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Opal, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Embrace the Sea' necklace, Paspaley, 2005 the flexible Collar comprised of 47 South Sea cultured semi-Baroque pearls highlighted by nine variously shaped crystal opals together weighing 131.69 carats and highlighted by br

A very fine Chinese export painting, circa 1840, depicting a scene of eleven trading vessels, in Hong Kong harbor, each one flying a flag of its own nation, oil on canvas, 75.5 x 42 cm. Provenance: Omell Galleries, 22 Bury Street, St. James, London

Platinum, 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond ring, Harry Winston, modelled as a flower, the stamen centring a brilliant-cut diamond framed by graduated pear shaped sapphires of various hues of yellow between claw-set circular-cut pink sapphires, the petals pa

A Chinese export silver two-handled presentation cup, with embossed flowers and raised on a shaped circular base with a band of acanthus leaves. By Cutshing, 8 New China Street, Canton, circa 1853, 26.5 cm high, 1630gms. Cutshing (circa 1790 - 1895) the tr

18ct gold, coral and diamond demi-parure, Edinburgh, designed as an articulated collar of stylised geometric links alternately set with coral and centring a collet-set brilliant-cut diamond or pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a concealed

White, John. Journal of a voyage to New South Wales. London, 1790. Quarto, engraved title with vignette and 65 hand-coloured plates of natural history subjects on wove paper. With, Gilbert, Thomas. Voyage from New South Wales to Canton in the year 1788. Lo

18ct white gold and diamond necklace, the opera length necklace designed as a line of spectacle-set brilliant-cut diamonds interspersed with similarly set brilliant-cut diamond quatrefoils, the diamonds together weighing approximately 26.17 carats, length

Cheng Shifa (1921 - 2007), Girl and Rooster Ink on paper, framed and glazed Inscribed and signed Cheng Shifa, with three seals of the artist Dated 1982 79.5 cm x 49 cm. Provenance: Private collection NSW, purchased in an exhibition held by a regional galle

19th century Laotian Dha sword. Horn and 18ct gold filigree hilt set with clear stones. Hand-forged single edged curved blade. Silver covered wooden scabbard. Length 110 cm (in scabbard). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai c

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

An extraordinary gilt-gesso wall mirror celebrating the 16th century victory over the Turks/Ottoman Empire. Venetian, first half of the 19th century or earlier. Dr Susan Scollay – on the Venetian/Ottoman rivalry. The Republic of Venice enjoyed robust trade

Impressive large Chinese blue & white dragon bowl. Probably for the Thai market, late 19th/early 20th century of compressed globular form, painted with dragons chasing a flaming pearl above a crashing wave border. Fitted hardwood stand. Diameter 46 cm. Pro

Chinese pale celadon & mottled grey jade archaistic style censer. 18th/19th century finely carved diapers and taotie masks with dragon handles. Lacking cover. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architect

Chinese white and russet jade belt hook. Late 19th century. Length 12.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Ban

A rare and highly decorative set of six Chinese export paintings, showing the trading ports of China, Circa 19th century, approx 72 cm, by 135 cm

Pair of 18ct bi-colour gold and diamond cufflinks, Adler Joalliers, each centring a bezel-set brilliant-cut diamond within a channel-set baguette diamond surround, terminating in a rectangular tip-over similarly set with carre cut diamonds, the diamonds to

A rare Australian oak Melbourne stock exchange Chairman's chair, late 19th century, modelled in the Gothic revival style, the black leather upholstered back surmounted by a carved pediment bearing a monogram and flanked by turned stiles terminating with Go

A very fine Satsuma hexagonal bowl, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 the exterior decorated with exotic flowers, the interior with a thousand butterfly design Yasuda Trading Company seal mark and Kozan mark reserved against flowers on the base 6.8 cm high, 9.8 cm d

Thai gold & black lacquered bronze gong with ivory tusk supports. Early 20th century includes silver metal thread ropes and hammer. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Tusks length 130 cm (curvature), excl. Wood stands, diameter 70 cm (gong). Provenance: Estate

1930 Phar Lap's Racing Bridle used by Jim Pike during the 1930-31 season, being 59 cm long, attached to two strapped chromed metal bits, the reins being 145 cm long, with full strapping, race worn. Archivally framed, with a background photo of Phar Lap wit

Fine Chinese white jade rectangular pendant plaque. 18th/19th century the even translucent white stone carved with a bat and peach branch above clouds, the obverse with pines and gazebo by a mountain lake. (5 x 3.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and

18ct gold necklace the links designed as a series of stylised lions interspersed by circular plaques embossed to the front with either a lion's head or the head of a horned and bearded satyr, completed by Albert swivel clasps, gross weight approximately 12

Pair of platinum and diamond earrings, Tiffany & Co., each terminating in an open work five point star bead-set with a line of brilliant-cut diamonds centring a similarly set swing drop suspended from a star shaped surmount pave set between trace chain lin

A Japanese Four-Panel 'Black Ship' screen, late Edo (1603-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, ink and pigments on a silver leaf ground, depicting a 17th century Dutch trading ship in Japanese waters, together with a fitted Japanese wooden box

An 18-Inch (46 cm) English Library Globe by T.M. Bardin, circa 1836, the cartouche inscribed 'To the Rt Honorable Sir Joseph Banks, Bart. K.B. President of the Royal Society...., The inscription continues 'This New British Terrestrial Globe [...] Is respec

18ct gold and diamond 'Trinity' ring, Cartier, comprising three entwined 3.25 mm wide flat bands, each bead-set with a continuous line of brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.80 carats, size G, signed Cartier, maker's mark

Girard-Perregaux stainless steel WWTC chronograph. Self - winding automatic watch, features a 44 mm stainless steel case surrounding a silver dial on a black alligator strap with stainless steel deployment buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small se

An oak Melbourne Stock Exchange chair, 19th century, In the gothic revival style. Provenance: This chair is one of 120 used for 70 years by the Melbourne stock exchange until the close of call trading at that exchange in December 1961.

Designed as a line, of polished gold curb links alternating between similarly shaped carved rock crystal links, completed by a concealed clasp, length approximately 218 mm, signed Seaman Schepps, maker's mark for Seaman Schepps. Provenance: Important Jewel

Graduated set of 3 Chinese Thai market 'Benjarong' finely enamelled porcelain bowls & covers. Late 19th/early 20th century diameter 22 cm largest). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interi

An Australian oak Melbourne stock exchange chair, late 19th century, modelled in the Gothic revival style, the black leather upholstered back surmounted by a carved monogram and three fleur de lys finials, the roll over arms and contoured seat raised on tu

An unusual mixed hardwood display stand, 19th/20th century, constructed with one square and one rectangular display surface on two levels, all resting on corner legs some terminating in angular scrolls, the four outer corner legs joined by side stretchers

A Melbourne Stock Exchange chair, 19th century, carved oak in the gothic revival style. Provenance: This chair is one of 120 used for 70 years by the Melbourne stock exchange until the close of call trading at that exchange in December 1961.

18ct white gold 'Love' bracelet, Cartier, 1993, the flat band set at intervals with screwhead motifs, with screwdown clasps, inner diameter approximately 52 mm, size 16, signed Cartier, numbered K27141. Accompanied by Cartier box and screwdriver.. Provenan

Artist unknown, Trading vessel in Hong Kong harbour, Chinese Junk in distance. Oil on canvas, 45 x 59 cm

An Australian oak Melbourne stock exchange chair, late 19th century, modelled in the Gothic revival style, the black leather upholstered back surmounted by a carved monogram and three fleur de lys finials, the roll over arms and contoured seat raised on tu

Thursday Island & Far north Queensland: large format album with red leather spine and corners, gilt titles 'Thursday Island', circa 1985, with approximately 40 albumen print photographs affixed back-to-back to the thick card pages, several titled in the pl

An impressive Victorian silver four piece tea and coffee service in original fitted oak box, the matching set with repousse embossed florals and fancy trellis decorated panels in the French manner, applied floral and leaf finials to the tea and coffee pots

18ct gold open face pocket watch, by James McCabe, London 51 mm case, hallmarked 1824, fusee lever movement signed Jas McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, numbered 10561. White enamel dial (slight edge hairlines), Roman numerals, minute indices, numbered, gold

A rare 18th century Chinese ridge roof tile, decorated with different figures and scenes on both sides. Originally discovered in the old trading port of Penang, Malaysia. Very wealthy Chinese merchants would place a row of these ridge tiles on their roof (

A Cantonese export famille rose porcelain bowl made for the Qajar market, Qing Dynasty, circa 1865 of hemispherical form on a short foot, in the rose medallion pattern, with three cartouches with roundels bearing portraits of Nasr al-Din Shah and his two S

A rare and historic '1863 Government of New Zealand Imperial Peck', the bronze measure engraved with its official measure. Note: The NZ Weights & Measurements government department, now Trading Standards, administers and enforces trade measurement in New Z

18ct white gold and diamond 'C heart of Cartier' ring, 2001, designed as a continuous series of open work heart motifs, pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, size K, signed Cartier, 2001, numbered AD6234. Provenance: important jewels & watches , Smith & Si

A Victorian sterling silver mounted emu-egg claret jug, classical design body the central section encased with an emu egg, hinged lid. Maker John Hillard and John Thomason trading as Hillard & Thomason, Spencer Street, Birmingham, dated Birmingham 1894, he

A c.1900 'SHINGFAT' Chinese silver rose bowl, shaped rim, relief decoration of chrysanthemum flowering branches and butterflies, engraved rocky outcrops to the base, the spreading circular pedestal foot presentation engraved 'Presented To Wor. Bro. E A Sta

Fine quality Burmese silver and ivory mounted Dha sword. With hand-forged single edged curved blade. The ivory hilt carved with two bands of scrolling foliage. Wooden scabbard encased in silver repousse decorated with dancing figures. Nb: ivory export rest

Platinum and diamond ring, Cartier centring a collet-set brilliant-cut diamond between diamond-set crossover shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.90 carat, size I1/2;, signed Cartier, numbered C303777. Accompanied by a Cartier box. Pro

A late Victorian mahogany framed wall clock, having a moulded frame, brass bezel and painted dial with Roman numerals and retailed by F. Allerding & Son 25 hunter Street Sydney, with brass twin train movement. Diameter 60 cm. Provenance: from the offices o

A set of Chinese Tangram puzzle, Late Qing dynasty the seven pieces each carved and reticulated with designs of dragon, bat, or phoenix, configured in a square sliding box carved with figures against a background of garden landscapes on the top and the bas

Fine 19th century Indian silver jar and cover, of heavy tapering cylindrical form, the pitched cover set with reeded bud finial, the body decorated all over with finely engraved foliate scroll work and raised petalled border encircling the rim and foot, un

A rare and historic graduated set of six '1863 Government of New Zealand' imperial bronze measures, from 1/2 gallon to 1/2 gill, of cylinder form, each engraved with its official measure. The largest, height 15.5 cm, diameter 15.5 cm. Note: The NZ Weights

Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond 'Fish' earrings, Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co., each modelled as a swimming fish pave set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.90 carat, length approximately 37 mm, signed Gehry, T &

An early Islamic glazed ceramic vase, Egypt, circa 13th century, decorated in underglaze black and blue with doves amongst scrolling foliage, 20 cm high, 17 cm diameter. Provenance: Ex: S. Kovar collection, collected in the 1930's, Ex: East Australian Trad

A cased half ship model of the S.S. Richmond, built in England in 1885. Purchased by the vendor's family for their Pacific Island trading business. The 'Richmond' continued to be used on routes between Dunedin, Auckland, the Society Islands, Tonga and Samo

Thai Ayutthaya period gilt bronze Buddha head. Shell(?) inlaid eyes; inset green mirrored glass to crown. On ebony stand. Height 39 cm (without stand). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, in

A large rare iron ship nail fishhook, ship's nails were used as trading currency with Maori during and after the contact period. This shark hook is a fine example of how metal was reworked to serve practical form and function. Attached original muka line.

Thai mother of pearl shell inlaid lacquer Alms bowl. Early 20th century diameter 29 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially oper

Chinese carved amber bat and gourd group. Early to mid 20th century fitted carved hardwood stand. Length 10 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant

A rare model colonial kauri gum chest of drawers, the two drawers with bun handles and hand form pulls, shaped panelled sides, raised on four claw feet, the top with fancy upstand back and oversized turned finials, highlights of cherub and florals encased

Don Bradman - antique telephone from H.W.Hodgetts Stockbroking Firm: Intercom phone with names of stockbroking staff including 'Mr.Bradman' & 'Mr.Hodgetts'. (in February 1934, Harry Hodgetts, a South Australian delegate to the board of control, offered Bra

18ct white gold and diamond 'Tank Francaise' ring, Cartier, designed as a continuous line of stylised tank tracks, the centre embellished at intervals with trios of brilliant-cut diamonds, size L12;, signed Cartier, maker's mark, numbered N02478. Provenanc

An Indian silver three piece tea set with elephant spout and cobra handles by P. Orr and Sons, Madras, 19th century. The pot 12 cm high, 1005 grams total weight. The Scottish brothers, Peter and Alexander Orr arrived in Madras in 1843 and formed a partners

Rare Channel Islands miniature portrait of the jersey silversmith, John Le Gallais, hand-painted on ivory, signed at left 'H. Bertian 1838' and mounted in yellow gold as a brooch. The reverse adorned with mourning window containing four locks of his childr

Cigarette & Trade Cards: Goodwin & Co. 'Champions' rare 'A36' album containing full set of N162 Old Judge & Gypsy Queen 'Champions' (50). This beautiful set includes baseball players (8), the first Us football player, boxing (5), tennis (4), jockeys (4), b

A Worcester porcelain teapot, circa 1770, of globular form with flower finial, painted with on one side with the 'Boy at the window' pattern, the reverse with a Chinese trading scene within scrolling iron red foliate borders, 14 cm high

19th century Thai gilt bronze seated Buddha. Shakyamuni 'Calling the earth to witness' mudra. Traces of gilt to recesses. On a gilt and lacquer wooden stand. Height 24 cm (without stand). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai c

Splash board for a large Ocean Going canoe, Tami or Siassi Island, huon Gulf, Morobe Province,Papua New Guinea. Provenance: Collected by Peter Hallinan, 1982, on Tuam Island, Dampier Straits, Morobe Province, from the owner of the large ocean going canoe A

A rare model colonial kauri gum chest of drawers, the two drawers with bun handles and hand form pulls, shaped panelled sides, raised on four claw feet, the top with fancy upstand back and oversized turned finials, highlights of cherub and florals encased

18ct tri-colour gold 'Trinity' ring, Cartier, designed as three entwined bands, signed Cartier, numbered BS1475, size M. Accompanied by a Cartier box. Provenance: important jewels , Smith & Singer (trading as Sotheby's Australia), Sydney, 4 April 2011, lot

A collection of ancient glass earrings, Geelvink Bay area, West Papua; these glass earrings were collected on the Waropen Coast along the north Coast of West New Guinea, traditionally called 'Dimbo' in the local Warpoen language, they were an important typ

Trade Cards: 1996 'Pokemon Trading Card Game', collection of cards in box. (Qty 400 approx)

A silver tea service with sugar bowl and jug, maker Hunt & Roskell, London 1889, Alfred Benson & Henry Hugh Webb (partners in J W Benson Ltd) trading as Hunt & Roskell, New Bond Street, London

A Roman bronze ring with a garnet bezel, Levant, circa 1ST to 4th century A.D, the bezel engraved depicting a rampant lion.. Provenance: Ex S. Kovar collection, East Australian trading, sale no: aa201508, August 10th 2015, lot 63

Copper ships nail shark hook, Cooper ship nails were used as trading currency with Maori during and after the contact period. This shark hook is a good example of how the valuable metal was reworked by Maori to serve practical form and function. 10.5 cm le

Thai Ayutthaya period gilt bronze votive Stupa. Of rounded bell form; the spire detached. Height 60 cm, diameter .30 cm (at base). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and imp

19th century Chinese archaistic bronze Gu vase. Height 21.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Bangkok they mo

Pair Chinese Ming style Burlwood inset rosewood tapered cabinets (Yuanjiaogui), mid 20th century, width 75 cm, depth 40 cm, height 139 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design

Chinese cafe-au-lait and celadon glazed vase. With iron dressed borders, late Qing or Republic period. Height 48 cm (including. Stand). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design an

2013 Richmond Football Club 'Hall of Fame & Immortal Trading Card Collection', collectors edition 149/200 in leather bound album, with Header Card, complete set [130], plus album signature cards [9] & tin signature cards (2), including Royce Hart, Francis

Rattanakosin Thai standing bronze Buddha. The right hand raised in Abhaya mudra. Height 32 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initial

Soapstone carving of guanyin seated on a Buddhist lion. Very finely carved guanyin holding a vase and seated on a lion of fu. Height 21 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior desig

Bradman Memorabilia: with 1908-2008 Centenary Ceramic Cricket Ball, limited edition numbered '283/1500' in original presentation box, also album of Bradman related stamps & philatelic covers including 1997 Fdc Legends Fdc signed by Bradman (with certificat

Antique Thai 'Hammer Knife' (Mit Tok) of massive proportions. . Iron blade and handle of rare Siamese rosewood (dalbergia cochinchinensis). Length 72 cm, W3kg). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with archite

Vintage atomic home Espresso machine, Made in Italy, retailed by Con Trading Co. Woollahra

2013 Essendon Football Club 'Essendon 140 Years Trading Card Collection', collectors edition 165/200 in leather bound album, with complete set [130], plus album signature cards [9] & tin signature cards (2), including Terry Daniher, James Hird & Jobe Watso

Large toleware tray with pierced gallery, painted red and gold. Width 78 cm depth 59 cm Provenance: Brook Street Trading, Woollahra

19th century Rattanakosin Thai standing bronze Buddha. In Abhaya mudra (holding the waters back). Figure on a turned wooden base. Height 54 cm (total). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, in

A Chinese silver two-handled presentation cup, hemispherical shape with loop handles, raised on knopped stem and circular spreading foot, floral decorated rim. Engraved 'Xìn fú zhong wài' (To be trusted at home and abroad) and 'Presented to G. P. Forster,

An unglazed pottery urn, Australian, by Liebentritt & Son Cumberland Pottery, near Enfield NSW, late 19th century, 34.5 cm high. Note: Paul Liebentritt, born in Austria on October 22 1807, arrived in Australia, from Germany, on 7 December 1857. He came to

Chinese olive glazed handled censer. Late Qing or Republic period. Incised apocryphal Chenghua four character mark. Width 21 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and impor

Italian Atomic home espresso maker, retailer Bon Trading, Woollahra

An Atomic Brevetti Robbiati coffee maker mid 20th century rarer orange colour with bon Trading Co. Woollahra Sydney, NSW label height 21.5 cm

Set of 60 black & white Beatles trading cards

1995 Sanitarium (Weet Bix) 'The Bradman Collection' card no.1 signed by Don Bradman in plastic sleeve numbered '029'. With CoA letter from Sanitarium, 'This is to certify that the Trading Card No.029 is from an exclusive series of one hundred (100) persona

A silk scarf by Hermes, the 'Au Fil de la Soie' design by Annie Faivre, depicting the ancient silk road trading route from china, India, Persia, Europe and Arabia, on an aqua background with rust border, 90 cm square.

Lacquered gilt wooden figure of Guan Yu. Depicted seated upon his throne, wearing armour, height 25 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading