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June Art & Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:767
Sale Title:June Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:74
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:575
Date:21-Jun-2011
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An Edwardian period banded agate and silver bracelet of six rectangular sections with engraved silver mounts, some attention required.
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A 9ct. gold bracelet, the gate style bracelet with ‘wavy’ links, 15.9gms.
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An Edwardian period 9ct. gold hinged bangle, the decorative top set with scrolls, gold beads and rope designs, set with three rubies and two small diamonds. With push clasp and safety chain.
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A 9ct. rose gold hinged bangle, the top in the form of a plaited rope design with small gold beads on either side, push clasp with safety chain.
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A late Edwardian period wide silver hinged bangle, the top decorated with panels of gothic style decoration to each side, the back engraved with ‘Ladies bracelet 1893 won by J. Neill’, minor faults.
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A silver charm bracelet of wide curb links with ten silver charms including a fish, vintage car, keys, Aladdin’s Lamp, etc., padlock clasp with safety chain.
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A silver and agate cuff, the wide shaped silver band decorated with Arts & Crafts scrolls, flowers and leaves, set with one large oval pink cabochon agate to the centre with a smaller cabochon agate to each side, marked ‘925’.
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A silver and agate ring, the large oval polished cabochon translucent sea green agate in a rub-over decorative Arts & Crafts mount, with scrolling decoration to band, marked ‘925’.
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A silver and moonstone ring, the oval cabochon moonstone in a rub-over mount in a decorative Arts & Crafts setting, marked ‘925’.
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold sapphire and diamond lady’s dress ring, the lozenge panel set with four oval facet cut sapphires and 15 diamonds, stamped 75 cm.
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A solitaire diamond dress ring approx. 0.25ct. pave set in plain 18ct. gold band.
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An 18ct. gold wedding ring set, one ring with a split angled shank set with a .25ct. round brilliant cut diamond with four small diamonds set to one side, the wedding band twisted and angled to fit the engagement ring.
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An estate gold and diamond ring, the .45ct. round brilliant cut diamond claw set with the decorative upright shoulders set with three small diamonds, 9ct. rose gold.
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A Georgian period mourning ring, a centrally set facet cut rock crystal with a small mine cut diamond to each side, the decoratively shaped shank set with black enamel with gold dates and initials, ‘A.P., OB14 Jan. 1751 at 6.9 cm.
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Two 9ct. gold sapphire and diamond rings, one set with three small facet cut sapphires and two small round brilliant cut diamonds, the other with four square cut sapphires and three round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct white gold and aquamarine dress ring, the two carat emerald cut aquamarine in high claw set mount with a small brilliant cut diamond set to either side, plain tapering shank.
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An 18ct. gold dress ring, a large oval cabochon star ruby in a rub-over mount with two round brilliant cut zircons set to either side, also in rub-over mount.
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A 1930’s 18ct. yellow gold, platinum and solitaire diamond ring, the modern brilliant cut stone flanked by engraved platinum shoulders with open work mount beneath.
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A 9ct. gold and diamond ring, the .42ct. round brilliant cut diamond claw set, high decorative mount, double band to each shoulder. Diamond report available.
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A retro 9ct. gold opal and diamond ring, the wide boomerang shaped piece of opal claw set with a small diamond to end tip.
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An estate 18ct gold dress ring, the flower shaped mount set with small seed pearls and three pink garnets. Shank for decorative engraving.
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An Edwardian period 18ct. ruby and diamond ring, the diamond form mount set with three facet cut rubies, the outer edge set with small mine cut diamonds, a small facet cut ruby set to each shoulder, Chester 1904, three small diamonds missing.
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An early 19th century gold and mosaic ring, the round piece of blue glass set with a mosaic picture of Roman ruins in a rub-over mount with a flower to each shoulder.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond estate ring, the flower form mount set with seven small old cut diamonds set in platinum.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the .25 brilliant cut diamond in a high platinum mount with a small diamond to each upright platinum shoulder.
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A white gold and diamond dress ring, the modern 10ct. white gold double circle band bead set with small brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond ring, the small round brilliant cut sapphire claw set with a small round brilliant cut diamond to each side, upright platinum shoulders.
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A modern 9ct. gold and diamond ring, the wide twisted band set to the top with small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A 9ct. white gold and emerald cocktail ring, the .57ct. emerald cut emerald claw set to the centre of a white gold wreath set with small round brilliant cut diamonds, a further eight emeralds of varying cuts to the outer edge, decorative shoulders, total emerald weight 1.55ct., total diamond weight .20ct..
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An 18ct. gold diamond and sapphire dress ring, the oval cut sapphire set horizontally between two horizontal heart forms, the hearts pave set with small brilliant cut diamonds.
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A sapphire and diamond cluster ring of octagonal shape with a central oval facet cut sapphire surrounded by 16 diamonds in stepped 18ct. gold mount.
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A gent’s 9ct. gold sapphire and diamond ring, a 2.12ct. cushion cut mid blue sapphire in a white gold rub-over mount surrounded by 42 round diamonds of mixed cut, bead set in a square wide base with more diamonds extending to each shoulder. Total diamond weight 2.70ct..
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A small rose gold Masonic ball fob, the gothic crosses on the exterior lift up and the ball opens to reveal a cross set with Masonic symbols.
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A gold Austrian Hungarian empire gold coin, 1915, in gold mount ready to wear as a pendant.
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An Edwardian gold pendant, 1906, with decorative gold mount for wearing as pendant attached.
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An Edwardian gold half sovereign, 1904, with decorative gold mount for wearing as pendant attached.
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A gold half sovereign, 1915, Sydney Mint.
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A tribal necklace, clusters of small bright blue glass beads interspersed with larger speckled glass beads and supporting an ornate Afghan chain linked pendant. Length overall 50 cm
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A tribal necklace, clusters of small clear glass beads interspersed with red glass beads with larger red glass beads and supporting an ornate Afghan chain link pendant with tiny bells. Length overall 38 cm
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A Tony Buller silver brooch in the form of a flying phoenix marked ‘stg sil’ to the back. Height 12 cm
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A colonial rose gold ring set with a large oval gold bearing quartz cabochon, the split upright shoulders in the form of stylised fern leaves, the shank split.
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A New Zealand colonial gold and gold bearing quartz stick pin, the square faceted panel in a rub-over setting with a fine rope twist edge mounted to a gold pin, safety chain attached.
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A 9ct. gold and greenstone bar brooch, a small decorative band to the centre with gold caps to each end with small gold balls suspended and a small fine chain attached to each end with a 9ct. gold heart hanging to the middle. Length 5 cm
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A late 19th century New Zealand Colonial brooch, the bowenite (tangiwai) triangular greenstone panel claw set in a 9ct. gold frame.
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A New Zealand 9ct. yellow gold and greenstone hinged bangle, half engraved and set with three greenstone rectangular panels, maker’s mark H & S and 9ct. impressed marks, safety chain attached.
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A 9ct. gold and greenstone cross, the centre set with a gilded 9ct. gold flower and leaf design, with a gold catch to top, gold suspension ring Length 8 cm
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An early 20th century Stewart Dawson & Co. silver nursing medal, oval form, the centre with entwined monogram below crown and above N.Z., the border with Maltese cross, leaves and ‘Maternity’, the reverse with recipient’s name Florence Crawford, ‘209’, Auckland 1916 and maker’s stamp. 3.9 x 2.7 cm. Details of Crawford’s nursing available including...'district nurse for natives' in and around The Bay of Plenty...
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An Anton Teutenberg 9ct. yellow gold medal of five armed ball tipped star form, the central domed disc with Auckland Grammar School crest, the reverse engraved ‘A.G.S. Sports Invitation Race 100 yards. S.H. Bedford 1906’. Also with maker’s initials ‘A.T.’ Diameter 3 cm. Weight 8gms.
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A rare early 20th century New Zealand Thomas Robert Gordon silver and paua large brooch of oval form, sculpted as a Viking ship with wirework rigging, detail and outer frame, the sea as a shaped piece of paua, applied oval maker’s mark to back. Length 6.5 cm height 4.7 cm.
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A hand painted miniature of possibly Marie Antoinette, wearing French court dress in a gilt decorative frame, signed ‘Boucher’. Height 8 cm
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A hand painted miniature of a woman in empire dress, gilt, metal and velvet frame, initialled to side. Height 8 cm.
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A vintage Ernest Borel 1960’s kaleidoscope cocktail watch, gold plated case and strap lugs, glass back cover, 17 jewel movement and gilt mesh strap.
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An 18ct. gold half hunter fob watch, the decorative dial with Roman numerals, the back heavily engraved, stem wind and in working order.
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A gent’s 18ct. gold full Hunter chronograph pocket watch, stem wind, seconds hand, in good working order, the movement marked ‘George Young, Dunedin’, London 1875.
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An 18ct. gold fob watch, key wind, dial with Roman numerals and decorative floral work to centre, London 1875. No key and top case missing.
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A late 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel face with Roman numerals, the back plate marked ‘R. & Co., Made in Paris, bracket base, swing handle to top, complete with key, good working order. Height 12 cm
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A rare late 19th century French gilded cased carriage clock, the top with a circular white metal panel with a central compass framed by a thermometer, the cream enamel dial with Roman numerals above a barometer dial, swing handle to the top. 8 x 6 x 14 cm
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A round oak cased wall clock, the painted dial with Roman numerals, with battery operated electromagnetic movement. Diameter 40 cm
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An Edwardian period oak cased mantel clock of architectural form, Junghans movement striking on a gong, the metal dial with Arabic numerals and brass decoration, dial behind bevelled glass door. No key. Height 32 cm. Width 25 cm depth 17.5 cm
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A small Ansonia carriage style mantel clock, brass cased, the movement striking an alarm on a bell. Height 12.5 cm
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A 1950’s Kundo Bulle type electric dome clock, brass circular base, back plate and movement with swinging curved pendulum rod through the fixed cylinder, the floating chapter ring with Arabic numerals to the quarters, a glass domed cover. Height overall 24.5 cm
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A round mahogany cased wall clock, the painted dial with Roman numerals and marked ‘A. Kohn, 178 Queen Street, Auckland’.
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An unmarked silver photo frame, profusely embossed with vine leaves and flowers, three cabochon agates set to front. 18 x 22.5 cm
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A pair of silver toast racks in plain Art Deco style marked sterling and the word ‘Sammy' in script to the base. Height 10 cm width 7.5 cm depth 9 cm
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A small George III silver vinaigrette of octagonal rectangular plain form, shaped for the hip, the hinged lid revealing hinged pierced grill and gilded interior, Birmingham 1811, maker Samuel Pemberton. 2.2 x 1.7 cm
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A pair of silver and enamel menu holders in original fitted box, Birmingham 1945.
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A small silver model of a soldier standing at guard, London 1961. Height 6.5 cm.
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An Edwardian period silver cased razor strop, mechanism in good working order. Birmingham 1907.
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A small heavy cigarette case, Birmingham 1922. 8 x 5 cm
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An Edwardian silver spectacles case or purse, hinged oblong shape with suspension chain, machine engraved finish and monogrammed ‘Am’. Birmingham 1914 by F.J. Davis & Co.
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A cased collection of seven silver boxes, from ‘The Guard’s Regiments’. Six oval boxes are embossed with depictions of regimental figures, along with one rectangular box depicting Queen Elizabeth II on horseback. Each marked sterling silver.
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A green glass bottle shaped vase, with silver overlay. Squat circular shape with tall slender neck and triform mouth. The overlay of scrolling foliate tendrils encircling a vacant cartouche. Height 13.5 cm
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An Art Deco period silver top vanity jar, the mildly domed lid and large finial set with a tortoise shell, silver rim to the lid and body, compressed spherical form, star cut base. Birmingham 1924, maker Levi & Salaman. Diameter 14 cm
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A late 19th century silver vesta case, the exterior heavily embossed, date marks rubbed.
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A Victorian period silver vesta case profusely embossed and engraved.
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An impressive pair of George III period silver and steel shoe buckles, lion passant, probably for London, c.1800, maker Thomas Wallis II. 7.2 x 5 cm
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A set of four Edwardian Art Nouveau silver buttons, shaped circular form, cast and pierced decoration of a woman’s head in profile with swirling florals. Birmingham 1902, maker Crisford & Norris Ltd.
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A set of four silver Art Nouveau Edwardian period buttons, shaped circular, cast decoration of a woman’s head in profile wearing a wide brimmed hat, floral detail. Birmingham 1901, maker Henry Matthews.
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An impressive late 19th century set of eight silver heart form buttons, probably French, the larger joined pair of coat buttons decorated with a classical couple, the six smaller with a gent holding a rifle within a landscape, scroll border, various hallmarks including London import marks for 1896, all within a fitted hinged ovoid form Morocco leather case.
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A cased set of six silver Art Nouveau buttons, each of circular form and cast with a maiden’s head in profile, single flower to her front and her hair, fitted to a Morocco leather hinged case, hallmarked.
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An impressive silver plate Art Nouveau period rectangular wall plaque (WMF) in high relief. Depicting Dianna, the huntress with her hunting party of maidens with hounds chasing a stag being protected by naked maidens at the waters edge within a forest setting. Unmarked. 56.5 x 27.5 cm unframed.
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A composite George III silver cutlery set, Old English pattern, each piece engraved with a sea monster crest, comprising six serving spoons; four by Thomas & William Chawner, London 1776 (one), 1768 (three) and two by John Lamfert, London 1770, eight table forks, London 1802, by Richard Crossley, ten dessert forks; eight London 1802 by Rich Crossley, one London 1798 with odd crest, one London 1846, monogrammed, ten dessert spoons: four London 1802 by Rich Crossley, five bottom marked, probably John Lamfert…
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A George III silver samovar by Francis Butty and Nicholas Dumee, London 1768. Of ovoid vase shape raised on a capstan stem from an undulating square plinth base with pierced apron, supported on ball and claw feet. Two sinuous scroll handles issue either side of the urn and the tap with ivory spigot protrudes from low on the body. The tall, close fitting cover reflects the shape of the stem and is surmounted by a flaming chalice finial. A crest of a demi-griffin rampant within a floral wreathed cartouche is…
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A pair of silver serving dishes and covers with removable handles by Paul Storr, London 1838. Of serpentine outlined oblong shape, with gadrooned rims and with shells forming handles at either end. The covers of conforming shape each with removable cast handles, modelled as naturalistic acanthus leaved boughs. The covers both engraved with an armorial attributed to Baron Charles Peter Shakerley (1792-1857) of Somerfield Park, Cheshire. The arms are Shakerley impaled with Webster of Ashfield, County…
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A vintage Asprey & Co. silver cutlery service in the ‘Chippendale’ pattern, setting for eight people, includes in sets of eight; table knives, table forks, dessert knives, dessert forks, dessert spoons, pairs of fish eaters, soup spoons, teaspoons and coffee spoons, the set also including six tablespoons, two sauce ladles, one pair of fish servers and one five piece carving set, complete with original London purchase receipt dated 18.6.75. Sheffield 1973, maker Gee & Holmes.
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An impressive Victorian period silver banquet salver, the pie crust rim with scrolling and acanthus leaf mouldings, the plain centre framed by a wide band of engraved floral, scroll and trellis design, raised on four cast scrolling feet, London 1845, maker William Kerr Reid. Diameter 51 cm weight approx. 3kgs.
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A silver George III period four piece teaset, London 1798 by Charles Aldridge, the oval section pot with wrythen fluting to the lower part of the body beneath a chased and engraved border of floral sprigs, the shoulder and the hinged lid edge with fine engraved detailing beneath a wrythen fluted dome surmounted by an urn finial, the swing handled sugar basket and milk jug of conforming decoration and similarly the oval pot stand, with accompanying sugar tongs of the same year by William Williams.
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Two sets of 12 matching silver handled table and entree knives, thread pattern, stainless steel blades, the handles hallmarked London 1972.
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A pair of Dutch silver bonbonieres, each with walls pierced and engraved with flowering tendrils, the serpentine rim extending to form two handles which issue from either side of the oval dish, raised on a conforming serpentine base with four feet. Width across handles 18 cm
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An impressive W.M.F. silver plate maiden decanter stand, she stands on a stylised base of whiplash type design with receptacles for six liqueur glasses (glasses absent), her arms outstretched supporting a cylindrical frame to which is fitted a cut crystal decanter still with original stopper. Maker’s marks impressed to base including # 168. 33 x 18.5 x 37.5 cm
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A silver trophy cup, Birmingham 1913. The plain ovoid bowl raised on a slender stem with a single knop from a spreading circular foot. Engraved ‘Auckland Mounted Rifle Club Challenge Cup, presented by Mr A.G. Guartley for Military Evolution’, and to the other side ‘Presented to Lieut. D. Dickson O.C. by Auckland Mounted Rifle Club as a mark of Appreciation & Esteem. 31st March 1919’ on ebonised stand. Height 20.3 cm
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A silver plate trophy cup, the ovoid bowl raised on a base of three rifles standing upon a circular plinth moulded with leaves. Engraved ‘Otago Boys High School, 1915, Sergt. L.M. Ritchie, Major Hislop Trophy’, on ebonised wooden plinth. Height 22.5 cm
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A New Zealand silver pickle fork, the handle decorated with a flower and a piece of paua in the manner of Elsie Reeve. Length 13.5 cm
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A Georgian style silver sauce boat of heavy gauge oval shape with serpentine rim, raised on three pad feet and with double C-scroll handle with acanthus capping. Sheffield 1905 by Jay Richard Attenborough Co. Ltd. Width 18 cm
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A silver topped sugar caster, the plain domed screw top fitted to a tapering cylindrical faceted cranberry glass jar. The lid indistinctly hallmarked. Height 12.5 cm
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A cased pair of silver glass coasters. Each with shell and scroll rim, presentation engraved Birmingham 1944 by Lanson Ltd. Diameter 10.5 cm
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A pair of very ornate silver plate fish servers, both with fancy scroll handles, the knife blade pierced with scrolling acanthus and the fork moulded with a dolphin stem.
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A set of six Australian silver coffee spoons, each handle decorated with a different wild flower the bowl with a hand beaten effect, rat’s tail. Maker J.A. Linton, maker’s mark, initial and St silver mark to back of each spoon. Length 9 cm
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A pair of Victorian silver plate aesthetic serving spoons, the finials decorated with butterflies with twist stems and circular bowls engraved with song birds within an encircling wreath of prunus.
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A silver plate cutlery set, King’s pattern in original box.
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