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September Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:814
Sale Title:September Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:149
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:543
Date:10-Sep-2013
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A large Chinese blue and white two-handled baluster porcelain vase decorated with K'ang Hsi (Kangxi) scrolling floral designs and bold calligraphy. Height 54 cm
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A 19th century Chinese trade porcelain plate, decorated in an Imari style. Small rim frits. Diameter 22 cm
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A Satsuma Dragonware large bowl, the interior decorated in enamels and gilt with Buddhist Rakan and a dragon in a landscape flanked by pavilions, the exterior decorated with two dragons and the Shimazu mon, marked under the base 'Dai Nihon, Satsuma Chokuzan (Potter)' and artist's mark. Diameter 245. Small old rim frit.
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A Japanese bronze elephant with trunk raised. Length 18.5 cm, c.1900. Tusks missing.
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A Chinese carved ivory recumbent dragon. Length 26 cm, on wood stand.
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A collection of Japanese sword fittings, including a fuchi and five menuki.
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A Korean porcelain vase, ovoid shape, celadon glaze, decorated with cranes in flight and panels decorated with flowers and willow trees. Height 27 cm
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A heavy Indian brass figure of a standing female Hindu dancer. Height 45 cm
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Two old Indian pottery heads of Buddha, one a terracotta colour, the other grey. Height of each approx. 12 cm
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An early 20th century 9ct. gilded rose gold NZEF Sweetheart brooch, modelled as an officer's cap upon a rifle, the rifle sling mounted with a synthetic ruby, diamond and sapphire enclosing the serial no. for Private Horace Alfred Lane, Auckland Regiment #23/478.
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A 9ct. yellow gold Arts & Crafts brooch, of lozenge form with a central oval abalone panel framed by open worked leaves and berries.
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A 9ct gold and greenstone pendant, the tapering form greenstone with engraved 9ct. rose gold cap, with gold suspension ring. Length 5.5 cm.
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A 19th century N.Z. colonial 9ct. rose gold mounted and large greenstone pendant, the tapered rectangular section pendant of dark green colourway, the long cap mount with engraved detail and shaped border, scroll and bead mounts, engraved 'A.P.R.C. John Links No. 1 1877', remains of gilding. Length 6.7 cm
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A graduated necklace of polished Baltic amber. Length 35 cm
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A 9ct. rose gold shield, engraved decoration to front, a half rugby ball suspended from base, stamped 9ct. and maker's initials AB. Weight 8.5gms.
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An N.Z. colonial 9ct. yellow gold and multi-kauri gum drop necklace, the fine gold link chain with ten ovoid clear gem quality kauri gum drops spaced and suspended from the chain.
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A pair of N.Z. colonial kauri gum and 9ct. earrings, the faceted ovoid clear kauri gum drops with internal single fern leaf to each, the attached and suspended gold fittings for pierced ears. Length of drops 27ea.
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A 19th century 9ct. gold and carved lava cameo brooch, the classical woman in profile in rub-over mount with engraved frame.
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A 9ct. gold cameo brooch, the carved head of a woman in profile wearing a double bead necklace, mounted in a 9ct. rose gold frame, rope edge decoration and a bow to the top and base at each side, with safety chain. Length 50.
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A 15ct. yellow gold, opal and seed pearl brooch / pendant, open scrolling and tapered form with pendant drop, set with 11 opal cabochons and 14 seed pearls, suspension loop and captured bar to back.
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An early 20th century 14ct. gold, red stone possibly (ruby) and seed pearl small pendant on chain, the open work shield form pendant with scroll wire detail, small blister pearl pendant drop, the fine neck chain marked '14K'
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An Edwardian Art Nouveau 9ct. gold pearl and peridot pendant, the scrolling form pendant with leaf decoration to the exterior frame set with small seed pearls, a diamond shape frame with bars to the centre set with small seed pearls and a diamond shape frame with bars to the centre set with small seed pearls and a facet cut peridot, with a fine gold chain.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold Art Nouveau pendant, the inverted pear shape with gold leaves and flowers set with small seed pearls and a facet cut amethyst to the centre, gold wire and beads to the base with a further facet cut amethyst suspended, with fine gold chain.
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A 14ct gold frame cameo pendant/brooch, the shell carved with an exterior scene of a woman surrounded by houses in a 14ct. gold frame with rope edge decoration. Length 4.5 cm
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An Edwardian 15ct. gold and diamond brooch, the bar brooch with a central diamond form set with a diamond, gold beads to both sides of bar. Length 4 cm
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An 18ct. yellow gold pearl set chain with pendant, the nine small gold leaves forming one large leaf set with facet cut multi-coloured natural gemstones, with an additional gemstone suspended to the centre, the chain with three freshwater pearls. Weight 9.1gms.
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A 9ct. gold and greenstone pendant, the polished length of greenstone with engraved 9ct. rose gold cap. Length 6 cm
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A gold plated cameo brooch, the traditional profile of a woman set in a gold plated floral frame. Length 4.5 cm
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A Victorian 18ct. gold mourning brooch, the round target form brooch with a black enamel Greek key pattern to the exterior, the central panel of glass with hair, the base also set with glass and photo, the name and date of death engraved to the exterior frame.
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A Victorian 9ct. rose gold double locket, both sides profusely engraved, with each side opening to reveal a photo, with later box link chain.
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An agate and gold plated vesta case, the oval cylindrical form agate case with gold plated rims, with striking grid to the base. Length 7 cm
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A pair of 14ct. gold and jade earrings, a gold bar suspended from the earring hooks with teardrop shape apple green jade drops, screw hooks for unpierced ears.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and jade butterfly brooch, the body and eyes of jade with gold engraved wings and feelers. Length 6.5 cm
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A 14ct. and 18ct. white gold emerald and diamond cluster pendant on chain, the 0.15ct. emerald framed by eight modern brilliant round cut diamonds totalling 0.40ct., 18ct. white gold open backed cluster setting, suspended from a fine oval link 14ct. white gold chain.
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A pair of c1900 garnet cluster silver gilt earrings, each with a single flower form of 19 garnets, fittings for pierced ears.
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A 9ct. rose gold curb link bracelet, heart padlock clasp, with two spare links. Total weight 13.2gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold muff chain, uniform oval links. Weight 29gms. Length 155 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold muff chain, the uniform oval links highlighted with 14 plain gold beads, 'dog-clip' clasp. Weight 14gms. Length 146 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and seed pearl pendant, open scrolling diamond form with central red stone, the suspension bale with further seed pearls.
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A pair of early/mid-19th century red coral cameo earrings, the pair of carved male and female portraits in ornate cannetille gold mounts, decorated with gold beads to the exterior frame, each with a gold mounted coral cabochon suspended from the base, large fish-hook suspension hooks for pierced ears. Length 4 cm
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A Victorian gold half sovereign ring, the 1891 Sydney half sovereign in a 9ct. yellow gold rub-over ring mount with wide flared shoulders. Total weight 17.5gms.
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A 22ct. yellow gold band ring, half hoop design. Hallmarked Birmingham 1935. 4.9gms.
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An estate 9ct. gold and opal ring, the oval cabochon opal in a rub-over wide domed mount, the shoulders with floral decoration, tiny chip to opal.
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An 18ct. white gold and three stone diamond lady's estate ring, the central diamond of at least 0.50ct. flanked by a 0.25ct. diamond to each side, of old brilliant (transitional) cut, coronet mount to each, tapered shoulders, original purchase receipt and 'Certificate of Insurance' both dated 2.11.35.
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An antique 18ct. gold ring, the inverted teardrop form set with seed pearls and a gemstone in the form of a Gothic style cross, domed shank with engraving to shoulders.
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An estate 9ct. rose gold and garnet ring, the flower form set with eight small garnets with a central pearl, upright shoulders.
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An estate lady's 18ct. yellow gold and tourmaline dress ring, the three graduated striking pink/red circular facet cut tourmalines spaced by two pairs of old cut small diamonds within an angular and scroll engraved setting of overall gypsy style.
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A lady's 14ct. white gold emerald and diamond cluster ring, the 0.35ct. round mixed cut emerald framed by eight modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.64ct. in a round open backed cluster setting
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A lady's estate 18ct. yellow gold emerald and diamond dress ring, as three rows of stones, three diamonds to one, two diamonds to the centre, includes four old European cut diamonds of 0.28ct., one imitation diamond, the other row of three emerald cut emeralds totalling 0.28ct
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A 14ct. gold and jade ring, the oval cabochon apple green jade claw set in a split shoulder floral mount.
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An estate 18ct. gold lady's diamond solitaire ring, the old brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.45ct. claw set in a coronet mount.
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A George III 15ct. gold and ivory mourning pendant, oval form, the panel finely painted with a woman standing before a monumental urn, the base engraved 'Follow Virtue And Smile On Death', all within a landscape, original glazed panel, the enclosed gold back with script initials and suspension loop.
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A silver and diamond set 'Regent Recognition of Service', 30yr medallion, silver form, red enamel to the circumference, the centre with four engraved stars above a blue enamelled '30' and set with an old brilliant cut diamond, hallmarks to the reverse. Birmingham 1957.
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold framed cameo brooch / pendant, finely detailed with a classical woman seated within a landscape, the plain oval frame with a fine rope twist band.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and seed pearl pendant/brooch of open scrolling flowerhead form, the central flowerhead set with seven seed pearls framed by six further smaller scrolling forms.
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A lady's late 19th century silver Albertina, the two fine rope link chains with decorative link sections, T-bar, tassel end and 'dog clip' fittings.
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A late 19th century 14ct. yellow gold thimble, engraved 'Mother' and with engraved and relief detail. Weight 6gms.
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A sterling silver charm bracelet, the traditional curb links set with one horseshoe charm, padlock clasp. Weight 12gms.
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A Victorian 9ct. rose gold bangle, the hinged bangle set with seed pearls and four facet cut sapphires, safety chain.
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An estate 9ct. rose gold Masonic spinner, the white agate engraved with the Masonic square and compass symbol, detailed in gold, the spinner with plain gold back. The frame with suspension ring.
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An unusual silver brooch made from three early English coins dated 1696, 1700 and 1758.
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A vintage Scottish grouse claw plaid brooch, set with a large facet cut amethyst coloured stone.
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An Edwardian fancy gold plated fob chain, watch and gold mounted pendant, the Prince of Wales link chain with a T-bar and two 'dog' clips connected to the Waltham gold plated fob watch with stem wind movement, not working, and a tapered tiger's eye fob pendant with 9ct. yellow gold engraved cap mount and short chain length.
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A lady's 18ct gold fob watch, stem wind, the enamel dial with Roman numerals, the front cover with an outer ring of seed pearls, matching decoration to the back cover with the addition of a diamond set four leaf clover, together with a fine 9ct gold muff chain with a gem set gold slider.
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A lady's silver and enamel Art Nouveau pocket watch, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the front with an outer ring of blue enamel, the back decorated with a blue, white and green Nouveau flower with a woman's head emerging from the flowerhead, some damage.
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A c.1900 14k yellow gold lady's fob watch, the open face with a white enamel dial highlighted with red enamel Roman numerals and gilt, engraved floral and banded back, stem wind movement, in working order.
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An Omega nickel plate pocket watch, stem wind, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial, recently overhauled and in working order.
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An early 1900s lady's silver pocket watch, the enamel dial with Roman numerals, the back profusely engraved, stem wind, recently overhauled and in working condition.
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A c.1950s 9ct. yellow gold cased Smith's gent's wristwatch, the silvered dial with Roman numerals and with maker's name and model 'Deluxe', Arabic even numerals and spear points indicating other hours, subsidiary seconds dial 15 jewelled mechanical movement, working order, the case hallmarked Edinburgh 1955/56. Later leather strap.
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A 1950s Cyma 9ct. yellow gold cased gent's wristwatch, the 17 jewel mechanical movement caliber R.458 in working order, the silvered dial named and marked 'Cymaflex', with gold batons indicating hours, gold hands and subsidiary seconds dial, the perspex glass cracked, the case hallmarked Edinburgh 1959/60.
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A Cyma 'Navy Star' gent's watch, stainless steel 3.3 cm. diameter case, champagne toned dial with Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, other hours denoted by gold spear points, gold Dauphine hands and subsidiary seconds dial at 6. Black crocodile leather strap.
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A Seiko 'Bell-Matic' gent's wristwatch, model 4006-6020T, gold plated case with stainless back, mocca dial with day/date aperture, alarm bezel, sweep second hand, crocodile leather strap.
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A Longines gent's wristwatch, stainless steel square cushion case, circular silvered dial with Arabic numerals, luminous hands, subsidiary seconds dial at 6. Black leather strap.
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A Bulova gent's automatic wristwatch, gold plated cushion case with stainless back, silvered dial with date aperture, gold hands and sweep second hand.
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A vintage Bulova 'Curvex' 1930s gold plated cased wristwatch, the toned face with gold Art Deco Arabic numerals, railtrack minutes and subsidiary seconds dial at 6. Brown leather strap.
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An 18ct gold vintage Vacheron Constantin ultra-thin gent's dress watch, 3.2 cm. diameter case with fine radial fluted bezel, champagne toned dial with Roman numerals and railtrack minutes. The back with serial number 451093, the original strap with an 18ct. gold buckle with London import marks for 1973.
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A 9ct. gold Longines lady's wristwatch, 2.1 cm. diameter case with London import stamps for 1968, 17 jewel calibre L410 manual wind movement, champagne dial with Arabic numerals and minute markers, original integral link bracelet strap with wrythen surface. 21gm excluding movement.
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A Bucherer gold plated gent's dress watch, the 'linen' finish dial with gold batons to indicate hours, date aperture at 3, luminous hands, sweep second hand. Marked 'Bucherer Officially Certified Chronometer', 3.4 cm diameter case, black leather strap.
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A modern Christian Dior wristwatch, tank form, in bi-tone metal, gold plate and stainless steel, the grey face with maker's details and logo, quartz movement, original leather Christian Dior crocodile leather strap
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A lady's modern Longines bi-toned metal wrist watch, the white dial with Arabic numerals and date aperture and maker's name, the back with various maker's details including 'Longines Lyre', quartz movement, bi-metal toned bracelet .
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A c.1980s lady's Tissot 1853 18K yellow gold wristwatch, the circular case with white dial and Roman numerals, date aperture, quartz movement, stamped to the back '18K Water Resistant', leather strap.
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A 19th century French gilt metal sculptural mantel clock surmounted with the figure of a seated artist and set with blue painted Sevres porcelain tablets, the pendulum movement striking on a bell. Height 32 cm
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A French gilt metal three piece clock garniture, the clock in an ornate neo-classical inspired case, with white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, bell striking movement; with accompanying five light candelabra of conforming design. Clock height 44 cm
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A fine quality George III period silver vinaigrette of oblong shape with engraved decoration, gilded interior and pierced grill. Birmingham 1814 by John Shaw. Length 4 cm
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A late Victorian period large silver vesta box of oval section with finely engraved decoration. Old repair. Birmingham 1900. Length 7 cm
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A Victorian period silver snuff box of plain oval section with restrained engraved decoration. London 1803 by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson. Length 6 cm
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A good small Victorian period silver vinaigrette with finely engraved decoration, gilded interior and beautifully pierced grill. Birmingham 1833 by Thomas Shaw. Length 3.1 cm.
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A good early 19th century Continental silver table snuff box of long curved rectangular form, restrained engraved decoration to the borders, the panels with oval panelled floral engraved decoration, gilded interior, impressed hallmark and maker's mark 'IM'. 9.3 cm x 3.8 cm x 3 cm
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A Victorian period circular silver tobacco box with hand beaten decoration. Birmingham 1888 by A. & J. Zimmerman Ltd. Diameter 9.5 cm
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A pair of fine quality French silver and coloured enamel place or menu holders modelled in the form of elegant couples. Minor faults. Height approx. 5 cm
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A heavy silver quaich of plain circular shape with decorated handles. London 1945 by Wakely & Wheeler. Diameter 11 cm
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A set of three 19th century horn beakers with silver rims and crested silver shield shaped escutcheons. London 1897. Height 9 cm
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A pair of Georgian period bright cut silver sugar tongs with fluted bowls. London c.1790 by Thomas Chawner.
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A set of George III period bright cut silver sugar tongs, c.1780 by Hester Bateman.
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Three Georgian fiddle pattern silver tablespoons, two London 1780 and one Edinburgh 1817.
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A George II silver Old English tablespoon, crested with a fleur-de-lis. London 1735 by Richard Pargeter.
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A George III silver Old English tablespoon. London 1807 by Peter & William Bateman.
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A George III silver Old English tablespoon. London 1782 by Hester Bateman.
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A George III silver Hanoverian crested tablespoon. London 1776 by George Smith.
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A rare 18th century Irish silver tablespoon, the plain pointed terminal with initials 'M.C.'. Cork marks c.1775 by I. Nicolson. Length 25.5 cm
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