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Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:128
Sale Title:The Gentlemen's EditLots with images:128
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:45
Date:18-Dec-2023
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Pair of gold cufflinks, each oval plaque with textured finish, maker's mark Sjr, UK hallmarks, Birmingham 375, gross weight 9.9gm, measuring 1.8 x 1.4 cm.
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Carrera Y Carrera, 18ct gold and onyx 'Fieras' cufflinks, the circular plaque with lions head motif and black enamel detail, signed with maker's mark CC, 750, numbered 398381 gross weight 16.5gm, measuring 1.5 cm.
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Pair of gold cufflinks, each designed with a portrait plaque to one side and opposed by an amphora vase, in 18 ct gold, maker's mark indistinct, gross weight 10.6 gm, measuring 1.5 cm.
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Pair of gold cufflinks, impressed with the figure of a lion, engraved 14ct, signed indistinctly, weight 13.4gm, diameter 1.7 cm.
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Two pairs of cufflinks, one in coral and the other in green glass, gross weight 15.6gm, diameter respectively 1.1 cm and 1.3 cm. Provenance: Once in the collection of Martyn Cook.
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Maison Birks, pair of gold and agate cufflinks, each with polished agate geode plaque, stamped Birks 14k, weight 22.3 gm, measuring 2.5 x 2.5 cm
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A garnet ring, an oval cabochon garnet, measuring approximately 12 x 9 mm, set in yellow gold, weight 5.7 grams, ring size P
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Ruby mourning ring, 19th century, set with a cabochon ruby measuring 6.50 x 5.45 mm, mounted in yellow and rose gold, stamped Wh, untested for origin and natural colour, weight 4 grams, ring size M.
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Trewarne, amethyst ring, set with an oval cabochon amethyst measuring 8.20 x 10 x 4.50 mm in 18 ct gold, stamped Trewarne 750, Australian hallmarks, weight 10.6 grams, ring size Y
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Ruby ring, set with an oval cabochon ruby measuring approximately 14.18 x 10.40 x 8.90 mm, flanked by circular-cut pink sapphires, not tested for origin and natural colour, weight 19.7 grams, ring size X.
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Star ruby and diamond ring, collet-set circular star ruby measuring approximately 14.30 mm within a surround of brilliant cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.25 carats, stamped 750, weight 29.6 grams, ring size X.
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Coloured diamond, diamond and pearl spider brooch, circa 1890, the cushion-cut yellow diamond body mounted within a rose-cut diamond cluster surround, to a bouton-shaped pearl, with cabochon emerald eyes and textured gold pincers, the legs set throughout with rose-cut diamonds accented by two cabochon rubies, detachable fittings, pearl untested, yellow diamond weighs approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in silver and gold, French assay mark, width 6.5 cm
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Platinum and diamond brooch, modelled as a crown, set with old mine-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 1 carats, stamped Pt with safety chain, weight 6.7 grams, measuring 2 x 3 cm
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Enamelled jewellery box, silver jewellery box with enamel decoration, Moscow 1908-1916.Maker's mark of 11A for the 11th Artel, with a Russian silver 88 Zolotnik mark, gross weight 162.8 grams
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Boxed set of six sterling silver buttons, each embossed with a galleon within a rope twist border, sponsor's mark of Lewis 1891 hallmarked London, diameter 30 mm
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9ct gold double sovereign case, maker M & L, UK hallmarks, Burmingham, stamped 375, weight 28.2 grams, measuring 6 x 2 cm.
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Full hunter chronograph pocket watch, accompanied by retailer's original fitted box, William Farmer & Co Hunter Street, Sydney 18ct gold case, UK gold marks, makers mark GS
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Cartier, Les Must de Cartier travel alarm clock, manual-wind movement, octagonal white enamel dial with black enamel Roman numerals in octagonal gilt metal and red enamel case. 75 mm x 75 mm, accompanied by red leather makers box
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Jaeger Lecoultre Zodiac clock, circa 1960, fine perspex and gilt brass, 8-day visible movement. Horologerie Deluxe, Ref. 335, 19.5 cm high
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Roger Dubuis, 18ct gold and diamond limited edition wristwatch, Bulletin D'Observatoire Ref no 01/28, movement no 1244, circa 1998, 25-jewel Cal.57, nickel automatic lever movement, stamped with Geneva seal, pierced rotor with Rd monogram, gilded dial, Arabic and Roman numerals, inner track for 24 hours indication, oversized 18ct polished pink gold rectangular case, diamond-set bezel, sapphire crystal display back secured by eight screws, case, dial and movement signed, with a fitted black leather strap…
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Vacheron Constantin, M CMLXXII, an asymmetrical yellow gold wristwatch, circa 2000, Model/Reference: M CMLXXII,/ 37010 movement: signed case no: 753993 year: circa 2000 calibre: 1055, manual winding dial: silvered, signed case: 26 mm * 37 mm, 18k yellow gold, case back secured with screws, signed strap: leather, 18k yellow gold double folding clasp, signed Accompaniments: Vacheron Constantin presentation box
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Baume & Mercier chronograph wristwatch, automatic movement, square silvered dial with Arabic numerals, date aperture at six, signed case dial and movement, stainless steel case and original leather bands with deployment clasp, 30 mm square, boxed with papers.
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Jaeger Lecoultre master controller wristwatch, automatic movement, circular silvered dial with baton numerals, subsidiary dials at three, six and ten o'clock, signed case, dial and movement, glazed reverse, stainless steel case, and deployment clasp, to black leather bands, diameter 41 mm.
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Urwerk, the Tarantula, a limited edition extremely rare and unusual white gold wristwatch, with satellite hour display and power reserve, circa 2009, Model/Reference: the Tarantula/ Ur-103T limited edition 60 pieces movement: signed year: circa 2009 calibre: 33, manual winding dial: four dark Arcap orbiting satellites, signed case: 36 mm * 50 mm, 18k white gold, transparent case back, signed Strap/buckle: leather, blackened titanium buckle, signed. Urwerk's iconic Ur-103 refines the definition of horology.…
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Panerai Luminor wristwatch, manual wind movement, circular black dial with Arabic numerals, signed case, dial and movement, stainless steel case and black leather bands, case reference PB0593793 / OP6726, 46 mm diameter.
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Graham, stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch, Chronofighter Overlord, Ref:G.1722, No.148/250, circa 2005 30-jewel Cal.G1722 automatic movement, black and grey dial, white Arabic hour numerals and white outer second divisions with silvered dot markers, polished white sword hands with luminous inserts and centre chronograph hand, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for constant seconds and 30 minute recording, polished round case with back secured by 8 screws, brushed concave bezel, chronograph actuation…
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Pair of jade cufflinks, set with rectangular jade plaques measuring approximately 18.80 x 7.65 x 2.88 mm, Chinese character hallmarks, measuring 2 x 0.5 cm, weight 6.2 grams
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Tiffany & Co., pair of 14K gold and ruby cufflinks, each applied with a whale and set with circular-cut ruby eye, stamped Tiffany & Co 14k, stones not tested for original or natural colour weight 29.6 gm, measuring 3 x 2.4 cm.
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Pair of gold and diamond cufflinks, modelled as an elephant set to the top with round brilliant-cut diamonds and onyx cabochon eyes, estimated total diamond weight 0.50 carats, stamped 18k 750, weight 29.3 grams, measuring approximately 2 x 1.8 x 4 (3) cm.
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Montegrappa: a silver, celluloid and ruby set 'Double dragon fountain Pen', created by Italian sculptor Federico Monti (Fredi). Limited edition no. 0866/1912, circa 1995
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Duke: a 'Two dragon playing Pearl' fountain pen, in celluloid and white metal, with ruby and black pearl limited edition no. 0643/2000, circa 2005
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Montblanc, Imperial dragon fountain pen, signed 'Montblanc Meisterstuck Edition', numbered 0855-1,500 limited edition 14 carat gold nib, stamped 481014k 855/5,000
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9ct gold cigar cutter, circa 1890, suspended from a rose gold cable link chain, gold chain stamped 375, gross weight 7.9gm, length cutter 6 cm, chain 50 cm.
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Pair of gold and ruby cufflinks, set with twenty channel set baguette cut rubies, in 18ct gold, rubies not tested for origin or natural colour stamped 18K, weight 11.5 grams
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Van Cleef and Arpels, pair of gold cufflinks, set with tigers eye, stamped E.9040R5 Vca OR750, workshop mark, French assay marks, gross weight 10 grams
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Pair of sterling silver and enamel cufflinks, silver with blue and white enamel UK hallmarks, makers mark H & V, Birmingham, weight 9.7 grams, length 1.3 cm.
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Pair of ancient Greek gold coin cufflinks, comprising four gold coins depicting Alexander the great, to the reverse a winged female figure (partially obscured by the mount), suspended in a five claw mount with clip fitting, fittings stamped 750, gross weight 47.6 grams, diameter approximately 1.7 cm.
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Pair of 18ct gold and enamel cufflinks, retailed by Collingwood and Sons, each oval plaque painted with a female figure in half dress, Birmingham hallmarks, accompanied by fitted case, gross weight 6.9gm.
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Pair of mother of pearl and diamond cufflinks, set to the centre with a brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in white and yellow gold, stamped 585, weight 7.1 grams, measuring 1.5 cm diameter.
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Hardy Bros., pair of 18ct and diamond cufflinks, each plaque set with a round brilliant-cut coloured diamond of brown tint, stamped Hb 18ct, diamonds untested for origin and natural colour, weight 12.5 grams, measuring 1.8 x 1.2 cm.
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S Mordan & Co., 9ct gold pencil holder and pencil, the rose and yellow gold case with engine turned decoration, signed S Mordan & Co. London hallmarks, maker's mark, weight 7.2 gm, length 8 cm.
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Victorian sterling silver collapsible Tot cup, Samson Mordan & Co, hallmarked London, 1890 six graduated concentric bands extending telescopically, accompanied by original circular spiral fluted case with hinged cover, cup height extended 52 mm, weight 81 gm
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A rare Scandinavian silver gilt seal top spoon, the oval bowl with hallmarks, the stem with maidens head finial and engraved with initials Il, circa 1650, length 16.5 cm, weight 39 grams. Provenance. James Fairfax AC, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney
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A James I silver seal top spoon, Daniel Cary, London, 1624 the shaped finial on fig shaped bowl, length 16 cm, 46 grams. Provenance: James Fairfax AC, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney
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Early Charles II 'London Forgery' apostle spoon, circa 1630, probably Samuel Cawley of Exeter, hallmarked c.1655 with a fig-shaped bowl engraved with initials H.I, flattened stem, with gilt figural finial. Length 20.5 cm, weight 42 gm. Related Examples: Timothy Kent, West country Spoons, .H. Bourdon-Smith limited 1992, p.5 and p.73. Timothy Kent, 'The London Forgery group revisited', The antique spoon Collectors' Magazine, March/April 2011, vol. 21/04, p.3 . Catalogue of a Remarkable collection of 16th and…
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Mid 17th century West country silver apostle spoon, with a fig-shaped bowl, flattened stem and figural gilt finial, prick dot engraving Sp over 1673 over real photo, makers mark Cr (and another, cup with mullets), possibly from Taunton area, circa 1670 length: 18.5 cm, weight 45 gm. Provenance: Sotheby's, Melbourne, 22 November 2006, lot 182. . Reference. Timothy Kent, West country Spoons, .H. Bourdon-Smith limited, 1992, p.129 suggests that this mark is possibly Christopher Roberts of Bridgewater,…
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A James I sterling silver seal top spoon, scratched date 1621 to top, makers mark to the bowl, possibly Sherborne, c1620 length 16.5 cm, weight 45 gm
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Three sterling silver table boxes, various dates and makers with engine turned decoration. Hardy Brothers, Birmingham 1959, dimensions 21 x 16 x 6.5 cm stamped sterling silver Brittania, dimensions 16.5 x 11.5 x 3 cm Js rose and Sons, London 1950, dimensions 18 x 9 x 4.5 cm
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A large George III sterling silver lidded tankard, William Bateman, hallmarked London 1814 cylindrical form with a spreading foot and bands of ribbing, scroll handle with a shell thumbpiece, domed lid, fully marked, height 24 cm, weight 2004 gm
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A large Charles I sterling silver beaker, Robert King tapering sides, with a simple applied foot. Hallmarked London 1677, height 16.5 cm, weight 304 grams
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A Victorian sterling silver goblet, maker Edward Ker Reid, hallmarked London 1863 the cylindrical bowl chased and engraved with trellis pattern, supported on a knopped stem, raised on a spreading circular foot similarly decorated, gilded interior, height 26 cm, weight 707 gm
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Sterling silver lidded tankard, engraved, hallmarked London 1683, maker John Sutton, height 15 cm, weight 262 gm
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A George III sterling silver tankard, decorated with ribbing, raised foot and loop handle, hallmarked London 1804, maker John Eames height 11.5 cm, weight 341 gm
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A Queen Anne sterling silver tankard, tapered body with reeded decoration, scroll handle with engraved initials 'Mb', hallmarked London 1708 maker Seth Lofthouse height 10 cm, weight 175 gm
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A George II sterling silver coffee pot, hinged domed cover with knob finial, fruitwood scroll handle, tapering cylindrical body above stepped circular foot, engraved with a coat of arms, hallmarked London 1740, maker John swift height 24 cm, weight 854 gm
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George II sterling silver coffee pot, tapering cylindrical sides, wooden scroll handle, hinged shallow dome cover with acorn finial hallmarked London 173, maker Ayme Videau height 20 cm, weight 538 gm
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A George II sterling silver coffee pot, tapered cylindrical raised body with a rounded base with side handle, hallmarked London 1734, maker Anthony Nelme height 21 cm, weight 669 gm
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A Queen Anne sterling silver coffee pot, tapering cylindrical form swan neck spout and hinged dome cover, fruitwood handle hallmarked London 1720 maker Samuel Magas height 25.5 cm, weight 719 gm
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A Scottish sterling silver salver, with a stepped thread rim and an engraved band of foliate decoration, on three feet hallmarked Edinburgh 1780, maker Francis Howden, diameter 28.5 cm, weight 651 gm
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A George II sterling silver salver, engraved with the arms of Seymour, the Dukes of Somerset. London 1748 Peter Taylor. Diameter 33 cm, weight 994 gm
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