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Fine Art & Objet D'Art formerly from the Estate of Graham Joel — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:74
Sale Title:Fine Art & Objet D'Art formerly from the Estate of Graham JoelLots with images:74
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:70
Date:16-May-2021
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A gold coin vinaigrette, comprising two 1805 escudo coins in 20ct gold, depicting Carlos IV of King of Spain (1788 - 1808) and crowned coat of arms to reverse, set within a decorative surround in 18ct gold.
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An antique Etruscan revival ring, centrally set with an oval yellow hardstone intaglio depicting Meleager of Skopas, within a decorative setting in 15ct gold, ring size X.
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An antique wax seal, the carved agate seal with gold lined base and intaglio dragon motif and initials.
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Two antique spinners, the triple agate spinner in 9ct gold, together with a triple clear paste spinner with engraved initials Fh, to a decorative gold lined mount.
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An antique spinner seal, the cushion shaped agate intaglios depicting a man in profile to one side, a unicorn rampant coronet with initials 'JW' to reverse, to a decorative scrolled surround in 15ct, possibly made for a member of the Wilkinson family.
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A fine quarter repeating pair case pocketwatch in 18ct gold by John Ellicott London, circa 1750, circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blue steel beetle and poker hands, gilt fusee cylinder, pierced and engraved balance cock, silver regulation, baluster pillars, two hammers striking on bell. Pierced and engraved inner case depicting a country landscape, inscribed L Sydney Bowden D.D. Sophia Bellem and outer repousse case depicting a Roman classical scene, movement number: 3808, case number: 3808,…
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A Hamilton & Co open face pocketwatch, circa 1910, Swiss cylinder movement, crown wind, pin set, movement signed Hamilton & Co. Calcutta, circular white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, with gilt case in the form of a horse shoe applied with bird and foliate decoration, case number 24920, 30 mm diameter, in a fitted case by Hamilton & Co. Jewellers Calcutta.
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A collection of antique wax seals, the four seals in carved hardstone and paste, one with intaglio engraving of a demi lion rampant holding in his dexter paw a trefoil, motto reading 'Delectat et ornat', possibly made for a member of the Hervey family.
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Two antique wax seals, the carved agate seals, one having a silver engraved base.
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An antique intaglio spinner, the triple bloodstone and hardstone spinner, one side engraved with a stag head intaglio crest with motto reading 'Be mindful', and hardstone intaglio of a classical figure reading 'Souvenir', to a decorative gold lined mount., the stag head motif in conjunction with the motto 'Be mindful' is associated with Cawdor castle.
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Two antique propelling pencils, with hardstone set terminals, gold lined.
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An antique vinaigrette by Mordan & Co., the tiger's head with bloodstone terminal, in gilt metal, stamped.
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A Georgian vinaigrette by William boot, the rectangular box, with engraved initials 'Jam', in sterling silver with gilt interior, Birmingham hallmarks circa 1805-6.
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Two antique gold propelling pencils, the cylindrical pencil with fishscale design in two tone 14ct gold, signed Leroy Fairchild, together with a cylindrical pencil with crucifix in two colour 14ct gold and silver.
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An antique Austro-Hungarian vinaigrette by Ludwig Politzer, the hand painted enamel drop shaped vinaigrette depicting pastoral scenes, to Continental silver fittings with gilt interior grille, stamped.
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Two antique propelling pencils, the enameled pencils depicting a pastoral scene and racing horse, both gold lined, by Leroy Fairchild.
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Two antique fob seals, the two hardstone seals, one with double headed eagle with motto reading 'Virtus vbiqve', both in decorative gold lined mounts, possibly made for a member of the Stephen family.
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Three antique spinner seals, the triple sided amethyst spinner in 9ct gold, together with two triple sided paste spinners in 9ct and 14ct gold.
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An antique spinner seal, the triple citrine intaglio spinner, with engraved lion rampant motif and initials 'Mw', in 9ct gold.
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An antique mourning ring, featuring an central oval glazed panel with a photograph of a gentleman, reverse engraved 'W. Hilgate 25 Nov 1875 aged 94' to a black enamelled band reading 'Annette Hilgate 11 July 1780 aged 69', in 14ct gold, ring size L.
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A Georgian mourning ring, featuring a central glazed oval panel containing woven hair, within a black enamel border reading 'To the memory of my beloved mother', with reverse inscribed 'Elizabeth Moffat 13 June 1791 aged 53', in 8ct gold, ring size K.
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A Victorian mourning ring, styled in black enamel reading 'In memory of', inner shank inscribed 'W. Crosbie died June 19th 1856 aged 45', hallmarked, in 14ct gold, ring size M.
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An antique fob seal and mourning necklace, the oval carnelian intaglio seal depicting a Grecian man in profile, to a decorative gold lined mount, to a plaited hair mourning necklace, total length 800 mm.
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An antique intaglio scarf ring, featuring a square citrine intaglio engraved with a family crest and motto reading 'Tout vient de dieu', in gold lined mount, possibly for a member of the Leigh/Lee family.
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Two antique fob seals, the amethyst intaglio seal of a witch on a broomstick reading 'All have their hobbies', together with a citrine intaglio of a man in profile, both in decorative gold lined mounts.
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An antique fob seal, the carnelian intaglio seal with engraving of a stag head reading 'Je suis prest' with initials Af, in a decorative gold lined mount, the Fraser family crest., possibly made for Lord Andrew Fraser from the Fraser of Lovat clan.
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An antique fob seal, the hardstone intaglio seal, depicting a face in profile with initials' Dm' with motto reading 'Durum patientia frango', in a gold lined mount, possibly made for a member of the Muir clan.
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Two antique fob seals, the hardstone intaglios, one with a carved image of a fist holding a horn with the motto 'For auld lang syne', possibly belonging to a member of the Burns family, the second engraved 'Jacob', both in decorative gold lined mounts.
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An antique fob seal, the carnelian intaglio seal, carved with a family crest with motto 'Per mare per terra', in decorative gold lined mount, possibly made for a member of the Alexander family.
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An antique fob seal, the bloodstone seal, with crest intaglio depicting a crest with Pegasus rampant with motto reading 'Mieux tard que jamais', in decorative gold lined mount.
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A sterling silver bon bon spoon, inscribed to Madame Melba, by George. W. Shiebler, New York, circa 1890, the openwork bowl decorated with fleur-de-lis and scrollwork enclosing a central lion rampant crest with a fleur-de-lis handle. Inscribed to verso Mme Melba/ from/ S.D. Stamped sterling with Shiebler mark and numbered 3317 to verso., 13 cm long, 7.7 cm diameter
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A French miniature enamel vase, by Camille Faure (1874-1956), circa 1900, of tapering bottle form, in purple and green enamel on copper. Signed C. Faure/ Limoges/ made in France., 7 cm high, 3.5 cm wide
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An antique Georgian silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, probably Scottish, 18th century, the hinged lid engraved with shells and scrollwork motifs, inscribed John Rob/ Dunblaine/ 1760/ El. Not hallmarked., approximately 5 cm high, 8.5 cm long, 6 cm wide.
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Two Ottoman damascened steel scribe's scissors, 18th/19th century, each of typical elongated shape, each side of the blade with abstract copper of silver inlaid design, terminating in openwork foliate handles., 25.5 cm & 24 cm respectively
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A sterling silver snuff box, by Thomas Hayes, Birmingham, circa 1896, of shaped rectangular form, with engraved decoration to hinged lid and base., 2 cm high, 7.8 cm wide, 5.3 cm deep
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A French Vernis Martin gentleman's table snuff box, late 18th century, oval in form, the exterior decorated overall with hand painted landscape and animalia scenes. The hinged lid opening to a scarlet tortoiseshell interior. Faint intial visible to lid., 4.1 cm high, 9.2 cm wide, 7.2 cm deep.
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A Georgian burr yew wood tea caddy, circa 1800, of octagonal form, with banded edges, the hinged lid opening to a dual compartment with lead linings., 12.5 cm high, 18.7 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep
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An English Regency tortoiseshell sewing box, 19th century, of shaped rectangular form with pewter string inlaid, the domed lid opening to an ivory banded edge and fabric lined interior, the whole raised on bun feet., approximately 9.5 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, 14 cm deep.
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A French Baccarat crystal and bronze mounted desk clock, 19th century, the rectangular crystal body applied with a Napoleonic bust finial and other Empire inspired appliques. The eight day movement with cylinder platform., 24.5 cm high, 14.7 cm wide, 9 cm deep
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A similar pair of French portrait miniatures, signed M. Raumer, 19th century, circular in form, finely painted on ivory depicting a lady and gentleman, each signed to lower right. Frame in copper frames., the frames 8.5 cm & 9 cm respectively.
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A French miniature painting on ivory, 19th century, circular in form, finely painted on ivory depicting Diana and cherub with attendant. Housed in an ornate finely cast gilt metal frame., the miniature 8.7 cm diameter.
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Two small antique silver boxes, the first box, inset with two Edward VI third period silver shillings, engraved Sarah Wilde 1696 to edge., the second box inset with a banded agate top and turquoise finial, raised on three rams horn and paw feet, marked with a crown and passant lion to underside of base., 3.2 cm & 4.3 cm respectively
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A pair of Regency sterling silver candlesticks, by S C Younge & Co., Sheffield, circa 1811, each with fluted decoration and removable wax catchers, 15.5 cm high, the base 10.5 cm diameter
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Two faceted glass scent bottles, 19th century and later, comprising a French green opaline glass bottle-form perfume with a faceted design with associated Chinese stand. Together with a Victorian faceted ruby glass cornucopia-form scent bottle with an embossed lid, supported by a chain and ring., the largest 6 cm high
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A French bijouterie display cabinet, 19th century, the shaped, glazed cabinet, its top inset with bevelled glass, ormolu mounting overall, the single front door opening to a silk embroidered interior, standing on four cabriole legs, 86 cm high, 68.5 cm wide, 45.5 cm deep
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An antique cloak fastener, featuring two oval panels set with carnelian and bloodstone intaglios with carved family crests, linked by a chain, gold lined.
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An antique fob seal, the oval smokey quartz intaglio depicting a coat of arms, to a decorative gold lined mount.
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Two antique spinner fobs, the triple yellow paste spinners, in decorative gold lined mounts.
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Two antique fob seals, the bloodstone seal, together with a banded agate seal, both in decorative gold lined mounts.
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An antique turquoise and seed pearl fob seal, featuring a hardstone intaglio reading 'Ms', within decorative turquoise and seed pearl foliate mount, gold lined.
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Two antique fob seals, the amethyst intaglio seal, carved with Freemasons motif and initials 'Mr', together with a topaz seal, both in decorative gold lined mounts.
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Two antique fob seals, the two hardstone intaglios, one depicting a coat of arms with lion rampant, the second with initials, both with decorative gold lined mounts.
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An antique cameo pendant and spinner, the finely carved hardstone cameo pendant, depicting a man in profile, with letter C to reverse, together with a hardstone spinner with carved intaglio of horse head and motto.
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Two antique fob seals, the hardstone intaglio seals depicting classical figures in profile, to decorative gold lined mounts.
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Three antique seals, two hardstone seals, together with a faceted citrine seal, all in decorative gold lined mounts.
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A collection of antique fob seals, the four hardstone seals, including bloodstone intaglio of a sword enfiled with a boar's head and Hake family crest, in decorative gold lined mount.
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A collection of antique agate seals, the four carved agate seals, two engraved with initials, one with intaglio crest with motto reading 'Audaces fortuna favit', one with intaglio crest with motto reading 'Fide et opera'.
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Two antique fob seals, featuring a carved carnelian intaglio of a Poseidon in profile, together with a carved hardstone intaglio with a soldier in profile, both in gold lined mounts.
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Two antique fob seals, the hardstone seals, one with carved initials 'Atw', the other reading 'Catherine', both with gold lined mounts.
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Two antique fob seals, the amethyst and carnelian intaglio seals engraved with initials, to a decorative gold lined mounts, with gosgrain and brocade albertinas.
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A collection of antique fob seals, the four hardstone seals, having carved initials, including with one lion rampant, possibly made for a member of the Leigh family, all with decorative gold lined mounts.
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A collection of antique fob seals, the four agate set seals, in decorative gold lined mounts.
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Two antique seals, the large hardstone and quartz foil back seals, in decorative gold lined mounts.
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A collection of antique wax seals, the three carved gilt seals, with letter intaglios to base.
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A collection of antique seals, the five wax seals, finely carved in mother of pearl, some having engraved initial bases.
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A collection of antique wax seals, the various seals including agate, wood, mother of pearl and rose quartz.
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A collection of antique fob seals, the hardstone seals, with various intaglio carvings, all in decorative gold lined mounts.
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A collection of antique fob seals and watch keys, including hardstone and paste set in gold lined mounts.
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Three antique seals, the carved base seals, two in silver.
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A 1917 Maundy money set, comprising of four coins, in original fitted box.
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A collection of antique propelling pencils, including bloodstone, carnelian and paste set in engraved silver.
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Two antique pocket knives, the mother of pearl and pocket knife, hallmarked, together with a bone pocket knife.
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A collection of antique gold Findings, including a button in 19ct gold, a vinaigrette in 9ct gold, an urn charm in 9ct gold, and two propelling pencils and a fitting in low carat gold.
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A collection of Intaglios, in various sizes and colours, including hardstone and paste.
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