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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:523
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:0
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:364
Date:3-Nov-2020
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A Chinese Chien-Yao hare's fur bowl of circular section on short foot, covered in a thick brown-black glaze which falls short of the foot revealing dark brown stoneware, diameter 12.8 cm. Repair to rim chipping.
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A large Chinese octagonal lidded jar, inverted baluster form, decorated in underglaze blue with panels of flowers, height 70 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain large circular 'Documentary' dish, decorated in famille rose with an uninterrupted scene of European ships in a Chinese mountainous anchorage (probably Hong Kong) within narrow repeating borders at the rim, a cartouche at the lower rim scripted with the Portuguese name 'Y.M.B.de Sequeira', diameter 47 cm. Old paper label to the base. Note: an accompanying sheet from 'Value My Stuff' reference # V52533-35 details this large dish as 'Circa 1840-1,850' and more.
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A Chinese Ming-style celadon wine ewer, with kylin to each side upon leafy scrolls, the domed lid with flake chip to the lid, height 21 cm.
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A Chinese double gourd sang de boeuf glazed vase, striking red glaze thinning at the rim, underglaze blue mark to base, height 20 cm.
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A Chinese small blue and white pedestal bowl, six-character mark within a double blue ring underglaze to the centre, diameter 10.6 cm.
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A Chinese celadon bowl, internally decorated in relief with florals, applied matt terracotta glaze to the rim, diameter 18 cm.
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A pair of Chinese polychrome ginger jars, decorated with fighting warriors, crackle glaze finish. 20 x 26 cm.
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A Chinese etched white brass smoking water hookah pipe, with removable hinged lid compartment, engraved detail, height 27 cm.
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A Chinese long white brass pipe, engraved decoration to the fittings, the long shaft with calligraphy, possibly a poem, length 57.5 cm.
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A Chinese Republic period white bronze hand warmer, oval form, shaped cartouches including florals and butterflies, the applied top with blossom reticulated decoration, swing handle, length 16 cm.
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A pair of massive Chinese cloisonne vases, shouldered shape with trumpet mouths, raised on circular domed bases, decorated with dragons and phoenix on 'Adventurine' panels beneath wide encircling borders of stylised florals, height 60.5 cm.
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A pair of circa 1900 Japanese fine cloisonne specimen vases, the cobalt blue ground decorated with sinuous dragons, height 16 cm.
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An old Chinese earthenware Sancai glazed tile of a bodhisattva, the seated Buddha in high relief, minor damage, in the Ming manner. 25 x 18 x 7 cm.
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A large old Buddha head, carved wood with dark red lacquer and traces of gilt remaining, a depression to the forehead where a jewel possibly sat, large pendant form ear lobes, height 45 cm.
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An old bone and silver Tibetan 'Kangling' Buddhist trumpet, with long femur bone displaying some old cuts, the widest end with large embossed and engraved decorative silver cover including a stylised dragon, scroll and leaf forms and highlighted with a red coral cabochon, the mouthpiece cap end with stylised stiff leaf, bead border and green cabochon jewel. Note: the kangling should only be used in chod rituals performed outdoors with the chod damaru and bell, length 30 cm.
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An old Tibetan ivory hair ring tie, tapered tusk section, good smooth polish, diameter 5 cm.
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An antique Tibetan thangka, depicting Buddha seated, calling the earth to witness, holding a vajra, surrounded by numerous lamas and bodhisattvas. Painted on cotton laid on silk, distressed. 63 x 43.5 cm
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A George III silver vinaigrette, octagonal form with chamfered corners, the gilt interior with pierced and engraved floral grill, leaf and wriggle work engraved outer case, suspension bar form brooch attached. Birmingham 1812 by Tb.
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A Victorian silver snuff box, of oblong shape with serpentine walls, engraved to all sides with foliate scroll decoration, monogrammed to the hinged lid and engraved to the interior: 'Mr W. Douglas to William Graham 1846'. Birmingham 1842 by Nathaniel Mills. (old damage by hinge). 53gm, length 6.5 cm.
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An early 20th century silver mounted ebony swagger stick, the three silver fittings ornately embossed with repeating scrolls and oval cartouche presentation engraved 'Presented to H.C. Strong as a mark of Appreciation 30.12.20'. London 1911, length 43.5 cm.
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A rare novelty pair of Victorian silver owl pepperettes, modelled standing, their removable heads with glass eyes, one absent and one beak showing some distress. London 1872 by Richards & brown (Edward Charles brown). 82gm, height 7 cm.
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A circa 1900 novelty silver chick pepperette, cast construction with engraved detail. London 'Foreign' import marks for 1900. 74gm, height 6.2 cm.
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An early 20th century well modelled silver bird, fine feather detail, head raised. London import marks for 1911 by Berthold Muller & Son, a noted importer of German silver, length 15 cm, 155gm.
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A silver America's cup 1995 winner's trophy mug, approx. 1¼pints, London 1995 by C J Vander Ltd, height 10.5 cm. 455gm
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A c1900 cut crystal and silver plate wine carafe, the silver plate mount with hinged lid and long scrolling handle, cushion and lineal cut, star cut base, height 27.5 cm.
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A 18th/19th century silver mug, plain baluster form, the scroll handle with acanthus thumb piece, spreading circular stepped base. Double stamped P.A maker's mark to base and engraved 'Don de I.Dlp a P.Vb', height 12.7 cm, 388gm.
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A N.Z. Colonial silver S.R. Whale belt buckle, large plain rectangular form with engraved scripted initials 'Ir', the reverse with small clip with maker's name. 25.4gm. 7 x 5 cm. Note: the maker Seth whale started his own business in 1898, Christchurch. Noted as a manufacturer for trade only.
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A 1920's New Zealand presentation silver trowel, the long tapered blade presentation inscribed 'Presented by geo. E. Tansley Esq. Chairman Mt. Roskill Road board by Lockie Gannon & Worley ...1924', plain ivory handle. Sheffield 1914, by Walker & Hall. Total weight 222gm. In original fitted box
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An early 20th century N.Z. Silver christening mug, plain tapered cylindrical form with Georgian style double scroll handle, engraved with the name 'Peter Wenuku Tumairarotonga Mason 19 June 1909', hallmarked 'Y', anchor kiwi and 'Silver', gilt washed interior. 103gm, height 8 cm.
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An New Zealand colonial silver napkin ring by George Edgar, Reefton, along with two other silver napkin rings. Total 148gm
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Four N.Z. Silver napkin rings each stamped with maker's marks, includes 'J. Partridge' (Christchurch circa 1885), 'G. Coates & Co.' (Christchurch), 'Jones & Sons' (Christchurch) and 'Fred Money'. 114gm.
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A rare 19th century New Zealand Frank Grady silver tall pedestal cream jug, the elongated body with fern leaf framed vacant cartouche, engraved repeating design borders with bead rims, high loop scroll handle and pedestal base with square foot, gilt washed interior. Makers marks including initials, crown, anchor and St. Silver, height 17.5 cm, 166gm. Note: made in English Regency style.
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A Victorian silver six slice toast rack, with spade shaped dividers raised on an open bar base, on four scroll feet and with conforming handle. London 1851 by Edward & John Barnard. 16 x 10.5 x 13 cm. 368gm
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An early Victorian silver three piece tea set, the exterior profusely embossed with thistles and flowers, cartouche with engraved armorial, raised on four scrolling feet with mask decoration, the finial to teapot lid in the form of a Chinese gent, London 1838 by Richard Pearce & George Burrows. 1894gm.
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An early Victorian silver four piece tea and coffee service, comprising coffee pot, teapot, sugar and cream, all with elegant fine detail, fluted bands, acanthus leaf borders, spout detail and ring plinth with four short spreading feet, uncommon flower head finials. London 1838 by John Tapley. Total 2278gm.
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A William IV silver three-piece tea-set, the compressed circular bodies with central rib, rolled rims, crested. London 1836 by Charles fox II. 1035gm.
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An Edwardian silver teapot and cream jug, unusual Guernsey creamer form, Birmingham 1902 by J Collyer & Co Ltd. 423gm.
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A Georgian silver teapot, oval, engraved leafy cartouches and borders. London 1810. 349gm
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A Victorian silver cream jug, baluster shape with engraved decorated panels. London 1849 by Walter Morrisse. 193gm
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A silver sauce boat, oval with everted serpentine rim, acanthus scroll handle, scroll and pad feet. Birmingham 1951 by Barker Bros. Silver Ltd. 179gm
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An Edwardian silver sauce boat, oval with everted serpentine rim, acanthus capped flying scroll handle, pad feet. London 1909. 149gm
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An impressive William IV/early Victorian silver Queens pattern 12 person cutlery service, comprising table knives and luncheon knives (Kings pattern), table forks, table spoons, luncheon forks, dessert spoons and teaspoons, together with a single ladle. Silver weight 4289gm excluding knives. London c1830/1,850 various dates, makers William Robert Smily, William Chawner II and others.
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A late 19th century Aesthetic movement four-piece silver plate boxed cutlery set, comprising a pair of serving spoons, sifter spoons and grape scissors, each with engraved bird and foliage period designs, gilt bowl highlights, in fitted velvet and silk lined Morocco leather box.
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A rare Scottish silver large soup ladle, Old English pattern with plain circular bowl, Glasgow hallmark and double maker's mark for Taylor & Hamilton (James Taylor & William Hamilton) circa 1780, noted spoon makers and recorded as 'Edinburgh Incorporation of Goldsmiths notes mention of this partnership from1777 to 1783'. 211gm, length 35.5 cm.
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An Edwardian silver pie spoon, rat tail, London 1906 by Josiah Williams & Co (George Maudsley Jackson & David Landsborough Fullerton). 157gm.
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A Victorian silver salver, piecrust rim with husk and scroll border, foliate engraved, raised on three feet. Armorial: azure, between three scallops inverted a dolphin naiant; crested: a falcon with wings addorsed standing a tree stock, round a snake entwined, diameter 38 cm. 1400gm
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A George II silver square tray, bevelled rim with ogee border, raised on four scroll feet, with foliate and fruit engraved framing a stag's head crest within a rococo cartouche beneath the motto 'Calm'. London 1754 by Robert Rew. 15.7 x 15.7 cm. 297gm
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A Victorian silver oval tray, chased and engraved with an ornate fruit and floral border. London 1885 by Martin Hall Ltd. 25.5 x 18 cm. 350gm
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A Victorian Scottish silver small salver, piecrust rim with husk and scroll border, foliate engraved field framing a presentation inscription (from tenants on an Orkney Islands estate to the Factor). Edinburgh 1851 by James McKay. 445gm.
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A Victorian silver plate game cover, with detachable handle and engraved with the crest of the St. Helena Regiment, length 36 cm.
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An Old Sheffield Plate hot water jug, vase shaped, gadrooned rims, height 26 cm
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An Old Sheffield Plate hot water jug, vase shaped, floral embossed, bead rims, height 31 cm
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An Old Sheffield Plate pint mug, baluster shaped, height 14 cm
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An early 29th century quality Baume lady's half hunter pocket watch, the front cover with opalescent enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, the movement with makers name and top quality saw teeth wheels, stem wind, working. 33.9gm.
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A quality Victorian Dent of London 18ct gold hunter pocket watch, radiating machine engraved covers, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and makers name and number 19603, the fusee chain movement named and with matching number. Apparently working, diameter 4.3 cm, 62.5gm. With key.
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An early 1900s silver and enamel lady's half hunter pocket watch, the exterior profusely engraved, the pink enamel chapter ring with blue Roman numerals, stem wind, suspended from a silver bow brooch.
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An Omega .800 silver open face pocket watch, lever wind, 5 cm case, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, gold hands, subs seconds, Ser. No.664951, circa 1895.
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A circa 1915 gent's Rolex open faced pocket watch, the named white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, stem wind 17-jewel lever movement, apparently working, stainless steel case, diameter 5.2 cm.
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A quality Hampden watch Co. Early 20th century rose gold plate hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds and makers' name. Apparently working.
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A 1930's/40's Jaeger Lecoultre military issue pocket watch, the open face with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, 51.5 cm s/steel case, apparently working. Engraved arrow mark and numbers to reverse.
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A Tag Heuer lady's wristwatch, 18ct gold and stainless steel case and bracelet, 200 metres, m-o-p dial, date, quartz. Working.
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A lady's Art Deco Swiss 18ct. White gold and diamond wristwatch, the filigree type decorated lozenge form case highlighted with 10 old cut diamonds, Arabic numerals, manual wind, 9ct. White gold bracelet strap. 19.66gm.
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A lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust stainless wristwatch, ref. 6917, charcoal dial with hour batons, fluted bezel, 2.6 cm case, on stainless link bracelet, circa 1975.
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Lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18K gold and stainless steel wristwatch, ref.179163, 2.6 cm case, gold dial with factory diamond and gold indexes, smooth bezel, Jubilee 18K and stainless steel bracelet. Ser no. 9254863, circa 1986.
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A lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust stainless wristwatch, Ser. No. 7391076, model 6917, silvered dial with hour batons, fluted bezel, diameter 2.6 cm, on stainless jubilee link bracelet. With original red leather box. Circa 1982.
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A lady's 18ct. White gold and diamond Vacheron & Constantin cocktail wristwatch, the Art Deco oval case highlighted with diamonds, the named dial with Arabic numerals, 9ct. White gold clasp. Circa 1940s.
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Lady's Cartier diamond set 18ct gold wristwatch, square 20 cm case with 32 brilliant cut diamonds to the bezel, cabochon sapphire set crown, champagne dial marked Cartier, with Roman numerals, replacement Beuche-Girod 17 jewel manual movement, black alligator leather strap with French gold clasp (guarantee marked) and etched Cartier.
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A lady's platinum and diamond cocktail watch, the platinum case and bales set with small diamonds, with a 9ct white gold strap.
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A lady's Swiss 18ct gold Girard Perregaux wristwatch, slimline tonneau shaped case on integral link bracelet. 17 jewel manual wind movement. Total 56.2gm
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A gent's Longines stainless steel wristwatch, automatic cal. L636 movement, day (Chinese) date, with box.
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A unisex Longines La grande Classique gold plated wristwatch, 3.7 cm case, ultra-thin, white dial with Roman numerals, bi-metallic gold plated and stainless link bracelet with deployment buckle.
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A gents 1940's gold Longines wrist watch, 14k yellow gold square case with curved shape glass, the soft red dial with Arabic numerals, baton markers and makers name, seconds sweep hand, the manual wind 17 jewel movement in working order, recently conditioned, later leather strap.
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A 1940's Longines s/steel automatic wristwatch, gold hands, Arabic numerals and batons, pale champagne dial, 31.5 cm case. Apparently working.
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A 1949 Patek Philippe top hat 18ct. Yellow gold gent's wristwatch, manual wind, the silvered dial with raised gold hour markers, stitched leather strap with later fancy 18ct. Yellow gold Patek Philippe clasp, apparently working. With Patek Philippe archive sheet detailing movement 'Movement no. 971.819' and 'Case No.971.819' and 'Case no. 657.440', 'Date of sale: March 3rd 1950', etc.
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A 1940s Tudor oyster gent's wristwatch, the round stainless steel case with original style and Arabic numerals to the quarters, with maker's name and model, detailed 'Shock-Resistant', working, the screw-down crown requiring attention, the case back numbered 7904 over 108723, later expanding metal strap. (Crown, Rather Than bezel Requires Attn)
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A c.2000 Breitling Aerospace chronometer titanium wristwatch, dark blue dial, 7 jewel quartz movement, E75362 marked case. Working.
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A quality Breitling super Ocean automatic chronometer wristwatch with box and papers, the Steelfish A17390 with 4.4 cm s/steel case and champagne dial, significant water resistance of 2000 meters/6600 ft, serial #295204, purchased partridge Australia 5/5/06. With original s/steel bracelet and extra links. Original boxes and papers.
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A vintage Seiko divers' automatic wristwatch, black dial and bezel, luminescent hands and makers, stainless steel case and expanding bracelet.
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Note: caliber 4564 rather than Co-Ax 8500. An as new Omega Seamaster aqua Terra 150M 'Captains watch, with box and papers, the silver dial decorated with the teak Concept pattern and a date window at the 3 o'clock position, s/steel 41.5 cm case and bracelet. This certified chronometer is powered by the quartz Omega Co-Axial calibre 8500 movement. Original quality box and papers, the warranty dated 10/1/16.
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A vintage Omega Speedmaster chronograph, black dial, three subsidiary steel dials, stainless steel case, bracelet and Omega clasp, automatic movement, working order.
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A 19th century French brass cased striking carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the quality French movement striking on a gong, apparently working, the front bracket base with presentation engraving dated 1883, a chip repair to glass side panel corner, height 16.5 cm.
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A 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, height 15 cm.
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A French brass carriage clock, the movement marked Chaude Paris, circa 1900, with alarm striking on a bell, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, height 14 cm
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A World War II military Waltham Co. 24 hour eight-day clock, the black metal casing enclosing the black dial with 24 hour and date markings, the dial marked '8-Days civil date Au. Aero U.S. Navy Waltham', the reverse with further details, front wind knob beside 'Date Set', depress button. Dial 7.8 cm.
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A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass case with glass panels, the front glass and one side panel absent, spirit level to the base, raised on adjustable feet, the white chapter ring with Arabic numerals. Serial # 689112. 21 x 16 x 23.5 cm. The case with dent to back left base corner, being sold as is. Together with two booklets.
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A substantial Victorian black marble mantel clock, monument shaped, the front with bas relief of trumpeting angels each grasping a triumphal wreath above the dial, the black enamel chapter ring with gilt Roman numerals and brocot escapement, 53 x 57.5 x 40 cm. Provenance: The Tui flower Estate collection.
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A 19th century French mantel clock, the gilt metal and alabaster base decorated with birds, scrolls and masks, four paw feet, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, set within a gilt metal urn with a mother and child each leaning on one side of urn. 40 x 17 x 57 cm.
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A late Victorian ebonised oak large wall clock, Gothic influences with barley twist turned columns, the large gilt dial with Roman numerals, blackened gilt pan mask to the double arched top surmounted by a finial, drop dial with two chain pull brass cylindrical weights, height 116 cm receipt available for recent restoration work completed for $799.25.
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A 9ct. Yellow gold combination desk seal and pencil, the golf ball type ends removing to reveal the expanding propelling pencil, the wrythen column body to the rectangular panelled seal intaglio cut with crown above a scrolling 'L'. Total 48gm, length 8 cm.
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An 18ct. Yellow gold quality propelling pencil, the shield form end with uncut bloodstone seal panel, by Sampson Mordan & Co. 18.8gm.
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A c1900 rolled gold Dennison sovereign case, radiating machine engraved covers, fitted sprung interior.
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An Edwardian silver sovereign case, leaf scroll engraved, vacant cartouche to the hinged lid, traditional fitted interior, a tidy example. Birmingham 1906 by Dennison.
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A van Cleef & Arpels 1960's 18ct gold perfume bottle case, cylinder form of double ribbed woven straps, push on lid with long sleeve, engraved makers name to base and '_B_1737_©65'. Height 8 cm, 32.3gm. Together with a glass perfume bottle, cork stopper.
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An impressive, framed display of eight gold and other silver coins from the historical New Zealand 'Elingamite' shipwreck, the eight gold half sovereigns 1902 Sydney mint plus 29 other silver and copper coins, all in one frame with reprint photo of the SS Elingamite'. Note: the Elingamite an Australian passenger steamer of 2585 tons, built in 1887, and owned by Huddart Parker was wrecked in 1902 off the north coast of New Zealand carrying a large consignment of gold.
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A 1977 Canadian 22ct gold $100 coin, 16.9gm.
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1967 gold sovereign, a 1967 gold sovereign.
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1962 gold sovereign, a 1962 gold sovereign.
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1968 gold sovereign, a 1968 gold sovereign.
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1967 gold sovereign, a 1967 gold sovereign.
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