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May Antiques & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:713
Sale Title:May Antiques & Art AuctionLots with images:37
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:465
Date:20-May-2014
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A Chinese jade carved small group of figures, each conjoined and modelled as if standing in a boat
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A carved Chinese jade pendant handling piece, carved as a gourd and rat
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A Chinese carved jade tablet, carved as a horned dragon, in archaic style
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A Chinese carved archaic style tablet, carved as a stylised mythical beast
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A small carved Chinese jade tablet, carved as a stylised force, its body decorated with archaic patterns in low relief
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A Chinese brown jade archaic style handling piece, carved with a figure surmounting a large beast's head
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A Chinese carved jade handling piece, as a kneeling figure
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A Chinese cloisonne charger, decorated with flowers in a basket in colours of red, blue, green, orange, yellow and brown. On stand. Diameter 31 cm
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A Chinese cast bronze figure of a standing itinerant worker with hoe over one shoulder and bag on the other, wearing a coolie hat and supported on a wood plinth. Impressed marks on base. Height 36 cm
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A rare natural branch of polished black coral, as a calligrapher's wrist rest for the scholar's table. Length 40 cm
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A rare ancient Parthian (Central Asia) green glazed terracotta vase, the ovoid body with mildly flared neck and two strap form lug handles, relief small rondels to the neck and shoulder, the thick green/turquoise glaze with iridescent golden lustre patina of age, minor glaze losses to the rim and high points. c.100AD to 300AD. Height 14.8 cm
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A cinnabar lacquer bowl of five lobed lotus form, relief vine on fine woven type ground. Diameter 12.5 cm
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A collection of five small old Japanese Satsuma earthenware pieces, including a teapot, tea kettle, lidded base, baluster vase and potpourri lidded jar with broken handles. Finely painted and gilded with traditional designs. Diameters approx. 70 mm, height of vase 9 cm
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A set of 12 Japanese Satsuma cabinet cups and saucers by Koshida, each individually decorated with fine painted studies of figures in landscapes depicting monthly rituals and play. Each piece signed
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A c.1900 Japanese Kinkozan Tsukuru Satsuma bowl, finely painted with three geese, florals and blossoms to the well, the internal top rim and exterior in cobalt blue highlighted with enamelled florals in red and turquoise, gilt enrichments, gilt on red seal mark to base. Diameter 16 cm
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A small Satsuma earthenware dish, circular shape with scalloped rim, decorated to the well with two monkeys seated before a blossom bough, the exterior decorated with autumnal maple boughs, two character signature mark with the Shimazu mon under the foot. Diameter 9 cm
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A large Japanese Satsuma earthenware baluster vase, with traditional decoration, panels of figures and flowers, converted to a table lamp. Old rim repair. Height 49 cm
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A late 19th century Japanese terracotta bulbous vase, with gilded dragon handles and three short mask feet, moulded in relief with dragons and cloud forms. Impressed mark. Height 26 cm
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A large old Japanese Imari porcelain baluster vase, with blue and white neck and base, profuse painted decoration of mainly birds and flowers. Faults. Height 62 cm
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A Japanese Studio Pottery vase, of ovoid shape, painted with butterflies and calligraphy in shades of blue on an oatmeal coloured round. Height 22.5 cm. Painted mark on base
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A Chinese bronze urn and cover of archaic style, ovoid shape with flattened walls, decorated in low relief with highly stylised mythical beasts on a square scroll background, the handles issue from the shoulder with captured ring raised on a conforming flaring plinth base. Height 44 cm
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A pair of Oriental brass vases of gu form, the trumpet mouths and swollen bodies heavily carved and engraved with styilised florals. Height 13.5 cm
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A Japanese cast brass model of a lobster. Width 20 cm
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A good Japanese ukiyo-e triptych woodblock by Toyochara Chikanobu (1838-1912) from the Setsu-Getsu-ga series (Snow Moon Flower). 35.5 cm x 70.5 cm
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Two Japanese ukiyo-e woodblocks by Kunichika, each depicting samurai. 33 cm x 22 cm
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A good Japanese ukiyo-e by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892), 'Last Lisa', from Yoshitoshi's Series 'Courageous Warriors'. 33 cm x 22 cm
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A Japanese diptych ukiyo-e by Shosai Ikkei (act. 1870s-1880s), 'A View of Meiji Military Exercise'. 35 cm x 48 cm
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A Meiji period triptych ukiyo-e by Toshiaki Nakazawa (1844-1921), depicting a battle scene from the Sino-Japanese War 1894, The Battle of Motianling. Framed and mounted. 34 cm x 71 cm
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Two porcelain tiles collected in Macau, c.1950, each in an ebonised frame. 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm
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A 14ct. gold and mother-of-pearl pendant and earrings suite, the antique carved mother-of-pearl panels set in 14ct. yellow gold frame
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A 14ct. gold and mother-of-pearl brooch, the antique carved mother-of-pearl panel set in a heavy 14ct. gold frame, the frame set with numerous small seed pearls. Length 6.5 cm
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An Edwardian Scottish 9ct yellow gold and agate X-form brooch, the red and green mottled agate panels to the X-form with a jewelled crown above. In original fitted leather box
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A 19th century 14ct. fancy yellow gold gentleman's fob seal, scroll and leaf decoration, the ribbed and scroll decorated frame to the rectangular bevel edged amethyst seal, intaglio cut with initials. Total weight 10.5gms
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An eastern 20ct. yellow gold coin type jewelled pendant, raised Islamic script, jewelled with a single emerald, ruby and sapphire in rub-over mount below the larger glass 'All Seeing Eye' in white, blue and black glass. Testing as 20ct. or higher. Total weight 5gms
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A cobalt blue enamelled lady's pocket watch, the back decorated with a flower set with seed pearls, with matching pearl and enamelled chain, bracelet and earrings
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A silver and carnelian tribal necklace, a single strand of silver and carnelian beads with a decorative silver plaque attached, with a further three strands of matching beads, parrot beak clasp
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An American Navajo Indian silver and turquoise pendant, the decorative silver frame with a large turquoise cabochon polished stone to the centre
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A 9ct. gold circlet brooch frame to hold a small portrait, suspended from a dog clip clasp from a millegrain decorated bow brooch, the circlet surrounded by numerous trefoil fleurettes each set with seed pearls. Weight 7.4gms
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An Edwardian unmarked gold locket, oval form with fern leaf decoration to one side, initials to other, interior with photo
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A c.1900 gold plated vesta case, fine engine turned linial decoration
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A 9ct. gold case to hold book matches, slim rectangular shape with machine engraved faces, the hinged lid opens to reveal the book matches held in place by a bar. Birmingham 1929 by Mappin & Webb. Weight 27.7gms
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A plain 9ct. gold vesta case, rectangular shape with sprung hinged lid, a suspension ring fixed to the side. Birmingham 1897 by Henry Matthews. Weight 12.5gms
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A 9ct. yellow gold cross, engraved decoration and set with an almandine garnet to the centre, together with a 9ct. rose gold chain. Weight 8gms
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A single strand necklace of 57 Akoya cultured pearls, of cream-white tone, 7.0 to 7.4 cm diameter, the silver decorative clasp set with four small rubies
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A heavy contemporary silver chain, belcher link with heavy dog clip. Weight 132gms
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A contemporary silver necklace, the double flattened curb link choker with a turquoise blue porcelain plaque in a silver frame to the centre, heavy silver push clasp
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A 15ct. gold muff chain, Prince of Wales link. Weight 56.2gms. Length doubled 74 cm
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold lady's Albertina, the ball pendant end with scrolling leaf design, three fine curb link chains connect the scroll and floral engraved fittings, clip end. Total weight 9.8gms
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold snake link neck chain, short length, clip absent. Weight 13.9gms
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A 19th century larva cameo choker, the choker formed from two bracelets comprising small multi-coloured larva cameos in gilt metal rub-over frames, two possibly coral. Length 35 cm
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A Victorian period 9ct. gold propelling pencil, with finely engraved decoration, set with turquoise beads
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A 9ct. gold propelling pencil, profusely engraved to the exterior, the end set with a piece of polished bloodstone
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A small 9ct. gold propelling pencil, the exterior profusely engraved, the end set with a small polished crystal
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A Chinese silver gilt, jewelled and enamelled finger extension brooch, the seven green and amber toned cabochons framed by raised beads and scrolls, blue and purple enamelled highlights to the fine trellis ground
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An unmarked silver bracelet, of wide circular section, one half finely engraved and set with a relief medallion of a woman and child
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A Victorian period silver hinged bangle, the front panel with engraved floral and scrolling decoration
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A long opera length ivory necklace, of two ivory necklaces joined together, one plain flowering buds, the other of pineapple form
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A vintage ivory bangle, the eight carved sections divided by three small gold rings
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A vintage ivory bangle, with four double lined decoration
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A vintage ivory bangle, with three sections divided by halved bamboo forms, each section with a Chinese carved plaque
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A vintage ivory slave bangle, plain domed form
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A late 19th century Anglo-Indian 22ct. yellow gold double tiger's claw brooch, the opposing claws with a wide gold mount highlighted with floral sprigs and bow, blue and red enamelled highlights. Total weight 20.5gms. Length 7 cm
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A N.Z. colonial Louis Kerr (Nelson) 9ct. yellow gold and polished stone brooch, plain oval form, the stone of red and grey mottling, impressed maker's and gold marks
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A colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone bar brooch, with decorative gold caps to each end, a fernleaf and N.Z. to the centre with a small greenstone heart suspended from base and chain
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A colonial 9ct. gold capped greenstone pendant, together with another greenstone pendant with drilled holes
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A 19th century Etruscan style garnet and gold jewellery suite, comprising an ornate pendant necklace, a pendant/brooch, a pair of drop earrings, these pieces in 22ct gold, a pair of small one stone earrings (plus an extra larger single earring), in 18ct gold, the pieces in cannetille work and set with multi-facet cut garnets
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A stylish early 20th century European 14ct. yellow gold necklace, uniform wide hand assembled S-form links, the push-in decorated clasp set with four cabochon turquoise beads, a safely clasp to each side. Weight 37.50gms Length 40 cm
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An 20ct. yellow gold hinged bangle with lion's head terminals, the eyes of diamonds, with collars of small emeralds. Weight 30.9gms
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An 18ct. white gold circular multi-diamond set pendant on a fine 18ct. white gold chain, the circular sterling form pendant entirely set with 121 baguette cut diamonds totalling 0.95ct. and 127 round modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.53cts
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, 73 round brilliant cut diamonds claw set and totalling 0.35ct
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An 18ct. white gold pear shaped fully diamond encrusted pendant, the domed form with articulated bale bead set with alternate rows of round brilliant cut diamonds, bead and channel set, the 345 diamonds totalling 3.45cts, pierced decorative back
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A pair of modern 18ct. white gold fully diamond set earrings, the curved rectangular panels with three rows each of 10 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating by two rows of smaller diamonds, the 96 round modern brilliant cuts totalling 2.04cts., fixed pins for pierced ears with hinged keepers
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An 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond set hinged bangle, the three stepped rows each with a central row of baguette cut diamonds, the 64 diamonds totalling 2.92cts. each framed by a row of 92 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.91cts., the back with decorative heart piercings
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A 1.20cts. modern brilliant solitaire diamond pendant, set in 18ct. yellow gold with a four claw mount and tapered bale, colour K-L, clarity SI1
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An 18ct. white gold, black and white diamond designer skull ring, the full relief skull set with 179 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.99cts, the split wide shanks of bone form, their ends set with 185 round brilliant cut black treated diamonds totalling 2.02cts, total diamond weight 4.01cts
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A pair of 18ct. white gold, black and white diamond earrings, wide curved tapered form entirely pave set with 438 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 2.21cts framing the flower and leaf forms constructed from 112 black round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.58ct
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An impressive 18ct. rose gold, pink and white multi-diamond bracelet, the 17 articulated double bezel settings each containing one central and four surrounding round brilliant cut pink diamonds with a further surround of 20 round brilliant cut white diamonds, pierced decorated lining in a heart design, push-in clasp with hinged fold-over safety clip. The 256 round brilliant modern cut diamonds totalling 3.07cts., the pink round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 6.53cts
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A late 18th century emerald and diamond necklet, this late Georgian period piece made up of 28 slightly graduated links of emeralds surrounded by mine cut diamonds, each link gold backed with the diamonds set in silver, the central link with a hinged ring for suspension of an optional pendant, one link also forms a clasp. In original red Morocco box
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A 14ct. gold diamond and jade brooch, in the form of a bunch of berries, the stalks of alternating yellow and white gold, the four white gold stalks set with small round brilliant cut diamonds with 18 oval cabochon apple green jade 'berries' claw set and suspended from the stalks. Length 8 cm
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A large impressive carved jade pendant, the variegated jade carved to one side with fish, water lily flowers and leaves, the reverse carved with large leaves. An unmarked white gold bale set with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds in a flower form
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An estate emerald and diamond ring, the 2.45ct. emerald cut natural emerald claw set with a 0.50ct. triangle brilliant cut diamond to each shoulder, the shank of 18ct. yellow gold with a double bezel mount in 18ct. white gold
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A platinum, jade and diamond dress ring, the oval shaped translucent cabochon jade stone of natural lavender colour, type A, 11.73cts., the shoulders each highlighted with a single modern brilliant cut diamond totalling 0.08ct. Jade certificate available
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An impressive 18ct. gold diamond and ruby cluster dress ring, the 1.00ct. oval modern brilliant cut diamond of 'Very Good Make', colour I and clarity VS2/SI1, claw set above a tapered encircling band of 18 tapered baguette rubies, each mounted with an outer claw, totalling 1.26cts., a further three baguette cut diamonds enhance the shoulders
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An estate 9ct. yellow gold and silver, diamond cluster ring, the central 3.08ct. emerald cut diamond of colour: M-N-O, clarity VS1 or higher, a small blue sapphire claw set above and below, five single cut diamonds framing each sapphire with a further nine diamonds set to each shoulder, one missing. The handmade yellow gold underbezel in a scroll design
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An impressive jade and multi-diamond ring, the oval shaped natural type A jade cabochon of 1.19ct. framed by a complete wave of baguette cut diamonds totalling 1.19ct., all raised on a radiating platinum wire basket mount, platinum shank. Jade identification certificate available
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An 18ct. white gold wide pave set diamond ring, the plain wide shank widens to a concave top set with 174 round modern brilliant cut diamonds, T.D.W. 3.40 carats, colour F-G
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A 19th century gold and diamond bee brooch, the 15ct. yellow gold bee with silver tipped wings and containing 17 rose cut diamonds, with eyes of rub-over table cut rubies flanking another old cut diamond, the abdomen of polished chatoyant and possibly dyed tiger's eye
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An 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the princess cut diamond (approx. 0.35cts) claw set with a further four smaller princess cut diamonds set to the shoulder. Approximate total diamond weight 0.75cts
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A good 18ct. yellow gold and five stone diamond ring, Old European cut, the central stone of 0.36ct., clarity I1, colour D-F, flanked by two further diamonds totalling 0.50ct. flanked by a further two totalling 0.36ct. Total diamond weight 1.22ct
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A striking Art Deco, emerald and diamond cluster dress ring, set in18ct. yellow and white gold, the central diamond in a rub-over setting flanked by six pairs of diamonds separated by curved channel set bands of emeralds, some stones missing
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold and two diamond ring, the Old European cut stones claw set and flanked by platinum shoulders
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An early 20th century lady's 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and pearl dress ring, the central pearl flanked by two Old European cut diamonds further flanked by two bars each claw set with four further diamonds
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An 18ct. gold diamond and sapphire dress ring, the oval facet cut dark blue sapphire claw set and surrounded by two rows of small round brilliant cut diamonds, an internal shank of 9ct. gold has been set to make the size smaller. It is a 1.50ct. oval mixed cut sapphire, total diamond weight 0.60cts
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A gold stick pin set with a rosette of white and red stones, in original Irish jeweller's box
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A Victorian 18ct. gilded yellow gold fancy oval photo locket, the cover with a central raised bar channel set with three square cut emeralds flanked by two spreading stylised leaf forms enclosing two child portraits, the tapered spreading oval frame highlighted with full relief applied florals, fine twisted wire border, glazed photo portrait to reverse. Total 21.2gms
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A 1908 gold half sovereign coin
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A 1916 gold half sovereign, Sydney Mint
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A late 19th century French 18ct. gold lady's fob watch, the back decorated with a figure of a child chasing hens, (enamel worn), together with a later 14ct. gold chain
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A Must de Cartier lady's wristwatch, the case gold plated, black enamel dial and with lizard skin strap
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A lady's Chopard 'Happy Diamonds' watch, model no. 204780-1005, the 18ct. white gold ring form case with a white dial framed by five 'floating' diamonds, four cabochon sapphires set to the bar form leather strap support ends
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