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Fine Colonial Art, Furniture and Decorative arts at Somercotes, Ross, Tasmania — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:531
Sale Title:Fine Colonial Art, Furniture and Decorative arts at Somercotes, Ross, TasmaniaLots with images:494
Auction Location:HobartPrices available:241
Date:7-Dec-2008
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A John Campbell Majolica jardini?, Australian Circa 1900 17 x 21 cm Unsigned 17 cm high, 21 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A John Campbell pottery jardini?, Australian Circa 1900 18 x 23 cm Unsigned 18 cm high, 23 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A rare John Campbell pottery jug, with original lid signed John Campbell 1934 25 cm high.
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A Remued gumnut/gumleaf jug Circa 1930 20 cm high
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Remued pottery, waisted gumnut vase with green glaze, signed and dated 1936. Provenance: From a private Collection in NSW
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A Remued pottery cylindrical vase, Australian, signed 17 cm high.
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An Alison Davidson pottery jug, Australian Circa 1930 Signed 12 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A Florenz gumnut/gumleaf vase Circa 1930 26 cm high
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A Pamela/Remued ware pottery jug, Australian Circa 1930 13.5 cm high
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A Merric Boyd pottery milk jug 11 cm high
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A Melrose green pottery gumnut trough, Australian Circa 1930 Signed 35 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A Wembley kangaroo, Australian Circa 1950 12 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Victoria
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A Wembley ceramic budgerigar lovebird dish, Australian Circa 1950 15 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Collection, Victoria
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A Wembley aboriginal head shaving mug, Australian Circa 1950 10 x 19 cm 10 cm high, 19 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Victoria
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A Large Remued pottery gum nut jug, Australian Circa 1950 25 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A Large Remued pottery gum nut jug, Australian Circa 1930 25 cm high
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A John Campbell pottery majolica jardiniere, circa 1900, these early examples were not signed. Height 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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A John Campbell pottery majolica flowerpot Australian, circa 1900. Height 14.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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An important first period early colonial blackwood wine table, circa 1815-20 56 x 72x xx 44 cm Tasmanian, fine early bunch turned column, shaped splay feet. Possibly the earliest wine table yet found in Tasmania. Found in shed condition. Width 56 cm. Depth 44 cm. Height 72 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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An important Tasmanian cedar elbow chair, circa 1825, 55 x 75x xx 53 cm Ex first Hobart Parliament, Australian, Refined Regency carving. Several of these chairs have been discovered, all of this low stature. Possibly fitted into special supports, as they never appear to be cut down. Width 55 cm. Depth 53 cm. Height 75 cm
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A fine and rare double ended sofa 220 x 90 x 77 cm In blackwood, Tasmanian, horizontal back with carving to each end, swan necked arms with scroll carving raised on inverse tulip short turned feet. Good estate condition 220 cm long, 77 cm deep, 90 cm high. Provenance: 'Bona Vista', Tasmania. Purchased in a 1921 clearance: sale at Bona Vista by Vernon Ransom for 17 shillings. It passed to Miss Ransom of Campbelltown and then to the present owner.
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Three Portraits of Tasmanian Aborigines Circa 1890 25 x 31.8 cm Entitled 'Jimmy Native of the Eastern Coast', 'Truggernana, Native of Recherche' and 'Ginny, Native of Port Sorrell' Photographs by John Watt Beattie (1859-1830) of drawings by the convict artist Thomas Bock (1793-1855) Each image 25 x 31.8 cm (image size)
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An Austrian cold painted bronze of a kangaroo Circa 1900 16 cm high
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A scrimshaw buffalo horn 19th century, engraved with ships flags and weapons 36 cm long
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A good Huon pine and brass mounted writing box Circa 1850 43 x 14 x 23 cm Tasmanian, With fitted interior 43 cm long, 23 cm deep, 14 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A large early colonial Tasmanian cock-beaded cedar chest of drawers Circa 1840 117 x 124 x 56 cm Nice old worn finish 117 cm wide, 56 cm deep,124 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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An Australian sterling silver bachelors four piece tea service Circa 1910 Consisting of a two handle tray, teapot, milk jug and lidded sugar bowl, maker Brunkhorst of Adelaide, Circa 1910
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An Australian silver-plated ink well in form of a kangaroo By Stokes & Sons Melbourne The finely cast Kangaroo is on a gum leaf decorated base, with the body opening to reveal an inkwell 13 cm high
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An Australian silver-christening mug, circa 1880, Blashki of Melbourne. Height 7.5 cm Reference Illustrated in '19th century Australian Gold & Silversmiths' by Kurt Albrecht
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An antique colonial silver plated argyle Circa 1880 Possibly Indian Colonial, 17.5 cm high
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An Australian silver tankard By H Steiner, Adelaide, the tankard finely engraved in the Egyptian revival manner, inscribed Adele Dorothea Aldridge, September 16th 1927 Stamped H Steiner, with simulated Victorian marks, rampant line and crown 10 cm high
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A sterling silver presentation beaker By Bradshaw decorated with a coat of arms of the city of Melbourne and the reverse engraved, 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta, Junior 8, Won by Albert Park Rowing Club, 1925' 12 cm high Reference A similar beaker illustrated in 19th century Gold & Silversmiths, by Kurt Albrecht
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A sterling silver tobacco container Circa 1870 By Wendt of Adelaide, the container featuring a lid engraved 'Presented to George Woodcock Esq. by the brothers of the loyal Folley Lodge January 1849', 6 cm high
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An Australian silver mounted Emu egg wine jug and goblet Circa 1870 The jug and goblet featuring pierced borders and a gilt wash finish, 28 cm high - Jug 16.5 cm high - Goblet
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An Australian sterling silver comport Circa 1920 By Flavelle & Roberts & Sankey, Brisbane, The footed comport in the art noveau manner with sweeping scroll handles on a shaped circular base 24 cm high 17 cm diameter - Bowl
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A sterling silver goblet Circa 1880 By H Steiner, Adelaide, with the naturalist base supporting an oval decorated bowl, signed to base H Steiner with Kangaroo and Emu marks 19 cm high
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An Indian sterling silver tennis presentation cup Circa 1880 The cup is supported by three tennis rackets, united by a laurel reef, the body of cup decorated with lions and tigers in naturalistic landscape Unsigned 17 cm high
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An Australian silver presentation goblet Circa 1870 Maker Moss & Caspar, retailed by Walsh & Sons, Melbourne, inscribed with a royal coat of arms and mermaid floating in the sea with an inscription incised in the base, St Kilda Amateur Sailing Match, Won by Bulldog, May 8th 1875, from a few friends' 24 cm high Reference Hawkins, Australian Silver 1800-1900, pg 109
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An Australian silver rowing trophy By William Edwards Melbourne, engraved the 'Melbourne Regatta, Maiden Scullers Race, won by R M Willan, 1866' Signed W E 17 cm high
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A rare Ceramic Fireplace surround Circa 1900 Complete Impressed mark A. A. Booth?. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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An Australian Market Cauldon Dinner Service English for the Australian market, Circa 1868 Decorated with a kangaroo and an E.N.A monogram, manufactured by Cauldon of England for J Abrahams, date registration stamped 1868. Approximately 100 pieces
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A clear moulded glass Waratah comport and a bowl Circa 1930 Crown Crystal Glass, 23 cm diameter, bowl 22 cm diameter
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A clear moulded glass Waratah comport and a dish Circa 1930 Australian, crown Crystal Glass, Comport 21 cm diameter, dish 19 cm diameter
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Two clear moulded glass Waratah comports c1930 Crown Crystal glass Flat comport 24 cm diameter and the other 22 cm diameter
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A superior quality after-hours pottery vase Circa 1900 Attributed to Sydney Lane Cove Pottery Works 20 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A very rare Brisbane pottery Kangaroo teapot Australian Circa 1900 14 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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An important terra cotta pottery prize medallion Frank Liebentritt/Cumberland/Pottery/Near Enfield Nsw terra cotta pottery prize medallion dated 1863 together with the prize-winning entry of a babies face. Stamped Enfield pottery Nsw and dated to verso Medallion diameter 10 cm, baby's head 15 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw Reference M. Graham Australian Pottery p. 42
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A very rare first period Jonathan Leak buff stoneware spruce beer bottle Circa 1825 (ex potter Burslem, Staffordshire 1812-18) buff stoneware spruce beer bottle, Australian, Jonathan Leak was transported for life to Sydney in 1819 and in the colony's developmental period with the aid of Macquarie became the only pottery manufacturing company. Market Lane off Elizabeth St, Sydney. He had a ticket of leave by 1822, and employed 20 free men by 1828. Australia's most important pioneer potter. 18.5 cm high.…
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A T. Field and Sons square edged buff salt glazed ginger beer bottle Circa 1860 Australian, stamped T. Field Potter Sydney 17 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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An oval stamped dark brown salt glazed square shouldered stone ware ginger beer bottle Circa 1845 A T. Field and Sons (act. 1843-1887) oval stamped dark brown salt glazed square shouldered stone ware ginger beer bottle, Australian, Circa 1845 Stamped T. Field Potter Sydney 18 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A scarce Eunoch Fowler round shoulder figure 8 pale buff lead glaze spruce beer bottle c1840 Eunoch Fowler arrived from Ireland in 1837 to found a pottery that is still going today. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A Fowler 'straight line impressed mark' greyish buff stoneware spruce beer bottle c1840 18 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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Frontal Shriek and Basket-Tailed Parrot - Inhabits N S Wales Watercolour and ink on paper Titled and inscribed lower right 35.5 x 25 cm Attributed to Mary Croker (British/New Zealand. Visited Australia Circa 1830)
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Southern Wagtail, Abyssinian Plant Cutter and Fan-tailed Fly catcher Watercolour and ink on paper Titled and inscribed lower right 35.5 x 25 cm Attributed to Mary Croker (British/New Zealand. Visited Australia Circa 1830)
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Superb Menura - Inhabits New Holland Watercolour and ink on paper Titled, inscribed and dated May 1830 lower right 35.5 x 25 cm Attributed to Mary Croker (British/New Zealand. Visited Australia Circa 1830)
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Untitled, possibly a View of Mt Dromedary 19th century pencil drawing inscribed to verso in same hand, Tasmania 14 x 22 cm Australian Colonial School
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An assortment set of six landscape paintings c1840 Watercolour Leake, John Travis 8.3 x 11.6 cm Various sizes, ranging from 8.3 x 11.6 cm to 12.5 x 21.8 cm. Provenance: Artist's family through Dorothy Foster at Rosedale, Campbell Town, Tasmania
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Gurnard c1840 Leake, John Travis 8.5 x 9.7 cm. Provenance: Artist's family through Dorothy Foster at Rosedale, Campbell Town, Tasmania
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Spur Hinged Plovers 1912 Watercolour Calvert, Hugo Harold Signed and dated 1912 lower right 60 x 92 cm Pair to next Lot Very large works for this artist
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Pacific Black Ducks 1912 Watercolour Calvert, Hugo Harold Signed and dated 1912 59 x 92 cm
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An assortment of six city views and landscapes, watercolour Leake, John Travis 8.3 x 11.6 cm various sizes, ranging from 8.3 x 11.6 cm to 24 x 30 cm. Provenance: Artist's family through Dorothy Foster at Rosedale, Campbell Town, Tasmania
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Pair portraits of a gentleman and lady 1844 Watercolour Nicholas, William Michael Signed and dated 1844 lower right 25 x 19 cm Notation Verso: John and Caroline Barnett Portraits of the Barnetts/Parents of Amelia Holmes, wife of James Williams Holmes signed J. Ramsey '87 Amelia was born in 1844, the same year as the paintings.
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A fine first period Muskwood frame c1825 78 x 91 cm With original slip Untouched original condition. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A blackwood adjustable bed chair c1860 60 x 66 x 56 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A huon pine box commode stool c1850 44 x 40 cm old worn finish
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A Tasmanian cedar bullock yoke Mid 19th century 95 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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An unusual neo-classic early Colonial cedar six drawer chest 100 x 134x xx 60 cm with cross banded blades and ebonised elliptical escutcheons, turned wooden knobs with inserts and flanked by tapered flat pilasters, on short turned feet. Very good proportions and rare design. Faded old worn finish. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A matched set of ten mahogany rail back dining chairs 90 x 48 x 44 cm, comprising two scroll arm carvers and eight singles..
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A substantial cedar five drawer plan chest 89 x 182x xx 77 cm Inserted brass handles, on short turned feet. A cedar example is rare. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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An early colonial cedar Pembroke table c1840 With one fitted drawer, finely turned legs. 51 cm wide, 98 cm extended
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An Australian cedar desk c1870 115 x 136 x 73 cm As featured in the Movie, 'Australia' starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. A scarce cedar cylinder top twin pedestal desk Australian, Sydney, Circa 1870 Very well fitted bureau inside with a flight of archival drawers and pidgeon holes, fully panelled back, good patina. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A good cedar four tier whatnot, finely turned supports, original brass castors, fitted drawer to base. 172 x 61 x 61 cm
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A rare ladder back Casuarina and red gum ladder back arm chair 97 x 54 x 63 cm a very rare and important item. This chair would have had a rush woven seat originally. One known maker is Henry Goldfinch of Strathalbyn, these remarkable chairs, of which only a handful have survived were constructed using axe, knife and auger. Whereas the English ladder back would be mortised and tenoned Goldsmith im. Provised by making his joints more like a rod and socket, the triangular form of the rails is completely…
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A cedar Neo-classical double ended opposed swan necked carved back sofa c1850 104 x 225 x 61 cm Similar example with Hill label in Art Gallery of South Australia collection. Swan motif is rare in Australian furniture, the design has some inspiration from the German Biedermeir movement. Similar example illustrated page 365 Australian Furniture Pictorial History and Dictionary 1788-1938 (ref.). Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A cedar solid top rectangular dining table on turned legs 76 x 226x xx 102 cm NSW country, Bathurst. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Cedar Grape and vine carved mirror back inverted breakfront sideboard c1870 185 x 195 x 60 cm A Thomas G. Moore (act. 1853-77) Napery drawers to left hand cupboard, remains of makers label to centre drawer indicating Thomas Moore Sydney, 337, & 339, Pitt Street, Near the School of the Arts worked at this address 1858-77 ref K. Fahy, A. Simpson Australian Furniture Pictorial History and Dictionary 1788-1938. Original mirror to backboard and central cupboard, fine carving of vineyard grapes and vegetalia to…
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Two Australian 15ct gold sport prized medals c1900 Willis & Co. Melbourne. One the Williamstown medal for rowing with the You-Yang's in the distance, the other Coleraine rifle club champion medal
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An Australian goldfields nugget brooch 1895-1934 by Addis
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A set of three Australian gold collar studs c1900
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An 18ct yellow gold Etruscan revival brooch 1890 by Frederick Basse
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An Australian 18ct yellow gold locket c1890 by Henry Steiner
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An Australian 15ct yellow gold circular locket brooch c1890 set with a Rhodalite garnet
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An Australian 15ct yellow gold oval locket brooch c1880 set with rose cut diamonds
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An Australian gold and shell cameo brooch Circa 1860/80 Possibly by Fischer, carved with a classical portrait bust of a lady in a gold frame worked with entwined leaves and tendrils. Reference A similar example is illustrated in 'Anne Schofield, Australian Jewellery: 19th and Early 20th Century' pg 186
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An Australian 15ct gold bangle of buckle c1890 design by Henry Steiner, 35.7 grams - approximately 6.6 cm. Length
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An Australian silver gilded Bishops cross by T Gaunt c1900 by T Gaunt of Melbourne, inset with an amethyst, in original velvet lined box
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An Australian sterling silver amazonite bangle, circa 1950, by Herbert Kitchener Currie, Perth, open work firm design and central stone, stamped marks 7 cm diameter
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A pair of Australian silver finely engraved napkin rings signed Kilpatrick & Company Melbourne. .5 cm diameter
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A pair of Australian silver teaspoons by J M Wendt. Length 13 cm
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An Australian silver sugar scoop in the form of a shovel engraved Broken Hill and made by Fairfax and Roberts Limited
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Two silver-plated napkin rings with Australian fauna c1900 10 cm wide
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Two sterling silver presentation rowing oars c1900 by William Edwards Melbourne, stamped W E with Kangaroo and Emu. 32 cm and 28 cm length
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An Australian sterling silver Emu paperweight c1900 by Stewart Dawson, sterling silver
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Australian silver Emu paperweight c1900 Marked pure Australian silver, Drummond Melbourne
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An Australian silver and parcel gilt christening mug 1837 Inscribed 'Francis Bryant Esq For the Best Bull Southern Agricultural Association, 1837, First Class Prize'. Francis Bryant Esq. was a butcher in Hobart, listed in 1829 on a birth certificate for one of his children; in 1842, there are a string of court references in regards to sheep being stolen from his property, so he presumably was later a farmer, or may have been both butcher and farmer. The 'Southern Agricultural Association' inscription…
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A sterling silver mounted Emu egg c1870 with the silver base depicting sturt peas, the egg surmounted by a native figure with spear astride kangaroo, Maker unknown
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A sterling silver rowing trophy 1873 Edwards Melbourne 1873, Intercolonial championship
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A sterling silver mounted emu egg William Edwards, Melbourne
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A New Zealand silver mounted green stone paper knife c1880 maker unknown
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A cased set of six sterling silver and greenstone teaspoons c1920 The spoons are decorated with kiwi's a mountainous landscapeMade in New Zealand
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