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Estate & Collector Auction — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:279
Sale Title:Estate & Collector AuctionLots with images:275
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:193
Date:13-Jul-2013
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Four hallmarked sterling silver Russell Drysdale limited edition plates. London, 1972. 'Going to Town,' 'Western landscape,' 'The Stockman,' and 'The old Timers.' limited edition each numbered #0822. Diameter 20.5 cm each. Weight 833g (overall)
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Hallmarked sterling silver Sydney opera house plate. London, 1974. Makers mark 'R and D.' signed 'Dargie.' limited edition #349/500. Certificate available. Diameter 23 cm. Weight 371g
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Pair hand painted late Victorian miniature portraits. Oval wooden frames gouache. Height 8 cm each
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Framed collection early cameos and micromosaics. Total of 27 oval medallions: 10 cameos of classical subjects; 17 micromosaics of Roman scenes etc. Height 40 cm (overall)
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European school (2) Alpine hunter and Trekker oil on card (2) 15 x 11 cm each
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Cased double Russian icon. Madonna and Child, and Christ. Silver gilt and enamel oklads. Hallmarked profile and initials 'CT.' 20 x 17 cm each panel, overall 32 x 47 cm
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Russian icon of a female Saint Tempera and gilt on panel 26 x 21 cm, 34 x 30 cm (framed)
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19th century Russian icon. Madonna and child. Brass oklad. Tempera 20.5 x 17 cm, 27 x 23 cm (overall)
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Early Russian icon. As inspected. Tempera on wooden panel 11 x 9 cm
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Nine Orthodox icons. Some early; including one with oklad; several of good age. As inspected. Tempera on panel etc
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Group early beaded purses and Belts etc. Including embroided velvet evening purse, and several other beaded items.
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Pair early European enamel miniatures. Mirror image classic scenes of woman with her dog. Brass framed. One signed Binet. Diameter 8 cm (each)
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Limoges enamelled plaque of a fisherman. Signed 'Menot, Atelier Pastaud.' 25 x 20 cm
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Framed Embroidery London International Exhibition 1862, 17 x 12 cm
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Two English 1920s butterfly wing pictures. Crinoline lady; and courting couple. Original frames. Height 12 cm and height 9 cm
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Victorian/Edwardian 9ct sapphire and half pearl hinged bangle. 22ct finish. Weight 11.6g
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Victorian rolled gold revolving shell cameo brooch. Scene of ladies in a garden. Original portrait locket back. Height 7 cm
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19th century gold and large citrine brooch. Citrine 20ct plus. Some resoldering. As inspected. Length 6.5 cm
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18ct yellow gold cigarette lighter. No brand name apparent. Marked '750' to base. Total weight 79g
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Victorian gold swivel locket brooch. Tests 15ct. Butterfly wing, and portrait back. Clasp re-soldered; small section of applique missing. Length 5 cm
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9ct gold framed shell cameo brooch. Profile. Height 6 cm
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18ct yellow gold opal pendant. Claw set oval triplet, lively good flash, probably from Lightning Ridge. Height 3 cm
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Rose gold and garnet Maltese cross pendant/brooch. Small solder repair. Length 5 cm
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14ct Andamooka opal set dress ring. Sugar treated Andamook matrix opal.
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Victorian gold plated shell cameo brooch. Portrait profile. Height 7 cm
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18ct white gold aquamarine and diamond ring. Oval claw set stone (approx 4ct), with pave set diamonds to shoulders. Weight 6.25g
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Victorian gold plated shell cameo brooch. Classical profile. Centre loose. Height 5.5 cm
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14ct yellow gold commemorative badge. Inscribed verso 'Presented to Percy Burrows by the Citizens of north Gower for gallant Services in the great war 1914-1918.' weight 8g. Weight 8g
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1970s 9ct yellow gold malachite dress ring. Four oval stones in a raised setting. Weight 7gm
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Marcasite and chalcedony three piece jewellery set. Large oval brooch, and matching earrings.
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Four various early silver lodge medals. Including three hallmarked sterling silver; 2 with attached ribbons.
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French silver pocket watch. Embossed football scene to cover. Needs service; second hand missing. Weight 108g total
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Hallmarked 9ct yellow gold Omega de Ville ladies wrist watch. Hallmarked London 1972. Integrated 9ct band. Needs service. Weight 29g total. Weight 29g total
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Omega 18ct white gold ladies wrist watch. Round face, with dial surrounded by alternating blue and white stones. Integrated 18ct band. Needs service. Weight 31g total. Weight 31g total
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Early French brass carriage clock. Original travelling case. Needs service, with key. Height 15 cm
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Art Deco Swiss gilt cased boudoir clock. Pink Bakelite face; bevelled glass, with original case. Running. Height 11 cm. Length 16 cm
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Waterford Crystal desk clock. Quartz movement operating. Height 10 cm
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Cyma 1950s 8 day alarm clock. Gilt and ebonised brass case. Unusual quick wind feature. Running. Height 15 cm
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Two piece Mont Blanc pen set. Large and small ball points in presentation case.
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1988 RAM $15 uncirculated platinum coin
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Ancient coin attributed Antiochus VII silver Tetradrachm
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5 1988 RBA Consecutive $2 Bank notes. From final $2 printing. Consecutive numbers LPF 957868-872. Johnston and Fraser. All in presentation wallets
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1993 Royal Australian Mint $200 uncirculated 22ct gold coin. In presentation wallet. Weight 10g
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1993 Royal Australian Mint $200 uncirculated 22ct gold coin. In presentation wallet. Weight 10g
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Boxed Royal Australian Mint Bicentennial medallion set 1988. Cert no. 02476
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Quantity of Japanese and Singapore proof sets etc. Including 2 1987 mint bureau Japan proof sets; 2 Singapore $10 proof coins; 2 1985 uncirc Singapore coin sets; 1 Singapore $10 uncirc. All in presentation wallets and cases.
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30 Royal Australian Mint 1996 Bradman $5 coins. All in presentation packs
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5 Royal Australian Mint boxed proof silver $1 coins. Including three 1996 30th Anniversary of decimal currency; and 2 1995 Waltzing Matilda. All in presentation boxes
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12 Royal Australian Mint $10 coins. Including four 1985 Victoria uncirc; 1985 Victoria proof; four 1987 NSW uncirc; 2 1987 NSW proof; and 1985 Victoria proof. All in presentation boxes/packs.
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Quantity of UK proof coin Collections, three 1985 and three 1986; and cased Royal Family crowns.
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14 Royal Australian Mint proof coin sets. Including four 1986; 6 1987; and four 1985. All in presentation wallets
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Eight Royal Australian Mint proof coin sets, including three 1987; one 1988 International Coin Fair; and four 1995. All in presentation wallets.
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Quantity of New Zealand proof sets and commemorative coins. Including proof sets, four 1987; four 1988; 2 1985; 2 1986; Royal Visit $2; 10 1986 Royal Visit $1 uncirc; 2 1985 $1 uncirc. All in presentation wallets etc
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Quantity of UK proof and uncirculated coins. Including 8 1985, 1987 and 1989 proof sets; four 1987, four 1986 and three 1985 uncirc sets. All in presentation packets/boxes
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Two Royal Australian Mint 1995 Masterpieces in silver $5 proof sets. Colonial Australia.
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17 Royal Australian Mint uncirculated coin sets. Including 6 1986; 6 1995; five 1988; and 6 1985. All in presentation packets
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Quantity of Canadian and USA proof coin sets. Including 2 1985 Royal Canadian mint; 2 American eagle 1oz proof silver bullion coins; four 1985 and 6 1987 US proof sets. All in presentation boxes.
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Quantity of Royal Australian Mint commemorative coins and medallions, including 2 baby coin sets; 2 bi-centenary UK/Australia coins; five Sydney Mint Museum; 2 1987 First Fleet medallions; 2 1983 Tasmania Penny; five 1986 Australian Gold Exchange; three 1986 Halley's Comet etc. All in presentation packs.
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Australian armed Forces Decorations and medals Chart print 59 x 95 cm
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Waters, B Photographic portrait of John Dunn, member for Mt Barker, S.A. 1857-1868. Label verso for 'A Molton and Son, Flinders St, Adelaide. Photograph on milk glass 35 x 26 cm
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Early map of Kent. 'Cantium Vernacule Kent.' verso pp157-158 'Cantium'. Coloured engraving 38 x 52 cm
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Cooke, A C., 'Sydney, New South Wales.' birds-eye panorama, a supplement to the 'Illustrated Sydney News.' woodblock engraving with folds (splits). Woodblock engraving 53 x 94 cm (image) 73.5 x 106 cm (sheet)
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Early set Postal scales and telescopic corkscrew. Scales enamel and brass; and corkscrew, H.D. Armstrong patent.
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Three various early wooden items. Spindle, glove stretchers and pokerwork lidded bowl made from wood from HMAS Sydney
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Collection USA 1960s military memorabilia. Including Joseph J Gancie brass plaque awarded for support during Cuban missile Crisis, Oct 1962; and photo and invitation to 1965 LBJ inauguration ceremony. 35 x 25 cm (plaque)
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Carved oak wall barometer. Milk glass to thermometer cracked. Height 53 cm
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Boer war souvenir nurses wallet. Original box. Nickel plated and leather, with gilt lettering: 'The Nations Gift, South Africa, Christmas 1901.' Instruments incomplete. Length 35 cm
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1920's Australian Avro Aircraft photo album. Including 68 photos of test pilots (Bert Hinkler), aircraft (incl Southern cross), and aircraft factory scenes. Originally owned by test pilot W.H.C. Boxall.
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1920s Australian photograph. First swimming Carnival Roseville Baths. Photographer E W Goff. Silver gelatin photograph 19 x 25 cm
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World War II French and Flemish postcard album. 'Le Debarquement en Europe/de Landing in Europa, 6-6-1944'. 48 postcards in total. Complete. 27 x 35 cm (album)
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Early wood 'Jessy Kelly' ship model. Handmade. Mixture of ivory and bone fittings. Some fittings may be missing, but some additional original fittings are available. Length 40 cm
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1870s papier mache pencil box. Dec with transfer print of children playing. Length 20 cm
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1916 World War I German Zeppelin commemorative book. 'Zeppeline Uber England.' Including postcard of pilot who shot down. Length 21 zeppelin.
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Prince Charles autographed portrait photograph, dated 1974. By appointment, Royal Photographer Carole Cutner, London. Studio stamped address verso. 10 x 8 cm
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Six 19th century Maps of Australia, and Booklet. Maps produced by Virtue, incl. NSW, WA, SA, QLD and VIC. Also, 'The Island of Ascension,' booklet. As inspected. 21 x 29 cm (maps)
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1785 map of North America. Produced for the Universal magazine. Re-glued to paper. 30 x 38 cm
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Four books, 'The Art of Rubery Bennett' 1st ed. 1954, signed by the artist; 'Robbery under arms', with hand-signed dedication by Peter Finch; 'Fish and Fisheries of Australia;' and 'The Century Book of Gardening.'
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1950s Qantas cane basket Bakelite picnic set. Made for Lord Howe Island. Incomplete. Diameter 22 cm. Height 54 cm
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Book, 'The New Guide to Masonry and Plastering.' Ed. H.R. Scott Burn; 160 plates etc; pub John G Murdoch, circa 1900. Binding worn.
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