Catalogue
Necklace and Pendant, in gold (9ct; tot wt 4.22g; necklace approx 19cm long at each side, pendant approx 26x53mm), attributed to H.Simonson Pty Ltd, features a thin link necklace and below this is a thin floral design and below this is another floral design all decorated with imitation pearls and red gemstones. Toned very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Aquamarine necklace, in gold (9ct; 5.59; length when worn approx 34cm), attributed to (Joseph) Lawrence, features a thin chain and at the end is a display of four aquamarines and nine seed pearls, with unofficial box. Toned very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $440
Necklace and Pendant, in gold (9ct; 3.99g; necklace approx 19cm long at each side, pendant approx 11x65mm), attributed to Aronson & Co, features a thin link necklace and below this is double circle with a claw set aquamarine in the centre and suspended below this is a claw set tear shaped aquamarine. Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
Necklace and Pendant, in gold (9ct; 3.16g; necklace approx 19cm long at each side, pendant approx 10x55mm), pendant by (J.M) Wendt, features a thin link necklace and attached at the end is a claw set white beryl and below this at the end of a thin bar is a claw set tear drop shaped white beryl. The tear drop shaped stone needs to be resoldered to thin bar, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $190
Necklace and Pendant, in gold (9ct; 3.05g; necklace approx 19cm long at each side, pendant approx 11x50mm), attributed to J.N.Dumbrell, features a thin link necklace and below this is a claw set synthetic aquamarine and suspended below this is a claw set tear drop shaped synthetic aquamarine. Good very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $170
Shield pendant, in gold (9ct; 2.78g; 20x27mm), attributed to Willis & Sons, features a shield with engraved decoration on front edges and in the middle is engraved with a star and in the centre is a claw set natural sapphire, the reverse is plain, with a scroll and ring top suspension. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
Passed in
Mourning ring, c1857, in gold (tested as 15ct; 2.17g; 17mm), marked emu E.S. and kangaroo (Edward Schafer), features calligraphy on the outside on a black background and on the inside is inscribed, "My Husband Charles Rushton Obit Augst 30th 1857 Aged 31", with unofficial box. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $650
Cameo and Diamond ring, c1870, in gold (tested as 18ct; 3.78g), by E.Fischer, features an oval cameo of a woman in a gold frame surrounded by small old cut diamonds, with Brush & Drummond fitted case. Extremely fine.
Estimate $750
Passed in
Opal ring, c1895, in gold (18ct; 4.08g), by F.Basse, features three oval opals with two small old mine cut diamonds between each opal, in fitted case by F.Basse. Extremely fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $550
Swan signet ring, c1900, in gold (18ct; 10.13g), by G.R.A. (G.R.Addis), features floral decoration at sides and a shield across the top with a swan facing left, in a Prouds Ltd ring case. Very fine.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $3,000
Sapphire ring, c1900, in gold (stamped 18ct Plat; 2.64g), by Wendts, features a gold ring with five natural sapphires claw set across the top in platinum, with fitted case by J.M.Wendt. Uncirculated.
Estimate $350
SOLD $350
Belt ring, in gold (15ct; 14.67g), attributed to Donovan & Overland, features a belt style ring decorated with three small diamonds, with velvet lift-lid antique dealer case. Good very fine.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,900
Garnet ring, in gold (18ct; 3.93g), by (J.M.) Wendt, features an almandine garnet in the centre and pyrope garnets at the sides, all claw set, with fitted case. Very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $460
Opal ring and earrings, in gold (9ct; tot wt 5.45g), attributed to Joseph Lawrence Pty Ltd, features an oval opal ring and a pair of oval opal earrings with screw on ear fittings, with unofficial box. Good very fine. (1 + Pair)
Estimate $300
SOLD $440
Brooch and Earrings, with gold fittings (9ct; tot wt 11.23g; brooch size 56x15mm), by Proud (W.J.Proud), features a thin bar with a claw mounted engraved ivory rose in the centre, pin-back, and the earrings are a matching set of engraved ivory roses suspended below ear hooks. Toned fine. (1 + Pair)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Earrings, features quandong seeds with gold fittings (tested as 15ct; tot wt 5.57g; 16mm round); maker unknown. Very fine. (Pair)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Quandong Seed earrings, (19x46mm), with silver leaf supports and wires for pierced ears, the seeds with silver fittings at top and bottom, maker unknown. Very fine. (Pair)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Quandong Seed earrings, (13x41mm), features two seeds connected by a suspension loop and with small silver leaf supports and wires for pierced ears, maker unknown. Toned very fine. (Pair)
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
Hideo carved earrings, c1880, with gold fittings (tested as 15ct; tot wt 4.02g; 58x66.5mm), by H(enry) Steiner, features nut carvings of a fish and a crab with gold suspenders, in H.Steiner case. Extremely fine. (Pair)
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Pearl earrings, c1905, with gold fittings (9ct; tot wt 1.32g; size when opened 18mm), attributed to Willis & Sons, features gold screw fittings with natural pearls at end, in H.Newman fitted case. Extremely fine. (Pair)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Pearl stick pin, in gold (15ct; 3.72g; 77.5x20mm), by Willis & Sons, features a sword with a spear-like blade, the handle and the tip decorated with small natural pearls, with safety chain for when spear pulled from tip. The spear shaft with a slight bend, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $500
Crescent stick pin, in gold (15ct; 2.17g; crescent 10x11mm, pin 69mm), attributed to Aronson & Co, features a crescent decorated with a blue gemstone and what appear to be two small diamonds, at the bottom of the top of the crescent is a star filled with a blue gemstone, stick pin suspension, with unofficial box. Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Diamond stick pin, in gold (15ct; 1.93g; 9x58.5mm), attributed to F.Basse & Co, features a plain circular disc with a small old mine cut diamond in the centre, stick pin suspension, with unofficial box. Toned good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Pick and Shovel stick pins, in gold (one tested as 15ct; 1.92g; 14x22mm; and one tested as 9ct; .92g; 11x16mm), no maker details, both feature crossed pick and shovels and some nuggets, with unofficial box. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $1,100
Shield stick pin, in gold (15ct; 1.48g; shield 9x11mm, pin 61mm), by J.M.W (J.M. Wendt), features a plain shield secured on a stick pin, with unofficial box. Very heavily toned and hairlines, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Quondong Seed stick pin, c1915, in gold (tested as 9ct; 4.67g; 14x95m), attributed to August L.Brunkhorst, features a quondong seed on top of a gold stick pin and on top of the seed is a gold kangaroo, in an A.L.Brunkhorst box. Toned very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $500
Pearl stick pin, in gold (9ct; tot wt 4.66g; pearl 14x10mm, stick pin 65mm), by Bell, features a framed baroque pearl with a stick pin with a screw fitting, with unofficial box. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Cassiterite stick pin, in gold (9ct; tot wt 4.30g; cassiterite 13x11mm, pin 60mm long), by (J.M.) Wendt, features a cassiterite crystal claw set on a gold stick pin, with unofficial box. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Cameo stick pin, in gold frame (9ct; tot wt 2.88g; cameo 14x18mm, pin 58mm, not gold), by J.M.W (J.M. Wendt), features a dark pink shell cameo of a man's head to left claw set on a gold frame, with unofficial box. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
Emu stick pin, c1930s, in gold (9ct; 2.85g; emu 20x16mm and pin 55mm), by (J.M.) Wendt, features a carving of an emu facing right in what appears to be an emu eggshell, this set in a gold frame and attached by a chain to a stick pin, in an unmarked case. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200