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Australian & Historical, Day 1 — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:655
Sale Title:Australian & Historical, Day 1Lots with images:640
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:482
Date:7-Dec-2024
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A natural Australian gold nugget to which a suspension ring has been added; stamped 'Abc Gold'; weighs 6.69gms.
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A glass ginger beer bottle stamped 'C. J. Glover, Bendigo'; together with a Fowler Ware pottery bottle, (2 items), 23.5 cmm and 32 cm high
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William Edwards of Melbourne fine quality wine ewer with repousse decoration, applied grapes and leaves and original stopper, 19th century, stamped 'W.E.' flanked by kangaroo and emu marks, 36.5 cm high, 754 grams. William Edwards was the Son of a London based silversmith and emigrated to Melbourne in 1857, soon becoming the city's leading silversmith until his death in 1889.
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'The Suburban Challenge Cup' Australian silver cricket trophy cup and cover, most likely the work of Henry young of Collingwood in Melbourne, circa 1870s. 23 cm high, 222 grams
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Henry Steiner of Adelaide, Australian silver mounted emu egg vase, 19th century, stamped 'H. Steiner' with pictorial marks, 27 cm high
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An antique silver trophy cup, engraved 'Presented to Henry J. Ibbottson Esq. By John Henry Wilton as a slight token of the gratitude he felt for the kindness and attention paid him in the time of danger and distress, November 1847'', later weighted base and damage to stem, 16.5 cm high
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Australian silver mounted emu egg trophy with emu finial, engraved 'Presented to Dr. Williamson in grateful remembrance of his extreme kindness to a beloved mother, T. W. B., 1875', South Australian origin, 19th century, 23.5 cm high
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William Edwards (attributed) of Melbourne Australian silver wine ewer, repousse decoration with applied grapes and leaves, engraved 'Presented by F.C. Walker to P. Glenister as a token of Respect, July 23rd, 1873', 19th century, stamped 'W.E.' flanked by kangaroo and emu marks, 32 cm high, 574 grams
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'Bacchus Marsh Agricultural show, 10th November 1885, special prize presented by Mess.rs. Peter, Mr Cluskey & Co. For the 3 best dairy Cows' silver plated trophy cup and cover with cow finial, 28 cm high
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Unknown maker Colonial silver tea kettle with matching trivet stand, 19th century, matching marks but both rubbed, the tea kettle 16 cm high, 1512 grams total
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Robe South Australia interest: fine London made antique sterling silver presentation claret jug engraved 'Robe P.A. & H. Society presented by J. Grice Esq. Patron, 1st Competition won by J. Crowe, October 8, 1885. 2nd Competition, 7th Oct. 1886. Won by J. Chambers', 31 cm high, 936 grams
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An Australian folk Art diorama, titled on reverse 'At Fort Scratchley', early 20th century, 53 cm high, 70 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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Edward Fischer of Geelong, antique Australian spirit kettle with engraved decoration (no base), 19th century, stamped 'Fischer, Geelong. Strig. Silver', 30 cm high, 1082 grams
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A pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks with barley twist stems and palm capitals, 19th/20th century, stamped 'Flavelle Sydney', 15 cm high, weighted bases.
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An antique sterling silver kangaroo pin cushion, made in Birmingham, circa 1907, 5 cm high
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An antique silver plated pocket match vesta adorned with Australian coat of arms, together with an antique pearl handle pocket knife in box with Australian coat of arms, late 19th century, (2 items), the vesta 5 cm high
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Kangaroo ink blotter, English sterling silver, made in Birmingham, circa 1908, 10 cm wide
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A pair of antique English sterling silver kangaroo ornaments by Charles Frederick Hancock of London, 20th century, 7 cm high, 186 grams total
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An Australian silver plated napkin ring with emu decoration on map of Australia, adorned with enamel plaque 'Whenever You trade, Buy Australian Made', 6 cm high
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An Australian silver boomerang letter opener with applied kookaburra decoration, 20th century, stamped 'Stg. Sil.', 13 cm wide, 28 grams
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Wendt 9ct gold topped walking stick with Malacca cane shaft and brass ferrule, engraved 'Presented to J. Lommen Esq. J.P. By the Councillors of this District Council of port Germein, 21/3/12', 86.5 cm high
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Mole of Brisbane, Australian silver trophy cup, engraved 'Fremantle golf club, 1928, won by Lea Allnutt', stamped 'Sterling silver, M' with emu and cross pictorial marks, 18 cm high, 235 grams
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Glenelg Horses-in-Action Society Australian silver two-handled trophy, engraved 'Holdfast bay Hunters club, presented by a. J. Jackman Esq. To be won twice by the same Owner.', 18.5 cm high, 590 grams
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An antique Australian silver christening mug, 19th/20th century 6.5 cm high, 110 grams
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A.W. Jackson Australian amateur golfer vintage photographic display, together with a handsome collection of six sterling silver trophies, the largest retailed by Kerr & Co. Of Sydney, (6 items), silver weight of the three cups 1280 grams
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A.W. Jackson Australian amateur golfer group of seven vintage pewter and silver plated trophies, the largest retailed by Kerr & Co. Of Sydney, (7 items), the largest 45 cm high
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Brian Eggleton Memorial spoon made by Trevor Platt of Libucha & Platt, Silversmiths, Queensland, limited production of 130. Presented to members of the silver Society of Australia in 2015 as part of the bequest made to the Society by the late Brian Eggleton. 15 cm long, 26 grams
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Stuart Devlin sterling silver communion plate and chalice, housed in original plush fitted box, the chalice 19.5 cm high, 350 grams total
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Tasmanian Arts & Crafts Society: Australian sterling silver presentation trowel inlaid with cabochon garnets and casuarina handle, housed in a bespoke fiddleback maple plus fitted box, inscribed: 'Presented to J. Duncan Esq. President. C. T. A. Tasmania. By Alan C. Walker, Architect. Top stone on new club house, Launceston, November 11th, 1911', stamped 'A. C. Sterling', 14.5 cm long
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Geelong Grammar 'To beak from Tubbie, Christmas 1923' sterling silver pocket matchbook holder engraved with the school crest and motto, together with an Australian silver and opal money clip, and a silver mounted gold score card, 20th century, (3 items), the money clip 7.5 cm long
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An Australian Art glass paperweight with applied silver platypus decoration, circa 1998, 8.5 cm high
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Australian novelty silver plated ware including emu and kangaroo salts, koala letter opener, Aboriginal figure, and kangaroo rest, 20th century, (5 items), the largest 10 cm high
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An antique 22ct gold miner's brooch in the form of a shovel and natural gold nugget specimen entwined in rope, 19th century, 4 cm long, 2.9 grams
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Goldminer's ring in 15ct gold with rich gold ore mineral specimen, 19th century, 3.6 grams total
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A pair of antique cufflinks with gold nugget specimens and British Guiana gold coins, 19th century, 21.9 grams total
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An antique Colonial Australian yellow gold brooch with foliate design, set with an impressive purple stone, circa 1850s, 4 cm wide, 13.5 grams total
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A stunning antique Colonial Australian 18ct gold brooch mourning brooch, set with a purple stone and mourning windows front and back, most likely Melbourne origin, circa 1860, an impressive 6.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, 44.9 grams
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A late Georgian Halley's comet brooch with seed pearl and turquoise decoration, circa 1835, 2.7 cm wide, 2.1 grams
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Lamborn & Wagner of Melbourne, fine quality antique 18ct yellow gold foliate brooch, set with green stones and tassel fringe, 19th century, note: solid gold back. Stamped 'L.&.W.' flanked by crown and star marks, 7 cm high including fringe, 16.2 grams
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Lamborn & Wagner of Melbourne, antique 18ct yellow gold foliate brooch, set with two green stones, 19th century, stamped 'L.&.W.' flanked by crown marks, 3.3 cm wide, 4.1 grams
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An antique Colonial Australian 18ct gold brooch and matching earrings with tassel decoration, most likely Melbourne origin, 19th century, the brooch 5.5 cm high, 13 grams total
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An antique Colonial yellow gold and malachite necklace, South Australian origin, circa 1865, 43 cm long
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Henry Steiner of Adelaide, antique 18ct yellow gold circular brooch with engraved decoration and set with green stone, 19th century, reverse with photo portrait window, stamped 'H. Steiner, 18C. Adelaide' with crown and lion marks, 3 cm diameter, 10.6 grams total
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Henry Steiner of Adelaide, antique 18ct yellow gold crescent brooch, set with three red stones, 19th century, stamped '18C. H. Steiner', 3.4 cm wide, 8 grams
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An antique Colonial Australian 18ct yellow gold brooch with bird and flowers plus tassel fringe, together with a pair of earrings, housed together in a plush fitted box, 19th century, the brooch 5.5 cm high, 12.8 grams total
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A pair of natural gold nugget specimens mounted as stud earrings, 23ct gold, 2.7 grams
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Aronson of Melbourne, fine quality antique 9ct gold Albert fob chain with locket, 19th century, stamped '9ct', 36 cm long, 45.2 grams total
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An antique 9ct gold fob chain, 19th/20th century, stamped '9ct ', 43.5 cm long, 33 grams
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An antique Australian 15ct yellow gold fob chain with 9ct gold fob by Larard Bros. Of Melbourne, 19th century, 34 cm long, 45.7 grams total
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An antique pinchbeck brooch with double-sided ambrotype photo portraits, 19th century, 7 cm high
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An antique Australian 18ct gold thistle brooch, set with green stones, 19th century, 4.6 cm wide, 9.9 grams
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A Georgian gold cased fob with carnelian seal, 19th century, 4.5 cm high including bow
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A fine quality antique Australian 15ct yellow gold fob chain with gold locket adorned with an Australian blue sapphire, 19th century, the chain 33 cm long, 52 grams total
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An antique Australian 18ct yellow gold brooch, set with rings of seed pearls and turquoise, housed in a scarlet plush fitted box retailed by W. Dunkling of Melbourne, 19th century, 6 cm wide, 11.4 grams
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A beautiful antique 15ct yellow gold necklace, South Australian origin, 19th century, stamped '15ct' with crown mark, 51 cm long, 45.3 grams
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An antique 18ct yellow gold brooch, set with a central diamond flanked by two green sapphires, 19th century, stamped '18ct', 5.7 cm wide, 9.7 grams
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An antique Australian 18ct gold circular brooch, set with four purple stone, 19th century, 3.2 cm wide, 9.2 grams total
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A Colonial antique Australian 22ct yellow gold floral brooch decorated with seed pearls, 19th century, 5 cm high overall, 9.3 grams
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An antique Australian 18ct yellow gold bangle, set with three diamonds and two rubies, Melbourne origin, 19th century, marks only partially legible, 11.7 grams
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An antique Australian 18ct yellow gold brooch with leaf decoration and large cut citrine, 19th century, marks obscured by safety chain, 4 cm wide, 7.6 grams
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Fischer of Geelong antique Australian yellow gold oval mourning brooch (no insert), 19th century, stamped 'E. Fischer', 4.3 cm high, 10.7 grams
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Halley's comet stunning antique gold and diamond brooch, set with four 1ct plus diamonds, housed in original plush box with retailer's details inside the lid 'By Appointment antique Dealers S.J. Phillips, 113 New Bond St. London, W1', circa 1835, 3 cm long, 2.6 grams total
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Halley's comet antique gold, diamond and aquamarine brooch, circa 1840, 3.5 cm wide, 4 grams
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An antique 18ct yellow gold and turquoise oval foliate brooch with matching earrings, housed in a plush box, circa 1875, the brooch 4 cm wide, 4.9 grams total
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Simonsen of Melbourne antique 9ct rose gold locket, set with red stone, 19th century, stamped '9' flanked by pictorial marks, 4 cm high overall, 7.1 grams total
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F. Nissan of Brisbane antique 9ct yellow gold and white stone pendant on 9ct gold chain, early 20th century, stamped '9ct F.W.N.', the pendant 3.5 cm wide, 6 grams
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An impressive antique Colonial Australian high carat yellow gold brooch with floral and leaf decoration adorned with green stones and photo windows front and back, most likely Melbourne made, 19th century, 4.5 cm high, 22.4 grams total including windows
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An antique Indian tiger claw brooch, set in 22ct yellow gold with three cut rubies, 19th century, 5 cm high
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Mackay of Brisbane antique 15ct gold buckle ring, set with rubies and diamond, circa 1890, stamped 'M,15ct', 3.5 grams
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Willis & Sons of Melbourne antique 9ct gold bangle, set with pearls and red stones, 19th century, stamped '9.W.' with unicorn mark, 6.5 cm wide, 8.5 grams
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An antique Australian 9ct gold cross pendant, set with a red stone, suspended on original 9ct gold rope twist chain, Melbourne origin, 19th century, 38 cm long, 4.6 grams total
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Simonsen of Melbourne antique 15ct gold brooch with Irish harp decoration adorned with seed pearls, 19th century, stamped '15' flanked by pictorial marks, 5.3 cm wide, 5.3 grams
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A Colonial Australian high carat gold brooch with flying bird, leaf and floral decoration, most likely Melbourne made circa 1870, 5 cm high, 10.7 grams total
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Willis & Sons of Melbourne antique 15ct yellow gold brooch, set with turquoise and seed pearls in a floret design, 19th century, stamped '15' flanked by pictorial marks, 4.8 cm wide, 4.7 grams
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An antique yellow gold and diamond bar brooch, most likely a Melbourne maker, late 19th century, 5 cm wide, 6.7 grams
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An antique mourning brooch in pinchbeck mount, together with an antique Albertina fob chain (unmarked) with gold plated emu fob, 19th century, the brooch 4.9 cm wide
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Larard Brothers of Melbourne, antique Australian patriotic 9ct gold and black silk fob chain, 22 cm long
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Willis & Sons of Melbourne, antique 9ct gold shield shaped fob, set with a red stone, suspended on a 9ct rose gold double fob chain, 19th/20th century, stamped '9.W.' with unicorn mark, 22 cm long, 21.9 grams total
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Willis & Sons of Melbourne antique 15ct yellow gold star brooch adorned with seed pearls, 19th/20th century, stamped '15.W.' with unicorn mark, 3.3 cm wide, 5.6 grams
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An antique Colonial 18ct yellow gold ring, set with five white diamonds, South Australian origin, 19th century, stamped 'J.W.B., 18ct' with crown mark, 4.4 grams
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Willis & Sons of Melbourne 15ct yellow gold star pendant brooch adorned with seed pearls, 19th century, stamped '15.W.' with unicorn mark, 3.5 cm wide, 5.6 grams
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An antique 18ct yellow gold demi-parure brooch adorned with a bird, engraved 'Hope', together with a pair of earrings, set with green stones, circa 1870, the brooch 4 cm wide, 4.3 grams total
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A pair of antique yellow gold and turquoise drop earrings, 19th century, 6 cm high overall, 6.2 grams total
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Willis & Sons of Melbourne antique Australian 9ct yellow gold brooch adorned with red stone, 19th century, stamped '9' flanked by pictorial marks, 6 cm wide, 3.6 grams
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Duggin, Shappere & Co. Of Melbourne antique 9ct rose gold swallow brooch, set with ruby and seed pearls, 19th/20th century, stamped '9' flanked by pictorial marks, 5 cm wide, 5.6 grams
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Donovan & Overland of Western Australia, 15ct rose gold ring with marquee setting adorned with seed pearls and blue sapphires, circa 1900, stamped '15c' with pictorial mark, 4.8 grams
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Johnson & Simonsen of Melbourne 18ct gold ring, set with blue sapphires and diamonds, stamped '18' flanked by pictorial marks, 2.6 grams
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Antique Australian silver fob chain, Australian silver brooches, fobs, etc., 19th/20th century, (7 items), 83 grams total
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An antique Australian 15ct yellow gold bangle, set with three sapphires and seed pearls, housed in a F. Basse & Co. Vice Regal Jewellers, Adelaide, plush fitted box, 19th/20th century, stamped 'R.15ct', 6 cm wide, 14.2 grams
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An 18ct gold bracelet set with eight operculum shells, South Australia origin circa 1870, stamped '18c', 17 cm long
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Barklay Bros antique 9ct gold bracelet, set with eight operculum shells, stamped 'B. Bros 9ct', 19th century 19 cm long, 22.6grams total
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Harrop of Sydney antique 9ct rose gold vesta with engraved crest and motto 'Non Temere Seq Fortiter' (not rashly, but boldly), late 19th century, 3,7 cm high, 15.5 grams
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Levinson of Perth antique Australia 15ct gold buckle ring, circa 1900, 5.7 grams
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An antique Australian 9ct gold bar brooch, set with three blue stones, Melbourne origin, late 19th century, stamped '9' flanked by pictorial marks, 5.5 cm wide, 4.7 grams
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An antique Australian 'Southern Cross' 9ct gold brooch, set with coloured stones, early 20th century, engraved 'Brisbane 1905-1909', 4.5 cm wide, 4.8 grams
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An antique Australian 18ct yellow gold mourning brooch with leaf decorated lift front, set with red stone, circa 1855, 4 cm high, 13.8 grams total including mourning windows
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Willis & Sons of Melbourne antique 15ct gold bird brooch, set with seed pearls and red stones, 19th century, stamped '15' flanked by pictorial marks, 5 cm wide, 3 grams
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Willis & Sons of Melbourne rare antique 9ct rose gold choker necklace, 19th/20th century, stamped '9.W. Wax Filled' with unicorn mark, 11.5 cm wide, 37.5 grams total
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An antique Australian 15ct gold, opal and red stone bee brooch, Melbourne origin, 19th/20th century, 6.3 cm wide, 5.7 grams
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William Drummond of Melbourne pair of antique 9ct rose gold cufflinks with enamel kookaburra decoration, circa 1905, 5 grams
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