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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:690
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:172
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:506
Date:25-Jul-2017
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A vintage 9ct. yellow gold and ruby princess-type ring, the large top sculpted with leaves highlighted with claw set cabochon small rubies. 9.9gms.
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A vintage 14ct. yellow gold and garnet cluster ring, the oval form with three stepped tiers of multiple encircling facet-cut garnets, the top larger central oval garnet in rub-over mount. Tested as 14ct.
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A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold, emerald and seed pearl hands ring, the central cluster of five pearls surrounding a small emerald flanked by a pair of gloved hands.
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A lady's estate 18ct. yellow gold and platinum, emerald and diamond three stone ring, the central oval facet cut emerald of approx. 2.34ct. in rub-over setting, flanked by two early brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 0.50ct. each, insurance valuation available stating 'Made c.1930s'.
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and coral set gypsy ring, the heavy tapered band with three recessed pale pink toned coral cabochons. London hallmarks. 5gms.
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A good modern 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond lady's dress ring, the hollow tapered domed and rounded band top pave set with 69 round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 2.22cts, open scrolling pierced back, wide tapered shoulders.
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A vintage lady's 18ct. white gold and diamond ring set, the solitaire diamond ring with a round brilliant cut diamond of 0.22ct. flanked by two single cut small diamonds, the other band ring with five small single cut diamonds.
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A heavy gent's 18ct. yellow gold and onyx snake signet ring, the rectangular black onyx panel in rub-over mount flanked by a single sculpted raised snake, wide stepped banded shoulders. 10.7gms.
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A modern 9ct. yellow gold, custom made gent's wedding band, thistle and koru sculpted design. 11.6gms.
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A modern 9ct. yellow gold, custom made lady's wedding band, similar to above. 8.1gms.
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A vintage 14ct. yellow gold and Mikimoto cultured pearl ring, the round cultured Akoya pearl of approx. 7.5-8. cm diameter, 'white with pink undertone/A grade/good lustre'. In original Mikimoto named box.
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A modern gent's 9ct. yellow gold wedding band, custom made with white gold koru design. 10.3gms.
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A c.1900 gold gent's signet ring, the shield form panel with script initials. Testing as 14ct. gold. 8.4gms.
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An Edwardian 18ct. yellow and rose gold and seed pearl double heart ring, the entwined open parts each with a row of seed pearls, the band with forked shoulders. 3.8gms.
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A 14ct. gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.23ct round brilliant cut diamond of fancy light cognac hue, claw set in a slender tapered band, Colour K - M, Clarity I1
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An 18ct. white gold and aquamarine ring, the emerald cut ring claw mounted on a simple band with diamond baguettes to the shoulders.
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A 14ct. gold, jade cabochon set ring, the jade panel claw set above a pierced rope-twist halo set on a reeded band with pierced shoulders.
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A 9ct. gold three stone amethyst ring, the stones claw set in high pierced mounts from a plain band.
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold yellow sapphire and diamond ring, the emerald cut light lemon yellow sapphire of 1.67ct. framed by six round brilliant cut diamonds. Double band ring.
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold, blue sapphire and diamond band ring, the alternating four sapphires and three diamonds bead set in square surrounds.
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and opal dress ring, the cabochon natural type 1 opal of 2.20ct. claw set above the oval conforming mount, half hoop tapered band.
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An antique lady's 18ct. yellow gold, emerald and diamond gypsy type ring, the emerald cut 0.477ct. emerald of 'deep strong green' colour, the two mine cut diamonds flanking in recessed diamond shaped settings.
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An 18ct. white gold, emerald and diamond cluster ring, the elliptical shaped mount set with seven graduating facet cut emeralds with two outer rows of small round brilliant cut diamonds, TEW 0.90cts, TDW 0.21cts.
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A vintage substantial 18ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond signet form gent's ring, the 16 round brilliant cut diamonds set in a square grid type setting. TDW approx. 0.80ct. A further five single cut diamonds set to each textured wide shoulder.
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A pair of 18ct. gold and gem-set earrings, a crescent form set with small round brilliant cut diamonds, a round facet cut emerald and marquis shape ruby and sapphire offset to the side, posts and butterflies for pierced ears.
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A George III gold and seed pearl mourning brooch, rounded rectangular form, the central panel with hair plait under crystal glaze cover, a band of small pearls encircles.
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A 19th century 9ct. yellow gold, fancy framed carved cameo pendant/brooch, the classical woman in profile with fine relief carved ringleted hair, the open work frame with scroll and leaf design.
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A 19th century large 9ct. yellow gold framed cameo brooch, quality carving of an elegant woman in a long flowing dress, her head in profile, the rub-over amount conforming to the edge with restrained scroll detail.
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A 1970s 9ct. yellow gold and large citrine brooch, the rectangular step cut citrine of 48.99ct. and graded as 'extremely pale yellow' and 'eye clean', claw set within an open plain bar form frame.
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold and almandine garnet target type brooch, the concave central section with raised single cushion cut garnet in rub-over mount framed by ten petal forms each with a further oval facet cut almandine garnet, the glazed memorial rear panel with tied hair and gold filigree (damaged).
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A long good cultured pearl necklace, the 91 uniform near round cultured pearls of 7.5-8.0 cm diameter fitted with a 14K yellow gold tapered barrel clasp. Length 780.
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A vintage lady's 14ct. white gold sapphire and diamond necklace, comprising a central beaded ribbon design with scattered claw settings, open back support, fitted to a tubular linked chain, the design incorporating 45 marquise cut sapphires totalling 16.45cts., together with 121 single cut diamonds totalling 1.2ct., one diamond missing.
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A vintage 9ct. gold and black mabe pearl necklace, the 20 graduating tear-drop shaped mabe (blister) pearls in a light to medium grey colour, set in a 'spectacle' mount and linked by small jump rings, a larger pearl suspended at the base of necklace
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A vintage angel skin coral bead necklace, the 96 graduating size coral beads from .3 cm to .8 cm, with silver push clasp.
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An amber small nugget necklace, graduating size including two larger pieces, various tones. Length 60 cm
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A 15ct. gold (tested) Albert chain, with bar and ring links, with gold plated T-bar and two gold dog-clips (test as 6-7ct). Length 53 cm, total weight 45.6gms.
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A heavy 9ct. gold fob chain, of antique style fancy barley link, together with gold framed carnelian seal and T-bar, with one dog clip, 55gms.
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A coral rounded cube form bead necklace, soft red tones, spaced with small spherical beads. Length 44 cm
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A c.1900 9ct. rose gold muff chain, uniform belcher links with single 'dog-clip' clasp attached. 28.7gms. Length 140 cm.
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An Edwardian silver fob chain, graduating curb link design with sporting medallion and T-bar attached. Length 36 cm
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A 14ct. gold necklace with a 34 diamond encrusted snake head, the diamonds pave set, small emeralds inset as eyes, the articulated chain resembling snakeskin
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A Mexican turquoise bead necklace, of large spherical beads with silver clasp.
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A modern Pandora 14ct. yellow gold dominant bead bracelet, the 30 beads mostly of 14ct. yellow gold, including seven with encircling glass bands in floral and scale type designs, mauve and red tones. The gold beads each with gold markings and official Pandora 'ALE' stamps. Total weight 102gms.
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A Pandora gold, silver and jewelled beaded bracelet, mainly silver beads, many stamped 'Friendship' and set with multiple coloured stones.
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A Pandora multi-bead bracelet, mainly silver decorative beads, includes coloured glass, jewelled and stone set, five charms suspended.
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A Pandora bead bracelet, similar to above.
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A Pandora silver wire bangle with 10 various charms attached.
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Two Pandora items, the silver wire bangle with four beads, one stamped 14ct. yellow gold, the other a wire bracelet, 14ct. yellow gold clasp with stamped marks and another bead.
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A Pandora rope necklace, with two gold beads and multiple silver including gem set and charms, the leather plaited cord bracelet with single heart charm.
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A collection of eleven antique stick pins, mainly gold, various forms, mounted with seed pearls, greenstone section, opal etc. One boxed.
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An Art Deco 18ct. yellow gold and 9ct. white gold and diamond bar brooch, seven old cut diamonds spaced to the bar, the larger centre diamond with open circular frame.
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A New Zealand 'Patoni' Tony Buller large silver daffodil brooch, the sculpted flower with long stem and two tapered curving leaves, fine incised decoration, a long brooch pin to the reverse, stamped marks. Length 15 cm
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A 1978 Canada ½ oz. proof gold $100 Flying Geese coin, purity of 0.9167, in original display box.
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A 1979 Isle of Man gold half sovereign proof coin, 3.99gms of 0.9167 gold, in original red mount with printed details.
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A 1979 proof gold half sovereign coin, in original hard plastic outer and packaging.
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A 1986 U.S.A. $5 gold eagle coin, 1/10th oz. fine gold.
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A platinum and diamond Art Deco style clip, the draped and scrolling design profusely set with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, the double clip held together by an 18ct white gold pin and hook arrangement so it can be worn as a brooch or two scarf/collar clips, TDW 4.17ct, colour D - G, valuation available.
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An 18ct. gold photo brooch, the highly ornate frame set with 19 round cabochon turquoise, a photo to the centre under rock crystal, 10.6gms.
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An antique gold and silver pearl pendant, 15 small seed pearls in the form of a bunch of grapes, the stems in gold, the leaves in silver, together with a silver chain, in original Wellington jeweller's box.
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold fob spinner, recessed rounded rectangular bloodstone and carnelian panels, fixed curb link chain mount. Hallmarked Birmingham 1919. 10gms.
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A Victorian 9ct. rose gold, bloodstone and carnelian fob swivel, circular inset stone panels, fixed chain frame.
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold neck chain, the faceted belcher type links with wire detail. 13gms. Length 50 cm
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A 19th century clear glass scent bottle of oval shape with decorated gold top and original ground-glass stopper. Original morocco leather case. Length 9 cm
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An early 19th century gold and hardstone vinaigrette, probably Scottish, the rectangular domed bloodstone panelled top in plain hinged mount, pierced and engraved traditional interior grill. Testing as 12ct. gold.
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A 15ct. yellow gold and portrait miniature brooch, the painted portrait miniature on ivory under a glass panel, floral cast outer mount, plain gold back.
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A rare c.1820 15ct. yellow gold vinaigrette, rectangular form, engraved, traditional pierced and floral decorated grill, suspension loop to top. 10.8gms. Unmarked.
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A plain 9ct. gold vesta box with ring suspension. Birmingham 1912 by Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd. 22gms. Length 5 cm
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An early 20th century large gold mounted boar's tusk brooch, the plain cap mount and other wide band mounted with crown type claw settings each supporting a coloured stone, the central narrow band with plain cartouche. Testing as 9ct. gold.
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A 14ct. gold pocket knife, with plain gold covers, one fold-out blade and a nail file.
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A c.1900 gilded gold mounted tiger's claw brooch, the cap mounts with fancy sculpted leaf design highlighted with three garnets, a rod and ball bar set to the reverse on an angle. Testing as 9ct. gold or higher.
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A 19th century 18ct. gold Italian suite of jewellery, comprising an ornate white sapphire set bracelet, a conforming large brooch, a smaller brooch and a pair of earrings, all with floral design embellishments set with facet cut white sapphires. Weight 70gms.
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An old lion's tooth pendant, the plain silver cap mount with circular rings attached. Length 7.3 cm
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A N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver and enamel pendant by Reuben Watts, the stylish sinuous form with blue and green enamelled panels, conforming drop, the tapered bail with bead highlights, the reverse stamped with maker's name in full and 'Sterling', in original morocco leather box, a rare example in good condition
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A pair of Reuben Watts N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver knife rests, each end of open entwined Art Nouveau form with hand beaten effect and central raised heart form blue enamel plaque with green speckled highlights, rub-over mounts, the connecting bars of wrythen form. Embossed maker's signature mark and 'Sterling'. Length 9 cm.
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An Anton Teutenberg silver and gold 19th century swimming medallion, the five section Maltese cross in silver with a central applied gold panel engraved with a colonial landscape and swimmer, the reverse presentation engraved and date 1893.
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A William Maud (Auckland) N.Z. silver and gold medallion, fancy hand cut and engraved detail with applied gold shield, the reverse with presentation inscription and date 1904, stamped with maker's and silver marks. Length 5.2 cm
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A late 19th century presentation silver chess club medallion, oval form with central panel with open frame, engraved details and date 1887-88.
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A 1904 N.Z. silver Poverty Bay Rugby Union member's medal, the eight-point star engraved and with conforming central star with engraved union monogram, member's name engraved to reverse 'P. Turie. 1904', maker's mark 'J.P.'? and silver mark stamped to reverse, indigo blue ribbon attached.
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John McNab (Timaru) N.Z. silver medallion, gilt rampant lion shield panel to the centre, the reverse presentation engraved 'Scottish Gathering Highland V Lowland 1891'. shield form with small tartan ribbon attached. Note: possibly awarded for tug-of-war challenge.
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Hugh Black (Wanganui) N.Z. colonial silver presentation medallion, awarded by the Rangitikei Rugby Union to J.A. Pawson 1895, maker's mark stamped to the reverse.
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W. & Co. N.Z. colonial silver Dux medallion, the central gold shield applied to a silver backing with cut and engraved wreath framing, presentation engraved to the reverse and stamped with maker's marks, 1920.
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A 'N.Z. Boxing Association' silver and enamelled medallion, presentation engraved '2ND Welter B. Willis 1968', stamped maker's mark.
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George E. Whitmore (Otahuhu), N.Z. colonial gold gem and boar's tusk brooch, engraved gold mounts including a floral swag highlighted with seed pearls and blue stones. Stamped maker's initials.
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A vintage enamel and silver Diocesan School pendant brooch, the bar with 'UT SERVIAMUS', the shield suspended below. Birmingham 1929.
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A pair of vintage gent's 9ct. yellow gold and greenstone cufflinks, the oval greenstone cabochon panels in rub-over mounts. 7.88gms.
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A sectional amber expanding bracelet, the D-form sections of various tone.
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A rectangular polished panel of Baltic amber, domed top, good golden tone, pierced for suspension. 14.8gms.
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A Victorian Etruscan 15ct. yellow gold target brooch, circular form, geometric relief decoration to the outer band, a garnet to the centre, hair locket under the glazed back panel. 10gms.
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A chalcedony and 14ct. white gold pendant, the oval panel in relief carved with Ganesh, the four- claw mount with tapered bale attached.
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An Edwardian 18ct. gold (tested), pearl and diamond necklace, in the form of delicate flowerheads and articulated leafy branches on a fine rope-twist chain; in blue velvet lined presentation box.
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An Edwardian 15ct. gold (tested), pearl and diamond star pendant/brooch with removable suspension runner, the six-pointed star form incorporating branches of crescent moons alternating with tiny stars; in blue velvet lined presentation box.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold combination sovereign/vesta case, rectangular shape with decorative scroll engraving and vacant shield cartouche, Chester 1905 by William Neale. 27gms.
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A 9ct. gold fob chain of plain bar links, mounted with one 15ct gold dog-clip, and gold-plated T-bar and dog clip. Length 395. Total weight 47gms.
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An early 20th century double dog's head brooch, the two opalescent glass heads with gilt mounts and faceted red/purple stone drops, in old box.
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Four George III gold mourning jewellery items, all with hair lockets, two stick pins and two brooches, one with seed pearl framing and bar backing.
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An Edwardian gold and diamond bird bar brooch, the bar with mounted swallow, leaf and floral forms, bead set with old mine cut diamonds, a central seed pearl to the flower.
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An early 20th century gold diamond and seed pearl chick brooch, the short knife edge gold bar supporting the chick, entirely set with old mine cut diamonds, a single seed pearl set to each end.
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A string of 63 dyed coral beads.
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A French Art Deco Bakelite faux-ivory necklace.
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold and Old Mine cut diamond pendant, the decorative front with applied and recessed sections highlighted with nine Old Mine cut and 71 rose cut diamonds, glazed back panel. 30gms.
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