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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:319
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:301
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:226
Date:26-Feb-2009
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A Victorian papier mache and Abalone shell inlay writing box by Jennens & Bettridge decorated with roses bouquet and motifs in abalone and gilt, the fitted interior with two glass bottles, a glass penrest, and a lift-out tray. Base marked 'Jennens & Bettridge Makers to the Queen' with a Crown mark.width 34.5 cm. Depth 29.5 cm. Height 6.8 cm
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A Victorian papier mache and Abalone shell inlay letter rack ornately decorated with fine abalone shell inlay depicting floral sprays, festoons and flowers spilling from urns, the tendrils, outlines and details in gilt. Height 25 cm.width 22 cm. Depth 7.2 cm
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A Victorian pair of papier mache face screens painted with floral sprays, one including a brightly coloured bird. Note; small faults. Length 39 cm
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A Victorian Gilt Metal Handled Papier MacheTray the petals shaped rim and border with gilt foliate designs enclosing a painted parrot on a floral spray of passion flower, rose, morning glory and for-get-me-nots, the swing handle of a moulded naturalistic fruiting vine, gilded. Note; with faults. Diameter 24.5 cm
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A Pair of Pewter Owl Figures Salt and Pepper the screw heads with glass eyes. Height 8 cm
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An English pewter 1pt. Mug engraved 'S.S. Orcades' height 13.6 cm
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Two Arts and Crafts Pewter Small Jugs both marked English Pewter, Made in England
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A cased 'Festival at Shrewsbury' bronze medal/medallion struck to celebrate the return to Parliament of the XII Conservative Members for Shropshire (including Disr'li), dated November 12, 1841
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A 19th century Wood Framed Moses Small Relief Study within a gilt circular mount under glass. Diameter 13.2 cm
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Brown's Bible 1819 Seventh Edition The Self-Interpreting Bible', containing the Old and New Testaments, Seventh Edition, Vol 1
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A flintlock pistol
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A Victorian officers sword and scabbard, J.B Wells new Bond Street
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A 19th century Austrian Officers Sabre with figured brass guard and leather grip
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A swagger stick with an 'Onwards New Zealand ' army issue metal ball grip and wrist cordage
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A piece of kauri gum, with a rectangular opening to the top, possibly for an ink well on stand, old repair to one end
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A set of sovereign scales in brass, to weigh full and half sovereigns
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A Victorian Ivory and Gilt Metal Book Shaped Small Box the cover with etched initials in black, the metal clasp releases to reveal a gilded interior. Note; old small split to back cover. Height 5.5 cm.Width 3.6 cm
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A bone-turned cased small scoop possibly a needle case. Note; the case body with an old split. Length 8.4 cm
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A Victorian five Implement sewing chatelaine consisting of a pin cushion, pencil, scissors sheath (with scissors), aide-memoire and thimble bucket (containing a silver thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1897). Length 37.8 cm
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An Egyptian Revival Mummy Casket Watch Fob in enamels and metal, the mummy absent. Height 2.5 cm
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An Egyptian revival ancient scarab beetle brooch the 18th dynasty (1500 B.C) stone scarab beetle amulet, (recovered at, thebes, Luxor, 1937), mounted in a 1930s winged metal mount, (not tested), with purchase receipt dated 1943. Length 6 cm
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A cased pair of gilt metal mounted ivory and enamel opera glasses reserves of floral posies painted on white grounds enclosed by jewelling on gilt and surrounded by leaf motifs decorated emerald green enamel. 9th c, probably French. Note; small faults inc. Some loss to jewelling
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A gilt metal and portrait miniature dressing table oval box the hinged lid with a portrait miniature of a young beauty, the interior velvet lined.width 9.5 cm. Depth 7.2 cm. Height 3.8 cm
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An Enamelled Wine Label 'Moselle' hand painted. Probably Staffordshire mid 19th century
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A selection of six antique buttons, on a card of various mediums including cut steel, glass, gilt-metal filigree, two French enamel painted and gilt and French cloisonne
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Four sterling silver Flower Head Small Buttons marked Stg Sil. Diameter 1.2 cm
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A sterling silver mounted hat pin the mount with an amber glass Scottish thistle flower decoration. Birmingham 1910. Length 23.4 cm
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Six Edwardian sterling silver Buttons embossed scrolling decoration and mounted on shanked bone backs. Birmingham 1905. Diameter 2.2 cm
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A Chinese silver nib pen the tapering stem with a four-toed dragon in low relief and repousse, terminating in a male figure finial, a long plait down his back, makers marks. Late 19th/early 20th century Length 16 cm
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A sterling silver Nib Pen Birmingham 1912
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A Scottish silver pair of cased small tortoise shell knives the pocket case with a hinged lid opening to reveal a four compartment wood fitted interior, containing two fine steel blades with pinned tortoise shell covers, the hinged lid with engraved dedication, circa early 19th century Note; some small faults. Height 6.4 cm
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A Late 19th century Gold Mounted Kiwi Beak Large Pin Brooch bearing the marks 9ct and a raised shaped heart most probably a New Zealand maker not identified. The brooch commissioned to wear as a cloak/cape fastener. Provenance; originally gifted to the vendor's mother 1897 King Country, an acknowledgement of gratitude for nursing a Maori chief back to health
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A 19th century Russian Silver and Niello Decorated Snuff Box the rectangular form of a good weight. All exterior surfaces foliate decorated, the hinged lid opening to reveal a gilt interior. Moscow 1845. Maker Andrei Antonvich Kovalski.Width 8.5 cm. Depth 3.5 cm. Height 2.5 cm
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A sterling silver vesta case and an ornate fob chain the vesta case scrolling foliate engraved, the chain also with a miniature mother of pearl two blades knife. (L.2.7 cm) and an 1838 Victorian small coin (worn). Total length 34 cm. Inc. Case
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A sterling silver vesta case and chain Birmingham 1919, scrolling foliate engraved with initials, each chain link with lion passant. Length 35 cm
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A sterling silver watch chain each chain link with lion passant. Length 32 cm
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A sterling silver watch chain each chain link with lion passant. Length 40.5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver cased watch fob cigar Cutter foliate engraved with initials. Chester 1892. Length 3.5 cm
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A 19th century sterling silver Vinaigrette engraved and monogrammed As. Birmingham 1843, maker Edward Smith
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An Early 20th Century sterling silver and Velvet Lined Jewellery Box the shaped silver frame raised on four reeded feet, lidded velvet insert. Birmingham 1909.Width 13 cm.Width 7 cm. Height 6 cm
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A sterling silver 2nd Maori Wars presentation chalice decorated with embossed and repousse floral swags linked to three classical masks and with beading to the stem and foot. Presentation engraved 'To John Chandler from Capt Francis W Sullivan Rn.Cb in Remembrance of His Valuable Services on the river Waikato During, the Operations of 1863 and 1864'. John Chandler was a river trader who reputedly took the troops up river as he knew the locations of Maori warriors in hiding. He later gave away the cup as he…
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A sterling silver Set of Three Matching Wine Labels by Bateman Port', circa 1870, maker Hester Bateman, 'Madeira', 1812, makers Peter and William Bateman, 'Sherry', 1813, makers Peter and Ann Bateman
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George III Period Set of Three sterling silver Wine Labels escutcheon shaped and decorated with grapes and vine leaves, 'Claret', 'Madeira' and 'White Wine'. Late 18th century
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George III period sterling silver wine label Madeira' impressed with grapes and leaves. Sheffield 1812
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George III sterling silver tea caddy of oval form, decorated with beading and bright cut neo-classical engraving, monogrammed. Fitted with a lock (not tested). London 1780, maker Sam wood. 410 grams
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George III Period sterling silver Sweetmeat Basket oval shaped with swing handle, pierced and decorated. London 1770. Note: repaired.Width 15.5 cm. Depth 13.5 cm
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An Early 19th century Irish Silver Circular Lidded Bowl raised on a shallow circular foot, gadroon embossed decoration to the lower bowl body and encircling the foliate shaped lid finial. Dublin 1812, makers James Scott and Edward Twycross. Note; the cover with a 2 cm. dent. Diameter 16.2 cm. Height 13 cm
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George III sterling bachelor teapot the cylindrical form with beaded rim and foot, decorated with Adam style festoons and ribbons, turned wood handle and finial. London 1775, maker WB, Walter Brind, but possibly WR
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George III sterling silver Oval Teapot and Stand both plain but for beaded decoration to the rims and to the base of the teapot which has a conforming domed lid, fruitwood handle and finial. London 1784, maker William Vincent who entered his mark in 1773. The matching oval stand engraved with a bird central crest, on four ball and claw feet. London 1784, makers Crouch and Hannam, mark entered circa 1773
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George II sterling silver Coffee Pot of plain conical shape, with shallow domed lid and turned finial, the scroll handle of fruitwood. Engraved with an armorial cartouche. London 1728, maker Thomas England who entered his mark in 1725. 850 grams
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A sterling silver London 1864 small bowl of plain design with gilt interior, beaded rim and the foot with two engraved lines. London 1864, maker George Angel
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George III sterling silver cream jug of swollen oval form and oval base, with reeded rim and plain handle. London 1813, makers Thomas Wallis and John Hayes
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George III sterling silver 'Old English' pattern sifter spoon crested. London 1802, maker RC. Length 11.5 cm
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George III sterling silver Pair of Tablespoons in the 'Hanoverian' pattern, shell-backed and initialled 'C T + M'. London 1763, maker T. Tockey. 125grams. Length 20.5 cm
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An 18th century Pair of Irish Silver 'Old English' Pattern Teaspoons bottom marked and initialled 'F S E'. Dublin marks
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A Set of Six sterling silver 'Old English' Pattern Teaspoons by Bateman London 1802, makers Peter and Ann Bateman
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A sterling silver Set of Six 'Old English' Pattern Teaspoons initialled P I . London 1824, maker Jh
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An early 19th century Scottish silver cream ladle, plain. Edinburgh 1806, makers PC & S. Length 16 cm
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George III sterling silver 'Old English' pattern soup ladle with an oval bowl, the handle with an engraved (Peele) wolf's head gorged with a collar fleury and counter fleury crest. London 1814, makers I.P G.P. Length 32 cm
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George III sterling silver 'Old English' Pattern Pair of Sauce Ladles oval bowls and engraved matching wolf's head crests. London 1814, makers I.P G.P. Length 16 cm
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George III sterling silver berry spoon London 1803, with a wolf's head crest. Length 22 cm
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George III sterling silver Set of Six 'Old English' Pattern Tablespoons each handle with an engraved wolf's head gorged with a collar fleury and counter fleury crest. London, 1808 (5), 1814 (1). Note; some faults. Length 22.5 cm
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George III sterling silver Set of Eight 'Old English' Pattern Tablespoons each handle with an engraved wolf's head gorged with a collar fleury and counter fleury crest. London, 1814. Note; some faults. Length 22.5 cm.
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George III sterling silver set of four 'Old English' dessert spoons each handle with an engraved wolf's head gorged with a collar fleury and counter fleury crest. London 1814, makers I.P G.P. Length 17.6 cm
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Victorian sterling silver set of six 'Old English' pattern dessert spoons each handle with an engraved wolf's head crest. London 1892, makers J.W. F.C.W. Length 18.4 cm
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Victorian sterling silver set of six 'Hanoverian' pattern dessert spoons each with a rat-tail to the reverse of bowl and the handle with an engraved wolf's head crest. London 1887. Length 17 cm
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Victorian sterling silver set of twelve rat-tail dessert spoons each handle with an engraved wolf's head crest. London 1886, maker Gmj. Length 17.6 cm
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Victorian sterling silver set of six rat-tail dessert spoons each handle with an engraved wolf's head crest. London 1896, maker Gmj. Length 19.6 cm
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Victorian sterling silver Set of Twelve Rat-Tail Tablespoons each handle with an engraved wolf's head crest. London 1896, maker Gmj. Length 21.6 cm
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George IV sterling silver Set of Five 'Old English' Pattern Teaspoons each handle with an engraved wolf's head crest. London 1821. Note; some small faults
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A Late 18th century Scottish Silver 'Old English' Pattern Tablespoon Edinburgh 1798. Script initials engraved. Length 24.5 cm
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A George III sterling silver 'Old English' Pattern Table Fork crested with a wolf's head. London 1806. Length 20.5 cm
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Fifteen George III sterling silver 'Old English' Pattern Forks London 1807, makers William Ealy & William Fearn (6), 1798, maker T.D (1),1808, maker T.D (6), with two rat-tail forks, London 1896, maker Gmj. All with an engraved wolf's head crest. Length 21 cm approx
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Eleven William IV sterling silver 'Old English' Pattern Forks each handle with an engraved wolf's head crest. London 1833, maker Wt. Length 17 cm
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Six Victorian sterling silver 'Old English' Pattern Forks each handle with an engraved wolf's head crest. London 1864 (5), maker John S Hunt, 1865 (1) maker Hh. Length 17 cm
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Four 19th century 'Fiddle' Pattern Forks in sterling silver various dates and makers. Length 17 cm
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Eight George III Period sterling silver Tablespoons each engraved with 'C' initial. Four 'Fiddle' pattern, London 1823, four 'Old English' pattern, London 1792 (1), 1795 (1), 1801 (2). Various makers
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Twelve George III Period sterling silver 'Fiddle' Pattern Dinner Forks each with an engraved wheatsheaf to the back. London 1814, makers Peter & William Bateman
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A 19th century Meat Skewer, Initials Engraved pseudo marks possibly colonial Indian or African. Length 30 cm
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A pair of sterling silver octagonal bowl mustard spoons each with a wolf's head crest. Length 7.6 cm
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A Georgian sterling silver pair of mustard spoons each with a wolf's head crest engraved, one bowl with a creasing. Length 10.5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver Sugar Tongs plain bow type with an engraved wolf's head crest matching the above. London 1863, maker Cb. Length 16 cm
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Early 19th century sterling silver sugar tongs circa 1817, bow type with bright cut engraved floral decoration and a wolf's head crest matching the above. Maker William Chawner. Length 13.5 cm
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Two Sugar Tongs in sterling silver London 1890, Sheffield 1965
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George III sugar tongs in sterling silver with bright-cut engraving, circa 1790. Maker Thomas Wallis
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Two George III sterling silver handled circular salts matching, one marked London 1778, the other Birmingham 1777
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Eight salt and pepper small shakers in sterling silver. Height 3 cm
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A 'Webster Sterling' Marked Mug engraved P.A.L. Note; dimple/crease near the base. Height 7.4 cm
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Four Goblets Marked 'Sterling' comprising of a pair smaller goblets (H.12 cm.) and a pair of larger goblets, (H.16.7 cm.), each 'L.S.' script initials engraved. Late 20th c
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Sterling Silver Pair of Sugar Nips scissor shaped with shell shaped grips. Mid to late 18th c. (sterling marks but town and maker's marks illegible). Length 12.5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver Coffee Pot of baluster form, the surface typically deeply embossed with scrolling foliate and floral decoration and detailed in repousse, the two large cartouche areas each with an engraved wolf's head, gorged with a collar fleury and counter fleury crest (one with a dimple), acanthus-capped scroll handle, the hinged lid with a rose finial. London 1877, maker Fe. Height 22 cm
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George III sterling silver set of four Adam style pierced salts each of oval form with beaded rim and raised on four claw and ball feet, the pierced wall with a cartouche engraved with a wolf's head, each salt with a blue glass liner. London 1816, maker RH
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A Late Victorian sterling silver Pie Crust Salver with a shell and scroll border, raised on three claw feet, plain with an engraved wolf's head, gorged with a collar fleury and counter fleury crest and motto Vincit Omnia Veritas. Translation: Truth Conquers All Things. London 1890. Diameter 22.8 cm
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A Superb George III sterling silver Circular Large Salver by Charles Houghham with a beaded rim and flat-chasing to the surface, the broad panel enclosing a large cartouche area with an engraved wolf's head, (Peele), gorged with a collar fleury and counter fleury crest above the wording 'Patrono.Apprime.Fidell.D.D.Clientes.Servati.A.D.Mdcccli.' The salver raised on four beaded and scrolling engraved feet. London 1788, Ch marks. Diameter 51 cm. Height 5.5 cm
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William IV sterling silver Shoulder Large Teapot plain with an engraved wolf's head, gorged with a collar fleury and counter fleury crest, the short neck supporting the hinged lid with a repousse detailed flower sprig finial, acanthus-capped fluted scroll handle and spout, the pot raised on anthemion and shell bracket feet. London 1832, maker Chas. Fox. Note; some small dimples. Height 16 cm. Diameter 18 cm
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A sterling silver cigar case plain with engraved initials below a wolf's head crest, gilded interior. Birmingham 1889, maker M & length width 13 cm. Depth 8.5 cm
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A Victorian Exeter sterling silver Tankard of baluster form, the surface scrolling foliate engraved, the oval cartouche area vacant, beading around the foot, acanthus capped double scroll handle. Exeter 1874, makers Jw & Jw marked. Height 14.4 cm
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Victorian sterling silver pair of shell shaped butter dishes each engraved with a wolf's head and raised on three ball feet. London 1892
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Two 18th Century sterling silver Salt Trenches each engraved with a wolf's head crest and raised on three hoof and knuckle feet. London 1748, London 1772. (Faults)
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George III sterling silver tankard by Elkington London 1787, plain with an acanthus capped double scroll handle, three initials below a wolf's head crest and motto Vincit Omnia Veritas (Truth Conquers all Things). Height 11.8 cm
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