Among the silver on offer is a 20th century vintage German 925 sterling silver tea service comprising a spirit kettle, teapot, hot water pot, milk jug, sugar bowl and serving tray (Lot 79 ).
For jewellery lovers, an 18th century Georgian diamond floral brooch (Lot 132 ) might appeal, while a circa 1930 Rene Lalique French art deco blue glass pendant (Lot 169 ) with its original blue silk chord and tassel is an unusual sight.
Intriguing is the 19th/20th century gold Waltham crown wind pocket watch and chain with an “Advance Australia” rose gold patriotic fob (Lot 244 ) along with an antique French 18-carat gold and enamel pocket watch with Arabic numerals.
A spectacular 18-carat white gold case and bracelet lady’s evening watch (Lot 282 ) might make the perfect romantic Christmas or birthday present.
Clocks are always a collecting favourite and an eye-catching circa 1840 Viennese mantle timepiece in an ebonised Empire architectural case with alabaster columns (Lot 319 ) is an affordable adornment to any home.
Henry Moritz’s Floating Cube – a marquetry timber panel (Lot 697 ) – is another striking attraction.
Born in 1931, Moritz was an experience commercial artist who migrated to Australia from Germany, aged 21.
After 11 years working other jobs, in 1963 he began teaching commercial art at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School.
This was followed by a move to the Mount Helen Tertiary Division before he was appointed head of the Art School at the Ballarat College of advanced Education.
A 19th century German electrotype bronze statue entitled “Gordon Setter” (Lot 775 ) by Richard Rusche (1851-1935) is worth a second look. Rusche’s works have been offered at public auction 21 times.
