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December Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:910
Sale Title:December Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:119
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:645
Date:4-Dec-2012
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A stylish Art Deco period lady’s diamond, onyx and natural pearl ring, the large central natural pearl with strong silver/grey tone set to a hexagonal frame including panels of three diamonds flanked by triangular facet cut black onyx panels, geometric basket work below, fine edged shank. Testing as 14ct. or higher
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A good lady’s modern brilliant cut diamond solitaire ring in 18ct. yellow gold, approx. 0.40ct., the curved shoulders tapering to a point, claw set
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A George III lady’s diamond cluster and gold ring, the large simple old facet cut central diamond in rub-over mount framed by 10 smaller diamonds, split tapered shoulders, testing as 14ct. or higher
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A platinum and five stone diamond ring, the five round modern cut brilliant diamonds claw set. Total diamond weight 1.34cts
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.11 carat round brilliant cut diamond claw set, flanked by three round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder, total diamond weight 1.54 carats
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An estate diamond solitaire ring, the 1.32ct. old European cut diamond claw set in a white gold tulip mount in a wide domed 22ct. gold band, the band with a subtle hand beaten effect, hallmarked London 1953
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An estate platinum and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.46ct. Old European cut diamond claw set, engraved shank and shoulders, colour I, 1985
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A pair of vintage 9ct. gold and onyx Masonic gent’s cufflinks, the black rectangular panels mounted with compass and square emblem, gold backed, each with three gold links to the oval panels
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A modern New Zealand Tim Daly silver sculpted, fossil and moonstone designer pendant/brooch, the stylised coral/sea floor ground with three marine fossils and four various moonstone cabochons all in rub-over mounts, jeweller’s name handcrafted STG to reverse, chain suspension and pin to reverse
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Tim Daly ‘handmade’ silver and semi-precious modern design large pendant on chain, the convex elongated oval textured long pendant with a large oval haematite cabochon set in rub-over mount, suspended from a fine silver curb link neck chain, maker’s mark to back of pendant. Length of pendant 8 cm
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An 18ct. gold Peter Minturn brooch, the bespoke brooch in the form of a greyhound head, hand made by Auckland jeweller Peter Minturn, stamped with his mark and 18ct. Weight 8gms
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A c.1900 large gold capped greenstone pendant, the tapered spatulate form pendant of mid-green tone with paler inclusions, the engraved 15ct. gold mount with castellated edge, vacant shield cartouche and ring suspension
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A ‘Gold Kiwi’ 1oz pure gold coin, issued by New Zealand Mint, in original plastic case with printed card interior
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A ‘N.Z.’ 9ct gold coat of arms fob medallion, fret cut and engraved with two angels flanking a globe engraved ‘N.Z.’ above a four section shield, figure, leaf and floral decoration to the base, the back engraved ‘Presented to ..... by Loyal Westport Lodge.... 1907, stamped marks possibly for Frank Hyams. Weight 9gms
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The 1990/1 9ct. yellow gold RNSNZ 50th anniversary 1940-1990 gold medallion. Diameter 3.2 cm, this is the one example rejected by the RNSNZ as not up to standard
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A rare 9ct. yellow gold and enamel N.Z. Centennial Exhibition ‘Pass’, the word ‘Pass’ framed by ‘NZ Centennial Exhibition 1939-40’ highlighted with blue enamel and further framed by two long laurel leaves, presentation engraved to the reverse, ‘To Sir Alexander Roberts From T.C.A. Hislop CMG. Chairman Charles Todd Esq., Deputy Chairman’, details of Roberts attached. Weight 10.9gms
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A New Zealand 15ct. gold, greenstone and seed pearl pendant, of scrolling open form, a greenstone cabochon to the pendant and drop, highlighted with seed pearls
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A c.1900 gilt 15ct. gold and greenstone pendant of good dark colour with paler highlights, tapered form and oval section, the cap mount with engraved detail
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An early 20th century New Zealand 9ct. gold capped greenstone pendant of tiger’s claw form, intaglio cut with a kiwi, the capped mount with engraved detail and suspension ring to top
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A similar pendant to above
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An early 20th century greenstone and 9ct. gold pendant/charm of book form
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A c.1900 9ct. gold and greenstone fob chain, the two greenstone bars with engraved cap ends and chain links to the heart and fern leaf central section, gold plate ‘dog clip’ ends, small section of leaf absent
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A pair of vintage 9ct. yellow gold and greenstone gent’s cufflinks, rectangular panels in rub-over mounts connected with curb link chains to the oval ends with gold pins
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A rare Reuben Watts silver and Maori portrait carved serpentine brooch, the rectangular panel carved with portrait of a Maori man, in raised rub-over mount, the serpentine shaped frame with hand beaten effect and cut-out flared detail, embossed facsimile maker's signature, 'Sterling' and engraved owner's initials within a diamond 'Ajb' to reverse. 5 cm x 3.6 cm. in original green velvet lined box with original maker's label 'Reuben Watts General Silversmith & Jewellery Work 41 & 42 Security Building, Queen…
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A pair of Reuben Watts N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver knife rests, each end of open entwined Art Nouveau form with hand beaten effect and central raised heart form blue enamel plaque with green speckled highlights, rub-over mounts, the connecting bars of wrythen form. Embossed maker’s signature mark and ‘Sterling’. Length 9 cm
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Two 19th century 18ct. yellow gold watch keys, both in the form of a fob chain ‘T’ bar
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Three 18ct. yellow gold and steel watch keys, one mounted with a dog, small repair required, one of Breguet form, the other with ribbed ball end
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Three 19th century Breguet 18ct. yellow gold watch keys, traditional tapered form with sprung mechanism
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A 1930s lady’s silver gilt and black enamel ball watch, Arabic numerals, engraved detail, suspension loop to top
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An early 20th century lady’s 9ct. rose gold Rolex wristwatch, circular case, Arabic numerals
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A lady’s 14ct. white gold and diamond set cocktail watch, Swiss 17 jewel movement
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An 18ct yellow gold lever wind watch suspended from a matching gold and enamel diamond set ribbon brooch. London 1911, some repairs to enamelling
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An early 20th century Waltham 9ct. yellow gold cased pocket watch, radiating design engraved covers with vacant cartouche to the front enclosing the glass cover to the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the stem wind movement requiring some attention. Total weight 93gms
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A Victorian period silver open faced key wind gent’s pocket watch, the silver dial with gold Roman numerals and seconds hand, the lever movement not working. Minus key
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A c.1900 rolled gold quarter repeater pocket watch, the white enamel dial named ‘Jack Watch Factory, Chaux-de-Fonds’, Roman numerals for the hours with an outer ring of Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, gilt highlights, the interior back cover named and detailed ‘Repetition à Quarts’, stem wound, repeater button to the side
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An 18ct gold cased pocket watch, open face, engraved gilt dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands, the case back engraved with a floral basket within a flowerhead border. With key, working. Diameter 3.9 cm. Total weight 39gms
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A silver pair cased pocket watch with verge fusee movement by Joseph Maughan, Gateshead, Birmingham 1831
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A c.1900 lady’s ‘American Waltham’ gold plate full hunter pocket watch, the engraved covers enclosing a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, stem wind
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A vintage Omega automatic Seamaster Cosmic 2000, stainless steel brushed case and integral linked strap, black enamelled bezel, black dial with maker’s name, model, etc., date aperture. Working order
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A vintage Roamer gent’s stainless steel wristwatch, calendar movement with sweep date hand, subsidiary day aperture and seconds dial, Arabic numerals, no strap, working
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An early 20th century Omega silver cased gent’s wristwatch, circular case, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and presentation inscribed to reverse ‘Jack Hore All Black 1927’, no glass, not working, hair cracks to dial. Details of Hore’s rugby career available
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A 19th century walnut cased Viennese regulator wall clock, the ivory toned dial with Roman numerals and brass borders, the pediment and case with half turned column mouldings, turned finials, glazed door and side panels, large brass disc pendulum. Height 1220
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An old Black Forest wood cased octagonal wall clock with cut brass inlay, painted wood dial with Roman numerals and twin weight pendulum movement. Width 32 cm
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An early 20th century Smith 8 Day brass and steel ship’s clock, the circular case marked with the military arrow and 2963, the hinged glazed lockable cover enclosing a dial with Roman numerals, sweep seconds hand, maker’s name and ‘Made in England’, the back plate with holes for wall mounting, complete with key. Diameter 22 cm
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A large late 19th century American Ansonia drop pendulum ‘regulator’ octagonal wall clock, the circular dial with Roman numerals, pendulum movement, with key. Length 80 cm
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An early 20th century brass Chinese lantern clock, the dome top above four pierced and engraved arched pediments, the circular chapter ring with black enamel Roman numerals, engraved decoration to the face, raised on four baluster legs, English brass key wind movement, working. Height 27 cm
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A 19th century red tortoiseshell Boulle mantel clock of Rococo style, inverse baluster shaped case mounted with ormolu and inlaid with cut brass, the circular gilt dial with Roman numerals on enamel cartouches, French eight day movement striking on a gong. 15.5 cm x 13 cm x 32.5 cm
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A Sheraton style balloon cased mantel clock, the mahogany case with satinwood circular fan inlay, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, French movement. Height 24 cm
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A late 19th century French gilt metal mantel clock decorated with Sevres painted porcelain tablets and dial, surmounted by a reclining classical female figure, the pendulum movement striking on a bell. Height on original giltwood plinth base 36 cm
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival balloon clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, French key wind movement, the mahogany case with satinwood inlays, raised on gilt metal ball feet, not working. Height 22.5 cm
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A late 19th century French gilt brass four glass mantel clock, the circular dial with Arabic numerals and floral garlands, the mercury compensated pendulum movement striking on a gong, with key. Height 27 cm
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A fine quality 19th century French grey marble and ormolu figural mantel clock of classical style modelled with a cherub, flowers and trailing leaves, the circular dial with Arabic numerals and floral garlands, the eight day pendulum movement striking on a bell, with key. Height 27 cm
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A quality early 19th century French ormolu and white marble four pillar mantel clock, the circular dial signed Mignolet Ë Paris, the pendulum in the shape of a goat's head, the silk suspension movement with hour and half hour bell striking, with key. Height 40 cm
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A large impressive 19th century French ormolu and white marble four column mantel clock of Louis XVI style with lavish classical embellishment, the circular dial signed 'Leon M'ght, Amiens', the pendulum modelled with sunburst base, the eight day movement striking on a bell, with key. Height 61 cm
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An extremely large and impressive 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu mantel clock, the circular dial signed 'De La Fontaine, St. De Bronzen, Paris'. The movement fitted in urn shaped case with ring side handles, flanked by two large female figures (representing Science and Wisdom) on shaped base with gadrooned front edge - c.1850. Height 69 cm, with key
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An Edwardian silver framed dressing table mirror, ornately embossed with scrolls, florals and leaf design, a vacant cartouche to the top, the shaped frame with a conforming bevel edged mirror backed to an oak panel with hinged strut. Birmingham 1901 by Henry Matthews. 32 cm x 23.5 cm
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A silver and morocco leather Angel’s Heads oblong box. Length 11 cm. Birmingham 1905. Together with an Angel’s Heads silver photo frame in distressed condition. Length 20 cm. Birmingham 1905
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A pair of small Edwardian period silver photo frames with circular centres and embossed decoration, some distress. Birmingham 1903. 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm each. Together with a small Edwardian period oval embossed silver photo frame. Birmingham 1903. Length 11.5 cm
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An Art Nouveau silver lady’s hand mirror, the back decorated with a pair of peacocks framing a central plain cartouche, oval form mirror, the swollen handle with decoration. Birmingham 1912 by W.F. Rabone. Some attention required
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An Art Nouveau maiden embossed silver backed hairbrush, the maiden floating, her long swirled hair behind, draped in flowing robes, framed by sinuous florals, the handle with old repair. Birmingham 1905 by Clark & Sewell. Length 25 cm
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A good set of six French Rococo silver buttons, carved and pierced as an elegant seated lady with a dog framed by florals and scrolls. Import marks for London 1900
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An early 20th century lady’s silver engraved purse of long swollen rectangular form, scroll engraved, the push-button release revealing green watered silk interior, silver carry chain with finger ring suspension. Birmingham 1913
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A c.1900 Russian silver card case of rounded rectangular form, a cabochon ruby toned button depresses to reveal the green watered silk lined sectional interior, impressed silver and maker’s marks. 8.7 cm x 5.5 cm. Weight 108gms
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An unmarked European silver circular box with a domed hinged lid embossed with three classical figures within a scrolling and foliate border. The weighted base similarly engraved. Diameter 5.5 cm
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Two Dutch miniature silver items, a tea caddy decorated with a pastoral scene and a pail decorated with figures in a landscape
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Two pieces of Dutch miniature silver, a book press and a ‘Jack-in-the-Pulpit’
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Two Dutch miniature silver items, a swing handled pail decorated with figures and a brazier with swing handle, similarly decorated
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Two miniature pieces of unmarked silver, a basket and a Chinese woven birdcage
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A Victorian silver and glass vanity jar, cylindrical form, the large plain screw lid revealing the original fitted stopper with knop finial, gilt lined. London 1898 by John Grinsell & Sons. Height 8.2 cm, diameter 4 cm
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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 William IV silver vinaigrette, rectangular form with machine engraved all-over decoration, the hinged lid with raised shaped floral thumb piece enclosing a gilded interior with floral engraved and scroll pierced grill. Birmingham 1832 by Nathaniel Milles. 4.3 cm x 3.4 cm x 1.3 cm
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Two scent bottles, one cut crystal with ornate silver top and original internal stopper. Length 7.5 cm. Birmingham 1897. The other one porcelain with painted decoration of two figures and a silver top. Length 6.5 cm. Birmingham 1904
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A Victorian silver vinaigrette of serpentine rectangular form, engraved covers, the gilded interior with engraved and pierced scroll grille, short length of chain attached, Birmingham 1858 by George Unite & Sons
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A George III silver pill box, oval form, leaf engraved push-on lid, wriggle engraved detail to the base. London 1801 by Cocks & Bettridge
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A Victorian double ended perfume bottle, the silver gilt lids with engraved initials, lobed body. London 1865 by George Brace. Length 12.5 cm
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A Victorian silver and crystal perfume bottle, the ovoid bottle with wheel cut decoration, stopper and silver lid. London 1891, Mappin & Webb. Height 12.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver nib wipe in the form of a pig. Birmingham 1908 by N. Brothers. Length 5 cm
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An Edwardian silver pin cushion in the form of an elephant. Birmingham 1905 by Cohen & Charles. Length 6.5 cm
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An early 20th century silver jewellery box with pin cushion hinged lid, the serpentine silver frame with a band of pierced Greek-key type decoration, raised on four pad feet, the blue velvet covered box with silk lined interior fitted to the stand, some wear to velvet. Birmingham 1916. 10 cm x 6.8 cm x 7.2 cm
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A good early 19th century Continental silver table snuff box of long curved rectangular form, restrained engraved decoration to the borders, the panels with oval panelled floral engraved decoration, gilded interior, impressed hallmark and maker’s mark ‘IM’. 9.3 cm x 3.8 cm x 3 cm
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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 thumbpiece, remains of gilding to interior. Birmingham 1857. Weight 145gms. 10…
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A good c.1900 European silver enamelled hinged lidded box, rectangular form with chamfered corners, the lid with enamelled scene of a gentleman and three ladies in formal attire, signed, floral engraved framed decoration, blue machine engraved enamel to the sides and base, the push-button release revealing a gilded interior. 8.7 cm x 5.7 cm. Weight 13 cm
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A New Zealand silver Frank Grady sifting spoon, the circular bowl with circular piercings, Old English pattern handle rising vertically and curving from the bowl, stamped marks
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13 New Zealand silver golf club medals made by J. Cairney, from the Greymouth Golf Club, 1909-1922
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An Edwardian silver and ivory letter knife, the elongated oval ivory handle finely carved with florals, the silver guard and long tapered double edged blade hallmarked Chester 1901 by James Deakin & Sons. Length 28 cm
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A Victorian silver mounted horn beaker, plain tapered cylindrical body with good variegated colour, glass bottom, reeded silver top rim. London 1877 by Thomas Johnson I. Height 9.5 cm
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A Regency Old Sheffield Plate card tray of faceted lozenge form, fine pierced band to the border, the oval cartouche with scroll initials
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A plain silver tasting cup with leaf and scroll side handles. Sheffield 1928 by E.J. Gallichan & Co. Diameter 10 cm
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A small silver cigarette box of square shape with engine turned lid and sandalwood interior. Birmingham 1949 by William Adams. Width 9.5 cm
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A cased eight piece silver manicure set. Chester 1903
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A silver seven piece boxed manicure set. Birmingham 1910
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A heavy French 925 standard silver mesh purse with chain handle. Weight 225gms
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An Edwardian flat bottomed cream jug, Sheffield 1901 by Roberts & Belk. Weight 110gms
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An Edwardian period silver Georgian Revival helmet shaped cream jug with scroll handle. Birmingham 1905. Height 13.5 cm
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A Georgian period crested silver pear shaped cream jug with beaded rims and scroll handles. London 1776. Old repair to base. Height 12 cm
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A Georgian period silver flat bottomed cream jug with a band of engraved decoration and a monogram. Newcastle marks, by T.W. Old repair
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A George III silver pedestal cream jug, the tall tapered helmet form body with reeded rim and loop handle, the spreading circular foot on square base. London 1787 by Charles Chesterman II. Weight 112gms. Height 15.3 cm
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An Edwardian heavy silver decorative cream jug, the ovoid body with banded floral, leaf and scroll decoration above a fluted band, shaped rim, acanthus thumb piece to the double scroll handle, raised on three pad feet. London 1909 by George Perkins. Weight 143gms
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A rare Charles II silver trefid handled beaded rat-tail spoon, the handle back with initials ‘EM’ highlighted with engraved stars, maker’s mark’ W over S’ (Wm. Samberry or W. Scarlett), c.1677-78. Length 20.1 cm
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A rare Charles II silver trefid rat-tail spoon, contemporary initials to the back ‘CW’, highlighted with five engraved stars, maker’s mark for Thomas Allen, a specialist 17th century spoon maker. Length 20.1 cm
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