Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

Vizard Foundation Collection & Important Australian Gold & Silver Objects — Lawson-Menzies (now trading as Lawson's)

Articles on this Sale

Auction House:Lawson-Menzies (now trading as Lawson's)Number of lots recorded:198
Sale Title:Vizard Foundation Collection & Important Australian Gold & Silver ObjectsLots with images:198
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:147
Date:4-Apr-2012
***
Australian silver & 9ct gold boomerang letter opener, probably by Stewart Dawson & Co, modelled with a single gold figure of a kangaroo in full stride. Marks: (anchor) Stg (crescent) 9ct. Combined weight: 30 grams. Length 14 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 38. Notes: Refer lot 168
***
***
***
Important and early silver & emu egg Farmer's cup by William Edwards, with gilt washed bowl, the silver collar inscribed: Farmers cup won at Broadmeadows Races March 3rd 1860 by Mr John MacKintosh's Rover, capped body below resting on a natural modelled stem on heavily embossed lobed foot. Marks: (emu) We (kangaroo) ref Jbh no 109. Combined weight:245 grams. Height 17.5 cm. Together with an embossed leather riding crop, with wicker style grip set with brass studs, the shaft with horse race scenes, marked…
***
***
***
Silver & enameled RAC presentation trowel by Angus & Coote, fitted with a turned treen handle leading to the tapered blade having an enamel roundel for the Royal Autombile club of Australia 1927, bearing inscription: Presented to/ His Excellency/, the right Honourable Lord Stonehaven/ Pc GcmG DSO/ Governer General/ of the/ Commonwealth of Australia/ to commemorate the laying of the/ foundation of the new club house/ for the Royal Automobile Club/ of Australia/ 17th May 1927. Marks: Angus & Coote / Stg…
***
***
***
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 & gold boomerang letter opener, probably by Stewart Dawson & Co, with an applied gold map of Australia. Marks: (anchor) Stg (crescent). Combined weight: 32 grams. Length 15 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Refer lot 168
***
***
***
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: Dh.Ch. Height without handle: 11 cm weight without glass: 270 grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: This basket is of interest as it shows the work of a contemporary silversmith to William Edwards before the latter moved to Australia. Refer Jb…
***
***
***
New Zealand silver tea caddy by F Grady of oval form with cover, centered with crowned kangaroo with a banner Iamtwft, the reverse with initials Pgs in Gothic script. Marks: F.G/ St Silver and to the foot F. Grady. Combined weight: 119 grams. Height 7.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 25. Notes: Born in Birmingham in 1840, Frank Grady migrated first to Australia before settling in Wellington New Zealand around 1880. His business carried on until about 1922 with two Sons…
***
***
***
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.
***
***
***
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. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
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. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
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 Maltese cross suspension, resting on triform musket supports, each with applied wreaths on circular foot. marks: unmarked. Weight: 690 grams. Height 34 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
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. Engineer rifle club/ Presented/ by/ Surgeon Major James/ Won by/ Sapper W. W. Bennett/ with the following/ scores/ Enfield 1876 70 points/ Martini 1877 - 86 / Martini 1877 with 90/ Conditions 400, 500 and 600 Yards/ 7 shots at each distance, resting on triform…
***
***
***
Thames District leather & silver Mounted Volunteers belt with pouch, the leather belt with 28 oval plaques representative of service dates of various persons in the Thames district ranging from 1876 to 1908; together with a silver mounted leather pouch having silver fern appliques and centred by the initials DW. Marks: unmarked. Combined weight: 1375 grams. Length of belt: 96 cm. Provenance: private Collection
***
***
***
Early 20th century carved emu egg by Ingram Brothers, with a central cameo Queens'Cliff in Victoria, with a night maritime scene, surrounded by a band of Australian flora and fauna, in original cardboard box for Ingram Bros 57, 59 and 61 Swanston St. Melbourne. Unmarked. Length 13.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Ingram Brothers (Andrew and John and later John and William) were active from 1855 to about 1922 more as Jewellers and watchmakers as there is no reference in JBH.
***
***
***
Rare pair of carved emu eggs signed by Ingram Brothers, finely engraved one with a stockman herding a cow, the other with a farmer hunting a kangaroo(cracked), in original card box. Marks: each signed to lower conver Ingram Bros Melbourne. Height approximately 9.5 cm. Provenance: private collection
***
***
***
Rare silver presentation casket by William Edwards, of bombe form with pierced apron and scrolled feet, the cover with a diorama of an emu and kangaroo amongst ferns. Marks: W Edwards./ (Royal Warrant) Hrh/ Duke of Edinburgh/ Manfacturer/ Melbourne. . Sterling/ Silver. . inside cover W Edwards./ Manufacturer/ Melbourne ref Jbh no 111, 112. Height 15 cm weight: 1125 grams. Provenance: private collection
***
***
***
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 with an impressive vacant cartouche flanked by twin kangaroos and emus amid cornucopia of tropical fruit, all resting on four scrolled feet with lion heads monopodia, the creamer and sugar bowls with gilt interiors. Marks: to base: sterling silver for jug…
***
***
***
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.
***
***
***
Small silver emu paperweight for Drummond & Co, Naturally modelled on an oval base. Marks: Pure Australian/ Silver/ Drummond/ Melbourne. Weight: 67 grams. Height 4 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Refer lot 47
***
***
***
Silver emu paperweight for Drummond & Co, Naturally modelled with fine detailing, standing on oval base. Marks: Pure Australian/ Silver/ Drummond/ Melbourne. Weight: 141 grams. Height 6.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Refer lot 47
***
***
***
Silver table snuff box by a L Brunkhorst, the hinged lightly domed cover with articulated rim. marks: Brunkhorst/ Adelaide/ (Crown) (lion passant) ref JBH no 150. Weight:107 grams. Length 11.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Ex Sotheby's
***
***
***
Good South Australian silver racing trophy cup by Henry Steiner, the lobed cover having a finial with grape leaves on branch supports, leading to a faceted deep bowl with oval cartouches, one inscribed: 'South Australian Coursing Club/ Derby trophy/ Presented by/ the Hon. W.K.Simms M.L.C./ won by/ Mr E. Macklin's 'Minor'/ 1885', capped with oversized grape leaves and bunches, leading to a stem modelled as intertwined branches and on a faceted lobed foot and applied with further grapes and leaves. Marked: H…
***
***
***
Silver emu paperweight by Stewart Dawson, Naturally modelled on a circular leaf engraved base. Marks: Stewart Dawson/ Stg Sil. Weight:159 grams. Height 9 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
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.
***
***
***
South Australian Intercolonial cricket trophy attributed to Wendt, surmounted with s single figure of a batsman, the drop in lid enclosing gilt traces, leading to twin angular handles and a elongated body having twin oval cartouches, one bearing the inscription- S.A.C.A./Intercolonial/1886/ Presented by T.Oliver. Esq/ for highest aggregate Score/ and Won by/ Chas.Godfrey/Score/118 Runs, the other an incised image of a batsman taking his centre; on a short pillar and stepped circular spreading foot, and an…
***
***
***
Carved egg and silver plated table ornament, modelled with a central pierced scroll work frame, surmounted by a figure of an emu and an applied plaque shaped as gum leaf below, the applied foliate branches and flowers united by a shield shaped cartouche, flanked by twin suspended stained emu eggs, each with carved panel of an emu and kangaroo, resting on ebonised and velvet pedestal with further kangaroo and emu. Marks: unmarked. Height 38 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation
***
***
***
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 No232. Height 38 cm. Weight: 825 grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: for a biography on Barr Smith see lot 159
***
***
***
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
***
***
***
Victorian silver cup for the Midland Agricultural Association by William Hattersley, embossed with floral bands and engraved Presented to James Maclanachan/ by the/Midland Agricultural Association/2nd October 1839/for the best draught mare/ in 2nd class. Marks: London 1840 maker Wh. Height 21 cm; weight: 475grams. Provenance: private collection. Notes: the Midlands is a plain in Tasmania lying between Launceston and Hobart., the recepient James MacLanachan (1799-1884) A Scotsman was trained in the keeping…
***
***
***
Highly important Australian racing, theme silver desk set by J M Wendt, with a central covered well, modelled as a horse head and shoe, flanked by bucket shaped removable glass inkwells, with jockey cap and whip covers, before a pen tray, the body with engraved brickwork and raised on leaf capped hoof feet. Marks: applied plaque to well J.M. Wendt / Adelaide. Loaded weight but without inkwells: 965 grams. Length 27 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 46. Note: Refer Jbh Vol II pp…
***
***
***
Silver card case in presentation case by Brunkhorst of rectangular form enclosing dual green silk lining, with original leather case. Marks: (Crown) (lion passant) Brunkhorst/ Adelaide ref Jbh no 150. Weight: 129 grams. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
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. Provenance: private Collection.
***
***
***
Highly important La Trobe silver & ivory presentation trowel, modelled in the usual manner, the stained and incised ivory grip with grape leaves, leading to the silver cap with foliate chasing, the tapered blade engraved: 'Presented/ to/ Charles Joseph La Trobe Esq/ Lieutenant Governor/ of the Colony of Victoria/ on the occasion of his laying/ the Foundation stone/ of the Hawthorne Church/ and National Schools/ Hawthorne 19th Nov/ AD 1855', mounted in its 2001 exhibition case. Marks: script to face 'Bates…
***
***
***
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: for mark see Schofield and Fahy 'Australian Jewellery' pp271. F J Mole May have closed by 1922
***
***
***
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(?) Won by/ John Mulbarry/Score at 200.400and 600 yds 34 points/14 II 9. Marks:We/(kangaroo) ref JBH no 107. Height 18 cm. Weight: 205 grams. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
English silver mounted emu egg lidded sugar bowl by George fox, with engraved acanthus leaf bands and emu finial, on a turned stem and foot with beaded bands. Marks: London c1873 maker Gf. Combined weight: 345 grams. Overall height: 24 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 52.
***
***
***
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
***
***
***
Silver boomerang letter opener, modelled with an applied figure of a kookaburra in profile. Marks: Stg.Sil / Kozminsky. Weight: 31 grams. Length 14.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 28. Notes. Simon Kozminsky opened his store in Melbourne in 1851
***
***
***
Australian silver mounted emu egg ornament on stand, probably by Henry Steiner, having a kangaroo mounted on a stained egg with ring drop handles, resting on spray of grape leaves supported by a kneeling Aborigine with applied loin cloth on rocky ground and stepped ebonised plinth. Marks: unmarked. Combined weight Without stand: 355 grams. Height 32 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. Note: for an almost identical example see Jbh Vol II pp 102 and also refer to lot 167 in this catalogue for a similar…
***
***
***
Australian silver mounted ostrich egg cup by Crisp, double handled with silver lobed foot, the cover with a diorama of an ostrich with native flora. Marks: Crisp to flange of cover. Height 23 cm; Combined weight: 635grams. Provenance: private collection
***
***
***
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. Height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: for similar examples refer JBH Vol I pp 284
***
***
***
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. Height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 4. Notes: for similar examples refer JBH Vol I pp 284
***
***
***
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' embossed. weight: 205 grams. Height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 3. Notes: for similar examples refer JBH Vol I pp 284
***
***
***
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 McBean/ Stg silver. Weight: 100 grams. Height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 29. Notes: for similar examples refer JBH Vol I pp 284
***
***
***
Good silver mounted emu egg presentation inkwell by J M Wendt, the drop in lid surmounted by a figure of a cockatoo, leading to the body of the egg with inset diorama of a kangaroo and emu drinking by a billabong, resting on a heavily embossed base flanked by an Aboriginal warrior standing over his emu and a kangaroo, on an stepped ebonised plinth. Marks: (Crown) Jm Wendt (lion passant) to foot ref Jbh no 231. Height 24 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 34. Notes: for similar…
***
***
***
Silver presentation cup by Henry Steiner, of chalice form with elongated ribbed bowl centered by a vacant shield shaped cartouche, leading to an applied oak leaf wreath on a naturalistic stem and foot. Marks: H.St/ (kangaroo) (emu) (cancelled mark) ref Jbh no 187a. Weight: 186 grams. Height 19.5 cm. Provenance: private collection
***
***
***
Good collection of five brass Aboriginal King & Queen plates, including: 'Alice/ Queen /Of St. Clair', 'Toby/ King/ of Coal River', 'Peter/ King Of/ Wurtimurti/ Bourke Darling River' (NSW), 'King Billy/ Boondoomba' (QLD), 'Hong Gong/ Chief-Of-The Namidge Tribe/ Presented By Mr Campbell 17th Jan 1837' (ACT?) all enhanced with engravings of Aborigines, fauna, etc. Width of Queen Alice plate: 17 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. Notes: of particular interest could be the coal river gorge if it relates to the…
***
***
***
Australian silver presentation cup by Edwards, retailed by Kilpatrick & Co, the deep bowl with acanthus capped rim, gilt washed bowl and fern capped base, leading to a naturalistic modelled stem with heavily embossed lobed foot with emus and kangaroos. Marks: K & Co/ sterling silver (emu) We (kangaroo) ref Jbh no 122 & 110. Combined weight: 185 grams. Height 20.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 16. Notes: for a similar example see Jbh Vol II pp 232
***
***
***
Silver presentation trowel by Evan Jones, with xylonite handle leading to tapered blade with incised decoration and inscribed: Presented/ to Ms Elizabeth Rouse/ by the Perisheners of/ Christ/ church/ Rouse Hill/ on the occasion of / the laying of the/ foundation stone/ of the/ Chancel/ September/ 1878. Marks: (emu) Evan Jones (kangaroo) ref Jbh no 47. Combined weight: 225 grams. Length 34.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
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. Height of tallest: 25 cm Combined weight: 1370grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Ex Sotheby's
***
***
***
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
***
***
***
Important Wellington (NZ) silver rifle Association Championship belt by Hislop & Co, with a central starburst medallion, initialled Rwa and dated 1886, with central crossed rifles and wreath, having a selection of nineteen dedicated silver plaques ranging in date from 1886 to 1916 with four further decorative appliques and buckle, (leather is split and broken). Marks : Hislop & Co. Combined weight: 930 grams. Approximate length 99 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. Notes: a reference could only be found to…
***
***
***
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 Riverina pastural association/ for the best pen of two ewes/ of any age, shorn/ July 25th 1873/ won by Samuel Wilson Esq. Marks: W Edwards. / Melbourne ref: JBH112. Height 28 cm weight: 350 grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: for Samuel Wilson…
***
***
***
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 The/ Same Person Before He/ Becomes the Owner/ 18th Sepr 1869', the reverse engraved: 'Winner's Names/ Sg Kingston 18th Sepr 1869/ Sg Kingston 19th Mar 1870'. Marks: HSt (emu) (lion) ref: JBW190. Height 21 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
Extremely rare and early mounted emu egg cup by James Tucker, with gilt wash interior, leading to a naturalistic modelled stem, flanked by figures of an Aborigine and Wallaby on flower encrusted ground (egg cracked). Marks: Jt. Combined weight: 395 grams. Height 19.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
Silver ecclesiastical chalice by Henry Steiner, with a knot stem and engraved cross and arcade to foot. Marks: (Crown) H.Steiner/ Adelaide (lion passant) ref: JBH no 198. Height 22 cm; weight: 395grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: This object is illustrated in JBH Vol II pp 150
***
***
***
Rare pair of silver mounted emu egg presentation pieces, on timber plinths with a rocky base on which are Aborigines, kangaroos and snakes with a fern tree pedestal and emu finial, each mounted with a plaque inscribed: 'Presented To/ Alfred Cornwall Esq./ By His Employees/ As a Token/ of Their Esteem'13th July 1887. Marks: Unmarked. Height 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection.
***
***
***
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 Lincoln Yew/ won by T Bath Esq/ Sept 1876, resting on a slender pillar and an embossed lobed foot with three sheep in pasture. Marks: unmarked. Weight: 400 grams. Height 24.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 11. Notes: for Samuel…
***
***
***
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 Hubble and Mallen's/ F.B. 'Hop Bitters'/ By/ Bravissimo-Gypsy Queen/ Buckland Park/ May 1885', together with two playing cups, each engraved with 'S.A.C.C./ Waterloo Cup/ 1885'. Marks: (Crown) H.Steiner (lion) Adelaide (Victoria), ref: JBH199. Height 35 cm;…
***
***
***
Pair of silver mounted emu egg covered vases on stands by Edward Fischer, with leaf capped scroll handles, the silver collar with floral engraving and Greek key band, surmounted by an emu covers and on spreading foot with engraved leaves, raised on ebonised plinths. Marks: E.Fischer Geelong. Height 30 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 47
***
***
***
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. Provenance: Vizard Foundation
***
***
***
Silver Rowing chalice by William Edwards, modelled in the Gothic taste, the shallow bowl inscribed: Melbourne Regatta/ maiden Scullers Race/ won by/ R. A. Willan/ 1866. Marks: We (emu) rubbed. Weight:175 grams. Height 17.5 cm. Provenance: private collection
***
***
***
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 volume I pp 62 and 63
***
***
***
Important silver & blackwood Melbourne University presentation set marked Walsh & Brothers, comprising a turned and fluted gavel, a sounding board engraved with the full armorial crest of Sir Samuel Wilson with the motto 'Semper Vigilance' and a silver trowel profusely engraved with foliate scrolls bearing inscription: 'Presented/ to the/ Honourable/ Sir Samuel Wilson/ on the occasion of Laying/ the Memorial Stone/ of/ the Wilson Hall/ in the/ University of/ Melbourne/ 2nd day of October/ 1879', in…
***
***
***
English silver and gilt mounted emu egg covered cup by Henry Wilkinson & Co., with frosted finish and gilt accents on a reeded stem with overlapping leaf cap and similar finial surmounted with an emu and gilt washed interior. Marks: London c1871, maker: Hwd. Height 29 cm Combined weight: 500grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: for an example see Jbh Vol I pp 25
***
***
***
Carved & silver mounted emu egg, the egg carved with a diorama of kangaroos and emus in their natural setting, the reverse with flowers and the motto 'Many happy returns of the day', surmounted by an emu and on fern tree base with black wood stand. Marks: unmarked. Height 30 cm. Provenance: private collection
***
***
***
Silver mounted emu egg by Henry Steiner c1880, raised on an ebonised plinth with a kneeling Aboriginal figure, rasing the leaf capped egg, surmounted by a kangaroo. Marks: underneath egg H St (lion passant) (Victoria) (kangaroo) ref: JBH195, 193. Height 35 cm. Provenance: private collection. Notes: for an almost identical example see J B Hawkins volume II page 102 and lot 139 in this catalogue
***
***
***
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: private Collection. Notes: the additional marking here on one of the boomerangs is crucial in attributing various other items in this catalogue by this maker with this set of marks. Stewart Dawson & Co was a London based wholesale, retail and watch making…
***
***
***
Good silver cricket trophy, the cover modelled as a wicket keeper above winged victory handles, the wide body below engraved with a stumping scene and to the reverse: 'Boyle and Scotts Challenge Cup/ For Best Junior Cricket Club/ Season 1884-5/ Won By The/ Queensberry Cc/ Hotham', above a rocky base with a gilt bowling kangaroo facing a batting lion. Marks: unmarked but appears to test positive for silver. Height 43 cm; weight: 2460 grams. Provenance: The berry collection. Notes: Boyle played in the…
***
***
***
Silver mounted and carved emu egg mantle piece by Henry Steiner, surmounted by an emu leading to a stained egg with an inset carved cameo of a crested cockatoo on a branch and an emu, resting on a canopy of fern leaves and a naturally modelled as a trunk with rockwork base, resting on an ebonised plinth with glass dome. Marks: H.St / (kangaroo) (emu) 14, ref JBH no 183 and 174. Height of ornament only: 29 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 32
***
***
***
Silver cigar case by J M Wendt, finely engraved with a quartered shield surmounted by a crowned knights helmet and monogrammed to back 'Cvb'(?). Marks: (Crown) Wendt (Lion Passant) on Flange Ref Jbh No 235. Weight: 152 Grams. Height 11 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
Silver mounted emu egg lidded cup by William Edwards, the drop in lid surmounted by an emu resting upon a heavily applied floral ground with grape vines bearing fruit, enclosing a silver lined interior, resting on trunk like stem with grape leaves and on floral encrusted lobed foot. Marks: on leaves (emu) We (kangaroo) ref Jbh no 109. Combined weight: 350 grams. Overall height: 21.5 cm. Provenance: private collection
***
***
***
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
***
***
***
Silver mounted emu egg presentation vase by Edward Fischer, with grape vine handles and feet on an ebonised plinth with plaque, engraved: 'To/ Gen. John A. Ewart KCB/ From His Cousin/ Peter Ewart/ Geelong Jan.r 27th 1885'. Marks: E.Fischer/ Geelong to stem, ref: Jbh no 116. Height 33 cm. Provenance: private collection. Notes: General Sir John Alexander Ewart (1821-1904) was part of a military family born in camp where his father was a Colonel. He saw active service in the Crimea but it was India where he…
***
***
***
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 voyage 1870 as well as recording a London address in 1871. Height 31 cm Combined weight: 475grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Alexander Maitland was the Son of Thomas Maitland Governor of Ceylon and is recorded as a saloon passenger on the 700…
***
***
***
Silver mounted emu egg ornament, surmounted by an emu on a grapevine, with applied cast pineapples and flowers encasing the egg and raised on a turned, fluted and beaded foot. Marks: unmarked. Height 40 cm; Combined weight: 365 grams. Provenance: private collection
***
***
***
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: Stg silver to rim, Tand L/ Stg Sil under base. Height 19 cm; weight: 735grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Tilbury and Lewis appears to have been established around 1917, the Jersey society existed since at least 1913
***
***
***
Pair of English silver mounted emu egg cups by Robert Pringle, with scalloped rims on simple spreading feet, engraved with a vine. Marks: London c1883, maker: real photo. Height 15 cm Combined weight: 395 grams. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
Silver trophy cup by Henry Steiner, of chalice form, the deep bowl with sprays of flowers interspersed with ovals, one inscribed: 'South/ Australian/ swimming/ club -/ Champion/ cup./ 1872', the verso:' Presented/ by/ Ahf Bartels Esq/ Mayor of/ Adelaide/ won by/ Frank Moore.'. Marks: HSt (lion passant) (emu) ref Jbh no 190. Weight: 150 grams. Height 16.5 cm. Provenance: private collection. Notes: Adolph Bartels (1819-1878) was Mayor of Adelaide from 1871-1873., the swimming club appears to have commenced…
***
***
***
Impressive silver mounted emu egg presentation casket by William Edwards, with emus finial and grapevine handles having a parakeet and galah perched, above a crossed fern tree base, with an Aboriginal scene of a mother and child protecting her injured man from another bearing a spear (now lacking), the whole raised on a turned blackwood base with silver rim and feet, retailed by Walsh & Sons. marks: (emu) We (kangaroo)/ sterling silver and Walsh & Sons/ Melbourne ref: JBH109, 134. Height 31 cm. Provenance:…
***
***
***
Silver plate mounted emu egg ornament, surmounted by an emu resting on oversized fern leaves, leading to a selection of slender stems and weeping fern leaves, on a circular spreading foot heavily embossed as rockwork. Marks: unmarked. Height 30 cm. Provenance: private collection
***
***
***
Silver Melbourne Regatta cup, of chalice form, the deep bowl capped with clam shells and inscribed: 'Melbourne Regatta/ 1869/ Senior four Oared Gig Race/ won by/ R Mitchell/ Richmond club', resting on a slender stem with coiled dolphin. Marks: unmarked. Combined weight: 165 grams. Height 19 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 41
***
***
***
Silver Prospect Adelaide cricket cup by J M Wendt of chalice form, the deep bowl inscribed: 'Prospect Cricket Club/ Presented By/ R Robertson Esq President/ For Highest Batting Average/ For Season/ 1885 - 6/ Won By/ E Beckwith/ Average of 17.5'. Marks: (Crown) Jm Wendt (lion passant). Weight: 210 grams. Height 19 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
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. Combined weight: 1300 grams. Length of tray: 34 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
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. Provenance: private Collection
***
***
***
Silver mounted emu egg ornament, raised on an ebonised pedestal with a knopped and leaf capped stem and surmounted by an Aboriginal with his kangaroo pray. Marks: unmarked. Height 34 cm. Provenance: private collection
***
***
***
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. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 23
***
***
***
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 no 198. Weight: 315 grams. Height 12.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
Silver Melbourne Annual Regatta cup, of chalice form leading to a central swag with inscription: 'Melbourne Annual Regatta/ 24 March/ 1877/ Leader Challenge cup/ Junior Eights/ won by/ G.E. Norman/ 4', the verso engraved with the victorious club in laurel wreath and an oarsman, inscribed 'Barwon club'. Marks: Sterling / Silver. Weight: 180 grams. Height 16 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 42
***
***
***
Good silver tea & coffee service by J M Wendt, each surmounted by a crested cockatoo, leading to a tapered body and scroll loop handles, the bodies richly decorated with swags of ribbon tied fern leaves, centered by a stylised boar on furled rep, all resting on a stepped circular foot, the teapot with inscription: 'Presented to/ Vinrace/ Lawrence Esq Jp/ by the children of the late H H Haussen/ as a token of their esteem/ and appreciation of his care and ability/ as Honorary Trustee/ under their fathers…
***
***
***
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 38 cm weight: 680 grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: the Adelaide Hunt club was established in 1840 although originally known as the Adelaide Hounds which changed in 1869. for a later and similar shaped cup from this race see lot 78.
***
***
***
Silver mounted emu egg goblet by William Edwards, having a gilt washed bowl and collared by fern leaves and a further canopy of leaves below, resting on a double trunk pedestal and heavily embossed lobed foot with embossed flowers. Marks: (emu) We (kangaroo) Sterling / Silver ref Jbh no 109. Combined weight: 310 grams. Height 23 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 15. Notes: for a very similar treatment of base see Jbh Vol I pp 234
***
***
***
Silver mounted emu egg salt by William Edwards, the deep bowl with lobed collar, leading a fern capped body, short stem and heavily embossed foot with kangaroos and emus. Marks: (emu) We (kangaroo) ref JBH no 109. Combined weight: 150 grams. Height 10 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 14.
***
***
***
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
***
***
***
Silver mounted horse hoof box by Qwist, with mounted and engraved silver cover, gilt washed liner and horseshoe. Marks: C L Qwist/ Sydney to cover and base with additional '& Co'. Width 14 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 30. Notes: Qwist of Danish origin arrived on the Victoria goldfields in 1852. By 1860 he appears in Sydney in the employment of Hogarth, Erichsen & Co and made himself independent in 1864. Between 1875 and 1877 he is in partnership with T Clark when this…
***
***
***
Australian carved and silver mounted emu egg, the blackwood mounted silver base modelled as a tree with kangaroo, possum and bird, the egg itself engraved with an Aboriginal hunting for emus, signed indistinctly E.Taruma. Marks: to plaque STg silver. Height 32 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
***
***
***
Fine silver snuff box by Schaefer, in the Regency style with reeded body and floral scroll border and thumbpiece, the cover engraved with further floral border and inscribed: JTD/ from/ Tl/ 30th June 1888. marks: Schaefer (Crown) Melbourne (Crown). Weight: 114 grams. Length 7.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. Notes: This is a rare example by this silversmith for whom no marks are recorded in JBH, the only reference to him is in vol II pp 313 in relation to the 1880 Melbourne Exhibition where his address…
***
***
***
Silver mounted emu egg vase attributed to William Edwards, the applied foliate engraved lip and collar leading to a fern mounted base on a slender stem with heavily embossed lobed foot with emus and kangaroos. Marks: unmarked. Combined weight: 270 grams. Height 28 cm. Provenance: private collection
***
***