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Precious Objects

Lots 1633—1728 Found 12,289

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A collection of four silhouette miniatures in birdseye maple frames, noted verso, I. Ann Lucas 1770-1836, II. William Lucas…
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A casuarina strung tea caddy
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An English carved oak winged angel, a church decoration, with hands clasped in prayer. Width 56 cm
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Four carved apostle plaques, deeply carved oak saint plaques for St. Mark, John Luke and Martin. Height 26 cm
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A miniature painting of Clio the Muse of History, after the painting by Johann Heinrich Tischbein - The Nine Muses - Clio…
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A miniature of a prince in armour, painted on ivory. The prince wearing a blue jacket, gilt frame. 9 cm. high
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A miniature, a pair of silhouettes by Miers, a gentleman and a lady circa 1815 1st: she to sinister, with bronzed highlights,…
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A miniature, a lady circa 1790 likely by Richard Cosway, with powdered curled hair, wearing a white dress, lace fichu, blue sky…
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Georgian oval satinwood and marquetry tea caddy, c. 1790, decorated with wreath, bow and arrow, the lid with a brass pulls and…
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A large Egyptian 900 silver jewellery box, Cairo, early 1980s, of oval outline with a domed cover enclosing a velvet lined…
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Four Victorian glass dump paperweights, late 19th century, comprising two single paperweights and a pair. Each featuring…
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Three Victorian glass dump paperweights, late 19th century, each of ovoid form, with air bubble inclusions, 18 cm, 16 cm & 12…
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Russian silver enamelled open salt on three ball feet. Moscow, 1896. Diameter 7 cm weight 94g
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Antique miniature dog portrait of a silky terrier on ivory framed nicely in elaborate gilt frame, size 20 cm x 18 cm
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Russian silver & enamel picture frame with applied rosettes, a timber backing & a gilded easle stamped '88'. Height 12 cm
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A similar pair of French portrait miniatures, signed M. Raumer, 19th century, circular in form, finely painted on ivory…
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A pair of antique French ormolu mounted breche marble urns, late 19th / early 20th century, of classical baluster shape on a…
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An antique carved wood Corpus Christi, 18th century, probably French, of typical form with the head up and to one side and the…
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A George III silver tea caddy, maker's mark of John Denzilow, London 1791, rectangular with canted corners and a slightly domed…
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An Australian silver emu paperweight, modelled in the form of an emu on an oval base, marked 'Pure Australian silver, Drummond,…
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A 9ct gold card case, applied with letters 'Lm cm' within a wreath surround, size 83 x 57 x 8.5 mm, marks for Edwards & Sons,…
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Gold Memorial locket, circa 1900; the oval surround of scroll and foliate design centring a glazed compartment enclosing a lock…
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An Australian sterling silver mounted emu egg Aborigine and emu scene etched on egg, maker unknown. Height 33 cm
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A Robert Burns portrait scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, engraved Robert Burns and J. Macauley, 13.25 cm high
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An Italian neoclassical revival Prie Dieu, early 20th century, of lyre form and in button back green velvet, the crest with…
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An engraved scrimshaw whales tooth, second half 19th century, 13 cm long
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An antique polychrome and giltwood carved figure of an angel, 56 cm high
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Scrimshaw whales tooth decorated with a three masted ship and laurel, 19th century. 12 cm high
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Scrimshaw whales tooth decorated with a three-masted ship, 19th century. 17 cm high
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Three scrimshaw powder horns, 19th century, with naive incised decoration of archers, mermaids, sailing ships, serpents, fish…
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A pair of spelter and marble lion figured bookends, together with a Russian bronze bell, the bookends 25 cm long
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A pair of emu eggs carved with Australian wild animals & an Aboriginal hunter. Silver plated mounts with emu finials resting on…
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Interesting Russian silver and onyx pad holder, marked, Moscow, 84, 1908-1916, of rectangular form, set with an image of a…
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A Victorian walnut and brass mounted domed top tea caddy, 16 x 23 cm, size 16 x 23 cm
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A polychrome figure of a Saint, possible Portuguese, 18th century. 46 cm high
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An early Victorian rosewood inlaid octagonal tea caddy, circa 1830. 16 cm high
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A Russian silver and Cloi Sonne enamel icon, late 19th/early 20th century depicting the mother of God holding the Christ child,…
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A carved polychrome and giltwood figure of the Madonna, late 18th/early 19th century, near flat to the back on an integral wood…
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A Victorian silver 'castletop' silver card case, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1847 depicting Buckingham House London, after the…
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A gold card case, Rectangular hinged and polished form with engraved initial, suspended from fetter link chain and jump ring,…
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A Russian enamel silver gilt kovsch, Kokoshnik 88, maker probably Grigory Sbetnayer, the boat-shaped kovsch with elaborate…
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A set of four Russian silver gilt and champleve enamel spoons, Gustav Klingert, Moscow, 1882-1889, each decorated to the bowl…
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A pair of French bronze campagna form urns, 19th century each decorated with a frieze of a Bacchanalian scene, flanked by twin…
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A pair of Louis XVI ormolu and bronze cassolettes, French, 18th century. 26 cm high
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Two Samplers, “the Promises of God” by Mary Ball, English, 19th century, 56 cm high, 35 cm wide, “in the soft season of thy…
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A 17th century portrait miniature of a gentleman
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A Russian icon of mother of God of the Burning bush, 19th century, depicting the mother of God at the centre of red and blue…
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A Russian icon of a monastic founder, with silver oklad, St Petersburg, circa 1863, assay Master's mark of Eduard Fyodorovich…
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A tea caddy and an etui, early 19th century, both in tortoiseshell, the caddy with a hinged top enclosing two covers (the etui…
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A Russian silver egg on stand, of ovoid form, with embossed naturalistic motifs, and inset with garnet cabochons. Raised on a…
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An impressive Empire style ormolu mounted rouge marble ewer, France, late 19th century, the baluster marble body adorned with…
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A portrait miniature of a gentleman, 18th century, the finely painted watercolour on ivory, set within an oval paste inset…
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A 24ct gold scroll ring with raised Hebrew script 32 grams
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A large French iron antique crucifix, a heavy form cast from metal with rusted exterior. Depicting Christ on the cross with ivy…
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Russian Imperial silver tea & coffee service engraved with flowers and geometric borders, ivory knops hallmarks for Moscow 84…
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Georgian Irish sterling silver tea caddy, marked Dublin, 1826, JL?, approx 234g & 10 cm high
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George III sterling silver oval tea caddy. Bright cut engraved body and flower bud finial by James Mince & William Hodgins,…
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Russian Imperial Order of St Vladimir 4th degree breast badge, by Albert Keibel, 1899-1903 in 585 (14kt) Gold, enamels;…
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A Gerald Benney cased sterling silver and enamel circular form box, with textured finish in original case
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Large late 19th century alabaster urn and cover, of baluster form, in three sections, the body carved with a continuous scene…
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A sterling silver mounted emu egg cup and cover maker's mark Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, London, circa 1860 retailed Through…
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An Art Nouveau ormolu and leather inset jewellery casket, circa 1890, the rectangular leather casket with cast handle all…
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw 'The Blanch taking the La Nymph', approx 16 cm long
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Pair of Polish silver engraved beakers, c. 1930, of tapering form, gilt interior, the bases marked with Hebrew inscription,…
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a lady in period costume with fan, reverse decorated with a scene of a fruit…
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A Victorian Irish silver gilt ciborium, maker's mark J.S, Dublin, 1865, of circular form with a knopped stem, the cover centred…
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Russian silver and gold desk set, of rectangular form, the cover decorated with panel of a stag in wood, with gold St…
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Ferdinand Barbedienne pair of Napoleon III gilt bronze urns with two Grecian handles and bulbous foliate decorated bodies,…
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19th century Russian silver covered tankard, of tapering cylindrical form, with c-scroll handle, engraved roundels displaying…
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A tortoiseshell box and cover Qing dynasty, 19th century of shallow circular form, the cover and base carved with landscape…
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A pair of French porcelain champleve enamel and gilt brass covered vases 19th century signed indistinctly ovoid each painted…
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A gold bullion disc, 23.6ct (Xrf reading) yellow gold, stamped 99.50, with additional Chinese stamps, presented as a solid disc…
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A George II silver tea caddy, by Samuel Herbert & Co, London 1754 of inverted baluster form and chased with floral and 'C'…
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A cased Victorian sterling silver castle top card case, 1865 Birmingham, with maker's mark, C.C, for Colen Hewer Cheshire, the…
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An 18th century carved wood Cordella Saint. Carved in serene pose with clasped hands, 62.0 cm height
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A fine mother of pearl of tea caddy, the hexagonal in form, with diamond shaped mother of pearl inlay, opening to a single…
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Walter Stephens, Lethbridge, (1771-1831), a portrait of a young gentleman 1803 + a portrait of a young Officer [2], watercolour…
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A 19th century tea caddy. Carved oak, with two divisions. 18 cm high.
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A 19th century Australian emu egg clock & dome, the silver plate foliate and fern leaf frame surmounted by an emu & supporting…
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A Spanish Colonial carving of a Saint, polychrome decorated, circa 17th/18th century on an integrally carved base, 84.5 cm high.
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Early West Australian carved emu egg, depicting kookaburra and wedge tail eagle taking flight with inscription 'Wiuna WA'. The…
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Rare 18th century ivory rouge box, of rectangular form, finely decorated with central oval medallion, surrounded by fine cross…
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A late 17th century Italian ebonized and bone box, of sarcophagus form with a hinged top containing two bone carved recessed…
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A French portrait miniature on ivory, circa 1800, the oval portrait depicting a young man, dressed in a white shirt and jabot,…
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A large 19th century Chinese export black lacquer tea caddy, the rectangular hinged top with canted corners enclosing two…
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An impressive 19th century French cast iron crucifix, Beautifuly cast in two sections, original patination, 124 cm high, 60 cm…
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Russian icon, the mother of God of Kazan, 19th century, tempera on wood, gilded brass and white metal oklad with repousse and…
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A 14ct gold diamond pendant; cruciform pendant and bale set with 512 single cut diamonds. Size 65 x 33 mm. Wt. 8.7g.
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A George III oval portrait miniature attributed to Nathaniel Plim(m)er, circa 1800, depicting a young woman with powdered hair…
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A portrait miniature of Princess Sophie Von Braunschwerin c.1700's
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A fine Regency rosewood and musk sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, fine mouldings to lid and base with ring handles to the sides,…
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Pair of 19th century Regency bronze campana twin handled urns decorated with classical scene, height 29 cm
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An emu egg cup and cover with silver plated mounts, most likely English, late 19th century, 39 cm high
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A pair of painted dummy board biblical figures, Italian 18th century, 72 cm high
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Faberge Russian silver and enamel salt cellar, circa 1900, full Cyrillic Faberge mark with 84 silver standard, 3.3 cm high, 6…
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Thomas Peat (British 1791-1831) a miniature portrait of a gent, early 19th century, painted on ivory, signed 'Peat' lower right…