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Spring Auction Series: Traditional Antiques & Jewellery — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:455
Sale Title:Spring Auction Series: Traditional Antiques & JewelleryLots with images:455
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:0
Date:16-Nov-2024
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Rare William III Joseph Windmills longcase clock, c.1695, London, the 12 inch (30.5 cm) square brass dial with black Roman numeral chapter ring signed 'Windmills, London', with matte textured center containing dual winding rings, subsidiary seconds dial to the 12 o'clock position and calendar aperture window to the 6 o'clock position, within four pierced neoclassical gilt brass spandrels with central mask motif, the architectural hood with stepped pediment containing a pierced sound fretwork design above…
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Fine Austrian gilt silver and enamel desk clock, c.1920s, marked 935, Vienna, in the form of an urn, set with annular dial containing Roman numerals, the dial surrounded by incised looping decoration with suspended chains and quartz tear drops, decorated with pink guilloche containing multiple hand painted roundels of women in outdoor landscapes and cherub portraits, in tones of blue, green, white and brown on a pink ground with gilt accents, standing on a hexagonal quartz stand, a/f (one chain loose at…
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William Moorcroft Burslem 'Claremont' jardiniere, c.1914, of baluster form, decorated with a continuous scene of multiple toadstool, in tones of green, red, blue and purple, painted signature with impressed Moorcroft//Burslem//275, height 21 cm and diameter 31 cm
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Lalique 'Ganymede' crystal champagne cooler, of tapered cylindrical form, set with twin rectangular handles, decorated in relief with two scenes depicting figures on a bed of foliage, etched signature to base, height 22.5 cm and diameter 25 cm
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Imperial Russian silver and enamel 'Seasons' three piece tea set, comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, hallmarked 84 with the mark of Morozov with Imperial warrant and workmaster?s mark of S.K in Cyrillic (Sergei Kvetkovsky), Moscow, c.1895, assayed Yakov Nikolayevich Lyapunov, of spherical form, set with ball finials, stylised handles, spouts and ivory insulators, each depicting a troika scene with coachman and woman in a different season with the teapot depicting spring/autumn, the sugar bowl…
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Superb Russian gilt silver and enamel icon, depicting St. Nicholas, beautifully decorated with enamel crown with floral motifs, in tones of blue, white and red, flanked by figures, surrounded by embossed floral scroll work, set within kivot, with makers and silver marks to enamel and silver, 66 cm, 39 cm (total)
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Affortunato Gory (Gori) (Italian, 1825-1925), 'North African Huntsman,' depicting a man wearing a thwab running forward with rifle in hand, in gilt bronze and alabaster on a marble base, 61 cm, 68 cm
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19th century Edwards & Roberts chest of drawers, English, late 19th century, stamped to inner edge of top drawer 'Edwards & Roberts/Wardour St London', in the French style, the burr walnut central panels with ebony borders and divided by satinwood stringing, the top surface featuring a pierced brass gallery trim above seven drawers of equal proportion, each drawer beautifully decorated in the Aesthetic influence with central roundels surrounding the escutcheon, flanked by geometric archaised designs and…
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Superb pair of Regency style bronze and ormolu candelabra, set with a central covered sconce, surrounded by six elegant branched sconces, above a fluted tracery support, on three scrolled legs above a quatrefoil base, height 69 cm (2)
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Arthur John Fleischmann (1896-1990), head of a woman, 1947 bronze incised and dated to base of neck height 50 cm (including 10 cm base)
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Attributed to William Norrie, New Zealand timber specimen box and cover, c.1890, of rectangular form, the cover inlaid with central star shaped medallion within diamond border, the front edge inlaid with triangular border, in mottled kauri, puriri, rewarewa, burr totara and marri, the whole raised on bun feet, 10 cm, 27 cm, 19 cm
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Fine George III Thomas hunter Jr longcase clock, c.1765, the 12 inch (30.5 cm) arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring displaying black etched Roman numeral hour markers and Arabic minute markers, surrounding a gilt matted center with makers plaque reading 'Tho. Hunter Junr/London,' subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture window, within four pierced gilt brass spandrels of c-scroll and foliate design, the arch containing a circular strike/silent dial, set within an architectural shaped hood with…
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William Moorcroft 'Pomegranate' mantel clock, for Liberty & Co., set with a circular dial with Arabic numerals, set within an arched rectangular case, decorated with trailed pomegranate and foliage in rich tones of salmon, maroon and purple and olive, printed made for Liberty and signature, height 14 cm
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Large and rare William Moorcroft flambe 'Fish' vase, of tapered form with a cylindrical neck, decorated with a continuous scene of fish swimming underwater amongst foliage, in tones of red, yellow, blue and black, impressed Moorcroft and painted signature, height 29.5 cm
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Beautiful French mid 20th century silver hot water pot and stand, the spherical footed pot set with ivory tap handle, supported on tri-cross beams, total weight 1338gm (without burner), height 42 cm
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Rene Lalique (French, 1860-1945) 'Primeveres' crystal box and cover, c.1927, of compressed cylindrical form, the cover set with finial comprised of primroses, the body decorated with frieze of primroses in relief, etched signature to base, height 11 cm
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Rare and important Australian sterling silver flatware service, c.1895, marked H.Fischer (Harry Fischer), Stg. Silver, in Old English pattern, comprising six table forks, six table spoons, six dessert forks and six dessert spoons, together with a pie server and slice, of undulating tapering form with pointed finial, all engraved with the monogram for Dr Edward Joseph Brooke du Moulin to terminal, total weight 1773gm, length 18.5 cm, 22.5 cm, 17 cm, 20.5 cm, 25 cm and 28.5 cm (26) Provenance: Harry Fisher,…
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Johannes Broadwood 1793 square piano, the sycamore nameboard inscribed 'Johannes Broadwood London 1793 Patent/Great Pulteney Street golden Square,' with inked serial number 2277 to right of highest treble tuning pin, also lightly incised to reverse of nameboard '2277', the 61 key five octave keyboard with ivory covers and solid ebony sharps, in a case comprising central mahogany panels with satinwood borders, divided by repeating ebony banded borders, the cover lifting via hinge and supported by two…
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William Moorcroft Florian Ware 'Poppy and Leaf' vase for Macintyre, c.1900, of baluster form with waisted neck, decorated with scenes of flowers with leaves and scrolling foliage, in blue and white tones, painted signature with Macintyre stamp and registered design number, height 22.5 cm
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Large Moorcroft flambe 'Eventide' vase, of classic baluster form, in rich red tones with mottled yellow splashes to the shoulder, impressed signature//Potter to Hm the Queen//Made in England and painted signature, a/f (hairline to rim), height 32.5 cm
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Emille Galle cameo glass Solifleur vase, c.1905, fire polished, with trumpet shaped neck above slender ovoid body, decorated with hanging flowers and foliage, in tones of brown on a yellow and green ground, signed Galle, height 13 cm
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Lalique 'Coq Nain' crystal car mascot, depicting a rooster leaning forward with large tail feathers extending upwards, standing on a circular base, etched signature 'Lalique France' to base, height 20.5 cm
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Rare Victorian gilt sterling silver twin scent bottle, pill box and vinaigrette, hallmarked London, 1866, Tj (Thomas Johnson I), with the retailers mark of Jenner & Knewstub, in the form of opera glasses with hinged bases combined to produce a cylindrical form with centre compartment, one end with screw-off cover to the smelling salts bottle, the top of the cover hinging open to reveal a vinaigrette, set with a pierced floral grill, the other end with spring push-button release to the scent bottle, the top…
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Pair of Victorian sterling silver candlesticks, hallmarked Sheffield, 1842, makers mark rubbed, of rococo taste, with tulip shaped sconces and acanthus moldings, above a shaped knop support, on rococo scrolled foot, height 29 cm (2)
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Superb Art Nouveau enamel carriage clock, the circular dial set with Arabic numerals, surrounded by a guilloche ground displaying a bust of an Art Nouveau maiden, surrounded by scroll work, in rich tones of red, green and pink, with similar Limoges enamel portrait to each side, set within a wonderful brass case, with original leather travelling case and key, height 16.5 cm
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19th century French school, portrait of a gentleman, 1862 pastel on paper signed and dated indistinctly middle left 49 cm, 41.5 cm (oval) a/f (needing clear to inner glass)
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Good Meerschaum pipe, carved in the form of a bearded sailor, set with an amber stem, length 17 cm
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Mid 18th century English brass Barreled flintlock blunderbuss, by James Barber, with brass barrel with cannon muzzle, with London flat marks, signed Barber to plate, with walnut stock, length 81 cm please note Buyes outside of Australia will be responsible for organising their own shipping.
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William IV rosewood card table, the hinged top set with green circular inset felt, above lower compartment, with carved ornate scroll and floral apron, on support on circular base, raised on well carved paw feet, 72 cm, 91 cm, 45 cm
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Rare William Moorcroft 'Waratah' vase, c.1930, of tapering ovoid form, decorated with a frieze of waratah and foliage, in tones of coral, pink and green on mottled blue/green ground, impressed Moorcroft// made in England// W.Moorcroft//Potter to H.M. The Queen and painted signature, height 19 cm
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William Moorcroft Florian 'Daisy' vase for Macintyre, c.1902, of tapering ovoid form, decorated with a ground of daisies and stylised foliage in the Art Nouveau manner, in tones of green, yellow and blue, printed factory mark//Rd. No.360574, painted signature, height 25 cm
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Rene Lalique (French, 1860-1945) 'Dahlias' crystal bowl, of tapering circular form, moulded with iridescent flower heads and foliage, raised on three flower head feet, moulded signature R Lalique France, height 9 cm and diameter 24 cm
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Large and heavy Michele Onesto, Murano for Vetreria Oball Art glass vase, of elliptical form, decorated with multiple organic formations, in tones of green, red, yellow and blue, etched signature to base, height 36 cm
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Danish silver three piece tea service, marked 826, 1939, Johannes Siggaard, comprising a teapot, twin handled sugar bowl and creamer, all set with stylised handles, the teapot set with floral and foliate finial, total weight 824gm, height 22 cm, 10 cm and 8 cm (3)
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Pair of Regency sterling silver footed waiters, hallmarked Sheffield, 1820, S.C.Y&Co (S.C Younge & Co), of circular form, beautifully cast with c-scroll and foliate borders, engraved to centre with crest of arms depicting a stork above an azxure chapeau, above three acanthus form feet, total combined weight 925gm, height 3.5 cm and diameter 21 cm note: 'Fairburn's book of Crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland', published 1905, state the above crest as belonging to Charles Bowyer Adderley, 1st…
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Good early Victorian sterling silver castle top card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1845, N.M (Nathaniel mills), of rectangular form, decorated with central embossed scene of the York Minster surrounded by scrolling acanthus and flowers, the verso decorated with central reserve containing script with surrounding flowers and foliage, all encased by a scrolling border, total weight 70gm, 10 cm, 7 cm
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George III ornate gilt sterling silver decanter label, hallmarked London, 1806, Ds//Bs (Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith II), in the form of a wreath, decorated with a banner containing script reading 'Claret,' surrounded by foliage and grapes, total weight 64gm, length 7.5 cm
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Rare Victorian gilt sterling silver and green glass twin scent bottle, c.1850, marked S.Mordan & Co., in the form of opera glasses, set with a screw top to one bottle and a button and spring top to the other, each decorated with monogram to cover, above green leather wrapping to body, height 6.5 cm
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George III novelty sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Birmingham, 1798, in the form of a jockey cap, decorated with roundel to top above textured decoration, total weight 9gm, length 5.5 cm catalogue note: illustrated in 'Caddy Spoons' by Captain John Norie, plate 95, figure a.
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Russian silver and gold cigarette case, marked, Moscow 84, N.F (in Cyrillic), of rectangular form with reeded body, set with a series of gold signatures, opening to gilt interior, total weight 113gm, 10 cm, 6 cm
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Fredericus Jacobus van Rossum du Chattel, (Dutch 1856-1917) man Pushing wheelbarrow in country Lane gouache signed lower right and gallery label verso 48 cm, 63 cm
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Late Victorian credenza, of rectangular form with curved sides, the upper frieze finely inlaid displaying repeating leaves in ebony, flanking a central painted porcelain panel of cherubs, above a pair of ebonised doors, accented with painted and gilt panels of standing classical maidens, flanked by columns and curved glass display cabinets, with ebonised, walnut and beaded finish, the whole on a pedestal base, 102 cm, 182 cm, 48 cm
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George III mahogany chest of drawers, of rectangular form, set with two short drawers above three graduated long drawers with beaded moldings, with drop loop handles, oak lined, raised on four bracket feet, 94 cm, 102 cm, 52 cm
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Large early Victorian four door secretaire bookcase, in mahogany, set with a stepped pediment, above a carved wave motif frieze, set above four astragal glass doors opening to fitted shelves, above a breakfront top, with a gadrooned edge, with central fall front, above three deep drawers flanked by panel doors, the whole accented with fluted volute columns and raised on carved spherical feet, 254 cm, 240 cm, 56 cm
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Phyllis Koshland (born 1949), standing nude (#49), 1989 bronze 2/6 engraved to base of foot 'P.Koshland #49 2/6 89' height 85 cm, diameter of base 22 cm Provenance: Robin Gibson gallery, Sydney
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Phillip Piperides (born 1956), I Claudia bronze 10/25 engraved to base 'P.P Piperides 10/25' height 42 cm, length 78 cm
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Large Australian huon pine Poker work vase, c.1920, of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with kookaburra with snake in mouth perched in a gum tree, in rich tones, height 31 cm
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Australian Poker work vase, of tapering ovoid form, decorated with two koalas perched within a gum tree, in rich tones, with original 'Humphrey' label to base, height 15 cm
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Large Art Deco gilt bronze 'The flute Player' by Paul Philippe (1870-1920), depicting a classical figure with grapes in her hair, dancing with arms outstretched, on a naturalistic ground above a marble base, height 51 cm
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Pair of Kashmir hunting rugs, of rectangular form, with central medallion surrounded by figures on horseback, surrounded by multiple geometric and floral borders, in tones of cream, yellow, red and black, 78 cm, 53 cm (2)
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Good silk Hereke prayer rug, of rectangular form, with central ogee medallion, with script to interior and exterior, surrounded by vases, flowers and birds, the exterior border set with panels of script and floral motifs, in cream, maroon, light pink and olive, 110 cm, 75 cm
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Royal Worcester pot pourri jar by Harry Stinton, the lobed tapered body beautifully hand painted with scene of highland cattle in a glorious mountain setting, with heavy gilt accents on a blush ground, signed H.Stinton lower right, puce factory stamp to base, pattern number 291/H, together with a matched pierced cover with pointed finial, height 14 cm
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Pair of 19th century Royal Worcester figural comports, dated 1884, by James Hadley, depicting a young girl and boy resting upon a tree stump, each above an oval sweetmeat dish with basket weave exterior, green factory stamp to base, height 16 cm and width 16.5 cm (2)
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Moorcroft Tudric Moonlit blue pewter vase, of baluster form, raised above a wide sloping circular pewter base with planished finish, stamped to base 'Tudric Moorcroft/Made in England/ 01359', height 18 cm and foot diameter 11 cm
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Moorcroft Tudric Moonlit blue pewter vase, of baluster form, raised above a wide sloping circular pewter base with planished finish, stamped to base 'Tudric Moorcroft/Made in England/ 01359', height 18 cm and foot diameter 11 cm
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William Moorcroft Florian Ware 'Green and Gold' vase for Macintyre, of tapering cylindrical form, set with twin handles, decorated with stylised patterns of flowers and foliage, in tones of green, blue and gilt, painted initials with Macintyre factory stamp, height 34.5 cm
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Heavy Luigi Onesto Murano sommerso glass bowl, of tapering circular form, in tones of purple, green and blue, etched signature to base, height 10 cm and diameter 21.5 cm
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Barovier and Toso Murano Art glass vase, of baluster form with flared rim, decorated with a swirling lines in blue and purple translucent tones, etched signature to base, height 19.5 cm and diameter 21.5 cm
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Lalique 'Bacchantes' crystal vase, of tapering form, decorated continuously in high relief with dancing priestesses of Bacchus, etched signature to edge of the base, height 24 cm
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Stunning Victorian sterling silver cutlery service hallmarked London, 1838-45, We (William Eaton), in fiddle pattern, comprising twelve large table spoons, length 22.5 cm, twelve table forks, length 20 cm, twelve entree forks, length 17.5 cm, twelve dessert spoons, length 17.5 cm, twelve teaspoons, length 14 cm, together with twelve later matching main knives, length 24.5 cm and twelve entree knives, length 22 cm, hallmarked Sheffield, 1997/1998, Ts (Terry Shaverin), total weight 4949gm (including knives),…
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Georg Jensen sterling silver acorn pattern cutlery service, marked Georg Jensen (1945-present), sterling Denmark, setting for eight, including table forks, table spoons, table knives, dessert forks, dessert knives, soup spoons and teaspoons, weight 1702gm (not including knives) and total weight 2904gm (including knives), with storage rolls (56)
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George V sterling silver soda syphon holder, hallmarked London, 1911, Ce (Charles Edwards), of cylindrical form, set with pierced twin handles, above a body with a beaten finish, raised on a stepped circular foot, total weight 386gm, height 16 cm
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George III sterling silver tankard, hallmarked London, 1775, Charles Wright, with a domed cover set with shell thumb piece, above a baluster body, with scroll handle, on a circular foot, accented with beaded rims, set with later spout, total weight 940gm, height 22 cm
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Pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver mugs, hallmarked Sheffield, 1972, Bd, of baluster form with flared rim, each with scroll handle decorated with acanthus motif, raised on a stepped circular foot, a/f (dent to front on one), total weight 682gm, height 13 cm (2)
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Pair of George II sterling silver sauce boats, hallmarked London, 1751, F.W (Fuller white), of conventional form with a scalloped rim, set with scroll handle with acanthus motif, raised on three hoof feet, initialed 'Ig' to base, total weight 511gm, height 10 cm and length 17.5 cm (2)
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Beautiful 19th century sonnerie carriage clock, by Auguste Ecalle, Paris, the circular dial set with Roman numerals, above a subsidiary dial decorated with French garden scene, the Sevres side panels beautifully painted with a young woman with basket of flowers with cityscape behind, the other with a gentleman in garden landscape, signed E.Poitorice, with original leather case and key, height 13 cm (including handle)
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Rare Edwardian novelty sterling silver rhinoceros pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1908, L&S (Levi & Salaman), depicted standing on all fours with a straight forward gaze, standing on a facetted base, set with red fabric cushion and fabric to base, total weight 14gm, height 3 cm and length 5.5 cm
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Good early Victorian sterling silver castle top card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1843, N.M (Nathaniel mills), of rectangular form, decorated with central embossed scene of the Sir Walter Scott Memorial, surrounded by scrolling foliage and flowers, the verso decorated with a central reserve containing monogram surrounded by flowers and foliage, all encased by a scrolling border, total weight 77gm, 10 cm, 7 cm
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George III ornate sterling silver decanter label, hallmarked London, 1808, Bs (Benjamin Smith II), in the form of a wreath, decorated with a banner containing script reading 'Port,' surrounded by foliage and grapes, total weight 69gm, length 8 cm (not including chain)
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Queen Anne/George I pressed horn snuff box, c.1710-1720, by John O'Brisset, the cover impressed with the arms of Francis Drake, surrounded by scroll work and surmounted with sailing ship, length 10.5 cm
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Stunning boxed Russian gilt silver hip flask and lower attached cup, lower section with removable cup decorated with ribbons and wreaths, flanked with lattice work accented with diamonds and rubies, within a fitted box, height 14 cm
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Victorian walnut games table, with hinged shaped rectangular top, above a carved apron, on carved support and raised on four carved splayed legs, 71 cm, 72 cm
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Late 19th century French display cabinet, with carved ornate crest rail, above a shaped glass panel door, opening to fitted red velvet interior, above a lower drawer, above a lower glass paneled door, on four paw feet, 195 cm, 76 cm, 41 cm
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Rare Moorcroft Burslem 'Peacock Feathers' footed bowl, c.1918, decorated internally and externally with peacock feathers on a dark navy blue ground, no signature, impressed 'Moorcroft Burslem' to base, height 17 cm and diameter 33 cm
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William Moorcroft 'Frilled and slipper Orchid' pedestal urn, c.1928-1949, of tapering form, decorated with a continuous pattern of flowers and foliage, in tones of yellow, blue, red and green,raised on a pedestal foot, painted signature with impressed made in England//Moorcroft//Potter to H.M the Queen, height 35.5 cm
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Large William Moorcroft 'Fresia' vase, c.1930's, of ovoid form, decorated with fresia sprays, in tones of red, yellow and green on a graduated blue ground, impressed made in England// Moorcroft//Potter the Hm the Queen, with painted initials, height 32 cm
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Rare William Moorcroft flambe 'Waving Corn' table lamp, c.1930, of spherical form, beautifully covered with corn sheaths, in tones of yellow, red and blue, set in a bronze stand with woven motif on four feet, impressed W.Moorcroft//Potter to H.M Queen//Made in England and painted signature, total height 64 cm
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William Moorcroft Art Deco 'Peacock Feather' jug, in peacock feather 'Eye' design within triangular geometric panels, decorated with blue wash on a mustard yellow ground, impressed made in England//Moorcroft//Potter to Hm the Queen, and painted signature, height 36 cm
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Galle cameo glass 'Pine Cone' vase, of tapered form, decorated with pine cones and foliage in brown on frosted glass, signed Galle (star), 43 verso, height 5.5 cm and diameter 7.5 cm
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Rene Lalique (French, 1860-1945) 'Enfants' powder box and cover, c.1931, of cylindrical form, decorated with radiating borders of roses, the body decorated with a frieze of putto, acid etched R. Lalique//France to base, height 8 cm and diameter 11 cm
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Good Lalique frosted 'Ronces' vase, with a short neck above an ovoid body, decorated with a raised ground of thorn bushes, on a circular base, signed, height 23 cm
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Barovier and Toso Murano Art glass vase, c.1950, of tapering cylindrical form, set with single overhead scrolling handle, above a reeded body, decorated with a gilt swirling pattern, in clear and gilt tones, a/f (repair to handle), height 27.5 cm
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Large mid 19th century American silver ewer, c.1840, by Robert & William Wilson, Philadelphia, with a floriform lip, the body beautifully decorated with fruit branches and birds in flight, with central cartouche surrounded by a bark textured finish, the whole raised on a circular base, with lower grape vine decoration, stamped R & W. Wilson verso, possible later handle, total weight 756gm, height 27 cm
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William IV sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London, 1835, I.W (probably John Welby), set with a floral finial, above a lobed squat body, with loop handle and thumb piece, on a circular foot, total weight 463gm, length 23 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver tankard, hallmarked London, 1908, G&SCoLd (Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd), of tapering cylindrical form, set with scrolling thumb piece and handle, above plain decoration to body, total weight 446gm, height 13.5 cm
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George V sterling silver centre piece, hallmarked London, 1918, Hw&CoLd (Horace Woodward & Co Ltd), set with a scalloped circular bowl with scrolling motifs to rim, decorated with foliate borders divided by four lion masks, above a facetted tapering pedestal foot, standing on four elaborate scrolling foliate and shell feet, total weight 899gm, height 19.5 cm and diameter 20.5 cm
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Impressive pair of 19th century Austro-Hungarian silver candlesticks, marked 800, H.S, the single sconce set above a knopped stem, above a domed base raised on three pierced acanthus feet, decorated with bright cut foliate motifs, total weight 633gm, height 33 cm (2)
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Pair of 18th century Venetian silver candlesticks, c.1770's, with assay office (Zecca) mark, makers mark D.B (Domenego Bertoli) to base, each with a fixed single sconce, above a knopped stem and stepped circular foot with engraved 'Ab' monogram, accented with gadrooned borders, total weight 617gm, height 19 cm (2)
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Good boxed set of twelve Russian 19th century silver teaspoons, c.1849, in fiddle pattern, engraved with stylised floral motifs to handles and bowls, within fitted case with fine brass inlay and set with Russian silver medallion (12)
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George III sterling silver novelty caddy spoon, hallmarked Birmingham, 1798, it (Joseph Taylor), in the form of a jockey cap, decorated with cartouche to top, with reserve flanked by foliage to brim, above floral and foliate motif to under side of brim, total weight 7gm, length 5 cm
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George V sterling silver novelty lizard pin cushion, hallmarked London, 1921, C&N (Crisford & Norris Ltd), with registered design number, depicting a lizard laying on its stomach with its limbs contracted, set with green glass bead eyes and a black fabric cushion, total weight 26gm, length 11.5 cm
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Good early Victorian sterling silver castle top card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1845, N.M (Nathaniel mills), of rectangular form, decorated with an embossed scene of the Royal exchange building in London, surrounded by a pattern of flowers and foliage, the verso decorated with central reserve containing engraved initials surrounded by flowers and foliage, all encased by a scrolling border, total weight 60gm, 9 cm, 6.5 cm
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Early Victorian blue glass gilt silver mounted scent bottle, marked S.Mordan & Co makers and R.B. Cooper patent, the cap decorated with a bird above incised patterns, the body decorated with central motif surrounded by sprays of flowers, foliage and grapes, in gilt tones on a cobalt blue ground, height 9 cm
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14ct gold magnifying glass, marked 14, set with a loop handle, the body decorated with a reeded pattern and two shields containing a 'J' and 'B,' total gold weight 21gm (not including glass), length 14.5 cm
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Hellenistic marble wing female sphinx, partially 6th century B.C, beautifully carved with curled hair, brows, open eyes and smile, locks of hair falling to shoulders, above a torso/breast with feathered detail leading to scrolled wings, head and wings restored in marble in 20th century in Firenze, raised on black marble base,h 23 cm, 32.5 cm (with base)
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Egyptian alabaster Canopic jar, set with a carved portrait of Imsety to cover, above a tapering body, height 28 cm Provenance: Wybalena house, Hunters hill, then private collection, Sydney.
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Ancient Egyptian carved wooden Funeral head, possibly of Ka, carved depicting the hair and side of face with gesso, main part of face missing on stand, height 13 cm (head) Provenance: Wybalena house, Hunters hill, Then private collection Sydney reference: Glencairn Museum news number 3, 2024, Sculpting the after life
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Good Luristan bronze spear head, probably 1800-600 BC, with shaped leaf blade with prominent mid rib extending the whole blade, the tang flaring outwards at the ricasso and forming a small guard before the hilt, on stand, length 47 cm
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South Italian Apulian red Pottery tazza, late 4th century BCE, with circular top with raised rim, with wave decoration, the underside decorated with heads and anthemion, a/f, height 5 cm and diameter 10 cm
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Moorcroft flambe table lamp, of pear form, decorated with prunus style motif, set above a beaded brass pedestal suspended above four shell form feet, on a circular brass base, surmounted with brass collar, dimmer, milk glass cylindrical shade and and original US lamp fittings, height 29 cm (body) and 57 cm (including shade)
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