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Netherlands East Indies, tin musket balls as cast into moulds, circa 18th century. Very fine. (12)
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Tibet, necklace of red coral beads, overall length 65cm. Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Africa, Mali, a twentieth century Dogon cast bronze statue of a male figure wearing a carry bag at side and holding a resting spear in right hand (35cm high), with support stand. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Primitive money, Africa, Zaire or Congo, anchor or lance money, in copper, attributed to Bangala (Opitz p.102, Althoff p.30) and Lobala and Banja groups of the Ngbaka people (Ballarini B5.145, Westerdijk, 1984, #123), length 17 cm, width 10cm, with double row stippled decoration around the edge of the lance; (Ballarini B5.145, Westerdijk, 1984, #123), length 19cm, width 15cm, with single row of stippled decoration around the edge and a similar double band across the lance; (Ballarini B5.145, Westerdijk, 1984, #123), length 23cm, width 15.5cm, with single row of stippled decoration around the edge; uncertain, Africa or Primitive area tribal region, modern copies of a decorated cannibal fork of length 22cm, these were used by tribal chiefs to devour the bodies of their enemies; together with a decorated ceremonial club 30cm long, both with black and white flax handles; Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, bell money as a cast iron bell with handle shaped like a boat with two balls as ringers, length 12cms, external width 6cm, overall height 6.5cm, weight 340g; (Opitz -); Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, bell money as a cast iron bell with handle shaped like a boat with two balls as ringers, length 12cms, external width 6cm, overall height 6.5cm, weight 340g; (Opitz -); Africa, Zaire or Congo?, spear point decorated with wrap-around binding thin metal strip holding and allowing attachment of two pieces of iron of a large semi-circular shape, in iron, (Opitz -), length 36cm, width on circular arms 25cm; Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, large iron earrings with circle end for attachment to ear with flat kidney shaped ending, length 10.5cm, external width 6.5cm, weight 45g and 51g; (Opitz-); Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, bell money as a cast iron bell with handle shaped like a boat with three balls as ringers, length 17cm, external width 9cm, overall height 9.5cm, weight 760g; (Opitz -). Generally very fine. (10)
Estimate $500
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Borneo, (Malaysia, Brunei), brass cannon money, 130mm, (135 g), late 19th century early 20th century, with fish handles on top, broken piece out of side, used for trading purposes, barter of goods, payment of fines and in engagement and wedding ceremonies (Opitz [2000 edn.] p.100 as illustrated); together with tin imitations of Mexico, Charles IV, silver 8 reales, 1793FM, (KM.109); Netherland East Indies, 18th century rupees native type with hoard patination as imitations of Java rupees (light weight); a tin soldier and a jeton. Mostly recovered from finds all with patination very good - very fine. (6)
Estimate $150
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Necklace, probably of ancient Indian style of manufacture, made in silver with an assortment of attachments around a central shield design with spiral pattern, additional attachments include sharp needles, bell shape with assorted extra charms also attached, tweezer and others, total weight (220g). Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Thailand, pointed ends silvered bracelet with six facet body with moderate enlarged pointed ends 65mm diameter, (87.72g), has chased design on both sides up to halfway along stem of bracelet, (Opitz p282, p283 illustration). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Silver tray, with scalloped edges, 800 standard (tot wt 1.9kg), Continental, maker HA. Fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Silver tea and coffee set, 800 standard, Continental, teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, milk jug, all baluster shape and with filigree pattern (tot wt 2.5kg), maker indistinct (W?£). Loose handle on teapot, otherwise very good. (4 pieces)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,040
English Teapot, on spirit stand in sterling silver (tot wt 1.3kg) with fuel burner by maker GH (Harrison Brothers and Howson), 1911, burner unmarked. Very fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $820
Collection of antique and other silver tongs and spoons, includes various tongs, George III, 1804 London by Stephen Adam I (142mm); 1892 London by Francis Higgins (102mm); 1905 London by James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler (88mm); 1934 Sheffield by M&W (82mm); 1915 London by RB (80mm); 1926 London by JD&S (110mm); fork tongs, 1914 London by E.Viners (80mm); teaspoons, 1915 London by D&S (95mm); 1893 London by PP Ltd (Payton Pepper & Sons Ltd?) (110mm) with voided initials HGC around cross golf clubs at end; 1914 Birmingham by A.J.B. (100mm); fork, no hallmark and maker's mark unclear. Mostly fine - very fine. (11)
Estimate $500
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George III pair of casters, in sterling silver (tot wt 156.1g; approx 12.5cm high), pierced pattern removable tops and plain classic style body, hallmarked for London 1787 with maker's mark, 'S.W' (Samuel Wood). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Silver trinket box, ornate engraved silver box 83x57x24mm to hold jewellery, engraved to a Mr Alexander Weir Kilmarnock as a presentation, hallmarked and dated 30th July 1861. Very fine.
Estimate $300
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Sterling silver spurs, complete with chains for attachment to boots, stamped by the Bendigo Colonial jeweller F.Napoli Prescott, engraved to Billy Edwick, first Prize Yearling Colt, Aug 12th 1911, heel band is 70mm wide, the shank is adorned by a small silver rotating rowel. Fine - very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $500
Silver card case, ornate Crisford & Noriss case 103x70x10mm, Birmingham, c1900 (67.3g); together with an Art Deco silver powder compact with original mirror, engraved as a keepsake 27.11.1939, with US raised on other lid. Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
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 $100
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Antique silver box, oval (50x37x27mm), hinged lid with ornate decoration on top and around side, hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 by maker, 'Cornelius Saunders & Francis Shepherd'; ladies compact in silver decorated with enamel, round (57mm) with hinged lid, hallmarked for Birmingham 1930, maker 'T&S'; sterling silver matchbox holder, hammered surface pattern and bamboo design on one side, initials 'HMH' in one corner; antique carnelian handled button hook. The second item with some enamel loss, otherwise fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $250
Cutlery set, boxed set of 44 pieces of EPNS, a setting for 6 people complete, knives by C.Dixon & Co, Sheffield, other cutlery by Cavalier, these with ornate decorated handles. Fine - very fine. (lot)
Estimate $100
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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 $70
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Antique silver jar, (approx 13cm high), hallmarked for London 1896; also silver plate items including small patterned oval bowl; pepper mill grinder made in Italy; small sweets dish; milk jug; small bowl inscribed on side, 'Runner-Up Services Day/1996'; a pair of small condiment trays with legs; beer tankard with attached 'OGC' logo on side and inscribed below, 'Oatlands Golf Club/Visitor's Day/12.5.51'; ice bucket with tongs; sugar bowl with handle; serviette rings (2, not matching); water jug; warming dish with lid. Most need cleaning, very good - very fine. (16)
Estimate $70
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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
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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
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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
SOLD $40
Four champagne glasses, etched with depictions of birds signed by Tony Oliver, bowl stems and gilt rims. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Antique Mother of Pearl trinket box, 19th century, clam shaped and centre opening box (approx 7x4.5cm). In blue storage box, very fine and unusual.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Antique opera glasses, in brass with body decorated with abalone shell, across the main bridge is inscribed, 'A.L.Dixon/Febry 17th 1902', missing one large and one small piece of glass; also crocodile skin-like belt pouch (9x11cm). Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
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Brass vase, large art nouveau period brass vase 11.75 inches high, 6.5 inches diameter, with decorative torches on stem. Very fine.
Estimate $80
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China, a lavender-blue 'Jun' bowl, Song (Sung) dynasty with the outside with a matte glaze of reddish purple decoration, this bowl is an outstanding example of a very rare Imperial numbered 'Jun' - with 3 marked into the base, a piebald Bowl of the Classical ceramic home decoration vintage, (168mm diameter, height 53mm). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $4,800
Franz Porcelain Collection of Tureen & Ladle, 'Bliss and Tranquility', sculptured by Li Lin, boxed, porcelain made in a swan design as part of tureen, made 2007, 10.5 inches high, laddle 10 inches long. As new.
Estimate $1,000
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Franz Porcelain Collection of a swan design vase, 'The Southern Splendor', boxed, porcelain made in a swan design as part of the vase, 16 inches high, 14 inches long and 12.5 inches wide. As new.
Estimate $1,000
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