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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:264
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:264
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:188
Date:5-Nov-2024
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Three heavy antique copper pots, graduating sizes, cast iron handles, the lids with conforming cast iron handles, by Maple & Co. Ltd London. The pots and lids stamped with a past owner's name. 26 cm x 16 cm (largest).
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An early 20th century alabaster carved eagle, modelled perched upon a rocky base, looking left, glass eyes. Repair to one eyebrow, height 44 cm.
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A vintage walking stick gun, the gun incorporated into the wooden handle, the metal shaft (barrel) with woven leather cover, stamped G. Hanson Patent. Firearms licence required, length 85.5 cm.
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A vintage antler walking stick handle, carved with the figure of Christ, with silver collar, height 11 cm.
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An antique conductor's baton, the handle and tip in ivory with engraved decoration and mother of pearl inlay, the ebony shaft with mother of pearl inlaid repeating dots. In original velvet lined cardboard box, length 51 cm.
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A 19th century Russian multi figure icon, the engraved brass Oklad with silver halo to the main figure and twenty other cut-outs, original paint on panel. 27.5 cm x 23 cm.
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A vintage model of a Spanish Galleon, in glass case and supported by a small, fitted table. 74 cm x 32.5 cm x 122 cm.
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A bronze Michael Weir sculpture of Sir Peter Blake, entitled Visionary, he stands with one foot on capstan, cream marble base, with plaque to base. Signed in the capstan, numbered edition 3/35, height 45 cm.
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A Victorian walnut cased 'Admiral Fitzroy's' barometer, with 'Gothic' style case, the mercury barometer, alcohol thermometer and atmospheric tube backed by a printed card with descriptive details and scales, height 106 cm
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A quality 1920's scientific stick barometer made by Casella of London(Est.1858-), brass and steel slim tubular case mounted on a polished mahogany backing board. Sliding vernier marker to the mercury filled tube. Ebonised brass cased thermometer with silvered scale to the centre. Numbered 3713. A high-quality instrument in original condition and working order, length 109.5 cm.Note: Louis Pascal Casella of Hatton Gardens and Holborn Bars was maker to the Admiralty, Board of Ordnance, Governments and…
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An uncommon c1900 plaster cast anatomical medical human torso, life size, of 18 removeable sections included organs, naturalistically painted and modelled. Mounted to a baking board with later strut back to allow free-standing. Many pieces numbered, height 96 cm.
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A vintage wood articulated artificial hand, with suede lined fitting for the arm with various levers to work the wooden hand, length 36 cm.
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An antique weathered blunderbuss, flintlock action, traditional flared steel barrel. Brass trigger guard. All over signs of weathering. Two steel balls included, length 80 cm.
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A replica flintlock blunderbuss, mahogany stock, traditional steel flared barrel marked 4 drams black powder, flintlock action, brass fittings, captured ramrod. Provenance: Cordy's, 21/06/2011, Lot 278, $515. Fire arms license required.
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Enfield Rifle musket 3 band pattern 1853 first model, .577 cal. Lock marked with 'Tower 1854' and a crown over 'VR', 39' barrel, bore dirty, metal work with much finish thinning with age, action is good, rifle has ramrod. Woodwork very good for age with nice grain, ½ inch chip at toe of stock. Stamped in to butt '148 LVAC' and 'HE' at wrist. Overall, a very nice example. Provenance: NZAHAA, 17/07/2010, Lot 182, $3145. No firearms licence required.
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Enfield muzzle loading three-band Tower 1854.577 calibre rifle , with lock marked 'Tower 1856' with crown over 'VR', 39" barrel, bore with rust, muzzle dented. Missing ramrod. Action good. Metal work covered in a heavy varnish but appears sound. Split in trigger guard tang at forward screw mounting. Provenance: NZAHAA, 17/07/2010, Lot 1430, $2169. No firearms license required.
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A Victorian (1861) George Gibbs 12 bore under-lever hammer gun, centre pin fire, side by side Damascus barrels, fine leafy scroll engraving, the figured stock with horn butt-plate, horn-tipped forend, the barrel rib engraved 'George Gibbs, 29 Corn Street, Bristol'. Numbered 4374. In original leather named and labelled case with cleaning rod, oil cans and other fittings. Firearms licence required.
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A 19th century Afghanistan 'Jezail' long flintlock gun, muzzle loading black powder, all over decorative brass inlay, mother of pearl highlights to the butt, length 146.5 cm.
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A Victorian 1821 pattern heavy officer's sword, large pierced and engraved guard with VR cipher, fish-skin wire bound grip, engraved blade, the leather scabbard with chromed fittings and leather frog, length 100 cm.
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A good 19th century Fijian Vuasagale whale tooth necklace, comprising a graduated series of eleven small whole sperm whale teeth with excellent old patina, with traditional old woven fibre lashing and some later cord reinforcement. The longest tooth 10 cm. Provenance: Private family collection, Palmerston North. 'It was gifted to us by a grandfather who was known to travel in the Pacific Islands'. 'As long as the family can remember, our grandfather had this, and it has been sitting in the drawer of an old…
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19th century muzzle loading Maori carved percussion shotgun, the butt later 20th century carved with stylised scrolling Maori figure designs with paua inserts. Single barrel, hammer action, no ramrod. Provenance: Cordy's, 21/01/2008. $1400. No firearms licence required.
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A large old whale's ear drum, dense curving form, probably from a sperm whale, length 11.5 cm.
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A large old sperm whale tooth, natural rounded wear to pointed end, length 16.5 cm. 754gms.
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An old polished sperm whale tooth, tapering to a distinctive point, with a single drill hole presumably to allow fixing to a stand. The wide end cut flat, length 13.5 cm.
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A vintage brass Dobbie McInnes 'Bourdon Gauge' pressure gauge, the dial named and detailed in lbs per square inch. Scaled to 150. Diameter 15.5 cm.
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An impressive framed display of eight gold and other silver coins from the historical New Zealand 'Elingamite' shipwreck the eight gold half sovereigns 1902 Sydney mint plus 29 other silver and copper coins, all in one frame with reprint photo of the SS Elingamite'. Note: The Elingamite an Australian passenger steamer of 2,585 tons, built in 1887, and owned by Huddart Parker was wrecked in 1902 off the north coast of New Zealand carrying a large consignment of gold.
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19th century Zulu tribal Knobkerrie, a traditional wooden throwing stick with a heavy rounded knob, length 77 cm Traditionally used by Southern African tribes including the Zulu, as a weapon in warfare.
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19th century Zulu tribal Knobkerrie, a traditional wooden throwing stick with a heavy rounded knob, length 68 cm Traditionally used by Southern African tribes including the Zulu, as a weapon in warfare.
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A rare Art Deco silver plated bronze fox, by Russian artist G. Lavroff, mounted on a granite slab, signed, length 42 cm.
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A Just Andersen Art Deco 'Disko' bronzed fish vase, the larger fish with decorative scales, mark and number to the base. 13 cm x 11 cm. Note: The term 'Disko' refers to a unique alloy developed by Andersen, which combines various metals to achieve a distinctive appearance and durable quality.
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A Clarice Cliff Fantasque Bizarre cup and saucer, Moonflower pattern, daffodil shape.
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A Waterford crystal Guinness centrepiece bowl, from the Prestige Collection. 19 cm x 23 cm.
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A set of twelve Waterford Hock glasses, in the Kylemore pattern.
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A set of six Waterford hock glasses, Colleen pattern.
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A set of six Waterford claret glasses, Colleen pattern.
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A set of six Waterford toasting champagne flutes, together with 'Caring for Your Crystal' card, height 26 cm.
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Four Royal Copenhagen mid-century bear figurines, matt finish, designed by Knud Kyhn who designed for the company 1903 to 1957, height 8.5 cm.
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A Royal Worcester figure of a Diary Shorthorn Bull, modelled by Doris Lindner, 155/500, on stand, with certificate and box. 26 cm x 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester figure of a British Friesian Bull, modelled by Doris Lindner, 223/500, on stand, with certificate and box. 26 cm x 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester figure of a Clydesdale Stallion, modelled by Doris Lindner, 236/500, on stand, with certificate and box. 26 cm x 27 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester figure of a Hackney Stallion, modelled by Doris Lindner, 289/500, on stand, with certificate and box. 26 cm x 28 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester figure 'The New Born', modelled by Doris Lindner, 214/500, on stand, with certificate and box. 29 cm x 22 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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# A Royal Worcester figure of a Brahman Bull, modelled by Doris Lindner, 205/500, on stand, with certificate and box. 21 cm x 27 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Doulton Flambe coffee set, six cups and saucers, coffee pot, sugar and cream. Printed mark to base, height 20 cm (coffee pot).
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A Japanese WWII katana sword in scabbard, woven cord binding over the shagreen grip, standard military fittings, four floral mons to each side of the tsuba. The red/brown leather covered scabbard with single brass hanger. The blade showing temper line, the tang unsigned and with two holes. Length (from tip of blade to handle end) 85.5 cm.
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A Chinese cloisonne Ruyi Sceptre, with circular jade cabochon carved panel. Cloisonne decoration includes bats, fish, flowering vases and other motifs, length 48.5 cm.
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A large Chinese cloisonne wall charger, decorated with a sinuous dragon surrounding an auspicious pearl. On blue cloud decorated ground with fine panelled border. Diameter 38.5 cm.
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A mid 20th century Chinese carved ivory family group, the young couple with baby, in traditional robes with fine engraved and coloured highlights, height 17.5 cm. In raised fitted fabric covered stand.
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A 19th century ornately carved ivory card case, serpentine rectangular form, the front with all-over deeply carved decoration with central cartouche including multiple figures in a veranda setting framed by detailed florals upon a geometric carved repeating ground, the reverse finely carved with figures within veranda settings including buildings, trees, etc., carved border decoration. 11 cm x 70. Provenance: Ex. the collection of Edmund Dewdney, born Dawkins 1788, died 1847, was a naval chaplain in…
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A c1900 Chinese 'Luen Wo' silver lidded ginger jar, the ovoid body with cranes amongst reeds and in flight, the lid with blossom sprigs. Stamped marks 'Luen Wo. Shanghai', height 13.5 cm. 297gms.
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Late 18th century Chinese famille rose teapot and matching tea bowl, Qianlong (1736-95). Decorated with flowers within a puce cross hatch border, moulded detail to the spout and handle. The tea bowl faulted.
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A large elegant Chinese porcelain powder blue glaze vase, the trumpet neck with pair of sinuous dragon handles. Plain undecorated body, height 44.5 cm.
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A North China pottery cizhou decorated vase, tall inverted ovoid form with repeating floral motifs, height 34 cm.
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A very fine Chinese small blue and white lotus dish, Ming dynasty style, shaped rim, all over floral decoration. Six-character mark to base. Diameter 11.3 cm. On stand, with storage box.
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Chinese Longquan celadon four fish large shallow bowl, the central fish framed by a large, curved border of broad leafy scrolls. Diameter 41 cm.
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A vintage Chinese dressing box, the exterior profusely inlaid with coral and jade tree branches, the top with carved bone sages, mirror and compartments to the interior. (the side hinges are later replacements). Provenance: Purchased in 1941 in Hong Kong. 23 cm x 30 cm x 23 cm.
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A Chinese Republic period vase, attributed to Wang Yeting, tapering square section form and decorated with mountainous landscape scenes and calligraphy. Iron red 'Ping Shan' mark to base. With turned wood stand, height 39 cm.
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A gilt-bronze figure of Bodhisattva, seated in serene pose, height 20 cm.
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An ancient full woolly mammoth tusk on carved stand, natural curving form with old partial dark patina, length 95 cm. In straight line from tip to tip. The stand elaborately carved with bats, scrolls, carp, coins, waves and more, height 122.5 cm. With certificate. Purchased Hong Kong some years ago. Ex. Russia. Similar tusks are dated at around 35,000 years old. Some restoration.
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An ancient small woolly mammoth tusk on stand, plain curved form, some restoration, length 59 cm. The carved stand with pine tree highlights.
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A Chinese mammoth tusk carved pendant, the muscular god with sinuous dragon wrapped around and behind him, scrolling wave and cloud forms highlighting, height 5.5 cm. With certificate.
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A Chinese mammoth tusk ivory carved pendant, the warrior god holding his sword aloft amongst swirling motifs and a sinuous dragon also carved to the reverse, height 6.5 cm. With certificate.
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A historic Victorian Scottish silver table snuff box, lozenge form, the hinged lid with vacant shield cartouche, the interior lid engraved 'This box originally belonged to the Rev. Patrick Clason D.D. ...'. Machine engraved mildly concave sides. Edinburgh 1849 by James Nasmyth & Co, length 9.7 cm. Note: Patrick Clason (13 October 1789 - 30 July 1867) was a Scottish minister who served as Moderator of the General Assembly to the Free Church of Scotland in 1848/49.
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A George III silver presentation box, circular form, the lid presentation engraved 'As A Token of Regard 1st Sept. 1854'. London 1796 probably by William Fountain. Diameter 8.8 cm. 140gms.
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Two 19th century silver goblets, the exterior with machined decoration, engraved band to the rim and base, the cartouche with coat of arms and motto, one marked London 1862 by William Hunter & Son. The other incuse stamped DEMAFFEY and '2me/PA'. 488gms.
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Six George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, initials engraved to terminal. London 1778 maker's mark rubbed. 391gms.
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An impressive early/mid 20th century silver plate 12-person cutlery canteen set, includes: twelve table knives and forks, entree knives and forks, tablespoons, dessert spoons, three other small spoon sets, fish set with servers, serving implements etc. All in original canteen with hinged lid and two drawers. With maker's label for BROQUA SCHOLBERG. Approx. 142 pieces.
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A George III and George IV silver three-piece tea set, the exterior profusely embossed with florals, cartouche for initials and crest, gilding to the sugar and cream, the handles decorated with wreathed heads. Teapot London 1817 by Solomon Hougham, Solomon Royes & John East Dix, sugar and cream London 1830 by J E Terrey & Co (John Edward Terry). 1530gms.
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A pair of good heavy gauge George IV silver sauce boats, gadrooned rim, acanthus detailed flying scroll handle, shell knees and feet. London 1825 possibly by William Barret II. 912gms.
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A pair of good gauge Victorian silver salts, decorated with full figures of cherubs, gadrooned rim, engraved decoration to exterior, raised on round spreading foot, interior with original gilding. London 1850 by Hunt & Roskell, height 8.5 cm. 525gms. Marked to base with registration number. Note: Hunt & Roskell were renowned jewellers and silversmiths on Bond Street in London who for many years held the Royal Warrant of Queen Victoria. The firm was the successor to the celebrated silversmith Paul Storr.…
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A pair of good gauge Victorian silver salts, (similar to above), decorated with full figures of cherubs, gadrooned rim, engraved decoration to exterior, raised on round spreading foot, interior with original gilding. London 1884 by Hunt & Roskell, height 8.5 cm. 525gms. Marked to base with registration number. Note: Hunt & Roskell were renowned jewellers and silversmiths on Bond Street in London who for many years held the Royal Warrant of Queen Victoria. The firm was the successor to the celebrated…
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A 1990s Sawaya and Moroni silver candelabra, the 'Abra Cadabra' with round base supporting a fluted column and three curved smooth square candle arms, with a central spike. Sawaya Morini, 925 and the silversmiths mark 1464 and MI for Milano stamped to the base 976gms, height 43 cm.
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Quality 18ct yellow gold mid-size half hunter pocket watch by Henry Capt, a noted Geneve Swiss 'maker', the gold case with all over fine floral scale decoration highlighted with blue enamel to the chapter ring numerals and back initials. Named dial, interior cover and movement numbered No.34057. Running. Suspended from a 14ct yellow gold and blue enamel fleur-de-lis brooch. 44gms.
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A 1950's 18ct rose gold Rolex 'Orchid' ladies wristwatch, the champagne tones dial with convex radiating bezel, manual wind movement, fine flat tapered link 18ct rose gold strap with Rolex emblem to buckle. Together with an original leather strap with Rolex gold plate buckle. Running. 27gms (includes movement).
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A Philip Stein Teslar ladies wristwatch, the steel case set with seventy-four round brilliant cut diamonds, the mother of pearl dual time face with diamonds for numbers, quartz movement, original leather faux crocodile strap. (requires new battery).
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An 18ct gold and stainless ladies Omega Constellation wristwatch, the mother of pearl dial surrounded by a diamond set bezel with diamonds replacing numbers, quartz movement. With original box, book and guarantee cards together with outer box. (scratches to glass).
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ladies Omega cocktail wrist watch, four round brilliant cut diamonds, batons for numbers, black leather cord strap, in working order.
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A c.1960's 18ct yellow gold International Watch Co. wristwatch, the silvered dial with gold baton markers, automatic movement.
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A 19th century Jule Viellard Bordeaux French majolica mantel clock, mask ring handles to each side, surmounted by a lion dog with paw resting on a ball, the chapter ring with Roman numerals. In working order. (minor frits to top). 23 cm x 30 cm.
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An uncommon Australian movement 19th century small mantel clock, the named movement made in Hobart Town by David Barclay with decorative engraved and scroll pierced back plate. The Regency ebonised bronze case enclosing the circular enamelled dial supported above the stepped plinth base, height 18 cm. Apparently running. Note: Barclay (1804-1884) arrived in Hobart from Scotland onboard the ship Resource in 1830.
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An exquisite Cartier miniature desk clock, the rectangular case with lineal machine engraved silver-gilt panels bounded by bright-white enamel stringing, raised on a smoky grey agate plinth with splay feet; the circular dial with enamel dot-dash border framing a matt silver face with guilloche centre, Arabic numerals, old mine cut diamonds set to the hands. French assay and maker's mark to the back panel, height 4.7 cm. In black velvet case. c.1910.
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An early 1900s silver whistle, in the form of an owl, with glass eyes. Chester 1912 by Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd. 21gms.
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A George III silver nutmeg grater, engraved decoration with crest. Birmingham 1796. 20gms.
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A 1920's 9ct yellow gold cigarette case, finely machine engraved with vacant rectangular cartouche panel, push button opening release. Birmingham 1927. 118gms.
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A 9ct yellow gold diaper engraved covered pocket knife, with two steel folding implements: blade and scissors.
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A 9ct yellow gold diaper engraved covered pocket knife, with two steel folding blades. Stamped 9ct.
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A 9ct yellow gold sovereign case, hand hammered type finish, fitted interior. London 1908 by J W Benson Ltd. 17gms.
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Reuben Watts (1869-1940) N.Z. Arts & Crafts Maori design silver and paua pendant, with top as the front of a wharenui with stylised figures in relief to the amo. The centre with an applied stylised mask, the lower section with paua inserts and kowhaiwhai design as a further stylised mask. The reverse engraved 'E kore e mimiti te aroha mou. W.T a ki M.N. 1920'. (Love for you will never fade away). And with maker's stamped marks. 7.5 cm x 3.6 cm.
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A rare New Zealand historical 1871 presentation silver whaling themed brooch, made by Karl Duffner of Auckland. Engraved to the front with two whaling ships, a whaling long boat with crew chasing a large whale, a smaller whale an island in the distance. The frame with applied repeating fern leaves. The reverse presentation engraved to Captain Thomas of the barque Albion in November 1871. 'Presented To Captain Thomas "Albion" 22nd November 1871'. Stamped with maker's name and marks. 5.7 cm x 4.3 cm. 23.5gms…
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An early 20th century New Zealand colonial 18ct rose gold diamond and sapphire ring, the wide band with an applied curved top set with a central diamond and six sapphires, one chipped. Stamped with the maker J. Cairney of Greymouth (1904-1918). 7.7gms.
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A Jens Hansen 9ct gold and emerald ring, the oval cabochon emerald bezel set in a thick domed tapering shank. Stamped with Jens Hansen mark and signature. 9.52gms.
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A colonial 9ct rose gold and pounamu fob chain, six gold capped bars of pounamu linked with cable and lovers knot links, two dog clips and T-bar.
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A colonial 9ct rose gold and pounamu brooch, the polished pounamu carved to resemble a branch with a perched gold tuatara, ruby eyes and seed pearls running along the back, gold caps to the pounamu, length 5.5 cm.
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A pair of vintage 18ct yellow gold framed and large carved dark jade earrings, the approximately oval panels in conforming 18ct gold frames with 9ct yellow gold hooks. Panel length 5 cm.
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A Victorian 9ct yellow gold fob spinner, with circular bloodstone and carnelian panels. Scroll form bracketed mount. 5gms.
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A 9ct yellow gold and citrine fob spinner, the triangular facet cut citrine in chain link arch mount. 8.2gms.
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A Victorian 10ct yellow gold fob spinner, with circular bloodstone and carnelian panels. Scroll engraved bracketed mount with suspension bail. 6.3gms.
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An 18ct gold and peridot suite of jewellery, comprising a ring set with three oval cut peridot and three marquis shaped diamonds, a bracelet with nineteen oval cut peridot, a pair of floral style earrings each set with three oval cut peridot and gold stamens (screw backs) and a floral brooch with five oval cut peridot as the flower with gold stamens and gold leaves.
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A vintage 9ct rose gold fob chain with 15ct gold fob, the carnelian fob intaglio cut with an eagles head. The fine chain of uniform rail and oval links, length 77 cm. 10.5gms.
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A cultured pearl necklace, the double strand of off-round Akoya cultured pearls (creamy white with pink overtones) with round silver clasp set with pearls, length 59 cm.
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