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Recreations & Pursuits — Bonhams
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Recreations & Pursuits
- Alcohol - Breweriana (1)
- Alcohol - Decanters (2)
- Alcohol - Tantalus & Liqueur Sets (1)
- Alcohol - Zother (1)
- Games & Puzzles (7)
- Masonic Regalia and Jewellery (4)
- Photography - Albums (1)
- Photography - Photo Frames (6)
- Sewing - Compendia (3)
- Sewing - Zother (11)
- Smoking Accessories - Cigar Cutters (2)
- Smoking Accessories - Cigar/Cigarette Cases and Boxes (29)
- Smoking Accessories - Cigar/Cigarette holders (1)
- Smoking Accessories - Lighters (5)
- Smoking Accessories - Vesta Cases/Match Cases/Strikers (3)
- Smoking Accessories - Zother (1)
- Snuff (15)
- Sporting Equipment - Fishing (2)
- Sporting Equipment - Zother Sports (1)
- Writing - Desk Accessories (3)
- Writing - Inkwells & inkstands (15)
- Writing - Pencils (3)
- Writing - Pens (15)
- Writing - Seals (5)
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A fine and rare Victorian 18 carat Tasmanian gold snuff box, Edward Smith, Birmingham 1858, with, the Sydney Royal Mint stamp to the rim.of rectangular form with in-curved corners, with a relief stylised strapwork border, the sides with reeded borders and… | *** |  |
| *** | An agate intaglio seal, 'The Grief of Achilles Upon the Death of Patroclus', after Nathanial Marchant, length 3.0 cm, width 2.5 cm, height 4.5 cm. Literature Gertrud Seidmann and Robert L. Wilkins, 'Nathaniel Marchant, Gem Engraver', in The Volume of the… | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual Australian silver inkwell, modelled as a ringtail possum climbing a gum tree branch, with two lidded inkwell reserves and a removable branch for a pen holder, raised on an ebonised oval base with an emu and kangaroo and a map of Australia… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian owl-shaped tobacco/cigarette box, with pull-up head revealing a gilded interior, feather-textured body and inset glass eyes, mounted on a naturalistic base. Width 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An heraldic exhibition chess set in European silver and silver plate in original presentation case, the hinged top, enamelled with a chequed board opening to reveal a fitted interior with thirty two pieces in the form of Chivalric knights, horsemen in… | *** |  |
| *** | An Arts and Craft silver and turquoise Cymric inkwell by Liberty & Co, Birmingham 1899, after a design by Archibald Knox, by Liberty & Co, Birmingham 1899, after a design by Archibald Knox the square body raised on pierced geometric supports, two hinged… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese boxed chess set in carved ivory, 19th early 20th century, finely carved in the form of the Ming Imperial court, each side with Emperor, his Consort, noble advisers,or bishops, mounted warriors as knights, the rooks in the form of elephants… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian cast metal boxer dog head cigarette box, with vesta container. Height 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct yellow gold cigarette case, with cabochon sapphire opener and engine-turned decoration of alternating reeded triangular panel s within bight cut borders of ribboned floral swags. Circa.1920. Weight 195gms length 11.5 cm. Width 8.4 cm. Height 1 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese silver mounted ivory tusk and shibiyama desk stand Meiji period, the naturally curved body painted with foliage, silver mounted inkwell flanked by two stamp containers, all with mother-of-pearl inlaid insects above a pen rest, raised on ball feet | *** |  |
| *** | Asprey & Co., cocktail shaker, The Thirst Extinguisher, circa 1932 in the form of a period fire extinguisher, the revolving base with eight cocktail recipes, stamped manufacturer's marks with number 3212S and Regd. No. 833773, 40 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese boxed ivory chess set in carved ivory, 19th century or Republic, carved in the form of the Ming Imperial court, each side with Emperor, his Consort, noble advisers, or bishops, mounted warriors as knights, the rooks in the form of Buddhist lions… | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of angling equipment, including reels by Allcock, Anderson of Edinburgh, the 'Silex Major' by Hardy Brothers, Eton Sun and others, and rods by Hardy Brothers, 'Perfection' and 'The Wye rod', C. Farlow & Co, Madein, a net and two tackle boxes | *** |  |
| *** | 'The Usborne patent Croquet carrier stand' by F.H. Ayres, London, and croquet set | *** |  |
| *** | An Empire bois citron and cut steel mounted travelling decanter box, containing six cut glass decanters with silver gilt collars with thread and anthemion rim and hinged double snake ring handle, maker probably Pierre Leplain, and six labels, each with… | *** |  |
| *** | A group of five equine cases, three silver, 1. hallmarked 1888, marker's mark GH, weight 190.4 gm, 12.2 x 7.3 cm 2. cigarette case depicting a white horse, stamped 935, European hallmarks, weight 177.7 gm, 9.7 x 8.5 cm 3. cigarette case depicting a pair… | *** |  |
| *** | Gold and diamond cigarette case, the rectangular case with engine-turn detail, applied with brilliant-cut diamond set initials Sm, stamped 9ct Britannic, weight 143.5gm, 10.5 X 8.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Silver and enamelled concealed erotic cigarette case, Polished case opening to reveal a hidden compartment depicting an erotic scene, Stamped 925, Chester import mark, circa 1911, maker's mark G.D weight 172.6 gms, 8.5 x 7.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of gem set dice, each set with circular-cut rubies at one and four, circular-cut sapphires at two, three, five and six, with English hallmarks, gross weight approximately 16.50 grams, mounted in 14ct gold, width 1.10 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Van Cleef and Arpels for Dunhill, 18ct gold and lapis lazuli lighter, the polished gold lighter set either side and cover with lapis lazuli panels, sighed van Cleef & Arpels Dunhill, maker's mark, French assay mark, numbered, weight 91.5gm, measuring… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century boulle desk stand in contre and premier partie with twin inkwells and lidded stamp container above a pen tray, 35 cm x 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Cartier, a limited edition timepiece fountain pen, circa 2001 crafted in 18ct white gold and black lacquer with platinum finish, the watch positioned within pen top displaying a white dial with applied Roman numerals, quartz movement, dial, cap and nib… | *** |  |
| *** | Montegrappa, celluloid and sterling silver dragon fountain pen and rock crystal inkwell. Frederico Monti, 1995, the pen of marbled celluloid, overlaid in high-relief with two sterling silver benevolent Chinese dragons with ruby eyes; medium sized 18K… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Shibiyama silver cigarette box Meiji period, the hinged top inlaid and chased with a scene of mount Fuji and lakeside village with boats in silver, gold and bronze and lined in ebonised wood, incised signature | *** |  |
| *** | A Napoleonic sarcophagus seal stand, in gilded bronze, with hinged cover opening to reveal a facsimile of his seal and death mask, incised 'St Helena . 1821', 9 cm wide, 6 cm deep, 10 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A silver mounted Scottish mull in horn by Ferguson and MacBean of Inverness, Edinburgh1890, the curved body of flattish section applied with interlacing ribbonwork enclosing applied crests of a stag and boar's head, below this section of scaled ivory… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver inkstand, by Benjamin Preston, London 1851, raised on four scroll feet and matching upturned handles supporting a centre vase, supporting a taperstick and snuffer and two diamond cut glass inkwells, 31 cm long. Provenance: Ramornies… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Australian gold Masonic Medal, by Evan Jones 11 Hunter Street, Sydney, circa 1879, with a Crown on a bible supporting a Masonic Crown engraved 'Presented to D.D.G.M. Brother N.E.M. Tooth By the Brethren As a Token of Their Esteem'within P.A.F.S.O… | *** |  |
| *** | A German silver and enamel cigarette case, circa 1900, the cover enamelled with a naked beauty allowing her blue gown to fall to the floor, 7.5 cm wide, 9 cm high (2.5 wide, 3.5 high) | *** |  |
| *** | A John Jaques Croquet set, Australian dart board and Sydney Imperial games table, mid 20th century used at the grounds of Fairwater and Harrington park, croquet set complete with guide, table 77 cm wide x 39 cm deep x 71.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond-set 'Classic Racing' fountain pen, and a pair of stainless steel diamond-set 'Mille Miglia' cufflinks, by Chopard, the fountain pen, designed as a black rubber and palladium plated barrel to the black resin cap, decorated by pave-set… | *** |  |
| *** | A German silver and enamel cigarette case, circa 1900, signed Reznicek, the cover enamelled with a naked beauty daintily stepping into a bath whilst admiring herself in a mirror, 7.7 cm wide, 9 cm high (3 wide, 3.5 high) | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver mounted snuff box, possibly Roger Biggs, London 1802, the domed shell mounted and lined, the rim reeded and interior gilt. Lid hinged laterally towards one end and inset with tortoiseshell cartouche. Width 19 cm. Depth 15 cm. Height 12… | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian ivory and silver mounted frame, early, 20th century, the central picture frame with pierced foliate decoration and central empty cartouche mounted between a pair of small tusks, each surmounted by ball finials and joined by conforming blind fret… | *** |  |
| *** | Montegrappa, La Traviata fountain pen, in silver and celluloid, accompanied by box | *** |  |
| *** | Montegrappa: a silver, celluloid and ruby set 'Double dragon fountain Pen', created by Italian sculptor Federico Monti (Fredi). Limited edition no. 0866/1912, circa 1995 | *** |  |
| *** | An Elkington & Co silver plate table cigar lighter, in the form of elephant and mahout with elaborate embroidered saddle cloth and howdah on an oval base with casters, 22 cm high. Provenance: Haberfield Antiques, 6 May 1997 | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of tortoiseshell and cut brass desk accessories, late 19th/early 20th century, including a square glass inkwell. Width 14 cm, a writing pad, 54 x 38 cm and two pen trays, one by Asprey | *** |  |
| *** | Fob seal of George IV late 18th/Early 19th century, the black paste intaglio portrait of George IV as Prince Regent facing right, measuring approximately 26.25 x 20.50 mm, fitted in a fluted mount with crown surmount and ouroboros bail, weight 19.4gm,… | *** |  |
| *** | Silver and enamelled concealed erotic cigarette case, polished case opening to reveal a hidden compartment depicting an erotic scene Stamped 925 maker's mark M&C weight 179 gm, 18 x 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory chess set, circa 1880, the Royal pieces carved in the manner of the British court of Queen Victoria, the knights with upright heads and the rooks as crenellated forts with flags flying, the pawns as columnar figures, the 'Black'… | *** |  |
| *** | Silver and enamelled concealed erotic cigarette case, Polished case opening to reveal a hidden compartment depicting an erotic scene, Stamped 925, Birmingham import mark, circa 1911, maker's mark S&G Weight 174.9 gm, 18 x 19 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Montblanc, Prince Regent fountain pen, limited edition 'Patron of Art' series 888, stamped 925, numbered 1129/481 | *** |  |
| *** | An early Victorian coromandel decanter case, retailed by Carlisle and Watts, Edinburgh enclosing four cut glass square decanters, one with pouring lip. Width 23 cm. Depth 23 cm. Height 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Montblanc, Meisterstuck Marcle Proust, a limited edition Writers series set of black resin and sterling silver writing instruments consisting of a fountain pen and ballpoint pen, limited edition of4655/2,1000 and 6958/20000, large octagonal engraved… | *** |  |
| *** | Dunhill, tri-coloured 18ct gold lighter, designed with alternating fluted bands of white, yellow and rose gold, signed Dunhill, 18ct gold, weight 76.2gm, measuring 7.3 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory chess set with a marble board, 19th century the 'white' pieces carved as European figures, and the 'black' pieces, tinted red, and carved as Asian figures, the board of green onyx and black marble, the pieces of 5.3 cm to 10.3 cm high, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An Arts & Crafts boxed set of six silver and enamel cake forks by Liberty & Co, Birmingham 1893; and a Liberty & Co. Silver an enamel vesta case, Birmingham 1905. The forks with stylised blue and green floral scroll decoration, original Liberty & Co… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of three silver mounted decanters, 1968 of rectangular form cut with bubble pattern and flashed in cranberry, cobalt and emerald green, fitted with clear glass stoppers.26 cm high P and W London, 1968 | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver plated desk set, circa 1880 with a well cast ram's head containing a porcelain inkwell flanked by a pair of cut glass inkwells on a galleried stand with chased grape vine motifs, raised on four ball feet. Height 22 cm. Length 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A casket shaped snuff box, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1846 rectangular waisted and with applied floral scroll border raised by plain shoulders in from the edges of the lid, similar less bold mouldings to the top and bottom edges, the lid with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A silver and gem and diamond set cigarette case by wang hing, with dragon motif, signed WH 90, weight 117 gm, 8.6 x 7.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century silver gilt turquoise necessaire, by Thornhill, circa 1910, the rectangular case of ribbed silver gilt design, studded with circular turquoise collets, the cover centring a cartouche with applied silver plaque 'Annette', within a… | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of ivory carvings, comprising a fan, a brooch, a junk, a mystery ball and stand, a mystery ball, a cribbage counter, a cigarette holder, two napkin rings a scrimshaw and a vase (11) | *** |  |
| *** | Two carved ink stones, One inscribed by Jiang Handing (1904-1963), Republic Period, 15 cm high, 20 cm high (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A gold sovereign case, the combination sovereign and vesta case of plain polished design. 15ct rose gold. Initialled Sjh and dated 4.3.14. Weight 43.2 grams. Length 6.5 cm. Width 3.2 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Montegrappa, Science and Nature fountain pen, depicting Adam and flower motif, limited edition 88 of 1912 | *** |  |
| *** | Cartier, Pasher de Cartier roller ball pen, crafted of rich blue lacquer to a fluted silver cap, encircled around the top by the Cartier trinity rings in three hues of 18k gold, surmounted by a blue cabochon, signed Pasha de Cartier, 1989, numbered 4482.… | *** |  |
| *** | A mahogany and brass beer wagon, part 19th century, the coopered barrel on a rectangular tray stand with drainage tray and on brass wheels. Width 59 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Montegrappa, Quincy Jones fountain pen, in carbon fibre, limited edition, accompanied by maker's box | *** |  |
| *** | Montblanc, Imperial dragon fountain pen, signed 'Montblanc Meisterstuck Edition', numbered 0855-1,500 limited edition 14 carat gold nib, stamped 481014k 855/5,000 | *** |  |
| *** | Montegrappa, cigar fountain pen, limited edition 059 of 100 | *** |  |
| *** | Montblanc, Meisterstuck Czar Nikolai I malachite and Vermeil fountain pen, large 146 size, gold plated sterling silver, green malachite cap, vermeil barrel, clip & trim, medium 18K gold nib, accompanied by outer box, display box, manual and… | *** |  |
| *** | A George V rectangular sterling silver photograph frame by the Wilmot Manufacturing Co, Birmingham, 1930 with engine turned border, surmounted by blue enamel crest and initials Ams. Height 41 cm. Length 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century silvered and gilt metal boat shape ink stand, with scroll double snake handles, two inkwells and taper stick on a box, on a black marble plinth. Width 32 cm. Depth 11 cm. Height 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of motoring ephemera, comprising an early motoring photograph in a cedar frame, three car badges, two pairs of Willson driving glasses and a pair of leather driving gloves | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian coromandel desk set, the hinged writing slope enclosing a later blue baize writing surface and an arrangement of pigeon holes, with a ogee shaped box and a pair of cut glass removable inkwells to the upper section, the whole decorated with… | *** |  |
| *** | A 9 carat gold sewing kit, comprising snips, thimble, needle case and unpicker, housed in a fitted case, gross weight 15.9 gm | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian gold cigar case, by Duggin Shappere & Co, Howey Place, Melbourne, circa 1900, marked 'Anchor/A/Wheat Sheaf', 49.8gms, 9 carat pink gold, fitted case with retailer label for 'Prouds Ltd, Corner of Pitt & King Street, Sydney'. | *** |  |
| *** | Anouska Hempel for Louis Vuitton fountain pen, brown alligator skin with gold hardware, signed 'Louis Vuitton''03331 | *** |  |
| *** | Three antique hardtone intaglio seals, each mounted with a bloodstone intaglio, two depicting crests, the third depicting a hanged man with the motto 'Every man has his attachments', opening to reveal a glazed compartment, mounted in gold, intaglios: 1.5… | *** |  |
| *** | A gold lighter, by Dunhill, the rose and yellow gold case of textured, cross-hatch design, signed Dunhill, mounted in 18 carat gold, gross weight 104.7 grams, length 6.5 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 1.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian ebonised and ivory mounted spinning wheel, initialled Ds and dated, 1881, some parts missing, 124 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian Staghorn inkstand, circa 1880 on an oak base with plated silver mounts, a pen tray, two glass inkwells, the horns holding a silvered bell, once in the library of Harrington park colonial homestead, from 1954 39.5 cm high 15 1/2in high). | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency satin birch and penwork drawing room spinning wheel, the platform decorated with a scene of buildings in a landscape, the drawer with leafy borders, 94 cm high. | *** |  |
| *** | Cartier, Pasha de Cartier roller ball pen circa 1988, red lacquer to a gilt fluted cap, encircled around the top by the Cartier trinity rings in three hues of 18k gold, surmounted by a red cabochon, signed Pasha de Cartier, numbered 7156, made in France,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian electrotype silver plate Great Exhibition Inkstand by Elkington & Co 1859, by Elkington & Co 1859, originally made for the 1851 London Exhibition designed by John Leighton (1822-1912) designer and illustrator, with centre globe inkwell… | *** |  |
| *** | Two carved cedar photo frames engraved with the Australian Flying Corps insignia and a carved fiddleback blackwood ANZAC coat of arms, the airwing frame 30 cm high, the ANZAC coat of arms 30 cm high, 54 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese gilt and tortoiseshell cigar case decorated with cranes and birds, together with a Victorian tortoiseshell card case with an inset silver shield and a Victorian ivory card case with inlaid silver panel and mother-of-pearl in the… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Swedish cut glass inkwell, hallmarked Stockholm 1901, maker C.G.Hallberg, height 13 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Montblanc, Meisterstuck fountain pen, silver gilt, pin stripe detail, numbered MM101119, medium sized nib, signed to cap, weight 48.2gm, length 14.8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A silver crested seal, and a Victorian glass Rebus seal engraved with a Devil and the words 'Who the (Devil) can this be from!', silver seal length 2.3 cm, glass seal 1.7 cm. (2) | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian gold masonic medal possibly by Walter Beynon, Brisbane, circa 1835, engraved on two scrolls Wynnum chapter no 274 supporting a Masonic stars with symbols and coloured paste set on a map of Australia engraved 'Pres to Sister Mary E Gillespie… | *** |  |
| *** | A ram's horn snuff mull, of conventional form, the hinged cover with reeded rim, the lid embossed with thistle motifs and inset with a quartz, uninitialized shield shaped plaque to body, Maker's mark C.H.F to inside of lid, length 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A guilloche and sterling silver minaudiere, with blue enamel and engine turned detail, interior fitted with mirror, cigarette case, rouge and powder, button release set with a cabochon sapphire, unmarked gross weight 159.3 gm, 7.6 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian gold double sovereign case by Aronson & Co, Little Collins Street, Melbourne, circa 1900. Marked 'Flag/9/Wheat Sheaf', 9 carat pink gold; and a celluloid cigar case with applied initials. (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Chelsea porcelain ink stand set, circa 1760's, embellished with reserves of exotic birds on a rare pink ground. A similar example May be viewed in the Victoria and Albert collection, ceramic room 139, the curtain Foundation gallery, case 10, shelf… | *** |  |
| *** | A George IV silver Newstead Abbey castle top rectangular snuff box by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1827, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1827, the top depicting Newstead Abbey from across Upper Lake, with a rowboat on the bank and swans on the water, 6 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver-gilt agate snuff box, circa 1840, of plain form, the banded agate with a reeded mount, the reverse engraved 'AW.AM Ex.Dono Thomas Mcdowal', length 7.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian mahogany and ivory spinning wheel, by Hardy, late Marshall, York with pewter flywheel and ivory finials, 129 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian gold Masonic Medal, by David Jones Ltd. Sydney, circa 1930, with a painted brooch of three thistles engraved 'Canberra', supporting a mallet and initials and a pendant brooch with Masonic star and emblems, the reverse engraved 'Presented to… | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian fiddleback blackwood box and two picture frames, circa 1900, the rectangular box with a small medallion of Tasmania to the top, one frame of rounded rectangular form, the other carved in the shape of the Tasmanian island and stamped 'V.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese export silver card case, possibly by Woshing Kiangse Road, Shanghai, circa 1900, embossed with a bird perched in a prunus blossom and a filigree card case; and a silver cigar case, circa 1900, embossed with a scrolling dragon with a pearl in its… | *** |  |
| *** | Two enamel and silver cases, 1. silver compact with enamel cover scene of the Thames, stamped 925, English import marks, gross weight 140.9 gm, 7.2 x 4.6 x 1.5 cm 2. enamel and sterling silver cigarette case decorated with a sailing boat, and engine… | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of four early photo albums, containing period automotive photographs and scenes of Sydney from the early 20th C; one scrapbook of automotive material; two photo montages of early motoring scenes. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century mahogany drawing room spinning wheel, with pewter flywheel and ivory knobs, 119 cm high | *** |  |