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Shapiro Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Victorian sterling silver snuff box, mark of Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1853, of rectangular shape with a gilded interior, the cover, base and sides engraved with scrolls, the lid engraved 'Presented to P. H. Swanton Esq. Loyds Agent. By Captain S Ellis… ***
*** Aboveground, Croquet set, comprising balls, mallets, steel wickets, wooden stakes, and canvas bag. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** Hermes, ashtray, hand-painted featuring a signature exotic bird design, gold border and base, artist-signed with navy suede bottom, 16.2 cm x 19.8 x 3.8 cm ***
*** Montblanc, William Faulkner Writers series Le fountain pen, hand crafted platinum plated 18ct gold nib, black brown precious resin, platinum plated barrel and cap, author's signature on the cap ***
*** Josef Sosikovskij, Warsaw, c. 1878-1908 Russo-Polish boar hunting theme inkwell assayer's mark in Cyrillic, 84 silver standard. Height 9 cm weight 167 grams ***
*** Copeland, three cobalt blue decanters, in the form of bullets, stamped to base 'James green & Nephew, Queen Victoria London, pattern no. 12748, 8 Sep 1916', impressed 'Copeland England', together with a Copeland Spode whisky decanter, bearing a portrait… ***
*** John Dickinson, amber and black Bakelite pen tray and holder, signed to underside, together with two Bakelite fountain pens and one pencil, manufactured by Carvacraft, English, c. 1930 (6) ***
*** Montblanc, ballpoint pen, engine turned pattern, gold and platinum plated ***
*** Cartier, Pasha de Cartier fountain pen, blue lacquered barrel, gold plated cap surmounted by a sapphire cabochon and encircled around the top by Cartier Trinity rings of 18ct gold, 18ct gold nib. Weight 64 grams ***
*** Two crystal decanters. Provenance: The Estate of Julie Biber ***
*** Art Deco cocktail shaker and jug with strainer, cut glass, silver plate mounted lid and strainer (2), height 23 cm. Provenance: from the contents of Swanton (built 1827), Sutton Forrest, NSW. Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Hermes, two porcelain ashtrays, each decorated with an exotic bird, original boxes, signed Hermes (2). Width 19.5 cm. Depth 16 cm ***
*** Hermes, two porcelain ashtrays, each decorated with stylised flowers, original boxes, signed Hermes (2). Width 19.5 cm. Depth 16 cm ***
*** Cartier two cigarette lighters one rectangular 18ct yellow gold cased lighter, stamped 'Cartier Paris 750' and numbered 92296, together with Cartier Santos lighter, of rectangular ribbed design with brushed stainless steel and goldtone hardware, stamped… ***
*** Schaeffer silver pen set a boxed sterling silver and gold plated pen set, comprising one ballpoint pen, a pencil and a fountain pen with lid, all with clips ***
*** Sheaffer Nostalgia, fountain pen, black resin body with gold plated sterling silver overlay, 18ct gold nib ***
*** Three sterling silver picture frames, one oval, one rectangular and one with daffodil design (3), height 22 cm, 31 cm, 28 cm, 28 cm ***
*** Montblanc, Writers edition Miguel de Cervantes limited edition, gold plated and lacquer ballpoint pen, complete set with the box and papers, 18kt gold nib, with a piston-filler filling system, brown marbled lacquer, '35581' ***
*** Montblanc, Meisterstuck 163 solitaire sterling Rollerball pen limited edition, gold plated and lacquer fountain pen with 18ct gold nib, piston-filler, brown marbled lacquer, black resin, 925 sterling silver cap, 22ct gold plated trim, Germany engraving,… ***
*** Pelikan, Majesty K7000 ballpoint pen black and silver, platinum coated 925 sterling silver, complementing black elements on the frieze, sprung clip, and cap ring, with box ***
*** Charles Francis Annesley Voysey (British, 1857-1941), brass inkwell, c. 1890, with glass liner, height 7 cm width 10 cm depth 10 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Anglo Indian ivory seal holder, comprising a stand with four seals, one with missing stamp (A/F). Height 14 cm ***
*** Montblanc, Meisterstuck Platinum-Coated Legrand Rollerball, platinum coated clip, black precious resin barrel, inlaid emblem on the cap, with box and papers ***
*** Attrib. A.K. Koutsy Russian silver cigarette box, with ruby cabochon together with a Russian silver cigarette box (A/F) ***
*** Ivory gambling device, of statuesque form with rotating numbered dial under a pointed protruding arrow for gaming (A/F). Height 19.5 cm ***
*** English silver mounted oak tantalus, with mounted mirror interior back and looped handles to side, and three silver collared crystal decanters (4) (A/F). Height 32.5 cm. Width 36 cm. Depth 26.5 cm. ***
*** India Mahdavi (French-Iranian, b. 1962), b.. Smoking/No Smoking Ashtray, red-glazed slip-cast stoneware, artist's signature underside, diameter 16 cm (approx.). Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr ***
*** Parker, fountain pen, orange and black resin, 18ct yellow gold nib ***
*** Propelling pencil, 15ct gold with engraved decoration and amythest seal, weight 9 grams ***
*** Gold champagne swizzle stick 9ct rose gold retractable seven pronged swizzle in cylindrical case, stamped 'Sjr 9 375', together with a 9ct rose gold retractable toothpick in a cylindrical case with engine turned decoration, stamped '9ct', both with round… ***
*** Inkwell modelled as the head of a Scottsman, incised Mrs. E. Hall 19/2/25 Victoria. Height 9.5 cm ***
*** French Art Deco games box, with cylindrical ivory handles on silver lids, with enamel insets ***
*** Burr walnut humidor, English, cigar box and cutters ***
*** Pasha de Cartier, with black cylinder, gold plated ribbed cap decorated with a trinity ring and a blue cabochon terminal, signed Pasha de Cartier 1990, numbered '0822', includes original box A/F ***
*** Chess set and board, 20th century, carved blonde and ebonised wood and folding wooden board, height 7 cm (King). Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** Burr wood humidor cigar box. Length 30 cm. Depth 15 cm. Height 10 cm ***
*** Joseland and Gilling architects, Proposed Residence for John Woollcott - Forbes Esq., (Burnham Thorpe, Gordon), 1936, prints on paper (3). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle ***
*** Victorian silver plated tantalus, enclosing two cut crystal bottles, the case with reticulated design and chased with continuous bands of flowers, presented to J. H. Langhorne manager of the Bank of Victoria, 21st July 1884', height 31 cm ***
*** Six silver commemorative Ashtrays, each inset with a coin to entre, stamped 925 sterling (6). Approx diameter range 9 cm ***
*** Victorian decanter stand, c. 1880, having one purple and two blue bottles resting in a silver plate stand, each bottle with silver label, height 46 cm ***
*** Latvian silver cigarette case c.1930 applied with enamel German town crests ***
*** Visconti, fountain pen, black lacquer finish with fine gold plated trims, labelled 'Visconti' on the clip ***
*** Montegrappa, NeroUni Duetto linear rose Gold/Black, Italian made pen with a resin barrel, geometric pattern, octagonal shape, rose gold trims, engraved Montegrappa logo on cap ***
*** 19th century gold seal, 9ct yellow gold cornelian engraved 'G.T' ***
*** Sterling silver photo frame, plain rectangular design, maker Whitehill Silver & Plate Company, London 1998. Height 31 cm. Width 26 cm ***
*** Collection of treen wooden items, early 19th century and later, comprising a pair of marquetry balls raised on turned stands, circular box and cover, a snuff box with a coat of arms, another snuff box, a card case and a tortoise shell figure of an emu (7)… ***
*** Large Glass Buoys, fishing floats, some marked Extra RG Portugal, olive green and teal glass, diametre 25 cm and smaller. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Two Victorian sterling silver pin cushions, marks of James Beebe, London, 1885, each modelled as a duck, hallmarked (2). Approx. Weight 91 grams ***
*** Ettore Sottsass (Italian, 1917-2007) Valentine typewriter, designed 1969 manufactured by Olivetti, red plastic, enamelled metal and rubber ***
*** Three silver cigarette boxes comprising one English box, and two Continental boxes, wood interiors, all marked, English box with visible dents (A/F), (3) ***
*** Omas, Paragon fountain pen black with gold trim, 18K medium Piston filled, black barrel and cap made of natural resin with gold trim, barrel and cap have a 12-faceted design, the section features a triple-band Greek key design, matching the cap, the nib… ***
*** Large Glass Buoys, fishing floats, some marked Extra RG Portugal, olive green and teal glass, diametre 25 cm and smaller. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Naef (Swiss), Bauhaus wooden puzzle black and white, retains factory label ***
*** Hermes, porcelain ashtray, signed 'Hermes Paris, made in France', 19.5 x 16 cm ***
*** Carved bone Domino set, English, c1820, all pieces within a rectangular box having incised circular decoration, the sliding top with incised and pearched design. Length 11 cm. Height 3 cm. Depth 3 cm ***
*** Mont Blanc, Meisterstuck fountain pen, no. 149, black resin with gold plated barrel inscribed 'Mont Blanc Meisterstuck', surmounted by white star emblem, 14ct yellow gold nib, stamped '4810 14K Montblanc', with original leather case ***
*** Travelling chess set, with carved and stained bone pieces, and two tone wooden game board, 15 x 15 cm. Provenance: collection of George and Adisa Pompei, Sydney ***
*** Sterling silver and enamel cigarette case, modelled in rectangular form, with black enamel zig zag decoration, in original fitted retailers case length 11.5 cm ***
*** Cartier, trinity de Cartier Rollerball pen, metal with glossy black lacquer and 24ct gold plated details, engraved serial number, with box and papers ***
*** Waterman, Exception Ideal Gt fountain pen, black lacquer finish with fine gold plated trims, 18K solid gold nib with Waterman engraving clip and trims in gold ***
*** Silver photo frame 925 standard, bevelled glass, together with another rectangular frame with beaded edge (2) ***
*** Decorative photograph frame, with boldly embossed grapes, vines, vine leaves and peacocks, on a wooden easel backing, apparently Greek, 950 std, c. 2000. Height 26 cm. Width 21 cm ***
*** Chanel, pocket notebook case, chocolate brown quilted lambskin leather, two interior slip pockets, stamped 'Chanel' with logo, original box, 2009 agenda inserts, and Coa card, height 14.5 cm width 9 cm ***
*** Mahjong set, in case. Provenance: The Estate of Dame Joan Alston Sutherland ***
*** Lalique, Barsac' decanter, model no. 15051, clear and frosted glass, etched signature 'Lalique France' to underside, height 25.5 cm ***
*** Two cigarette cases one Birmingham 1916, one unmarked, together with a cigar case, unmarked (3) ***
*** Two Italian micro mosaic photo frames, blue, and pink tiles, height 7 cm, (blue) height 5 cm, (pink). Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne ***
*** Versace, Medusa Lumiere crystal ashtray, octagonal shape with frosted medusa head, width 13 cm. Provenance: Gianni Versace, Castlereagh Street, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** English engine turned silver cigarette box, 1967 stamped with hallmarks 10 x 17 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW ***
*** Thomas Webb rare pair of crystal Strikers each etched to base 'Webb England' (2), height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW ***
*** Alfred Dunhill, unique pocket lighter, in vertical stripe design, with double wheel mechanism, hallmarked for sterling silver with a makers mark of Alfred Dunhill ***
*** Ettore Sottsass (Italian, 1917-2007) Valentine typewriter, designed 1969 manufactured by Olivetti, red plastic, enamelled metal and rubber, retains manufacturer's label ***
*** Four snuff and pill boxes one rectangular with raised inscriptions, Yapp and Woodward, Birmingham 1947, one rectangular, Danish 1865, one with cross hatched lid, possibly Spanish, one inset with lady and a tiger, marked 800 (4), total weight 260 grams ***
*** Versace, two jungle Inflatable pool floats, black and pink jungle print, each retains manufacturer's label (2), diameter 103 cm. Provenance: Palazzo Collezioni. Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Collection of tortoiseshell and silver plated table accessories, comprising two tortoiseshell picture frames, a tortoiseshell plaque, a silver plated ashtray, a silver plated picture frame and a silver plated posy vase (6), height 16 cm (vase). Provenance… ***
*** Pair of cut crystal cigar ashtrays, height 6 cm diameter 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Montegrappa, Nerouno Duetto Rgp BP, Italian made pen with a resin barrel, geometric pattern, octagonal shape, rose gold trims, engraved Montegrappa logo on cap ***
*** Cartier, Louis stripe Rollerball pen - Godron, palladium plated, with silver coloured trim, black section and a black cabochon at the end of the barrel, with a striped pattern on the pen, with box ***
*** Chopard, classic racing rose gold Rollerball pen, barrel made of black rubber and rose gold plated, with rose gold plated trim, with box ***
*** Pair of English Victorian table top photo albums, cut velvet cover with applied gilt mount decoration, oval mirrored front, fitted interior for photographs, with desk stand, patented 'July 23 1895' (2) ***
*** Gold seal, 19th century, ornately decorated with a cornealian seal ***
*** S.J, London 1899 pair of silver cased whist Counters, set in sycamore and walnut, retailed by Hardy Brothers ***
*** 19th century gold seal, ornately decorated with an un-engraved stone seal ***
*** Russian silver cigarette case, mark of Aleksandr Alekseyevich Smirnov, Moscow, 1893, the front engraved with a palace and geometric design, the gilded interior retains Russian hallmarks, height 7.8 cm width 5.2 cm, approx. Weight 68.9 grams ***
*** Carved ivory pipe, with figural decoration across body, together with a carved hardstone Buddha on stand (2) ***
*** Gold cased propelling pencil, the cylindrical case with ornate decoration, set in box 'A. Samuel Goldsmith Louth' ***
*** Silver cigarette box, c. 1930, stamped 'Hardy Bros' ***
*** Sterling silver photo frame, rectangular shape, plain design, maker J Batson & Son (Henry John Batson and Albert Edward Batson) London 1912. Height 36 cm. Width 20 cm ***
*** Cartier, gold ribbed lighter, gold plated, together with silver ribbed box (2) ***
*** Blanche A. Kraus, set of eight Nursery silhouette pictures, each made of jigsaw cut wood pieces and painted, signed (8), approx. 27 x 22 cm ***
*** Pierre Cardin, two silver frames, each of rectangular shape, signed 'Pierre Cardin' and marked 'MC Arg.', with dust bags (2), 25.8 cm x 20.8 cm, 21.8 cm x 16.4 cm ***
*** Victorian brass inkwell, c1880 modelled in rectangular form, fitted with twin glass bottles, flanking a standish with a surmount in the form of a recumbent deer, all naturalistically formed on bracket feet. Length 28 cm ***
*** Pelikan, K800 ballpoint pen - Souveran black green, twist mechanism with large-capacity refill, with high-quality resin and cellulose acetate with gold plated accent ***
*** Montblanc, Meisterstuck Platinum-Coated pen, platinum coated clip, black precious resin barrel, inlaid emblem on the cap, with box and papers ***
*** Sevres style snuff box, 19th century decorated with a pink background and a central classical figure, gilt highlights. Height 4 cm width 8 cm ***
*** Heavy crystal decanter shaped oval section etched with grapes and vine leaves, with large rectangular section stopper, marked 925 sterling and with a device, height 24 cm ***