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Antiques & Interiors — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:703
Sale Title:Antiques & InteriorsLots with images:673
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:570
Date:26-Apr-2015
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Two pairs of Javanese Loro Blonyo figural Mosquito net holders c. Early 20th century, of wood, in male and female form with polychrome paint, one pair mounted on wood stand Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 36 cm, 45 cm (4)
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Two Scrolls of calligraphy 143 cm each
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An amber pendant, silver plate necklace and white jade bangle
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A lotus shaped dish 11 cm
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A folio of Chinese cigarette cards 120 in total. Complete set.
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A Chinese hat finial 6 cm high
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A strand of coral beads
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A Chinese trinket container cylindrical form with two coins to either end 6 cm high
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A finely carved snuff bottle depicting crane and peaches 8 cm
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A square stone carving depicting a dragons face 7 cm
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Three Chinese calligraphy brushes jade and ceramic beads above horse hair bristles 29 cm - 32 cm
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A stone carving of a cabbage with a worm 8 cm long
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Three carved figures 10 - 15 cm high
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A carved ivory Chinese cribbage scoreboard 17 cm long
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A snuff bottle depicting man holding snuff bottle marks to base 8 cm high
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Two rectangular jade Amulets one with wooden stand 7 - 8 cm
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Two jade openwork amulets, one round, one rectangular 7 cm long, 6 cm diameter
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A Chinese jade double handled ceremonial cup sculpted from mottled speckled grey jade, the outer surface decorated in classic mythical motifs and early character marks, two projecting open worked handles inscribed with early marks. Provenance: from an Australian collection 12 cm diameter
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Three Chinese necklaces the threaded beads, one of amber
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Four Chinese stone seals of rectangular form, the bases unmarked and the apexes sculpted with classic mythical motifs Provenance: from an Australian collection 8 cm - 9 cm (4)
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A collection of bone items including one figural statue or a man in cart being pulled by a horse (AF), two letter openers
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A bag of loose green jade
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A collection of paperweights and carvings (5) including two scarabs, one goldfish a dog and a underwater scene 5 cm - 14 cm
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A collection of Indian brass and silver plate items (17) including a statue, several small dishes, small cups etc
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A reproduction Japanese Tanzu
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A large ornamental Sake drum
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An Oriental ceramic glazed vase with elephant motif
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A pre Columbian censor
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Vintage Oriental miniature four-fold screen
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A Oceanic woven tray with timber base & a pair of East African salad servers
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A tribal wedding Celebration mask from the ivory Coast
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Set of 6 Chinese river scene glass snuff bottles, boxed
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A wooden Chinese card table Purchased Taylor's Chin Hua Galleries, Sydney 80 cm x 58 cm x 58 cm
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A Chinese red lacquered and gilt litter 760 x 760 x 1,300 cm
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A Chinese hardwood coffee table with rattan inset top Purchased Taylor's Chin Hua Galleries, Sydney 87 cm x 190 cm x 49 cm
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A round carved Chinese coffee table with four smaller tables
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A small blackwood cabinet with finely carved panels depicting dragons, early Republic Purchased Taylor's Chin Hua Galleries, Sydney 75 cm x 50 cm x 35 cm
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A carved tribal drum 45 cm high
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A wooden Chinese chair with woven cane seat Purchased Taylor's Chin Hua Galleries, Sydney 58 cm x 101 cm
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Two framed Chinese watercolours depicting boats on a mountain lake 68 x 46 cm
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Two framed papercuts depicting goldfish, dragon and biography Purchased Beijing 1996 51 cm x 55 cm, 57 cm x 36 cm
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A contemporary 'Bamboo' painting 20 x 26 cm
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A Chinese school, mountain and Li river, Guilin china, watercolour 108 x 204 cm
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Japanese woodblock print, a geisha, colour woodblock, inscribed lower left 35 x 22.5 cm
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A Japanese woodblock, an artist & Admirers, colour woodblock, inscribed right hand side 34.5 x 22.5 cm
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Japanese school, cherry blossom + Mist Shrouded landscape (2), each watercolour on silk each signed & inscribed, each 36 x 43 cm
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A Burmese stand
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A curved Huanghuali desk 200 x 80 x 77 cm
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A Chinese four drawer desk with chair of hardwood, the desk with recessed panelling to sides and open work shelf at foot height to base, the chair with woven cane seat and grey modern cushion, both restored desk: 82 cm x 111 cm x 57 cm
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A Chinese six drawer chest of drawers of hardwood with a light tan finish and deep drawers, restored 103 cm x 106 cm x 59 cm
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A Chinese hardwood Sidetable in square form with a reddish-brown lacquer finish and open work to sides 75 cm x 75 cm x 47 cm
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A vintage stepped Oriental rosewood display shelf
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A pair of Oriental rosewood shelves
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Two official hat chairs southern style Purchased Orient house, Sydney 96 cm x 56 cm
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An 18ct yellow and white gold sapphire and diamond ring three baguette sapphires, 0.45ct with four round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.04ct. Total weight 5.1grams.
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An early Australian 15ct yellow gold seed pearl sword and crescent brooch one seed pearl missing
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An 18ct white gold princess cut diamond ring one princess cut diamond, 0.35ct. Total weight 2.8grams
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An 18ct white and yellow gold diamond pendant eight round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.25ct in total. Total weight 0.7grams
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A 9ct yellow gold mabe pearl pendant total weight 6grams
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A Victorian 15ct yellow gold turquoise and diamond ring, Birmingham, circa 1899
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An 18ct white gold diamond solitaire ring one princess cut diamonds, 0.60ct. Total weight 4.7grams
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold and diamond earrings inside flower of eight round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.80ct in total with a detachable frame of ten round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.60ct in total.
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A 14ct yellow gold blue enamel and Cubic snake style ring
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A pair of 9ct yellow gold cultured pearl earrings
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A Siver and copper shell cameo brooch with a seed pearl frame
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A 14ct yellow gold jadeite ring total weight 8.35grams
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A pair of 9ct yellow gold diamond earrings two round brilliant cut diamond, 0.35ct in total.
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An 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond necklace princess cut rubies, 0.95ct in total with round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.20ct in total. Length 40 cm. Total weight 12.5grams
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A yellow gold pink Cabachon ring Possibily coral.
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A black freshwater Baroque pearl and amethyst pendant
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An 18ct white gold kunzite and black diamond ring one oval kunzite with forty two round diamonds, 0.42ct in total.
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A pair of 9ct yellow gold garnet earrings two oval cabachon garnets. Total weight 5.6grams
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An early Chinese silver coin necklace, two bracelets, brooch and earrings
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A sterling silver diamond band ring twelve round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.24ct in total.
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A 14ct yellow gold eight Akoya pearl brooch eight Akoya pearls measuring 3.5 mm to 6.5 mm. Total weight 4.9grams
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An interesting brass and enamel Scrab beetle brooch
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An 18ct white and yellow gold diamond ring thirteen round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.24ct in total. Total weight 3.2grams
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A 9ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond bar brooch one round sapphire, 4.20ct with ten round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.30ct. Total weight 5.3grams
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An 18ct yellow and white gold emerald cut diamond ring one emerald cut diamond, 0.35ct. Total weight 2.9grams
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A 9ct yellow gold shell cameo brooch
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An 18ct white and yellow gold cluster diamond ring twenty five round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.65ct in total. Total weight 5grams
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An 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond ring three round rubire, 0.30ct in total with two round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.10ct in total. Total weight 5.3grams
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An 18ct white and yellow gold diamond ring eleven round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.18ct in total. Total weight 3.2grams
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A pair of sterling silver pink and green tourmaline flower earrings
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A pair of sterling silver amethyst bead and carnelian earrings
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A 9ct yellow gold mabe pearl pendant total weight 6grams
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A 9ct yellow gold opal Triplet ring
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold enamel ball earrings
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A 15ct yellow gold garnet and diamond pendant one round garnet, 10 mm with round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.12ct in total. Total weight 6.2grams
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An 18ct yellow gold emerald and diamond ring one emerald cut emerald, 0.80ct with four round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.04ct in total. Total weight 4.3grams
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Two amber bead necklace one with 7 mm beads, 110 cm in length the other with graduating beads, 60 cm in length
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A collection of sterling silver amethyst and Cubic jewellery, including a necklace, ring and earrings
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An opal bead bracelet
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A carved ivory bead bracelet
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An aquamarine facetted bead necklace
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A sterling silver gold plate diamond bracelet forty eight round single cut diamonds, 0.24ct in total. Length 19 cm.
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An Akoya pearl necklace
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A sterling silver amber pendant with insect
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A sterling silver gents Triplet opal ring
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Two 9ct yellow gold pendants, one with garnet the other with topaz
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