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Auction House:
Davidson Auctions
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Five large brass graduated bell weights. 56, 28, 14, 7 and 4lb. N.S.W. Government proof marks, with wood coasters. Height 37 cm (tallest) ***
*** Colonial Avery beam scales with their original fitted pine chest a tripod and brass fittings, originally from the Department of Weights & Measures and used to check weights ***
*** Pair of Norman Lindsay bronze bookends, stamped verso with registered number 'QB' - Odana and Lebovic gallery edition. Edition of 200. Height 25.5 cm wide 14.5 cm ***
*** Pair Bill Hart figurine bookends. Buff moulded earthenware yellow and honey glazed kneeling female figures. Painted name to base, circa 1930s. Height 19 cm ***
*** 19th century French bulldog 'Growler'. Paper mache 'Pull-Along' growler toy. Glass eyes. Original wooden castors. Growling mechanism working, height 36 cm length 50 cm ***
*** Set early large W & T Avery brass scales & weights. 8 graduated weights. Height 107 cm ***
*** Early Ericcson wall phone. Excellent restored condition, & converted for current use, height 76 cm ***
*** Three various articulated artists mannequins, male figure height 39 cm; horse height 34 cm; & hand height 26 cm. Provenance: Estate late John Schaeffer. ***
*** 19th century cast iron mechanical bank. Hoop-la Jumping dog. Worn original paint. Functional. Length 21 cm ***
*** Cased presentation trowel and ivory mallet. Ornately engraved ivory handled Elkington plate trowel. Presented to Mayoress of Petersham Mrs Llewellyn C Russell Jones by the architect and contractor on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of the New… ***
*** 19th century dog head porcelain whistle. Chips. Length 4 cm ***
*** NSW Government beam scales with a tripod, silver plated pans and fittings, a pine storage trunk, and marked with a gilt crown and 'Er', prepared for display during the 1954 Queen Elizabeth II visit to Australia ***
*** Early French pietra dura photo frame. Floral cover with internal photo frame on brass stand. remnants of original French label verso. Height 20 cm ***
*** Early pietra dura photo frame, with pierced brass surround; floral decorated panel opening to interior photograph. Brass top out of shape. Height 23 cm ***
*** Marco (Italian) Tacconi, pietra dura floral decorated plaque, 24.5 x 24.5 cm ***
*** Victorian papier mache oval tray on stand. Length 76 cm high 47 cm ***
*** Victorian Nathaniel Mills hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. Birmingham 1840. Gilded interior & grid; embossed decoration. Length 4 cm. Weight 29g ***
*** 19th century cast iron wise owl mechanical bank. Good original paint and glass eyes. Height 20 cm ***
*** Five graduated brass bell weights. Bombe form. 1lb to 2oz. On display board. Height 9 cm (tallest) ***
*** Early brass mounted horn centrepiece. Cherub column on trefoil base. 1 scroll missing to base platform. Height 58 cm ***
*** Victorian hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. London 1876, maker ES, with gilt interior incl. Grill. Monogrammed. Length 4 cm Wt. 21g ***
*** Original cast money bank, William Tell & Son, patent stamped to base, '1896' ***
*** Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette, hallmarked Birmingham 1853, maker David Pettifer. Rectangular shaped edge. Hinged cover engraved with depiction of the Scott Monument, opening to reveal reticulated grille. 4.5 x 2 cm, width 19.9 cm ***
*** Victorian papier mache Womans Personal compendium. Shell decorated exterior. Lid opens to fitted jewellery box. Two doors below open to fitted interior with enclosed bureau, including Drawers & pigeon holes. ***
*** Victorian part yellow gold pendant vinaigrette. Faceted crystal face. Internal grill in pierced rose, shamrock & thistle design. Engine turned back. Unmarked. Diameter 26 cm ***
*** 1978 Solomon Islands $100 pair of oof gold coin. In sealed presentation wallet with certificate specifying coin is 900/1000 fine gold. Limited edition By the Franklin Mint. W9.3g ***
*** 8 brass bell weights. 14, 7, 4, 2; and 1lb, and 8oz. Smallest non-matching. Height 22 cm (tallest) ***
*** L M Ericsson wall telephone. Added modern rotary dialer, inside cover. As inspected, height 70 cm ***
*** French 19th century posy holder, ormolu basket with a turned mother of pearl handle, height 14 cm. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney. ***
*** Victorian papier mache Pug dog toy. Glass eyes & moveable jaw. Some losses incl. One caster. Height 25 cm. Length 55 cm ***
*** Spirit of Ecstasy silvered bronze sculpture. On marble base, height 53 cm ***
*** Stevens Acrobat cast iron bank. Good paint for age; foot catch broken. Height 13 cm ***
*** 1976 Cook Islands $100 gold pair of oof coin. Limited edition In presentation box with certificate issued by Franklin Mint specifying coin is 900/1000 fine gold. W9.6g ***
*** Peerless Perfect Balance 'Lollypop' platform scales in red enamel over cast iron. Weights to 21 stone and requires 1 penny to operate. Functioning, with keys. Height 173 cm ***
*** Oriental style papier mache sewing box, probably English manufacture. Mother of pearl decorated. Hinges are missing. Width 33 cm. Depth 25 cm. Height 17 cm ***
*** Two various hallmarked 9ct yellow gold matchbox holders. (20g) ***
*** Five Avery brass graduated bell weights. 4oz, 8oz, 1lb, and 2 x 2lb. On fitted board. Height 10 (tallest) ***
*** Bruce Bairnsfather 'Old Bill' sculpture. Cast brass car mascot of popular World War I comic soldier. Length 13 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver Vinaigrette. Length 3.5 cm ***
*** Always Did 'Spise a Mule mechanical bank. Original Early 20th C; Repainted. working. Whip missing. Length 25 cm ***
*** Early English cast iron and brass shop scales. Graduated set 7 Vandome brass weights (and one odd 2lb) ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. Birmingham 1846, maker George Unite. Gilt interior with screen, engraved leaf decoration to lid and base. Length 3 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. Birmingham 1851, maker DP. Gilt interior with screen, engraved with cathedral on lid. Length 3 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver Vinaigrette. Length 3.45 cm ***
*** George III sterling silver vinaigrette, hallmarked London 1778, maker William Edwards. Rectangular form with reeded sides and hatched cover and base. Hinged cover opening to reveal gilt interior and pierced floral grille. W28g 3.8 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm ***
*** 19th century cast iron eagle mechanical bank. Tilting eagle 'Feeds' young. Original faded paint. Top beak missing. Height 15 cm ***
*** Victorian hallmarked sterling silver asparagus tongs, and horn servers. Tongs Birmingham 1881. Makers F E. servers silver mounted Birmingham 1924. Length 24 cm (average). Weight 164g (tongs) ***
*** 4 various Prints, including nude after Bouguereau, J D Batten, Spencer Stanhope etc. 53.5 x 64 cm, (Bouguereau, overall). Provenance: John Schaeffer collection; thence by descent. ***
*** Seven various pieces early writing accessories. Two agate handled seals; two agate and mother of pearl letter openers, and one pen; samurai sword letter opener ***
*** Georgian hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. London 1875, makers Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, with internal pierced oval removable grid. Width 5 cm. Weight 46g ***
*** Seven Var pieces early writing accessories. Two agate handled seals; two agate and mother of pearl letter openers, and one pen; samurai sword letter opener ***
*** American bronze ashtray & letter opener. Ashtray in form of bison beside a waterhole; letter opener with bison head handle. Width 24.5 cm(ashtray) length 39 cm (letter opener) ***
*** Early, Japanese papier mache/mother of pearl jewel box. 3 internal gold decorated drawers, each with two mother of pearl handles. chip on top left hand side at back. Height 15 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver Vinaigrette. Birmingham 1849, maker Edward Smith. Gilt interior and screen, engraved lid and base. Length 2.5 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. Birmingham 1863, maker Hilliard and Thomason. Gilt interior and screen, engraved lid and base. Length 2.25 cm ***
*** Always Did 'Spise a Mule Mechanical bank. Bucking Jockey Version. Half Rider's Head Missing. Functional. Length 25 cm ***
*** Early set brass Troy weights. Ranges for 0.25 - 16 troy ounces. Height 4 cm ***
*** Various Chinese items, including stone bi, six character mark bowl: 2 rosewood stands; brass bookends & carved wood immortal. Height 25 cm (Immortal) ***
*** Chinese ivory letter opener. Carved blossom decoration to handle. Length 18 cm weight 16gms. ***
*** George III hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. Birm. 1819, maker I.S (possibly John Shaw). Gilded interior & grid. Satchel form. Hinge needs repair, length 3.5 cm weight 17g ***
*** Painted cast iron dog form money box, after 'HMV Nipper' ***
*** George III sterling silver vinaigrette, hallmarked Birmingham 1810, maker John Shaw. Rectangular form, with hinged cover opening to reveal gilt interior, and pierced floral grille. W18.3g 3.6 x 2.6 cm ***
*** Two early walnut framed collections ceramic intaglios. Classical profiles. ***
*** Oak cased Edwardian wall phone, restored and refurbished for current use ***
*** Two Benin Bronzes. One, a standing figure playing an oliphant, ivory hunting horn, height 26 cm, the other an equestrian warrior with sword & shield, height 45 cm. nb: Ivory, export restrictions ***
*** Set 5 bronze opium weights. On fitted wooden stand. Height 7 cm (tallest) ***
*** Four various cast iron banks. Stevens Treasure Safe; City Bank; U.S.mail box; and domed bank. Height 13 cm. (Safe) ***
*** 19th century cast iron soldier mechanical bank. Soldier shoots penny at tree stump. Losses to barrel; cocked but not firing. Height 26 cm ***
*** George IV hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. Birm. C.1825 (date mark rubbed). Gilded interior, with floral grid, length 3.5g weight 19g ***
*** Two various Victorian hallmarked sterling silver Whistles, hallmarked London 1877, maker 'Tj' (dents); & Hallmarked Birmingham 1890, maker 'M & L.'. Length 7.5 cm & 6 cm. Wt. 23g ***
*** Art Deco Alabaster Bookends. Decorated with bronzed spelter naked kneeling female. Height 10.5 cm ***
*** Two various cast iron banks. Unmarked Jolly N. R style with fixed eyes; and original DINAH with damaged forehead. Height 18 cm. (Dinah) ***
*** Early 19th century hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. hallmarked Birm. Date stamp rubbed. Maker TS. Gilded interior & grid, length 2.5 cm weight 8g ***
*** George III hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. Birmingham 1807, maker Matthew Linwood. Gilded interior with grid. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length two cm. Weight 7g ***
*** Two Chinese bone/ivory items. Pierced bone small box; and carved ivory page turner with floral handle. Length 22.5 cm (page turner) ***
*** Georgian Wax Profile Portrait Inscribed verso 'Elizabeth 2nd Wife of Edward Johnstone Md Daughter of ........ Pearson of Tottenhall. Died 3rd April 1823. Great Grandmother of Capt. Andrew Johnstone Dso.' Detached from backing. Original convex glazed frame… ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. Length 2.5 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver Vinaigrette. Length 3.5 cm ***
*** Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette, hallmarked London 1853, maker Benjamin Barling & Sons. Rectangular form, with engraved floral sides, and hatched cover and base. Gilt interior with separate grille. W11.1g 2.6 x 1.4 cm ***
*** Pair Australian kangaroo bookends. Cast bronze, sesqui-centenary issue (1938). Height 12 cm ***
*** 14 Vandome graduated brass bell weights ***
*** Orientalist papier mache tray. Chinese scene decorated. A/F. Length 71 cm ***
*** Little Joe cast iron bank. Later version of Jolly N. R bank. Height 14 cm ***
*** Four various early ladies Personal items. Incl heart shaped vinaigrette; and 3 various magnifying glasses. ***
*** Pair Art Deco Chromed Kookaburra Bookends. Height 15 cm ***
*** Art Deco Green Bakelite Letter Opener. Mounted with silverplated cicada. L 20.5 cm ***
*** Early rolled gold cameo. Shell carved with grecian goddess & cupid. 4 x 5 cm ***
*** 2 novelty cast iron money Banks. 'Dinah' & 'Jolly Nigger Bank.' H17 cm ***
*** George III hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. Birmingham 1802. Makers Cocks and Bettridge. No insert. Length 4 cm. Weight 17g ***
*** 1976 Guyana $100 pair of oof gold coin. Limited edition In presentation box with Franklin Mint certificate specifying coin is 500/1000 fine gold. W5.7g ***
*** 1920s STC wood cased wall phone. Ex Railways. Cord A/F. Original and complete except for battery. Height 53 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver Stamp holder. Birm. 1904. Triple frame style lid depicting contents. ***
*** Pair Trent Pottery Dog & Kennel Bookends. Remnants of original sticker. Height 14.5 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. Birmingham 1812, maker Joseph Willmore. Gilt interior with screen. Length 3.5 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver vinaigrette. Length 2 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver/gilt vinaigrette. Birmingham 1849, maker Edward Smith, gilt interior with screen. Length 2.5 cm ***