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Fine Arts & Jewellery — Davidson Auctions

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Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:444
Sale Title:Fine Arts & JewelleryLots with images:440
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:356
Date:7-May-2011
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1995 Royal Australian mint $100 gold coin. In original presentation case.
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1996 Perth mint 5 Dollars koala platinum coin. 1/20th oz. Platinum. In original presentation case.
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Australian 1923 Halfpenny. Well circulated
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Australian 1930 Penny. Well circulated
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Australian 1932 Penny. Uncirculated condition.
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1988 Perth mint silver Holey Dollar and Dump. In orginal case with cardboard cover.
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Pair hallmarked sterling silver sweetmeat dishes. London, 1896. Maker: Charles Stuart Harris. Diameter 14.5 cm
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Five various Continental silver items. 4 small dishes/bowls (one marked .900) and 1 small plate (marked .800). Diameter 15.5 cm (plate)
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6 hallmarked sterling silver napkin rings. Birmingham 1940. Maker L Ltd. Weight 175g
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Hallmarked sterling silver vesta. Birmingham 1911, maker Zimmerman. Weight 70g
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Crystal perfume bottle with sterling silver collar. Etched floral decoration. Height 14 cm
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Early silver mounted and agate Lobe shaped box, probably early to mid 19th century. Width 7 cm
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Two various silver cigarette Cases. One with niello decoration of Egyptian scenes; the other Art Deco, with striped design. Length 13 cm (Average)
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Pair hallmarked sterling silver sweetmeat dishes. Hm London, 1884. Maker: Thomas, Walter and Henry Holland. Marks rubbed to 1. Diameter 15 cm
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Hallmarked sterling silver Whisky flask. Birmingham 1934. Maker Aw. Dent to top edge and stopper. Engraved. Weight 233g
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Two various jewellery boxes, including Continental .800 silver, quad footed with monogrammed lid; and 1 other American silverplated. Width 8 cm and 16 cm
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Hallmarked sterling silver box, circa 1925 Hardy Bros (?). Marks rubbed.
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Two various hallmarked sterling silver sugar tongs, including Sheffield 1911, maker Walker and hall; and Hester Bateman, London c.1790 - date mark rubbed, monogram to same.
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Three matching Continental silver open salts, each tri-footed and marked .900. Diameter 9 cm
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Hallmarked sterling silver photo frame. Sheffield 1989, makers Mappin and Webb. 20 x 15 cm
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Hallmarked sterling silver 4 piece tea and coffee service. Sheffield 1938, maker EV. Small dent to upper surface of teapot.
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Boxed hallmarked sterling silver dressing table set. Birmingham 1946, maker 'B & Co. Daltron Deluxe,' including mirror, hair brush, comb and clothes brush. in presentation box
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Hallmarked sterling silver cased cruet set. Birmingham 1931. Open salt, pepper caster, and mustard pot. Spoon later (Sheffield 1969).
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Pair Continental silverplated bowls. Classical revival. Stamped to base with retailers 'Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London.' Depth 23 cm
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Boxed set 6 hallmarked sterling silver tea spoons. Birmingham 1911. Maker Cw. Missing sugar tongs.
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Various cutlery, including Canteen of 6 bone handled fish knives and forks; and boxed sets of 12 each entree and dinner knives.
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Bronzed figure of Zeus bronzed brass. Height 32 cm
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Autographs of Australian Prime Ministers. Display presentation of all 25 Prime Ministers from Barton to Howard, with actual signatures. 101 x 152 cm
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1981 Republican dance poster. Citizens for Democracy. Sydney Town Hall Nov. 11, 1981, signed by Gough Whitlam. Print 59 x 44 cm
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1932 harbour bridge opening poster. Photo vignettes of officials and parade. 69 x 42 cm
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F. Lassetter Reading lamp Registered design Sydney 1883. One candle power reading lamp, brass and copper, with silverplated segmented reflector. Shade revolves 360 degrees, the lamp stem has a self feeding spring loaded mechanism. Stamped to stem 'Regi. Height 39 cm
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Album Edwardian postcards. Approx. 130 cards, various, of English actresses, Queensland scenes etc.
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Two 1780 American Maps. ' a new and Accurate map of the Province of Pennsylvania in North America from the Best Authorities;' 'A new map of the Province of Maryland in North America.' 27 x 32 cm, and 27.5 x 33 cm
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Three various Pens and a propelling pencil, including Lady Sheaffer ballpoint; Sheaffer gold plated ballpoint; unbranded ballpoint with matching key ring; and Waterman propelling pencil.
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Book: 'The Complete Angler'. Author Isaac Walton.7th Ed. 1808. Samuel Bagster, London.
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C.1890 cast iron figural counter bell. Cast in the form of a child's face with protruding tongue. Clockwork mechanism rings when tongue is pressed. Height 14 cm
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Album NSW Railways Ambulance badges. 10 year consecutive run of certificates and badges 1946-56. 3 sterling silver and 2 9ct gold badges, 5 certificates and 4 special holiday letters awarded to G. J. Elder.
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Pair Irish Tyrone crystal glasses. In original presentation box for 1994 Fifa World Cup, USA. Height 9 cm
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Bendigo pottery Albert Namatjira character jug. Issued c1978. Sculpted by John Frith, with certificates. Height 16 cm
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Early 20th century pokerwork crumb tray and brush; and ink Illustration. Illustration in the manner of Ida Outhwaite depicting children and fairy in the forest. Crumb set decorated with koalas and fairies dinner party.
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Carly Bakelite cigarette Dispenser, with articulated kookburra dispensing cigarettes from lidded box. Height 11 cm
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English Selcol 'Bakelite' type black cigarette Dispenser. Reuge musical section plays 'Tales from the Vienna Woods.' movement appears operational. Height 20 cm
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Pelham puppets Pluto figure, with original instructions and box. Length 22 cm
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Chad Valley Roulette wheel. (Some losses of paint to numbered sections). Set into black base.
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