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Tableware, includes single hallmarked small spoons of Queen Victoria era, a set of six teaspoons hallmarked for Birmingham 1941 in hinged lid case, another set of six teaspoons in EPNS in case but this with loose lid, various other spoons, knives and forks in EPNS, noted four desirable large serving spoons (2), ladle and fork, all elaborately decorated with fruit designs. Fine - good very fine. (13 + 2 sets of 6)
Estimate $100
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Cigarette case, c1930s, in gold (9ct, 112.0g, 95x82x8mm), machine turned case, no maker, probably local manufacture. Very fine.
Estimate $1,750
SOLD $1,850
Cigarette case, c1930s, silver and enamel (120g, 85x70mm), Continental make (.935 silver). Damage to enamelling in two places, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Cigarette case, silver, with machine turned pattern, hallmarked for Birmingham 1922 by Martin Hall & Co Ltd, and stamped by The Northern Goldsmiths, Newcastle upon Tyne, on the lid in the centre is a plain circular section which has inscribed the calligraphy capital letter, 'H', weight 125g. Good very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
Cigarette lighter, by Alfred Dunhill (London), in gold (9ct, tot wt 54.5g, 47x40x15mm), machine turned case, hallmark for London 1935. In original unused condition and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,550
Table cigarette lighters, Wedgewood, Minton, Ronson, KW (Karl Wieden, Germany); also, hand held lighters, Cartier, bottom marked Cartier Paris 742715 Swiss Made (70x25mm) and Dunhill, diamond cut design (63x23mm), bottom marked Made in Switzerland, Dunhill, US.RE24153 Patented; silver matchbox holders (2) one plain (c1920s) and another machine turned, engraved date 14.4.67. Very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Cigarette lighters, includes Dunhill gas type with gold plated machine tuned case (65cm high), name of maker on bottom and on the underside of the lid, purchased new in 1971 and with original case, instruction booklet and purchase docket; also Christian Dior gas type, the gold plated case (71cm) with vertical reeded design and at the lid point are four horizontal ribs, name of maker on bottom and inside of the lid are the initials, C.D'; also tie bar by Toyomoto made of sterling silver and with cultured pearl at one end, in original Toyomoto case. The first good very fine, the second with scuffing to lid top and some marks on case, otherwise fine, the last uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $220
SOLD $320
Souvenir and commemorative spoons, in silver plate, noted issues for The Snowy Mountains, Canberra, Cairns, Bundanoon, Sydney, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, another unnamed but with inset Australian opals, also Grand Canaries, Panama, New Zealand, St Catherines, Singapore, Tahiti, and Marriage of Charles and Diana, QEII Silver Jubilee 1977; commemorative dinner knives (5) for QEII Silver Jubilee 1977, two missing commemorative plaque and one with a loose plaque; tea scoop with clock dial at 4 o'clock and with a teapot for a handle and commemorative plaque for Coral Gardens, Mandalay. Several in boxes or packs of issue, the last fine the rest mostly uncirculated. (22)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
China, Qing Dynasty, blue and white dish, Kangxi period, depicting a scholars in a garden scene, 145mm diameter, signed at base. Extremely fine with no cracks.
Estimate $500
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China, late 19th - early 20th century, gilt bronze Sino Tibetan Bodhisattva, seated on a double lotus throne, adorned with an elaborate headress, floral disk earrings and necklace, Chinese script atop the lotus throne, the copper base engraved with a vajra bolt symbol stamp, (270mm high x 200mm wide). Extremely fine with minimal gilding loss, rare.
Estimate $2,000
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China, bronze Buddha, 20th century, bare headed in polychrome robes, seated on a high stool with a snake below, 240mm high, 150mm wide. Very fine with minimal rubbing.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
China, miniature rice harvesting basket in 0.900 silver (36mm diameter), late 1800s, intricately patterned and with small carrying handles at the sides, base with Chinese hallmark; Israel, souvenir spoon in 0.800 fine silver, c1916-18 period, perhaps a WWI souvenir, features a spoon ladle with a coloured scene of the Via Dolorosa (the street walked by Jesus carrying the cross on the way to his crucifixion), at the end of the handle is a Jerusalem cross with enamel features on both sides. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
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China, attributed to the Song Dynasty, 'yingqing' wine pot, vase shaped body with flared rim, curved spout and handle, exterior glazed in a cream and grey mottled tone, 155mm high, 90mm wide. Some cracks and chips, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
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China, early 20th century, blue and white enameled metal snuff bottle, of circular form, decorated with a scene of a mother and child in a rural setting, stopper intact, (75mm high). Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
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China, mid 20th century, yixing terracotta redware teapot, of squat form with six inscribed sections to the body, the lid topped with a stylised stem, 140mm wide, 70mm high, signed to base and lid. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
China, mid 20th century, stoneware teapot in the form of a tree log, the spout and handle formed as branches, doecorated with small animals, flowers and a brown/tan colouring, 155mm wide, 75mm high, signed at base and lid. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
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Ethiopia, Coptic cross, 19th century, in crude silver (6x8.4cm), with suspension ring. Good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Egypt, Late Period, (c.672-332 B.C.), glazed faience amulet of Anubis, god of the dead, seated with arms beside, (height 30mm). Damaged and repaired, very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Greek and Roman gold earring fragments, (c.3rd century B.C. - 2nd century A.D.), of twisted gold wire form with applied circular and beaded designs, (4.15g total weight). Damage from burial, nearly very fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $200
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Roman, (1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.), gold earrings, first pair of twisted gold wire design with green glass bead attached, the other single earring of gold wire with green glass drop bead, (18mm - 30mm long, 3.48 g total weight). Attractive style, very fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Greece, Hellenistic period, c.2nd century B.C., bronze finger ring, the plain band terminating with a broad bezel engraved with an image of Hercules walking left carrying club and lion skin, (diameter 22mm). Attractively toned, extremely fine, complete and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Roman, silver fibula, (c.1st - 2nd century A.D.), of trumpet form with finely curved pin and knob terminal, length 56mm. Light green patina, very fine, intact and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Roman, bronze bust applique, (c.1st-2nd century A.D.), cast discoid applique modelled as a female, possibly Diana, with elaborately formed hair and horizontal belt across chest, (60mm long, weight 55.9 g). Attractively toned, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Roman, bronze figure of Mercury, (c.1st-2nd century A.D.), depicted standing naked with a long cloak over his shoulder and winged cap, holding a purse in his right hand, (height 65mm). Deeply toned, missing feet, arm repaired, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Roman, bronze patera handle, (c.1st-2nd century A.D.), of fluted form terminating in a female head with decorated hairstyle, (length 135mm, weight 190 g). Deep green toning, some earthen inclusions, very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
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Roman, bronze statuette fragment of an arm, (c.1st-2nd century A.D.), finely moulded as an extended arm with fingers projecting, (length 70mm, weight 47.9 g). Attractive green toning, some damage to fingers, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Roman, bronze seal boxes, (c.2nd-3rd century A.D.), of circular form with hinged lids, decorated with concentric circles, (20mm long). Toned, very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Roman, 2nd-3rd century A.D., gold earrings, of round shield form with gold wire hoops, central design terminating in a circular receptacle for a stone setting (now missing), (20mm wide, 3.95 g total weight). Very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Roman, bronze fibula, (c.2nd-4th century A.D.), of shield form terminating in four points, decorated with central triangular inlays, (42mm x 34mm). Toned, very fine and a scarce shape.
Estimate $100
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Wine goblets, set of eight in silver plate by Valero of Spain, includes four (13cm high) and four (10.8cm high), with matching designs. Need cleaning and polishing, otherwise very fine with no dents. (8)
Estimate $50
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