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Pocket watches, sterling silver cases (109.60 g) and (111.12 g), one engraved "Daysdale Picnic Raceclub/Cup/Won By/J.L.Jamieson's/Black Robin/3.3.15"; also a bone snuff box, conical shape. Good. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Edward VII, sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked London, 1902, maker Carrington & Co, of baluster form with acanthus moulded spout, hinged lid with knop and ebony handle, (weight 780g, 25cm high). Extremely fine with no dents or scratches.
Estimate $800
SOLD $700
Stuart Devlin, silver gilt novelty surprise egg, limited edition No. 9 of 300, of ovoid form with textured decoration, opening to reveal a clown's head, halmarked London, 1972, by Stuart Devlin, height approx 7.5cm, weight 196 g, boxed with certificate. Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
The Silver Jubilee Goblet set, 1977, from Ravenhead, two 8oz goblets with gold rim, in box of issue; also Silver Jubilee beer stein in ceramic; Golden Jubilee 2002, double handle loving cup in bone china, by James Sadler; also a matching small lidded bowl in bone china by James Sadler; two plain cocktail glasses (one with small edge chip), and a goose head decanter glass stopper lid (missing decanter); Potter & Moore eagle perfume bottle. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Propelling pencil, with separate lever for a propelling dip pen and at the top is an agate seal (length 9cm; tested as more than 14ct and less than 18ct so probably 15ct; tot wt 16.35g)), the unit made by S. (ampson) Mordan & Co, on one side is inscribed, 'J.A.D. from The Honble Mrs Westenra, 1878', in a leather case by West & Son, College Green, Dublin with the initials, 'J.A.D.' on the lid. Good very fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $420
Fountain pen, by Mont Blanc, 14 carat gold nib (1910, M) 'Montblanc - Meisterstuck' on rim, does not include case (14.58g). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Religious medalets (71), NSW 3d tram ticket; HMAS Cook paper "money", 1985; decimal conversion guide; base metal coin case sovereign and half sovereign (?). Fine to uncirculated. (75)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Ladies' earrings and ring, oval amethyst set filigree white stone set above, 9ct yellow gold, total weight 2.34g. Very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
Opal pendant, small pear shaped white opal set in 9ct gold scalloped edge mount, on gold coloured base metal chain, pendant weight 0.56g. Extremely fine.
Estimate $20
SOLD $110
Gold chain, 9ct yellow gold, Italian made, attractive double link pattern, 55cm long, total weight 3.09g. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
India, Bombay, a heavy curb link neck chain, unmarked but appears to be silver (wt 110g; approx total length 72cm). Fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Fine chains, 5 gold coloured chains, one with a small opal doublet pendant. Extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $20
SOLD $40
Silver pendants on chain, one seahorse and one tennis racket silver pendant with silver chain, total weight 15.36g. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $20
SOLD $20
Brooch, multicolour 9ct gold brooch featuring rose gold and white gold concentric oval rings, with a large claw set rectangular white stone, complete with a yellow gold pin and safety chain, total weight 7.23g. Extremely fine.
Estimate $280
SOLD $170
Italy, late 19th century, lava cameo bracelet, six individual panels depicting goddesses and philosophers, mounted in white metal, (170mm long). Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Cameo brooch, gold plated frame and pin, female head right, imitating Sicilian, this about 1950s reproducing those made in 1890s. Very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Mixed jewellery, two sterling silver rings, one with Harley-Davidson motif, the other with claw set multicoloured baguette stones, combined weight 15.92g, one costume necklace, gold coloured with orange coloured pendant. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Antique art deco mesh purse, suitable for coins or keepsakes, marked inside top closing section, '935 Silver T.K&F', with four ball droplets, (approx size 4.5x6.5cm; 20.47g). Two sections on one side with a few small links missing, repairable, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Costume jewellery, 3 assorted rings. Fine.
Estimate $20
Passed in
Evelyn Waugh, famous author, letter dated 5th July 1963 with red printed heading, 'Combe Florey House, Combe Florey, Nr. Taunton', handwritten by him in ink it reads, 'Dear Count Bompiani, Thank you for your letter of 26th June & for the copy of Resa Incondizionata [translation - Unconditional Surrender]. The translator must have had a very difficult task. I am not, as you know, fluent in Italian but I can read it a little. I studied Sr Ceserani's version to find how he had dealt with passages which seemed to me almost untranslatable, and was greatly impressed with his ingenuity. Will you please convey to him my congratulations and thanks. My agent tells me you have succeeded in making Resa Incondizionata a book-club choice. My thanks and congratulations to you. You will sadly miss Cardinel Montini in Milan. What you have lost, the world has gained. Yours sincerely, Evelyn Waugh'. Two punched holes at side for filing and pin-mark at top left corner, otherwise very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $1,500
Passed in
Evelyn Waugh, famous author, signed letter dated April 18th [1950], with the heading and Arms of British Embassy, Rome, handwritten in ink it reads in part, 'Dear Count Bompiani/I was on the point of writing to thank you for the delightful luncheon party on Saturday, when you added to my debt of gratitude by your kind present of the two splendid publications of your firm... The luncheon was delightful ... & for you introducing me to a restaurant which I should never have found for myself and which I shall now frequent. The two books are a triumph of fine printing & I shall always treasure them as a souvenir of the Holy Year..'. Very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
Evelyn Waugh, famous author, postcard postmarked in 1961, handwritten by him in ink it is addressed to, Aubrey Ensor Esq, The Old Thatch, Thakeham, Pulborough, Sussex, and postmarked at Taunton, Somerset, 15 Jly 1961, the other side has a printed heading, 'From Mr. E. Waugh, Combe Florey House, Nr. Taunton', the handwritten in ink text reads, 'Thanks awfully for writing. It was delightful to hear from you after so long. I am so glad that you liked F: Passmore. He is not universally beloved. I like him. He was most magnanimous in his dealings with my delinquent son. Dursley grew too large for us. We moved here four years ago. (and signed E)'. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $700
Passed in
Evelyn Waugh, famous author, letter dated Dec 28th and the envelope postmarked in Somerset 29 December 1936, handwritten by him in ink it is addressed to Dennis Wheatley Esq, (the address is crossed out and replaced with) '8, St John's Wood Park, N:W:8', the letter has the printed heading, 'Pixton Park, Dulverton', the letter reads, 'Dear Mr Wheatley, Very many thanks for your kind thought in sending me a copy of your new novel. It arrived most opportunely for Christmas. I hope it will have a great success. Yours sincerely, Evelyn Waugh'. The envelope with some tears at top edge, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $700
Passed in
Evelyn Waugh, famous author, undated signed letter with the heading The Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh, handwritten in ink it reads. 'Dear Sir/That sounds O.K. I ll ring you up early next week & come & see you. Yours Faithfully Evelyn Waugh'. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $400
Passed in
Evelyn Waugh, famous author, large b&w photos (approx 19x24cm), one featuring Evelyn Waugh in a suit at the unveiling of a bronze head of Reverend Ronald Knox mounted on a stone stand; the other features a library photo from 1963 of Evelyn Waugh in a dinner suit wearing miniatures of his WW2 campaign medals with library notes about the publication of his diaries in 1976 that gave details of graphic sexual encounters by Britain's upper crust. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Royalty coloured photo, features Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Princess Anne, the photo matt framed under glass with the bottom matted section with the signatures of Elizabeth R, Philip and Anne and dated 1971 (Total size approx 31x28.5cm), together with metal picture frame easel stand. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Royal memorabilia, Coronation, June 1953, small red book with selected passages from the New Testament; Silver Jubilee, commemorative envelope with two stamps; Royal Wedding, 1981, two small contemporary magazine sized booklets with photos and information relating to the wedding of Charles and Diana, (approx 30pp each); commemorative crown, 1981 commemorative plate for Diana Princess of Wales, 1961 - 1997 (20.50 cm), portrait front, Corinthians 13 on back; small plate with portrait of Prince Charles (12.00 cm) by Royal Albert; CD, Elton John with "Candle In The Wind"Diana Tribute; also, Australian Masonic Lodge meeting programmes, 1930's-40 (7). Fine - very fine. (lot)
Estimate $60
Passed in
Alex Walker photo, coloured b&w photo in civilian clothes on a card by Burman's Photographic Rooms. Some tone spots, otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Charles Aznavour, autographed b&w photo (approx 19x25cm), from the 1970 movie, 'The Adventurers'. Good very fine.
Estimate $30
SOLD $20
Share certificates, Belgium, Societe Anonyme des Ciments De L'Europe Orientale (Portland Artificiel), action of 250 francs, 1910, with some attached dividend coupons 53-60; Societe Anonyme des Establts A.Rosenbaum et F.Aras, obligation of 250 francs, 1931, with attached all 4 interest payment coupons; Comptoir Charbonnier Maritime, action of 500 francs, 1924, with all attached dividend coupons 14-30; Compagnie Generale des Tramways d'Athenes et du Piree, action privilegiee of 100 francs, 1900, with only one dividend coupon attached for 1918; Belgian Congo, Societie Miniere de Bafwaboli 'Somiba', Stanleyville, action without mention of capital value, 1944, with all but one attached dividend coupons 16-44 (missing 15); La Commerciale Anversoise du Congo Societe Congolaise, action of 100 francs, 1927, with part attached dividend coupons 9-30; France, Hotel George V, action of one hundred francs, 1939, with attached all 24 dividend payment coupons; Trust Franco-Belge des Petroles, action of 500 francs, 1920, with attached all 30 action dividend payment coupons; Russia, Imperial State Gold Loan 4 per cent Bond for 125 roubles, 1889, no coupons issued with this certificate. A few with tears around edge, otherwise overall good - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40