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Gemstones, created emerald (2), white opal, sapphire, ruby, pearls (3), sky blue stone, all small stones. Extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Art deco mesh purse, in silver (248.5g). A few spots of toning need cleaning, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Art deco silver mesh purse, in sterling silver (80.5g). One small spot of toning needs cleaning, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Not offered
Vintage filigree cigarette case, in silver (64.6g; 8x6cm), in centre of the lid is a diamond shape with overlaid initials, HS. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Silver snuff box, Birmingham, 1810? by I.S., lid engraved monogram J.S; two gold brooches, one with two small diamonds (by Reid & Sons, Newcastle on Tyne), the other by T. & J.Perry, Regent St; two watch winding keys. All in original cases. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $280
Silver whisky flask, hallmarked London ECA Co h; miniature pearl brooch, cameo brooch by Trifari (gold plated); chamois money bag containing a wooden cross and beads. Fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Australia, small silver spoons with 1910 threepence as ladle and twisted wire handles (2); decorative spoon with map of Australia at one end and on the other end a 1927 Canberra florin, this has come loose and needs re-attaching, between the two is a handmade patterned handle. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
A pair of Australian sterling silver goblets, (ht 79mm, 80g each) maker appears to be JD, the stem forming the tree trunk with roots to the base, on one kookaburras perched in the branches, the other with cockatoos. In a felt lined case, extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $350
Set of dessert/fruit knives and forks, eleven each out of set of twelve of each, with mother of pearl handles, hallmarked for FA & Co, S, (EP), Frederick Asman & Co, Sheffield; also knife and fork dinner set of six each in EPNS with mother of pearl handles each with crest marking, maker's mark, TR&S, Thomas Ross & Sons, Glasgow. The first set in original blue velvet lined timber case, one fork handle damaged, otherwise fine; the second set with one fork handle damaged and crest marking missing from two handles, fine. (34 pieces)
Estimate $80
Not offered
Greece, modern copy in imitation marble in plaster of the bust of Apollo with curly hair, 60cm high, 54cm wide and 25cm deep. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Vintage water purifier, in copper, fuel fired evaporation style system, approx size, high 48cm, diameter 23.5cm, as used by Australian soldiers in wartime conditions to get clean drinking water. Very fine.
Estimate $200
Not offered
Aboriginal decorated emu egg, hand carved and painted design of an aboriginal girl, by Frank Slip, 'Wandjina' Australiana Gallery, Old Bar Rd, Taree, NSW in 1984, mounted on stand with aboriginal motif on base. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Not offered
Aboriginal hand carved boab nut, design includes a snake and a turtle, by Warren Fernando of the Gamilaroi tribe. With hairline cracks, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Not offered
Model lead soldiers, a total of thirteen all different, includes two medics with stretcher patient as three individual pieces, one standing rifleman attached to a base of an Australian 1942 penny. Crude style, otherwise extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Watson's advertising whisky decanter, approx 28cm tall to top of stopper, decorated mostly in shades of blue, at the top, 'WATSON'S WHISKY 1815-1915', at opposing sides, images of King George V & Rt Hon H H Asquith, base marked, 'Made in England for Jas. Watson & Co Ltd, Dundee and number 8141'. A few cracks, one extended, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
Not offered
Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, commemorative ceramic decanter for Andrew Usher & Co, Distillers Edinburgh, by Copeland late Spode, features blue, grey and white designs of the king and queen in cameos within crossed flags on one side and on the other side royal arms. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Australian Federation commemorative ceramic jardiniere, 1901, features Queen Victoria with wreath flanked by an Australian and a British soldier with quote by Joseph Chamberlain below, this design without quote repeated at another point and also featured are portraits of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra (Duke and Duchess of York), Sir Henry Parkes and Governor General Lord Hopetoun, also a ceramic beaker with variants of the preceding design, both by Doulton Burslem. Some age toning, chipping around rim of beaker and chips to underside of jardiniere, fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $660
Mantel clock, silent chime, German made by FHS (Franze Hermle), (approx size H22xW46xD14.7cm), attached at the front bottom is a sterling silver plaque inscribed, 'Presented to/Mr E.F.Llewellyn/from Stanthorpe Friends/18th Sept 1935', with key; another Hermle clock of the glass dome pendulum type (aprox 23.5cm high), battery operated, no cover on back of works section; also a small (approx 20cm high), mantel mirror, round at top and flat base, with back support. Mirror with multiple scratch marks, otherwise overall fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
Not offered
Vintage motorcycle/bicycle lamp, early 1900s, Panther by P & H Ltd with their logo impressed, in nickel and glass with small side indicators one in green and the other in red, fuel operated (approx 17cm high). Good fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Vintage coach/carriage candle lamp, black metal casing with red glass (approx 31cmm high); vintage triangular shaped fuel can (approx L30.5xH14xbase16cm), affixed metal plate, 'Nock & Kirby Ltd, Makers, 192/194 George St, Sydney'. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Vintage coach/carriage candle lamp, black metal casing with glass front and side panels and small, circular red glass panel at back (approx 42cmm high); vintage Dietz flashlight police lantern 2 3/4, early 1900s, in black metal and glass, candle operated (approx 16cm high); another small hand lantern, in black metal and glass (this replaced), kerosene operated (approx 16cm high), with fold down wire handle; vintage railway lantern, Pratt style signal lamp in black coloured metal and glass, holder only, no internals, with top handle; rectangular metal base for a kerosene lamp, no shaped glass fitting and lid of fuel spout missing;. The second missing small top hood and with small hole in base, the first four repainted, fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Antique railway lanterns, set of two in black metal, brass and glass, fuel operated (approx 33cm high), top and side handles, consecutive numbers 8491A and 8492A. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
WWII vintage railway lantern, Oxweld style hand held railway lamp in brass and glass with drop down cover, fuel operated (approx 25cm high), fold down metal and timber handle. Dent in fuel tank, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
WWII vintage railway lantern, Dietz hand held railway lamp in black coloured metal and glass, kerosene operated (approx 29cm high), drop down top wire handle. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
WWII vintage railway lantern, Bladon hand held railway lamp in black coloured metal and glass with drop down cover, candle operated (approx 21cm high), side handle. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Vintage railway lantern, patent 1911, Dependence type 540 rear lamp by J. & R. Oldfield with their plate affixed, in black coloured metal and red glass with front and side panels, oil operated (approx 21cm high with handle). Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Vintage brass candle snuffer, (approx 18.5cm high), scissor handles seated in upright stand with handle, square base. In excellent condition, good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
The Royal Geographical Society Silver Map, design etched onto sterling silver and decorated with 24ct gold highlights, in frame of issue by Franklin Mint, 1976, gross weight 4.5kg, silver approximately 1.5kg (48 ounces). Some scuffing on timber frame, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $800
Not offered
Vintage reading glasses, noted gold toned wire rimmed type, c1920s and another later type with wire arms in case, and a 'pinch nose' type with case marked, 'Nolan Time & Co, Expert Opticians, 702 George St, Sydney; also two serviette rings, one silver hallmarked, the other with engraved design on silver plated bronze. Fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Smoking pipe, hand carved in timber, base with goat's head and top bowl with running deers, metal around bowl and with lid, stem with carved name, 'Luzern'. Some material loss on end attachment and a few dents in lid, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40