*** | A scrimshaw whale's tooth with tall ship. 14 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese silver dressing table boxes (2), dragon dish, Japanese silver lidded bowl & English sterling silver top crystal box. (5 items) | *** | |
*** | Small library of vintage & antique books, many with decorative bindings & covers. Noted Ethel Turner, Mary Grant Bruce, etc. Approximately 47 books. | *** | |
*** | A green shagreen (shark-skin) covered card case, previously owned by rod Timmins, 17 cm by 8.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A scrimshaw whales's tooth with whaling scene. 11 cm | *** | |
*** | A scrimshaw whale's tooth with female portrait. 12 cm | *** | |
*** | A scrimshaw whale's tooth with boating scene and inscription (illegible), 12.5 cm long | *** | |
*** | Framed miniature portrait titled 'Psse. de LAMBALLE'painted on porcelain in gilt metal frame. Frame 17 x 11 cm | *** | |
*** | A Russian silver gilt and enamel spoon, circa 1900. 13.5 cm long | *** | |
*** | A Georgian walnut tea caddy, 13 cm high, 21 cm wide, 12 cm deep | *** | |
*** | A continental ivory portrait miniature within an oval ivory case, 19th century | *** | |
*** | Two carved wooden Santos figures of Mary, 17/18th century. 36 cm high | *** | |
*** | Georgian framed miniature portrait on ivory. Frame 9 x 11 cm | *** | |
*** | Two silver mounted tortoise shell and mother-of-pearl card cases, 19th/20th century, together with a silver and enamel cover the largest box 8 cm wide | *** | |
*** | An Art Deco frosted glass vase and three glass paperweights | *** | |
*** | A scrimshaw whale's tooth with scene of a tall ship. 15 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export | *** | |
*** | Australiana silver plated napkin rings (2); emu skin and silver box; sterling silver and enamel compact and lidded jar; Chinese silver and porcelain box; cigarette lighter; silver plated shoe and box (9 items) | *** | |
*** | A small provincial carved and polychromed Corpus Christi, 19th/20th century. 26 cm high, 14 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A Regency burr walnut tea caddy, English, 19th century, 16 cm high, 30 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep | *** | |
*** | A miniature portrait painted on ivory in bi-fold ivory case, 19th century. 9 x 5.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Two Santos figures, tallest: 18 cm high | *** | |
*** | A miniature portrait of a gent painted on ivory in shagreen case, circa 1820, 6.5 x 5 cm | *** | |
*** | A miniature portrait of a lady, painted on ivory, early 19th century, pen inscription verso 'Justina Dales, 1808', 11 x 7.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Satsuma & Chinese miniature porcelain, sewing equipment, hip flask, ivory mirror, pens etc | *** | |
*** | A Russian icon with carved timber frame, 18th century. 29 x 20 cm. | *** | |
*** | A cut paper silhouette of Geoffrey T Stilwell, Nov 1947, framed by R Hook, Hobart, 10 x 7 cm | *** | |
*** | A sterling silver card case with repousse decoration, English, circa 1900, 10 x 7 cm, size 10 x 7 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese studio pottery bowl 14 cm diameter, a vine moulded milk jug 22 cm high, and a white glazed Art Nouveau dressing table jar 16 cm high | *** | |
*** | Two Russian silver and enamel salts, circa 1900, 5 cm diameter, 3 cm high | *** | |
*** | Two timber framed miniatures with hand painted portraits on ivory. Largest frame 13 x 16 cm | *** | |
*** | An early Victorian long octagonal mahogany inlaid tea caddy, English, circa 1830, with brass handles and escutcheon. 18 cm high, 36 cm wide | *** | |
*** | An antique oblong yew wood inlaid tea caddy with tapering body. 19 cm high, 31 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A Chinese export pewter and patinated tea canister, circa 1900 | *** | |
*** | Antique sterling silver card case & casket with pin cushion top plus miniature sterling silver tray & trivet (4 items). | *** | |
*** | A large rectangular enamel dressing table box, French, 18th /19th century, markedSceaux to base. 6 cm high, 17 cm wide | *** | |
*** | English school a gentleman, nearly full face in brown coat and waistcoat, white cravat, hair en queue oval 4 cm high, silver-gilt reeded frame with plaited hair reverse. Provenance: Christie's London 21.2.1978 | *** | |
*** | Unknown - possibly Catherine Eliza Todd a gentleman rectangular 8 cm high. Provenance: Christie's London 21.2.1978 | *** | |
*** | English school, circa 1807 a gentleman in brown coat and waistcoat oval approximately 3.5 cm high, framed. Provenance: Christie's London 21.2.1978 | *** | |
*** | English school, circa 1760 a gentleman nearly full face in black coat, white waistcoat and stock, gold frame, the reverse with hair device on white glass oval 7 cm high. Provenance: Christie's London 21.2.1978 | *** | |
*** | Artist unknown, circa 1730 a nobleman, circa 1730 oil on copper oval 55 mm high, framed. Provenance: Christie's London 21.2.1978 | *** | |
*** | A Royal Doulton painted and gilt tea canister, signed J.H. Plant, English, late 19th century. 12 cm high | *** | |
*** | A tortoiseshell and gilt metal hinged box, French 19th century, 8 x 6 cm | *** | |
*** | A Limoges enamel reliquary casket 14 x 19 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of Napoleon | *** | |
*** | 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of an officer, signed 'Detval' | *** | |
*** | Unsigned 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a lady | *** | |
*** | A small silver gilt and enamel case with malachite corners, Russian, 19th century. Stamped 800. 5.5 x 4.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Spanish colonial carved and polychromed Corpus Christi, 18th/19th century. 60 cm high, 39 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A carved bone polychromed Corpus Christi, 19th century. 17 cm high, 12 cm wide, 8 cm deep | *** | |
*** | A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'The Moment of Truth'. 13 cm | *** | |
*** | An Inuit scrimshaw walrus tusk bridge scorer engraved 'Alaska'on reverse. 17.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Russian icon of Mary and child in gilt metal mount, 19th century. 13 x 11 cm | *** | |
*** | A Russian hand painted icon in glazed timber case, 19th century. 30 x 25 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Louis XV style gilded composition figural urns, 63 cm high | *** | |
*** | A porcelain hinged jewel box decorated with floral sprigs on a turquoise ground, French, 19th century, factory mark Birks | *** | |
*** | A Victorian oblong rosewood inlaid tea caddy, English, circa 1830, with brass handles and feet and domed lid. 22 cm high, 31 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A Russian icon in Russian silver frame, late 19th century. Frame: 19.5 x 13.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A miniature portrait painting in gilt metal oval frame, housed in embossed leather folding travel case, early 20th century. Frame 6.5 x 7.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Miniature portrait: painted on ivory of Marie Antoinette housed in ornate brass oval frame. 14 cm x 11 cm overall | *** | |
*** | Antique French enamel opera glasses; sterling silver mounted purse; two 19th century mother of pearl card cases. (4 items) | *** | |
*** | Religious wall font with hand-painted portrait of Christ on porcelain panel in enamel frame mounted on alabaster, Italian 19th century. 24 x 15 cm | *** | |
*** | A porcelain tri-form dressing table box, German, 19th century, 9 x 9 cm, size 9 x 9 cm | *** | |
*** | A miniature painting on ivory of a lady with a basket of flowers and a cupid, Continental, early 19th century, with glass paste set frame, indistinctly signed, 8 cm high | *** | |
*** | A collection of 9 boxed sets of silver plated cutlery including fruit knives and forks, tea spoons and coffee spoons | *** | |
*** | A scrimshaw whale's tooth with tall ship. 17 cm | *** | |
*** | A scrimshaw whale's tooth with tall ship titled 'Staffordshire 1853', 10 cm high | *** | |
*** | A French miniature portrait on porcelain in gilt frame, 19th century. 12 x 9.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A carved and painted Santos figure 25.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | An Edward VII sterling silver tea caddy by William Hutton, Birmingham 1904; 10 cm high, 165 grams | *** | |
*** | A silver plate torah cover, 19th century, 12.5 x 8 cm | *** | |
*** | Various: 31 items including vintage watches, thimbles, pince-nez, badges, pocket knife, silver jewellery, silver badge for 'Pipers Association of New South Wales'. | *** | |
*** | A continental brass candle holder with religious iconographic detailing. 28 cm high | *** | |
*** | Two sterling silver patch boxes, French, approximately 4.75 cm x 5 cm square | *** | |
*** | An Australian sterling silver and agate box, 10 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A Green Nailsea glass dump weights, 19th century, 12 cm high | *** | |
*** | French porcelain jewel casket with ormolu mounts, 19th century. Height 11 cm, width 17 cm, depth 11 cm | *** | |
*** | Miniature hand painted portrait of a lady, 19th century. 6 x 8 cm | *** | |
*** | A Sorrento ware tea caddy inlaid with marquetry of peasants dancing, circa 1840, 12.5 x 11.5 x 10 cm | *** | |
*** | Collection of Aboriginal tribal artefacts, late 20th century, comprising pair of boomerangs, digeridoo, painted bird, digging stick, carved crocodile, coolamon, painted emu egg & boab nut. (9 items) | *** | |
*** | Possibly Cornelius Durham a gentleman facing left in blue coat and white cravat oval gold frame with hair panel reverse 3.2 cm high. Provenance: Christie's London 21.2.1978 | *** | |
*** | A small ancient carved bone Corpus Christi, European 19th century | *** | |
*** | Joan Speceard The Annunciation of the Virgin 17/18th century engraving, gilt frame 34 x 28 cm 'State Viri Lachymisque Modum Iam Ponite. G Sadler sculp, Peter de Iode excudit.' | *** | |
*** | A parcel gilt copper panel of Jesus in the temple 21 x 15 cm | *** | |
*** | A cut glass paperweight, English 19th century | *** | |
*** | A marble mounted gilt metal ewer, after the antique, 19th century, 13 cm across the handles | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Bible 'The Holy Scriptures' with illustrations in chromolithograph, printed by William Collins, Sons, &. Co. Glascow. Attractive gilt embossed morocco boards | *** | |
*** | A gilt brass mounted jewel casket, probably French, 19th century, 13 cm high | *** | |
*** | A reliquary in brass frame, Spanish, 18th century. 7 cm x 5.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A portrait miniature of a young lady, Continental, 19th century, signed Belin, 7 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | A George III string inlaid mahogany tea caddy | *** | |
*** | An engine turned rectangular silver covered box, English, circa 1910. 5 cm high, 19 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A silver gilt and guilloche enamel dressing table box and cover, French, 19th century, 3.25 cm high, 9 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | A portrait miniature on ivory, English 19th century 8 x 6 cm | *** | |
*** | An oval miniature portrait, Italian, late 19th century, frame 15 x 13 cm | *** | |
*** | A painted wood and textile processional figure, probably Italian, late 19th century. 31 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Russian silver match box holder embossed with a horse head and horse shoe, Moscow 1908/17, maker's mark 'HC' 6 x 4 x 2 cm | *** | |