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Fine Asian Art and Taxidermy — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:641
Sale Title:Fine Asian Art and TaxidermyLots with images:585
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:166
Date:24-Jul-2011
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A Chinese elmwood wedding cabinet with two detachable doors secured with circular lock plate over two drawers; fitted interior; complete with certificate of authenticity 109 cm x 60 cm x 181 cm
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A Chinese 19th century bench with flared and moulded legs 197 cm x 32 cm x 60 cm
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A 20th century red painted Chinese wedding cabinet with brass mounts 111W x 53D x 180 cm high
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A 20th century Chinese lacquered three drawer hall table 123W x 35D x 81 cm high
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A dark stained teak chest of drawers six drawers with brass mounted handles 139W x 50D x 91 cm high
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A Chinese 20th century cedar lined red lacquered trunk with dragon incised brass mounts and handles 104 cm wide, 53 cm high, 55 cm deep
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Early 20th century lamp with silk shade painted with central cartouche of exotic bird amongst blossom on a diaper enamel painted blossom ground, gilt highlights throughout 75 cm
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An African Bamileke stool, Chinese stool and frames
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A Chinese 20th century four panel screen painted with gilt bamboo design and enriched with raised blossoms
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A pair of gold earrings
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An 18ct yellow and white gold Italian made ruby and diamond ring weighing 5.9g bright red Burmese ruby weighing 0.55cts with 15 brilliant cut diamonds
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An 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond ring bright red oval Burmese ruby weighing 0.61ct with good clarity
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An 18ct yellow and white gold 43 stone diamond ring round brilliant cut diamond with white gold 4 claw setting with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds grain set at base of each side of setting, with 3 baguette diamond channel set and 15 round brilliant cut diamonds grain set on each side centre diamond 0.
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A fine rolled gold pocket watch marked American Waltham to face various serial numbers to case 745644 patented C. W. C Co
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A vintage signet ring
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An 18 ct yellow gold 3 stone diamond ring 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in white gold 2 claw and part rub over setting with scroll engraved shoulders centre diamond 1.52 cts L/MP1-2 2 surrounding diamonds 2.02 cts L/MSI2-P1 total ring weight 5.94 g
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A faceted black bead (possibly jet) graduated necklace (9, 21 mm)
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A 9ct seed pearl bar brooch
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A pair of Victorian pique inlay earrings
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A polished opal with bright colour flashing, unset
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An unset large solid black opal with pinfire pattern weight 14.71cts
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A vulcanite link bracelet
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An 18ct yellow gold elephant pendant with emerald eyes pave diamond feet on an 18ct yellow gold chain total weight 18.7g
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An 18ct yellow gold filigree ring set with 2 Burmese rubies total weight 0.20cts
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A 14ct brooch with blue and red stones, spray design
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A green, red and purple stone ring set in yellow metal band
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A pair of carnellian briolette earrings on gold hooks
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An 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond ring oval Burmese ruby weighing 0.80cts with 12 good quality brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.13cts total ring weight, 8.7g
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A Lightning Ridge solid black opal 8.2cts 18 mm long x 5 mm thick
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A Lightning Ridge solid black opal Strong fire and rolling flashes measures 14 mm long x 4 mm thick weight 4.21cts
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A South Sea Keshi natural pearl weighing 0.9g with good lustre
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A boxed selection of mixed jewellery
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A pearl necklace pendant enhancer
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A pair of seed pearl and amethyst earrings in a silver setting
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A graduated pearl necklace with 18 ct aquamarine and pearl bead clasp
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A pair of pear shaped pearl earrings, in 9 ct gold fittings
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An 18 ct white gold 53 stone sapphire and diamond ring round sapphire in mill edge rub over setting surrounded by 35 tapered baguette diamonds channel set with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds channel set in 2 rows and 4 round brilliant cut diamonds grian set in each shoulder sapphire 1.98 cts bright dark blue Ceylon type, lightly included 8 diamonds 0.
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An 18 ct white gold 89 stone diamond ring round brilliant cut diamond in white gold 4 claw setting surrounded by 18 round brilliant cut diamonds in grain setting with 70 round brilliant cut diamonds grain set in shoulders and gallery centre diamond 1.07 cts K P1 Surrounding 88 stones 0.47 cts Hsi total ring weight 4.
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A pear shaped topaz
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A selection of four solid black opals one with very good red pattern total weight 2.50 cts
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A large solid oval opal with a strong pattern of orange, green, purple rolling flash 20 x 14 mm weight 14.27 cts
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An 18ct white gold diamond and 2 sapphire ring centre diamond 0.48cts G/H SI2 and 2 Ceylon sapphires of very fine colour weighing 0.58cts with 10 shoulder diamonds
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A 19 stone opal ring in silver setting
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A gold and opal doublet hat pin
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A Lightning Ridge solid black opal 8.8cts measuring 17 mm long x 7 mm thick
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An opal pendant with intricate black opal inlay on silver chain
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A pear shaped aquamarine
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An Argyle pink diamond weight 0.16cts
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An exceptional oval tanzanite of vivid purplish blue colour and very good clarity 13.76 x 11.02 mm weighing 9.26cts with a gem studies laboratory authentication report
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A pair of earrings with facetted jet and crystal beads on gold hooks
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An Art Nouveau floral link necklace
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A graduated coral necklace
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An unset oval solid crystal opal with orange, green and purple rolling flash 13.6 x 11.3 mm weight 4.65cts
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A facetted smokey stone
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A cushion cut morganite, clean pink
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A green amethyst and red stone pendant
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A pair of 18 ct white gold 46 stone diamond earrings each earring contains 1 round brilliant cut diamond in rub over setting surrounded by 18 round brilliant cut diamonds in grain setting with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds 2 main diamonds 1.23 cts H P2 44 surrounding diamonds 0.28 cts H Si total earring weight 4.
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An 18 ct yellow gold single stone diamond ring round brilliant cut diamond in white gold 6 claw setting diamond 1.54 cts IP3 total ring weight 3.96g
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An 18ct yellow gold wide top ring weighing 14.3g pave set with 62 good quality brilliant cut diamonds total weight 0.81cts
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A platinum shaped diamond set ring weight 6g
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A hand made 18ct white gold ball pendant set with 68 good quality brilliant cut pink diamonds total weight 0.65cts on an 18ct white gold snake chain total weight 8.1g
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An unset oval solid crystal opal with green mauve flash 19 x 14 mm weight 8.15 cts
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Two solid black opals from Lightning Ridge one measuring 15 mm long x 4 mm thick the other measuring 12 mm long x 4 mm thick carat weight unknown
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An opal doublet with orange, green and purple colours 20 x 14 mm
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A strand of cultured pearls of apricot colour, with magnetic clasp
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An Italian made 18ct 3 colour gold cross pendant set with 5 fine quality brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.25cts on 18ct yellow gold chain total weight 6.1g
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A hand made 18ct yellow and white gold diamond necklace two tone double bezel setting with Argyle diamond (1.04 cts C4/5) very bright burnt orange tone total weight 8.6g
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An unset oval Brazilian emerald with rich green colour total weight 3.19cts
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A fine pear/heart shaped Tsaruorite garnet with very rich green colour and good clarity weight 1.54cts
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A pair of garnet earrings together with a brooch
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A silver bracelet and earring set with Indian design
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An 18 ct yellow gold 3 stone diamond ring 3 round cut brilliant diamonds in a white gold 6 claw setting centre diamond weighs 0.53 cts 2 surrounding diamonds weigh 0.76 cts total weight 3.95 g
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Two loose emerald cabochons
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A pear shaped Columbian emerald
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Garnet, glass and jade/hardstone beads
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A five tone Baltic amber necklace
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A large graduated Baltic amber nugget beaded necklace
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A rare and fine set of six Australian arts and Crafts silver Desert spoon and fork set by James Alexander Linton maker's mark incuse 'Jal', a gumnut mark and 'St. Silver' the heart shaped hand beaten well with open work handles in alternating designs, five spoons and sic forks
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A set of 20th century gilded silver and Guilloche Norwegian coffee spoons marked 925
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European silver Vodka cup, richly engraved with profuse band of flowers marks possibly Latvian
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Pair of 19th century sterling silver candlesticks by Barker Brothers, Birmingham. Height 11 cm
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James Deakin and Sons sterling silver mustard, together with sterling silver Pepperete Ej above G and Birmingham silver napkin ring and silver plate grinder. (4)
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Sterling silver boxed set of cake forks by WGandS, Sheffield
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A five piece Paramount 'Du Barry' Ep silver plate tea and coffee service. Height 26 cm
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A sterling silver basting spoon by C. H Sheffield together with three spoons by the same maker a London spoon maker Jw marks rubbed and I. H London (6)
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Sterling silver Sheffield bone handled carvers, together with horn and silver plate servers by R. Veyret Noumeu, boxed pair of nut crackers retailed by W. J. Proud Sydney and boxed knife set
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A silver plate five branch candelabra. Height 49 cm x 45 cm wide
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Sheffield silver plate candlesticks with snuffers, together with a candelabra. Height 41 cm
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James Dixon and Sons silver plate wine cooler enriched with raised floral design. Height 23 cm
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A set of twelve Art Deco silver plate knife rests, circa 1930 by Bruno Wiskemann, with horse hoof form feet
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A silver plate dish, circa 1930 by Bruno Wiskemann,. Length 29.5 cm
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Silver plate serving dishes, by Hecworth, Carrington and Hardy Brothers
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Rogers 'Lucy' Epns A1 silver plate cutlery service for six
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A large silver plate meat cover, retailed by the Hardy Brothers Sydney with twig form handle. Length 46 cm
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Solingen Rostfrei gold cutlery set for twelve comprising full dinner set, four ladles and servers Provenance: The collection of David Henwood
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Siam' silver Spring open ashtray
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Quantity of silver plate by Strachan, Renown, Hardy Brothers and others
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King George III silver spoons hallmarked for London, makers mark P. B and A. B
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15 Pces of silver and silver plate
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20th century Conway Stewart fountain pen
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