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Vizard Foundation Collection & Important Australian Gold & Silver Objects — Lawson-Menzies (now trading as Lawson's)

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Auction House:Lawson-Menzies (now trading as Lawson's)Number of lots recorded:198
Sale Title:Vizard Foundation Collection & Important Australian Gold & Silver ObjectsLots with images:198
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:147
Date:4-Apr-2012
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Australian 9ct gold brooch c1910, modelled in the form of a wishbone, with applied figures of a swallow and map of Tasmania. Marks: 9ct and possibly M or N in circle. Weight: 3 grams. Length 4.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. Notes: for similar examples see Schofield and Fahy 'Australian Jewellery' p79
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Australian 9ct gold bar brooch, modelled with twin bars mounted with central plaque in the form of Tasmania. Marks: 9ct. Weight: 4 grams. Length 5.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation
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15ct gold and diamond bar brooch, modelled with a central millegrain early round cut set stone, encased in dual circles and pierced bar. Marks: 15 Ct. Combined weight: 4 grams; length 5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation
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Large reversible 15 carat gold and silver gilt dress brooch, attributed to Brunkhorst c1885, the obverse with a relief diorama of a kangaroo and emu on a rocky ledge, on the reverse a carved cameo of Eros and Psyche, all contained in an openwork frame with applied animal figures interspersed by fruit bearing grapevines, with original box bearing Steiner label. Marks: unmarked but tested. Combined weight: 49 grams. Height 7 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 40. Sotheby's, Sydney,…
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Australian 18 carat gold swivel brooch c1870, containing a photographic portrait of a gentleman and black fabric to the reverse, the pierced oval frame having applied figures of an emu, kangaroo, dove and ribbon tie interspersed by grape leaves with tendrils, having an associated retailers box for Drummond. Marks: unmarked but tested. Combined weight: 28 grams. Height 6.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 39. Sotheby's, Sydney, 2000, lot 548. Notes: for similar examples see…
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Australian two tone 18 carat gold and natural pearl dress brooch, attributed to Alfred Lorking c1855, the pierced tapered back mounted with figures of vine leaves and a central cluster of grapes simulated by seed pearls. Marks: unmarked. Combined weight: 21 grams. Length 7.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. Sotheby's, Melbourne, 2000, lot 542. Notes: Lorking was active during the 1950s located in the Goldsmith's hall, Sydney. His work was described as doing 'Great Credit to the Colony'. Sydney Morning…
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Silver plated Egyptian revival belt, modelled with a series of rectangular plaques each with pierced borders and raised figures in profile, united by a link chain. Marks: unmarked. Length 77 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
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Cased silver gilt Bishop's pectoral cross by Gaunt c1900, with trefoil terminals and engraved with wheat and grapes, probably set with an amethyst, in original velvet lined case. Marks: Gaunt'S/ Stg.Sil. Combined weight: 68 grams; height 12 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
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Important 'Advance Australia' silver mounted emu egg lidded trophy cup, probably by Qwist, retailed by (James) Clarke and Ghost, the cover with batsman finial and the silver rim inscribed: 'Clarke and Ghost/ 83 Gloucester St Sydney', enclosing a gilt interior, the egg body having an applied shield shaped plaque bearing the inscription: 'Presented By /James Cunningham to The/ Victoria Eleven As Victors/ in the Sixth International/ Cricket Match With/ New South Walesplayed/ in Sydney Feb.Y/ 1861; and Below a…
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Unusual silver Roller Hockey (polo) trophy by George Armfield, surmounted by a lone figure of a hockey player in full stride wearing skates, the stained egg capped with pierced mounts, resting on a disc support and a finely engraved stepped circular base. Marks: G.Armfield/ Collingwood/ Sterling/ Silver to base and marked on finial. Height 35 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 1. Notes: George Armfield emigrated from Great Britain to finally settle in Melbourne in 1867 and…
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The silver St Kilda sailing trophy by Moss and Caspar, retailed by Walsh & Sons, in the form of a chalice, with a circular cartouche engraved with a harbour scene and British Royal armorial and: 'St Kilda/ Aura Favente Fero', raised on a stepped beaded foot, underneath engraved: 'St Kilda Amateur Sailing Match Won By Bulldog May 8th 1875 From a Few Friends'. Marks: Mand C/ sterling. Weight: 300 grams; height 24 cm. Provenance: 1990 private Collection Melbourne. Notes: This object is recorded in JBH…
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English silver paper knife in presentation case by George Unite, the shaped and floral engraved grip and blade with monogram 'S', retailed by and fitted in a Steiner case. Marks: Birmingham c1876 maker George Unite. Combined weight: 73 grams; length 25 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
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Nine various silver napkin rings by Wendt, one modelled as a belt buckle, the others of circular form. Marks: various marks. Combined weight: 335 grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: for similar examples see the Powerhouse Sydney, Professor GW Kenneth Cavill collection
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Silver Agricultural and Horticultural Society trophy cup by Wendt, with simple loop handles, and turned foot with beaded rims, engraved with 'Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of SA/Incorporated / John Hill JP, President, John Creswell, Secretary / Presented By/ Alick J Murray Esq/ For/ 10 Cwt Bacon Fit For Export / Awarded To/ Mr W Jacobs/ 1904'. Marks: Wendt (Lion Passant) (Monarch) (Crown). Weight: 530 Grams; Height 25.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's
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Rare silver mounted emu egg cigar holder attributed to Wendt, with a naturally modelled base having cut tree trunks, raising a scantily clad aboriginal man and woman holding a pivoting and hinged covered egg with a kangaroo head thumbpiece, kangaroo finial and vacant shield, enclosing a velvet lined interior, possibly with a gilt divider. Marks: unmarked. Combined weight 980 grams; height 21 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 50. Notes: This work is almost certainly by Wendt when…
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Silver mounted burra nut vesta by T. T. Jones & Sons and another example, with hinged capped lids and strikers mounted onto the nuts, one initialled Hiw the other Pb. Marks: T.T.Jones / & Sons the other St. Silver (rubbed). Width 5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: a similar group offered Sotheby's Australia Lot 70 October 2011
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Rare Australian silver mounted emu egg marked W. E. Toose, the oblong egg with vacant cartouche and bottlebrush handles, surmounted by a kangaroo mounted on malachite, on a finely engraved spreading stem and turned blackwood base. Marks paper label to base W E Toose Watchmaker Jeweller and C / 418 George Street Sydney. Overall height 28 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 1. Notes: W. E. Toose is recorded operating a business from 1876 and is recorded at that address around 1888/…
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Group of New Zealand Interest Relating to Reverend James Buller (1812-1884), the silver chalice with deep bowl and sprays of flowers with a cartouche bearing inscription: 'Presented/ by the/ St Albans friends/ to the/ Rev. Ja.s Buller/ 1866', also included is his first edition book 'Forty Years in New Zealand ' 1874 (partly rebound), a hand coloured photo portrait and smaller example of Mrs Buller. For chalice only. Marks: Birmingham c1864 maker Derry & Jones. Weight:265 grams. Height 17 cm. Provenance:…
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Large silver presentation cup, elaborately chased with kangaroos and emus in a rocky landscape, the tree cartouche engraved: 'Presented by/ H Thayer/ to Henry Wm green Esq/ as a mark of respect and appreciation of his long and gratuitous services/ rendered towards/ Mrs Harris & H Thayer/ Oct 8/81'. Marks (lion) (Crown) Ff. Weight: 605grams. Height 27 cm. Provenance: private collection
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English silver salver of New Zealand Interest by Stephen Smith and William Nicholson, the shaped rim embossed with flying 'C' scrolls and sprays of fruit, the inner rim bright cut with linear designs bearing inscription: 'to/ Henry King Esquire/ Commander.R.N./ ten Years resident Magistrate/ of New Plymouth/ This testimonial of Regard/ Is Presented/ with the best wishes of his/ fellow Colonists/ Taranaki 22nd September 1852'. Marks: London C1853 maker Ss.Wn diameter 39.5 cm. Provenance: private collection.…
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Silver 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta' beaker for Drummond, engraved within garter: '1909 / Elswick Challenge Cup/ Won By/ Yarra Yarra Rc/ Bow R Wilkinson/ H Dench/ H O'Brien/ a Batson/ Cox L McLennan', the reverse with earlier version of Melbourne coat of arms and regatta crest. marks: embossed Drummond/ .Stg silver. Weight: 160 grams; height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 9. Notes: for similar examples refer JBH Vol I pp 284
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Silver 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta' beaker possibly by Bradshaw, engraved within garter: 'Yarra Yarra Rc/ Maiden Fours/ C.T. Erland/ 3/ Melbourne Amateur Regatta 1933', the reverse with earlier version of Melbourne coat of arms and regatta crest. marks: 'Stg Silver' embossed. weight: 235 grams; height 12 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 5. Kurt Albrecht collection. Notes: for similar examples refer JBH Vol I pp 284
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Silver Melbourne Amateur Regatta cup for Drummond, engraved within garter: '1909 / Junior Eights/ Won By/ Banks R.C./ Bow G Thomas/ G S Stocdale/ J C Bowden/ H G Balding/ J Thomson/ F M Boydell/ a C Jackson/ C G Davies/ Cox J Thompson', the reverse with earlier version of Melbourne coat of arms and regatta crest. marks: embossed Drummond/ .Stg silver. Height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 8.Kurt Albrecht collection. Notes: for similar examples refer JBH Vol I pp 284
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Silver 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta' beaker for Drummond, engraved within garter: '1908 / Maiden Fours/ Won By/ Yarra Yarra Rc/ Bow S E Scott/ 2. S Mullen/ 3. H Batterham/ Stroke H E Grandin/ Cox Cliff Wilson', the reverse with earlier version of Melbourne coat of arms and regatta crest. marks: embossed Drummond/ .Stg silver. Weight: 165 grams; height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 7. Kurt Albrecht collection. Notes: for similar examples refer JBH Vol I pp 284
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Impressive Victoria fountain silver presentation claret jug by Edwards, modelled as a classical wine ewer, the heavily chased body decorated with swags of flower heads and fruit, with double 'C' scroll handle, bearing twin inscriptions: 'Presented by/ Mr & Mrs H S Walsh/ to their Grandson/ Henry Bowring Walsh/ 16th January 1877' the other: 'Presented/ by the/ Members of the city Council/ to/ Mrs Walsh/ the Wife of the Rt Worshipful the Mayor of Melbourne/ Henry S Walsh Esqr/ on the occasion of the opening…
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Australian silver photo frame, probably by Stewart Dawson & Co., modelled as intersecting boomerangs with applied figures of a kangaroo, emu, Aborigine and kookaburra set with a garnet eye. Marks: (anchor) Stg (crescent). Height 28 cm. Combined weight: 540 grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Refer lot 168.
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Silver 'Waterloo' presentation ewer by J. M. Wendt, baluster shaped with angular handle and on circular foot, engraved with 'South Australian Coursing Club/ Waterloo Cup/ May 1893/ Won By/ Mr Fc Pearce's/ Faundog Port Admiral /By Heirloom-Red Hind III/ Bred By Mr C Pearce Kent Town'. Marks: Jm Wendt Adelaide (Crown) (lion passant) (Victoria). Weight: 925 grams; height 43.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Note:A similar example see Hawkins Vol II pp 91. Coursing is the sport of greyhound racing that has…
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Rare George II silver hunting mug embossed by William Edwards Makers William Priest and William Shaw, with feather capped scroll handle, later elaborately chased with stockmen and hounds rounding cattle and frightened emus before them, two crossed fern trees form a reserve with dedication: from/ Wicks to Fred. marks: probably London C1748 maker WP Ws and additionally above reserve: W Edwards/ Melbourne ref JBH no 112. Weight: 385 grams; height 13 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: for another mug…
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Silver cigarette box by Suhard & Co, of simple rectangular form with a loose cover with applied monogram DH. Marks: Stl/ Suhard & Co/ Silver. Weight: 266 grams; length 10 cm. Provenance: private Collection. Notes: Louis H. Suhard probably of French extraction had arrived in Adelaide by 1878 opening a jewllery shop. His premises were at Gawler place. Louis died in 1904 but his business continued on until about 1959.
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Two rare gold Agricultural cups for Kilpatrick & Co, each of goblet form with a short bowl, having twin bright cut swags of ferns encircling a garter inscribed: 'Wool Show 1879/ Prize/ Given By/ Hastings Cunningham & Co. / Limited/ For Greasy Merino Wool Of/ the Highest Value Per Pound/ Wm Gibson & Son', the other inscribed 'Wool Show 1879/ Prize Given By/ Hastings Cunningham & Co/ Limited/ For the Most Valuable/ 50 Fleeces Greasy Merino Wool/ Won By/ Thos F Cumming Esq.', the verso with single figure of a…
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New Zealand green stone and silver mounted paper knife, probably nephrite, the handle with Mauri stylised decoration and engraved silver mounts. Marks: unmarked. Length 26 cm. Provenance: Kurt Albrecht collection
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Two Australian silver presentation oars, the larger by Edwards, the smaller possibly by same, each having incised cloud scroll decoration and inset grips. Marks: the larger only (emu) WE (kangaroo). Combined weight: 167 grams; length of longest: 32 cm.
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Australian silver boomerang letter opener, probably by Stewart Dawson & Co, modelled with a single figure of an aboriginal warrior with raised arm (lacking spear). Marks: Stg (kangaroo) (Crown). Weight: 53 grams. Length 18.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 36. Notes: Refer lot 168
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Australian silver boomerang letter opener, probably by Stewart Dawson & Co, modelled with a single figure of a kangaroo. Marks: (anchor) Stg (crescent). Weight: 52 grams; length 19 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Refer lot 168
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Silver bachelor's cup set & plate by Henry Steiner, the cup with gilt washed interior, each initialled Bob/ 17th May 1882. Marks: (Crown) H.Steiner / Adelaide (Victoria) (lion passant) ref Jbh no 208. Combined weight: 850 grams; diameter of plate: 22.5 cm. Provenance: private Collection
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Australian silver presentation trowel, the tapered blade with foliate engraved decoration bearing the inscription: 'Presented/ to/ Mrs H bell/ on her laying the/ Foundation stone/ of/ St Peter's Schools/ Sydney/ Oct.r 26th/ 1872 (lacking handle). Marks: unmarked. Weight: 80 grams; length 15.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. Notes: This trowel very likely relates to the school still standing on church Street St Peters.
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Silver Christening mug by J. M. Wendt of cylindrical form fitted with loop handle and incised linear decoration. marks: typical Wendt circular mark ref JBH no 236. Weight: 135 grams; height 7 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
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Silver Christening mug by Henry Steiner of cylindrical form centered by an oversized vacant cartouche, flanked by trailing vines, having a scrolled handle and stepped circular base. Marks: H St (kangaroo) (Victoria) (lion passant) similar ref Jbh No173 and 194. Weight: 130 grams. Height 9.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: for a similar example see Jbh volume II page 112
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Silver mounted ornamental emu egg vase by J. M. Wendt, with double rope twist handles with grape leaf terminals and floral engraved neck, on a floral embossed and lobed base. Marks: stamped to foot Jm Wendt/ Adelaide, ref Jbh no 228. Combined weight: 385 grams; height 31 cm. Provenance: private collection
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Extremely rare part silver fiddle pattern canteen by Alexander Dick, comprising five table spoons, five desert spoons, three tea spoons, five table forks and six desert forks, each monogrammed Mh (24 pieces total). Marks: a Dick (lion passant) (leopard's head) E (monarch) ref Jbh no 32 & 33. Combined weight: 1570 grams. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 6. Special Note for an similar example see Jbh Vol I pp 77.
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Highly important silver tea service by Alexander Dick, modelled in the Georgian manner, each piece with acanthus capped scroll handles and a fluted squat body, engraved in the reserve of the teapot with a crest of a horned animal, all resting on ball feet. Marks: AD (anchor) D / N.S.W. Ref Jbh no 21 without castle mark!. Combined weight: 1485 grams. Length of teapot 27 cm. Provenance: Christie's 2/6/2004. Vizard Foundation. Notes: an almost identical teaset is in the Australian National Gallery collection…
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Silver Agricultural trophy cup, attributed to Edwards, finely chased with a ram in a paddock before a cottage, the reserve engraved: 'The gift Of/ R.C. Morton Esq./ For the Best 4 Tooth Lincoln Ram/ Awarded To/Messrs J and S Austin/ Avalon/ N.A.S. spring Show/ 1875' on a fern tree stem and further rams to base. marks: unmarked. Height 26 cm. Weight: 290 grams. Provenance: Private Collection
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Early silver Lodge presentation container retailed by Wendt, probably retailed by Wendt, the circular box with a loose cover mounted with a starburst and circular medallion, the central Lodge shield and crest with motto 'Amicitia Amor Veri' flanked by Faith, Hope and Charity, above an allegory possibly of the colony Australia and Brittania, signed to the corner Isaac Simmons, the interior with the inscription: 'Presented To/ Geo. Woodcock Esq./ By The/ Brothers of the Loyal Foley Lodge/ Eardisley/ of the L…
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Silver Rowing trophy by William Edwards, with silver gilt bowl and bright cut decoration of swags and ties interspersed with three shaped cartouches, each bearing inscriptions: 'Intercolonial Champion Gig Race/ 29th March 1873/ second Prize/ Won By/ John Stout No 1/ John Cazaly 2/ Wm Crampton 3/ Z Giles Stroke/ Thos Finks/ Cox', the other: 'Crews Started/ Sydney/ Hobart Town/ Melbourne/ Geelong/ Ballarat City' and finally: 'Boats Placed/ Melbourne 1st/ City 2nd/ Sydney 3rd', all resting on triform supports…
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Silver claret jug for Kilpatrick & Co. of simple baluster form, the hinged cover with kangaroo and grape leaf finial and a ropetwist handle, engraved to the front with the arms of Victoria, a hatched shield incorporating the Southern cross, flanked by maidens emblematic of Peace and Prosperity and appropriately named in the motto below, surmounted by an armorial of a half kangaroo holding the Imperial Crown. marks: engraved to foot Kilpatrick & Co./ Melbourne / 39 Collins St West, in the centre engraved…
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Silver oval snuff box by Henry Steiner, with hinged lid and squat bombe shaped body. Marks: (lion passant) H. Steiner/ Adelaide (Crown) ref JBH no 198. Weight: 102 grams. Length 7.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
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Rare pair of cast silver kangaroo paperweights for Drummond & Co, each freestanding and with finely chased fur. Marks: Pure Australian/ Silver/ Drummond/ Melbourne. (misstruck). Height 9.5 cm. Combined weight: 265 grams. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 10. Notes: Drummond & Co were retailers and not manufacturers. John Hawkins proposes that these figures were probably produced by Stokes & Co of Melbourne, which were associated with the silversmith Julius Hogarth. Hogarth is…
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Rare English silver mounted emu egg teapot by Charles Boynton, surmounted by a lone emu, on the hinged lid, with scroll handle having ivory insulators, the body capped with oak leaves raised on a circular foot. marks: London C1875 maker Cb. Combined weight: 420 grams. Height 21 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
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Gilt metal mounted emu egg ornamental ewer and cup, with repeating leaf border and scroll handle. Height of ewer: 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
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Important pair of silver agricultural presentation covered trophies, the angular handles with horse head terminals and further cast and applied figure of a striding horse within Greek key bands, both engraved: 'Midland Agricultural Association/ Established 1838 Champion Cup'. Marks: unmarked. Height overall: 32 cm; Combined weight: 1260grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: for an earlier trophy by this society and its history refer lot 129.
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Australian, themed matched set silver tea spoons and tongs, comprising six teaspoons with Australian native animals and Aborigine and a pair of English silver sugar tongs retailed and cased by Drummond & Co. Marks: on tongs London C1897 maker rubbed. Combined weight: 155 grams. Provenance: Vizard Foundation
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Unusual Roseworthy Agricultural College silver desk set by Basse & Co, the back plate modelled as the collage facade above two glass inkwells and tiered pen rest, with central monogramme Mep 17-7-14, flanked by two handles and on pierced bracket feet, with timber loaded base. Marks: Basse/ Silver ref Jbh no 148. Combined weight without inkwells: 485 grams. Width 19.5 cm. Provenance: private Collection. Notes: Roseworthy is Australia's first agricultural college formed in 1881, with construction commencing…
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Silver nine pins Bowling cup by William Edwards, elaborately chased with an indoor bowling scene and vacant cartouche within bold leaf and scroll work, on a turned foot with embossed kangaroos and emus in habitat. Marks: (emu) We (kangaroo) ref: JBH108. Height 18 cm weight: 345grams. Provenance: private collection
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Silver mounted emu egg covered cup by Walsh & Sons, the drop-in cover surmounted by an emu and enclosing gilt washed interior with pierced fret work and greek key borders, resting on a canopy of fern leaves and a trunk shaped stem with a lobed foot richly embossed as rock work and flora. Marks: Walsh & Sons / Melbourne ref Jbh no 134. Height 33 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: for an almost identical example see J B Hawkins Vol I pp 148 and 207
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Impressive silver double handled Rowing trophy by brush & Drummond, the double handled vase with a view of skullers before an industrial scape, flanked by embossed floral and fruit reserves and engraved with the following to the shoulder: 'Professional/ Champion Skuller' to the foot: 'Victorian Rowing Association'. Marks engraved: sterling silver/ brush & Drummond/ Makers. Height 44 cm; weight: 1780grams. Provenance: private collection. Notes: the Victorian Rowing Association appears to have been…
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Impressive silver lidded racing trophy by J M Wendt, with grapevine handles, trunk stem and horse mounted cover, engraved: 'Wentworth Jockey/ Club/ April 1878', the reverse: 'Won By/ Moonlight/, the Property of Robertson Bros/ Chowilla/ River Murray'. Marks:Jm Wendt/ Adelaide (to rim) ref Jbh no 228. Height overall 39 cm; weight: 1430grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Wentworth lies on the NSW side of the river Murray and is geographically closest to Adelaide
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English silver presentation box, the circular box and cover, bearing the inscription: souvenir/ Ministerial party's / visit/ Crows nest - emu Creek/ August 1906. Marks: Birmingham C1906 maker William Devenport. Weight: 52 grams. Diameter 6.5 cm. Provenance: private Collection
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Carved ivory and silver mounted walking stick, the ivory carved with an Aborigine stalking emus and with engraved silver mounts, inscribed with: Sir Graham berry/ birth-day/ 28-8-93. Marks: unmarked. Length 87 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Sir Graham berry (1822-1904) was born 28 August near London. He migrated with his family to Victoria in 1852 where he operated a store in 1854 he was on the jury that aquitted the Eureka rebels showing his protectionist ideals as he slowly began to dabble in…
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Fine silver claret jug by William Edwards, of classical form with hinged cover and grape stock finial, with similarly modelled loop handle, issueing applied grapevines hugging the body and stiff acanthus leaves to base. Marks (kangaroo) We (emu) Rubbed. Weight: 25 grams. Height 35 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 21. Notes: for a similar decorative treatment see Jbh Vol I pp 206
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Silver Ballarat Regatta cup by Edwards of chalice form, the deep bowl bearing inscription: Ballarat/ Regatta/ won by/ Wbr Gledhill', the collar and foot with greek key border. Marks: W Edwards. / Melbourne rubbed to rim. Weight: 145 grams. Height 18 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation
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Good silver mounted emu egg presentation inkwell by J M Wendt, surmounted by a single cluster of grapes and leaf cover, leading to the stained egg with insert diorama of a kangaroo and emu in landscape, resting on a natural modelled pillar flanked by a victorious Aboriginal (lacking his spear) over his prey, a kangaroo and twin emus, on a heavily embossed oval base and stepped ebonised plinth having a shield shaped plaque bearing inscription: Presented by the Shareholders/ of the National Building Society/…
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Impressive Colonial, themed silver plated centrepiece with Plateau, the centrepiece with foliage supporting three emu egg bowls and two central palm trees surmounted by an ostrich egg bowl, on a rocky moulded mirrored plateau having a kangaroo, emu and ostrich along the border, one rock face engraved with bird crest and dated 1884. marks: unmarked. Overall height: 57 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Ostriches are native to Africa and were first farmed in South Australia in 1881
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Silver mounted emu egg goblet by William Edwards, gilt washed bowl, oak leaf caps leading to a trio of suspended bunches of grapes on a naturalistic modelled base with intertwined trunks on heavily embossed floral decorated feet. marks: (kangaroo) We (emu) ref JBH no 108. Combined weight: 315 grams. Height 21.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 17
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English silver mounted emu egg ewer, with scroll handle and fern leaf caps on simple spreading foot. Marks: London c1869, maker: Cb. Height 27 cm; Combined weight: 405grams. Provenance: private collection
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English silver double handled Annual football trophy, with leaf capped handles and elaborately embossed with floral allegories of the British Empire and engraved on the reverse with: 'The Stewart Football Trophy', reverse: 'Presented By/ James Stewart & Co./ Rockhampton/ Won By/ Scottish Rifles Football Club 1887/ Mount Morgan 1888/ Mount Morgan 1889', together with it original ebonised plinth with plaque dated 1890. Marks: Birmingham c1885, maker Frederick Elkington. Combined height: 62 cm; weight without…
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Silver lidded Steeplechase Cup by J M Wendt, scroll double handles and horse finial to cover, engraved with: 'Adelaide Hunt Club Steeplechases/ 1889/ Maiden Hunter's Cup/ Presented By/ the Hon Wk Simms/ Won By Brownlock/ Ridden By Mr Fred Cornelius'. Marks: (Crown) Jm Wendt/ Adelaide (lion) ref: JBH231. Height 33 cm weight: 805grams. Provenance: Private Collection
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Silver vesta by Henry Steiner of rectangular form and centered by incised intial AIF. Marks: H. Steiner / Adelaide (Crown) (lion passant) ref Jbh no 198. Combined weight: 24 grams. Length 5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation
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Silver mounted emu egg presentation casket by William Edwards c1860, Elaborately modelled with a hunting Aboriginal and kangaroo under crossed fern trees supporting a gilt lined casket with grape handles having a possum and cockatoo and two facing emus on finial. Marks: W Edwards./ Melbourne ref: JBH no 112. Height 27 cm Combined weight: 780grams. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 13. Notes: for a similar example refer J B Hawkins Vol I pp 241
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Pair of silver gilt mounted emu eggs by Hackett, each with a figure of an emu and kangaroo respectively, on a stained egg capped by a band of oversized fern leaves and resting a slender pillar and circular foot with beaded mounts. Marks: Hackett / Melbourne. Combined weight: 445 grams. Height 22 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation
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Impressive silver NSW steeple chase lidded trophy by J M Wendt c1865, with figures of Victory handles and elaborately chased with foliage, the cover with horse finial and horses running a steeple chase, engraved with an early crest of NSW flanked by a kangaroo and emu below a rising sun and the motto Advance Australia, the foot rim later engraved: 'Presented to Alice L Gardiner By S Gardiner of Melbourne Australia'. Ref: JBH221 No. 232. Marks: English hallmarks mostly erased with Jmw also (lion)/ Jm Wendt/…
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Australian silver & 9ct gold boomerang letter opener, probably by Stewart Dawson & Co, with a gold kookaburra on a bough branch. Marks: (anchor) Stg (crescent) 9ct. Combined weight: 31 grams. Length 14 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 37. Notes: Refer lot 168
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Good pair of silver mounted emu egg Caskets in glass Domes, each surmounted with a kangaroo and emu leading to the hinged body, a waisted beaded short pillar and an oval stepped base and resting on ebonised plinths, each bearing a plaque with the engraving: from our Nephew's/ in Australia/ 1887. Marks: unmarked. Combined weight not including stands: 795 grams. Height without domes: 24.5 cm. Provenance: private collection
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Anglo-Indian silver Tennis trophy, the sturdy bowl with a heavily embossed pattern of exotic animals in landscape leading to triform supports as oversized tennis racquets united by a wreath and resting on a stepped foot. Marks: unmarked. Weight: 225 grams. Height 17.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
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Silver mounted emu egg by Henry Steiner, the earth mound base with grapevine stems supporting the egg with oak and grape leaf finial. Marks: H St (kangaroo) (emu) ref: JBH no 187A. Height 26 cm; Combined weight: 330grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: This is probably the object illustrated in JBH Vol II pp 103
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Silver mounted emu egg 'Botanical' vase by J M Wendt, with twin handles modelled as Sturt Desert Peas, leading to a stained egg with fretwork collar resting on a circular base with chased leaves. Marks: Jm Wendt / Adelaide ref Jbh no 228. Combined weight: 385 grams. Height 32 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's. Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 24. Notes: the Sturt Desert Pea was first found by the explorer William Dampier in 1699. It received its common name from Charles Napier Sturt (1795-1869) who in…
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Silver Adelaide racing club trophy by J M Wendt, with scrolled double handles, fern tree stem and emu mounted cover, engraved: 'Adelaide Racing Club/ Anniversary Meeting/ 1889/ Pony Race / Presented By/, the Hon W K Simms M.L.C./ Won By/ W Packhams Vesta/ Ridden By/ Mr W Ferguson'. Marks: (lion passant) / J.M. Wendt/ Adelaide/ (lion passant) ref: Jbh No. 232. Height 38 cm. Weight: 870 grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Although racing clubs in South Australia have along tradition in slightly…
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Ballarat Bowling ball club trophy, in lignum vitae insert with a plaque no. 2 and a silver plaque inscribed: Ballaarat/ Bowling club/ residence/ bowls/ 1865/ won by/ John Bryce Esq, with timber stand. Marks: unmarked. Diameter 12 cm. Provenance: private collection. Notes: This item is amongst the earliest recorded 'Silver' items for Ballarat. Refer Jbh Vol I pp337 for a slightly earlier trophy and with the same early spelling of the town name.
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Silver Adelaide Hunt club Races ewer by J M Wendt, of classical ewer form with inverted spout and elongated loop handle with flared body, bearing the inscription: 'Adelaide Hunt club Races/ 1895/ Drag cup/ Presented by J.M. Wendt Esq/ won by/ Mr George C Braund's little Lad/ ridden by/ Mr A.E. Braund/ 10 St 9 Lbs', resting on a short pillar and stepped circular base. Marks: Jm Wendt / Adelaide (Victoria) (Crown) (lion passant) ref Jbh no 233 & 234. Weight: 760 grams. Height 39 cm. Provenance: Vizard…
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Silver napkin ring by Stokes & Co., the cylindrical body with incised acorn leaves and inscribed: to Dear /Father/ from/ VI and Flo. Marks: (kangaroo) S (in star)/ Sand S/ Stg.silver. Weight: 33 grams. Diameter 4.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation
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Silver trophy cup by Henry Steiner of chalice form incised with flying 'C' scrolls and oak leaves, bearing inscription: 'Laura Oddfellows/ Cup/ Won By/ M.Fitzpatrick/ 7th Novr 1878'. Marks: on foot H.St (Crown) (lion passant) ref JBH no 195 closest. Weight:185 grams. Height 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
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Rare Australian silver tantalus by J M Wendt, with angular swing handle and patent lock, on a stepped base with rope twist bands and three fitted hobnail cut bottles, dedicated: 'To J(ohn) W(hite) Meldrum Esq.r/ from the Australian staff of the Bank of South Australia/ on his Retirement from the Colonial Managership, Adelaide. April 1891. Marks: J.M. Wendt/ Adelaide/ (Crown) (Victoria)(lion passant) and typical circular mark to side ref Jbh no 234 & 236. Loaded weight without bottles: 2800 grams.…
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Silver gilt commemorative goblet by Young & Co. of chalice form, bright cut with fern leaves and inscribed: 'Made From/ the First Silver From/ Barrier Ranges/ To/ Mrs Crespin./ From/ W. Marshall', the verso with an etched landscape with lyre birds, emus and a swan in lake, leading to a slender pillar and circular foot with beaded rim. Marks: H.young/ St: silver ref JBH no 140. Weight: 325 grams. Height 21.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 51. Notes: Henry Young joined in his…
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Silver mounted emu egg vase marked Edwards, with floral engraved slender foot and neck with angular floating handles on ebonised plinth. Marks: W. Edwards. / Melbourne. Height 37 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: for a similar example refer JBH Vol I pp 238 and 239
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New Zealand silver double handled Annual Regatta trophy, chased with two competing rowers, the reverse engraved: 'Otago Regatta/ /Senior Pair Oar Inrig Gig Race /Presented/ By /Mr. Kohn./ Won By/ United Tradesmans R.C.1883/ Reid and Grays R.C.1884/ United Tradesmans R.C.1885'. Marks: K and Co/ Wellington/ 1412. Height 21 cm. Weight: 430 grams. Provenance: Private Collection
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Highly important Australian silver claret jug by Fischer, of baluster form with scroll handle, elaborately engraved with foliage and Greek key bands, inscribed: 'Presented/ to/ Dr Dwb Wilkie/ By the Members of/ court Waradgery Aof/ in Appreciation of/ Services Rendered As/ court Surgeon/ and as a / Mark of Esteem/ FEBy 28th 1882'. Marks: Sterling/ Silver, struck twice, engraved: G.Fischer./ Geelong on spout. Height 34 cm; weight: 665grams. Provenance: 1973 Melbourne private collection. 1988 Kozminsky…
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Silver Broken Hill jockey club trophy by J M Wendt, of conical form and with inverted leaf capped handle having a steeple jumping horse finial, the body engraved with a vignette of the mining town of Broken Hill and engraved: 'Broken Hill jockey club/ Corinthian cup/ run/ December 27th 1886. Marks: (Crown) Jm Wendt/ Adelaide (Lion) ref: JBH231. Height 39 cm; weight: 775grams. Provenance: private collection. Notes: Broken Hill in far western NSW lies closest to the capital Adelaide. Charles Sturt in his…
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Pair of silver sugar tongs by J. M. Wendt, marks: (emu) Wendt (kangaroo). Weight: 31 grams. Length 11.5 cm. Provenance: private Collection
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Pair of silver goblets by William Edwards, each with gilt washed deep bowls, capped with fern leaves on baluster stems and heavily chased shaped feet. Marks: poorly struck. Ling/ silver / W Edwards/ Melbourn ref JBH no 112. Loaded weight: 445 grams. Height 19 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 18
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Silver & malachite presentation trowel, probably by J M Wendt, the foliate engraved handle inset with eight panels of malachite, leading to an unusual shaped tapered blade with foliate engraving and bearing the inscription: Presented/ to/ Mrs G S Jolley/ by a few friends/ on laying/ the foundation stone of/ the elephant & castle/ West Terrace/ Adelaide/ October 31st 1878. Marks: probably Wendt cancelled and inscribed a Hay. Combined weight: 180 grams. Length 29.5 cm. Provenance: private collection
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Pair of silver napkin rings in presentation box by J. M. Wendt, of cylindrical form and initialled Gjb in original fitted case. Marks: (Crown) Jm Wendt / Adelaide (lion passant) ref Jbh no 231. Combined weight: 74 grams. Diameter 4.5 cm.
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Silver Christening Ensemble by William Edwards and others, comprising a chased and floral embossed footed christening mug, a porringer bowl with grapevine handles and floral engraving, both initialled NLS together with an associated engraved knife and fork monogrammed HLWD. marks: mug- W. Edwards/ Melbourne, bowl - unmarked, cutlery - Exeter circa 1862 maker JW. Combined weight: 330 grams. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 22
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Possibly Ceylonese silver letter opener, modelled in the form of a broadsword, the hilt mounted with a mythical mask head, loop grip and incised hilt. Marks: Vaa (lion holding sword). Weight: 33 grams. Length 20 cm. Provenance: private collection
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English silver mounted emu egg covered vase by George Richards & Edward brown, the arcaded mounts with strap work and leaf scroll handles with lobed stopper. Marks: London c1860 Gr.Eb. Height23 cm; Combined weight: 395grams. Provenance: private collection
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Rare silver kangaroo menu holder, of a finely chased standing kangaroo, on a gum leaf engraved base, engraved to base 'Uncle Tom/ From/, the Grimmers/ Melbourne'. Marks. Stg. Silver. Weight: 68 grams. Height 7 cm.
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English silver Shooting trophy, modelled in the form of a christening mug, he baluster shaped body, each facet with circular vacant cartouche surrounded by scrolling vines, except for inscription: 'Won By/ Thomas Galvin/ at the First Newtown/ Rifle Meeting/ 150 Yards, Three Shots/ 27.5 Inches/ 5th March 1855'. Marks: London C1853 maker probably Fe. Weight: 165 grams. Height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
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Silver Christening mug by Henry Steiner, the tapered bowl incised with gothic arches, starburst designs and inscription, with loop handle on a circular foot. Marks: (Crown) H.Steiner (Victorian) (lion passant) ref Jbh no 201. Weight: 195 grams. Height 10 cm. Provenance: private collection
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Large silver plated kangaroo inkwell by Stokes & Sons, standing upright with hinged upper body, revealing a receptacle, and on an oval gum leaf engraved base. Marks:(star) (boomerang) electroplate/ Ns/ Sand S. Height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: Refer lot 47
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English silver double handled Shooting trophy, the baluster turned body heavily embossed with floral motifs and oval cartouches, the centre bearing inscription: Geelong artillery/ Shooting Comp/ Won by/ Capt. L. R. Cole, the verso with raised figure of an army rifle man in mid shot, all raised on circular spreading foot. Marks: partial marks under foot - assuming Birmingham C1869. Weight: 345 grams. Height 20.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation.2001 Geelong Exhibition no 54. Notes: 'Geelong Formed Two…
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Silver napkin ring by W H Stevenson, weight: 20 grams. Provenance: Vizard Foundation
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Highly important 18 carat gold Adelaide Hunt Club cup by Henry Steiner, modelled after the antique in the form of a ewer, with elongated scroll handle and an inverted spout, the collared neck with a band of acanthus leaves above a tapered body bearing the inscription: 'Adelaide Hunt Club Cup/ 1881/ Presented by/ R. Barr Smith/ Won by/ Robertson Bros. B. G. Roebuck./ Ridden by/ T.J.Baker', terminating in an applied band of palm fonds on a circular foot capped by acanthus leaves. Marks: H.Steiner (Crown)…
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