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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:214
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:209
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:156
Date:12-Mar-2024
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A graduating set of four St. Clair copper lidded saucepans, brass handles to pots and lids, one with side loop handle, diameter 14.5 cm, 16 cm, 19 cm, 21 cm.
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A 19th century Austrian/German turned and carved wood small butter churn, mildly tapered cylindrical form, the fitted lid supporting the plunger. Pinned bound strapping.
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An 1862 German monastery grain measure, bent wood sides, panelled base and with steel frame. Engraved detail including date, IHS and symbolic detail, diameter 34 cm.
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A 1920's Bing for Bassett-Lowke electric gauge 1 Atlantic Tank Locomotive, 4-4-2, in London, Brighton & South Coast Railway livery numbered 11, length 42 cm. With one length of later track.
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A 19th century scrimshaw whales tooth, the naive line drawn illustration depicting two women sitting beneath a tree, and the reverse with a small single figure of a woman, length 1 cm.
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A pair of old African carved ivory tusks carved with a naked woman traditional headdress and encircling figured story board below, length 78 cm approximately each, 4+ kgs (combined).
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An Acroporidae coral specimen, 33 x 22 x 11 cm.
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A good Leica IIIf Rangefinder camera, Serial No.716619 marked to body, in fitted German leather case with assorted accessories, including lens cap 'Summaron f= 3.5 cm 1:3.5' Leica lens, push-button lead, strap, etc., the camera fitted with a 'Summarit f=5 cm 1:1.5' lens, all in good condition.
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A Leica 1 Model A camera with Elmar 5 cm f.3.5 lens, No.38472, black lacquered frame, black lens cap, mushroom shutter release replacement, c.1926.
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A Louis Vuitton limited edition Fringe Bucket Bag, multi-coloured monogrammed on black canvas, contrasting stitching to the beige vachetta leather trim, multicoloured tassels with beads, with brass hardware. Original soft LV bag.
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Louis Vuitton brown monogram Hudson GM cross-body bag, M40259, from LV's 2006 campaign, a mix of iconic Marc Jacobs bags with classic Louis Vuitton signatures. With gold hardware, two exterior push-button pockets below the side and top zips. Long adjustable shoulder strap. The interior lining in Alcantara suede with two pockets. Complete with original LV soft bag.
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Louis Vuitton 'Eden' MM Mono Camel hand bag, LV monogram canvas, brown leather ends. The interior lining in Alcantara suede with three section, pouch and zippered compartment. Zippered compartment to the back. With shoulder strap, two keys, two labels and booklet. With original soft bag and box. Purchased by our vendor from LV Queen St. Auckland.
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A Louis Vuitton Portfolio-Boesi folded purse, brown monogram with tan leather and gilt metal highlights, length 20.5 cm. In soft LV bag and original box. With receipt of purchase from LV Queen St. store 4th March 2010 for $1,240.
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A Flintlock trade musket with 39' barrel, bearing 1855 proof marks. Made in Liege Belgium by Dresse Laloux and Co. and proofed in Birmingham. Brass furniture. banister rail stock, four ramrod rings, sling swivels in place. With cleaning rod. Used by ship's captains as trade muskets in the colonies including New Zealand.
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A 22-bore flintlock trade musket by Cooper and Goodman, c.1857 in Birmingham who took over from Joseph Rock Cooper and stamped with London proofs. Long 51' barrel. All steel furniture, full wooden stock to muzzle. With original cleaning rod. These rifles were traded with Maori during the Land War period.
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Flight Lieutenant Clive Woodward (Bomber) Estcourt, RNZAF (NZ 391045), RAF Bomber Command WORLD WAR II archive collection. Includes historical memorabilia from pre-WORLD WAR II, WORLD WAR II period and some later material. Estcourt flew as a bomber aimer and navigator, an incredible 40 missions in active service for Bomber Command. The collection includes Ink signed and detailed bra '1.8.44 TO 18.3.45. 75(NZ) Squadron -&- 7 Pathfinder Squadron'. Signed by crew members and with their position; 'Skipper J.R…
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An old Pitcairn Island carved wood flying fish, one fin detailed 'A Souvenir From Pitcairn'. Raised on original pedestal stand, length 42 cm.
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A rare ancient very large whales tooth, blackened finish, reduction to outer layer at tip end, length 23 cm. 907gm. Provenance: Found Okawa Bay, Chatham Islands c1930-1950 by Mrs S.P. Troy who lived there 'for a number of years'. Mrs Troy gifted a large collection of artefacts 'many pieces thousands of years old' to Auckland Museum. See copy of newspaper article about this tooth and the collection, also stating that 'According to Auckland Museum archaeologist Mr E. Simmons this whales tooth... is over four…
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A rare massive New Zealand (Northland) kauri gum boulder, of natural form with polished top, showing good mid to dark toning's with semi translucence. 50 x 38 x 21.5 cm. 16.9kgs. Note: This is the largest kauri gum boulder we have ever sold and one of the largest we know about. It is recorded by Te Ara (The Encyclopaedia of NZ) that 'By the 1890s, pieces weighing around 5 kilograms were uncommon.'
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A New Zealand native timber handkerchief box by Anton Seuffert, the top finely inlaid with a central cartouche depicting amaidenhair fern, surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves, in burr totara and rewarewa. The sides with Gothic arched panels displaying various native timbers. Original early burgundy Seuffert label to the interior. Hinges and lock absent. 23 x 17 x 13 cm.
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Samuel Carnell (NZ 1832-1920) 'Para Hirunarama of Otoko' photographic print, 12 x 8.5 cm. Note: Carnell was a photographer working in Hawkes Bay in the early 1900s.
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C. Troughton Clark (NZ 1890-1979) 'Children at Whakarewarewa', sepia photograph. 20 x 15.5 cm.
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A Lynette Campbell glass vase, tall form with trumpet neck, mauve with murrines, etched signature to base, height 35 cm.
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An impressive Lynden Over glass vase, from the 'Tree Series', signed and dated to base. 30 x 43 cm.
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A Tom Petit glass bottle and stopper, angular red and clear glass with wide neck, bulbous elongated stopper, etched mark to base. 11 x 35 cm (includes stopper).
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A pair of mid-century Murano glass Blackamoor candelabra, kneeling to one knee and holding a candle sconce in each hand, with aventurine detail. Minor old chipping and repair, height 37 cm.
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A Wedgwood caneware lidded game pie dish, the exterior decorated with game birds, glazed interior. 24 x 17 x 18 cm.
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A Royal Doulton 'The All Black Team' miniature jug, entitled 'There's Style'. Hairline to base, height 7 cm.
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A late 19th century wood netsuke, study of a toad, squatting on a straw sandal in typical fashion, the textured skin has been well carved and the cord of the sandal forms the himotoshi, signed Masanao, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 748a, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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A 19th century ivory netsuke of a Mokugyo, formed by two confronting dragon heads, the sliced bell is resting on a decaying lotus leaf, stained for effect, unsigned. Provenance: Purchased lot 952 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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A 19th century wood netsuke study of a snake, rendered in coiled form, with its head contracted backwards in a striking position, signed Kokei, length 4 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 747 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An old wood netsuke study of dragon and pumpkin, showing the dragon with inlaid yellow amber eye, half emerged from the stippled fruit, the stalk forming the himotoshi, (cracked) signed Toyomasa (Hidari). Provenance: Purchased lot 761 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An old carved wood netsuke of a starving wolf, his front paw resting on a skull and his eyes inlaid with horn, inscribed Tomotada. Showing good old wear, length 5.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased part lot 748 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a cicada, resting on a ripe bean pod, (one leg broken), unsigned, length 5.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 833 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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A 19th century ivory netsuke of a group of biwa fruit, as two large biwa joined by a smaller fruit and attached to a branch which forms himatoshi. Stained for effect, inscribed 'kosho', length 4.7 cm. Provenance: Purchased at 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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A late 19th century ivory netsuke study of a quail, in typical Okatomo style showing the bird standing on a circular base of millet stalks and leaves, inscribed Okatomo, length 3 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 851 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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A 19th century wood netsuke study of a minogame, showing the aged turtle sunning himself on a well carved folded lotus pod, unsigned, length 5.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 779 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a seated shishi, he raises hid hind foot to scratch behind his ear, the well stained ivory showing good wear, inscribed Tomochika, length 2.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 847 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An early 19th century wood netsuke study of a shishi, seated on its hind feet with its forepaws resting on a large pierced ball which contains a loose pallet, signed Masanao. Provenance: Purchased lot 723 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An old stained ivory netsuke of a fisherman, standing holding a large fish, wearing a short robe and straw boots, black stained highlights. Signed Chikaaki, height 5.1 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 911 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Vintage lacquered netsuke of a dancing man, with coloured highlights, wearing a pointed hat and with a sacred crane on his back. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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A 19th century stained ivory netsuke study of a bamboo section, the hollowed interior fitted with a moveable securing peg, signed Rakuzan, length 3.7 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 894 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke as a horny toad, carved seated with head raised and two front legs crossed. Red stained inscribed signature, height 4.3 cm.
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An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, carved attempting to mount an enormous ball, stained highlights. Unsigned. Provenance: Purchased part lot 903, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, seated on an oval base with right paw upon a ball, glaring backwards, stained highlights. Unsigned. Provenance: Purchased part lot 903, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke figure of a warrior, wearing armour and carrying a jar. He frowns as he eats an octopus tentacle, stained. Inscribed Tomochika, height 5.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 881, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke study of a sleeping boar, in recumbent position with bent knees, stained finish, signed, length 4.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke study of mouse lying on a fan, stained finish, signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke study of a contorted mouse, scratching its nose and behind its ear forming the himotoshi, the tail curling and rising up its back. Stained finish, signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke study, of a lizard and centipede upon a gourd, stained and signed. Amber insert eyes, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke study, of a lizard and centipede upon a gourd, stained and signed. Amber insert eyes, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke study of a lion with a cub, the recumbent lioness with her cub to her back. Dark stained with pale worn section to her head. Signed, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) Japanese ukiyo-e triptych woodblock print two actors in scene with a woman. 35 x 73 cm. Provenance: Purchased by our vendor from O'Reilly's Plaza Art Galleries, New York. Auction 'Japanese Art Sale'. April 1975.
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Chen Wen-hsi (Chinese 1906-1991) Untitled school of fish watercolour and ink with white heightening, black ink painted and red ink impressed marks, diameter 42.5 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens based in Singapore c.1956 - 1975. A passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. Member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society. Purchased by them from an exhibition in Singapore c.1960's where it was featured. Research from our vendors family…
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Old Chinese porcelain wide squat circular lidded box, the exterior decorated with white reserve lotus flowers among scrolls and with three famille rose panels, on a blue ground. The lid opening to reveal five compartments decorated in famille rose enamels. Red character mark to the interior of the top handle. Gilt highlights, diameter 18 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens based in Singapore c.1956 - 1975. A passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and…
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Four old Chinese finely painted scrolls of woman, with calligraphic inscriptions, the standing women in traditional painted coloured robes. Some faults of age. 116 x 33 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens based in Singapore c.1956 - 1975. A passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. Member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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An old Chinese red lacquered carved and gilded framed mirror, long panels above and below the mirror of court scenes. 68.5 x 85.5 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens based in Singapore c.1956 - 1975. A passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. Member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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An Indian painting on ivory panel, fan shape and painted with a Maharaja and his courtiers and musicians. 14 x 31 cm.
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An Asian ivory bullock cart, two bullocks wearing decorative caparisons, pulling a covered wagon with driver holding reins, carved figures in the wagon, a pair of dogs following behind, attached to a wooden base with carved ivory supports. Minor damage to bullock's chains. 39 x 15 x 24 cm.
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An Indian ivory carved table lamp, one central column supporting four light branches, the whole profusely carved with scenes of tigers hunting elephants and other prey. In working order. Minor damage. 30 x 44 cm.
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A WMF Art Nouveau silver plate liqueur set, the two handled tray with six small glasses in WMF holders, with a small etched glass jug to the centre in conforming WMF stand. (some damage to silver plate spout). 17 x 27 cm.
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An Edith Morris silver Arts and Crafts spoon, rope twist handle, the bowl with planished finish, stamped SILVER and Morris's mark. Known as the Twist Spoon, length 13.5 cm. (A set was reputedly made for Charles Brasch, founding editor of the literary journal Landfall).
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An Edwardian silver Art Nouveau embossed desk clock the front with Father Time and the saying 'Bide Ye The Time', silvered and gilded dial, red leather clad case, replacement strut back, Top adjustment knob absent. Birmingham 1904 by Williams Ltd, height 19 cm.
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A 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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Victorian silver mug, the exterior embossed with a tavern scene, scrolls and flowers, on round spreading foot, figural handle, interior with original gilding. London 1854, maker's mark rubbed. 267gm.
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A Victorian silver three-piece tea set with squat circular oblong, half-lobed body, raised on ball feet. Sheffield 1897 by Walker &Hall. Total 1177gm.
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A Victorian silver four-piece tea set, baluster form on four scrolling feet, elaborately embossed with game birds, pheasant finials to tea and coffee pots, original gilding to milk and sugar. London 1858 by William Hunter. 2500gm.
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A Victorian silver bachelor's teapot, spherical body on round spreading foot, engraved decoration to body and lid, flower and leaves finial. London 1860 by John Le Gallais. 346gm.
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A 19th century American Schulz & Fischer sterling silver coffee pot, urn form on round spreading foot, engraved decoration to body, the handle thumb piece in the form of a cherub holding up a shield. Stamped STERLING and maker's mark to base. 1368gm, height 25 cm.
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A George III silver pedestal tea urn, the dome top with stiff leaf engraved design, the vase form half fluted body with a leafy scroll band and captured lion ring handles. the fluted spout with marine ivory tap. The square platform base raised on four ball feet, one slightly pushed in. London 1791. By Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert, height 33 cm. 1380gm.
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A George IV silver salver the scalloped rim embossed with grape vines and Dionysus masks, the centre engraved with scrolling foliage, raised on three paw feet. London 1825. 1128gm, diameter 32.5 cm.
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Three George III Irish silver tablespoons, Celtic point pattern, bright cut decoration with initials to the terminal, marks rubbed but probably Dublin 1796 and 1803. Wear commensurate with age. 183gm.
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William IV silver King's pattern soup ladle, crested with an engraved birds head. London 1836 by Mary Chawner, widow of William Chawner II. 290gm
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William IV silver King's pattern pie spoon, double struck. London 1832 by William Chawner II. 184gm.
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A Victorian silver serving spoon, Fiddle pattern, oval bowl, crested with an alighting eagle, length 28.5 cm. 144gm.
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A fine quality contemporary Britannia Standard silver Caddy Spoon, of tear drop or scoop shape, the handle depicting a tug approaching a buoy on a rolling sea, applied with the dates and initials: 12.9.63 JDN 12.9.02. Made to commemorate the late John D. Norie, founder member of the Society of Caddy Spoon Collectors. A limited edition of 48. By Michael Softley, London, 2005.
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An Edwardian silver cutlery canteen, fiddle pattern, twelve place, fifty-seven piece setting, Sheffield 1905 by Walker & Hall. In oak two tier case. 3092gm. With 'bone' handled dinner knives (12) and luncheon knives (6)
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Ann Robinson (1944-), 'Te Rito Pod', ed. 1/1, cast glass, lime/olive greens (45% Crystal Glass), signed, numbered 1/1 and dated 2008. With signed artist's certificate, height 62.5 cm. Provenance: Private Auckland collection since purchase
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Ann Robinson (1944-), 'Crucible' #24, (Semillon) cast glass, (45% Crystal Glass), signed, dated 2005 and numbered #24. With signed artist's certificate, height 23.4 cm, diameter 35.2 cm. Provenance: Private Auckland collection since purchase
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A George IV silver inner pair case pocket watch, Hallmarked Birmingham 1825, with Verge fusee and chain drive movement by Chris Pennington. Kendal N.2142. Outer case missing. Enamel dial good. D.5 cm. Provenance: Ex. the Bouma collection.
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A Longines WORLD WAR II stainless steel black dial wristwatch, c1940's, with subsidiary seconds dial, Arabic numerals. Case diameter 3.3 cm. Working order. With later leather strap.
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A c1940's/50's Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox alarm gent's wristwatch, gold plated case, named silvered and champagne dial with Arabic numerals, twin crowns to the right side. Case diameter 3.2 cm. Flared lugs, later leather strap. Working order.
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A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, automatic, black dial with batons and 3, 6 and 9 numerals, in working order, stainless steel, minor scratching to glass and case. Purchased by our vendor's father new in 1969.
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An 18ct gold Rolex Cellini wristwatch, manual wind, the gold dial with Roman numerals, leather Rolex strap and buckle, scratches and dents to the back of watch case and buckle needs attention. Working order.
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Victorian portrait miniature on ivory, a gentleman in coat with fur collar. In leather case. 6.5 x 8 cm.
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Georgian portrait miniature on ivory, a distinguished gentleman posing in the drawing room, brass frame. (two small chips), diameter 7 cm.
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An early 1900s German 935 silver and enamel cigarette case, the front with enameled decoration of a soldier on horseback talking to a country girl, signed Jan Wasilewski. 5 x 8 cm.
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A 14.43ct unset pink Kunzite, pear facet cut. AIG report available.
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A 21.24ct unset Tanzanite, cabochon pear cut. AIG report available.
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A pair of unset white opals, cabochon pear cut. TOW 13.10ct. AIG report available.
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A 27.75ct Swiss Blue Topaz, pear facet cut. AIG report available.
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A 28.86ct unset Swiss Blue Topaz, pear facet cut, match to above stone. AIG report available.
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A Victorian gold sovereign, 1878, British mint.
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A Victorian gold half sovereign, 1897, Sydney mint.
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A Victorian full gold sovereign, in 9ct gold mount and chain, 1872. Unlike modern sovereigns, the Victoria Young Head sovereign was struck in 'coin alignment 'where the coin is turned on the vertical axis, the back (reverse) side has its top at 6 o'clock. This was altered in later sovereigns to 'medal alignment 'where the top and bottom of the obverse and reverse coin match at 12 o'clock.
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An uncommon Victorian 18ct yellow gold sovereign case, push button release, scroll engraved initials. London 1882 by F.K. 25.2gm.
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold and diamond set cufflinks, the central panel of sixteen princess cut diamonds held within a square stepped frame. TDW. 0.73ct.
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A vintage 9ct rose gold, pounamu and diamond ring, the square pounamu panel engraved with a kiwi, decorative shoulders each set with a small diamond.
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A 14ct gold Lapponia retro design bracelet, six hinged panels with a stylish tree bark finish, push clasp with safety catch and chain. Stamped with Finland's gold mark and Lapponia mark. 65.5gm. Lapponia was a Finnish company producing high-end, handmade jewellery. In 2020 they joined with the Kavevala Company.
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Sterling silver Lapponia retro bracelet, seven substantial panels with a single diagonal ridge and in a stylish matt finish. Push clasp with safety catch and one extra link. Silver stamp and the Lapponia mark. 108gm. Lapponia was a Finnish company producing high-end, handmade jewellery. In 2020 they joined with the Kavevala Company.
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