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Precious Objects — Aalders Auctions

$49,410
Fine and rare Faberge enamel and silver dual desk clock and…
$44,530
Early 20th century Russian 84 silver icon, depicting Christ the…
$38,430
Rare and important Faberge silver samovar, marked workmaster…
$36,600
Russian carved bloodstone rhinoceros, depicted standing with…
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*** 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 ***
*** Russian Siberian jade dish, of shallow circular form with a flattened rim, set above a base with channelled support, in green tones with dark green inclusions, height 3 cm and diameter 25 cm ***
*** 18th century Greek icon, of rectangular arched form, painted with Panagia, surrounded by a carved gilt arch, 33 x 25 cm ***
*** Russian polychrome silver and enamel Kovsh, marked 84, M3 (Mikhail Zorin), 1908-1917, Moscow, finely decorated with scroll work, flowers and foliage in tones of dark blue, light blue, green, white and red, with rope twist rim, total weight 89.62gm, height… ***
*** Petit Russian gilt silver and enamel Kovsh, marked 84, G.K (probably Gustav Klingert), Moscow, beautifully decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage in tones of pink, blue and green on a cream ground, total weight 58gm, length 8 cm ***
*** Fine Russian silver and enamel Kovsh, with squat baluster bowl, final and angled handles, with scroll, flower head and foliate decoration, with beaded border, in tones of blue, red, yellow, green and pink, impressed marks to base, total weight 51gm, 3.5 x… ***
*** Superb Russian silver and enamel cigarette case, marked Moscow 1908-1926, of rectangular pillow form, decorated with two panels, one displaying figures with children, the other with a panel of flowers, surrounded by stylised geometric motifs in tones of… ***
*** Stunning 19th century Russian icon, c.1800, of rectangular form, finely painted with Mary Helper of the Sick, depicting central figure of Mary and child surrounded by saints, angels and the sick, in tones of green, red, blue and yellow, with script, and… ***
*** 19th century Russian silver & enamel kiddush cup, of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with stylised flowers, in tones of blue, white, green and red enamel, resting on a circular foot with beaded border, impressed 84, A.A (Cyrillic), height 8.5 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian silver three piece tea set, hallmarked, A.P/1894, H.T, 84, of squat baluster form, with c-scroll handles, the bodies decorated with bands of floral motifs, total weight 894gm, (3) ***
*** Stunning French twin handled pedestal vase and cover, of egg form, accented with raised acanthus and roped motifs to the body on a powder blue ground painted with gilt floral sprays, supported by four putto on square base, on four feet, flanked by… ***
*** Large early 19th century Russian icon and inset bronze enamel cross, of curved rectangular form, the stavrothiki displaying central cross accented in enamel, surrounded by frame painted with saints and scenes, in rich tones, 53 x 46 cm ***
*** Australian 9ct rose gold box and cover, marked 9ct, Prouds, of rectangular form, decorated in relief with monogram 'Mle' to cover, total weight 43gm, 6 cm x 4.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008 ***
*** 19th century Russian silver icon, stamped 84, with 1882 assay mark of Ivan Yefimovich Konstantinov (Moscow 1875-1882), makers mark possibly Ivan Zakharov (Moscow 1856-1896), depicting St.Nicholas with his Bishop's crown (commonly referred to as 'Winter… ***
*** 19th century Russian silver icon, marked, A,M (Alex Muchin), assay A.III//1848, 84 and rubbed mark, of rectangular form, with image of St. Nicholas holding bible, with gilt halo, 25.5 cm x 21.5 cm ***
*** Pair of Russian Faberge silver servers, stamped K.Faberge, with post 1908 Moscow 88 Kokoshnik mark, with acanthus and wreath decoration to handles and blades, with 'GG' monogram, total combined weight 279gm, length 25.5 cm and 30 cm (2) ***
*** Russian bronze Kovsh, c.1904, commemorating 'Tsaritsyn's Cuirassier 200 years' of boat form, decorated with monograms and strap work, length 18 cm ***
*** Good Russian silver and enamel pedestal beaker, of tapering form, decorated with flower heads, stylised foliage and beading, on stepped circular foot, in tones of blue, white, red and green, gilt interior, impressed 84, B.A (possibly Vasily Akimov), total… ***
*** Russian silver and enamel kovsh with angled handle, above a deep circular body raised on three spherical feet, decorated repeating roundels of swans surrounded by scrolling floral motifs, in tones of green, white, purple, blue and green, impressed 84 and… ***
*** Georgian English portrait miniature in gold frame, late 18th/early 19th century, on ivory, depicting a middle aged gentleman with fitted blue waistcoat over a white linen shirt, with hair, gilt filigree and seed pearl on guilloche mourning panel verso,… ***
*** 19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, depicting St. Nicholas, surrounded by saints and angels, accented with silver and enamel halo, impressed Russian marks for Moscow, H.3 in script, 35.5 x 31 cm ***
*** Lovely 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, decorated with St.George and Christ, the silver oklad chased with two figures and scrolled surround, 20 x 16 cm ***
*** Interesting Russian silver and onyx pad holder, marked, Moscow, 84, 1908-1916, of rectangular form, set with an image of a bogatyr with helmet and shied and script to the side, the whole on rectangular onyx base, 22 cm x 14 cm ***
*** Large late 19th century alabaster urn and cover, of baluster form, in three sections, the body carved with a continuous scene of classical figures in a landscape, raised on a carved base, height 63 cm ***
*** Russian silver and gold desk set, of rectangular form, the cover decorated with panel of a stag in wood, with gold St Petersberg crest of anchor and axe above a monogram, the interior with engraved signatures and impressed silver mark, on a stepped wooden… ***
*** 19th century Russian silver covered tankard, of tapering cylindrical form, with c-scroll handle, engraved roundels displaying figural scenes with scroll work and script, accented with ribbed bands, impressed B.C//1886, 84, Moscow, total weight 246gms,… ***
*** Rare 18th century ivory rouge box, of rectangular form, finely decorated with central oval medallion, surrounded by fine cross hatching, the hinged cover opening to silver inlay hinged compartments and mirror, 3 cm x 6.5 cm x 5 cm ***
*** Mid 19th century portrait miniature, portrait of a young gentleman, depicted in navy coat and cream shirt before a landscape, of oval form, watercolour, with interwoven hair verso and initials J.H, set within a gilt frame with foliate engraved decoration,… ***
*** Early 19th century Russian silver teapot, c.1820, marked 84, St Petersburg, Cyrillic for Alekandr Yashinov and Puhr, of thistle form, with wooden handle and raised on four feet, total weight 598gm, length 25 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian Gardner porcelain figure, group, c.1870, depicting two young children and a cat beside a bowl of milk, set on an oval pedestal base, with red factory stamp and impressed marks to base, height 10 cm and width 12 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** 19th century Italian ivory crucifix, height 17 cm, mounted on a cross set within an arched wooden frame, 57 cm x 36 cm ***
*** Large Sevres style porcelain jewellery casket, of rectangular form with tapered edges, the hinged cover decorated with transferware scene of courting couple, the sides and interior decorated with handpainted floral panels, the whole accented with gilt… ***
*** Russian silver enamel Kovsh, marked 84, ' (Ivan Saltykov), Moscow, in gilt silver and finely decorated with foliate scrollwork and filigree borders on a textured gilt ground, set between rope twist and light blue enamel dotted borders, total weight 42… ***
*** Large Russian mid 19th century silver cake basket, marked, 1852, St. Petersburg, Karl Adolf, the body of beautiful floriform, set with a series of entwined knots to each petal, with gilt interior and loop handle, the whole resting upon scrolled and grape… ***
*** Russian silver and gold cigarette case, marked Moscow, Kokshnik head, 84, N.A (in Cyrillic) but from the period of 1908-1917, of rectangular form, engraved with geometric and floral motifs to corner, and with applied gold script 'Zelma,' monogram 'Tp,' a… ***
*** Fine Russian silver and gold vesta case, marked 84, St Petersburg, maker rubbed (possibly Aw for August Wendt), c.1870, of rounded rectangular form with all over reeded finish, the cover set with large 'Mn' monogram beneath a crown in silver, flanked by… ***
*** Wonderful pair of Australian specimen boxes, comprising a sewing box and tea caddy, both of rectangular form, set with diamond panels to the body in specimens of Australian woods, both interior fitted, 13 cm x 25 cm x 13.5 cm (tea caddy) and 10 cm x 18.5… ***
*** George V 9ct gold card case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1928, D & F, 9, 750, of slender rectangular form, decorated with bands of engine turned engraving, total weight 29.5gm, 6.5 cm x 4.5 cm ***
*** 19th century porcelain panel after Raphael, depicting Madonna della Seggiola, of circular form depicting Mary embracing the child Christ with the young John the Baptist looking on, diameter 23.5 cm, set in a giltwood frame, 47 x 47 cm ***
*** Fine Russian silver comport and case, mark of Pavel Ovchinikov, the circular bowl with gilt interior, decorated with a border of repeating circle motifs above a frieze of draped garlands united by rosettes, on a fluted knop support raised on a circular… ***
*** 18th/19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, painted with deesis scene, in tones of red, green, white and gilt, with script to top, 31 x 26 cm ***
*** Lovely Victorian sterling silver castletop card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1852, FM (F.M Marson), of rectangular form with a hinged top cover, decorated with scene depicting Osborne house in East Cowes, Isle of Wight UK, set amongst stylised acanthus… ***
*** 19th English century double portrait miniature, portrait of a lady and a gentleman, each depicted in period clothing, watercolour on ivory, diameter 7.5 cm, set within an elaborate ivory panelled frame with incised and inked foliate designs and mother of… ***
*** Early 20th century Russian 84 silver sweets dish, marked 84 Zolotnik, St Petersburg, maker Mikail Grachev, the crystal half barrel form dish set with protruding silver handle finials and set with a domed and ribbed cover, set above a circular silver dish… ***
*** 19th century Russian icon and oklad, of rectangular form, painted with image of Christ Pantocrater, with gilt oklad, 17 x 14 cm, in a wooden kiot with hinged glass door, 25 x 22 cm (kiot) ***
*** Handsome Russian silver and enamel desk set, hallmarked 88 with makers mark, with central calendar stand and inset pen rest, the whole set on a heavy rectangular amethyst base, length 27 x width 20.5 cm ***
*** Petit Russian silver and enamel kovsh, marked, 84 Moscow, I.A (Cyrillic), beautifully decorated with floral scrolls and geometric motifs, with beaded rim and scrolled bird head handle, total weight 39gm, length 7 cm ***
*** Stunning pair of 19th century French neoclassical bronze and Sienna marble urns, each urn beautifully cast with twin gilt bronze acanthus handles, raised on a stepped Sienna marble pedestal, a/f, height 31.5 cm (2) ***
*** 19th century Russian silver jewellery casket, marked, Moscow, 84, N.B (in Cyrillic), of casket form with matte finish and finely engraved with birds amongst flowers and foliage, flanked by twin handles, with lock and gilt padlock, the whole raised on four… ***
*** Early 20th century Russian silver cigarette case, marked, Moscow, 1908-26, Mf(in Cyrillic), of rectangular form, the cover decorated with a figure on horseback holding a bird in his hand, with blue iolite thumb piece, total weight 186gm, 11.4 cm x 7 cm ***
*** Good 19th century Russian silver and enamel kvosch, c.1882-1889, of boat form, with angled handle, finely decorated with stylised flowers and foliage in tones of purple, white and blue, on circular foot, with gilt interior, impressed with combined 84 and… ***
*** Georgian ivory tea caddy, of decagon form, with lock, decorated with medallion to front and ball finial to top, 14.5 cm x 14 cm x 8 cm ***
*** Regency inlaid mahogany tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with twin loop handles, opening to three sectioned interior, inlaid with brass scroll work, raised on four bun feet, 15 cm x 31 cm x 23 cm ***
*** 18th/19th century European carved wooden religious panel, of rectangular form, carved with figures in relief, in tones of red, black and beige, 37 x 33 cm ***
*** Unusual 18th century carved wooden Pulpit crucifix, with figure of Jesus, the cross being supported, by a hand, height 82 cm ***
*** Good Russian icon and oklad, of rectangular form, tempera on wood, beautifully painted with a mother of Christ and child, surrounded by a beaded oklad, within gilt pressed metal border, 31 x 26.5 cm ***
*** Russian silver cigarette case, marked, Moscow, 875, Kokoshnik head, A.C, embossed with a scene of a man fighting a dragon with a club, set with morganite thumb piece, total weight 148gm, 11 cm x 8.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield,… ***
*** Russian silver and enamel kovsch, marked 84, St Petersburg, decorated in filigree and polychrome enamel stylised florals, between rope twist and light blue enamel dotted borders, with gilt wash interior, height 3.5 x length 9 cm ***
*** Russian silver and enamel snuff box and cover, of circular form, with hinged top cover, finely decorated with floral scrolsl, in tones of blue, red, green and white, with beaded borders, impressed marks to interior, total weight 57gm, diameter 5.5 cm ***
*** Russian seven piece silver serving set, impressed double headed eagle, Khlebnikov in Cyrillic, 84/head, 84, the tapering handles decorated with monograms and leaf motifs, total weight 597gm (7) ***
*** Russian gilt silver lizard, impressed marks, 84 and maker, with head slightly raised and tail twisted beside, the whole raised on rouge marble base, length 14 cm ***
*** Exceptional pair of 19th century stained and painted windows, the central medallions decorated with an image of the crucifixion, surrounded by Gothic style acanthus motifs, in green with blue and amber coloured borders, 45 x 45 cm (2) ***
*** Late 19th century French green opaque glass and enamel box and cover, of large proportions, beautifully painted with roses and foliage surrounded by thumb cut motifs, raised upon four feet, 16 cm x 23 cm x 14 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian silver Kovsh, marked, Moscow, 1864, Ha (in cyrillic), with oval shaped bowl set with central medallion, above decorative patterned handle, a/f, possibly weighed handle, total weight 137gm, length 16 cm ***
*** Russian silver handled and silver serving set, comprising two knives, three forks and server, impressed silver marks, in original box ***
*** 18th century Neapolitan ebony and ivory box, of rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with ebony marquetry inlay within an ivory string border, opening to reveal a leatherette lined interior, the body finely adorned with incised and inked ivory… ***
*** Two 19th century Russian porcelain bowls, both of deep circular form, the interior with a border of painted script, the other decorated with foliage in cream and green on a maroon/pink ground, diameter 16.5 cm (2) ***
*** 18th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with central saint, flanked by roundels of God and mother of Christ, in tones of red, cream and blue, 32 x 27 cm ***
*** Early 18th century Russian icon, of framed rectangular form, painted with an image of St. Marcus seated at table writing in book, with church architecture in back ground, in tones of red, brown and gilt, 32 x 26 cm ***
*** Late 19th century French green opaque glass and enamel box and cover, of large proportions, beautifully painted with roses and foliage surrounded by thumb cut motifs, raised upon four feet, 16 x 23 x 14 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian silver ewer, hallmarked, M.N (in Cyrilic), M.P?// 1846, Moscow, 84, with a slender waisted neck, set with s-scroll handle, above a lobed body, on stepped circular foot, with beaded border, a/f, total weight 606gm, height 34 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian icon and gilt oklad, of rectangular form, painted with image of Christ and bible, with gilt silver oklad chased with borders of flowers and foliage, 32 x 28 cm ***
*** Good 19th century inlaid walnut tea caddy, of deep rectangular form, decorated with herringbone veneer borders, opening to three lidded compartments with ivory handles, with secret drawer to side, the whole raised upon gilt metal feet, 17 cm x 23.5 cm x… ***
*** Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with a scene of John the Forerunner, depicted with halo, chalice and child, in tones of red, orange, black and silver, 44 x 36 cm ***
*** Good 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, c.1870, of rectangular form depicting Christ Pantocrator, with gilt silver oklad, engraved and chased with patterning and script, impressed 84, Moscow, M.S, 21 x 17 cm (icon), framed. Provenance: Aalders… ***
*** Good 19th century Alter triptych, depicting the Adoration of Christ, possibly inspired by Hugo van der goes 'Portinari Alter piece' depicting a beautifully painted central panel depicting Mary and child, with angel (Gabrielle) playing mandolin at feet,… ***
*** Early 18th century Russian icon, school of Palech, of curved rectangular form, painted with St. Menas holding a cross, surrounded by angel and figures, in tones of red, blue and white, 27 x 24 cm ***
*** French 19th century gilt frame, in the form of a Gothic arch, flanked by angels, 24 cm x 16.5 cm, mounted in frame, 54 cm x 39 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, painted with image of mother of God and child Iverskaya, surrounded by silver oklad, impressed Russian marks, 12.5 x 10.5 cm (icon), set within a gilt frame and wooden kiot with hinged glass… ***
*** Russian 14ct gold gem set photo locket, stamped 56, of oval form, the hinged cover set with pear shaped ruby and sixteen small diamonds arranged in the form of a choker and pendant, opening to reveal two photo windows, total weight 9.98gm, 4 cm drop x 2.6… ***
*** Russian 19th century figural inkwell, depicting a cossack carrying two buckets, on a malachite ground, flanked by inkwells, the whole raised on four feet, length 24 cm ***
*** Russian silver and enamel kvosch, of boat shape, with curved handle and beaded rim, decorated with flower heads and scrolling foliage motifs, in tones of blue, white, green and red, impressed 84 and H. 3, total weight 66gm ***
*** Beautiful French painted jewellery casket and cover, of rectangular form set with five panels, each one painted with scenes of figures in romantic settings, signed E.Lissoty, with gilt beaded surrounds and raised on four scrolling feet, 13 x 18 x 18 cm ***
*** Fine 19th century Russian silver & niello cigar case, marked 84, Cyrillic//1896, Ah (August Holmstrom, senior member of Faberge workshop) of slender rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with central oval medallion depicting figures in a cart being… ***
*** Russian silver and enamel coin purse, of rectangular form, beautifully decorated with central flower motif surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs on gilt ground, in tones of blue, red, white and green, impressed 84, total weight 95gm, 7 cm x 5 cm ***
*** Stunning Regency inlaid tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with twin turned handles, inlaid with brass scroll work, the cover opening to reveal a central bowl, flanked by inlaid compartments, on bun feet, 32 x 18 cm ***
*** 19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of an Officer, depicted in scarlet military coat with heavy gold epaulettes, watercolour on ivory, of rectangular form 12.5 cm x 9.5 cm, set within a rectangular brass frame accented with floral swags and… ***
*** 19th century English portrait miniature group, three young ladies, depicted in pale blue, yellow and apricot dress, with headbands in curled hair, with blue sky background, watercolour on ivory, of circular form, diameter 10 cm, set within tortoiseshell… ***
*** Good 19th century Greek icon and silver oklad, of handsome rectangular form, depicting mother of God and child, the silver oklad decorated with coronets and embossed bodies, with floral surround, 32 x 24 cm. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions the Estate of… ***
*** Pair of Russian silver and enamel vodka cups, of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with stylised flowers, in tones of blue, white and red enamel, impressed 84, M.O (Cyrillic), three crowns, total weight 71gm, (2) ***
*** Lovely silver and enamel kovsch, marked St. Petersburg, 84, Khelbnikov, of baluster form, decorated with flowers and foliage in tones of white, pink and green, a/f, length 7.6 cm ***
*** George III sterling silver twin handled tea caddy, hallmarked, London, 1813, I,M, with finial and domed cover, flanked by a classical shaped body, decorated with cartouche and phoenix, surrounded by scroll work on circular stepped foot, total weight 185gm… ***
*** 19th century Russian Imperial porcelain figure, depicting a woman in free flowing robes standing between two large urns, set above a stepped circular pedestal base, with gilt Russian Cyrillic characters verso (marking the birth date of Princess Margaret… ***
*** Russian silver enamel Kovsh, marked 84, MC (Maria Semenova), 1896-1907, Moscow, beautifully decorated with polychrome enamel stylised flower heads and foliage on a textured ground, set within rope twist and light blue enamel dot work borders, total weight… ***
*** Nikolay Ivanovich Lieberich (Russian, 1828-1883), Russian cast iron figure of peasant girl, depicted riding a horse, with rake in one hand, signed in Cyrillic, 18(?) mark rubbed, with Kasli foundry to underside, a/f, 42 cm x 40 cm catalogue note:… ***
*** 19th century Russian Christ Pantocrator icon, on timber panel, depicted Christ with right hand raised in blessing, the left hand holding an open Gospel with inscribed Slavonic verse from the Gospel according to Matthew (11:28), 42.5 cm x 34 cm, together… ***