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Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** An Empire style brass & two tier glass cocktail trolley, height 70 cm W 58 cm D 46 cm ***
*** A Dunhill 14ct yellow gold and jet cigarette holder ***
*** A sterling silver book match case, fine engine-turned decoration enamelled 'Advance Australia' medallion applied on front. Marked for Hardy Bros. Ltd., 1934, maker: Magnus Goldring incorp Edwin Harrop, Sydney. ***
*** A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop Britannic sterling silver engine-turned cigarette case model 'R57', engraved 'E.N.H 1964' in the interior 234g ***
*** An Australian sterling silver cigarette box, C1950, marked E.H STG silver Britannic, with engraved signatures 'In Appreciation of John Glass' together with Hardy Bros. silver plate jug C1950 also with signatures (2) box 18 cm x 9 cm x 5.5 cm ***
*** An English 19th century silver plate double inkwell with central candle holder and snuffer, marked 'Mw and Co' ***
*** A 9ct yellow gold fob seal, Birmingham, circa 1910 hallmarked Birmingham, made by Deakin & Francis. Total weight 4.7grams ***
*** A Mont Blanc fountain pen with 14ct gold Nib ***
*** A silver niello cigarette case, 9 x 8 cm ***
*** An Art Deco marble Inkstand with blotter. Provenance: Purchased from Bazmark Film III - Great Gatsby Prop Sale ***
*** A Columbian chess set in hanging display case, damaged, depicting the Spanish & the Moors, 43 x 49 cm ***
*** A moulded chess set on scrimshaw-effect board, King: 6 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A Victorian Jaques & Sons London, in Statu Quo ivory travelling chess set, with mahogany board and in original case. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A Victorian Jaques & Sons London, in Statu Quo ivory travelling chess set, with mahogany board and in original case, board: 5 x 23 x 11 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** Malachite miniature chess set, pieces and board, board: 22 x 17 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A three-bottle tantalus ***
*** Regency pattern chess pieces in fitted box, ex Bonhams, King: 7.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A Victorian hallmarked sterling silver chess set, Birmingham, in leather case. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A timber lined sterling silver cigarette box, Birmingham 1964, 896 g, 18 x 11 x 8 ***
*** A cased set of four sterling silver bridge pencils ***
*** A 19th century Pinnook high-arm sewing machine, with original instruction manual and accessories ***
*** A 1920s German AEG Mignon model 4 index typewriter in working condition complete with original case 21 cm high, 35 cm wide, 33 cm deep ***
*** A 1920s German AEG Mignon model 4 index typewriter in working condition complete with original case rare manufacturer's factory fault: the backspace key actually forward spaces 21 cm high, 35 cm wide, 33 cm deep ***
*** A Sampson Mordan & Co, gold lined amethyst seal top propelling pencil, length 8.5 cm ***
*** A 9ct yellow gold hallmarked telescopic pencil by S Mordan & Co with chaised decoration 26 grams ***
*** A Dunhill silver plate lighter, in original box with guarantee, in excellent condition ***
*** A crystal & silver plate cocktail mixer, c.1950, height 25 cm ***
*** A Williamson G45 camera type (aircraft) + 2 x film magazines type 645 ***
*** A sterling silver vesta box with applied Art Nouveau 'Girls Head' by Kate Harris for William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham, 1903 ***
*** A Victorian gilt metal and mahogany yarn swift ***
*** An English hallmarked sterling silver cigar hole punch, and an Asprey sterling silver rule, punch 7 cm ***
*** A Hardy Brothers sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham, 1935, rectangular in shape with engine turned pattern, Wt200 grams ***
*** A Canon camera in black leather Carry case plus Konica Hexanon AR lens, 135 mm f2.5, camera model P with lens 50 mm, f1.4 #102261 ***
*** A pair of Crstal decanters, Scandanavian style, height 28 cm ***
*** A pair of scroll edge sterling silver photo frames, Sheffield 1988, maker's mark on both 'D.I.&E, 24 x 19.5 cm (larger), 18.5 x 14 cm (smaller) ***
*** Weighted Staunton chess pieces in brass bound box, King: 10 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A formal turned timber round ball style chess set in red house of Staunton box. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A Victorian Jaques & Sons timber travelling chess board with ivory pieces, board folded: 8.5 x 32 x 16 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** Australiana comprising, waratah embossed leather photo album and unsigned card, Australasian Temperance and General Bonus certificate, framed Anzac Parade print (4) ***
*** A sterling silver ink well stand with a beaten pattern, Arthur and John Zimmerman, Birmingham, 1907, with glass liner, height 6.5 cm, Wt 54 grams ***
*** A vintage Perpetual wooden desk calendar 26 x 20 cm ***
*** A Staunton triple weighted Felted turned boxwood chess set, King: 11 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** The Battle of Bannockburn chess pieces (boxed, opened), English Studio & Carlton, King: 13 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** An antique timber inlay backgammon / chess board, folded: 8 x 38 x 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A timber backgammon set, board Closed: 5 x 49 x 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A Victorian mahogany smoking stand, height 73 cm, diameter 29 cm ***
*** An early 20th century Imperial typewriter ***
*** A sterling silver cigarette case, John Rose, Birmingham, 1936, engine turn pattern with gilt interior Wt 240 grams 16 x 9 cm ***
*** Three sterling silver vesta cases. (3) first by Tilbury & Lewers Melbourne, engraved to lid ' DBJ'. second by W J Sanders, Sydney engraved to lid 'Norman Cook'. Third by Frederick Mole, Brisbane, plain. ***
*** Three sterling silver vesta cases. (3) the first by W J Sanders, Sydney for Prouds Jewellers. Engraved K.L.B. to lid. The second attributed to T Gaunt, Melbourne, plain form. The third attributed to F J Mole Brisbane, engraving to lid. ***
*** A collection of Victorian mother of pearl sewing items including a tape measure, Bobbins and Spools ***
*** Two sterling silver propelling toothpick holders, engine turned detail, length 4.5-5 cm ***
*** A 19th century mahogany decanter box ***
*** An S Mordan & Co 9ct gold (hallmarked) press end pencil, 7 cm long, total weight 19gms ***
*** A Meerschaum pipe, carved Lion's head with fitted case ***
*** A vintage ivorine (composite) chess set, in timber case with red satin Chinoiserie liner ***
*** A sterling silver & glass decanter with etched floral detail & faceted stopper, height 23 cm ***
*** A late 19th century Clerks writing compendium, the raised pen and ink well frame housing a pair of silver plate toped glass wells and a central well with candle holder top, the underside covered in baize to allow use as a stamping table when frame is… ***
*** A Continental green glass ships decanter 32 cm high ***
*** Two early 19th century Scottish snuff Mulls with electroplated mounts, (2) 9 & 10 cm long ***
*** A boxed Mont Blanc ball point pen in Burgundy ***
*** A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop sterling silver Britannic engine-turned cigarette case 198g ***
*** A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop Invicta sterling silver engine-turned cigarette case Initialled 'J.A' 178g ***
*** A Garrard sterling silver cigarette box, London, 1936 14 cm width x 9 cm depth x 3.7 cm high ***
*** A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop sterling silver engine-turned tobacco box 158g ***
*** A shagreen, ivory & brass desk clock, cream dial, gilt Arabic numerals, blue hands, 8 day wind movement, inset in a shargreen, ivory rimed frame, 8.5 x 8.5 cm ***
*** An 18ct gold (tested) mechanical pencil, geometric pattern to body, 6 cm long, total weight 7gms ***
*** Art Deco Czech yellow uranium glass decanter liquor set comprising six glasses, decanter & stopper ***
*** An English made desk set with date display, pen rest and two ink Wells, inscribed ''AHE with best wishes from CJB 28.2.27' ***
*** A 14ct solid gold retractable pencil by Wahl Eversharp ***
*** An agate desk set, including horse book ends, ultra stone desk tray, paperweight, pen stand, dishes ***
*** An oak cased three bottle tantalus, three matching decanters, 32 x 44 x 18 cm ***
*** Georgian mother of pearl and silver snuff box ***
*** A late Victorian Irish Bog oak owl form novelty desk ornament, carved as a long-eared owl with glass eyes, on turned base, the head removable to reveal a small well, possibly for matches or pen-nibs 17 cm high ***
*** Set of 6 Norwegian sterling silver glass 'Skylight' cocktail / Martini sticks, made by noted designer tone Vigeland c. 1961, original acrylic box and stand. ***
*** A late Georgian double sea Snail shell silver & mother of pearl snuff box, silver hinge with inlay mother of pearl, one piece has been replaced ***
*** A Georgian sterling silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, John Robertson, Newcastle, engraved Rb, 7 x 3.5 cm ***
*** An antique travelling chess set, timber board and bone pieces, board: 20 x 20 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A 1987 Nintendo Entertainment System plus several retro games, with two remotes & manual, games comprise, Mario Bros 1987, Super Mario Bros. 3 1991, duck Tales 1990, Excitebike 1987, the Legend of Zelda 1988, Stealth A.T.F 1990, also includes Pikachu VS… ***
*** A Montblanc Miesterstuck fountain pen, 14K nib. ***
*** Two English sterling silver repousse photo frames Sheffied 1992 (AF) Birmingham 1905 16 x 16 cm ***
*** A Jacques fold over chess set in leather slip cover, S. Pauden Retailer, 6 x 23 x 14 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** Travelling chess set, timber case, board open: 5 x 46 x 46 cm, King: 9 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** An Asterix metal chess set boxed in Perspex board, King: 7 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** An engine turned sterling silver cigarette box, stamped sterling 925, 19 x 10 x 4 cm, 546 g ***
*** A Russian glazed Balsa Bolshevik chess set (black & green), King: 6 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A Betjemann oak & brass tantalus with two crystal decanters, patent no. 33205 ***
*** Sixteen vintage Pens & pencils ***
*** Five Harley Davidson Zippo lighters in original boxes ***
*** Three, three - piece tin - plate boxes by Whitehead & Borg, Newark, N.J. (3) the first is a plain vesta box with with plated brass top and bottom (striker), second has applied printed celluloid cover advertising 'Molassine' food for animals, London and… ***
*** A figurative vesta box, 'Horse & Rider'. 800 standard silver, Netherland import mark on lip probably French origin late 19th century. ***
*** Stirling silver vesta box, embossed figure of 'Golfer' by E.C. Birmingham 1907 ***
*** Sterling silver vesta case, rectangular form (3.5 x 5.8 x 1.6 cm approx), rounded corners front inset with nephrite panel, striker under rear hinge. Marked for 'R. Bros', possibly Richardson Bros., Sydney Wholesalers / Manufacurers of silverwares. ***
*** Queensland bean vesta box Stirling silver mounts and striker. Marked; 'Worthington, Australia' and 'Stg Silver' under lid. Late 19th century. ***
*** An early 19th century green facet cut wine decanter with Continental figured stopper ***
*** A 14ct Continental gold thimble ***