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Tag Heuer gent's wristwatch, Professional 200m Model WD-1210 00, quartz movement, with black dial and luminous indicators, seconds hand and day window, stainless steel bracelet. In working order, bezel needs attention as it moves freely, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $420
Mulco gent's wristwatch, manual with stainless steel circular case, white and silver dial with Arabic numerals at ten minute intervals, seconds subdial, also with Arabic numerals at the quarter hour marks, leather band; Seiko gent's wristwatch, 5 21J UFO automatic model 6119-5421, stainless steel case, silver-grey dial with bright silver baton markers, date window, with stainless steel link-style bracelet with fold-over clasp closer. Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Longines, ladies wristwatch, rolled gold top, stainless steel back, in original case as sold by Longines, 'Flagship', in working order with spare bands. As new.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Ladies Cartier wristwatch, Tank Solo model 3170, quartz movement, stainless steel case with matching bracelet, white dial with black Roman numerals, dark blue hands and bluestone decorated winding stem. Working order not known, needs battery, good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $480
Longines ladies wristwatch, La Grand Classique de Longines model L4 209 2, gold plated quartz type, white dial with Roman numerals, matching gold plated and stainless steel bracelet. In working order, extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $440
Tag Heuer ladies wristwatch, Professional 200m Model WL1314-0, quartz movement, with silver dial, Arabic numerals at the quarters and other indicators at 5 minute intervals are luminous, seconds hand and day window, stainless steel bracelet. Working order unknown, needs battery, very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Baume & Mercier ladies wristwatch, Swiss quartz Catwalk in stainless steel with black dial, model MV045219, square case with fitted and matching stainless steel bracelet, Roman numerals at quarters. In working order, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Ladies wristwatches, both quartz movement, Raymond Weil model 1601, oval gold plated case with black dial and small diamond at 12 o'clock, gold hands, Hirsch crockolook band; ESQ model E5383, stainless steel case and matching stainless steel and gold plated bracelet, white dial with Roman numerals, seconds hand and day window. Working order unknown, both need battery, very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Vintage ladies Rolex wristwatch, c1915, in 9ct rose gold (tot wt 14.2g), Rolex signed hinged case by W&D (Wilsdorf & Davies), movement also signed Rolex, white dial, black Roman numerals with red XII, manual wind, no bracelet/strap. Glass missing, several dents on back cover, not in working order, otherwise fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Ladies and gent's Tissot wristwatches, quartz movement, the ladies with gold plated and stainless steel case and matching bracelet, white dial with Roman numerals, seconds hand and day window, the gent's with stainless steel case and cream dial with indicator bars, seconds hand and day window, leather band, reverse of case has clear window to view workings. Working condition of first not known, needs battery, the second appears to be working, very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
DKNY ladies wristwatch, model NY-8485, quartz movement, mother of pearl dial with bar indicators, diamond-like decorative surround to dial, stainless steel case and matching bracelet. Working order unknown, needs battery, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Raymond Weil ladies wristwatch, Amadeus 200 model 9202, quartz movement, case in stainless steel and gold plate with matching bracelet, white dial with gold bar indicators, second hand and day window. Working order unknown, needs battery, very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Ladies vintage wristwatches, includes marcasite decorated case and bracelet and with hinged lid top with polished oval black stone set into lid, bracelet marked 'Kesten Made 1/20 10K GF. USA'; Tissot model with expanding band in stainless steel; another with marcasite decorated case, unnamed, and bracelet marked 'Montal Stainless Steel'; another sapphire decorated case and bracelet, the watch marked 'Mulco', the bracelet in sterling silver; Enicar watch and bracelet in rolled gold; Movado watch with bracelet in stainless steel, back inscribed, 'Diana 4-9-43'; also a gent's wristwatch, unmarked, no band, appears to be silver, back inscribed, 'Presented to/Mr J.R.Greener/By/St Paul's Congl Church Choir/& friends/18th Dec. 1923'. Working order unknown, poor - very fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Tour a Pivoter, brass watch maker's lathe, in red case with 'Tour a Pivoter/1re Qualite' in blocked letters on lid. Case with wear, average condition, sold untested, very fine.
Estimate $120
Passed in
Greece, bronze head of Alexander the Great, made in Hellenistic period, 2nd Century BC, flowing hair with anastole, back of head with flat surface, broken off at neck (45x35mm). Fine dark brown patina, of fine style, very fine and rare.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $4,000
Roman, iron horse spur of 3rd-4th century A.D., crude, but intact survivor in the metal iron, rare. Fine.
Estimate $80
Passed in
Roman, glass bottle 66mm high, 50mm wide. Fine.
Estimate $80
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China, Han Dynasty, (226 BC-220 AD), bronze hand mirror, 172mm, (730g), round shape, decorated with circles, centre piece a Chinese lion head, also with extensive decoration arranged in a circular fashion. A well preserved, dark brown/black patination, extremely fine example and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,400
China, Ming Dynasty, Chinese Swatow blue and white klapmuts bowl from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) decorated with floral motifs as a plant and ornamental design, height 72mm, diameter 220mm, this piece made late Ming Dynasty, in China, c1610. Minor crackling, and a small chip in base of bowl, otherwise fine.
Estimate $650
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China, Ming Dynasty, small Chinese Swatow blue and white jars (3) from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) decorated with floral motif, height 45-49mm, diameter 54mm, these pieces made in the late Ming Dynasty, in China, c1600. Minor chipping, otherwise fine. (3)
Estimate $280
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China, Q'ing period (1644-1911), porcelain bowl and tea bowl, blue and white, both c1800, height 60mm, diameter 124mm; other height 31mm, diameter 113mm. Large bowl with major repair, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Indonesia, Srivijaya, silver ring 600-1200 AD, (12.76g) fitted with a fish design as its main device. Very fine, rare.
Estimate $60
Passed in
Netherlands East Indies, tin musket balls as cast into moulds, circa 18th century. Very fine. (12)
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Tibet, necklace of red coral beads, overall length 65cm. Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Africa, Mali, a twentieth century Dogon cast bronze statue of a male figure wearing a carry bag at side and holding a resting spear in right hand (35cm high), with support stand. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Primitive money, Africa, Zaire or Congo, anchor or lance money, in copper, attributed to Bangala (Opitz p.102, Althoff p.30) and Lobala and Banja groups of the Ngbaka people (Ballarini B5.145, Westerdijk, 1984, #123), length 17 cm, width 10cm, with double row stippled decoration around the edge of the lance; (Ballarini B5.145, Westerdijk, 1984, #123), length 19cm, width 15cm, with single row of stippled decoration around the edge and a similar double band across the lance; (Ballarini B5.145, Westerdijk, 1984, #123), length 23cm, width 15.5cm, with single row of stippled decoration around the edge; uncertain, Africa or Primitive area tribal region, modern copies of a decorated cannibal fork of length 22cm, these were used by tribal chiefs to devour the bodies of their enemies; together with a decorated ceremonial club 30cm long, both with black and white flax handles; Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, bell money as a cast iron bell with handle shaped like a boat with two balls as ringers, length 12cms, external width 6cm, overall height 6.5cm, weight 340g; (Opitz -); Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, bell money as a cast iron bell with handle shaped like a boat with two balls as ringers, length 12cms, external width 6cm, overall height 6.5cm, weight 340g; (Opitz -); Africa, Zaire or Congo?, spear point decorated with wrap-around binding thin metal strip holding and allowing attachment of two pieces of iron of a large semi-circular shape, in iron, (Opitz -), length 36cm, width on circular arms 25cm; Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, large iron earrings with circle end for attachment to ear with flat kidney shaped ending, length 10.5cm, external width 6.5cm, weight 45g and 51g; (Opitz-); Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, bell money as a cast iron bell with handle shaped like a boat with three balls as ringers, length 17cm, external width 9cm, overall height 9.5cm, weight 760g; (Opitz -). Generally very fine. (10)
Estimate $500
Passed in
Borneo, (Malaysia, Brunei), brass cannon money, 130mm, (135 g), late 19th century early 20th century, with fish handles on top, broken piece out of side, used for trading purposes, barter of goods, payment of fines and in engagement and wedding ceremonies (Opitz [2000 edn.] p.100 as illustrated); together with tin imitations of Mexico, Charles IV, silver 8 reales, 1793FM, (KM.109); Netherland East Indies, 18th century rupees native type with hoard patination as imitations of Java rupees (light weight); a tin soldier and a jeton. Mostly recovered from finds all with patination very good - very fine. (6)
Estimate $150
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Necklace, probably of ancient Indian style of manufacture, made in silver with an assortment of attachments around a central shield design with spiral pattern, additional attachments include sharp needles, bell shape with assorted extra charms also attached, tweezer and others, total weight (220g). Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Thailand, pointed ends silvered bracelet with six facet body with moderate enlarged pointed ends 65mm diameter, (87.72g), has chased design on both sides up to halfway along stem of bracelet, (Opitz p282, p283 illustration). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Silver tray, with scalloped edges, 800 standard (tot wt 1.9kg), Continental, maker HA. Fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950