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Auction House:
Lawson-Menzies (now trading as Lawson's)
Number of lots recorded:76
Lots with images:76
Prices available:76
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*** Impressive silver NSW steeple chase lidded trophy by J M Wendt c1865, with figures of Victory handles and elaborately chased with foliage, the cover with horse finial and horses running a steeple chase, engraved with an early crest of NSW flanked by a… ***
*** Superb four piece silver tea & coffee service by William Edwards, each modelled in classic baluster form, with scrolled handles and spouts, each with embossed grotesque mask heads, the bodies with raised decoration emblematic of Agriculture, the reverse… ***
*** Rare Waterloo Cup three piece silver presentation suite by Henry Steiner, a tapering cylindrical body with inverted leaf capped handle and engraved: 'South Australian Coursing Club/ Waterloo Cup/ Trophy/ Presented By / R. Barr Smith Esq/ Won By/ Mess.Rs… ***
*** Impressive silver lidded racing trophy by J M Wendt, with grapevine handles, trunk stem and horse mounted cover, engraved: 'Wentworth Jockey/ Club/ April 1878', the reverse: 'Won By/ Moonlight/, the Property of Robertson Bros/ Chowilla/ River Murray'.… ***
*** Silver lidded Steeplechase Cup by J M Wendt, scroll double handles and horse finial to cover, engraved with: 'Adelaide Hunt Club Steeplechases/ 1889/ Maiden Hunter's Cup/ Presented By/ the Hon Wk Simms/ Won By Brownlock/ Ridden By Mr Fred Cornelius'.… ***
*** Silver Adelaide Polo Club trophy jug by J M Wendt of tapering form with scroll handle, inscribed: 'Polo Races / May 14 1887 / Members Handycap Flat Race / Presented By / R Barr Smith Esq/ Won By / Mad Cap'. Marks: Jm Wendt / Adelaide / (lion) ref JBH… ***
*** Finely chased silver shooting cup by William Edwards, depicting shooters at a range, the tree flanked cartouche engraved with English Royal crest /Presented by the/ Borough of Brunswick/to the/Pentridge rifle Corpsterling silverhot for/25th Feby 1861(?)… ***
*** Silver pastoral presentation trophy by William Edwards, the rocky base with crossed fern tree stem and heavily chased bowl of palm trees and a fenced flock of sheep, the reverse bearing the inscription: Presented by the / inhabitants of Jerilderie/ to the… ***
*** Important pair of silver agricultural presentation covered trophies, the angular handles with horse head terminals and further cast and applied figure of a striding horse within Greek key bands, both engraved: 'Midland Agricultural Association/… ***
*** Rare Australian silver emu diorama on blackwood stand, modelled with ferns and shrubs on rocky base, on a turned timber stand under glass dome. Unmarked. height overall: 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection ***
*** Rare George II silver hunting mug embossed by William Edwards Makers William Priest and William Shaw, with feather capped scroll handle, later elaborately chased with stockmen and hounds rounding cattle and frightened emus before them, two crossed fern… ***
*** Silver Annual Athletics trophy cup by Henry Steiner, on a fern tree base, modelled with an Aborigine and a kangaroo, the cup traced and bearing the inscription: 'Adelaide Amateur Athletic Club/ Champion Cup/ 250 Yards Flat Race/ to be Won Three Times By… ***
*** Silver Adelaide Hunt Club Races cup by J M Wendt of conical form with loop handle and turned foot, engraved: 'Adelaide Hunt Club Races/ 1886/ Drag Cup/ Won By/ Mr. E. Laughton, Jun.'S/ Rupert'. Marks: (Crown) Jm Wendt/ Adelaide (lion) ref: JBH231. Height… ***
*** Silver 'Waterloo' presentation ewer by J. M. Wendt, baluster shaped with angular handle and on circular foot, engraved with 'South Australian Coursing Club/ Waterloo Cup/ May 1893/ Won By/ Mr Fc Pearce's/ Faundog Port Admiral /By Heirloom-Red Hind III/… ***
*** Silver Agricultural trophy cup, attributed to Edwards, finely chased with a ram in a paddock before a cottage, the reserve engraved: 'The gift Of/ R.C. Morton Esq./ For the Best 4 Tooth Lincoln Ram/ Awarded To/Messrs J and S Austin/ Avalon/ N.A.S. spring… ***
*** Silver Adelaide racing club trophy by J M Wendt, with scrolled double handles, fern tree stem and emu mounted cover, engraved: 'Adelaide Racing Club/ Anniversary Meeting/ 1889/ Pony Race / Presented By/, the Hon W K Simms M.L.C./ Won By/ W Packhams Vesta/… ***
*** Unusual cased Colonial silver flask and beaker of conical form with fitted beaker and screw cap with safety chain, with original leather case. Marks: unmarked, engraved to base: Alex Maitland, Ceylon 1867 and to side with itinerary of Glasgow to Auckland… ***
*** English silver double handled Annual football trophy, with leaf capped handles and elaborately embossed with floral allegories of the British Empire and engraved on the reverse with: 'The Stewart Football Trophy', reverse: 'Presented By/ James Stewart &… ***
*** Important silver fiddle pattern soup ladle by Alexander Dick, marks: (lion passant) (crowned leopard's head) E (monarch) Dick ref: JBH36. Length 34 cm; weight: 300 grams. Provenance: Sotheby's label. Notes: for almost identical example see J B Hawkins… ***
*** Silver coffee pot and sugar bowl by J M Wendt, both engraved with fern leaf cartouches with the possible monogram Cwg and engraved to the reverse with the family crest of a lion rampant with sword. Marks: typical Jm Wendt circular mark, ref: JBH236.… ***
*** Cast silver figure of a kangaroo for Drummond & Co, free standing and with finely chased fur. Marks: Pure Australian/ Silver/ Drummond/ Melbourne. Weight: 259 grams. Height 9.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. ***
*** Art Nouveau silver comport by Flavelle Roberts and Sankey, the bowl supported on three whip lashed supports with leaf terminals. Marks: Fr and S/ Brisbane 935/ sterling silver. Height 23 cm; weight: 650 grams. Provenance: Private Collection ***
*** Silver gilt commemorative goblet by Young & Co. of chalice form, bright cut with fern leaves and inscribed: 'Made From/ the First Silver From/ Barrier Ranges/ To/ Mrs Crespin./ From/ W. Marshall', the verso with an etched landscape with lyre birds, emus… ***
*** Pair of silver goblets by William Edwards, each with gilt washed deep bowls, capped with fern leaves on baluster stems and heavily chased shaped feet. Marks: poorly struck. Ling/ silver / W Edwards/ Melbourn ref JBH no 112. Loaded weight: 445 grams.… ***
*** Ballarat silver presentation cup of chalice form with richly chased panel of a sheep in a paddock, centred by a cartouche bearing inscription: Ballarat Agricultural/ and pastoral Society/ the / Ercildown cup/ gift of Sir Samuel Wilson/ for the best… ***
*** Australian silver shooting trophy cup, with gilt washed bowl and deep body, decorated with a selection of oval cartouches emblematic of Industry and Colonisation interspersed by exotic trees and landscape, the central cartouche with inscription: V.V.… ***
*** Silver Rowing trophy by William Edwards, with silver gilt bowl and bright cut decoration of swags and ties interspersed with three shaped cartouches, each bearing inscriptions: 'Intercolonial Champion Gig Race/ 29th March 1873/ second Prize/ Won By/ John… ***
*** Silver sugar bowl by Edward Fischer, with serrated edge, fixed shaped and engraved handle resting on ball feet, dedicated to Rc bell/ 1880. Marks: Fischer/ Geelong/ Strlg. Silver to base and handle, ref: Jbh no 115. Height 13 cm; weight: 275 grams.… ***
*** Cast silver figure of a kangaroo for Drummond & Co, Freestanding and with finely chased fur. Marks: Pure Australian/ Silver /Drummond/ Melbourne. Weight: 279 grams. Height 9.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. Notes: Refer lot 47 ***
*** Silver Agricultural and Horticultural Society trophy cup by Wendt, with simple loop handles, and turned foot with beaded rims, engraved with 'Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of SA/Incorporated / John Hill JP, President, John Creswell,… ***
*** Silver bachelor's cup set & plate by Henry Steiner, the cup with gilt washed interior, each initialled Bob/ 17th May 1882. Marks: (Crown) H.Steiner / Adelaide (Victoria) (lion passant) ref Jbh no 208. Combined weight: 850 grams; diameter of plate: 22.5 cm… ***
*** New Zealand silver double handled Annual Regatta trophy, chased with two competing rowers, the reverse engraved: 'Otago Regatta/ /Senior Pair Oar Inrig Gig Race /Presented/ By /Mr. Kohn./ Won By/ United Tradesmans R.C.1883/ Reid and Grays R.C.1884/ United… ***
*** Silver four piece tea service by a L Brunkhorst, comprising teapot, lidded sugar bowl, lidded creamer and double handled tray. Each initialled Ris and the tray dated '5 March 1913'. Marks: Brunkhorst/ Adelaide / (lion passant) (Crown) ref Jbh no 150.… ***
*** The silver St Kilda sailing trophy by Moss and Caspar, retailed by Walsh & Sons, in the form of a chalice, with a circular cartouche engraved with a harbour scene and British Royal armorial and: 'St Kilda/ Aura Favente Fero', raised on a stepped beaded… ***
*** Silver claret jug for Kilpatrick & Co. of simple baluster form, the hinged cover with kangaroo and grape leaf finial and a ropetwist handle, engraved to the front with the arms of Victoria, a hatched shield incorporating the Southern cross, flanked by… ***
*** Australian silver lidded Shooting trophy cup, the drop-in lid surmounted by a kneeling figure of a soldier in mid shot, enclosing a gilt washed interior leading to a collared waisted tapered body bearing a coronet mounted garter in a floral swag and… ***
*** Silver Melbourne Royal show prize cup by Tilbury and Lewis, with double griffin handles and laurel band, bearing the inscription: 'The Australasian Jersey Herd Society/ Victorian Branch/ For Champion Jersey Bull/ Exhibited At/ Melbourne Royal Show'. Marks… ***
*** Silver trophy cup by Henry Steiner of chalice form incised with flying 'C' scrolls and oak leaves, bearing inscription: 'Laura Oddfellows/ Cup/ Won By/ M.Fitzpatrick/ 7th Novr 1878'. Marks: on foot H.St (Crown) (lion passant) ref JBH no 195 closest.… ***
*** English silver double handled Shooting trophy, the baluster turned body heavily embossed with floral motifs and oval cartouches, the centre bearing inscription: Geelong artillery/ Shooting Comp/ Won by/ Capt. L. R. Cole, the verso with raised figure of an… ***
*** Nine various silver napkin rings by Wendt, one modelled as a belt buckle, the others of circular form. Marks: various marks. Combined weight: 335 grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: for similar examples see the Powerhouse Sydney, Professor GW… ***
*** Silver Adelaide polo club trophy mug by Henry Steiner of typical form with gilt interior and loop handle, bearing inscription: 'APC/ Members Handicap/ 2nd Prize/ Won By/ Mad Cap/ 27th April 1889'. Marks: H Steiner/ Adelaide/ (lion passant) (Crown) ref JBH… ***
*** Silver Christening Ensemble by William Edwards and others, comprising a chased and floral embossed footed christening mug, a porringer bowl with grapevine handles and floral engraving, both initialled NLS together with an associated engraved knife and… ***
*** English silver fluted box, the squat circular top with central cartouche inscribed rim leading to a wrythen body. Marks: Birmingham C1892 maker overstrike A.L.B./ Sterlin. / Brunkhorst/ Adelaide. Weight: 130 grams. Height 9 cm. ***
*** Silver Christening mug by Edward Fischer, modelled in typical form with applied rectangular handle and a body decorated with vacant cartouche inside fern leaves. Marks: E Fischer/ Geelong/ Strlg.silver ref JBH no 115. Weight: 195 grams. Height 9 cm.… ***
*** Two Australian silver presentation oars, the larger by Edwards, the smaller possibly by same, each having incised cloud scroll decoration and inset grips. Marks: the larger only (emu) WE (kangaroo). Combined weight: 167 grams; length of longest: 32 cm. ***
*** Silver Regatta trophy beaker by Bradshaw, engraved within garter: Junior eight/ won by/ Albert Park Rc/ P W Fisher bow/ 1925, the reverse with earlier version of Melbourne coat of arms and regatta crest. marks: ref JBH similar no 96. weight: 210 grams.… ***
*** English silver sugar basket, with grapevine swing handle and Bristol blue glass liner, elaborately pierced and chased with exotic birds amongst branches forming a cartouche engraved with a crowned crest and military trophies. Marks: London c1853, maker:… ***
*** Silver Christening mug by J. M. Wendt of cylindrical form fitted with loop handle and incised linear decoration. marks: typical Wendt circular mark ref JBH no 236. Weight: 135 grams; height 7 cm. Provenance: Private Collection ***
*** Silver 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta' beaker for Drummond, engraved within garter: '1909 / Elswick Challenge Cup/ Won By/ Yarra Yarra Rc/ Bow R Wilkinson/ H Dench/ H O'Brien/ a Batson/ Cox L McLennan', the reverse with earlier version of Melbourne coat of… ***
*** Silver Christening mug by Henry Steiner of cylindrical form, engraved with a single cartouche 'Stuart', a slander figural scroll handle of a sea serpent. Marks: (lion passant) H.Steiner (Victoria) ref JBH no 200. Weight: 180 grams. Height 10 cm.… ***
*** Silver 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta' beaker possibly by Bradshaw, engraved within garter: 'Yarra Yarra Rc/ Maiden Fours/ C.T. Erland/ 3/ Melbourne Amateur Regatta 1933', the reverse with earlier version of Melbourne coat of arms and regatta crest. marks:… ***
*** Silver Melbourne Amateur Regatta cup for Drummond, engraved within garter: '1909 / Junior Eights/ Won By/ Banks R.C./ Bow G Thomas/ G S Stocdale/ J C Bowden/ H G Balding/ J Thomson/ F M Boydell/ a C Jackson/ C G Davies/ Cox J Thompson', the reverse with… ***
*** Silver 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta' beaker for Drummond, engraved within garter: '1908 / Maiden Fours/ Won By/ Yarra Yarra Rc/ Bow S E Scott/ 2. S Mullen/ 3. H Batterham/ Stroke H E Grandin/ Cox Cliff Wilson', the reverse with earlier version of Melbourne… ***
*** Silver Christening mug by Henry Steiner of cylindrical form centered by an oversized vacant cartouche, flanked by trailing vines, having a scrolled handle and stepped circular base. Marks: H St (kangaroo) (Victoria) (lion passant) similar ref Jbh No173… ***
*** Silver Ballarat Regatta cup by Edwards of chalice form, the deep bowl bearing inscription: Ballarat/ Regatta/ won by/ Wbr Gledhill', the collar and foot with greek key border. Marks: W Edwards. / Melbourne rubbed to rim. Weight: 145 grams. Height 18 cm.… ***
*** Anglo-Indian silver Tennis trophy, the sturdy bowl with a heavily embossed pattern of exotic animals in landscape leading to triform supports as oversized tennis racquets united by a wreath and resting on a stepped foot. Marks: unmarked. Weight: 225 grams… ***
*** Silver 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta' beaker by Bradshaw, engraved within garter: Junior eight/ won by/ Mercantile Rc/ a R Shannon Str/ 1926, the reverse with earlier version of Melbourne coat of arms and regatta crest. marks: ref JBH no 96. weight:230 grams… ***
*** Silver 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta' beaker by Bradshaw, engraved within garter: maiden eight/ won by/ University Rc/ G H Vasey/ (2) 1924, the reverse with earlier version of Melbourne coat of arms and regatta crest. marks: ref JBH no 96 but 'Bradshaw'… ***
*** Rare silver kangaroo menu holder, of a finely chased standing kangaroo, on a gum leaf engraved base, engraved to base 'Uncle Tom/ From/, the Grimmers/ Melbourne'. Marks. Stg. Silver. Weight: 68 grams. Height 7 cm. ***
*** English silver Shooting trophy, modelled in the form of a christening mug, he baluster shaped body, each facet with circular vacant cartouche surrounded by scrolling vines, except for inscription: 'Won By/ Thomas Galvin/ at the First Newtown/ Rifle… ***
*** New Zealand silver & green stone tea spoons in case, probably nephrite, set of six each with twin figures of Kiwis on an oval plaque with mountain range, stone stems and shallow bowls. Marks: Sterling / Silver. Combined weight: 80 grams. Length 12 cm.… ***
*** Two silver boomerang letter openers by Stewart Dawson & Co, each modelled with a single figure of a kookaburra in profile set with glass eyes. Marks: S.D & Co on one, (anchor) Stg (crescent) on both. Combined weight: 62 grams. Length 14.5 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** Australian, themed matched set silver tea spoons and tongs, comprising six teaspoons with Australian native animals and Aborigine and a pair of English silver sugar tongs retailed and cased by Drummond & Co. Marks: on tongs London C1897 maker rubbed.… ***
*** Pair of silver napkin rings in presentation box by J. M. Wendt, of cylindrical form and initialled Gjb in original fitted case. Marks: (Crown) Jm Wendt / Adelaide (lion passant) ref Jbh no 231. Combined weight: 74 grams. Diameter 4.5 cm. ***
*** Pair of silver toast racks for Drummond & Co, each fitted with loop handle and four sections, on shaped supports. Marks: Wlm Drummond & Co/ Melbourne. Combined weight: 134 grams. Length 8 cm. ***
*** Silver water jug by W J Sanders, with a tapered body with foliate capped scroll handle on a circular spreading foot. marks: Wjs/ 925 (helmet) Stg. Weight: 695 grams. Height 19.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation ***
*** Pair of Australian silver cast 'Tassie' cameo napkin rings, each modelled with flat backs and looped rings, decorated with incised decoration of fern leaves and set with classical cameos. Marks: unmarked but tested. Combined weight: 87 grams. Width 7 cm.… ***
*** Small silver 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta' beaker by McBran, inscribed in an oval: Estab.1903/ Elswick/ Challenge cup/ 1919/ won by/ Mercantile/ Rowing club/ Cox Eric Counihan, the revere with an early version of the Melbourne coat of arms. marks: embossed… ***
*** Australian silver napkin ring by F J Mole of squat rectangular form with rounded ends, with engine turned decoration and monogrammed Jrcp. Marks: sterling silver/ M (emu) (Maltese cross). Weight: 35 grams. Length 7 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. Notes… ***
*** Silver butter knife by J. M. Wendt, with an Old English pattern handle leading to the foliate engraved scythe like blade. Marks: (Crown) Jm Wendt (lion passant) ref Jbh no 224. Weight: 36 grams. Length 18 cm ***
*** English silver presentation box, the circular box and cover, bearing the inscription: souvenir/ Ministerial party's / visit/ Crows nest - emu Creek/ August 1906. Marks: Birmingham C1906 maker William Devenport. Weight: 52 grams. Diameter 6.5 cm.… ***
*** Silver napkin ring by Stokes & Co., the cylindrical body with incised acorn leaves and inscribed: to Dear /Father/ from/ VI and Flo. Marks: (kangaroo) S (in star)/ Sand S/ Stg.silver. Weight: 33 grams. Diameter 4.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation ***
*** Early silver trophy mug, bell shaped with scroll handle bearing the inscription: Francis Bryant Esq/ for the Best bull and further on the foot: Southern Agricultural Association 1837 first Class prize. Marks: unmarked. Weight: 130 grams. Height 10 cm.… ***
*** Pair of silver sugar tongs by J. M. Wendt, marks: (emu) Wendt (kangaroo). Weight: 31 grams. Length 11.5 cm. Provenance: private Collection ***
*** Silver napkin ring by J M Wendt of cylindrical form, with engraved foliage decoration centered by the monogramme Ams. Marks: typical Wendt circular mark ref JBH no 236. Weight: 34 grams. Diameter 4.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation ***
*** Silver napkin ring by W H Stevenson, weight: 20 grams. Provenance: Vizard Foundation ***