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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:312
Sale Title:Fine Decorative Arts & JewelleryLots with images:310
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:160
Date:27-Oct-2009
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A diamond and ruby double clip, Drayson, London each clip of scroll design, set throughout with old-cut diamonds highlighted with a diagonal ribbon of baguette diamonds, further enhanced with three rows of claw-set mixed cut rubies engraved Drayson, London. Length 6 cm Estimated total weight of diamonds 14.4 carats Estimated total weight of rubies 19.5 carats Drayson, London was founded by Cecil Drayson in 1936 and located in prestigious Bond Street, London. His jewels were renowned for their high quality,…
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A lady's Diamond And Ruby Cocktail Watch, Circa 1936, Case Drayson, London manual movement, fully jewelled, silvered dial, blued steel hands, calibre-cut ruby bezel, Arabic numerals, rectangular-shaped case highlighted with baguette diamond domed panels, diamond-set horseshoe-shaped lugs enhanced with palmette motifs, the bracelet is designed as a graduating double row of claw-set round-cut rubies interspersed at intervals with diamond-set bow motifs, case signed Drayson, London length of case 22 mm
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A Diamond And sapphire Bracelet designed as a series of geometric open work plaques millegrain-set throughout with mixed-cut diamonds and calibre-cut sapphires, the centre plaque of scroll design decorated with similarly-cut diamonds and sapphires, to a scroll engraved gallery length 17.5 cm
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A Diamond Clip designed as a flower head, claw-set to the centre with an old-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.75 carats, the furled petals set with circular-cut diamonds, highlighted with a central line of baguette diamonds, the stems and leaves set throughout with similarly-cut diamonds
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A Pair Of Diamond And Cultured Pearl Clips each designed as a floral spray, the pearl buds embellished with rose-cut diamonds, the furled leaves and stems set with circular-cut and baguette diamonds
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A Diamond Ring claw-set to the centre with a transitional-cut diamond weighing 5.20 carats within a mount designed as a flower head, each petal millegrain-set with single-cut diamonds, the split shoulders highlighted with similarly-set leaf motifs stamped Cel, platinum, 18 carat gold
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A Pair Of Diamond Pendant Earclips, Drayson, London each diamond-set oval-shaped surmount highlighted with a diamond cluster, suspending an articulated tassel set throughout with baguette diamonds engraved Drayson, London
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A Cultured Pearl Necklace the double strand of baroque pearls measuring approximately 9.0 mm, completed by a bow-shaped clasp set throughout with old and rose-cut diamonds centring a baroque pearl
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A Cultured Pearl Necklace the single strand of off-round pearls measuring approximately 8.5 mm, completed by a bow-shaped clasp set throughout with circular-cut and baguette diamonds
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An 18 Carat Gold lady's Cocktail Watch, Circa 1945 manual movement, fully jewelled, silvered dial with gold overlay, blued steel hands, baton numerals, square-shaped case with diamond-set stepped decoration, gas pipe link bracelet with buckle clasp set with round-cut diamonds, dial signed Cartier 14 mm square clasp stamped 18 carat gold
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A gem-set Brooch designed as a stylised flower head randomly set with amethyst, citrine, aquamarine, smoky quartz and tourmaline gem stones
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A Cultured Pearl Torsade, Paloma Picasso For Tiffany & Co designed as eight strands of cultured freshwater pearls completed by an 18 carat gold double ring clasp stamped Palomo Picasso, Tiffany & Co. 750, length approximately 38 cm Together With A Cartier Gold Pendant designed as a panther hanging from a loop signed Cartier 750 and numbered
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A Cultured Pearl Necklace the single strand composed of thirty three South Sea cultured pearls measuring approximately 12.00 mm to 13.80 mm in diameter, completed by a gold and pave-set diamond clasp stamped 18 carat white gold, length approximately 47 cm
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An Enamel, Pearl, Diamond And Turquoise lady's Pocket Watch And Chain the circular enamel dial applied with Roman numerals, gold hands, the bezel decorated with split pearls, the front set to the centre with an ovalshaped turquoise within a border of split pearls highlighted with rose diamonds, to a baton link chain of blue and white enamel interspersed with pearls
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A Diamond Ring designed as a triple bi-colour band set to the centre with three hoops of brilliant-cut diamonds, manufacturer's presentation case stamped R M (Robert Musson), 18 carat gold Together With A Pair Of Diamond And Gold Earrings of circular design, each set to the centre with a bezel set brilliant-cut diamond, post and butterfly fittings, manufacturer's presentation case stamped R M (Robert Musson), 18 carat gold
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A Gold And Diamond Chain And Locket the chain designed as a series of entwined hoops each highlighted with a gold plaque enhanced with an old-cut diamond between rectangular-shaped flattened links, supporting an oval locket set to the centre with six old-cut diamonds within a scalloped border highlighted with old-cut and rose diamonds, the bale set with rose diamonds, accompanied by matching earrings and brooch fitting chain stamped 18 carat gold bale stamped E.J
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A Cartier Diamond And Platinum riviere composed of ninety-eight graduated oval-cut diamonds approximate total weight 38,.28 carats stamped Cartier, platinum, number 883 888 accompanied by manufacturer's presentation case length approximately 43 cm
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A Diamond Ring, Tiffany & Co claw-set to the centre with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.77 carats between two tapered baguette diamond shoulders, manufacturer's presentation case stamped Tiffany & Co. platinum Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co certificate no 19256626/E04140106 stating that the diamond is F colour, internally flawless
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A Diamond Ring centring a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.59 carats, the shoulders millegrain set with two baguette diamonds Accompanied by Gem Studies Laboratory Diamond Grading Report Ref. No. AA44298 stating that the diamond is J colour, SI1 clarity
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A Diamond Brooch of stylised floral and foliate design, set throughout with graduated baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and white gold Estimated total weight of diamonds in excess of 18.00 carats
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A Pair Of Diamond And Black Enamel Pendant Earrings each designed as an articulated line of three millegrain-set graduating old-cut diamonds, the largest weighing approximately 0.65 and 0.74 carats respectively, suspended from a black enamel tube, to an old-cut diamond surmount
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A Burmese Ruby And Diamond Ring set to the centre with a cushion-cut Burmese ruby weighing 2.61 carats within a border of single-cut diamonds, flanked by two cushion-cut diamonds together weighing 1.69 carats within a similarly-set border Accompanied by Grs Gemstone Report No. 2007-011865 stating that the ruby is a natural vivid red (Grs type 'pigeon's blood'), origin Burma, displaying excellent brilliancy and clarity stamped Hardy Bros. Mo, 18 carat gold
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A Cultured Pearl Necklace a single strand of thirty-one mixed colour Tahitian pearls, including deep charcoal grey, blue grey, light grey, grey green, peacock green and aubergine measuring approximately 13.9 mm to 16.75 mm in diameter, to an 18 carat white gold satin finish barrel clasp
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Three Pairs Of Cufflinks one pair Cartier of stirrup-shaped linking, connected by batons set with cabochon sapphires, stamped Cartier, 14 carat gold; one pair of bloodstone cufflinks, designed as fluted flower heads set to the centre with a ruby, stamped Trianon, 'C', 18 carat gold; one pair of cufflinks designed as an onyx disc, highlighted with rose-cut diamonds, French assay mark Together With A Ruby And Diamond Ring gypsy-set with an oval ruby flanked by brilliant-cut diamonds stamped 18 carat gold
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A Diamond Ring bezel set to the centre with a heart-shaped diamond weighing 2.03 carats to a tapered band, manufacturer's presentation case stamped R M (Robert Musson), 18 carat gold Accompanied by Gem Studies Short Report stating that the diamond is F colour, SI1 clarity
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A Pink Diamond Ring the carre-cut pink diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carats, the engraved shoulders highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds stamped L & H, 18 carat gold
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A Cultured Pearl Necklace the single strand composed of twenty-nine pearls measuring approximately 13.0 mm-13.9 mm, completed by a round ball clasp pave-set with roundcut diamonds, Paspaley pouch and presentation case
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A Pair Of Diamond Earclips, Georg Jensen designed as a pair of half-hoop earrings, each set with two rows of princess-cut diamonds, manufacturer's presentation case These earrings were created for the Georg Jensen Centenary Celebrations 2004, 'Special Limited Edition Master Diamond Collection' Accompanied by a Diamond Declaration Card, item no 3926601 stating that the total carat weight of the diamonds is 4.44carats, F-G colour, VS clarity stamped G J, 1625, 18 carat white gold
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A Natural Pearl And Diamond Necklace composed of six strands of graduated natural pearls, the largest measuring approximately 6.45 mm, completed by a circular-shaped clasp set to the centre with a diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carats within a pave-set border
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A Pair Of Diamond Pendant Earrings each designed as a pendant drop highlighted with circular-cut diamonds, set to the centre with a pear-shaped diamond-set swing, to a diamond-set cluster surmount
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A Diamond Ring claw-set to the centre with an early modern brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.68 carats, the split shoulders highlighted with old and single-cut diamonds stamped P.M. Accompanied by Gem Studies Short Report Ref. No.060809-1 stating that the diamond is L colour, SI2 clarity
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The Koninderie Matrix Opal A Natural Matrix Opal Microcrystalline Quartz Opal Koninderie - an Aboriginal name for rainbow. The Koninderie matrix opal was discovered in Andamooka, South Australia. When discovered the original weight of the matrix opal was 65.7 kilograms, and at the time believed to be the world's largest natural matrix opal. The matrix opal was cut in half in 1975. A news release in 1975 writes of Mr Bill Moriarty, a Perth gemmologist, being commissioned to cut the specimen with Dr John…
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A Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Panerai Luminor 44 Gmt, Circa 2006 automatic movement, fully jewelled, black dial, crown with patented security break lever lock, luminous Arabic and baton numerals, luminous hands, magnified date aperture, Gmt hand, cushion-shaped case, brown leather strap with stainless steel Panerai buckle, manufacturer's wooden presentation case, guarantee, spare rubber strap and buckle and screwdriver, signed case, dial and movement diameter 44 mm
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An 18 Carat Gold And Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Daytona Cosmograph, Ref No 16523, Circa 1995 lever movement, fully jewelled, gold bezel calibrated for 60-400 units, black dial, applied baton numerals, 3 gold ringed subsidiary dials indicating seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hour register, Oyster case with screw down crown with protective shoulders, Rolex 18 carat gold and stainless steel bracelet with deployant clasp, manufacturer's presentation case, signed case, dial and movement…
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A Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Panerai Luminor Marina Pam 00111, Circa 2006 lever movement, fully jewelled, double layer black dial with luminescent lower layer, crown with patented security break lever lock, baton and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, cushion-shaped case, rubber strap with stainless steel Panerai buckle, manufacturer's wooden presentation case, guarantee, spare leather strap and buckle and screwdriver, signed case, dial and movement diameter 44 cm
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A Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Chopard, 'Happy Sport', Circa 2005 quartz movement, white dial, blued steel hands, five free floating diamonds set over dial, crown highlighted with cabochon sapphire, sapphire glass, date aperture, centre seconds sweep, circular-shaped case, lugs set with four cabochon sapphire terminals, Chopard rice grain pattern link bracelet with deployant clasp, signed case, dial and movement, manufacturer's presentation case and papers diameter 38 mm
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A lady's Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Circa 1990 automatic movement, fully jewelled, silvered dial, reeded bezel, baton numerals, centre seconds sweep, Oyster case, integrated Rolex Oyster polished stainless steel bracelet, manufacturer's presentation case, signed case, dial and movement diameter 24 mm
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An 18 Carat Gold lady's Wristwatch, FABERGE, Anastasia, Recent quartz movement, royal blue guilloche enamel dial, gem-set crown, Arabic numerals, polished oval-shaped case, diamond-set lugs, silk covered leather strap with Faberge clasp, manufacturer's presentation case and papers, signed case, dial and movement length of case 28 mm
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An 18 Carat Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Ulysse Nardin, Ref No 411 - 22, Circa 1984 lever movement, gold dial, Breguet hands, Roman numerals, date aperture, seconds sweep, three engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, minutes and hour recordings, polished circular-shaped case with stepped bezel, display back, stepped lugs, non-original leather strap and clasp, loose Ulysse Nardin clasp, signed case, dial and movement Accompanied by letter from Ulysse Nardin stating that the wristwatch was the…
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An 18 Carat Gold And Diamond lady's Wristwatch, Audemars Piguet, Circa 2000 automatic movement, fully jewelled, brushed silvered dial, dot gem-set numerals, cushion-shaped case with diamond-set bezel, integrated 18 carat gold Audemars Piguet herringbone link bracelet, extra links, manufacturer's case and papers, signed case, dial and movement length of case 23 mm
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch, International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Circa 1960 automatic movement, fully jewelled, silvered dial, baton numerals, date aperture, centre sweep, circular-shaped case, non-original leather strap, additional 18 carat gold bark-finished brick link bracelet, signed case, dial and movement diameter 35 mm
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch, IWC Schaffhausen, Novecentro Perpetual Calendar, Ref No 3546, Recent automatic movement, 47 jewels, white dial, gold hands, sapphire glass, baton numerals, subsidiary dials showing day, date and month, moonface display and two digit year display, rectangular-shaped case, 18 carat gold IWC tapered brick pattern bracelet, manufacturer's presentation case and repair warranty, signed case, dial and movement length of case 32 mm
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch, Patek Philippe, Ref No 3594, Circa 1972 automatic movement, 36 jewels, champagne dial, rounded polished bezel, Roman numerals, black baton hands, polished oval-shaped case, 18 carat gold non-original, fancy herringbone link bracelet, signed case, dial and movement length 39 mm, width 33 mm
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An 18 Carat Gold lady's Wristwatch. Cartier, Panthere, Recent quartz movement, cream matte dial, blued steel hands, Roman numerals, square-shaped case with stepped bezel, gem-set crown with protective shoulders, Cartier 18 carat gold integrated brick link bracelet with deployant clasp, signed case, dial and movement stamped Cartier, 18 carat gold diameter 20 mm
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An 18 Carat Gold Pocket Watch, Elgin Nat'L Watch Co., Circa 1878 B W Raymond manual wind, lever-set movement, jewelled, white enamel dial, blued steel hands, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, engineturned circular-shaped case with foliate relief and centred monogram, engine-turned band, signed case, dial and movement diameter 53 mm
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An 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch, Gerald Genta, Circa 1990 manual winding engraved skeleton movement, dot numerals, mother-of pearl subsidiary dials showing day/date, moon phase and leap year indicators, round-shaped case with circular moulding, Gerald Genta leather strap with 18 carat gold buckle, signed case, dial and movement diameter 38 mm. Catalogue Note: Gerald Genta left an indelible mark on the history of watchmaking, revealing his unique talent and 'inventing' the profession of 'watch designer'. A…
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An 18 Carat Gold And Diamond Hunter Pocket Watch, Vacheron & Constantin, Circa 1910 lever-set movement, 15 jewels, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular-shaped case decorated with applied Art Nouveau stylised poppies highlighted with rose diamonds, manufacturer's presentation case, signed case, dial and movement diameter 30 mm
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A 14 Carat Gold Open-Faced Pocket Watch With Associated Chain, International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Circa 1930 manual wind movement, fully jewelled, champagne dial, Breguet hands, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular-shaped, two tone gold, engine turned case of geometric design, signed case, dial and movement Chain stamped 14 carat gold, rubbed Accompanied by IWC Excerpt of Archives
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A Mahogany Long Case Clock, Scottish, John Hood, Cupar Fife, Circa 1830 8-day, bell strike and anchor escapement, painted dial depicting the four seasons, calendar dial, subsidiary seconds, the case with swan neck pediment and turned hood pillars, the trunk flanked by spiral pilasters, the door with shaped top, panelled plinth with canted corners height 221 cm
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A walnut long case clock, English, Thomas hunter Jnr, London, 8-day quarter chiming movement on eight bells, deadbeat escapement flirt striking with racks, brass dial, strike/silent in arch, silvered chapter rings, Roman numerals, calendar aperture, subsidiary seconds dial, rococo sprandrels, the pagoda hood with concave sided cresting, brass ball and spire finials, glazed sides and fluted columns, the trunk with stringing to front panels, rectangular plinth. Height 240 cm
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