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The Connoisseur's Collection - Part 1 — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:281
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Collection - Part 1Lots with images:268
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:151
Date:28-Oct-2008
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A Diamond Ring, designed as a double cluster, each set to the centre with an old-cut champagne coloured diamond within a millegrain-set border of old-cut diamonds
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A Diamond Ring, claw-set with two pear-shaped diamonds each weighing approximately 1.50 carats, within a radiating surround of marquise-shaped diamonds
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An Unmounted Diamond, a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.02 carats
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A sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamond brooch, designed as a sword, the pommel set with three old-cut diamonds, the hilt collet-set with a cabochon sapphire, the guard set to the centre with three circular-cut rubies highlighted with old and rose-cut diamonds, inscription engraved on reverse of scabbard 'Present De S(On) M(Ajeste) Le Roi Charles X'
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A Pair Of Sapphire And Diamond Earrings, each of cluster design, centring an oval-shaped sapphire within a surround of brilliant and marquise diamonds, total weight of sapphires approximately 11.00 carats, clip and post fitting
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A Pair Of Emerald And Diamond Earrings, each designed as a stylised bow centring an emerald-cut emerald within a border of graduated round brilliant-cut and tapered baguette diamonds, total weight of emeralds approximately 6.00 carats, post and clip fittings
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A Sapphire And Diamond Ring, claw-set to the centre with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 6.09 carats between trilliant-cut diamonds shoulders
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A Diamond Brooch, the openwork oval shape decorated to the front with three rows of brilliant-cut diamonds within a surround of single-cut diamonds
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A Pair Of Ruby And Diamond Cluster Earrings, each claw-set to the centre with an oval-cut ruby within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds
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A Diamond Pendant/Brooch, designed as a cluster, millegrain-set throughout with old-cut diamonds
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A Ruby And Diamond Ring, the oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 4.00 carats within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds between trapezoid shaped diamond shoulders mounted in white gold.
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A Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring, claw-set to the centre with a circular-cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.75 carats within a border of single-cut diamonds, to shoulders highlighted with similarly cut stones
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A Ruby And Diamond Bracelet, designed as line of round-cut rubies alternately set with pairs of circular-cut diamonds
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A Synthetic Ruby And Diamond Lavalliere, the terminals set with pear-shaped synthetic rubies connected to a spectacle-set chain set at intervals with old and single-cut diamonds, linked to the front with a collet-set similarly cut diamond
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A Ruby And Diamond Ring, of bombe design, set with lines of circular-cut rubies, alternating with collet-set single-cut diamonds
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A Cultured Pearl Necklace, the single graduated strand composed of thirtyone South Sea pearls measuring 12.95 mm to 15.35 mm in diameter, completed by an 18 carat white gold diamond-set quilted ball clasp
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A Ruby And Diamond Straightline Bracelet, the articulated bracelet set with French-cut rubies within borders of brilliant-cut diamonds
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A Pair Of Diamond Hoop Earrings, each designed as a series of flexible diamond-set hoops, the surmount of foliate design highlighted with marquise diamonds
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A Sapphire And Diamond Ring, set to the centre with a claw-set oval sapphire within a frame of brilliant-cut diamonds, between pave-set diamonds shoulders, mounted in white and yellow gold
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A Ruby And Diamond Ring, designed as a flowerhead, set to the centre with a claw-set brilliant-cut diamond within a border of round-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamond
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A Diamond Bracelet, designed as a series of pave-set annular links with similarly set d-shaped links
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A Cultured Pearl Necklace, the single strand composed of thirtyseven Tahitian pearls measuring approximately 10.0 mm to 12.6 mm in diameter, completed by a white gold oval clasp of polished curved bands highlighted with satin finish segments
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A Ruby And Diamond Ring, claw-set to the centre with an emerald-cut ruby weighing approximately 2.00 carats within a border of millegrain-set brilliant-cut diamonds
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A Diamond Double-Clip Brooch, the stylised ribbon swirls set throughout with round, baguette and channel-set diamonds mounted in platinum
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A Sapphire And Diamond Ring, claw-set to the centre with a sapphire weighing 16.54 carats between shoulders set with baguettes
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An Unmounted Diamond, a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.34 carats
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A Diamond Ring, set to the front with five-rows of claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds to a band of flexible circular-shaped links
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A Gold And Diamond Long Chain, composed of a series of textured open work links connected by diamond-set arched links each highlighted with a rope border, separates into bracelet
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A Diamond Ring, claw-set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.61 carats between stepped shoulders set with princess-cut diamonds
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A Pair Of Pearl And Diamond Earrings, each centring a grey cultured pearl, with a swept over textured leaf design highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, post and fittings
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A Pair Of Amethyst And Gold Earrings, each centring a snowflake motif set with a cabochon amethyst within a satin finished gold domed circular mount
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A Gold And Diamond Necklace Cartier, Paris, set to the front with a hexagonal brilliant-cut pave-set pendant on looped surmounts set to a flattened plait link
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A Ruby And Diamond Brooch, designed as a stylised spray set to the centre with a ruby weighing approximately 13.70 carats highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds
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A Diamond Ring, claw-set to the centre with an emerald-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.96carats, between stepped baguette shoulders
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A Gold, Coral, Emerald And Diamond Pendant, designed as a buddha with hands outstretched, the gold body decorated with a cabochon emerald necklace, diamond set belt with carved coral head
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A pair of diamond and pearl earrings, the surmount designed as textured leaves highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a semi-Baroque pearl
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A Gold, Ruby And Diamond Pendant/Brooch, designed as a butterfly, the wings of fluted design highlighted with round-cut diamonds, the thorax enhanced with a graduated row of rubies, the antennae terminals set with rubies
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A Diamond Ring, claw-set to the centre with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.50 carats
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A Gold And Diamond Necklace, the flattened two-tone gas pipe link set to the front with three diamond-set panels
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A Cultured Pearl Necklace, the single graduated strand composed of thirtythree semi-round South Sea pearls measuring approximately 11.0 mm to 13 mm in diameter, completed by an oval-shaped satin finish clasp
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A Diamond Ring With Matching Wedding Band, claw-set with and old-cut diamond weighing approximately 3.00 carats between millegrain-set diamond shoulders
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A Pair Of Diamond Ear Pendants, each articulated drop of palmette design, millegrain-set throughout with old-cut diamonds
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A Sapphire And Diamond Dress Ring, claw-set to the front with a line of step-cut sapphires within a border of baguette diamonds
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A Ruby And Diamond Cluster Ring, claw-set to the centre with a round-cut ruby within a border of old-cut diamonds
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A Diamond Brooch, designed as two diamond-set ribbon bows set throughout with old-cut diamonds
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A Diamond And Ruby Dress Ring, the sculptural band set to the centre with round-cut rubies in blackened gold within a border of pave-set diamonds
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A Diamond Ring, claw-set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.65 carats
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A Set Of Three Diamond Eternity Rings, each continuously set with brilliant-cut diamonds
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A Diamond Ring, set to the centre with five graduated old-cut diamonds to an openwork surround highlighted with old-cut and single-cut diamonds
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A gem-set Charm Bracelet, decorated with dancing man, teddy bear, horse and jockey, golfer, cricketer, bi-plane and monkey charms, set with enamel, rubies, baguette and single-cut diamonds
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A Diamond And Ruby Necklace, designed as a graduated line of alternately-set diamonds and rubies.
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A Diamond Pendant Necklace, the openwork foliate pendant set throughout with old-cut diamonds to a diamond swing centre with articulated pear-shaped diamond drops on a fine link chain
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A Diamond brooch / pendant, the openwork geometric plaque design set throughout with marquise, brilliant, single-cut and baguette diamonds
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A Diamond riviere, composed of 117 graduated brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.09-0.04 carats each individually set into a millegrain edged round box mount
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A Pair Of Diamond Earpendants, each of kite design suspending four diamond-set lozenge-shaped drops, to an articulated line of circular-cut diamonds
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A Pair Of Onyx And Diamond Earrings, each circular-cut disc set to the centre with a round brilliant-cut diamond to a surmount and connecting line of brilliant-cut diamonds
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A Diamond Necklace And Earrings Pasquale Bruni, 'Garden Of Eden', the necklace designed as seven stylised flower heads, the clasp highlighted with a cabochon-cut sapphire and diamonds, The House of Pasquale Bruni is one of the premier Italian jewellery firms. Bruni's jewellery is revered for its refined finish as well as avant-garde designs
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A Star Ruby And Diamond Ring, claw-set to the centre with a oval-shaped cabochon star ruby weighing 4.73 carats between two trapezoid-cut diamonds
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A diamond ring, claw-set to the centre with an oval-shaped diamond weighing 3.46 carats, the shoulders highlighted with two tapered baguette diamonds together weighing approximately 0.40 carats
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A Diamond Ring, claw-set to the centre with an early brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.60 carats between baguette shoulders
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A Carved Fruit And Foliate Collar Necklace, the rectangular plaques of bone carved to resemble various fruits, including grape, pineapple and citrus, alternating with foliage clusters in textured two-colour gold and silver, The Buccellati name has been known in the world of jewellery and silversmithing since the middle of the eighteenth century. An inheritor of this long tradition, Mario Buccellati established the present house in Milan in 1919. Following his death in 1965, the business was taken over by…
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A Fine Silver Wine Jug By H. Steiner, Adelaide, Circa 1875, raised on a circular foot the tapering body and spout chased with classical motifs and acanthus leaf decoration, flanked by a conforming handle, 960gms, 36 cm high
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A Fine Silver Trophy Cup By H. Steiner, Adelaide, Circa 1869, the circular foot modelled as a naturalistic rocky base with a kangaroo and an Aboriginal holding a spear, the tree trunk standard supporting a bowl inscribed 'Adelaide Amateur Athletic Club, Champion Cup 250 Yards Flat Race, to be won three times by the same person before he becomes the owner, 18th Sepr, 1869', 246gms, 21.5 cm high
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A Silver Lidded Box By A. L. Brunkhorst, Adelaide, Circa 1885, of circular form with fluted spiralling decoration, the cover with conforming decoration and monogrammed R. J. M., gilt wash interior
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A collection of nine silver napkin rings by J. M. Wendt of Adelaide, - 1890, various decoration and mono grams, 331gms
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A silver card case by J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, rectangular with a hinged lid, monogrammed Amej and dated 23.9.00, 93gms
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A large silver table snuff box by A. L. Brunkhorst, Adelaide, rectangular with a raised edge, 106gms
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A silver trinket box by H. Steiner, Adelaide, of serpentine oval form with a hinged cover and gilt wash interior, 103gms
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A Silver Trophy Cup And Cover, By J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, Circa 1889, raised on a circular foot and knopped stem, the shaped body flanked by boldly scrolling handles inscribed 'Adelaide Hunt Club Steeple Chase, 1889, Maiden Hunters Cup, Presented by The Hon. W. K. Simms, Won by Brownlock, ridden by Mr. Fred Cornelius', 803gms, 33.5 cm high
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A Silver Trophy Goblet By H. Steiner, Adelaide, Circa 1878, the circular foot rising to a beaded knopped stem, the body decorated with scrolling acanthus and inscribed 'Laura Oddfellows Cup, won by M. Fitzpatrick, 7th Novr 1878, 186gms, 15.5 cm high
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A Silver Trophy Goblet By H. Steiner, Adelaide, Circa 1872, raised on a circular foot and knopped stem the body decorated with oval panels within floriate borders, inscribed 'South Australian Swimming Club, Champion Cup 1872, 149gms, 16.5 cm high
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A silver trophy cup by J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, circa 1910, raised on a beaded foot and knopped stem the goblet inscribed 'Strathalbyn Agricultural Society Maidment Challenge cup, Presented by E. J. Maidment Esq., Oct 21st 1910, won by A. J. Follett 1910 & 1911, Sir J. L. Stirling 1912 & 1913, 264gms. Height 20 cm
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A Silver Goblet By William Edwards, Melbourne, Circa 1870, the circular foot embossed with a kangaroo and emu in a bush landscape rising to knopped stem, the body decorated with a scene of a bowling competition within an acanthus cartouche flanked by trees with pendant boughs, 342gms, 17.5 cm high
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A Rare Silver Stamp Box By T. Wright, Melbourne, Circa 1900, of rectangular form with a shaped foot, the hinged cover with incised foliate decoration and monogrammed Stf, 44gms, 9.5 cm wide
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Silver Bowl And Butter Dish By A. L. Brunkhorst, Adelaide, Circa 1890, circular bowl, raised on a stepped foot with a built wash interior, inscribed 'Mary, bowl 158gms, 11.5 cm diameter, 7 cm high; dish 59gms, 9 cm wide
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A silver match vesta by J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, with a hinged cover and wax match striker, the body with engraved monogram Jbl, together with, the vesta 33gms, the ring box 37gms
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A rare silver caddy spoon by H. Steiner, Adelaide, of simple form, the heel with monogram Jke, together with, the spoon 24gms, the knife 40gms
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A Fine Silver Gilt Communion Chalice By H. Steiner, Adelaide, Circa 1875, the stepped circular foot with chased decoration rising to a knopped stem surmounted by a flared rim bowl, 340gms, 22 cm high, Illustrated page 150, plate 391, Vol 2, Nineteenth century Australian Silver
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A silver lidded box by Suhard & Co, Adelaide, of rectangular form, the cover decorated with raised monogrammed initials CH, impressed marks to base, together with, the box 265gms. Width 10 cm, 8.5 cm deep. Height 5 cm, the bookmark 12gms. Length 12 cm
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A collection of ten Australian silver napkin rings, comprising a pair of boxed napkin rings by J. M. Wendt of Adelaide, another pair of napkin rings by J. M. Wendt of Adelaide, two napkin rings by Basse & Co, Adelaide, three napkin rings by A. L. Brunkhorst, Adelaide, circa 1885, and a napkin ring by H. Steiner, Adelaide, circa 1880, 383gms total weight
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A Fine Silver Mounted Emu Egg Inkstand, By J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, Circa 1870, with a cameo scene insert showing an emu and a kangaroo, surmounted by an inkwell recess with a leaf decorated cover and cockatoo finial, flanked by the figure of an Aboriginal woman to one side and a kangaroo to the other, the quill tray to the front modelled as a branch, raised on an oval base and conforming blackwood plinth, 1088gms total weight including the plinth, 24 cm wide, 19.5 cm high
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A silver butter knife by J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, with a shaped foliate decorated blade, monogrammed Mrm, together with, the knife 35gms, the tongs 30gms
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A Rare Pair Of Silver Napkin Rings By Edward Fischer, Geelong, Circa 1880, within a foliate decorated surround, monogrammed Ml, 58gms
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A Fine Silver Claret Jug By J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, Circa 1886, raised on a circular foot, the tapering body decorated with a scene of figures against a Broken Hill landscape, the cover modelled with a horse jumping a fence, the body inscribed 'Broken Hill Jockey Club, Corinthian Cup, run, December 27th, 1886., 772gms, 38 cm high
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A Silver Christening Mug By J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, Circa 1890, incised with initials 'Pjf, 132gms, 7 cm high
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A silver trophy tankard by H. Steiner, Adelaide, circa 1885, the half pint tankard inscribed 'A.P.C. Members handicap 2nd prize, won by Madcap 27th April, 1889, 313gms. Height 12 cm
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A Silver Christening Mug By H. Steiner, Adelaide, Circa 1865, inscribed 'Stuart, 178gms, 9.5 cm high
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A Silver Whisky Flask By H. Steiner, Adelaide, Circa 1880, of rounded rectangular form with a screw top and separate cup, the body monogrammed Jl, 277gms, 13 cm high
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A Rare Silver Fiddle And Shell Pattern Sauce Ladle By Alexander Dick, Sydney, Circa 1827, together with, the sauce ladle 106gms, the spoon 49gms
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A Heavy Silver Cup, Saucer And Plate By H. Steiner, Adelaide, Circa 1882, each engraved with initials and 17 May 1882, the cup with a gilt wash interior, 850gms total weight of silver, the plate 22.5 cm diameter
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A silver coffee pot and sugar basin, by J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, each of tapering ovoid form with a dome cover and knop finial, the body delicately chased with fern leaves and centred by a cresting of a lion rampant holding a sword, the coffee pot 876gms, 25 cm high, the sugar bowl 487gms, 16.5 cm high
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A fine silver mounted emu egg by H. Steiner, Adelaide, raised on a circular floral embossed foot, the dual branch standard supporting a stippled brown egg mounted to the base with a vine and pendant grapes, the top mounted with oak leaves and a grape vine finial, 329gms total weight
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A Silver Trophy Cup By J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, Circa 1904, raised on a beaded foot and knopped stem the body flanked by dual loop handles and inscribed 'Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of S A incorporated, John Hill Jp, President, John Creswell, Secretary, Presented by Alick. J. Muray Esq, 10 cwt bacon, fit for export, awarded to Mr.W. Jacobs, 1904, 529gms, 26 cm high
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A Silver Trophy Cup And Cover By J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, Circa 1889, the circular foot and stem modelled as the trunk of a tree fern rising to a shaped body chased with fern leaves and flower heads, the reverse with oak leaves, flanked by scrolling handles, inscribed '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'', 868gms, 39 cm high
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A silver claret jug by J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, circa 1887, of baluster form with a scroll handle, raised on a knopped stem and circular foot, inscribed 'Adelaide Polo Club, Polo Races, May 14 1887, Members Handicap Flat Race, Presented By R. Barr Smith Esq., won by Madcap, 822gms, 38 cm high
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A silver wine jug by J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, circa 1886, raised on a circular foot the elegantly styled tapering body with bold loop handle inscribed 'Adelaide Hunt Club Races, 1886, Drag Cup, Won by Mr. E. Laughton, Jun's, Rupert', 676gms. Height 37 cm
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A rare fiddle pattern soup ladle by Alexander Dick, Sydney, circa 1839, 302gms. Length 33 cm
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A silver Christening mug by J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, the fluted body with knopped handle, 134gms
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An Australian silver cigar box, by Levinson, Perth, the plain rectangular box engraved with a bridled horse 'Artilleryman', with an inscription to lower right corner 'To Sir S.H From G.A.W
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An impressive silver mounted presentation emu egg inkwell by J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, the stippled green egg with an inset cameo scene surmounted by a well with grape and leaf branch cover, the stand modelled as a trunk emanating leafy branches flanked by two emus and an Aboriginal figure holding a boomerang and a club with his foot on a prone kangaroo, the presentation shield inscribed 'Presented by the Shareholders of the National Building Society to B. C. Shierlaw Esq, For His Services As Trustee For the…
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