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Precious Objects — Aalders Auctions
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Precious Objects
- Paperweights & dumps (11)
- Pocket & Pen Knives (4)
- Religious Objects (160)
- Russian works of art (207)
- Scrimshaw (6)
- Tea Caddies (46)
- Urns and Garnitures, Decorative (10)
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | Fine and rare Faberge enamel and silver dual desk clock and photo frame, by workmaster Johan Victor Aarine, stamped 88, Faberge, B.A, of rectangular form with a curved top, the upper section with white enamel clock set with Arabic numerals, with fine… | *** |  |
| *** | Early 20th century Russian 84 silver icon, depicting Christ the Pantocrator, marked 84, with pre 1908 assay mark of Yakov Lyapimov, St. Petersburg, 1899-1903, maker P.Ovchinnikov, Moscow, hand painted depicting Christ with serene expression and right hand… | *** |  |
| *** | Rare and important Faberge silver samovar, marked workmaster Stephen Vakeva (Wakeva), assayer A.Sever, St. Petersburg 1894, of handsome lobed form, engraved with monogram and coronet to body, flanked by a pair of beaded and scrolled arms, with ivory… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian carved bloodstone rhinoceros, depicted standing with head looking outward, with well carved hide, set within a birch wood box marked Faberge, 11 cm x 6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Rare Faberge hardstone and jewelled elephant, depicted standing, with downward trunk, with gem set eyes, incised Faberge to foot, a/f, height 5.5 cm and length 6.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, 22/04/76, lot 83, then by family descent similar:… | *** |  |
| *** | Early 20th century Russian silver and enamel icon, marked 84 kokoshnik, 1896-1908, Cyrillic maker initials 'Sg', Nikolai Linden St Petersburg, Kazan icon of the mother of God, with dual polychrome enamel halos, Cyrillic plaques and lovely intricate… | *** |  |
| *** | Fine Russian silver and guilloche enamel clock stand, impressed Faberge, B.A (mark of Viktor Aarne), 88, with central circular frame surrounded by mauve enamel and silver ribbonned finishes to the crest rail and lower base, on a wooden pedestal, with… | *** |  |
| *** | Fine and rare Russian silver and gold regimental cup, marked 56, St Petersburg, E.K, (probably Erik Kollin Faberge Workmaster), the helmet form of Imperial Chevalier guard and enamelled on the front with the star of the order of St Andrew, marks to… | *** |  |
| *** | Exceptional Russian gilt silver and enamel icon, marked, Moscow, 84, 1881, assayer rubbed, maker K.A.A (in Cyrillic), of rectangular form, painted with image of mother of Christ and child, adorned by seed pearl ground on cloud thread with a ruby accent,… | *** |  |
| *** | Stunning and rare Russian silver and enamel regimental mitre cap charka, mark 84, Moscow, K.P (for Constantin Prokotiev who worked for Kortman), in the form of a parade shako of the Pavlovsky Infantry Regiment of the Imperial guard, by the firm of Eduard… | *** |  |
| *** | Fine 18th century two toned gold powder box and cover, with ivory case, c.1780, in 22ct, probably Geneva, of cylindrical form, decorated with central floral roundel, with fine engine turned surrounds in rose gold to cover and base, with a leaf and floral… | *** |  |
| *** | Stunning Russian silver and guilloche kovsh, with impressed Russian marks to base, with green guilloche handle set with a garnet to one end and amythest to the other end, with a rectangular bowl and acorn finial and set crowned double eagle to base, total… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian gilt silver and enamel icon, impressed makers marks, of rectangular form, painted with mother and child, surrounded by fine oklad, with enamel halo and corner brackets, on gilt ground, 27 x 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver and crystal twin handled centre piece, marked Moscow, with auxiliary Kokhnik mark, maker Egor Cheryatov and retail mark of Fyodor Lorie, set with a deep crystal bowl within a silver mount, with two monogrammed cartouches, surrounded by… | *** |  |
| *** | Wonderful and rare 19th century Russian gilt, silver 'Millennium of Russia,' beautifully displaying a glove surrounded by a series of figures and lower figural frieze, representing men of enlightenment, statesmen, military figures and heroes and writers… | *** |  |
| *** | Fine pair of 19th century Russian silver and enamel tea cup holders, of cylindrical form, with spreading beaded foot, finely enameled with cartouches with initials and crosses, surrounded by a stylised foliate ground in rich tones of blue, red, green and… | *** |  |
| *** | Magnificent mid 19th century French gilt silver enamel and gem set chalice, c.1855, by Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (Manufacturer to the holy father the Pope), with funnel shaped bowl, above scroll work accented with rubies, above a decorative knop stem and… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Italian micro mosaic panel, of rectangular form, depicting an interior scene with maid bringing tea on a tray, with her master trying to take advantage of the situation, in a slate frame, in tones of purple, red, green, white, brown, blue and… | *** |  |
| *** | Extensive Russian silver cutlery service, with Russian hallmarks, marked 84 Alexander Virjohovsky, Kiev, the knives with stainless steel Gerlach blades, comprising twenty four main knives, twenty four dessert knives, twenty four main forks, twenty three… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver bear dish, beautifully made in the ofrm of a bear lying on his back with his head raised, set with ruby eyes, impressed Faberge mark and 88 verso, length 11.4 cm. Provenance: Lilla Bukowskis Auctions, Stockholm, then private collection… | *** |  |
| *** | Fine Russian Siberian jade and gilt silver brush pot, marked Faberge (in Cyrillic) 88, B.A (Vasily Andreyev) of cylindrical form, the body decorated with an applied floral spray with pearl flower head, flanked by gilt silver rim to top and beaded silver… | *** |  |
| *** | Stunning and large Russian silver and crystal kovsh, marked Moscow, c.1900, Gregory Sbitnev, 84, set with a magnificent handle displaying a head of a Bogatyr, above scrolling motifs to the sides, above a deep oval cut crystal bowl, with shaped finial and… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver and enamel icon, marked 84, maker Ng (in Cyrillic), of rectangular form, depicting St. Nicholas, with one hand blessing, the other holding a bible with Jesus Christ and Mary above, the oklad featuring a halo in fine enamel, in tones of blue… | *** |  |
| *** | Large 18th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, painted with an image of mother of Christ and child, with gilt halo, chest plate and border, the whole set within a glass fronted case, 51 x 46 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian carved agate and ruby bulldog, finely carved, depicted standing with head slightly raised, with ruby set eyes with gold surrounds, in opaque tones, 4.5 cm x 7.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver and enamel casket, with panels of foliate arabesques within multiple patterned geometric borders, enameled in green, white, red and shades of blue; the curved hinged cover set with a hinged clasp and the box set with shaped drop handles, on… | *** |  |
| *** | Rare Russian silver, diamond and ruby dog, well modelled in seated position finely textured fur, set with ruby eyes, and central diamond to collar in star mount, impressed I.P, Faberge and 88 to base, total weight 148gm, height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Good 19th century European ivory display box and cover, of sloping rectangular form, with bevelled sliding top, beautifully carved with spiraled and acanthus borders, accented with stylised roundels, the whole raised on four bun feet, 43 cm x 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver cigarette case, of rectangular form, painted with a central scene of warrior on horseback, within a repousse border of peacocks and grape vines, total weight 199gm, 11.5 cm x 8.5 cm purchased: Sotheby's London, 26th June 1972, lot 185 | *** |  |
| *** | Wonderfulaberge silver enamel tea cup holder, Moscow, 1899-1908, of cylindrical form on circular foot, enamelled in translucent green over a wavy guilloche ground, and mounted with 1766 Grivennik coin covered with translucent red enamel over a guilloche… | *** |  |
| *** | Beautiful 19th century Russian silver figural salt, marked, Moscow, 1893, 84, assayer Anatoly Apollonvich Artsybashev, maker Pyotr Petrov, set with a pierced architectural archway, with figure standing below bread and miniature salt throne, the hinged… | *** |  |
| *** | Rare 18th century carved Pieta figure group, in the manner of Ignaz Gunter, depicting Jesus draped over Marys knee, under a cross (later), on a naturalistic ground, later painted, in toned of red, blue, green and brown, height 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, depicting Kurskaya, with mother of God and child surrounded by various saints, accented with enamel halos, impressed Russian marks Moscow, 1893, 84 and script, 27 x 22.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Superb Russian silver and enamel icon, decorated with central image of Christ, surrounded by enamel decoration in tones of blue, white, red and gilt, impressed Antip Kyzmichev, 19 cm x 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian icon, depicting Christ Pantocrator with enameled halo and gilt silver repousse and chasing oklad, set in a shaped wood and gilt kiot with a glazed door, height 57.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Russian black Obsidian sea lion, by work master Avenir Sumin, St Petersburg, 1894-1913, the sea lion set with diamond eyes and resting upon a rock crystal base, with fitted box, length 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Good 19th century Russian silver and enamel kovsh, of handsome proportions, beautifully decorated with enamel flowers heads and scrolling foliage in tones of red, white, blue and green, accented with raised stones and roped border, impressed 88. B.G 1874,… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian gilt silver and enamel icon, depicting Christ Pantocrater holding a bible, with enamel halo in tones of blue, white, green and accented in gilt, set within a kivot case, 33 cm x 28.5 cm (case) | *** |  |
| *** | Early 20th century Russian silver icon, marked 84 kokoshnik, Moscow, assay mark of Ivan Sergeyevich Lebedkin (1898-1914), Cyrillic maker initials 'Sg', depicting Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, depicted half length with polychrome enamel halo, holy book… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian gilt silver and enamel icon, impressed makers marks, of rectangular form, depicting Christ Pantocrator, with oklad with enamel halo and bible, with gilt silver surrounds, 27 x 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver cutlery service, marked 84, comprising twelve main knives, twelve salad knives, twelve main forks, twelve salad forks, twelve tablespoons, twelve dessert spoons, twelve teaspoons, ladle, cake slice, fish server, tea strainer, pair of salts,… | *** |  |
| *** | 17th century Russian triptych icon, of rectangular form, decorated with image of God in clouds, below a series of saints, in tones of orange, blue, red and green on a gilt ground, 44 x 18 cm (extended) | *** |  |
| *** | Rare Russian hardstone figure of Balalaika player, with rhodonite head and hands, sapphire eyes, labradorite body, lapis lazuli pants, white quartz sock and purpurin lapti shoes, seated on a banded agate bench, incised to base, a/f (replaced balalaika),… | *** |  |
| *** | Fine and rare Russian silver and enamel pedestal beaker, of tapering form, beautifully decorated with raised roundels of phoenix and raised teardrop panels of flowers, surrounded by a ground of stylised flowers in rich tones of pink, red, green and blue,… | *** |  |
| *** | Large Russian gilt silver and enamel Kovsh, marked 88 (1908), Moscow, M.P (Cyrillic) for Michael Paramonov, of circular form, with slightly raised sides and curved inner point to front, above an angled handle, the whole decorated with scrolling flowers… | *** |  |
| *** | Early French 14th century carved ivory panel, taken from a diptych depicting the Glorification of the Virgin, the Virgin Mary looks adoringly down at the Christ child whilst flanked by Archangels, set below Gothic arch work, a/f (past repairs to split),… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver Trompe L'oeil bread basket, marked Pavel Ovchinnikov, 84, 1888, assayer Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev, Moscow, later impressed sterling silver, of oval form, with simulated draped cloth over simulated raffia body, flanked by twist… | *** |  |
| *** | Tiffany & Co.14ct gold pill box with sterling silver case, marked 14kt gold, 925 sterling 1947-1956, of circular form, decorated with shaped and stepped cover with incised crown to centre, weight 48gm (gold box), weight 42gm (sterling silver case),… | *** |  |
| *** | Good Russian silver and enamel icon, impressed Moscow, 84, H.E (in cyrilic) depicting mother of God and child, set with enamel halo and border displaying flowers and scroll work in rich tones of blue, red, green, yellow and white, 13.5 cm x 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian gold, silver and guilloche propelling pencil, c.1908, marked 56 and 88, other marks rubbed but possible British import marks, set with moonstone finial, with gold end, in purple guilloche, a/f, total weight 28gm | *** |  |
| *** | Delightful 19th century Moser glass jewellery casket, of rectangular form with a hinged domed cover, in purple glass with bevelled edges, beautifully decorated with polychrome enamelled birds above flowers and foliate scrolls, with twin gilded brass… | *** |  |
| *** | Fine and rare 19th century Russian silver, painted and enamel icon, Moscow, 1834, assay Nicholi Bubrovin, depicting the Dormition of Theotokos, featuring multiple figures in a church setting with columns, accented with floral garlands, set with oblong… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian icon, of rectangular form, depicting St Nicholas, with silver oklad, accented with silver enamel crown and halo and enamel work to the corners, Russian silver marks to side and crown, 27 cm x 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of Anna Doveton, depicted seated in gold silk dress with lace collar, inscribed 'Portrait of Anna, Daughter of Fred Doveton Esq. Of upper Wimpole St, Wife of Gabriel Carr Esq. Formerly of Somerset house,… | *** |  |
| *** | Fine 19th century Russian silver and enamel cigar case, of rectangular form, beautifully and finely decorated with fine central star motif surrounded by floral scrolls and flower heads, with blank medallion verso, with gilt interior and impressed Ivan… | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian gilt sterling silver and emu egg cup and cover, hallmarked, London, 1871, H.W, set with emu finial and decorative border, opening to gilt silver interior, raised on a fluted silver and gilt support on circular foot, height 30 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Russian silver, enamel and jewelled icon, marked Moscow, Ivan Khlebikov, assay A.A//1894, C.R (Cyrillic) and 84, depicting mother of God and Christ child, with silver and enamel oklad, accented with semi precious stones and pearls, 22.5 cm x… | *** |  |
| *** | Good Russian silver and enamel cigarette case, of slender rectangular form, raised with scrolling flowers and foliage, in tones of blue, red, pink, green and white, inscribed 'Mrs Prosorff//November 1909,' to interior, impressed marks, total weight 170gm,… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Russian silver stag head stirrup cups, marked 84, Moscow, c.1908-1926, realistically modelled as a stag head, with applied oak leaves, total weight 284gm, height 10.5 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Fine Russian silver and enamel snuff box, marked 88 zolotnik, Moscow, 1908-1926, maker ??, of circular form with an inset hinged top cover, finely decorated with filigree and polychrome enamels, in predominant brown, blue, green and pink tones on a black… | *** |  |
| *** | Good Russian silver and enamel kvosch, of baluster form, decorated with trailing foliage and flower heads, on circular foot, in tones of pink, blue, white and green, gilt interior, impressed rubbed makers marks and 84 kokoshnik, total weight 155gm, length… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian 19th century. Silver presentation tobacco jar, hallmarked, 84, A.C//1870, by Ovchinnikov, of cylindrical form, decorated with central cartouche with inscription in German translating as a gift from Graf (Count) von Donnersmarck to his grandson,… | *** |  |
| *** | Impressive pair of 20th century rococo style urns, covers and pedestals, the urns set with portrait busts above spiralled covers, the baluster body decorated with four classical figures, raised on rococo and scrolled feet, on cylindrical fluted pedestals,… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Russian porcelain tea set, by the Gardner factory, comprising twelve teacups and saucers, six coffee cups and saucers, six side plates, four tea/coffee pots, three creamers, three slops bowls, two covered sugar bowls, one cake plate and… | *** |  |
| *** | Petit Russian silver and enamel Kovsh, marked, 84 (1908),Moscow, I.A (Cyrillic), beautifully decorated with floral scrolls and raised silver work, in tones of blue, purple, green, red and orange, total weight 52gm, length 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver niello eight piece liqueur service, marked 875, Cyrillic makers mark, comprising ewer, height 35 cm, six goblets, height 11.5 cm and serving tray, length 37 cm, decorated with stylised foliate and arch motifs, total weight 2002gm, in… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, painted with image of mother of God and child Iverskaya, surrounded by fine silver gilt oklad, impressed Russian marks, Moscow, 1890, A.A and 84, 26.5 x 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | The 1972 Wagga Cup, twin handled gold cup, by and inscribed Made by William Drummond & Co Ltd Melbourne, of tapering form, flanked by shaped handles, tapering support on circular foot, on wood stand, total weight 138gm (including screw, not including… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century French Dieppe ivory figural triptych carved in the form of Mary Queen of Scots, her dress opening to reveal three Royal scenes of figures, with Lawsons Auction label, height 19.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver and enamel toasting cup, marked, 84, Moscow, Ignaty Sazikov, of baluster form, with strap work enamel blue collar with script translating as 'Pour wine from Neighbour to Neighbour, love to drink Wine,' total weight 84gm, height 6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Russian silver icon, marked, St. Petersburg, 1838, assayer A.T (Dimitry Iiyich Tverskay, 84, maker F.R (in Cyrillic), depicting Christ Pantocrater, depicted with halo, seated at a table holding bread, with bread plate, goblet, salt and cloth… | *** |  |
| *** | Bernice E. Edwell (1880?1962), portrait miniature on ivory, well painted with a woman in three quarter sinister, with hair tied wearing a purple gown, signed and dated 1911, set within a black frame, 10 cm x 7.5 cm. Provenance: Geoff K. Gray Auctions,… | *** |  |
| *** | Set of seventeen Russian silver forks and Nineteen spoons, marked, Moscow, 84, I.K, with cartouche shaped handles, accented with shell, scroll and floral work, total weight 3185gm (17) | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatnam ivory work box and cover, c.1760, of rectangular form, with a spreading cover, decorated with inked floral motifs, framed by borders of lattice motif, the whole opening to reveal a fitted wood interior with lift top… | *** |  |
| *** | Wonderful hardstone figure of Muscovy duck, with chalcedony body, jasper neck and crocidolite tail feathers mounted paste eyes and gilt feet, length 6.8 cm Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, lot 558, 6th Sept 1979, then family descent note: identical model… | *** |  |
| *** | Good Russian gilt silver and enamel spoon, with a deep bowl, tapering handle and baluster finial, decorated with floral scroll in tones of red, green, blue, pink and white on a gilt ground, impressed marks to handle, total weight 115gm, length 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century miniature painting, depicting Venus and Adonis in a forest setting with dogs and cherub, in tones of green, brown and white, of rectangular form, watercolour on ivory, 14 x 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian icon c.1896, in silver and enamel, of rectangular form, painted with an image of mother of God holding Christ child, beautifully covered with silver and enamel oklad, accented with floral motifs in tones of red, blue, green and white, impressed… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of rare 18th century altar arch angels, in wood and gesso, each one supporting a sconce, with arms and wings outstretched, in tones of red and gilt, height 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of 19th century classical style pedestal urns in painted brass and ormolu, the twin handled urns raised upon a stepped rectangular pedestal base decorated with gilt ormolu wreath and acanthus borders, height 34 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Set of seventeen Russian silver forks and Nineteen spoons, marked, Moscow, 84, I.K, with cartouche shaped handles, accented with shell, scroll and floral work, total weight 3185gm (17) | *** |  |
| *** | Good Russian silver and enamel Kovsh, with a squat bowl, scroll finial and handle, decorated with scrolling floral motif and beaded border, in tones of pink, blue, green, red and white, impressed marks to base, total weight 66gm, 3.7 x 9 x 5.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Lovely pair of Russian hand painted brass Icons, late 19th century, one of the Novgorod icon of the mother of God 'Of the Sign', depicting the Virgin Mary with arms raised in prayer with the Christ child inset to robes with hands in blessing, the other… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver and enamel cigarette case, of slender rectangular/square form, with diagonal band of acanthus separating two raised floral designs, in rich tones of blue, white, red and green, with cabochon thumb piece, impressed marks to lip, total weight… | *** |  |
| *** | Imperial Russian porcelain plate, St Petersburg, with central painted portrait of emperor Nicholas I, within gilt line decoration and blue rim with light relief work, with blue factory mark to base, diameter 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian 19th century silver three piece tea and coffee set, marked 84, St.Petersburg, 1849, A.T (assayer Dmitrii Ilbich Tverskoy), N.P (Nicholas & Plinke), of lobed baluster form, set with floral finials and twist branched handles, raised on four scrolled… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Spanish chalice, marked NO8DO, F.Espia(n?) to base, in gilt and silver finish, the gilt cup suspended above neoclassical styled pierced swag and beadwork borders, the gilt double knopped stem similarly accented with silver overlay wreath work… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Australian silver mounted cameo egg, stamped to silver base with makers mark of Jochim Mathias Wendt, Adelaide, c.1870s, the vertically opposed emu egg carved with a cameo kangaroo design, surmounted with a cast kangaroo finial, the whole set… | *** |  |
| *** | George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked, London, 1783, Wakelin and Taylor, of oval form, set with spherical finial, the body decorated with a border of wreaths and beaded surrounds, engraved with armorial of the arms for Broadwood of Lyne, Surrey… | *** |  |
| *** | George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked London, 1763, Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp, of tapering lobed rectangular form, removable cover set with acorn final and gadrooned border, decorated with shell motifs and engraved armorial, set on four shell… | *** |  |
| *** | Beautiful Russian agate and silver bulldog head, carved in orange and white agate, set with ruby eyes, set with silver mount, impressed Faberge, 84// head, length 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Petit Russian silver and enamel Kovsh, marked, 84 (1908), Moscow, F.I (cyrillic) probably Ivanov Fydor, beautifully decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage in tones of purple, pink, blue and yellow, total weight 39gm, length 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Bernice E. Edwell (1880?1962), portrait miniature on ivory, well painted with an older women in three quarter sinister with spectacles, signed lower left, set within a brass frame, 10 cm x 7.5 cm7.5 cm x 5.7 cm. Provenance: Geoff K. Gray Auctions,… | *** |  |
| *** | Niello spectacles case, with continuous floral decoration, length 12.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Good Russian silver and enamel cigarette case, of rectangular form, decorated with trailing flower heads and leaves, in tones of pink, blue, yellow and green on a gilt ground and gilt interior, impressed 84, Cyrillic script for Ivan Zakharov, 9.5 cm x 6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Large and rare 19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, beautifully painted with scene of Martyrs of Corfu, in rich tones of red, green, brown and gilt, with architectural gates in background and script to top, 54 x 45 cm | *** |  |