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August Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:566
Sale Title:August Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:165
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:431
Date:12-Aug-2014
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An 18ct. yellow gold multi-stone diamond ring, this unique handmade ring with a central row of five round brilliant cut diamonds with a surround of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, finely pierced filigree rails. Total diamond weight 2.06cts, colour G-H.
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A fashionable cabochon amethyst and diamond ring, set in 18ct white gold, the deep purple amethyst in an oval setting held by four exaggerated leaf shaped claws pave set with diamonds, further pave diamonds encircle the mount and the shoulders, the 109 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.35cts., the amethyst of 4.45cts.
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A diamond solitaire ring, the 1ct. round modern brilliant cut diamond in a high four claw mount, 14ct. white gold, colour G, clarity VS1.
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An 18ct. gold South Seas pearl and diamond cluster ring, the impressive 1.4 cm. round pearl in the centre of a free-form cluster set with 12 marquise brilliant cut diamonds and 23 round modern brilliant cut diamonds. Total diamond weight 2.16cts., colour F, all set in 18ct. yellow gold.
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A pearl and diamond ring, the 1.1 cm. round South Seas pearl centrally set, the shoulders separated into three diamond set sections with the central section's each containing five tapered baguette diamonds. The exterior shoulder sections all set with small round brilliant cut diamonds. Total diamond weight 0.95ct (two diamonds missing).
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A red coral and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon coral of an intense orange/red colour, claw set and surrounded by ten round modern brilliant cut diamonds and ten baguette diamonds. Total diamond weight 1.66cts., set in 14ct. yellow gold.
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A jadeite and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon jade of a translucent lustrous medium green, claw set and surrounded by 28 tapered baguette diamonds and an undulating mount, 18ct. white gold. Total diamond weight 1.08cts.
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An emerald and diamond ring, the 2.56cts. emerald cut Colombian emerald, claw set with three tapering baguette diamonds to each shoulder. Total diamond weight .26ct., colour E-F, in 18ct. white gold
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An emerald and diamond ring, the 2.61ct.pear shaped Colombian emerald, claw set with a pear shaped diamond to each shoulder. Total diamond weight 0.30ct., in 18ct. white gold.
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An impressive large emerald and diamond ring, the 8.11cts. emerald cut Brazilian emerald, claw set with a trapezoid cut diamond set to each shoulder. Total diamond weight .84ct., in 18ct. white gold
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An emerald and diamond ring, the impressive 11.40cts. Zambian square cut emerald, claw set in a frame pave set with 28 round brilliant cut diamonds, plus two baguette diamonds to each shoulder. Total diamond weight .68ct., set in platinum
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A pair of Colombian emerald and diamond drop earrings, five diamond set circles suspended from a diamond set hoop, the base with a double surround set with an oval mixed cut emerald in 18ct. white gold. Total emerald weight 2.22cts., total diamond weight 1.46cts together with emerald gem reports.
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A diamond and Tanzanite ring, the pear shape 3.25cts. Tanzanite claw set and surrounded by 12 round modern cut brilliant diamonds in 14ct. white gold.
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An aquamarine and diamond cluster ring, the 3.35ct. oval mixed cut aquamarine claw set and surrounded by 20 round modern brilliant cut diamonds set in 14ct. white gold. Total diamond weight .70ct.
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A jade and diamond cluster ring, the 6.50ct. oval cabochon jadeite of semi-translucent hue, claw set and surrounded by a double layer of round brilliant cut diamonds. Total diamond weight 2cts., in 14ct. yellow gold.
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A jade and diamond cluster ring, the 10.39ct. oval double cabochon jadeite of a translucent mottled green hue, claw set and surrounded by 18 small round brilliant cut diamonds, in 14ct. yellow gold. Approximate total diamond weight 1.80cts., in 14ct. yellow gold, gem report available.
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A striking blue sapphire and multi-diamond set 18ct. white gold lady's dress ring, the large vibrant blue central set treated oval sapphire of 18.59cts. above the wide high mount of five open branch forms entirely set with 264 small modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 2.16cts.
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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 impressive 2.00cts. modern brilliant diamond solitaire ring, 18ct. white gold six claw mount, the diamond with IGI Certificate stating 2.00cts., colour H, clarity VS2, cut grade excellent.
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A magnificent 3.27ct. modern brilliant diamond solitaire ring, in a six claw 18ct. white gold mount, colour I, clarity SI2, graded as 'Excellent'. HRD Antwerp Certificate
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An impressive 18ct. white gold and entirely diamond set half hinged bangle, the wide domed form with nine entirely channel set rows of small brilliant cut white diamonds, the 872 diamonds totalling 22.48cts, and an internal hexagonal trellis decorates and strengthens overall.
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A quality 18ct. white gold, yellow and white diamond set half hinged bangle, the wide rounded tapered top section set with 13 oval cut yellow diamonds totalling 4.32cts., each within a yellow rub-over mount in an entwined design, surrounded and linked by 415 small modern brilliant cut white diamonds totalling 1.81cts, the bangle strengthened by an internal scrolling band, push-in clasp with single safety catch.
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An outstanding 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond set necklet, the wide crescent form central section set with a tapered row of 53 baguette cut diamonds framed by a single row of modern brilliant cut diamonds suspended from a chain with a further single row of modern brilliant cut diamonds to half its length. Total diamond weight 8.01cts.
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An elegant 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond set pendant on chain, the open entwined oval circular form pendant entirely set with circles and rows of modern brilliant cut diamonds, a cluster of five larger diamonds to the centre, suspended from a diamond set bale, the 192 diamonds totalling 1.80cts., suspended from a fine link 18ct. white gold chain.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond set drop earrings, the convex button form studs entirely set with small brilliant cut diamonds, suspended below from a fine chain is a rounded flat 18ct. white gold bar of Buddha form, each partially offset with two rows of modern brilliant cut diamonds. The 80 diamonds totalling 0.82cts.
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An attractive modern 18ct. white gold and diamond set cluster pendant, the circular form entirely set with 22 modern brilliant cut white diamonds totalling 1.54cts, includes the five diamonds set to the suspension ring.
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A superb 18ct. yellow gold fully diamond set necklace, the 65 pear shaped lengths forming the entire necklace, each with a central pear cut diamond totalling 18.60cts, each framed by a single row of small modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1055 with a combined weight of 5.36cts., push-in tongue clasp. Length 46 cm
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An impressive 18ct. yellow gold and diamond bracelet, the 23 pear shaped links each with a central claw set pear shaped yellow diamond totalling 5.76cts., each framed by small round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 345 with a combined weight of 1.95cts., the push-in clasp with double side locks.
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A stylish 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond bracelet, formed by three rows of small diamond set circles, small links between, the locking clasp with bar ends, the 612 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 8.08cts.
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A pair of stylish diamond encrusted large hoop earrings, set in 18ct. white gold, of oval form, pave set with a total of 150 round modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 4.72cts.
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A pair of attractive diamond stud earrings, set in 18ct. white gold, of rectangular shape, each with a panel of three baguette diamonds flanked by bead set brilliant cut diamonds. The six baguette diamonds totalling 1.86cts.
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A pair of elegant diamond set 18ct. yellow gold earrings, of tusk form with satin finish scattered with 12 round brilliant cut diamonds, fittings for pierced ears.
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A pair of Georgian diamond earrings, a silver topped gold cluster set with ten old rose cut diamonds, suspended from a replacement 9ct. gold hook with a matching old rose cut diamond set to the base of hook.
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A jadeite and diamond pendant, the medium green and translucent jadeite carved in the form of fruits and flowers, with good lustre held in four claws with a surround of tapered baguette diamonds in a multi-claw etching. Three round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a triangle to the top, the fixed bale containing a single tapered baguette diamond. Total diamond weight 1ct. Together with a 14ct. yellow gold serpentine link chain.
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A diamond and ruby gold bar brooch, the elegant unmarked gold bar set with alternating diamonds and rubies. Approximate total diamond weight .75gms.
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A yellow gold, diamond, ruby and sapphire set butterfly brooch, the outstretched wings and body pave set with 22 diamonds, 10 rubies and 12 sapphires in various rows, antennae and legs present, the pin with locking clasp. Total weight 7.7gms.
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A late Georgian mourning brooch, a small piece of plaited hair under glass and surrounded by small seed pearls and an outer ring of ten facet cut amethysts in unmarked gold.
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A Victorian 9ct. and seed pearl brooch / pendant, the elaborate star form and central floral cluster set with seed pearls and a small facet cut red stone.
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A pink coral brooch, the small coral branch with restrained silver gilt mount. Length 9.5 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold, seed pearl and turquoise bar brooch, central flowerhead flanked by two small stars set with stones, with original box.
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A pair of 18ct. yellow gold and diamond set wide hoop earrings, the central channel set raised row of 10 baguette diamonds framed by single rows of diamonds. Total weight 0.99cts.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond Tiffany & Co. pendant necklace designed by Palomo Picasso, the bow/infinity shaped pendant set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended on a fine link neck chain.
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A plain black jade bangle, circular section. Diameter 8 cm
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An early 1900s 9ct. gold bangle, the front of the hinged bangle with decorative scrolling work set with small seed pearls, the centre with an oval facet cut garnet. Date marks for Birmingham 1912.
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A good colonial gold and greenstone heart form brooch, the cabochon type greenstone large heart in rub-over mount and an ornate leaf, vine and floral frame. 15ct. yellow gold or higher. Fitting to back for pendant suspension.
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. yellow gold and greenstone bar brooch, intaglio cut with a kiwi, engraved shaped gold bands, in old red velvet box named J.F. Ludwig Napier.
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An early 20th century 14ct. yellow gold and enamel lady's half hunter pocket watch, the plain case with a red enamelled chapter ring to the front outer case, with white numerals, enclosing the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, glass absent, stem wind movement, working.
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A c.1900 lady's Swiss silver transitional pocket/wrist watch, the case with all-over scroll and floral engraving, the white porcelain dial with Roman numerals and gilt detail within a diamond form aperture, stem wind movement, working. In box with original expanding silver strap.
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An 18ct. gold cased Election wristwatch, curved rectangular case with oval dial with Roman numerals, Swiss 17 jewel mechanical movement. Leather strap with gilt fittings.
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A Chopard 'Happy Diamonds' lady's wristwatch, the 18ct. gold double ring case with a white dial framed by five 'floating' diamonds; with four further diamonds set to the bar fittings for the black patent leather strap. Serial no. 272510-4112. Along with genuine time adjuster wand, presentation case, outer box and Chopard documentation.
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A c.1940's Cartier 18ct. yellow gold gent's wristwatch, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, later leather strap, in modern Cartier box.
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A gent's 18ct. yellow gold Piaget wristwatch, the square face with a golden dial, white gold hands, two-tone satin and high polished 18ct. bracelet, in original box with spare bracelet links. Certificate of Authenticity available. Weight 99.9gms.
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A Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Daytona gent's watch, 18ct white gold, diamond set, in original box with both books.
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A brass cased carriage clock, with decoratively moulded friezes at top and bottom, bevelled glass panels to all sides and an oval glazed panel revealing the escapement, the gilt face with enamel annular dial with Arabic numerals. With key. Height 12 cm
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An early Victorian brass lantern clock by Samuel Jackson of London, the 'bell' top suspended above a pierced shaped and engraved pediment, the brass dial with engraved Roman numerals, a further dial to the centre with Arabic numerals, maker's name engraved, the dial extending past the sides of the plain square case, raised on four ball and spike feet. With key, working, no facility for striking the bell. Together with a 1960 Asprey & Co. London receipt stating 'Brass Cromwellian clock, antique case, modern…
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A French 18th century brass lantern clock, of traditional design, the brass dial with Roman numerals, quarter markings, single hand, cloud style decoration and inscribed with 'Caille Paris', the front fret with naive face and florals, birds and urn to each side fret, the bell under four arching brass straps, with pendulum and weights. Overhauled in 2011.
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An American colonial Welsh circular wood cased wall clock, the circular dial with Roman numerals. Diameter 37.5 cm
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A Schatz 400 day dome clock, the mechanism and face supported upon two columns, the revolving pendulum with four spherical bobs, under glass dome. Height 30 cm
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A good late 19th century French gilt brass four glass mantel clock, with 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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An Art Deco polished steel cased mantel clock, of oblong shape, the silvered dial with Roman numerals distorted to fit the face framing a panel of engraved diaper pattern, with gong striking movement. Width 25 cm
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A 19th century French ormolu and Sevres mantel clock, the pink and white porcelain dial with blue Roman numerals within gilt cartouches surmounted by an oval portrait panel of a young woman, six further panels beside and below incorporating cherubs, birds and florals, decorative borders and applied florals and scrolls, a pair of birds amongst floral branches adorn the top. On later gilt bracket with distressed red velvet top, complete with key and pendulum. The silk suspension movement striking on a bell.…
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An Omega 'Chronometre de Bord' no. 400014, in mahogany hinged lidded box, with brass case, numbered 4058926 with balance mass in a gimballed suspension with tongue latch. The silvered dial with subs second dial, Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, blued steel hands; eight-day lever wind movement, in working order.
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A good mid-19th century French three piece ormolu clock garniture, with an urn finial above the circular movement housing and flared breakfront platform base with turned feet, the conforming pair of candelabra garnitures, each with five arms and conforming base, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals in blue, signed 'Molgatini Fres a Orleans', the hour and half hour movement striking on a bell, c.1860.
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An impressive early 19th century French large ormolu and boulle clock by Antoine Royer of Paris, the highly decorative ormolu mounted case with figured finial of a classical woman of the sea, a crayfish held in her right hand, stylised dolphins and shell to her base above the tapered support, the semi-baluster form case with tortoise shell inlaid cut brass including coloured floral highlights in red, green and ivory, the conforming shaped glazed door enclosing the ormolu sectional dial with Roman enamelled…
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A George III leaf shaped silver caddy spoon, with a short bright cut handle. Birmingham 1802 by John Turner.
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A good George III fiddle pattern silver caddy spoon with monogram to the handle. London 1809 by John Crouch. Length 10.5 cm
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A Georgian period silver caddy spoon with shell shaped bowl and initialled angular handle. London 1800 by Thomas Peacock. Crest of the 42nd Regt. (The Black Watch). Length 8.5 cm
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A good George III silver caddy spoon, with finely engraved oval bowl and bright cut handle. London 1797 by Stephen Adams. Length 7.3 cm
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A George III silver caddy spoon, with shell shaped bowl and bright cut handle. London 1787 by Walter Brind. Length 7.5 cm
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A good George IV fiddle pattern silver caddy spoon with initial 'W' to the handle. London 1827 by William Bateman. Length 9.5 cm
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A good George III period silver caddy spoon, with finely engraved oval bowl, the angular handle engraved with monogram. London 1808 by John Shea. Length 8 cm
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A George III period silver tea caddy, with shell shaped bowl and bright cut handle initialled 'C'. London 1786 by Walter Brind. Length 8.5 cm
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A good George III silver caddy spoon with a finely engraved oblong shaped bowl and bright cut fiddle pattern handle. Birmingham 1812 by Joseph Taylor. Length 6.4 cm
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A George III silver caddy spoon, of plain design with an unusual leaf shaped bowl and an Old English handle with the initial 'M'. London 1803 by Thomas Wallis.
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A Georgian caddy spoon, Old English pattern with an elongated oval bowl.
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A Georgian silver snuff box, of oblong shape with engine turned decoration, foliate rims and inscribed lid. Birmingham 1821 by John Shaw. Length 7.2 cm
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A rare Georgian crested silver snuff box in the shape of a clutch purse, with fine engine turned wriggle work decoration. Birmingham 1916 by Matthew Linwood & Son. Length 6.3 cm
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A Georgian silver snuff box of oblong shape with fine reeded decoration and convex edges. Birmingham 1814 by Wardell & Kempson. Length 7.5 cm
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A Georgian silver snuff box, of oblong shape with engine turned decoration and foliate rim. Birmingham 1824 by Joseph Willmore. The lid engraved with the initials C.D.S. Length 7 cm
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A small Georgian silver snuff box of oblong shape with engine turned top and base, reeded sides and foliate front edge. Birmingham 1828 by Edward Smith. Length 6.9 cm
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A Georgian silver box of cushion shape, with finely engraved criss-cross decoration. Birmingham 1802 by Samuel Pemberton. Fault. Length 5.5 cm
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An 18th century silver vinaigrette of oval shape with bright cut decoration, the gilded interior with pierced grill and sponge. Birmingham 1799 by Thomas Willmore. Length 3 cm
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A William IV silver vinaigrette, of oblong shape with engine turned decoration, the gilded interior with beautifully pierced grill. Birmingham 1835 by Joseph Willmore. Length 3.2 cm
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A George IV silver gilt vinaigrette, of oblong shape with reeded decoration, foliate front edge and beautifully pierced grill. London 1827 by Charles Rawlings. Length 3.4 cm
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A Georgian silver gilt vinaigrette, of oblong shape with basket weave decoration and attractively pierced peacock feather grill. Birmingham 1809. Length 3.5 cm
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A William IV silver vinaigrette, of oblong shape with fine engine turned top and bottom, reeded sides and foliate edges, the gilded interior with pierced grill. Birmingham 1835 by William Simpson. Length 2.8 cm
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A Georgian silver vinaigrette, of small proportions, oblong cushion shape, the engine turned lid with raised fruit and flower decoration, the gilded interior with pierced grill and sponge. Birmingham 1818 by Joseph Bettridge. Length 2.6 cm
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A tiny Georgian silver vinaigrette, of arched oblong shape decorated with fine floral engraving, the gilded interior with pierced diamond grill. Birmingham 1805 by Samuel Pemberton.
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A small Georgian silver vinaigrette, of oval cushion shape with finely engraved basket weave decoration (the lid with initials), the gilded interior with pierced grill. Birmingham 1816 by Wardell & Kempson.
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A small Georgian silver vinaigrette, of oblong shape with finely engraved decoration, the gilded interior with pierced grill and sponge. Birmingham 1822 by Joseph Bettridge. Length 2 cm
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A Georgian period silver vinaigrette, of oblong cushion shape with finely engraved decoration, the gilded interior with pierced grill. Birmingham 1818 by Edward Smith. Length 3.2 cm
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A Georgian silver patch box, of oval shape, finely engraved border. Birmingham 1803 probably by John Thropp. Length 3.5 cm
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A George III crested silver nutmeg grater, of plain oval shape with punched borders, hinged lid and base. London 1786 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, a noted box maker. Length 5.2 cm
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A rare Victorian silver double-sided castle-top card case, depicting Windsor Castle on one side, and Warwick Castle on the other. Both views have very fine detail, and are set on an attractive floral chased and engraved background. The Windsor view is of the East Terrace, showing the new garden created for King George IV, an uncommon castle-top view. The Warwick view is across the Avon River. Birmingham 1841 by Nathaniel Mills. Provenance: to our vendor circa 1934 from an unknown uncle, the gifting…
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A matching set of four George III Paul Storr silver spoons, in the Coburg Pattern in a dark red velvet lined Morocco leather case. All marks match. The Coburg Pattern was designed by Paul Storr c.1812 Rundell, Bridge and Rundell (Jewellers & Silversmiths to the Crown). Coburg is considered one of the most sophisticated patterns ever produced as the pattern of choice for the Prince Regent (later King George IV). It deservedly has the reputation of being the King of English flatware patterns and is still…
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A fine quality crested George IV double struck King's pattern pie spoon. London 1820 by Paul Storr. Weight 179gms. Length 31 cm
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A heavy, rare, fine quality late William IV Storr silver teapot of octagonal lobed shape with flat chased decoration of leaves, flowers and scrolls in the French manner, the acanthus leaf mounted handle with ivory heat rings, the finial modelled with acorns and oak leaves, the crest of a rampant lion within leafy boughs. Weight 783gms. London 1837. The marks include the maker, Paul Storr and the company mark Storr & Mortimer.
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A good colonial Anglo-Indian silver cutlery service, fiddle, thread & shell pattern, the six place, 30 piece set comprising: table forks, dessert spoons, dessert forks and teaspoons along with King's pattern table knives. Each piece crested with a horse' head issuing from a ducal coronet. Hallmarks for Hamilton & Co. and others, c.1840. Total weight excluding the knives 1545gms.
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A silver cutlery canteen, Old English pattern feather edged, principally 18th century, various makers and dates. 87 pieces, comprising: 12 tablespoons, dessert spoons, teaspoons, table forks, luncheon forks, table knives, luncheon knives, one soup ladle and a pair of basting spoons. The soup ladle uncrested, the basting spoons crested with a Merman, the balance of spoons and forks crested with an the crest of the MacLean clan. Makers include Hester Bateman and others. The knives with later replaced blades.
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Magnificent Victorian silver six piece tea service, comprising large oval double handled tray, spirit kettle, teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl and hot water ewer, all engraved in the high neo-classical Greek Revival taste, with charioteers, warriors, musicians, angels, ribbons and swags, the finials in the form of Grecian helmets. Contained in original red baize lined fitted wooden carrying box. Tray 80 cm width, spirit kettle 44 cm height, total weight 8.75kg Sheffield, 1872, Maker Roberts & Belk. Provenance…
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