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Fine Decorative Arts; Fine Jewellery — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:424
Sale Title:Fine Decorative Arts; Fine JewelleryLots with images:424
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:255
Date:22-Feb-2018
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19th century black slate and bronze mantle clock by the succesor Lohse, with visible escapment A. Lemaire Paris with Brone Diana bust signed J Goiyon.Juelp. Clock height 39 cm, width 42 cm, depth 20 cm. Bust of Diana height 38 cm, width 22 cm
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19th century gilt bronze statue on marble base of Dante sculpted bronze figure labelled Dante on marble base with its allegory pertaining to him clutching his heart possibly relating to poem, marked Pinedo Paris to base. Height 30 cm
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19th century Imari charger central scroll depicting children playing over watched by bird in tree. Fine gilt floral designs. Diameter 56 cm
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20th century frosted glass barrel form vase decorated with swirling vine amidst bands and raised on triform feet. Height 24 cm
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A vintage Louis Vuitton 'Looping' GM monogram shoulder bag internal tag no. MI100. 30 cm x 36 cm
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Aboriginal hand hand painted swordfish saw painted in cross hatching suggesting provenance from Arnhem Land, on brown field and sawtooth teeth projecting from either side. Length 82 cm
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African themed whale tooth scrimshaw corkscrew etching of two boars and a leopard signed Taffy, with a plugged timber end and brass screw. Length 16 cm
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Aikoknseiki nautical Miles Electric ship-log mounted on later timber base with enamel dial. Height 30 cm. Width 28 cm
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Album of pre World War I and other post cards early green album containing various postcards including examples from England, North America, and Katoomba
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Alexandra Princess of Wales bust 1863 parian porcelain bust after sculpture possibly by F.M Miller made by W.T Copeland. Height 30.8 cm, width 18.8 cm, depth 11.5 cm
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An antique Victorian Corithian column desk candlestick mounted on large hoof marked O.R.R.E.P on silver plated mount, possibly buffalo hoof. Height 17 cm
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Anglo Indian carved collectors box with bone inlay with the outer body well carved in a floral motif and the inside well presented with a bone inlay floral centrepiece to lid and 9 compartmental sections, 5 with bone inlay to lids, possibly 19th century. Size (H:13 cm, width 30 cm, depth 20 cm)
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Antique Chinese sterling silver chop sticks with Shanghai silver makers marks (two pairs) and etched detailing with curved ends. Length 21 cm. Weight 70g
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Antique French Cave a Liquer inlaid box, with banded inlay exterior and folding lid and sides exposing a fitted interior containing four glass lidded decanters and 14 small sherry glasses. Size height 25 width30 cm, depth 22 cm
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Antique silver mounted coromandel box, Dutch (Nertherland) silver hallmarked figural mounts, rosewood veneered. Height 14 cm. Length 24 cm. Depth 14 cm
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Art Deco ostrich feather Burlesque fans with the pair having tortoise shell handles and 10 prong feathers to each fan possibly 1920s. Length 50 cm
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Australian military trophy featuring brass miniature helmet with a 9ct gold plaque labelled M.G.C A.I.F trophy 1949 won by A.Watson, perched upon a pyramid timber stand. Height 12 cm
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Australian sterling silver water pitcher with machine turned centre, lidded top and curved handle hallmarked St silver to base. Height 18 cm. Weight 410g
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Australiana salt glaze tree stump decorated with lizards and leaves and carved to resemble a tree stump, hollow within. Height 44 cm
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Baccarat crystal Hurricane lamps with moulded and acid etched bambons shades sitting upon swirl scalloped bases. Marked to base. Height 36 cm
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Bamboo carved pair of vases featuring village scenes carved man on boat sailing through village. Height 27 cm. Diameter 12 cm
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Beethoven mask by Czech Sculptor Dr Arthur Fleischmann bronze sculpted mask mounted on a marble base. Purchased from Prouds Pty Ltd in Sydney for 20 guineas. Height 30 cm
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Bohemian 19th century overlay handpainted vases with gilt trim and leaf pattern panels coinciding with hand painted panels and overall flower shape. Height 38 cm
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British gilt dial 'Carriage' clock in sterling silver case, hallmarked Birmingham 1908 possibly by William Erdhardt. Height 12 cm
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Bronzed and cloisonne elephant handled vase possibly 19th century Chinese twin elephant handles with bird motif, stamp to base. Height 27 cm. Width 16 cm
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Brown and amber glaze squat vase by Harry Lindeman (1872-1948) early rare squat vase signed base H.Lindeman. Height 12 cm. Diameter 26 cm
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Caughley blue and white butter tub adorned with ceramic floral finial and raised scrolled handles. Marked 1988 to base and lid. Height 10 cm
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Ceramic hand painted statue of Mary. Height 123 cm. Width 35 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure group possibly depicting the weaver girl Zhinu & cow herd Niulang, standing on timber base (broken). Height 22 cm, width ithout base
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Chinese dragon seal stone infused seal decorated with carved dragon to top, village scene with calligraphy to sides and stamp to base. Height 11 cm
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Chinese silver and enamel dogs of Foo with small jade collars and stone inserts to enamel. Height 9 cm
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Christofle Cluny pattern boxed cutlery service, comprising of 41 pieces, including 6 table knives, 6 dessert knives, 5 dinner forks, 6 dessert forks, 6 table spoons, 6 tea spoons, 6 soup spoons. Hallmark dated, after 1983 in green box with polisher cover
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Collette Dinnigan silk gown with glass bead trim white silk evening gown with silvered and glass trim and Corsage to top left shoulder. Size Xs
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Copeland Spode dinner service, comprising of 7 plates, 7 saucers, 2 cups, gravy boat, lidded tureen and serving tray in floral motif with classical urn to centre
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Early 19th century French Empire mahogany toilet mirror with lyre supports & walnut banding to top above a single drawer. Height 48 cm. Width 42 cm. Depth 35 cm
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Early 19th century travel leather writing slope with key with leather mauve exterior fitted with a brass handle the interior fitted with inkwell and folding compartmental slope. Size height 10 cm, width 30 cm, depth 21 cm
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Early European Railway Guards oil lamp with oak handle and glass door containing brass burner. Height 35 cm
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Early inlaid ladies Workbox with mahogany exterior with a banded lid witharrow design inlay and pine fitted interior. Size 9 cm x 33 cm x 20 cm
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Early ivory bangle, possibly childrens example. Thickness 3 cm. Diameter of inner hole 6 cm
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Early ivory bangle with elephant heads with segmented body leading to two carved elephant heads. Thisckness 1.5 cm. Diameter of inside 6 cm
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Edwardian English gentlemans writing slope possibly rosewood with mother of pearl floral detailing to corners and side. The interior fitted with writing slope, two inkwells, lidded compartment and key. Size height 14 cm, width 35 cm, depth 25 cm
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English hallmarked sterling silver three piece Victorian tea service hallmark dated London 1856 by Edward and John Barnard. Consisting of single handled creamer, vine decorated lidded teapot with nut finial and double handled dispenser all on bracket feet. Combined weight 1.31kg
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Fox Renard Oboe with plastic body and stainless steel keys together with carry case & Reed. Possibly vintage 1950s-1960s model 330. Length 60 cm
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Framed 1924 autographed photo of Eleanor Towzey in gilt frame, otherwise known as sweet Nell or Nellie, a famous Australian actress and singer. Size 27 cm x 33 cm
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Framed pair of 20th century Wedgwood blue jasperware plaques depicting classical ladies in ovals against a brown velvet ground. Stamped to back Wedgwood made in England. Frame size 24 x 19 cm
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Framed sheet of Australian fifty dollar notes (32) manufactured by Note Printing Australia at Cragieburn Victoria
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French gilt bronze Ormulu jewelery casket of octagonal shape, with floral painted windows, four scrolled feet & a velvet lined interior. Dimensions - 17 x 11.8 x 12.5 cm
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George IV English Hmss 1824 London sterling silver sugar bowl, Florally embossed with twin handles on bracket feet possibly made. Made by Hyam Hyams. Weight 381g
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George V officers sword by Fenton Bros Sheffield sword cutlers to the war office with etched blade, pierced guard and brown leather scabbard circa 1914. Dimensions. Length 100 cm, blade 84 cm
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Georgian burr walnut and rosewood dome top tea caddy with banded inlay and brass ring handles to exterior and fitted with 2 removable inlayed lidded holders and centralised crystal bowl. Size height 20 cm, width 33 cm, depth 20 cm
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Gothic silver plated water jug with Gothic arches surrounding base of jug, decorative finial, hinged lid and layered base. Height 42 cm
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Hannah Barlow hand painted plaque depicting hound' rare 19th century hand painted plaque, with a hound inside a house possibly waiting for food or waitng for owner. Marked to rear with Doulton Lambeth stamp, signed by Artist and numbered 12. Size inside frame 23 cm x 37 cm
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Hermes Brides de Gala En Finesse scarf with twill design on a blue field in original box with purchase reciept. Size 126 cm x 129 cm
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Hermes Marquis de Lafayette scarf, with horse design on a pink field, in original box and purchase reciept. Size 128 cm x 128 cm
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Japanese Satsuma vase depicting figures in gilt detail painted over traditional Japanese patterns, outlining several Japanese scenes including a samurai being honoured by the possible emperor. Height 31 cm
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Japanese six fold gold lacquer screen with Chinese silk surround and lacquered wooden moulding, painted on paper with a scene of an island village by a lake. Early 19th century. Mounts later. Some damage to paper and timber moulding. Length 264 height 82 cm
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John Rocha Waterford Crystal wine glasses in box signature goblets with oval indented design on a long stem. Height of each glass 21 cm
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Ladies sterling silver purse with lock clasp and matching sterling strap, floral motif and hinged top section, possibly Indian. Weight 289g
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Lalique Baccantes vase bears printed label featuring classical figural nudes surrounding vase and signed 'Lalique France' to rim. Height 25 cm
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Lalique crystal 'Dahlia' perfume bottle, with sides decorated with flowers and marked Lalique to base. Height 90 cm
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Late 19th century Meissen cabinet plate with cobalt blue ground, guilloche reticulated edge, painted to center with allegorical scene of the classical figures of man whispering to lady, marked to base. Diameter 24 cm
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Late Qing Chinese silver filigree & enamel basket with blue floral design on a mesh field, swing handle and shaped lid. Weight 140g. Height 10 cm
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Late Victorian mantle clock garniture of classical form black Belgium slate engraved with floral decoration, enamelled dial with Arabic numerals to chapter ring. Flanked by marble pilasters, garnitures of bronze trophy form on pedastal base. Presented by the mayor of St Albans to Sgt T. Murley upon his retirement and services to 29 years in the police force. Height 46 cm, width 41 cm
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Leica DBP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar camera with 1:2.8/35 lens with cap, numbered M3-834371 and instruction manual. Length 14 cm
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Lignum Vitae pair of urns on turned base and protruding rim. Height 23 cm
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Limoges 'Old Abbey' dinner service with gilt trim and floral detail to edge, marked to base, comprising of serving tray, gravy boat, sugar dispenser, 2 tureens, 5 teacups,10 large plates, 12 med plates, 11 small plates, 12 saucers, 11 large bowls, 7 small bowls
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Lladro figure 'On Our Way' mother and Daughter in soft pastels with a high glaze finish. This image is of a mother and daughter in vintage clothing embarking on a journey, with original box. Height 34 cm
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Lladro figure 'Spring Joy' girl with fountain #6106. In soft pastels with a high glaze finish. The figurine is a young girl with a bird on her hand standing beside a water fountain with more birds, with original box. Height 28 cm
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Mappin & Webb silver five piece tea & coffee service with kettle on stand, ex Sir Alex Albert, boomerang, comprising of double handled dispenser, three differing sized kettle/jugs (1 on stand) and a creamer with timber handles and finials. English hallmarked sterling silver, London 1918. Weight approx 3kg
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Masons Vista dinner and tea service in Ironstone pattern of approx 84 pieces comprising of 3 plates, 3 gravy boats, milk jug, 2 lidded tureen, serving tray, butter dish 4 bowls and 70 cups, saucers and dishes
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Matthew Norman Swiss carriage clock with day, date, moonphase & repeater. Height 16 cm
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Meissen blue onion pattern dinner service with blue floral design on white background consisting of crock pot, jug, plates, dishes, gravy boats teapots and cups marked to base. Approx 60 pieces
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Mid century Jocolo Ndebele framed African ceremonial beaded skirt on possible goat leather patch work and beaded tassles, worn by South African women during ceremonial occasions only after birth of child. (frame size 65 x 85, skirt size 50 cm x 60 cm)
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Mid century Jocolo Ndebele framed African ceremonial beaded skirt on possible goat leather patch work and beaded tassles, worn by South African women during ceremonial occasions only after birth of child. (frame size 65 x 85, skirt size 50 cm x 60 cm)
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Mid modern Era silver mesh purse 1914 hallmarked 925 to both handle and mesh frame. Possibly English. Handle and frame possibly from two different makers. Weight 268 Grams
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Moorcroft pomegranate vase blue Moorcroft vase with pomegranate fruit design, stamped and signed to base. Height 26 cm, width 13 cm)
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Newtone pottery vase by Daisy Merton hand painted crackle glazed vase body painted with home in bush scene. Signed to front and stamped Newtone pottery Sydney to base. Height 21 cm. Width 15 cm
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Ocean brass Bulkhead clock & barometer wall mount brass clock labelled quartz on a white face and romal numerals, and barometer depicting humidity, and thermometer. Diameter of face 14 cm
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Original Beatles production Cels from the movie yellow Submarine, including hand couloured cartoons of John Lennon, Paul McCartney & Max (2), all signed and numbered to bottom. Size 40 cm x 30 cm
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Parian ware 'Rock of Ages' moulded figure parian clay moulded lady hanging on desperately to holy cross sitting upon what resembles crashing waves. Height 46 cm
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Patinated bronze figural pair of horseback sword fighters. Possibly Attila and a Roman centurion. Height 25 cm
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Portugal silver 916 lidded box of ovoid form with dove finial on footed base, bears title stamp and indecipherable marks and with a gilt interior, hallmarked Oporto. Length 17 cm, height 17 cm, width 10 cm. Weight 0.986g
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Prada black leather and material shoulder bag Serial no. BR4006, with cert. And dust bag. 33 cm x 40 cm
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Rolex vintage 9ct gold ladys wristwatch with faceted face marked Rolex 15 rubies on the inside
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Rosenthal dessert suite with gilt froral detail to edge and centralised fruit motif. Consisting of 11 pieces incl fruit bowl and 10 plates with differing fruits. Diameter of plates 22 cm. Length of bowl 37 cm
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Round cedar wall clock marked W.M Russell London from Psychiatric Centre Parramatta with Roman numerals on a white background attributed to the Psychiatric Centre Parramatta by original purchase/repair receipt. Diameter 43 cm
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Royal Albert 'Old country roses' dinner/tea service comprising of 6 cups, sugar bowl, tureen, serving dish, teapot, creamer, trough dish, serving dish, 5 saucers, 6 dishes, serving tray, salt and pepper, 6 plates, tea towel and oven gloves
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Royal Albert 'Old Country' roses dinner service, comprising of six coffee and six tea cups, sugar bowl, creamer, teapot, pie dish, 8 small bowls and 8 large bowls, 7 medium saucers, 6 large saucers, 2 small 7 plates, 2 serving plates, 4 serving trays, 1 cake stand & Japanese matching cutlery
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Royal crown Derby 'Posies' coffee/tea service accommodating for 12 persons, in posy floral design with gilt trim to rim and banded handle in three original boxes, comprising of 12 cups, 12 saucers creamer and finger bowl
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Royal Doulton 'Old English Inns' tea service featuring images of Old English inns from around the country. Stamped to base and serial number D6072. Approx 30 pieces
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Royal Doulton flambe tiger of stalking tiger with black stripes and paws on red background, stamped Royal Doulton flambe to underside of front paw. Length 36 cm
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Royal Doulton Lambeth vase silicon, 1884-Edith Rogers an exhibition vase, light brown ground, pate-sur-pate leaf motifs, Persian influence, dark brown edging, gilt rim and base. Height 31 cm
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Royal Doulton salt glaze jardiniere on stand with white floral motif on a blue and brown glazed field, with flaring wavy lip and bulbous stem to base. Stamped to base and interior to pedestal marked 7808. Height 85 cm
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Royal Worcester floral vase hand painted floral motif, egg shaped mid section with column fluted top. Height 33 cm
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Royal Worcester pheasant vase in the baluster form with a thin neck and gilt lip. Stamped to the bottom in the Royal Worcester insignia and depicting two pheasants in a forest signed Jas Stinton. Height 13 cm
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Ruby red glass lustres with gilt decoration, one lustre damaged with gilt detail and crystal drops. Height 34 cm
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Sandstone possibly Syrian or Turkish carved head with carved features including pointed hat, green painted eyes, and smile with prominent cheeks. The back also depicting carved design, with some possible age. Height 37 cm
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Schatz dual Royal Mariner clock and barometer brass cased mounted on a timber board, marked made in Germany to base. Movement of clock appears in fine working order, barometer also appears to be in working order. Size 24 cm x 36 cm
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Silky oak tantalus containing crystal decanters with hallmarked sterling silver labels with brass handle, mounts and lock with key fitted with three lidded crystal decanters and 3 English hallmarked labels 'Sherry' 'Port' & 'Whiskey'. Size height 31 cm, width 31 cm, depth 13 cm
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Silver chased carriage clock English, Birmingham hallmarked to handle with French made brass movement perched upon bun feet in original case (worn). Height 10 cm
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