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Precious Objects — Sotheby's
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| Number of lots recorded: | 55 |
| Lots with images: | 54 |
| Prices available: | 55 |
Category:
Precious Objects
- Paperweights & dumps (4)
- Religious Objects (28)
- Russian works of art (33)
- Scrimshaw (3)
- Tea Caddies (14)
- Urns and Garnitures, Decorative (3)
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel tea glass holder, I. Saltikov, Moscow, 1899-1908, decorated with polychrome flowers and scrolling foliage on stipled ground, angular scroll handle 84 standard, 6.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An enamelled silver gilt casket of upright form and quatrelobed section, the sides decorated with enamelled iris and bamboo in relief on a finely meshed ground between bands of agate cabuchons, the domed cover similarly decoarated with lotus sprays around… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian silver icon of Christ Pantokrator, 19th century, the rectangular relief molded silver oklad over a painted elm panel 36 by 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of early miniatures, each depicting a gentleman and a lady in formal dress, and mounted in cedar frames | *** |  |
| *** | A Baccarat Close Pack millefiori Paperweight, Dated 1849, the assorted multi-coloured canes including silhouettes of a cockerel, dog and goat and the date 1849, 6.5 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon, Saint John the Baptist, probably 18th century, painted on panel with central figure surrounded by religious figures 32 x 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian silver gilt travelling Tryptych icon, Moscow 1908 -1917, the centre panel depicting the Virgin with the Christ child, the flanking panels with two evangelists, all with engraved oklads, the exterior with engraved decoration and a non associated… | *** |  |
| *** | A Small Rectangular Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, the lid slightly domed with monogram plaque to lid and the interior fitted with compartments, on small brass bun feet, 12 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | Two Whale Tooth scrimshaws, mid 19th century, the first tooth incised to one side Cambrian 40 | *** |  |
| *** | A George III mahogany and snake wood tea caddy, the hinged sarcophagus top with the original lined cavity and brass escutcheons | *** |  |
| *** | Burr walnut veneered tea caddy of rectangular form, with its original lead lined compartments | *** |  |
| *** | A French gold and horn box, Paris, circa 1785, later inset miniature to cover, the circular horn body with studded with gold pique stars throughout with multiple gold foliate borders, the cover inset with a painted miniature entitled La Rose Choisie… | *** |  |
| *** | A George III mahogany tea caddy, early 19th century (2). A George III mahogany tea caddy, early 19th century of sarcophagus form, the domed lid with boxwood stringing and parquetry banding opening to reveal compartments for caddies and a crystal mixing… | *** |  |
| *** | Two Russian silver and cloisonne enamel cases and a Russian silver and enamel snuff box 1899-1908 the cases decorated with flowers amongst scrolls and foliage, workmaster initials, Moscow, 84 zolotniks ; the snuff box with a shaped panel depicting a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian travelling triptych icon with silver oklad, 'CR', Kursk, 1908-1926, the moulded oak frame opening to reveal Christ Pantocrator, flanked by Saints, the faces and hands in tempera on panel, 18 cm high, 13 cm wide (closed) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French gilt metal and porcelain urns, the vase shaped covered urns with painted panels of a young man and young woman, dolphin scroll handles, on square carriage plinth decorated with painted landscape panels, putti, bows and arrows and lion paw… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, 19th century, with a silvered and gilt brass oklad, giltwood frame, within a glazed wooden case 33 x 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A George III papier mache tea caddy, attributed to Henry Clay, circa 1780, the caddy of elliptical form, the hinged lid surmounted by a brass swing handle, the ebonised ground decorated with trailing husk borders in the 'Etruscan' manner, foiled to the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel egg shaped vessel profusely decorated in polychrome enamels and garnets, three panels with swans amidst foliate and scroll surrounds, studded with seven garnets, raised on three legs terminating in hoof feet,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel egg on stand, maker's mark Ca, Moscow, 1908-1926, the ovoid body in two sections, decorated in the round with foliate panels and patera enlivened with foil backed enamel highlights, on a pale blue ground, opening… | *** |  |
| *** | A matched set of six silver gilt and champleve enamel spoons, Moscow, 1898-1914, each decorated to the bowl with a foliate enamel cartouche on a stippled silver gilt ground, within a white jewelled enamel border, 84 standard, with a later case, 10.5 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of late 18th and 19th century silhouettes the largest 34 cm high, 27 cm wide including the frame comprising eleven various male and female profiles | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian reverse painted maritime silhouette on glass, depicting HMS Marlborough, HMS Royal Albert and HMS Sirius at sail, within a burr walnut frame. 36.5 x 47 cm. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | A George III oval gold framed portrait miniature of a gentleman, depicting a young gentleman in blue coat, white waistcoat and cravat, painted on ivory, initialled J. R over 1800, the verso with pale blue enamel ground with locks of hair and a gold framed… | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of four early Victorian portrait miniatures, comprising a gentleman in profile wearing glasses in formal attrire in oval frame, a gentleman wearing a darkhigh, collared coat in rectangular frame inscribed to the back 'James Huff Age 25', a… | *** |  |
| *** | A French pate-de-verre vide a poche moulded with a scarab, signed A. Walter, circa 1925, in tones of deep blue and green, together with a small pate-de-verre paperweight also with molded mark for Almeric Walter (2) 13 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian silver and enamel cigarette case, rectangular with rounded corners, both sides decorated with traditional Russian ornament of scrolls and geometric rosette within beaded borders in polychrome cloisonne enamel, stamped '84 Zolotnik', maker's mark… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian silver and Cloi Sonne enamel icon, late 19th/early 20th century depicting the mother of God holding the Christ child, with silver-gilt and polychrome enamel halos, the robes chased and repousse embossed with applied foliate border, stamped… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of four Russian silver gilt and champleve enamel spoons, Gustav Klingert, Moscow, 1882-1889, each decorated to the bowl with a foliate enamel cartouche in shades of mauve, on a stippled silver gilt ground, 84 standard, 12 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian Irish silver gilt ciborium, maker's mark J.S, Dublin, 1865, of circular form with a knopped stem, the cover centred by a cross finial 368gms, 23 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A George III oval portrait miniature attributed to Nathaniel Plim(m)er, circa 1800, depicting a young woman with powdered hair trailing over her shoulders and wearing a white dress, within a blue and white enamel pearl set border, gold and metal frame and… | *** |  |
| *** | 18ct gold pill box, circa 1950, Composed of woven gold wire in a chevron pattern, weight approximately 33.10 grams, measuring approximately 45 x 35 x 10 mm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel serving spoon or ladle, Grigori Sbitriev, Moscow, 1908 - 1917, gilded heart shape bowl, the underside enamelled with a central interlocking geometric design within white beaded border surrounded by stylised… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure depicting corpus Christi, German, 18th century, mounted on a brocade panel with iron nails, 20 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A George III oval inlaid satinwood tea caddy, circa 1790 the top inlaid with flower head paterae, brass handle, the sides decorated with amphora, swags and foliate motifs, the interior with original tin lining and key 12 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian silver plate mounted emu egg claret jug and centrepiece, second half 19th century, the helmet shaped spout and foliate engraved mounts flanked by a loop handle, beaded knopped stem on a similarly decorated foot, the detachable stopper with a… | *** |  |
| *** | Gold pill box, the 18ct tri-colour gold box composed of finely woven gold mesh in a herringbone pattern, Italian assay marks, approximately 40 x 25 x 10 mm. | *** |  |
| *** | Gold pill box, the 18ct gold circular hinged box with a central circular motif to an engraved ribbed background, and milled edges, indistinct European assay marks, approximately 50 x 20 mm, 28.60 grams. | *** |  |
| *** | A George III burr walnut tea caddy, the sarcophagus hinged top, opening to reveal two compartments and original central cut glass mixing bowl, ivory escutcheon on brass bun feet. Width 31 cm. Depth 16 cm. Height 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A portrait miniature of gentleman, 19th century (2), painted as a gentleman wearing a formal lace collar with an order of St George to his breast, within an ornate foliate decorated ormolu frame; together with a set of four Meissen case intaglios in… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel salt, Moscow 1896 and a Russian silver gilt salt, Moscow 1874, the enamel salt with circular with the tapering sides decorated with polychrome flowers and leaves entwined with a blue and white ribbon scroll,… | *** |  |
| *** | A group of four polychrome decorated wood Santos figures, 19th century two figures carved as monks and one as a saint on circular pinths, the fourth a carved female in black dress and cloak, possibly a nun, with ivory face and hands on square plinth (4)… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Victorian silver jewel box, maker S.C within double circle, Birmingham, 1860, of rectangular form, the hinged lid slightly domed with a scrolling foliage border, an engraved crested cartouche to the front, lion head with ring drop handles, raised… | *** | N/A |
| *** | A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel small beaker, Moscow 1887, the sides decorated with polychrome foliate designs within white beaded circular borders, on ball feet, engraved date and initials to interior rim, stamped no. 875 in oval, 84 standard,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel bonbonniere, Gustav Klingert, Moscow, circa 1890, the body enamelled with flower heads and leaf scrolls on stipled ground with turquoise dot borders, 84 standard, 6 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A Brazilian rosewood tea caddy, circa 1835 (2). A Brazilian rosewood tea caddy, circa 1835 of sarcophagus form, the domed rectangular lid opening to reveal an interior with two tea boxes flanking a central crystal mixing bowl, with tapering sides, brass… | *** |  |
| *** | An Inuit walrus ivory 'cribbage board' tusk, 20th century the scrimshaw to one side with polar bear, seals, cribbage board and a man in a sled and two reindeer, the reverse incised with a map of cape Nome Precinct 70 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of four miniatures, 19th / 20th century comprising four portraits, two of Victorian gentlemen in black coats and white jabots, a portrait of George III and a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, together with | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Russian silver gilt and champleve enamel spoons, probably V. Akimov, Moscow, late 19th century, each decorated to the bowl with a foliate enamel cartouche on a stippled silver gilt ground, 84 standard, 13.5 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A silver trinket box by H. Steiner, Adelaide, of serpentine oval form with a hinged cover and gilt wash interior, 103gms | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century oval miniature on ivory, depicting a young gentleman wearing a black jacket and white jabot, in gold frame and leather case, 8.5 cm by 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two cinnabar lacquer items, 20th century, comprising a pricket altar candlestick and a lidded baluster jar of tapering form, 44 cm and 38 cm respectively | *** |  |
| *** | An American silver patch box, 18th century, the slender shaped box, with pieced applied oval plaque depicting a little putti by repute possibly by Paul Revere 64gms | *** |  |
| *** | A silver card case by J. M. Wendt, Adelaide, rectangular with a hinged lid, monogrammed Amej and dated 23.9.00, 93gms | *** |  |
| *** | A panel depicting an Indian processional scene, Indian rosewood with bone and various other wooden inlays and ink brush work, depicting marching men with weapons, musical instruments and others riding an elephant, on horseback and a camel, 47.3 x 199.3 cm | *** |  |