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Gent's half hunter pocket watch, in silver, by A.W.Waltham & Co, white dial with black Roman numerals, seconds dial with Arabic numerals but missing indicator hand, machine turned case with clear central disc with monogram initials, together with a short, fancy chain but missing stone from end piece; silver vesta hallmarked for London 1922; also two other damaged sterling silver items. Working condition of watch unknown, some light surface cracks at edge of dial between IIII and V, poor - very fine. (4)
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
Elgin half hunter pocket watch, in 10K gold plate, white dial with black Arabic numerals 1-12 and inside a second row of numerals 13-24, with seconds sub dial, also with black Arabic numerals, with attractive gold plated fob chain. Not tested but appears to be working, very fine.
Estimate $100
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Gent's wristwatch, Omega Constellation, stainless steel, quartz movement, 33mm head, cream dial with date at 3'oclock, sweep seconds hand and stainless steel baton numerals, original Omega stainless steel adjustable bracelet. Very fine, not working, may just need a new battery.
Estimate $100
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Gent's or Lady's wristwatch, must de Cartier, quartz movement, sterling silver gold plated head (30x23mm), cream dial with black hands, no numerals, case number 6 169827, after market brown aligator leather bracelet. Much crazing to the dial and marks on casing, not working, may need a new battery.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Watches, assorted watches including pocket watches, several with Swiss movements, mostly in need of repair, some in silver, noted two marcasite ladies wrist watches and one interesting ladies small ball type watch with suspension lug at each side for neck hanging and with convex glass front and glass back for watching movement. Poor - very fine. (16)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Marco Valentino ladies wristwatch, quartz Swiss EB, black dial, seconds hand, gold Roman numerals, gold plated with matching multilink chain bracelet, reverse marked, '18K Gold Electro Plated/M/Marco Valentino/Swiss EB./R-961205/3ATM Water Resistant'. In original Marco Valentino case, requires new battery, nearly as new.
Estimate $100
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Gent's wristwatch, Omega Constellation Electronic f300Hz, c1970s, case with rolled gold top and stainless steel back (45x38mm), gold dial, hands and baton markers, red sweep seconds hand with date at 3 o'clock, dark brown leather bracelet. Minor scratches, otherwise extremely fine, in working condition but not tested for accuracy.
Estimate $450
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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 $320
Cocos (Keeling) Islands, sterling silver cigarette case, maker's mark 'C.C' inside rectangle' (Colen Hewer Cheshire of Birmingham), rectangular case (75x85mm) with concave base and decorated with leaf pattern, in the centre of the lid is a plain, ornamental section with monogram initials, 'GCR', inside on the lid is engraved, 'G.Clunies-Ross/Keeling Cocos Islands/1896.' Small dent on lid and monogram worn, otherwise fine and historic item.
Estimate $250
SOLD $460
Business card case in sterling silver, hallmarked for Birmingham 1907, ornately engrave decorated, at bottom right corner inscribed, 'A Present/To/Dr Teck Shin/1908'. Nearly extremely fine and an historically relevant link to our early Chinese immigrants.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Silver cigarette case, gift 1935, another vesta case, silver, another gilt metal, compacts with mirrors (2), silver plate purse, silver lipstick holder. Fine - very fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Silver snuff box, c1850s, Continental silver (55.5g), probably of Russian make, stamped '84' engine turned and hand engraved (62x40x15mm), by 'V.H.', scenes all around, possibly one of Peter the Great (St Petersburg). Dent in front, otherwise fine.
Estimate $250
Passed in
Sterling silver items, including salt cellar, Birmingham, 1894, Nathan & Hayes, of oval shape with claw feet, with original blue glass lining and spoon; pair of mustard pots, Birmingham, 1917 & 1919, Charles Edwin Turner, of baluster shape with hinged lids, original blue glass linings and spoons; pair of salt and pepper shakers, Birmingham, 1919, Charles Edwin Turner, of baluster form with detachable pierced lids; sewing string box, Birmingham, 1910, Deakins & Francis, of cylindrical form with associated silver scissors; small circular bowl, Birmingham, 1917, S Blanckensee & Son Ltd, with scalloped edge on fluted feet; small sauce boat, Birmingham, 1912, Jones & Crompton, of oval form with curved handle and claw feet; sauce boat, Sheffield, 1914, Mappin & Webb Ltd, of oval form with curved handle and claw feet; shallow dish, Sheffield, 1951, Atkin Brothers, of shell form with small shell feet; pair of shallow dishes, Sheffield, maker J.H, of rococo style; boxed set of cocktail forks, Sheffield, date letter u, William Hutton & Sons Ltd, with scalloped handles, in a Fairfax & Roberts Sydney fitted case; pair of candelabra stoppers, Sheffield, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co; two teaspoons, two smaller tea spoons, pair of sugar tongs. Some damage, overall extremely fine. (20)
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Vintage vesta case, with a few wax matches inside, made in nickel silver, around the centre is leather covered and on one side is a coloured photo of the arms of Southend-on-Sea and above is the name Westcliff-on-Sea, one of its suburbs; plated steel machine turned cigarette case by Ste-Vel; scarce vintage fountain pen in rolled gold, c1920s, marked "Swan Pen" Mabie Todd & Co New York, Made in U.S.A., Patent Jan 19, 1915; one nacre cufflink; also vintage miniature books, includes The Story of Robert Burns and the Land of Burns by The Rev. J.C.Carrick, undated, (6x8.5cm), 160pp; Moments with Robert Burns, London. Humphrey Milford, undated (6.9x10cm), unnumbered pages, approx 60pp; Gems from Lorna Doone by R.D.Blackmore, undated, (6x8.8cm), 127pp; Maurine by Ella Wheeler Wolcox, undated (6x9.4cm), 230pp, inside fly page marked, 'Ruth, May 29th 1918'; Spons' Tables and Memoranda for Engineers by J.T.Hurst, 12th edition, 1902, (4.8x6.8cm), 278pp, title page stamped 'F McKeahnie/ Neer 70 Hay' and on other side is written, 'F McKeahnie/Enmore'. The last book with one corner of cover missing, the second last with some foxing the rest with only an occasional spot of foxing, fine - very fine. (9)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Australia, Passing Sydney Harbour Bridge match box holder, c1937, in cupro nickel with oval plastic covered section on one side containing coloured photo of a T.S.S. Awatea passenger ship passing Harbour Bridge; Harbour Bridge & Luna Park, Sydney, 11, cigarette case and matching cigarette lighter in copper, gilt and enamel, c1960s, with both featuring a coloured enamel scene of the Harbour Bridge on one side and kangaroos in the outback on the other side. Fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $70
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Vintage eyeglasses, gold filled oval frame glasses (John Lennon style), in hard leather case marked A.J.Higgs & Barker, 5&6 T&G Bldg, 201 Elizabeth St; another but rimless style and irregular cut shape, in case marked D.J.Hart, Optometrist, Ashfield & Kingsgrove, both pairs c1940s vintage. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
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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 $200
Antique Victorian era ladies belt, in EPNS silver plated and hallmarked, 'plume EPNS crown' (Atkin Bros, Sheffield) (approx 60cm), voided floral pattern. Very fine.
Estimate $50
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Commemorative serving tray, in EPNS, machine turned recessed top and in the plain centre is fitted the enamel and gilt badge of MS Coy (Melbourne Steamship Coy), around this is inscribed, at the top, 'Presented To Mr Neil Allan/on the Event of his Marriage', and at the bottom, 'By The Engineer Officer/M.V.Duntroon. 1941.' Good very fine.
Estimate $70
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Jakob Grimminger single wine bottle tray, c1930, in 835 silver, approx 14cm with 6-scalloped sides, reverse stamped with crown 835 and G inside star of David (Jakob Grimmer's mark). Brushmarks and normal wear, otherwise very fine and a popular maker.
Estimate $100
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George III, fiddleback serving spoon, silver, hallmarked London, 1811, makers Sarah & John William Blake, (28cm), engraved IJK to handle; fiddleback soup ladle, Sheffield, c.early 19th century, hallmarked, (34cm), handle engraved with winged horseshoe. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Sterling silver coffee and tea service, comprising coffee pot, London, 1898, maker Charles Stuart Harris, in Queen Anne style, having an oval tapering body with hand-chased half-fluted decoration, wooden handle, hinged lid with wooden finial, all sitting on an oval pedestal foot, (25cm high, 25cm wide) (740g weight); teapot, London, 1912, maker Alfred James How, oval body with half-fluted chasing, hinged lid, wooden handle and finial, (15cm high, 25cm wide) (480g weight); two handled sugar bowl, London, 1912, maker Alfred James How, oval body with half-fluted chasing, gold wash interior, (9.5cm high, 18cm wide) (275g weight); milk jug, London, 1912, maker Alfred James How, in Queen Anne style with half-fluted chasing, gold wash interior, (10cm high, 12cm wide) (160g weight). Slight dent on coffee pot otherwise extremely fine and attractive. (total weight 1.65kg) (4)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $900
Twentieth century, pair of three-light candelabra, sterling silver, curvilinear upswept arms on a scalloped base, removable stoppers with vase finials, (height 43cm, width 30cm), (960g & 990g weight). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,300
WWI commemorative whiskey decanter, in Copeland spode by James Green & Nephew, Queen Victoria St, London, features bust of Lord Kitchener in oval frame and at the sides are flags and a sailor and soldier, on the other side is a WWI airplane and a fighting ship, the cork is set into a porcelain soldier's helmet. The cork is broken but can be easily glued together, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Belt buckles, all oval in shape with inset enamelled and epoxy resin coated coin/medal, includes USA 'Stars and Stripes' flag design with spread-winged eagle (85x60mm); eagle 'Great Seal' design (85x60mm); eagle landing on moon 'One Dollar' coin reverse design (85x60mm); Liberty head US gold twenty dollars 1854 obverse design (85x60mm). Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
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Iran, silver headress with ornamental attachments and with two hooks attached to the end to clip to the headress, (tot wt 120g). Very fine.
Estimate $100
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Anglo-Saxon, (c.8th century), copper alloy strap end, (4.40 g), of arrow head form, the main decorative panel contains a symmetrical knotwork design, pierced twice for attachment, (40mm long). Repaired at the tip, otherwise attractively toned, very fine.
Estimate $50
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Antiquities and coins, Roman fibula with ornate decorative swirl and arrow support; Greek gilt ring with intaglio impression of a seated lion within the design; coins, Spain, copper overstruck as an 8 maravedis on an earlier 4 maravedis with countermarks of 8, VIII and date 1652; Japan, Hoei Tsuho, AE 38, made in year 5 (1708) at Shichijo, Kyoto, as 10 mon but real value 3 mon, (Hartill 5.1, KM.57). Fine - very fine, antiquities illustrated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Dagger, ancient bronze age (15th - 6th century B.C.), dagger with length 33cms, hilt 8.5 cms, comes with a tapering blade and a grip and a fluted frame lines, type of a period c.15-13th century B.C. similar to those of the Transcaucasus. Very fine with evidence of pitting on the blade from conservation.
Estimate $400
SOLD $420
Indonesian Keris Luk, (dagger with curves), the Wilah (blade) in damascus steel (approx blade length 38cm) with leaf pattern, carved and patterned timber handle with decorated gilt base, gilt metal Warangka (sheath) with carved polished timber fitted top, all crafted by a master Keris Smith. In a fitted maroon satin-lined velvet holder, extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $190