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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:659
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:126
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:522
Date:11-Aug-2015
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A 14ct. yellow gold rope twist neck chain, uniform dimension. 15gms. Length 72 cm
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A late 19th century European 18ct. yellow gold Etruscan style neck chain, fine integral mesh with central raised band of small repeating flat circular discs, push-in clasp. 38gms. Length 42.5 cm
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A collection of 10 antique gold stick pins, eight highlighted with various pearls and including: eagle's claw, snake, diamond form with amethyst, double large button form, etc.
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A Victorian yellow gold hunting themed stick pin, the top with spur and riding crop, centred with a claw set red (ruby) stone, testing as 20ct. gold or higher, in original fitted Morocco leather box.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and opal bracelet and ring, the bracelet with 11 graduated oval opal cabochons, each claw set in a row, gold mounts and gold links to the push-in clasp; the ring with open scrolling frame to the single cabochon opal. The bracelet with gemologist's report.
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A 14ct. three colour gold bracelet, the yellow, white and rose gold bracelet of flat articulated form.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, 37 round brilliant cut diamonds claw set and on a spiga link chain, with parrot clasp. TDW 0.80ct
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A collection of ivory and silver jewellery, includes: a circular solid ivory bangle, a rounded square solid ivory bangle, two large ivory plain disc form earrings with offset centre holes with silver fittings for pierced ears and a large silver ring with ivory cabochon panel.
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A modern silver large rope twist necklace and similar bracelet, the oversized rope twist necklace of uniform diameter. Length approx. 60 cm, the similar slightly smaller bracelet with screw barrel clasp. 298gms.
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A modern stylish large silver necklace and two pairs of conforming silver earrings, the necklace of graduating cubist form. 228gms. Length 47 cm
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A modern silver and black onyx designer bracelet and earring set, 1970s Scandinavian type design with stylised rectangular links, alternating with black onyx set panels, the earrings of triangular form.
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A stylish silver and carnelian wide cuff bangle and conforming brooch, the cuff with applied wriggle work, band with fine rope border, the oval carnelian panel raised in a rub-over mount; the conforming brooch with plain narrow silver frame.
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An onyx and silver bead necklace and pair of earrings, the necklace of alternating black onyx ball form beads and smaller silver beads, length 760; together with a pair of black onyx disc form earrings with silver half round fittings.
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A silver and lapis lazuli bangle and earring suite, the hinged bangle with an encircling panelled recessed band of lapis, the earrings of open disc form with a large diamond form lapis panels to the top, clip-on fittings.
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Onyx, jasper and silver bracelet and ring, the bracelet with three rows of black onyx ball form beads highlighted with two square section jasper bars, half round ball clasp, the large silver ring with oval onyx panel.
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A red coral large bead necklace, the flattened irregular polygon beads spaced by small ball form beads. Length 66 cm
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An orange coral large bead necklace, the graduating cylindrical form beads with six smaller ball form beads to the centre. Length approx. 56 cm
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A long jade and ivory bead necklace, the circular mid-green jade beads grouped in threes and separated by larger ivory ball beads. Total length 60 cm
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A stylish modern green jasper nugget necklace, the graduating semi-flat roughly bevelled nuggets in a single row, silver fittings. Length 46 cm
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A 14ct. yellow gold necklace and bracelet, of flat articulated links, with some extra loose links. 53.4gms
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A 18ct. white gold, pink sapphire and diamond pendant, the antique style drop with a 0.36ct. round pink sapphire in a rub-over mount set in a milgrain bezel and suspended in a scroll and garland frame, the frame set with 23 small round brilliant cut diamonds, the bale with pave set small round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.22ct
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An 18ct. white gold aquamarine and diamond pendant, the1.05ct. oval mixed cut aquamarine claw set and surrounded by 12 modern round brilliant cut diamonds, the bale pave set with 11 small round brilliant cut diamonds, together with a 9ct. white gold fine chain. TDW 0.66cts
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An 18ct. white gold, aquamarine and diamond pendant, the 2.88ct. pear shape mixed cut aquamarine claw set and surrounded by a graduated row of 16 modern round brilliant cut diamonds, the bale also set with two round brilliant cut diamonds, together with a fine 9ct. white gold box link chain. TDW 0.35ct
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A 14ct. white gold diamond solitaire ring and matching wedder, the 0.71ct. princess cut diamond claw set with three small round brilliant cut diamonds set to each flared shoulder, the matching wedding ring set with five round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 1.24cts, the wedding ring permanently joined to the solitaire
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A Golden South Seas cultured pearl necklace, each round pearl of a golden yellow with greenish overtone hue, good lustre, with a 14ct. gold glitter finish ball clasp. Princess length (18 inch 46 cm)
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond drop earrings, two diamond set articulated rods suspended from a stud set with a round brilliant cut diamond with two smaller diamonds on each side, conforming studs to the middle and base of the rods, post for pierced ears. TDW 1.72cts
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond heart shape drop earrings, set with a princess cut and two half moon brilliant diamonds, surrounded by 18 small round brilliant cuts. A diamond set rod suspended from the small heart holds a larger conforming heart shape set with matching princess cut and half moon cut diamonds, surrounded by round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds. TDW 2.74cts
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A pair of 18ct. white gold Cartier diamond earrings, the Creole hoop earrings with front and rear sections pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, signed 'Cartier' to the interior. TDW 6.80cts.
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An impressive estate white gold ladies 2.26ct diamond solitaire ring, the 2.26ct round brilliant cut diamond of clarity VVS to VS-1, colour of J and of 'very good' cut, framed by four claw set baguette cut diamonds totalling 0.20ct and 14 claw set round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.31ct, forked shoulders See front cover and page 2.9 cm
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An impressive estate white gold ladies 1.05ct diamond solitaire ring, the 1.05ct round brilliant cut diamond of clarity SI-2, colour of I-J and of 'very good' cut, framed by four claw set baguette cut diamonds totalling 0.17ct and 14 claw set round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.25ct, forked shoulders
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An 18ct. white gold, aquamarine and diamond ring, the 5.33ct. cushion cut aquamarine claw set, surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave mount with more small diamonds set to each shoulder. Total diamond weight 0.48ct
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An 18ct. white gold diamond ring, the 1.42ct. emerald cut champagne diamond claw set, the shoulders set with small modern round brilliant cut diamonds
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An 18ct. white gold diamond and sapphire bracelet, 14 flexible linked rectangular panels, each panel in a pierced geometric style with polished, textured and diamond cut finishes, set with a small round sapphire at the centre and two single cut diamonds offset to either side in raised four pillar settings. Total sapphire weight 1.0ct., TDW 0.70ct
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A 14ct. yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, the 0.90 emerald cut emerald claw set and surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.54cts
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An 18ct. yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring, the 2.00ct. oval mixed cut sapphire claw set and surrounded by a double row of small modern round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.75cts
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond cluster ring, the 0.50ct. modern round brilliant cut diamond in a raised pillar setting and surrounded by eight smaller modern round brilliant cut diamonds, upswept shoulders to the band. TDW 1.01ct
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An 18ct. white gold, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the 1.25ct. oval mixed cut sapphire claw set and surrounded by two tiers of small modern round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.86ct
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold emerald and diamond ring, three oval brilliant cut emeralds in a white gold mount, alternating with two pairs of round brilliant cut diamonds set vertically, yellow gold shank. Total emerald weight 1.58ct., TDW 0.25ct
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An 18ct. white gold, diamond and chrysoprase dress ring, the oval cabochon chrysoprase of 3.50cts. claw set above a decorative mount highlighted with 10 single cut diamonds, Gemologist's report available.
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An 18ct. yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, the 1.92ct. emerald cut Columbian emerald in a four claw mount, surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave setting, the split shoulders also set with small round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.65ct.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond cluster ring, the 0.49ct. fancy medium yellow brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by nine small brilliant cut white diamonds, set in a white gold spiral mount with thin yellow gold wrapping around the spiral
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An 18ct. yellow gold and solitaire ruby dress ring, the 1.00ct. cabochon ruby in a recessed mount with raised side claws, restrained mount. 5.9gms, with Certificate of Guarantee.
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A 14ct. yellow gold triple band diamond, sapphire and ruby ring, the joined bands with matching outer bands, one with five round facet cut sapphires, the other conforming with rubies flanking the central plain band with three old facet cut diamonds. 6.9gms.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the plain 18ct. band set with five modern round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.43ct
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An 18ct. gold and diamond ring suite, the centre ring set with a nine diamond cluster in a cross-over shank, the two outer rings with a top semi-circle mount set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW for the three 1.19cts., old valuations available.
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An 18ct. gold and gemstone three ring set, three slightly curving bands all fitting together and set with small round facet cut stones, one with sapphires, one with emeralds, the third with rubies.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, the open back tapered dome gold band with overlaid white gold plate pave set with 64 modern round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 1.55ct
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold 'Good Luck' gem set ring, the central horse shoe form set with three old mine cut diamonds and two rubies framed by the words 'Good Luck'. Hallmarks for London 1885.
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A 19th century yellow gold, moonstone and seed pearl dress ring, the central circular moonstone cabochon framed by an encircling band of seed pearls, the scrolling shoulders with open section, closed in back, testing as 14ct. yellow gold or higher.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and multi-garnet 1970s lady's dress ring, the long natural crystal type stone with faceted pointed ends, some chips, held within a long stylish claws with ball ends, angular split forked shoulders. 11.9gms.
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An impressive antique 18ct. yellow gold garnet and pearl cluster ring, large rectangular form, the rectangular facet cut garnet within a fine ribbed gold frame encircled by 12 pearls, plain wide mount below and with conforming shoulders. 8gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and amethyst 1970s lady's dress ring, the large circular facet cut amethyst held by 10 long tapered claws above the pointed knife edge shoulders. 7.7gms.
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold, emerald and seed pearl cluster ring, the central facet cut emerald surrounded by six seed pearls flanked by three smaller emeralds to each shoulder, indistinct Sheffield hallmark to the shank.
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A 14ct. white gold and citrine ring, the large oval facet cut citrine claw set, restrained decoration to shoulders.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and citrine ring, the oval facet cut citrine claw set, split shoulders to shank.
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A 14ct. white gold and amethyst ring, the large oval facet cut sapphire claw set, split shoulders to the shank.
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A 14ct. white gold and sapphire ring, the oval facet cut sapphire claw set, restrained decoration to the shoulders.
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A 14ct. yellow gold, and sapphire ring, three round facet cut sapphires claw set.
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A 14ct. white and yellow gold 'puzzle' ring, two bands of yellow gold, one of white, connected in a puzzle pattern, bark finish to top.
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A c.1960 yellow gold garnet and diamond lady's dress ring, the large elongated oval facet cut garnet held by eight claws, flanked by two pairs of diamonds to each shoulder, testing as 20ct. gold or higher. 5.1gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and faceted crystal spinner, the chain form frame supporting the triangular section clear crystal spinner.
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A pair of silver, 14ct. yellow gold and cubic zirconia earrings, together with a silver brooch, all of modernist form, the earrings with gold mounts to the large faceted cushion cut stones, pinned tapered sections below.
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A c.1900 yellow gold, pearl and diamond bar brooch, the five open diamond forms each with four claw set seed pearls to the corners and a central old cut diamond to the centre, testing as 15ct. gold or higher.
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A pair of 14ct. yellow gold and coral earrings, the round cabochon coral set in a plain gold mount, post for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond earrings, each in the form of a fixed petal cluster of seven round brilliant cut diamonds, post for pierced ears. TDW 48cts
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A Cartier 14ct. yellow gold and jade floral headed stick pin, the green jade bead centred between the three petal sculpted flared forms, stamped #23790 and 'CARTIER', testing as 14ct. gold. 6.8gms.
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An impressive Victorian 18ct. yellow gold snake brooch, open oval form, the snake head set with a single turquoise flanked by two old mine cut diamonds, garnet set eyes, gold pin. 10gms. Testing as 18ct. or higher. Length 5.8 cm
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A New Zealand colonial gold bearing quartz pendant, tapered oval section form, the gilded 9ct. yellow gold mount with engraved detail, suspension loop to top. Length 4.1 cm
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A very large New Zealand colonial greenstone and gold mounted pendant, tapered spatulate form, mid/deep-green with pale banded inclusion towards the base, black speckled highlights, a wide encircling 9ct. rose gold band towards the top, scroll engraved and marked 'Kia Ora', tapered suspension hole to the top with gilt jump ring attached. Length 16.1 cm, maximum width 3.8 cm
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A rare female Huia beak and gold brooch, engraved and gilded 9ct gold cap to one end and two further small bands, a small gilt chain loops below and with a greenstone heart suspended from the central band. Length 9 cm
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A bird beak pendant, reputedly from the male Huia bird, silver cap to end, length 5 cm
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold gent's full hunter pocket watch by Thomas Russell & Son, 'Liverpool & London', the fusee movement engraved with maker's details, the white enamel dial again with maker's name and number 72385, Roman numerals, centre sweep seconds hand, all covers 18ct. yellow gold, special function button to the exterior rim. Chester 1879 by Thomas R. Russell & Co. 98.8gms.
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An early 20th century 14ct. yellow gold lady's fob watch, unusual octagonal form case, the circular porcelain dial with Roman numerals, pink blush to the centre, gilt highlights, working, stem wind. 24.6gms.
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A George IV silver pair-cased pocket watch, fusee chain movement, the back plate engraved Wm. Spratt, St. Field, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, chip to edge, no hands, not working, both cases hallmarked Birmingham 1823, maker's mark 'J*W' unidentified ' but a similar mark registered November 1821 by John Wells, Case Maker, Spoon Street, Coventry'.
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An early 20th century silver pair cased pocket watch, fusee movement, not working, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, some hands absent, no glass cover, the hallmarks matching to both cases. Chester 1919 by Samuel Alexander.
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A large c.1900 French silver cased gentleman's pocket watch, the open face with enamel dial, Roman numerals for the hours, outer Arabic numeral dial, four subsidiary dials enclosed including moon phase, not working, the interior back cover engraved '3 Quantiemes et Lune Ancre Ligne Droite 15 Rubis', the back cover engraved with a steam train, the hinge requiring attention, stem wind. Diameter 6.3 cm
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A c.1970s Omega large split second stopwatch, the chrome case with stem wind start/stop buttons either side. Subsidiary dial for minutes elapsed, working, in original hard plastic case.
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A lady's Rolex Date-just two-tone stainless steel and gold plate wristwatch, with customised 18ct. yellow gold diamonds and rubies and dial
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A c.1990s gent's gold and stainless steel Rolex Submariner wristwatch, blue enamel dial and bezel, white enamelled hour markers, 'Orig. Rolex Design 16613' and numbered to the case 'T9158882', conforming gold and stainless Rolex Oyster bracelet, requiring one pin, good working order
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A 19th century French brass cased repeater carriage clock, serpentine front, swing top handle, repeater button to the top, the circular white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and retailer's details 'Mappin & Webb, London W.', in fitted leather travelling case. The movement in working order striking on a gong, with key.
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A brass cased carriage clock, white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Faults. Height 12.5 cm
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A brass cased carriage clock, in travelling case, as is.
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A 400-day dome clock, with mechanism raised on two pillars from a plinth base, cream enamel dial with Arabic numerals, under glass dome. Height 31.5 cm
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A 19th century Carrara marble mantel clock, the architectural case enclosing a French bell striking movement marked 'Guyenot Paris'; the brass dial with foliate engraved centre engraved to cartouche 'Walsh & Son, Melbourne', with Roman numerals, Breguet-type hands. Width 38 cm
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A 19th century French gilt brass Achille Brocot bracket clock, the front with a circular porcelain dial and shaped panels, hand painted in blue Arabic numerals, the face flanked by neo-classical caryatids, turned finials, various other restrained decoration, four fancy scrolling feet, the circular movement marked 'A Star B' for Achille Brocot, striking on a gong. Working. Height 45 cm
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A French late 19th century gilt metal mantel clock, decorated with porcelain panels patterned with vistas, song birds and prunus blossom in enamels and gilt. Gong striking movement. Height 40 cm
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A French gilt metal and Sevres panelled clock garniture, the clock case of ornate architectural form embellished with floral swags and acanthus leaves. Clock height 40 cm
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A brass cased ship's clock, drum shaped case with thick glass fronting a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, marked 'Whyte Thomson & Co., Glasgow'. Diameter 21 cm
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A 19th century mahogany regulator wall clock, turned finials to the base, turned columns to the door, with restrained decoration to pediment, the cream enamel dial with Roman numerals. In working order.
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A Swiss wag-on-the-wall clock, with white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Diameter 26 cm
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A George V silver photograph frame, oblong shaped, embossed with hop swags and foliate tendrils. Birmingham 1911 by Henry Matthews. Height 19 cm
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A George V silver photograph frame of plain design with oak strut back. London 1916 by Henry Williamson Ltd. Height 19 cm
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A late Victorian fancy silver framed desk calendar, embossed with cherubs and scrolls, the changeable calendar cards to the centre. Chester 1900 by James Deakin & Sons.
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A George IV desk standish of oblong shape with foliate moulded rim, raised on conforming foliate feet, set with a silver topped cut glass inkwell and matching ponce pot framing a collar to contain a nib wipe. London 1824 by Robert Hennell II. 750gms excluding pots. Width 22 cm
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A good heavy late Victorian silver cigarette case, rectangular form, scroll engraved, vacant cartouche to the front, push-button release, gilded interior. Birmingham 1899 by George Unite. 128gms
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A silver cigarette box, of oblong shape with domed hinged lid, c.1925.
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A Victorian silver cased salt bottle, the round flask bottle sits inside a hinged and lidded silver case, the exterior embossed with an allegorical scene to either side. London 1856 by Charles & Richard Comyns
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An early 20th century silver hip flask, plain rectangular form, shaped for the hip, bayonet fitted hinged lid. Sheffield 1916 by G. & J.W. Hawksley. 93gms.
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A silver sugar caster, of vase shape with tall pierced cover. Sheffield 1935 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. 105gms.
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An Edwardian silver topped cut glass sugar caster, the top pierced and chased with floral scrolls. London 1905 by Searle & Co.
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