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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:240
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:228
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:168
Date:14-Mar-2023
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A late 19th century carved ivory skull walking cane handle, finely detailed, internal thread to base. Length 4 cm.
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A George III gold framed portrait miniature of a woman, wearing a lace bonnet and black lace shawl. Memorial plaited hair panel to the reverse, both panels glazed. 6.5 cm x 5.3 cm. Suspension loop to the top. In original fitted red leather case.
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A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, the woman with lace bonnet and collar wearing a blue dress.
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An antique crucifix, the silvered metal figure of Christ on an oak cross, height 73.5 cm
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An ornate Victorian brass desk set, the interior of the standish with two ink compartments. One well absent, the nib brusher, stamp compartments and a brass dip pen, together with a pair of matching candlesticks.
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An early 20th century Edison wax roll 'Fireside Phonograph', in original oak case with domed hinged lid. Side wide handle operating, holding charge, apparently working, with maker's name plate with model details. The original red and gilt painted tin octagonal horn with Edison decal.
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A New Zealand colonial opticians' cased set of prescription test lenses, in fitted mahogany case, holding 222 lenses and spectacle test frames. Marked on inset plaque to the lid: 'J.H.Parker, Optician, new Plymouth'. 44 cm x 34.5 cm x 7.5 cm
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A World War II naval officer's dress sword, gilded brass guard with shagreen and brass hilt, blue and gold sword knot and tassel, the blade engraved with the G.R. Cypher, decorative embellishments and maker, Wilkinson swords, London, with leather and gilded brass scabbard and the waterproof cover. Provenance: from the vendor's father who was an anti-submarine officer on British destroyers escorting convoys in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Pacific and Indian oceans. In 1949 he was appointed a Ranvr…
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A French World War I brass strut-back remembrance plaque, with classical portrait insert and named to 'Victor Mazand 159 Eme Regt. Infanterie (Alphine Infantry), Mort Pour La France'. Height 40 cm.
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Old African hardwood Shona bust of a bearded gent Zimbabwe, dreadlock hair, dark and lighter wood inclusions. Height 33.5 cm
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Old African hardwood Shona bust of a bearded gent Zimbabwe, characterful smiling pose, dark toned hardwood. Height 29.5 cm
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Old African hardwood Shona bust of a young woman Zimbabwe, braided hair. Height 30 cm
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Old African hardwood Shona bust of a woman, Zimbabwe, braided hair. Height 31.5 cm
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1809 mezzotint of Lieutenant general William Wynyard, by William Whiston Barney, active 1805?1817, British, after John Opie, 1761?1807, British, detailed in print, 34 cm x 25 cm. Framed under glass. Note: the subject, Lieutenant general William Wynyard was the father of Robert Henry Wynyard of New Zealand historical connection.c1844 onward. Provenance: from a Wynyard family member.
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Colonel Robert Henry Wynyard's brass telescope, leather stitched binding, (1802-1864). Missing lens to end and requiring attention. Length 70 cm. Provenance: from a Wynyard family member.
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c1850 artist unknown portrait of Capt. George Henry Wynyard 58th Regiment, in military dress, reputedly a print with hand coloured over painting (possibly an original watercolour), unsigned. 26 cm x 20.5 cm. Provenance: from a Wynyard family member.
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A New Zealand historic 1910 fine shipbuilder's presentation mirror back half model of the steamship 'Ngatoro' built for the Blackball coal mine, (Yard no. 413) built by a. Rodger & Co., Shipbuilders & engineers, Port-Glasgow in 1910. To the account of the Blackball coal Mines Proprietary Ltd., Christchurch & Wellington, New Zealand. With cutaway masts and funnel. Deck detailed with silver plated fittings including auxiliary helm, located on poop deck directly above rudder stock, handrails, cowl ventilators…
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A pair of Kingsley Ware Maori bookends, with highly detailed bronzed figurative panels on mahogany bases. Height 20.5 cm.
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A Len Castle pottery ceremonial pourer, strap handle, matt wood ash glaze, impressed mark. Height 21 cm.
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A Jova Rancich tall handled vase, single long looping handle to the tapered body, banded majolica glaze in blue, brown and green, impressed maker's marks to base. Height 23 cm.
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Jova Rancich pottery bowl, squat form with rolled rim, speckled brown glaze with green highlights, the pale interior speckled with blue and dark green pooled to one side. Faint incised potter's marks. Diameter 17.5 cm.
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A large Peter Stitchbury pottery vase, bulbous baluster form, the base in a tenmoku glaze, celadon glaze to the centre with pronounced ribbing to the neck, impressed mark. Height 29 cm.
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A large Roy Cowan pottery platter, decorated with native flora and fauna together with iconic New Zealand subjects, various colours on a stone toned ground, etched initials to base. Diameter 39.5 cm.
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John Edgar (1950-2021), 'Lens - black Moon' disc of Indian black serpentine and Spanish marble, with original purchase receipt.
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A large impressive Greg Barron shino jug, incised decoration to the body, high shoulder handle, impressed mark to rim, terracotta toned glaze, purchase receipt from Ron sang gallery. Height 40 cm.
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Olive Jones pottery taniwha small dish, sculpted in relief with a taniwha and elegant scrolls. Green glaze, incised signature. Diameter 9.5 cm.
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Elizabeth Lissaman 1959 studio pottery jug, hand painted with a wide band of stylised whiplash bell florals in yellow, blue and green. Incised signature and date code for 1959. Height 11.2 cm. For more information on Lissaman see https://www.objectspace.org.nz/exhibitions/elizabeth-lissaman-the-art-of-pottery/
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Paul Maseyk earthenware Grecian style ewer 'A man needs a Vice', coloured slips, gold acrylic paint, signed, entitled & dated 2006 to the base. Height 33 cm. Provenance: Purchased by our vendor from master works gallery. Potter's receipt with details for this work attached.
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A Richard Parker pottery earthenware vase, slab baluster form with quatrefoil mouth, the pale unglazed body with fine drips of brown and green glaze. Height 20 cm
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Temuka Pottery (Thomas Lovatt) tall urn form vase, mottled pale tan/orange glaze with mauve/red highlights. Height 26 cm
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A rare Art Deco Ferdinand Preiss bronze and ivory figure 'Female tennis player', she wears a cold painted gold tennis dress and shoes, standing poised for a back hand shot. On green and black onyx base, signed to the black section and with impressed foundry mark Pk for Preiss-Kassler to the player's skirt. C1925. Height 23 cm.
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An impressive Art Deco Ferdinand Preiss bronze figure of a naked young woman, she stands hands raised in a dancing pose, cold painted in silver. Height 41 cm. Signed F. Preiss to the black slate base with green onyx bands. Literature: Shayo, Ferdinand Preiss, Woodbridge 2005, p. 49, photo of the Preiss & Kassler booth at the Leipzig trade, 1930.
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An Art Deco Demetre Chiparus figurine 'The Squall?, circa 1925, gilt and patinated-bronze with ivory face, modelled as a young woman wearing a cloche hat, fur-trimmed coat and muff, leaning over as a gust of wind catches her. On an onyx plinth of diamond form. Signed. Chiparus to the skirt rim. Height 19 cm. Note: please see Alberto Shayo, Chiparus, master of Art Deco, Abbeville press Publishers, 1999, plate 3, page 71 for a similar larger example
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Josef Lorenzl Art Deco cold painted bronze and ivory female tennis player, she stands wearing period costume, a racket under her right arm, her head of carved ivory. Stamped 'R.Lor' to the base, raised on alabaster plinth. Height 23 cm.
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Professor Otto Poertzel (1876 - 1963) Art Deco bronze figure of a naked maiden, she stands smiling with cat to her shoulders, original patina, signed 'Prof Poertzel' the pale tan alabaster base with presentation plaque. Height 33 cm.
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A William Moorcroft comport, in the pomegranate pattern, decorated to the interior and exterior, raised on a Liberty's of London Tudric pewter base with hand beaten effect, impressed marks to base. 25 cm x 22.5 cm.
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An early 1900s Moorcroft vase, dawn landscape pattern, with chevron and fish scale motifs, cylindrical form with flared rim and base, small professional restoration to rim. Height 18 cm.
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An early 1900s MacIntyre Moorcroft vase, Hazeldene pattern in the green colourway on cream ground, the interior in a conforming green, squat circular form with tall narrow trumpet neck, printed mark and signature to base. Height 25 cm.
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A pair of vintage Loetz style glass vases, baluster form, iridescent green with applied teardrop tendrils, with folded rim. Height 25.5 cm.
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Rene Lalique opalescent 'Roscoff' large charger, originally designed in 1932, with radiating fish heads encircling the flared border, bubbles/water droplets to the centre. Acid etched signed 'R. Lalique' to the centre. Diameter 36 cm. Note: named after a beautiful fishing port in Bretagne, France. Fish is a symbol of life, fertility and prosperity, that is a recurring theme in Lalique's works.
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A WMF Art Nouveau silver plate and glass figured scent bottle, the cherub with floral bouquet, the bottle engraved and with faceted shoulders and stopper. Height 11.5 cm.
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A pair of Clarice Cliff candlesticks, in the Aurea pattern, printed marks to base. Height 7 cm.
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A George III wine glass, the floral engraved spray with traces of original gilding, knopped baluster stem with air included centre, spreading circular foot. Height 16 cm. Note: Purchased by our vendor from Cordy's 10/11/82 for $200.
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Six Waterford hock glasses, Lismore pattern, one with rim chip.
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Ten Waterford white wine glasses, Lismore pattern.
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A set of six Waterford champagne flutes, Lismore pattern.
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Four Daum pate de verre multi-coloured fish, 'Daum, France' etched to the base. Length 8.5 cm.
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A vintage sommerso Murano glass vase, square tapering form, chamfered corners, smoky grey in a clear casing, in the manner of Mandruzzato. Height 32 cm.
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A stylish heavy Murano glass bull, blue with an iridescent green casing, minor scratches to ears. 36 cm x 21 cm.
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A 19th century Mettlach Villeroy & Boch porcelain plaque, featuring two men and a woman talking in an outdoor arbour, hairline crack to base, framed, impressed marks to back. 30 cm x 37 cm.
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A Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug, incised decoration of papyrus in the ancient Egyptian manner, blue and grey ground, silver rim, Sheffield 1879 by Charles Mappin. Height 24 cm.
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A Royal Doulton 'MAori Art' trio, can shaped cup, printed marks to base.
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A large Moorcroft vase, anemones on a blue ground, tall ovoid form, impressed mark, paper labels and initials to the base. Height 31 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Japanese bronze temple vases, baluster form, each with pair of full figure shishi handles supported on spike fittings, engraved calligraphy to the base rims including date of 1893. Height 27 cm.
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Two vintage Japanese ikebana floral Art display vessels, of finely woven cane, a bottle vase and a cylindrical basket, the vase with porcelain inset. Height 33.5 cm and 30.5 cm.
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Two late 19th century Japanese Imari chargers, polychrome panelled designs with gilt enrichments, incorporating shishi, birds and florals. Diameter 330 & 31 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain Fanghu arrow vase, with streaky flambe jun glaze exposing the cream body. A pair of square cylindrical handles to the neck. Short hairline crack to the foot. Incised Guangxu six-character reign marks (1875 to 1908) to the base, maybe not of this period. Three labels to the base 'Dartington hall Chinese Exhibition', 'John Sparks' and Rb with crest. Height 31 cm.
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A quality Chinese porcelain large vase the Tianqiuping shaped vase with two circular enamelled rondels decorated with figures within courtyard settings dominated in famille rose, the blue ground body richly gilded with leaves, florals, scrolls and auspicious symbols, Yongzheng (1723-1735) mark to the base but later. Height 50 cm. Provenance: Purchased Cordys antique sale of 31st May 1984, lot 147, achieving $5600.
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A rare Chinese Longquan celadon guan-type octagonal stem cup, probably Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644). The octagonal flaring sides with an unglazed deity sculpted in relief to the exterior of each panel, incised florals to the interior. Supported on a spreading stem foot with incised long leaf forms and encircling narrow collar, and is covered overall with a clear glaze of pale olive tone.H.12.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased by our vendor from Sotheby & Co. London auction 'Chinese ceramics 8th July 1975' lot 92…
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Two silver topped glass noggin jugs, silver collars and lids, London 1921 by Harrods Ltd and Birmingham 1925 by Harrison & Hipwood. Height 9.5 cm and 10.5 cm.
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A George III Irish silver wine funnel, strainer absent, engraved initials, Dublin 1786 by William Bond. 66gm.
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An Edwardian silver claret jug, baluster form on spreading foot, lobed decoration to the body with leaf decoration to the spout, Sheffield 1902 by Mappin & Webb, 528gm. Height 26 cm.
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A George IV silver meat skewer, traditional diamond section and of tapered form with ring handle, worn armorial to terminal, Exeter 1833 by William Pope. Length 19 cm. Note: Exeter hallmarks are scarce.
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A Victorian silver meat skewer, traditional diamond section tapered form with ring handle. Exeter 1838 by William Rawlings Sobey. Length 26.5 cm.
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George I silver mug, floral embossed and with two C-scroll framed vacant cartouches. London 1719, maker's mark indistinct. Height 9.7 cm. 246gm.
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A George III Irish silver pie spoon, Celtic point pattern, crest of fox holding two crossed arrows, bottom mark. Dublin 1790 by John Sheils. 95gm.
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Twelve George III silver dessert spoons, Old English thread pattern, armorial to terminal, London 1816, 1818 and 1819 by William Bateman I with five by Solomon Hougham, 435gm.
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Eleven silver dessert forks, Old English and thread pattern, armorial to terminal, five London1834 by John Harris V and six London 1844 by Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, 470gm.
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Twelve George III silver table forks, Hanoverian and thread pattern, armorial to terminal, London 1792 Richard Crossley, 789gm.
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Four George III silver tablespoons, Old English and thread pattern, armorial to terminal, London 1788 and 1789 by Thomas Wallis II, 250gm.
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A set of four early George III silver heavy tablespoons, Old English pattern, crested with a falcon. Bottom marked London 1759 by Thomas & William Chawner. 285gm.
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Twenty-four assorted Victorian silver spoons and forks, lily pattern, six dessert forks, six dinner forks, six dessert spoons and six tablespoons, armorial to terminal, London 1870 by Chawner & Co (George William Adams), 2088gm.
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Six George IV silver tablespoons, fiddle pattern, armorial to terminal, Edinburgh 1822 by Andrew Wilkie, 285gm.
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A harlequin set of six George III Irish silver parfait spoons, Celtic point with bright cut 'Dublin Star' engraving, various dates and makers including four Dublin 1799 by John Sheils . One spoon faulted, 128gm.
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Six George III Irish silver teaspoons, five in Irish point pattern with bright cut star pattern. One Old English with conforming engraving, date marks rubbed, 79gm.
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A George II Irish silver lidded loving cup, the body with central stepped rib and large engraved coat of arms of Thompson, Lord Haversham, 2nd Baron, died 1745- title then extinct. The domed lid with engraved crest conforming with the shield to the cup, both being for Thompson. The cup bearing only a maker's mark for John Moore, entered 1728. The lid Dublin 1735 by David King. Height 32.5 cm. 1550gm.
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A good George II silver salver, pie crust rim with shell and scroll border, the centre engraved with a coat of arms contemporary to manufacture., raised on three hoof feet. London 1747 by William Peaston a specialist salver maker. 850gm.
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A Victorian and later silver four-piece tea and coffee service, the baluster bodies with floral and scroll embossing, the vacant cartouches framed by C-scrolls. The teapot and cream jug Sheffield 1853 by Roberts & Hall, sugar bowl London 1858 by Daniel & Charles Houle and the coffee pot London 1905 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. Total weight 2222gm.
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An Edwardian silver three-piece tea set, lobbed decoration to the base, Sheffield 1902 by Mappin & Webb, 857gm.
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A George III Irish silver cream jug, beaded rim with wriggle work engraving to the centre and lobed base, raised on four ball feet, Dublin 1812, maker's initials rubbed possibly Tr. 118gm.
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A pair of Egyptian 900 standard silver bowls, plain design with pie crust rim, marks to the centre and base, 1190gm. Diameter 25.5 cm.
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A pair of Egyptian 900 standard silver bowls, plain design with pie crust rim, marks to centre and base, 1354gm. Diameter 27 cm.
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A 1920's Rolex ladies 9ct rose gold wristwatch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, hairline crack and gold jewelling, the 15 jewel movement in working order, original 9ct rose gold expanding bracelet strap. 21gm.
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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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A c.1915 Rolex silver half hunter flip-top wristwatch, push button top release, enamel dial with a couple of hairline cracks,blue enamel chapter ring to the case, the winder probably a later replacement, 15 jewel movement, leather strap, apparently in working order.
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An Art Deco Juvenia perfume bottle travel clock, shaped like a 'Chanel no. 5' perfume bottle, with faux mother-of-pearl dial, gilt Arabic numeral hour markers and gilt abstract Art Deco designs, enclosed in a brass and onyx case, small chip to one base corner. The 'Stopper' top as the winder. The back plate marked: Le Numero 7 de Juvenia / Importe de Suisse. 30-hour Swiss movement. 6.3 cm x 2.6 cm x 9.1 cm. Running.
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An Edwardian silver Art Nouveau embossed desk clock the front with father time and the saying 'Bide Ye the Time', silvered and gilded dial, red leather clad case, replacement strut back, top adjustment knob absent. Birmingham 1904 by Williams Ltd. Height 19 cm.
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A c1900 German silver large pocket watch desk clock, the silver and mahogany case of plain architectural form on splayed bracket feet, housing the large nickel cased open face pocket watch with enamel dial marked '8 Tage'. Diameter (watch case) 7.8 cm. Clock, height13.3 cm.
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A late 19th century Viennese enamel and gilt bronze three-panel miniature clock, the frame decorated with scrolls, florals and a central winged cherub, the central panel with small enamel clock dial with Arabic numerals, the three enamel panels decorated with courting and picnicing groups, some old damage to central panel surrounding clock, glass loose and no key. 30 cm x 26 cm.
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A 19th century French Renaissance revival oak four dial lantern clock by Henry Marc, with flaming urn finial surmounting the bell, each side with a white enamel dial bearing the maker's name, 'Hry. Marc, ' flanked by mounted Athenian caryatids and floral garlands, raised on a cavetto stepped base on gilt brass ball feet. Height 36 cm.
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A good c1870 Austrian walnut regulator wall clock, the white enamel dial with long drop pendulum and double brass cylinder weights.
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A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock with plated brass case with glass panels, spirit level to the base, raised on adjustable feet, the white chapter ring with Arabic numerals. Serial #281506. 21 cm x 16 cm x 23.5 cm. In original packing box with double door opening front. Height 25 cm.
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A rare quality early 19th century James McCabe hour striking carriage clock, the celebrated London firm of clockmakers. The moulded brass case is of a style typical to this maker and retains its original gilding. There are bevelled glasses to the sides and top and a solid gilt rear door with winding shutter and regulation slide. The silvered brass dial is signed by the maker 'James McCabe, Royal exchange, London no. 3354, which is repeated on the backplate. The eight day fusee movement strikes the hours on…
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A rare Dent (late Arnold and Dent) carriage clock, date 1850, the movement with twin chain fusee drive, the plate signed 'Dent, late Arnold and Dent' with the 82 strand, London address and serial number 480, suggesting an origin not long after the dissolution of the Arnold and Dent partnership in the latter half of 1840. It strikes hours and half hours on a gong and has subsidiary day and date dials. All dials are engine turned and silvered. Working. With original carrying case with Cmm and 1850 to the lid…
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A late19th century Henri Jacot petite sonnerie carriage clock, in gilt brass gorge case, the quality French movement detailed with serial number 5605, striking on a pair of gongs, silent and quarters lever to the base.H.16 cm. Original carrying case. With key.
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Paul Garnier 19th century striking carriage clock, hour and half hour striking on a bell, one piece case. The movement back plate signed Paul Garnier, Hger du Roi, the watered-silk engine turned dial with Roman numeral chapter ring over two winding holes and a plaque inscribed Paul Garnier Horloger du Roi, within a one piece case with vertical front sliding door. Serial 1059 and with chaff cutter escapement. Running well. Height 14.5 cm to top of handle. With original carrying case and key fitted to…
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A 19th century French Auguste a Paris striking carriage clock, in an elaborately engraved early multi-piece brass case, hour and half hour striking on a bell, Jules or Bolviller type escapement. Working. Height 16.8 cm.
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A highly decorative 19th century French champleve enamel strike alarm 8-day carriage clock, Anglaise style with quality French movement striking on the hour and half hour on a gong. Elaborate multicolour champleve decoration to all four pillars, the top, and the handle. Working. With original carrying case and key. Height 18.5 cm to handle top.
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A 19th century French grande sonnerie carriage clock, in a corniche case, the quality movement striking on a gong. Height 18 cm to top of handle. With original carrying case. Running, sometimes misses the first strike of an hour. The grande sonnerie strikes the hours and the quarters.
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A Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter Archibald Knox timepiece carriage clock c1902, the enamel dial with Roman numerals to the copper chapter ring, designed by Archibald Knox, impressed model number 0721 on base. With French movement that runs well however can stop irregularly, more so in colder conditions. Height 14.5 cm to top of handle. With key.
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