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Fine & Decorative Arts, including Australian Pottery — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:696
Sale Title:Fine & Decorative Arts, including Australian PotteryLots with images:673
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:537
Date:29-Oct-2011
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Chinese green glass snuff bottle. Mottled apple green colour. Coral stopper. Height 8 cm
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Collection 28 early Chinese postcards, each with coloured representation of Chinese life.
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Three various Chinese silver items, including pair coin set ashtrays, Chinese marks to each; and wrist band bracelet with traditional Chinese decoration.
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Six various small Chinese jade items, including carved cat figure, carved man, carved rabbit figure and three other pieces. Height 4.5 cm (man)
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Two Chinese glass overlay snuff bottles, including red glass overlay of leaves and bamboo design; and yellow glass with green overlay. No stoppers. Height five cm (each)
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Chinese Jasper snuff bottle. Carved stork decoration. No stopper. Height six cm
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Two Chinese glass snuff bottles, including cut crystal, and transparent blue. No stoppers. Height five cm and 7.5 cm
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Chinese ruby coloured glass snuff bottle. Oval shape. Dragon decoration. Amber coloured stopper. Height five cm
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Two various snuff bottles. Glass with overlayof fish and pond; and carved agate with dual handle forms. Both with stoppers. Height 8 cm (average)
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Indian school miniatures (2). Shah Jahan; and a gentleman. 10 x 7 cm, and 14.5 x 9 cm
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Six early matching Chinese jade rings. In original satin lined presentation envelopes, with old handwritten note attributing ownership. Diameter five cm (each ring)
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Three various snuff bottles. Green; sang de boeuf double gourd; and blue and white. All with stoppers. Height 7 cm (average)
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Tibetan turquoise and silver snuff bottle. Turquoise body with silver frame, and stopper set with turquoise. Height 8.5 cm
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Chinese Imperial yellow colour glass snuff bottle. Carved boatman decoration. Green stopper. Height 7.5 cm
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Rock crystal snuff bottle. Integrated pine needle decoration. No stopper. Height four cm
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Rock crystal snuff bottle. Carved decoration. No stopper. Height five cm
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Chinese blue glass snuff bottle. Rectangular shape. No stopper. Height 6.5 cm
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Four various Chinese items, including blue and white ceramic spoon and circular stand; silver (?) wicker covered small dish; and blue ceramic stemmed bowl, with remnants of gold dragon decoration to underside, and stamped to base. Diameter 10 (ceramic bowl)
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Silver and cloisonne border lobed dish. Cloisonne decoration with mark to underside '1000.' diameter 13 cm
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Collection various Chinese wooden Plinths etc. 24 plinths, brass lock, and small cloisonne cup.
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Seven various Eastern silver items, including pair photo frames, maker Tuck Chang (1 requires glass); Chinese photo frame, with dragon and bamboo decoration and stamped Chinese marks (requires glass); pair pepper pots; two small dishes; and clothes brush. Various
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Six early photographs of Beijing Imperial Palace. Attributed to time of boxer Rebellion. 8 x 13 cm (each)
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Buescher Alto Saxophone. Silver plated 'Low Pitch' model. Selmer mouthpiece, with (shabby) case.
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Mid 20th century European violin. Wide grained spruce (?) belly with fancy purfling and carved animal scroll. Case and bow 4/41.
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Early 20th century French violin. Part 'Medio Fino' label visible. 4/4 size. Rh belly bouts heavily rubbed. Case and two bows. A/F
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Older Un-labeled violin. Neck detached. Two Bows and wooden case.
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Wood cased violin. Incomplete 'Copy' label, probably early 20th century. European manufacture. Two bows A/F.
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C. 1920s Mittenwald violin. 4/4 size, with case and standard bow.
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Early 20th century Stradivarius violin copy. Old repair to Rh 'F' hole, with bow and wood case.
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Early 20th century European violin. 4/4 size. Two piece back with two bows and case.
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Early Australian cedar violin. Attrib. To de Garis c.1884. Two photographs signed 'De Garis,' verso. Includes bow and carrying case. Requires restoration.
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Sterling silver necklace and pendant. Square link chain. Pendant in form of a perfume bottle. Width 18.9g (total). Length 58 cm (necklace)
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Two various sterling silver jewellery items. Thai oval pendant on chain; and pair silver drop earrings. Length 40 cm (chain). Width 37g (total)
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Hallmarked sterling silver Victorian Albertina. London 1875. Some wear to links. Weight 15.2g
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Early silver and turquoise locket pendant. Turquoise set in heart shaped enamel decorated frame. Weight 17.6g
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Victorian Stanley Athletic Festival medal. Awarded to S. Rinder (120 yds). Appears to be silver with gold (?). Shield embossed with three wheat sheaves. Suspended on two silver (?) fob chains.
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Three various jewellery items, including Chinese adventurine quartz and enamel bracelet; silver and marcasite set souvenir bracelet with gold scenes; and carved amethyst and crystal necklace.
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Pair silver amethyst and marcasite set earrings. Rectangular shaped amethyst surrounded by marcasites. (2 prisms missing) weight 8.3g (total)
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Victorian coin bar brooch. Three Victorian threepence coins conjoined into brooch, each coin monogrammed.
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Tibetan silver coral and turquoise pendant. Set with coral and turquoise beads. Suspended on silver chain. Height six cm
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Yellow gold opal set brooch. Opal doublet claw set. Gold content unmarked. Weight 6.1g
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9ct yellow gold and silver necklace with US Liberty gold $5 coin. Chain link necklace alternating gold and silver. Liberty $5 coin dated 1909. Weight 20g (total). Length 38 cm (chain)
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Pair jade and pearl set drop earrings. Yellow gold screw-on fittings. Weight 3.8g
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Pair 9ct yellow gold coral and diamond set earrings. Coral bun shaped stones, surmounted by two yellow diamonds (total approx. 0.60ct) weight 5.8g
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9ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond set necklace and bracelet suite. Necklace set with three sapphires and surrounding diamonds; bracelet set with 15 sapphires and surrounding diamonds. Weight 4.4g weight 8.3g
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9ct yellow gold sovereign set gate bracelet. Victorian 1876 sovereign set to centre; 9ct yellow gold heart shaped clasp. Weight 26.2g (total)
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Silver gilt dragon brooch pearl set. Stamped 'Sterling'.
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Yellow gold diamond set horseshoe shaped pendant on chain. Horseshoe set with 7 old cut diamonds surrounding a suspended heart shaped old cut diamond. (total approx. 1.5ct) on yellow gold chain. Gold content is unmarked. Weight 7.2g (total). Length 50 cm (chain)
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Ruth Wagner opal set yellow gold brooch. Oval opal doublet. Gold content unmarked. Weight 5.5g
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14ct yellow gold Pandora bracelet, with multiple charms; incl. One set with two diamonds. Weight 58g (total)
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Two various 9ct yellow gold items, including 'Mizpah' glued seed pearl set brooch; and Star of David pendant. Weight 6.3g (total)
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18ct white gold diamond and pearl set bar brooch. Central pearl with Greek key pattern surrounds; circumference set with approx. 30 diamonds. Width 6.5g (total)
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9ct yellow gold ladies propelling pencil. Engraved 'Innes.' A/F weight 12.9g
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Gilt metal six cameo necklace. Various portrait cameos on ornate settings; chain linked. (1 cameo separated from setting but available)
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Two similar gold mounted black coral tie pins. Gold unmarked.
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Yellow and white gold diamond set bar brooch. Two central diamonds (total approx. 0.15ct)with approx. 22 surrounding diamonds. Weight 4.4g
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Two various sets Chinese jewellery, including pair jade and pearl set earrings with yellow gold screw-on fittings; and pair green glass drop earrings.
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Early bone rose form brooch.
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9ct yellow gold cameo brooch. Oval shaped classical Roman scene. Weight 20.3g diameter six cm
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Chinese yellow gold bracelet. Stamped: '20', and Chinese character mark (possibly Wang Hing) engraved: 'Innes Aumuller.' weight 31gm.
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Gold filled Victorian cameo mourning brooch. Well carved cameo of classical scene. Some repairs.
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Malachite onyx set cravat pin. Three triangular segments. Claw set in yellow gold. Weight 5.3g
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Pair 14ct yellow gold jade earrings. Carved tear shaped jade drops, with screw fasteners. Width 10.7g (total)
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Pair mabe black pearl earrings. Set in silver mounts. Weight 11.9g
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Two various early 9ct Australian yellow gold brooches. Both with map of Australia. One set within surrounding wishbones; the other surrounded by boomerangs. Weight 3.5g (total)
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9ct yellow gold shell cameo brooch. Hallmarked. Small chip to edge of shell. Weight 16.2g
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9 various yellow gold pieces, including agate with etched crane pendant set in 18ct yellow gold frame; pair 9ct cameo earrings; 15ct cravat pin; four various yellow gold charms; and 9ct pearl and diamond set clasp. Weight 8g (approx gold total)
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Quantity of small loose opals. Three doublets, remainder solid.
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Yellow gold mounted cameo brooch. Gold content unmarked. Weight 8.8gm.
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9ct rose gold gate link bracelet, with heart shaped clasp. Weight 31.1g (total)
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Early yellow gold brooch and stick pin. Both leaf design; paste emerald set; and one pearl set on yellow gold pin. Weight 5.5g (total)
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Art Nouveau French silver and citrine necklace. Set with three suspended citrines to a leaf design pendant. Silver chain with makers mark 'Mp.' weight 10gm. Length 46 cm (chain)
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Yellow gold pink cameo pendant brooch. High relief woman in profile.
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Two various yellow gold jewellery items, including 14ct yellow gold fine link chain necklace, and 9ct yellow gold ring. Weight 3.9g weight 1.4g
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Three various yellow gold jewellery items. 1846 mourning brooch, pearl set, enamel (crack to back glass); Edwardian 15ct yellow gold turquoise and pearl slide; and 9ct yellow ribbon connector by Willis. Weight 12g (total)
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Pair Moorish motif garnet set enamel and gold earrings, each with oval claw set sapphires and white stones. Dutch rose cut garnets. Enamel A/F.
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Pair yellow gold sapphire set earrings, each with oval claw set synthetic sapphires and white stones.
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Colombian natural emerald and diamond pendant. Set in 18ct white gold. Emerald approx. 25.8cts, surrounded by 64 round brilliant cut and 60 tapered baguette cut diamonds, suspended on 18ct white gold chain. Gemstone Authentication report (Gsl) available. R
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18ct yellow gold amethyst dress ring with 8 shoulder diamonds. Weight 7g
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9ct white gold diamond and sapphire Eternity ring. Central synthetic sapphire line, with two diamond set half lines (1 diamond missing) weight 4.1g
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Two 18ct yellow gold Wedders. Weight 3.8g
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Early Synthetic Spinel dress ring. Large synthetic amethyst of approx. 10cts in original silver setting. Hm 9ct yellow gold shank has replaced original silver shank.
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18ct yellow gold diamond set ring. Two inline diamonds (total approx. 0.20ct) weight 2.5g
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14ct white gold and white stone gents ring. Two hairlines to stone. Weight 14.7g
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10K white gold 54 diamond set ring. Heart design with 8 shoulder diamonds. Weight 4.1g
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14ct white gold diamond set gents ring. Set with 16 diamonds (total approx. 0.5ct) in square design. Weight 108g
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18ct yellow gold diamond ring. Two central diamonds (total approx. 0.40ct colour G) in crossover design, with diamond set shoulders. Weight 2.5g
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18ct yellow gold diamond dress ring. Set with central diamond (approx. 0.25ct colour G) and six surrounding diamonds (total approx. 0.25ct) within a stylised leaf pattern. Weight 5.9g
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Two 9ct yellow gold rings. Three blue stone and one diamond set; and ruby (?) set with one shoulder diamond (other missing) all stones synthetic except single shoulder diamond. Weight 5.4g (total)
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18ct yellow gold diamond ring. 15 diamonds in rectangular pave`design (total approx. 0.45ct) weight 8.7g
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18ct yellow gold topaz dress ring with 20 shoulder diamonds. Approx. 0.5 ct diamond. Weight 9.9g
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19th century rose gold dress ring. Set with facet cut large faceted carnelian stone. Setting dented in places. Later shank.
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18ct yellow and white gold diamond set ring. Three diamonds in diagonal formation (total approx. 0.25ct) weight 6.2g
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18ct yellow gold topaz set ring and matching earrings. Ring set with oval topaz and six shoulder diamonds; earrings set with two matching topaz. Weight 25g (total)
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Two 18ct yellow gold diamond set rings. Solitaire diamond (approx. 0.10ct); and central diamond set with two shoulder diamonds (total approx. 0.15ct) weight 5.5g (total)
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Two yellow gold diamond set rings. 9ct serpentine design in white gold on yellow gold shank (6.3g); and 18ct of concentric square design (6.3g). Weight 12.6g (total)
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18ct yellow gold intaglio signet ring. Weight 8.9g
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18ct green stone ring
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Two 18ct diamond and sapphire set rings. Eternity ring; and one other with three baguette set central sapphires and four shoulder diamonds. Weight 5.9g (total)
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Two 9ct yellow gold rings. One set with a purple stone; and one set with 10 diamonds (2 missing) in floral spray design. Weight 5.3g (total)
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