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Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A gold-mounted crocodile tooth vesta box, 9ct the vesta box is formed from a large tooth, likely to have belonged to a Crocodilus Porosus, or a salt-water dwelling crocodile found in the river estuaries of Northern Australia. The tooth is gold-mounted… ***
*** A set of Industrial scales, circa 1880 from Cara & Co ***
*** Two 19th century leather bound volumes titled New Zealand ferns complete with dried sample contents ***
*** A tortoise shell page turner with hallmarked sterling silver collar and finely carved ivory handle, W C London 1898, length 50 cm ***
*** A Sampson Mordan I sterling silver combination vinaigrette scent and pill box 57g ***
*** A Swiss Ericsson wall telephone ***
*** An English 9ct rose gold agate intaglio of a rhinoceros, Wt 4 grams ***
*** Two 1930s shagreen boxes, of rectangular form in green with an ivory band around the lid, probably ray, the hinged lids open to a lined satinwood interior, stamp on hinge, London made, height 5.5 cm, length 15 cm, depth 10 cm ***
*** A sterling silver letter opener by Sampson Mordan & Co. In the form of cavalry sword. London 1898., finely detailed and fully hallmarked to the scabbard and blade., 14.5 cm ***
*** An early Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette with engraved stork detail, Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham, 1881, Wt 13.7 grams ***
*** The Edwardian hard stone relief with ivory frame. An ivory frame picture ***
*** A pair of Fowler Ware, Australia blue glazed Pottery money boxes, height 16 cm ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form in coral, probably ray, silver bound rim, Art Deco, circa 1930s, wood lined interior, height 6 cm. Length 12 cm, depth 9.5 cm ***
*** An antique opium pipe with jade tip (5) together with three graduated opium scales and an opium box, pipe on stand. Provenance: certificate of Authenticity ***
*** A fine horn beaker with two bands of silver, decorated with birds & scrolling flower vines, mid 20th century, height 6.5 cm, diameter 5.5 cm ***
*** A tall carved ivory architectural model of an Eastern Orthodox bell tower & Spire with a thermometer, 19th/20th century, carved in bands with circles, lines & arches, a cross on top of a small onion dome. Height 28 cm ***
*** Rene Paul Marquet gilt bronze letter opener in the form of man in the moon and the minstrel with carved ivory head Marquet incised to back, stamped 'France 4415' ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form in green, probably ray, Bakelite band on cover, Art Deco, circa 1930s, marked London on hinge, wood lined interior with a compartment, height 6 cm, length 19 cm, depth 10.5 ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form in green with an ivory band around the lid, probably ray, c.1930, the hinged lid opens to a lined satinwood interior divided. Provenance: An old South African collection, height 6 cm, width 15 cm, depth 10 cm ***
*** A Margaret Creed Sydney Arts & Crafts sterling silver toothpick holder and nine sterling toothpicks by W.J. Sanders 65g ***
*** H. Moreau (20th century) a pair of Art Deco style Marabou (stork) bookends silvered metal on black stone bases stamped signature to base, height 11 cm incl base ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form in green with an ivory band around the lid, probably ray, circa 1930s, the hinged lids open to a lined satinwood interior, stamp on hinge, London made, height 5.5 cm, L11.5 cm, depth 10.5 cm ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form in green, probably ray, Bakelite band on cover & rim of box, early 20th century, interior with metal fitting that rises on a hinged arm, marked patent applied for & made in England, height 6 cm, length 15 cm, depth 10.5… ***
*** A George IV sterling silver & rose, green & yellow gold floral detail vinaigrette, John Lawrence, Birmingham, 1822 ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form in cream, silver bound rim & silver gilt interior, maker P B & S Ltd, England, mid 20th century, engraved on the interior cover Fcbfh from Rfh 23rd August 1952, the base in dark green leather, height 3 cm, length 11 cm,… ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form, plain inside rims wood lined, probably ray, 20th century, condition: overall very good condition, the interior with ink splotch & a split to wood base, height 5.5. Length 19 cm, depth 10 cm ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form, green probably ray, maker's stamp, R & Y Augousti London, 20th century, a brass band on the top edge of the cover, wood lined interior, height 9 cm, length 17 cm, depth 13 cm ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form in a natural faded coral, a Bakelite band around the cover, London made to base, Art Deco, circa 1930s, the base bound & light satinwood lined interior, height 5.5 cm, length 15 cm, depth 10 cm ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form in a natural cream, Art Deco, circa 1930s, light satinwood lined interior, height 5.5 cm, length 11.5 cm, depth 10 cm ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form in a natural cream, Bakelite band around the cover, Art Deco, circa 1930s, light satinwood lined interior, height 5 cm, length 11.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form in pale green, probably ray, Bakelite band on cover, Art Deco, circa 1930s, light satinwood lined interior, the base in oak, height 5.5 cm, length 15 cm, depth 10 cm ***
*** Two shagreen cigarette cases with silver gilt interiors, both impressed, made in England, mid 20th century, the green case has maker Aristocrat with Judith 23.10 51 engraved on interior [2], length 8.5 cm, & 13 cm ***
*** A shagreen box of rectangular form in pale green, with Bakelite clasp on cover, Art Deco, probably French, circa 1930s century, wood lined interior with a compartment, condition: losses to skin on corners, height 5.5. cm, length 16.5 cm, depth 10.5 cm ***
*** A large carved horn cup or beaker with silver rim & glass bottom, Edward Mayfield, London 1806, height 13.5 cm, diameter 10 cm ***
*** An English George III sterling silver vinaigrette, Birmingham, 1816, Joseph Willmore, the cover with bright cut quatrefoil on trellis ground with central cartouche initialled MCM, enclosing the gilt interior with a pierced floral and scroll grille ***
*** A 19th century 14ct miniature vinaigrette (unmarked) ***
*** A gold vinaigrette box a 9ct yellow gold vinaigrette box with a bird and flower engraved centre. Total weight 13.7grams ***
*** A large Chinese bell metal gong, hanging from a dragon shaped yoke within a frame, the beaten metal with a raised central boss, a wood and fabric mallet, height 100 cm, width 75, D 30 cm ***
*** A Victorian black marble pietra dura inlaid obelisk, inlaid with various gemstones & hardstones including lapis & malachite, plinth decorated with white flowers, height 36 cm, plinth 10 cm square ***
*** A Shelbe Dayton Coupe limited edition by Franklin Mint, in pewter, No.834/1000 with certificates and original box ***
*** A sterling silver letter opener, John bull Ltd, London, 1993 ***
*** A sterling silver book flag, Asprey & Co, London, 1953, length 7 cm, width 11 gm ***
*** A fine ivory page turner, the handle carved in bas-relief with a profusion of fruit and flowers, Dieppe, France, 18th/19th century, the handle joined to the plain spatula shaped blade with a classical acanthus leaf, Wt 43grms, length 24 cm, width 2 cm ***
*** An oertling English cased laboratory scales and weights ***
*** An unusual sterling silver toothpick holder and picks in the form of a bull and swords ***
*** A Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette, Frederick Marson, Birmingham, 1868 ***
*** A World War I whistle by J Hudson & Co Birmingham ***
*** A Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette with gilt interior & Grill, maker Es, London, 1876, hinged cover with fine line wave pattern, a monogrammed cartouche, length 4 cm, Wt 23 grams, length 4 cm, length 4 cm ***
*** A wax portrait miniature, George III, by James Tassie, 1774, in timber frame (bears certification to reverse) ***
*** A wax portrait miniature of a gentleman, in mahogany veneer frame ***
*** France-Britian Union 1854 embossed stamp, 2 Silouhettes of horses & two wax seals, framed together, 13.5 x 6.5 cm ***
*** A silver vinaigrette ***
*** Two field telephone units ***
*** A round ivory hammer shaped gavel with a turned whale bone handle, 19th/20th century, length 17.5 cm ***
*** Two Victorian papier mache wall brackets each in four sections, [1837-1901], with three sections decorated with an image of the dragon slain by St George, 29 x 29 cm ***
*** A Victorian papier mache writing slope black lacquer fitted interior, mother of pearl inlay, 49 cm wide ***
*** A Western electric Company brass candlestick telephone and wooden ringer box ***
*** A carved timber wall bracket (for bracket clock), in the Blackforest style, 60 cm high ***
*** A wax portrait miniature, Napoleon, signed 'Hr ***
*** A pair of cast metal bookends of rearing bulls ***
*** A set of ounce brass weights and others ***
*** A wax portrait miniature of a gentleman, hand painted in colours ***
*** A Mexican sterling silver Charging bull toothpick holder, Wt 255 grams ***
*** A set of Avery white enamel display scales with tray ***
*** A Ericsson Commonwealth of Australia Pmg type 35MW vintage wall telephone, c.1916, timber case with copper bells ***
*** A framed pietra dura plaque of a farmhouse field scene in timber gilt frame, 17 x 12 cm (picture) ***
*** A sterling silver stamp holder, Birmingham 1905 ***
*** A Betjemann's patent book slide, self closing, patent 12836, brass decorated each end, good condition, base when closed 30 x 12.5 cm ***
*** An early Victorian sterling silver Bosun's whistle, 1861, Birmingham, Hilliard & Thomason, tubular shape with a crown and anchor each side of the whistle barrel, repaired, length 12 cm, weight 16.8 grams ***
*** An Edwardian inlaid wall bracket with large oval patera and an Edwardian gilt highlighted wooden mirror wall bracket, (2) 38 cm high; 29 cm high ***
*** An 9ct yellow gold Three Graces cameo, one oval carved shell cameo depicting the Three Graces mounted in a yellow gold fluted frame ***
*** A pair of WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) figural posy holders designed as a young boy holding flower tubes, 13.5 cm high ***
*** A wax portrait miniature, Alex Waugh Am, by James Tassie, 1794 ***
*** A crystal obelisk with pagoda decoration, height 30 cm ***
*** A long ivory page turner exquisitely carved, length 39 cm ***
*** A pair of carved & painted wall sconces, 19th century, height 35 cm ***
*** A pair of Italian 1950's alabaster horse head book ends, original label to base ***
*** A wax portrait miniature, George III, in mahogany veneer frame ***
*** A wax portrait miniature of a gentleman, hand painted in colours, in birds-eye maple veneer frame ***
*** A long horn Shoehorn & two curved & shaped dishes, length 50 cm, depth 14-11 ***
*** A pair of wooden gilt wall brackets ***
*** A good set of F. Sartorius precision scales in glazed case & adjustable stand, with mechanical adjustment, together with a case of weight, 48 x 35 x 26.5 cm. Provenance: University of Sydney ***
*** Two cast iron seahorse form book ends 18.5 cm ***
*** Brass balance scale on a wooden base 48 x 46 58 ***
*** A pair of gilt cast metal book ends in the form of an eagle atop a band of stars ***
*** A set of cased 19th century beam scales with a complete set of troy weights. Height 40 cm, width 32 cm, depth 16 cm ***
*** An antique gold hand lapel posy holder ***
*** A Franklin Mint & Le Cordon blue, France Mallard duck soup tureen, 29 x 17 x 34 cm. ***
*** A 9ct yellow gold shell cameo brooch of a lady, oval carved shell 30 x 25 mm, mounted in a yellow gold frame, Wt 10.1 grams ***
*** A cut glass perfume bottle with silvered ribbon detail & faceted stopper & a large book mark, bottle height 9 cm ***
*** Two Gongs, Indonesia, condition: crack in one gong, height 41 cm to 48.5 cm ***
*** An English sterling silver letter opener, London, date & maker marks rubbed, with Kings pattern looped handle, 117 grms 31 cm long ***
*** A sterling silver envelope stamp holder, Albert Edward Jones, Chester, 1915, rectangular in shape with engraved pattern, MDW initials to reverse, accompanied by a silver curb chain, Wt 5 grams ***
*** A Mikimoto gold plate & Akoya pearl Bookmark in original box, length 13 cm ***
*** A Victorian ivory page turner with rounded handle & top, length 32 cm ***
*** A wax portrait miniature, G. O. Dempster Esq., by James Tassie, 1787 ***