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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:290
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:273
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:205
Date:18-Apr-2023
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A large 19th century Canton Famille Rose Bowl. traditional figural detail. diameter 27 cm. (some wear to the pattern).
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An old and well modelled bronze statue, depicting the Zen Buddhist expression of spirit - Riding the Bull Home - a representation of the sixth of the ten stages on the bodhisattva-path. The artistically modelled and attractively patinated bronze ox walks homeward unfettered and obeying its rhythmic motion influencing the flute playing rider's harmony. 122 x 50 x 112 cm.
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A boxed set of New Zealand silver and pounamu coffee spoons, the pounamu handle with silver tiki terminal, spoons with original gilding, Stg stamped to tiki terminals, in original Frank Grady, Wellington box.
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A large and impressive Victorian silver handled and ivory paper knife, the handle embossed with a gent, part cottage and scrolls, engraved date 1885. Apparently unmarked. Length 43 cm.
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A George IV silver christening mug, two fine engraved banded sections, the S-scroll handle with acanthus thumb piece. London 1825, height 8 cm. 161gm.
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An Edwardian silver baluster mug, with scrolling handle with elegant acanthus leaf thumb piece. The crest with an animal head and dated 1927-1970. London 1909. 347gm.
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A sterling silver two handled tray, plain design with serpentine shaped rim, presentation inscription verso, Sheffield 1932, 2200gm. 56.5 x 42 cm.
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A George III silver elegant small proportion samovar, the waisted baluster tall lid with urn finial, looping handles, the pedestal base with square foot, finely engraved with bands and floral swags, beaded rim highlights, the tap with ivory shaped handle. London 1782 by Walter Brind, height 33 cm. 988gm.
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A George III silver bright-cut teapot, oval form, the dome lid with carved ivory pineapple form finial, a vacant wreath framed cartouche to each side. London by Alexander Field, a noted teapot maker. 424gm.
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An Edwardian silver hot chocolate pot, tapered octagonal form, the conforming lid with bulbous finial, the spout with curved bar cover. Engraved scripted initials. Sheffield 1910 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, height 22.5 cm. 470gm.
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A Harlequin set of 12 George III Irish Celtic-Pointed silver table forks, all twelve have the same monogram of a Crown above stylised 'C'. London 1793 (.3 x I'D) (.1 x ') ; 1794 (.3 x J O) and 1795 (.5 x I'D). Makers : John Dalrymple and Jonas (John) Osborne (3). Vendor's provenance: States that the family and silver are direct descendants of Royal Stewart/Stuart blood lines down through the Castle Stewart peerage. This comes down originally from Scotland through Lord Avandale > Lord Stuart of Ochiltrie…
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A set of eight early George III Irish silver small dessert or parfait spoons, crested with bird and sprig. Celtic Point by John Sheils, circa 1768 (no date mark). 220gm.
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A good set of four early George III Irish silver tablespoons, Old English /Celtic Point pattern, bottom marked, crested with a demi lion holding crossed arrows. Dublin 1768 by John Sheils. 296gm.
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A harlequin set of six George III Irish silver Celtic Point tablespoons, engraved crest of upright hand holding a dagger, bottom marked. Dublin, 1787' [Js] (3), 1751' [Id] (1) 1758' [Id] (1) and one with worn marks. 383gm.
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A pair of George lll Irish silver serving spoons, bright cut decoration, engraved crest of a standing goat within an oval cartouche. Dublin 1765 by Jonathan Palsey, a noted spoon maker. 140gm.
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A pair of early George III Irish provincial silver sauce ladles, Celtic Point, crested with profile head of a 'Moor' [possibly Annesley family descendants in New Zealand), unusual bowl dimensions. Cork by William Reynolds. 95gm.
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A pair of George III silver bottom mark tablespoons, bright cut. London 1777 by Thomas Chawner. 126gm.
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A George III silver tablespoon, Old English pattern engraved scripted initials Jem. London 1807 by Peter & William Bateman. 64gm.
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A George III silver Old English tablespoon, bottom marked. London 1820 by Hester Bateman. 63gm.
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A late George III silver soup ladle, kings pattern with crest to terminal, shellback, London 1816 by Solomon Hougham, 300gm. Length 34 cm.
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A stylish Edwardian silver rose bowl, with castellated top, shaped paneled sides and raised on three ribbed scrolling shell feet. diameter 15.5 cm. 467gm.
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A Victorian boxed silver fancy sugar bowl and sifter spoon, the bowl deeply embossed with florals and scrolls, shaped and beaded rim. the paw feet issuing from lion masks. diameter 13.3 cm. The sifter spoon with spiral handle, apostle finial and embossed and pierced bowl, 195gm. In original fitted Morocco leather shaped box. London 1877 by Robert Harper
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An 18ct gold Baume Geneva ladies full hunter pocket watch, the case profusely engraved, stem wind, the gold dial with Roman numerals and central floral decoration, dust cover gold plated, in working order, 37gm including movement, suspended from a 9ct rose gold filigree brooch.
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An impressive Victorian heavy 18ct gold large 'Railway Timekeeper' hunter pocket watch, made especially for the U.S market by William Baker Crisp of London working 1851 ' 1881, the exterior with mildly relief image of the historic U.S. Capitol Building, a lakeside castle to the reverse. The white enamel dial with makers name and 'Railway Timekeeper', Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial. The fusee movement with maker's name and numbered 13620. diameter 62.5 cm. Note: The U.S. Capitol Building is…
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A circa 1900 18ct yellow gold and blue enamel ladies fob watch on bow, the open enamel face with seed pearl bezel, the back with blue guilloche enamel, central engraved fleur de lis set with 15 old mine cut diamonds all framed with seed pearls, stem wind, suspended from a conforming bow.
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A 1940's 'Swiza' Art Deco 18ct white gold and diamond cocktail watch, the bezel and gold strap lugs set with brilliant cut diamonds. 27gm.
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A 18ct white gold Girard Perregaux ladies wristwatch, integrated mesh strap, the winder under the watch case, apparently working. 27.26gm (including movement).
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A rare 1930's Rolex Oyster 'Ultra Prima' 9ct gold wristwatch, the gold cushion case with notched bezel, the cream dial with gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary dial, triple signed, the movement detailed 'Ultra Prima' being the top movement made by Rolex. With Rolex crown but not the original. Running.
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A vintage Omega 9ct gold automatic wristwatch, the gilt bronze toned named dial with baton markers, date aperture and two holes. Plain back. Working. With later leather strap. Note two holes to dial.
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A vintage Omega Automatic Seamaster wristwatch, the grey steel dial named, with baton makers and day / date apertures, 3.8 cm case. Working.
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An Omega World War I military issue wristwatch, the black dial with Arabic numerals, sweep seconds hand and maker's name. The case back with incised broad arrow above '6645 101000' and '65/542' and '182/57'. diameter 37.5 cm. Working.
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A Victorian John Wood brass and mahogany cased marine chronometer, the silvered dial with Roman numerals and two subsidiary dials for seconds and 'Up Down'; with maker's name and Southampton address. In brass gimballed frame. Traditional quality mahogany case with recessed brass fittings. Dial diameter 11.5 cm or 4½ inches. The case 17 x 17 x 17 cm. With later applied plaque 'May Queen 1887'. Working and with key.
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A fancy 19th century European bronzed spelter bracket clock, the face with white enamelled Roman numeral hour plaques framed by scrolls and griffins, cherub figures to the corners, surmounted by lions and a domed central top section. Mask highlights. 21.5 x 21.5 x 47 cm.
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A fine antique hand painted oil on porcelain portrait of 'Louis Bonaparte' late King of Holland, depicted in formal military attire. Named to the reverse. 14.5 x 11.5 cm. In ormolu frame: Note: Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (born Luigi Buonaparte; 2 September 1778 ' 25 July 1846) was a younger brother of Napoleon I, Emperor of France, he was a monarch in his own right from 1806 to 1810, ruling over the Kingdom of Holland.
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A pair of early/mid 20th century hand painted portrait miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, finely painted on mildly convex panels, in decorative gilt metal frames. Both signed with the initials 'Eb. Gb.' 17 x 14 cm.
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Attributed Emanuel Teter (born in Salzburg circa 1780) fine 19th century hand painted oil on ivory of Miss Grace Rose, the young Miss Rose stands with blushed cheeks wearing a white silk dress with blue ribbon highlights and shoes, holding a flower filled basket and floral spray, within an extensive landscape. In quality decorative ormolu frame. 30.5 x 26 cm. Provenance: From a Devonport estate. Ex. David Cooke Antiques with letter of provenance 'Purchased by me in 1958. When purchased it was in a…
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Artist Unknown, Georgian coloured mezzotint, depicts 'Adelaide the Shepherdess' in oval frame . 32.5 x 22.5 cm
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A late Victorian silver and tortoiseshell chatelaine spectacle case, with scroll mounts and gilt framed spectacles. London 1896.
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A Victorian silver vinaigrette, oval lobed form with lineal machine engraved bands, engraved and pierced grille and with gilded interior. Birmingham 1855 by George Unite.
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A George IV silver snuff box, fine lineal engraved lid and with floral relief cast rims, gilt interior. 6.5 x 4 x 1.8 cm. Birmingham 1822 by Ts.
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An early 20th century silver double sovereign holder, rectangular form with machine decoration to the exterior, suspension ring, Birmingham 1913 by E J Houlston.
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A Victorian silver fancy sovereign case, floral lobed form, push button release, fitted interior. Chester 1899 by William Neale.
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An Edwardian silver pig pin cushion, original cushion back. Birmingham 1906 by Boots Pure Drug Company, noted pin cushion makers. Length 5 cm.
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An early/mid 20th century Australian silver and glass dome bar magnifier, the long glass bar with silver ends, one end mounted with a kookaburra. Stamped marks 'Pittle' Length 23 cm.
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A Victorian fine jasperware and silver topped scent flask, both sides with a classical woman in white relief, screw on silver top. Length 12.5 cm.
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A Victorian gold sovereign, 1896, Sydney mint.
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A George V gold half sovereign, 1915, Sydney mint.
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A George V gold half sovereign, 1914, Sydney mint.
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A quality circa 1900 rolled gold engraved sovereign case, push button release. By the Dennison Watch Case Co.
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An Edwardian 9ct rose gold vesta, flat circular form. Chester 1908 by S Blanckensee & Son Ltd. Noted vesta makers. 13.77gm.
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A 15.14ct unset citrine, freeform mixed cut, slightly brownish yellow, VVS. Gem report available.
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A 20.82ct unset amethyst, marquise mixed cut, medium dark, Vs. Gem report available.
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A 31.16ct unset amethyst, emerald cut, medium purple, VVS. Gem report available.
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A 26.36ct unset citrine, heart mixed cut, golden yellow.
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A colonial 9ct rose gold and pounamu (Marsden Flower) brooch, in the form of a pike axe, gold caps to the front and attached to a base metal back. Length 8.5 cm.
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14ct gold and diamond heart pendant, a small central heart set with three round brilliant cut diamonds, surrounded by an outer heart frame set with twenty-four tapering baguette diamonds with a third outer frame set with eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds, the gold back of the heart with pierced decoration, gold suspension bale. 8.2gm.
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An 18ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond suite, a teardrop faceted aquamarine in a rub over mount, suspended from a diamond set bale and fine white gold chain, with a pair of matching earrings, the accompanying ring set with an oval faceted aquamarine. Earrings have posts for pierced ears.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold and moonstone necklace and earring set, the necklace with 12 oval and circular cabochons joined to knife edge bars together with a pair of stud earrings.20gm.
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An 18ct white gold, jade and diamond pendant on chain, four tear drop apple green jade cabochons claw set in a diamond set mount, together with 18ct white gold fancy link chain. Valuation available.
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14ct white gold and diamond cluster pendant, a 1.05ct natural fancy light yellow round brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by twenty small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F-H, Clarity VS2-SI2), with fine 14ct white gold chain, TDW 1.22ct. Valuation and Aig report available.
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10ct gold amethyst and diamond necklace, a 22.46ct oval cut reddish purple amethyst (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set and surrounded by a halo of forty-two round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2) with a further six diamonds set to the find gold chain, TDW 0.72ct. Length 49 cm.
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14ct rose gold aquamarine and diamond necklace, a 12.31ct round faceted cut medium blue aquamarine (slightly included) double 4-claw set, with seven round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity S12-I2) set to the top of the aquamarine, the fine rose gold chain with a further six round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.18ct. Length 48 cm.
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A 14ct white gold aquamarine and diamond necklace, an 8.36ct pear faceted cut medium blue aquamarine (slightly included) claw set, the fine white gold chain set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-L, clarity I1-I2), TDW 0.45ct. Length 54 cm
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An 18ct gold crucifix pendant, the rectangular frame set with cut crystal stones, the centre with two cupped hands holding a white gold crucifix, suspension bale. 22.3gm.
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14ct gold opal and diamond halo necklace, a 9.98ct oval cabochon Australian opal (green, violet, yellow, pink and blue play of colour) claw set and surrounded by thirty-four round brilliant cut diamonds with a further six diamonds set to the fine gold chain, (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), TDW 0.97ct. Length 48 cm.
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A platinum and diamond pendant on chain, the leaf form pendant set with sixty-four round brilliant and single cut diamonds with six baguette cut diamonds to the stalk (Colour G-H, Clarity VS1-VS2), TDW 4.15ct, with fancy link platinum chain.
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An impressive vintage platinum and 14ct yellow gold diamond and emerald bracelet, the 33 articulated platinum sections set with 72 diamonds of TDW 3.34cts and six rectangular mixed cut emeralds, flanked by yellow gold rope twists. Push-in tongue clasp.
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An impressive 18ct yellow gold diamond, emerald and green garnet fancy pendant necklace, the circlet with entwined snakes and butterfly supporting the teardrop emerald. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold diamond and pink tourmaline pendant necklace, the fine 18ct white gold chain with circular pink tourmaline framed by diamonds, a diamond cluster below supporting the larger pear facet cut pink tourmaline framed by diamonds. TDW 1.20cts. Pink tourmaline of 3.80cts. Valuation available.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond necklace, the fine chain set with 10 evenly spaced diamonds in rub-over mounts, TDW. 0.46ct. Length 43 cm.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond necklace, the fine chain set with five evenly spaced diamonds in rub-over mounts, TDW. 0.20ct. Length 42 cm.
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14ct gold and diamond necklace, a diamond set drop suspended from a diamond set chain, TDW 0.50ct. Valuation available.
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A triple strand pearl lapis lazuli and 14ct gold necklace, with two strands of small baroque pearls and a single strand of small lapis spherical beads highlighted with pairs of small gold beads, the large 14ct yellow gold clasp mounted with a large half pearl. Length 68 cm.
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A heavy18ct yellow gold and cameo clasped six strand pearl necklace, the uniform small freshwater pearls of good lustre, the oval clap with decoratively pierced back. Length 49 cm.
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A late 19th century 9ct yellow gold and garnet hinged bangle, the top with five garnet cabochons, flanked by fine bars with scrolling ends. Stamped maker's mark 'J.Bros'. 17gm.
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A 14ct yellow gold and diamond bracelet, the individual links with plain s-scroll bar and each set with three brilliant cut diamonds. Push-in tongue clasp.
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An 18ct white gold and 71 diamond tennis bracelet, each diamond in an articulated four claw link. TDW 3.12ct.
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An 18ct white gold aquamarine bracelet and pendant set, eight oval faceted aquamarines claw set and linked by eight oval open links, together with a matching aquamarine pendant.
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A 14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond halo bracelet, sixteen cushion cut purplish-blue tanzanites (moderate eye visible inclusions), claw set, and each surrounded by individual haloes of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity S12-I2), Ttw 41.55ct, TDW 3.81ct, push clasp with safety catch. Length 18.3 cm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond cluster bracelet, the fourteen clusters with a central domed cluster of seven brilliant cuts framed by radiating baguettes with an outer row of brilliant cuts. The back of each cluster with five cut-out hearts. TDW.10cts. Valuation available
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A 14ct rose gold and yellow diamond halo tennis bracelet, twenty marquise cut light fancy yellow diamonds (Clarity VS2-S12) corner claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity S11-I2), push clasp with safety catch, TDW 5.43ct. Length 18.3 cm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond triple line bracelet, each line with a continuous row of diamonds highlighted with five larger diamonds. Push-in clasp.
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A silver and enamelled dragon fly large brooch, the body and wings set with precious gems. W,9 cm.
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A 19th century 9ct, gold and agate mourning brooch, the oval dished red striated agate panel with central glazed hair locket, rope twist borders, stamped gold marks, safety chain. 4.6 x 3.8 cm.
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A vintage 18ct yellow gold and coral bead cluster brooch, looping form with nine deep red coral bead cluster to the centre. 12.7gm.
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A pair of silver gilt, diamond and garnet drop earrings, the tear drop cabochon garnets in claw mounts with solid backs, suspended from gold hooks with two small suspended links set with old mine cut diamonds.
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A pair of 18ct white gold diamond cluster earrings, each with seven modern brilliant cut diamonds of TDW 0.36ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold diamond and pink tourmaline cluster earrings, each with a 1.5ct pink tourmaline framed by 16 modern brilliant cut diamonds of TDW 0.80ct.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold green sapphire and diamond earrings, each earring set with a 10.50ct oval facet cut deep green emerald (slightly included), claw set, each surrounded by twenty-three round brilliant cut diamonds with another two diamonds set to the hooks, (Colour J-L, Clarity S12-I2), TDW 1.07ct, Tsw 21.00ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold ruby and diamond double drop earrings, each earring set with two oval cut deep pinkish-red rubies (included and heat enhanced), claw set, each ruby surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-M, Clarity S12-I2), linked by a single diamond, TDW 1.03ct, Trw 6.84ct, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct white gold kunzite and diamond halo drop earrings, each earring set with a 2.715ct emerald cut medium pink kunzite (included) claw set surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity I1-I2), suspended from diamond set posts, Tkw 5.43ct, TDW 0.69ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.70ct (approximate) oval facet cut medium blue sapphire claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears.
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A vintage 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the emerald cut sapphire in decorative frame with looping highlights set with multiple brilliant cut diamonds.
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A Victorian 18ct gold ruby and diamond ring, the two curved bands set with five facet cut rubies and five diamonds, the mount with scroll ends. Birmingham 1894.
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An estate 18ct yellow gold opal and diamond ring, the oval cabochon opal displaying good colour, framed by two old brilliant cut diamonds in bead set box settings.
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A 19th century 15ct yellow gold and diamond cluster ring, the nine old cut diamonds in rub-over and bead type settings. Plain pierced scrolling shoulders. Probably Georgian. 2.88gm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.88ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour H-I, Clarity I1 enhanced), claw set.
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A platinum and diamond dress ring, the centre set with four 0.25ct princess cut diamonds (Colour G, Clarity SI1) with a further thirty-two princess cut diamonds (Colour G, Clarity SI1), set to the top and each side of the shoulders, TDW 2.00ct. Valuation available.
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A platinum and diamond eternity band ring, the twenty-nine modern brilliant cut diamonds set in a row, TDW 1.12cts.
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An 18ct white gold blue topaz and diamond cluster ring, the emerald cut blue topaz of 6.35cts framed by thirty-four modern brilliant cut diamonds of 0.74ct.
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