AN 1881, QUEEN VICTORIA, YOUNG HEAD, MELBOURNE MINT, FULL SOVEREIGN COIN. TOTAL WEIGHT 8G. 10205 - 1
An Omega Speedmaster Torino "006 Winter Olympic Limited Automatic Chronograph Gents Watch. Stainless steel bracelet and case - 39mm. White dial with three sub dials. Limited edition of 2006 pieces (1074). Comes with warranty and pictograms card with wallet. In good condition and working order.
A Pale Pink Louis Vuitton Ballerine Epi Leather Alma BB Handbag. Pale pink textured Epi leather exterior with silver-toned hardware, dual rolled top handles, protective base studs and zipped top closure. Pink textile interior with one main compartment and an open side pocket. Approx 28cm length x 17cm height x 11cm depth. Comes with a certificate of authenticity, clochette, padlock, keys, detachable should strap, dust cover and box. Some marks and stains to the leather but in fair condition overall. Please see photos or request a condition report. Ref: 28638.
A Stunning 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring. An oval cut 7.37ct high-grade sapphire with a round brilliant cut ten diamond surround of 7.12ctw. G-H colour with VS2 clarity. Comes with a certificate. Size L 1/2. 8.75g total weight. TB116.
A Royal Mint Queen Elizabeth II 2019 Proof Full Sovereign Coin. Limited edition. 22k Gold. Comes with case and COA.
A Pasha de Cartier Quartz Chronograph Gents Watch. Brown leather strap with fold-over clasp. Stainless steel case - 38mm. Two-tone dial with three sub dials. Rotating bezel. Comes with a Cartier pouch and WCSA report. Ref: 028680.
A Chanel Blue Quilted Leather Camera Bag. Blue leather exterior with silver-toned hardware, chain and leather shoulder strap and double zipped top closures. Burgundy textile interior with two main compartments, open side pockets and a zipped side pocket. Approx 24cm length x 13.5cm height x 7.5cm depth. Some stains, scratches and signs of wear to the leather. Comes with a COA, certificate of authenticity, care booklet, dust cover and box. Please see photos or request a condition report. Ref: 28687.
A Rolex Datejust Automatic Gents Watch. Model 116234. Stainless steel bracelet and case - 36mm. Ice blue dial with repetitive Rolex pattern and diamond markers. Fluted bezel. In good condition and working order. Comes with box, guarantee card, WCSA and Watch register report. Ref: 028739.
A Louis Vuitton Black Mahina Leather Bella Tote Bag. Black perforated Mahina leather exterior with silver-toned hardware, dual rolled top handles, leather-threaded chain shoulder strap, protected base studs and drawstring side closures. Brown leather interior with two main compartments and a central zipped pocket. Approx 37cm length x 22cm height x 14cm depth. Comes with a detachable shoulder strap. Some marks and signs of wear to the leather. Please see photos or request a condition report. Ref: 28613.
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