Catalogue
Tiffany & Co, Atlas Collection 2004 sterling silver keyring (17.4g), marked 'Atlas ( C ) 2004, Tiffany & Co 925'. In original velvet Tiffany bag and Tiffany box, some light hairlines but virtually unused, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $110
Tiffany & Co, Atlas Collection 2004 sterling silver money clip (25.8g), marked 'Atlas ( C ) 2004, Tiffany & Co 925'. In original velvet Tiffany bag and Tiffany box, some light hairlines but virtually unused, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $160
Art deco mesh purse, in silver (67.4g). Mesh needs reattaching to top loops on both sides and inside cloth material split at bottom and needs sewing together, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
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 $50
SOLD $20
Australian Bi-Centenary Twinings' tea caddy, 1988, in porcelain, decorated with scenes and details relevant to discovery and the first fleet, No.749 of 1000, with certificate that states, 'The Twinings Australian Bi-Centenary Tea Caddy is produced in a limited edition of 1000 copies by Royal Worcester & contains a unique blend of Fine Teas from Assam', still full of tea. In Twinings' official blue satin lined case of issue, good extremely fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
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 $50
SOLD $30
Oceania, blackened wood ceremonial spear with carved image of Tangaroa (?), god of the sea, at end of shaft. A few chips, fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Oceania, ceremonial, carved and coloured, wooden shaft in shape of a scythe. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Porcelain bowl, (25cm) with floral pattern and metal edged opening at top (18.5cm); porcelain warmer plate (25cm) with copper bowl base for filling with hot water, simple circle pattern around edge and centre; another porcelain warmer plate (25.5cm) by Alhambra with porcelain bowl base for filling with hot water, ornate floral pattern and two birds all in blue; small scalloped edge dish (14.5cm), plain colour; silver plate water jug with lid, wooden handle (approx 22cm high); also large beaten copper, ornamental, scooped holder (approx 35cm), hand decorated with elephants and flowers on underside, scooped side plain with four evenly spaced rings for suspension, possibly for wall hanging or for holding a suspended plant. Some hairlines on first three, otherwise fine, the jug with few small bumps, otherwise very fine, the last with small edge bump, otherwise very fine. (6)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Fine Bone China Loving Cup, commemorating the Silver Wedding Anniversary of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II and H. R. H. The Duke of Edinburgh, November 10th, 1947 - 1972, by Paragon, large version (approx H 125mm; diameter 140mm; and with handles 225mm), limited edition no. 730 of 750, together with official certificate also No.730. In original Paragon plastic bag and with newspaper for sale notices that indicate only 20 of the 750 produced reached Australia, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Royalty commemorative plates, Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (2) one by Allertons, England, decorated in colour (approx 23cm), the other (approx 25cm) with etched glass design and with a gold coloured figure of Victoria in base, some small areas of colour loss in this; Memorial issue, 1901, (approx 24cm) no maker's name, in coloured design featuring old Victoria; Edward VII, Coronation, 1902 (2), one small (approx 12cm) and one large (approx 23cm), and another non-commemorative issue with Edward's portrait and open basket pattern around edge (approx 21cm), this with small hairlines in base; George V, Silver Jubilee, 1935, (approx 17.5cm); George VI, Coronation, 1937 etched glass design (approx 25cm); Elizabeth II, 1954 (approx 11.5cm), base marked, 'Royal Visit Australia 1954, Copeland, Spode, England'; Charles and Diana, one small (approx 10.5cm) by Royal Victoria, three large, (approx 22.5cm) by Royal Doulton, (approx 21.5cm) by Queen Anne and (approx 22.5cm) by Johnson of Australia. Overall fine to extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Vintage serving set, in silver plate by Elkington, includes serving plates (2), sugar bowl, teapot, coffee pot, creamer, serving ladles (3), serving knife and fork (2), carving knife, small stand and various cutlery items styled Lady Katherine by Stanley Rogers (13); also a vintage christening mug. Toned, very fine. (27)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Silver teaspoons, presentation boxed set of six with Malaysian arms at end; also set of Silver Rose cutlery in EPNS includes six each of small and large knives and large forks and five small forks; sugar tongs hallmarked for Birmingham 1911; butter knife by Grosvenor; various other small forks (8) includes one set of six and a butter knife. Very fine. (39 + set)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Silver coin trays, both 102mm, the first with a South African Kruger silver two and a half shillings 1897 fitted into the base, hallmarked for Sheffield 1925 by maker William Hutton & Sons Ltd; the second with an English George V silver half crown 1922 fitted into the base, hallmarked for London 1900 by maker Sampson Mordan & Co, base embossed, 'Pax Britannica The Last Coinage Of The Nineteenth Century.' (total wt of both trays 130g). The embossing worn on second tray, good - fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
New South Wales 150 Years of Progress, 1788 - 1938, steel serving tray decorated in colour with images of all the Australian Governors for that period and with Australian arms in the centre, set in timber frame under glass (approx 52x36cm). Some loss of lacquer on timber frame, and rusting to edge of steel tray, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Melbourne 1956 Olympics commemorative crockery set, includes cup, saucer and plate, Royal Albert bone china, England, with motifs of map of Australia with Olympic flame, rings and XVIth Olympiad, and the State of Victoria Coat of Arms below Olympic rings, coloured motifs on white china; also a XVIth Olympiad ash tray with Olympic torch and rings above map of Australia. The set with barely noticeable edge nick on one plate, otherwise unused, good extremely fine, the ash tray very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Melbourne 1956 Olympics commemorative glasses, clear glass with red design featuring John Landy (athletics) with image of runner and at the bottom 'Greig's Honey'; another in orange design featuring boxing and cycling. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $70
Passed in
Pair of vintage wine glasses, not a matching pair, both with clear glass bowl with green stem to a wide base, a card with the pair reads, 'These two rare and beautiful wine glasses were taken from Germany's Government House, Rabaul, New Britain, by Lt. W. Robinson, 8 Light Horse Regiment, of Horsham, Vic. Who was on garrison duty at Rabaul, after being repatriated from Gallipoli.' One glass with a crack and chip to the bowl and a small crack to base, fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Slide rule, made by W&G of xylonite on wood, c1939-45; brass telescope(32cm extended) two draws, no maker's name; cut throat razors (2) one by T.R. Cadman & Sons, Sheffield, model Bengall, the other by Invicta, both in boxes of issue; cigarette cases (2) both in nickel silver, one with maker's ticket 'Aristocrat'; various metal buttons and studs (11). Very good - very fine. (17)
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Porcelain plates, The Army, Colonies Supporters of the Empire Volunteers (approx 14cm) by The Foley China, England; N.S.W.G.R. (R.R.R.) (approx 19.5cm), 'Duraling' by Grindley Hotelware Co for Gibsons & Paterson, Sydney, 12-46; William Thompson Masonic School 1922 (approx 20.5cm), 'Duraling' by Grindley Hotelware Co for Gibsons & Paterson, 4-31; Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes (approx 25.5cm), 1979 by Porcelana, Brasil. Fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Wedgwood tea set, c1937, rare jasperware tea set made for the Coronation of Edward VIII, includes tea pot, sugar bowl and creamer. A little dusty, spot of discolouration on base of sugar bowl, otherwise unused, extremely fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
The Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, 1977, commemorative porcelain plate (approx 26.5cm) by Royal Tuscan, features Royal arms; Coronation Silver Jubilee of QEII Wedgwood plate, issued 1978, pale blue on white jasper plate (approx 20.5cm), bearing bust of HM the Queen facing left by Arnold Machin, with certificate. Both in original boxes, a few small tone spots on back edge of first, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Porcelain plates, birds scene with castle behind (approx 23cm) marked on back, Copeland late Spode "Chelsea"; Japanese scene (approx 22cm) marked 1988 Imperial Jingdezhen porcelain; six kookaburras singing 'The Singing Lesson' (approx 25cm) I.A. Crisp hand painted plate by Staffordshire Pottery for Wilkinson; Phil Porter Australian outback bush creek scene (approx 26cm) by Benz Ceramics, Australia. Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
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 $50
Passed in
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 $70
Passed in
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 $50
Passed in
Oil painting, Gilmore Valley near Tumut, NSW, by Henri Nolte, 45x37.5cm, unframed. Very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Melbourne Olympics 1956 memorabilia, official souvenir recording of the opening ceremony (2) one with blue trimmed cover, the other with pink trim, both 33 1/3 r.p.m.; souvenir directory and full programme; car badge in chrome and enamel featuring crest of City of Melbourne Melbourne 1956 and Olympic rings, by H.R.Hobson, Melb; official souvenir postal cover issued by The Victorian Philatelic Association. Fine - very fine, the car badge scarce. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Sydney 2000 Olympics, Closing Ceremony, 1 October 2000, "the best Olympics Games ever", framed colour print (approx 35cmx1metre), ready for wall hanging. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA, optical illusionary art wall hanging by Manifestations Inc, California (approx 33cm square and with frame 45.5cm square) with gold metal frame, the image changes with the changing light of the day or the surrounding lights. The frame with some scuffing, otherwise extremely fine and very unusual.
Estimate $50
Passed in