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Precious Objects

Lots 1—96 Found 12,470

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'Destiny' gold nugget. Ballarat district of Victoria. Weight 3.663 kg. Previously displayed at sovereign Hill Gold Museum where…
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An important pair of Russian ormolu and amethyst coloured cut glass vases, Imperial Glass Manufactory, circa 1830-40 of ovoid,…
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The highly important Adelaide Hunt Club Cup of 1881, 18ct gold, by Henry Steiner, modelled to a neoclassical form, with an…
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A large and impressive 19th century Italian micro mosaic panel in the manner of Biagio Barzotti a view of Rome showing St…
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Highly important 18 carat gold Adelaide Hunt Club cup by Henry Steiner, modelled after the antique in the form of a ewer, with…
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A Faberge silver gilt, enamel and diamond set nephrite tray, pre 1896, St Petersburg with zolotniki 88, Cyrillic stamp of…
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The 1964 Melbourne Cup won by Polo Prince, 9ct gold, James Steeth & Son for William Drummond & Co. Ltd., (3), modelled as a…
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An Important gold presentation paperweight depicting Australian flora and fauna, Hammerton, Geelong, Victoria, 1922 the square…
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An important diamond set enamel and gold Russian Imperial presentation box with monogram of Tsar Alexander II (1855-1881), mark…
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The 1985 Foster's Melbourne Cup, 18ct gold, Fortuanato Rocca for Hardy Brothers, won by What A Nuisance, (3), modelled as a…
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Central Italian school first half 15th century, the Virgin and child enthroned and crowned by two angels, with St Francis and…
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A large carved and gilded polychrome lamentation, probably North German, early 16th century. 119 cm high, 90 cm wide, 22 cm…
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1949 Melbourne Cup, 3-handled loving cup, engraved on front 'Melbourne Cup/ 1949. Won by Mr. L.G. Robinson's/ Foxzami', on…
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A very rare and superb solid malachite and gilt-bronze embellished centre table, Russian, mid 19th century. Provenance:…
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A carved stone polychrome decorated figure group of the Pieta, possibly lower Austria, mid 15th century. This polychrome…
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Two colour gold mounted and enamelled nephrite vodka set, bearing marks for Faberge and workmaster Michael Perchin comprising;…
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A pair of south Italian coral enamelled and gilt copper urns, Trapani, late 17th/early 18th century, each bulbous urn inlaid…
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A Russian carved miniature elephant by Faberge, the carved rhodonite pachyderm with rose cut diamond set eyes in original…
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The 'Bealiba' gold nugget, 21.5 ounces, discovered at Bealiba, Victoria 26th June 1957 and believed to be the largest in a…
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Fine and rare Faberge enamel and silver dual desk clock and photo frame, by workmaster Johan Victor Aarine, stamped 88, Faberge…
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The 'David Reed' gold nugget, discovered near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, circa 1975, Sold to Benefit the St Peter's…
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995.8 fine gold 1000.2 Gram bar (Geomin Australia #M991). Weight 1000.2 grams
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A fine late 19th century French ormolu jewel casket
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An Italian micro mosaic 'tondo' panel, depicting the Forum, Rome, possibly from the workshop of Biaggio Barzotti, third quarter…
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A rare Canton enamel tea caddy, comprising three canisters, all in famille rose enamels on a white ground
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Early 20th century Russian 84 silver icon, depicting Christ the Pantocrator, marked 84, with pre 1908 assay mark of Yakov…
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A rare and important three piece silver mounted emu egg garniture, Melbourne, Edwards, William 30 x 24 cm, the finely cast and…
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Christian Ludwig Quist, a stunning pair of Australian silver mounted emu egg urns adorned with Aboriginal figures seated in…
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A carved polychrome wooden figure of a female saint, French, 18th century. 122 cm high
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A diamond, gem-set and silk brocaded evening clutch bag, Cartier, circa 1930 the clutch decorated with a gold and rose pink…
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Rare and important Faberge silver samovar, marked workmaster Stephen Vakeva (Wakeva), assayer A.Sever, St. Petersburg 1894, of…
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The Madonna and Child with Saint John in a landscape in the manner of Cosimo Rosselli, Florence, late 15th century, tempera on…
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Russian carved bloodstone rhinoceros, depicted standing with head looking outward, with well carved hide, set within a birch…
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A pagoda topped Anglo-Portugese silver inlaid pique work writing box, the red Moroccan Floretine stamped leather interior lined…
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A fine silver and silver gilt mounted presentation ostrich egg casket, Australian, 19th century, the oval base with applied…
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Silver gilt and cloisonne enamel spoon by Faberge, with an Imperial Warrant, for 1908-1917, Moscow, the underside of the bowl…
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A superb antique French wine cooler, carved malachite with ornate ormolu mounts, adorned with face masks and hoof supports,…
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A set of 19th century hand painted ivory intaglio's, signed and dated H M S S 1831 of assorted size, seventeen of oval form and…
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Good silver mounted emu egg presentation inkwell by J M Wendt, surmounted by a single cluster of grapes and leaf cover, leading…
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A Victorian tortoiseshell writing box the domed lid overlaid with the applied silver inscription Melba, opening to reveal an…
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A fine 19th century Italian micro mosaic roundel in a gilded wooden frame, featuring a pair of figures in the Roman Forum with…
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Impressive Australian silver emu egg inkwell, by Joachim Matthias Wendt (1830 -1917), stippled brown emu egg with inset cameo…
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An impressive silver mounted presentation emu egg inkwell by J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, the stippled green egg with an inset cameo…
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A fine and rare Imperial Glass Manufactory crystal vase, Period of Nicholas II, Russian, dated 1908 engraved, cut and etched…
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An important Western Australian racing trophy cup the Kalgoorlie cup, 1936 a solid gold cup in the classical form, having two…
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A South German boxwood carved figure of Christ stand at the whipping post, Augsburg, circa 1640, 24 cm high. Provenance:…
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Pair of important Australian Colonial silver mounted emu eggs by Qwist of Sydney, the bases modelled with an Aboriginal family…
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Extremely rare and early mounted emu egg cup by James Tucker, with gilt wash interior, leading to a naturalistic modelled stem,…
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A gold cigarette case, bearing Ovchinnikov mark, Moscow 1908-1917, Russia, the rectangular-shaped case decorated in a radiating…
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A fine 18ct gold, enamel, gem-set and South Sea pearl Easter egg and surprise, Victor Mayer for Faberge, of ovoid form applied…
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A fine 18 carat gold enamel, and gem set South Sea pearl Easter egg and Surprise, Faberge by Victor Mayer, of ovoid form,…
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An impressive Australian gold nugget specimen, 8 cm long, 5 cm wide, 296 grams total
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A rare limestone figure group of the Virgin and child, south west France, circa 1530. 111 cm high, 36 cm wide, 26 cm deep.…
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Claret jug with emu egg 1870's South Australian Colonial zoomorphic, exhibition piece, by J Henry steiner, body of emu egg…
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A 9ct gold pill box, Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1907 the lid embossed with the trademark symbol of 'His Master's Voice'…
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A rare polychromed limestone figure of the virgin and child, French, 16th century. 110 cm high, 43 cm high, 26 cm deep. A…
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Art Deco ruby, diamond and smoky agate cigarette case by Cartier, with a rectangular agate case, a cabochon ruby and diamond…
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19th century Italian micro mosaic panel, decorated with a young couple frolicking in the ruins of the temple of Vesta. (Slight…
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A rare and important Palestinian School Proskynetarion or Pilgrim's Memento, comprising images of the Holy Sepulchre within the…
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A stunning Flemish Gothic revival alter piece adorned with angels, carved oak with polychrome finish, 19th century, 167 cm high…
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The Williamstown Cup, 1933 gold cup, engraved 'Won By F.E. Shillabeer & S.E. Bailey'S, Shadow King, Ridden By A. E. Breasley'…
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Rare Faberge hardstone and jewelled elephant, depicted standing, with downward trunk, with gem set eyes, incised Faberge to…
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Early 20th century Russian silver and enamel icon, marked 84 kokoshnik, 1896-1908, Cyrillic maker initials 'Sg', Nikolai Linden…
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An Australian presentation silver and gilt, ostrich egg casket, c1869, attributed to William Edwards (unmarked), depicting…
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Fine Russian silver and guilloche enamel clock stand, impressed Faberge, B.A (mark of Viktor Aarne), 88, with central circular…
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A Faberge two-colour gold double-end lipstick holder, workmaster Henry Wigstrom, St. Petersburg, circa 1910, the slender engine…
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Two Russian icons, 18/19th century the larger icon finely painted depicting the mother of God supporting the Christ child,…
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Art Deco enamel and diamond gold box, Cartier, 1933, the rectangular engraved 18ct gold case decorated all over with a black…
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A French two-colour gold and enamel box, maker A. C, Paris, mid 19th century of oval form with concave ends, the cover set with…
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An Australian emu egg casket with gilded and silver plate mounts, the egg surmounted by two bronzed aboriginals and foliage, a…
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A Continental silver filigree work Hanukah lamp, 19th century, the parcel gilt back plate of scroll and floral filigree work…
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Important 'Advance Australia' silver mounted emu egg lidded trophy cup, probably by Qwist, retailed by (James) Clarke and Ghost…
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1881 Steeplechase Trophy: A 22ct gold mounted claret jug, unmarked, the collar engraved with hounds and arabesques between two…
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A Florentine gilt and polychrome gesso relief of the Madonna and Child, Italian, mid 15th century. 77 cm high, 53 cm wide. In…
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A large polychrome carved walnut seated figure of St Catherine of Siena, French, possibly the Alsace region, 16th century. 143…
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Two rare gold Agricultural cups for Kilpatrick & Co, each of goblet form with a short bowl, having twin bright cut swags of…
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Impressive silver mounted emu egg presentation casket by William Edwards, with emus finial and grapevine handles having a…
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Pair of gold and diamond dice and box, in the style of Goldfinger, the textured gold die inset with brilliant-cut numbers,…
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A carved polychrome figure of a crowned Madonna and child, probably Flemish, 17th/18th century. 117 cm high The increasing…
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A Faberge gold, sapphire and diamond cigarette case, Workmaster Anders (Antii) Nevalainen, St Petersburg, 1899-1904, Russia,…
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Gold nugget, 283g, 9.1oz, from Tarnagulla, Victoria
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Large presentation silver mounted cut glass kovsh, handle modeled as a Russian falconer wearing a kaftan and holding a falcon…
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J. M. Wendt, a superb Australian desk set, Colonial silver and emu egg decorated with Aboriginal figures, kangaroo, emu and…
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Henry Steiner antique Australian silver emu egg inkwell, adorned with Aboriginal figure and emu finial, 19th century
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A vintage Cartier ruby and diamond case
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A fine 18ct gold, enamel, diamond and emerald limited edition Easter Egg and Surprise, Victor Mayer for Faberge, numbered 1/25…
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Rare & superb Faberge silver & enamel cigarette case by Feodor Ruckert (1840-1917), multi coloured stylised enamel decorations,…
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Portrait of John Thomas Barber Beaumont, full-length, seated, in a black coat, holding a quill in his right hand, by a table…
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A large Italian micro-mosaic panel depicting St. Peter's square, by Gianfredi, circa 1880, The panel 33 x 42 cm
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Nephrite jewelled and enamelled cigarette case bearing marks for Faberge, with translucent white enamelling over a moire wavy…
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An important portrait miniature of William Lawson Jnr, (1804-1861), painted on ivory and framed with a gold mount with reeded…
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Julius Schomburgk, impressive Australian Colonial silver mounted emu egg casket adorned with Aboriginal figures in a wrestling…
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A stunning pair of George III sterling silver Chippendale pagoda shaped tea caddies in the chinoiserie style. Made by John…
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An antique Russian silver photo album with hand painted panel, 19th/20th century, 41 cm high overall
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A large polychrome figure, perhaps an Apostle, possibly Austrian, mid 15th century. This large, dignified figure of a saint,…
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1928 Brisbane Cup, 15ct gold trophy on wooden plinth, engraved 'Brisbane Cup 1928/ Queensland Turf Club' and 'Won By 'Canning…