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Davidson Auctions
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:95
Prices available:96
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*** Attrib. Grimaldi, William (1751-1830) early handpainted miniature of a woman. In brass oval frame with ring attachment. Faded image. 9 x 8 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver tea caddy, Sheffield 1907, maker Walker & Hall, two ring handles, lidded ***
*** 19th century Silverplated tea caddy. Leaf engraved, marked SF to base. 2 internal compartments. Some wear to lid. Height 10 cm. Length 15.5 cm. Depth 10 cm ***
*** Two Crucifixes, including gilded spelter on ornate plinth with font; and electrified as table lamp faux mother of pearl faced. Height 42 cm (Tallest) ***
*** British school miniature portrait 'Imogen Isabella Twigsden Molesworth. Born 1857, 14th Sept. Married Rev. Richard Johnstone 26th July 1881. Died.' in original ornate oval frame decorated with grapes and leaves to top and bottom 14 x 11 cm (oval) ***
*** Victorian tortoiseshell card case, silver mounted. Length 10.5 cm ***
*** 14ct yellow gold surround pocket knife. Two blades and nail file. Maker, Wolsenholm, Sheffield. Provenance: Mary Martin and Wilfrid Inman estate. Sir James Martin (1820-1866) Chief Justice and Premier of NSW; thence his daughter, Mary Martin (m. Inman… ***
*** Silver gilt pill box, rectangular box with hinged cover. The top with relief tiger in a mountain landscape. With ruby set eye and blue enamel stripes. W30g ***
*** Steel vesta case in the Russian manner, set with 13 turquoise stones to front and one to the clasp. ***
*** Three various small glass paperweights. Two millefiori and One latticino. Diameter 4 cm. (each) ***
*** Large millefiori glass paperweight. Diameter 9 cm ***
*** Gothic revival brass and copper alms dish. Hand cut Gothic script around lobed border, 'He that Giveth to the Poor Lendeth to the Lord.', circa 1860-1880. Diameter 26 cm ***
*** Early miniature portrait. Young woman. In hallmarked sterling silver frame (Birmingham 1915). Portrait possibly 18th century.Provenance: Purchased Christies sale 2-3-05. ***
*** Greek icon. Madonna and Christ child. Heavily embossed silver oklad. Late 20th century. 23.5 x 19 cm ***
*** Greek icon. Madonna and Christ child with parcel gilt sterling silver oklad depicting the Apostles. Crown set with faux stones. Late 20th century. 18 x 13 cm ***
*** Russian Enamel Religious Medallions. 4 handpainted Madonnas, Christ and Saints. 2 transfer decorated, Madonna and Saint. ***
*** Russian icon. St Paraskovya with metal oklad. 10 x 8 cm ***
*** Russian icon. St Pontely with brass oklad. 9.5 x 7.5 cm ***
*** European enamelled/cloisonne miniature. Woman in a yellow bodice. Oval on a copper base 6 x 4.5 cm ***
*** Miniature oval portrait. Lady in period costume, in ivory segmented frame. Watercolour 14.5 x 12.5 cm ***
*** 19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of a young man in a pinchbeck frame. Frame with solder repairs and missing clasp pin. Height 8 cm, (total) ***
*** Portrait miniature of an unknown older lady with Powdered hair. in oval gilt frame. 8 x 7 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private collection NSW, ***
*** George V hallmarked sterling silver card case. London 1916, makers SD Co. Wt. 79g *** N/A
*** Six yellow gold pendants. 4 9ct and two unmarked. Two cross, two crucifix, rabbit, and masonic. Weight 6.5g ***
*** 19th century enamel patch box. Lid decorated with boats in harbour; faux tortoiseshell base. Length 6 cm ***
*** Victorian hallmarked sterling silver card case. Maker T & P. Engraved leaf & floral decoration. Weight 62g. Length 9.5 cm. Width 6.5 cm ***
*** Three gold pieces including two crucifixes and chain, one crucifix floral engraved, the other with pierced leaves design (9ct), total weight 7 grams. ***
*** 19th century Russian miniature icon. Miniature icon with silver oklad, struck with indistinct pre revolution marks. Depicting Christ Pantocrator, 3.5 x 3 cm. ***
*** Chip carved icon crucifix, within icon painted fitted crucifix shaped box. ***
*** Early Russian wooden crucifix, handpainted ***
*** Victorian oval porcelain miniature. Painted with scene of Christ being removed from the cross. Framed in gilt with velvet hanger. 6 x 5.5 cm oval ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver card case ***
*** Circa 19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval portrait of a young woman set within the cover of an ivory notebook. Height 10 cm, (total) ***
*** Three Georgian silhouette portraits. Two with oval domed glass, each in black lacquered frames. Gentleman in profile, facing right (frame with cracked lacquer); lady in profile facing left; & portrait of a lady in blue lace bonnet & collar. 11 x 9.5 cm,… ***
*** Russian school, portrait of a naval Officer, 1935. Monogram and date centre left. Remnants of old label verso. Oil on panel, 67 x 55 cm ***
*** Two various yellow gold religious medals & cross. One medal marked '750'. The other medal & cross set with white stones and unmarked. Wt. 5g (gold medal) ***
*** Brass World War I tank form paperweight. of the era, with worn patina. Articulated guns. ***
*** Murano millefiori glass paperweight. Original label attached. Diameter 7 cm ***
*** Early Eastern European icon, Tempera on panel, 22.5 x 16.5 cm ***
*** Pair Victorian silhouettes. Mr & Mrs W J Washbourne Esq. 13 x 11 cm & 12 x 10 cm ***
*** Greek icon. Madonna and Christ child. 20th century production with sterling silver oklad. 13 x 10 cm ***
*** Five various items, including Hallmarked sterling silver ruby glass lidded bottle, Birmingham 1903, maker Rp; hallmarked sterling silver mtd ceramic match holder, (marks rubbed), stamped 'Ss' (Scott and Sons) to underside; pair lorgnettes; banded agate… ***
*** Four Russian Brass Tri-Fold Icons. ***
*** Miniature Painting on Porcelain of Madonna & Child. Italian signature to reverse. Presented in ornate pierced brass frame. Chip to base. 6 x 4.5 cm (image) Height 14 cm (overall) ***
*** Pierced Brass Jewellery Box. Hexagonal glass facets on 3 legged base. Height 11.5 cm ***
*** Antique glass paperweight, latticino and coloured spiral twists. Unpolished base with pontil mark. Diameter 6.5 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver Miniature Prayer Book. Birmingham 1904. ***
*** Georgian mahogany tea caddy. Coffin form caddy with two internal compartments, raised on four low bun feet. Replaced bone escutcheon, height 14 cm length 22.5 cm depth 13 cm ***
*** Two miniatures. Portrait of young woman with rose; and Courtesans in a garden. Mid 20th century, both signed. Eight x 6.5 cm (each) ***
*** Edwardian portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of a young man in an open shirt. Height 13.5 cm, (total) ***
*** Two early miniatures. Hedwig Hona-Senft 1855-1923, portrait of an Elderly lady 10 x 7.5 cm; and Renard, young woman in fur stole 7.5 x 7.5 cm. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection,… ***
*** Two various millefiori glass paperweights. Diameter 7 cm. (average) ***
*** Early Buddhist prayer book. Series on hand written leaf tablets strung on wooden covers. Possibly 18th or 19th century. Tibetan. Height 23 cm ***
*** Victorian papier mache tea caddy. Inlaid mother of pearl decoration to lid. Height 10 cm ***
*** 4 Russian Silver Fruit Knives. Length 14 cm ***
*** Ratel European Woman Miniature on Ivory Diameter 6.5 cm ***
*** Early miniature silhouette of a lady lady with feathered hat in profile, unsigned but attributed to John Miers. Hand written verso 'Mrs Buchanan of Ardack Co.Dunbarton. Above Was Sister to Mrs Walter (?) of P......' in original frame ink 8.5 x 6 cm (oval) ***
*** Handpainted miniature in brooch setting. G.H brass frame (wear). Painting has some scratches.5 x 4 cm (oval) ***
*** Miniature portrait on ivory after Botticelli's Venus. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, height 7.5 cm (oval) ***
*** Victorian hallmarked sterling silver card case. Hallmarked Birmingham 1897. Maker George Unite. Flat rectangular form, with side hinge lid; gilt interior. Monogrammed 'Mi' for Mary Inman, dated verso '19th May 1899' engraved with Martin family crest.… ***
*** Edward VII sterling silver tea caddy. Hm Birmingham 1900, Matthew John Jessop. Height 8 cm, width 89g). Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal… ***
*** Early wooden Sacred sculpture. Possibly filippino sancta. Height 27 cm ***
*** Victorian rosewood' tea caddy. Dome top; mother of pearl key escutcheon. Two internal lidded silvered sections. Bun feet. Length 21 cm ***
*** Early miniature portrait young man. Signed. Watercolour. 8 x 6.5 cm ***
*** Early miniature portrait. Lady in red gown. Signed. Early frame. Watercolour. 7.5 x 6 cm ***
*** Gourdel, Vales & Co hallmarked sterling silver & enamel box. Gilded interior, floral spray to lid. Some losses to edge of lid. Diameter 6 cm ***
*** Five various sterling silver items, including hallmarked sterling silver topped crystal bottle; 2 various hallmarked sterling silver napkin rings; hallmarked sterling silver topped talcum powder bottle; and agate and silver box, stamped 925. Height 11 cm… ***
*** Three various boxed Papal medallions Etc, including John XXII; Pius IX; & gilded Gregory XVI; two various rosary beads; etc. ***
*** Portrait miniature. Red-hooded young woman in profile. Oil on card 9 x 6 cm ***
*** Italian miniature. Madonna and Christ child, mounted in leather faced frame, 'Infani and Bertarelli, Roma.' 8 x 6.5 cm (length) ***
*** Russian Icon. St Flor and St Laur. 10.5 x 8.5 cm ***
*** Three Various hallmarked sterling silver Spoons Including Ladle, London 1903; sugar sifter Sheffield 1907, maker 'Hw Ltd,' and tea caddy spoon, London 1806 (?), maker 'Tb.' Length 14.5 cm (Ladle) ***
*** Bone and mother of pearl Framed Miniature of a Woman in Yellow Dress. Frame missing some veneer. 9.5 x 7.5 cm ***
*** Miniature portrait. Signed 'M. Pefil.' on ivory. Nb: export ivory restrictions. 27 x 23 cm including. Frame ***
*** Ohlfsen, Dora 1869-1948 'Cardinal William Henry O'Connell Boston' 1911. High relief bronze. Signed 'Gvlielmvs Archiepiscopvs Bostoniensis MCMVII; Anno Centesimo Dioeceseos Feliciter Peracto / Vigor in Ardvis.' Provenance: Art Gallery of NSW; Gardner… ***
*** Three various decorative items, including Milliefiori paperweight; silver plated casket; and silver plated Middle Eastern Koran container. ***
*** Four various glass paperweights, including blue, engraved 'Stephen'; and 'Studio Ahus-Sweden, 1980 Hd'; Holmgaard; and one other. Diameter 9 cm ***
*** Two various oval miniatures. Mozart and Liszt. Both on ivory type segmented frames. Height 4 and 6 cm ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver and enamel trinket box. Chester 1919. Guilloche decoration to lid purportedly created by post Revolution Russian emigre. As inspected. Height 4 cm ***
*** Book: 'Parables of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.' Author Frank Cash, self published 1930. Many photogravure plates of bridge construction with accompanying religious text. Clean and straight copy. ***
*** 20th century marquetry framed miniature of a young woman, 15 x 12 cm (Overall) ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver Fronted Bible. Birmingham, 1998. Embossed cherub choir decoration. 15 x 11 cm ***
*** Early European Icon. Madonna and Child. Information verso. As inspected. 42 x 33.5 cm. Tempera on Wood Panel ***
*** Two mother of pearl handled hallmarked sterling silver pocket knives, including Sheffield 1848 and 1912; and one other pen knife inscribed 1933 ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver card case. Birmingham 1902, maker Cs/Fs. Length 9.5 cm ***
*** Circular decoupage wall hanging, the bride of Bethlehem, after William Holman Hunt, diameter 49 cm, (total). Provenance: John Schaeffer collection; thence by descent. ***
*** Early miniature portrait. Gentleman. Possible 18th century Provenance: Purchased Christies sale 2-3-05. Height 5 cm, (oval) ***
*** Portrait miniature of an unknown woman in a red Chapeau. in ivory laminated frame. Nb: export restricted. 12 x 10 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private collection NSW, ***
*** Portrait miniature of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, after Thomas Gainsborough. in ivory laminated frame. Nb: export restricted. 14.5 x 12 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private… ***
*** Four portrait miniatures. Field Marshal Sir George white in dress uniform (damaged) (8.5 x 6.5 cm); portrait of an unknown woman in a feathered bonnet, monogrammed lower left (7.5 x 6 cm); portrait of an unknown woman in black lacquered frame, illeg.… ***
*** Pair Victorian glass paperweights, paper backed with portraits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, some losses to image, diameter 7.5 cm ***
*** Russian icon depicting our lady of the sign. Brass oklad. Tempera on wood panel, 22 x 18 cm ***
*** Miniature portrait on ivory. John Brown Watt, Mlc (1826-1897), Nb: export restricted. 7 x 5.5 cm ***
*** Miniature of a lady in pink bonnet. Pierced gilt, & ivory frame. 12.5 x 11 cm (overall) ***
*** Victorian hallmarked sterling silver box. London 1890, maker WI. Stamped 'Leuchars, Piccadilly, London.' plain unadorned design. Closure may need adjustment. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length 6 cm. Weight 45g ***
*** After Gros, Antoine-Jean Napoleon & Josephine. 20th century Miniatures on ivory (2) 8.5 x 6.5 cm (each) ***