Catalogue
Australian made gold brooch, c1855, attributed to Alfred Lorking, 165 George Street, Sydney, handcrafted in two toned gold (probably 15ct or 18ct, 9.5g, 45x40mm), pin-back with gold safety chain attached, delicate filigree design of a grape vine and vine leaves surrounding a central bunch of grapes in the form of seed pearls. An extremely rare and exquisite piece of early colonial jewellery, especially in this condition, extremely fine.
Estimate $15,000
Passed in
Early Australian coat or tie pin, c1895, handcrafted in gold (18ct, 6.5g, head 25x20mm, pin 65mm), signed by G.R.Addis (Kalgoorlie), features vine leaves and grape bunch. An extremely fine example of goldfields' jewellery, in original fitted case.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $850
Early Australian gold miner's brooch, c1890s, handcrafted in gold (18ct, 7.1g, 50x25mm), no maker, gold pin-back. Extremely fine, a nice example of goldfields' jewellery.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Early Australian gold miner's brooch, c1890s, 'Kalgoorlie', handcrafted in gold (15ct, 18.5g, 65x40mm), gold pin-back. Extremely fine and rare, a splendid example of late Victorian goldfields' jewellery.
Estimate $15,000
Passed in
Early Australian gold miner's brooch, c1890s, handcrafted in gold (probably 15ct, 3.9g, 50x25mm), no maker, gold pin-back. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
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Australian gold miner's brooch, c1890s, natural gold nugget on a gold three-bar brooch (15ct, tot wt 15.9g, 55x10mm), by J.M.W. (Jochim Matthias Wendt). Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
Gold miner's brooch, circa late 1800s, handcrafted in gold (10ct, 3.3g, 45x20mm), no maker, pin-back. Very fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $760
Early Australian gold miner's brooch, c1910, 'Bullfinch', handcrafted in gold (15ct, 6.0g, 55x25x10mm), no maker, gold pin-back. Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $3,000
South Africa, gold miner's brooch, c1900, handcrafted in gold (9ct, 4.0g, 48x15mm), metal pin-back. Lead solder repair to handle, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $600
Passed in
Antique quartz bearing gold nugget drop earrings, c1900, chain drops (40mm long, nugget pendants 7x5mm) each with carnelian central stone, converted for use in pierced ears. Very fine.
Estimate $300
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Natural gold nugget, pendant shaped (60.7g, 60x23mm), minimal rock inclusions. Very fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,200
Gold nugget pendant, with loop top added for suspension (probably 22ct, 30.4g, 40x27mm). Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,000
Natural gold nugget pendant, loop added to top (7.9g, 20x17x10mm); also, jeweller's melted blob (9ct (tested), 5.2g). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $400
SOLD $340
Antique fancy fob watch chain, c1880s, ornate style with tassel end piece, in silver (28cm). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Antique gold watch fob chain, curb link (15ct, 52.6g, 37cm), with 'T' bar and an additional 2cm of links. Good very fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Antique gold watch fob chain, curb link (9ct, 33.5g, 41.5cm). Good very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Antique gold fob chain end pieces, 'T' bar, rings and staple link (9ct, 7.0g, 55mm, 'T' bar 40mm wide). Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Antique silver fob chain, c1880 (35cm), twisted oval links, engine turned and plain, fancy tassel end piece and remnants of a pencil attached. Very fine.
Estimate $150
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Antique chain bracelet, in silver (20cm), fancy link, made from a larger neck chain. Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Gold plate, hand cut from a sheet (23ct (tested), 32.0g, 35x30mm). Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,350
Ornate Victorian wheel seal, circa mid 1800s, (140x38x25mm), six different hand engraved intaglios all engraved into different semi precious stones, each representing a different sentiment, set on a rotating wheel, mounts for all the seals and the mount for the wheel all heavily gilded over a very ornate and elaborate casting, handle of faceted alabaster, tapering down to the wheel. Very fine and a beautiful example of a Victorian desktop piece.
Estimate $600
SOLD $440
Antique vesta case, c1880s, brass (70x25x15), in the form of a baby in swaddling clothes holding a rattle, marked in blue enamel lettering 'Charles Mann/Grand Hotel/Aberdeen', bottom hinged opening, complete with wax vestas. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Vesta case, circa late Victorian, purse or pocket type, brown nut bowl with hand engraved silver plate trim (55x40x20mm), top hinged opening, striker on bottom; also a complete box of R.Bell & Co, Melbourne wax vestas. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Novelty antique vesta case, c1920s, woman's bust in chrome (40x35x20mm), top hinged lid with ring top suspension, striker on bottom. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
French antique coin purse, c1880, pill box style, in bakelite with white metal fittings (40mm), snap hinged, by T & E, Paris, initials 'L.H.' etched on front. Some discolouration to metal, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Snuff box, circa mid 19th Century, in silver gilt (88x45x20mm), by W.C., unknown hallmark *+*, hunting scene on lid. Very fine.
Estimate $600
Passed in
Antique horn snuff box, early Victorian c1830s-1850s, hand carved (88x40x23mm), hinged lid with silver monogram inset. Fine.
Estimate $250
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Victorian wooden cigarette case, c1880s, handcrafted (125x80x15mm), hinged top ornately carved with initials in centre. Good very fine, a very nice example.
Estimate $180
SOLD $100
Vintage tool kit, German 'Sabina' full set of eleven steel tools, housed in a leather clip down case (110x110mm). Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Antique ivory folding rule, c1900 (12 inches), steel fittings, folds to 3 inches. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160