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Decorative Arts & Collectables, Session II — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:695
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Collectables, Session IILots with images:677
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:589
Date:27-Aug-2023
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Niriti panel, (Niriti guiding a man in the direction of heaven), carved wood with polychrome finish, South Indian origin, 19th century, 183 cm high, Provenance The Judith Heaven and The Late Barrie Heaven Collection, South Australia
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An Anglo-Indian workbox, superbly carved on all sides, with claw feet and compartmented lift out tray fitted with lids, early to mid 19th century, 18 cm high, 32.5 cm wide, 25.5 cm deep
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Two antique Thai ceramic bowls, 18th/19th century, 26 cm and 30.5 cm diameter
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An antique Burmese carved ivory stature of a seated figure, 19th/20th century, 8 cm high
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Tribal Indian black cassod wood (Senna siamea) cane, with a cast bronze elephant head handle, Gond or Muria tribe, Madhya Pradesh state, central India, 19th century, 92 cm long
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An Indian carved ivory statue of Krishna on wooden base, early to mid 20th century, 13 cm high overall
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An antique Indo-Portuguese casket, together with a Chinese bronze vase, and a Japanese bronze vase, 19th/20th century, (3 items), the casket 34 cm wide
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Two Indian marquetry elephant wall plaques with ivory inlay, mid 20th century, the larger 43 cm wide
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A Chinese circular marble fire screen with carved and hand-painted decoration, 20th century, 76 cm high, 76 cm wide
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Chinese jade ornaments, carvings, bangles, ring, earrings etc, mixed vintages, (14 items)
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Indian pottery vase, antique Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on base, together with a Continental repousse silver topped oak box, (3 items), the vase 21 cm high
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A vintage stained horn bead necklace, 20th century, 56 cm long
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An antique 18ct yellow gold and diamond cluster ring in the Georgian style, set with fifteen rose cut diamonds mounted in sterling silver, 19th century, 4.4 grams total
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An antique English 18ct yellow gold ring with five rose cut graduated white diamonds, 19th century, stamped '18ct', 3.3 grams
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An antique 18ct yellow gold ring, set with an emerald cut Ceylonese sapphire, flanked by brilliant cut white diamonds, early 20th century, 2.9 grams total
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An impressive antique Indian tiger's claw brooch mounted in high carat yellow gold, 19th century, 6 cm wide
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Artist's Pallet antique 9ct yellow gold brooch, set with coloured stones, housed in a plush box, 19th century, stamped '9ct', 3.5 cm wide, 7.8 grams
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Fly Fisherman's antique 9ct gold brooch by Hamilton & Co. of Calcutta, housed in original box, 5 cm wide, 1.7 grams
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An antique 15ct yellow gold ring, set with seed pearls, diamond, sapphires and rubies, circa 1850, 2.5 grams total
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An antique 9ct rose gold Albert fob chain, 19th century, each trombone link stamped '9, 375', 42 cm long, 40 grams total
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An antique 9ct gold fob chain with graduated link, 19th/20th century, one bulldog clip replaced with 15ct gold example, 36 cm long, 65 grams
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An antique English 22ct gold wedding ring (5.1 grams); together with two 18ct gold wedding rings (4.5 grams); and an antique 9ct gold ring (1.5 grams), (4 items), 11.2 grams total
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An antique Japanese shakudo and 15ct gold locket, circa 1880, impressed mark to loop, 5.5 cm high overall, 31.5 grams
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An antique 15ct gold curb link fob chain, 19th/20th century, 33 cm long, 29 grams
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An antique gilt pinchbeck foliate brooch, set with seed pearls, 19th century, 5 cm high
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A pair of antique Chinese export 9ct rose gold and carved heidai nut bracelets, both stamped 'Orris', 19th century, each 17 cm long
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A pair of antique yellow gold earrings with inlaid pique decoration; together with a stickpin, 19th century, the earrings 4.5 cm high
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An antique 15ct yellow gold ring, set with rubies and a diamond, made in Birmingham, 1897, 2.6 grams
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An antique 9ct yellow gold oval locket with two black and white photo portraits, 19th century, 5 cm high overall, 19 grams total
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An antique English 1892 gold half sovereign, mounted in gold, 2.8 cm high, 4.6 grams total
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An antique 9ct rose gold bracelet with gate-link and heart lock, 19th century, 20.4 grams
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Three assorted antique bangles including 15ct gold and solid opal, rolled 9ct rose gold, and a gold mounted tiger's eye example, 19th/20th century
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An unusual silver and gilt finish brooch depicting two knights in battle, adorned with rubies and garnets, 19th century, 6.5 cm high
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An antique 18ct yellow gold cannetille brooch with cabochon ruby surrounded by old mine cut diamonds and rubies, early 20th century, 3 cm wide, 9.1 grams
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Four assorted antique and vintage 9ct gold brooches with stones, 19th/20th century, the largest 5 cm wide, 10.8 grams total including stones
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A fine pair of antique 15ct yellow gold cufflinks, set with ruby, sapphire and diamonds, early 20th century, 7.1 grams total
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A beautiful pair of 18ct white gold and jadeite earrings, set with brilliant cut white diamonds (approximately 1.5ct of diamonds), 6 cm long
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Three assorted Chinese carved hard stone pendants, all mounted in gold, one with 9ct gold chain, 19th/20th century, the largest 4 cm high
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Masriera Spanish Art Nouveau 18ct yellow gold brooch with enamel floral decoration, set with diamonds and pearl. Signed and stamped 'Masriera, A-5318-A', with Masriera store certification. The Masriera jewellery workshop in Barcelona has a long history of fine craftsmanship stretching back into the 19th century, with a rich pedigree in art nouveau design. This piece is almost certainly the work of Llius Masriera (1872-1958). 3.2 cm wide, 7.8 grams
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An antique 9ct yellow gold ring, set with a row of five pink topaz interspersed with white diamonds, 19th/20th century, 3.8 grams
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A 22ct yellow gold curb link fob chain with 15ct gold bulldog clips, 19th/20th century, 40 cm long, 20 grams
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An antique 15ct yellow gold ring, set with a blue sapphire and two white diamonds, circa 1900, stamped 'P.P. Ld.', 2.3 grams
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Three antique 9ct gold rings with stones, 19th/20th century, 5.1 grams total
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Halifax (England) stunning 18ct yellow gold and enamel Mayoress brooch in original plush fitted leather case embossed and engraved 'Mrs. R.D. Ward, Mayoress, 1905-1907', 6.2 cm wide, 14 grams
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An antique 18ct yellow gold ring with five diamonds set in platinum mounts, early 20th century, stamped '18ct, Pall', 2.6 grams total
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An antique Chinese filigree silver nail guard with enamel decoration set with coral and turquoise, early 20th century. Note: converted to brooch, 8 cm long
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A Chinese gold and carved ivory brooch, housed in original carved timber box, 19th/20th century, seal mark to reverse, 4.3 cm wide
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A vintage Chinese bracelet, finely worked in gilded filigree silver with four carved ivory panels, each surrounded in coral beadwork, early 20th century, stamped 'Silver', 22 cm long, 4.5 cm wide
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A Chinese export ware jade and gilded silver necklace, early 20th century, 37 cm long
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A collection of antique Asian glass, ceramic and bronze bangles, mixed vintages, (21 items). Note: These bangles were collected by an Australian Diplomat in Korea during the early 1960s.
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An 18ct yellow gold ring, set with a row of three white diamonds, 20th century, 3.2 grams
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An Edwardian multi-coloured gemstone and diamond bracelet mounted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum, circa 1910. Set with cabochon sapphires, natural emerald, garnet, tourmaline and moonstone. 18 cm long
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An antique 15ct yellow gold ring, set with a blue sapphire, flanked by two diamonds, mounted in platinum, 19th century, stamped '15ct', 3.7 grams
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platinum oval brooch, set with diamonds and blue sapphires, early 20th century. Provenance: Originally the property of Louisa (LuLu) Nathan of Rippon Lea in Melbourne (Now a National Trust house). Passed down to her son Ben Jone A Stunning Art Deco oval platinum brooch, set with diamonds and blue sapphires, early 20th century. Provenance: Originally the property of Louisa (LuLu) Nathan of Rippon Lea in Melbourne (Now a National Trust house). Passed down to her son Ben Jones and his wife Margaret Jones.…
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An 18ct yellow gold ring, set with a white diamond, mounted in platinum, stamped '18ct, Plat.', 2.9 grams
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A 9ct yellow gold ring, set with three rosettes of rubies with two rows of white diamonds, 20th century, stamped '375', 4.2 grams
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Assorted charms and pendants, mainly 9ct gold, (16 items), approximately 35 grams gold weight
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A collection of 9ct yellow and white gold neck chains, various links and length, approximately 70 grams gold weight
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A vintage English floral brooch adorned with multi-coloured gemstones including diamonds, topaz, tourmaline, amethyst and various sapphires, all set in 9ct yellow gold and platinum, made in Birmingham, 1950, 5.5 cm wide, 11.8 grams
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Georg Jensen two Danish sterling silver brooches, stamped 'Georg Jensen Sterling, Denmark, 246', and '282', the larger 3 cm wide
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An impressive 18ct yellow gold ring, set with 16 brilliant cut white diamonds and 7 x 5.5 mm cultured pearls, stamped '750', 9.3 grams total
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold earrings, set with 32 brilliant cut white diamonds and 14 x 5.5 mm cultured pearls, stamped '750', 16.1 grams total
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An 18ct yellow and white gold necklace, set with eleven white diamonds, stamped '750', 40 cm long, 50 grams total
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An 18ct gold and diamond dragonfly brooch, together with an 18ct yellow gold and diamond eternity bracelet, both stamped '750', 7.7 grams total
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An 18ct solid gold curb link bracelet with later 9ct gold clasp, stamped '750' to the bracelet and '375' to the clasp, 23 cm long, 50 grams total
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A vintage citrine pendant mounted in 9ct rose gold, suspended on a 22ct gold chain, the chain 46 cm long, 18 grams
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Two 18ct yellow gold rings, set with diamonds, 5.4 grams total
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South Seas Tahitian black 11.5 mm to12 mm) pearl ring, set in 18ct white gold surrounded by diamonds, 7.2 grams total, size: N
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An 18ct yellow gold eternity ring, set with 30 baguette cut white diamonds (1.2ct total), 3.2 grams, ring size Q/8
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Three 18ct gold wedding rings, 20th century, 11 grams total
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A pair of 18ct white gold stud earrings with brilliant cut white diamonds (approximately 0.35ct total)
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Three Chinese bangles, silver gilt and jade, early to 20th century
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Three necklaces, coral, carnelian and rock crystal, the largest 86 cm long
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Coca-Cola Sovereign, 24ct gold, limited edition in box of issue with documentation, 7.4 grams
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Three assorted rings with stones, silver and gold, 20th century
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A 9ct gold and opal triplet ring, a rose gold and purple stone pendant, a gold and moonstone pendant, two 9ct gold crucifixes and one rose gold chain, 19th and 20th century, (6 items)
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Assorted jewellery, cufflinks, greenstone pendant, Chinese pendant, etc
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Costume Jewellery comprising a black glass bead necklace, four assorted bracelets, two pairs of earrings, key brooch, and a pendant, (9 items)
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An Italian 9ct gold chain with box link, 20th century, stamped 'Italy, 9 K', 55 cm long, 12 grams
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An 18ct white gold choker necklace, pair of stud earrings, pair of silver and black glass earrings, a topaz stone, silver bracelet and two silver necklaces, (8 items)
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A yellow gold ring set with marquise, brilliant and baguette cut diamonds, marks illegible, 4.2 grams total
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A yellow gold bangle, set with amethysts and diamonds, 20th century, 15.6 grams total
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A cultured pearl necklace with 14ct gold clasp, set with blue sapphires and pearl, stamped '14k', 90 cm long
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Two horoscope 9ct yellow gold pendants (Scorpio and Leo), together with a gold plated Pekinese dog brooch, (3 items), gold weight 14.8 grams
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A child's size antique yellow gold and opal ring, together with a costume pearl necklace, (2 items)
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Assorted amber jewellery including ring, pendants, necklaces, brooch and earrings (6 items)
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A 9ct gold necklace, and a bracelet (damaged), (2 items), 19 grams total
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Assorted jewellery including Italian silver bracelet, 9ct gold mounted Edwardian pendant, heart lock and assorted necklaces
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Opals, a selection of 20 lose polished solids
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Four assorted gold rings, set with diamonds or opals, 9 grams total
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Four assorted 9ct gold pendants with opals and stones, the largest 3 cm high overall
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An 18ct white gold star shaped pendant, set with seven brilliant cut white diamonds (approximately 0.55ct total), suspended on a platinum chain, 50 cm long, 5.2 grams total
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A filigree silver articulated fish pendant on chain, the pendant 7.5 cm long
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An 18ct white gold wedding band (4.4 grams), together with a silver and marcasite ring, (2 items)
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A vintage Chinese graduated coral bead necklace, 20th century, 110 cm long
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Seven assorted gold rings with stones, (9ct and 18ct), 33 grams total
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Assorted jade bangles, rings, pendants and trinkets, (30 items), the largest bangle 6.5 cm diameter
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Four assorted vintage and antique gold pendants with stones, together with a 9ct gold chain, (5 items), 9.8 grams total including stones
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Costume Jewellery, watches, brooches, necklaces, buttons, bracelets, bangle, etc, (29 items)
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A 9ct gold bracelet (A/F), 9ct yellow and white gold cross pendant, two 9ct gold rings with stones, two Siamese silver bracelets, a Siamese silver brooch, a silver and marcasite brooch, and a silver pendant on chain, (9 items), 14 grams gold weight including stones, 90 grams silver weight including marcasite
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