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Fine Decorative Arts; Fine Jewellery & Timepieces — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:358
Sale Title:Fine Decorative Arts; Fine Jewellery & TimepiecesLots with images:358
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:225
Date:26-Apr-2019
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Art Deco Chryselephantine figure by Joseph Lorenzl an elegant bronze and ivory figure of an Art Deco dancer wearing an of era trouser suit holding an energetic pose with arms spread out and leg lifted in the 'Can-can' in good detail, raised on an onyx base and signed Lorenzl, c1930s, height 21 cm
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Set of six 'Virgin Mary' Lalique wine glasses with nice tapered bowls and frosted glass 'Virgin Mary' stems. Sifned Lalique France to base, height 19.5 cm
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Bronze possibly Meiji vases decorated nicely with birds amongs foliage and two dragon handles. Sitting on a single graduated foot, heights 38 cm
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Houghtons sterling silver 'Ticka' waistcoat pocket camera monogrammed to the front with 'Ticka', and a sterling silver case rather than the chrome examples, hallmarked London c1905 by Houghtons limited London, diameter 5.5 cm
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Christofle cased cutlery service for nine in the 'America' design and consiting of 9 dinner knives, 9 dinner forks, 9 dessert forks 8 tablespoons, 2 large tablespoons 9 bread knives, carving fork and knife, 9 teaspoons, 6 small teaspoons 9 soup soups cased in cutlery canteen
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Sophie Conran dinner service in ivory white with ribbed design.
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Shelley tea suite for six comprising of six trios, sugar bowl and jug with curved 'Tissue' shaped edges and decorated nicely with blue floral pattern.
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Moorcroft 'Pomegranite' vase in the squat style with long neck and decorated with pomegranites in a variety of colours. Signed to base, height 26 cm
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Solomon Islands cross with figure and boat early unique carved items with mother of pearl inlay, the cross possibly related to the Christian missions in Soloman islands, height of cross figure height 26 cm, width of boat 22 cm
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Fontaine cased Alto Saxophone with accessories in brass and nicely etched design to bell end, marked fontaine to the side of design and serial number unknown, length 70 cm
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18th century Royal Vienna dish, urn and a mid 19th century English vase all items lavishly decorated with flowers the Royal Vienna items well shaped with curved edges and finial to lid, height of vase 20 cm, length of dish 16 cm, height of urn 14 cm
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18th century style sterling silver large sugar Dredger London c1980s with pierced top, turned finial and midsection, hallmarked - Sheffield c1980s by W.G J.L- Goldsmiths and Silversmiths & Co., height 20 cm, weight 287g
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19th century cups and saucers (2) the smaller cobalt blue example made by Spode in cobalt blue with hand painted flowers and gilt trim, the other unknown but decorated with blue flowers and a assymetrical saucer, heights 7 cm, and 5 cm
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19th/20th century slate clock probably French in origin, and featuring lion form handles and urn form decoration with acorn finial. A white enamel dial and brass movement, size height 40 cm, width 20 cm, depth 15 cm
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A pair of rosewood framed Chinese porcelain tile scenes depicting ladies having tea and in the garden, presented nicely in thick rosewood frames, frame size 42 cm x 52 cm, work size 32 cm x 23 cm)
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A pair of rosewood framed Chinese works on ceramic tile depicting ladies entertaining and in the garden, presented nicely in thick rosewood frames, (frame size 49 cm x 65 cm, work size 27 cm x 42 cm)
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A pair of Victorian hallmarked silver berry spoons in case elaborately crafted featuring berry design to bowls with a nice leaf form serrated edge and floral decorations to stem and handles. Comes in presentation box, hallmarked London circa 1864 by Thomas Smily, length 23 cm, weight 115g
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A set of 11 Waterford Crystal cut glasses height 14 cm
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Aboriginal throwing stick elongated and thick with soft ends to each side. Origin unknown, length 82 cm
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An impressive Murano bird cage form light fitting with two aventurine cockatiels, total drop 85 cm, approx (damage to finial)
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Art Deco ships hall lantern featuring a protruding galleon on water on each of the four sides, the bottom nicely decorated with fish and the edges cast in the iron style, height 26 cm, width 16 cm, depth 16 cm
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Austro-Hungarian sterling silver tray with fluted and graduated rim, length 47 cm, weight 877g
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Black marble and slate French mantle clock with zoomorphic ring handles and Roman numerals to the dial and sitting on brass feet. Movement signed G S Medaille, height 27 cm, width 25 cm, depth 16 cm
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Blue and white Chinese bulbous vase Af decorated with waves with large bulbous base, height 44 cm
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Blue and white Guangxu marked plate with central section and exterior decorated in blue chrysanthemums. Marked to base, diameter 29 cm
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Boxed Marquis Waterford Crystal vase & 4 glasses with 4 Riedel champagne glasses the vase in the baluster shape, with gilt trim to edges and fluted mid section, the Marquis glasses matching the Riedel glasses a nice long bowl.
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Burmese high relief silver beetle box decorated with mermaid and a deity, height 4 cm, width 6 cm, depth 6 cm
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19th century pair of carved hornbill snuff bottles possibly Tibetan in origin, and nicely carved with a figural monk and horse, heights 12 cm
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Carved hibiscus stone figure of a lady of a lady holding staff, her dress finely incised with detail, height 14 cm
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Carved stone figural Chinese characters on stand featuring four characters or deities, possibly Luohan in the Qing Dynasty manner, incised patterning on their robes and seated on a curved stand, length of stand 37 cm
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Cased sets (2) of hallmarked sterling silver teaspoons consisting of six enammelled examples with fine detail and six apostle end examples with shell form bowls, hallmarked (enamelled) Birmingham c1951 by Unkown (apostle) Birmingham c1906 by SBros
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Cast iron Chinese nut crusher of large proportions, and decorated with with a symmetrical pattern, length 36 cm
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Chinese archer's saddle in timber with a nice curved shape, brass hinges and iron rings, size height 34 cm, width 52 cm, depth 33 cm
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Chinese bronze figure of a lady of lady holding object with long robes, standing on a circular base, decorated with a lion, height 40 cm
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Chinese Ducai dragon dish featuring a ferocious dragon amongst flames and waves. Marked to base, diameter 20 cm
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Chinese famille rose bowl decorated with chrysanthemums to the centre and exterior. Stamped to base, diameter 16 cm, height 7.5 cm
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Chinese famille verte dishes (2) of small proportions and both featuring a Chinese court scene, diameter 20 cm, and 14.5 cm
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Copper coal scuttle with scoop of large proportions and with swing handle, fitted scoop, hinged lid and decorated with a leaf form pattern, size height 35 cm, width 53 cm, depth 31 cm
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Doucai Chinese plate Qianlong marked featuring dragons surrounded by flowers, the exterior decorated with dragons. Marked to base, diameter 28 cm
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Ducai Chinese tea bowls, Yongzheng mark decorated with flames and revolving cartouches including gourds and instruments. Marked toi base, heights 5 cm
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Ducai lidded vase Yongzheng mark decorated with alternating cartouches including shells and flowers, surrounded by floral scrollwork and height 23 cm
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Ducai Seam cup, Yongzheng marked decorated with orange ball and colourful patterning. Marked to base, height 12 cm
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Dutch toll pass printed on animal skin relating to Amsterdamme, and Count Floris V and a document allowing inhabitants to move thier goods by water toll free through his territory. Features a red seal.
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Early 20th century pair of Russian silver tablespoons with large bowls and a thumb handle, hall marked the 2nd kokoshrik by Ivan Kaltikov Moscow, length 21 cm, weight 138g
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Early gas lamp 'Alexandria' elaborately decorated with cherubic handles, mid section and shoulder with cherub faces. Comes with thin flume and white glass shade (no spider), height (with Flume) 54 cm
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Early Royal Doulton kneeling figure of a nude woman kneeling upon foliate moulded socle base and in a white glaze, Likely early 20th century and by Leslie Harradine. Stamped to base HNunknown, height 12.5 cm
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Edwardian English sterling silver hot water pot of large size with scrolled and gadrooned decoration and a nicely shaped handle, sitting on a single foot, hall marked Birmingham circa 1901 by Elkington & Co., height 24 cm, weight 820g
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Famile verte Chinese Republic teapot featuring a lady in the garden, and decorated with teapots, vases and script. Marked to base. Stamped to base, height 18 cm
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Framed Limoge Pate- Sur-pate plaque depicting a gypsy dancer in white on a cobalt blue background. Signed Boroune, size of frame 33 cm x 41 cm
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Franklin Mint Monopoly game the Collectors edition monopoly, fully authenticated by Parker Brothers. Comes in raised timber pedestal frame with drawers and plated gold tokens, houses and hotels etc.
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French gilded figural mantle clock featuring white enamel dial with Roman numerals, adorned by two French aristocrats, one holding a pheasant and standing above a heavily decorated base. The movement maked Pannard and Elleret, size height 35 cm, width 37 cm, depth 15 cm
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French gilt figural mantle clock with white enamel dial and Roman numerals, adorned by a mining or farming pick axe motif next to a young French figure and standing above a decorative gilt base. Movement marked Paris, size height 31 cm, width 26 cm, depth 12 cm
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French Hermes porcelain ashtray featuring two painted French knights on horseback as if in jousting positions. The edge niceley decorated with floral scrollwork and marked Hermes-Paris to base, size 16 cm x 20 cm
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George II sterling silver marrow scoop with slim, streamlined bowl to end and to the stem. And monogram pattern to underside, hallmark London circa 1759 by Richard Gosling, length 21 cm, weight 50g
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George III sterling silver marrow scoop with slim, streamlined bowl to end and to the stem. And shell pattern to underside, hallmark London circa 1766 by possibly Ben Cartwright, length 22 cm, weight 44g
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George III sterling silver small caster with pierced top and a nicely turned mid section, sitting on a single foot, height 11 cm, weight 77g
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Georgian Sheraton dresser mirror in a nice square shape with fluted supports, three drawers and brass finials (no key), size: height 54 cm, width52 cm, depth 21 cm
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Hall marked sterling silver teapots (2) early 20th century silver teapots of large and smaller size with segmented bodies shaped handle and finials, hallmarked London c1907 and c1908 by Goldsmiths & Co., heights 23 cm, and 16 cm, weight 859g (combined)
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Haviland France ceramic suite including comport and dinner plates (some chips) Nicely presented suite with gilt and floral trim and the centre painted with flowers. Stamped to base and consisting of 12 side plates, four differing serving trays and a single footed comport
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Hu shaped famille verte vase in the trumpet shape and decorated with characters and decorated with shou to the mid section, height 34 cm
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Imperial Amphora basket vase featuring two children climbing a basket and feeding rabbits, height 40 cm, width 30 cm
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Imperial Russian silver badge decorated with eagle and and several Cyrillics, length 5.5 cm
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Imperial yellow Chinese charger with blue dragon amongst flames, diameter 45 cm
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Indigenous bark painting featuring four sided, symmetrical characters. Origin unknown, size 105 cm x 100 cm
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Indo-Persian skin Dahl shield with steel bosses and gold kaftari (inlay), diameter 50 cm
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Irish gentleman's percussion pocket pistol with octagonal barrel, walnut stock, engraved lock and pierced plug. Monogrammed with initials above handle, length 19 cm
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Italian landscape photography album heavy set album covering Naples, Rome & Florenz, including the Colisseum. Approx 70 photos
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Jaeger-Le Coultre 8 day clock with gold plated exterior and clear face, this clock has 16 viewell bridge or stick movement, calibre 210 (8 day) Model/Ref no. 554 possibly 1980s, height 15.5 cm, diameter 14.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji ivory lions (A/F) featuring two lions fighting, male and female, length 14.5 cm
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Junghams mantle clock in a dome case with glass swinging door, brass movement and a Westminster chime. Comes with key and pendulum, height 35.5 cm, width 30 cm, depth 22 cm
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Kangxi marked bronze Buddha of large proportions and bronze cased, with the hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra. Marked to back, size height 60 cm, width 45 cm, depth 36 cm
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Lalique glass pitcher with tapered bottom and shaped handle and spout. Signed Lalique to base, height 160 cm
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Large detailed Chinese inkstone decorated with dragons and having a circular central indent, size: 50 cm x 33 cm
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Large detailed Chinese inkstone well carved and featuring bats, Chinese coins and gourds with circular central indent, size: 50 cm x 33 cm
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Large framed print of Chinese horses featuring a caravan scene, of several people on horseback/, size (78 cm x 140)
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Large marble and slate mantle clock with nicely shaped roof and marble supports, nicely shaped 'Fluer De lis' and spear hands and brass movement with pendulum, size height 33 cm, width 37 cm, depth 37 cm
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Large Ming style blue and white vase decorated with flowers with a bulbous mid section, height 28 cm
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Large possibly Meissen clock elaborately decorated with flowers and cherubs, white dial with Roman numerals, brass movement, height 50 cm
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Large rosewood framed Chinese work on porcelain tile depicting ladies in the garden reclining, presented nicely in thick rosewood frame, (frame size 52 cm x 70 cm, work size 32 cm x 50 cm)
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Large Sitzendorf figural fruit basket featuring a man on a boat being pulled in by two water sirens, a large basket adorned with flowers sits above, height 75 cm
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Large Tang Sancai glazed pottery horse of large proportions, its head reared to the right and glazed in orange, green and white, height 68 cm, width 46 cm
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Leica camera with accessories with Summar f=5 1:2 no 483317 attached lens camera numbered No317803, Accesories included are teleplus lens, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar lens Elmar f=9 cm, 1:4, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar lens Hektor f=13,5 cm, 1:4,5, lens caps,Viewfinder, filters etc, width 14 cm
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Leica Ernst Leitz Wetzlar camera with lens with Elmar f=9 cm, 1:4 NR 1573983 lens with cap, numbered M3-751 138, width 14 cm
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Liang Zhu style circular ritual disk heavy set circular ring with archaic decorations to edges, diameter 18 cm
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Limoges enamel on copper panel featuring a brightly painted river scene, signed Boroune Limoges, size of frame 26 cm x 30 cm
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Lladro 'Majesty of the Seas' Marlin figure featuring a Marlin breaching the seas, issue year: 2001. Retirement year: 2005. Sculptor: Jose Luis Alvarez, size 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
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Lladro dolphin figural group featuring a pod of four dolphins leaping from waves, by Sculptor Francisco Catala year issued: 1997, year Retired: 2004, size height 22 cm, width 14 cm, length 55 cm
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Lladro figure of lady holding flowers featuring a lady seated on a highchair next to a side table containing detailed flower vase. Stamped to base #6581, height 33 cm
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Lladro 'Here comes the Bride' figure group figurine #1446. This wonderful hand-painted Lladro figurine in its distinctive soft colors depicts a beautiful bride accompanied by two little flower girls holding her dress. The bride and the girls are accented with tiny hand sculpted pink roses. Issued in 1983 and retired in 1998. The sculptor is Jose Puche, size: 35 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm
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Long Chinese scroll (9m) featuring various Chinese script, length 9m
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Longquing marked hexagonal Chinese vase featuring several cartouches of bamboo and other trees. Marked to base, height 34 cm
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Mahogany cased cutlery canteen containing cutlery impressive canteen containing five drawers of cutlery. The bottom three drawers containing 1 suite of Laing plated cutlery together with mother of pearl forks, the second drawer containing, J.R & Laing bone handled cutlery and the first containing a suite of plated walker & hall, size height 42 cm, width60 cm, depth 43 cm
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Melange of Steling silver flatware including four Georgian forks and a ladle, together with others including Russian spoons, combined weight 544g
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Mexican sterling silver wine basket with fine woven detail and two handles, Alfredo Villasana, length 25 cm, weight 484g
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Mexican sterling silver woven bowl with scalloped edge and sitting on a square base by Alfredo Villasana, diameter 23 cm, weight 464g
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Moorcroft 'Pomegranite' vase in cobalt blue and decorated to the mid-section in vibrant pomegranites. Marked to base, height 18 cm
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Moore Bros tri-footed vase heavily detailed and decorated with ceramic roses and other flowers, vines on a ball background, height 23 cm
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Murano art glass doctor figure holding a large syringe, Murano sticker to base, height 10.5 cm
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Norweigan sterling silver gilt and enamel set of six coffee spoons and cake forks by David Andersen with nice shape and lines and shell form design to handle tip, length 10 cm, weight 95g
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Oak dome clock with barley twist supports with Roman numeral dial and brass movement, height 27.5 cm
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