SH038 - British and European Silver, Furniture and Decorative Arts
auction
Shapiro Gallery, 162 Queen St, Woollahra, SydneyRoyal Worcestor
Baluster Shaped Vase, c. 1920Decorated with birds in a gilt highlighted panels on a speckled blue ground,
- Measurements:
- height 19cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
Royal Worcestor
Selection of Blush Ivory Ware, c. 1890Including, a platter, creamer and four sweetmeat dishes. (4)
- EStimate $400 - $600
Royal Crown Derby
Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Trumpet VasesEach with bold cobalt blue and gilt decoration, together with another porcelain trumpet shaped vase.
- EStimate $500 - $700
Masons
Pair of Cabinet Plates, c. 1850Together with a matching shallow bowl, all decorated in the Chinoiserie manner.
- EStimate $300 - $400
Together with a selection of five 19th Century florally decorated tiles
- EStimate $300 - $400
the lyre shaped body initialled "EAR" on a link chair and loop handle.
- Measurements:
- .length23
- EStimate $250 - $350
modelled with a figure of a Japanese lady bending slightly with a fan, flanking the inkpot resting on a contemporary glass base,
- Measurements:
- height 11cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
the screw top in the form of a thimble together with another contempory brassed smaller version.
- EStimate $300 - $400
R Krauss
Continental Painted Panel on Ivorywith a scene of two classical maidens after bathing resting on a hillside,
- Measurements:
- height 6cm width 7.5cm
- EStimate $300 - $400
the circular box with hinged lid, inlaid with silver linear and flower head decoration and circular body, resting on three short feet modelled as fleur de lis.
- Measurements:
- diameter 8cm height 3.5cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
having a shaped rectangular case, and a chain link handle, retailed by "JN Vickery 179 181 183 Regent Street WI"; together with a German Art Deco enamelled cigarette case (AF)
- EStimate $350 - $450
having a ball like knop leading to a pillar fashioned in the manner of crocodile skin
- Measurements:
- length 23cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
the hinged case, enclosing dual fittings for coins, fitted to one end with a jump ring, initialled.
- Measurements:
- length 7cm weight 34 grammes
- EStimate $300 - $400
the octagonal hinged lid, centred by a single rose in bloom, enclosing gilt lined interior.
- Measurements:
- length 9cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
fitted with, a pierced loop to attach to a chatelaine, suspended on a chain link, and a vacant cartouche amid flying "C" scrolls. (note slight AF to case)
- Measurements:
- length 19cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
together with two various spoons and a brass and leather bound coin case (4)
- EStimate $150 - $250
the rectangular hinged box, with a central vacant cartouche.
- Measurements:
- length 5.5cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
one in the form of a pin together with twin minor panels (Both AF) (3)
- EStimate $350 - $550
W.Comyns & Sons, Ltd
George V Sterling Silver Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box, London 1913 Retailed by J.C.Vickery Regent Street W1the oval lidded box, decorated with ribbon ties, floral swags and flower heads, enclosing a velvet lined interior, resting on scrolled acanthus capped legs.
- Measurements:
- length 18.5cm height 8.5cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
of short stature, leading to twin silvered bands each decorated with birds in flight amid foliage and flower heads,
- EStimate $500 - $700
the tapered cylindrical body decorated throughout with scenes of the hunt,
- Measurements:
- height 8.5cm
- EStimate $600 - $900
of tapered form,
- Measurements:
- height 8cm
- EStimate $400 - $500
the facetted rectangular body with applied foliate decorated gilt metal mounts,
- Measurements:
- height 12cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
the rectangular snap hinged case, decorated with a single panel of a basket of flowers amid flower heads.
- Measurements:
- length 8.5cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
the shaped rectangular lid with applied white metal mounts in the form of roundels, shells and stylised flower heads, the whole with metal linear stinging,
- Measurements:
- length 17cm height 8.5cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
Chaz & Richard Comyns
Victorian Kidney Shaped Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Box, London 1896the shaped top centred by ribbon ties, floral swags a crossed harps and trumpets, emblematic of victory, and a stylised floral border, resting on pierced scrolled feet.
- Measurements:
- length 11cm height 6cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
modelled in the form, of a sarcophagus, together with a white metal mounted propelling pencil.
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
modelled in the form of an egg, enclosing a paste set pin of a floral spray, contained within its original retailer’s box,
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
Brevette
Late 19th Century French Tortoiseshell Purse, c. 1880the shaped rectangular hinged purse, inlaid with pawa shell silver and gold, a vacant cartouche to one side and a vacant square to the verso. (AF)
- Measurements:
- length 8cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
the rectangular case, having a three quarter hinged lid, painted with a female semi nude her modesty covered by her arms.
- Measurements:
- length 9.5cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,000
having a single fitted loop handle, leading to a selection of compartments,
- EStimate $500 - $700
having a selection of ceramic inset panels with flower heads, the metal mounts with maskheads, resting on short metal scrolled feet, fitted with original key,
- Measurements:
- diameter 27cm height 12cm
- EStimate $5,000 - $7,000
modelled with a lobed pagoda style lid, having a selection of applied semi-precious stones, leading to a pierced body, having faux lapis insert panels, resting on a circular foot,
- Measurements:
- height 16cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
Encased Within a Sterling Silver Mounted Travel Case, Birmingham 1914, together with a pair of late Victorian sterling silver mounted table brushes,
- EStimate $500 - $700
The rectangular frame with foliate decoration,
- Measurements:
- height 27cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
Together with a Victorian sterling silver table brush, Chester 1887 (2)
- EStimate $300 - $500
the rectangular hinged box, enclosing harlequin scent bottles with facetted shoulders, and a lined interior.
- Measurements:
- length 16cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
O.Lelicvre
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Marble Paperweighttogether with a Paperweight in the form of a gilt bronze figure of a setter the rectangular weight with a shaped foliate capped grip and mount.
- EStimate $500 - $700
With a twin putti surmount, the hinged lid enclosing a blue velvet lined interior and the pierced four sided box with blue velvet inserts,
- Measurements:
- length 12cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
Montblanc
Ink Pen with 14ct Nib, c. 1960Together with a Parker Duofold ink pen and a European silver gilt mounted letter knife.
- EStimate $200 - $300
decorated with single band of interlocked thistles; together with a smaller unmarked version. (2)
- EStimate $150 - $200
having a waisted rectangular clasp, linking to a selection of eighteen smaller matching links, each decorated with flowering berry vines.
- Measurements:
- length 64cm
- EStimate $150 - $300
having a George III silver coin and horseshoe locket fob charms.
- EStimate $200 - $300
having a single loop suspension, possibly Military Issue.
- EStimate $200 - $300
the pierced two part buckle having stylised tendril decoration.
- Measurements:
- length 12.5cm weight
- EStimate $250 - $350
together with Australian sterling silver, 9ct rose gold fob charm for "Birchgrove Harriers", and early St John’s Ambulance Association medal and a late Celtic pin. (4)
- EStimate $450 - $650
together with a 1930’s silver mounted cameo pendent, Chinese pierced ivory necklet, c 1930 a selection of four pieces of costume jewellery and a boxed Scandinavian sterling silver pin. (9)
- EStimate $250 - $350
having a swivel action, so that the wearer can wear either the cased daguerreotype or the carved ivory panel modelled with twin doves of peace, together with an Edwardian paste set locket and a 1930’s minor locket (3)
- EStimate $350 - $550
modelled as lions, one roaring the other not, on damascene findings. Original retailer’s box.
- EStimate $300 - $400
set with paste seed pearls
- EStimate $150 - $250
together with Victorian Memento Mori gold and black enamel pin
- EStimate $350 - $450
together with a 15 carat set sharks tooth and a gold fancy link bracelet (3)
- EStimate $350 - $550
with scroll work to the shoulders
- EStimate $600 - $1,000
set in 18ct white gold with approx 1.66cts of diamonds
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
white enamel dial and oversize key wind
- EStimate $250 - $350
with original key, together with a ladies Rolex cased movement c 1920 (2)
- EStimate $450 - $650
American Watch Company, Walthum, Mass
Gold Fill Open Faced Pocket Watchwith a white enamelled dial, having roman numerals and a sub dial(Crack to dial) (2)
- EStimate $250 - $350
William, Lister Newcastle on Tyne
George III 18ct Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch, c. 1815having roman numerals, original key and fully hallmarked case
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
set with approximately forty seven small diamonds, apparently set in white gold
- EStimate $400 - $600
modelled in the form of a flower set, with nine small diamonds apparently set in white gold, on a white metal chain
- EStimate $500 - $700
together with 18ct yellow gold Albert chain
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
Rene Lalique
Art Deco Amber Serpent Pendant, c. 1920modelled in rectangular form, with a writhing, serpent attached at both ends to the original silk cord
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,500
modelled in the form of a dragonfly, and centred by a cornelian.
- Measurements:
- length 4.5cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
modelled in the form of a bumblebee.
- EStimate $400 - $600
GTB
French Art Nouveau Carved Horn Pin, c. 1900modelled in the form of a bumblebee.
- EStimate $400 - $600
Approximately 31cts, unset.
- Measurements:
- Approximately 31cts, unset.
- EStimate $5,000 - $7,000
Modelled in the form of a burlesque dancers leg, plated mounts, together with a 19th Century Scottish Pebble Broach.
- EStimate $350 - $550
of waisted baluster form, flanked by twin handles, resting on a circular spreading base,
- Measurements:
- height 23cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,500
together with a silver plated hot water pot (3)
- EStimate $100 - $200
James Dixon & Sons
Mahogany cased fruit and fish canteen, c. 1920comprised as a serving for twelve each knives and forks, each with simulated horn ivorine handle and foliate etched blades, encased in a rectangular boxed strung ebony crossbanded rectangular fitted box.
- Measurements:
- length 67cm
- EStimate $350 - $400
comprising claret jug, bon bon dish, campagna shaped wine pail, lidded tea caddy and a pierced meat cover. (5)
- EStimate $350 - $550
each with foliate capped terminals, all encased in a box wood strung mahogany canteen.
- EStimate $350 - $550
Sheffield 1914 Sterling Silver Drummond of Melbourne Canteen of Mother of Pearl Handled Fruit Knives and Forks
- EStimate $500 - $800
of traditional hues and having applied beads.
- Measurements:
- length 78cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
Decorated with continuous lozenge shaped motifs on an earthy ground, some ware.
- Measurements:
- length 186cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
Decorated with a selection of large geo-metric gulls, interspersed with smaller elongated gulls, encased within a multi-panelled border, all on a deep blue ground. (Small tear)
- Measurements:
- length 245cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
Decorated with a central lozenge shaped gul, surrounded by a selection of large and small geo-metric and floral motifs, on a tonal ground,
- Measurements:
- length 188cm
- EStimate $350 - $550
Decorated with a selection of central geo-metric gulls, leading to a tonal ground .
- Measurements:
- length 189cm
- EStimate $300 - $400
In yellow and red hues with geometric guls.(worn)
- Measurements:
- 170cm x 115cm
- EStimate $300 - $400
Decorated with a selection of geo-metric elements, with foliate stitching.
- Measurements:
- length 181cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
modelled as a couple of the imperial court, in full robes each clutching vessels and resting on octagonal stepped bases. (Slight AF).
- EStimate $4,500 - $5,500
modelled as the deity in full headdress, jewelled, in tonal dress, clasping her precious vase in one hand, signed to Chien Leong to base,
- Measurements:
- height 41.5cm
- EStimate $6,000 - $9,000
modelled with the figure in repose and a child seated at his right hand in serving mode, on a black lacquered stand.
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
modelled as a farmer in traditional robes; with basket poised to catch the hen and chicks at his feet, resting on the original ebonised stand .Signed to base,
- Measurements:
- height 10cm, overall height 13cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
each modelled in the form of waisted tapered vessels, and decorated with sprays of chrysanthemums on a green to white ground.
- EStimate $300 - $400
each of circular banded form and decorated with exotic birds and leaf and berry motifs. (4)
- EStimate $500 - $600
comprising a lidded koro and a pair of vases, each decorated with scenes of lohan in landscapes and having an applied figure of the dragon chasing the flaming pearl. Each in its original retail travelling case.
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,000
modelled with five rising spokes representing the five wisdoms of Buddha or Dyani Buddha’s. seated; and presented in yab yam with his consort, on a stepped lotus throne,
- Measurements:
- height 12cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $2,500
each modelled with a flared lip, having Greek key motifs, leading to the baluster shaped body having panels of birds in exotic landscapes.
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
The rectangular florally enamelled rim, leading to the signed tray decorated with a pair of exotics bird in landscape. (AF)
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,000
modelled standing in the "calming the waters" pose, clad in tradition robes, resting on stepped red stained based,
- Measurements:
- height 56cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
modelled as a baluster shaped vase, decorated with panels of children playing with gilt highlights,
- Measurements:
- height 9cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
modelled with semi precious stone mounts; and a selection of bone panel inserts and resting on a treen base,
- Measurements:
- height 14cm
- EStimate $150 - $300
the reticulated top centred with a peacock in full plumage and bordered with a solid band of acanthus leaves, the body pierced with scenes of peacocks in exotic foliage.
- Measurements:
- diameter 11cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
decorated with cranes in flight, amid bamboo foliage, the verso with similar decoration.
- Measurements:
- . length 12cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
modelled standing with both hands in the verada gesture, clad in traditional robes, including a jewelled headdress, resting on a later ebonised base,
- Measurements:
- height 137cm, overall height 164cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
modelled in circular form, and decorated with a carved image of a young boy with his toy swathed, signed below.
- Measurements:
- diameter 5cm
- EStimate $150 - $250
together with a 19th Century Kutani ceramic vase and a Kutani style box and cover (3)
- EStimate $300 - $400