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Antiques, Collectables, Mid Century & Retro (Section 8)

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ID - 457672 - A stunning antique South Asian repousse teapot, with conical form, extensively decorated scrolled surface, elephant finial, snake handle, and beast like spout with dedication 'To Mozelle Nissim/With best wishes from/Dr T. B. Nariman/23-11-99', attr. Thai or Cambodian

Appears unmarked, untested, possibly silver, total weight approx. 668g

ID - 457673 - A delicate art glass vase, attributed to Rob Knottenbelt (Dutch-Australian, b.1947) early 'Bottle' vase with elongated neck, circa 1978-1983, possibly produced in Adelaide, with broad arrow signature mark to base

For more on this attribution, see the article 'Rob Knottenbelt's early production ware' (2015) by Brewster, via Australian Glass @ Blogspot

ID - 457674 - A sublime vintage Royal Doulton (England) figurine 'Regal Lady' (1974), hand-painted and in mint condition, measures:

ID - 457675 - A charming carved stone soapstone seal, attr. Inuit (Artic), signed to base 'Janessie E725'

ID - 457676 - A small Peter Raos (New Zealand) 'Monet (Spring)' series art glass vase, c.1996, with millefiori style florals studded amongst green and blue swirls and gold flecks

Signed Raos/1996/New Zealand to bottom rim; no chips or cracks detected

ID - 457677 - A pearl necklace of freshwater pearls interspersed with dyed mab�� pearls

ID - 457678 - A beautiful vintage Murano (Italy) art glass ornamental dish, with original 'Murano/Seguso Palla Venezia & Co./Made in Italy' paper sticker, in rich red orange with a milky undertone, additional sticker to base

Appears to have crack running through the entire body, however still displays excellently and appears stable

ID - 457679 - A hand painted 'Bizarre' by Clarice Cliff for Wilkinsons (England) bowl, with rare floral 'Viscaria' design and drip glazed interior

Marked to base 'Painted/Bizarre/by Clarice Cliff/Wilkinson Ltd/England'
Minor scuffing and wear to rim

ID - 457680 - A charming vintage wall mirror, with shapely edges and hand painted surface decoration of flowers with a small oval hatch for a treasured photograph on timber backing

As found; repaired crack, some wear to edges, overall good

ID - 457681 - A pearl necklace of freshwater pearls interspersed with multicoloured dyed mab�� pearls

ID - 457682 - An Edward Radford (England) hand painted art deco teapot, with mottled pink tone and purple and magenta poppies, marked to base

Very good vintage condition; some discolouration to spout tip, interior, crazing, otherwise excellent

ID - 457683 - A signed, first-edition book 'Palya: Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Country' by Stewart Roper, book details Roper's decades of living in north Western Australia in photographs

ID - 457684 - A mid-century Whitefriars (England) 'Bark' textured clear glass vase

ID - 457685 - A beautiful vintage Delft (Dutch) wall plate, with a scene of a boat along a village river, marked 'du Chattel, Delft', numbered 521 to back

ID - 457686 - A collection of gold-tone brooches and clip-on earring costume jewellery

Dimensions of largest

ID - 457687 - A collection of silver-tone brooches and clip-on earring costume jewellery

Dimensions of largest

ID - 457688 - A small collection of striking vintage costume jewellery earrings

Dimensions of largest

ID - 457689 - A large vintage H. J. Wood (England) 'Radford' handcraft ware bowl, with raised flowers, leaves, and branches pattern and meander border in green and cream, c.1960s-1970s, numbered 584/1768 to base

Extensively crazed, some discolouration, no damage detected

ID - 457690 - A Beswick (England) 'Ruler of Ouborough' Great Dane figure, model no. 968, designed by Arthur Gredington, c.1914-1994

Very minor hairline or craze line developing to underside near mark, otherwise excellent

ID - 457691 - A vintage cut crystal ice bucket with Art Deco style handle and a pair of antique style silver tone tongs

Both in very good used condition; ice bucket scuffed to base, light overall wear, small chip to side
Bucket (handle up):

ID - 457692 - A collection of beaded necklaces.
Including an aqua blue and green braided necklace measuring 70cm

ID - 457693 - Three pieces of Carlton Ware (England), including a rare burnt orange drip glazed jarlet vase with pale green underlay, a small foxglove dish, and a yellow water lily dish

Water lily dish with some discolouration, otherwise all very good
Largest:

ID - 457694 - Three lovely polished bone bead necklaces in various lengths, including one in opera length

40cm (L), 72cm (L), and 106cm (L) respectively

Shortest with purple staining, one broken bead, screw clasp; the remainder with no clasps

ID - 457695 - Two gorgeous, vintage Newtone Pottery (Australia) ceramic pieces in brown and green dripped glaze, includes jug and bowl, both marked to base, bowl measures:

ID - 457696 - An Art Deco walnut veneer cocktail/display cabinet with curved glass sides, mirrored interior and metal fittings, vintage electrical cord for light fittings

As Found: minor marks, top gallery for restoration, untested

ID - 457697 - Six 1954 silver florins, commemorating the Royal visit

ID - 457698 - An unusual Dban (Australia) sterling silver twisted link albert chain, with maker's mark and sterling marks to clips and t-bar, accompanied by an antique EPNS chased vesta case with FR monogram

Vesta 3.5cm (W) x 5cm (L), chain weight: 27.3g, length:

ID - 457699 - A Gold Chain marked 14Ct45cm Long (Weight 7 Grams)

ID - 457700 - A vintage Orven mechanical ladies watch, with 17 jewels Swiss movement, with a silver tone band and two small white stones to each end and flash cut crystal bezel, articulated mesh band marked 'Lamp', internal case back marked stainless steel

Appears in part working condition (movement works, likely needs servicing), each small stone tests as diamond with diamond tester; exact stone unconfirmed

ID - 457701 - Four 1927 silver florins commemorating the opening of Parliament House

ID - 457702 - A rare vintage Tudor 'Oysterthin' mechanical automatic watch, gold plated, c.1960s, for restoration and repair; no crystal, crown stiff, partly working (second hand moves when picked up), case back marked 'Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva', numbered 328117/7960, movement marked Tudor 21 Rubies, with case back interior extensively marked, opens with a 26.50 Rolex tool

As found; dial size:

ID - 457703 - Five 1966 silver 50 cent coins

ID - 457704 - A rare aqua blue uranium glass dish, with two handled and lidded form, with patterns of linked loops and flowers, attr. American

Chipped to underside of lid and small internal crack (1-2cm), otherwise very good

ID - 457705 - Eleven post-45 Australian silver florins

ID - 457706 - Six Australian commemorative silver florins

ID - 457707 - Four 1966 silver 50 cent coins

ID - 457708 - Four 1951 silver florins commemorating the centenary of Australia's Federation

ID - 457709 - A vintage Tissot 'Seastar' quartz watch with date and time, in silver and gold tones with Tissot band, case back marked Tissot S487/S387, with movement marked for seven jewels, model no. S487, circa 1980s-1990s

Untested; some wear/patination to band and case outer

ID - 457710 - Two modern British silver rings; a Kit Heath (Edinburgh) silver ring with extensive hallmarks including a '2000' millennium cross mark, sz.8.5; and a small heart form ring with central star cut setting and small deep red stone, marked HG, c.1979, Birmingham, sz. 10, total weight of both approx. 8.56g

ID - 457711 - A small early 20th century timber two-door cabinet, partly lined in pale yellow paper with embossed pattern of deer in a forest, single shelf

As Found: stains and some tears to paper on base, wear, including scrapes, rings and some mildew marks, especially to top, otherwise appears structurally sound

ID - 457712 - Two pairs of vintage silver pearl earrings. one pair of silver screw earrings featuring cultured pearls. Total item weight is 2.92 grams, and
one pair of silver screw earrings featuring freshwater pearls, total item weight is 1.92 grams.

Insurance Valuation Provided by Vendor: $485.00

ID - 457713 - A yellow gold, clam shell pendant/charm marked750 (18K), the clam features, one small, white, cultured pearl, total item weight is 4.212 grams.


ID - 457714 - A White Gold and Diamond Ring. The design features, 5 princess and 6 round brilliant cut, Diamonds (approx 0.14ct TDW), channel set. 'I love you' cut out on the band. Stamped 375 (9K), GG. Ring Size N. Total item weight is 1.852 grams.


ID - 457715 - A pair of 9K Yellow Gold, Hoop Earrings, Stamped 375. 1.296 grams.


ID - 457716 - A sterling silver and zirconia pendant on a sterling silver chain. The pendant features a round brilliant cut, white Zircon (approx 8.25ct), claw set. Chain length is 41cm. Total item weight is 7.20 grams.


ID - 457717 - A 10K Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond, Dress Ring. The centre features, one round brilliant cut, Diamond (approx 0.005ct), bead set. Accompanying are, 4 round cut, Rubies (approx 0.24ct TSW), claw set. Ring Size P. Total item weight is 1.366 grams.


ID - 457718 - Four vintage brooch/clips, one silver rectangular brooch, total item weight is 2.19 grams.
One Silver Oval Hinged Clip with Engraved Initials. Total item weight is 3.40 grams.
One Gold Plated Flat Bar Hinged Clip. Total item weight is 2.88 grams.
One Gold Plated Flat Bar Clip with Curved Ends. Total item weight is 1.70 grams.

Insurance Valuation Provided by Vendor: $190.00

ID - 457719 - A vintage 14K White Gold Pendant, with Material. Total item weight is 2.59 grams.

Insurance Valuation Provided by Vendor: $390.00

ID - 457720 - A vintage sterling silver and onyx statement ring, stamped RJCM, ring size Q ��. 5.628 grams.


ID - 457721 - A pair of Vintage Earrings and Cufflinks. One Mexican Silver 2 Piece, Screw Back Earrings. Total item weight is 9.71 grams.
One Silver Plated Double Flat Circle Cufflinks. Total item weight is 6.85 grams.

Insurance Valuation Provided by Vendor: $205.00

ID - 457722 - A pair of 9K Yellow Gold, Huggie Earrings. Stamped 375. Total item weight is 1.624 grams.


ID - 457723 - A 9K Yellow Gold Twisted Chain Bracelet, Stamped 375, ITALY. 1.792 grams.

ID - 457724 - A 9K White Gold and Diamond, Dress Ring. The design features, 7 round single cut, Diamonds (approx 0.01ct TDW), micro-claw set. Stamped 9ct. Ring Size N. Total item weight is 1.808 grams.


ID - 457725 - A vintage mechanical Mickey Mouse watch, with arms acting as hands, marked to face 'Swiss Made', marked to back 'Made in Hong Kong', movement marked 'One Jewel, Unadjusted, Swiss Parts'

Appears in working condition (hands move, ticks), no band

ID - 457726 - An unusual antique Montilier (Swiss) watch with band loops in pocket watch style, with elegant enamelled face and second dial, movement marked Montilier, Swiss made, 17 Jewels, with case back marked 13007

Servicing needed; does not sustain movement

ID - 457727 - A 9K Yellow Gold, Amethyst Pendant. The design features, one oval cut, light purple, Amethyst (approx 1.70ct), claw set. Total item weight is 0.932 grams.

ID - 457728 - A Vintage Rhodium Plated Silver and White Cultured Pearl, Double Row Bracelet. Total item weight is 14.02 grams.

ID - 457729 - A pair of Matching Vintage Silver Plated, Glass Bead Necklace and Earrings. Total item weight of necklace is 56 grams. Total item weight of earrings is 17.60 grams.

Insurance Valuation Provided by Vendor: $500.00

ID - 457730 - Mixed 9Ct Gold Items, Total Weight 8 Grams

ID - 457731 - A vintage 925 Sterling Silver Ring. Ring Size Q. Total item weight is 4.91 grams.


ID - 457732 - Two vintage Bracelets. One Gold Plated Amethyst and Pearl Twisted Bar Bracelet. Total item weight 7.98 grams.
One Silver Turquoise and Pearl Twisted Bar Bracelet. Total item weight 8.05 grams.

Insurance Valuation Provided by Vendor: $360.00

ID - 457733 - A stylish vintage Seiko SQ 7223-6010 alarm quartz watch, with date and time

Untested, appears in good overall condition

ID - 457734 - A vintage 925 Sterling Silver and Simulated Mabe Pearl and Crystal Earrings. Total item weight is 15.77 grams.

Insurance Valuation Provided by Vendor: $385.00

ID - 457735 - A vintage 800 Silver Scroll Bar. Embossed JS. Total item weight is 8.06 grams.

Insurance Valuation Provided by Vendor: $115.00

ID - 457736 - Eight 1966 silver 50 cent coins

ID - 457737 - A 9K Yellow Gold and Diamond, Dress Ring. The design features, 4 round single cut, Diamonds (approx 0.01ct TDW), bead set. Ring Size O ��. Total item weight is 2.052 grams.

ID - 457738 - Old Country Roses' - Royal Albert Bone China. Includes Two Trios, Tennis Set, Lidded Trinket Box, and Ashtray. All Appear In Good Condition

ID - 457739 - A beautiful sterling silver scallop shell segmented dish, attributed to Barker Brothers (Birmingham), c.1902, with fleur de lys handle, weight (without handle): 225.53g

Handle askew; can be easily unscrewed and replaced, maker's hallmark partly obscured, very good overall condition

ID - 457740 - A set of twelve 1oz Silver Coins - The Australian Historical Coin Collection #2 in Presentation Box

ID - 457741 - A beautiful silver plate collared jug with slumped base, featuring a chased collar and figural gargoyle spout with hinged lid

Appears unmarked; some scuffing, otherwise excellent

ID - 457742 - A matched pair of Chinese porcelain enamelled vases, with squared sides and four cartouches of birds including quails, ducks, magpies and pheasants, with four character Jingdezhen mark to base, 46.5cm (H)

#VS021A & B

ID - 457743 - Two woven pictures from the 'French Series' by J&J Cash (England), including 'Le Secret' and 'Perdus dans la Foret', after original paintings by Marie Wunsch (Austrian, 1862-1898)

Dimensions of each frame

ID - 457744 - An antique mahogany dressing table with glass top and bevelled mirror

As found, one missing drawer

ID - 457745 - A vintage square footrest with fancy tassels in dusty rose

ID - 457746 - A Seyei Japan (1971) large dinner set including coffee, tea and sugar pot, as new condition, six place settings, over forty pieces

Dimensions of coffee pot

ID - 457747 - Components of a hand formed Murano-style glass chandelier, pink flowers with amber stems and leaves, total of thirteen pieces in excellent condition

Dimensions of stemmed flowers

ID - 457748 - A large and beautiful modern Chinese porcelain vase, cased in a rich blue ground with overlaid panels of tinted wheat straw cut into the shape of flowers and leaves, with shiliuzun form with small mouth

Slight chip to rim
#11

ID - 457749 - An early 20th century timber pedestal or plant stand

ID - 457750 - A 19th century rosewood chiffonier side cabinet, with French Empire influences, brass inlaid veneer, single shelf, brass gallery and pilasters, palmate brass-mounted supports, base with glass fronted doors and display shelf, on bun feet, key to lower cabinet

As Found: minor light scratches to top, minor hairline cracks to veneer, including around gallery, appears structurally sound

ID - 457751 - A collection of esoteric books, including an antique copy of 'The Age of Reason' by Thomas Paine, published by Donohue Brothers (Chicago, IL, USA), circa 1905, 'Unto Thee I Grant' Volume V, edited by Sri Ramatherio, published by the Supreme Grand Lodge of Amorc (San Jose, CA, USA), a copy of 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan, illustrations by Harold Copping, published by The Religious Tract Society (London, England), c.1915, and a hardback copy of 'A Course in Miracles' by Helen Schucman

All in very good condition, excepting Paine, with no cover, significant wear and foxing

Dimensions of largest

ID - 457752 - An antique style walking stick with a striking dark red patterned cut glass knob

ID - 457753 - A ceramic Staffordshire 'Blacksmith' figurine with anvil and impressed horseshoes, authenticity not confirmed

ID - 457754 - A vintage painting on canvas of a European scene of a park with a veiled figure and a dog, with red roofed houses in the distance, and a spire in the distance, by Noel Renard (Belgian, b.1894 - d.1945) noted avant garde silent film director of the 20s and 30s, possibly a scene of the Cimeterie de l'Est looking at Saint Maurice des Champs at Lille, France; in good vintage condition, two small tears in canvas, crackling to surface in the thickest areas of application, cleaning needed

Noel Renard is credited variously as the screenwriter, director, editor, and assistant director of multiple works such as Balancoires (1928), Au Bonheur des Dames (1930), and Une Java Bleue (1939). His book of sketches from the First World War is also at auction in our November Military auction; please contact us for more information

Provenance: By family descent to Gisele Light (nee Renard), the current owner

ID - 457756 - An impressive Chinese blue & white garlic mouthed vase, decorated with handsomely painted deer and cranes in a mountainous landscape with pines and a waterfall, mouth marked with calligraphic inscription

Accompanied by a timber base

ID - 457757 - Artist Unknown, a depiction of a clipper ship under full sail, oil on canvasboard, SLR (indistinct, possibly 'R Taylor')

Dimensions of frame

ID - 457758 - A Veg Dye Afghan Chobi Runner rug
200m x 74m Stock 245

ID - 457759 - Louise Cornwell (active mid-20th century, Australian), portrait of a young girl, oil on canvasboard, SLR 'L Cornwell'

Cornwell trained with William Dargie, and became known for high speed portraits, particularly of children, completed in as little as twenty minutes

Dimensions of frame

ID - 457760 - Two vintage reproduction prints, one after George Dunlop Leslie (1835-1921, British) 'Sun and Moon Flowers', and Pierre-August Renoir 'Flowers in a Vase'

As Found: scrape to glazed surface of Dunlop print, signs of discolouration to both

Dimensions of Renoir print

ID - 457761 - A vintage timber wash stand for restoration, possibly cedar, joints loose but appears complete

ID - 457762 - An antique over mantle with three bevelled mirrors, turned risers and carved foliate panels, likely Edwardian

As Found: small chips and screw holes, losses to finials

ID - 457763 - A beautiful collection of children's clothing, perfect for an end of year party where she'll be the envy of all! including a delightful reversible summer and winter coat and hat with pink trim and grey corduroy and patterned cotton, a white lace christening gown with bonnet, and two pretty-in-pink dresses including a Freidelle (Australia) size 4 110cm dress with white sash and puff sleeves and a cotton candy pink dress with grosgrain finish and lace sleeves finished with a big pink ribbon sash

All in excellent vintage condition, light wear, longest approx.

ID - 457764 - Two vintage prints in matching frames, one of the Brooklyn Bridge signed by artist and the other of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, largest print measures:

ID - 457765 - Two scenic prints, one of an English farm and the other of Paris which is signed to bottom by artist, largest measures:

ID - 457766 - Louise Emmett (contemporary, Australian) 'Fingal Head', watercolour on paper, SLR 'LEE'

Dimensions of frame

ID - 457767 - Jack Shahine (contemporary, Australian) an abstract depiction of a colourful bunch of flowers, mixed media on canvas, signed 'J Shahine' to verso, stretched and ready to hang, unframed

ID - 457768 - Robert 'King' Crawford (1929-2018, Australian) 'The Dahonoff', oil on masonite, SLR 'R King-Crawford', label and artist on partial label to verso

Dimensions of frame

ID - 457769 - A pair of vintage original framed artworks, titled 'Sunflowers (Are they real?)' and 'His guardian angel (Helfgott)', both by Kat Black, c.1996-1997, possibly acrylic on board,

'Helfgott' likely refers to the Australian pianist David Helfgott (b.1947), with a biographical film 'Shine' released in 1996, the same year the artwork was made

Largest:

ID - 457770 - A Persian Boho Kilim rug
169m x 124m Stock 1039

ID - 457771 - Attributed to Jack Shahine (contemporary, Australian), Untitled (a large geometric abstraction painting, oil on stretched canvas, unsigned, unframed

ID - 457772 - Jack Shahine (contemporary, Australian) colourful still life of grasses in a blue pot, oil on mirrored glass, SLR 'J Shahine'

Dimensions of frame

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