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The Spring Auction Series — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:495
Sale Title:The Spring Auction SeriesLots with images:495
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:361
Date:26-Nov-2023
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An enamel and gold portrait pendant, the circular panel finely enamelled with a portrait of an 18th century French lady, set in a 9ct gold frame with applied rope twist decoration, total weight 44.35gms.
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Two antique shell cameo gold brooches, the oval shell cameos finely carved depicting classical maidens in profile, one set in a 15ct gold frame and the other a 9ct gold frame, total weight 34.2gms.
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An antique gold chain, fancy belcher link chain crafted in 9ct gold, total weight 13.6gms, total length 1200 mm.
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A sapphire and diamond bar brooch, centrally set with a cushion cut sapphire weighing 2.05cts, flanked by pairs of round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set totalling 0.16cts, all set in 9ct white gold, total weight 3.4gms.
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A ruby, diamond and gold suite, comprising a pair of earrings and necklace, the earring having a pear cut ruby offset with sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.93cts, post and clip fittings, together with a necklace featuring a ruby flower cluster centrally set with a round brilliant cut diamond, offset by further diamond detail totalling 0.58cts, all crafted in 18ct gold, 400 mm total length of necklace, total weight 19.1gms.
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An Edwardian amethyst and diamond brooch, modelled as a crescent, set with graduated oval cut amethysts and interspaced with pairs of small old cut diamonds, 15ct gold, hallmarked, 4.9gms.
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A multi strand coral necklace with gold clasp, comprising eight graduated strand of round orange/red coral beads measuring 3.3-7.3 mm, finished with a 9ct gold circular clasp set with a button coral panel, total length 440 mm.
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An aquamarine and diamond necklace, the oval cut aquamarine weighing 3.04cts, surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a stylised V shaped panel set with seventeen further diamonds. Finished with a trace chain, all set in 18ct white gold, total weight 7.65gms, total length 435 mm.
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A Victorian sterling silver demi parure, comprising earrings and brooch, modelled as horseshoes with enamel, total weight 8.35gms, boxed
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A Victorian gold, enamel and agate mourning brooch/pendant, circa 1870, oval form centrally set with a banded agate cut en cabochon, having geometric patterned black and white enamel, 18ct gold, total weight 11.9gms.
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A gold lady's cigarette case, the spring hinged hexagonal case engine turned with floral scrollwork borders and flower head embellishments, a lapis blue stone to the clasp, 9ct gold hallmarked twice to the interior, Birmingham 1930, makers mark possibly H.M., with a 1931 presentation inscription, total weight 60gms.
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An Omega gold wristwatch, manual wind, square silvered dial with applied baton numerals, 18ct white gold case to integral woven bands, signed case, dial, movement and bands, total weight 36.8gms, total length 170 mm.
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Three gold pocket watches, comprising: an open face pocket watch, key wind and set, circular gold engine turned dial with Roman numerals, 18ct gold, 40 mm diameter; a full hunter pocket watch, key wind and set, circular gold engine turned dial with Roman numerals, 18ct gold engraved case, with key, 32 mm diameter; and a full hunter pocket watch, crown wind and pin set, circular enamel dial with blue Roman numerals, engraved 9ct gold case, 29 mm diameter, total weight 106.4gms.
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A Zone wristwatch with gold bands, manual wind, circular dial with Arabic numerals, rolled gold case, finished with 18ct gold woven bands, total length 200 mm, total weight 74.1gms.
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An Elgin gold pocket watch, circular white dial with black enamel Roman numerals, seven jewel movement, 18ct gold case, signed case, dial and movement, 20 mm diameter, 37gms.
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A Russian gold cigarette case, rectangular form, with engraved geometric decoration and sapphire cabochon push clasp, 14ct rose gold, hallmarked, total weight 154.65gms.
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A citrine intaglio pendant and chain, the emerald cut citrine having a carved intaglio coat of arms, claw set in 9ct rose gold and suspended from a 15ct gold box link chain, total weight 14.8gms.
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Two gem set gold brooches, comprising a bar brooch set with an oval sapphire of 1.15cts, flanked by three round brilliant cut diamonds, 18ct gold, 4gms, together with a bar brooch set with three round cut peridots, 18ct gold, 5.5gms.
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An Indian emerald, ruby, pearl and gold necklace, pierced geometric and graduated design, featuring a central panel set with a round emerald and highlighted with rows of graduated rubies, offset with seed pearls, finishing with a small ruby and pearl drop. The tapering panels of conforming design, finished with further ruby detail and a curb link chain. All crafted in 20ct gold, total weight 37.2gms, total length 380 mm.
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A gold, diamond and ruby cocktail ring, featuring an old cut diamond weighing 0.60cts, surrounded by a border of eight single cut diamonds and eight round rubies. Raised in a woven crossover frame of 14ct gold, total weight 6.8gms.
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A Chinese carved coral and gold brooch, finely carved depicting two birds amongst flowers and foliage, set in 9ct gold with brooch and pendant fittings, total weight 44.75gms.
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A pair of ruby stud earrings, each set with an oval cut ruby of 0.90cts set in 9ct gold, post and butterfly back fittings, 1.7gms.
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A gold and pearl necklace, featuring a pierced scroll panel set throughout with seed pearls, suspended from a fancy flat disc link chain, 9ct gold, total weight 17.3gms.
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An emerald and gold ring, the round emerald cut en cabochon measuring 10.5 mm, bezel set in 18ct gold, 6.7gms, size O
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An amethyst and diamond dress ring, the pear cut amethyst offset by four round old cut diamonds totalling 18ct white gold, 12.25gms.
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A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval cut dark blue sapphire weighing 4.20cts, offset by six tapered baguette and two round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.36cts, platinum, 9.35gms.
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A diamond cluster ring, centrally set with a round brilliant cut diamond of 0.50cts surrounded by a halo of single cut diamonds, set in 18ct gold, 4.9gms.
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A three stone diamond ring and a sapphire and diamond ring, comprising three old cut diamonds totalling 1.18cts set in 18ct white gold together with a 9ct white gold ring set with an oval cut sapphire and four old cut diamonds, total weight 6.95gms.
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A four leaf clover ruby and diamond brooch, comprising four pear cut rubies totalling 1.55cts, surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds and further diamond detail to the stem. Finely set in 14ct white gold, 4.25gms.
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A diamond cluster ring, centrally set with a transitional round brilliant cut diamond of 0.60cts, surround by ten old European cut diamonds totalling 0.50cts, 18ct gold and platinum, 3.6gms.
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An antique diamond and gold star burst pendant/brooch, set throughout with rose cut diamonds and finished with three diamond set tassels, glazed section to the reverse, 14ct gold, 10.1gms.
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A high carat gold necklace, the 20ct gold barrel link chain finished with a s shaped clasp, total weight 9.3gms, total length. 440 mm.
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A gold cross and chain, the 18ct gold cross centrally set with a small turquoise, suspended from an 18ct gold cable link chain, total length 530 mm, total weight 9.3gms.
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An Egyptian gold, diamond and emerald bar brooch, the 22ct polished gold bar centrally flush set with an emerald and rose cut diamond flower cluster, offset with further rose cut diamond leaf detail, total length 35 mm, total weight 3.1gms.
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A geometric diamond and pink sapphire pendant, set with princess cut diamonds in graduating pink hues, having a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 9ct white gold and suspended from a silver bead chain, total weight 9.7gms, length 480 mm.
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A gem-set and gold pendant and chain, centrally set with an oval cut citrine, surrounded by a fan of round and oval cut amethysts of varying hues and finished with a small round cut garnet, set in 18ct gold and suspended from a 9ct gold trace chain, total weight 19.2gms.
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An amethyst and gold suite, comprising a ring and pair of earrings, each set with an oval amethyst cut en cabochon set above pierced foliate gold frames in 9ct gold, total weight 19.35gms
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A blue topaz and diamond ring, oval cut blue topaz of 14.3cts, having six small single cut diamonds set to the shoulders, 14ct white gold, total weight 9.4gms.
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A blue topaz and diamond pendant necklace, the oval cut blue topaz weighing 7.57cts surmounted by a tapered bale set with round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct white gold. Suspended on an 18ct white gold fine snake chain, total weight 6.85gms, total length 425 mm.
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A diamond cluster ring, centrally set with a princess cut diamond of 0.98cts, surrounded by twenty four small round brilliant cut diamonds in a square frame. Having thirteen further diamonds set to each shoulders, all set in 18ct white gold, total weight 5.6gms.
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A diamond cluster ring, centrally set with a princess cut diamond of 0.60cts, surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds in a square frame with twenty further diamonds set to the gallery and five diamonds set to each shoulder. All set in 18ct white gold, total weight 7.6gms.
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A diamond spray brooch, featuring a principal diamond spray set with old cut diamonds amongst leaves, off set by a smaller diamond spray and round brilliant cut diamond leaves, total diamond weight 2.00cts, 9ct white gold, 8.3gms.
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A pair of diamond cluster earrings, each having a principal round brilliant cut diamond of 0.35cts set in a raised star frame surrounded by twelve single cut diamonds totalling 0.24cts, post and butterfly back fittings, crafted in silver and gold, total weight 4.10gms.
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A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval cut sapphire of 1.88cts, surrounded by alternating round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds totalling 0.68cts, set in 18ct white gold, total weight 5.65gms.
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A pair of diamond knot earrings, each knot of geometric design grain set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight 1.68cts, having post and clip fittings, 18ct white gold, total weight 14.8gms.
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A smoky quartz cocktail ring, the large square cut smoky quartz weighing 21.8cts, raised in a four claw pierced frame with applied leaf detail to the shoulders, 9ct gold, 10.1gms, size O
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A mother of pearl, Tahitian pearl and gold necklace, comprising five finely carved mother of pearl panels, interspaced with three rows of alternating Tahitian pearls measuring 8 mm, rectangular orange quartz beads and gold rondels. Set throughout in 18ct gold, signed Frederic Missir, total length 470 mm.
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A South Sea pearl and diamond ring, the round pearl of silver and white hues measuring 14.65 mm, mounted in a rose gold solid basket, encircled with a row of thirty four round brilliant cut diamonds and having a rose cut diamond of 2.4 mm set beneath to the basket at each end. Finished with pierced triangular detail to the shoulders with a rose cut diamond and further round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight 0.80cts, 18ct white gold, total weight 14.2gms.
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A cameo, pearl and diamond suite, comprising a necklace, bracelet and brooch. The triple strand of cultured pearls measuring 8-8.5 mm, finished with a carved cameo clasp surround by five round brilliant cut diamonds in a 9ct gold frame with foliage decoration, total length 390 mm, the bracelet comprising of four strands of cultured pearls measuring 5.3 mm with rectangular rope twist pattern 9ct gold interspacers, finished with a 9ct gold carved cameo clasp set with five round brilliant cut diamonds to the…
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A cultured pearl, sapphire and diamond bracelet, comprising three rows of uniform cultured pearls measuring 6.6 mm, having two interspacers set with three blue sapphires cut en cabochon bezel set with small diamond rectangular panels in between, the clasp of conforming design, total length 190 mm.
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A sapphire and diamond suite, comprising brooch, earrings and pendant, the spray brooch set with marquise cut sapphires and single cut diamonds set in 9ct gold, the pendant necklace and earrings both modelled as clusters set with an oval cut sapphire surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, all set in 18ct gold, the chain 9ct gold, total weight 19.6gms.
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A pair of black and white diamond drop earrings, each featuring a table cut pear shaped black diamond, surrounded by a pave set border of round brilliant cut white diamonds, suspended from three oval loops and a hook fitting all pave set throughout with diamonds, 14ct white gold, retailed by Anton, total weight 9.74gms.
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A mabe pearl, gold, and ebony ring by Adrian Lewis, the half pearl of silver and white hues measuring 14.85 mm bezel set in gold, the frame overlaid with ebony, having an 18ct gold mount beneath, signed a L, XXII, total weight 17.2gms.
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A Georgian gold and garnet pendant, featuring five cushion cut almandine garnets foil backed and set in a pierced canetille and bead work 22ct gold frame, the bale of conforming design, 12.7gms.
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A sapphire and diamond line bracelet, set with oval cut dark blue sapphires, interspaced with pairs of small single cut diamonds, 18ct gold, 15.2gms, total length 180 mm.
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A pair of mabe pearl, onyx, and gold earrings by Adrian Lewis, featuring a round half pearl of silver and white hues measuring 16.5 mm, surmounted by an oval onyx cut en cabochon, set in a reeded frame of 9ct gold with post and clip fittings, signed a, IX, total weight 19.6gms.
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A pair of mabe pearl and diamond earrings, each centrally set with a semi Baroque mabe pearl measuring 12.5-13 mm, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds and an outer scalloped border of baguette cut diamonds totalling 1.80cts, post and clip fittings, 14ct gold, total weight 19.4gms.
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A long strand of Mikimoto cultured pearls, the opera length strand of uniform pearls measuring 6.6 mm, finished with a sterling silver Mikimoto clasp, total 905 mm, boxed.
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A strand of Tahitian pearls, the Baroque Tahitian pearls displaying green, mauve and peacock hues measuring 11.2-15.5 mm in length, individually knotted to a 14ct two tone gold and diamond ball clasp, total length 455 mm.
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Two strands of cultured pearls with diamond clasps, comprising a strand of graduated cultured pearls measuring 3.2 mm to 7 mm finished with a an 18ct white gold pierced geometric clasp set with an emerald cut emerald and single cut diamonds, total length 435 mm, together with a graduated strand of cultured pearls measuring 2.9 to 6.0 mm finished with a rectangular clasp set with four carre cut sapphires and single cut diamonds, total length 395 mm.
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A tourmaline and diamond ring, the fancy pink-red cushion cut tourmaline weighing 2.77cts four claw set above shoulders set with round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.26cts, all set in 18ct white gold, 4.35gms.
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A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the cushion cut blue sapphire weighing 1.18cts surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.36cts, set in 18ct white gold, 4.3gms.
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A pink and white diamond eternity band, set with round brilliant cut Argyle pink and white diamonds, finely claw set in an 18ct white gold band, total diamond weight 0.10cts, 1.6gms.
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A fancy yellow diamond ring, comprising seven cushion, pear and oval cut fancy yellow diamonds totalling 0.43cts, claw set in 18ct yellow gold, 2.3gms
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An aquamarine pendant and Omega collar, the octagonal cut aquamarine weighing 6.65cts, surrounded by white paste in a 9ct rose gold filigree setting, suspended from a 9ct gold Omega chain, total weight 16.25gms.
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An Art Deco peridot and diamond brooch, the cushion cut peridot weighing 5.50cts, offset with rose cut diamonds, set in 9ct rose and white gold, 5.4gms.
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A solitaire diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.35cts, claw set above upswept shoulders and fine band of 18ct gold, 2.4gms.
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A gold and diamond signet ring, rectangular polished panel flanked by a row of four old cut diamonds totalling 0.80cts, raised on a stepped and pierced frame with bead and bamboo decoration, 9ct gold, total weight 18.9gms.
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A mabe pearl and diamond suite, comprising a pair of earrings and a pendant, each set with a mabe pearl of 15.5 mm offset with a small round brilliant cut diamond, 14ct gold, earrings with post and clip fittings, total weight 15.6gms.
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A gold double sovereign coin pendant, Minted 1887, the double sovereign mounted with a scroll pendant fitting in 9ct gold, 28 mm, total weight 17.55gms.
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A gold sovereign coin pendant and chain, the full gold sovereign dated 1913, set in a pierced rope twist frame crafted in 9ct gold and suspended from an Italian 9ct gold belcher link chain. Total weight 16.75gms, total length 545 mm.
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A gold half sovereign brooch, the gold half sovereign dated 1925, set in a starburst 18ct gold frame, 45 mm in length, total weight 16.2gms.
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A gold sovereign pendant, the full gold sovereign dated 1917, set in an 18ct gold frame, 30 mm in length, 23 mm in width, total weight 9.2gms.
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A Russian gold coin, 1902 Nicholas II 37 ½ roubles - Jeweller's copy, 21ct gold, 32.3gms.
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A gold sovereign pendant and chain, the full gold sovereign dated 1976, set in an 9ct gold frame and suspended from a 9ct gold trace chain, total length 475 mm, total weight 13.2gms.
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A gold half sovereign ring, the gold half sovereign dated 1914, set in a heavy 9ct gold frame with rope twist band, total weight 14gms.
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A South African one pond gold coin pendant and chain, dated 1898, suspended from an 14ct gold trace chain, total weight 10.1gms, total length 530 mm.
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A gold half sovereign pendant and chain, the gold half sovereign dated 1914, set in a 9ct gold frame and suspended from a 9ct gold flat curb link chain, total weight 8.3gms, total length 425 mm.
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A full gold sovereign, dated 1901, Sydney mint, total weight 7.9gms.
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A pair of Royal Worcester vases, by John Stinton, 1913, each with bracket handles and moulded collars picked out in gilt and shot colours, decorated to the bodies with highland cattle drinking in sublime landscape settings, signed John Stinton lower right and lower left of images, puce backstamp, date cipher and pattern number 1654 underside, each 20 cm high. Provenance: elder fine Art, March 2010
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A Minton dessert service, 1850-1870 period, comprising three tazze and twelve plates each individually decorated with floral sprays and enclosed by gilt enriched turquoise borders, the main tazza with moulded putti surrounding the standard above a moulded base, pattern 7820, marked underside with quartets of dots and ermine marks, the largest tazza 20.5 cm high, 24 cm diameter, the plates 23.5 cm diameter
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A Royal Worcester covered urn, by John Stinton, 1905, the finely moulded vase with roaring lion handles and trailing fish scale panels in coral and pale green colours picked out in gilt, decorated with highland cattle in a grey misty landscape, a moody loch scene to the reverse, signed to lower left of main image, puce backstamp, date cipher and pattern number underside, 35 cm high
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A Royal Worcester covered vase by John Stinton, 1903, with moulded handles and pedestal, decorated to the body with a herd of highland cattle in a rocky misty landscape, signed John Stinton lower right, green backstamp and date cipher underside, 40 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's, October 2008
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A pair of Royal Worcester still life cabinet plates by W.A Hawkins, 1907, moulded cobalt ground plates centred with arrangements within gilded borders, signed lower left to both, green backstamps, date cipher and pattern number 2367 underside, 20.5 cm diameter
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate decorated by Harry Davis, 1909, depicting a beachside scene with a distant castle, and enclosed by a richly gilded border on a cobalt and mauve ground, puce backstamp underside, 22.5 cm diameter
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A set of four Minton Royal service plates in the Sevres style decorated by Antoin Boullemier, circa 1885, painted in coloured enamels with a putto beside a pink ground panel centred with a gilt monogram of interlinked L's possibly for King Leopold of the Belgians, beneath a crown, the cobalt ground border with running laurel and beaded bands within a dentil rim, pattern number G 5154, retailer's marks for Mortlock, Oxford Street, London, 23.5 cm diameter, note, Paul Atterbury, the dictionary of Minton,…
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A pair of Royal Worcester urns decorated by William Hawkins, circa 1910, finely decorated with fruit studies to shaped and gilded cartouches upon a cobalt ground, with bead edge borders, gilt decorated teal handles and a moulded pedestal base, each signed Hawkins to lower left of images, blurred ink blue backstamps underside, 21.5 cm high
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A Berlin porcelain plaque of a sleeping monk, after Eduard Von Grutzner, 19th century, apparently unsigned, image size 26 x 20.5 cm, frame size 32 x 28 cm
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A Berlin porcelain plaque of Mozart, 19th/20th century, signed indistinctly but probably T.P. Sk lower right, image size 19.5 x 17.5 cm, frame size 37.5 x 36 cm
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A Napoleon III boulle occasional table, 19th century, of serpentine profile and inlaid in the Berainesque manner upon a red tortoiseshell ground, the bold cabriole legs decorated with cast mounts and sabots united by stretchers and a central ornament, with a single drawer, 77 cm high, 126 cm wide, 73 cm deep
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A Royal Worcester ewer vase decorated by William Powell, 1912, the gilt enriched vase with a high set handle and mask terminal, decorated to the body with herons in an oasis landscape with palm trees, signed W. Powell lower right of image, puce backstamp, date cipher and pattern number underside, 28 cm high
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A Royal Worcester urn cup by Harry Davis, 1929, with moulded flying handles and borders in white picked out in gilt, decorated to a roundel with figures beside a river and arching bridge, signed H. Davis lower right of image, puce backstamp, date cipher and pattern number 2402 underside, 13 cm high
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A Royal Worcester rose vase by Walter Sedgley, 1919, the pear shape vase with a moulded collar, foot and handles decorated in shot and gilt colours, painted to the body with full blown magenta and pink roses, signed Sedgley to reverse of main image, 23.5 cm high
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A Royal Worcester swan vase by Charles Baldwyn, 1888, in the Persian manner with slender bracket handles and a patterned gilded collar with shot colours, decorated with a wedge of swans flying through rushes on a powder blue ground, signed C Baldwyn to right of image, puce backstamp, 17 cm high
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A rare Royal Worcester covered vase by Charles Baldwyn, 1903, the baluster vase with high set flying handles with moulding to rim collar and foot picked out in gilt and shot colours, the body decorated with white doves on a pale blue ground, surrounded by gilt foliage, signed C. Baldwyn lower right below image, puce backstamp and pattern 2307 underside, 30 cm high
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A Royal Worcester urn vase by Harry Davis, 1913, the vase with moulded flying handles picked in gilt and shot colours, decorated to the body with black face highland sheep in a sublime lochside setting with a ruin and towering cliffs in the background, signed H. Davis lower right, puce backstamp, date cipher and pattern number underside, 31 cm high
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A Royal Doulton trumpet vase decorated by R. Boden, 1902-1922 period, decorated with full blown pink roses and foliage on a suffused mauve and lemon ground, signed lower right of image, green backstamp underside, 30 cm high
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A Royal Worcester highland cattle vase by John Stinton, 1936, the oriental style cylinder vase on a reticulated integral gilded foot, decorated with Hhghland cattle on a misty mountainside, signed Stinton lower right, puce backstamp and date cipher underside, 26 cm high
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A Royal Worcester covered urn by Harry Davis, 1908, the twin handle moulded vase in blush colours picked out in gilt, decorated to the body with black face highland sheep in a sublime landscape setting, puce backstamp, date cipher and pattern number 2158 underside, 27.5 cm high
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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany occasional table, 19th century, with a breccia rocca marble top raised on urn form fluted legs, decorated throughout with formal anthemions, paterae and cast trims, 73 cm high, 56 cm diameter
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