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Decorative Arts + Jewellery — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:282
Sale Title:Decorative Arts + JewelleryLots with images:282
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:198
Date:25-Sep-2014
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American sterling silver cutlery setting in a fitted timber case comprising a carving knife & fork, a bread knife, twelve serving spoons, twelve main forks, twelve main knives, twelve entree forks, twelve entree knives, twelve fruit forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve teaspoons, twelve coffee spoons & six pate knives. Mostly Gorham. Weight not including carving knife, carving fork, bread knife, main knives & entree knives 2841g
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Amphora twin open handled three stem vase with a central medallion of a mustachioed Bohemian gent to one side & a starburst pattern to the other. Hairline crack to the base interior. Height 38 cm
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Bone carved lamp with an intricately pierced shade & a base carved with rural Indian village scenes. Height 43.5 cm
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Chiparus chryselephantine figure of a schoolgirl carrying satchel with an ivory carved face & bronze body, signed 'Chiparus' to verso & numbered '7' & a foundry number '2492' set upon a associated weighted base. Height 19 cm
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Christofle 'Perles' cutlery setting comprising ten main forks, ten main knives, ten entree forks with two other matched entree forks, twelve entree knives, ten soup spoons, nine dessert spoons, ten teaspoons, a cake knife, pate knife, a fish knife & a cheese knife.
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Dresden figural pedestal centrepiece with a reticulated bowl & three applied female musician figures. Height 59 cm
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Early 19th century Continental carved pine religious tableau 'Scouring the Penitent' with painted polychrome detail & velvet lined clothing. Some losses. Height 48 cm
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English carriage clock inscribed 'Presented to Miss R Wilson from Entertainments Staff Federal Dept. On the Occasion of her Marriage 22.4.22', with a key. Height 11 cm
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English hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case with tortoise shell lining. Birmingham, 1924, maker Joseph Gloster Ltd. Length 8.5 cm
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English hallmarked sterling silver Edwardian chamberstick with shell pattern, missing snuffer. London, 1909, maker Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd height 8 cm weight 269g
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English hallmarked sterling silver flask with an internal cork stopper & etched monogram. Some dents. Sheffield, 1912, maker Stewart Dawson & Co Ltd. Length 13 cm weight 223g
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English hallmarked sterling silver George III chamberstick with beaded edging, missing snuffer. London, 1775. Height 6 cm weight 218g
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English hallmarked sterling silver George III ewer with raised floral design. London, 1790, maker Hester Bateman height 14.5 cm weight 81.5 cm
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English hallmarked sterling silver George III sugar caster with raised mythological subjects. London, 1818. Height 13 cm weight 89.5g
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English hallmarked sterling silver Georgian serving spoons comprising a pair of berry spoons. London, 1796, maker Ws weight 111g a serving spoon. London, 1809, maker Philip Batchelor weight 76g another serving spoon London, 1809 weight 72g total weight 259g
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English hallmarked sterling silver pressed Policeman clock with a West German Mercedes mechanism & an oak back. Birmingham, 1908, maker M & C Lister Ltd. Height 16 cm
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English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian entree knife & fork set. English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian entree knife & fork set with mother of pearl handles in a fitted timber case. Sheffield, 1878, maker Walker & Hall dimensions of case 25.5 x 17 x 6 cm
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English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian fish slice with etched monogram 'J.P.N' London, 1839, maker Benjamin Stephens. Length 31 cm weight 163g
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English hallmarked sterling silver William IV four piece associated teaset of melon form with berry & leaf finials comprising a hot water jug, teapot, sugar & creamer of varying dates. Some dents. Water jug & sugar bowl London, 1832, maker Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard teapot & creamer London, 1833, maker Edward, Edward Junior, John & William Barnard. Height of water jug 24.5 cm weight 2293g
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Franz 'Blue lily' vase designed by Kuei Mei, pattern number XP1678. Height 36.5 cm
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Franz 'Blue Orchid' vase pattern number XP1679. Height 37 cm
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French brass carriage clock with a double sided key. Height 15 cm
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French silver Napoleon III bachelor's teapot of reeded form with an ebony handle & engraved to the base 'Souvenir de Bonne Maman15 gbre 1830-1900 MM'. Height 12.5 cm weight including handle 333g
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Georgian silk & wool embroidery of boy with sticks in original rosewood frame. Dimensions 60 x 52 cm
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Gouda Ambo floral charger signed '2610/25 Ambo Gouda Holland 5188' to the base. Diameter 34 cm
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Hungarian silver 800 standard box with a three part timber compartment & an import stamp. Dimensions 20 x 14.5 x 5 cm
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Husun sextant in a fitted timber case. Dimensions of case 27.5 x 26.5 x 14 cm
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Italian silver 800 standard repousse finger bowl. Italian silver 800 standard repousse finger bowl with floral design in relief on a footed base, stamped 'P6 800'. Height 9 cm weight 277g
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Ivory carved Japanese lady figure on a timber stand. Height 23.5 cm
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Ivory carved Japanese lady figure on a timber stand. Height 20 cm
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Ivory okimono of a Street vendor & another set upon a three footed stand, both with repairs & signed to the base. Height of tallest 8 cm
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James Dixon & Sons silver plated Ansonia desk set with two cut crystal inkwells, quill rest & clock on a scroll footed base, monogrammed 'Rwwr'. Length 37 cm
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Japanese cloisonne cigarette box with cherry blossom design on a black ground & two sectioned internal compartments. Dimensions 17 x 9 x 3.8 cm
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Japanese cloisonne pair of vases with phoenix, butterfly & floral detail on carved timber stands. Height including stands 27 cm
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Japanese cloisonne pair of vases decorated with flowers on a yellow ground on carved timber stands. Height including stands 20 cm
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John & William Ridgway early 19th century hexagonal platter with hand painted floral design, stamped to the base 'Fancy stone china Jwr'. Length 35 cm
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John Campbell float bowl & frog signed 'John Campbell Tasmania' to the base. Diameter 22 cm
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Kayserzinn German pewter football inkwell stamped to the base. Length 34.5 cm
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Lalique Dampierre vase with a moulded band of sparrows & vines in high relief around the outside center body. Designed by Marie Lalique in 1950, etched Lalique France to the base. Height 12 cm
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Lalique Dampierre vase with a moulded band of sparrows & vines in high relief around the outside center body. Designed by Marie Lalique in 1950, etched Lalique France to the base. Height 12 cm
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Leopard skin by Rowland Ward mounted on a felt back. Length 230 cm
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Louis Vuitton luggage case with two handles impressed 'L.Vuitton' & 'Paris Louis Vuitton London'. A hand painted monogrammed canvas, the lock stamped 'Bte S.G.L.G. Patent, Louis Vuitton' & one-hundred & twenty three studs with impressed Louis Vuitton marks. Has three removable clothes compartments & one removable compartment holding four shoes. Dimensions 61 x 49 x 38.5 cm
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Maxant Barograph in a glass mahogany casing. Dimensions 20.5 x 14 x 10 cm
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Meiji Satsuma scalloped shaped plate with rectangular & leaf shaped landscape panels & objects within nishiki diapers, signed to back Dai Nippon Kozan Ga. Diameter 22 cm
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Meissen 19th century figure group with a lady & cupid with attending figures to the rocky base, probably modelled after Acier, some damage & restorations. Height 30 cm
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Mink fur full length ladies coat retailed for 'Levy Furs Centrepoint Sydney', some wear to the silk lined interior. Length from underarm to sleeve 47 cm. Length of coat 110 cm
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Monumental late 19th century Vincenti & Cie gilt metal mantle clock with the apotheosis of Louis XIV, rocaille work, sunbursts & cherubs, carrying a portrait medallion of Louis XIV, the dial with enamelled chapters, the movement stamped 'Vincenti Medaille D'argent 18??', with a replaced acrylic dial cover. Height 90 cm
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Murano pair of art glass vases in green & yellow, with original paper label 'Genuine Venetian glass made in Murano Italy' to the base. Height 43 cm
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Richard et Cie French carriage clock with a double sided key. Height 11 cm
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Royal Copenhagen figure 'Nathan the Wise' designed by by Adolf Jahn, numbered 1413. Height 35.5 cm
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Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern coffee cans & saucers pattern number 2541 in a fitted case. Dimensions of case 35 x 25 x 8.5 cm
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Royal Doulton 'The Moor' figure HN1657 introduced 1952. Height 46.5 cm.
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Royal Worcester John Freeman floral vase signed 'Freeman', stamped to the base. Height 12 cm
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Russian silver comport on a four column base with a glass insert & a gold wash interior. Moscow, 1894, marked AP. Length 35 cm weight 737 cm
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Russian silver enamelled open salt on three ball feet. Moscow, 1896. Diameter 7 cm weight 94g
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Satsuma blue vase by Kinkozan with panels of flowers & birds, signed to base. Height 15.5 cm
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Satsuma cups & saucers painted with quails & signed to base 'Satsuma'. Diameter of saucers 13.5 cm
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Satsuma moon flask vase converted to a lamp, with two Japanese Foo dog handles, fine single hair brush gilded paint work throughout, both sides with all over floral design & two panels of pagoda scenes. Height 42.5 cm
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Satsuma plaque belt comprising fourteen various panelled medallions & one larger buckle panel. Set in a velvet lined case. Length 71 cm
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Satsuma signed charger decorated with a peacock & chick amongst chrysanthemum flowers, with under crackle glaze, signed with a six character mark to the base. Diameter 36 cm
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Satsuma signed charger decorated with geisha strolling through a cherry blossomed Japanese spring time palatial scene, painted with fine single hair brush stroke gilding, stamped to the base. Diameter 38.5 cm
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Satsuma Soko china hand painted pair of vases featuring a lake scene with ducks & detailed gilding. Height 25.5 cm
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Scottish hallmarked sterling silver William IV teapot with etched detail. Edinburgh, 1835, maker James McKay height 18 cm weight 721g
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Silver 950 standard bamboo design decanter possibly Mexican, stamped 'Silver 950' to the base. Height 31 cm
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Silver plated tantalus with three cut crystal decanters by JBC & SL. Chip to one rim. Length 35 cm
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Simon & Halbig 'Miss Ondine' timber & bisque head swimmer doll with brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes & brows, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair wig, attached to cork torso, enclosed with a mechanism attached to two large brass wheels. The torso is attached to metal bars with tin arms & legs jointed at elbows & knees. When wound, the doll moves her arms and legs in a swimming motion. Dressed in later clothing, circa 1930's. 1878 patent by Elie Martin and sold as 'Poupee Nageus.'. Length 41 cm
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Spanish sterling silver pair of beaker shaped vases mounted on onyx, with an extra onyx base. Weight 443g
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Staffordshire figure of a man on horseback painted in gold, black & rouge. Height 38 cm
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Sterling silver pair of candlesticks with two branches & a single stem. The base is weighted & stamped 'Sterling silver 925'. Height 28.5 cm
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Sterling silver set of eighteen dishes stamped 'Sterling 636' to the base. Weight 1615g
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Taisho Satsuma vase with a colourful procession of Bijins, signed to base. Height 24.5 cm
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Thai sterling silver three branch candelabra stamped '925 Stg', with religious panels & a weighted base. Height 24.5 cm
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The Three Graces bronze figure group height 75 cm
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Tiffany & Co. ivory seven piece dressing table set circa early 20th century, monogrammed 'Jb', comprising one mirror, power container with a glass interior & puff, one rectangular box with purple velvet interior & four graduated lidded containers. Some cracking. Diameter of largest 11 cm
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Tortoiseshell box dimensions 18 x 13 x 4.7 cm
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Victorian decorative pair of ornate metal ewers with cherubic panels & floral motifs on inset timber stands. Height 36 cm
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Victorian mahogany brass bound writing slope with a pressed leather interior, monogrammed 'Al' to the plaque. Dimensions 29.5 x 23 x 15.5 cm
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Victorian oak desk tidy with a single drawer, two inkwells & an associated letter opener. Height 22.5 cm
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Vintage 'Very Best in Australia' chiming carriage clock plays Advance Australia Fair, with a key. Height 15 cm
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Wedgwood black basalt bowl with vine leaf banding. Diameter 25.6 cm
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Wedgwood black basalt three piece tea set in melon form, hairline crack to the front of the teapot. Height 11 cm
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Wedgwood blue Jasperware cheese dome & dish with relief figures of maidens, stamped to base, hairline crack to the dome. Height 17.5 cm
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Wedgwood Egyptian black teapot & stand with applied relief decoratian of bacchanalian boys at play with bow bail handle & a Sibyl finial. Stamped 'Wedgwood 5' to the base & 'Wedgwood A' to the stands surface. Height including stand 19 cm
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Five jewellery items; lady's 9ct gold watch by Fairfax & Roberts on rolled gold band (case a/f) an 18ct gold Hebrew chai symbol, a 14ct gold stick pin and claddagh pendant and a gold plated ring.
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A Boars tusk brooch & two tiger claw pendants; with gold cased fittings.
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Two pairs of gold earrings; one in 22ct, the other in 9ct set with coral. Wt. 3.6g.
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A vintage 9ct gold opal ring; set with a 20 x 15 mm free form opal (need polishing). Size K. Wt. 9.6g.
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A Tahitian pearl ring; set in 18ct white gold with a 10.9 mm round cultured pearl of fine colour with high lustre. Size J. Wt. 5.1g.
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An 18ct white gold ring mount; size N O. Wt. 8.9g.
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Four items of gold jewellery; two 18ct rings, a 14ct box chain (broken jump ring at clasp) and 14ct single cut diamond ring. Wt. 13.9g.
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Collection of gold Australian jewellery; a 15ct signet ring and diamond dress stud, 2 pendants, 2 brooches and a chain in 9ct. Wt. 10.2g
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Seven pairs of 9ct gold earrings and a pearl suite; 2 pairs set with garnets (12g), a freshwater pearl necklace with metal clasp and a bracelet on 9ct gold.
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A lapis & a pearl necklace; five rows of 4 mm round lapis beads with gold bead highlights to a 14ct gold clasp. Length 44 cm and a freshwater pearl necklace with 14ct gold clasp.
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Three designer brooches; two in sterling silver, one signed James a Olson, the other set with pastes.
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Three silver items; a Norwegian enamelled butterfly brooch by David Andersen, a gilt garnet set brooch and a gilt opal doublet pendant.
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Four jewellery items; a 9ct gold blue sapphire set brooch, a 9ct white gold stone set cruciform pendant, a silver marcasite set brooch and a palm ivory ring.
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An 18ct gold diamond ring; channel set with 8 princess cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.56ct. Size L M.
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A Victorian style 9ct gold ring; set with garnets and seed pearls. Size O.
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An 18ct gold diamond ring; set with 3 early round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.50ct (2 with small girdle chip). Size K.
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Four Australian wedding bands; by Dunklings, Steward Dawson & Co and Johnston & Co. Wt. 20g.
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