Catalogue
Sheffield silver plate items, includes large meat cover dome with plain oval body (approx 30.5x39cm), maker's mark, 'JB&S' (James Ballantyne & Son), engraved on side, 'EMB (monogram)/15.Oct 1919.'; large circular tray (approx 42cm) with handles, decorative edge, marked as 'Herworth Reproduction Sheffield'; silver plate dish bowl (29x21cm) with cover; other small salvers (17cm), (25cm) and (16cm), the last with three short legs. Fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Vintage sugar caster/shaker, in sterling silver (131.8g; approx 17cm high), baluster shaped with pierced pattern top and stepped base, hallmarked for London 1920, maker's mark, 'H.W.' (Lee & Wigfull [Henry Wigfull]). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Vintage cake server, and large two prong pickle fork with push down release mechanism, both in silver plate and both inscribed, M. V "Merkur". Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Vintage table lighter/burner, in sterling silver (230g), hallmarked for Sheffield 1937, maker's mark 'D&F' (Deakin & Francis). A few dents, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $220
Cigarette case, one in silver (6x8cm), ornately engraved pattern front and back and featuring a shield on the lid inscribed, 'LEW (monogram initial's)/Cairo/4/4/44', hallmarked for Birmingham 1903, maker's mark, 'A&LLd' (Adie & Lovekin Ltd), another in nickel silver (10.5x8cm), machine chased pattern front and back. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Sheffield candelabras, very ornate pair (approx 53cm high), each for three candles, together with two extra loose pieces to enable use as tall, single candle holders, also a pair of short candle holders of different design. The candelabras damaged, one with poorly repaired broken arm and one with one arm broken, both need expert repair work, otherwise fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $320
Antique silver spoons, various types including four matching small size, also numerous other spoons including souvenir types, butter knives, cheese knife, small serving ladle, candle snuffer/wick trimmer scissors, and six small nacre condiment spoons. Good - very fine. (32)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Vintage tableware, mostly silver plate, includes filigree sugar tongs, other silver sugar tongs, various patterned set of desert spoons, teaspoons and fruit forks, in sets of five, six (3 sets) and twelve, also metal bottle sealer with pouring spout; vintage set of six dinner knives and forks, in EPNS with bone (ivory?) handles, in original case; also eleven large dinner knives in Sheffield stainless steel by Bessell, with cream handles. Good - very fine. (61)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Silver plate serving tray and plates, features oval (37x32cm) serving tray by WA of Sheffield, with a reticulated gallery raised edge with oval cut-outs at each end for carrying, patterned surface and four short legs; serving plate salver, circular (31cm) with decorative edge, floral pattern surface and three legs; another serving plate, circular (28.5cm) without legs, decorative edge and plain surface, marked on reverse 'Rodd-Herworth'; serving dish, rectangular (32.5x24cm), plain surface with decorative and shaped edge; two small circular plates (18.5 and 12.5cm), both plain surface but with decorative scalloped edge. The salver with copper bleed through the surface on the patterned area, otherwise very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Large teapot and coffee pot set, both with plain surface and scalloped edge around the top and four legs, marked, 'EPNS/Rundle/Angus & Coote'. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Children's spoon and pusher set, in EPNS, in unofficial case; vintage fairy tale miniature books by Hans C Andersen (11, eight different), printed in Denmark; Scottish Piper souvenir doll, in original plastic, cylinder holder; bridge cards set, by Platnik, unopened; dominoes set in plastic case; USA $100 banknote design 24K gold foil playing cards set, unopened; Coach brand biro with multi coloured vertical stripes, in original case, unused; miniature bottle containing water and suspended 24k laminated particles of gold leaf (2 bottles) both in original, unopened packaging. Fine - uncirculated. (19)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Tiffany & Co photo case, in sterling silver (44.10g; 43x55mm), hinged lid with two inside compartments for photos, inside edge marked, 'Tiffany & Co Sterling 925', front centre inscribed with initials, 'G.J.R' and back lower edge inscribed, 'GJR - XO - DM '95'. Needs cleaning, fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Asahi Pentax MEF camera, black 35mm with leather carry case and neck strap, and with instruction book; also 'SMC-A' long distance lense, with leather carry case and neck strap, and with Lenses and Accessories instruction book. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Asahi Pentax Super A camera, black 35mm with solid neck carry strap, with instruction book; also Pentax micro lense; Sigma long distance lense, with instruction book. The last two with leather carry case, very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Sundry collectables, includes a variety of enamel badges and pins (total 19), noted patriotic type (KC), Australian Order of Old Bastards, AMF 200 Club (2), various others including vintage horse racing type and opal floral decorated type; tie bars (2); promotional car keyrings (5); promotional bottle/can opener with loop for wearing; miniature metal retractable pencils (2) and metal case for refills; rings (3), one wedding, one engagement and one gent's dress ring with diamond-like stone, all in non-precious metal; New Zealand Maori tiki pendants (2, one large and one small, both without loops); Bond 7 gilt money clip; chain and pendants (3, two in silver, one gilt); Identicare lockets in base metal (2), one on bracelet. Very good - very fine. (41)
Estimate $50
SOLD $140
Sythian, arrow head c.800 B.C., mounted on wooden base. Fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Etruscan, kantharos, 7th-6th century B.C., 93mm high x 157 mm across. Repaired and part restored (as is usual), with some subsequent chips to the rim, rare on the market.
Estimate $750
SOLD $700
Southern Italy, Greek kylix, c.350 B.C., 163mm, a beautiful stamped decoration and shiny glaze imitating bronze. Cracked and repaired in one corner with small restoration near handle, otherwise 80% intact.
Estimate $900
SOLD $750
Magna Grecia (Southern Italy), a Greek kantharos of the mid 4th century B.C., height 102mm, width 142mm. Intact and unbroken but with a scrape on one handle, glaze almost intact with a few scrapes and ship-wreck adhesions to the base.
Estimate $800
SOLD $900
Thrace, Thracian soldier belt armour buckle, 8th-7th century B.C., decorated with intact patina. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Roman, gold earrings or finger rings 1st-4th century A.D., (1.80 g, 1.25 g, 0.54 g), the last tiny and ornate. All very good - fine. (3)
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Roman, silver ring of 1st-3rd century A.D., missing stone (9.57 g), broken across setting; other AE rings 3rd-5 century, 5.94 g, and 3.84 g, last two intact with monograms. Very good - fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Roman, AE horse spur of 1st century A.D., decorated and with intact green patina. With sandal hooks intact very rare in this condition, fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Roman, iron horse spur of 3rd-4th century A.D., crude, but intact survivor in the metal iron, rare. Fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Roman, bronze fibula, (c.1st - 2nd century A.D.), length 56mm, (26.82 g), with iron pin, complete with attachments (cf.Lucien Lerat 113, Etlinder 21). Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Roman, bronze fibula, (c.1st - 2nd century A.D.), length 45mm, (7.97 g), with iron pin, complete with attachments (cf.Lucien Lerat 113, Etlinder 21). Fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Roman, clay fired oil lamp, maker's cartouche at base. Repaired at base, otherwise fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Roman, glass bottle 66mm high, 50mm wide. Fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Measuring weights, mostly in brass, various sizes including measurements for drachms, scruples, grains and ounces. Very fine. (39 pieces)
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Burma, (uncertain period), large round lead 'Tenasserim' object, 75x8mm of weight 286 g, both sides with circular rings, one side with addition al Hintha bird/duck or Hamsa. Toned, very fine, very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $250