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A large Chinese cloisonne flower basket with hardstone flowers, 20th century, the impressive blooming branches and foliage finely carved with Chinese jade, rose and amethyst quartz, agate and serpentine, in a cloisonne jardiniere of circular waisted form w

A silver antique pietra dura ring, round onyx plaque featuring a bouquet of flowers set with turquoise, shell and green hardstone in a later silver mount to tapered shoulders, size S, width 19.2 mm, wt. 11.2g, size S

Rare Faberge hardstone and jewelled elephant, depicted standing, with downward trunk, with gem set eyes, incised Faberge to foot, a/f, height 5.5 cm and length 6.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, 22/04/76, lot 83, then by family descent similar: Sothe

Chinese hardstone embellished table screen with bird and floral decorations, in a carved wood fitted screen, 28 cm height

An antique German enamel top and hardstone snuff box with ormolu mount, depicting a scene of baby Moses being released into the Nile, 18th century, 3 cm high, 5.5 cm wide

South American carved hardstone wall face plaque 41 cm height

Wonderful hardstone figure of Muscovy duck, with chalcedony body, jasper neck and crocidolite tail feathers mounted paste eyes and gilt feet, length 6.8 cm Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, lot 558, 6th Sept 1979, then family descent note: identical model o

Victorian 15ct sardonyx hardstone portrait cameo ring, oval panel rub over set on split shoulders, ring size M

Chinese hardstone carving of an elephant. In a dark russet stone. Height 6 cm, length 8 cm

A Chinese heavy carved hardstone mythical kylin, possibly serpentine, late Qing or Republic, on custom wood stand, length 30 cm, width 28 cm.

A gold and hardstone vesta case, 19th century, possibly Russian, set with gold flecked quartz and black stone, with milled striker to base. Height 62 mm, width 34 mm, depth 12 mm. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin Am, Sydney

A 14ct gold hardstone cameo and pearl pendant brooch and earrings suite, all crown claw set with oval carved banded onyx cameo portraits of ladies, to cultured pearl surrounds, pendant brooch size 28 x 41 mm, with safety chain, earrings with locking shephe

Gem-set charm bracelet, the curb link bracelet suspending 18 hardstone and gem-set fob seals, including various monograms and crests and a portrait in profile, a hardstone swivel fob depicting a dragon and horse, a hardstone locket depicting a female portr

9ct gold cameo bracelet, comprising rectangular panels, each centring a hardstone cameo depicting a classical figure in profile, linked by a double chain, completed by a tongue and groove clasp, length 192 mm, gross weight approximately 24.9 grams.

Two gold signet rings, including one ring set with carved hardstone in the shape of a shield in 9ct gold, size T, and one ring set with onyx depicting a figure in profile, in 18ct gold, size K, gross weight approximately 8.2 grams.

Collection of antique seals, including two set with carnelian, one set with hardstone intaglio.

Two gold hardstone pendants, including an oval hinged locket, set to the front and back with hardstone, the front engraved with a letter monogram, in 18ct gold, length 24 mm, width 12 mm, and an agate pendant in 9ct gold, length 28 mm, width 19 mm, gross w

9ct gold hardstone cameo ring, centring an oval hardstone cameo depicting a classical figure in profile, within a decorative gold border, size Q, gross weight approximately 5.9 grams

9ct gold seal pendant, engraved with scroll decoration, the base set with green hardstone, length 40 mm, gross weight approximately 24.7 grams.

12ct gold, hardstone and enamel mourning brooch/locket, centring a circular agate cut en cabochon, within a surround detailed with black enamel, glazed panel to reverse, length 30 mm, width 35 mm.

Four Chinese silver jewellery pieces, set with hardstone. Weight 37.9g.

Three jade items, including a pendant with gold bail. Together with a hardstone bangle. Diameter 52 mm.

Two Chinese jade snuff bottles, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), one snuff bottle carved of pale brownish-white jade with two qilong in high relief to either shoulder, sweeping down the sides, with a pink coral qilong stopper. The other carved from a green jade p

A decorative flute from the Middle Sepik River region and a hardstone embellished staff, the flute 138 cm long when assembled

A collection of rock, geology and fossilised wood specimens, including hardstone arrowheads, the largest 11 cm long

18ct gold and hardstone intaglio ring; comprising a bezel-set agate intaglio depicting a chariot and rider, size T-U.; accompanied by original antique ring fitting.

Hardstone, gold and diamond figural fob seal; modelled as a nubian figure, the turban surmounted with three old-cut diamonds, the waist terminating on an 18ct gold mount applied with green enamel supporting a carved intaglio depicting a bacchanalian scene,

Pair of Victorian hardstone cameo brooches; each oval carved hardstone cameo depicting a portrait of Athena, within a decorative applied frame of rope motif, mounted in 18ct gold with a 9ct gold brooch pin, length 35 mm, width 30 mm, total gross weight app

Victorian Etruscan revival cameo ring; centring a framed oval hardstone cameo depicting a male in profile between decorative openwork shoulders, mounted in 15ct gold, size T, total gross weight approximately 4 grams.

A polished hardstone head, probably African, of shallow form with pronounced stylised facial features and raised on a matching base, 37 cm high

A fine Chinese silver gilt, filigree and enamel lidded jar on stand, 20th century the compressed globular filigree jar and cover on a circular spreading base, overlaid in brightly coloured enamels with auspicious fish, birds, horses and trees in shaped res

12ct gold and amethyst necklace, of festoon style, comprising two rolo chains suspending at intervals claw-set oval and pear-cut amethysts suspending an engraved oval pendant set to the front with oval-cut amethysts, the reverse set with a panel of hardsto

18ct gold, cameo and pearl brooch, centring an oval hardstone cameo depicting a cherub, within a surround of seed pearls, measuring approximately 30 x 24 mm.

18ct gold, pearl and hardstone cameo brooch, engraved Pichler, the oval hardstone cameo depicting two figures in nature, within a decorative gold border set with cultured pearls, mother-of-pearl panel to reverse, engraved Pichler, measuring approximately 5

18ct gold intaglio and gem-set pendant. Centring an oval hardstone intaglio depicting the head of Medusa, within a gold border and bale decorated with cabochon tourmaline and brilliant-cut diamond accents, Italian marks, measuring approximately 65 mm x 36

A tourmaline, hardstone and white gold ring,

Rare Russian hardstone figure of Balalaika player, with rhodonite head and hands, sapphire eyes, labradorite body, lapis lazuli pants, white quartz sock and purpurin lapti shoes, seated on a banded agate bench, incised to base, a/f (replaced balalaika), he

A collection of glass and polished hardstone grape ornaments, comprising three pieces, the largest 17 cm long

A hardstone inlaid white marble dish, the centre decorated with floral scrolls within pierced vignettes and border of carved elephants, fitted box, 30 cm diameter

Two small south East Asian decorative carvings, comprising a green hardstone figure of Buddha and a seated figure of Ganesh, 13 cm and 10 cm high

Three green hardstone bangles, including light green stone.

A large Indian hardstone and shell inlaid box and cover, 20th century, the rectangular box with a pierced shaped reserve of repeating quatrefoil motifs to the cover, surrounded by a floral pattern of inlaid semi-precious stones and mother-of-pearl on a whi

Chinese green hardstone heart pendant

A Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle; Republic period (1912-1949); decorated to one side with precious objects and a three character inscription, and to the other with a rooster within a garden, the stopper of green hardstone. The bottle (without st

A small green hardstone carving of a penguin, 6.5 cm high

Victorian pietra dura earrings and pendant suite; disc earrings and oval pendant inlaid with hardstone floral themes in rope twist frames, test 11ct with blooming, earrings on later 18ct gold shepherds hooks, size 20 mm, length 35 mm; pendant on 18ct gold

Two vintage Chinese carved snuff bottles including tiger's eye & green hardstone with jade & coral stoppers, 20th century, height 6 cm to 7 cm

Two 19th century black lacquered brise fans, the first Chinese with gilt lacquered figures (with acretions and glue residue to some leaves), length 20 cm; the second Japanese with good lacquer work scene of mother and child in mountainous landscape to one

Australian Kimberley spear point gold brooch, c.1910, stamped 15ct verso, the point of pressure flaked fine grain hardstone in dull reddish brown colour, length 6.3 cm x width 2.8 cm, set on a 15ct yellow gold banded mount

An old 18ct gold carved hardstone cameo pendant, the woman with ringleted hair wearing a hat, in plain frame. 11.0gm.

A collection of Inuit horn and hardstone figural carvings, later 20th century, comprising ten pieces mostly animal and bird figures in mixed coloured stone, including pieces by Ben Henry Jr, Six Nations, Canada; Henry Kataquaru; others with initials and be

Three Chinese carved soapstone ornaments, 20th century Comprising an earlier Republic period soapstone figure of a fisherman in mottled russet and celadon stone atop a carved hardstone base, another of a cub perched on a brocade ball, on a darker pierced b

A carved jade and soapstone lotus bowl with fruit on stand, 20th century, the carved jade and hardstone fruit in a large leaf shaped soapstone bowl, comprising grapes, lotus root, Buddha's hand citron, leaves and pomegranate, raised on a carved wooden stan

Striated hardstone sphere & light green onyx sphere

Three Chinese hardstone flowers in pots, circa 1950, set with multi coloured flowers and hard stone leaves rising from a pale green jade quatrefoil pots and one from a cloisonne pot. Height 33 cm, width 29 cm, and smaller

A Chinese carved blue hardstone vase, 20th century, the vase of baluster form decorated with dragon twin-handles, the body carved in low relief with a stylised lappet band above taotie surrounded by clouds, the stone of even blue tone with brown veins. Hei

A hardstone and gold powder or rouge box, square with fluted corners, Continental gold mounted and hinged lidded, opening to reveal a gold framed mirror and hinged lidded compartment. A gold flower with emerald cabochon to the lid. 5.2 cm x 5.2 cm

A pair of hardstone applied ancestral portrait panels, each 83 x 52.5 cm

An antique gold hardstone seal, base set an intaglio carnelian engraved with a ship and anchor and 'I Sail in Hope', tests 15ct, size 29 x 25 mm, wt. 12.37g.

Chinese jade and hardstone miniature table screen three folding panels of a light green jade with applied carnelian, rose quartz, peddles, coral and others 38 cm x 35.5 cm

18ct gold, hardstone cameo, agate and diamond ring, the wide green agate band, centring a circular bezel-set orange sardonyx cameo depicting a Roman man in profile, flanked by brilliant-cut diamonds within decorative gold surrounds, size N-P.

Fischer, 15ct gold and hardstone cameo ring, Australian, circa 1900, the oval cameo depicting a woman in profile, within a border detailed with four seed pearls, signed E. Fischer, size M.

20ct gold, cameo and gem-set brooch, centring a hardstone cameo depicting a maiden in profile, within a border set with seed pearls, circular-cut rubies and applied bow decoration, length approximately 45 mm.

Three pieces of Chinese carved hardstone horse, buddha and a buffalo, 16 cm W and smaller (3)

Chinese hardstone seal with elaborate engraving 6 cm long.

Chinese carved green hardstone guanyin figure height 15 cm.

Italian pietra dura, inlayed hardstone and slate in the form of a yellow rose, framed 28 x 23 cm

George V sterling silver Quaich hallmarked Birmingham 1910, maker: James Fenton & Co, decorated with Scottish crests in hardstone

Three hardstone and diamond rings, comprising: a 14ct gold ring set with tiger's eye, signed Larry, ring size V; a 14ct gold, diamond and onyx ring, ring size K1/2; an 18ct bi-coloured gold and diamond ring, ring size J. Provenance: Estate of Mrs Claire Fr

A Chinese hand mirror with jade handle, late nineteenth / early twentieth century, the beveled edge oval hand mirror with finely chased brass frame, celadon jade handle, and inlaid polychrome hardstone floral decoration to the back, handle needs repair len

A Chinese hardstone inlaid black lacquered cabinet, mid 20th century, the cabinet with twin cupboards decorated with figures, birds and auspicious flora in applied coloured stone and shell, with scenes to the sides and top, traditional hardware and pin loc

A collection of Chinese hardstone carvings, comprising an axe head, four small jade and hardstone carvings, a soapstone seal, a lacquer snuff bottle and a wood stand, the axe head 27 cm long

Three silver and hardstone pendants, including jasper.

An antique gilt filigree charm bracelet, set with hardstone.

An ivory and hardstone set small Oriental screen, worked in high relief with a depiction of a cockerel and hen amongst flowers, on black and red lacquered panel painted with gilt chrysanthemums and scrolling tendrils, framed in a carved blackwood stand. 10

Chinese peach hardstone seal height 4.5 cm

Two jade and wood bracelets and a necklace. Comprising a bracelet featuring nine irregular mutton fat jade beads interspersed with small coral-coloured spacers, an eighteen spherical beads bracelet with a double-gourd jade and stone attachments, and a smal

A carved alabaster cup and three Chinese stamps. The mottled brown and orange alabaster or breccia cup, possibly Egyptian, the body tapering slightly to a flat base, and three modern Chinese carved, and polished hardstone seals topped with creatures. Heigh

Chinese and Indian jewel boxes, painted egg ornaments, porcelain and stoneware dishes, textiles, hardstone floral ornament and an 18th century porcelain mug, A/F (26 items), 19th and 20th century, floral ornament 33 cm high

Three Chinese hardstone miniature musical instrument ornaments, 20th century, Compare: Bonhams Auctions. Los Angeles, USA. 26th July 2020. Lot 1172, the largest 11 cm long

Tony White, 18ct gold cameo and diamond ring, centring an oval hardstone cameo depicting a Roman emperor in profile, within a surround of twenty-six brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carats, signed white for Tony White, size M 1/2

Tony White, 18ct gold cameo ring, centring an oval hardstone cameo depicting the Roman emperor Augustus in profile, signed white for Tony White, size P.

Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade plaque, of rectangular form, decorated with applied hardstone foliage in the form of flowers and foliage, together with later custom stand, 19.5 cm x 11.5 cm (jade), height including stand 24 cm. Provenance: Lynette Cunningt

Various Australian specimen wood containers, of various shapes, all with lids, one with green hardstone finial (11), approx. Width 19 cm (widest). Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

Chinese green hardstone toggle/pendant, width 5.5 cm

An English 19th century hardstone gilt vinaigrette, the rectangular gilt metal vinaigrette, hardstone set with polished banded agate lid and carnelian base, chased floral border and hinged grill decorated with floral scrollwork design, height 1.5 cm, lengt

Vintage Chinese floral hardstone floral ornament on a carved wood stand, 24 cm high, 36 cm wide

Two Chinese green hardstone figures on a leaf

A Mexican hardstone and silver bracelet, with safety chain. Weight 35.9g.

Chinese kingfisher feather, bone and hardstone landscape, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, in high relief depicting a group of figures in a landscape, framed, 71 x 87 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney. The Estate of a lady, Sydney

9ct gold hardstone intaglio ring, centring an oval carnelian intaglio depicting a coat of arms with two Eagles displayed, ring size Q.

A collection of hardstone desk ornaments, comprising six pieces including a cold painted metal bird mounted pin dish, the pin dish 12 cm high

A hardstone intaglio ring set with an oval carnelian intaglio engraved with the figure, mounted in gold, weight 17.0gm, ring size P.

A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, 20th century, of narrow cylindrical form with a hardstone stopper, decorated with underglaze blue roundels on the crackle glazed ground, each roundel containing a figure, height 10.5 cm

A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, 20th century, modelled as a seated or kneeling figure, with a filigree and hardstone set stopper, ht 7.5 cm

A Chinese turquoise snuff bottle, 20th century, formed of a naturally shaped piece of turquoise, with a hardstone set stopper, height 6.5 cm