Catalogue
Religious jewellery, in gold (9ct, 9.8gms; 14ct, 6.9gms; 18ct, 11.4gms) total fine gold 14.28gms, includes a variety of crucifixes and holy pendants and a particularly nice filigree cross and chain in 18ct gold. Extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $500
SOLD $620
Chinese jewellery, text character pendants and jade bracelet all in gold (14ct, approx 14gms). Very fine. (5)
Estimate $350
Passed in
Pendant, tear drop style with centre stone, in gold (18ct, 4.3gms) attached to gold chain (14ct, 9.15gms); together with coin ring featuring old head Queen Victoria half sovereign copy, ring gold plated. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Pendants and brooches, mostly in gold, one large decorative pendant features Acropolis on one side and jumping deer on other side, voided pattern around, combined approximately 7.6gms of fine gold; also a large necklace in 1/20K gold (20.5gms). very fine. (15)
Estimate $350
SOLD $320
Gold pen-knife, gold covers stamped .750 by GS, steel blades J.A. Henckles, Frivodur, Germany, together with matching cigarette or cigar holder in patterned gold .585 stamp (14 carat) (gross weight 66.6 grams). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $600
SOLD $400
Silver jewellery, a large quantity including much Thai black enamelled style, also a large quantity of rings, charm tokens, and some earrings as well as greenstone ring and zodiac pendants (5), mostly sterling silver (approx weight .5kgs). Poor - very fine. (lot)
Estimate $450
SOLD $380
Persia, brown stone seal, incuse arabic script, set in gold surround mount. Gold link chain with gold charms attached including ornate filigree ball (Middle Eastern), half sovereign 1917, two ivory charms with giraffes and natives set with 9 carat gold mounts (gross weight 38 gms). Very fine. (9)
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Pearls, double strand, matching size, 14ct gold clasp; freshwater single strand (2), three strand (1) all with decorative gilt clasps. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Silver jewellery, comprises bangle, bracelets (2), chains with pendants (4, one a large filigree cross), rings (3, one decorative band, two with stones), charms (5), earrings (1 set), pendants (2), heavy rope style necklace (70.6gms); also a key chain featuring Madonna and child, marcasite decorated ladies wrist watches (2, one damaged), nearly five and half ounces of fine silver. Very fine. (22)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Silver jewellery, includes cat's eye bangle; rings, all as new, in design of crab (4), fish (7); earrings; cufflinks (2 pairs); fob chains (2); other damaged silver pieces (approx 44gms); other non silver jewellery, earrings (4 pairs), other costume jewellery, all damaged, over 5 1/2 ounces of fine silver.Poor - extremely fine. (lot)
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Ladies dress rings, in silver, all but one gold plated, elaborate settings with mostly large colourful stones. Uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Rolled gold pendant and chain sets, includes heart locket, oval decorative locket with central green gemstone, amethyst pendant, also rolled gold fob chain (approx 9 inches), loose 9ct gold links (2.8gms). Fine. (4 + links)
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
Silver fobs, five different styles, three with gold shield inserts, one of these engraved on reverse, 'B.S.H.L. / Knockout Cup / Winners / 1939', another with an enamel crest and scroll suspender, the last with crossed rifles and reverse inscribed, 'Town Cup / G.Co 4th D.C.L.I. / Won by / Pte W.C.Reynolds / 1913.', also a locket pendant (23 x 18mm), obverse, Japanese robed female holding teapot for tea ceremony, reverse, back of the obverse design. Fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $80
Fobs, a small collection of sterling silver fobs, two with gold centre piece, one for soccer, one for music, one with Australian arms (this with slight bend), two engraved on reverse, the first, 'S'Hill Cong L&D. Socy / Competition / 1905 / Soprano Solo', the other, 'Relay Team / 1924'. Two with broken suspension, otherwise fine - very fine. (7)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Sundry organisation badges, Superior High School Canterbury enamel badge by Farmers, Sydney; Sydney University Union enamel membership badge 1921-1922 by Amor, impressed no.1177 on reverse; Girl Guides metal clover leaf badge by Stokes; SCEGS cufflinks, enamel on sterling silver by Angus & Coote; Ancient Order of Froth Blowers, Ye Angelic Order of Fairy Belles enamel and solid silver wristlet, missing wrist ribbon; another lapel pin in enamel on sterling silver, features oil lamp upon St Andrew's cross, legend around; all in a small triangular EPBM jewel box engraved on lid 'Here's Your' with floral decoration around sides and with ball style leg at each corner. Very fine. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Earrings and cameo brooch, a variety of clip fitting earrings (30 pairs), a few in silver or gold plated silver, mostly costume style and large size, cameo brooch oval in shape set into decorative gold coloured frame (approx 55mm x 45mm). Cameo surrounding scratched and loose in frame, a few pearls loose on one pair of earrings, otherwise extremely fine. (61 pieces)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Ivory jewellery, bangle of rope design with interlaced gold thread and matching ring; another bracelet in four short curved ivory bars linked with small gold discs voided with Asian characters design; elephant pendants (2, small and large); shell pendant; selection of rings (4, three with interlaced gold thread and one with greenstone centrepiece); earrings in shape of bunch of orange coloured grapes; broken necklace. Very fine - extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Ivory collectables, serviette ring and another piece 50mm high, tapering, possibly top decoration for walking stick, both ornately hand carved with floral and lattice design. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Mikimoto pearl necklace, graduating size, 42cm length, Mikmoto logo on clasp. In the well respected jeweller's, Lane, Crawford's of Hong Kong, storage folder, extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Amethyst geode, 410mm high, 170mm wide at base, 270mm wide at top, weight approx 11.5kgs, crack about 100mm from top. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Jewel case, oval (L 117mm x W 69mm x H 50mm) in silver plating, this worn off lid, floral decorated sides and top, engraved on lid 'VMR / 25.12.1917', inside lid lined, this frayed, four ball type legs, made in America by Superior Silver Co; small eight sided jar (26mm x H 28mm) with hallmarked silver lid, this with a few dents; silver hallmarked floral decorated lid (46mm); small quantity of loose chain links, tested as 9ct (2.2gms); collection of silver thimbles (9), one damaged. Poor - very fine. (12 + links)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Compact and lipstick case set, in gilt brass, ornate, bejewelled decoration on both featuring a Mexican guitar player wearing sombrero. In original purchase box, gilt worn off bottom of compact, otherwise very fine - extremely fine and very colourful.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Powder compact, one coloured red, white and blue with inset 1937 Coronation of King Edward VIII medal; another in nickel silver for wearing as a pendant; sterling silver oval chased locket with ornate suspension loop. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Compass, compact silver case, lid missing; sovereign case in silver, monogram initials on lid, suspension loop missing; double case for sovereign and half sovereign, rectangular with rounded corners, in nickel silver, a few dents on front and back; coin case, square , for threepence, sixpence and shilling, much silver worn off. Fine. (4).
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Ivory carving, head and neck of African native woman wearing traditional headgear and necklets, with flat base for standing (14.5cm). Natural grain of ivory visible, a few hairline cracks and one small cut on top of head, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $200
George IV serving spoon, 30cm long in silver, hallmarked for London 1826, by W.B (Walter Brind), with engraved initials on handle end. Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $340
The Queen's Beasts Collection, of ten spoons each with a cast and enamelled terminal modelled as one of the Queen's beasts, collection no.580 of a limited ediition of 2,500, each spoon hallmarked, by Toye, Kenning and Spencer. In a magnificent presentation case with illustrated lid lining, uncirculated.
Estimate $130
SOLD $320
Presentation tray, in silver plate (290mm) by Hardy Bros Ltd, made in England, ornamental raised and scalloped edge, three decorative legs, centre impressed, 'Presented to / Dr. H.C.Coombs / with the esteem and affection / of his / Managers in New South Wales / 26th November, 1959.' Scratches and polishing lines otherwise very fine and a significant numismatic related article for one of Australia's banknote signatories for nearly twenty years and during the decimal currency changeover.
Estimate $500
Passed in
Silver vesta, wax matches case, similar size to box of matches, one side with lacquer finished business card design bearing details 'Mr E.E.Lord, / Raby, / Warren, / N.S.W.', other side inscribed 'From Charlie', hallmark for Birmingham 1888, maker 'G.U' George Unite, Birmingham, together with attached sterling silver fob chain and hand crafted fob in shape of six-pointed star with shield in centre and engraved initials 'E.L'. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Vestas, both in silver, one circular, hallmarked and stamped J.H.B., another rectangular with rounded shoulders, hallmarked and engraved with initials 'W.T'. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $90