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Jewellery, Antique, Art & Nautical Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:371
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique, Art & Nautical AuctionLots with images:368
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:273
Date:23-Feb-2021
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Two framed prints from Buller's Birds, after J.G. Keulemans, 2nd edition, c.1888, including 'Quail Hawk' and 'The Island Snipe. The Eastern Godwit'. Each 33 x 23 cm.
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Two framed prints from Buller's Birds, after J.G. Keulemans, 2nd edition, c.1888, including New Zealand Quail' and 'North Island Woodhen. Black Woodhen'. Each 33 x 23 cm.
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A rare and important 19th century American boxing poster promoting the appearance of 'Herbert A. Slade The Maori Champion Heavy Weight Pugilist', at the 'Opera House', undated other than 'Wednesday evening February 28', probably connected to Slade's exhibition tour of the USA with John L. Sullivan, the Opera House probably the one in Ogden, Utah, a lithograph from a photography by John Wood, New York, printed by H.A. Thomas, New York. This poster hung in Bill's Gay Nineties Restaurant, a New York City…
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A c.1900 Sherwin & Cotton Maori portrait tile of the chief 'Matene Te Nga', depicted with full moko and in a korowai (cloak), the chief of Ngati Maru iwi, entitled top left, the artist George Cartlidge's monogram bottom right, maker's marks to reverse. 22.5 x 15 cm.Professional restoration, in old rewarewa frame, the reverse with outline and starting of Maori carved detail.
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A contemporary stone tooled pounamu hei tiki by Matiu Bartlett, hand-worked in blue inanga pounamu, chin to left shoulder, hands clasped to thighs. Height 10 cm. Note: Matiu Bartlett is from Wairoa, Hawkes Bay and is a traditional stone worker making hei tiki with traditional stone tools drills and abrasive rubbing methods. He has been full time with this work since 2015 which has taken him internationally to give presentations on this lost art, techniques and working methods that have been used for…
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Two Stewart Fulljames (Rewa Gallery) earthenware 'rockets', with black and white slip, incised and painted decoration. Height 510 and 56 cm. Provenance: Ex. The Estate of Ngaire Hart sold by Cordy's May 2020
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A Len Castle small chino shallow bowl, repeating pattern to the interior, incised potter's initials to the footed base. Diameter 17 cm.
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A good Olive Jones studio pottery decorated vase, the shoulder with an encircling band of wattle decoration, part sculpted in relief, gloss glazed dark and green. Incised signature. Height 17.5 cm. Professional restoration.
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A NZ Aquila Pottery large plaque, decorated with a sailing ship on green background. Diameter 36.8 cm. Printed mark to reverse.
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A NZ Aquila Pottery large plaque, decorated with the goddess Diana reclining with bow and quiver of arrows on blue ground. Diameter 36 cm. Chipping to foot ring. Printed mark to reverse.
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A William Moorcroft Hazeldene vase, the compressed tapered body with, traditional tones to the tree design, full signature in green and printed marks to the base. Height 14.5 cm.
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A William Moorcroft Moonlit Blue vase, c.1925, baluster form, traditional tones, full signature in green and printed marks to the base. Height 15.8 cm.
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A William Moorcroft Eventide pattern vase with Tudric pewter base, the flared trumpet form body on flared circular hammered pewter base with stamped Tudric and Moorcroft marks. Height 18.6 cm. Minor repair to rim.
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A rare French Art Deco Boch Freres vase, brightly enamelled floral decoration with gilt enrichments and handles. Printed mark. Height 16.5 cm.
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Ruskin high fired British Studio Pottery vase, baluster form, speckled red with speckled green base. Impressed oval potter's mark. Height 16 cm.
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A late 19th century Della Robbia Pottery British studio pottery vase, Squat body with baluster neck, panelled foliate designs, incised mark. Height 21 cm. Firing mark to top rim.
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A 19th century European quality enamel jewelled ruby red glass casket, in gilt brass frame with wirework handles and highlights, the domed lid and all sides exquisitely enamelled with exotic birds amongst foliage with jewel like and gilt swirling highlight. 15 x 10 x 14 cm.
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A Victorian cranberry glass epergne, four frilled trumpets to the centre of scalloped dish. 23.5 x 45 cm.
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A set of six Waterford Crystal large red wine glasses, Lismore type pattern. Etched mark to each. Height 20 cm.
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A set of six Waterford Crystal champagne flutes, each with three oval diamond and fluted panels, etched marks, two with original labels. Height 23.5 cm.
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A set of six Waterford champagne coupes, Lismore pattern.
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A set of six Waterford wine glasses, Lismore pattern.
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A limited edition Waterford 1995 America's Cup commemorative ship's decanter, presented by Lion Nathan Ltd, numbered 1 of 80.
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A set of six Waterford whisky tumblers, Lismore pattern.
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An impressive Waterford Crystal centrepiece, Lismore pattern, etched mark to base, limited edition of 100, this centrepiece is part of the 'Museum Collection' that replicates a number of the original Waterford pieces that reside in the National Museum of Ireland. 23 x 25 cm.
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An Orrefors vase, 'Regatta' by Olle Alberius, 67/75, etched signature and marks to base. Height 24 cm.
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A Hutschenreuther porcelain figurine, Mephistopheles, by K. Tutter, printed and impressed marks to base. 29 cm.
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An uncommon Royal Doulton 'Maori Art' humidor, the metal fitted screw down lid stamped with patent details. The yellow ground with an encircling band of 'Maori Art' decoration. Printed marks H.140 Diameter 12.5 cm minor crazing
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A late Victorian Doulton Blue Children series vase, young girl with basket, Art Nouveau shape, gilt embellishments, Burslem stamp to base. 12 x 20 cm.
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A rare Royal Doulton Blue Children series umbrella stand, square form, each panel decorated with an individual scene, acanthus decoration to each corner, wild flowers around the exterior and interior rim, with gilded embellishment. 28 x 28 x 59 cm.
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A Royal Doulton Blue Children series jardiniere and stand, decorated with a child rummaging through her mother's basket. This series was introduced in the 1890s, augmented in 1915 and discontinued by 1930. Star crack to base of jardiniere and small chip to pedestal stand. 34 x 84.5 cm.
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A Royal Doulton children's bathroom set, 'Into the Land of Dreams' series, introduced in 1919 and withdrawn by 1942, jug and basin plus toothbrush holder and a small soap dish.
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A Royal Doulton bone china vase, 'Bluebell Gatherers' series, signed Height Allen. Series introduced in 1914 and withdrawn by 1928. 8 x 15 cm.
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A Royal Doulton bone china vase, 'Bluebell Gatherers' series, signed Height Allen. Series introduced in 1914 and withdrawn by 1928. 8 x 15 cm.
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A Lladro porcelain yacht sculpture, commemorating the 1995 America's Cup between the U.S.A and New Zealand, entitled Desafio Espanol Copa America 95 on the base of the sail, designed by Juan Huerta, issued in 1995 and retired in 1996, with original base and box. 23 x 35 cm.
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A modern Moorcroft vase, 'Smuggler's Cove', by Paul Hilditch, dated 2010 24/200, impressed marks, signature etc to base. 15 x 25 cm.
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A large Chinese porcelain blue monochrome glazed fengweizun vase, broad trumpet mouth issuing from an ovoild body. Height 47.5 cm.
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain pillow, oblong, decorated with exotic birds amongst rose and prunus bushes to the main panels, racemes of wisteria to the sides. Probably Tongzhi or Republic Period. 12.5 x 6 x 15 cm
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A fine Chinese porcelain famille rose statuette of the Bodhisattva Puxian, seated on a six-tusk white elephant. Gilt seal Qing Jianqing mark under the belly. Fingers of left hand professionally restored. W.22 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white bowl, decorated with four temple dogs and ribbon scrolls to the interior, the exterior with floral rondels and cloud motifs. Slightly shaped rim. Four character mark under the foot. Old hairline crack. Diameter 31 cm
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A Tibetan silver mounted burl wood jha phor (butter tea tsampa bowl), the foot worked with a lappet border, the base inset with a hide panel. Diameter 13 cm
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A small Sino-Tibetan bronze buddha, seated in Earth Touching mudra, and with a flame outlined removeable mandala behind. H15.5 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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A Thai gilt bronze buddha with flame ushnisha, probably 19th century, in bhumisparsha mudra, raised on a three tiered throne plinth with red ochre paint to the horizontal surfaces and back. Fired clay interior. Two ring fixings to back possibly for removeable mandala or for shrine mounting. Height 38.5 cm
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A small Chinese quartz libation cup, carved as a lotus leaf, on wooden stand. W.8.5 cm
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Five Chinese silver pickle forks, twin pronged, four with carved jade buddha terminals, one with moth and flower finial.
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An early 20th century Chinese silver hinged bangle, the flattened top with floral engraved shield flanked by stylised floral sculpted forms, the lower section with floral engraving. Stamped maker's marks as Chinese characters.
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A Chinese carved yellow stone 'mountain', carved in low relief with figures seated beneath the tree. Mounted on wooden stand. Height 9.5 cm.
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A pair of late 19th century Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, panels of figures in courtyard scenes and blossoms and exotic birds, gilded pairs of foo dogs and salamanders decorate the neck and shoulder, two tiny flake chips. Height 25 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain bottle vase painted in Qianjiang style, with eight fishes swimming amongst aquatic plants. Opposite a calligraphic poem: 'A fisherman I am not, using brush as fishing rod. Casually sketch a few fishes, then look into the painting on the pot. Winter of Ji Si year (1929). Tie Jian Zi Deng Bishan painted at Zhu Shan Mountain.' Seal mark 'Bishan' under the base. Note: Deng Bishan was one of a famous group of artists known as The Eight Friends. We believe that this item was made during the…
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A 19th century Japanese Imari charger, traditional panelled design, with gilt enrichments, incised square mark to reverse. Diameter 39.8 cm.
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An old Japanese ceramic jar, ovoid with two lug handles, decorated with cobalt flowering and leafy tendrils on a white ground. With associated wooden box. Diameter 21 cm
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A heavy silver table snuff box in William IV style, casket shape with swollen walls chased with florals, the hinged lid with conforming border and machine engraving framing a crest of the London Hospital Clubs Union, gilt washed interior with presentation engraving. London 1973 by Mappin & Webb. 10.6 x 6 x 3.7 cm. 290gm
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A .925 German silver double ended pill box, oblong section with rounded corners, wrythen fluted with plain cap ends, marked 'EB' for Emil Brenk. 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.3 cm
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A heavy silver novelty vesta case, as Mr Punch's dog 'Toby', modelled wearing hat and ruffled collar. London 1979. 45gm, H.6.5 cm.
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A late Victorian silver heart form and enamel vesta, the front enamelled with a blue spoked and white outer wheel, possibly symbolising the early automobile wheel. Birmingham 1897 by Charles Edward Soloman. Height 4 cm
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An Edwardian silver shamrock decorated vesta, of small proportions, engraved and set with three green-stone shamrock leaves (minute chip to one), suspension loop to top. Birmingham 1904 by Joseph Cook & Son. Height 3.9 cm
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A late Victorian silver heart form engraved vesta, vacant fan form cartouche to the lower front, engraved leaf scroll all-over, suspension loop attached. Birmingham 1900 by Samuel M. Levi. Height 4.9 cm.
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A rare Edwardian novelty silver 'bean' shaped vesta case, embossed with 'Lucky Be, Lucky Bean', hinged lid. Chester 1900 by James Deakin & Sons. Height 5.6 cm.
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A Victorian silver engraved vesta case, small rounded oblong form, vacant shield cartouche. Birmingham 1874 by Henry Pope, a noted vesta maker. Height 3.7 cm
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A silver hip flask, plain form, the domed hinged lid with bayonet hinge fitting, the body with removable cup. Sheffield 1915 by John Dixon & Sons Ltd. 217gm. Height 12.8 cm
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A small silver pocket flask, square shape with domed screw cover. Birmingham 1921 by Saunders and Shepherd. Height 8 cm
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A pair of George III silver ladles, Old English pattern, London 1800 by Richard Crossley. 115gm.
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A pair of George III silver tablespoons, with bright cut decoration, London 1790 by George Grey. 92gm
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Three early 19th century silver tablespoons, fiddle pattern, all monogrammed, a pair London 1834 by William Bateman, the other London 1817 by Sarah, John & Wm. Blake. 180gm
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A pair of George IV silver tablespoons, fiddle pattern, London 1824 by William Schofield. 112gm
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Four William IV silver teaspoons, double struck King's pattern, London 1832 by William Theobalds. 166gm
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A pair of Victorian Scottish silver cream ladles, fiddle pattern, monogrammed MRC, Glasgow 1838 by David McDonald. 62gm
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A George III silver soup ladle, fiddle pattern, London 1806 by William Eley and William Fearn. Length 31.5 cm, 220gm
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A George III silver serving spoon, fiddle pattern, crested: an elephant ppr. Length 30.5 cm, 122gm
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A long George III silver meat skewer, tapering diamond section blade, reeded terminal ring, crested: an eagle rousant ppr. Length 33.5 cm. 113gm
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A silver double ended marrow scoop, possibly Canadian c.1820, with pseudo-English hallmarks. Length 26 cm
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A twelve place silver cutlery set, Old English pattern, comprising 12 each: tablespoons, dessertspoons, teaspoons, dessert forks, table forks, and six egg spoons, in mahogany box, various dates and makers, 3428gm.
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A silver cutlery canteen, Old English pattern, 89 piece, comprising 12 each: table, dessert, soup, tea and coffee spoons, table and dessert forks, plus three mustard spoons and two salt spoons. Total silver weight 4250gm. In three tier oak canteen. Sheffield 1913 by Joseph Rogers Ltd. With 27 'bone' handled table and luncheon knives.
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A silver tea cannister, plain cylindrical with push fit lid, London 1922 by Charles Edwards. Diameter 9 cm, 154gm.
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A George III silver teapot, spherical with lanceolate lobes and foliate engraved border, serpentine raised rim, press fitting lid, boxwood scroll handle. London 1800 by Solomon Hougham. 490gm
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A late Victorian sterling silver four piece tea set, Georgian revival, ebonised handles, teapot, hot water, cream and sugar, Sheffield 1900 by Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall), 1888gm.
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A late Victorian sterling silver butler's tray, plain gadrooned rim and handles, with presentation inscription from the Halifax Choral Society (established in 1817 and still performing), Sheffield 1900 by Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson), 3100gm.
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A good set of four George III silver shell salts, with gilded scallop bowls and shell form thumb piece handles, raised on three dolphin fish form feet. Sheffield 1812, probably by Robert Gainsford.
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A large and impressive historical silver trophy cup, won by 'Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh', the ovoid body inscribed 'Borough and County of the Town of Poole. Yachting Trophy' and including the coat-of-arms for that town, the other face inscribed 'The Poole and Bournemouth Yachting Week....1948......'. With large reeded loop handles, fitted wide tapered lid with urn finial, the spreading circular pedestal on a square foot, gadroon rims. Mounted on an ebonised square plinth with applied…
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An early George II silver brandy warmer, the turned wood handle and silver fitting at right angles to the squat ovoid body, the spout with lower bead detail. London 1733 probably by John Fossey.
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An early 19th century French silver sommelier's taste-vin by Claude-Nicolas Delanoy, Paris, guarantee stamp for 1809-19, circular with looping serpent form handle. Marked to the rim with assay marks and stamped 'Francois Bonneau a St Remy'. Diameter 7.5 cm, 72gm
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A George III silver pedestal cream jug, fine restrained engraving, helmet form body. London 1795 probably by Allen Dominy. 125gm.
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A heavy 1920's silver sauce boat, fat bellied in the Georgian manner with acanthus leaf capped flying scroll handle. 376gm.
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A pair of Victorian silver on copper bottle coasters, the turned wooden bases with silver centre discs hallmarked Sheffield 1944. Diameter 20.5 cm.
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A Victorian silver plate game cover, with detachable handle and engraved with the crest of the St. Helena Regiment, L.36 cm.
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A vintage Girard Perregaux gent's wristwatch, c.1950s, 17 jewel cal.46BE Incabloc manual wind movement, 3.2 cm diameter plated case (worn), dial with Roman even numerals, dauphine hands and sweep seconds.
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A Swiss Squale 'Tiger' 300m divers watch, automatic, stainless with black rotating bezel, black dial with luminous marks and fluro minute hand, sweep seconds. Screw back marked Incabloc, antimagnetic, 20 Atmos, no.22999. Case Diameter 3.8 cm.
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A Seiko 6138-8030 chronometer wristwatch, automatic, black dial with silver hour batons, subs dials and 12 and 6, day-date at 3, sweep seconds. Stainless 4 cm case with screw back numbered 630040, on stainless bracelet.
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An Omega Geneve gent's wristwatch, stainless tonneau shaped case 4.1 x 3.5 cm with screw down back marked 'Waterproof', champagne dial with batons indicating hours, sweep seconds, blue 'alligator' leather strap.
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A vintage LeCoultre gent's 14ct. white gold wristwatch, the brushed white gold square case with extending plain lugs, the silvered dial with two brilliant cut diamonds set to each hour baton, named dial, modern black leather strap. Case W.2.3 cm.
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A Rolex ref 5500 Explorer stainless steel wristwatch, automatic movement, black dial with luminous markers and Arabic numerals at 3, 6 and 9, sweep seconds. Stainless steel bracelet.
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A 1930s gent's Rolex wristwatch, rectangular tank form, the black dial with gilt Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the gold plated framing case with white metal back, maker's details to the interior, the movement also marked 'Rolex', case 3.7 x 2 cm, black leather strap.
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A 19th century brass cased French carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary alarm dial, striking on a bell. Presentation engraved 'The Rev'd. H.J. Could...1878'. Height 11 cm to top of case.
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A good 19th century French large brass cased striking carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and NZ retailers name Hislop & Co. The quality movement striking on a gong. Apparently working. Height 14.5 cm to top of case. Apparently working.
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A 19th century French decorative brass table/desk clock, as a model fire screen, the cream enamel dial with Arabic numerals, twist wind handle mechanism, working. Height 25 cm.
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An early 1900s 9ct gold vesta case, the exterior with machined decoration, the front with silver monogram, Birmingham 1916, 27gm.
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A Victorian sovereign, 1894, with 9ct gold pendant mount attached to top, 9.24gm.
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A Victorian sovereign, 1901, with 9ct rose gold engraved banner to the top, 8.78gm.
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A Victorian 9ct rose gold and citrine spinner, plain knot frame with suspension ring.
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