Catalogue
Topaz, Imperial in oval cut (7x9mm; 2cts). Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Topaz, pear cut honey coloured, 8x13mm, 8x11.5mm (2), perfect for a pendant and earrings set. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Topaz, sky blue emerald cut (6x18mm), pale yellow (2, 13x15mm and 11x15mm). Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Topaz, round cut, Rio Grande (3), yellow golden (8), various sizes from 20-50 pts. Uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Blue Topaz, a variety of types and sizes, includes the following cuts, pear, oval, round, marquise, and baguette. Extremely fine. (34)
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Tourmaline, chrome green emerald cut (6.5x9mm; 2.5ct). Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Tourmaline, blue-green emerald cut (7x10mm; 2.7ct). Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Tourmalines, round cut small stones in green (15) and pale green (11), all approx 10pts. Uncirculated. (26)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Russia, icon (165x210mm) in canvas covered timber with ornate embossed brass plate to cover, probably late 19th century. Fine.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Table forks (6), Queens Pattern, 1835, maker William Eaton; entree forks (6), Queens Pattern, 1834, maker Charles Boyton; table knives (6), Queens Pattern, 1985, maker Strickett & Loder; dessert spoons (6), Queens Pattern, 1834, maker Charles Boyton; tea spoons (6), shell back, 1836, maker Samuel Hayne & Dudley Carter; serving spoons (2), Queens Pattern, 1813, maker A.B.Savory & Sons. Very fine. (32, total weight 2.22kg)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,200
Table forks (6), Queens Pattern, 1939 & 1840, makers Joseph & Albert Savory and Alfred Barton; entree forks (6), Queens Pattern, 1834 & 1840, makers Charles Boyton and William Eaton; table knives (6), Queens Pattern, 1985, maker Strikett & Loder; dessert spoons (6), Queens Pattern, 1826, 1830, 1834 & 1841, makers Charles Boyton, William Chawner, Joseph & Albert Savory, Morris & Michael Emanuel; tea spoons (6), Shell back, 1834, 1836, 1859, makers Samuel Hayne & Dudley Carter, Chawner & Co, Elizabeth & John Eaton; serving spoons (2), Queens Pattern, 1813 & 1828, makers A.B.Savory & Sons, and Adey Bellamy Savory. Very fine. (32, total weight 2.20kg)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,000
Dessert spoons (4), Queens Pattern, 1829, 1841, 1854, makers Adey Bellamy Savory, Joseph & Albert Savory; tea spoons (12), Shell back, 1836, 1859, 1871, 1874 & 1888, makers Samuel Hayne & Dudely Carter, Elizabeth & John Eaton, Chawner & Co and Goldsmiths Alliance Ltd; mustard spoons (4), shell back 1826, 1829, 1835, makers Joseph & Albert Savory, Adey Bellamy Savory and William Chawner; salt spoons (2), Floral pattern, 1910, maker E.S.Barnsely & Co. Very fine. (22, total weight 830g)
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Egypt, antique Egyptian artefacts including faience scarabs c1500-300 BC, (2) with descriptive text; Nubia ear-rings c700 BC, (2); Thebes c1500 BC bronze ear-ring (from a tomb found in Thebes). Mostly fine, faiences better with clear hieroglyphs. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $210
Spearheads and arrowheads, assorted copper or bronze spear or arrow heads of uncertain period of ornate style probably Chinese and Roman (4) 80-120mm long, (Chinese type illustration) together with old copper nails 60 and 90mm of similar period 1st - 3rd century AD. Fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $320
Indonesia, Srivijaya, silver ring 600-1200 AD, (12.76g) fitted with a fish design as its main device. Very fine, rare.
Estimate $140
Passed in
Indonesia, Majapahit Kingdom, terracotta pig as a money box c15th century AD. Very fine, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Netherlands East Indies, silver small spoons of the 18th century with hoard patination. Fine, rare. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Netherlands East Indies, tin soldiers as cast, c18th century. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Netherlands East Indies, tin musket balls as cast into moulds, c18th century. Very fine. (12)
Estimate $100
Passed in
China, Yuan Dynasty, Chinese blue and white jarlets of 13th-14th century, a) 54mm high, 57mm wide; b) 48cm high, 60mm wide. Very fine, both with small handles. (2)
Estimate $400
SOLD $460
China, Ming dynasty, 15-16th century, jade thumb ring, diameter 32mm, height 25mm, boxed. Very fine, rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $220
China, Late Ming Dynasty, Chinese blue and white jarlets of 17th century, (3) average 53mm high, 55-60mm wide. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $350
SOLD $450
Colonial NSW Police handcuffs, c1840s, D shaped wrist cuffs joined by a small, round link at either side of central lock-style link, with locking mechanism released by turning key in a keyhole on either cuff, stamped HIATT on each cuff and number 124, with key also stamped HIATT on both sides and on one side the number 356. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $1,100
City Police whistle, by R.A.Walton, Birmingham, England (1882-1904), impressed on barrel, 'City/Police/Patent/No 10492', in silver plated brass, with attached base metal fob watch chain. Most plating worn off, small side dent, otherwise fine and scarce type.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
French paperweight, baccarat, close packed multiple flower or millefiori with canes, mid twentieth century. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Shaeffer writing set, of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and pencil, in gold electroplated, the fountain pen nib stamped 585 14K, each item engraved at the side, '1951 - 18/6 - 1991', in Sheaffer case with Use and Care Guide leaflet; Royal Doulton, Radiance Mini Fancy Frames, glass crystal set of three, in original Royal Doulton box, unused; ladies brooch in gold plate in form of bow wrapped spray featuring imitation pearls and diamonds. The first set with some toning on case interior, otherwise extremely fine, the rest uncirculated. (two sets of 3 + 1)
Estimate $90
SOLD $80
Sydney Harbour Bridge (SHB) souvenirs, brass ashtray (138mm), featuring aircraft flying over completed bridge and with ships on the harbour below, impressed on lip, 'Sydney Harbour/Bridge'; snow globe featuring SHB, made in Western Germany; tea caddy spoon in gilt by Peerage, England, handle with enamel depiction of Sydney N.S.W. The Harbour Bridge; salt spoon in nickel silver with enamel badge at end of handle featuring the SHB, made in Czechoslovakia; small cotton reel (4 colours) in plastic tube featuring SHB and marked, 'Pylon Lookout Sydney'; Sydney Australia small felt pennant featuring SHB; various unused Australian decimal postage stamps featuring the SHB (FV $9.07); philatelic numismatic cover, 75 Years of the SHB, 2007, with Opening Day postmark; program book for Celebrate Our Bridge, Sunday 18 March 2007 (75th Anniversary). Fine - uncirculated. (8+10 stamps)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
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 $40
SOLD $30
Four champagne glasses, etched with depictions of birds signed by Tony Oliver, bowl stems and gilt rims. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
Passed in
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 $40
SOLD $40