Simply stunning and more than likely a specially commissioned piece made by a master craftsman. Appears to be made of Silky Oak, which would mean Australian made & looks to date to the Art Nouveau period, late 1800s / early 1900s. Carved in...
Very striking vintage piece made from a mixture of plated silver brass and continental silver woven chain bracelet. The top of the bracelet is detailed with Coat of Arms motifs depicting a lion and unicorn which is actually the Royal Coat of Arms of...
Looks to date from c1960s. Possibly too large to be a jewellery box, maybe a watch box. Damage to the corner as per photo. Measures 10cms wide x 5cms deep x 4.5cms high.
The hallmarking / wording to the base dates the set to c1870s, pre Trumpet & Banner hallmark. This hallmark was used from c1851 - 1870. Its quite a large setting & was more than likely originally a 4 piece setting. The Teapot is approx 18cms...
The wording on the base reads MF ‘D & PLATED BY REED & BARTON PAT. FEB. 24. 1880 GILT 984 The number 984 is either a pattern or factory / order number. Not engraved or monogrammed, the feature pattern looks...
There is a makers mark, see 2nd last photo, it’s to the left of EPNS but unable to decipher. The base is 9.9cms in diameter x overall height of 21cms. The top section can be screwed off. In need of a polish otherwise in nice condition.
The spine is very tatty with the covers only just hanging on by a thread, they will detach very easily, covers have some losses & tears, 32 numbered pages + covers. Apart from the inside of the covers, internally very good.
There is not much information about the Australian Independence Movement to be found. Just wondering whether it was a precursor to ARM, Australian Republican Movement. Exact age of the poster is unknown, however there is foxing to the rear and this...
The middle sections & all the rears are blank. They are all approx the same size when closed, 12cms x 6cms. Some minor marks & foxing, all made of cardboard.
When closed it measures 29.5cms x 23cms wide x 6cms thick. Missing the latch, tear to spine at the top, wear, scuffing & some surface losses to the leather exterior, spine is very worn. Internally all pages still attached to the spine, some...
Totally unique and gorgeous, this ancient greek style tetradrachm coin struck by the lower Danube Celts circa 148-50 B.C. has been turned into a stunning handmade ring. The style of the ring setting is designed to frame the coin perfectly, without...
Great fire in the Opal triplets. The clear inserts are either paste or glass. No makers mark. Each piece measures 19mm square. In need of a clean otherwise nice condition.
Made of a lightweight wood & probably dates c1940s. The sunray’s were possibly adapted from the Australian Rising Sun military badge. The base measures 24.8cms wide x 17.5cms deep x 8cms high. The lid is not hinged,...
The tape wasn’t extended much more than 10 cms / 12cms from the case for fear it might break or wouldn’t retract. The leather casing has wear & scratches, the winder is functional.
The Chalice Trophy bears the hallmark of English company Shaw & Fisher (SF Crossed Arrows) to the base, it’s made of Electroplated metal but not stamped EPBM. The Chalice is engraved C.B.S.S. St KILDA 1892 Mile Running D...
Super rare estate find !! Neither the catalogue or price list are dated, but the prices are in pre-decimal, Pounds, Shillings & Pence & the style of furniture is a cross over period between Art Deco & Retro hence the suggested date of c1940s...
RARE Vintage Genuine Tudor 79170 Steel Bezel & Insert N.O.S. Bezel and insert as pictured and came together, Measures 39.5mm wide, Super hard to find, Watchmaker’s Find.
A ladies 14K yellow gold ruby & brilliant cut diamond multi tiered cluster style dress ring, Containing 7 x claw set diamonds, and 2 x @ 2.70mm claw set Rubys, featuring textured leaf detailing, mounted onto a 1.70mm wide cross over band...
Ex estate so can’t help out with any history on the item. It's made of a white metal alloy, definately not silver though. It's quite heavy set, weighs 161 grams & measures 100mm high x 55mm wide x 4mm thick. Toned with wear,...