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Fine Decorative Arts; Fine Jewellery & Timepieces — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:373
Sale Title:Fine Decorative Arts; Fine Jewellery & TimepiecesLots with images:373
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:248
Date:25-Jul-2024
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An Australian 9ct gold opal pendant, 30 mm round framed scene of kangaroos and map of Australia applied with an oval opal triplet, rubbed makers and registration marks, length 34 mm, wt. 9.2g.
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A pair of 9ct gold sapphire stud earrings, each set with an approx. 1ct oval cut blue sapphire, size 7 x 5 mm, wt. 1.87g.
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An 18ct gold necklace, foxtail chain to a bolt ring clasp with central 30 x 15 mm Arabic text, width 1.2 mm, length 42 cm, wt. 3.47g.
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A 9ct gold bracelet, gate link style to a short parrot clasp, width 8.8 mm, length 18 cm, wt. 17.46g.
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An 18ct gold necklace, fine box chain with a bolt ring clasp to central 31 x 19 mm Arabic text, width 0.7 mm, length 43 cm, wt. 3.67g.
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A rare vintage shell necklace and bracelets suite, trochus shell bib collar to metal clasp, width 8 cm, length 37 cm; together with 2 matching bracelets, width 3.5 cm, length 19 cm; c. 1930's.
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A vintage tribal silver bangle, tapered hinged bangle with decorative wire detail to a pin clasp, width 45.6 mm, internal diam. 60.5-65.3 mm, wt. 77.1g.
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A vintage ancient Egyptian theme enamelled silver compact pendant, guilloche white enamel compact with hand painted enamel Nefertiti bust, to hinged lid with mirror and gilt interior, back with cartouche for Nebkheperure Tutankhamun, jump ring with Egyptian hallmarks for 1928-29 and 935 stamp, diam. 33 mm, with later tassel.
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An antique Chinese carved cinnabar red lacquer bangle, hinged bangle with carved dragons and chrysanthemums, width 57.8 mm, internal diam. 58 - 66 mm, wt. 102.13g.
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A vintage guard chain with rock crystal egg pendant, brass and nickel silver links to a silver bolt ring clasp, attached with a 34 x 29 mm rock crystal egg with silver fittings, some minor abrasions, length 115 cm, wt. 49.9g.
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A vintage Austaliana silver and opal brooch, featuring profile of an Aboriginal man, boomerang and Southern cross, applied with 5 round cabochon solid crystal opals and marcasites, stamped Stg.Sil, size 56 x 51 mm, with safety chain, wt. 26.3g.
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A silver dog whistle pendant necklace, with glass eyes, size 14 x 30 x 24 mm, on double cable chain to a bolt ring clasp, length 46 cm, wt. 14.4g.
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A silver citrine pendant and earrings suite, pendant set with a faceted oval cut, oval and round cabochon citrines, length 47 mm; earrings each with an emerald and oval cut citrine on a locking shepherds hooks, length 30 mm, wt. 11.78g.
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A Victorian style silver tassel bracelet, 9 mm wide curb links to a bolt ring clasp attached with a t-bar and tassel fob, length 20 cm, wt. 47.53g.
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Two silver stone set rings, set with reconstituted amber, other a cabochon turquoise, widths 11 mm and 14 mm, size M. Wt. 8.3g.
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A silver Albert chain, 6.5 mm wite fetter and fancy link to swivel clasps and t-bar, length 51 cm, wt. 30.5g.
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A silver tourmaline and zirconia bracelet, composed of 8 pear shape clusters centring green, pink, blue, yellow and cinnamon colour pear cut tourmalines to zirconia surrounds, united by halo links set with zirconias to a crab claw clasp, tourmalines total approx. 3.2ct, width 7.5 mm, length 20 cm, wt. 6.92g.
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A silver Albert chain, 4.5 mm wide cable and fancy fetter link chain, to t-bar and swivel clasp, length 47 cm, wt. 29.5g.
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Vintage Chinese red lacquer bead necklace with bangles, 15 mm round carved beads to a metal clasp, length 73 cm; together with a matching pair of full round carved bangles, width 9.8 mm, internal diam. 64.6 mm.
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Two Georgian gold cased stone set brooches, one set with a moss agate plaque to acanthus leaf engraved frame, size 39 x 29.5 mm; other a long rectangular onyx in a scroll carved frame, size 20 x 16 mm.
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An antique filigree silver garnet Poutpurri, open cannetille work, lid centring a 10 mm round cabochon garnet and set throughout with rose cut garnets, cranberry glass liner and monogram to base, size 22 x 56 mm, wt. 98.47g.
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Three Georgian gold cased mourning brooches, each with central locket compartments containing braided hair to black enamel surrounds in various shape frames, sizes 36 x 32 mm, 40 x 48 mm, 34 x 41 mm.
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A 9ct rose gold padlock bracelet, 13 mm wide curb links to an 18.5 x 28 mm heart shape padlock clasp, safety chain attached, length 19 cm, wt. 46.07g.
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An 18ct gold moonstone ring, 3/4 hoop set with a navette and 8 graduated oval cabochon moonstones totalling 6.47ct, width 12 mm, size N, wt. 2.65g.
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An antique 15ct gold garnet bangle, 2 row hinged bangle with 3 way split top crown claw set with an oval garnet estimated as 3.5ct, width 12 mm, internal diam. 47 x 57 mm, safety chain attached, wt. 14.18g.
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An antique 18ct gold and pearl guard chain, 1.4 mm wide cable links interspersed with seed pearl to a bolt ring clasp, length 130 cm, with an additional 67 mm length, wt. 7.18g.
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An antique carved ivory cruciform pendant, finely carved grapevine detail, size 10.5 x 5.5 cm, wt. 33.67g.
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A pair of Victorian style 9ct gold drop earrings, each a long pendulous drop with central reeded pattern on locking shepherds hooks, marked London 1982, length 63 mm, wt. 3.14g.
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An Egyptian revival silver and gold stone scarab beetle brooch, centring a spinning antique carved carnelian scarab beetle to the reverse with intaglio carved with Roman soldier on horseback, in a 9ct gold bezel rim and graduated bead shoulders on silver frame to finial ends (dent to 1 end), size 72 x 20 mm, wt. 13.21g.
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An antique gold cased pearl morning ring, central locket compartment with braided hair surrounded by natural pearls, width 12 mm, size K, top tests 11ct, shank repaired, lead solder repairs, gold cased, wt. 3.07g.
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A vintage Egyptian revival silver plique a jour stone set brooch, stylised winged scarab centring an oval cut carnelian to brown and blue enamel wings set with marcasites, stamped 935, safety chain attached, size 63 x 21 mm, wt. 12.93g.
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An antique jet brooch, carved as a bunch of grapes with 2 vine leaves, minor damage to 1 leaf, size of grapes 8-14 mm, size 100 x 70 mm.
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Antique cut steel Cravat/Scarf clip, featuring graduated bows to hinged door to rear, size 53 x 45 mm, alterations, some losses.
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An antique jet locket pendant, chequerboard faceted pendant, one side with open locket compartment with old photo, minor chips around locket frame, crack to bale, size 45 x 74 mm.
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An antique gold plated watch key locket, oval hinged locket with cross feature, losses to enamel, rear with engraved pattern, size 38 x 13 mm.
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A boxed sterling silver presentation key to Sir Richard cave MC, featuring a pierced shield shape bow with wreath and vacant cartouche, hallmarked Birmingham 1968, in fitted box with engraved plaque stating 'This key was presented to Sir Richard cave M.C. At the opening of the new factory Keyswitch valley limited Plumstead Road, Woolwich 22nd October 1982 Foreman & Partners', length 10 cm.
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A Georgian gold cased locket watch key fob, acanthus leaf framed double sided locket, one side set with a banded agate, size 40 x 14 mm.
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An Edwardian silver fob pendant, pierced and engraved fob applied with shield shape gold plated plaque (uninscribed), back engraved R.D.A.F.L 1906-7, hallmarked M&B Birmingham 1906, size 41 x 24 mm, wt. 8.58g.
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A pair of two tone gold sapphire and mother of pearl cufflinks together with Shirtstuds, 9ct gold octagonal mounts, top set with mother of pearl discs in 18ct white gold frame to a 12.6 mm sapphire at centre; shirt studs similar with seed pearl at centre, size 6.5 mm, backs 11 mm, wt. 7.82g, in original E.W Payne boxes.
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A Georgian gold cased seal fob, engraved scroll pattern to a trefoil knot surmount base, set with an oval bloodstone, size 23 x 16 mm.
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An antique silver vesta, scroll engraved hallmarked S&Bm for Smith & Bartlam, Birmingham, 1912, some dents, size 39 x 28 mm, wt. 15.6g.
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A Napoleonic silver stone set Masonic rose cross jewel, Maltese cross and wreath suspended from crown, all set with green and whites pastes, centring a round mother of pearl eglomise panel featuring a Pelican in her piety and Latin cross with rose to reverse, with rubbed French gantry and makers marks, size 46 x 77 mm, wt. 25.6g.
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A Victorian silver sovereign case, of plain form, hallmarked M&L Birmingham 1890, some small dents, size 31 mm, wt. 16.21g.
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A Georgian silver pair case pocket watch, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer seconds track, full plate fusee movement with verge escapement, ornately pierced and engraved balance bridge, square baluster pillars, signed J Willers on movement, London, case marked London 1821, size 41.5 mm, outer case 50.5 mm, small hairline cracks some damage at 2 o'clock, repousse case back featuring father time, with lead repairs, working.
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A graduated 9ct rose gold Albert chain, 7 - 10 mm wide curb links attached with 2 swivel clasps and a t-bar drop, length 51 cm, wt. 103.55g.
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A Georgian silver pair case pocket watch, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, swing out gilt verge movement signed 'Rich Biggs Rumsey, 1541', outer case fitted with several paper repair labels dating mid 1800's, hallmarked London 1801, size 51 mm, working with key, worn case push button, wt. 121.4g.
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An antique 15ct gold mother of pearl button set and another, set of six buttons with 15ct fittings and stitching detail to 9ct keeps, size 13.4 mm; other 4 plain buttons, 1 set with a blue other with a green paste in gilt frames and keeps, sizes 11.5 & 13 mm, both boxed.
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An antique 14ct gold agate Albert fob, graduated gate links attached with a swivel clasp suspending an oval carnelian fob, size 28.5 x 24 mm, length 14 cm, marks for 'P & W', wt. 22.1g.
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A pair of 18ct gold citrine stud earrings, each corner claw set with an emerald cut citrine estimated as 7ct, size 11 x 13 mm, wt. 6.47g.
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A vintage 14ct gold smoky quartz cocktail ring, centring an emerald cut smoky quartz estimated as approx. 50ct, secured by U shaped claws, on 3 way split shoulders, top 22 x 24 mm, height 15 mm, size G, wt. 22.97g.
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A pair of Tiffany & Co citrine silver stud earrings, each an approx. 2ct cushion shape chequerboard cut citrine 4 claw set, width 8 mm, wt. 3g, with pouch.
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A 9ct gold topaz and gem set ring, Deco style millegrain set with an emerald cut blue topaz estimated as 3.8ct, surrounded by 14 round cut pink rubies, to shoulders set with 6 carre cut blue sapphires and 6 round brilliant cut diamonds, top 16 x 17 mm, size N1/2, wt. 5.33g.
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A pair of 18ct gold Lab Grown diamond earrings, each a wreath design set with a pear, radiant, oval, marquise, princess and 2 round brilliant cut diamonds on stud fittings, size 16 mm, wt. 5.04g.
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A Deco inspired 9ct gold morganite, sapphire and diamond ring, centring a cushion cut morganite of approx. 0.74ct, to double surround set with 12 trapezoid shape and 4 square orange sapphires and 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, size 13 mm, size O, wt. 3.68g.
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A pair of 9ct gold Deco style peridot onyx pearl and diamond stud earrings, geometric drops each centring a bezel set oval cut peridot estimated as 1.6ct, surrounded by 2 seed pearls, 12 round brilliant cut diamonds and 2 small onyx plaques, surmounted by a round cut peridot, size 25 x 10.5 mm, wt. 3.39g.
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A Deco style 14ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, slightly concave geometric top centring a bezel set round cut blue sapphire of 1.68ct, to an open frame surround and pierced keyhole pattern shoulders set with 40 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.63ct, top 13 x 25 mm, size O, wt. 5.28g.
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A pair of 18ct gold emerald and diamond earrings, each centring a square emerald cut emerald estimated as 0.70ct, to surround and stud fittings set with 19 round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. Diamond wt. 1.00ct, size 11.5 x 23 mm, wt. 7.76g.
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A 14ct gold emerald and diamond ring, Deco style corner claw set with a 1.43ct emerald cut emerald, to a geometric surround set with 24 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.24ct, width 17 mm, size O 1/2, wt. 3.36g.
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A Tahitian pearl necklace, graduated 10 - 12.4 mm off round cultured Tahitian pearls of good lustre and good mixed colours, to a black tone metal heart toggle clasp set with zirconias, length 47 cm.
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A 14ct gold emerald sapphire and diamond ring, Deco style bezel set with a 3.51ct square emerald cut emerald, to surround set with of 18 French cut blue sapphires with a round brilliant cut diamond at each corner, on a scroll carved gallery to shoulders set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW approx. 0.24ct, total sapphires approx. Wt. 0.72ct, width 15 mm, size N, wt. 4.74g.
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A 9ct gold Tahitian pearl Pedant, 12.17 mm round cultured Tahitian pearl of good colour to a ring bale, length 18 mm, wt. 3.62g.
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A Deco style 9ct gold peridot and diamond ring, centring 3 millegrain set round cut peridots totalling approx. 2ct, to an open frame surround set with 24 round brilliant cut diamonds and a kite shape blue sapphire on each shoulder, top 26 mm, size N, wt. 4.5g.
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An 18ct gold Tahitian pearl and diamond pendant, highlighting a 14.5 mm round cultured pearl of fine colour with high lustre, near blemish free, on a bale set with 22 round brilliant cut diamonds, length 25 mm, wt. 5.24g, metal chain.
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A 14ct gold green sapphire and onyx ring, centring a 2.4ct oval cut green sapphire flanked by 2 trilliant cut onyx, size N, width 9 mm, wt. 3.16g.
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An 18ct gold diamond bracelet, half round tubular links united by collet links set with 15 round brilliant cut diamonds, totaling an estimated 0.60ct/ Si-P1, to a box clasp with 2 safety clips, width 5 mm, length 19 cm, wt. 11.4g.
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A 9ct gold topaz and diamond ring, centring an oval cut London blue topaz estimated as 3ct, on a scroll pierced gallery to shoulders set with 12 graduated carre cut blue sapphires and 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, size N, wt. 3.5g
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A Victorian 18ct rose gold diamond serpent bangle, double hollow hinged band bangle, front with pair of entwined snakes with cabochon ruby eyes and applied with 3 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.50ct, to box clasp with rubbed makers marks, width 27 mm, internal dial. 61 x 51 mm, wt. 21.55, with Val.
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A pair of Edwardian style 9ct gold stone set earrings, scrolling frames each set with 2 pearls, 2 round cut peridots and an oval cut amethyst drop on a shepherds hook fitting, size 40 x 16.3 mm, wt. 3.18g.
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A Victorian 15ct gold diamond heart bangle, 4.8 mm half round hinged bangle, top section applied with 2 silver interlocking love hearts set in silver on gold with 34 rose cut diamonds, size 22 x 22 mm, internal size 58 x 51 mm, safety chain attached, tests 15ct gold, wt. 9.62g, with 2008 Val.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold diamond stud earrings, each cluster centring an approx. 0.38ct round brilliant cut cognac diamond C5, to surround set with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW approx. 1.02ct, width 7.3 mm, wt. 2.28g.
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A Victorian style 9ct gold amethyst and diamond ring, bezel set with an oval cabochon amethyst estimated as 12ct, applied with a star motif set with rose cut diamonds, on a rope twist border to pierced trefoil shoulders, hallmarked H.B, London 1969, top 19 x 14 mm, height 11 mm, wt. 7.57g.
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A pair of 14ct gold diamond cluster stud earrings, each centring a round brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.33ct to surround of 8 round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW approx. 1.32ct/ Si-P, size 8 mm, wt. 2.47g.
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An antique garnet Swag necklace, 2 row mixed cut garnets beads with triple swag detail, to a 7ct gold box clasp, bead sizes 2.6 - 10 mm, length 40 cm.
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A Victorian silver stone set brooch, open scroll frame set with garnet top doublets and a faux pearl, to locket compartment at rear, size 34 x 30 mm, wt. 7.9g.
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A 14ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, centring an oval cut green sapphire of 1.89ct, to surround and shoulders set with 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW approx. 0.53ct, width 11.4 mm, size O, wt. 2.79g.
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A vintage Egyptian revival enamelled silver and stone set winged scarab brooch, oval cut pink paste body to polychrome enamel wings holding faux opal paste suns, stamped 800, size 34 x 34 mm.
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A pair of Edwardian style 9ct gold ruby and pearl earrings, each double fleur de lis drop set with 3 round cut rubies surmounting a 9 x 7 mm freshwater cultured pearl, on a shepherds hook fitting, length 35 mm, wt. 2.99g.
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An Edwardian style 9ct gold emerald diamond and pearl necklace, featuring a bow motif set with seed pearls and a round brilliant cut diamond suspending a pear cabochon emerald to shoulders each a pear cabochon emerald flanked by a seed pearl set scroll, to a fine cable link chain with bolt ring clasp, emeralds total approx. 8.00ct, size at center 8.5 x 2 cm, length 46 cm, wt. 8.63g.
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A pair of antique 9ct gold Aventurine quartz and pearl drop earrings, each a long pendulous drop surmounted by a river pearl to screw back fittings, length 60 mm, one drop repaired, wt. 7.7g.
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A 14ct gold blue and white diamond cluster ring, centring a 1.07ct round brilliant cut treated blue diamond P2, surrounded by 16 round brilliant cut white diamonds totalling approx. 0.22ct, width 10 mm, size N 1/2, wt. 2.28g.
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A vintage Akoya pearl necklace, graduated strand of 5.4 -8.6 mm round cultured pearls of cream colour with good lustre, to a 10ct gold clasp set with a 3.7 mm round pearl, length 46 cm.
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An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, centring an oval cut dark blue sapphire of approx. 2.22ct to wave surround set with 6 trapeze and 6 round brilliant cut diamonds, width 14 mm, size N, wt. 6.6g.
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A 14ct gold South Sea pearl and diamond enhancer pendant, 14.4 x 14.9 mm slightly drop shape cultured pearl of pinkish cream colour with high lustre, on an hinged bale set with a round brilliant cut diamond, length 28.3 mm, wt. 5.46g, metal chain.
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A 9ct white gold Deco style onyx and diamond ring, geometric top featuring a centre set round brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.05ct on 5 onyx panels, to corners and stepped shoulders set with 18 round brilliant cut diamonds, size O, top 15 x 19 mm, wt. 3.77g.
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An 18ct white gold South Sea pearl and diamond pendant, 15.3 mm round cultured pearl of white colour with good lustre, to a ribbon bale set with 14 baguette cut diamonds, length 28 mm, with metal chain.
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A vintage Egyptian revival enamelled silver bracelet, 18.3 x 11.7 mm plaque links depicting various hand painted ancient Egyptian wall panels on cream guilloche ground to polychrome enamel borders, bolt ring clasp, makers stamp Gk 935 and possibly Swiss hallmark, length 17.5 cm, wt. 11.72g.
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An 18ct white gold diamond ring, tiara shape band set with 13 single cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.30ct, width 2.8 mm, size N, wt. 3.2g.
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A silver pearl and stone set necklace, a bow motif set with zirconias around a 10.8 x 11.78 mm cultured button pearl of light golden colour, size 22 x 28 mm, on a cable chain to a bolt ring clasp, length 45 cm.
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An 18ct white gold diamond ring, tiara shape band set with 13 single cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.30ct, width 2.7 mm, size N, wt. 2.85g.
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A pair of Deco style 9ct white gold onyx and diamond earrings, each a long octagonal onyx plaque gypsy set with a round brilliant cut diamond, on a shepherds hook fitting, length 20 mm, wt. 2.64g.
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An 18ct gold solitaire diamond ring, featuring a round brilliant cut diamond of 1.00ct, G/P1, to shoulders set with two baguette cut diamonds, width 7.7 mm, size L, wt. 3.3g, with GSL cert.
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A pair of 18ct white gold diamond earrings, each an 11 mm round cultured pearl of silver white colour with high lustre, on a boat shape surmount set with 5 round brilliant cut diamonds, metal clutches, length 20 mm, wt. 5.28g.
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A silver peridot and zirconia bracelet, featuring 5 oval links each set with a pear cut peridot surrounded by zirconias, to target zirconia set uniting links and a crab claw clasp, peridots total approx. 11ct, width 10.3 mm, length 18 cm, wt. 11.12g.
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An Art Deco Egyptian revival enamelled silver charm necklace, 1.4 mm wide foxtail link chain attached with 9 enamelled silver charms of ankh's, SA amulets, Pharaoh's, and lotus flowers, lengths 12-40 mm, to bolt ring clasp, length 39 mm, wt. 8.72g.
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An 18ct white gold South Sea pearl and diamond ring, featuring a 13.2 mm round cultured pearl of white colour with high lustre (lightly spotted), to shoulders set with 42 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling an estimated 0.84ct, size M 1/2, wt. 10.43g.
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A Tiffany & Co silver necklace, cable and halo links with 65 mm drop, to a bolt ring clasp, halos size 9 - 11 mm, length 42 cm, signed tag, wt. 5.92g.
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A silver jade and zirconia bracelet, composed of 6 oval clusters each set with a cabochon jade surrounded by zirconias, to a 2 row zirconia set chain and a crab claw clasp, width 7 mm, length 17 cm, wt. 6.6g.
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A cultured pearl necklace, 8.8 - 9.5 mm semi Baroque pearls of pink cream colour with good lustre, to an 8 mm round 9ct gold clasp, length 48 cm.
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A platinum aquamarine and stone set cocktail ring, centring an oval cut aquamarine estimated as 24.00ct, to 5 way split upswept shoulders set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.27ct, tests 770 platinum, top 21 x 20 mm, height 11.5 mm, size J, wt. 16.06g, with cert.
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A cultured pearl necklace, 7.5 mm off round to slightly Baroque pearls of cream colour with medium lustre, to a 14ct gold reeded ball clasp, length 47 cm.
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