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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:313
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:313
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:227
Date:7-Nov-2023
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A 1915 USA $5 gold Indian Head half Eagle coin, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Set in a 18ct. gold pendant mount. Total weight 13.65gm.
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1915 Austrian 4 Ducat re-strike gold coin, purity of 23.75 carat gold, the highest purity for a gold coin that was issued for circulation, diameter 4 cm. 0.4430 troy ounces of gold. In 18ct gold pendant mount. 17.04gm.
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Austrian 1915 restrike 100 Corona - Franz Joseph I gold coin, bared headed portrait to one side, imperial eagle the other. In gold rope twist frame on gold chain. 39.5gm.
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A 21ct gold 1819 French 20 Franc coin, set in an 18ct gold decorative pierced mount. 11.23gm.
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A pair of 14ct gold and diamond owl head cufflinks, round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set for eyes, (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1). TDW. 0.45ct. Together with three matching 14ct gold and diamond shirt studs. TDW. 0.12ct. 22gm.
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A c.1900 18ct yellow gold cufflink and shirt stud set, in original fitted box. Domed form. 17.6gm.
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A pair of designer 9ct yellow gold and star sapphire cufflinks, each oval cabochon sapphire graded as 'medium bluish grey with good asterism', secured by four eagles claws. 20.66gm. Valuation available.
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A pair of handmade 18ct and 9ct yellow gold and star ruby cufflinks, the 8ct. oval cabochon rubies graded 'dark medium purplish red with moderate asterism', set on 18ct gold discs, 9ct gold bar and swivel fittings. Valuation available.
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A Tony Buller silver hinged bangle, the shaped hammered panel with applied engraved and cut out dragon form, pinned lock, stamped PATONI STERLING SILVER to back.
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Tony Buller (Patoni) NZ silver falcon head brooch, finely engraved. Stamped maker's mark to reverse.
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An early 20th century 9ct gold framed, large banded agate heart brooch, the wide plain frame with rope twist detail. 5.5 x 4.5 cm.
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A George III intaglio cut citrine seal in 9ct bar brooch mount, the colonial 9ct gold bar with engraved ends, the citrine with crest and script initials. 9gm.
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An 18ct yellow gold and large amethyst pendant, the rectangular facet cut amethyst of good rich purple tone, in rub-over mount with wide triple ribbed large swivelling bail. 10.8gm.
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A 14ct gold pearl and diamond pendant, the 14.5 cm round white South Sea pearl suspended from three graduating round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity I1-I2), bezel set. TDW. 0.79ct.
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14ct gold, pearl and diamond Chanel inspired pendant, a near round white/cream South Sea pearl, suspended from a diamond encrusted double C, in the style of Chanel, (Colour G-J, Clarity SI2). TDW. 0.50ct.
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A 19th century Italian 18ct. gold and coral pendant, the ornate filigree mount with a coral cameo of classical woman to the centre, with gold suspension ring.
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A 19th century gilded 18ct. yellow gold brooch, oval form with rope twist edge, the hinged front leaf design highlighted with three applied green stones (emeralds), glazed panel to the frame, with large tapered bail. Total weight 11gms, testing as 18ct. or higher. Some old repairs to the back.
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A c.1900 Venetian enamelled ruby glass scent phial with later 9ct gold pendant mount, gilt hinged lid, the 9ct gold swing frame pendant mount with 9ct bail, length 13 cm.
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An impressive19th century 18ct yellow gold diamond and turquoise pendant brooch, the rose gold centre with a cross form set with 16 old cushion cut diamonds, framed by a circle of turquoise cabochons, decorative outer frame. Bale to the top and bar to the back, the reverse with panel absent. 20.2gm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond heart pendant, a 0.70ct heart shape diamond (Colour D, Clarity VS2), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with a further five diamonds set to the bale (Colour F-G, Clarity VS2), with a fine 18ct white gold chain. TDW. 0.85ct. Valuation available. GIA Report available.
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An 18ct gold and diamond pendant, a 2.21ct round brilliant cut fancy yellow diamond claw set and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut white diamonds, suspended from a diamond set bale. With a fancy link 18ct gold chain. TDW. 2.38ct.
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platinum sapphire and diamond necklace, a 3.00ct oval mixed cut moderate to dark blue sapphire (slightly included), claw set to the centre of twelve round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F-G, Clarity SI1-SI2), bezel set, the chain of fine 'snail' links. TDW. 0.40ct, length 40 cm. Valuation available.
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A three-strand pearl choker, one hundred and fourteen .8 cm near round cream pearls (medium lustre with moderate to heavy blemishes), hand knotted between each pearl, 14ct rose and yellow gold clasp set with a 1.4 cm Mabe pearl. Old valuation available.
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An uncommon triple strand cultured pearl necklace with gem stone clasp by Dorrie Nossiter, the 220 pearls reported as 'slightly graduated good quality' and of bright lustre and thick nacre. The silver clasp with gold tongue fitting set with peridots, amethysts, fire opals, aquamarines and cultured pearls. Note: Reported to have been supplied by Aspreys of London. Note: A reviewer of the Art by Four Women exhibition held at the Walker Gallery, London in 1935 spoke in glowing terms of the 'second…
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An 18ct white gold and pink diamond ring/pendant, a 1.39ct pear cut pink diamond claw set and surrounded by a double halo of small pink diamonds, further surrounded by a halo of small white diamonds, attached to a diamond set bale. With a fine diamond set white gold chain. The pendant can convert to a ring with the bale clipping under the setting and by attaching the diamond set pendant mount to an 18ct white gold ring. TDW. 2.06. Valuation available.
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A classical 9ct yellow gold large belcher link bracelet, sprung ring clasp. 18.5gm.
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A Lalique 'Nysa' crystal panel cuff bracelet, six domed panels each decorated with a cherub with bunches of grapes, in gold plated frames with large links, each framed marked Lalique France, clasp with safety catch. In Lalique box, length 18 cm. In mythology, Nysa is the birthplace of Dionysus symbol of the vineyard. The nymphs of Nysa watched over the young Dionysus, son of Zeus, whom they kept hidden in a grotto where he grew up on the fruit of the vine. Lalique reinterpreted this famous motif in a line…
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An 18ct gold and diamond bracelet, ten modern round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F-G, Clarity VS-SI1) claw set between nugget style links, push clasp with safety catch, marked Bouchero and Made in France. TDW. 1.60ct, length 18 cm.
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An 18ct white gold and multi diamond bangle, the front with nine clusters, each with central cluster of bead set diamonds in radiating wire frame with an outer halo of further diamonds. The 254 modern brilliant cuts of TDW. 2.68ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the continuous row of clusters each set with seven diamonds. The 289 modern brilliant cuts of TDW. 2.70ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, twenty-one diamond set leaf clusters linked by small diamond encrusted bars, push clasp. TDW. 4.45ct, length 17 cm.
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An impressive 18ct white gold and 14 diamond cluster bracelet, each cluster with central small brilliant cut diamonds framed by radiating baguettes framed by an outer halo of further brilliant cuts. the 378 brilliant and 328 baguette cuts of TDW. 10ct. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, thirty-five articulated links each set with a cluster of five round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with safety catches. TDW. 6.53ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, thirty-five links set with multiple baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with safety catches. TDW. 3.56ct, length 19 cm.
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An 18ct gold and blue topaz tennis bracelet, forty-four square step cut blue topaz channel set, push clasp with safety catch, TTW 9.20ct, length 18 cm.
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An impressive 26 gold charm 9ct gold charm bracelet, the bracelet loaded with a mixture of 18ct and 9ct charms, many larger interesting examples. 106gm.
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A good vintage 21 charm silver bracelet, with large and interesting charms. 106gm.
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A vintage silver Arts and Crafts style cuff, set with a large polished turquoise nugget and small red coral polished piece, sculpted floral and leaf designs.
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A pair of 14ct gold diamond halo stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.50ct oval brilliant cut light fancy yellow diamond, claw set and surrounded by a halo of eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity I2), bead set, posts for pierced ears. TDW. 1.18ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold pearl and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a 1 cm pink with silver/green overtones cultured pearl, suspended from a seven diamond set bar (Colour I-J, Clarity SI2-I2), posts for pierced ears. TDW. 0.17ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, each earring set with a 0.25ct emerald cut diamond and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set shepherd's hook for pierced ears. TDW. 0.65ct.
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A pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings, each earring set with a 0.41ct pear shape fancy yellow diamond claw set and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut yellow diamonds with an outer halo of round brilliant cut white diamonds, suspended from a diamond set 'huggie' hook for pierced ears. TDW. 2.12ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, each earring with a diamond encrusted 'mesh' triangle, (Colour G-I, Clarity SI), suspended from a diamond set hinged 'huggie' hook for pierced ears. TDW. 2.94ct. Valuation available.
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A pair of 18ct gold and diamond drop earrings, each earring in the form of an elongated diamond shape mount and set with sixteen baguette cut diamonds (Colour D-H, Clarity VS-SI), channel set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-K, Clarity I2), suspended from a diamond set hook for pierced ears, with safety catch. TDW. 1.09ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.22ct round brilliant cut diamond, claw set and surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears. TDW. 0.60ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, each earrings set with three clusters of seven round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears. TDW. 0.91ct.
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A pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings, each earring set with a 0.23ct round brilliant cut diamond, bezel set in a plain gold mount, hooks for pierced ears. TDW. 0.47ct.
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A good 18ct gold large opal and diamond ring, the oval cabochon 5.23ct. opal with white base and good blue/green/orange flash in radiating 14-pillar wire basket setting, framed by three modern brilliant cut diamonds to each side, graded F-G and Vs-Si. TDW. 0.72ct. Set to the top of the tall pillared shoulders.
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9ct gold and opal ring, a 5.84ct pear cut Lightening Ridge opal (intense play of fire), claw set in a plain shank, slight split shoulders. Valuation available.
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An estate18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.62ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour G, Clarity SI1), claw set, upright shoulders.
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A platinum and 18ct white gold made lab-grown diamond cluster ring, the central modern round brilliant cut 1.51ct lab-grown diamond of 'fancy pink' (Argyle type) colour, in a four claw cushion setting, highlighted with further lab-grown white diamonds framing and set to the shoulders. TDW.2.11ct. Valuation available.
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14ct white gold and diamond ring, a 0.84ct pear cut diamond (Colour F, Clarity SI2), claw set and surrounded by twenty-six tapered baguette diamonds (Colour F, Clarity FS-I1) claw set in a ballerina style mount. TDW. 2.66ct. Ring size M. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the top quality 0.96ct modern brilliant cut diamond graded colour D and clarity IF. GIA 6455432361.
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14ct white gold, emerald and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 3.31ct emerald cut emerald (included), bezel set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, with further diamonds set to the shoulders, (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-I2). TDW. 0.85ct. Ring size P.
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14ct rose gold, aquamarine and diamond double halo ring, a 6.16ct light blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set in white gold, with further diamonds to the split shoulders. TDW. 0.82ct. Ring size M½.
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18ct white gold and diamond solitaire ring the modern brilliant cut of 0.34ct. graded J and VS2. Framed by six channel set baguette cut diamonds in cross-over type setting. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold multi diamond ring, two rows of small round brilliant cut diamonds with a central band of baguette cut diamonds. TDW. 0.80ct.
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14ct gold green sapphire and diamond halo ring, a 2.57ct oval cut bluish-green sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW. 0.30ct. Ring size M.
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14ct white gold pearl, purple sapphire and diamond vintage style ring, a 9.9.5 cm round white cultured pearl set to the centre of two pear cut pinkish-purple sapphires (eye clean clarity), claw set, with fifty-four round brilliant cut diamonds decorating the mount (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 0.19ct. TSW 0.75ct. Ring size M.
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A 14ct white gold pink Ceylonese sapphire and diamond ring, four pear cut pinkish-purple Ceylonese sapphires (eye clean clarity) representing petals, bezel set with millegrain detail, a 0.05ct round brilliant cut diamond to the centre of the petals. TSW 1.11ct. Ring size M.
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14ct gold sapphire and diamond halo ring, a 2.75ct oval cut royal blue sapphire, (moderate eye visible inclusions) claw set, and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds micro claw set in white gold, with further diamonds set to the split shoulders, (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 0.70ct. Ring size L.
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An 18ct gold and diamond estate ring, two round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F-G, Clarity SI1-SI2), bead set in white gold with two single/rose cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I3) bead set in white gold to each shoulder. TDW. 0.24ct. Ring size O½.
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14ct gold and diamond antique style halo ring, a 0.43ct round brilliant cut fancy yellow diamond (Clarity SI2), bezel set and surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds, with a further three diamonds set to each shoulder (Colour H-K, Clarity I3). TDW. 0.28ct (white diamonds). TDW. 0.71ct. Ring size L½.
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14ct rose gold, sapphire and diamond halo ring, a 4.10ct pear cut deep blue sapphire (included), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the shoulders (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-I2). TDW. 0.63ct. Ring Size M.
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A 14ct white gold, Ceylonese sapphire and diamond halo ring, five oval cut purplish-blue sapphires (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by fifty round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clairty SI2-I2). TSW 4.78ct. TDW. 0.23ct. Ring size M½.
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14ct white gold, opal and diamond halo ring, a 4.39ct free form cabochon boulder opal (black with green, yellow, blue colour play), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2) with further diamonds set to the shoulders. TDW. 0.72ct. Ring size S.
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An 18ct white gold topaz and diamond dress ring, a 7.00ct oval facet cut blue topaz eight claw set in an open basket type mount, each claw set with multiple small diamonds, further diamonds to each high shoulder.
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platinum and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.67ct transitional modern brilliant cut diamond (Colour I, Clarity SI2), in a rub over mount, plain shank. Ring size N. Old valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ring, eleven round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a small London Bridge style mount. TDW. 0.75ct.
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A large fine quality kelim rug, multiple bands of various geometric medallions. 315 x 226 cm.
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A hand knotted Afghan Burjusta carpet, with two large medallions framed by two borders of rosettes and narrow bands. 190 x 130 cm
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An Afghan Turkman hand knotted wool pile carpet decorated with multiple gol motifs. 192 x 150 cm.
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#A long kilim runner decorated with six diamond medallions and framed by a latch hook motif border. 500 x 82 cm.
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A large hand knotted Iranian Tabriz carpet, decorated with a central medallion and concentric fields with ivory, blue and red grounds, patterned with curvilinear floral tendrils and lotus flowers, conforming quadrants and multiple border guards.
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A large vintage Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, monogrammed canvas exterior with boards and iron strapping, the interior with two removable trays, quilted lining to lid and original label and serial number. Iron side handles, owners initials and remains of shipping labels. On roller wheels. Requires some attention. Provenance: Brought over from England to South Africa in c.1905.
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An Arts and Crafts copper and wrought iron fire screen, the frame supporting the copper panel decorated with a peacock, the tail set with tin and coloured glass discs, two tin panels to the base 'East West Home's Best'. 94 x 92 cm.
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An Elizabethan style oak joint stool, carved decoration to apron, reeded detail to legs, stretcher base. 42 x 25 x 48 cm.
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An Indian hardwood vase stand, the elaborate column in the form of a bird with a snake body in mouth, supporting two carved tiers with a square top. The base carved with snakes, mythical beasts and plants. Ebonised finish. 36 x 86 cm.
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A Victorian rosewood pedestal sewing table, octagonal form, the apron with turned finial embellishment, the interior with original fitted compartments and storage well, turned column and tripod base, requires minor attention. 46 x 46 x 72 cm.
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A quality Victorian satinwood workbox, the top with painted floral decoration, the interior with multiple lidded compartments, faux drawers to each side, the small well, on octagonal column and quadrupod base with conforming painted decoration, raised on hairy paw feet. 48.5 x 38.5 x 77.5 cm.
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An Edwardian Chinese Chippendale side table, pierced gallery with conforming apron, triple bamboo shaped legs, pierced cross stretcher base with turned central finial, ebonised finish. 62 x 42 x 70 cm.
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A quality Georgian style flame mahogany lowboy, the crossbanded top with thumb moulded edge and concave corner, single frieze drawer above the shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs. Good colour and patina.
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A Victorian figured oak estate cabinet, the doors with domed panels open reveal stationery shelves and pigeonholes, with two half drawers and one full width drawers, recessed brass handles, domed panel to each side, raised on plinth base. Nice patina. 86 x 36 x 68 cm.
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A unique custom-made male torso gentleman's chest/dressing stand by Szczepan Urbanowizc, made as a fourth-year examination piece while studying at Auckland University's School of Architecture winning the 'Best Wood' award. The muscular chest of eight drawers incorporating artistic strips of exotic wood veneer, on a rimu base with electric trouser press, height 175 cm. A newspaper article about this chest is included.
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A Regency rosewood flap top supper table, the top with decorative apron raised on a square pedestal column with quadrupod carved base and scrolling feet, small brass casters. 90 x 90 x 75 cm.
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A pair of William IV rosewood dining chairs, carved scrolling bar back, turned legs, upholstered in a yellow and cream fabric (fabric marked). 46 x 42 x 89 cm.
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A Regency rosewood side cabinet, frieze drawer, the glazed doors with metal grill, interior with two adjustable shelves, column with brass detail to each side, raised on plinth base. 107 x 45 x 92 cm.
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A George II mahogany open elbow chair, vase splat back, cabriole legs with stretcher base, upholstered in an Art Nouveau design fabric, old repairs. 50 x 40 x 103 cm.
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A uncommon Regency solid ebony side chair, reeded detail to the frame, shell carved highlights to the rail back, sabre front legs.
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A Georgian oak book press chest of drawers, original turned and working book press mechanism, with three drawer base, swan neck handles, brass key hole escutcheons, raised on turned feet. 76 x 60 x 156 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany flat front five drawer chest, two half drawers over three full width, turned handles, brass keyhole escutcheons, raised on splay feet. (some marks to top). 108 x 55 x 107.5 cm.
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A substantial Victorian mahogany three drawer chest, white marble top, turned recessed wood handles, carved panel to the centre of each drawer with large turned key hole escutcheons, chamfered corners with carved corbels, raised on plinth base and squat bun feet. 125.5 x 60 x 80.5 cm.
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A late 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood demi-lune side table, the border to the top and the apron extensively carved with Indian plants, birds and animals, the back carved with conforming plants and flowers, raised on four substantial legs with stretcher base, all carved with matching motifs. 134 x 65 x 110 cm.
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A rare and impressive New Zealand colonial Winks & Hall native timbers wine table, with fine parquetry inlaid top, raised on three turned and fluted legs, a lower tier with inlaid panels framing a removable lidded thread container, the tier with a fluted frieze. All on three splayed legs. Original maker's label, diameter 57 cm, height 76 cm. Provenance: The Ruth Simon Estate Collection, Sydney. Sold Dunbar Sloane Ltd. November 2013.
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A New Zealand colonial Winks & Hall (Auckland) kauri side table, square top on turned and faceted legs. Original makers label to base. 30 x 30 x 47.5 cm.
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A colonial kauri scotch chest, hatbox drawer to the centre of four small over three full width drawers, burr totora drawer fronts, reeded and carved decoration to each, raised on plinth base. Replacement handles. 117 x 56 x 124 cm.
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An early George III oak dresser, the plate rack panelled back with three shelves, the base with three drawers above a central bank of three further drawers flanked by a pair of panelled cupboard doors, all with brass knob handles. Good patina. 169 x 50 x 198 cm.
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A Georgian country oak bureau cabinet, the top with two panelled doors, adjustable shelves to the interior, with two half drawers below, the bureau interior with smalls drawers, pigeon holes and sliding base compartment, over two half drawers and two full width drawers, raised on bracket feet. 94 x 52 x 205 cm.
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A rare set of eight Yugoslavian beech Windsor chairs, spindle back, shaped seats, two carvers. Made In Yugoslavia stamped in gold to the base of each chair. (One carver requires minor repair). 57 x 58 x 100 cm.
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A vintage pine scrub top kitchen table, three drawers to one side, plank top with some borer, raised on turned legs. 197 x 79 x 74 cm.
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