Catalogue
Africa or maybe South America, manilla-like bronze/brass bracelets and large rings, possibly used as primitive money, includes similar examples to Opitz Nigeria Bidda Tribe (p.277, 281 illust.), weight 640 grams diam 125mm (illust.); another 295 grams, 110mm diam; another similar with edge grooving sloped to the right, weight 275 grams, 120mm.; brass/bronze rings (5) one with edge grooving each about 90mm diam. weights vary from 90-235 grams. Very fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Africa or maybe South America, manilla-like bronze/brass bracelets and large rings, possibly used as primitive money, includes similar examples to Opitz book, Timor silver bracelet (p.287, 286 illust.), these like normal bracelets but with protrusions from the outer edge, weight 350 grams diam 135mm (illust.); another 300 grams, 125mm diam; another almost joined ends 320 grams, diam 123mm; another similar ornamental edges of various designs (illust.) weight 160 grams diam 75mm.; brass/bronze rings (3, 2 need conservation) all with intricate design on the whole surface, each 72mm diam. weights vary from 220-260 grams, (one illust.). Very fine. (7)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Peru, bronze short barrel cannon, c.1760 from the Colonial era, barrel length 95mm, diameter 71mm at end and 90mm at powder hole end, SM letters raised at end of barrel. Total weight 2.3 kg. Very rare and unusual.
Estimate $100
SOLD $400
Peru, bronze short barrel cannon, c.1760 from the Colonial era, barrel length 85mm, diameter 70mm at end and 77mm at powder hole end, II letters raised in incuse oval at the start of the barrel. Total weight 1.8 kg. Very rare and unusual.
Estimate $100
SOLD $400
South East Asia, Thailand/Cambodia hill tribes artifacts made in bronze and copper, appears to be 19-20th century manufactured pieces, several copying tiger tongue money lengths 280mm, 270mm, 210 mm, 175mm, these four with figures, faces, snake, leaves and other symbols including one with Thai script, another 112mm in bass imitating a normal tiger tongue piece and a large bronze snake 170mm long ornamented with Thai script and leaf as part of the pattern and design. Very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Coin case, in black leather, inner lining in red velour, containing eight trays, with carrying handle (330mm x 255mm x 215mm). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Enamelled crown of George III, 1819, in silver mount. Brooch mounted obverse, very fine reverse.
Estimate $80
SOLD $110
Enamelled pair of coin earrings, George III sixpences of 1816 and 1817, wire backed obverses; Jersey enamelled 1/48th shilling of Queen Victoria 1877. The earrings with very fine reverses, the last with poor enamelling on the reverse and pin back obverse.
Estimate $90
SOLD $0
Enamelled halfcrown (1821) and shilling of George IV. Pin back obverses, very fine reverses, the second in silver frame. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Enamelled shillings of George IV, contrasting colours. Button back obverses, very fine reverses. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Enamelled halfcrown of William IV; enamelled shilling of George IV, in scroll top silver frame with glass. The first brooch mounted on obverse, the second gilded on obverse, otherwise very fine reverses. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Enamelled coins, halfcrown, William IV, 1836, Queen Victoria, Gothic florin, 1873. Pin back obverses, very fine reverse for the first, the second with damaged enamel on reverse. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Enamelled crown of Queen Victoria, 1845, young head, in silver swivel mount. Brooch mounted obverse, very fine reverse.
Estimate $90
SOLD $130
Enamelled crown of Queen Victoria, 1847, young head. Brooch mounted and engraved obverse, very fine reverse.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Enamelled crown of Queen Victoria, 1887, jubilee head. Brooch mounted obverse, very fine reverse.
Estimate $80
SOLD $150
Queen Victoria, halfcrown 1881, full enamelled reverse, set in silver surround brooch pin mount. Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Enamelled halfcrown and florin of Queen Victoria, 1887, jubilee head. Both with pin back obverses, very fine reverses, the second in silver mount. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Enamelled silver coin brooch of Queen Victoria, with two 1887 jubilee head sixpences, front - very fine obverse and reverse coins with enamelling and scrolled enamelled initials 'S.A.E.K.', pin back reverse inscribed 'J.M./&/S.A.E.K./Con Amore/Cor Unum Via Una'.
Estimate $90
SOLD $130
Gold sovereign brooch, 1887, Victoria young head, with pin-back and rolled gold safety chain. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Gents sovereign ring (1895), in modern mount, herringbone engraved 9ct gold, total weight 12.9gms; gents half sovereign ring (1904), in modern 9ct gold machine made mount, total weight 9.9gms. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Sovereign and half sovereign case, in silver plated nickel. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Gold nugget, weight 45.6gms.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,520
Victoria, Roman Catholic, private chapel, Melbourne, Chalice in silver (height 23cm) (675grams or 24oz) by Dennis Bros., Melbourne, circa 1870 (see Hawkins, 1973 each p110, item 168 plate; 1990 2 vol edition, p277, plate 233). Extremely fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,400
Centennial Exhibition Melbourne 1888, brooch pin backed badge in silver (35 x 23mm) by J.M.B. entirely hand engraved. Also tobaco tin in silver by W. Drummond & Co Melbourne, hallmarked WM Co. engraved 'R.J.P./ from/Forster/ Governor General/ 12.11.24' Ashtray set with 1911 British shilling in base and a silver snuff box, Birmingham 1914 by G H, lid engraved 'D.H. Souter, /Old De Beers'. Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $620
Sterling silver calling card case, c.1851, manufactured in Birmimgham, engine turned design with hand engraving; also spoon (170mm) with broad oval bowl and handle with helmeted warrior. Fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Wrist protector (slaughtermans), in silver (100mm x 80mm), c.1920, featuring the head of a boar, by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, 112 Regent St W1. Fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Pocket watch, open faced, with ornate 18ct gold English casing (38mm), gold face with Roman numerals, inscribed on movement plate 'Tundah Races/M.J.W./1886/Won by Afterdark'. Cracked crystal and slight wear to face plate, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Rolex oyster perpetual, Datejust, gents 18ct gold and stainless steel wristwatch, calibre 1570, sweep second hand, superlative chronometer, officially certified, champagne dial with added diamonds (custom made), on Rolex 18ct gold and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet, c.1970's/1980's. In original Rolex box, working condition but not tested for accuracy, very fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $0
Rolex oyster perpetual, Datejust, gents 18ct gold and stainless steel wristwatch, model 16013, sweep second hand, superlative chronometer, officially certified, gold dial, on Rolex 18ct gold and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet, c.1980's. In original Rolex box, working condition but not tested for accuracy, extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $0
Girard Perregaux, gents octagonal wristwatch, manual wind, rolled gold case and bracelet, with original guarantee showing purchase in 1979 and a receipt for servicing in 2001. Working condition, but not tested for accuracy. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130