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Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:464
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques, Jewellery & Fine ArtLots with images:464
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:286
Date:2-Dec-2023
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Good Russian gilt silver niello spoon, marked Moscow, N.T.M, with spherical finial, above twist handle, above a large bowl, the back decorated with scene of a church, total weight 60gm, length 18.5 cm
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19th century Russian gilt silver niello spoon, marked 18.., Moscow, 84, maker rubbed, with spherical finial, above tapering twist handle above pear shaped bowl, the back decorated with classical scene of figure amongst ruins, total weight 64gm, length 18 cm
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George III sterling silver beaker, hallmarked London, 1784 (with rare duty mark), B.L (Benjamin Laver), of tapering form, decorated with acanthus and flower in the form of the initials J and E, total weight 168gm, height 9.5 cm and diameter 8.5 cm
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George III sterling silver travelling apple corer, and Paring knife, hallmarked Birmingham 1820/1821, it (Joseph Taylor), of cylindrical form, decorated with ribbed body and handles, total weight 24gm, length 9 cm
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Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver box and cover, in the form of an apple, impressed Tiffany & Co//makers//28748//10, inscribed 'Mike and Elaine Rowe//Atlanta//1980,' total weight 200gm, height 11 cm
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Irish George III sterling silver tumbler cup, hallmarked Dublin, 1764, A.B (Ambrose Boxwell), of cylindrical form with slightly flared rim, decorated with gilt interior, total weight 58gm, height 4 cm
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George III sterling silver wine funnel, hallmarked London, 1780, Hb (Hester Bateman), set with baluster bowl and tapering stem, decorated with gadrooned rims, total weight 76gm, length 12.5 cm
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Large Monart style art glass bowl, of deep form with scalloped rim, decorated in a crackle style in tones of orange, blue, green, purple and gold fleck, height 22 cm and width 34.5 cm
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Large art glass conch shell, in tones of blue, green, yellow and gold, accented in black, height 19 cm and length 39 cm
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Murano glass figure of a fish, depicted resting on stomach with raised tail, in latticino glass, in tones of aqua and white, with gilt accents, height 21 cm
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Luigi Onesto Murano sommerso glass perfume bottle, for Vetreria Artistica Oball, in heavy glass, with a tapered rectangular base and stopper, in purple, blue and clear glass, signed 'L. Onesto Murano' to base, slight a/f (small chip under stopper), height: 26 cm and width 15 cm
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Grace Seccombe (1880-1956) Australian Pottery, kookaburra, depicted perched upon a branch, in tones of brown, white and yellow, incised signature to base, a/f, height 9 cm
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Grace Seccombe (1880-1956) Australian Pottery, kookaburra, depicted perched upon a branch, in tones of brown, yellow and white, initials to base, a/f, height 7 cm
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19th century Doulton Lambeth stoneware twin, handled vase, of classical form, modelled by Edith Lupton, with spreading lip flanked by scrolled handles, the body decorated with leaves and seed pods, in tones of blue, brown and green, impressed and initials verso, height 28 cm
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Royal Doulton Stoneware twin handled vase, modelled by Frank Butler, with elongated neck and ovoid body, flanked by elongated handles, decorated with raised acanthus and beading, in tones of green, brown and blue, impressed factory marks to base, height 30 cm
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Sevres porcelain and ormolu centrepiece, with acorn finial above a domed cover, decorated with floral and gilt borders, above a tapered body with ormolu mask handles, decorated with scene of a courting couple and large floral spray verso, set above a pedestal base, a/f (star crack to cover), Sevres crossed lines mark and date letters under cover, height 41 cm
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Wedgwood Jasperware pedestal bowl, decorated with frieze of classical figures in a garden setting, in white on pale blue, impressed Wedgwood, made in England, H to base, height 12.5 cm and diameter 21 cm
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Wedgwood Jasperware bowl, of deep circular form, decorated with frieze of classical figures in a garden setting, with leaf and berry border to rim, in white on black, impressed Wedgwood, made in England to base, height 9.5 cm and diameter 19.5 cm
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Wedgwood black basalt cabinet plate, of circular form, decorated with raised classical scene of three graces, surrounded by a border of classical scenes, impressed factory marks verso, diameter 19.5 cm
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20th century painted ivory double portrait, miniatures, signed Franz Xaver Winterhalter, both depicting empress Elisabeth of Austria, on a felt ivory and faux tortoise shell frame, 25.5 cm x 16 cm (including frame)
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Italian silver figure of a cat, marked 800, depicting a cat standing on all fours, with one paw in the air and turning its head to the right, total weight 65gm, height 3.5 cm
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Two framed sets of 19th century wax armorial seals, in red wax, set within gilt frames, containing a total of twenty six seals, 28.5 cm x 34.5 cm (2)
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Rene Paul Marquet (French, 1875-1937) gilt bronze, and ivory figure of a lady, depicted standing on stair case and looking into a mirror, with Gothic banister behind and jewellery case resting on top, with period dress and purse on hip, wearing headdress with her hair in flowing braids, with hands outstretched and one holding a mirror, the other with a key, above a pink marble base, signed R.Marquet and numbered 770, height 32 cm
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19th century French crystal cave liqueur, the case well decorated with satin wood string inlay, opening to reveal four decanters with stoppers, height 20.5 cm, with sixteen glasses, height 7 cm, cabinet lockable with key, 25 cm x 32 cm x 23 cm
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Arcangel Fernandez Flamenco guitar, made in Madrid, 1966, built by Marcelo Barbero (Son) for Arcangel Fernandez, inner paper label reading 'Costruida por Marcelo Barbero (Hijo), Para Casa Arcangel Fernandez, Ano 1966, Jesus y Maria 26, Madrid-12.Espana', with European Spruce soundboard, cypress sides and Brazilian rosewood accents, scale length 65.5 cm or 25.75inch, together with hard case and spare strings
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French gilt metal jewellery casket, of rectangular form, the cover set with printed plaque of a young woman, bordered with foliate acanthus scrolls in relief on a textured ground, set above two cherubs on gilt mounts, with faux stone insets, raised on four foliate claw feet, casket opening to a padded fabric interior in green, 10 cm x 13.5 cm x 9.5 cm
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Early 20th century Sheraton Revival bureau, with rectangular top set with three small drawers, above a hinged writing slope, opening to three internal drawers, inkwells and penrest, with tooled green leather top, set above three further drawers, on four tapering slender legs,100 cm x 91.5 cm x 48 cm
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Georgian mahogany two tier serving table, c.1780, with circular top, above lower circular shelf, supported on turned pedestal on three splayed legs, height 87 cm
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19th century French Empire two door bookcase, set with a stepped pediment, above a pair of bevelled glass doors, set with gilt metal surrounds, flanked by a pair of reeded columns, above adjustable shelves, above a lower drawer on four feet, 225 cm x 138 cm
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19th/20th century French inlaid bombe commode, set with a shaped pink/grey marble top above three generous shaped drawers, with herringbone veneer and scrolled inlay, surrounded by gilt metal mounts and handles, raised on four cabriole legs, 92 cm x 135 cm
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Good French 18th/19th century Louis XV style gilt, and gesso console table, set with a shaped white marble top, above a profusely carved apron of acanthus and c-scrolls, raised on s-scroll cabriole legs, united by scrolled stretcher with raised scroll finial, 87 cm x 124 cm x 45 cm Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Lovely Victorian flame mahogany gentleman's chest, with raised pediment, flanked by carved foliate brackets, above a pair of paneled doors, above lower shelf with turned handles, on pedestal base, 212 cm x 127 cm
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Victorian style chaise lounge, with shaped button upholstered back, above serpentine seat, on four cabriole legs
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Victorian oval top occasional table, in walnut, the oval top with stringing to borders, above crenulated border, above turned support on three splayed carved legs, a/f, 73 cm x 60 cm
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Victorian mahogany breakfront sideboard, with arched pediment, set above a shaped rectangular top with three drawers, raised upon twin pedestal supports, with carved accents to doors, 151 cm x 207 cm x 67 cm
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Rare Museum quality Napoleonic straw work writing, compendium, early 19th century, in the form of a bureau, with a hinged curved top opening to compartments, above a lower roll top and slide, set with fitted drawers above a series of lower drawers behind a fall front, the body highly decorated with geometric motifs, set with central centurion figure and carved ivory handles, 41 cm x 35.5 cm x 26 cm catalogue note: this appears to be a commercially made box. Many of these boxes are Napoleonic 'Prisoners of…
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Rare 19th century French document box, the travelling document box with rectangular fruitwood cover and base, with red leather concertina sides, the rectangular cover decorated with studded borders, with brass carry handle and escutcheon with key, opening to reveal a silk lined interior with leather pouch, with a satinwood base, 3.5 cm x 19 cm x 26 cm published: antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 373
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Elegant 19th century black leather writing box, by Jenner & Knewstub, the hinged cover set with brass carry handle, opening to reveal two writing boards, documents box, twin inkwells with brass carry handles, stamped in gilt Jenner & Knewstub to the Queen, 33 St. James & 68 Jermyn St., with Bramah London brass lock, with key, 11 cm x 45 cm x 26.5 cm
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Victorian rosewood and mahogany desk compendium, c.1880, with inlaid acanthus, swags and floral motifs, with twin doors opening to reveal various compartments, with brass hardware, 24 cm x 31 cm x 18 cm
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19th century Scottish red leather writing box, by Carlisle & Watts, Edinburgh, the hinged cover set with brass carry handle decorated with acanthus motifs, opening to reveal a gilt tooled interior, a desk tidy, twin inkwells, full set accessories including an ivory ruler, ivory handled writing implements, parcel labels and matching leather bound notebook, marked Carlisle & Watts to interior, with brass Bramah, London lock, 15 cm x 32 cm x 25 cm
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George III gold topped walking stick, marked London, 1770, makers mark rubbed, the gold handle embossed with stylised roundels and bright cut borders, with monogram to top, the wooden shaft with eyelet and metal heel, length 91 cm
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Victorian ivory and ebony walking stick, the ivory cap etched with monogram, with gilt collar, set above an ebony shaft, length 90 cm
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George III sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked London, 1764, I.B//W.B, the plain body with spreading molded foot, with curved spout with leaf decoration, with stylised pineapple finial and double scroll wooden handle, total weight 620gm, height 24 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr & Mrs Thomas Tidswell
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Wonderful George II sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked London, 1742, Jonathan Fossey, with urn shaped finial above a stepped domed cover, above a tapering body, with bright cut roundels garlands and ribbons, set with double scroll ivory handle, on circular spreading foot, total weight 758gm, height 25 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr & Mrs Thomas Tidswell please note: this item can only be shipped within Australia.
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Good George II sterling silver footed salver, hallmarked, London, 1733, George Hindmarsh, of square form, with inward curved corners, with later engraved armorial to centre, the whole raised on four hoof feet, total weight 827gm, diameter 27 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr & Mrs Thomas Tidswell
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Good George V sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked Birmingham, 1927, J.B.C, of facetted rectangular form with angled handle, the body accented with gadrooned shell and acanthus border, total weight 657gm, height 20 cm
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Pair of cranberry glass and gold plated epergnes, of tulip form, decorated with pierced pattern to body, set with three swans, standing on three shell feet, height 24 cm (2)
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Edwardian sterling silver bachelors teapot, hallmarked London, 1906, Dw//Jw (Daniel & John Wellby), of squat form, set with wooden finial and handle, decorated with acanthus and fleur de lis to body, total weight 415gm, height 12.5 cm
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19th century part Russian silver cutlery service, marked, St.Petersburg, 1849/50, N.W, comprising six main knives, six entree knives, six main forks, six main spoons, six dessert spoons and two teaspoons, with shaped handles, total weight 1550gm (not including knives)
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19th century part Russian gilt silver cutlery, service, marked, Moscow, 1875, Firm of Sazikov, with Imperial warrant marks, comprising of six main knives (with silver blades), six main spoons, five teaspoons, and five forks, all in elaborate Kings pattern, total weight 1592gm note: the firm of Sazikov was one of the most well-regarded jewellery firms of nineteenth-century Russia and one of the greatest innovators in the field. In 1837, Sazikov was appointed official purveyor of silverware to Tsar Nicholas…
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Moorcroft Pottery vase, in pomegranate pattern, of trumpet form, decorated with a ground of pomegranate and foliage, in tones of coral, olive green, purple and cobalt, impressed, signed and paper label verso, a/f, height 17 cm
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Moorcroft Pottery vase, in pomegranate pattern, with spreading lip and tapering body, decorated with pomegranate and foliage, in tones of coral, cobalt, purple and cobalt, height 11 cm
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Moorcroft Pottery vase, in pomegranate pattern, of baluster form, decorated with a ground of pomegranate and foliage, in tones of coral, olive green, purple and cobalt, a/f, impressed and signed verso, height 15 cm
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Moorcroft Pottery vase, in pomegranate pattern, of meiping form, decorated with a ground of pomegranate and foliage, in tones of coral, olive green, purple and cobalt, impressed marks to base, a/f, height 9 cm
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Moorcroft Pottery vase, in pomegranate pattern, of tapering baluster form, decorated with a ground of pomegranate and foliage, in tones of coral, olive green, purple and cobalt, impressed and signed verso, height 10.5 cm
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Russian 19th century brother Kornilov porcelain, serving bowl, c.1,850, of shaped form, with a border of birds perched in blossom trees, the lower section molded in the form of woven textile, diameter 18.5 cm Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, 24/11/78, then family by descent
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19th century Russian Gardner porcelain plate, of deep circular form with a flared scalloped rim, the interior decorated with central roundel displaying flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, green and red on a bright blue ground, with gilt accents, red factory stamp to base, height 5 cm and diameter 24 cm
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Four Russian Lomonosov 'Cobalt Net' items, comprising footed bowl, height 7 cm, ladle, length 19 cm and a demit tasse and saucer, with gilt accents (4)
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German Kalk porcelain portrait cabinet plate, of circular form, painted with a portrait of Madame Recamier, surrounded by a gilt border displaying eagles, Napoleonic N's and scroll work on a cobalt ground, factory marks verso, diameter 25 cm
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Pair of framed 18th century hand coloured, engravings by Niccolo Gualtier, c.1742, from his famous publication Testarum Conchyliorun which was devoted to shells all over the world, 38 cm x 26.5 cm (2)
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Late Victorian sterling silver Cologne bottle case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1900, H N (Henry Matthews), of tapering form, decorated with scrolling acanthus, flowers and a central medallion, se with hinged cap and hinged body, opening to reveal gilt interior and glass cologne bottle, total weight 109gm (not including glass bottle), height 19 cm (2)
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Late Victorian green glass, gilt and enamel, perfume bottle and stopper, of tapering form, decorated with scrolling enamel flowers on a gilt ground, a/f (wear to gilt) length 15 cm
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19th century French ivory page turner, the handle beautifully carved with fruit, flowers and foliage, with plain spatulate blade, length 25 cm
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19th century Pawnbrokers multiple ticket writing, machine, c.1870, patented by Edwin T.Ponting, in mahogany with brass fittings and plaque, the machine used to make three simultaneous copies using three linked dip pins, with triple brass inkwell and three open compartments for storing blank tickets and two spring loaded compartments for completed tickets, 13 cm x 43 cm x 40 cm published: antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 706
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Fine Victorian coromandel and satinwood writing, cabinet, c.1860, with a sloped front and twin doors opening to reveal shaped satinwood dividers, with twin inkwells and day of the week, date and month cards, 28.5 cm x 29 cm x 22 cm published: antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 689
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Large 19th century leather bound book box, c.1862, in the form of a book with L-Z tooled spine, opening to twin compartments, with labels stating 'No.32282 exhibition 1862' and 'John Sands Printer & Stationer 374 George St Sydney' 17 cm x 36 cm x 50 cm published: antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 527
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Judaica silver Etrog box, marked 800, in the form of an etrog fruit, the hinged cover embossed with fruit, foliage and text in Hebrew 'VeLakahtem Lahem Pri Etz Hadar' ('and thou shalt take for yourselves the beautiful fruit of the tree'), raised on four ball feet, with gilt interior, total weight 370gm, height 9 cm and width 16 cm
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19th century Dutch silver tea caddy, marked 833, 1860, of lobed rectangular form, decorated with acanthus and flower motifs in relief to top and sides, total weight 270gm, height 8 cm
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Delightful Victorian sterling silver ink stand, all items hallmarked Sheffield, 1846, Hw//&Co (Henry Wilkinson & Co), the shaped rectangular tray decorated with gadrooned and shell borders, set with central sterling silver chamberstick, flanked by squat glass inkwells with sterling silver covers, raised on four acanthus and shell feet, total silver weight 498gm (excluding inkwell covers), 14 cm x 26 cm x 15.5 cm published: antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 649
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George III sterling silver helmet jug, hallmarked, London, 1791, Peter and Ann Bateman (with over stamp), with a beaded rim, above a reeded handle, engraved with frontal cartouche, flanked by floral sprays to the sides, on circular support, on a square foot, total weight 120gm, height 15 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr & Mrs Thomas Tidswell
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Seiko 'Captain Willard' Diver's watch, ref. 6105-8110, c.1976, serial #603246, automatic movement, in stainless steel case with bi-directional bezel, black dial and block hour markers, crown set to four o'clock position, case diameter 47 mm, with Seiko branded rubber strap and clasp, a/f (scuffing and scratches to plexiglass, bezel and case), currently winding and running
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Gents Longines Admiral 18ct gold wristwatch, c.1970, automatic movement, with an 18ct yellow gold monobloc case, with brushed silver dial set with baton hour markers and date aperture window to 3 o'clock position, case diameter 34 mm, paired with a brown leather strap, currently winding and running
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Ladies Omega de Ville wristwatch, c.1960's, twenty four jewel automatic movement, cal.661, in gold plated case with stainless steel back, the brushed silver dial set with gilt baton hour markers and hands, case diameter 21 mm, with black leather strap, winding and running
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Ladies Omega Seamaster wristwatch, c.1957, 17 jewel manual wind movement, cal. 244, 2928, in stainless steel case with brushed silver dial, accented with gilt baton hour markers and hands, case diameter 21 mm, movement #15618079, paired with a black calfskin strap, winding and running
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Ladies Omega constellation wristwatch, quartz movement, in stainless steel with mother of pearl dial and stud hour markers, with fixed Roman numeral bezel, marked to rear of case 'My Choice', #57357692, case diameter 24 mm, with Omega stainless steel band with sliding clasp marked #6563/875, a/f (untested, needing battery to test)
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Ladies Gucci Duotone stainless steel wristwatch, quartz movement, in duotone stainless steel case with off white dial and baton hour markers, with date window to 6 o'clock position, model #9040 L, serial 0066685, case diameter 27 mm, with Gucci stainless steel strap and clasp, a/f (untested, needing battery to test)
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Ladies Omega constellation wristwatch, quartz movement, in stainless steel with mother of pearl dial and stud hour markers, missing bezel, marked to rear of case 'My Choice', #57357687, case diameter 24 mm, with Omega stainless steel band with sliding clasp marked #6563/875, a/f (untested, needing battery to test)
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Ladies Baume & Mercier diamond set wristwatch, quartz movement, the stainless steel case finely set with forty six round brilliant cut diamonds to the bezel, surrounding a white dial with fluted design, featuring alternating Arabic and bezel set diamond hour markers plus date aperture window to the 6 o'clock position, model #65618, serial #4866054, case diameter 30 mm, with further diamond accent to the crown, with Baume & Mercier stainless steel bracelet and clasp, a/f (untested, needing battery to test)
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Ladies Raymond Weil gilt stainless steel watch, quartz movement, model 5352, #Y09258, in 18ct gold electroplated case with white dial, Roman numeral hour markers and date aperture window to the 6 o'clock position, case diameter 31 mm, with Raymond Weil gilt stainless steel band and clasp, a/f (untested, needing battery to test)
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Ladies Piaget wristwatch, manual wind movement, in stainless steel case with off white dial and alternating baton/Arabic hour markers, a/f (staining to dial), case diameter 24 mm, with black leather strap, currently winding and running
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Ladies Roamer rolled gold wristwatch, 17 jewel manual wind movement, in rolled gold case with stainless steel back, featuring a brushed silver dial set with gilt baton and Arabic hour markers, case diameter 25.5 mm, with brown leather strap, winding and running
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Swiss 18ct gold repeater pocket watch, late 19th/early 20th century, the case stamped with Swiss 18ct/.750 Helvetia hallmark, case makers mark L.W, #266, diameter 52 mm, with white enamel dial, Roman numeral hour markers and subsidiary seconds dial to the 6 o'clock position, Swiss movement, total weight 98.6gm, currently winding, running and chiming
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Australian 18ct gold Albert chain, c.1900, each link well stamped 18ct, with makers mark of W.Kerr of Sydney stamped to the t-bar, suspending a malachite drop pendant with incised gold capping, total combined weight 64.4gm, total chain length 36 cm, malachite pendant drop 6 cm
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Four Art Deco 14ct gold diamond set stick pins, stamped 14k, of varying design, each set with round cut diamonds, two with coloured stone accents, on white and yellow gold stick supports, total combined weight 6.40gm, longest 7.5 cm (4)
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Dutch 14ct gold cameo brooch, stamped to pin with 14ct oak leaf hallmark (1906-1953), of large oval form, with carved shell cameo depicting a classical maiden in profile with floral head dress, framed in 14ct yellow gold with filigree wirework surround, with alternate pendant loop verso, total weight 21gm, 6 cm x 5.2 cm
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Georg Jensen sterling silver 'Alliance' bangle, stamped 925, Georg Jensen, designed by Allan Scharff, total weight 81.4gm, together with original box
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Edwardian 9ct gold bracelet, stamped 9/375, Birmingham, 1902, A&W, with heart shaped clasp, with safety chain, total weight 11.98gm
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