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The Connoisseur's Auction - Night One — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:278
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Auction - Night OneLots with images:278
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:134
Date:26-Jun-2023
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed by the artist
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Japanese Satsuma bowl, spherical high rimmed bowl with base foot decorated internally with goddess deity and immortals amongst mountainous temple scene and externally in raised white enamelled scaly dragon with gold detailing, four character marks to base height 7.5 cm, diameter 15.5 cm
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Japanese Satsuma bowl, pinched edge shape footed bowl with internal decoration of drinking deities in celebration, character mark to base
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Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting a bathing nude, signed to base
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Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting skeleton with a drum, signed to base
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Antique Japanese carved bone netsuke, depicting mouse on top of a nut, signed to base
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Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting hippo with a rabbit on it's back, signed to base
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Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, Edo period depicting a monkey
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Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting monkey with a giant peach, signed to base
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Sterling silver pill box, rectangular shape hinged box depicting a blue enamel striped tiger in high relief with ruby eye length 4.2 cm
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Tibetan Ghau Ghau, ornately worked religious prayer vessel in silver, copper and brass with central miniature Buddha figure surrounded by auspicious symbolic motifs and double dragons height 14 cm
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Japanese soft metal tsuba, Muromachi - Momoyama period late 1500's 70 mm
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20th century cloisonne bowl, highly decorated yellow ground with blue toned phoenix and dragon decoration to interior and exterior of bowl 21 cm
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Japanese lacquer Inro, 19th century four case Inro with finely decorated exterior depicting houses, bridges and pagoda above sea
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Antique Japanese Inro, Meiji period had carved rosewood inro with intricate carving depicting mice to both sides with mother of pearl inlayed signature to base and carved mouse ojime and netsuke height 8.3 cm
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Antique Japanese Inro, Meiji period lacquered inro decorated with hand painted gold monkey looking down on pond of fish and chrysanthemum flower to reverse, signed to both sides height 7 cm
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Antique Japanese seal box, Meiji period lacquered hinged box decorated with hand painted gold bamboos and village scene some a/f height 6.2 cm
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Japanese Komai style cigarette case, 19th century black steel decorated with gold Mt Fuji and village scene
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Antique Japanese bronze scroll weight, decorated with high relief foliate and inlayed compass to centre length 9 cm
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Japanese brass vesta case, decorated with embossed samurai and foliate to both sides and inlayed compass to front
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Antique Chinese teapot, famille rose decorated with hand painted scene of warrior riding a dragon with three other men carrying flags and kite chip to lid height 10.5 cm
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Chrysoprase carved shallow pot, heavily carved with dragons on wooden base
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Satsuma porcelain buckle, Kyoto satsuma of foliate design with scrolled border surround in hexagon shape stamped with script and Kyoto symbol to rear
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Satsuma porcelain buckle, Kyoto satsuma of foliate and gate design with Mt Fuji in distance in flower head shape, stamped with script and Kyoto symbol to rear
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Chinese ivory snuff bottle, carved in deep relief with figural and foliate art
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Chinese lidded ink jar, ceramic lidded ink jar with hand painted dog and signature mark to lid
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Islamic brass and silver inlay bowl, hand worked brass pot decorated with overlay silver surface script and foliate design, signed to base
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Antique Chinese cloisonne vase, 19th century enamel vase decorated with two five clawed blue dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds and colourful foliate height 16.4 cm
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Bronze Buddha head sculpture, 19th century four faced Buddah with four character marks to base height 12.5 cm
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Japanese Satsuma vase, hand painted satsuma vase, signature mark to base height 13 cm
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Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated with figural scene of woman holding fans with Mt. Fuji, height 22 cm
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Oriental porcelain vase, highly ornamental lidded vase decorated with hand painted birds and foliate design finished with gilt dragon amongst clouds and totus motifs height 40 cm
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Japanese Satsuma vases, pair of conical shaped decorated with daily life scenes interspersed with floral and gilt geometric designs height 9 cm
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Spirits Woods carved mantle clock, unusual carved wooden mantle clock depicting a bust of a Japanese warrior wrapped in copper, signed to base by the artist height 45 cm
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Waterford Crystal sherry stems, set of ten Irish crystal liquor stems height 13 cm
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Waterford Crystal champagne flute, elegant Lis jewels amethyst crystal champagne flute height 30 cm
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Waterford Crystal champagne flute, elegant Lis jewels amethyst crystal champagne flute height 30 cm
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Waterford Crystal wine goblets, 'Marquis' pattern, tall stem with gold rim, set of four, boxed height 21 cm
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Sterling silver serving tray, round deep dish large serving tray, hallmarked sterling and numbered with makers mark to reverse 722gr, diameter 36 cm
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Sterling silver teaset, Royal Danish design by international sterling eight piece set with acorn finials comprising of teapot, coffee pot, water jug and 3 sugar bowls and two milk jugs height 23 cm, 22 cm, 20.5 cm, and 15.5 cm, 3,629g
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Russian 875 silver cup, niello technique chased floral design with gilt interior with Ctonka retailers label and associated ephemera
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Russian silver spoon, 84 Russian silver with engraved initials and numerals to reverse of bowl turned handle and crown finial stamped Faberge 84
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Victorian sterling silver anointing spoon, replicating Royal Coronation spoon with gilt pierced bowl, hallmarked London 1884
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Sterling silver photograph frame, wooden backed, stamped 'Stg silver by Wd and Co.' 11 x 9 cm
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Sterling silver teaset, Edward Viner three piece set consisting of teapot, sugar and creamer, hallmarked Sheffield 1960 width 1210gr
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Sterling silver George III basting spoon, Old English pattern London 1805, maker Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan
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Georgian sterling silver ladle, with armorial engraved decoration, hallmarked London 1817. Length 34 cm, 195grams
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Sterling silver pepperette, modernist design with glass insert stamped Duchin Creation sterling height 6 cm
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Embossed silver tankard, heavily embossed floral decorated with sunflowers amongst foliage, marked to base M.M.A. Fine silver
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Sterling silver George III pint mug, plain baluster form on spreading foot with double c-scroll handle, London 1766, maker John Moore of Jacob Marsh
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Sterling silver forks, pair of George IV, Charles and Hestor Bateman dinner forks, hallmarked 1820 width 130gr
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Rosenthal Versace crystal stopper, a lead crystal Medusa head bottle stopper in blue, with label
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Rosenthal Versace crystal stopper, a lead crystal Medusa head bottle stopper in red, with label
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Asprey of London sterling silver, manicure set belonging to lady Cochrane comprising of gilded sterling silver card case, trinket box, mirror, powder jar, glass jars with silver lids, nail file, button hooks, amethyst seal, tortoise shell comb etc. In purple leather case with monogram hallmarked London
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Russian lacquered trinket box, hinged hand painted Troika design to lid
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Danish silver basting spoon, c.1824-1866 Adam G Fielsted silver antique basting spoon, stamped with tri Copenhagen tower mark and makers cypher
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Sterling silver forks, single entree fork, hallmarked London1839 and four dinner forks, hallmarked London 1828 width 270gr
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Danish silver cutlery, 19th century double flute pattern made by Anton M Chelsen Nordeman and L Beerth, stamped with tri tower mark weight: 2.6kg
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Art Deco sterling silver vanity set, six piece silver vanity including two hair brushes, comb, mirror and clothes brushes, all matching, hallmarks for London 1932 and 1933 by makers T.P.
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Sterling silver flatware, Royal Danish design by international sterling comprehensive set comprising of knives, forks, spoons, teaspoons, cake slicer and knife, servers, cheese slicer etc 5559gr
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Sterling silver flatware service, Art Nouveau decorated with foliate wrapped around the handles and upper initials 2127gr
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Sterling silver milk jug and sugar Coup, classic elegant shaping on splayed feet with engraved initials 'G.M.S.' hallmarked Birmingham 1946 width 306gr
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Wine glass, height 16 cm, lead glass, drawn trumpet bowl with tear in straight stem, conical foot c.1740 small chip to base
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Goblet, lead glass round funnel bowl, double series white opaque twist stem, 8-ply band outside pair white opaque tapes, conical foot c.1770, purchased Delomosne London 1990, height 22 cm
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Sterling silver photograph frame, wooden backed, stamped sterling silver W Drummond and Co Melbourne 23 x 10 cm
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French silver salts, pierced edge decoration of foliate design with repeated tulip design to lip and gadrooned support ring, with cut crystal inserts one insert restored on ball and claw feet
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Sterling silver sugar bowl and milk jug, stunning scrolled rim design with acanthus leaves to handles raised on hoof feet, hallmarked Birmingham 1914, 1912
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Georgian sterling silver jam spoon, hallmarked London 1797
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Sargisons Hobart silver cruet, Australian silver cruet, hand planished external decoration of cylindrical form with stepped foot design and bell top finials
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Sterling silver Christening mug, gilt lined, embossed frieze of acanthus leaves banded design to middle, hallmarked Sheffield 1923, retailed by Harrods London 140gr
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Sterling silver photograph frame, embossed Art Nouveau stylised floral design, hallmarked Sheffield 20 x 14
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Sterling silver sweet milk jug, fern leaf handle hallmarked Chester early 1900's
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Art Deco sterling silver cigarette box, engine tuned decorated with Spanish cedar lining by makers W.C. Hallmarked London 1910
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Pair of Georgian sterling silver salt cellars, pierced edge decorated raised on four feet with Bristol blue glass liners, hallmarked London 1788 stamped by makers R.H
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Sterling silver vesta case, engraved with foliate decoration and initials, hallmarked Birmingham 1900
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Sterling silver card case, decorated extensively with engraved scrolling feather, foliate and peacock design, hallmarked Birmingham 1858
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Sterling silver card case, Florentine shape with engraved foliage, hallmarked for Birmingham 1939
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Russian silver and enamel coffee can, striking penguin upon iceberg design with blue crackle design background, glass insert, makers stamp to base
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Sterling silver vesta case, decorated with engraved scrolls, hallmarked Chester 1900
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950 sterling silver scent bottle, decorated with engraved foliate design, vacant cartouche and bullet spire shaped finial
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Sterling silver vesta case, decorated with engraved foliate, hallmarked Chester 1902
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Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette, miniature rectangular shape with engraved floral decorations and gilded interior. Hallmarked London 1853 by Benjamin Barling and Son 2.6 x 1.4 cm
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Sterling silver porringer, Mappin & Webb London angular trophy handled shaping on raised base foot, hallmarked London 1917. Width 210grams
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Georgian sterling silver cruet set, English sterling silver five bottle cruet set with Regency shaped holder with engraved decoration with five crystal silver mounted bottles, hallmarked London 1805 by makers C.C
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German silver glass decanters, pair of exotic bird finials, hallmarked 800 by Francis Melimalta with twined handle and star cut base height 26.5 cm
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French Sevres porcelain vase with cover, exquisite 19th century vase with hand painted village scene within gilded scroll decorated cartouches to front and river scene to revers against turquoise ground. Cover decorated with gilded foliate and pineapple shape finial in ormolu and square ormolu base. Sevres porcelain marks to inside of cover and vase. Signed by the artist L. Glisee height 52 cm
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1915 English full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George and the dragon with King Edward to reverse, crisp clean coin 7.99grams
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1894 English full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George and the dragon and Queen Victoria to reverse, crisp clean coin. 8grams
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1914 English full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George and the dragon with King Edward to reverse, crisp clean coin 7.98grams
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1912 English full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George and the dragon with King Edward to reverse, crisp clean coin 8grams
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1894 Melbourne mint full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with Queen Victoria to reverse, crisp clean coin 7.95grams
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1907 English full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George and the dragon with King Edward to reverse, crisp clean coin 7.99grams
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1907 English full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George and the dragon with King Edward to reverse, crisp clean coin 7.97grams
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1913 English full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George and the dragon with King Edward to reverse, crisp clean coin 7.99grams
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1900 English full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George the dragon and Queen Victoria to reverse, crisp clean coin 7.95grams
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1910 Perth mint full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George and the dragon and King George to reverse, crisp clean coin 7.98grams
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1910 English full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George and the dragon with King Edward to reverse, crisp clean coin 8grams
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1905 Perth mint full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George and the dragon and King George to reverse, crisp clean coin 7.97grams
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1890 Melbourne mint full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with Queen Victoria to reverse, crisp clean coin 7.96grams
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1909 English full gold sovereign, 22ct solid gold with St. George and the dragon with King Edward to reverse, crisp clean coin 7.97grams
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