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Australian commemorative plate, limited edition commemorative plate (10.5"), Centenary of the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa, no.275. In excellent condition.
Estimate $80
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Pewter hip flasks, one wrapped in black leather with pewter screw top, cork still intact on lid, the other wrapped in red leather with pewter screw top, cork is deteriorated, both with viewing glass. In good condition. (2)
Estimate $220
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Assortment of mugs, tin drinking mug with white enamel and colourful scenes of young Queen Victoria 1837, on opposite side, older Queen Victoria 1897 commemorating her sixtieth year of her reign, coat of arms in colour; large white mug stamped in blue with 'Defence Department', made by Permasite Pottery, Melbourne; large mug with a colourful scene at Wimbledon on July 2nd, 1860, Queen Victoria firing a bench mounted rifle commemorating 100 years (1860-1960) of the National Rifle Association, on opposite side, blue badge which is part of the mug with two men holding rifles, printed writing around the edges 'National Rifle Association, Founded 1860; white mug with three horn handles held to the mug with riveted metal, metal is also enamelled, this mug is for The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs presented as a trophy for skill in rifle shooting, also on one side of the mug is a badge with 'Look Forward' underneath it. In good condition. (4)
Estimate $100
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Sextant, brass fittings and ebony wood frame, ivory inserts with angles and measurements on the base of frame and arm, arm has a screw calliper brake, brass fittings hold colour filters, viewing lenses and mirrors as well as peep hole with sliding cover. In good condition.
Estimate $900
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Personal gold scales, circa 1860, original metal case, four brass weights inside little compartment, scale dishes hung on metal arms with balance needle. In good condition.
Estimate $220
SOLD $280
Society of Arts superior blowpipe set, circa 1880s, blowpipe set in mahogany case (27.4x12.3x8.2cm), the set contains many separate items like blowpipe, hammer, agate mortar & pestle, cobalt glass, in the lid of the case is the trade label of "T. LETCHER. TRURO, Cornwall." In good condition, missing a few reagents and some tools.
Estimate $350
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Remy Martin, Grand Champagne Cognac, 1976, Louis XIII cognac carafe No E 3419, inside beautiful red case with gold silk lining, 700ml bottle with crystalline lacework on the outside edges, stamped with the symbol of Saint Louis (Fleur-de-lis), crystal cup with gold leaf symbol (Fleur-de-lis), crystal stopper in shape of symbol (Fleur-de-lis), also with booklet with red cover, impressed gold leaf on cover with the symbol (Fleu-de-lis) and name. Good condition.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,200
Gent's George IV pair cased pocket watch, by George Prior, London, made for the Ottoman market c1820, watch cased in gold (probably 18ct, 50x25mm, tot wt 110.0g), back key wind, white porcelain dial with black numeral symbols and Gothic metal hands, Verge Fusee movement, signed Geo. Prior, London, No.19655, brass studded tortoise shell outer case (65x20mm). Minor cracks in dial, in working condition but not checked for accuracy, with key, very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,200
Gent's silver pocket watch, open face (53x12mm), no maker, back key wind, case with hallmark for Chester 1868, white pocelain dial with subsidiary seconds hand, black Roman numerals and metal hands, ebauche movement numbered 28487, brass removable dust cover (plus two spares). Dial cracked and repaired, not running, with key.
Estimate $250
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Novelty pocket watch, German c1890s, nickel (48mm), open faced, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds hand, top wind, back features a horse racing gambling game, lever at 11 o'clock pulls out to spin coloured wheel, indicator hand points to winning horse, ring top suspension. In working order but not checked for accuracy.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Gent's silver pocket watch, open face (53x12mm), no maker, back key wind, case with hallmark for Chester 1898, white pocelain dial with subsidiary seconds hand, black Roman numerals and metal hands, ebauche movement numbered 358663. Dial and seconds hand loose, in running condition but accuracy unknown, with key.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Automaton pocket watch, c1900, brass case (50mm), no maker, open face, top wind, coloured enamel dial with automated moving leg on bike rider, black numerals and metal hands. Not working, slight discolouration to dial.
Estimate $200
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Gent's or lady's pocket watch, c1910, open face by Elgin, gold plated engine turned case with fancy scroll work on side (45mm), top wind, white porcelain dial with subsidiary seconds hand, black and red numerals. In working order but not tested for accuracy.
Estimate $200
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Gent's presentation pocket watch, c1910, Beaucourt, open face, key wind, nickel case (45mm), white enamel dial (damaged) with subsidiary seconds hand, black Roman numerals and hands, signed movement, backplate inscribed 'Presented By/Merthyr Education Committee/To Stanley G.Edwards/Treharris/Boys' School/For Full Attendance/For 5 Years/1910'. Not working, with key.
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Mantle clock, c1910, Omega 8 Days, in the form of an oversized pocket watch, open face, top wind, nickel case (105mm, 630g), white enamel dial (repaired), subsidiary seconds hand, standard unsigned movement (60mm), No.3369350, would normally be enclosed within a mantle stand. In working condition but not tested for accuracy.
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
Gent's or lady's fashion wristwatch, Bulova, United Colours of Benetton, c1990s, quartz movement, stainless steel back with gold coloured top (38mm), metal dial, baton numerals and hands, subsidiary seconds hand, black with red stitching leather bracelet. Not operational (probably needs a new battery), as new with original tags in place.
Estimate $200
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Gent's wristwatch, c1980s, Davosa Regulator, stainless steel with gold plated top (38mm) No. 3001, manual wind, white metal dial with two subsidiary dials for hours and seconds, date pointer, gold baton numerals and hands, a Peseux 7046 movement, water resistant with sapphire glass, skeleton back, black leather Davosa bracelet. New, in original Davosa wooden box with papers.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Gent's wristwatch, c1980s, Davosa, stainless steel (37mm), skeleton back, manual wind, black metal dial with luminous numerals and hands including a subsidiary seconds hand, 17 jewel movement, water resistant, Davosa black leather bracelet. As new, in original Davosa box with international guarantee.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Gent's wristwatches, c1970s, Omega Seamaster, contemporary copies (35mm), gold plated but stamped 18kt 0.750, manual wind, one with metal bracelet, the other imitation leather. The first running but not tested for accuracy, the second overwound. (2)
Estimate $100
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Vintage character wristwatch, 'The Orphan Annie Watch', c1932, by the New Haven Clock Company, USA, stainless steel case (30x25mm), manual wind, black numerals and metal hands, original brown leather bracelet, in box of issue (original cost $3.50). Mint, in working order but not checked for accuracy.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Gent's fashion wristwatch, c1990s, United Colors of Benetton, chronograph, stainless steel case (38mm), quartz movement, base metal fixed bezel, black three register metal dial, baton hour markers, black leather bracelet with Benetton buckle. As new with original retailer's tag, not working but probably just requires a new battery.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Gent's wriswatches, c1970s, military Komandirskie Vostok submarine Soviet issue, manual wind with screw down crown at 2 o'clock, stainless steel case (40mm), black dial with date at 3 o'clock, white numerals and hands, sweep seconds hand, rotating bezel, rubber bracelet; another, Slava brand, CCCP sickle and red star, manual wind, stainless steel case and bracelet, white dial with black Arabic numerals, red metal hands with sweep seconds hand, white bezel with red markings, backplate stamped 'Made in USSR/479860'. The first in working order but not tested for accuracy, the second not working. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Gent's military wristwatch, Lemania cal.5012 (base 5100), Royal Australian Air Force issue, c1980s, automatic chronograph, stainless steel case (40x10mm), black metal rotating bezel, reverse inscribed '1105-2-165/1981/6645-66-071-8382', black metal dial with subsidiary seconds hand and date at 3 o'clock, broad arrow 'pheon' at 6 o'clock, luminous numeral markers and hands, black calf skin bracelet. In working condition with both pushers operational, but not checked for accuracy, excellent order.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $12,500
Australian made gold bracelet, c1855, attributed to Alfred Lorking, 165 George Street, Sydney, handcrafted in yellow gold (probably 15ct or 18ct, 27.1g), hollow shank, snap hinged with two further hinges at sides, head 40mm wide, band 10mm at base, 55mm inner measurement, delicate filigree design of a grape vine and vine leaves surrounding a central bunch of grapes in the form of seed pearls. Minor denting, tiny hole near bottom of grapes and possibly a small repair, otherwise intact and an extremely rare and esquisite piece of early colonial jewellery.
Estimate $25,000
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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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Antique fancy fob watch chain, c1880s, ornate style with tassel end piece, in silver (28cm). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
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
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
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