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Auction House:
Davidson Auctions
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Unclassified
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** 22ct Australian 1914 gold sovereign. Perth mint diameter 21.5 mm W7.97g) ***
*** 22ct 1916 gold sovereign. London mint diameter 21.5 mm W7.78g) ***
*** Assorted Scrap 18ct, 14ct, 9ct, 8ct & tooth Filling. Filling (91g), 8ct (3.2g), 18ct (3.8g), 14ct (6.69g) & 9ct (4.9g). ***
*** Box 45 Tektites (Australites) from the simpson Desert, SA. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. ***
*** Aboriginal incised panel. Figural decoration to each side. 19 x 50 cm ***
*** MapS (3), including NSW 1873 by Walker; Wyld's East India & Australia, Edinburgh 1817; & world Hemispheres, Arrowsmith, Edinburgh 1817. Hand coloured engraving. 40 x 3 3 cm. (largest NSW) ***
*** Book, 'Landseer's Monkeyana'. Designed & edited by Thomas Landseer. Pub F G moon 1827. ***
*** 1861 death Warrant, Victoria, Australia. Order for the execution of Nathaniel ruby (for murder). Signed by Sir Henry Barkly. 40 x 32 cm ***
*** Pair miniature malachite & silver gilt musical Instruments. Guitar & balalaika, each stamped '800' both on malachite stands. Height 20 cm. (each) ***
*** Chinese carved wood mountain scene. 20th century Carving of mountains, villages, rice fields & steam train. Wt.60 cm height 44 cm diameter 29 cm ***
*** Victorian mahogany campaign/folding table. Height 74 cm width 86 cm length 47 cm ***
*** Victorian walnut ladies sewing table. Drawer to top with fabric well for storage of equipment etc. Kidney shaped with turned columns to 4 feet. Height 72 cm width 62 cm Depth 38 cm ***
*** Chinese carved wood stand. Quad footed. Height 20 cm. Diameter 30 cm ***
*** 18ct yellow gold aquamarine & diamond set ring. Central rectangular aquamarine (approx. 2cts) & two shoulder diamonds (total approx. 0.45cts). Wt.2.4g ***
*** Three stone set pendants on chains, including 18ct sapphire and diamond; 18ct garnet and diamond; and 14ct topaz and diamond. All on 9ct box link chains. Total weight 18g ***
*** Gents unmarked gold ring. Initials on device set against onyx backing. Tests around 18ct. Wt. 18.8g ***
*** 65 piece Portuguese Vista Alegre dinner set. 'Sonata' ptn hand painted, including two tureens. Retailed by Thomas Goode & Co., London, one plate chipped. ***
*** Miscellaneous gold items. 9ct gents ring & two pendants; two bangles (unmarked, but test around 18ct); cameo (cracked); & two pairs earrings (as inspected). Wt. 20g+ in gold weight ***
*** Four various 18ct yellow gold diamond rings, including 7 stone floral pattern with additional shoulder diamonds; & three various with diamonds set in-line. ***
*** Two various yellow gold chain necklaces, including 18ct with Nefertiti head pendant; & 1 other unmarked, requires new clasp. ***
*** Four various 18ct yellow gold opal pendants. All bezel set opals in yellow gold frames. Two frames each set with a diamond. ***
*** 8 various reproduction bone Whaling memorabilia. Various scrimshaws etc, including 1 fossil walrus ivory & four signed Jesper, Albany (WA). Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Length 43 cm. (largest) ***
*** Victorian mahogany mirror back sideboard. Carved grapevine backboard and oval mirror; two drawers; cupboard and internal cellarette; turned columns. Key available. Height 140 cm. (Total) width 135 cm. Depth 51 cm ***
*** Carved Chinese rouge marble inset plant stand. Mother of pearl decoration to top, 4 legs highly carved. Height 88 cm ***
*** Colonial cedar loo table. Carved trifooted base on casters. Of substantial construction. Diameter 118 cm height 77 cm ***
*** Two Similiar Chinese wooden plant stands. Both with carved not friezes. Height 87 cm, and 62 cm ***
*** Tribal rug featuring Animals, three diamond lozenges to centre. 190 x 126 cm ***
*** Demi-lune corner display cabinet. Glazed sections to top and bottom, with internal lighting. Height 198 cm ***
*** William Moorecroft Clematis vase. Signed W Moorecroft to base C1930s. Height 26 cm ***
*** 18ct yellow gold diamond solitaire ring. Diamond (approx 0.50ct) claw set in platinum. Weight 2.6gm ***
*** Partner's desk and chair. Pedestals with 4 drawers to each side and double central drawer, brass drop handles, and leather insert. Chair with leather upholstery (Af). Length 151 cm depth 91 cm,. Height 76 cm ***
*** Six various 22ct yellow gold pieces, including pair serpent head earrings; pair Egyptian motif pendants; Cleopatra head pendant; and blossom form ring. Width 12.7g (total) ***
*** Three various Satsuma pieces. Vase decorated with woman and child in traditional Japanese scene with Mt Fuji in background; black mon marks to base. Also, coffee cup and saucer with red mark to base. Height 9 cm (vase) ***
*** Set 6 pairs matching Victorian hallmarked sterling silver dessert spoons and forks. London, 1837, marked for Rw. ***
*** 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond dress ring. Central blue/violet sapphire (approx. 1.0ct), with 7 surrounding diamonds in floral spray arrangement. Weight 4.9g ***
*** Three matching 9ct yellow gold bangles. Classical design. (38.3g) ***
*** Pair Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver coffee and hot water pots. Sheffield 1906, and 1907, makers Mappin & Webb. Height 22 cm ***
*** Carved Wood Lotus Form Calligraphy Reserve. Mounted with hummingbird. L 20 cm ***
*** Early Horn Handled Scottish Crofter's Crook. Length 128 cm, and 92 cm ***
*** Pair Berlin White Vases. Height 38.5 cm ***
*** George III hallmarked sterling silver cruet set, London 1760's (mark rubbed), maker EA (John East?) enclosing five crystal bottles (replacements), two with crystal stoppers and three with silver plated tops ***
*** Three various trade catalogues. Harris, Scarfe, limited, Adelaide, catalogue, c1925. 510 pages. Everything for the engineer & the Craftsman. Very minor faults, but in good condition; turner & Henderson limited. An illustrated General catalogue.… ***
*** Reproduction Print after Gerard Dou, 'Rembrandt's Mother.', in early faux tortoiseshell & gilt embellished frame, 82 x 68.5 cm, (overall). Provenance: John Schaeffer collection; thence by descent. ***
*** Australian school, (2) Colin Lanceley, 'Vulnerable Forest,' 1978, aquatint 13/50 49.5 x 50 cm; and David van Nunen, 'Groucho I,' 1978, screenprint 9/40 59 x 41 cm. Provenance: old storeroom collection of an accumulator generalist. ***
*** 16 Hollywood Movie Posters, including 'Pillars of the Sky,' 1956; 'The Band Wagon,' 1953; 'The Spoilers,' 1942; 'High Society,' 1956; 'The Song of Bernadette,' 1945; 'Anchors Aweigh,' 1945; 'The Tender Trap,' 1955; 'Away All Boats,' 1956; 'Iron Man,;' 'An… ***
*** European school, profile study of a man Double-sided work with coastal landscape verso. Unsigned. Oil on canvas board 29 x 23.5 cm ***
*** Artist unknown, 2 Georgian Estates, possible NSW. Unsigned. Oil on Masonite, 2 16.5 x 25.5 cm, each ***
*** Four Ethiopian Coptic Processional Crosses. Two hand held bronze crosses; two white metal crosses, one with painted triptych. Height 27.5 cm, (largest) ***
*** Circa 1909 Original Jugendstil Designs by Erwin Gadomski. Various painted designs for lighting & furniture, plus illustrations of a dragon, mythical figure, & a Mallard accompanied by photos of church chandeliers, metal work, & sculpture. Also printed… ***
*** Books, 2, 'Flora Magnifica,' by Paul Jones. Text by Wilfred Blunt, limited ed. 25 & 26 of 506,' pub. The Tryon Gallery Ltd. 1976. In half velum binding & slipcase. Together with an additional folio of lithographic floral prints by Paul Jones. ***
*** Carved pearl shell Riji Jakoli. With traces of red ochre infill. Pierced for suspension 18 x 13 cm. Together with two other pearl shells. ***
*** Quality Queensland walnut Edwardian smokers cabinet. Glazed door with carved E.P.A. Monogram. Fitted with internal cupboard and two lower side drawers, and opening lid. Holes to rear panel to allow for more recent HiFi and turntable installation. Height… ***
*** European school, Art Deco interior watercolour and gouache 20 x 25 cm ***
*** 19th century Jacobean style oak armchair. Scrolled arms with acanthus leaf carving. Turned supports and stetchers, and two paw feet. Needlework upholstery. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney. ***
*** Chinese blanc-de-chine Dehua vase with dragon handles, Qing Dynasty. On fitted rosewood stand, height 40 cm vase. ***
*** Two large wall-mountable perspex acrylic display cases. External dimensions 239 x 108 x 5 cm ***
*** Circa 1935 Hong Kong and china photo album. Mixture of expatriate snapshots and postcard scenes and views incl. Hong Kong panoramas. 40 pages. Silver Gelatin Photos, 9 x 14 cm (average) ***
*** 77 Pce Royal Albert 'Tranquility' pattern part dinner service ***
*** 18ct yellow gold Victorian pearl drop brooch. Two rings of pearl to top section, with leaves and grape like cluster to drop. 2 pearls missing to back and one to side drop W10.6g approx. ***
*** Three various silver Judaica items c1880-1900. Austrian filigree besamim on inverted cup feet. Mounted with flags .800 silver, height 20.5 cm, wt. 12gms; Russian yad, torah pointer, applied state twin eagle, engraved Hebrew inscription, 84 silver mark,… ***
*** 20 Pce early 19th century crested cutlery. From George III - William IV, six forks, six tablespoons, six desertspoons and two condiment spoons. Most marked for Richard Crossley and with lion crest. Width 034g, approx ***
*** Collection of 9 Thai Buddha figures. 19th century and earlier. In bronze, lacquered gilt bronze, and composition. In various positions and mudras. Height 10 cm-15 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with… ***
*** Chinese yellow Scraffiato ground famille rose vase, pear shaped vase with enamelled floral decoration, iron red 4 character mark drilled. Height 28 cm ***
*** Two similar Japanese Meiji cloisonne vases. Baluster form vases with decoration of dragons and ho ho birds. One with Sotheby's lot no. Sticker, height 25 cm & 19 cm ***
*** Pennant kerosene enamel sign. Double sided sign. (30 x 56 cm Provenance: Deceased estate, Sydney. ***
*** Four Chinese famille rose small dishes. Decorated with bamboo and prunus, late 19th/early 20th century bat and peach mark to each. Diameter 15 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture,… ***
*** James a Linton Australian Arts & Crafts sterling silver flatware. W233g (total) ***
*** Hellenistic terracotta head of Minerva, together with a Greek black glaze footed saucer bowl, Provenance: David Jones Art gallery, exhibited as ''Head of goddess Minerva, terracotta, 1-2 C AD, Egyptian-Romano'', Sydney 1970, cat. #1. Bowl: Antiquities and… ***
*** 14ct yellow gold rectangular cufflinks, (W11.65g) ***
*** Four tinplate clockwork Jumbos. 3 early West German; & 1 Lesney issue. Also 2 repro boxes. ***
*** Books, (3) 'Vision, a Literary Quarterly.' Issues # 1, 2, and 3 of only four publish edition Published 1923 by the Vision press ***
*** Colonial cedar chest of drawers. four top drawers over three full length drawers. ***
*** Early Eastern tribal woollen rug. Traditional pattern on maroon ground. 164 x 110 cm ***
*** Quantity gold. Some chains, two charms - some A/F; some marked. Wt 50gms ***
*** Quantity of early 20th century charity badges etc. Also some union, trade & referendum badges; and 150+ trade cards & seals. ***
*** George set 12 hallmarked sterling silver 'Old English' dinner forks. 6 London 1808, maker's marks rubbed, monogrammed; & 6 'Old English' London 1810, maker's marks rubbed. Length 20 cm (each). Wt. 757g (total) ***
*** Book,'illustrated book of poultry.' L Wright, pub. Cassell, Petter & Galpin, 1880. Covers detached, poor condition. ***
*** Early Chinese 22ct yellow gold cast emerald and ruby dress ring, with adjustable shank marked with Chinese characters and wire and bead decoration (A/F) set with cabochon natural emerald and two oval natural rubies, bezel set. Grace Gow collection china… ***
*** 18ct yellow gold diamond ring, two in-line diamonds (total approx. 0.40ct), claw set in platinum. (2.2g) ***
*** Russian silver wine decanter ***
*** Jacobean Style Oak Chest of four Drawers. On stretcher platform. Height 100 cm Width 76 cm deep 43 cm ***
*** Old Kolyai Saddlebag Face. Blue/red 96 x 92 cm ***
*** Lyre Shape Regency Style Lounge, two seater with turned cedar legs, and cedar top rail. Cream floral cotton upholstery with burgundy piping and two matching cushions, Height 93 cm Width 146 cm Depth 68 cm ***
*** Three various bangles. Including Victorian set with diamonds and garnets; one gold plated and one set with cameo ***
*** 9ct Gold Chain and 18ct Gold Bicycle Race Fob. 9ct chain with suspended 18ct shield on pierced mount fob. 1899 scratch race awarded to Height Crockford. (Total 34g) ***
*** 18ct Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Diamond (approx. 0.40cts), claw set in platinum. (3.7g) ***
*** Pair of 20th century Dresden porcelain figural groups. Both depicting bucolic groupings of seated, bare footed maidens being serenaded. One by a shepherd on his pipes, the other by a lady with a lute. Height 23 cm ***
*** Four various Aboriginal objects. Coolamon with faint traces of white ochre goanna length 59 cm; Tiwi Melville dance spear length 89 cm; carved wooden echidna length 57 cm; and didgeridoo length 58 cm. ***
*** Book, 'The life of Admiral Lord Nelson, Kb..' by James Stanier Clarke and John McArthur, London 1809, first edition, in two volumes. Spine restored. ***
*** Edwardian red velvet upholstered sofa. Rolled back on spindled supports. Turned legs on castors. Originally from the Hotel Metropole, Sydney. Width 172 cm ***
*** Four 18ct diamond set rings. Total diamond, approx 0.412ct W12.3g (total) ***
*** Boxed display of sample Australian opals. 31 labelled packets in sample case - roughly even mix of solid, doublets and triplets. Also, three packets of slocum stone. ***
*** Pair Chinese famille rose porcelain wall vases, Republic period, decorated with men playing Go. One handle broken and reglued. Height 20 cm ***
*** Chinese silver cigarette case. With repousse worked dragons and gilt interior, hallmarked Zw (Zee Wo). Monogrammed and dated 25-12-21. 12.7 x 9.4 cm W193g ***
*** Rene Lalique 'Ormeaux' vase. Design circa 1926, model no. 984. Opalescent glass etched 'R. Lalique France' to base. Height 17 cm ***
*** European school, St Matthew writing Gospel. Likely 19th century, oil on canvas, 62.5 x 50 cm oval ***