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Sterling silver, serving spoons, London, 1909, maker Mappin & Webb Ltd, of large shell-formed bowls, acanthus leaf decoration at the stem, twist handles, button stems with 1910 monogram engraved, one pierced as a tea strainer, (220mm (2) and 180mm long, 173g total); sterling silver salt, pepper shaker and mustard pot, with spoons, Sheffield, 1935, maker Fenton Brothers (Glasgow) Ltd, of thistle form with leaf feet, (60mm & 45mm high, 140g total). Very fine. (8)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
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 $70
SOLD $60
Silver glass votive set of three, by Sorelle, these beautiful candle containers feature a striking silver-finish with a motif that will create a magnificent illuminated display on any dinner table or strategically placed around a room, each measures approx diameter at base 5cm, at top 7.5cm and standing 9cm high, unused and in boxes of issue. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Gold cutlery by Rodd, magnificently lavish setting for two in 24ct gold plate, includes two of each dinner fork, salad fork, dinner knife, butter knife, fish knife, soup spoon, desert spoon and tea spoon, also a set of six coffee spoons, all with elaborate embellishment to handles. As new, uncirculated. (22)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Set of six silver teaspoons, hallmarked for Birmingham 1912 by D&F (Deakin & Francis), at the handle end of each is an enamelled flag of St George Rowing Club and below this is engraved the initials, 'WSS', tot wt 96g of sterling silver. In case, this damaged, spoons nearly very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Arcosteel set of six sporks, by Arcosteel, in stainless steel, serrated edge on one side for cutting, unused and still in fitted velvet covered box of issue; also parfait spoons, c1940, a set of six in fine silver plate finish (approx 23cm long). The first set uncirculated, the rest extremely fine. (2 sets)
Estimate $50
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Hawaii early souvenir spoon, in sterling silver, c1900, by H.W. Foster & Co, features an outrigger canoe on the end of a vine leaf and with a gold plated Taro leaf bowl engraved with 'HONULULU' and leaf pattern. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
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Selangor Pewter beer tankard, bulbous shaped in satin finish with Selangor impressed marks on base and top edge; also silver plate cutlery includes large serving spoon, small butter knife, sugar spoon, coffee spoons (2), and WWII era three-prong forks (2) by W&G, on inside of the base of each below the shaft is impressed a King's crown above RAAF inside a wreath. Extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $50
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Sumatra betel nut box, c1850s, in silvered (57x42x23mm), intricately patterned on top with figure of a Sumatran male amongst various plants in centre and on sides in circles are engraved leaves, beetles, harvesting tools and a water pipe (?), at one end is a hinged lid that drops down and then at that location the top lid can be pressed and that lid then raises up to reveal a compartment. Very fine.
Estimate $200
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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 $50
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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 $150
SOLD $180
Vesta Cases, sterling silver, all aprox 40m x 30mm, (1891, maker Minshul & Latimer), (1901, maker B&C), (1902, maker Samuel M.Levi), (1920, maker E.Baker & Son), (1903, maker Joseph Gloster), all with engine turned decoration. Very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Vesta Cases, sterling silver, varying sizes, Birmingham (1902, maker Joseph Gloster Ltd), (1903, maker William Thorneywork), Chester (1912, maker Smith & Bartlam), another Vesta, silver plated, in the shape of a hardcover book with triskelion motif. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Edwardian vesta case, in sterling silver, scroll decorated case with inscribed initials 'WS' in centre, hallmarked for Birmingham 1905 by JR (John Rose); Omega full Hunter pocket watch in rolled gold, hands and glass missing from dial, Arabic numerals, seconds dial with indicator intact and with Arabic numerals, manual wind, machine turned case and in shield on lid is inscribed the initials 'WS'. Watch not working, fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $130
Novelty miniature guns, a small collection of novelties, revolver pocket fob watch keys (2, one with pin back); rifle white metal pencil combined with toothpick; revolver brooch, in white metal inset with three imitation turquoises; silver bracelet charm in the form of a blunderbuss; another, hand holding a gun; also, pair of rolled gold cufflinks, pocket knife/key. Fine - very fine. (8 items)
Estimate $300
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Sidelock for flintlock pistol, c1800s, engraved on outer side and on top with leaves and Scottish thistle. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Combination percussion tool wrench, c1850s, for flintlock gun, marked on one side, 'M/A.S.'; also flintlock gun main spring vice. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Australian kangaroo belt buckle, tongue side only, c1800s, in dark bronze, features kangaroo looking behind and with joey in pouch, similar in style to George Stubbs' oil painting in 1772, The Kangouro (sic) from New Holland. Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Lemaire Fabi of Paris ladies opera binoculars, c1890s, in mother of pearl and brass, with telescopic handle plus original soft tan leather carrying bag. One strip of mother of pearl missing from inside section of one lens, bag well used and with some defects although repairable, otherwise fine - very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
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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Gent's antique wallet, made of soft elephant skin dyed black, with latch closer, inside lined with green satin and on one side an elephant skin purse with compartment behind and on the other side is a note compartment, on front is a sterling silver shield marked for Birmingham 1905 with maker's initials, 'FM', inscribed in the centre with initials, 'J.M.A'. Some wear around outside edges, fine, inside virtually unused.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Ladies leather wallet, Serenade Beverly Hills Collection model WSV2101 wallet (approx size, wide 190mm x high 100mm), in blue/black cloud pattern on outside; another, Serenade Beverly Hills Collection model WSH30-02 wallet (approx size, wide 155mm x high 90mm), in azure blue on outside with pattern of multiple small squares at front around the brand name metal tag; also Sigma brand model LW-802 wallet (approx size, wide 185mm x high 90mm), in brown textured leather cow hide with leopard skin patterned cover flap; all wallets include numerous credit card slots, partition, internal pocket and middle zipper section. All in original boxes and unused and would make excellent gifts. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Captain Cook's Cottage, Melbourne, small, coloured, wall-hanging plate (10cm); small, plate (10cm) featuring Cook's Endeavour; Australia First Fleet plate (15.2cm) with 24K gold trim; large porcelain coffee mug by Denby, England, features various scenes of Yorkshire, Cleveland & Humbershire, including a bust of Captain Cook; small porcelain coffee mug featuring Captain James Cook's bust on one side and H.M.S. Resolution on the other side, base marked 'Decorated in Canada 22k gold'; small blue and white porcelain coffee mug, marked on one side 'Launch of the Endeavour 9 December 1998 Fremantle' and on the other side an image of the Endeavour; tall porcelain coffee mug featuring the name 'Captain Cook' under a small cameo image of the Endeavour and on the other side the name 'Endeavour' under a large cameo image of the Endeavour. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $50
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Sir Winston Churchill Centenary wedgwood plate (approx 16.5cm), 1974, in black basalt and gold lettering; book titled My Early Life A Roving Commission by The Rt. Hon. Winston S.Churchill, C.H., M.P., 1944 edition, hard cover with dust jacket,392pp. The first extremely fine, the second with tears at edges of dust jacket and some foxing, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $50
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Wedgwood cake stand, Queen of Hearts design two tier stand, still in Wedgwood box of issue and never used; also Wedgwood Lifestyle Capri silver-plated salt and pepper shaker set, 9cm high and feature a modern style with each piece having a flat bottom and reverse so that they stand back-to-back and are sophisticated in their design, also unused and still in Wedgwood box of issue. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $70
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Japan, a set of porcelain vases of baluster form with short flared necks, base marked in red with Japanese text translated as, 'Jin Guang Shan make Japan', circumference sizing - neck opening 30cm, neck 21.5cm, shoulder 76cm, base 33cm and measuring 33cm tall, olive green colouring decorated with pink, light green and cream flowers on golden stems. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Victorian writing slope, in rosewood and mahogany, c.1860, brass hinges and lock, internal pen tray, storage for ink wells and purple velvet covered writing slope, 405mm wide x 160mm high x 250mm deep; Victorian footstool, late 19th century, of oval form with carved borders and legs, floral tapestry covering the padding, 330mm wide x 170mm high. Very fine, the writing slope with key. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Antique wooden saddle, c1800s, carved from a solid piece of timber, measurements front to back approx 55cm, top to bottom approx 34cm and approx 33cm at widest part across the back, high, solid pommel section and decoratively shaped canter, the sideboards with voided pattern handmade brass fittings for fitting stirrup straps, various other fitted rigging plates and rings for fitting ropes/straps. Very fine.
Estimate $500
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Black silk top hat, with leather sweatband and silk lining, underside of top blocked with trade mark arms, 'Best Quality London/Vienna 1873 Paris 1878', in a purpose made leather carry case lined with patterned cloth. The sweatband loose, underside of the brim with material loss particularly around inner edge, carry case in poor condition, hat good.
Estimate $50
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Sydney Harbour Bridge, pin dish (approx 124x98mm),in gilded and enamel fine bone china, c1932, by Shelley. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
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