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November Art & Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:756
Sale Title:November Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:129
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:588
Date:5-Nov-2013
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A Chinese ceramic drum stool, decorated to the sides with panels of dragon ho-ho bird, the top with an inky blue glaze. Height 28 cm
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A Chinese ceramic drum stool, teal glaze, the walls cut with decorative piercing and incised foliate decoration. Height 41 cm
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A Chinese kitchen Ming small dish, decorated in underglaze blue with a dragon. Diameter 17 cm
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A Provincial Ming porcelain bowl, decorated in iron red and green with flowering branches to the interior and exterior. Diameter 15 cm
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A pair of Provincial Ming saucer dishes, decorated in iron red and green with a phoenix and chrysanthemum scrolls. Diameter 19.5 cm
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A Chinese Provincial Ming porcelain shallow bowl, decorated to the centre with a kylin within a triple blue dash border. Diameter 25 cm
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Four Chinese porcelain deep dishes, circular shape, the interior of each decorated with scenes of figures in gardens and pavilions, framed by a border of plants and fences. Diameter 29 cm
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A Chinese celadon jar, recovered from the Central Otago gold fields, ovoid shape, decorated with simple blue brushpoint bands and with carved lappet design to the shoulder. Height 12 cm
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A large old Chinese blue and white porcelain baluster vase and cover, painted with figures and kylin and moulded with four mask handles, the domed lid with kylin finial. Height 34 cm
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A large blue and white Chinese porcelain jardiniere, ovoid shape with flattened rim. the walls decorated with two sinuous dragons amongst a profusion of peonie blossoms, the rim decorated with four floral panels reserved on a 'cracked ice' cherry blossom ground. Height 24 cm, diameter 29 cm
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A gilded copper statue of the Bodhisattva Manjusai, a Buddhist deity with red painted face and indigo hair. Height 13.6 cm
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A contemporary bronze sculpture of a sinuous contorted three clawed dragon, unpatinated finish, impressed foundry mark on base. Width 20.5 cm on wood plinth
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A Japanese ivory figure of a standing fisherman with fish in one hand and harpoon in the other, on rocky outcrop with wood plinth base. Height 17 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period marine ivory sectional figure of a woodsman, holding an axe, on wood plinth base. Hand missing. Height 13 cm
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A Japanese Satsuma teacup and saucer dish with dragon handle, painted with figures and richly gilded, character marks on base
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An early/mid-20th century Japanese Satsuma bowl, the interior decorated with a mountainous stream landscape with flowers in the foreground, restrained florals to the exterior, traditional colours with gilt highlights. Diameter 21.2 cm, height 8.5 cm
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A Japanese Satsuma earthenware jardiniere of square section with faceted walls, each facet painted variously with flowers, diaper patterns and Samurai figures. Small rim repair. 19.5 cm x 19.5 cm x 15 cm
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A good quality Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase with painted and gilded decoration of dragon and faces. Height 12.5 cm, painted seal mark on base
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A Japanese Kunichika Ukiyo-e coloured woodblock print of a samurai warrior. 33 cm x 23 cm
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A Japanese Kunichika Ukiyo-e coloured woodblock print, two samurai warriors. 33 cm x 23 cm
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A Japanese Kunichika Ukiyo-e coloured woodblock print, two figures 35 cm x 23 cm
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A Japanese Kunichika Ukiyo-e coloured woodblock print, a man and a woman. 35 cm x 23 cm
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A Japanese Kunichika Ukiyo-e coloured woodblock print, two figures. 35 cm x 23 cm
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A Japanese Kunichika Ukiyo-e coloured woodblock print, of a single figure. 33 cm x 23 cm
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A late 19th century Japanese coloured woodblock print, a scene of figures in a courtyard, signed in the block. 34 cm x 22 cm
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A Japanese woodblock ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Yoshiiku, 'Quarrelling and Scuffling in Women's Bath-House', reprint
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A Japanese woodblock ukiyo-e print by Kuniyasu Utagawa triptych, Procession of the Empress in a palanquin and entourage. Some distress. 37 cm x 76 cm
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A Japanese woodblock ukiyo-e print by Yoshusai Chikanobu, 'The Satsuma Rebellion of 1877' triptych. Some distress. 33.5 cm x 69.5 cm
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A cast metal Tibetan deity figure, the figure sits sideways riding upon the back of a single horned dragon, both deity and dragon finished in coloured lacquers. Height 20.5 cm
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A Victorian silver 'Regard' locket on chain, the oval locket with the word 'Regard' raised on the front, further engraved floral decoration, the chain of fancy flat oval star pierced and floral form links. Birmingham 1882. The locket 4.2 cm x 3.3 cm, the chain length 40 cm
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold fancy link neck chain, the repeating double circular links spaced by a single belcher type link, uniform throughout, later 9ct. yellow gold parrot-beak clasp. Weight 17.5gms. Length 86 cm
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A c.1900 9ct. rose gold muff chain, uniform circular belcher links with single 'dog-clip' clasp. Length 155 cm
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A 9ct. rose gold fob chain, of graduating curb links with T-bar and dog clip, together with a 9ct. yellow gold map of Australia in a rose gold frame. Weight 43gms
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold Art Nouveau pendant, the scrolling form profusely set with small seed pearls with a facet cut centrally set pink stone and a teardrop shape peridot colour stone suspended from base, some pearls missing, with a 9ct. rose gold chain
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold Art Nouveau pendant/brooch, the scrolling form set with small seed pearls and three facet cut amethysts with a smaller amethyst suspended from base
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A Victorian silver locket and chain, the front decorated with bush and bird, highlighted with rose gold, the matching chain with scalloped octagonal links with matching decoration, in original box, Birmingham 188.1 cm
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A vintage amber necklace, consisting of graduated size polished amber chips
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A lapis lazuli necklace, the uniform size wide rondel shaped beads with natural gold inclusions, knotted between each bead, silver jump ring clasp
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A silver and marcasite lorgnette, the folding handle with engraved decoration and set with cut marcasite stone
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A mother-of-pearl and silver lorgnette, silver framed lenses fold away completely within a mother-of-pearl case, with silver chain
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A Victorian gold and china mourning brooch, the decorated unmarked gold frame with a central panel of hand painted porcelain depicting a shepherdess with her sheep in front of a fountain, the back with plaited hair under glass, engraved with name and date
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A late 19th century Scottish silver and agate circular brooch, wide tapered form with pierced centre, set with variously coloured panels of banded agate and other stones, engraved decoration, tapered drop to the base, one panel absent. Diameter 5.8 cm
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A good Victorian gilded 18ct. gold Etruscan brooch, circular form with raised stepped star, ribbon and scroll layers highlighted with a central cabochon full opal framed by six small old cut diamonds above an indigo blue enamelled panel, further framed by five seed pearls, one absent, the suspended tassel below issues from a bell form mount. Pin and safety chain to the reverse. Note: the central section requires re-fitting. Unmarked, testing as 18ct. gold or higher. Weight 29.4gms. Diameter 4.3 cm
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A Victorian gold cameo mourning brooch, the brown frame with remains of black enamelling, surrounding a small shell cameo of a classical woman, the back engraved with name and date 1867
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A Victorian gold and onyx brooch, the decorative gold frame with a large oval polished panel of onyx, the centre set with a small gold flower with seed pearls
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A Victorian gold plated and ivory locket/brooch, the scrolling frame enclosing a carved ivory panel of a deer under glass, the reverse with glass and insert for a photo
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A good 18ct. white gold, diamond and jade Art Deco brooch, rectangular form with stepped ends, central cabochon rectangular vibrant green jade panel held in a claw mount and framed by 36 old brilliant cut diamonds, engraved scroll decoration to the sides, the pin to the reverse with safety catch. Length 3.8 cm
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A vintage coral brooch, intricately carved in the form of a dragon and backed on to an 18ct. rose gold frame
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A Victorian silver fancy hinged bangle, the top with two rows of fine raised rectangular bars, fine bead and scroll decoration. Birmingham 1876 by Robert James Dick
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A Victorian 18ct. gilded yellow gold Etruscan hinged bangle, the top with a circular central ornate disc with fine bead and scrolling wire detail, the central convex blue enamel star with a small area of loss, set with central seed pearl, the plain bangle with tongue clasp. Weight 16.1gms, unmarked, tests as 18ct. gold or higher
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A Chinese silver gilt bracelet, of three hinged sections each decorated with coral cabochons framed by four repousse bat motifs flanked by triangular jade pieces in the quadrants; two further hinged sections complete the bracelet, each decorated with larger bat motifs set with small coral and turquoise cabochons, c1920s
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A late Victorian silver bangle, the wide hinged bangle with floral decoration with yellow and rose gold highlights, small balls attached to either side, in original box, Chester 1885
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A 1902 full gold sovereign
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A 1915 gold half sovereign, Sydney Mint
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A 9ct. gold and tiger's eye ring, the large oval cabochon tiger's eye in a rub-over mount, domed plain shank
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An estate 9ct. gold emerald and diamond ring, the five round brilliant cut emeralds in a London Bridge setting with eight small diamonds. Approx. emerald weight .75cts
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A colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone fob chain, the three rectangular pieces of greenstone with decorative gold caps to each end, with two sections of Prince of Wales links, the remaining chain in traditional curb link, with two dog clips
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A 9ct gold lady's wristwatch, oblong case with canted corners, patterned dial with Arabic numerals and railtrack minutes, minute hand absent
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A vintage Patek Philippe 18ct. white gold, diamond and sapphire set lady's wristwatch, c.1967, the silvered dial with gold batons indicating the hours, maker's name and hinged rectangular cover with a pave set panel of 16 brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 1.70cts., framed by two rows of six baguette cut sapphires of approx. 1.70cts., the manual wind movement with original named crown, fine tapered integral mesh 18ct. white gold strap, the clasp embossed with maker's and gold marking. Patek Philippe…
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A c.1950s Borel drivers wristwatch, rectangular stainless steel case, gilt dial with Arabic numerals, pronounced lug fittings to the red leather strap. Working
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A late 19th century lady's engraved silver open faced key wind fob watch with white enamel dial and Swiss lever movement, working order, no key. In glass sided case
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A 9ct. gold lady's fob watch, machine engraving to back, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, front and back decorated with an outer ring of small seed pearls, stem wind, not in working order
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An 18ct white gold and diamond set Longines dress wristwatch, the 3.2 cm diameter bezel set with 44 diamonds and with diamond set lugs; the champagne coloured dial with diamond set batons indicating hours, the rotating dial centre set with a diamond arrowhead to indicate the hour and a coaxial minute hand. The Longines 17 jewel caliber 528 movement with serial number 53773015. The case engraved - Longines-Wittnauer, New York, Geneva, Montreal, 18K. On later expanding bracelet strap
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An 18ct gold cased Gübelin gent's wristwatch, 3 cm diameter case, 21 jewel, mechanical movement, silvered dial with Gübelin logo and name, slender gold hands and gold batons indicating hours. Black 'crocodile' leather strap with plated buckle
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A Rotary 18ct. gold cased gent's wristwatch, with cushion shaped case and conforming dial, AS caliber 1716/17 Incabloc 25 jewel automatic movement, silver face with gold hour batons, baton hands, sweep seconds, date aperture between 4 and 5. Width 3.1 cm
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A 1929 18ct. yellow gold Mimo Art Deco wristwatch of rectangular 'tank' form, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary dial, scroll engraved detail to the case, brown leather strap. Working
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A c.1950s Jaeger LeCoultre gent's wristwatch, the circular stainless steel case with champagne dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial, plaited black leather strap. Working
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A 1970s Seiko Bellmatic gent's wristwatch, 17 jewel alarm day/date automatic movement, gold plated case, dark brown dial, black leather strap. Working
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A vintage Rolex Oyster date stainless steel wristwatch, the silvered dial with baton marked hours, name and model marked to dial, date aperture, original Rolex crown and bracelet strap, complete in original green leather packing box, with pouch. Working order
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A 1940s West End Watch Co. gent's drivers wristwatch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, maker's name and 'Secundus' and subsidiary dial, stainless steel case and lugs to the black leather strap. Working
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A c.1960s Bucherer gent's stainless steel wristwatch, the circular case with champagne dial, date aperture, expanding metal strap. Working
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A brass cased repeater carriage clock, the bell striking movement with alarm, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, sweep second hand, the case with baluster turned columns at the corners and with bullseye glass above the escapement, attention required to the alarm, working. Height 20 cm
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A 19th century walnut Vienna regular wall clock, the cream enamel dial with Roman numerals within a long case with an arched glazed door framed by half fluted and carved pillars, quarter cotton reel mouldings to the ornate pediment with half round main section, ebonised fields and details, conforming base. The long pendulum with large brass bob flanked to the left by an enamel 31 days indicator. Length 139 cm
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A Victorian period brass skeleton clock, of traditional design with fusee key wind pendulum movement, the silvered chapter ring with pierced decoration and Roman numerals, standing on four feet beneath the original glass dome on wood plinth base. With pendulum and key. Height overall 43 cm
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A 19th century French mantel clock, the black slate case surmounted by a gilt bronze figure group of an 18th century woman kneeling and sewing the buckle on the shoe of an officer in naval dress, the square slate case embellished with ormolu festoons, stylised acanthus leaf borders and raised on a plinth base with ormolu neo-classical scroll feet, the white circular dial with Roman numerals marked 'Arera à Paris', striking movement marked 'Arera' No. 222. Height 49 cm
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A late 19th century American Ansonia 'Gingerbread' clock, the scrolling frame with original etched glass door enclosing a circular dial with Roman numerals and silvered pendulum. Height 58 cm
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An impressive c.1800 French 'Lyre' ormolu and marble mantel clock, the tall clock with main Lyre form body framing the circular porcelain ormolu cased dial, Roman numerals with seconds dial to the exterior and day of the month to the interior, surmounted by a bow, the top further decorated with floral swags and three cherubs, the tapered rectangular white marble base with ormolu swags, bead band and entwined laurel leaf scrolling band, raised on conforming ormolu adjustable feet, large silk suspension…
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A small Edwardian period silver photo frame, of oblong shape, decorated with garlands of flowers. Birmingham 1907. Height 12.5 cm
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A circular silver photo frame with reeded decoration. Birmingham 1911. Some dents. Diameter 18 cm
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A silver photo frame, oblong with shaped border. Birmingham 1915. Length 20 cm
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An Edwardian silver elephant pin cushion, naturalistically formed with curled trunk, green velvet cushion to the top. Birmingham 1907 by Cohen & Charles
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A George IV period heavy silver snuff box, of oblong shape with engine turned decoration and foliate borders. Birmingham 1827 by Nathaniel Mills. Some wear. Length 7 cm, weight 95gms
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A good early 19th century French silver niello decorated snuff box, the hinged lid decorated with a hunting scene, deer, dogs and huntsmen on horse, the sides and base with all-over entwined vine decoration, gilded interior. 8.6 cm x 3.4 cm x 2.2 cm
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A George IV silver vinaigrette, rectangular form, floral engraved hinged covers, the hinged lid enclosing a gilded interior with original floral pierced and engraved grille, original sponge. Birmingham 1824 by Thomas and William Simpson
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A miniature George IV period silver vinaigrette, oblong shape, oval section, finely engraved and with simple gilded interior. Birmingham 1824 by Robert Mitchell. Length 2.2 cm
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A miniature Victorian period silver vinaigrette, oblong with shaped rim and engine turned decoration with suspension loop. Birmingham 1858 by Frederick Marson. Some wear. Length 2.5 cm
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A Russian silver snuff box with niello decoration, oblong shape, the hinged lid wall and base decorated with foliate tendrils and panels, gilt washed interior with assay marks for Moscow 1845, assayer Andrei Kovalsky, script maker's mark AK and 84 zolotniks (.875 standard), thumb piece absent. Weight 108gms. 8.5 cm x 3.6 cm x 2.5 cm
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A Victorian silver vinaigrette, oblong shape with serpentine outline, the hinged lid opening to reveal a gilt washed interior and pierced grille, the exterior engraved with scrolling arabesques framing a cartouche engraved 'AS' to the top. Birmingham 1843 by Edward Smith
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A small silver desk calendar with ivorine mounts. Chester 1924. 7.5 cm x 10 cm
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A Victorian period silver plated two-handled inkstand, of oblong shape with ornate leaf, flower and scroll border in the French manner, with two crystal cube shaped inkwells and central finial (thread damaged), with presentation inscription. Length 30 cm
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An Edwardian hoof inkwell, with silver plate shoe, lid and liner. The hoof is a memorial of the trap pony belonging to Lady Margaret, the Earl of Salisbury's daughter. 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 5 cm
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An Edwardian silver rose bowl, traditional form with floral pierced rim. This was the third prize awarded to Lady Margaret Cecil, daughter of the Earl of Salisbury for her hound puppy, May 11, 1906. Sheffield 1904. 13 cm x 9 cm
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An early 20th century silver kidney bean form double sovereign case, the push-button release revealing sprung fittings for full and half sovereigns. Birmingham 1915 by E.J. Houlston
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An Edwardian period ebony spade shaped crib board, the silver mounts in the form of the four suits, in the base a pack of cards. London hallmarks 1903. Length 20 cm
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A Victorian period silver cigarette box, of oblong shape with sandalwood interior. London 1898 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co
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A late 19th century Italian filigree silver purse, of oval section with typical finely pierced decoration. Length 9 cm, minor faults
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A late 19th century Continental 800 standard silver rattle, the long whistle handle decorated with three bells. Length 12 cm. Together with a similar silver plated example
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A good quality silver compact with sunburst white enamel top and mirrored interior. London 1947 by Asprey's London
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A good early 20th century novelty silver vanity box formed as a raised chest of three drawers, serpentine form, the hinged lid revealing a gilded and crimson red silk lined interior. Chester 1913 by J. & R. Griffin. 8.5 cm x 6.2 cm x 7.1 cm
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An Edwardian silver vanity box, serpentine rectangular form, the hinged lid with bow and ribbon relief decoration. Birmingham 1909 by Fattorini & Sons Ltd. 6.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 2.2 cm
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