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Jewellery, Fine Art, Antiques & Interiors — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:847
Sale Title:Jewellery, Fine Art, Antiques & InteriorsLots with images:595
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:550
Date:30-Nov-2014
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Stirling silver Combined vesta and sovereign case 'Art Nouveau' engraved decoration, by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham, 1904.
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Three sterling silver vesta boxes, (3) early 20th century, large size,by Birmingham makers, Henry Williamson,1900, J. Gloster Ltd., 1909 and H. Matthews, 1920
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Russian silver matchbox holder, (3) late 19th century 'Aesthetic' style and a silver matchbox holder, no mark, with embossed figure of 'Medusa' a Greek mythalogical gorgon, and a third lower grade, cast silver vesta box, probably Indian. (84 Std)
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Stirling silver book match case, (2) engine turned design, inlaid gold edges, Hardy Bros., Birmingham, 1928 for Hardy Bros., Sydney and a second book match case, engine turned decoration, inlaid gold stripes, by Frederick field, Birmingham, 1929.
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Large rectangular matchbox holder (2). Large rectangular Matcbox holder (2) (7.5 x 5 cm) embossed 'Art Nouveau' decoration to front, by Stokes & Ireland Litd., Birmingham & London, marked Chester 1898 for Hardy Bros., Sydney & Bryant & May's ships Matches boxed for P & O steam Navigation Co.
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Modern copy of an American vesta case, (2) 925 sterling and large Stirling silver match case, probably jewellery, London import marks, D.S. 2000, European.
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Imitation ivory Matchbox, book form applied decoration: 'Freiburg Cathedral' souvenir, 20th century, Germany. (6.12 x 3.7 cm)
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Fine moulded tortoise shell vesta case, early 20th century, probably English.
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An oblong flip-top vesta case. Polished dark green nephrite, grooved striker cut in base, gold mounted opening, Smith & Bartlem, Birmingham, 1904. C.f Christie's Sale 5/10/1999 Lot 89 gbp 400.
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An oblong rounded vesta case, polished agate (cornelian), plated sides and base, striker under lid, button opening. Italy, late 19th century
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A 9ct gold combined sovereign / vesta case, the front with engraved floral decoration, circa 1920, by Rollason & Co. Sydney. (30.3g).
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A gold book matchbox engine turned decoration early 1920s, Magnus Goldring Inc. Edwin Harrop, Sydney. (27.5g)
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A 9ct gold plain vesta case circular form, early 20th century, by Ingram Bros., Melbourne. (13.9g)
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A 9ct gold and sterling silver lined book matchbox, plain, oblong, mock crest, by Dunklings Ltd., Melbourne, c. 1927.(0.13 mm)
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Stirling silver matchbox, rectangular form, plain, hinged lid with inscription; D.J. McL to W.C.F./ 31.7.99. 'A Matchless White Man', marked ; RAYSMITH, STG. SILVER for Thos. Raysmith, Newcastle, NSW.
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Stirling silver matchbox, rectangular, plain / hinged lid with initials 'H K G' striker on base, mark: 'E.S' for Edward Sansome, Sydney and ST. SILVER. Circa 1890-1900.
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Superior sterling silver matchbox, with garnets inset in lid in the form of the 'Southern Cross' lid salso engraved with a capital 'N' and coronet above. Gold washed surface marked; Hardy Bros Ltd. STERLING SILVER on base . Makers mark for Edward Sansome, Sydney under lid, circa 1900 - 1910.
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Stirling silver matchbox, large rectangular form plain with hinged lid, insctribed 'F.C.P.' grooved striker covers base. Makers mark for W.J. Sanders, circa 1915 - 1920. (2 x 6.4 x 3.2 cm).
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Stirling silver double vesta case, plain flip top, inscribed 'F.B.H.', Makers standard marks for W J Sanders, Sydney, c1915 - 1920.
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Two small sterling silver vesta cases, (2) the first plain / Flip - top, applied enamelled 'Australian Coat of Arms'. Makers mark attributed to T. Gaunt, Melbourne, circa 1920, and a second sterling silver vesta case of similar form engraved 'A G B', marked for 'C & G'.
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Sterling silver vesta case, rectangular form (3.5 x 5.8 x 1.6 cm approx), rounded corners front inset with nephrite panel, striker under rear hinge. Marked for 'R. Bros', possibly Richardson Bros., Sydney Wholesalers / Manufacurers of silverwares.
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A Stirling silver matchbox, lidded. Accommodates tray from a commercial box of matches, commercial striker fitted to side below the hinged lid, engraved with mongram 'T V' 5.10.19. Marked for W J Proud, Sydney.
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Two sterling silver of Rhomboid form. (2) the first fitted with commercial strikers to sides, plain, lidded, engraved with initials 'A E' 13.7.22. Marked for S. Hoffring & Co., maker W.J.Saunders, Sydney . the second a plain duplicate box.
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sterling silver book Matchbox, engine turned decoration. Maker: G & E Rodd, Melbourne, 1930s. a Stg. 925 silver matchbox holder, prouds, Sydney. (2)
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Large Stirling silver matchbox holder plain with applied 'Kangaroo' decoration, maker: Edwin Harrop, Sydney circa 1920.
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Two sterling silver lady's matchbox holders. First with engine-turned decoration, marked for Hardy Bros. Sydney, maker: Magnus Goldring incorp Edwin Harrop, Sydney, 1939. second is plain. Marked for 'M G', maker W J Sanders, Sydney.
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Vesta box, late 19th century, cylindrical (H;4.1 x D,3.5 cm) turned wood box with slip on lid, probably 'Rose Mahogany'. Stirling figure of a 'Kangaroo' applied to lid and heavy silver banded 'Striker' plate to base (31g all in), maker unknown.
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Stirling silver vesta case, slip on lid with applied figure of a gold 'Kangaroo' to lid. Initialled rim C.J.L. (24g), marked; 'Hardy Bros' STG. SILVER for Hardy Bros, Sydney, Brisbane, circa 1910 - 1920
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Gold (10ct) vesta box . Typical 'Barrel' form, ribbed, top engraved 'Archie Xmas 1914'. Maker Goldring & Son, Hobart, Tasmania. (20.8g).
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Queensland BEAN VESTA BOX, seed of Entada Scandens with stirling silver mounts / striker. Inscribed on lid ' souvenir of Australia', marked 'Str Silver' under lid. Late 19th century.
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Queensland bean vesta box Stirling silver mounts and striker. Marked; 'Worthington, Australia' and 'Stg Silver' under lid. Late 19th century.
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Three sterling silver vesta cases. (3) first by Tilbury & Lewers Melbourne, engraved to lid ' DBJ'. second by W J Sanders, Sydney engraved to lid 'Norman Cook'. Third by Frederick Mole, Brisbane, plain.
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Three sterling silver vesta cases. (3) the first by W J Sanders, Sydney for Prouds Jewellers. Engraved K.L.B. to lid. The second attributed to T Gaunt, Melbourne, plain form. The third attributed to F J Mole Brisbane, engraving to lid.
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Three sterling silver vesta cases. (3) the first probably by Goldring / Harrop, Sydnney for Prouds V B 1920s. The second by Willis & Son Melbourne, 1930, plain. The third by F J Mole Bros for Hoffnungs Brisbane, twist opening.
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Chopard suede - lined highly polished jewellery box
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A cased set of cross rolled gold pencil and pen set
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A pair of French walnut duelling pistols c1850 with purchase receipt
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A signed bronze bust mounted on marble of a lad signed 'M.Martin' foundry mark
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A set of three Israeli state medals 'Ammunition Hill - 1987' 'Ammunition HIll - 1987' 1. 18 ct gold 15 grams 2. 925 silver 26 grams 3. Bronze 98 grams
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Two Israeli bronze medallions 1.Victory of Zamal 2. He sent from above and took me
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Carved ivory apple two seperating segments with interior carving
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A nickel silver cased boat box sextant by Troughton & Simms with presentation inscription dated 1851
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A bronze of a 'Stockman on Horseback' signed a B Halan 1989
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Russian paper mache box
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Antique 'Tam O'Shanter and Saunter Johnny' box made of wood which grew near Alloway Kirk on the banks of the Doon
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A bronze model of a lion. a bronze nodel of a lion
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Ceramic Blackamoore H 70 cm
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A Chinese antique bronze scent bottle (no stopper) signed to base
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Two Canadian wood sculptures. Salmon and otter
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A mechanical toy rabbit with wind up key c1940s 18 cm high
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A Royal Vienna blanc de chine porcelain three piece stag hunting Dorama. the central section depicting 'The Grounding' with stag and five dogs. Length 70 cm x height 40 cm the two end sections feature the hunters with horns and dogs. Length 30 cm x height 35 cm
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Two Queen Victorian 'The Longest Reign' Souvenier Handkerchiefs
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Two '6th Australian Field Ambulance ' silk handkerchiefs signed and dated 'Christmas Dinner 1917'
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A Gustav Becker 400 day clock.
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A mid Victorian casted sextant retailed by Seagrove of Portsmouth, owned by Admiral HWS Gibson RN., Commander of the Australian Coastal Fleet from 1891-1894
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Group of six old walking sticks 100 cm
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A Royal Winton ceramic lamp base
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Continental ceramic vase converted to a lamp
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Signed Japanese brass vase decorated with quail with greek key design to the rim
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Brass censor on stand - red panda vine and leaf decoration
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Two antique apothecary jars lidded engraved makers mark
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Marble statue of a lady sitting on a rock signed 'Madeficischi' Italian
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Quartz stone statue with signage of LV
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Professor G Besfi
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A Royal Doulton figurine 'The Wig Maker of Williamsburg' HN2239 19 cm. a Royal Doulton figurine 'The Wig Maker of Williamsburg' HN2239 19 cm
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A Royal Doulton figurine 'A gentleman From Williamsburg' HN2227. a Royal Doulton figurine 'A gentleman From Williamsburg' HN2227
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A Royal Doulton figurine 'Bo Peep' HN1811. a Royal Doulton figurine 'Bo Peep' HN1811
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A Hummel figure of a young girl with basket 16 cm
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A Royal Doulton figurine 'The Favourite' HN2249. a Royal Doulton figurine 'The Favourite' HN2249
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A Lyn Naylor (Australian) figurine 'Billy Boy'. a Lyn Naylor (Australian) figurine 'Billy Boy'
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A Bing Grondahl vase anome decoration 24 cmX10 cm
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William Moorcroft orchid vase 17 cm tall by 12 cm
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Eichwald Art Nouveau vase
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An amphora squat vase 2169/44. Height 10 cm
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A Moorecroft, Tube-lined, Fuscia vase
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A Royal Dalton character jug 'Confucieus' 1082/1,500
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A Royal Doulton character jug 'Aladdin's Genie' (with certificate) L480/1500
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A Royal Doulton character jug 'Flambe the Pharoh' D7028, LE 49/1500 (with certificate)
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A 1920's Moorcroft green glaze vase height 20 cm
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An Gino Bionda ceramic basket of flowers 17 cm x 20 cm
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A Crown Staffordschire model of a wren by JT Jones. 13 cm tall. a Crown Staffordschire modle of a wren by JT Jones. Signed at base 13 cm tall
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate with enamelled fruit and flower decoration c1949
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A Paris Porcelian Bonbonier with cover and stand. Gilt and enamel on an royal blue ground with medallions featuring Napoleon on horse back 16 cm x 18 cm
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A Bing and Grondahl model of a Kingfisher
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A Royal Crown Derby ' pink Aves' cabinet plate . Date code for 1960
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Bing and Grondhal model of 3 swallows
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A Herebd model of a pheasant. 34 cm long, 14 cm tall
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Herend model of a duck
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Herend model of two rabbits eating corn
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A Herend model of a blue eared bunny.
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Herend model of a duck
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A Herend model of two bunnies.
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A Wedgwood bisque 'Dancing Hours' figurine 1.
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A Wedgwood bisque 'Dancing Hours' figurine 2
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A Wedgwood bisque 'Dancing Hours' figurine 3
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A Wedgwood bisque 'Dancing Hours' figurine 4
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A Wedgwood bisque 'Dancing Hours' figurine 5
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A Wedgwood bisque 'Dancing Hours' figurine 6
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A P.Pastaud Limoges signed Le Roussaud gilt and enamlled lidded trinket box dedcorated with birds and flowers 13 cm x 17 cm
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A Beleek basket weave bowl with applied rose shamrock & thistle decoration. 24 x 8 cm.
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