Catalogue
Edwardian Ladies Compact, in rose gold (9ct; 15.88g; 46mm), attributed to maker, Aronson & Co, features a plain case with a lift-up hinged lid on the reverse, on the obverse are inscribed Gothic letters, "V.K.", with ring top suspension. Hairlines and a few small bumps on reverse, otherwise fine.
Estimate $900
SOLD $850
Vintage case (possibly for make-up), in gold (9ct; 38.00g; 49x45mm), by Dunklings, hinged lid plain case inscribed on the lid, "VR". Hairlines and surface bumps, otherwise fine.
Estimate $2,200
SOLD $2,200
Pill Box, in sterling silver (28.07g; 41x18mm), by E.J.Dwyer, features a top opening container with lid inscribed, "IHS", with suspension ring at top, with unofficial box. Good very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $110
Vesta, in gold (15ct; 15.81g; 30x45.5mm), by (J.R.) Rowland, features a vesta with decorative engraving on both sides with provision for initials on the front and this is inscribed, "ANA", with suspension loop at side. A few dents, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,600
Vintage Vesta Case, in sterling silver (24.71g; 38x45mm), by (W.J.) Proud, features a hinged lift-top lid and a suspension ring on one side, also a circular enamel Australian coat-of-arms on one side. With a few dents, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Vintage Vesta Case, in sterling silver (19.04g; 40x37mm), by C & G (Charles & George Asprey), features a hinged lift-top lid and suspension ring on one side. Hairlines, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Vintage Vesta, c1905, in polished brown Queensland beans with 9ct gold lid fitting, this inscribed "J.Howard Johnson" , by J.G.Oram, in unofficial box. Cracked on both sides, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Vintage Vesta, in polished brown Queensland beans with decorated silver lid and base with wax match striker, and with silver shield on one side inscribed, "LK"; another in polished brown Queensland beans with plain silver lid and base with wax match striker, and with small silver circle on one side, by FR&S (Flavelle, Roberts & Sankey); another in polished brown Queensland beans with .935 silver fittings at lid opening and base with wax match striker, by F.R.&.S/Brisbane (Flavelle, Roberts & Sankey). The first and last with a crack in the case and the last lid closer not working, otherwise fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Vintage Vesta, in polished brown Queensland beans with 9ct gold fitting and wax match striker as well as a plaque on one side inscribed, "H.R.Holmes./From H.H. 1914", by F.R.&.S (Flavelle, Roberts & Sankey). A few dents, otherwise fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $140
Small silver vesta, with hallmark for Queen Victoria era, plain case (28x39.5x10mm). Hairlines, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Fob Pocket Case, in gold (9ct; 11.53g; 41mm), attributed to maker, E.Harrop, features a plain case with a hinged lid opening on one side, ring top suspension for wearing on a fob chain. Hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $650
Money Clip, in gold (9ct; 4.75g; 14x47mm), by H.Bros (Hardy Bros). Good very fine.
Estimate $280
SOLD $300
Opal tie-pin, in gold (9ct; 3.69g; 57x10.5mm), by Levinson, features a thin tie-bar with an oval white opal in the centre, pin-back with safety chain. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Scarf Keeper, in gold (18ct; 3.10g; 28.5x23mm), by Wendts (Plat), features an oval band and set at the top is a natural pearl and at two sides are small diamonds. Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $380
Swan pendant/charm, in gold (9ct; 1.79; 19x17mm), maker unknown, features a swan on a plaque, with suspension ring on swan's back. Very fine.
Estimate $110
SOLD $200
Butcher's Meat Cleaver charm, in gold (9ct; 1.32g; 10x32mm), attributed to maker, Willis & Sons, with ring top suspension at end of handle. Fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $150
Australia pendant, c1901, with chain, all in gold (both tested as 18ct; 14.19g; pendant 39.5mm; chain approx length 45cm), attributed to G.R.Addis, features a decorated circular case (non-opening) featuring the Australian coat-of-arms on one side with floral decoration on the other side, with ring top suspension to which a thin chain is attached, in a G.R.Addis fitted case. Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,800
Australian Coat-of-Arms brooch, in gold (9ct; 3.61g; 25mm), attributed to maker, Willis & Sons, features the Australian coat-of-arms in enamel with a decorative gold surround on the front, the reverse is plain, pin-back. Tiny chip in enamel at right edge of scroll, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $180
Australia brooch, in gold (9ct; 3.10g; 50x17mm), attributed to maker, Willis & Sons, features a thin bar with a centerpiece of a map of Australia excluding Tasmania and Territories, impressed on the map are the abbreviations, "W.Aust, S.Aust, Quee, N.S.W. and Vic.", pin-back with safety chain. Very fine.
Estimate $180
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Australia Souvenir brooch, in gold (9c; 3.08g; 52x22mm), attributed to maker, Willis & Sons, features a boomerang with flower curved over each end, each flower decorated with three seed pearls, at the base of the boomerang is a star with a small red gemstone centre and above this is a curved and voided word, "SOUVENIR", attached at the back of the boomerang is a map of mainland Australia, pin-back. Toned good very fine.
Estimate $200
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Australia brooch, in gold (9ct; 2.69g; 45x28mm), attributed to maker, Aronson & Co, features a map of Australia on the left side of a thin bar and behind this is a spray of five red claw set gemstones, pin-back. Very fine.
Estimate $170
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Australia brooch, in gold (9ct; 2.57g; 42.5x13mm), attributed to H.Simonsen Pty Ltd, features a cut off branch of a tree with a map of mainland Australia in the centre, pin-back. Very fine.
Estimate $150
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Australia brooch, in gold (9ct; 2.55g; 29mm), by Willis & Sons, features a map of Australia inscribed, "AUSTRALIA", surrounded by two circles and around and between the circles are six equally spaced stars each containing a small natural pearl, pin-back. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Australia brooch, in gold (9ct; 2.16g; 25x22mm), attributed to maker, Willis & Sons, features an outline map of Australia with a smaller map of Australia inside and emanating from behind this small map is a starburst featuring five red gemstones on each burst, pin-back. Toned very fine.
Estimate $130
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Australia brooch, in voided gold (9ct; 2.11g; 52x20mm), attributed to Willis & Sons, features the Australian coat-of-arms resting on a boomerang, pin-back. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
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Australia brooch, in gold (9ct; 2.05g; 26mm), attributed to maker, H.Simonsen, features a circle with a map of Australia in the centre and a kangaroo and emu at the sides, pin-back. Fine.
Estimate $130
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Australia brooch, in gold (9ct; 1.72g; 40x20mm), attributed to maker, J.M.Wendt, features a map of Australia resting on the left side of a boomerang and on the right side facing left is a sitting kangaroo, pin-back. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
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Australia brooch, in gold (9ct; 1.67g; 26x21mm), attributed to maker, H.Simonsen, features a map of Australia with a kangaroo at the left side and an emu at the right side, all within an oval frame, pin-back. Very fine.
Estimate $100
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Australia brooch, in gold (9ct; 1.50g; 38x18mm), attributed to Willis & Sons, features a map of mainland Australia inscribed, 'AUSTRALIA', resting on a boomerang, pin-back. Hairlines and a few bumps at the left end of the boomerang, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
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Australia Map pendant, in gold (9ct; 1.14g; 21x19mm), attributed to Willis & Sons, features a map of mainland Australia with engraved details and the name, "AUSTRALIA", claw set in the state of Victoria is a purple gemstone, ring top suspension. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
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