| *** | Rare & superb Faberge silver & enamel cigarette case by Feodor Ruckert (1840-1917), multi coloured stylised enamel decorations, the lid with a vignette depicting a harbour scene with sailing ships and three figures, including one pushing a wheelbarrow,… | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian Grand Tour period Italian micro mosaic tile tiles inlaid on black marble depicting Castille S Angelo, 28 x 43 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Faberge 18ct gold, enamel and diamond ice bear egg the egg is made of 18kt white gold covered with multiple layers of turquoise enamel on a guilloche ground, the egg is crowned with a faceted white topaz and adorned with ice crystals of white gold. The… | *** |  |
| *** | Superb Faberge nephrite & gold mounted photo frame by Workmaster Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, c1890. Square shape, the bevelled edge nephrite stand applied with 4 gold ribbons and 4 garnet cabochons, central blue and white enamel square with a roundel… | *** |  |
| *** | 9ct gold two handled stemmed bowl by Edward Barnard & Sons, London, 1912, Arts & Crafts design, the handles applied with acanthus leaves, the octagonal base raised on small scroll supports, 15.5 cm dia, approx 300 gm | *** |  |
| *** | Rare French 18th century lidded jewellery box, hand painted and enamelled. five painted scenes, the main scene with the caption 'The Hare and the Tortoise', signed by Lauque, the factory mark underneath is Sceaux with gold anchor | *** |  |
| *** | Important sterling silver chalice inscribed 'Presented by the St. Albans Friends to the Rev. Jas Buller 1866', used by Reverend Buller at the Durham Street Methodist Church in Christchurch, which he was responsible for building in 1864, and where he… | *** |  |
| *** | Cased pair of Faberge silver & enamel pepperette by Julius Rappoport, of cylindrical form, the tops inset with a red cabochon, the yellow guilloche enamel bodies applied with 3 ribbon decorated wreaths on stemmed circular bases, stamped with 84 standard… | *** |  |
| *** | Sterling silver and greenstone trinket box the hinged greenstone rectangular lid panel mounted with kiwi finial maker M Sandstein (Marcus Sandstein, Christchurch, Cashel Street) | *** |  |
| *** | The Australian nugget Bicentennial proof issue, .9999 gold purity 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz in wooden presentation box | *** |  |
| *** | Byzantine double side gold and enamel pendant, circa 11th-12th century AD depicting portraits of Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ with 2014 Christies catalogue entry description | *** |  |
| *** | A fine mid 19th century Russian icon depicting the descent into Hell and the Resurrection and the twelve feasts, tempera on wooden panel, 48 cm by 38 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy, inlaid with mother of pearl, 20.5 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Russian quadri-partite icon showing four images of the mother of God with a silver basna, silver for Russian Veliki Ustyug 1812. Oil on wood panel 36 x 29.5 cm, reference lot 249 Hargesheimer Auctions, Dusseldorf, Auction 97 Russian and Greek… | *** |  |
| *** | Gold bullion 1.5oz 99.99 pure gold medallion | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Russian icon showing the Virgin Mary tempera on carved frame wood panel with gold ground 45 cm height x 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Gold bullion 1.5oz 99.99 pure gold medallion | *** |  |
| *** | Gold bullion 1.5oz 99.99 pure gold medallion | *** |  |
| *** | Gold bullion 1.5oz 99.99 pure gold medallion | *** |  |
| *** | Gold bullion 1.5oz 99.99 pure gold medallion | *** |  |
| *** | A superb and rare Victorian walnut and parquetry sideboard tea caddy of large sarcophagus form with geometric inlays, lid interior inlaid with central oval shell paterae with conical designs above and below, two inlaid hinged tea compartments centred by… | *** |  |
| *** | English school, early 19th century miniature of an officer painted on ivory, ebonised frame, 12 x 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Oak cased set of 12 .875 silver salts & spoons, Russian, St Petersburg 1882-1899 | *** |  |
| *** | Mid 19th century portrait miniature of a lady painted on ivory, half length in ornate carved walnut frame 11.2 x 8.5 cm. Reverse label painted by William Egley, London 1845 | *** |  |
| *** | Probable French 19th century 18ct gold patch box, the hinged lid enamelled formed as strawberry revealing interior compartment | *** |  |
| *** | George III ivory patch box, gold mounted rectangular box set centrally with eye portrait miniature 6 cm length | *** |  |
| *** | Late 19th century Russian icon of the mother of God of Tikhvin (Tikhvinskaya) showing Christ seated on his mother's forearm, oil on wood 37 x 29 cm (restored), reference lot 501 Hargesheimer Auctions, Dusseldorf, auction 84 important Russian and Greek… | *** |  |
| *** | Early C16th south German Limewood figure of John the Baptist, with remnants of original polychrome paint (faults) | *** |  |
| *** | Scrimshaw whale tooth, tall ship entitled 'Arctic Star' and 'Sank by a storm off the coast of New Zealand whilst engaged in whaling 1861' 10 cm length | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century European carved wooden statue 'Mourning Mary' 120 cm (split to base) | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century carved oak statue of St Vincent de Paul with small child on octagonal base | *** |  |
| *** | Early scrimshawed coconut with fine elaborate carving to surface depicting various flowers, birds and coat of arms | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Russian icon showing St. Paraskeva with five family patrons on the borders, tempera on wood panel with Kovcheg. The background made of silver covered with golden lacquer 31 x 26 cm, reference lot 631 Hargesheimer Auctions, Dusseldorf, auction… | *** |  |
| *** | Icon of Christ Pantokrator with silver gilt riza, Russian St Petersburg 1883, tempera on wood panel, the icon overpainted 36 x 31 cm, reference lot 343 Hargesheimer Auctions, Dusseldorf, auction 101 Russian and Greek Icons April 2020 | *** |  |
| *** | Late 19th century Personal tortoiseshell music box Aubert & Fils 5283 the cover finely painted on ivory with scene of Egyptian Bedouin Chief and his white Arabian horse | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese 19th century export gilt and lacquered tea caddy sarcophagus shape with cantered corners, decorated in shaped panels with figures in interior settings on a floral and daiper pattern ground. Raised on lions head feet. The interior with original… | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian sterling silver calling card case, ornate deeply chased and high relief of Windsor castle, Birmingham 1843, maker Nathaniel Mills | *** |  |
| *** | Antique oil on canvas religious study of nativity in fine gilt frame, 29 x 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian sterling silver mounted emu egg Aborigine and emu scene etched on egg, maker unknown. Height 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Russian icon showing the mother of God with Saints at her shoulders, tempera on wood panel 37 x 26 cm (faults) | *** |  |
| *** | Antique Russian icon of the nativity painted on wooden panel depicting the holy family, the shepherd, star and 3 wise men, 34.5 x 26 cm overall. | *** |  |
| *** | Late 17th century /early 18th century carved limewood statue Madonna and Child 42 cm height | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver overlaid icon elaborate religious scene painted on wooden panel, hallmarked silver panel with enamel and gilt highlights, 27 x 22.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Large Italian two handled faience 'Bagno di Diana' vase, in the renaissance style with scrolling serpent and mask handles, the body with an extensive river landscape with Diana and attendants bathing, 73.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Paperweight, St Louis close compact millefiori | *** |  |
| *** | Early 19th century carved oak statue of the sacred heart Jesus 54.5 cm height | *** |  |
| *** | Late 17th century /early 18th century church tabernacle door parcel gilt carved in high relief with Eucharist chalice 41 x 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A wooden statue of Saint Elizabeth, c. 1900, wearing a gilt crown and gold robes and holding a bouquet of flowers. Polychrome. Height 127 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Russian painted wooden icon, Madonna and Christ child, panel bowed. | *** |  |
| *** | Pair Persian miniatures on ivory, court scenes in the manner of Armani | *** |  |
| *** | Antique Russian icon of St Pantaleon on wooden panel, traditionally painted with a spoon in one hand and box of medicaments in the other, 27 x 22 cm overall | *** |  |
| *** | Pair early 19th century tea caddies octagonal faceted form, underglaze blue iron red overglaze decorations (slight chipping to one cover) | *** |  |
| *** | Early 19th century horn mull, finely scrimshawed with country house, plough, thistle and more, finished with badger | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century scrimshaw whale tooth, decorated with a sailing ship, anchors and love heart, lion and horse and the name William Smith to one side, and his initials, a lady holding a flower, kangaroo and ostrich to the other | *** |  |
| *** | Late 18th century portrait miniature of gentleman painted on ivory, gold mounted with hanging loop, reverse with hair panel and enamel plaque initials in seed pearls, 69 x 5.9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A whale's tooth scrimshaw depicting whales, seal, polar bear, walrus and bird. Length 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 17/18th century Italian miniature of the sacred heart of Jesus in an ornate period gold thread surround with floral and shell decorated corners and a Venetian style mirrored outer frame, 33 x 21 cm (some faults) | *** |  |
| *** | A whale's tooth scrimshaw flask depicting a ship with brass hinged cap to base. Length 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Scrimshaw whales tooth, seascape scene with whale, ship, and sailors in a row boat. 14 cm length | *** |  |
| *** | Scrimshaw of an American Whaler. Length 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | European silver crucifix, with skull and crossbones below the corpus and pierced floral scrolling terminals, 36.5 cm high, approx 295 grams (marks unknown) | *** |  |
| *** | Portrait miniature of John Hatt-Noble of Leckhamstead (1773-1856) painted on ivory, unsigned | *** |  |
| *** | Large Victorian brass tabernacle stand, square shape, domed scroll work top with winged angel to each corner, spiral columns on serpentine shaped wooden base, 126 cm high, 68 cm wide, 68 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian rectangular tortoiseshell sewing box, containing a gold needle case, gold handled scissors, thimble and awl, and 3 mother of pearl thread holders and 2 others (lid detached from hinges) | *** |  |
| *** | Watson & Co. Whisky decanter and paperweight, blue and white centenary souvenir and Pittsburgh calendar paperweight | *** |  |
| *** | Bronze bust of Christ wearing the crown of thorns on red marble base, 41 cm height | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century Italian Madonna portrait oil painting in simulated tortoiseshell frame, 45 x 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Mid/Late 19th century Russian miniature icon showing the archangel Michael oil on wood 6.5 x 5.5 cm. Provenance: Lot 365 Hargesheimer Auctions, Dusseldorf, auction 75 important Russian and Greek Icons April 2017 | *** |  |
| *** | A whale's tooth scrimshaw depicting a whale and whaling boat. Inscribed to reverse 'Whaling Off New Zealand '. Length 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Cased pair of miniatures of sisters Thomine and Aliette finely painted, oval shape, the tan morocco case stamped with their names. | *** |  |
| *** | Late circa 19th century Chinese ivory calling card case with 4 carved panels depicting figures in a landscape | *** |  |
| *** | A whale's tooth scrimshaw depicting a highland Scotsman and Scotswoman to reverse side. Length 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Antique ecclesiastical wrought metal candle holder with triangular top, tapering column on three scroll legs with hand hammered decoration | *** |  |
| *** | Wooden head of Christ. Provenance: This head was taken from Indonesia to Singapore in the 1960s, the head (probably 18th/19th century. Carving) has a gash in it dating from the time when rebels tried to desecrate the Catholic churches. This church where… | *** |  |
| *** | A similar lot to above also from St Chad’s church, Remuera | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian sterling silver tea caddy oval shape with quatrefoil outline, engraved bright cut decoration of ribbons, floral swags and cartouches, Sheffield, 1861, maker, Hawkesworth, Eyre & Co | *** |  |
| *** | Miniature portrait of a Cromwellian period Gent in a stained wooden frame. | *** |  |
| *** | Art Nouveau sterling silver tea caddy cylindrical shape with detachable lid, stylised Art Nouveau floral panels, Sheffield, 1901, maker Roberts & Belk limited | *** |  |
| *** | A Celtic cruciform brooch in the Arts & Crafts manner, decorated with emeralds, seed pearls, gold, silver, and two large citrines. Length 13 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Arts & Crafts rosewood crucifix with a solid silver crucified figure 26 x 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian silver overlaid icon Jesus Christ painted on wooden panel, hallmarked silver, 22.5 x 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ivory scrimshaw, depicting pastoral South Georgia scenes. Length 14.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | George III satinwood & marquetry octagonal tea caddy the lid and front decorated with 3 classical beauties, the back and sides inlaid with burr walnut oval panels, green velvet lined interior with lift out lid, 13 cm width, 12.5 height | *** |  |
| *** | Small George III sterling silver tea caddy footed vase shape with embossed flowerheads and swags, the removable domed lid with urn finial, London 1771, maker Samuel Taylor, approx 297g | *** |  |
| *** | Portrait miniature, young gent with reverse hair plait, gold frame | *** |  |
| *** | Large pair late 19th century Cantonese vases, baluster shape with gilded handles and shi shi and decorated with floral urns, tables and stands, 44.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Circa 19th French Sevres pattern jewel casket, gilt enriched cobalt blue ground with hand painted romantic lid panel, landscape cartouches to the body signed, brocade lined interior. Painted mark to base entitled 'Le Negociant Ambulant' d'apies Freudeberg… | *** |  |
| *** | George III tortoiseshell tea caddy, sarcophagus shape, silver plaque to the lid, twin lidded compartments on ivory ball feet | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Greek icon of the flight into Egypt polychrome painted on oblong wooden panel, 15 x 47 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Paperweight, Baccarat scattered zodiac canes on star carpet ground | *** |  |
| *** | Early 19th century portrait miniature of nobleman on ivory wearing scarlet uniform, blue sash with possible breast garter star, hair panel to reverse | *** |  |
| *** | 1 kg. Silver Bar marked [Ass 999 DS128 .997kg. Ime in an oval] | *** |  |
| *** | Late 18th century portrait miniature of lady painted on ivory, gold mount with hanging loop and reverse hair panel 70 x 5.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | English school, late 18th century miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, ebonised frame | *** |  |
| *** | English school, late 18th century miniature of a young lady wearing lace bonnet, painted on ivory, ebonised frame | *** |  |
| *** | English school, 19th century miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, ebonised frame | *** |  |