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Auction House:
Bonhams
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Unclassified
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*** A group of three snuff bottles, 19th century, Qianlong marks. 8 cm, 8 cm, 7.8 cm high (3).. Provenance: Art Klein, California, by descent through the family. Bonhams, Chinese Snuff Bottles from American Collectors, 11 Sep 2020, Los Angeles, Sale 26129,… ***
*** Unmounted diamond, round brilliant-cut diamond in sealed pouch with stated weight 0.75 carats, estimated as F colour and VS1 clarity. ***
*** A large cowrie shell (ovula ovum) necklace, woven on cotton fibre and displayed on a custom stand 37 x 40 cm (excluding stand) ***
*** An aloeswood 'gourd and bat' pendant, 6.2 cm long ***
*** A group of 13 silver hair ornaments lined with kingfisher feather, 19th century varying sizes measuring 12.2 cm widest and 20.1 cm longest (13). Provenance: Liberty London, acquired c. 1975 during its Centennial Celebration Private collection, Melbourne ***
*** An Assembled group of four decanters, by Waterford, Asprey and Regal comprising Waterford claret, Asprey decanter with gilt silver mount, Regal etched decanter and Edwardian engraved claret, tallest 35 cm (4) ***
*** Three 20ct gold fancy link necklaces gross weight 25.4gm, lengths 72.5 cm, 70.5 cm, 68.5 cm ***
*** Three gold necklaces mounted in 9ct gold, weight 46.0gm, length 55.0, 50.5, 43.0 cm. ***
*** Three pairs of diamond earrings 1. Pair of open work earrings set with brilliant-cut diamonds mounted in white gold, length 2.3 cm, 2. Damiani Italy designed as a double row of brilliant-cut diamonds, 18ct gold, length 2 cm, deficient two diamonds, 3.… ***
*** Two diamond and coloured diamond snake rings, one set with coloured brilliant-cut diamonds, the other with old and rose-cut diamonds, each with English gold hallmarks, gross weight approximately 13.30 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, size P and R., diamonds… ***
*** A pewter patra, bo Keisho-do studio mark, signed Yufang Chen Xizu 9 cm high, 532g. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1042 ***
*** A group of three Chinese inside-painted snuff bottles, Su Fengyi, signed Feng Yu, 20th century, 6.1 cm, 6.6 cm, 6.5 cm high (3). Provenance: Victoria private collection, acquired from Myer in Melbourne in 1987 ***
*** A group of five Chinese hard stone snuff bottles, varying heights from 5.2 cm to 5.5 cm (5). Provenance: Singapore private collection ***
*** A collection of gentleman's jewellery, including a pair of enamel Vatican cuff-links in fitted box, an amber cigarette holder in fitted box, a set of dress buttons of Chinese motif, a set of three carved mother of pearl buttons, a winged badge with letter… ***
*** A group of 5 silver repousse hair pins, 19th century Varying sizes from 8.5 cm to 26.9 cm long (5). Provenance: Private collection, Melbourne ***
*** A gold necklace, of tri-coloured design, the collar composed of a repeating series of yellow, white and gold curved panels, signed Periamma, mounted in 18 carat gold, Italian assay marks, weighing 49.9 grams, inner circumference 42.0 cm ***
*** A set of six verde marble garden Orbs, 20th century 32 cm high ***
*** An antique gem-set butterfly brooch, circa 1880, modelled as a butterfly, the pierced bi-coloured wings mounted with rose-cut dimonds, half-pearls, circular-cut rubies and sapphires, the body decorated with a central sapphire collet and pearls, accented… ***
*** A collection of Sales Brochures relating to early European marques, including Berliet, Bianchi, Humber, Maudslay, Minerva, Napier, Pick, Siddeley, Wolseley-Siddeley and others. ***
*** A rare early Victorian mahogany drawing room spinning wheel by Hardy, late Doughty, York with ivory turned finial and bobbins, on turned supports, 48 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 95 cm high, 95 cm high. ***
*** Two compacts, one square 9ct gold with ribbon and diamond set detail, the other square sterling silver with sun-ray etched detail and gilt clasp, stamped 9ct gold Britanica, London hallmarks maker D.S.&S., measuring 7.6 x 7.6 cm. (2). Provenance: The… ***
*** An Australian gold rush stick pin, together with a gold nugget and a 1925 gold sovereign, comprising: a 15ct stick pin featuring a 23ct gold nugget; a 13ct gold nugget; a 22ct 1925 gold sovereign with Melbourne mintmark, gross weight approximately 23.40… ***
*** A collection of Navajo jewellery, comprising a hinged cuff and ring by don Juan, set with turquoise, lapis lazuli, coral, bone and malachite and a pair of earrings by Ed Kee, and a brooch set with turquoise, mounted in silver, cuff internal circumference… ***
*** A collection of jewellery including gold, comprising: a 14ct gold tri-coloured bangle; a 9ct gold dragonfly brooch; a 9ct gold hoop; a 9ct gold stick pin with shield motif; a pair of 18ct gold and gem-set earrings; a 9ct gold bar brooch set with a… ***
*** A pair of tourmaline, cultured pearl and gem-set pendant earrings, comprising: shepherd hook surmounts, supporting a pair of interchangeable oval-shaped pink tourmaline beads with pink cultured pearl enhancers; a pair of rose quartz briolettes; a pair of… ***
*** A suite of gilt silver and gem set jewellery, Mid-20th century comprising a necklace, a bracelet, a ring, three pairs of earrings and pendants, and a brooch, with box, necklace 48.5 cm long, bracelet 18.5 cm long (10). ***
*** Georg Jensen, a silver bracelet and earring suite designed by Astrid fog, the bracelet composed of two rows of cube links set at an angle, together with a pair of matching earrings, signed Georg Jensen, numbered 183 and 191, mounted in silver, gross… ***
*** A group of eight Japanese mixed metal objects consisting of a bronze gourd-shaped wine pot, two parcel gilt silver tobacco pipes, three silver smoking necessaries, and a plaque with inlays of military motifs, with boxes, wine pot 15.5 cm high, pipes 29.5… ***
*** An archaistic bronze tripod censer, ding, china, of typical form with raised mythical beast design 26.1 cm high ***
*** A group of four Chinese hard stone snuff bottles, varying heights from 5.8 cm to 6.3 cm (4). Provenance: Singapore private collection ***
*** A group of nine Chinese carved jade and hardstone archers' ring, of various sizes from 3 cm to 5.5 cm diam., (9). Provenance: ACT private collection since 1989. Hong Kong private collection for about three to four decades ***
*** An aquamarine and cultured pearl torsade, featuring two rows of freshwater pearls 8.0-8.5 mm and two rows of aquamarine beads 12.0-16.0 mm, silver clasp, length 50 cm. ***
*** A George III mahogany octagonal cellarette, circa 1780, with applied brass strapwork and carrying handles, together with display bottles of Extra Cuvee de reserve champagne Brut Pol Roger Nm 276-001 and champagne Brut vintage 300L 1975 (contents not… ***
*** A Limoges Ceralene porcelain dinner service for twelve, in the 'Vieux Chine' pattern, a full setting for twelve comprising twelve dinner plates, soup plates, side plates, dessert dishes, along with demitasse and saucer, teacup and saucer (108) ***
*** A good selection of Edwardian and Vintage era instruments, including a Watford 60mph speedometer, an S. Smith & Son 60mph Speedometer, a Sunbeam 80mph speedometer by Jaeger Paris, a Phinney Walker rim wind clock, two Smiths oil pressure gauges, a Vauxhall… ***
*** A Les Leston, ex-Rob Walker Racing Team lap timing board, consisting of three Heuer stopwatches mounted on a perpex clip board, complete with a lever to operate all three stopwatches simultaneously and a lap counter, signed by Sir Stirling Moss, together… ***
*** Two reproduction mahogany butler's trays on stands, with hinged sides, 121 cm wide, 91 cm deep, 54 cm high ***
*** Two Japanese carved ivory Okimono Meiji period, depicting musicians and mahjong players, together with nine various carved ivory netsuke and a carved demon mask ***
*** A selection of paintings and photographs relating to Native Americans and Cowboys various media various sizes(Qty) ***
*** A Sydney Road Sulky two seater, finished in black, deep button black upholstery, semi-pagnell shafts with steel fittings - 42' solid rubber-tyred wheels ***
*** Four 19th century cut glass water jugs, comprising a pair engraved with initials 'Ml'; one engraved with a coronet and crest; and a later jug, 18-22 cm high ***
*** Two gemset brooches, together with a pair of 9ct gold earrings, comprising: a 14ct gold and seed pearl brooch; a 15ct gold brooch designed as a clover set with amethyst and seed pearl; a pair of 9ct gold tassel earrings, gross weight approximately 25.30… ***
*** A group of unmounted gemstones, including emerald, sapphire, topaz, citrine, beryl, zircon and garnet in various hues and cuts, accompanied by a pair of earrings. ***
*** A pair of tourmaline, keshi pearl and gem-set pendant earrings, comprising: shepherd hook surmounts, supporting a pair of interchangeable free-form tourmaline crystals with keshi pearl drops; a pair of carved emerald drops; a pair of lapis lazuli drops; a… ***
*** Unmounted diamond, round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.845 carats, estimated as H colour and VS2 clarity. ***
*** A group of seven framed embroidered fragments, 19th century the borders of 50 cm to 60 cm in length, the square piece: 18.5 x 12.5 cm (7). Provenance: Rev. Fr. Peter Grice (1943-2019), Brisbane Father Peter Grice was an avid collector throughout his life.… ***
*** A group of five Chinese ceramic snuff bottles, late 19th century to 20th century, varying sizes from 6 cm to 8.3 cm high (5) ***
*** A group of three Chinese glass snuff bottles, 6.5 cm, 5.2 cm, 6.8 cm high (3). Provenance: Victoria private collection, the dark amber bottle, acquired from Robert Hall in London in February 1987 ***
*** A group of three Longquan-wares, Southern Song to Ming dynasty of a moulded 'floral' dish, a carved 'floral' bowl, and a tripod censer, 24 cm diam. 19 cm diam. 16.3 cm diam. (3).Provenance: NSW Private Collection. The tripod censer: Raymond & Victoria… ***
*** A group of four Chinese snuff bottles, late 19th century to 20th century, varying sizes from 5 cm to 6.5 cm high (4) ***
*** A group of 15 silver hair ornaments lined with kingfisher feather, 19th century varying sizes measuring 11.7 cm widest and 14.2 cm longets (15). Provenance: Liberty London, acquired c. 1975 during its Centennial Celebration Private collection, Melbourne ***
*** A group of five carved soapstone seals, with a fitted box, Varying sizes from 2.5 cm to 5.5 cm high (5) ***
*** A group of twelve Chinese carved jade and hardstone pieces, of various sizes from 4.50 cm to 7.50 cm high, and 2.80 cm to 5.60 cm diam. (12). Provenance: ACT private collection since 1989. Hong Kong private collection for about three to four decades ***
*** A group of seven Chinese carved jade and hardstone pieces, of various sizes from 5.50 cm to 7.50 cm high, and 8 cm diam. (7). Provenance: ACT private collection since 1989. Hong Kong private collection for about three to four decades ***
*** A group of six Chinese brush pots, various height from 10.5 cm to 18.7 cm (6). Provenance: NSW Private Collection ***
*** A collection of plaster casts (medallions), which were based on neoclassical cameos or engraved gems, mounted within simulated book bindings. Each volume has the title 'Liberotti impronte', is numbered, and has the word 'musei' on the spine. In addition,… ***
*** A group of six Tibetan jewellery, (6). Provenance: NSW private collection, acquired in Nepal in the early 1970s ***
*** A pair of iron planters, each with graduated sides, rusted iron banding and star studding, 80 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 61 cm high ***
*** An Assembled group of Italian table ornaments, Brandimarte Firenze and others comprising a pair of Italian 800 Brandimarte angel form table bells and 26 various place card holders, weight 556gms. (28) ***
*** A large early 20th century Italian alabaster pedestal, the square top with canted corners above a circular column with floral decoration, raised on an octagonal base, 39 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 85 cm high ***
*** Angelo Tito Anselmi: Isotta Fraschini, together with an original instruction manual for a Tipo 8 Isotta Fraschini. ***
*** A pair of Mansion House Dwarfs, circa 1800, one in a blue wide brimmed hat and brightly painted jacket and yellow sash, the other with tall hat, diamond-patterned jacket and holding a staff. Incised numbers to base 27, 18 cm and 19 cm high ***
*** A Zenith carburettor, suitable for a vintage Vauxhall, together with a S. Smith & Sons carburettor (2) ***
*** A group of cultured pearl jewellery, comprising a Tahitian pearl necklace composed of thirty-three round grey pearls with brownish overtones, measuring approximately 15.6-10.2 mm, with openwork ball clasp accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, together with… ***
*** Six cushions formed from tapestry and needlework fragments ***
*** A mixed group of Aboriginal woomeras(18) ***
*** Banks. J. Catalogue of Banks' Florilegium ***
*** English School, early 19th century, a girl holding a bouquet of flowers pencil 39.5 x 32.5 cm ***
*** After George Morland, Rural scenes comprising: 'Irish Peasants'; 'Welsh Peasants'; 'English Peasants'; 'Scottish Peasants': a set of four in verre eglomise mounts; 'Outside of a Country Alehouse'; 'Inside of a Country Alehouse'; 'Cottage Family' and 'The… ***
*** After Sir William Russell Flint, Balance reproduction printed in colours, signed by the artist 49 x 63 cm ***
*** A pair of granite mortars 50 cm in diameter ***
*** After Bruno Zach (German, 1891-1935) A reproduction silvered metal erotic figure signed B.Zach, 16 cm high ***
*** A collection of opal jewellery, comprising: two pairs of cufflinks; three rings, ring sizes K and T1/2(2); a tie pin. (6) Provenance: Estate of Mrs Claire Frances Andu ***
*** Three pairs of cufflinks 1. A pair depicting a fox head, 14ct gold; 2. A pair with rope twist details, 14ct gold; 3. A pair of lapis lazuli and diamond cufflinks, gross weight 14ct gold 30.8gm. (3) ***
*** Pair of gold and ruby cufflinks, set with twenty channel set baguette cut rubies, in 18ct gold, rubies not tested for origin or natural colour stamped 18K, weight 11.5 grams ***
*** A pair of tourmaline, keshi pearl and gem-set pendant earrings, comprising: shepherd hook surmounts, supporting a pair of interchangeable polished bi-colour tourmalines with keshi pearl drop; a pair of carved amethyst and citrine cabochon drops; a pair of… ***
*** An aquamarine pendant, together with a cultured pearl and diamond pendant, comprising: a carved aquamarine pendant designed as a blooming flower; together with a baroque Tahitian South Sea pearl pendant, the bail enhanced with round brilliant-cut diamonds… ***
*** Georg Jensen, three sterling silver rings Vivianna Torun, Henning Koppel, bent Gabrielsen, designs 155, 141, and 112, maker's mark, 925S Denmark, ring sizes N, L, and M. Provenance: The collection of the late Joan Crebbin ***
*** A group of three Chinese snuff bottles, 5.8 cm, 5.2 cm, 5.3 cm high (3). Provenance: Victoria private collection, the smoky quartz bottle, acquired from Leonard Joel's in Melbourne in June 1978, the honey agate bottle acquired from Y.F. Yang & Company in… ***
*** Eight holy men seated in a grove, Deccan 18th century, gouache on paper, identifying inscriptions in nasta'liq script on painted surface, laid down on an album page with borders decorated with floral motifs in gold on brown ground, Album page 415 mm x 215… ***
*** A group of five Chinese hard stone snuff bottles, varying heights from 4.8 cm to 6.3 cm (6). Provenance: Singapore private collection ***
*** A group of Chinese woodblock printed catalogues, Printed by Rongbao Zhai in Beijing, 1950s. including 12 mounted loose leaves of Baishi Cao Chong Ce [Insects and Plants by Qi Baishi], Rongbao Zhai, June 1958,. 18 loose leaves of Xiandai Guohua [Modern… ***
*** Five Chinese carved ivory and tortoiseshell snuff bottles, varying sizes from 6.3 cm to 9 cm high (5) ***
*** A group of seven Chinese snuff bottles, late Qing dynasty to 20th century, varying sizes from 4.5 cm to 9 cm high (7) ***
*** A group of 22 silver hair ornaments lined with kingfisher feather, 19th century varying sizes measuring 12 cm widest and 14.6 cm longest (22). Provenance: Liberty London, acquired c. 1975 during its Centennial Celebration Private collection, Melbourne ***
*** Two Chinese bamboo brush pots, Late Qing to Republic 15 cm and 19.5 cm high (2). Provenance: NSW Private Collection ***
*** A 19th century gilt bronze and marble stand, in the form of a dolphin with laurel crest the base with fruit basket and foliate mount 13.5 cm high ***
*** A group of 40 sword-grip ornaments, menuki, Japan, 18th century and later in iron, copper-silver alloy, and gilt gold, 2.6 cm to 5.6 cm wide (40). ***
*** A pair of Continental white metal salts, early 20th century in the form of putto riding dolphin with scalloped shell dish and base, with integral glass liners, height 14 cm. (2) ***
*** 'Create' Pointe shoe by Rachel Williams (Gilbert) for Rachel Gilbert, Bloch pointe shoe hand crafted with crystals, each one stitched directly onto the shoe, a hand crafted silk organza bow and crystals ***
*** Ed. Zheng Zhenduo, A Selection of Famous Paintings Since the Tang and Song Dynasties in the Collection of Yunhui Zhai, Shanghai: Shanghai Shengji Keluoban Yingshuashe, 1947, 51.5 x 40.5 x 6.5 cm ***
*** A mid Victorian mahogany extending dining table, with two later leaves, on reeded baluster legs, brass caps and castors, 242 cm wide, 141 cm deep, 72 cm in diameter ***
*** A collection of gem, diamond and Hardstone-Set pendants a lapis lazuli plaque mounted in 18ct gold, three fob attachments in 9ct gold, a locket set with a circular-cut amethyst in 9ct gold, two padlock pendants in 9ct gold, a locket set with brilliant-cut… ***
*** An Empire-style flame mahogany secretaire a abattant The frieze drawer opening to reveal a standing writing surface, enclosing an interior of variously sized drawers and recesses, above two drawers height: 160 cm, width: 102 cm, depth: 55 cm ***
*** A pair of iolite and gem-set pendant earrings, comprising: shepherd hook surmounts, supporting a pair of interchangeable bezel-set pear-shaped iolites; a pair of oval-shaped garnets to a gold leaf surround; a pair of oval-shaped opaque blue sapphire drops… ***
*** A collection of three pendants, including torquoise and lapis lazuli, comprising: a large domed turquoise pendant, weighing approximately 39.50 carats; an oval-shaped lapis lazuli pendant with gold fly detail; a gold sphere with fly detail, two pendants… ***