 claw set, hidden clasp with safety catch. Length 17 cm.
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An 18ct gold and diamond cluster bracelet, twenty oval cut fancy yellow diamonds (Clarity SI2-I1), claw set, each surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut fancy yellow diamonds (Clarity SI-I2) and a halo of small round brilliant cut white diamonds (Colour F-J, Clarity SI2-I2), making twenty clusters of yellow and white diamonds, TDW 8.73ct, push clasp with safety catches.
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#A 14ct gold sapphire and diamond line bracelet, seventeen oval facet cut, medium blue sapphires (33.54ct TSW, slightly-moderately included), 4 claw set and alternating between are sixty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds (0.97ct TDW, J-L colour, SI2-I2 clarity), claw set, push clasp with 2 safety catches. Length 19 cm.
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A 14ct gold, ruby and diamond line bracelet, twenty-three oval cut, medium purplish-red rubies (3.88ct TSW, minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set and alternating with, twenty-three round brilliant cut diamonds (0.32ct TDW, J-K colour, SI2-I2 clarity), bezel set in white gold, lobster claw clasp. Length 18 cm.
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#An Edwardian style 9ct gold and diamond hinged bangle seven old mine and round brilliant cut diamonds set to the patterned top, TDW 0.35ct, with safety chain, Birmingham 1990.
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An antique 9ct rose gold chain bracelet, two 9ct rose gold chains of differing patterns joined to form a bracelet, with thirteen gold, gold plated, and silver Victorian and Edwardian fobs attached, includes a 10ct gold bloodstone seal, 11ct Victorian tassel, 9ct gold carnelian seal, silver and enamel 1906 Kings Heath Poultry Show medal and others, with a 9ct gold padlock clasp, 65gm.
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A vintage 9ct rose gold curb link bracelet, heart padlock clasp. 13.2gms
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An 18ct yellow gold and 16 diamond set bracelet, the 16 round modern brilliant cut diamonds in rubover mounts with bar form links between. 11gms.
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A pair of 14ct gold and garnet antique style stud earrings, the ornate frame set with a dark red Bohemian garnet, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of Victorian 15ct gold gilded drop earrings, the round base decorated with sculpted leaves, an oval facet cut almondine garnet to the centre, suspended from a gold chain, rose gold hooks for pierced ears. In original box.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond huggie earrings, each earring pave grain set with forty-six round brilliant cut diamonds, (Colour D-K, Clarity I1-I2), polished back, hinged and post for pierced ears, TDW 1.01ct.
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#A pair of 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a marquis form drop set with marquise cut, royal blue sapphires, (minor eye visible inclusions), and round brilliant cut diamonds (J-K colour, SI2-I2 clarity), suspended from a diamond and sapphire set stud, posts for pierced ears, TSW 3.84ct, TDW 1.11ct
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#A pair of 14ct rose gold sapphire and diamond antique style earrings, each earring set with a 5.23ct oval cut, deep blue, sapphire (included), multi claw set and surrounded by a halo of forty round brilliant cut diamonds (0.98ct TDW, J-K colour, SI2-I2 clarity), TSW 10.47ct, latch back closures for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct gold and fancy diamond cluster earrings, each earring set with a 1.215ct radiant cut fancy yellow diamond (Clarity VS), claw set, and surrounded by a halo of eighteen round brilliant cut fancy yellow diamonds (Clarity SI2-I1), and an outer halo of twenty-four round brilliant cut white diamonds (Colour F-H, Clarity VS-I1), TDW 3.24ct, posts for pierced ears with safety clip, (one small coloured diamond is chipped).
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.38ct round brilliant cut diamond, posts for pierced ears, TDW 0.76ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond cluster earrings, each earring clover shaped and set with four baguette cut diamonds (Colour G-I, Clarity VVS-VS) and seventeen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-I, Clarity SI-I2), TDW 2.42ct, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct white gold ruby and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.46ct oval cut ruby and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears, TRW 0.93ct, TDW 0.42ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold, sapphire and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.87ct oval cut blue sapphire and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears, TSW 1.75ct, TDW 0.26ct.
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A pair of 9ct yellow gold garnet and diamond earrings, each with a cabochon tear drop garnet suspended from a triangular small cluster of three diamonds. Hooks for pierced ears.
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A stylish early 20th century 9ct yellow gold and opal pendant and earring set, the oval opal doublets in gold frames with open diamond form bars. Screw fittings. 13gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold, almandine garnet and pearl pendant, the circular frame set with seed pearls and facet cut almandine garnets, together with a 9ct gold chain.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold, peridot and pearl pendant, the scrolling Art Nouveau mount set with seed pearls, a central peridot with another suspended from the base, with a 9ct gold chain.
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An Edwardian 15ct gold, pearl and diamond pendant/brooch, the ribbon and bow form mount encrusted with seed pearl and a small diamond to the centre, pearls also set to the bale.
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A 14ct white gold and diamond set pendant, four concentric diamond set tear drop shape mounts suspended from a diamond set bale, TDW 0.85ct, together with a 9ct white gold very fine chain.
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An 18ct rose gold, diamond and rubelite jaguar pendant, in the manner of Van Cleef and Arpels, a diamond encrusted jaguar with black enamel spots is wrapped around a 62.565ct round rubelite cabochon, facet cut green stones for eyes, TDW 4.238ct, with fine leather cord and 18ct rose gold clasp.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond pendant, a 0.23ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set in the centre of a halo of smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, diamond set bale, with fine silver chain, TDW 0.35ct.
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A 19th century 15ct yellow gold fancy Albert chain and 15ct presentation fob medallion, with decorated rail and Prince-of-Wales links. Attached with gold T-bar and one clip, the other clip plated. The 15ct presentation fob engraved ' Presented To Mr William Anderson by a few Strath Taieri Friends & Well-wishers on his leaving the District, 15th August 1906'. 52.5gms.
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A Georgian 15ct rose gold seal fob, carnelian engraved seal to the base, together with a Victorian 9ct rose gold muff chain, 36gm.
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A necklace of thirteen fire opals, the oval cabochon fire opals individually set in 18ct yellow gold rub over mounts each with two looping chain suspension mounts, on 14ct yellow gold chain. Length 36 cm. 18.6gm. Purchased Singapore 1998.
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A quality 19th century 18ct yellow gold substantial locket, monogrammed applied scripted initials to the front with starburst border. The hinge incorporated into the large suspension loop. Height 5.2 cm. 38gms.
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An impressive vintage 9ct gold and multi gem demi-collar fringe style necklace, of 65 assorted round claw set gems including aquamarine, zircons, blue and purple spinels, garnets etc. Supported by cable-link chain with cylindrical box clasp. Estimated weight of stones 65cts.
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A long single strand akoya cultured pearl necklace, the 124 uniform cultured round pearls of white colour with pinkish and greenish overtones, light to very light blemished, thick nacre with very good lustre and orientation. 14ct gold floral clasp with single pearl to the centre.
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An Edwardian 15ct yellow gold and peridot scrolling pendant, set with five pink peridots and multiple seed pearls, one absent, on 9ct yellow gold chain.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold and pearl pendant, the starburst pendant set with seed pearls, together with fine 9ct gold chain.
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An Edwardian 9ct peridot and seed pearl pendant on chain, scrolling form with two claw set peridot and nine seed pearls.
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A modern design 18ct yellow gold golden sapphire ring the oval facet cut sapphire with white gold rimmed rub-over mount. Rounded broad tapered plain shoulders.
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An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold knot form ring, the entwined knot framed by open diamond shoulders. Hallmarks for Chester 1909. 4.14gms.
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An antique 18ct gold emerald and diamond cluster ring, the oval facet cut emerald showing a fracture framed by 14 old mine cut diamonds. In a high coronet mount.
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An Edwardian 18ct gold, turquoise and diamond ring, three turquoise cabochons claw set with three old cut diamonds vertically set to each side of the centre turquoise, Birmingham 1910 by Nathan Brothers.
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A retro 9ct and 22ct gold citrine ring, the large round facet cut deep amber citrine (included); claw set in a high round 9ct mount with a plain 22ct band. Note: one claw requires repair
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