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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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*** 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,… ***
*** 19th century Russian silver engraved and niello snuff box, marked, Moscow, 84, 1822, assayer Nikolay Dubovin, of rectangular form, engraved and niello work showing an early scene of the Kremlin to all sides, opening to gilt interior, total weight 95gm, 9… ***
*** Unusual Russian travelling silver money box and and key marked, 84 Lev Fridrikhovich Oleks, probably Moscow, of thick rectangular form, pocket size, decorated with raised floral sprays, with loop handle and fitted interior, total weight 145gm, 11 cm x 6.5… ***
*** 19th century Russian silver icon pendant, early 20th century, marked 84 kokoshnik, Moscow, maker 'Sg' in Cyrillic, with hand painted depiction of our lady of Kazan and the Christ child, with red velour backing, 7 cm x 5.7 cm ***
*** George III sterling silver travelling apple corer, and Paring knife, hallmarked Birmingham 1820/1821, it (Joseph Taylor), of cylindrical form, decorated with ribbed body and handles, total weight 24gm, length 9 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian silver chalice, marked St.Petersburg, 1869, 84, Mn or Mk possibly Mathias Kilpelainen and import marks for Latvia, with shallow shaped bowl, with gilt interior, with strapwork and roundel engraved border above knop support on circular… ***
*** Set of six Russian gilt silver fruit knives and forks, the whole set within an Austrian silver stand (7) ***
*** Russian silver niello coin purse, marked 84, Kiev, H.C, of purse form, with central niello cartouche, surrounded by scrolling motifs, opening to fitted interior, the whole with chain and niello flower clasp, total weight 76gm, 6.6 cm x 7 cm (not including… ***
*** Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver box and cover, in the form of an apple, impressed Tiffany & Co//makers//13745//10, inscribed 'Mike and Elaine Rowe//Atlanta//1980,' total weight 200gm, height 11 cm ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy and tray, hallmarked Sheffield, 1909, William Hutton & Sons Ltd, of boat form with reeded border and engraved with central inscription, with a hinged domed lid set with baluster finial, on elliptical form tray with… ***
*** Russian gilt silver and lacquer beaker, of cylindrical form, decorated with a scene of three figures being pulled by three horses, in tones of red, gilt and brown, total weight 76gms, height 7 cm ***
*** Good 19th century French portrait miniature, of oval form, depicting a lady in period dress with jewellery and headpiece, signed centre right, height 8 cm, set in an ivory frame, of rectangular form, 14.5 x 12 cm (frame) ***
*** Regency twin handled sewing casket, in red leather, with twin brass lion mask handles and accents, opening to reveal fitted interior and lift out compartment, 16 x 28 x 18 cm ***
*** Judaica sterling silver Channukiah, marked sterling 925, in tree of life design, with eight candle branches above one lower, above a moulded circular foot, weighted, height 20 cm ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver jewellery box and cover, hallmarked, London, 1909, M.C, the rectangular top embossed with Reynolds angel heads above similar border of angel heads and scrolling foliage, length 20 cm ***
*** George V sterling silver table bridge box & cover, hallmarked Birmingham, 1910, H.M, of shaped rectangular form, with raised 'Bridge' to cover, on four cabriole legs, with fitted red velvet interior, length 22 cm ***
*** Russian Nicholas II porcelain demi tasse, of cylindrical form, decorated with images of masks and fruit in tones of black with angled handle, factory marks verso, height 6 cm ***
*** Two Russian silver and enamel vodka cups, both marked 84, the larger marked Moscow, 1896-1908, maker Ah, with gilt wash interior, height 5.5 cm, the smaller marked Moscow, 1908-1926, height 5 cm, total combined weight 100g (2) ***
*** Three Russian silver napkin rings, marked 84, comprising two with enamel decoration (one marked Moscow, '?), together with a silver example marked Moscow, '?, total weight 119gm (3) ***
*** Russian Caucasian filigree silver belt, late 19th century, each linked stamped 84 with city mark, each link with intricate filigree design, with niello Cyrillic inscription to buckle, total weight 143gm, total length 57 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, lot 96,… ***
*** 18th/19th century embroidered religious of Saint Francis Xavier, a Spanish Catholic missionary and co-founder of the Jesuit order, depicted reclining against a dwelling. Clutching a crucifix before a body of water and a vessel, set within an intricate… ***
*** Austro-Hungarian silver Neillo card case, marked 900, Vienna, M&S, of rectangular form, decorated with central incised monogram encapsulated by a belt with a checker border pattern surrounding it, total weight 86gm, 8 cm x 5 cm x 2 cm ***
*** Russian silver cigar/vesta case, hallmarked, St. Petersburg, 84, M.H, of rectangular form, with ribbed surface to two hinged compartments, with monogram, total weight 200gm ***
*** Delightful Continental silver and enamel box and cover, of slender rectangular form, decorated with a fine image of a terrier, in tones of white and brown in enamel, with gilt interior, impressed 800, total weight 82gm, 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm ***
*** Large Georgian tea caddy, of rectangular form, with stringing to the edges, opening to a fitted interior with later bowl and two decanters and stoppers, flanked by a pair of drop handles and raised on four bun feet, 20 cm x 26 cm x 15.5 cm ***
*** 19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of a lady, depicted in white dress with pink shawl draped over one shoulder, with brown curly hair and rosy complexion, watercolour on ivory, of rectangular form 8 cm x 6.5 cm, set behind glass in a hinged… ***
*** Good Greek icon, of rectangular form, with central image of St. Stylianos, surrounded by other saints to the corners, 36 x 24 cm ***
*** Victorian tea caddy of rectangular form, with sloping top, accented with fine stringing, opening to two removable lidded containers with cross banded and strung borders ***
*** Set of six Russian 19th century silver oyster fork impressed Imperial double headed eagle, N.X (van Petrovich Khlebnikov) in Cyrillic, A.A//1896, 84 and St.Petersburg, with tapering handles and silver blades, total weight 348gm (6) ***
*** Russian silver and niello cigarette case, marked 84 kokoshnik (1896-1908), Moscow, maker 'Ch' (possibly Sergei Ivanovich Nazarov), of rounded rectangular form with spring push button clasp, the cover decorated with architectural scene within a stylised… ***
*** 19th century French miniature, after Francois Gerard's 'Portrait of Juliette Recamier', oil on ivorine, signed 'Gerard' lower right, in brass frame 16.5 cm x 11 cm ***
*** Russian malachite and slate posy vase, of cylindrical form, with a spreading lip, the body decorated with rectangular panels of slate on a panel malachite ground, the whole raised on circular foot, height 13 cm ***
*** Russian silver lobed charka, marked Moscow, 1789?(rubbed), A.O (Cyrillic), Aa. Of lobed oval form, embossed with foliage and s-scroll handle, with gilt interior and spreading foot, total weight 36gm, length 7.5 cm ***
*** Late 19th century 9ct rose gold pill box, of circular form, with adjustable top creating opening for pill, with crimped edges, a/f, total weight 12.2gm, diameter 3.4 cm ***
*** Russian silver footed basket, hallmarked with head and Cyrillic, of oval form with double twist handle, with cut floral border, raised on four feet, total weight 375gm, length 28 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian icon, on 18th century board, of curved rectangular form, painted with a scene of the two saints Paisius and Onuphrius, in tones of brown, green and red with silver coloured background, 31 x 26 cm ***
*** Victorian Scottish sterling silver trinket box, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1838, Jn (James Nasmyth), with heavy c-scroll and acanthus border to the lid, the body decorated with floral and acanthus motifs, with engine turned base and gilt interior, total weight… ***
*** Edwardian portrait miniature, c.1910, portrait of a lady, in formal dress, tiara and three strand of pearls, signed P. Asti centre right, watercolour on ivory, of oval form 8.3 cm x 6.4 cm, set within a gilt frame accented with seed pearls, 10.5 cm x 8.7… ***
*** 19th century Greek icon, of rectangular form, painted with images of St. Peter and St. Paul, one clasping keys, the other with scrolls, 31 x 24 cm. Provenance: Mossgreen auction, the Ruth and John Clemente collection, lot 379, then private collection… ***
*** Cantonese enamel box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with panels depicting birds and flowers, on a ground of flowers and foliate scrolls, in tones of blue, yellow, red and green, mark to base, length 11 cm ***
*** Continental four panel icon, of ogee form, the four panels each set with five scenes depicting the stations of the cross, 41 cm x 17.5 cm ***
*** 19th century French portrait miniature, portrait of a gentleman, depicted seated wearing a navy blue coat and white stock, signed M de Bade lower right, watercolour on ivory, of oval form 8.8 cm x 7 cm, set in a rectangular wooden frame, 13.5 cm x 11.5 cm ***
*** Two Russian painted icons, both of rectangular form, one depicting St. George and the dragon, the other in the form of saints and horse, all in bright tones and accented in gilt, 22 cm x 19 cm and 33 cm x 23 cm (2) ***
*** 19th century German silver trinket box and cover, marks to base, of shaped oval form, decorated with central basket of flowers, surrounded by floral motifs and pierced with acanthus and floral swags to sides, with gilt interior, with tortoiseshell insert,… ***
*** Russian enamel cup, marked 84, maker H3, Moscow, 1908-1926, of tapering cylindrical form, decorated to exterior with filigree and polychrome enamel foliate decoration between beaded and rope twist borders, in predominant light blue and dark blue tones… ***
*** 19th century French portrait miniature of Michel Ney (1769-1815) known as Le Rougeaud, le brave des Braves by Napoleon and his men, also Duke of Elchingen, 1st Prince of Moskva and Marshall of the Empire, later executed on his own order to fire, framed,… ***
*** George III/IV sterling silver novelty pill box, hallmarked L&Co. (Ledsam & Vale) Birmingham maker, modelled in the form of a purse, with all over anthemion decoration, total weight 6gm, height 2 cm ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked London, 1902, W.N//G.N (W & G Neal),with cylindrical cover, set above a rectangular body beautifully embossed with acanthus, c-scroll and floral motifs, total weight 165gm, height 15 cm ***
*** Late 19th century Russian icon, Soothe My Sorrows, depicting Mary with her hand held to the side of her head and Christ child holding a scroll bearing script in Cyrillic, egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel, a/f (some losses missing shponki),… ***
*** Edwardian Lucite jewellery casket, in tortoiseshell finish, the box of rectangular scalloped form with slightly domed cover and handle, with silverplate hardware to corners, on four turned feet, 12 cm x 25 cm x 17.5 cm ***
*** Pair of Russian Kuznetsov porcelain plates, of scalloped circular form, painted with portraits of ladies, surrounded by floral borders with maroon and gilt rims, factory marks to base, diameter 18 cm (2). Provenance: Sotheby's, Belgravia, lot 240, 24/11/77 ***
*** Russian silver niello belt, the central buckle set with floral motif surrounded by a sunburst and flanked by leaf motifs, the belt set with a series of eighteen niello oval roundels with scenes of towns, flowers and objects surrounded by beaded borders,… ***
*** Dutch silver trinket box, marked 833, Hh, of rectangular form, the hinged cover embossed with tavern scene, the sides embossed with acanthus border, total weight 228gm, 3.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 9.5 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian silver and niello coin purse, marked, of rounded rectangular form, with central medallion engraved with monogram, with magenta silk lining, with small paper portrait of Nicholas II to interior, total weight 87gm, 7.5 cm x 5 cm.… ***
*** Early 19th century Russian icon, portraying 'Our lady of the Sign', with Mary's hands raised in prayer above the sitting Christ child on lap, clutching a scroll in right hand indicating his position as the living word of God, set within a gilt metal oklad… ***
*** English sterling silver and tortoise shell jewellery casket, hallmarked Birmingham 1910, of lobed rectangular form, decorated with inlaid medallion to top, with stylised boarder, standing on four stylised feet, total weight 212gm, 9 cm x 10 cm x 3.5 cm,… ***
*** Two Russian silver and enamel spoons, one with shaded enamel bowl, decorated with flower heads, turned stem in tones of pink, blue and green, the other decorated with flowers and scroll work in tones of blue, white and red on a gilt ground, with spiral… ***
*** Australian silver plate and emu egg centre piece, with central emu egg carved with lyre bird and emu, above fern leaves, above kangaroo and emu, all on oval base resting on four ball feet, height 33 cm ***
*** Indian Vizagapatam marine ivory box and cover, of rectangular form, with curved top, incised and inked with floral motifs, with wooden handle, 11 cm x 18 cm. Provenance: Estate of gentleman Ballina ***
*** Framed 19th century ivory portrait miniature, of rectangular form, decorated with a scene of a mother and child seated on a lounge, 12 x 9 cm ***
*** 19th century silver and quartz trinket box and cover, of rectangular form set with a central purple and white quartz, surrounded by a wreath border, the verso beautifully embossed with acanthus motifs, 5.9 cm x 4.4 cm ***
*** 19th century portrait miniature, portrait of a lady, wearing a white dress with white bonnet accented with blue bows, watercolour on ivory, of rectangular form 9 cm x 7 cm, set within a hinged leatherette case ***
*** French opaline glass jewellery casket, of rectanguilar form with chamfered corners, with a hinged top cover, in pale pink tones with gilt trim, 10 cm x 13.5 cm x 8.5 cm ***
*** German wood and plaster house shrine, of arched form, set with a pair of angels above a pair of arched doors, with figures of saints, opening to a figure of Christ, in tones of red, blue and green, 48 x 26 cm ***
*** 18th century Russian silver and ebony ladle, hallmarked 84, St Petersburg, 1796, the bowl with gilt wash interior and set with a turned ebony handle with finial, a/f (finial), total weight 153gm, length 18.5 cm ***
*** Three Russian 19th/20th century porcelain cups and saucers, by the factories of Terikhov & Kiselyov and Kuznetsov, all decorated with floral motifs in bright tones, factory marks to base (6) ***
*** 19th century ivory portrait miniature, of roundel form, depicting a lady seated in three quarter with head turned wearing pearl headdress and earrings, with lace dress tied with blue ribbon, set within a gilt frame, diameter 14.5 cm ***
*** French blue opaline glass jewellery casket, with molded lattice decoration, with hinged cover accented with gilt mounts, a/f, height 10 cm and length 13 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian icon, tempera on timber panel, depicting two Orthodox saints with halos, in a landscape setting, areas of repainting to robes, with dual shponki (slats) verso, 26.5 cm x 22.5 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian silver charka, marked, Moscow, 1878, 84, assayer N.K, of baluster form, decorated with borders of geometric motifs, on circular foot, with gilt interior and decorative handle, total weight 94gm, height 8 cm ***
*** Early 19th century portrait mourning miniature, portrait of a gentleman, depicted with a black coat and silk tie, of oval form, watercolour on ivory, the verso with interwoven locks of hair with initials PM, set within a gilt bordered cobalt blue glass… ***
*** Regency tortoise shell and ivory card case, of rectangular form, the push button clasp releasing a hinged cover decorated with ivory borders and upper silver panel, 10 cm x 7.5 cm note: this lot can only be shipped within Australia ***
*** 19th century walnut veneer tea caddy, with squat bombe shape body, the slightly domed cover decorated with studded swag border, with ivory handle and mother of pearl key escutcheon, opening to reveal one large internal compartment, 8 x 22 x 16 cm ***
*** Two 19th century ivory portrait miniatures, in gilt metal frames, unsigned, a/f, height 10 cm (2) ***
*** Two Russian Kuznetsov porcelain cups and saucers, both decorated with flowers and foliage, in tones of blue, pink and green, together with another Russian gilt porcelain cup and saucer (6) ***
*** 19th century Russian porcelain tea pot, by the Gardner factory, made for the eastern market, of spherical form, decorated with cartouches of table vase and flowers, surrounded by scrolling foliage, in tones of green and yellow on a maroon/pink ground,… ***
*** French Empire portrait miniature box and cover, of cylindrical form, painted with central portrait of a lady, with floral and ribboned surrounds, above a gallery surround, height 7.5 cm, diameter 10 cm ***
*** Russian silver and enamel cigarette holder, of cylindrical form, decorated with flower heads and scrolling motifs, in tones of blue, white, red and green on a gilt ground with ivory and amber mount, length 8.6 cm ***
*** Two Russian silver and enamel spoons, one with an apostle/figural finial above a spiralled stem, the bowl beautifully decorated with flowers and scroll work in tones of red, blue and green on a gilt ground, the other decorated with flower heads and… ***
*** Delightful Continental silver and enamel box and cover, of slender rectangular form, decorated with an image of a hunting dog and bird, in tones of white, black and brown enamel, impressed 800, total weight 69gm, 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm ***
*** 18th century English portrait miniature, c.1780, of oval form, depicting a gentleman with dark coat and brass buttons, with white shirt and powdered hair, watercolour on ivory, of oval form 5 cm x 4 cm, set in a turned wooden frame, 10.5 cm x 9 cm ***
*** 19th century carved religious figure, depicted standing wearing crown and robe, evidence of colour, on a circular base, height 51 cm ***
*** Early Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1901, C&N (Crisford & Norris), of rectangular form with a hinged top cover, decorated to front with repousse stag and two kids within a scrolled foliate design, verso with central reserve… ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1903, C&N (Crisford & Norris), of rectangular form with a hinged top cover, decorated in relief to front with a Collie dog in a landscape under inscription 'On Guard', set within a c-scroll… ***
*** Late 19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, on wood, painted with baby Jesus and three figures, with dove and two figures seated above in the clouds, with gilt and patterned surrounded, framed and behind glass, signed verso, 26 cm x 20 cm (image)… ***
*** Mother of pearl religious tableau, depicting the Last Supper, in an ornate frame, inscribed Jerusalem, 24 x 23 cm ***
*** Indian Vizagapatam marine ivory box and cover, of slender rectangular form, incised and inked with a border of flower heads and foliage, 6.5 cm x 25.5 cm x 15.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of gentleman Ballina ***
*** 19th century carved ivory card case, of rectangular form, set with ivory pages and pen, height 10 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian icon, on 18th century board, of curved rectangular form, painted with mother of God Tikhvinskaya flanked by figures, 31.5 x 25.5 cm ***
*** Good Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with Saint Elena and Makarij, with script, in tones of red, blue, green and gilt, within decorative gilt floral border, 22 x 17.5 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian silver cake server, dated 1868, with assay mark for Yakov Natarov of Tallinn and makers mark for Leopold Michelsen, the blade decorated with foliage on an engine turned ground, total weight 55gm, length 20 cm ***
*** Georgian tea caddy, of plain rectangular form with a hinged top, opening to reveal two lidded compartments, with boxwood stringing to all edges, 12 cm x 21.5 cm x 12 cm ***
*** Good Georgian ivory portrait miniature, English school, c.1790, of rectangular form, in three quarter sinister, depicted wearing a blue feathered hat, with gold necklace and frilled collared dress, holding a book in hand, set within a fine gilt frame, 14… ***
*** Late Georgian English portrait miniature, on ivory, depicting a middle aged gentleman with fitted azure waistcoat over a white linen shirt, with woven hair panel verso, within a rose gold capped oval frame, 8.5 cm x 6 cm ***
*** Early 20th century Russian silver purse, marked Moscow, 1908, A.K (probably Aleksander Krivovichev, engraved with a very rough copy of a state loan bond certificate /winnings ticket reading 'Ticket, 5% internal loan and winnings, for the capital of 100… ***
*** 19th century Russian silver beaker, marked, Moscow, 84, maker rubbed, assayer Andrey Antonovich Kovalsky, with Latvia import marks, of thistle form, with engraved scrolling strapwork on stepped circular foot, total weight 109gm, height 11.5 cm ***