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An important diamond set enamel and gold Russian Imperial presentation box with monogram of Tsar Alexander II (1855-1881), mark of Carl Martin Weishaupt Und Sohne, hand crafted in gold, the ornately sculptured and engraved hinged box measuring 90 x 60 x 35

An extremely rare Chinese rhinoceros horn box and cover, late Ming/early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, carved in the form of a Buddhist lion and cub, the details exquisitely rendered, their tails extending under the base and curling around the feet., 12 cm w

A Meissen group of 'The Indiscreet Harlequin', circa 1742, armorial red wax seal to back of base, modelled by J.J. Kandler, with Columbine seated on Beltrame's lap in an amorous embrace, harlequin at their feet peeping up Columbine's skirt, on a shaped mou

The earliest known surviving manuscript for The Thorn birds, (published 1977) and associated material, comprising two maroon document boxes inscribed 'Colleen McCullough' in gold embossed lettering and a plain white document box, the first containing an in

A Meissen Crinoline group of 'La Tasse de Chocolat', circa 1740, modelled by J. J. Kandler, the lady seated with a pug-dog on her lap on a chair with a high pierced back, a servant holding a tazza with a chocolate cup beside her and a tripod table on her l

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Limited Edition 40th Jubilee set. Platinum ref 5738P-001 and ref 3738/100P-001, 18ct white gold cufflinks, sapphire and diamond necklace circa 2008, comprising: a platinum cushion-form automatic wristwatch cal. 240/111 automat

18ct white gold and diamond suite, Van Cleef & Arpels, comprising: a pair of earrings of lattice work design decorated with foliate motifs embellished with round brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by similarly cut stones, length approximately 21 mm, numbered B

An impressive Carrs of Sheffield sterling silver cutlery set for twelve housed in a 'Georgian' hand made canteen, made for the golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth, the sterling silver set comprises: twelve each table knives and forks, dessert knives, forks &

An extremely rare set of eight Chinese ivory panels, each exquisitely and deeply carved in high relief with mountain scenes (probably taken from scenes in history or mythology). The ivory panels mounted with turquoise pins as pairs in interlocking hardwood

Impressive Symphonion 27½in-disc music box, c. 1899, with 12 bells and a 118-note comb and with twelve discs. Set in a deep case with built-in disc storage bin. In excellent working condition but with one broken tooth. Includes 13 discs. Height 250 cm widt

D'Entrecasteaux, J.-A. Bruny. Voyage de Dentrecasteaux, envoye à la recherche de La Perouse. Paris, 1807-08. Two volumes thick quarto, with 32 folding charts and diagrams in the first volume and a folding plate in the second, half-title in each, and large

A rare pair of painted enamel and repousse decorated boxes and covers Qing dynasty, each of oval quatre-lobed form with shallow rounded sides supported on a short straight foot, the domed cover painted in bright enamels with a pair of song birds in flight

Peron, François and Freycinet, Louis de. Voyage de decouvertes aux Terres Australes... pendant les annees 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 et 1804. Paris, 1807-16. Two volumes quarto text, with portrait of Peron and 2 folding tables, half-titles, and errata leaf in

Paspaley, a cultured pearl necklace and earring suite, the necklace composed of 34 graduated cultured pearls of gold tint measuring 12.00 mm - 15.00 mm, accompanied by a pair of matching pearl studs measuring 12.00 mm, mounted in 18ct gold, length 44 cm. A

A pierced white jade lotus-form parfumier, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the fine openwork box with two 'Qilong' climbing around the sides of the domed cover, each section with lotus flowers surrounded by pierced foliage, the base supported on a narrow foot,

A Qingbai cup and stand, Yuan Dynasty the stand with moulded floral decoration, 13 cm (Stand) diameter; 7.8 cm (cup) diameter, fitted boxes. Provenance: Shanghai arts, Singapore, 1980's

Pair of William IV silver gilt cassolettes boxes, mark of Charles Reily & George Storer, London, 1833, each rectangular box engraved with flowers and scrolling leaves, the lid with floral repousse decoration and reticulated trellis, hallmarked (2), total w

A yellow and white diamond ring, Tiffany & Co. Four claw set with a rectangular cushion cut yellow diamond of known weight 0.76 carat, in a diamond set halo surround. To be sold with a matching half diamond band. Platinum. Size I. Original boxes. Accompani

A pair of figures of 'Laughing Boys' Qing Dynasty each well modelled standing holding a basket of fruit in both hands, including peaches, pomegranate, grapes, and finger citron, picked out in aubergine, yellow, blue and green glazes, wearing a yellow jacke

Important toki poutangata handle, a fine and important carved toki poutangata a carved wood handle with a full figure at the top of the blade representing John Ballance (realistic) the figure, seated with arms resting stark, legs slightly bent, feet extend

A rare Chinese parcel-gilt silver floriate box and cover, Tang Dynasty (618-906), Da Tang Zhenguan mark to base, the foliate box with four clearly demarcated points, between double scalloped sides, the domed lid exquisitely engraved and gilt with the auspi

A Japanese full suite of armour, mid Edo period and later, 18th - 19th century. A central lacquered steel breast plate, with a multi plate ridged helmet, metal face plate with hair moustache, leather, chain and laced arms and leg guards. The suit with gilt

A mid/late-19th century waka huia, Maori treasure box. While high-ranking people used treasure boxes to store their prestigious adornments, the waka huia themselves are exquisite works of Art and personal objects that were highly valued, being handed down

A pair of figures of laughing boys, Qing dynasty, (2) each well modelled standing holding a basket of fruit in both hands, including peach, pomegranate, grapes and finger citron, picked out in aubergine, yellow, blue and green glazes, and wearing a yellow

Antique automaton singing bird, decorated with coloured enamels and set with sapphires, rubies and seed pearls. The central moving bird in a cage with carved seated figures of women and young child on either side and bochee above of nesting birds, fruit an

A Chopard 18ct white gold diamond tassel necklace, pendant top and bale set with 28 round brilliant cut diamonds suspending 3 articulated line drops collet set with further round brilliant cut diamonds, signed Chopard 750 2101573. 79/4669/0, size 66 x 11 m

Two Qingbai cover boxes, 12-13th century, one moulded flower form and one melon shape with matched cover, 13.5 cm diameter and 13.3 cm diameter (2)

A fine 'J.H. Heller of Bern' Orchestral burr walnut music box, circa 1870s, serial number 2294, a magnificent table top music box playing thirty six airs, with six 16 inch cylinders, five in original timber boxes, and comprising a crank winding mechanism,

A very rare Chelsea porcelain naturalistic rose-box and cover, English circa 1755. Provenance: Robert Burke collection no 41. Reference: A Rose-box sold by Albert Amor Ltd London Autumn 2004 exhibition cat.no 5. Rose boxes are recorded in the 1755 Chelsea

Exceptional Regency period Sheraton inlaid mahogany sideboard with Integral knife boxes early 19th century, in our opinion the finest quality piece in the collection, masterful inlay work and cabinetry throughout, fine quality hardware, Reputedly from a cl

A rare Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer wristwatch, ref 266/77/Gr, limited edition number 144 of 250 worldwide, 18ct rose gold 3.8 cm case with fluted bezel, on brown alligator leather strap with 18ct gold deployant buckle. 1846 - 150th anniversary model,

A Cartier 18ct gold diamond love pendant necklace, 23.5 mm wide halo pendant set with 54 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.34ct inscribed Cartier CFM092 AU750 Pgi on a filed curb anchor link chain with fancy barrel type clasp, length 46 cm, wt. 17.3

Pair of George III mahogany telescopic urn shaped knife boxes, c. 1810, each of classical covered vase form with boxwood string inlay, the cover surmounted by an acorn finial, raised on circular foot resting on square plinth (2), height 68 cm, 69 cm

Gold lacquer document box, Japanese 19th century prancing horses decorated on a nashiji (sprinkled) background, eyes are inlaid with black coral and tortoise shell, interior of box cover is decorated with two cranes in flight above pine, prunus and bamboo

Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust chronometer wrist watch, 26 mm fluted bezel on jubilee steel and gold rolesor bracelet strap 179173 model, original boxes and booklets C2007

A Russian rectangular tri-colour gold snuff box by Johann Wilhelm Keibel (1788-1862), circa 1830, the hinged cover with an applied diamond shaped section of foliate scrolls on a matt ground surrounded by a border of scrolling yellow and red gold and platin

Franck Muller master Banker 18ct gold gents wrist watch case of cintree curves 18ct rose pink gold. Crystal of scratch-resistant sapphire. Dial of silver-enamel guilloche, reference No5850 MB SNE. Case no 50. Water resistance:30meters/100feet with all orig

Victorian Government copper measures of capacity from Old Melbourne Observatory, circa 1895. Bushel, half bushel & peck in two boxes with glass strike discs. Each brass measure is hand engraved 'Imperial Standard Bushel (Half Bushel etc.) Victoria, J. McEw

Rare French glass dome singing bird automaton with clock, made by Bontems, c. 1890, Arranged on an ebonised base with six birds in a leafy tree, the birds variously move and fly. The dome has been repaired, the spring drive mechanism has been replaced with

A Pair of Limited Edition Laco Pilots Watches, reproductions or early pilots watches from the early 1940's with A-Uhr (observation) and B-Uhr (navigation) dials respectively, sand blasted 55 mm stainless steel cases, Laco calibre 97 automatic movements bas

A collection of ten limited edition sterling silver, silver-gilt and enamel Christmas Carol surprise boxes, Stuart Devlin, 1971-1980, property from a distinguished private collection, New South Wales One box issued each year between 1971 and 1980, each as

An extensive archive of surviving unpublished short stories and poetry by Colleen McCullough, comprising three document boxes containing approximately 424 poems and 16 short stories, including duplicates, drafts and revisions, the earliest work dated for 1

Rare pair of Colonial boxes, solid Tasmanian musk with myrtle secondary timbers, interior fitted with compartments, and bottles, pencil inscription on both reads 'F.B. Dale, Sydney, 1844'. Colonial born Dale worked as a cabinet maker in Sydney, New South W

A Louis XV mantle clock, Baptiste Baillon, circa 1755, the fire gilt case with a reclining bronzed cherub seated on closed book looking at a parchment scroll. The case surmounted by a rampant cockerel standing on a severed human head. The white enamel dial

An impressive sterling silver service for twelve, fiddle and thread and shell pattern. Comprising twelve each table knives and forks, dessert knives and forks, dessert spoons and tea spoons. Mixed dates and makers, mostly London 1827-1859. Together with a

A silver mounted walnut and shagreen cylindrical box by John Paul Cooper (1869-1933), with silver maker's label to interior of lid, height 9.5 cm, diameter 9 cm. Other Notes: John Paul Cooper (1869-1933) was a second-generation artist of the Arts & Craft m

A group of four soapstone seals, comprising one of rectangular form surmounted by a recumbent mythical beast, and three of plain upright form, each with an incised inscription and seal characters on the face, fitted boxes, 3.5 cm, 4.8 cm, 5 cm, 4 cm long

A pair of lapis-lazuli 'quail' boxes and covers, 20th century, (6), each naturalistically carved in the form of a plump seated bird with head slightly turned and legs tucked beneath the body, the upper body removable to form the cover, incised with plumage

Moritz of Leipzig, cased picnic set, c. 1920, for six people, interior fitted with two cocktail shakers, two thermos, six graduated glasses, two glass shooter glasses, a spirit flask, tea caddy, vinegar and oil bottles, three food tins, six porcelain plate

A Cartier 18ct gold love bangle, 6 mm wide 2 piece bangle marked Cartier Cr depth 095827, size 16, internal diam. 54 x 44 mm, with gold plated screw driver, in boxes with certificate and carry bag, wt. 28.51g.

An impressive Royal Crown Derby dinner set 19th and 20th century, comprising 6 graduated meat platters (on with insert), soup tureen and saucer, pair of sauce boats and saucers, pair of vegetable dishes, pair of vegetable tureens (no lids), teapot and sauc

Moritz of Leipzig, cased picnic set, c. 1920, for six people, interior fitted with two cocktail shakers, two thermos, six graduated glasses, two glass shooter glasses, a spirit flask, tea caddy, vinegar and oil bottles, three food tins, six porcelain plate

An impressive colonial kauri painted box, the exterior painted with Maori kowhaiwhai designs in traditional red/black/white tones, the painting is contemporary with the age of trunk, iron side handles, plinth base, the interior painted deep cream with two

An antique Australian workbox, native tulipwood and cedar, Queensland origin, 19th century. Note: tulipwood boxes are extremely scarce, this being only one of a handful seen at our rooms. 11 cm high, 31 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Stuart Devlin collection 10 silver gilt Christmas carol boxes, comprising: good King Wenceslas, London 1971, the matted rectangular cover with applied bow and ribbon lifting to reveal King Wenceslas looking out with a pile of logs at his feet; God rest Ye

Comprising: a ring bezel-set to the top with a near-colourless brilliant-cut diamond and claw-set to each side with three brilliant-cut natural pink Argyle diamonds, the near colourless and pink diamonds together weighing 0.46 and 0.12 carat respectively,

Baccarat, pair of Mille Nuits crystal candle holders, bevelled stems terminating in flared bases, both coming in original boxes, retain Baccarat acid stamps (2), height 33 cm (each). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A fine Vizagapatam games box, early 19th century of incised ivory and horn inlaid into sandalwood, the top of the box opening to form a chess board, opening to reveal an interior containing three inlaid sandalwood boxes with sliding lids for game accouterm

Art Deco Louis Vuitton gentleman's valise necessaire, fitted with French silver vanity set, the fall front dark brown leather case with LV marked brass lock, the top with impressed initials F.T.D, equipped with brushes, boxes, pots, bottles, with central p

Andrew Lenehan Colonial Australian cedar hall table with two drawers and double turned stretcher base, Sydney, New South Wales, mid 19th century. Bearing original circular paper label 'A. Lenehan's cabinet and upholstery Establishment, 179 Castlereagh Stre

A group of ten sterling silver Stuart Devlin Surprise Christmas boxes, limited editions, all 263/500 with original boxes and certificates (10)

A rare pair of South African gold mining brooches by Frank Cohen & Co. Johannesburg, 19th century, housed in original plush fitted boxes with makers details, 5.4 grams total, length 3.7 cm each

A small Longquan box and cover, Yuan-Early Ming, 14th century the box and cover is finely moulded in a chrysanthemum form, it is covered with an even olive green glaze. Two original Japanese fitted boxes, the inner box is inscribed with black ink, the outt

Collection of thirty-one diamond, gem-set, enamel, gold and metal stick pins, including: two reverse painted crystals of a fox's head and horse's head, five with enamel and gem encrusted insects, hummingbird, fox heads and British bulldog, six gem-set hors

An exceptional Queen Anne secretaire toilet mirror, circa 1700s, with original bevelled plate glass, the feather banded fall front enclosing secretaire with pigeon holes and drawers, resting on pull out arms flanking shaped drawer fitted with compartments

A Continental European cartouche-shaped gold-mounted box of carved translucent red Jasper c1,800, of beautiful quality, the cover fluted and the bowl fluted and banded, the mounts chased. Unmarked. Hairline crack to top, the fashion for small, highly worke

A group of four soapstone seals, 19th/20th century, comprising one of oval form surmounted by a recumbent Buddhist lion, the head with well defined features turned to the side, another of rectangular form surmounted by a Buddhist lion, an inscription to on

A Victorian amboyna cased fully fitted travelling box, F.L. Hausburg, Liverpool, the brass-bound rectangular case with a hinged top enclosing a stationery folio concealed within the top above a toiletry compartment and removable tray fitted with various si

Cuendet music box (buffet-style), no. 33085 1892, with four bells of which three with butterfly strickers, the drum with six strickers, playing eight airs listed in the original tune sheet. Good condition. Provenance: Bryan Jackson collection of music boxe

August Schramm (attributed), superb fiddleback blackwood antique picture frame with kookaburra print, Melbourne, Victorian origin, late 19th century. August Schramm operated from 38 Kerr Street Fitzroy from 1891-1904, and then moved to 60 Westgarth Street

Staff Surgeon Commander William Rhodes Harrison (1886-1967), military dress uniform and associated naval dress uniform, jacket, trousers, epaulettes, belts, hat in original tin box, dress sword with original leather case, three World War I service medals a

A Hardy Brothers South Sea pearl and diamond enhancer pendant, featuring a 16 mm round cultured pearl of fine colour and lustre on a circle surmount set with 14 round brilliant cut diamonds on an hinged bale in 18ct white gold, with boxes.

Christofle 'Rubans' cutlery setting for eight persons comprising eight main forks, eight, eight main knives, eight entree forks, eight entree knives, eight soup spoons, eight dessert spoons, eight teaspoons, eight coffee spoons. All in original boxes. cond

18ct gold, mother-of-pearl and diamond 'Maxima' suite, Paspaley, circa 2015, comprising: a bracelet designed as a line of five collet-set teardrop-shaped mother-of-pearl between trace chain connectors, terminating in a similarly set swing drop surmounted b

'man Da Rin', Lehmann Brand - EPL 565, Chinese figure in sedan chair carried by two 'Coolies', German tinplate, clockwork wind-up toy in excellent original condition with original box and Lehmann tin marke tag attached. Early variant, c. 1920s/30s. 15 cmmm

A pair of Chinese white pottery circular boxes and covers, moulded with flowers and lattice pattern decoration, 19th century, 25 cm diameter

Two jade carvings, 19th/20th century, (2), comprising a small celadon jade cup carved in the form of a segment of bamboo, with a branch bearing slender leaves forming a handle and two bats in relief to one side, the pale stone with russet suffusions, and a

Eight Georgian tortoiseshell pique patch boxes, 18th and 19th century, four of navette form and four of oval form. Each decorationed with silver or gold pique decoration, largest 10 cm long.

A pair of vintage Chinese coloured ivory figures, early people's Republic era, circa 1950s-60s, the serene pair of standing female figures, with elegantly flowing robes, each with a gentle deferential countenance, one holding a flower, the other an open bo

Vintage Chinese zitan / Hongmu dressing table, with fold up central mirror, fitted interior with boxes, shelf below, approx 85 cm high, 125 cm wide (open) x 41 cm deep

Kozminsky diamond and sapphire bracelet, 14ct yellow gold with interspaced diamonds and sapphires with original boxes

A new Cartier Tank Xl solo automatic wristwatch, ref. W5200028 in stainless steel with matte dial, Roman numerals, center seconds, date, synthetic blue spinel set crown, sapphire crystal, Cartier cal. 049 movement, case dimensions 31 x 40.6 mm, with boxes

A pair of Australian specimen wood boxes in the form of books, by Thomas Griffiths, Queensland, each with a geometric inlay in various timbers and having a concealed drawer to interior, stamped, early 20th century, height 20 cm, width 13 cm, depth 5 cm. Pr

Hans Hansen 'Charlotte' Danish silver cutlery suite 12 knives, forks ans spoons in original boxes plus 12 tea spoons, 3 serving spoons, ladle, carving knife and fork and pickle fork. Marked Hansen sterling Denmark 925. C. 1960's

A set of two Tang-style circular boxes, box, 6.1 cm diam., and 5.7cn diam. (2).

Two Chinese feather Plumes, with boxes, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), circa 1870, one fine very rare plume, bound with red silk, where extending from the plume eye, further small eyes are bound closely into the plume, with its own box. Provenance: Purchased Li

Impressive pair of leather luggage boxes, of square design, fitted with brass capping and studs, regiment badges (2)

Three small gold boxes, one 9ct gold matchbox, maker, D&F, another 9ct maker P.P. Another 9ct cigarette case, length 9.7 cm

Ten Stuart Devlin silver gilt Christmas boxes each numbered 192 of an edition of 500, comprising: Good King Wenceslas, London 1971, the matted rectangular cover with applied bow and ribbon lifting to reveal King Wenceslas looking out with a pile of logs at

A pair of Crown Lynn Wharetana ware 'Moko' bookends, recorded in the promotional pamphlet as 'Ceremonial Life-Sized wooden masks... The face moko (tattoo) is typical of a Maori chief or tohunga...', striking dark green glaze, impressed model 1019 to base o

A multiple boxed set of bespoke engraved Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters, housed in a square lidded box holding five further boxes, each gold lacquered and monogrammed 'FS' to the lids, containing approximately 310 various oblong and circular count

A group of five Chinese seal paste boxes, Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1644-1949), two of the boxes decorated in underglaze blue and copper red, both with Kangxi six character marks in underglaze blue, one depicting figures in a garden landscape, the o

A rare pair of Korean hexagonal iron tobacco boxes, inlaid with silver wire, Chosun dynasty, mid 19th century, a central Chinese character of long life on the lid with each of the six sides with a hare, a tortoise & crane within a lined panel., notes: a si

Two gilt silver repousse circular boxes, Qing dynasty one with box, approx. 5.8 cm diam. each (2).

Gents Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wrist watch silvered dial with batons and date magnified at 3, integral bracelet strap all in stainless steel with boxes

Chinese black lacquer ink box and ink sticks, the box of rectangular form, decorated with a dragon, flaming pearl and cloud scrolls in gilt and red, together with two rectangular ink sticks with gilt characters, 16 cm x 9 cm. Provenance: collection of Gene