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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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Precious Objects
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*** 19th century Russian icon and oklad, of rectangular form, painted with mother of God and child, surrounded by silver oklad, impressed Russian marks, 22 x 18 cm (kiot) ***
*** Late 19th century Russian icon, depicting the all Seeing eye of God, with church Slavonic inscription, with central Christ Emmanuel within aureole, with God the father above and the four evangelists to each corner, egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood… ***
*** Good 19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form set with a central portrait, surrounded by smaller story panels, with Russian Cyrillic script, in tones of red, blue, green and white, 46 cm x 37 cm ***
*** Charles William Day (British, fl.1815-1854), portrait of a gentleman, depicted wearing a dark jacket, with white shirt and green cravat, watercolour on ivory, of oval form 6.5 cm x 5.5 cm, set within a wooden frame with gilt mount, 15 cm x 14 cm ***
*** Good Russian silver tea cup holder and cup, set with an angled handle, above a cylindrical body decorated with a scene of horses pulling a cart, raised on a circular foot, impressed 84// C.B (Cyrillic), height 13.5 cm ***
*** Lovely Russian silver, banded agate and jewelled, salt, set with a shallow scalloped bowl, set within three mounts, on knop stem, on pierced floral foot, set with precious stones, height 6.5 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, c.1870 of rectangular form depicting Christ Pantocrator, the oklad with engraved surround and script, mounted, impressed A.C, 84, 22 x 18 cm ***
*** 18th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, painted with a scene of the birth of Mary, in tones of red, green, white and brown, 31 x 26 cm ***
*** Late 19th century ivory crucifix figure, depicted wearing a crown of thorns, on gilt cross on mount, height 18 cm (figure) ***
*** 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 purchased: Mossgreen Auctions the Estate of the… ***
*** Lovely late Georgian inlaid tea caddy, of compressed hexagonal form, the hinged top cover opening to reveal two lead lined compartments with covers and turned bone handles, the cover featuring a central marquetry compass point roundel above geometric… ***
*** Russian 14ct gold 'Good Luck' book pendant, stamped verso, of book form with hinged spine, the front decorated with central Cyrillic banner reading 'Good Luck' on a blue enamel ground, set amongst polychrome enamel floral sprays, with black enamel… ***
*** George IV silver and agate trinket box and cover, hallmarked, London, 1825, C.R (possibly Charles Rawlings) of oval form, set with central banded/moss agate oval panel, surrounded by scroll work, opening to gilt interior, length 7 cm. Purchased: Sotheby's… ***
*** 18th/19th century ivory portrait miniature, of oval form, painted with a scene of gentleman with blue ribbon and medal, in papier mache frame, length 7 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with saint and Madonna, standing in front of church, with script, surrounded by finely carved border, with Christies label verso, 20.5 cm x 16 cm ***
*** Fine 19th century Italian ivory miniature, of rectangular form, painted with an image of a young child in a lace bonnet and dress holding a rattle and patting a small dog, 7 cm x 8.5 cm ***
*** Wonderful gilt French portrait box and cover, of square form, set with a central portrait of a maiden, signed M.Roy, surrounded by a red and and gilt border, with wreath and scroll motifs, with key, 13 cm x 13 cm ***
*** Delightful scrimshaw whales tooth, engraved with a sperm whale pushing a boat out of the water, length 10 cm ***
*** Russian gilt silver enamel snuff box, impressed marks to base, of rectangular form with a hinged cover, decorated depicitons of green conical trees flanked by ornate foliate scrolling, in polychrome tones on a textured gilt ground, bordered by rope twist… ***
*** Heavy Russian silver combines cigarette case and vesta, of deep rectangular form, set with coronet and S.R monogram, opening to compartment for cigarettes, with match compartment to top, total weight 225gm, 10 cm x 6.5 cm ***
*** Good pair of Victorian portrait miniatures, c.1840, depicting a lady and gentleman, in traditional dress, of oval form, surrounded by a gilt metal framed with scrolled acanthus motifs, 11 cm x 9 cm (2) ***
*** Sixteen Russian silver handled serving implements, impressed 84, with tapering decorative handles displaying strapping and acanthus, with gilt blades (16) ***
*** Late Victorian sterling silver Windsor castle card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1891, F.M (Frederick Marson), of rectangular form with continuous repousse decorated, the front cover decorated with scene of Windsor castle between scrolled foliate motifs,… ***
*** Wonderful Indian Vizagapatam ivory box and cover, of handsome proportions, of square form with sloping top, incised and inked with architectural images and central floral motif, 14.5 cm x 25.5 cm ***
*** Late 19th century copper lidded box and cover, of cylindrical form, the cover and body decorated continuously with putto, height 13 cm and width 18.5 cm ***
*** Wonderful Indian Vizagapatam ivory box and cover, of handsome proportions, of square form with sloping top, incised and inked with architectural images and central floral motif, 14.5 cm x 25.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of gentleman Ballina ***
*** 18th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with mother of God and saints, with brass surround and repeating pattern, 31.5 x 27 cm purchased: Christies Auctions, lot 532, then private collection Brisbane ***
*** Good Regency sarcophagus tea caddy, in ebonised wood, inlaid with scrolling floral motifs in mother of pearl, opening to a fitted interior with central bowl, flanked by removable lidded canisters, the whole raised on four lobed bun feet and flanked by… ***
*** 19th century carved walnut panel, of rectangular form, depicting religious scene of angels carrying swords and roses, with boy holding fish, 46 x 61.5 cm ***
*** Delightful Continental porcelain jewellery casket, of rounded rectangular form with hinged cover, with each side, cover and base decorated with hand painted scenes of courting couples, accented with gilt, a/f, 9 cm x 14 cm x 10 cm ***
*** Good 19th century Russian silver niello snuff box and cover, Moscow, 1897, assay H.A, 84, of rectangular form, with fine repousse and niello work, one side displaying figures on horse and cart with waves below surrounded by a scroll base, town surrounded… ***
*** Early 19th century Russian silver coffee pot, marked Moscow, 1804, 84, assayer Ivan Ivanovich Vikhlyaev, with oval cover with finial, above a tapering body, engraved with palmettes on a domed support on square foot, slight a/f, total weight 375gm, height… ***
*** 19th century Russian icon, tempera on panel, depicting eight Orthodox saints below inscriptions, composed in two groups of four, set below a representation of the Christ on a cloud, a/f (paintwork peeling), with dual shponki (slats) to top and bottom of… ***
*** 19th century Russian silver and niello cigarette case, marked, Moscow, 1873, assay B.C, maker I.F (Ivan Futikin), of rectangular pillow form, beautifully engraved with an image of the Kremlin, with ground of acanthus scroll verso, total weight 134gm, 11… ***
*** 20th century Russian cased icon, unmarked, depicting the Virgin of Hodogetria and the Christ child within an incised gilt oklad, accented with conjoined polychrome enamel halos, 18 cm x 14.5 cm, set within a timber and glass icon case with internal gilt… ***
*** 19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, painted with a scene of John the Forerunner, depicted with halo, chalice and child, in tones of orange, black and yellow, surrounded by saints, 43 x 34 cm ***
*** Russian silver and enamel spoon, with coronet finial tapered twist handle teardrop bowl, decorated with scrolling foliate motifs in tones of blue, white and red on gilt ground, total weight 44gm, impressed 84 Kokoshnik and H.3 in Cyrillic, length 17.5 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, finely painted with scenes from the twelve great Feasts, in tones of red, blue, white and gilt, script to border, 36 x 31 cm ***
*** Rare early 19th century Russian icon, of square form, painted with an image of Mary Hodegetria, in tones of red and orange with gilt back ground and script, framed, 15 x 18 cm ***
*** Italian Madonna and Child plaque, of oval form, depicting mother and child, surrounded by cupids, in tones of red, green and yellow, accented in gilt, a/f, height 33 cm ***
*** German 935 silver and guilloche enamel box, marked, of rectangular form with canted corners, with hinged cover decorated with rose, with gilt interior, 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm ***
*** Chinese export ware tea caddy, of sarcophagus form, decorated with reserves of figures in a pagoda setting, with floral accents, the hinged cover opening to reveal two pewter tea containers, raised on four giltwood feet, 12.5 cm x 21 cm x 15 cm ***
*** Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with religious scene depicting the birth of Christ, in rich tones of orange, red, blue and green and accented in gilt, 22 cm x 18.5 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form depicting mother of God and child, the oklad decorated with flowers to the corners and strapwork and script, impressed B.N//1883, 84, maker rubbed, 27 x 22 cm. Provenance: Mossgreen, 1986,… ***
*** Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form depicting Christ Pantocrator, the oklad engraved and chased with decoration, impressed 84, C.T, A.B in Cyrillic, 22 x 15 cm. Provenance: Shapiro Auctions, Orlando collection, then private collection… ***
*** Handsome Georgian mahogany tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with twin ring handles, opening to reveal central well with crystal mixing bowl, flanked by two hinged lidded compartments, the whole raised on four paw feet, height 27 x width 39 x diameter 22 cm ***
*** Australian silver plate and emu egg centrepiece, with central emu egg carved with kangaroo and emu, above fern leaves, above Aborigine holding boomerang, kangaroo and emu, all on oval base, on four ball feet, engraved initials to base, a/f to egg ***
*** Stunning mid 19th century aide memoire, of rectangular form, set with a central ivory panel, finely painted with a miniature scene depicting a classical architectural building with figures, surrounded by a gilt border, with scroll work to corners, on a… ***
*** 19th century Russian silver cigarette case, marked, St. Petersburg, 1882-99, maker rubbed possibly Mh, of rectangular form with diagonal gadrooned body, set with coronet above a monogram, opening to gilt interior, total weight 165gm, 9 cm x 72 cm ***
*** Large Victorian mahogany tea caddy, c.1860, the hinged facetted cover decorated with inlaid border, the body set with twin brass drop ring handles and brass escutcheon and key, opening to reveal central mixing bowl flanked by two lidded compartments, with… ***
*** 19th century Russian painted icon, of rectangular form, depicting mother of God and child, in tones of red, orange and blue on a gilt ground, 34 cm x 25 cm, set within kiot, 39 cm x 35 cm ***
*** Judaica silver and gilt kiddush cup, marked 925, of facetted form, set above a circular base decorated with gilt grapevine motif, the interior inscribed continuously with Hebrew script, total weight 195gm (including weighted base), height 10 cm ***
*** Good 19th century Russian silver and enamel spoon, with coronet finial, above twist handle and circular bowl, decorated with monogram and date surrounded by geometric motifs in rich tones of green red and blue, impressed 91, assay (rubbed), 1873 and… ***
*** Pair of 19th century Russian silver and enamel spoons, with coronet finials above tapering handle, and circular bowl, decorated with flowers, foliage and beading in tones of blue, white, red and green, impressed assay, 84, Moscow (rubbed), total weight… ***
*** 19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with detailed scene of Pokrov Protection of Virgin Mary Theotokos, in rich tones of red, orange, green and yellow, accented in gilt, 18 x 15 cm ***
*** Late 17th century north Russian icon, c.1680, of curved rectangular form, painted with a number of scenes of St. Elias, in tones of red, black, white and gilt, 36 x 30 cm ***
*** Lovely silver and enamel kiddush cup, marked Moscow, 84, 1908-1926, of lobed thistle form, decorated with stylised floral motifs, in tones of pink, blue and green, impressed marks to foot, height 9 cm ***
*** Lovely French silver and enamel box and cover, of bun form, lid with enamel panel with courting couple, the body with overall decoration of flowers and foliage, with gilt interior, diameter 6.5 cm ***
*** Good silver and enamel kovsch, marked Moscow, 84, 1908-1926, of baluster form, with angled handle, decorated with floral motifs in tones of white, green, blue and pink, marks to base, length 8 cm ***
*** German ivory portrait miniature, of rectangular form, depicting a finely dressed woman with jewels holding a platter of fruit in an interior scene with window view of mountains, signed H.D lower right, mounted in a rectangular bone and ebony inlaid frame,… ***
*** Early 19th century Russian icon, of petit square form, painted with Mary Hodegetria, in tones of red, brown and gilt, 11 x 9.5 cm ***
*** Large rare Russian icon, in silver and enamel, 'Sign'of mother of God, set with a finely painted central image of mother of Christ and child, surrounded by ten well painted saints, with silver oklad accented with enamel work, set within a glass case, 26… ***
*** 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form depicting Christ Pantocrator, with chased repeating arched border and script to base, impressed silver marks rubbed probably Moscow, 26 x 22 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joels, then private… ***
*** Australian sterling silver Ciborium, marked E.J.Dwyer to base, total weight 138gm, height 14 cm ***
*** 19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of a lady, depicted in a blue dress with white lace collar and bonnet, inscribed 'Mrs Creighton, she was Mrs.C.D.Blair's mother & Jane M. Gordon's grandmother,' watercolour on ivory, of rectangular form 9… ***
*** Austrian gilt silver and enamel box, hallmarked 900, of rectangular form with a hinged lid, decorated with central monogram, weight 121gm, length 8 x width 5.5 cm ***
*** Tortoiseshell playing card box, of petit rectangular form, with a hinged cover set with a plain silver shield, opening to reveal a set of playing cards, 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, painted with an image of John the Forerunner holding a chalice, in tones of brown and red, 36 x 31 cm ***
*** Chinese export ware lacquer tea caddy, of sarcophagus form, decorated continuously with court scenes and stylised flowers and foliage, raised on four dragon feet, height 15 cm x width 24.5 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, depicting mother of Christ Helper of the Sick and saints, the oklad with embossed figures and oak leaf border, impressed silver marks H.X, 84, reads Moscow verso, 31 cm x 26.5 cm ***
*** 19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of Captain James hay, depicted in three quarter sinister in a red military uniform, inscribed 'Capt. James Hay// Southerland Highlanders// died 1838,' watercolour on ivory, of oval form 7 cm x 5.5 cm, set… ***
*** Large French gilt jewellery casket, of rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated in relief with figures in an outdoor setting, 9 x 34 x 27 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian Popov porcelain teapot and twin handled sugar bowl, decorated with reserves of landscapes surrounded by sprays of flowers, in bright tones on a blue ground, factory marks to base, a/f, length 16 cm and 12 cm (2) ***
*** Early 19th century Russian silver and niello snuff box, marked, Moscow, 1808, maker rubbed, assayer Ivan Ivanouvich Vikhlyaev, of deep rectangular form, decorated with scene of cupids amongst ruins to the cover, the base decorated with figure with basket… ***
*** 19th century ivory portrait miniature, in three quarter sinister, depicting a young lady with hair tied, wearing a lace dress falling from shoulder, on mottled blue background, set with gilt ormolu scrolled frame, 14 cm x 12 cm ***
*** Late George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked London, 1808, Thomas Hayter, of oval form, with a cylindrical cover, with bands of foliate engraving to shoulders and base, total weight 136gm, height 8.8 cm and width 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of… ***
*** Russian 14ct gold, enamel & diamond tassel pendant unmarked, of faceted dome form, each facet set with two small diamonds (twelve total) on a ground of rich cobalt enamel, suspending many strung seed pearl and rope twist gold strands, total weight 7.02gm,… ***
*** Van Turkish silver niello cigarette box and cover, marked van and script, of handsome pillow form, with inset cover, decorated with armorial, surrounded by checkered ground, the back with reserve surrounded by flowers and checkered ground, total weight… ***
*** Russian silver cigarette case, marked, Moscow, 1908-1917, 84, A.C, of rectangular form, embossed with a scene of bears and cubs in forest, set with onyx thumb piece, total weight 143gm, 11.5 cm x 8.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield… ***
*** Late 19th century Russian icon of Tikhvinskaya, depicting the Virgin Mary gently holding Christ, with one hand pointed in his direction, egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel, light inscriptions verso, a/f (some losses/wear), 29 cm x 23 cm ***
*** Two 19th century Russian porcelain bowls, by the Gardner factory, made for the eastern market, of deep circular form, decorated with reserves of flowers and vases, one in a pink and yellow colourway, the other in aqua and pink colourway, diameter 16 cm… ***
*** 19th century Russian silver teapot, marks erased and later marked with Faberge mark, of oblong form, with gadrooned lower base, wooden finial and handle, total weight 919gm, length 29 cm ***
*** 18th century European school, untitled, religious scene oil and watercolour on board 20 x 16 cm ***
*** Handsome Georgian mahogany tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with twin ring handles, opening to reveal central well with crystal mixing bowl, flanked by two hinged lidded compartments, the whole raised on four paw feet, height 27 cm, width 39 cm, depth 22 cm ***
*** Delightful Dutch silver tea caddy, c.1911, of facetted form, decorated with roundels of tavern scenes, surrounded by scrolling acanthus, with unusual sliding base cover, total weight 207gm, height 12 cm ***
*** Stuart Devlin sterling silver surprise box, opening to reveal three sterling silver sailing ships, within gilt silver box accented with flower to cover, height 7 cm ***
*** Late Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked, London,1898, makers rubbed, of square form with chamfered corners and urn finial, total weight 412gm, height 11 cm ***
*** Georgian portrait miniature, portrait of a gentleman, depicted wearing black coat and white shirt, set behind a gilt frame embossed with floral and acnthus sprays, inscribed verso 'The late Mr. Joseph Bildarn(?), Taken the commencemt. Of the present… ***
*** French pill box and cover, of oval form, the hinged cover set with bust of a lady in relief, with gilt interior, a/f, length 5.5 cm ***
*** Pair 19th century Royal Vienna twin handled urns and covers, painted with classical figures and cupids, on a cobalt ground, set with ormolu mounts on a stepped base, height 20 cm ***
*** Pair of Regency bronze pastille burners, c.1820, of neo classical cover with floral finials above pierced covers above urn lobed shaped bodies on a circular foot with flower head motifs, height 12 cm (2) ***
*** Four early millefiori glass paperweights, decorated with flower heads in green, blue and red (4) ***
*** Mid 19th century Russian icon, of slightly curved rectangular form, painted with mother of God Tikhvinskaya, flanked by figures, with script and gilt background, 21 x 26.5 cm ***
*** French opaline glass jewellery casket, of rectangular form with a hinged cover, with gilt mounts, 10 cm x 13.5 cm x 8.5 cm ***
*** Four Russian enamel wares, comprising small salt marked Klingert 1896, 3.3 cm diameter, napkin ring, compact (6.5 cm diameter) and brooch (3.6 cm diameter) (4) ***
*** Beautiful French 19th century ivory miniature, of oval form, painted with a scene of a nude reclining in a forest, the whole surrounded by a beaded brass frame, 15.5 cm x 17 cm ***