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Precious Objects — Shapiro Auctioneers
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Precious Objects
- Paperweights & dumps (14)
- Pocket & Pen Knives (1)
- Religious Objects (44)
- Russian works of art (64)
- Scrimshaw (1)
- Tea Caddies (26)
- Urns and Garnitures, Decorative (16)
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | Two colour gold mounted and enamelled nephrite vodka set, bearing marks for Faberge and workmaster Michael Perchin comprising; a circular tray, the rim with cabochon set ribbon-tie floral garlands, gem-set reeding to rim, with four griffin gilt-metal… | *** |  |
| *** | Silver gilt and cloisonne enamel spoon by Faberge, with an Imperial Warrant, for 1908-1917, Moscow, the underside of the bowl finely painted with a portrait of a young peasant girl in traditional costume, wearing a black and red patterned scarf around her… | *** |  |
| *** | Art Deco ruby, diamond and smoky agate cigarette case by Cartier, with a rectangular agate case, a cabochon ruby and diamond swag, tassel trim, a diamond set monogram, and stamped 'Cartier, Paris Depose' to the clasp | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Italian micro mosaic panel, decorated with a young couple frolicking in the ruins of the temple of Vesta. (Slight AF to upper right portion of the panel). Height 62 cm. Width 59 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Large presentation silver mounted cut glass kovsh, handle modeled as a Russian falconer wearing a kaftan and holding a falcon before a large scroll decorated with pan-Slavic roundels, prow mounted with a similarly embellished silver scroll, maker's mark… | *** |  |
| *** | Nephrite jewelled and enamelled cigarette case bearing marks for Faberge, with translucent white enamelling over a moire wavy engine turning ground, applied with a diamond set double headed eagle, a circular rim with a collar of diamonds, the gold mounts… | *** |  |
| *** | Faberge, diamond and guilloche enamel egg c.1899-1903, old mine cut diamond bezel set in 14ct rose gold with red guilloche enamel, marked with 56 zolotnik Imperial gold standard and work master's initials of August Hollming | *** |  |
| *** | Two colour gold, silver and jewelled photograph frame bearing marks for Faberge and work master Henrik Wigstrom, St Petersburg, the rectangular polished moss agate panel applied with trompe l'oeuil jewelled silver icicles, set with two colour gold swags… | *** |  |
| *** | Two colour gold mounted nephrite presentation cup bearing marks for Faberge and work master Michael Perchin, the carved bowl applied with ribbon tied gem set garlands and swags, a reeded collar, the bracket handles with foliate chasing terminating in… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of William IV silver gilt cassolettes boxes, mark of Charles Reily & George Storer, London, 1833, each rectangular box engraved with flowers and scrolling leaves, the lid with floral repousse decoration and reticulated trellis, hallmarked (2), total… | *** |  |
| *** | Two colour gold and enamelled gum pot bearing marks for Faberge and workmaster Henrik Wigstrom, St Petersburg, of tapering form the body enamelled in translucent strawberry red over a geometric ground, applied with green spots, the detachable concave… | *** |  |
| *** | Two colour gold mounted moss agate bowl bearing marks for Faberge and workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, the Old Russian style handles with pierced grilles decorated with harpies over a strawberry translucent enamel base, the moss agate bowl… | *** |  |
| *** | Pavel Ovchinnikov, c.1880 Russian tea caddy bulbous shape, the body with red enamel work and silver dragonfly, spider and leaf motifs with a spider web background, the domed pull off cover with a silver leaf and a silver bug, gilt interior, weight 335… | *** |  |
| *** | Large silver-gilt kovsh, Vladimirov, makers mark S.P. In Cyrillic, 1908-1917, St Petersburg of traditional form, the handle with applied cabochon gemstones, gilt interior. Width 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Large silver mounted cut glass bowl, mark of Faberge, with the Imperial Warrant, Moscow, c. 1910, of circular shape, clear glass bowl cut with radiating circles and stars, with ribbon-tied reeded silver rim, hallmarked, scratched inventory number 38178,… | *** |  |
| *** | Silver-gilt trompe l'oeuil covered box, makers Mark Andrei Bragin, 1875, St Petersburg the circular box chased to simulate basket weave, the fitted lid applied with assorted mushrooms and fungi, the mushroom caps decorated in red and brown enamelling,… | *** |  |
| *** | Carved hardstone, gold, enamelled and jewelled parasol handle bearing marks for workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, in the form of a bulldog with garnet set eyes, two colour gold collar with translucent white enamelling over moire engine turning,… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian Tri-color 14ctcircular box, guilloche enamelled and applied with a basket of flowers set with rose cut diamonds and cabochon rubies and surrounded by a laurel wreath. Bearing marks for the work-master Henrik Wigstrom, Faberge, 56 gold standard,… | *** |  |
| *** | Silver-gilt Trompe L'Oeuil Ice Bucket, Makers mark Klebnikobv in Cyrillic with Imperial Warrant, 1888, Moscow, realistically modelled as a woven cane basket, with rope handles, applied shield. Width 14 cm, 340gms | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of 19th century ivory and ebony portrait miniatures, each modelled in the form of British Prime Ministers Gladstone and Disr'li, retaining original ebonised oval frames. Height 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Small hardstone carving of a Hare, late 19th century/ early 20th century, possibly by Faberge amusingly carved in a rounded egg form with long ears, gem set eyes. Length 4.4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two colour gold miniature helmet bearing marks for Faberge and workmaster Erik Kollin, modelled as a helmet of the Imperial Chevalier Guard, enamelled on the front with the star of the Order of St Andrew, surmounted by a double headed Imperial eagle.… | *** |  |
| *** | Louis XVI style gilt metal mounted kingwood, octagonal jewel casket with a selection of ceramic inset panels with flower heads, the metal mounts with maskheads, short metal scrolled feet and its original key | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver Trompe l'oeil casket in the form of a traditional Izba, marked for Moscow, 1893 realistically modelled and engraved to simulate a Russian peasant's wooden cottage (izba) and applied with stylised window frames and a doorway, the pitched… | *** |  |
| *** | Faberge, painted guilloche enamel egg c.1908-1917, pale green guilloche enamel with a hand painted hen and egg scene, marked with 56 zolotnik Imperial gold standard and work master's initials of Andre Adler | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian trompe l'oeil silver-gilt casket, maker's mark V.B, Moscow, 1882, made in the form of a miniature leather-bound wooden travelling trunk, applied at each end with a carrying handle, the exterior finely engraved to simulate wood grain, the… | *** |  |
| *** | Faberge silver gilt guilloche, and en plein enamel powder compact with suspension ring, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917, work master Anna Ringe, 88 silver standard. Provenance: Anna Ringe owned an independent workshop and supplied Faberge with various enamelled… | *** |  |
| *** | Gold vanity box 18ct yellow gold hinged case with all over rose gold geometric pattern, baguette cut sapphire thumbpiece, opening to reveal a powder well, two smaller compartments, and mirror, stamped 'Cartier Paris made in France' with French assay marks… | *** |  |
| *** | Silver dessert cutlery set, mark of Faberge, with the Imperial Warrant, Moscow, c. 1910, in the neoclassical taste, finely decorated with foliage and ribbon-tied reeded motifs, monogrammed, comprising twelve forks, twelve knives, twelve spoons, a serving… | *** |  |
| *** | Set of eight silver salt cellars, mark of Faberge, with the Imperial Warrant, Moscow, c. 1910, in the neoclassical taste, finely decorated with foliage and ribbon-tied reeded motifs, monogrammed, comprising eight bowls and eight salt spoons, with gilded… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century whale pan bone, etched with a two mast and a three mast boat, 14.5 x 23.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Faberge gold, silver-gilt and guilloche enamel belt buckle, mark of Henrik Wigstrom, St. Petersburg, c. 1903, of lobed oval form with lemon guilloche enamel, 14ct rose gold borders set with seed pearls (one deficient), with silver clip, hallmarked, 84… | *** |  |
| *** | Silver serving pieces, mark of Faberge, with the Imperial Warrant, Moscow, c. 1910, in the neoclassical taste, finely decorated with foliage and ribbon-tied reeded motifs, monogrammed, comprising asparagus tongs, two cake servers and a serving spoon… | *** |  |
| *** | Silver serving pieces, mark of Faberge, with the Imperial Warrant, Moscow, c. 1910, in the neoclassical taste, finely decorated with foliage and ribbon-tied reeded motifs, monogrammed, comprising fish servers, a cake server and a serving knives,… | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century British school, portrait miniature, on ivory painted in oval, of a man of mature age in full wig and dress, encased in a gold frame. Diameter 4 cm. Provenance: Purportedly from the collection of Baroness E.de Spengler of Paris Lawsons Sydney… | *** |  |
| *** | Set of four silver salt cellars, mark of Faberge, with the Imperial Warrant, Moscow, c. 1910, in the neoclassical taste, finely decorated with foliage and ribbon-tied reeded motifs, monogrammed, comprising four bowls with gilded interiors, and three salt… | *** |  |
| *** | Silver dessert cutlery, mark of Faberge, with the Imperial Warrant, Moscow, c. 1910, in the neoclassical taste, finely decorated with foliage and ribbon-tied reeded motifs, monogrammed, comprising twelve forks and twelve knives, hallmarked, 84 standard… | *** |  |
| *** | Late 18th century Italian carved stained oak figure of an angel, modelled as the winged figure, clad only in a toga, one hand raised blowing a mythical horn, as on leg is raised resting on a furled ground and a stepped circular base. (AF). Height 76 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Neo classical silver tea caddy of hemispherical form on four legs connected to a shaped rectangular stand with two rams head and ring handles and a hinged cover, possibly John Robbins London 1793. Height 18 cm. Weight 655 grams all up | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Louis XVI style ormolu mounted marble urns, 19th century, each candlestick cover with pine cone finial, ovoid marble body flanked by ram's masks suspending garlands of fruiting grape vines (2), height 43 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver salt cellar in the form of a dolphin realistically cast and chased, with raised tail, decorated with rocaille scrolls, gilt interior, marked K. Faberge in Cyrillic, 84 silver standard, St. Petersburg townmark, weight 383 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Two gold Ingots, 20g fine gold 999.9 Credit Suisse #359797 together with 18.7145g fine gold 9999 Hang Seng bank #14592 | *** |  |
| *** | George III tortoiseshell tea caddy, the rectangular hinged top, with an inset silver panel, leading to twin further hinged compartments, all resting on squat bun feet. Length 18 cm. Height 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel cigarette case, applied with a gold Imperial eagle in a central medallion, marked for Moscow, c. 1880, 88 silver standard. Length 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Silver grape scissors, mark of Faberge, with the Imperial Warrant, Moscow, c. 1910, in the neoclassical taste, finely decorated with floral and ribbon-tied reeded motifs, hallmarked, 84 standard, length 14.5 cm approx. Weight 87 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Impressive French porcelain coffre (trinket box) c. 1773-1787 the shaped box with hinged cover depicting figures in garden landscape and signed 'A. Vegeon', decorated in painted enamel with gilt highlights on cobalt ground, with ormolu mounts, marked… | *** |  |
| *** | House of Faberge 'Garden of Jewels' Imperial musical egg crafted in green guilloche enamelled sterling silver, highlighted in 24ct gold, set with 32 rubies, 155 cultured pearls and amethysts, playing Mozart's Magic flute, limited edition. Height 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of finely cast silver gilt stirrup cups, possibly Russian, early 20th century, in the form of a bear and a bull, symbolic of the stock market. Height 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Icon, St George Slaying the dragon, 19th century, in tempera, gilt leaf and gesso on wood, height 28 cm width 23 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW | *** |  |
| *** | George I sterling silver tea caddy, mark of Elizabeth Goodwin, London, 1725, of octagonal form with domed, pull-off cap to slide-off cover, surmounted by an acorn finial, on stepped base, hallmarked, weight 207 grams height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Roman micromosaic panel of Pliny's doves, with a depiction of two doves drinking from a golden bowl, in a gilt frame decorated with grapes and vines, Italian 18th-early 19th century. Ref: Bonhams Fine Silver and objects of Vertu, 22 June 2011, London Lot 4 | *** |  |
| *** | European Silver Hanukah Lamp, c1930 modelled with a Star of David, leading to eight thistle shaped sconces and the matching servant light, resting on a rectangular pillar and stepped rectangular foot, height 24 cm weight 578 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Hugo Cesar Tonti (Argentinian), pair of double handled bronze jardinieres, c. 1930, each footed urn with a lobbed body and two loop handles, decorated with applied abstract motifs (2), height 48 cm, width 77 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian carved ivory figure of a Snarling bear, c. 1900, realistically carved with finely detailed fur and facial features, raised on a stepped silver mounted base, bearing marks of Iosif (Joseph) Marshak (Kiev) '84 silver standard' | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Louis XVI style ormolu mounted green marble urns, late 19th century/ early 20th century, each cover with fruit finial, the body hung with swags of flowers and surmounted by swan handles, on a fluted socle and square marble base (2), height 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Sterling silver and lapis lazuli jewellery casket mark of Hardy Brothers, London, 1933, of rectangular shape, lid and sides with vibrant lapis lazuli panels hallmarked, height 7 cm width 15.5 cm depth 10 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mr. & Mrs.… | *** |  |
| *** | Two colour gold mounted Lapis Lazuli miniature egg with marks for Kf and Mp in Cyrillic, late 19th century, applied with a cabochon ruby. Length 2.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Group Of Portrait Miniatures comprising: an elderly lady, by C. Tremayne, 1899, signed and dated to reverse, oval, 7 cm; a young lady, signed L. Laurent, wearing a crown and pearls, in a garden setting, circular, diameter 8.5 cm, decorative ribbon tie… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of French ecclesiastical brass Seven-light candelabra, early 20th century, with foliage and pierced decoration (2), height 85 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of George III inlaid birch and rosewood tea caddies, each with lead lining (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Simon Pantin, tea caddy, of rectangular form with cut corners and flat top pull off lid, the body engraved with later foliate and stipple work and crested cartouche, bearing marks for Simon Pantin, London possibly 1707. Weight 160grs. Height 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver and green guilloche enamel elephant Bibelot, on a circular footed base decorated with a cast frieze of fruiting grape vine applied over a green guilloche enamel ground, stylized head inset with cabochon garnet eyes, marked in Cyrillic K.F,… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver Trompe L'oeil caviar pot, Moscow 1899-1908, cylindrical, the sides chased and engraved to imitated a wicker basket draped with a damask cloth tied with a band of twisted rope, the cover with wood grain engraving and a plain handle, gilt… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian gold and enamel cross necklace, yellow gold chain intricately designed with coloured champleve enamels and set with a large orthodox cross set with seed pearls, emeralds and ruby, marked to the back of the bail '56', length of necklace is 38 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Imperial porcelain factory, St. Petersburg, Russian porcelain plate, Alexander III center decorated with the star of the Order of St. George, border painted with a black and orange sash interlaced with trailing foliage and a cross of the Order, diameter… | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver fox head stirrup cup, Moscow, base of the cup mounted, finely cast and detailed fox's head inset with cabochon garnet eyes, marked to the exterior rim and interior base '84 silver standard' | *** |  |
| *** | Italian marble urn on pedestal, c. 1900, the carved marble urn with reticulated twin handles, on marble pedestal (A/F), height 182 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century style Russian icon, of rectangular form, with gilt highlights, 35 cm x 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Hermes, jewellery box, the exterior with gilt metal 'H' to hinged top surface, the interior with mirror top and fitted wooden compartment with adjustable divider, stamped to side 'Hermes Paris' 'Made in France'. 19 x 13 x 3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | W.M.F., pair of silver plated urns, c. 1910, each decorated in high relief with a frieze depicting classical figures, later converted into lamps, electrified (2), height 85 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Three Hungarian Religious Plaques, Mid 20th Century, terracotta, unglazed, painted, raised relief decoration depicting Adam and Eve, the Madonna and Child, and a royal banquet (3), 29 x 42 cm (largest). Provenance: Private Estate Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Milanese ivory pyxis modelled in tapered cylindrical form, with a figural loop handle and body carved with panels depicting the Holy Family and scholars at work. Height 26.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Possibly by Robert Emmett, 19th century English school portrait miniature, on ivory of a young man in formal attire, encased in original oval red leather box, 7 cm x 6.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Hermes, H' jewellery box, silver plate, stamped 'Hermes Paris Made in France', height 3.5 cm width 19 cm depth 13 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Faberge silver dish of hexagonal form, decorated with griffons, marked K. Faberge with the Imperial warrant, 84 kokoshnik mark. Height 22.5 cm weight 371 g. | *** |  |
| *** | Silver Trompe L'Oeuil tea glass Holder and saucer, Makers mark VI in Cyrillic, 1894, St Petersburg both realistically modelled as woven cane, glass liner. Height of tea glass holder 7.5 cm. Diameter of saucer 11.5 cm. together with an associated spoon,… | *** |  |
| *** | Austrian enamel gold and diamond mounted silver pill box in the manner of Faberge, probably made made for a Russian client by Georg Adam Scheid, c.1880 finely enamelled in a combination of deep blue and white pearl over a fruiting vine and laurel leaf… | *** |  |
| *** | Georgian oval satinwood and marquetry tea caddy, c. 1790, crossbanded with Brazilian rosewood, decorated with foliate design in harewood marquetry, with key and sterling silver tea spoon mark of George knight, London, 1821 (2), height 13 cm width 15 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Italian micro mosaic panel of Pliny's doves, 19th century, the four inlaid doves drinking from a vessel, set in a shaped rectangular black marble panel, 10 x 15 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Qld | *** |  |
| *** | Menorah, Continental silver 0.800 standard, with applied palm trees, swirling grape leaves and lions from Judea | *** |  |
| *** | Russian gold locket, applied to the cover with a stylized lily-of-the-valley spray set with three mine cut. Diamonds, 56 gold standard, maker's mark A*H | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century British school, portrait miniature, on ivory signed H and S of a young man in open necked attire, encased in original square red leather box, 8 x 6. cm. Provenance: J Williams frame maker, S/Northbridge Street Edinburgh | *** |  |
| *** | George II sterling silver tea caddy, mark of Ebenezer Coker, London, 1763, of rectangular shape, engraved with scrolls, leaves and flowers, lidded, hallmarked, height 13 cm weight 314 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW | *** |  |
| *** | Russian icon of Saint Nicholas, the Miracle Worker c. 1870 painting and gold leaf on plaster and wood, the metal oklad richly chased and repousse with scrolls is pierced to reveal the painted face and hands, with giltwood frame. 49 x 42 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Two silver ingots, marked 'Matthey Garrett, fine silver 99.9% min, 1.015 kg' (2), approx. Weight 2030 grams (total) | *** |  |
| *** | Russian carved grey agate miniature of an elephant, inset with cabochon cut rubies set in gold collets, length5.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver-gilt and enamel tea cup holder, mark in Cyrillic '?C', possibly Ivan Saltykov, 1896-1908, of baluster cylindrical form on splayed foot, the flower-heads and scrolling foliage enamelled in red, blues and white, with scroll handle, stamped… | *** |  |
| *** | Georgian oval satinwood and marquetry tea caddy, c. 1790, decorated with wreath, bow and arrow, the lid with a brass pulls and floral marquetry, with key, height 12 cm width 15 cm depth 9 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques Sydney, the collection of Dr.… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Polish silver engraved beakers, c. 1930, of tapering form, gilt interior, the bases marked with Hebrew inscription, together with incised Polish decoration and a silver covered prayer book (3) | *** |  |
| *** | Ferdinand Barbedienne pair of Napoleon III gilt bronze urns with two Grecian handles and bulbous foliate decorated bodies, raised on rouge marble base, signed 'Ferdinand Barbedienne' (2). Height 22.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian icon, the mother of God of Kazan, 19th century, tempera on wood, gilded brass and white metal oklad with repousse and chasing (A/F), 18 x 15 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Regency tea caddy, c. 1815, of sarcophagus form in coromandel wood, containing two lidded caddies and cut glass mixing bowl, height 22 cm, width 35 cm, depth 19 cm. Provenance: Fraser's Antiques, Willoughby, 1992 | *** |  |
| *** | Circle of Giovanni Angelo Canini (Italian school, 1609-1666), Madonna and the Infant Jesus with angels, oil on canvas, 113 x 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Perth | *** |  |
| *** | Soviet porcelain Propaganda plate, c. 1920, after a design by Sergei Chekhonin, hand painted with blue hammer, sickle, cog, and multi-coloured flowers, with underglaze green factory mark to underside, diameter 23.8 cm, labels: Cf. For comparison Sotheby's… | *** |  |
| *** | Silver-gilt and niello beaker with makers mark Pa in Cyrillic, assaymaster marks for 1838, Moscow, with Polish import marks post 1920, decorated with a frieze of niello encircling two vignettes, one with a gentleman and a lady playing the lyre and the… | *** |  |
| *** | Agate bowl on gold plated and hardstone stand circular agate bowl on gold plated stand modelled as a tree of life, embellished with lead figures, lapis lazuli, coral and jade accents, bowl (A/F), height 25 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. | *** |  |