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The Connoissers Auction, Night 1 — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:301
Sale Title:The Connoissers Auction, Night 1Lots with images:301
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:199
Date:27-Mar-2023
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed by the artist
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed by the artist
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed by the artist
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed by the artist
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Cantonese porcelain vase, 19th century Chinese famille rose cylindrical shape decorated with hand painted garden scenes and gilding (character mark to base), height 26.5
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Cantonese porcelain vase, 19th century Chinese famille rose cylindrical shape decorated with hand painted enamel, garden scene and foliate with insects and bird to reverse, height 20.5 cm
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Chinese ornate teapot, silverplate over ornate brass fittings, ceramic floral base, agate and jadeite stacked design with markers mark to base, height 14.5 cm
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19th century Chinese enamel trinket box, lidded with figural decoration to lid and repeated floral design over bright yellow colour upon circular base foot
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Chinese enamel trinket box, quality 19th century lidded pot hand decorated with figural scene of two young men in landscape, signed to base
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Mammoth tooth netsuke, hand decorated/carved and signed, two men with a hoe and basket
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Ivory page turner, no engraving but beautiful cross hatching, length 27.5 cm
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Japanese bronze netsuke, Meiji period in the shape of a fish
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Japanese iron tsuba for Katana (long sword), Kyo Sukashi Edo period. Maru Gata - round form, Kaku mimi. Excellent example of well forged plate, stylised chrysanthemum. 78 mm x 4 mm (mounted on swords a few times)
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Mammoth tooth netsuke, detailed carved, signed, rats on woven mat
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Peking glass snuff bottle, enamelled 'Old Poet', height 9.5 cm
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Ivory ball on stand, Oriental carving, some 'A/F' to internal ball, height 27 cm
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Japanese bronze kero, 19th century twin handle with gilded decorations raised on tri feet, height 16 cm
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Boxwood cicada on leaf netsuke, hand carved, signed
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Vintage glass overlay snuff bottle, with phoenix decoration and carnelian stopper
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Ivory snuff bottle, with phoenix decoration, signed
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Japanese carved ivory figure, finely carved ivory nude reclining lady on rosewood stand
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3 ivory figurines, carved to form 3 monkeys, 1 signed to the base
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Copper enamel water bird snuff bottle, blue and white, signed
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Antique incense burners, pair of brass bowls raised on tri footed figural stand depicting winged religious figures and cooped pierced covers
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Antique Japanese cloisonne charger, Meiji pierced decorated with peony flowers and bird in flight against blue ground., diameter 30.2 cm
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Figure of Mahatma Gandhi, carved in ivory, in classical pose, standing on a timber plinth base, C.1940 ('A/F' leg)., height 21 cm
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Antique cigar Cheroot holder, carved cigar holder with carved baboon in original case
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Ivory mystery ball, intricately carved ball within a ball, on an elephant decorated stand of fine quality C.1920., height 13 cm
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Ivory carved elephant, well carved and modelled on a timber stand, C.1920., height 7 cm
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Mammoth tooth signed carving, miniature, mother bird feeding chick
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Carved, signed mammoth tooth netsuke, three frogs in a basket
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Beautifully carved ivory figure of frogs, signed ivory carved figure of two frogs signed to the base by the artist
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Carved ivory Saraswati, elegant figure standing on lotus flower and timber base, C.1890., height 18 cm
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19th century Japanese figural candlestick late 19 C Japanese figural candlestick, well modelled heavy bronze candlestick of three monkeys, cold painted enamel and traces of gilding, Speak, see and Hear not Evil, height 34 cm
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Lalique vase, French crystal on footed base, 'Ormonde' pattern decorated with fern leaf, height 23.5 cm (signed to base Lalique France)
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Venetian glass candelabra, twin branch latticino white swirls with clear stem scrolled branches with gold aventurines., height 32.5 cm
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Lalique crystal tumblers, set of nine 'Highland' pattern whiskey tumblers with heavy clear glass, stylish base, signed Lalique France
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Venetian art glass vase, Artesian crafted latticino white and clear glass with frilled edge decorations and gold aventurines, height 25 cm
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Sam Horman art glass vase art glass vase, green swirl design with yellow inclusions by Sam Horman (signed to base), height 17 cm
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Bohemian hock stems, elegant set of six in harlequin colours with cut decoration, height 19 cm
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Bohemian harlequin liquor stems, set of 6 with cut decoration, height 11 cm
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Murano glass figural fish vase, gold flecked decorations, height 32 cm
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A pair of bronze wall plaques, framed 19th century. Depicting 'Hunting Dogs' in bas-relief, 15 cm by 24 cm
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Sterling silver teaset, four piece set with carved wooden handles and finials to teapot and water jug, decorated with shield and flower swags with lidded urn, hallmarked Birmingham 1911/1912, 1454g tallest item, height 18 cm
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Sterling silver tankard, gilded interior with scrolled handle with leaf shape to top, hallmarked London 1871, 263g, height 11.6 cm
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Victorian sterling silver milk jug, helmet shaped solid silver with engraved decoration with central family armorial and silver gilt interior by makers W.K.R, hallmarked London 1849, height 13 cm
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A pair of ivory handled forks, two sterling silver forks marked Birmingham 1862 exquisitely cut with floral forms, ivory handle swirl carved and polished, length 20 cm
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Two sterling silver drinks label, brandy, Whisky and sherry by Wendts, 34g
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English sterling silver coffee pot, heavy solid silver coffee pot with turned fruitwood handle, embossed scrolls to spout and handles, hallmarked London 1928 by makers A.H.N, 920g, height 28 cm
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Sterling silver card tray, raised on three hoof shaped feet, hallmarked London 1897, 228g, diameter 15.5 cm
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Silverplate salt cellars, raised on three koi fish feet with pierced edge depicting cherubs, diameter 6.4 cm
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Sterling silver berry spoons, four matching with embossed decorations and bright cut engraved handles, 3 hallmarked London 1851 and 1 hallmarked London 1832, 235g, length 21.5 cm
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Georg Jensen silver tea spoons, set of six Danish designer silver tea spoons marked to stems Georg Jensen sterling Denmark
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Edwardian sterling silver milk jug and sugar bowl, ribbed decoration pair of twin handled sugar bowl and matching milk jug. 158grams
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A pair of Whisky Noggins, petite pair sterling silver topped, hallmarked London 1924, height 10.2 cm
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Victorian sterling silver jug, with embossed flower decorations and scroll handle, hallmarked Birmingham 1865, 49g, height 7 cm
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Sterling silver coffee pot, Georgian silver with carved ivory handle and finial, hallmarked London 1804, 851g, height 23 cm
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English sterling silver gravy boat, classical shape with lion handle and hoof tri feet, hallmarked Birmingham 1925, length 13.5 cm
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Georgian sterling silver tea caddy spoon, hand engraved bowl and stem with maple leaves and flowers decoration, hallmarked Birmingham 1826
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Sterling silver berry teaspoons, set of 8 embossed and gilded bowls with bright cut decorations to handles, hallmarked Sheffield 1951, 200g
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Victorian sterling silver card tray, solid sterling silver with embossed rim and central stag engraved armorial on tri-footed base by makers G.F.P & Hallmarked London 1845, 258g, diameter 18 cm
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English sterling silver fruit knives, fine stainless blades with embossed Kings pattern silver handles by makers F.B, hallmarked Sheffield 1939
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Silver basting spoon, sterling silver, Old English pattern of heavy gauge, London 1909, length 29.5 cm
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Sterling silver ladle, hallmarked London 1822, 149g, length 31 cm
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Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern, hallmarked London 1821, 167g, length 28 cm
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English sterling silver bachelor tea set, three piece silver tea service comprising of tea pot, milk and sugar, engraved Auckland Hebrew Congregation 1907 803grams, hallmarked Birmingham 1906
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Japanese silver display plate, Wako 999 grade silver, engraved with cherry blossom decoration, 240grams, diameter 21 cm
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Empire style wall mirror, gilded metal with winged eagle to top and mask and foliate decoration to bottom, height 49.5 cm
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Wedgwood Majolica plates, set of six vine leaf salad plates, diameter 20 cm
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Toledo Spanish decorative sword, marked 1840 Fab'De Toledo with brass handle
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A scarce antique pewter tavern quart, with front spout and shaped body with two lines of banding c.1820-1835, owner's initials Tt over C, also marked for Maidstone Kent VR27, made in London
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Quality rosewood campaign writing box, with brass inlays, the interior with gilt embossed leather 44 cm by 25 cm by 18 cm
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Persian inlaid box, highly decorative dome lidded hinged box, length 26.5 cm, diameter 16.5 cm, height 16 cm
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Gorham sterling silver teapot and creamer, American silver oak handle 2/12 pint teapot and 5/8 pint creamer, hallmarked with 20th century. Mark., width 973 grams, height 24/12 cm
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Sterling silver wallet purse and pencil, antique, Birmingham 1909-1910, William Harris Hutchinson, width 10.2 cm
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Sterling silver toddy ladle, small with twisted ebonised handle, Victorian hallmarks, London 1876, length 20.5 cm
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Sterling silver toddy ladle, small with twisted ebonised handle, Georgian hallmarks, length 19 cm
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Sterling silver toddy ladle, large with ebonised handle and insert coin, length 32 cm
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Sterling silver toddy ladle, small with twisted ebonised handle (unmarked), length 23 cm
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Sterling silver teaspoons, ten fiddle pattern, hallmarked with various city and date marks, 254g
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Sterling silver toddy ladle, large ornate with carved wooden handle, hallmarked London 1744, length 32 cm
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Sterling silver jug and sugar bowl, raised on three lion head feet, hallmarked Dublin 1932, 218g
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A pair of berry spoons, two tablespoons with bold repoussed bowl and cherub figure with finials
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Georgian sterling silver cutlery, five teaspoons, spoon and mustard spoon, mostly with bright cut decorations, hallmarked London, various date codes
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Sterling silver tray, scalloped edge with armorial decoration to centre, raised on 4 hoof shape feet, hallmarked London 1768, 603g, diameter 28 cm
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Russian silver enamel teaspoon, 88 Russian gilden silver with flower enamel decorations in green, blue and red colours, marked Kf and 88, length 13 cm
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Siam silver cigarette case, with embossed Thai Buddha and scroll decorations, width 10 cm
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Georgian sterling silver milk jug, solid silver helmet shaped milk jug with early fine decoration, hallmarked London 1808
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English sterling silver egg cup, silver egg cup and spoon in original presentation box, hallmarked London 1930
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Caughley porcelain jug, 18th century. Blue and white porcelain decorated in chinosairi manner depicting Chines man fishing and foliate, height 23 cm
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Russian silver coin tray, 1899 central coin mounted in 84 Russian silver pinched edge tray, diameter 10.8 cm
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Victorian mother of pearl card case, intricately carved floral decorated travel card case, width 7.8 cm
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Sterling silver curb link chain, heavy (30.4grams), individually stamped, with silver locket (16.5grams)
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Sterling silver vesta case, engraved foliate decorations, hallmarked Birmingham 1918
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Victorian sterling silver card case, decorated with bright cut foliate and monogram to front, hallmarked Birmingham 1886, 81g, width 7 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver embossed mug, heavily embossed decorated with flowers amongst scrolls and ferns on footed base with ornate handle, hallmarked Birmingham 1900, height 8.8 cm
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Georgian sterling silver embossed mug, embossed silver with sunflower decoration and fern shaped handle, silver gilt interior with antique association button attached by makers R.E and E.B, hallmarked London 1823, height 8.2 cm
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Victorian sterling silver tankard, extensively embossed with floral decoration and scrolled handle, hallmarked Birmingham 1869, 301g, height 16.5 cm
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Sterling silver teaset, three piece fluted design with ebonised hand finial to teapot with matching sugar bowl and milk jug, hallmarked Sheffield 1911, 1246g, height 14 cm
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Sterling silver mug, the Goldsmiths and Silversmith Co, hallmarked London 1902, 206g, height 9.4 cm
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