Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

Fine Decorative Arts; Fine Jewellery & Timepieces — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:368
Sale Title:Fine Decorative Arts; Fine Jewellery & TimepiecesLots with images:368
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:217
Date:21-Feb-2019
***
Possibly Papua New Guinea traditional head piece in vibrant red, yellows and black feathers, possibly of a bird of paradise resembling tradition pieces worn in Papua New Guinea. Mounted in a glass display cabinet, size (65 cm x 13 cm x 8 cm)
***
***
***
Set of 20 Stuart Crystal 'Diana' wine goblets suite well shaped and crafted set of twenty ccrystal wine goblets by Stuart. The bowl characterised by possibly daises on a single stem and and circular foot, marked to base and all come with boxes, height 22 cm
***
***
***
Timber croquet set well shaped from possibly oak and consisting of four mallets, four multi coloured balls and nine arches/hoops all housed in a well presented rack with leather straps to hold in place, height
***
***
***
German silver 800 basket by Strube and Sohn in the oval shape with pierced gallery and small pierced handles, hallmarked with half moon and Crown and 800, width 32 cm, height 7 cm, weight 462g
***
***
***
Large Portuguese Continental charger wonderfully decorated with a beautiful repousse shell, scroll, flower and grape motif border, on a textured pebbled background. The middle, a convex shape with its border fineley etched with a matching pattern, hallmark Oport, probably 833 sterling and c1930s, diameter 33 cm, weight 610g
***
***
***
Melange of silver items possibly for monthly consisting of mustard pot, two salts with spoons and a variety of spoons including apostle spoon, Royal visit spoons and Peter Jackson spoons.
***
***
***
Early 20th century hallmarked sterling silver suite of brushes in the Art Deco style, and characterised by lines and a central monogram. Comes in box, hallmark Birmingham, c1923 by F H Adams & Co
***
***
***
Mappin & Webb cutlery service for 6 persons comprising of 6 dinner knives, 6 dessert knives, 6 fish knives, 6 fish forks 6 dinner forks, 6 Desert forks, 6 tablespoons, 4 large tablespoons, 6 teaspoons, 6 soup spoons, carving set with sharpener. Comes with cutlery canteen
***
***
***
Large collection of Mappin & Webb and matching cutlery featuring matching and mismatching items of Mappin & Webb cutlery.
***
***
***
Booths 'Fresian' dinner setting in the Imari pattern and decorated with colourful flowers on an ivory white background. Comprising of 14 dinner plates, 1 lidded comport, 10 coffee cups, 9 dessert plates, 15 saucers, 11 smaller saucers, 10 soup bowls, 1 tray, 2 creamers, 1 gravy bpat, 2 salad bowls
***
***
***
Oneida 'Reining Beauty' sterling silver part cutlery setting with a tapered handle with 'Crown' like decoration. Comprising of 12 small forks, 12 salad forks, 12 dinner forks, 8 dessert spoons, 8 teaspoons, 4 other teaspoons, 1 sugar spoon and 12 soup spoons.
***
***
***
Model Royal William sailing ship in case featuring a well crafted, carved and painted and labelled 'Royal William first Rater of 1719'. Presented nicely in a teak and glass display case, height 53 cm, width 63 cm, depth 33 cm
***
***
***
Early 20th century ivory dresser set consisting of hand mirror with twisted handle, tray, lidded cannister, and buffer.
***
***
***
Herend bowl raised on claw feet (diameter 20 cm, height 10 cm) footed bowl hand painted with flowers and standing on claw feet on square gilded base, height 10 cm, diameter 20 cm
***
***
***
Carved bone handled umbrella black fabric umbrella with timber or bamboo stem leading down to a well carved bone handle featuring baboons above rats and a vine. A silvered etched ring sits below the handle, length 90 cm
***
***
***
Lladro group 'Springtime in Japan' Lladro porcelain figure group, no.1445, depicting two geishas in kimonos, one seated on a bridge with umbrella, the other standing beside her, in tones of pale purple, white, green and grey, with original wood and velvet stand, height 30 cm, length 32.5 cm
***
***
***
Cutty Sark model ship in display case of large proportions and a fine example of the famous 'Cutty Sark' tea Clipper in model form, even featuring small sailors and well displayed in teak framed and glass display case, height 66 cm, width 63 cm, depth 33 cm
***
***
***
Cloisonne carriage clock featuring 'The birth of Venus' painted either side to the enamelled cloisonne frame decorated with flowers. The face having a white dial with Nouveau hands and Roman numerals, sitting above a date, hour and day dials, height 18 cm, width 10 cm, depth 9 cm
***
***
***
Large brass jam pan of large proportions and with cast iron, loop handle, diameter 47 cm, height 47 cm
***
***
***
Royal Doulton 'Flowerlace' dinner service decorated with colourful lacework to edges, comprising of 12 dinner plates, 12 dessert plates, 12 small saucers, 12 larger saucers, 12 soup bowls and 12 teacups.
***
***
***
Mahogany railway clock with pendulum in the classic timber frame and Roman numeral dial, two doors to back housing reveal a brass W.F.E King and Sons Birmingham movement with key and pendulum, diameter 50 cm
***
***
***
Freemason print woodblocks showing sections of a Freemasons altar or foyer with several symbols and Freemason related plaques and 'Secrets'.
***
***
***
Royal Doulton 'Pansy' vase, bowl and plate each in purple and decorated with yellow and violet/purple pansies on a two tone painted purple/maroon background. Stamped to base (D 6402), height of vase 22 cm, diameter of bowl 19 cm, diameter of plate 26 cm
***
***
***
Royal Copenhagen 1960s lion cub by Knud Kynn featuring a baby lion cub biting its own foot in a playful manner. Signed Kk to base and marked with factory stamp (2596), height 11 cm, width 10 cm, depth 15 cm
***
***
***
Leadlight Sydney Opera House form table lamp in blue and white tones, height 29 cm, length 50 cm
***
***
***
Herend nude shot Put figure, white glazed porcelain nude shot putter in full motion, standing on square base. Marked to base, condition good slight minor Ware apparent, height 40 cm, length 20 cm
***
***
***
Lladro Romeo and Juliet figure Romeo with flower in hand leaning towards Juliet, central pedestal draped with grape vine motif, Lladro made in Spain Ref no 16 - 26, height 43 cm, width 33 cm
***
***
***
Fine example of a large Buddha seated cross legged on a lotus leaf base and both hands in the 'Karana' mudra, height 70 cm, width 50 cm, depth 27 cm
***
***
***
Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch presented in frame and detailing design/specs of the torch, size of frame- 90 cm x 54 cm
***
***
***
Small Ansonia wall clock from Bloomfield Hospital (orange) 8 day wall Ansonia wall clock, with white dial with Roman numerals and and brass edge with glass case. Comes with key and Govt Dept Sore purchase receipt, diameter 28 cm
***
***
***
Large Derek Smith centre bowl beautifully crafted and glazed in an electric blue with dull yellow ring to the centre. Signed and stamped to base by artist, height 16 cm, diameter 13.5 cm
***
***
***
Milton Moon signed charger of very large proportions, and having a shallow deposition. Beautifully shaped and glazed in a variety of techniques and colours including a crackle effect finish with incised lines and in purples, yellows and grey field, diameter - 48 cm
***
***
***
Milton Moon signed vase in the bottle shape and glazed with possibly a red poppy branch on a grey crackle glaze field. Signed by artist to base, height 12.5 cm
***
***
***
Australian World War I and later part medal group set incl Most Excellent Order of the British Empire & miniatures, for Lieutenant Walter Eric Bassett AIF, 5th Field Company Australian engineers, the miniatures presumably showing his full (7) awards, the most excellent order of the British Empire in enamel, with breats badge & ribbons, in original Garrards case, British war & Victory medals, name inscribed, some ribbons, QE II Coronation medal uninscribed together with enamel the Institution of engineers…
***
***
***
George IV sterling silver chalice, of campagna form with reeded lower body, with floral edged knop and beading to foot, with dedication 'Presented by the Congregation of Queen Anns St, Dunfermline....to Mr John Reid....1823, Edinburgh c1822, maker Jm, height 19 cm, weight 436g
***
***
***
Russian silver spice Tower with Dutch import marks featuring boy standing on a pierced clover form base and holding a hinged ball with red insert to top, height 11 cm
***
***
***
An antique Russian silver spice Tower decorated with three musicians playing flute supporting a ball ith flag adorned to top and red insert jewel to base, height 13 cm
***
***
***
Baccarat crystal decanter with a square, segmented stopper, pleated neck and well shaped body. Acid mark to base 'Baccarat France, height 23 cm
***
***
***
Sevres style gilt and porcelain clock with red porcelain dial decorated with floral band and gilt patterning to the dial, finial and mid section, housed within a elaborately shaped brass case with urn form finial and scrollwork. The interior movement carved with O.R 744 2827. Stands on base. No key or pendulum, height 40 cm
***
***
***
Symphonin Schutz Mark with records (42) Symphonium disc music box playing 9.5' discs, with twin combs both marked 'Schutz Marke Made in Germany' with lever controlled damper, winding handle and various discs (42). Comes with key, height 24 cm, width 40 cm, depth 31 cm
***
***
***
Royal Worcester part dinner service for Sydney civil Stores with cobalt blue border and symmetrical pattern to edge on an ivory white background. Comprising of 6 dinner plates, 6 side plates, 2 lidded comports, large serving tray, three graduated serving trays, 2 saucers and a gravy jug
***
***
***
Large gilt metal Buddha on lotus base of large proportions and featuring Guanyin on a double pedestal lotus base the hands in the Karana mudra, height 97 cm, width 50 cm
***
***
***
Possibly Victorian wall lanterns in copper and brass and with eagle finials mounted onto a board as sconces, possibly previous carriage lights, length 80 cm
***
***
***
Waterford Crystal drinking suite consisting of a decanter/flask with fluted base, and 12 high ball tumblers in the Lismore pattern, all marked to base 'Waterford', height of Decanter- 31 cm, height of Tumblers- 14 cm
***
***
***
Cased L.A Tenor Saxophone with an 'Electric Blue' body and brass keys with mother of pearl note keys. Marked L.A. Sac to bell end, S/o 804673, length 82 cm
***
***
***
Set of 12 English hallmarked sterling silver anointing spoons elaborately detailed early 20th century silver spoons that have been gold washed, c1910. Comes with box. 1 spoon a little larger than others, length of spoons 9 cm, larger example 10 cm
***
***
***
French Hermes porcelain cigar ashtray well painted with French Legionnaires No.25 hat hand painted to centre and a gilt border to edge. Signed to base Hermes Paris and Made in France 17, size 19 cm x 15.5 cm
***
***
***
Early 20th century ivory dressing service in case of 7 monogramed ivory pieces including tweezers, button hook, hair brush, diary, mirror, and three lidded containers fitted nicely in leather travelling case, made in England by a Barrett & Sons, monogram P Mc G, size of case 33 cm x 48 cm x 16 cm
***
***
***
German Hamburg silver ornament letter opener and magnifying glass the letter open with pierced end and curved scrolled work with Hamburg castle motif. The magnifying glass with a protruding portrait of Philips Grave Von Hoenevnherr, reverso featuring a coat of arms. Comes in box, length of letter opener 18 cm
***
***
***
Chinese calligraphy scroll of large size and featuring calligraphy on a silk background, length 11 metres
***
***
***
Limited edition Christian Dior 'Rasta' bowler bag in beige canvas with red, yellow and green trim, designed under John Galliano, size 35 cm x 20 cm x 21 cm
***
***
***
Large Chinese flambe vase of archaic form and Qianlong style, the pear-shaped body of rectangular section rising from a short straight foot to a slightly everted rim, set at the shoulder with a pair of lug handles and moulded to the front and back with a large peach coloured edging, covered overall in a rich bluish-red glaze thinning to buff tones at the edge, height 46 cm, width 29 cm
***
***
***
A petite French boudoir clock A/F with painted porcelain panel, with an allegory pertaining to lovers, sans dial and gilt scrolling metal work, height 29 cm
***
***
***
Early 20th century silver cased table clock of square form with figural probably hand painted dial with decorative hands and cased in silver sitting on outswept feet, hallmark Birmingham c1919 by W G Sothers & Co, height 11.5 cm
***
***
***
Jaeger lamp post clock mid 20th century, c1960s. Jaeger Lecoultre 8 day alarm clock in the form of a lamp post with glass tapered lantern adorning a circular dial with black Roman numerals on cream coloured dial sitting above a applied rectangular street sign in blue that reads 'Rue De La Paix' on a tapered and turned brass shaft on a black and brass banded circular foot. Dial and back of clock case marked with maker, height 28 cm
***
***
***
Probably Edwardian silver mounted Strikers (2) with threaded crystal bulbous bodies and sterling silver rims, hallmarked (???), height 1) 8.5 cm, height 2) 5 cm
***
***
***
Lalique Epis hinged vanity box with silver edges and characterised by two 'Wheat Leafs' protruding from the top of the box. Signed Lalique to base, height 6 cm, width 14 cm, depth 11.5 cm
***
***
***
Side crystal decanter together with two Stuart Crystal tumblers
***
***
***
Royal Albert 'Brambledown' part dinner service featuring gilt rim and brambledown berry vine pattern to border. Comprising of 11 dinner plates, 12 dessert plates, 12 small cup saucers, 2 larger cup saucers, 9 side plates/saucers, 2 lidded comports, 11 small bowls, i large serving tray, 10 double handled cups.
***
***
***
Two 18ct gold bands, 3.7 mm wide vintage band marked Ew & Co, size S, and engraved band size M, wt. 6.77g.
***
***
***
Two vintage gold gemset bar brooches, 9ct Mikimoto set with 3 cultured Akoya pearls and a single cut diamond, and a 14ct collet set with an old mine cut diamond of approx 0.08ct, lengths 5 cm, wt. 5.83g.
***
***
***
Two gold gem set rings, an 18ct half hoop set with blue sapphires and white stones, wt. 4.37g, size N, other a 9ct white gold with blue sapphire and 12 single cut diamond cluster, M, wt. 2.6g.
***
***
***
Two 9ct gold bracelets, rope chain and belch links, length 17.5-19 cm, total wt. 9.17g.
***
***
***
Three 9ct gold stone set rings, one with 3 cabochon garnets, carre cut rhodolite garnet (chipped), and single cut diamond and green stones (chipped, worn), total wt. 11.3g. Sizes O-P.
***
***
***
An antique 9ct gold bracelet, fancy cable link with twisted wire, 2 bolt ring clasps, adjustable length. 26 cm, wt. 15.83g.
***
***
***
An antique gold lava cameo brooch, 9ct double bar brooch applied with 2 portrait cameos (chipps).
***
***
***
An 18ct gold emerald and diamond necklace, cross over centrepiece set with 2 square cut emeralds and 2 round brilliant cut diamonds on a serpent chain, length 38.5 cm, wt. 4.8g.
***
***
***
An antique childs rattle, mother of pearl handle with sterling silver whistle and 2 bells, length 72 mm.
***
***
***
Two pairs of 9ct gold earrings and an heart pendant, pair of drop shape with articulating centers (missing butterflies), a pair knot motif studs, and a 28 mm wide heart, (one side dented), total wt. 9.59g.
***
***
***
A triple strand graduated cultured pearl choker, 4 - 7.7 mm round pearls of cream white colour with medium lustre to a silver clasp, length 40 cm.
***
***
***
A Japanese ivory netsuke, signed Eiyuki, featuring a man riding a boar, length 50 mm.
***
***
***
A pair of Akoya pearl stud earrings, 6.2 mm round cultured pearls of high lustre and good white colour to 18ct white gold post and butterfly fittings.
***
***
***
A Japanese ivory netsuke, signed Goro, featuring a man with child, height 50 mm.
***
***
***
Lady's gold Omega and a Medana wristwatch, 18ct white gold Omega with synthetic ruby set lugs, 17 jewel movement, with adjustable metal bracelet, C - 1950, other a 9ct Medana with 17 jewel movement, metal band (not working).
***
***
***
A Japanese wood and bone netsuke, featuring a carved Noh mask, length 31 mm.
***
***
***
A vintage silver bracelet, fancy oval links with large bolt ring clasp, length 21 cm, wt. 51.66g.
***
***
***
Four pairs of 9ct gold earrings, 3 pairs of hoops, and a pair half dome studs, total wt. 9.21g.
***
***
***
A 9ct gold Trinity bangle, hinged bangle in white, pink and yellow gold, internal diameter. 61 x 57 mm, wt. 11.59g.
***
***
***
Two gold ruby rings, one in 14ct with an oval cut treated ruby and 6 round cut white stones, 2.33g, size P, other low carat (7ct), set across the top with 5 round cut rubies, 2.53g size L.
***
***
***
A Victorian style silver Albert chain, fancy links attached with a t bar, shield shape fob and swivel clasp, length 47 cm, wt. 107.53g.
***
***
***
A pair of 9ct gold Akoya pearl cuff links, oval concave links each set with 3 graduated cultured pearls 3.7-5.8 mm round to bar backs, wt. 10.10g.
***
***
***
An antique 18ct gold Baume open face lady's pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, key wind and set gilt plate movement signed B & G, Baume Geneve Cb, case diameter. 37 mm. Wt. 42.02g.
***
***
***
An 1887 Sydney mint gold sovereign pendant, ef, attached with a small jump ring, wt. 8.5g.
***
***
***
A group of vintage 9ct gold propelling accessories, a swizzle stick, Birmingham 1937, cigar piercer, Birmingham 1922, toothpick, Birmingham, 1978, wt. 15.8g
***
***
***
Vintage Bulova open face pocket watch, cream dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, 15 jewel cal. Ah movement, stem wind and set, gold plated case diameter. 43 mm.
***
***
***
A one ounce fine gold Ingot, no. 000118. - 9990 fine gold, wt. 31.13g
***
***
***
An antique sterling silver open face pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, swing out fusee movement signed Mercer London, no. 11421, hallmarked London 1868, not working.
***
***
***
An Art Deco style sapphire and diamond ring, silver mount centring a pink sapphire surrounded by single and round brilliant cut diamonds, size M.
***
***
***
Vintage sterling silver travel / fob watch, square form fold out case with guilloche dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, 15 jewell Swiss manual movement, 38 mm engine turned case attached with a sterling silver curb chain, length 136 cm, C - 1930.
***
***
***
A princess cut diamond ring, invisible set in 9ct gold with 4 princess cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.16ct, size O, wt..82g.
***
***
***
A vintage 9ct gold gate bracelet, fancy links attached with a shield shape padlock clasp with safety chain, length 19 cm, wt. 20g.
***
***
***
An 18ct white gold diamond ring, centring a round brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.18ct to bypass shoulders channel set with a further 12 brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.17ct, size M 1/2, wt 2.6g
***
***
***
A gold jade ring, set with an oval cabochon jade, 15 x 10.7 mm, test for 21ct, size O 1/2, wt 4.44g.
***
***
***
A 9ct gold diamond necklace, heart shape centrepiece set with 6 round brilliant cut diamonds on a close curb chain with parrot clasp, length 435 mm, wt. 11.38g.
***
***
***
A 9ct gold jade ring, set with a fine oval cabochon jadeite jade, 14.2 x 10 mm, size M 1/2. Wt. 2.9g.
***
***
***
An Edwardian style emerald and diamond ring, scalloped top set with a cluster of round cut emeralds to round brilliant cut diamonds in 9ct gold, size O.
***
***
***
A 9ct gold diamond pendant and earring suite, square lattice form set with a total of 196 round brilliant cut diamonds, totalling approx. 0.98ct., pendant 19 mm, stud earrings 11 mm, total wt. 7g.
***
***
***
A gold jade ring, featuring a fine oval cabochon jadeite jade, 11.2 x 7.2 mm, to decorative bead surround, test for 14ct gold, size K 1/2, wt 2.79g.
***
***
***
Two jade bangles and other, 12.2 mm wide full round and 14.3 mm wide half round treated jade bangles and a 3.5 mm wide half round probably serpentine bangle, internal diameters 170-180 mm.
***
***
***
A Pasha De Cartier vintage fountain pen, in black lacquer and 18ct gold plate, 18ct gold nib, cap has Cartier trilogy ring in 3 tone gold, s/n. 1988 9197, boxed.
***
***