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Modern Design & Jewellery — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:409
Sale Title:Modern Design & JewelleryLots with images:389
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:313
Date:17-Apr-2011
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A 15ct gold band; 11.2 mm wide band of plain design. Wt. 6.2g
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An antique 9ct gold fob chain; 35 cm fancy link chain attached with a swivel clasp and centring a round brilliant cut white zircon. Wt. 18.6gm.
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Three 14ct gold gem set rings; one set with zirconias, two full hoops in white gold set with marquise cut rubies and sapphires (stones missing). Wt. 11.2g.
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A 15ct gold opal brooch; 44 x 40 mm heart shape white opal set in a decorative frame (unmarked tests 15ct). Wt. 19.8gm.
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A 9ct gold chain; 42 cm plaited foxtail chain with parrot clasp. Wt. 7.7g.
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A Victorian gem set Gypsy ring; star set with two rubies and an old round cut diamond. Birmingham 1896. Wt. 2.3gm.
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Two gold antique serpent rings; one in 15ct with green stone eyes, other in 18ct with one blue stone set eye. Wt. 14.4g.
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Four assorted jewellery items; an 18ct white gold band 2.3g, a partial 14ct white gold single cut diamond set pearl clasp 3g, a pair of 9ct silver lined shield cuff links and a silver stone set ring.
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An antique 9ct gold padlock bracelet; alternating plain and textured hollow links attached with an heart shape padlock clasp and safety chain. Wt. 24gm.
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An Art Nouveau diamond ring; palladium set with nine graduated old cut diamonds (two missing) in 18ct gold. Wt. 3.5gm.
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An antique 9ct gold fob chain; 37 cm fancy link chain attached with two swivels and central tassel. Wt. 31gm.
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Three antique Insect brooches; 9ct gold sword motifs, two applied with butterflies set with doublets and faux pearls, other a doublet set bee in a crescent surround set with faux pearls (three missing). Wt. 16.4g.
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A ruby and diamond spray brooch; flower head and stem set with six baguette and 83 single cut diamonds, the stamen heads set with 21 single cut diamonds and 30 round cut rubies in two tone 14ct gold. Estimated gemstone weights: diamonds, 1.35ct, rubies 0.90ct. Wt. 16gm.
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Two antique 9ct gold wax filled bangles; bamboo design hinged bangles, Af.
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Three items of 9ct gold jewellery; a double tigers claw brooch featuring a rampant lion and suspending a Zulu shield inlaid with coloured enamel, a picture locket set with doublets and faux pearls by Robert Rollason (damaged), and an heart shape nephrite pendant applied with a southern cross motif set with doublets, one missing by Willis. Wt. 17g.
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A 14ct white gold ruby and diamond bracelet; eight marquise shape links each set with 12 single cut diamonds united by eight cluster links each set with nine round cut rubies (11 missing) to a box clasp with safety chain and clip. Estimated gemstone weights: diamonds, 0.96ct, rubies, 9.15ct. Wt. 24.8
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Three items of nephrite jewellery; a carved Buddha, fish and a disc pendant.
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An antique 9ct gold wax filled bangle; 14 mm wide half round hinged bangle of buckle design attached with a safety chain. Unmarked tests 9ct.
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Three antique 9ct gold bar brooches; one applied with two doublets and an harp motif set with faux pearls, two with crescent mounts set with doublets and faux pearls one by Robert Rollason, and one by Aronson & Co. Wt. 13.3g
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Three vintage 9ct gold rings; star set with spessartite garnets (stones missing). Wt. 16g.
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Four assorted gold plated chains;
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Three antique 9ct gold brooches; two set with doublets, other with a white stone (with unascribed Australian mark). Wt. 10.7g
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An antique 9ct gold bangle; 14.3 mm wide half round hinged bangle of buckle and scroll motif by Aronson & Co. Wt. 32.4gm.
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A sapphire and diamond necklace centrepiece; scroll and ribbon work mount set with nine blue oval sapphires surrounded by 58 single cut diamonds in 14ct white gold (unmarked test for 14ct) on a metal chain with silver clasp Wt. 17.3gm.
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A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond bracelet; three section articulating floral motif bracelet set with 15 graduated blue oval sapphires and 59 single cut diamonds (two missing) between herringbone links to a box clasp with safety chain and clip. Estimated gemstone weights; diamonds, 0.295ct, sapphires, 2.00ct. Unmarked tests 14ct. Wt. 25.3gm.
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A pair of sapphire and diamond clip earrings; each a 14ct white gold target mount with a central blue oval sapphire and ten round brilliant cut diamond cluster adjacent to three blue oval sapphires surrounded by 30 single cut diamonds. Estimated gemstone weights: diamonds, 2.50ct, sapphires, 3.76ct. Wt. 17.2g.
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Three antique 9ct gold bangles; hinged bangles set with assorted stones, Af.Wt. 31.6g.
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Three 9ct gold stone set rings; one vintage ring set with a doublet, one set with three pear shape Bohemian garnets and one set with a synthetic alexandrite. Wt. 13.8g.
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An antique 9ct gold hinged bangle; 9.4 mm wide half round hinged bangle of plain and textured design by Robert Rollason Wt. 22.4gm.
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Three antique 15ct gold stone set rings; two set with spessartite garnets (one stone missing) and one set with garnet topped doublets and four rough diamonds by P Falk. Wt. 11.6.g.
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A pair of pave diamond and pearl earrings on 18ct white gold setting
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Two antique Goldfields bar brooches; each in 15ct gold one applied with three, other with a single gold nugget. Wt. 23.2g.
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A collection of eight antique gold stick pins; six in 15ct, a hand set with a garnet, two talons set with garnets, a grapes with vine leaves motif, one set with an oval citrine and one set with a nugget and two in 9ct set with pastes and faux pearls, all on 9ct pins. Wt. 28.5g.
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An 18ct white gold half hoop diamond ring; set with seven square cut diamonds totalling approx.0.70ct. Wt. 4gm.
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An antique 9ct gold wax filled bangle; 12.5 mm wide hinged bangle of bamboo design.
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An 18ct white gold 3ct diamond ring; claw set with a fine quality round brilliant cut diamond estimated in the setting as 3.17ct, H/I - P1 above six old round single cut diamonds. Wt. 8.4g.
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An 18ct gold topaz and diamond cluster ring; centring a fine quality blue oval topaz of approx. 30.00ct surrounded by 24 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx. 1.08ct. Wt. 15gm.
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Five items of silver jewellery; two chains, a Mexican hinged bangle by Sigfredo Pineda, a potch opal pendant and a quartz aggregate pendant. Wt. 134.3g
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A Uniform strand Baroque pearl necklace; 73 cm strand of 8 - 8.5 mm slightly Baroque cultured pearls of good colour with high lustre secured by a 14ct white gold clasp set with single and baguette cut diamonds.
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A 14ct white gold aquamarine and diamond ring; centring a step cut aquamarine of approx. 8.65ct above 14 single cut shoulder diamonds. Wt. 10.4gm.
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A 14ct white gold emerald and diamond necklace; ribbon work centrepiece set with 20 square cut emeralds and 152 single cut diamonds between a fancy link 9ct gold chain. Estimated gemstone weights: diamonds, 1.00ct, emeralds, 5.50ct. Wt. 36.8gm.
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A 15ct gold gem set ring; centring an oval cut red garnet between split shoulders and shank. Wt. 5.9gm.
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An antique 15ct gold fob chain; 34 cm fancy link chain attached with a swivel clasp. Wt. 24.4gm.
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A 14ct gold diamond necklace; eight section centrepiece set with 34 graduated baguette diamonds between two tapered shoulder baguette diamonds Estimated diamond weight 2.00ct. Wt. 17.1gm.
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A pair of onyx and diamond Paspaley South Sea pearl earrings on white gold setting
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Four antique 9ct gold brooches; sword design applied with crescent and a harp motif set with doublets and faux pearls, two by Willis. Wt. 18.9g.
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Two antique 15ct gold stone set rings; one set with a citrine by F W Nissen, other with a blue paste. Birmingham 1883. Wt. 13.8g.
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Two vintage 9ct gold gem set rings; each a 10.7 mm wide flat band one set with a rhodolite garnet, other with a solid black opal. Wt. 13.6g.
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An antique 9ct gold muff chain by Wendt; 132 cm anchor link chain attached with a swivel clasp.Wt. 25.2gm.
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Two 9ct gold stone set rings; one set with a step cut, the other with a large cross cut citrine. Wt. 17.8g
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Two antique gold Lockets; one by Aronson in 15ct star set with two old round cut diamonds and a green stone together with a 9ct gold cased locket set with three doublets. Wt. 18.8g.
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Two gold opal stick pins; one set in 15ct with a pear shape white opal, other in 9ct with an oval white opal
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Two gold stone set rings; one in 15ct, other in 14ct, each set with a synthetic blue stone. Wt. 17.2g.
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An antique 15ct gold muff chain; 150 cm fancy link chain attached with a swivel clasp and a 9ct gold stone set seal.Wt. 102.2gm.
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Three items of antique 15ct gold jewellery; a sharks tooth with scroll bar and trailing vine leaf decoration, an heart shape shell attached with a swivel clasp by Shaw & Co and a shield shape pendant set with seed pearls one missing by Willis (brooch pin missing). Wt. 20.6g
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An 18ct gold bracelet; five row serpent link chain to a waist style clasp set with round cut emeralds (four missing) attached with tassel drops (two missing). Wt. 49.8g.
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A moonstone and quartz lariat with Baroque pearls
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Four antique gold rings; one in 18ct star set with a garnet and a white stone, one in 15ct set with two doublets and two old cut diamonds by Robert Rollason, one set with rhodolite garnets and seed pearls (all with stones missing) and one in 15ct set with two round cut red garnets. Wt. 23.2g.
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Two gold stone set bracelets; one in 14ct set with synthetic alexandrites, other a 9ct gate and plaque link bracelet set with doublets attached with an heart shape padlock clasp (stones missing and damaged). Wt. 41.7g.
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A bone and bloodstone hinged bangle
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An 18ct gold gem set bar brooch; centring a 14 mm jade disc inset with an old European cut diamond of approx.0.10ct. Wt. 4.2gm.
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An 18ct gold chain; 38 cm anchor link chain with bolt ring clasp. Wt. 2.3g.
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A pair of Tahitian pearl drop earrings
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12 assorted items; four brooches, a stone set ring, four chains and two bracelets.
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An Indian silver finish over dress
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An antique 9ct gold padlock bracelet; alternating groups of plain and textured hollow links attached with an heart shape padlock clasp, safety chain and a green stone charm. Wt. 22.2gm.
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A pair of Tahitian pearl earrings set with 5pt diamonds on 18ct yellow gold setting
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Two goldfields stick pins; each set with a gold nugget on a 9ct gold pin. Wt. 12.1gm.
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An antique 15ct gold buckle ring; 9 mm wide belt and buckle design. Wt. 4.8gm.
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Four antique 9ct gold brooches; one set with doublets and faux pearls by Robert Rollason, one with a doublet, one with a faux pearl and a leaf brooch by C. W. O. & Co. Wt. 12.9g. Af
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A good quality contemporary jewellery box with lock and Key, velvet lined fitted interior, removable tray and mirror
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A small gilt jewellery box with wooden interior, encrusted with coloured stones
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Two amphora, Austrian ceramic figural groups of musicians, circa 1910, in gold lustre glaze both with losses, tallest. Height. Height 34 cm ~
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A pair of Asian 20th century reticulated floor vases 50 cm high
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A pair of Waterford cut crystal lustres. Height. Height 26 cm
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A Chinese 20th century Cloisonne pedestal bowl and cover. Height 22 cm
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A Capodimonte twin handled vase together with matching dish
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A pair of German porcelain hand painted Cache- pots enriched with floral sprays on each side, both signed Berlin. Height 12 cm
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Two 20th century Chinese ducks on stands (one restored) 'China' mark to base. Height 18 cm
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A pair of Japanese 19th century Satsuma vases, signed. Height 24 cm, all with faults
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An early 20th century of a Chinese fisherman
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A Chinese reticulated vase in duck egg blue glaze together with two beaker form vases tallest. Height 11.5 cm
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Two Royal Doulton Bunnykins dishes baking round a table and hiking designs
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A group of four 1970s Art pottery miniature vases
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Art pottery ginger jar and lid signed Buinforest? together with hand painted bowl signed N.B jar. Height 12 cm
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A Chinese wicker duck form lidded basket and two decoy ducks
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A 20th century Inuit stone carving 16 cm high
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Art Deco J.G Meakin 'Rosa' coffee set comprising coffee pot, milk, cream and six demitasse cups and saucers
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A Noritake hand painted floral vase signed 31H cm
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A 19th century ruby enamel overlay glass jar cover with two similar plates one plate restored
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A Wedgwood green, white and gold patterned plate with a Wedgwood gilt highlighted coronet soup bowl, with hairline
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A pair of Swedish Ekolsund painted pine open Bookcases 223 x 100 x 70 cm
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Two similar marble column tops (used as plinths) approx 60 x 60 x 29 cm
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Two similar marble column tops (used as plinths) approx 60 x 60 x 34 cm
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Marquetry burr walnut framed, 1924 Sydney morning Herald News paper page 89 x 73 cm inc frame
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A pair of 20th century silk upholstered overstuffed armchairs
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A set of four Chinese panels each with hard-stone figures in relief on a lacquer and gilt painted ground. Height 90 cm
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Rudolstadt pottery group figure Circa 1910 modelled as a courting couple in tender embrace in classical dress, chip to base and loss to mans coat. Height 43 cm
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An Orson & Blake jade disk mounted on stand. Height 46 cm
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A Baccarat crystal decanter
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