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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
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*** An early oak Alms box, 17th century, English or Northern European, Cube-shaped with a raised arched back and hinged cover secured with an iron lock (operating), retaining some of its original paint including an illegible inscription to the back, 29 cm… ***
*** French Centerpiece, metal, iron and marble with rostrato bowl. France, c 1930s, 46 cm high, 39.5 cm deep. ***
*** A Chinese Silver And Enamel Tea Caddy Of lobed quatrefoil form, the mesh and filigree body applied with alternating panels of relief moulded and enamelled bamboo and iris decoration, within turquoise and coral jewelled bands, the cover with conforming… ***
*** A Chinese silver gilt and enamel tea caddy, of lobed hexfoil form, the turquoise and coral jewelled mesh work body applied with alternating panels of relief moulded and enamelled scenes of birds perched among flowering peony and prunus branches, the domed… ***
*** A painted Russian icon late 18th/19th century painted and gilt on an elm panel, depicting three saints with God looking down from a cloud throne, 31 x 27 cm. Note: accompanied by a receipt for purchase from Beard Watson, George Street, Sydney, 1968 ***
*** An alabaster and gilt metal vase, 19th century, supported by putti figures, 39 cm high, 27 cm diameter ***
*** An early 19th century tortoiseshell teacaddy, of plain design with silver stringing and gilt brass ball feet, the interior fitted in rosewood and tortoiseshell with two lidded compartments and a glass mixing bowl. English circa 1820. 12 x 25 x 15 cm ***
*** Two brass alms chargers, 17th century, each with embossed scenes, largest: 46 cm diameter ***
*** A Grand Tour framed giltwood Devotional icon, after Fra Angelico, 67 x 21 cm (including frame) ***
*** A Faberge silver fish serving knife and fork K. Faberge /, circa 1908, with wreath and acanthus leaf decoration, hallmarked 88 zolotnik, 279 gms silver, the knife 30.5 cm long ***
*** A Faberge silver asparagus tongs K. Faberge /, circa 1908, with wreath and acanthus leaf decoration, hallmarked 84 zolotnik, 214 grms silver, 24 cm long ***
*** A pair of Australian horn scrimshaw powder mulls, the pair each intricately incised with images of sailing ships, an Advance Australia crest, crocodiles, and other related nautical and safe journey motifs, 38 cm long. ***
*** An Italian polychrome figure of an angel, 19th century, modelled with a bowed head and both hands clasped over her heart, kneeling in prayer, on an integral square base, 71.5 cm high ***
*** Two 18th century portrait miniatures, of a gentleman in black coat, white waistcoat and chemise, the other a lady in blue dress (2) ***
*** A silver plate mounted presentation emu egg ink well of Melbourne relevance, the ovoid body with applied fern leaves to either end centred by a shield cartouche inscribed 'Presented to Mr James Ewins / for His Services / in Connection with the /… ***
*** An Australian silver mounted emu egg trophy George.H. Armfield, Collingwood, circa 1870 the egg with figured finial and shield below inscribed ' Presented by Geo.H.Bennett Esq. For Tanners & Curriers, Handicap, won by. W.Scott', all mounted on an ebonised… ***
*** A Kusnetzoff Russian porcelain plate 19th century circular painted with a gallant in side profile within a gilt border decorated with intertwined foliage and an inscription in Cyrillic gilt factory mark 20 cm diameter. ***
*** A large Hispano Philippine carved wood figure of a Saint, probably Goan 17th/18th century, Depicted in robes holding the book in one arm and possibly keys in the other (now with loss), 105 cm high. Condition: the wood is very dense and heavy and has the… ***
*** A silver gilt and enamel picture frame in the style of Faberge, hallmarked for 88zolotnik standard, the circular frame with a central apperture for a photograph, within a seed pearl surround, reserved on a pink guilloche enamel border with paste and… ***
*** A Victorian tortoiseshell veneered tea caddy, 19th century sarcophagus shaped with silver inlay stringing and vacant cartouche to lid, internally with twin tortoiseshell veneered lids, 22. 5 cm wide. ***
*** A 19th century English brown tortoiseshell and bone mounted tea caddy the hinged lid and lower body with an ebony patterned bone border, above four brass ball feet, (corner decorations lacking), 16.5 x 13 x 11.5 cm ***
*** A gold mounted ebonised torah pointer, the tapering circular ebonised handle with a chased 15ct gold foil backed synthetic purple stone handle, terminating in a 22ct gold hand with pointed finger, attached to a 22ct gold rectangular link chain, 32 cm long ***
*** A George III silver tea caddy, makers' mark of Peter and Ann Bateman, London 1799, shaped oval with domed hinged cover revealing a double compartment interior, having bands of bright cut engraved fruit and flowers and two cartouches with presentation… ***
*** A large Russian painted and silvered fruitwood icon, late 18th / early 19th century, the central scenes of the Resurrection surrounded by twelves scenes from the life of Christ, the borders with inscriptions between floral panels and depictions of saints… ***
*** A graduated pair of Dutch silver tea caddies, Amsterdam /, circa 1919, each tapering in form with an acorn finial, total weight approximately 564 gms silver, 12.5 cm & 10.5 cm respectively ***
*** An 18th century Persian Qu'ran manuscript page, depicting the story of Joseph, gouache on vellum, with script verso, 16.5 x 27 cm within double side view perspex box frame ***
*** A Faberge Russian silver handled bowl late 19th century, the shallow bowl with a gilt wash interior and palmette and patera border to rim. Hallmarked with the Faberge mark and a Russian silver 84 Zolotnik mark. 12.5 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter ***
*** An antique gilded bronze jewellery casket in the form of a sleigh, circa 1930. 34 cm high, 50 cm wide, 16 cm wide ***
*** A gold two handled trophy, on turned wooden stand, in 9ct gold., height 15.5 cm., condition: weight 79g. ***
*** An interesting late 16th century English carved oak alter-back, circa 1580-1600, centrally carved with armourial coat of arms and quarterings for the families Reresby and swift., the central shield carved within acorn moulded laurel with inscription… ***
*** A Moser Bohemian ruby glass jewellery casket, circa 1900 hand painted with Kingfishers, 17 cm wide ***
*** An Art Nouveau ivory lidded box, circa 1900, the oval metal bound box inset with an ivory panel elegantly carved in high relief with birds frogs floral and foliate decoration 8.5 cm wide. ***
*** A brass altar cross, the conical moulded base with presentation inscription: to the glory of God, in loving Memory of, Hector Roy Bellchambers, B.Compy, 52ND Btn, 13th Bgde, 4th Dvn, A.I.F, Who Died of Wounds July 7TH, 1916, serving his country, rising to… ***
*** An Italian Micromosaic plaque of 'Pliny's Doves', mid 19th century, the mosaic set in a black marble plaque fluted to the sides, in a moulded walnut frame, the plaque 10.5 x 18.5 cm ***
*** A George III pear shaped tea caddy early 19th century, realistically carved, each half opens to reveal remnants of a tin lined interior, accompanied by original key, 17 cm total height ***
*** Hawaiian miniature ukelele, circa 1900, of typical form, with two bands of inlay around the sound hole, 35.5 cm long ***
*** An Italian micro mosaic panel of rectangular form depicting an elaborately decorated cathedral 35.5 x 28 cm ***
*** A George III burr yew and marquetry tea caddy, rectangular with a chamfered top the whole finely inlayed with flowering jasmine cross-banded with rose cherry and sycamore wood ebony and blond wood stringing opening to three compartments and a mahogany… ***
*** A Victorian tortoiseshell veneered tea caddy. rectangular with rounded edges, silver inlay stringing and vacant cartouche to lid, the interior with tortoise shell veneered lids banded in ivory, 20 cm wide ***
*** An Austrian Viennese enamel and bronze mounted ebony jewellery box, late 19th early 20th century embellished with painted enamel plaques of court dignitaries' in various pose, the domed cover with acorn finials, the rounded corners supported by bronze… ***
*** An 18th century Italian polychrome and gilt devotional figure, the standing figure in ecclesiastical attire, surmounted by a pierced silver Crown (probably associated), raised on a modern painted wooden base, the figure 48 cm high including the Crown. ***
*** An 18th century Italian carved elm figure of a bishop, the standing figure realistically rendered, raised on a square base, 53 cm high. ***
*** 19th century Russian School icon depicting the intercession, with Saint Peter and Alexandra, painted in egg tempura on gold leaf gesson and signed 'A. Reznikov', complete with a certificate of authenticity ***
*** A large Egyptian 900 silver jewellery box, Cairo, early 1980s, of oval outline with a domed cover enclosing a velvet lined interior, on four foliate feet, floral and foliate repousse decoration throughout, 15 cm high, 35 cm wide, 31 cm deep, 2365g ***
*** Four Victorian glass dump paperweights, late 19th century, comprising two single paperweights and a pair. Each featuring variously sized foil daisies emerging from a pot, the pair 14 cm high ***
*** Three Victorian glass dump paperweights, late 19th century, each of ovoid form, with air bubble inclusions, 18 cm, 16 cm & 12 cm high respectively ***
*** A similar pair of French portrait miniatures, signed M. Raumer, 19th century, circular in form, finely painted on ivory depicting a lady and gentleman, each signed to lower right. Frame in copper frames., the frames 8.5 cm & 9 cm respectively. ***
*** An antique carved wood Corpus Christi, 18th century, probably French, of typical form with the head up and to one side and the eyes looking upwards, with the remains of the original painted gesso surface, 47 cm high, 35 cm wide ***
*** A George III silver tea caddy, maker's mark of John Denzilow, London 1791, rectangular with canted corners and a slightly domed cover with finial, having bands of bright cut engraving of flowerheads and two vacant cartouches, height 14 cm, 462g ***
*** 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. Provenance: The Ruth Simon Collection, privately acquired from the above in 2005 ***
*** Gold Memorial locket, circa 1900; the oval surround of scroll and foliate design centring a glazed compartment enclosing a lock of hair accented with seed pearls, the reverse with engraved hinged cover opening to reveal a miniature portrait, mounted in… ***
*** A Russian icon of mother of God of the Burning bush, 19th century, depicting the mother of God at the centre of red and blue prisms with angels holding attributes and the symbols of the Evangelists, the corners with scenes of the old Testament. In tempera… ***
*** A Russian icon of a monastic founder, with silver oklad, St Petersburg, circa 1863, assay Master's mark of Eduard Fyodorovich Brandenburg, depicting an image, possibly St Savva with the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery in the background, with Saints above… ***
*** A tea caddy and an etui, early 19th century, both in tortoiseshell, the caddy with a hinged top enclosing two covers (the etui missing implements), tea caddy 13 cm high 16 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep. ***
*** A Russian silver egg on stand, of ovoid form, with embossed naturalistic motifs, and inset with garnet cabochons. Raised on a pierced floral decorated three-footed stand, with a Russian silver 88 Zolotnik mark. 8.5 cm high ***
*** An impressive Empire style ormolu mounted rouge marble ewer, France, late 19th century, the baluster marble body adorned with an ormolu mounted spout, joining to a figural handle modelled as the goddess Fortuna bearing her attributes of the rudder, blind… ***
*** A portrait miniature of a gentleman, 18th century, the finely painted watercolour on ivory, set within an oval paste inset frame, 3.7 cm x 3 cm. ***
*** A sterling silver mounted emu egg cup and cover maker's mark Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, London, circa 1860 retailed Through brush & Macdonnell Melbourne, the egg raised on a tripartite standard cast as emu legs, the cover with a grape and vine finial,… ***
*** An Art Nouveau ormolu and leather inset jewellery casket, circa 1890, the rectangular leather casket with cast handle all encased by pierced gilt ormolu figurative and floral panels raised on notched feet, (re-lined interior), 16 cm wide. Illustrated in… ***
*** A pair of French porcelain champleve enamel and gilt brass covered vases 19th century signed indistinctly ovoid each painted with a scene depicting strolling lovers the upper and lower sections of brass with foliate enamel decoration surmounted by domed… ***
*** An 18th century carved wood Cordella Saint. Carved in serene pose with clasped hands, 62.0 cm height ***
*** A fine mother of pearl of tea caddy, the hexagonal in form, with diamond shaped mother of pearl inlay, opening to a single original lid, supported by four bun feet, accompanied by the original key, 10 x 14 x 8.5 cm ***
*** A Spanish Colonial carving of a Saint, polychrome decorated, circa 17th/18th century on an integrally carved base, 84.5 cm high. ***
*** A French portrait miniature on ivory, circa 1800, the oval portrait depicting a young man, dressed in a white shirt and jabot, a navy coat and a waistcoat, the reverse enclosing a lock of hair and an oval enamelled cartouche with the initials R.W within a… ***
*** An impressive 19th century French cast iron crucifix, Beautifuly cast in two sections, original patination, 124 cm high, 60 cm wide, 14 cm deep ***
*** A pair of Russian silver and enamel Kovsch and a powder case, each kovsh bearing Moscow state marks, 84 Zolotnik mark, A.A 1894 and G.K; the pill box with an 84 Zolotnik mark, Aa 1892 and G.K, each with turquoise enamel over filigree within white enamel… ***
*** A Russian sterling silver cigarette case, apparently unmarked, early 20th century, rectangular with rounded edges and a textured samorodok surface, the hinged lid inset with a tourmaline cabochon, opening to a gilt wash interior. Inscribed to the interior… ***
*** An English Gothic revival ecclesiastical candelabra, late 19th century, the openwork body with a central quatrefoil and anthemion ornamentation, rising to five tiered leaf cast sconces, the stem and base cast with figures within an architectural surround,… ***
*** Two rare English flower dumps, early 19th century, one of globular form with flour blue pigment petals around a central air bubble set within a large pot, the other with alternating foil and blue pigmented petals around a central air bubble, above six… ***
*** An Italian Majolica wall plaque of Madonna and Child, the figures within an arched architectural frame, decorated with fruit and flowers. 69 cm high, 60 cm wide. ***
*** A Russian painted wood icon, 19th century, depicting two mounted saints in a landscape, the border clad in repousse brass exposing subsidiary depictions of saints in each corner, 31 x 26.5 cm ***
*** A Phillipino Santos figure of St Roche, 19th century, the polychrome carved wooden figure with wire armature, on a square plinth. 65 cm high, 22 cm wide. Provenance: John Graham, Melbourne. Other Notes: San Roque or St Roche de Montepellier c. 1348 - 1376… ***
*** An antique cameo pendant, of Art Nouveau design, the large shell cameo depicting a religious scene, within a decorative frame, suspended on a trace chain, all in silver. The pendant is set with a helmet shell cameo (75 x 50 mm), in very good condition… ***
*** A small Russian silver & cloisonne box Moscow, circa 1908-1916, the small hinged rectangular case nicely decorated with vibrant cloisonne enamels in scrolling floriate motifs, the lid opening to a gilt wash interior. Maker's mark for Orest Kurlyukov, with… ***
*** A Winter Enchantment egg by Igor Carl Faberge, housed in matching case ***
*** A fine George III inlay mahogany tea caddy, circa 1800, the top with burr elm panel with ebony and satinwood geometric marquetry, the hinged top enclosing covers, 14 cm high, 23 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep ***
*** An Australian carved mother of pearl card case, the carved case depicting a standing kangaroo beside a tree in grassland setting with a carved lyrebird to the hinged lid ***
*** An Australian silver mounted emu egg maker's mark H. Steiner Adelaide circa 1875, ovoid the lower section applied with fern leaf mounts beneath a central silver medallion raised on a stem cast as a tree trunk and a naturalistically decorated circuclar… ***
*** A Victorian sterling silver card case, maker's mark Nathaniel Mills Birmingham 1853 shaped rectangular with a central cartouche showing a rotunda in a landscape setting on an engine turned ground within an ornate foliate border the reverse centred by a… ***
*** A late 19th century French cast iron crucifix. Provenance: Decomissioned cemetery, signed Rosiers, France, 133 cm high, 56 cm wide ***
*** A French porcelain gilt metal mounted jewellery casket 20th century, signed G. Rochetts stamped Chateau de Longpre, France, 20 cm diameter ***
*** A Vatican desk seal Jozsef Samassa, Cardinal 1828-1912, with turned inlaid wooden handle and brass engraved seal with motto and crest, 'Sigillum Josephi Cardinalis Samassa Archi-Episcopi Agriensis', height 17 cm ***
*** Andrew Robertson (British, 1777-1845) portrait of lady Anne Vernon Harcourt, an oval portrait miniature on ivory, the subject wearing a white lace bonnet and a navy dress, housed within a gilt brass frame, inscribed to the outer edge '. (indistinct) wife… ***
*** A moss agate and gilt metal box, rectangular, pierced and supported by gilt metal banding, raised on spherical feet, 13. 5 cm wide. ***
*** An Italian 19th century micro-mosaic oval panel, depicting a classical Grand Tour building within green agate line border on a slate ground, 16.5 cm wide ***
*** A heavily gilded 16th century boy caryatid, inlay with two turquoises, plaque from temple door destroyed by Chinese soldiers, housed in later frame, 27.5 cm high measured without frame ***
*** A fine pair of French ormolu mounted porcelain lidded vases, 19th century, Campana, each painted with a classical cartouche and lesser opposing scene within gilt and jewelled borders, rising to a domed lid and pine cone finial, raised on a finely cast… ***
*** A Continental carved wood figure of a Saint, 18th century, naturalistically modelled with one (missing) arm raised, the other holding a book, on an integral plinth, 46 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 21st May 2002, lot 541. ***
*** A Gothic revival gilt metal aspersorium, and an associated aspergillum, the hexagonal bucket cast with Gothic tracery, zinc lined, the silver plated, baluster shaped sprinkler with pierced end, height 37 cm ***
*** 14ct gold and diamond portrait miniature, early 19th century, the circular hand painted plaque, depicting the portrait of a woman within a border of mine-cut diamonds, diameter approximately 24 mm. ***
*** A rare antique Saint Louis paperweight, with a formal arrangement of root vegetables of turnips and radishes with leafy green tops on a white latticinio basket. Other Notes: Saint Louis was the only 19th century French factory to make vegetables the… ***
*** A miniature green serpentine marble font, late 19th century, the octagonal bowl on pedestal with four columns and stepped base. Height 13.5 cm, diameter 9.5 cm ***
*** A pair of marble vases, late 19th century, grey veined white marble, each baluster shaped with a flared neck and pair of grape bunch and leaf handles, raised on a circular plinth base, 58 cm high ***
*** A pair of Edwardian sterling silver mounted ostrich eggs, each on a rising domed circular foot, the stem with scroll and bead decoration, three side straps with screw tops, the detachable covers mounted in silver with foliate finials, gilt interior, maker… ***
*** A small collection of curios, 19th century, including a scrimshaw pin holder inscribed with galleon, vase and fruit, and 'To my dearest Lucy, a casket inlaid with satinwood, enclosing compartments and three other miniature cabin trunks including fruitwood… ***
*** A Russian icon of St Seraphim of Sarov, 20th century, depicting the deity within a Byzantine style border. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 22.5 cm x 18 cm ***