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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 19th century French repeater striking carriage clock, hour and half hour striking on a bell, in a cannelee case. The back plate detailed in French. The enamel dial with faint retailer/maker's details. Working and with key. Height 17.5 cm to top of handle.
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A 19th century brass cased carriage clock by Joseph Soldano, serial number 5190, the white enamel dial with markings of Chas Frodsham and Co., to the Queen, 84 strand and their serial number 18968. In a corniche case with its own key of identical number. Running well.
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A Peter Mintern silver hei matau (fishhook) with greenstone carved barb, fine rope and Maori mask detail, suspended from a bar with wire spirals and pounamu cabochon. Impressed maker's marks. Length 9 cm.
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An unusual Tony Buller brooch/buckle, the iconic Patoni dragon on a round decorative silver disc, buckle and brooch attachments, stamped Patoni sterling silver to reverse. Diameter 6.5 cm.
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A 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 10.1 cm.
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A c1900 9ct rose gold fob chain, rail links, with t-bar and pounamu fob pendant. Gold weight 39gm. Length 35.5 cm.
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An estate 18ct sapphire and diamond five stone bridge ring, the three graduating cushion cut sapphires spaced by two old cushion cut diamonds. Stamped maker's mark for William Littlejohn & Sons, Wellington.
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A pair of 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond antique style halo drop earrings, each earring set with a 3.52ct oval cut Royal Blue sapphire (eye visible inclusions), surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from diamond encrusted bale, (colour H-J, clarity SI2-I2), TDW 0.57ct, TSW 7.05ct, hooks for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct gold emerald and diamond halo drop earrings, each earring set with a 9.285ct oval faceted cut medium deep green emerald (included), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the hooks, Tew 18.57ct, TDW 0.73ct.
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A 14ct white gold aquamarine and diamond double hoop earrings, each earring set with a 1.625ct pear cut light greyish blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions) claw set to the base of a diamond set oval hoop, suspended from a smaller oval diamond set hoop, posts for pierced ears, Taw 3.25ct, TDW 0.97ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold diamond and smoky quartz earrings, each earring set with a 3.50ct diamond shape facet cut smoky quartz suspended from a white diamond set drop, within a yellow diamond set frame, posts for pierced ears attached to a small yellow diamond encrusted frame, posts with safety catch, TDW 1.25ct, Tqw 7.00ct. Valuation available.
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A pair of 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, each with an oval facet cut diamond of 0.715ct, framed by sixteen brilliant cut diamonds, thirty-two diamonds of TDW 0.26ct.
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, each with an oval facet cut diamond of 0.71ct, framed by twelve brilliant cut diamonds, twenty-four diamonds of TDW 0.42ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire earrings, each with a 0.27ct round brilliant cut diamond graded G and Si, in a white and yellow gold frame, with hooks for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond cluster earrings, the central oval diamond cluster with a framing band of diamonds and further diamonds to the front of the hoop mounts for pierced ears, ninety-four diamonds of TDW 1.47cts.
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A pair of modern 18ct white gold and rubelite earrings, chandelier style. Valuation available.
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A pair of Victorian pique earrings, tortoise shell hoops inlaid with gold flowers, gold hooks for pierced ears.
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A 14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond halo bracelet, seventeen cushion cut purplish-blue tanzanites (moderate eye visible inclusions), claw set with each tanzanite surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity S12-12), push clasp with safety catch, Ttw 39.02ct, TDW 2.49ct. Length 18 cm.
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An impressive Art Deco platinum and diamond bracelet, of twenty-four articulated sections comprising three oblong panels and three smaller escutcheon form panels. Set with 225 mainly single cut diamonds, Twd 6.44ct.
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An 18ct white gold rainbow sapphire tennis bracelet, fifty-six round faceted cut blue, yellow, orange, pink and reddish orange sapphires (slightly included), claw set, push clasp with two safety catches, TSW 5.33ct. Length 18 cm.
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A platinum and diamond bracelet, twelve convex marquise shaped links alternating with triangular links, each set with three diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I1), 18ct white gold clasp, TDW 1.25ct. Valuation available.
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A 14ct white gold diamond and sapphire bracelet, thirty-eight articulated links each set with a medium vivid blue round mixed cut sapphire (moderate inclusions), rub over set, with two small round brilliant cut diamonds set to the top and bottom on each link (colour H-I, clarity Vsi-VS2), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 4.55ct, TDW 1.00ct. Length 16.5 cm. Valuation available.
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An 18ct gold and blue topaz tennis bracelet, forty-four square step cut blue topaz channel set, push clasp with safety catch, Ttw 9.20ct. Length 18 cm.
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An 18ct white gold and multi diamond bracelet, the thirteen modern brilliant cut diamonds each at least 0.20ct claw set and spaced by smooth oval form links. TDW 2.6ct or more. In antique Morocco leather fitted box.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the single line of multiple articulated five diamond clusters with pressure tongue clasp, the 175 round brilliant cut diamonds of TDW 6.53cts. Valuation available.
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An 18ct rose gold and multi diamond triple row articulated bracelet, the central row of 108 baguette diamonds framed by rows of 214 brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 5.23cts. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis type bracelet, the multi articulated circular links each with a cluster of seven diamonds, the 280 diamonds of TDW 2.70cts.
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A 9ct rose gold and turquoise gate bracelet, eight four gate panels set with a small cabochon turquoise in a rub over mount, push clasp with safety chain, 16.89gm.
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A vintage gold and diamond set fox head bar brooch, finely worked, the head with old mine cut diamonds, ruby set eyes.
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An 18ct gold, pearl and ruby brooch, in the form of three birds sitting on a branch, lustrous smoky grey Baroque pearls form the bodies with the head and wings in gold, small rubies for the eyes, the gold branch has small rubies forming flower clusters, 17.1gm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond bicycle, brooch various moving parts, the frame, chain and wheels set with 105 brilliant cut diamonds of TDW 0.63ct
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An Edwardian 9ct gold and amethyst heart brooch, seed pearl highlights. 16.9gm.
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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 gold and opal tie pin, the 1.00ct cabochon opal (good play of green and blue with flashes of red), claw set. Length 5 cm.
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An impressive vintage demi-parure15ct gold and diamond figural set, the fine but strong chain with five graduating size fox heads suspended from the base, each fox has old cut diamonds for eyes, barrel clasp with safety chain, together with a matching fox head ring. 26.80gm.
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A c1900 six leopard claw necklace and matching earring set the graduating set of claws in 9ct rose gold mounts and with fine gold links together with a matching pair of earrings,
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A modern 18ct white gold and diamond set necklace, the 187 tapered articulated links each set with a princess cut diamond. TDW 12.70cts.
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An impressive 14ct white gold emerald and diamond necklace, fourteen emerald cut and fifteen oval faceted cut emeralds (included), claw set, each surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with safety catch. Tew 230.48ct, TDW 8.78ct. Length 51.5 cm.
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A 14ct white gold pink sapphire and diamond necklace, forty-eight pear faceted cut medium-deep pink sapphires (slightly included to included), claw set, each sapphire surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, (colour J-L, clarity I1) push clasp with safety catch, TSW 37.72ct, TDW 4.15ct. Length 50 cm.
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A 14ct rose gold aquamarine and diamond drop pendant, two pear cut greyish blue aquamarines (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set each surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity S12-12) set in white gold, with a further six diamonds set to the fine rose gold chain, Taw 3.57ct, TDW 0.72ct. Length 48 cm.
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A 14ct gold and diamond pendant, the free form gold pendant set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds (colour E-F, clarity VS1-SI1), with fine 9ct gold chain, TDW 1.00ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond triple drop necklace, the lower drop a yellow gold double halo set with yellow diamonds, a 0.32ct pear cut yellow diamond suspended to the centre, the central drop a white gold oval white diamond set frame with a 0.15ct oval cognac diamond to the centre, the upper drop a rose gold pear shape diamond set frame with a 0.15ct pear shape cognac diamond to the centre, TDW 1.50ct, with a fine 14ct gold chain. Valuation available.
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18ct white gold multi diamond set cross pendant, the centre set with fifty-eight princess-cut diamonds, the outer frame set with seventy-six round brilliant-cut diamonds, TDW 2.75ct. The pierced back includes the chain loop.
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An 18ct white gold topaz and diamond cluster pendant on 18ct white gold chain, the 9.64ct 'Swiss blue' emerald cut topaz framed by twenty-four round brilliant cut diamonds of TDW 0.60ct.
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An 18ct rose gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, the 1.13ct ruby of oval mixed cut framed by ten claw set round brilliant cut diamonds of 0.62ct. With double heart cut-out back plate. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold emerald and diamond cluster pendant on chain, the emerald cut emerald of 1.64ct framed by twenty brilliant cut diamonds, the 18ct white gold chain highlighted with five further diamonds. TDW 0.39ct.
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A 19th century ladies fancy gold Albertina bracelet, the triple chains with coloured gold mount and tassel drop, later gold filled clasp. Length 21 cm.
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A late 19th century 9ct gold Albertina, double link sections with fancy sections, t-bar and tassel. 27 cm. 14gm.
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A late 19th century fancy link 9ct Albert chain, the joined decorative bar links spaced by three smaller pierced diamond form links, with single clip, bloodstone set gold spinner and small Masonic fob. The t-bar gold plate. Length 35 cm
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Two 19th century 9ct. Framed intaglio cut seal pendants, the oval and circular carnelian panels cut with the heads of an eagle and stag.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond 'Rolex' style ring, the central diamond of approx. 0.45ct. Framed by twelve smaller diamonds, stepped shoulders. 9gm.
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A modern 18ct yellow gold and solitaire diamond ring, the large (approx. 0.70ct) old cushion cut diamond in stylish handmade cross-over mount. 5.5gm.
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A retro 9ct gold and smoky quartz cocktail ring, the oval facet cut smoky quartz set with high square double claws each with inner scroll decoration, split shank.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond cluster ring, with central oval cluster of diamonds framed by a band of encircling diamonds, the fifty-eight diamonds of TDW 0.61ct.
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An 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond dress ring, the wide domed band encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds and three brilliant cut dark blue sapphires, TDW 1.24ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond eternity band, entirely set in the round with eighteen princess and eighteen baguette cut diamonds of TDW 1.54cts.
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A platinum and diamond eternity band, set with twenty-nine diamonds with TDW 1.12cts.
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platinum and diamond solitaire ring, a 2.21ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set with a further six small diamonds set to the scalloped shape mount, two set at each side of the double shank and a further seven diamonds to each shoulder, TDW1.68ct. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold emerald and diamond cluster ring the 4.16ct emerald cut emerald with AIG certificate, surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds and further conforming diamonds to the shoulder. The thirty-two diamonds of TDW 0.75ct.
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14ct white and yellow gold diamond statement ring, a 2.50ct asscher cut fancy champagne diamond (clarity S12), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (colour I-K, clarity S11-I1), TDW 0.54ct. Ring size M.
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A 14ct gold and diamond gent's ring sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (colour I-K, clarity S12-I2), bead set in a square grid design, TDW 1.00ct. Ring size W 1/2.
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14ct rose gold emerald and diamond double halo ring, a 3.32ct oval cut bluish green emerald (included), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the triple split shoulders, bead set in white gold, (colour J-K, clarity S12-12), TDW 0.86ct. Ring size N 1/2.
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14ct gold heliodor and diamond dress ring, a 1.85ct oval cut greyish yellow heliodor (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set in a domed mount, each shoulder set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds, bead set in white gold (colour J-K, clarity S12-12), filigree design to the edge. Ring size O.
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14ct white gold opal and diamond halo ring, a 3.73ct pear cabochon cut solid white opal (colour play of orange/green/blue and yellow), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, with further diamonds to the shoulders, (colour I-K, clarity S12-I2) TDW 0.57ct. Ring size M 1/2.
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A 9ct gold and opal ring, the polished boulder opal (good play of green, blue and red) claw set in a free form mount. Ring size M1/2.
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A large Kilim pillow, with geometric patterned kilim face and multi-coloured tassles.
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A semi-antique Turkish hand knotted pictorial prayer rug, depicting Medina and Mecca, in two panels above the mihrab, with central chandelier flanked by supporting pillars. Geometric border between narrower zigzag and meander borders. Kilim guards. All wool construction. 185 cm x 114 cm
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A hand knotted tribal Balouchi rug, the field decorated with three connected medallions with bright floral motifs, the quadrants with geometric forms, multiple floral border guards. 210 cm x 115 cm.
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A hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi runner, decorated with typical geometric pattern, 300 cm x 82 cm.
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A tribal Turkmen small runner, hand knotted wool pile on cotton weft and warp, traditional colours and patterns. 285 cm x 80 cm.
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A kilim carpet, slit weft hand woven, soft multi coloured, geometric patterned. 300 cm x 200 cm
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A fine Persian hand knotted carpet, the central field decorated with repeating curvilinear motifs in earth tones and surrounded by a wide border guard. 199 cm x 149 cm.
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A hand knotted Turkman carpet, decorated with rows of gul motifs and secondary small medallions, framed by multiple narrow borders. 270 cm x 185 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 cm x 165 cm.
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A unique hand knotted Southern Afghan Hazara Ghazani rug, 165 cm 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 handknotted Gabbeh rug, designed by Hundertwasser with Pacific motifs to each corner, on aubergine toned ground, Hundertwasser cypher to one corner. 160 cm x 223 cm.
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A hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug, the large central medallion surrounded by floral sprays, all on a pale ivory ground. 350 cm x 240 cm.
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A very finely hand knotted silk picture rug 'The last Supper', worked in pale grey green tones with silken white highlights, the shaped panel on deep rust brown ground, signed in the weave. 93.5 cm x 55 cm. Framed.
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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 cm x 300 cm
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A Persian all wool rug, the dominant stepped central medallion on diamond form. 232 cm x 136 cm.
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A hand knotted carpet, the central medallion surrounded by floral tendrils on deep red ground, framed by multiple borders. 390 cm x 297 cm.
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A hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with central geometric medallion framed on ivory ground, conforming decoration to the quadrants, multiple border guards. 390 cm x 297 cm.
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An Andkhoi hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with multiple geometric floral medallions framed by multiple border guards. 390 cm x 297 cm.
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An impressive vintage hand knotted Persian Kashan carpet, the field decorated with a central medallion surrounded by floral and leaf designs, the quadrants with conforming decoration, multiple border guards, predominantly red and blue tones. Provenance: Sent to New Zealand by a soldier in 1941. 135 cm x 200 cm.
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A small French vitrine, the obelisk form with bulbous base inlaid with floral and book motifs, conforming decoration to the top, two shelves, ormolu detail to base and feet. 37 cm x 37 cm x 107 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany lowboy, one full width drawer over two small drawers and shaped apron, raised on square section legs, requires minor attention. 88 cm x 49 cm x 74 cm.
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A Geo.III oak side table, the single frieze drawer with fitted sections, square tapered legs. 93 cm x 57.5 cm x 68 cm.
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A rare Charles ll oak single drawer side table, the plank top with clenched ends, raised on bobbin turned legs and various stretchers. 66 cm x 76.5 cm.
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A 19th century French Thonet bentwood pedestal hat stand, the top with eight S-scroll hat and coat supports. Thonet stamp and label to base.
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A large vintage floor standing elaborate Russian style architectural bird cage, with five turret top, on table base. 70 cm x 70 cm x 180 cm.
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An old oriental hardwood root form vase table, the dished ebonised top with gilt rim of irregular form, bulbous knobby root form frieze and legs of good dark tone and polish. 60 cm x 46 cm x 24 cm.
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A George III oak coffer, with three panel top and front. 125 cm x 61 cm x 68 cm.
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A 16th/17th century oak small proportion boarded coffer, single plank top, sides and back, two panel front with restrained fine repeating carved detail.102.5 cm x 37 cm x 62 cm.
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A 17th century oak coffer, the three-panel front with diamond carved panels below an overlapping arched frieze. 120 cm x 54 cm x 60 cm.
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A quality Victorian mahogany large sea captain's chest, dovetailed construction, thumb moulded detail, raised on steel and white porcelain castors. The original rope handles included. In good polish. 127 cm x 63 cm x 59 cm.
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A 19th century French fruitwood sideboard base, the plank top with rounded edges, with three short, deep frieze drawers, on square section tapered legs. 160 cm x 61 cm x 78.5 cm.
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A good George lll period oak dresser, the five vertical plank back with two shelves below a moulded cornice, the base with three drawers above four false drawers flanked by two paneled cupboard doors, good colour and patina, height 189 cm, width 152 cm.
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A good George lll oak and crossbanded open back Welsh dresser, the rack back with a pair of cupboards and shelves with shaped supports, the base with three drawers above an elegant scrolling frieze, raised on cabriole tapering legs 198 cm x 202omm.
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A Georgian mahogany flat front five drawer chest, two half and three full width drawers, brass captured ring handles with ornate flower backplates, raised on bracket feet. 108 cm x 47 cm x 122 cm.
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A good George III mahogany flat front chest, of two short over three full width drawers, canted corners, ebony strung inlay, raised upon splayed bracket feet. Width 107 cm.
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