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The Contents of Rockwall House, featuring the collection of Lilian and John Rollason — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:427
Sale Title:The Contents of Rockwall House, featuring the collection of Lilian and John RollasonLots with images:413
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:369
Date:25-May-2014
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An Australian gold and diamond cuff by Kilpatrick & Co., Melbourne
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An antique 15ct gold Australian fancy link watch chain with 9ct fob by Willis and an inlaid mother of pearl and paua shell fob
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A helmet shell cameo brooch depicting a seated woman with Cupid. yellow gold
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A Victorian agate brooch. yellow gold
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Two Victorian knot brooches and one floral spray brooch. yellow gold
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A Georgian garnet brooch, floral motif. rose gold. Note: repaired
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A Victorian pietra dura brooch. yellow gold
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An opal and diamond 'crab' brooch. With a central oval panel of treated opal matrix 14k yellow gold. Weight 35.46 grams
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Two Victorian tiger claw brooches. yellow gold
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A collection of three seed pearl brooches and two opal bar brooches. yellow gold
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A Victorian diamond and pearl 'monkey' brooch. Silver and rose gold
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An early Victorian rose cut diamond brooch together with a pearl and diamond stickpin. Silver and gold
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A pair of European lorgnettes. Gold plated
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An antique gold albertina and an enamelled hand painted sovereign. Yellow and rose gold
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A Victorian gold necklace. yellow gold. Weight 24.29 grams
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A Victorian gold, enamel and seed pearl set meshlink bracelet with tassle. 9ct rose gold. Weight 55.31 grams
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A Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster ring, 18ct yellow gold
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An opal and diamond ring, 18ct white gold and platinum
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Two lady's gold wristwatches, maker's Certina and Roamer. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 53.58 grams
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A solid white opal pendant on chain. 18ct yellow gold. Total weight 27.07 grams
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A solid white opal ring, circa 1970's. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 19.69 grams
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A yellow gold and diamond dome ring, Circa 1960's. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 9 grams
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An aquamarine and diamond ring. The central rectangular aquamarine in a pave diamond mount. 18ct white gold
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A collection of pearl jewellery including an 18ct yellow gold pearl and diamond ring, two cultured pearl necklaces and pearl earrings
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A 9ct hunter pocket watch, a lady's 9ct 1920's wristwatch, a rolled gold propelling pencil and a 9ct gold key
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A gold, diamond and gem set buckle, floral motif, 9ct yellow gold
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A European Modernist ring set with green zircon. 8ct rose gold
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A collection of various jewellery including opal rings, turquoise and pearl clasp, gold twist link chain, brooches and a fob chain
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Three antique diamond rings. yellow gold and silver
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An antique enamel and diamond mourning ring. yellow gold
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A collection of various Chinese and Indian bead necklaces and other jewellery
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A silver pocket watch with moon phase and multiple dials, Swiss, circa 1900. 5 cm diameter, together with a silver-plate pocket stop watch of similar age, within a carved fitted box
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A Chinese Jadeite dragon pendant and a collection of various pearls
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A large hardwood refectory dining table. 79 cm high, 250 cm wide and 104 cm deep
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A set of six late Victorian mahogany dining chairs
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A pair of Victorian oak baronial elbow chairs in the Charles II style, English, 19th century
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A large Victorian lead light glazed carved oak bookcase, English, 19th century. 232 cm high, 144 cm wide and 56 cm deep
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A boldly carved Victorian oak two-tier buffet, in the Charles II style, English, 19th century. 108 cm high, 148 cm wide and 58 cm deep
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A pair of leather upholstered walnut dining chairs in the Jacobean style, English, 19th century
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A Victorian carved oak glazed book cabinet, English, 19th century. 176 cm high, 146 cm wide and 40 cm deep
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A large collection of cookery books
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An Edwardian mahogany metamorphic library step chair
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A small oak barley twist leg occasional table together with an oriental hardwood three tier stand. 72 cm high, 55 cm wide and 41 cm deep
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A velvet upholstered easy chair
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A Victorian drop dial clock. 55 cm high
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A Victorian style hardwood book-stand. 115 cm high
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A Chinese 'Sanmen' cast iron ice shaver. 73 cm high
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An embossed continental brass wood-bin. 56 cm high, 75 cm wide and 35 cm deep
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A collection of 15 copper jelly moulds
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A collection of finely woven native baskets, together with two trays
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Artist Unknown. Portrait of a clergyman. oil on canvas. 62 x 46 cm
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A collection of copper pans and moulds
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A Chinese porcelain dumpling dish, 19th century. 19 cm high
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Artist Unknown. Still life. oil on board. 33 x 48 cm (oval)
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A collection of ten assorted Chinese blue and white stem dishes, 19th and 20th century. 10 cm diameter
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A collection of brass and copper ware comprising a milk can, a bed warmer, a ring handled water container, a slipper pan and a small cauldron
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A collection of woven baskets and food containers
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Two Middle Eastern copper teapots and a coconut tea pot. 23 cm (tallest height)
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Three porcelain teapots comprising a Doulton Persian spray patterned teapot, a Doulton Lambeth teapot and a German Rosenthal teapot. 21 cm (tallest height)
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A cast iron kettle, ceramic jelly mould and a Bendigo pottery pot
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Three English pewter graduated size meat covers and an enamel pewter mounted tea pot
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A large Tibetan yak butter tea pot. 52 cm high
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A Victorian silver plate ice water jug, English, 19th century. 34 cm high
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John Spink. Coastline. pastel. 20 x 25 cm
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Two sets of Victorian brass weights and a set of scales
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A large Turkish copper ewer. 58 cm high
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A large Middle Eastern embossed teapot. 33 cm high
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A continental copper samovar. 32 cm high
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A carved wooden pumpkin. 13 cm high and 23 cm diameter
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A Persian Tabriz patterned rug. 210 x 135 cm
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A large Persian Kerman patterned rug. 302 x 205 cm
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A pair of wrought iron candle sticks. 52 cm high
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A large collection of assorted photo frames
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A collection of approximately ten sterling silver miniature photo frames
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Two large English sterling silver photo frames
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Three sterling silver picture frames
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An Australian silver picture frame, embossed with a Kangaroo
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A large pair of carved painted wooden torchere, probably Spanish, 19th century. 167 cm high
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An oval shell encrusted mirror. 68 x 52 cm
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A collection of copper and brass ware including two bed warmers, two hand warmers, a censer, a copper pot and a brass urn
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A collection of eleven 'kitchen Ming' ceramic bowls and plates
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A European green glass bowl
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A miscellaneous group of items, comprising a wine barrel, a set of various cast iron candle sticks and candelabra, two wooden bowls, two wooden ladles, a bronze covered pot, a bronze fish decoration, a platter, a plaque and a lantern
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A Nepalese mythical bore mask, a brass dragon dish and a bamboo quiver
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A small group of copper ware comprising a beetle nut box, a ewer, a pierced platter and a ceramic mask jug
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A contemporary bevelled edge wall mirror. 120 x 80 cm
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An Arnott’s advertising wall mirror. 100 x 59 cm
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A large hard wood naïve sculpture of St George and the dragon on a pedestal. 102 cm high and 77 cm high
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A Chinese hardwood stand and a red lacquer stand. 45 cm (tallest height)
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An Edwardian bentwood dining chair
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A carved Philippine iron-wood two drawer side table. 77 cm high, 110 cm wide and 46 cm deep
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A Japanese metal bound elm chest, 18/19th century. 64 cm high, 82 cm wide and 40 cm deep
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A collection of eleven Asian food baskets. 44 cm (tallest height)
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A Chinese carved lacquered and gilt figure of Fo dog, 19th century. 17 cm high
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A Chinese framed ceramic tile. 22 x 31 cm
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Artist Unknown. Portrait of a Lady. Oil on canvas. 140 x 98 cm
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A Chinese pierced and carved hardwood panel, late Qing Dynasty. 125 x 90 cm (Above Bureau) and 123 x 95 cm
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Four Papua New Guinea artifacts comprising a cassowary mounted ceremonial head-dress, a club, a carved figure and a carved ceremonial horn
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A large wooden mortar and a large wooden bowl
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A fairground horse, originally from Luna Park. mounted on metal stands. 100 cm high, 105 cm wide
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