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Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - Online — Smith & Singer

Auction House:Smith & SingerNumber of lots recorded:139
Sale Title:Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - OnlineLots with images:139
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:73
Date:6-Dec-2021
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18ct gold, aquamarine, ruby and diamond pendant necklace, terminating in a collet-set pear-shaped aquamarine framed by pave-set brilliant cut diamonds and completed by a trace link chain accented to the front at intervals with collet-set circular-cut rubies, the aquamarine, diamonds and rubies together weighing approximately 4.87 carats, 0.59 and 0.41 carat respectively, pendant length approximately 21 mm, inner circumference approximately 500 mm.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond earrings, each terminating in a millegrain-set pear-shaped aquamarine framed by similarly set brilliant-cut diamonds suspended from an articulated line of diamond connectors to a diamond-set fleur-de-lys surmount, the aquamarine and diamonds together weighing approximately 7.36 carats and 0.75 carat respectively, length approximately 35 mm, post fittings.
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18ct white gold, sapphire and diamond ring, of cluster design, centring a claw-set octagonal-shaped fancy-cut sapphire weighing 13.81 carats surrounded by an open work halo of brilliant-cut diamonds to similarly set split shoulders and band, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.95 carats, size N 1/2. Accompanied by a lotus Gemology report numbered 4720-1060, dated 25 January 2019, stating that the 13.81 carat natural blue sapphire is of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin with no indications of…
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Tahitian pearl necklace, composed of 36 pearls of grey hue graduating from approximately 12.80 to 10.50 mm, completed by a 18ct white gold spherical clasp, inner circumference approximately 450 mm.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, Tahitian pearl and diamond earrings, each baguette diamond surmount supporting a cultured slightly off round pearl of grey hue measuring approximately 14.50 mm, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.90 carat, length approximately 20 mm, post fittings.
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18ct white gold, jadeite, pearl and diamond ring, of, toi et moi design, one terminal set with a cultured pearl measuring approximately 10.50 mm, the other of cluster design centring a sugar loaf cabochon jadeite framed by pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds to similarly set shoulders, the diamonds together stated to weigh 0.196 carat, size N.
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Pair of Tahitian pearl and diamond 'Nadja' earrings, Mauboussin, each terminating in a cultured pearl of grey hue measuring approximately 8.50 mm set above three rows of brilliant-cut pave-set diamonds and an alternately polished and textured 18ct white gold surmount, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.35 carat, length approximately 19 mm, signed Mauboussin Paris, maker's marks, numbered A8941, clip fittings.
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Diamond and ruby ring, circa 1930, collet-set to the centre with an old brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.75 carat and framed by a hexagonal border of channel-set calibre-cut rubies to split shoulders set with single-cut diamonds, the smaller diamonds together weighing approximately 0.08 carat, mounted in 18ct white gold, size N 1/2.
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Platinum and diamond clip, Lacloche Freres, circa 1920, the shield-shaped clip centring a collet-set tapered baguette diamond weighing approximately 1.35 carats surrounded by pave-set mixed brilliant and single-cut diamonds, the hinges channel-set with baguette diamonds, the smaller diamonds together weighing approximately 4.70 carats, approximately 30 x 23 mm, signed Lacloche Freres.
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18ct gold, silver, emerald and diamond brooch, retailed by Pyke & Sons Ltd., Birkenhead, Liverpool, United Kingdom, featuring two collet-set modified square-cut emeralds framed by open work scrolls of old and rose-cut diamonds, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 and 2.50 carats respectively, approximately 32 x 28 mm. Accompanied by a Pyke & Sons Ltd. Fitted box.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, of cluster design, centring a claw-set circular-cut sapphire surrounded by similarly set old-cut diamonds and single-cut sapphires, the diamonds and sapphires together weighing approximately 0.60 and 0.95 carat respectively, mounted in platinum with an 18ct gold band, size M 1/2.
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14ct gold and diamond ring, designed as a pear-shaped cluster of claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds of graduated sizes, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats, size Q.
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18ct gold chains, comprising two antique fancy link chains each completed by a bolt ring clasp, to be worn together or separately, total gross weight approximately 65g, combined length approximately 1590 mm, possible later clasps.
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14ct gold and diamond ring, designed as a rhombus-shaped cluster of claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds of graduated sizes, together weighing approximately 1.30 carats, size L 1/2.
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18ct gold, turquoise and diamond brooch, designed as a curving spray of foliage with textured gold leaves, the flower buds highlighted by brilliant-cut diamonds or turquoise cabochons, gross weight approximately 23g, approximately 49 x 41 mm.
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Pair of 18ct gold, pearl and diamond earrings, each half hoop surmount pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a collet-set diamond and three pronged swing drop pave-set to the front with diamonds and terminating in a cultured pearl measuring approximately 12 mm, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.59 carat, length approximately 55 mm, hook fittings.
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18ct bi-colour gold, South Sea pearl and diamond necklace, Paspaley, set to the front with a scrolled foliate motif embellished with marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 4.50 carats supporting a cultured pearl drop of light golden tint measuring approximately 13 mm, mounted in 18ct yellow and white gold and completed by an 18ct gold rope link chain necklace, internal circumference approximately 390 mm, unsigned, pendant detachable.
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Pair of 18ct gold, South Sea Keshi pearl and diamond earrings, Paspaley, each 8 mm keshi pearl drop is suspended from a hoop set to the front with three circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.05 carat, length approximately 30 mm, signed P for Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity dated 3 December 2009 and pouch.
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Omega an 18ct gold and diamond-set wristwatch, dial: brushed, gilt, calibre: cal. 484 manual winding, 17 jewels, case: brushed, square-form with diamond-set bezel, snap-on back, case number: 8115697, Closure: Omega 18ct gold mesh link bracelet and buckle, dimensions: 14 x 14 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 135 mm, signed: case, dial and movement, accessories: Omega presentation box
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Van Cleef & Arpels an 18ct gold and diamond-set wristwatch, circa 1990, dial: silvered, calibre: quartz, case: 18ct gold hexagonal-shaped case with diamond-set bezel, snap-on back, case number: 18933 10742, Closure: Vca 18ct white and yellow gold integral triple row chain link bracelet and clasp, dimensions: 20 x 16 mm, length approximately 170 mm, signed: dial and movement, accessories: none
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Chopard 'Happy Diamonds' ref 204534-0001 an 18ct gold and diamond wristwatch, dial: gilt, calibre: quartz movement, case: 18ct gold, with inner transparent ring containing seven brilliant-cut mounted wandering diamonds, diamond-set bezel and lugs, case number: 192208 4054 G4534, Closure: integrated 18ct gold diamond-set Chopard bracelet and buckle, dimensions: 22 mm diameter, gross weight approximately 33 grams, diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, signed: case, dial and movement,…
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Chanel Matelasse a stainless steel wristwatch, 1993, dial: black quilted, calibre: quartz, case: stainless steel, back secured by four screws, case number: Y.K. 118107, Closure: Chanel quilted stainless steel band and double folding clasp, dimensions: 19 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm, signed: case and dial, accessories: none
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Cartier Santos a stainless steel wristwatch, dial: mother of pearl, calibre: quartz, case: stainless steel, back secured with four screws, case number: 53540PB 2420, Closure: integrated stainless steel band, double folding clasp, dimensions: 21 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm, signed: case and dial, accessories: none
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Piaget Ref 9317 A6 18ct white gold, opal, diamond and sapphire-set oval bracelet wristwatch, circa 1976, dial: opal, calibre: cal. 9P2 manual winding, 18 jewels, movement number: 7614994, case: 18ct white gold, secured by four screws, bezel-set with circular-cut diamonds and emerald-cut sapphires, case number: 267951, Closure: integrated 18ct white gold bark finish Piaget bracelet and clasp, dimensions: 32 x 28 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 160 mm, signed: dial and movement, accessories: Piaget…
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Omega Seamaster aqua Terra 150M master Co-Axial Ref 231.10.42.21.02.003 a stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2017, dial: silver, date aperture at 3, calibre: cal. 8500 automatic, 37 jewels, case: stainless steel screw-down crown, transparent sapphire crystal case back, case number: 87470933, movement number: 87470933, Closure: integrated stainless steel Omega bracelet and clasp, dimensions: 41.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 160 mm, signed: case, dial and movement,…
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Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronoworks Ref SB0161E4/BE91 limited edition no. 11/100 wristwatch with date, circa 2017, dial: black with subsidiary dials for hours, minutes and seconds, date aperture between 4 and 5, sword hands with luminous inserts, calibre: cal. B01 automatic, 47 jewels, case: black ceramic, movement number: 3999871, case number: SB0161 - 11/100, Closure: black Breitling rubber strap with ceramic deployant buckle, dimensions: 46 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 215 mm,…
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Chanel J12 Ref H2010 a lady's white ceramic, stainless steel, diamond and sapphire-set wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2016, dial: white with diamond hour markers, date aperture between 4 and 5, baton hands with luminous inserts, calibre: quartz movement, case: white ceramic, screw-down crown, stainless steel bezel set with pink sapphires, back secured by eight screws, Serial number: CXG43488, Closure: Chanel white ceramic bracelet with stainless steel integrated folding clasp, dimensions: 33 mm…
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 Ref 126333 a stainless steel, gold and diamond-set automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2020, dial: champagne and diamond-set, date aperture at 3, calibre: cal. 3235 automatic, fully jewelled, case: stainless steel and 18ct gold Rolex Oyster, screw-down crown and back, Serial number: F3140720, Closure: stainless steel and 18ct gold Rolex bracelet with integrated folding clasp, dimensions: 41 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm, signed:…
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref 67652BC.Zz.1262BC.01 an 18ct white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2016, dial: silver-toned with 'Grande Tapisserie' pattern, applied hour markers set with diamonds and white gold Royal oak hands with luminescent coating, date aperture at 3, calibre: cal. 2713, quartz, 7 jewels, movement number: 745152, case: 18ct white gold, diamond-set bezel, case number: I36153-0087, Closure: 18ct white gold bracelet accented with diamonds with Audemars Piguet…
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18ct gold cigarette lighter and silver plated table-top lighter, S.T. Dupont, Paris, the etched gold lighter, gross weight approximately 104 grams, approximately 49 x 35 12 mm, signed S.T Dupont, Paris, made in France, numbered B2940 ; the diamond head silver plated lighter, gross weight approximately 316 grams, approximately 140 x 40 x 14 mm, signed S.T. Dupont. (2)
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14ct gold hunter pocket watch, Paul Moser, circa 1910, dial: white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic and dot minute track, spade hands, movement: Swiss lever movement, crown wind, lever set, case: 14ct gold circular case with engine turned and tree decoration, cuvette signed Paul Moser, case number: 96853, dimensions: 55 mm diameter, gross weight approximately 118 grams, signed: case dial and movement, accessories: none
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Silver and tortoiseshell triple case verge fusee pocket watch, Thomas Leader, London 1802, dial: white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, beetle and poker hands, movement: verge fusee, outer case: tortoiseshell, sterling silver, inner case: sterling silver, engraved Aj Shickle, dimensions: 65 mm diameter, gross weight approximately 165 grams, signed: dial and movement, accessories: winding key
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A sterling silver 'Acanthus' pattern flatware service, designed by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen in 1917, post-1945 production, comprising: twelve dinner knives, twelve dinner forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve lunch knives, twelve lunch forks, twelve soup spoons, six grapefruit spoons, six cake forks, six teaspoons, one strainer, one corkscrew and two mustard pots with spoons, each stamped Georg Jensen sterling Denmark, 3080 grams total weight silver excluding knives with steel blades and corkscrew
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Plique-a-jour enamel, silver and glass box, circa 1910, the round cut glass box is fitted with a lid composed of enamelled cells in shades of translucent red, yellow, pink, green, purple and turquoise, the domed radiating ray design centring a red enamel flower finial, 6 cm high, Provenance: T. Robert fine antique jewellery, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Private collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above
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Plique-a-jour enamel and gilt-silver cup and saucer, Marius hammer, circa 1900, the body of each comprised of bands of geometric, floral and scrolling enamelled cells in shades of translucent red, green, purple and turquoise, each centring a red guilloche enamel disk, the base of both stamped with maker's mark for Marius hammer, 930S, cup 6.5 cm diameter, saucer 10.5 cm diameter. Provenance: John Jaffa Antiques, London. Private collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above, other notes, accompanied…
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A nest of four marquetry occasional tables, Emile Galle, circa 1900, graduated in size, the tops inlaid in various woods with sunflowers, thistles, other flowers and leaves and a butterfly, each signed Galle, largest table 73 x 58.5 x 38.5 cm. Provenance: Le Louvre des Antiquaires, Paris. Private collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above
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A pond yacht, circa 1910, the wooden pond yacht with a varnished finish and 3 sails, set on a custom wooden stand, 224 x 215 x 30 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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A maple, Macassar ebony and mother of pearl inlaid 'Il Candeliere' display cabinet, Carpanelli, Italy, circa 1980, the central glass fronted display cabinet with mirrored backing and three glass shelves inlaid with Macassar ebony panels and mother of pearl motifs, raised on a platform base incorporating a drawer and topped by a circular feature, flanked by smaller floating cabinets of similar design, with internal lighting, maker's mark for Carpanelli, 208 x 105 x 37.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…
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Giovanni Fontana, circa 1821-1893, Jephthah and his Daughter (circa 1883), carrara and verde marble, signed and inscribed 'G Fontana's / Alas, My Daughter! Thou Hast Brought Me very Low' on base, sculpture 115.5 x 55 x 43 cm; 216 cm high (including plinth). Provenance: Giovanni Fontana, London, Hordern family, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney. Private collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above. Exhibited, Botanic Gardens Museum, Sydney, June 1884, Farmer and Company, Sydney, August 1884,…
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