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Traditional Antiques, including the Fred Sinfield (1938-2008) Eclectic Collection of Silver and Gold Boxes; Jewellery & Watches — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:578
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques, including the Fred Sinfield (1938-2008) Eclectic Collection of Silver and Gold Boxes; Jewellery & WatchesLots with images:578
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:440
Date:5-Aug-2023
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Nice 9ct gold cameo ring, early 20th century, stamped 9ct to band, featuring an oval carved cameo depicting a Grecian man with hood, bezel set in a gold rope twist surround, the band with bifurcated shoulders, total weight 4.63gm, size P
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18ct white gold & diamond Engagement/Wedding ring set, comprising three rings; an 18ct white gold diamond engagement ring, 18ct white gold diamond wedding ring and an 18ct white gold diamond eternity ring, the engagement ring featuring a 0.79ct round brilliant cut natural diamond in a bypass setting with split shank to one shoulder, total weight 5.63gm, size O/P, the wedding ring set with twelve princess cut diamonds in a single row channel setting, diamond weight 0.79ct, total weight 3.60gm, size O/P, the…
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Italian 9ct gold hoop earrings, stamped 375, UnoAerre, in wrought twist hoop design, total weight 2.44gm, outer diameter 45 mm
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9ct gold opal bar brooch, stamped 9ct, featuring a solid opal of oblong form in an eight claw setting, set on a 9ct yellow gold bar framework with engraved foliate accents, safety chain a/f, total weight 5.15gm, length 7.5 cm
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Victorian silver and ruby brooch, unmarked, of lozenge form, set with central oval cut ruby against a finely pierced and modelled leaf and berry framework, the center stone flanked by four smaller round cut rubies, with safety chain, 7.22gm, 34 mm width, in a Jas.Shoolbred & Co. London presentation box
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Gents 9ct gold solid opal dress ring, stamped 9ct to band, featuring a large bezel set opal in a thick and stately 9ct band, total weight 6.17gm, size X
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Gents 9ct gold cufflinks, in original box, by J.S Jago Ltd Hamilton, total weight 6.29gm
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Australian Edwardian 9ct gold cameo brooch, stamped verso 9ct, of oval form with central carved shell cameo of a Grecian woman, above a 9ct rose gold frame, with safety chain and pin, total weight 5.83gm, 35 mm x 27 mm
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Heavy gents 18ct gold gem set gypsy ring, stamped 18ct, 'A' within diamond cartouche maker mark, gypsy set with central ruby flanked by two green topaz stones, in engraved star surrounds, total weight 9.21gm, size Q/R
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18ct white gold, diamond and amethyst ring, c.1970's, stamped 18ct to band, featuring two large opposing octagonal cut amethyst stones, each in four prong settings, flanked by eight round cut diamonds above a textured and pierced 18ct white gold shoulder, total weight 8.06, size Q
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14ct white gold, pearl and diamond ring, unmarked (tested 14ct), featuring a large spherical cultured pearl of approx 14 mm diameter, on a 14ct white gold pierced setting with seven small round cut diamonds (fourteen total) set to each shoulder, total weight 7.5gm, size N
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9ct gold and turquoise bracelet, stamped 9ct to clasp, in tri link design, each set with small bezel set turquoise stone, a/f (one stone missing, safety chain missing), total weight 9.27gm, total length 20 cm
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Pair of 9ct gold earrings, stamped 375, of drop form with textured foliate design, accented with green coloured stones, total weight 2.65gm, drop 3 cm
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Polish 14ct gold ring, with Polish 0.583 gold mark (1963-1986), total weight 4.84gm, size Y/Z
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18ct gold and sapphire brooch, stamped 18ct, maker 'H&P', featuring a central large brilliant cut blue sapphire stone in an eight claw setting, above a 18ct yellow gold bar, total weight 8.75gm, width 5 cm
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14ct gold & diamond bell pendant on chain, stamped 14ct/585 to pendant, decorated with ten small round cut diamonds and one larger drop shaped diamond as the clapper, suspended below a 9ct stamped gold chain, chain length 39.5 cm, total combined weight 6.91gm
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Gents 10ct gold dress ring, stamped 10k to band, featuring a cabochon cut stone of reddish purple hue, bezel set with tapering shoulders and band, total weight 4.10gm, size R
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Gents 9ct gold dress ring, stamped 9ct, with inset rectangular onyx stone, total weight 6.17gm, size Q
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Edwardian 9ct gold & amethyst necklace, set with a total of ten amethyst stones and many seed pearls on a delicate foliate setting, a/f (chain broken, missing central stone drop), total weight 8.88gm, length 37 cm
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9ct gold white opal brooch, stamped 9ct, of organic form, set with four graduated oval cabochon cut solid white opals, each in a four claw setting, a/f (largest opal with fracture), total weight 5.33gm, width 4 cm
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9ct gold pink sapphire ring, stamped 9ct, makers mark 'S.L', featuring a large rectangular cut synthetic pink sapphire stone in a four claw raised gallery setting, flanked by incised and beaded shoulder work, total weight 9.87gm, size N
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Edwardian 22ct gold Clearstone ring, hallmarked Chester, 1906, maker rubbed, set with large oval cut clear spinel stone in a six claw setting, on a 22ct yellow gold band, total weight 2.79gm, size P
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Australian 9ct gold white opal brooch, stamped 9c, featuring a large solid white opal in oval cabochon cut, in a six claw setting above a 9ct bar setting, total weight 4.66gm, opal approx. 2 cm x 1.4 cm, brooch length 5.4 cm
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Dutch 14ct gold topaz ring, first half 20th century, stamped 585, Netherlands oak leaf 1906-1953 mark, maker 'Pa', set with large round cut light blue topaz in a 14ct yellow gold star setting, a/f (dents), total weight 3.86gm, size N
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18ct gold opal brooch, stamped 18ct, with central bezel set doublet opal with rope twist surround, on a 18ct yellow gold tapered bar setting, total weight 3.68gm, length 5 cm
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Ladies 9ct synthetic ruby and diamond ring, stamped 9ct to band, featuring a large oval cut synthetic ruby in a four claw setting, flanked by eleven small brilliant cut diamonds, total weight 8.58gm, size V
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Australian 9ct gold boulder opal brooch, stamped 9ct, featuring an oval cabochon cut boulder opal in a twelve claw setting, set on a 9ct yellow gold bar brooch, total weight 5gm, length 6.2 cm
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Lovely 12ct gold and opal muff chain, early 20th century, unmarked, in fine uniform snake link design with seven spherical solid opal dividers, united via a 9ct gold spring ring clasp, total weight 12.3 cm, approx total length 128 cm
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Gold and sapphire dress ring, unmarked (tested 12ct), featuring a large oval cut synthetic sapphire of purple hue in a six claw setting, set within a textured and frilled yellow gold setting with pierced underside, with tri-split shoulders, total weight 10.09gm, size O
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Australian 9ct gold solid opal ring, stamped 9ct to band, featuring an oval cabochon cut white opal stone in a four claw setting, set within an openwork organic setting, total weight 2.16gm, size N
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Australian 9ct gold diamond ring, stamped 9ct, maker 'Cg', of pierced foliate design inset with small brilliant cut diamonds above a tapering band, total weight 5.02gm, size P
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9ct gold and ruby Lacework bracelet, stamped 9ct to clasp, set with many bezel set red ruby stones in a lacework setting united via box link, a/f (five stones missing), total weight 7.38gm, total length 19 cm
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Edwardian 9ct gold snake themed bangle, hallmarked Chester, 1907, maker rubbed, with incised snake head and tapered tail terminals, a/f (old repair near head), total weight 5.6gm
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18ct gold ring, unmarked (tested 18ct), in basket weave design, total weight 5.66gm, size S
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Australian gents 9ct gold signet ring, stamped 9ct Rodd, the oval reserve engraved with monogram 'A.P.M', total weight 5.56gm, size X
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Edwardian 9ct gold and Amythest pendant & chain, stamped 9ct to chain and pendant, the pendant set with a large round cut amethyst stone within a seed pearl star setting, suspended on a circular multi link chain, a/f (damage to chain, seed pearl missing on pendant), total weight 6.10gm, total length 38 cm
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9ct gold, diamond and blue topaz ring, stamped 375, set with central square cut blue topaz in a four prong setting, flanked by an interwoven and pierced shoulder design accented with eight small round cut diamonds, total weight 2.21gm, size Q
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Late Victorian 9ct gold muff chain, stamped 9c to chain and clasp, in fine link with spherical filigree dividers, total length approx. 140 cm, total weight 16.38gm
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10ct gold sardonyx ring, stamped 10ct, with large circular bezel set sardonyx stone in dark brown tones with white ring surround, total weight 7.65gm, size O
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French 1878 Exposition Universelle medallion, designed by Eugene Oudine (1810-1887), marking the Paris 1878 world celebrating the recovery of France after the Franco-Prussian war, the obverse decorated with allegories for the Arts, Industry, Commerce and Agriculture, the reverse depicting two cherubs holding aloft a scroll mapping the exhibition, marked 'Cuivre' (copper) to edge, diameter 81.5 mm
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1852 Victorian gold sovereign, .917 fineness/ 22ct, design by William Wyon, total weight 8gm, diameter 22 mm
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1981 Elizabeth II gold sovereign, 22ct, depicting Queen Elizabeth II to obverse and St George on horseback to reverse, weight approx. 8gm, diameter 22 mm
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Edwardian sterling silver cigar case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1902, J.CLtd (Hilliard & Thomason), of plain rounded rectangular form, opening to a gilt interior, total weight 153gm, 13 cm x 8 cm
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Handsome George V sterling silver cigar case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1926, J.CLtd (Joseph Gloster Ltd), of rounded rectangular form, with central shield engraved with monogram, on an engine turned ground, opening to a gilt interior, total weight 179gm, 14 cm x 9.5 cm
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Vienna silver combination cigarette and vesta case marked 950, Georg Adam, Vienna, importer Gourdel Vales & Co, London, 1910, with Asprey retailer mark, of rectangular form, with engine turned surface with monogram, with hinged cover and hinged vesta, total weight 162gm, 9 cm x 5.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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19th century Russian silver niello tobacco box, marked Moscow, 1868, Alexander Egorv, in the form of a satchel, with one side decorated with a checkered motif, the other side with town scene with sunrise in background, total weight 108gm, 9.7 cm x 5.5 cm
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Van turkey silver snuff box, marked, of rectangular form, decorated with flowers and foliage with stamp to top, surrounded by a checker board pattern, total weight 100gm, 9.5 cm x 6.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Van Turkish silver niello cigarette box and cover, marked van and script, of handsome pillow form, with inset cover, decorated with armorial, surrounded by checkered ground, the back with reserve surrounded by flowers and checkered ground, total weight 151gm, 10 cm x 7.4 cm x 2.4 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Edwardian sterling silver aide memoire, hallmarked Sheffield, 1910, J.D&S (James Dixon & Sons Ltd), of rectangular form, decorated with embossed acanthus scroll and floral motifs, monogrammed reserve to each side, opening to an elegant tan leather interior, with an ivory page, card pockets and pencil, total weight 160gm, 10.5 cm x 7.5 cm
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George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked London, 1818, Re/Eb (Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I), of sauce boat form with gadrooned rim, accented with acanthus design to handle, with extant gilding, total weight 75.8gm, length 13.5 cm and width 7.5 cm
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George III sterling silver tea strainer, hallmarked to underside London, 1768, W.P (William Plummer), of compressed circular form with beaded border, the pierced bowl in geometric motifs, with shaped handle and clip, total weight 59.8gm, bowl diameter 9 cm, length including handle 12.5 cm
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Russian silver cigarette case, marked, Moscow, 1908-1917, 84, A.C, of rectangular form, embossed with a scene of bears and cubs in forest, set with onyx thumb piece, total weight 143gm, 11.5 cm x 8.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Late 19th century Russian silver cigarette case, marked 84, Moscow, of pillow form, decorated with geometric pattern with central monogram, total weight 85gm, 9 cm x 5.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Late 19th century Dutch silver snuff box and spoon with pseudo marks, W. Moering and London import marks 1898, of shaped oval form, chased with a portrait of a lady facing to the right, surrounded by floral and ribbonned decoration, with gilt interior with spoon, total weight 70gm, length 7 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked London, 1878, Ehs (Edward H Stockwell), of rectangular form, decorated with heraldic motif to cover and inscribed 'Tu Ne Cede Malis', sliding out to reveal reeded hinged case, with gilt interior with inscriptions, total weight 103gm, 9 cm x 6 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Late 18th century French silver snuff box, marked French first standard, 1795-1797, L B C, of curved rectangular form, decorated with zig-zag pattern to cover, the base with anthemion roundel, surrounded by stars and crescents, total weight 93gm, 9 cm x 4.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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French gold, ivory and tortoise shell box cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with central gold and enamel motif, with tortoise shell inserts to interior and exterior, together with ivory box, diameter 8 cm and 9 cm, height 2 cm (2)
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Set of three George III sterling silver dishes, hallmarked Sheffield, 1819, Iw (John Watson), each modelled with repousse foliate scroll border, engraved crest of arms with the Latin 'Cogita Et Insta' (Think and Insist) and monogram, with gilt wash interior, total combined weight 309gm, diameter 11.5 cm
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Set of six 19th century Russian silver spoons, hallmarked 84, St Petersburg, 1856, Iim, assayers mark A.M (Aleksandr Nikolayevich Krollau), of tapering form, decorated with classical dolphin entwined around tree, total weight 127gm, length 12 cm (one unmarked)
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Early George IV sterling silver mustard pot, hallmarked London, 1821, R.E//E.B (Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I), of squat cylindrical form, with facetted handle and shell medallion lid rest, with engraved pheasant crest to lid, total silver weight 115gm
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19th century Russian silver niello and brass crucifix, set with central silver niello figure flanked by three roundels of saints and lower roundel displaying skull and bones, height 24 cm. Provenance: Purchased Christie's, lot 275, 29th October 1985.
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Georgian hall table, in mahogany, with rectangular top set with cross-banded borders and ebony stringing above a short and long apron drawer, raised on four tapering legs with ring turning to the top, 77 cm x 108 cm x 51 cm
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Late 19th century French marble top double pedestal desk, with rectangular marble top, above central drawer flanked by pedestal with doors, with classical urn inlay, 77 cm x 137 cm x 61 cm
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Mid 19th century French bronze and marble clock, marked to movement 'Vincent & Cie, Medalle D'Argent', the case of architectural pediment form with gilt cast circular dial containing Roman numeral hour markers in black and white enamel hearts, within a c-scroll and foliate themed bezel, flanked by inset panels containing symbols for the arts and sciences, surmounted by two impressive reclining classical ladies with wreathed heads and robes, one with scroll inscribed 'Thucydides', the Athenian historian and…
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Late Victorian occasional table, in mahogany, with a shaped rectangular top, pierced shaped supports, united by barley twist stretchers, 68 cm x 60 cm x41 cm
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Early Victorian bow front chest of drawers, set with two short drawers above three graduated drawers with quarter sawn veneer and turned handles, accented with cock beading, raised on bracket feet, 103 cm x 101.5 cm x 51 cm
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Late 19th century kauri pine breakfast table, with rectangular top with curved edges, raised on four turned legs, 76 cm x 146 cm x 82 cm
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Rare Australian Art Deco table, in Queensland walnut, the rectangular extension top with two leaves and raised on twin pedestals, finely carved and pierced with flowers and foliage, 82 cm x 259.5 cm x 113.5 cm
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Queen Anne style display cabinet, with a shaped pediment, above twin panelled doors, each with twin arched glass panel, opening to three wooden shelves, set above a small central drawer flanked by two larger drawers, above two drawers, raised on four cabriole legs
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Russian silver twin branched candelabra, impressed 84, Np (Nicholls & Plincke), St Petersburg, other marks rubbed, set with two tulip shaped holders on scrolling acanthus branches, with pulled spiraled support, on a circular foot engraved with armorials to each side, total weight 908 (possibly weighted), height 25 cm note: the firm of Nicholls & Plincke was founded by members of the relatively large community of English silversmiths and craftsmen working in Saint Petersburg. After 1840 it was one of the…
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Continental silver figure of a horse, tests as 800, depicted standing on three legs, with on leg raised and head upright, on an oval base, with a textured surface, the whole resting on a black rectangular marble base, height 12 cm (horse), 27 cm x 13 cm (base)
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American sterling silver bon bon dish, c.1920, hallmarked. Providence, Rhode Island, by Alvin Manufacturing Co., decorated with embossed acanthus scroll and foliate motifs, total weight 76gm, diameter 14 cm
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Russian silver cigarette box and cover, marked 84, Xeheba (in Cyrillic), of curved rectangular form, beautifully engraved with gilt and niello displaying a central armorial flanked by smaller armorials, with crowned double headed eagle verso, above ribbon scroll with initials 'M.P,' opening to gilt interior, total weight 118gm, 11.5 cm x 8 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Late 19th century French silver cigar case, marked 950 silver, of oval form, decorated with two central roundels to lid and body engraved with name and monogram, with floral and foliate borders, total weight 84gm, 13 cm x 5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Russian silver niello belt, the central buckle set with floral motif surrounded by a sunburst and flanked by leaf motifs, the belt set with a series of eighteen niello oval roundels with scenes of towns, flowers and objects surrounded by beaded borders, total weight 416gm, length 97 cm
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George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1799, I.T (Joseph Taylor), of deep rectangular form with chamfered corners, the hinged cover set with rectangular plaque, surrounded by engraved leaf and flower border, total weight 59gm, length 7.3 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1810, W.P (William Pugh), of curved rectangular pocket form, engraved with roundel displaying cornucopia of flowers on a ground with repeating scale motif, the lower hinged base engraved with horse and rider jumping a fence, a/f, total weight 51gm, length 6.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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19th century Russian silver niello snuff box and cover, marked, Moscow, 1836, Ivan Kaltikov, of rectangular form, decorated with scenes of buildings to one side and bridge, town and river on the other side, total weight 72gm, 6.5 cm x 4 cm
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George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1807, William Pugh, of curved rectangular form, with central diamond engraved with 'John Rofs' surrounded by engraved flower heads and foliage, with inset cover, total weight 48gm, 7.5 cm x 3.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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George III sterling silver and shell nutmeg grater hallmarked, London, 1793, T.Phipps & E.Robinson, with shell shaped bowl and hinged cover, inscribed 'Elizabeth Gibbs//1793,' with reeded sides, a/f, total weight 33gm, length 4.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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19th century Scandinavian silver Hovedvansaeg, marked, of upright heart form, the hinged cover set with pierced crown finial, with gilt interior, total weight 26gm, height 6.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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William IV sterling silver vinaigrette, hallmarked Birmingham, 1834, Ts, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with rectangular reserve engraved with monogram, surrounded by bright cut geometric decoration, opening to pierced and gilt floral grill, with sponge remnant, total weight 14gm, 3 cm x 2.3 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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George III sterling silver vinaigrette, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1799, Thomas Willmore, with double duty stamp, of oval form with monogram, above a pierced oval grill, total weight 16gm, length 3.7 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Large George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, hallmarked London, 1802, T.Phipps & E.Robinson, of deep rectangular form, with chamfered corners with dragon crest to hinged top, opening to grater with lower hinged base, a/f, total weight 68gm, 2.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 4 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Victorian Scottish sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Edinburgh, makers mark rubbed (possibly Walker Crichton), of rectangular form with rounded corners, with a hinged cover, continuously engraved with medallions, acanthus motifs and decorative borders, total weight 69gm, 7 cm x 4 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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18th century German silver spice egg, c.1720, with line and dot decoration, with top and lower screw base, opening to compartment and pierced grill, total weight 20gm, height 3.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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German silver snuff box and spoon, marked, 08, 800, C.B, of elliptical form, the monogrammed cover opening to another interior compartment with mounted spoon, total weight 36gm, length 6 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1807, Ir (John Reily), of plain rectangular form, the hinged cover with reeded border and engraved with central lion crest, total weight 65gm, 3 cm x 5 cm x 3.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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German silver box and cover, with pseudo Dutch marks, and also London import marks, of rectangular form, decorated with a man holding a spade and his wife seated holding a baby, with floral surrounds to edge, total weight 67gm, 6 cm x 4 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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19th century Russian silver and niello snuff box, marked 84, A.K//1852 (Andrei Kovalski), with makers mark, of rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with architectural scene, with geometric decoration to sides and landscape scene to base, with gilt interior, total weight 55gm, 5.8 cm x 2.8 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1875, C.C, of shaped elliptical form, with inscription to cartouche, surrounded by engine turned ground and surrounded by scroll work and floral thumb piece, total weight 66gm, length 7.5 cm
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George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1804, J.W (Joseph Wilmore), of oval form, interestingly engraved with central image of a devil with script 'From one to another below,' opening to hinged grater, total weight 28gm, length 4.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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19th century pietra dura photo frame, with oval pietra dura panel beautifully displaying a floral spray in tones of green, red and white with a splash of turquoise, set within a gilt frame with beaded border and pierced acanthus surrounds, opening to reveal a Victorian photograph depicting a young boy, old label verso, height 23 cm
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Late 19th century French bronze inkwell, in the form of a crab, with large chelipeds and the hinged carapace cover opening to reveal a central inkwell, height 9 cm and width 23.5 cm
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Late 19th century French gilt bronze inkwell, depicting a rural scene, with a young boy kneeling by a pond, feeding a bird, with gate, fence and barrel behind, the glass topped pond opening to reveal a small inkwell, the whole raised on an oval base, height 13 cm and width 17 cm
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19th century Russian cast iron figural inkwell, marked with Kasli foundry and double headed eagle to base, depicting a peasant seated eating bread while seated on a log, the trunk of the tree acting as inkwell and branch and pen rest, a/f, length 20 cm
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19th century Windsor chair, with curved spindle back, above a saddle seat, on four turned legs, height 106 cm
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19th century tapestry pole screen, with shaped painted timber surround, framing a tapestry scene depicting a flute player and seated lady, surrounded by an acanthus border, in tones of brown, blue and green, above a tripod base, height 106 cm and width 58 cm
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20th century mahogany three tier music stand, with mirror back above rectangular top, above single drawer, above two shelves, 106 cm x 50 cm x 31.5 cm
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Victorian mahogany dumb waiter, with gallery back, three rectangular shelves, above a single long drawer, with turned supports on castors, 120 cm x 84 cm x 39 cm
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