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Decorative Arts incl War, Jewellery, Fine Art, Fine & Antique Furniture — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:311
Sale Title:Decorative Arts incl War, Jewellery, Fine Art, Fine & Antique FurnitureLots with images:311
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:207
Date:24-Apr-2014
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Keith Payne V.C. Framed limited edition print numbered 10/500. Signed by Mr. Kenna and the artist, within the frame is a high quality copy of the V.C. Medal and ribbon. Comes with a photo of Mr. Payne signing a print, as well as copy of a letter from RSL Headquarters endorsing their support for the distribution of the limited edition signed prints.
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World War II USA Army Airforce Demand Type A-14 Oxygen mask Unissued, comes in original box. Large size. Fixed to the top of the box, are the original issue tag, indicating that the 'Date of Manufacture' as 'Dec 1944'. Also has the 'Accepted or Servicable Tag' dated Feb 18 1947, with the original parts, as well as the original instructions.
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RAF Type C leather flying helmet dated inside 1939, battle of Britan Era, with mark VIII Goggles, with 'Split' lenses and type H oxygen mask.
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USA 1961 G-1 military flight jacket used by USN pilot in Vietnam war. The manufacturer's label indicates 'Bureau of Aeronautics USN Jacket, Flying Man's, Type G-1 Specification Mil-J-7823A (AER) Ralph Edwards Sportswear Inc. Contract No. QM (Ctm) 8833-C-61 Size 40' There are two pockets on the outside and one inside, no damage or tears, only two very small slight wear sections to the fur collar. Originally owned/worn by an American USN pilot during the Vietnam war.
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Post war Russian paratrooper two pocket tunic with breeches, parade detailed lanyard and chord/piping, with appropriate paratrooper collar tabs, patches to both sleeves and shoulder boards. Has six badges including two military sportsmanship, two Proficiency badges as well as one very rare badge for Parachutist-Instructor with '200', and a pendant below with '2' indicating that the person has made at least 202 parachute jumps. The badge is silver plate brass with screw-back fixing. Tunic marked/stamped…
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RAF World War II Mk. Ivb-22C / 167 pilot's flying goggles comes in original box of issue, with anti-glare lens, associated parts and a spare pair of lenses. Glass on the lenses appear to have a protection film, but spare lenses are clear. Finish to paint, all the leather and fixing straps are undamaged. The leather strap is clearly stamped with the AM symbol, Ref. No. 22C/167' and 'Goggles Mark I.V. B'. Cardboard box is original with some water damage.
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Post war Russian two pocket tunic for chemical warfare unit with collar tabs, chemical warfare sleeve patch and shoulder boards. Manufacturer marks on inside on one pocket, including no. 2071158. Comes with five award badges, including sports badge, guard's badge (1970s 1980s) with screw back fixing, Proficient army service badge (for enlisted men late 1950s 1960s), another army proficiency badge. Also young Guardsman badge of a five-year plan (2nd cl, type 2, mid to late 1970s).
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East German NCO border guard uniform consisting of a tunic with insignia on collars, sleeve and shoulders.
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East German Airforce officer's four pocket tunic rank of major. Has shoulder boards and collar patches rank insignia and comes with breeches and braces. Appears to be unissued, since the breeches still has the original issue tag sewn. NVA stamped inside.
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East German Luftwaffe/Airforce pilot's flight boots, gloves and a visor hat the boots were made to provide to maximize support, with thick soles and two types of fasteners zippers on the inner side, as well as high-top laces in front. Both are stamped inside, including the size (27 1/2) East German NVA army white Parade gloves as worn during the NVA parade in Berlin on 7th October 1989. East German officer's Boarder guard's Visor hat size 57. Walking-out and parade use. Grey gaberdine fabric. Has green…
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Post war Russian pilots high altitude flying suit with green carry bagcomplete with all zips and buttons, has manufacture's stamp and numbers inside and a stamp number on the outside pocket flap. Has an internal tubing for regulating pressure, with external hose connection.
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Australian World War II tunic and trousers, World War I US army canvas backpack and two water bottles the tunic dated 1941 inside unissued condition, no insignia. The trousers dated 1966, complete with all buttons and has various labels inside, size 35 short, made in South Australia. The water bottles from Taiwan, each bottle has a green fabric cover, one has a military belt with clips, with one metal clip marked with 'Taiwan'. The backpack dated 1942 with all straps, hooks, buttons, canvas ammunition…
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RAF one piece Pilot's flying suit and Captain C. R. Caldwell framed artwork the flying suit purportedly used in 1980 in Dubai, by a military helicopter pilot. The artwork DSO, DFC and bar, Polish cross of Valour. Australia's highest scoring fighter ace of World War II. Date and artist's name indicated.
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East German NCO border guard uniform and a East German Infantry helmet the uniform with insignia on collars and a pair of matching breeches. The helmet with no rivets on outside. The final version of the M56/76. Has sponge padding to front and rear of inside liner, with leather chin straps with plastic liner braces mounted to the shell by six 'points'. This helmet was initially designed by Germany during World War II which resulted in the model B/II, being very similar to the M56/76. The East German army…
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East German Airforce four pocket tunic and a police visor cap has shoulder and collar insignia, as well as Warrant officer (1979-1990) patch on left sleeve. Also has 3rd service NVA qualification badge (1986-1990) over right upper pocket. Two ribbon bars with eight awards over left upper pocket. Has NVA and size stamped inside. East German Ddr Mdl Vopo Police EM/NCO Visor cap with manufacturer's label inside, indicating '1856 B MDI Size 54, Tlg 108-754 583.' appears to be unissued.
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Post war German uniforms and other wares consisting of a post war German Luftwaffe EM/NCO Peak cap in blue-grey gaberdine, saddle-shape with yellow/orange piping. Manufacture label inside. Size 64. Made in Koln by Carl Isken, dated November 1976. Complete with pressed metal cockade. Post war German Luftwaffe officer's four pocket Tunic has silver circular pressed metal badge over left upper pocket with propellers. Cloth wings over right upper pocket. Extra button in top right pocket with maker's marking on…
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Russian officer's ushanka winter fur cap, army tanker helmet and tunic the fur cap with pull down flaps, in blue and grey. Has metal badge at front, ear flaps and sides are made from lamb's fur dyed regulation in bluish- gray with gray felt top and cotton liner. Made of much finer quality than the course wool pile used for enlisted NCO ushanka. Inside shows date '90' (1990) and size (60). The taker helmet with electronics, used by armoured crewmen in Afghanistan c1980. Very similar to the ones used by…
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Russian leather summer pilot's flying helmet and a Russian beret the flying helmet in black leather with brown 'Netting' to top. Has earphones with phone connections chord and adjustable strap to top and chin. Manufacture label sewn on inside written in Russian with date of 1975 (early post war). Soviet Russian army blue Vdv Paratrooper Airborne Troops Beret with manufacturer's label sewn inside written in Russian. Also has appropriate badge on front, as well as special metal symbolic/unit badge, screw…
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Soviet army items consisting of a Soviet army armour/artillery EM/NCO service Visor cap used by troops in the 1969-1991 period. Has red piping, olive drab hat with wide black band. Cockade is dominated by an enameled red star and black cap chord. Has maker's markings/label inside, as well as hand-written names, some which have been crossed out. Post war naval Seaman's striped Vest/Singlet for Russian Sailors with light blue and white stripes. Post war Soviet army soldier's Parade white military belt and…
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East German related items East German Paratrooper helmet with camo netting cover. Fallshirmjaeger/Paratrooper metal Jump helmet. Were also used by the Warsaw Pact troops. Drab olive colour. The leather liner is cushioned by foam rubber padding on the inside of the rim, also has a hard rubber rim on the outside. The chin straps are attached to drop-down leather ear protectors. Camo cover netting in green colour. East German post 1976 Ddr, NVA officer's Paratrooper Beret from their only parachute deployed…
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Various war related caps and covers including post war Soviet army cotton side cap with no insignia, post war Soviet cotton youth Pioneer caps with a light blue outside colour, but with various coloured liners. One with purple colour outside, post war German Luftwaffe EM/NCO side cap in blue-grey with yellow/orange piping and has Cocade. Has manufacturer's label inside 'Bamberger' (Bamberg) Bavaria, East German Boarder guard's side Overses cap with cockade sewn on front, stamped inside, East German…
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Post war West German paratrooper experimental helmet with painted camo outer shell and is a Fallschirmjager Versuchshelm Bundeswehr 1955-1961 Paratrooper helmet. The helmet's design were based on the German World War I M38 helmet. It is understood that there were only about 2,400 of these experimental helmets made. in 1961, these 'old style experimental' helmets were replaced in favour of the US M1 styled helmet with the liner similar to that used in World War I. Apart from the size 59 stamped on the liner…
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Australian World War I embroided Palestine silk, three brass trench art vases, a pair of knives and 'Someday' in aid of our prisoners of war
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A parcel of nine gold rings; two wedding bands, a trinity ring, others set with coloured stones, river pearls and single cut diamonds, all in 9ct gold. Wt. 20.1g.
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Three gold rings; one in 9ct set with coral, Birmingham 1870, an antique mourning ring in (unmarked tests approx 14ct, reshanked) and a green and white stone cluster (unmarked teste 14ct). Size S, H & P Q. Wt. 13.3g.
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An 18ct white gold ring mount; size O, Wt. 6g.
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A Victorian style silver bracelet; featuring a central panel set with garnets, length 185 mm. Wt. 21.1g.
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Four 9ct gold gem set rings; three set with pear shape green jade, one with an oval chrysoprase. (three marked 14k). Wt. 11g.
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Two silver gem set items; a turquoise and seed pearl set heart shape locket and a coral and seed pearl set cross. Wt. 7.7g.
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A cultured pearl necklace; 7 7.5 mm round slightly Baroque pearls of good colour and lustre to a silver clasp. Length 44 cm.
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A group of jade and gold jewellery; a stylised gilt tennis brooch and bow brooch in 9ct, a pair of earrings, five pendants (all 14ct), a 9ct pendant on a 14ct chain (broken) and a gilt framed carved pendant. Wt. 30.8g
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Two pairs of gem set stud earrings; one in 18ct gold set with cultured pearls and ten round brilliant cut diamonds, other in 14ct gold set with nephrite jade. Wt. 4.6g.
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A group of 9ct gold jewellery; (12) two opal triplet brooches and a pendant, an infants padlock bracelet, a locket, a Nouveau style stone set pendant, a pair red stone earrings, an organic style pendant, a bracelet and chain and a hard stone spinning fob with gold plated lion surmount. Wt. 34.4g.
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A 14ct gold gem set necklace; centring synthetic rubies and single cut diamonds on a curb chain (9ct parrot clasp). Wt. 8g.
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Two silver gem set items; an onyx, coral and seed pearl ring, size N and a cabochon onyx and coral locket. Wt. 9g.
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An 18ct white gold wedding band; plain 8 mm wide band. Size M. Wt. 5.7g.
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A platinum band; with circle and star engraving. Size K. Wt. 4.9g.
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Two 9ct gold rings; one Chanel style set with seed pearls, other with a heart shape opal. Size M & H. Wt. 4g.
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Two 18ct gold vintage diamond rings; one set with an early round brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.48ct, L/M (two chips on table) and two old cut shoulder diamonds, other illusion set with two early round cut diamonds and a round brilliant and single cut light yellow shoulder diamond. Size O P. Wt. 6.2g.
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A pair of pearl and gem set earrings; 19 mm round cultured pearls on a silver gilt drop set with rose quartz, amethyst and tourmaline beads.
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A silver padlock bracelet; curb links to a pierced heart shape padlock clasp. Wt. 112.9g.
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A pearl and gold bangle; geometric plaque design set with river pearls. Tests 18 20ct gold. Wt. 15.4g.
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A Georg Jensen silver pendant necklace; set with a dyed cabochon chalcedony on a fetter and three link chain. Ref: 2006. Wt. 10.2g.
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Four pairs of stud earrings; one set with emeralds and round brilliant cut diamonds in 14ct white gold (one 9ct butterfly), three pairs in silver set with blue sapphires amber and amethysts, and a pair of shell cameos in 9ct gold.
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A pair of diamond earrings and pendant; 27 mm long drop earrings set with thirty single cut diamonds, cruciform pendant set with seventeen round brilliant cut diamonds in 9ct white gold. Wt. 4.3g.
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Three jewellery items; an antique 9ct gold picture locket, a 9ct spinning locket fob and a silver gilt garnet brooch.
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Three 9ct gold rings; one set with a cabochon onyx, one with a garnet, other with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds. Size L, Q R & O P. Wt. 8.7g.
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Two 9ct gold gem set rings; one set with a square cut blue topaz, other with an oval amethyst. Size O, M N. Wt. 10.4g.
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An 18ct gold diamond cluster ring; centring a round brilliant cut diamond estimated as 0.20ct, VS surrounded by eight round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.24ct, Si. Size P Q. Wt. 4g.
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A 9ct gold gem cluster ring; multi clusters set with an amethyst emeralds and seed pearls. Size P. Wt.
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A mabe pearl ring; set in 14ct gold with a 16.5 mm round silver grey pearl with high lustre. Size N. Wt. 5.1g.
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A pair of 9ct gold Filligree style drop earrings; set with amethysts and seed pearls. Length 50 mm. Wt. 4.8g.
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An unset round brilliant cut diamond; Wt. 0.30ct, graded as F/G Vs.
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An unset round brilliant cut diamond; Wt. 0.40ct, graded as F/G Si.
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An unset round brilliant cut diamond; with GIA cert. No. 16502071, graded as 0.51ct, G VS2, cut grade excellent, nil fluorescence.
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A cultured pearl and coral necklace; 7 7.5 mm round Baroque pearls of good colour and lustre between seven red branch corals to a 14ct gold clasp. Length 42 cm.
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A yellow and white gold pearl and diamond ring; centring an 11 mm round fine quality cultured pearl on a rope twist border set with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct gold. Size N O. Wt. 11.2g.
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An 18ct white gold three row diamond ring; set with sixteen round brilliant and sixteen baguette cut diamonds graded as Vs. Size N O. Wt. 4.6g.
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A silver pendant necklace; belcher links attached with a t bar and shield shape padlock locket clasp set with garnets and seed pearls. Length 42 cm. Wt. 38.9g.
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An antique shell cameo brooch; featuring a finely carved classical portrait in a gold plated frame. Length 28 mm.
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A 9ct gold gem cluster ring; set with a blue topaz surrounded by seed pearls. Size O. Wt. 4.5g.
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An unset round brilliant cut diamond; Wt. 0.18ct, graded as F/G Vs.
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A Victorian 15ct gold jet brooch; star set with a panel of seed pearls to key pattern border. Unmarked tests as 15ct. Dimensions 55 x 38 mm.
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An unset round brilliant cut diamond; Wt. 0.25ct, graded as F/G Vs.
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An Ewardian 15ct gold emerald and diamond ring; millegrain set with an early step cut emerald of approx. 0.45ct adjacent to two old European cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.15ct. Size M. Wt. 2.1g.
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An Edwardian two stone diamond ring; millegrain set with two old European cut diamonds totalling an estimated 0.40ct, Si, in 18ct gold. Stamped Proud. Size K. Wt. 1.9g.
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An 18ct gold diamond ring; claw set with a 0.87ct round brilliant cut diamond to shoulders set with nine baguette diamonds, with Hrd certificate no. 072642 stating centre diamond is 0.87ct, D VVS1. Size M. Wt. 5.1g.
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An 18ct gold diamond ring; channel set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.37ct. Size M N. Wt. 4.7g.
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A silver gem set bangle; hinged bangle set with marcasites and three cultured pearls. Wt. 22g.
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A pair of diamond tanzanite and gem set earrings; each a carved bi coloured tanzanite drop to surmount set with round brilliant cut diamonds, pink sapphires and a cabochon blue sapphire in 18ct white gold. Length 50 mm. Wt. 15.9g.
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An Art Deco style 9ct gold ring; set with onyx and round brilliant cut diamonds in two tone gold. Size N O. Wt. 3.2g.
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A silver pendant necklace; gilt harmony ball encased in a garnet set casket. Length 74 cm. Wt.
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Three 18ct gold chains; a long curb and two box chains. Length 45, 44.5, 60.5 cm. Wt. 17.4g.
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Three gold chains; in 22ct (10.8g) in 18ct (8.9g) and a 14ct white gold box chain (4.8g). Length 47, 50, 49 cm.
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A gold and jade bracelet; featuring five cabochon nephrite jade panels set in 18ct gold. Length 150 mm. Wt. 9.2g.
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A 14ct gold diamond bracelet; line bracelet set with seventy six round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx. 1.5ct. Wt. 6.1g.
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An Art Deco style 9ct gold ring; set with a cluster of peridots. Size N. Wt. 3.2g.
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An 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring; floral cluster set with sixty seven round brilliant and fifty seven tapered baguette diamonds. Size P. Wt. 7.3g.
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An 18ct white gold diamond ring; by-pass mount set with twenty six round brilliant and thirty three baguette diamonds totalling an estimated 1.50ct. Size P Q. Wt. 7g.
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An Edwardian style 9ct gold ring; marquise shape set with emeralds and seed pearls. Size N O. Wt. 3.5g.
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A pair of South Sea pearl and diamond earrings; each a 12 mm round fine quality cultured pearl to a round brilliant cut diamond set surmount in 14ct gold.
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A South Sea pearl and diamond pendant; 14 x 16 mm fine quality cultured pearl to an 18ct gold surmount set with six round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A Tahitian pearl and diamond pendant; 12.8 mm round silver grey cultured pearl with high lustre to an 18ct white gold surmount set with four round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A 10ct gold bangle; internal dia. 64 mm. Wt. 31.1g.
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A shell cameo brooch; featuring a carved portrait set in 9ct gold. Wt. 6.2g
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A Victorian style gem set ring; cluster of seed pearls and turquoise in 9ct gold. Size N O. Wt. 2.5g.
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A silver stone set Armlet; hinged upper arm bangle set with marcasites in a serpent motif. Wt. 61.5g.
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Two Egyptian silver bangles; in 800 silver. Wt. 202g.
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An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring; centring a fine orange colour sapphire estimated as 1.50ct, surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds, VS- -Si. Size P. Wt. 6.8g.
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A sapphire and diamond ring; featuring a fine blue Sri Lankan sapphire estimated as 0.70ct adjacent to two round brilliant cut shoulder diamonds in 18ct white gold. Size M O. Wt. 5.4g.
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A sapphire and diamond cluster ring; centring a marquise cut golden sapphire estimated as 1.30ct to surround and shoulders set with twenty two round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx. 1.00ct, Vs, in 18ct white gold. Size Q. Wt. 5.2g.
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A Tahitian pearl bracelet; featuring two 12 mm round fine quality cultured pearls set between silver curb links. Length 190 mm.
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An 18ct gold diamond ring; rhodium plated top set with single and round brilliant cut diamonds. Size S. Wt. 8g.
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A pair of Art Deco style 9ct gold drop earrings; each set with a chequerboard and briolette cut blue topaz and round brilliant cut diamonds. Length 40 mm. Wt. 5g.
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A pair of Art Deco style diamond and gem set drop earrings; each a coral drop to an 18ct white gold geometric surmount set with round brilliant cut diamonds. Length 52 mm. Wt. 11.7g.
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A pair of 18ct gold gem set drop earrings; each a stylised bird of paradise feather drop set with a cabochon and round cut blue sapphires, green garnets and round brilliant cut diamonds in black gold. Length 40 mm. Wt. 6.2g.
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An 18ct white gold triple cluster diamond ring; set with 29 round brilliant cut diamonds. Size Q R. Wt. 4.5g.
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An 18ct gold pink and white diamond ring; centring a 1.02ct round brilliant cut diamond with GIA 10710585 report stating colour/clarity, G VS1, polish/symmetry, very good, nil fluorescence, to a full hoop set with 210 round brilliant cut pink diamonds totalling an estimated 2.10ct. Size L M. Wt. 5g.
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A topaz and diamond cluster ring; claw set with an oval colourless topaz estimated as 8.00ct surrounded by twenty four round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct white gold. Size O. Wt. 7.5g.
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A sapphire and diamond bangle; hinged bangle set with five blue/green sapphires totalling approx. 4.0ct and seventy round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.98ct in 18ct white gold. Wt. 14.9g.
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