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Precious Objects — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

$159,800
A large and impressive 19th century Italian micro mosaic panel…
$121,820
An important diamond set enamel and gold Russian Imperial…
$104,320
Central Italian school first half 15th century, the Virgin and…
$63,819
A pair of south Italian coral enamelled and gilt copper urns,…
Auction House:
Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Precious Objects
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** 1958 gold Papal coin 'Pont Max Johannes XXIII', in fitted case 5 cm diameter. Provenance: Formerly the property of Sir Robert Menzies ***
*** A Russian silver framed icon of Saint Nicholas, Russia, Moscow makers mark for Anders Michelson date mark for 1882, the central figure holding the bible his right and left side flanked by roundels of the virgin and Christ contained within decorative… ***
*** An antique gold and tortoiseshell trinket box mid 19th century, the rectangular tortoise shell box, with applied glaze,18ct gold panel depicting a hunting scene, further applied scroll and foliate decoration to the lid, 7.5 x 5 cm ***
*** An antique gold and tortoiseshell trinket box mid 19th century, the rectangular glazed tortoiseshell box, with18ct gold panel depicting a hunting scene, with further applied scroll and foliate decoration to the lid, 8 x 5.5 cm ***
*** A gold portrait miniature trinket box, the rectangular engine turned box with chased decoration, centrally set with a hand painted portrait miniature of a man in early nineteenth century dress, 9 x 5.5 cm ***
*** A large blue agate and gilt metal box, rectangular, pierced and supported by gilt metal banding, raised on spherical feet, 22. 5 cm wide. ***
*** Artist Unknown, European School 18th century Madonna and Child and John the Baptist, oil on linen 122 x 75 cm ***
*** Russian School 19th century, a Russian icon, painted in egg tempura with a representation of St Nicholas, within an ornate foliate embossed gold leaf surround, 31 x 26 cm. Note: together with a certificate of authenticity, signed A. Reznikov (USA) ***
*** A pair of gilt metal mounted verde marble cassolettes, each with a tapering baluster body applied with foliate mounts and scroll handles rising to a pierced neck and a domed cover, 51 cm high. ***
*** A Russian silver 84 cloisonne enamel round box, by Gustave Klingert, Moscow, 1893, of compressed circular form, decorated in varicolour enamel overall, the hinged cover and base with a rosette design, encircled with turquoise beads, and a band of… ***
*** A group of twelve silhouettes, together with three relief portraits, early 19th century, predominantly female sitters, one child and a gentleman along with three relief portraits in circular frames, largest silhouette 10 cm high ***
*** A George III sterling silver tea caddy London, 1773 by Pierre Gillois. Rectangular baluster form, embossed foliate decoration, the pull off cover with pineapple finial engraved with an armorial, on four scroll feet. Height 13 cm ***
*** A Continental gold box, the rectangular hinged box with engine turned and fluted decoration, signed W.P, in14ct gold, presented in original Viennese fitted box. ***
*** A Russian gesso icon panel 18th century, depicting Christ holding a holy chalice in which the body of another saint is contained, 38.5 x 46 cm. ***
*** A gold 1946 Hauraki cup on ebonised stand, the shallow tapering bowl inscribed 'Hauraki cup / Presented by / Mrs A.D.Hall / 1946 / Won by / Mr A. Rowans 'La Fillette'', flanked by two angular handles, stamped 9ct twice to foot, previous Leonard Joel lot… ***
*** A pair of gilt metal mounted verde marble cassolettes, each with an ovoid body applied with foliate mounts and ram mask heads, beneath a pierced domed cover, raised on a square foot, one with a repair to the stem, 54 cm high. ***
*** Russian School 19th century Russian icon depicting Saint Michael Arkhistrategos, painted in tempura on gesso and signed Sergej Agafonov, with a certificate of authenticity ***
*** Cartier 9ct gold and ruby pill box, circa 1938, of hinged rectangular form decorated to the obverse and reverse in a fluted pattern, the thumb piece embellished with a pentagon ruby opening to reveal a well, length 29 mm, width 26 mm, gross weight… ***
*** A Russian icon of Christ Pantokrator, late 19th century, oil on wood in silver gilt oklad and ebonised and gilt wood kiot, height 31 cm, width 26 cm, depth 7 cm ***
*** A gilt metal chalice by James Holt, Melbourne 1889, the body profusely decorated with scenes of aboriginals hunting in bushland. The classical design base engraved with an emu and kangaroo, engraved 'Melbourne 1889, James Holt Fecit'. ***
*** A Colonial silver plate and emu egg centrepiece inkstand, on an oval ebonised wood moulded plinth, having three emu eggs in a naturalistically modelled landscape with a central tree fern and various grass trees and ferns, an aborigine hunting kangaroos… ***
*** A Russian icon of St George, 19th century, depicting St George slaying the dragon, surmounted by an angel with a martyr's Crown and the maiden to one side. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 30 cm x 25.5 cm ***
*** An early 19th century Continental engine turned 18ct gold box of rectangular form, stamped with hallmarks, 68.10 grams ***
*** A set of gold studs by Tiffany & Co, attributed to Schlumberger, the three of 'Woven knot' design, each to a sprung bar fitting, styled in 18ct yellow gold, boxed. ***
*** A 19th century scarlet tortoiseshell and cut brass inlaid jewellery box, the hinged rectangular bowed top and lockable front opening to a red velvet lined interior fitted with ring cushions, compartments and a single long drawer above a serpentine apron,… ***
*** A Continental ivory fitted games box late 19th century, the rectangular box raised on four stepped feet, above a continuous border of intricately carved reverse leaf decoration, the central panel to each side having a finely carved floral cartouche, the… ***
*** A Russian silver and enamel salt throne, maker's mark Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, circa 1886, with polychrome enamel decoration in the round, a pierced and shaped back over a seat with a hinged lid opening to a gilded interior, 168grs total silver weight,… ***
*** A pair of 19th century Turkish market ivory miniatures, depicting a young lady and gentleman wearing turbans cloaks and traditional dress, in timber frames, 9 cm x 6.5 ***
*** A gold 1939 Taranaki cup on oak stand, the baluster bowl inscribed 'T.J.C / Taranaki cup / 1939 / Won by / Mr. A. Rowan's / 'Cheval de Volee' / 9st / 2m. 213/ss.', flanked by two angular handles, stamped 9ct to base, seated on a stepped oak pedestal stand… ***
*** An icon of the Miraculous Virgin, with three Hands 18th/19th century, the image hand painted and gilded on cloth laid down on board the virgin presented in palm patterned garments the Christ child in striking red robes 40 cm x 31.5 cm wide ***
*** A late 19th century Russian icon of the Kazanskaya mother of God in gilt silver and enamel Virgin Mary and Christ child depicted in ornate ceremonial robes decorated with floral motif, the holy figures with haloes of ornate polychrome cloisonne enamel,… ***
*** A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth, incised with a scene showing a tall ship hunting a whale in rough seas, polychrome highlights, 16 cm high ***
*** A Russian wooden icon 19th century, painted on elm, the recessed central rectangular panel showing thirteen scenes from the life of Christ, each depicting a different parable from the new testament, 35 x 30 cm ***
*** A Continental carved hardwood figure of the Madonna and Child, 18th century, naturalistically carved, the Madonna in flowing drapery with remains of polychrome decoration throughout. 93 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Gary McPherson South Fitzroy… ***
*** A pair of white marble, malachite and slate cassolettes, late 19th/early 20th century, each with a reversible cover above the reeded and inlaid urn shaped body on a square pedestal and moulded foot. Height 44 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John… ***
*** A gold card case of woven design, the card case, in two tone 18ct gold ***
*** A pair of Continental silver Judaica candle holders, each having a slender vasiform stem with engraved foliate decoration flanked by angular handles raised on a circular base with eagle supports. Height 42 cm. ***
*** A Russian icon of the Ascension, 19th century, depicting Mary and the twelve apostles bearing witness to the Ascension of Christ, 43 x 35.5 x 3 cm ***
*** A group of thirteen miniature portraits, 19th century, comprising seven silhouettes, and five other portraits, some watercolour on ivory, three silhouettes reverse painted on convex glass, largest silhouette 18 cm x 14 cm (including frame). ***
*** A pair of decorative French porcelain lidded urns, late 19th century, of typical form, with an emerald green ground, painted with gold decoration. The lids surmounted with gilded pine cone finials, the bodies featuring painted romantic scenes of courtship… ***
*** An antique portrait miniature, the finely painted oval ivory plaque depicting a gentleman in profile, having a glazed section to the reverse with hair and seed pearl detail, mounted in a rose gold frame. ***
*** A pair of French gilt-bronze and cloisonne enamel figural vases, circa 1890. in the form of cupid accompanying classically draped maiden holding aloft the trumpet cloisonn© vase, set upon cloisonn© bases, 12 cm width, 35 high ***
*** A Yugoslavian icon, 18th century, the four sectioned pine panel depicting four patriarchs two arc angels St. Peter and possibly St. Paul each with gilded halo 42 cm x 33 cm ***
*** A fine pair of 18th century Dutch silver tea caddies, each of baluster gadrooned form, chased at the shoulder with florial and foliate decoration, raised on a circular foot, surmounted by a conforming single finial cover, obscured hallmarks, 9 cm high. ***
*** An ecclesiastical stained glass window, circa 1910 rectangular, with a tapering top, depicting a full length image of Christ holding a shepherd's crook, with lambs at his feet and behind his shoulder all set before an altar, the whole framed within a… ***
*** George Engleheart (British, 1752-1829) (attributed) unsigned, late 18th century a portrait miniature on ivory, the subject possibly lady Blunt, her curled hair tied with a pale blue ribbon, wearing a ruffled white dress, within a yellow gold surround,… ***
*** An antique carved and polychrome wood Corpus Christi, late 17th / 18th century, probably Spanish, of typical form with the head fallen, with the remains of the original gesso and polychrome surface, partly overlaid at an early stage with a further gesso… ***
*** An antique neo-classical marble casket, 19th century, probably Italian, in white marble, based on the design of the sarcophagus of Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus, the cover enclosing an interior compartment, 26 cm high, 42 cm wide, 34 cm deep ***
*** A Chinese silver and enamel tea caddy, of lobed form with a gilt wash interior, the mesh body relief decorated and enamelled with exotic birds on flowering peony and blossom branches interspersed with coral and turquoise jewelling, surmounted by a… ***
*** A George II Irish silver alms dish, Dublin 1730, of plain circular form with everted rim, engraved with crest, 440 grams, 23.5 cm ***
*** Two Regency tortoiseshell tea caddies, early 19th century, each enclosing two covers. One inlaid with mother of pearl, the other of sarcophagus form, the largest 15 cm high, 20.5 cm wide, 13 cm deep. ***
*** A carved marble relief of the Madonna & Child, Italian 18th/19th century, in gilded arched frame, 62 x 37 cm and 50 x 74 cm, including frame. Provenance: The collection of Amina & Franco Belgiorno-Nettis AC CBE ***
*** A 19th century French porcelain, enamel and gilt metal mounted jewellery box, the hinged circular cover inset with a miniature on ivory signed possibly H.B, showing the portrait of a young lady wearing a pearl necklace and period costume, her powdered… ***
*** A Russian wooden icon 19th century of rectangular form, the panel painted with the figure of Saint Nicholas holding the bible in his left hand, his right hand raised in blessing, the Virgin Mary, Christ holding the new testament and a small roundel of… ***
*** An 18th century carved sandstone figure of John the Baptist the standing figure holding the Lamb of God in his hand, 109 cm high ***
*** A scrimshaw whale's tooth 20th century, elaborately decorated with double sided cartographic illustration, 15 cm ***
*** Two Georgian ivory portrait miniatures early 19th century each within a gilded metal surround with bale, glass loose to one, 7.5 cm high (each) ***
*** A Russian icon, three holy Hierarchs, 19th century, housed in gilt wood frame, 59 x 48 cm ***
*** A Grand Tour micro mosaic box, by Ceasre Roccheggiani, Rome, circa 1,850, the brass box with a hinged cover and silk lined interior, inset with micro mosaic panels depicting historical Roman buildings and ruins, accented with brass beading, raised on four… ***
*** A pair of Louis Phillipe tazza urns, each shallow bowl with scrolled handles on a reeded socle and sienna marble pedestal and base, height 33 cm ***
*** A Russian silver-gilt 84 cloisonne enamel patch box, Michael Smirnov, circa 1898, of compressed circular form, enamelled with varicolor stylized floriate and foliate designs overall, the hinged cover with a raised gilt thumb piece, hall marked to the… ***
*** Painted and gilt elm wood icon with Cyrillic text, the archangel Gabrielle holding the child Jesus, scenes of saints, martyrs and God the father above ***
*** A George III silver tea caddy by Solomon Hougham, London 1801. Of faceted oval form, the step moulded cover with ivory finial, the body with repousse bands bordering bright cut facets with ribbon and floral chassed banding, 597 grams, 16 cm width x 16.5… ***
*** A pair of gilt metal mounted marble cassolettes, each of ovoid form applied with foliate mount and swan neck handles, beneath a pierced neck and a domed cover, 46 cm high. ***
*** A miniature on ivory signed P. Blau painted with a scene of Napoleon Bonaparte astride a white charger surrounded by his officers and soldiers engaged in battle, within a gilt metal frame, 13 cm high, 17 cm wide ***
*** Two 19th century scrimshaw powder horns, one incised with a female figure, palm tree and exotic bird and the words Unity and the Mod, the other decorated with a circular cresting and the words north and South America, Xl, New South Wales, Peninsula,… ***
*** An Australian silver card case by J. F Mole, Brisbane, the case and lid profusely decorated with flowers and scrolls, circa 1913-15. Other Notes: Frederick James Mole established business in Brisbane in 1913 and quickly gained a reputation for high… ***
*** A gold and hardstone vesta case, 19th century, possibly Russian, set with gold flecked quartz and black stone, with milled striker to base. Height 62 mm, width 34 mm, depth 12 mm. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin Am, Sydney ***
*** An impressive polychrome carved figure of the Virgin Mary, modelled standing with her hands in prayer. 186 x 52 x 46 cm. ***
*** A collection of eleven enamel boxes, 18th century, of varying shapes and designs including 'Queen Caroline', 'The trifle from Harrogate', 'Token of regard'', a pug form patch box and a perfume etui with original glass vile., largest 4.5 cm long ***
*** A George V sterling silver and enamel covered box, maker's mark Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Charles Ellison Carr, London 1917, the body of compressed ovoid form decorated with a continuous band of chased rosette and fleur de lys medallions united by thorn… ***
*** A collection of horn and tortoiseshell snuff boxes Early 19th century Including a sterling silver mounted hoof snuff box, 5 cm wide; a sterling silver mounted horn snuff mull, 7 cm high; and a pear shape Sheffield plate mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, 8… ***
*** A 19th century French cast iron crucifix, finely cast with decoration. Provenance: decommissioned cemetery, 130 cm high, 60 cm wide ***
*** An Ango-Indian ivory panelled tea caddy, early 19th century, with metal mounts and a monogrammed roundel. 14 cm high ***
*** A 19th century tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddy the body of tortoiseshell with interior ivory and tortoiseshell fittings, above four ivory feet, 19 x 15 x 12 cm ***
*** An antique portrait miniature on porcelain, signed G. Kantor, Berlin, the oval hand painted miniature depicting a man in eighteenth century military costume, housed within a floral and foliate pierced coloured diamond set silver frame, floral and lattice… ***
*** European school, (19th century), an icon, after Fra Angelico (Italian, 1384-1455), Angelic musician, tempera on gilt wood panel with incising in gothic style architectural frame, 56 cm incl. Frame ***
*** A Victorian tortoiseshell veneered tea caddy, 19th century, rectangular with serpentine front, silver inlay stringing and vacant cartouche to lid, the interior with tortoiseshell veneered lids, all raised on wooden bun feet, 17 cm wide. ***
*** Russian School 19th century, a Russian icon, Virgin of Joy, painted in egg tempura on gold leaf with a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ and sceptre, overlaid with an embossed brass frame, 33.5 x 30 cm. Note: together with a… ***
*** A George III sterling silver tea caddy maker's mark W.C, London 1817 oval, with a flush hinged lid with a bright-cut foliate border, jewelled edges, 462 grs. Total weight of silver, 8.5 cm high;, together with a sterling silver caddy spoon ***
*** A rare Russian silver-gilt 88 enamel snuff box, 3rd Artel, Moscow, circa 1915, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with a cartouche of painted flowers, bordered with varicolour stylized foliate and geometric motifs together with scrolls, floriate and… ***
*** A Russian silver 84 cloisonne enamel patch box, Moscow, circa 1908, of circular form, the cover decorated in vericolour stylised flowers, scrolls and beads. Kokoshnik mark to lid and underside of base. 36gms total weight, 1.4 cm high, 4.4 cm diameter.… ***
*** A pair of French marble and gilt brass urns, 20th century, the peach variegated marble applied with a floral swag to each side joining to twin scroll handles, raised on a socle foot and a square pedestal base, each lid with a flamiform finial, 43 cm high,… ***
*** An Australian silver emu paperweight, modelled in the form of an emu on an oval base, marked 'Pure Australian silver, Drummond, Melbourne', height 4 cm ***
*** A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, 18th/19th century, depicting Christ holding the book of Gospels, two small saints to the sides. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 28 cm x 20 cm ***
*** A fine Russian icon, Archangel Michael, Florus, Lauzus, Modestus, Blaise & Laurus of Iiiyria, Russian school of Novgorod, Archangel centrally depicted holding aloft the shroud, surrounded by the various saints and three on horseback within landscape,… ***
*** A group of three silver Articles, including Russian, comprising a cup and saucer possibly of maker's mark Alexander Fuld Moscow 84 zolotnik standard assay mark for 1885; a goblet of maker's mark Nes Moscow 84 zolotnik standard assay mark for 1885; a… ***
*** An Australian carved emu egg and silver plate centerpiece, circa 1860, the centrally raised egg with emu finial set amongst a garden like scene all flanked by twin glass inkwells upon an oval base, 29 cm length ***
*** A Georgian sterling silver trinket box, circa 1816, the gilded trinket box decorated with a Roman scene in relief to the lid, with further engine turned decoration to the case, hallmarked Birmingham 1816-17, maker I. R., 7.5 x 5 cm ***
*** A Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy, the hinged rectangular top opening to an interior fitted with two ivory handled lidded apertures for mixing tea 17.5 cm wide. ***
*** A Victorian tortoiseshell veneered tea caddy, 19th century, rectangular with serpentine front, silver inlay stringing and engraved cartouche to the compressed pagoda lid, ivory banded to the interior, all raised on wooden bun feet, 17 cm wide. ***
*** A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth incised with a scene depicting girl in a flowing dress, standing at the entrance to a castle, polychrome highlights, 16.5 cm high ***
*** A miniature French millefiori paperweight, by Baccarat, dated 1847, featuring a close packed assortment of complex millefiori amoung picture canes and gridel silhouette canes. Signature and date cane 'B/ 1847', 3.5 cm high, approximately 6 cm diameter ***
*** A George III sterling silver tea caddy, by John Emes, London, circa 1799, of ovoid form, with a domed hinged cover opening to a divided interior, the engraved frieze of floral design, above an engraved wreath and lower band of leaves and twigs. 428gms… ***
*** A mirror pair of alabaster urns, by Rossi, second half 20th century, of campana form with fluted decoration, raised on a square pedestal base, 71 cm high, 49.5 cm diameter, 21.5 cm wide base ***
*** A carved and polychrome wooden figure of the Christ child, Italy, 18th century, dressed in a robe ornamented with brocade panels and sewn with glass bugle beads and a silver lace fringe, on later support and stand, overall height 39 cm ***