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January Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:602
Sale Title:January Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:108
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:496
Date:24-Jan-2012
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An old silver and citrine brooch, the facet cut citrines in the form of a flower
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A 9ct. gold bar brooch in the form of the Southern Cross, the points highlighted with cabochon coral beads, marked M.B. & Co., possibly for Murrle Bennett who produced work for Liberty & Co
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A 15ct. gold coral and diamond bar brooch, the five angel skin coral cabochon beads in rub-over mounts to the centre of the brooch with eight small old cut diamond diamonds, in original box
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A Victorian 9ct. gold mourning brooch, the oval shaped brooch decorated in Etruscan manner, a large central cabochon stone, possibly a garnet set with a gold star with small seed pearls, the back set with hair under a glass panel, a registration diamond also to the back, the brooch with a 15ct. gold wash
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A 9ct.and enamel Australian Coat of Arms brooch
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A late Victorian 15ct. yellow gold double bar brooch, the central panel set with a single ruby and two diamonds, various scroll and small bead highlights
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A late Victorian 15ct. yellow gold axe form brooch, the blade and handle grip set with a seed pearl, the central applied plain form shield set with a single red stone
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold and enamel large scrolling brooch, mounted with berry and white enamelled leaf form set with a cabochon garnet
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A late Victorian 15ct. ruby and diamond bar brooch of buckle form, the central oval section set with four rubies and three diamonds
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A 9ct. amethyst and seed pearl brooch of off-set heart form, the central claw set amethyst framed by an open setting of multiple graduated seed pearls
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold brooch of large lozenge form, set with a large central cabochon garnet framed by seed pearls and further applied loop and bead forms, the base panel with a fine rope edge, glazed panel to the reverse. Weight 17.8gms
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A 14ct. yellow gold opal and diamond flowing brooch, the three triplet opals as flowerheads on stems separated by swirling gold leaf form, the base with a brilliant cut diamond of 0.24ct. with a further 12 small diamonds bead set below
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An impressive quality Edwardian silver gilt butterfly brooch modelled with open wings set with almandine garnets, 13 cabochon opals and 24 old cut diamonds, the back with a removable pin and safety chain.
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond dress ring, the oval mixed cut 1.35cts. sapphire claw set to the centre with two early modern brilliant cut diamonds and a small round facet cut sapphire to each side, upright white gold shoulders with a flat profile shank, total diamond weight .32ct, total sapphire weight 1.50cts
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An 18ct. gold and platinum diamond cluster ring, the central round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by another seven round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight .38cts
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An 18ct. diamond cluster ring, the 13 round brilliant cut diamonds set in a double flower mount, with upright shoulders and plain shank, total diamond weight approx. 2cts
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An antique 18ct. ruby and diamond ring, the small oval facet cut ruby in a rub-over setting with four old mine cut diamonds in a ‘cross’ form with decorative engraved shoulders
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An antique 18ct. yellow gold marquise sapphire and diamond lady’s ring, the lozenge form panel entirely set with four central sapphires of good light blue colour and 17 old cut diamonds, claw set
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An 18ct. diamond and sapphire five stone bridge ring, the central sapphire framed by four diamonds, claw set
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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. yellow and white gold eternity ring, the band set with 14 small round brilliant cut diamonds each in its own square frame
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A 9ct. yellow gold gypsy ring, star set with three emeralds and two small diamonds
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A 9ct. gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, three oval mixed cut sapphires claw set and surrounded by 22 round single cut diamonds, total diamond weight .25ct., total sapphire weight 1.45cts
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An estate ruby and 18ct. yellow gold bridge ring, the five facet cut graduated rubies claw set in a row
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An Art Deco 14ct. solitaire diamond ring, the brilliant cut diamond in a square white metal setting flanked by pierced long shoulders and small fan forms
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A 9ct and three stone amethyst ring, the larger central oval stone flanked by two circular, the fancy decorative mount with scrolling shoulders
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A fancy 18ct. yellow gold multi-stone ruby, sapphire and diamond princess ring, the large overall diamond form of nine ruby and sapphire clusters, the central cluster with central diamond, rope twist undermount support and shoulders
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An estate 9ct. and five stone amethyst and diamond ring, the facet cut amethysts in a row, each spaced by two small diamonds
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A 1970s 14ct. and amethyst ring, the rectangular stepped cut amethyst claw set at the corners with three radiating arms to each shoulder
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An estate 18ct. multi-stone ruby and diamond ring, the four rubies and round brilliant cut diamonds offset in two rows, basket type mount, plain mildly curved shoulders
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A 1920’s 18ct. yellow gold sapphire and diamond gypsy ring, the two circular facet cut sapphires framed by five old mine cut diamonds, Birmingham hallmarks
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A lady’s estate 18ct. solitaire diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond of 0.28ct. in a setting of gold filigree with engraved platinum scroll shoulders
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A 14ct. Arts & Crafts style dress ring set with three brilliant cut diamonds in a cut-out design of stylised heart and diamond form, weight 5.9gms
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A c.1900 15ct. yellow gold scarf ring of oval form with cabochon glass panel including nautical pennant with shield and crown emblems
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An early 1900’s 15ct. gold bar brooch, the central vertical panel of the double bar brooch set with three old cut diamonds with a small facet cut ruby to either side, decorative scrolling and ball decoration to frame, Chester 1910
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A gold and ruby jewellery suite comprising a three ruby and four small diamond ring, ruby set drop earrings, fittings required, pair of ruby set in gold studs and 22ct. and small diamond stud
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Four gold mounted animal part pendants, includes three tiger’s claw pendants, one with fancy filigree scroll work and one shark’s tooth pendant, scroll engraved cap mount
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A pair of 9ct. heavy gold cufflinks, the rectangular/octagonal panels with Eiir and crown cipher. Weight 9.7gms
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A large colonial boar’s tooth and 9ct. gold brooch, with gilded and engraved cap end, central shield band and other collar to the high polished tusk. Length 11 cm
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A colonial greenstone and gold bracelet of five shaped greenstone links each set with a small seed pearl interspersed with six gold balls with a gold bale to each end of the greenstone, padlock clasp, with safety chain
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A New Zealand colonial greenstone and gold capped pendant of tapered oval section, engraved cap mounts to each end, circular suspension ring to top. Length 6.1 cm
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold and greenstone Masonic locket of tapered form with rounded top, greenstone panel to the back and front set with emblem, hinged opening to reveal glazed photo panels
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An early 20th century New Zealand 9ct. gold Railway medal, struck with ‘Amalgamated Society Railway Servants’ to one side and engraved to the other, ‘Presented To Mr R. Jeffcott, Chairman Otira Branch, 1943-44’ with plain frame and scroll mount
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A 19th century 18ct. gold Brequet watch key, the finial as a seated dog, minor damage
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A 1920s lady’s 9ct. Rolex wristwatch, yellow gold, circular case, radiating silvered dial with Arabic numerals, 9ct. strap, mark to the dial and movement
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A 1920s lady’s Rolex 9ct. wristwatch, octagonal frame, radiating engraved silvered dial with Arabic numerals, 9ct. yellow gold strap, named to the movement
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A Cartier Art Deco enamel and silver purse watch of rectangular form, the black enamel push bar sides opening the double front doors to reveal the square silvered dial with Arabic numerals, the internal back with silver and other marks, cream enamel finish to the body, some chipping, working. 4.6 cm x 3.4 cm
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A gent’s Omega wristwatch, automatic, stainless steel case and stretch strap, gold dial with Arabic numerals and seconds dial
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A c.1940s Rolex Oyster Royal wristwatch, chromed cased, replacement leather strap, the cream dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, marked ‘Oyster Patent’ to winder, working order
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Gent’s Roamer (Meyer & Stüdeli) Rotodate gold plated wristwatch, c.1960s, Swiss made, 44 jewels, with silvered dial with gold hour batons and Arabic numerals at 12 and six and date aperture at three. Later bracelet strap
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A George III silver gent’s pair cased pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the fusee movement signed Roberts, London, both cases hallmarked London 1810 by Stephen Adams, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the original glass with crack, working order, complete with Victorian silver fancy chain of double ring and engraved diamond form links
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A 19th century, H. Samuel of Manchester open faced silver cased pocket watch, the enamel dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, key wind, working order, complete with length of fancy silver watch chain, with key
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A Victorian silver gent’s open face pocket watch, engraved decoration, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the fusee movement in working order, complete with double graduated curb link Albert chain, with key
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A Victorian silver gent’s pocket watch, the open face with a white enamel dial and Roman numerals, working, Chester 188.1 cm with a short length of curb link silver chain and key
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An early 20th century silver and niello lady’s fob watch, the open face with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the case with wheat head designs in niello, stem wind, working order, recently overhauled
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A 19th century gent’s 18ct. mid-size full hunter pocket watch, engraved covers, the gilded fancy dial with Roman numerals, complete with key
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An early 20th century carriage clock, the brass frame with onyx roof and base plate, enamelled dial with Roman numerals, some faults, working, complete with key
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A mantel clock, the arched case painted in the Chinoiserie manner, the face with Roman numerals, in working order.29 cm x 9 cm x 7 cm
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A 19th century burr walnut cased mantel clock, with bell striking movement by V. Billiet & Roblin, Paris. The circular face with engraved brass dial, Roman numerals and Breguet type hands. Width 34.5 cm
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A 19th century French gilt brass Achille Brocot bracket clock, the front with a circular porcelain dial and shaped panels, hand painted in blue Arabic numerals, the face flanked by neoclassical caryatids, turned finials, various other restrained decoration, four fancy scrolling feet, the circular movement marked A Star B for Achille Brocot, striking on a gong. Working. Note of provenance attached. Height 45 cm
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An Edwardian period mahogany cased mantel clock, restrained stringing decoration to front, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, with key and in good working order.20 cm x 7.5 cm x 17 cm
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A Regency style bracket clock with a simulated rosewood case, with a break-arch top, surmounted by a gilt urn finial, the arched face with a Strike-Silent dial at XII, gilt spandrels, brass annular dial with Roman numerals and arms with filigree hands. Gong striking movement. The hinged glazed door flanked by caryatid figures, raised on gilt metal claw feet. Height 43.5 cm
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival mahogany cased mantel clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the movement striking on a gong, the case inlaid with satinwood urn motifs, the arched cornice supported on turned columns. Height 32 cm
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A Smiths ‘Sectric’ wall clock, in a gilt starburst frame. Diameter 31 cm
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An old electric wall clock, in the form of an owl with the eyes as the hours and minutes, the owl sitting on a wooden branch. 16 cm x 27 cm
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An old caged bird clock, the small bird in the bottom of cage, moves with clock ticking. Diameter 6 cm height 12 cm
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An eight day hooded wall clock, the plain case with turned column mouldings and stepped pediment, the Georgian single weight pendulum movement with a brass dial marked ‘Henry Swaine’, ornate spandrels, single hand, working order
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An early 20th century American Sessions oak Arts & Crafts wall clock, the dial with applied gilded brass Arabic numerals above the rectangular lattice form grill enclosing the hanging pendulum, oak back, marked with maker’s label, complete with key. Length 77 cm
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A 19th century European walnut cased regulator clock, the case with inlaid stringing, swan and floral designs, surmounted by a carved pediment and flanked by slender turned baluster columns, the movement striking on a bell. Height 92 cm
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A 19th century Vienna style regulator wall clock with walnut and part ebonised case, the white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial at XII, the case with arched cornice and turned finial at the top and bottom, brass bob pendulum and weight. Height 116 cm
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A late 19th century Viennese regulator wall clock, the walnut case with decorative pediment highlighted with mask and rondells, the enamelled dial with Art Nouveau gilt metal surround above the glazed door, flanked by half turned columns
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An old turned wood burl and silver match holder/striker of spherical form, the base with natural weathered texture, the top turned smooth with a circular silver insert engraved and dated July 190 cm two silver metal strikers fit upon the shoulder. Birmingham 1899. Approx. 10 cm x 13 cm
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A Continental .875 silver powder compact, circular form with a hinged lid decorated with an enamel panel depicting a townscape and river scene, framed by a border of etched leaves. Diameter 7 cm
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A silver cigarette box of plain oblong shape with sandalwood interior. Birmingham 197.5 cm by J.B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd. Length 11.5 cm
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A silver ball shaped table lighter with flame finial and wick. Height 9 cm Birmingham 191 cm maker William Hutton & Sons Ltd. From an officer's mess
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A small Edwardian period silver column candlestick. Birmingham 190.8 cm maker Williams Ltd. Height 10 cm
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A plain all silver hip flask of rounded rectangular form, removable cup base, turned release hinged lid. Sheffield 1930 by Frederick C. Asman & Co. 132gms
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A good European silver and enamel snuff box of rectangular form with faceted corners, the lid with a deep black/blue enamel panel with a central classical scene of a romantic couple within a landscape and gold border, conforming enamel to all sides and back, scroll decoration to the lid corners, fine bead edge. Flake chip to lid, impressed marks, gilded interior.8.3 cm x 5.3 cm x 1.7 cm
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A 19th century European silver table snuff of long rectangular form, fine banded engine turned engraving to the body, the lid with repeating floral panels on a blue enamelled ground, remnants of gilt to interior, some distress.9.7 cm x 3.4 cm x 3.5 cm
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An early/mid 20th century European silver fancy pill box in the Russian manner, gilded, enamelled and encrusted with garnets and pearls, the circular body with a band of applied scroll and floral decoration, the domed lid set with pearls and a coronet type top
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A late George III silver vinaigrette of oblong form, engraved decoration to lid and machine engraving to base, the interior with a decoratively pierced grille and original gilding. Only bearing makers mark, probably John Shaw of Birmingham c.1810. 4.5 cm x 3 cm x 1.5 cm
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A good silver plated wine funnel of plain Georgian style with beaded rim and gilded interior. Length 16.5 cm
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An old French silver sommelier's taste vin cup, traditional circular form with embossed lobed and dot punched body, the circular ring handle with a concave thumb piece top. Diameter 8 cm
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A 19th century German Hanau silver book form box, the cast silver hinged lid, spine, back and hinged clasps with all-over pierced and relief decorated with religious panels on scrolling ground with birds, florals and figures in the 17th century manner, opening to reveal a red leather covered box with marbleized paper interior. 8.5 cm x 14.7 cm x 3.2 cm
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A 19th century silver on copper lady's etui, relief decorated in the Chinoiserie manner, tapered oval form, push-button lid release revealing fitted interior with one remaining ivory implement. 9.2 cm x 3.6 cm
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A 1920s silver cigarette box, machine decoration to lid, engraved ‘Monthly Competition, T. Debauney 1925’, date marks rubbed. 9 cm x 9 cm x 6 cm
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A pair of Old Sheffield Plate bottle coasters, plain design with slight gadrooning to rim, cross key marks for H. Wilkinson and Co
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A silver plate bottle coaster, scalloped rim with pierced decoration, Walker & Hall
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A Victorian silver plain cylindrical scent bottle, the hinged lid enclosing a fitted cut glass stopper, gilded interior, bottom marked, London 1886 by Samuel Morden. Height 5.5 cm diameter 2.2 cm
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A heavy late Victorian period silver salver with foliate border and three shell and scroll feet, the beautifully engraved armorial with presentation inscription: ‘From the Choir and Congregation of St Andrews Church, Wellington 1905’. Sheffield 190 cm by William Padley & Son. Diameter 24.5 cm weight approx. 560gms
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An impressive Thorkild Hansen New Zealand contemporary heavy silver vase of beaker form, all over hammered finish, shaped rim, crafted by hammering from a flat sheet, impressed artist's marks and '98'. Height 17.5 cm diameter 12.2 cm 852gms
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A Victorian silver large table snuff box by Nathaniel Mills of shaped rectangular form with curved ends, fine machine engraved banded decoration, the scrolling cartouche to the lid presentation engraved ‘Presented by Mr Wm. Walker as a mark of Esteem and Respect from the Tenants on the Estate of Inchmarlo and other friends in Banchory on the Occasion of his leaving Deeside for Castle Newe, Nov. 1857’, with large cast decorated thumb piece, remains of gilding to interior. Birmingham 1857 by Nathaniel Mills.…
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An early George III silver salver, the pie crust rim with repeating shell detail, the flat surface with engraved floral and scroll border, the central cartouche with ribbon tied swag, raised on four pad feet. London 1762 by Richard Rugg I, old repairs to rim. Diameter 36.5 cm weight 560gms
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A pair of good Victorian silver pedestal bowls, the oval bodies with embossed and engraved floral and lobed designs conforming to the spreading bases, shaped rim, applied cast rococo scroll handles. London 1884 by Charles Stuart Harris. 17 cm x 18.5 cm x 8.5 cm 560gms.
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A three piece silver tea set of circular section, teapot with wood handle and finial, the creamer and sugar basin with scroll handles. Sheffield 1923. Approx.840gms. Together with a Continental silver spoon
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A WMF Art Nouveau silver plate comport of oval form embellished with two cherubs climbing up a fruit tree to raid the fruit. Width 32 cm
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An Edwardian silver table epergne, the fitted central trumpet above three smaller slot-in trumpets, all on a spreading circular base. Chester 1903
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An impressive Victorian silver plate banqueting lamp, with cut glass reservoir and etched glass shade raised on a Corinthian column embossed with floral swags raised from a square plinth base embossed with laurel wreaths from a stepped plinth base. The base engraved with presentation inscription dated 1906 (Dundee, Scotland). Height including chimney 92 cm
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A pair of early Victorian period Old English silver tablespoons. London 183.7 cm by John Beauchamp
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A George IV period Irish crested fiddle pattern silver tablespoon, Dublin 182.7 cm maker Richard Garde. Together with a Georgian period bottom marked Hanoverian silver tablespoon. London 176.8 cm by Robert Sallam
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