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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:669
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:657
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:435
Date:12-Nov-2019
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An 18ct white gold emerald and diamond Art Deco style ring, the square cut emerald claw set with three round brilliant cut diamonds set to each shoulder.
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A platinum diamond solitaire diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond of 0.67ct, colour H-I, clarity VS1, rex coronet setting, blossom engraved shoulders highlighted with 12 single cut diamonds.
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A 14k yellow gold multi diamond ring, the central pear brilliant cut diamond of 0.71ct, colour H, clarity I1 flanked by 18 round brilliant cut diamonds of 0.63ct, TDW 1.34ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond dress ring, a 0.35ct round brilliant cut diamond to the centre with a 0.15ct pear shape diamond to each side, a further ten round brilliant cut diamonds set to the top pf the wide domed shank, TDW 1.07ct.
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A 14ct yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, a 1.73ct oval cut, emerald and surrounded by a double row of thirty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds (1.15ct TDW, Clarity P1-P2, Colour H-I).
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An Art Deco 9ct gold and silver diamond and ruby ring, the rectangular form mount set with a central round faceted ruby with a small triangular cut ruby top and bottom, the frame set with twenty-six early modern and single cut diamonds, TRW 0.35ct, TDW 0.56ct.
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A platinum aquamarine and diamond ring, the 3.44ct emerald cut aquamarine claw set with graduating diamond set 'steps' to each shoulder.
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An 18ct yellow and white gold emerald and diamond ring, the 6.89ct emerald cut bluish green emerald bezel set and surrounded by twenty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds (TDW 0.58ct, Clarity SI1-SI2, Colour G-H).
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An Art Deco platinum and diamond ring, three early modern brilliant cut diamonds in rubover mounts set vertically to the centre of a lozenge form diamond set mount, TDW 0.93ct.
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A vintage lady's 18ct. sapphire and diamond ring, the cross-over mount terminating with two pear cut facet cut sapphires totalling 3.18ct joined by two pear cut diamonds of 0.44ct with a further four modern brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder. TDW of 0.79ct. Custom made by the Rosadelli family jewellery business in Torino, Italy. Maker's mark stamped to interior band. Provenance: Ex. a retired Italian vendor now resident in New Zealand Italian gemological report available.
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An 18ct gold and diamond ring, the 0.94ct cushion cut diamond claw set and surrounded by a double halo of small single cut diamonds with a further seven diamonds to each shoulder, TDW 1.22ct.
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A c.1920s 1.52ct. solitaire diamond ring, the old mine cut diamond of colour N/O and clarity VS2, claw set to an 18ct. white gold band with tapered shank and upswept patterned shoulders. 1995 valuation available.
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An impressive 18ct. yellow and white gold emerald and multi-diamond cluster ring, the central oval mixed cut emerald of 2.13ct. of 'very good+ colour quality', framed by two rows of encircling grain set round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 1.42ct.
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An 18ct yellow and white gold diamond trilogy ring, the central round brilliant cut diamond (1.23ct, Clarity P1, Colour I-J), claw set, with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side (2.10ct, Clarity P1, Colour G-H).
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ring, a 3.13ct rectangular modified brilliant cut, intense yellow diamond (Clarity VS2, Colour Y-Z) with ten princess cut diamonds (0.51ct TDW, Clarity VS1, Colour E-F) set in shoulders of ring. Report number is laser inscribed on girdle of stone.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ring, a 4.03ct radiant cut, light yellow diamond (Clarity SI1), claw set, with eight round brilliant cut diamonds (0.16ct TDW, Clarity SI, Colour G-H).
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A platinum and yellow gold diamond ring, a 5.02ct modified radiant cut, silvery-grey diamond (Clarity P1), claw set, with two tapered baguette cut diamonds (TDW 0.70ct, Clarity VS, Colour F).
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond ring, a 2.63ct round brilliant cut diamond (Clarity SI1, Colour K-L), claw set, with eight round brilliant cut diamonds set to each shoulder, (TDW 0.25ct, Clarity SI1, Colour G).
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A pair of 18ct white gold emerald and diamond drop earrings, four oval cut, medium green emeralds (TEW 9.35ct), claw set, with ninety-two round brilliant cut diamonds (TDW 0.80ct, Clarity SI1-I2, Colour G-H).
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond earrings, two emerald cut black diamonds (TDW 6.50ct), colour enhanced, claw set, with forty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds (TDW 1.33ct, Clarity SI-P1, Colour G-H).
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A pair of 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond hoop earrings, fourteen oval cut, medium blue sapphires (TSW 6.77ct), with twenty-four round brilliant cut diamonds (TDW 0.52ct, Clarity SI1-I1, Colour H-J).
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A pair of 14ct yellow gold ruby and diamond drop earrings, two marquise cut, pinkish red rubies (TRW 2.74ct), claw set, with 54 round brilliant cut diamonds (TDW 0.51ct, Clarity P1, Colour H-I).
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A pair of 14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond drop earrings, two pear cut, medium purplish-blue tanzanites (TTW 5.51ct), claw set, with six round brilliant cut diamonds (TDW 0.18ct, Clarity SI1-I1, Colour H-J).
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A pair of 14ct yellow gold emerald and diamond drop earrings, featuring two pear cut, bluish green emeralds (TEW 0.71ct), claw set, with six round brilliant cut diamonds (TDW 0.20ct, Clarity SI1-SI2, Colour H-I).
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A pair of large topaz and silver earrings, the facet oval cut topazs in silver mount with bead edges.
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A 1.00ct pear cut ruby, unmounted
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A collection of vintage Egyptian glazed clay scarab beetles and eight real scarab beetles, the clay examples with remains of turquoise glaze, each pierced as beads, various sizes, the real beetles of strong iridescent green tone. Includes a vintage Liberty & Co. Ltd box
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A Swiss made Goliath pocket watch, 7 cm dia. nickel plated case, stem wind 15 jewel movement, enamel dial with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, subs-seconds at VI, working.
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A Swiss made railway pocket watch, lever wind and set, nickel case, dia.5.6 cm, enamel dial with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, subs-seconds at VI, named for 'J. Brunette Hawera NZ' retailer.
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A Baume Longines railway pocket watch, size 10 with 15 jewel movement, stem wind at III, lever set, ser. #2345475 the dial with Roman numerals and railtrack minutes, sunk subs-seconds at VI, diameter 5.5 cm
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A 14ct gold open face lady's pocket watch, by Elgin Watch Co, lever wind, white enamel dial. Gold dust plate, diameter 3.4 cm, total 33gm.
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A Victorian 18ct gold open face pocket watch, fusee movement by George White Glasgow, No.706. The case hallmarked London 1841, gold face with foliate engraving, Roman numerals, subs seconds, the back foliate engraved, inscribed James Reilly 1859, diameter 5.1 cm, total 125gm. With blue leather easel stand case.
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A Charles Reuge a Saint Croix musical automata alarm pocket watch, signed Reuge c.1960, 17 jewel lever movement with attached pinned cylinder movement, alarm hand, printed landscape scene with automata of a lady operating a water pump and a falconer on horseback, gold plated open face case with engraved musical instruments to the back cover, cuvette signed and numbered 2360 and press button to operate musical movement and automata, diameter 5.7 cm. With fitted box and winding key.
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A vintage Girard Perregaux gent's wristwatch, c.1950s, 17 jewel cal.46BE Incabloc manual wind movement, 3.2 cm dia plated case (worn), dial with Roman even numerals, dauphine hands and sweep seconds.
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A gent's stainless steel Omega Seamaster wristwatch, c.1975, tonneau case, auto cal. 1012 movement, date, sweep seconds, replacement bracelet strap.
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A gent's 18ct gold Eterna-matic Centenaire wristwatch, c.1965, automatic central rotor winding cal.1427U (Eterna-U shock protection) movement, 3.4 cm dia case, date, sweep seconds, gold plated expanding mesh strap.
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A vintage gent's Swiss wristwatch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, seconds dial and retailer Jas. Pascoe, Auckland & Hamilton,.925 silver case, replacement leather strap, in working order.
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A 9ct gold World War I wristwatch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and seconds dial, with later brown leather strap.
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A gents 9ct gold 1950s Roidor wristwatch, the champagne toned dial with chapter ring, Arabic numerals and red sweeping seconds hand, automatic, on rolled gold expandable strap, has presentation inscription to reverse.
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A lady's vintage 18ct gold and enamel wristwatch, bezel decorated with blue and white enamel, conforming decoration to the expanding bracelet, white enamel dial with gold minute markers and Arabic numerals, London import marks for 1910. Recently overhauled and in working order.
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An 18ct gold Eterna-matic 'Sahida' lady's wristwatch, with 18ct integral mesh bracelet. Total 48gms including movement.
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An 18ct gold Piaget lady's cocktail wristwatch, with integral link 18ct bracelet, c.1960s, diameter 1.3 cm. 33gm.
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A lady's 18ct white gold and diamond wristwatch, the enamel dial with black batons, surrounded by diamonds and with a further six diamonds to the strap, TDW 0.90ct. This watch was a special commission by Swiza who normally make clocks. Valuation of $16,799.
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A lady's platinum and diamond wristwatch, two slightly curved bands with a small rectangular watch to the centre, the bands set with forty-two old European cut diamonds and thirty-six vivid blue faux sapphires, TDW 5.04ct. (requires repair).
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A gent's 18ct gold and stainless steel Breitling Chronomat wristwatch, with 18ct and stainless bracelet, blue triple register chronograph dial with date, gold hour batons and gold seconds register, uni-directional bezel. Model B.13050.1. With blue leather strap with 'duo time' watch (fitted) and two additional blue leather straps. With original box and papers.
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A large brass cased carriage clock, with unusual white enamelled and gilded black face, marked 'Wm. Drummond, Melbourne', gong striking movement, height 19.5 cm.
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A French brass corniche cased carriage clock, white enamel dial signed B. Petersen & Co, Christchurch. With key, height 13.5 cm.
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A French brass corniche cased carriage clock, with bell striking alarm movement, white enamel dial. With keys, height 13.5 cm.
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A French 19th century mantel clock, gilt brass cased with porcelain panels and face embellished with 'nonpareil' leaves and butterflies. Movement marked A.D. Mougin, height 35 cm.
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A 1920s silver vanity set on stand, includes steel scissors. Birmingham 1929, height 15.5 cm.
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A pair plus one of Edwardian silver Art Nouveau portrait buttons, each with a maiden's head. Birmingham 1902 by S.R. and Crisford & Norris Ltd.
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A Japanese Meiji inspired English silver photo frame, embossed with building, wisteria, bamboo and geese. London 1987, height 18.5 cm.
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A Victorian silver vinaigrette, serpentine rectangular form with leafy scroll engraved covers, vacant cartouche, the gilded interior including engraved and pierced grille. Birmingham 1856 by Hilliard & Thomason, on later chain.
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An NZ sterling silver jam spoon by Avon Plate Works and another, The 'APW' company was based in Whangarei and seems to date from the early 1940s judging from contemporary advertisements for staff vacancies. Based in Rathbone Street, this firm was part of Fisher & Sons (Jewellers) that was later merged with Michael Hill.
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A set of four small New Zealand late 1930s sterling silver coffee spoons by A Stoneham & Co, paua insert finials above stylised (manuka) flowers and leaves. Punched 'Stg Sil' and 'STONEHAM' marks.
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A historical New Zealand silver pedestal teapot by John Money, hammer finished, urn shape with hexagonal spout, conforming handle and finial. Fitted with a removable silver strainer. Stamped maker's marks and incised under the base 'I Was Made In 1971', height 17.5 cm, 957gm., See related lots 14, 409, 563 and 742 this auction.
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A set of nine New Zealand silver wine glass coasters, hallmarked for Walker & Hall Ltd., 1981 and 1989, made by Fred or John Money, diameter 8.5 cm, 292gm.
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A pair of cast silver tuatara by John Money, hallmarked for Walker & Hall Ltd., c.1980s, affixed to a log section with multiple holes and channels of the puriri moth, signed J. Money 2019. Overall length 21.5 cm. See related lots 14, 409, 561 and 743 this auction.
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An uncommon set of six Reuben Watts Arts & Crafts silver and enamel coffee spoons, the finials as enamelled stylised grape bunch panels, twisted stems with forked fitting to the hammered bowls, stamped maker's mark to reverse, length 12 cm. In period fitted box.
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A 19th century Russian silver Kiddush cup, the exterior with engraved decoration, stamped marks to base for Kiev 1894. 45gm.
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Four Scottish silver forks, Queens pattern, Glasgow 1849 by Muirhead & Arthur, 191gm.
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A single and a pair of George III silver Hanoverian picture back teaspoons, shell backed bowls, all with engraved owners' initials to the finials.
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A pair of George III silver berry spoons, the handles with chevron pattern engraving, London 1802, possibly by William Edwards, 133gm.
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A George IV Irish silver tablespoon, fiddle pattern, Dublin 1827 by William Cummins.
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Four George III Irish silver dessert spoons, Celtic Point pattern, Dublin 1789, maker's initials possibly I.P.
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A set of six George IV Scottish silver tablespoons, a fiddle, thread and shell variant, monogrammed. Edinburgh 1828 by John Heron (Greenock). 425gm.
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Six Georgian silver teaspoons, bright cut decoration, various dates and makers, 78gm.
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An Edwardian silver fruit serving spoon, the handle and bowl with profuse engraved decoration, London 1901 by Josiah Williams & Co. 58gm.
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A George II silver mote spoon, pierced in the bowl with crosslets and scrolls, maker's mark only 'SR' struck twice c.1750-60, length 13 cm.
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A George II silver mote spoon, pierced in the bowl with comma scrolls, no hallmarks, owner's initials MS engraved to the bowl back at the heel. c.1750-60, length 13.5 cm.
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A silver dessert spoon with counterfeit Georgian hallmarks, fiddle pattern. The date letter a not occurring W sequenced with a crowned leopard's head.
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A George III silver double-ended marrow scoop, traditional plain design. London 1800, partial maker's mark, length 23 cm.
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A rare George IV silver King's pattern 'runcible' serving spoon, the double-struck long handle crested, the tapered oval bowl with seven tapered prongs. Dublin 1802 by James Salter, also with retailer's mark for Edward Twycross. Note: the peacock's head erased crest issuing out of a ducal coronet being for Lieut. Col. John Carrington Smith of St Margarets, Cheltenham, length 29 cm.
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A silver comport, Sheffield 1928 by Walker & Hall, diameter 15.5 cm, 235gm.
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A silver salver, piecrust rimmed, on splay feet. Birmingham 1926 by Asprey & Co, diameter 20.5 cm, 300gm
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A George II silver waiter, with engraved inscription 'Arthur's Club, No.69, St. James's Street' (a gentleman's club established from late 17th century chocolate-house origins), piecrust, shell and scroll rim, on pad feet, considerably worn and repaired. London 1750 by Ebenezer Coker, diameter 16.5 cm, 207gm.
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A Victorian silver bonbon dish, filigree boat shape. slight faults. London 1898 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. 88gm.
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An elegant George III helmet shape cream jug, with punched rim and domed circular foot. London 1786, maker's mark indistinct, height 14 cm.
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A George III silver sugar basin and milk jug, oval boat shape with shell and floral rims and beaded handles. London 1815 by William Bateman. With 1926 valuation by R.I. Christie, Edinburgh. 507gm.
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A George III silver sugar basket, with blue glass liner, lattice walls with swag drapery, plaited handle, raised on pierced stem from a square foot. London 1772, possibly Richard Meach, diameter 10.5 cm
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A 1920's Dutch silver bread basket, oval boat form with vertically pierced sides, captured ring ram's head mask handles. Date marks for 1928. 357gm. length 27 cm.
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An antique Dutch silver wedding spoon, decorated handle with the terminal in the form of William and Mary, the back of the bowl engraved with a helmeted figure holding a wine goblet and the names of the bride and groom, silver marks indistinct.
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A good large 18th century Russian silver beaker, of the period of Empress Anna Ioanovna, tapering cylindrical with domed circular foot, decorated repousse with canopied and acanthus framed cartouches. Hallmarked: Mockba 1740, assay master AS, maker's mark not found, height 17 cm, 257gm.
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Harold Alfred (Canadian) handcrafted silver on copper pedestal bowl, the planished bowl engraved with stylised bear in the traditional native First Nations style, raised on plain tall ring foot, embossed maker's mark, diameter 17 cm.
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A Victorian silver plate tea set, teapot, milk and sugar, together with a spirit kettle, baluster shape with six concave panels, on round spreading foot, the exterior engraved and embossed with florals, the finial to teapot and kettle in the form of a bird, wings outstretched feeding on berries.
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Edwardian Mappin & Webb silver plate fish servers and crumb tray, engraved blade and tines, with antler handles.
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A silver plate and crystal claret jug, engraved top with domed lid and thumb piece, hobnail cut baluster body, height 28 cm.
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A Victorian silver plated decanter/bottle coaster, with pierced walls, inset timber base with silver boss. Sheffield c.1850 by James Dixon & Son, diameter 16 cm.
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A Victorian silver plated triple decanter stand, with original cut crystal decanters, each with silver decanter tickets 'Port', 'Sherry' and 'Gin', height 38 cm.
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A George III style Sheffield plate tea caddy, oval with gadroon rims, engraved monograms to either side, height 9.5 cm
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A George III Sheffield plate salver, engraved with a sheep to the centre surrounded by a floral band, beaded rim, on three shell feet, diameter 18 cm.
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A Victorian Sheffield plate tray, oval form with reed rim and armorial to the centre, on four feet, together with a pair of Sheffield plate scalloped rim coasters.
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A large silver plated banquet tray, with laurel border and handles, pierced gallery framing an engraved centre, crested: an egret's head holding a snake, issuing from a ducal coronet, width 67 cm (across handles).
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A Sheffield plate two branch candelabra, in Adams style. 38.5 x 42 cm.
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A pair of modern silver over copper candlesticks, round spreading foot with plain column, height 25.5 cm.
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A woven Sumak rug, geometric forms in various colours on a red ground, small conforming forms to the border guard. 170 x 100 cm.
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A large hand knotted pillow bag, the field decorated with geometric medallions, multiple border guards, predominant tones of red and blue.
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Three kilim cushions, bright colours in various patterns, all with tassels.
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A Persian hand knotted Kazak rug, with three geometric medallions on a terracotta ground. 150 x 102 cm.
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A hand knotted Ghazni rug, decorated with geometric motifs. 145 x 105 cm.
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