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Fine Jewels, Watches, Luxury Accessories, Silver & Objects of Vertue — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:366
Sale Title:Fine Jewels, Watches, Luxury Accessories, Silver & Objects of VertueLots with images:366
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:198
Date:16-Nov-2015
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A German silver pierced swing handled sugar pail by Georg Hanau, circa 1900, with ram’s head masks and swags, blue glass liner, pseudo 18th French marks. 16 cm high
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A Chinese Art Deco silver liqueur set by E. Clemann, Peking, circa 1930, comprising a hand beaten round tray, bulbous flask and 10 cups, marked 935. the tray 33 cm diameter, the flask 14 cm high, 1,475 total weight
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A WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) silver plated model of an alert owl, on a marbled plinth. 11 cm high overall
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A George III sterling silver tea urn with carved ivory loop handles and engraved contemporary coat of arms by Benjamin Smith II & James Smith III, London 1810, the original coiled snake finial by Paul Storr. 36 cm high, 4820 grams. The arms are those of Baring quartering Herring and impaling Bingham, probably for Rt. Hon. Alexander Baring (1774-1864), first Baron Ashburton, of Ashburton, Devon, who married Anne Louisa Bingham. Alexander was the second son of Sir Francis Baring (1740-1810), first Baronet,…
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A pair of George III sterling silver oval sauce boats by John Jacob, London 1761. 21.5 cm long, 685 grams
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A Victorian sterling silver wine jug by John Le Gallais, London 1863. 36 cm high, 880 grams
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A George III sterling silver octagonal shaped pedestal swing handle basket by Duncan Urquhart and Napthali Hart, London 1808. 30 x 26 cm, 715 grams
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A George III sterling silver bun pepper caster by Henry Chawner, London, 1781. 8 cm high, 48 grams
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An Art Deco cased sterling silver and gilt suite of a powder compact, comb and cigarette case by HC Freeman Ltd, London 1938, with engine turned decoration and gilt stepped thumb pieces, leather case
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A George V cased Aynsley porcelain sterling silver mounted set of 6 demitasse coffee cups and saucers by Charles S Green & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1930
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A German enamelled silver gilt and silver box in the 18th century manner, the hinged top with a panel Watteauesque scene of a classical couple in a woodland surrounded by blue and white enamel bands and fine engraved lines. 8 x 5 x 2.3 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver gilt and cabochon garnet lattice encased glass decanter probably by Thomas Diller, London 1855. 29 cm high
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A large impressive George III sterling silver two handled soup tureen and cover by Benjamin Smith II & Benjamin Smith III, London 1817 with bold floral swags and shell feet, pomegranate finial. 36 cm wide, 22 cm high, 3810 grams
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A Victorian pair of sterling silver boat shape salts, Sheffield 1885. 12.5 cm wide, 105 grams. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Tristan and Lady Antico
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An Irish Georgian pair of sterling silver oval three legged sauce boats Dublin, mid 18th century. 21 cm long, 825 grams. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Tristan and Lady Antico. Christie’s 3rd April 1975, lot 39
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An Australian sterling silver and silver/iron blue Mokume Gane shallow bowl by Ian Ferguson, Melbourne 1999, initialled mark. 17 cm diameter. Exhibited: Metalloid, Victorian Arties’ Society Galleries, Melbourne, May 1999
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An Australian sterling silver and copper lidded bowl by Ian Ferguson, Melbourne 1999, initialled mark. 12.5 cm diameter
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Two Australian silver beakers by Hendrik Forster, Melbourne, early 20th century, leather cases with silver buckles. 6.5 and 9 cm high, 260 grams total weight
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An Australian sterling silver and silver/aluminium green Mokume Gane tall bowl by Ian Ferguson, Melbourne 1999, initialled mark. 12 cm high. Exhibited: Metalloid, Victorian Arties’ Society Galleries, Melbourne, May 1999
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An Australian sterling silver and copper lidded bowl by Ian Ferguson, Melbourne 1990s, initialled mark. 13.5 cm diameter
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A Georgian sterling silver tapering cylindrical coffee pot, London, 18th century. 18 cm high, 515 grams. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Tristan and Lady Antico. Christie’s, 3 April 1975, Lot 41
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A George III sterling silver pierced bead edge swing handle sugar basket by Benjamin Mountigue, London 1784, with original blue glass liner. 13 cm wide, 16 cm high
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A George III sterling silver circular vegetable dish by Paul Storr, London 1804, with octagonal swing handles and engraved contemporary cres. 25.5 cm diameter, 890 grams
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A George III sterling silver thread edge helmet shaped cream jug probably by John Bourne, London 1795 14.5 cm high, 82 grams
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A Irish Victorian sterling dish ring by Charles Lamb, Dublin 1901 the incurved sides chased with a typical rococo foliage, scrolls and flower-heads, stags and cottages, vacant cartouches, with glass liner (cracked), 21 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie’s April, 1974, Lot 29. The Estate of Sir Tristan and Lady Antico
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A Victorian sterling silver two handled circular bowl with pierced rim by Elkington & Co, Birmingham, 1901, 33 cm across the handles, 850 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Sir Tristan and Lady Antico
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A Massive George III sterling silver bright cut oval pedestal coffee pot by Peter, Anne & William Bateman, London 1,800 with tinted ivory pineapple finial. 34 cm high, 1,290 grams
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A George III pair of sterling silver oval two handled tureens by Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp, London 1780, with veloute and ball feet, palm leaf terminals and engraved contemporary crests. 22.5 x 11 cm, 10 cm high, 915 grams
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A George III pair of sterling silver Old English pattern basting spoons by Hester Bateman, London 1782
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A Georgian style pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Barker, Ellis Silver Co., London 1975/6. 18 cm high
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An Impressive Victorian sterling silver tankard by Henry Borne, Birmingham 1875 profusely cast and chased in the 17th century Flemish Manner of David Tennier with drunken revellers, Cavaliers on horseback, a cast handle of a frolicking couple and hinged cover with an inebriated sleeping man, fitted leatherette case with retailer’s label of James Muirhead & Sons, Glasgow. 23 cm high, 905 grams
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A Rare pair of George III sterling silver decanter stands by Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith II, London 1806, constructed as decanter labels “Hock”, “Port”, “Champagne”, “Madeira”, “Claret” & “Burgundy”. 15 cm diameter
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A Georgian style pair of sterling silver pierced decanter coasters by JB Chatterley & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1979. 13.5 cm diameter
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An Irish Edward VII sterling silver dish ring by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., Dublin, 1908 with incurved sides repousse and chased with foxes, birds and dogs with large rococo scrolls and flower-heads and a vacant cartouche, with blue glass liner, 21 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie’s July 1974, Lot 30. The Estate of Sir Tristan and Lady Antico
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A Victorian sterling silver partial fluted coffee pot by William & John Barnard, London 1880, engraved with a ducal crest. 21 cm high, 650 grams. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Tristan and Lady Antico. Christie’s, 17 April 1975, lot 50
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A George II pair of sterling silver cast square baluster candlesticks by William Gould, London 1750. 22 cm high, 1150 grams
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A George III sterling silver pair of oval beaded edge pedestal sauce boats by Duncan Urquhart and Napthali Hart, London 1,800 18.5 cm wide. 15 cm high, 835 grams
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A Victorian sterling silver Greek revival wine ewer by George Fox, London 1864, retailer's mark for Lamert, Coventry Street, London. 24 cm high, 895 grams
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A set of three Georgian Scottish Provincial sterling silver serving spoons by Thomas Davie, Greenock, circa 1820. 24.5 cm long
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A George III sterling silver porringer, unidentified maker's mark 'FM', London 1766. 10 cm high, 15 cm across the handles, 170 grams
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A George III sterling silver cream jug by Nathaniel Appleton & Anne Smith, London 1779. 12 cm high, 115 grams
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A George I Britannia standard silver octagonal sugar caster by Charles Adams, London circa 1715, engraved with contemporary crest. 20 cm high, 390 grams
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A George III sterling silver embossed floral suite of a pair of tea caddies and a lidded sugar box by Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London 1763, with acorn finials and engraved contemporary coat of arms and crest. 13 & 14 cm high, 875 grams total weight. The arms of Monypenny of Pitmilly, co. Fife quartering Cathcart, possibly for Lt.Col.Alexander Monypenny of Pitmilly (1726-1801)
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A George III set of four sterling silver bead edge Adam’s style candlesticks by Henry Tudor & Thomas Leader, Sheffield 1781. 28 cm high
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver oval handled bowl, model No 235C, circa 1930, crowned mark. 7.5 cm wide, 6 cm high, 50 grams
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver oval handled sugar bowl, model No 235A, post 1945, oval dot mark. 9.5 cm wide, 7 cm high, 105 grams
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A Victorian sterling silver mounted cut glass hinged lid cologne bottle by William Comyns, London 1894. 14 cm high
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An Unusual Edward VII sterling silver and green agate 'harp' paperweight by Joseph Cook & Son, Birmingham 1901. 15 cm high
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A George V sterling silver child's rattle, depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1915
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A Scottish pair of George IV sterling silver fancy King’s pattern basting spoons by Mitchell & Sons, Glasgow 1826
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An Art Deco sterling silver shaped oval bowl with Bakelite handles by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1935, 34 cm wide, and an Art Deco sugar caster by George Hape, Sheffield 1934, 14 cm high 830 grams total weight
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A pair of George III sterling silver pierced and engraved wine coasters, London 1782 maker's mark rubbed
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A pair of George II sterling silver cast hexagonal baluster candlesticks by John Cafe, London 1756. 23 cm high, 1120 grams total weight
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A large sterling silver and partial gilt oval two handled centerpiece bowl, probably Italian in the manner of Buccellati. 63 cm wide, 26 cm high, 2,600 grams
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A George III sterling silver bright cut decorated helmet shaped cream jug, possible by Charles Chesterman I, London 1794. 14 cm high, 82 grams
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A portfolio of 114 Designs in pencil, pen & ink and watercolour depicting a variety of silver and metal objects designed by the relatively unknown silversmith, AJ Cresswell. The portfolio has been created with the designs arranged into a number of categories: the first 2 images are grand centerpieces that have been later coloured in pencil. Plates 3 to 48 are mainly Church Plate including Chalices, Crosses, Children’s (Christening) cups, Ciborium and Thuribles. Plates 49 to 86 are mainly presentation…
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An Indian silver three piece tea set with elephant spout and cobra handles by P. Orr and Sons, Madras, 19th century. The pot 12 cm high, 1005 grams total weight. The Scottish brothers, Peter and Alexander Orr arrived in Madras in 1843 and formed a partnership with another established Scottish family, the Gordons, who had been trading in Madras since 1792. The business is still active today.
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A George III sterling silver oval pierced swing handled cake basket by Robert Hennell I, London 1788. 35 x 28 cm, 745 grams
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A Scottish George III pair of sterling silver circular sauce tureens and covers by Robert Gray & Son, Edinburgh 1818, with lion mask handles and pomegranate finials, contemporary crests and coat of arms. 20 cm across the handles, 14 cm high, 1085 grams. The arms are of White of Richardson, co. Dorset impaling another
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An Austrian Art Nouveau silver cigar cutter and piercer, circa 1900, 6.5 cm length
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An Edward VII sterling silver chocolate pot by James Wakely & Wheeler, London 1905. 24 cm high, 650 grams
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An antique Eastern silver mesh shawl. Length 217 cm. Width 86 cm.
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A French silver and silver gilt circular dish and a similar like-pair of dishes each raised on four scroll feet by Victor Boivin, 5 Rue de Montmorency, Paris, circa 1900 Approximately 25 cm diameter, 1485 grams total weight
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An Antique Sheffield plate wine jug, circa 1790. 30 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver and milk glass butter dish by Martin Hall & Co Ltd, London 1859. 18 cm diameter
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An Irish George IV sterling silver matched 3 piece tea set, the teapot by Edward Crofton, Dublin 1826, the cream and sugar bowl by James Le Bass, Dublin 1823 The tea pot. 14 cm high, 590 grams total weight
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