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Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:110
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & JewelleryLots with images:102
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:80
Date:13-Aug-2008
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An Extremely Rare and Important Western Australian Document with chart of the Swan River, 1829 Ordered to be printed by the House of Commons, 13 May 1829. It includes copies of correspondence of the Colonial Department with various parties interested in forming a settlement at the Swan River, Wa. The Chart: Printed by: James and Luke Ge. Hansard and Sons. With watercolour wash in 5 colours. 27.5 cm x 65 cm (image size). It depicts and names various topographical features along the coast south to Cape…
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An Important Western Australian Photography Collection (1890's - c.1912). Bound into a period album of the time. Consisting of 169 vintage photographs; plus 22 process, offset black and white prints. The photographs depict images of Perth City, South Perth, Peppermint Grove, Cottesloe Beach, Fremantle, North Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Albany, the Darling Ranges, Freshwater Bay, Jarrahdale, Margaret River, Busselton, Bunbury, Coolgardie, Pinjarra, Mandurah, Mt. Helena and others. A full summary, and the…
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An 18 carat Yellow Gold Diamond Necklet The diamonds are six claw fancy collet set, spaced by a vertical drop bar and suspended on a curb link chain. Accompanied by a valuation that states: Diamond round brilliant cut 1 = 0.38 carats estimated weight, colour I - J, clarity P1 Diamond round brilliant cut 1 = 0.18 carats estimated weight, colour J - K, clarity Si
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A diamond necklace, 37 round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 18 carat yellow and white gold (rhodium plated), the diamonds are four claw collet set in two graduated, off-set rows forming the centrepiece. Accompanied by a valuation that states: The 37 diamonds = 9.25 carats total estimated weight
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An 18 carat yellow gold diamond and ruby ring, the diamond is six claw collet set centrally, flanked by six claw collet set rubies either side, upon upswept shoulders. Accompanied by a valuation that States: the diamond is old cut with an estimated weight of 0.81 carats, colour J and clarity VS1 Both rubies cushion cut with estimated weights of 0.60 carats and 0.71 carats
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An 18 carat yellow gold necklace Consisting of fancy lay-on circular pieces with star shapes, set upon interlocking links. Hollow balls are displayed upon the outer edge. Fitted with a hook design clasp. Total length approximately 36 cm. Weight: 30.70 grams
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An 18 Carat White Gold and Diamond Brooch Set with 51 = 1.52 carats (estimated weight), round brilliant cut diamonds in a bead set, fancy leaf inspired floral design. Having 4 baguette cut diamonds set into the stem = 0.54 carats (estimated weight) Accompanied by a Certificate of Valuation
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A Platinum and Diamond Ring Four round brilliant cut diamonds each in an eight claw collet set, in a horizontal row upon tapered shoulders. Stamped Plat, Wg Levi Nso N Accompanied by a valuation that states: The diamonds = 0.58 carats estimated weight
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A 14 carat yellow gold and diamond ring centrally set, round brilliant cut diamond, flanked by 3 round brilliant cut, channel set diamonds on each shoulder. Accompanied by a valuation that states: the central diamond = 1.90 carats estimated weight, clarity P1, colour M-N Diamonds: 6 = 0.80 carats estimated weight
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An 18 Carat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring The emerald is bezel set centrally on a fancy, pierced box collet with diamonds set inverted on the edges of the scroll design shoulders. Accompanied by a valuation that states: The total weight is 18.9 grams The emerald is 10.90 carats estimated weight The four, round, brilliant cut diamonds = 0.60 carats estimated weight
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A 15 carat yellow gold and silver ruby and diamond ring, the central, oval cut ruby is surrounded by silver navette shaped settings with bead set diamonds finished with bezel set rubies. Accompanied by a valuation that States: the central ruby is 0.80 carats, the 12 diamonds = 0.42 carats estimated weight respectively
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A two-tone 18 carat gold and diamond ring featuring an emerald cut centre diamond and set with two emerald cut shoulder diamonds, stamped '750, Rosendorff' Accompanied with a valuation that states: the centre diamond = 1.33 carats, colour G, SI1, the two shoulder diamonds = 0.52 carats
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An antique 9 carat yellow gold and diamond bracelet, having a snake link chain with a floral engraved slider, the diamond bezel set on the top, the chain has two floral engraved bell shaped ends
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A Diamond Ring Set with a centre princess cut diamond set in a white gold bezel with 6 shoulder princess cut diamonds, channel set. Stamped '18 carat' Accompanied with a valuation that states: Centre diamond = 1.00 carat estimated weight, colour G, SI1 6 shoulder diamonds = 0.30 carats estimated weight
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An 18 Carat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Brooch A central five claw set, early brilliant cut diamond, surrounded by 10 round cut sapphires in a flower pattern. Bead set diamonds are displayed in curved leaf motifs with alternate channel set, baguette cut diamonds to form an elaborate cluster design. 77 diamonds in total. Accompanied with a valuation that has assessed this item as handmade
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A 10 Carat White Gold Diamond Ring The radiant cut diamond is four claw, U shaped collet set, with baguette cut diamonds channel set into the band. Round brilliant cut diamonds are bead set into the upraised split shoulders. Accompanied with a valuation that states: The radiant cut diamond is 1.53 carats estimated weight
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An 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Ring Centrally set with a 1.56 carat marquise cut diamond, certified and laser inscribed by the Gemmological Institute of America, stating that the diamond is E in colour and SI1 in clarity
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A Rolex Yacht-Master Oyster Perpetual Automatic Men's Wristwatch Mid-size 35 mm, in gold and stainless steel with royal blue face. Having screw down winding crown and waterproof to 100 meters, In original box with papers and purchase receipt (purchased new 2007)
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A 14 Carat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Centre set round brilliant cut diamond of approximately 1.83 carats, in a white gold six claw collet set, with 18 channel set diamonds in stepped graduated shoulders. Accompanied with a valuation that states: Colour is light champagne and clarity SI2
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An 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Ring With a central 6 claw set round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by six early brilliant and old cut diamonds in a flower design, bead set in platinum. The shoulders having a fancy, split scroll design in white gold. Accompanied with a valuation
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An 18 Carat White Gold and Diamond Ring The central, round brilliant cut diamond is raised and in a 4 claw setting, surrounded by diamonds in leaf and heart collets - 24 in total. Accompanied with a valuation
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A fine Victorian brass bound walnut and mahogany writing slope with lock and key, tooled leather writing slope and secret compartment with 3 small drawers. Height 20 cm. Width 27.5 cm. length 50.5 cm
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Four sterling silver serving items by Jamie Linton (active 1921 - 1976) Consisting of two serving spoons, one small ladle and a butter knife in the Arts & Crafts style. All marked 'Jal St. Silver' and with a gumnut motif. One spoon has a donkey orchid design on the handle, the other three items all have a gumnut and leaf design
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John Olsen (b, 1928), a glazed pottery plate with cover, the plate decorated with a cow and titled, 'High Diddle Diddle' on base, signed 'John Olsen' and dated 70 on base, with impressed potters stamp, the cover, inscribed 'High Diddle Diddle' with a depiction of the moon and a cow. Diameter: 21 cm
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An early 20th century Wedgwood two handled Jasper Ware lidded urn, having engine turned decoration together with an upper frieze of elongated acanthus leaves and a lower frieze of suspended fabric. Height 23.5 cm
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John Olsen (b, 1928) two glazed and decorated ceramic goblets and jug, the jug inscribed, 'Hermana Beba Que La Vida Es Breve', (ie. Drink, sister, because life is short), signed 'John Olsen' and dated '70' Inscribed 'Spanish Advice', on the base, together with impressed potters mark Height: 25.5 cm, the two goblets signed 'J.O.' on base, one is dated 70 Both with impressed potters mark Height: 19.5 cm each
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A boxed, gilt silver six piece sewing kit in an engraved, ornate style with natural and a few (likely replacement) round cabochon cut turquoise. Most likely, late 18th century, of Northern European or Russian origin. This lot comes with fragments of a note found in the box, which approximately says: 'Queen Anne's Needle --- This Needlecase Which Belonged to Queen Ann --------- Daughter, Maud --- Who Was a Child --- It to Me. Maud Cortes?' on the other side, the fragments approximately say: '--- Daughter…
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An impressive pair of Royal Crown Derby two handled vases with covers, having gilt floral decoration over rouge red grounds printed red marks on the covers and under bases Date mark for 1886 (one with handle chip, the other with small chips on base). Height 39 cm
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A Royal Worcester 18 Piece desert service dated 1874 (printed marks), consisting of 12 plates, 2 tazzas and 4 footed plates, each piece having a celadon green background with gilded outer borders, the 6 serving items each having gilded, scrolled feet, the decoration consisting of sprays of flowers on one side and raised enamelled birds and insects (which appear English, such as robins, swallows etc), painted the opposite side to the flowers. Most pieces have the pattern number '9357' George Hundley (b,…
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An early 20th century rosewood Deed box inlaid with ivory and mixed woods, with lock and key set upon bun feet. Most likely Indian. Length 39 cm. Width 29 cm. Height 24 cm
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A Pair of Hand Painted Sevres Style, 2 Handled Urns With painted classical scenes, ormolu finials, bases and handles. Late 19th century, French Height: 23.5 cm
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Eileen Keys (1903 - 1986) (i) A 3 footed, glazed ceramic bowl Signed on base, 'Keys' (ii) A glazed ceramic juicer Signed on base, 'Keys' (iii) A green glazed jug Attributed to Eileen Keys
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19th century painted and gilded icon of the Virgin Hodegetria, with a gilt metal riza. 'Hodegetria' is Greek for, 'One Who Shows the Way'. This icon is after the image in the Mt Athos Monastery in Greece dating from 1629, the virgin is shown enthroned and dressed as an Empress in the Byzantine Court
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A Mahogany Two Day Marine Chronometer c.1870 Number 5130, by Joseph Sewill, Liverpool 10.5 cm silvered dial with subsidiary second hand. Gimbal mounted in a brass bound three tier case with flush fitting swing handles With key, working Outer case 18.5 cm square
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An English Long Case Clock c.1720 Having an elm and burr walnut case with rosewood cross banding. The brass dial has fine engraving, a silvered chapter ring, seconds and date. Eight day, 5 pillar movement with inside count wheel. Signed 'Mark Hawkins, Bury St. Edmunds'
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Pippin Drysdale (b, 1943) porcelain vessel, 'Tanami Trails', series II, 2003 Having a grey green exterior and a purple interior, signed on base Height: 33 cm; Diameter: 18.5 cm, the inspiration for the artist to create the Tanami series was a plane trip across Central Australia around the Tanami Desert region
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Pippin Drysdale (b, 1943) porcelain vessel, 'Tanami Trails', series IV, 2005 Having an orange exterior depicting a hilly landscape with an orange to red interior, signed on base
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Owen Davies (b, 1961) Mermaid and two Cobras, lost wax cast bronze, together with a cut limestone plinth Height: 89 cm (bronze only)
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Max Le Verrier (1892 - 1973, French) An Art Deco Silvered Metal Figurine c.1930 of an exotic dancer holding a ball (most likely agate) upon a double layer marble plinth Impressed signature, Le Verrier Total Height: 37 cm. Biography: Sculptor who inherited a foundry. Besides casting his own work, he also cast the work of others. - Member, 'Societe de Artists and Decorateurs' - 1925 Gold Medal, 'Paris Exposition des Arts' - 1937 Medal of Honour, Paris International Exhibition
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Andre Broedelet (1872 - 1936, Dutch) Occarino Player, oil on board, 19 x 15 cm. Provenance: Passed down through the artist's family
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Woodblock print of Norman Lindsay's (1879-1969) 1917 'Lady and Parrot', limited edition (45/125) 1999 woodblock printing, signed by Josef Lebovic and Helen Glad
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(i) Norman Lindsay, the complete Etchings by Lin Bloomfield (the Deluxe Version) numbered 40 / 550 signed by the author and Helen Glad (ii), the Artist a Norman Lindsay Facsimile etching 40 / 550 issued with the deluxe version of the book and fitted in order to be removed and framed 12.5 x 11 cm
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