30.06.2023 Views

GA047-cat-flipbook-v1

ibson’s is delighted to announce our forthcoming Australian, Maritime & Exploration auction featuring items of Australian historical interest and importance including Australian and Colonial Furniture, Decorative Arts, Paintings and Early Photography, Scrimshaw, Artefacts, Goldfields and Convict interest, Militaria, Books and Documents. Leading the sale is the exquisite Australian silver cake clock, commissioned by the Myer Emporium in celebration of the Centenary of Melbourne in 1934, made by renowned silversmiths, Steeth & Son, of Melbourne Cup fame. At almost five kilograms of silver, this example is twice the size of the model in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria and presents a unique opportunity for private collectors and institutions to acquire a piece of significant Victorian history.

ibson’s is delighted to announce our forthcoming Australian, Maritime & Exploration auction featuring items of Australian historical interest and importance including Australian and Colonial Furniture, Decorative Arts, Paintings and Early Photography, Scrimshaw, Artefacts, Goldfields and Convict interest, Militaria, Books and Documents.

Leading the sale is the exquisite Australian silver cake clock, commissioned by the Myer Emporium in celebration of the Centenary of Melbourne in 1934, made by renowned silversmiths, Steeth & Son, of Melbourne Cup fame. At almost five kilograms of silver, this example is twice the size of the model in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria and presents a unique opportunity for private collectors and institutions to acquire a piece of significant Victorian history.

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

100<br />

475<br />

An ochre painted didgeridoo,<br />

Central Arnhem land, 1960s<br />

together with a pokerwork decorated<br />

club<br />

the didgeridoo 94cm long,<br />

the club 53cm long<br />

$100–200<br />

476<br />

A gold prefect prize badge<br />

central monogram 'MLC',<br />

crafted in 9ct gold by H Taylor,<br />

total weight 1.85gms.<br />

$180–240<br />

477<br />

An antique Australian gold and<br />

enamel coat of arms pin<br />

circular form with multi colour<br />

enamelled coat of arms, inscribed<br />

to the reverse, suspended from<br />

a pin fitting, crafted in 9ct gold<br />

by Willis and Sons Melbourne,<br />

total weight 7.5gms<br />

$400–500<br />

478<br />

An antique Australian gold fob<br />

the medallion having a central coat of<br />

arms with further engraved detail and<br />

having an inscription to the reverse,<br />

crafted in 9ct gold by Aronson<br />

Melbourne, total weight 3.65gms.<br />

$200–300<br />

479<br />

A sterling silver pocket watch<br />

key wind and set, white enamel dial<br />

with black Roman numerals and<br />

deli<strong>cat</strong>e floral decoration, sterling<br />

silver engraved case, suspended<br />

from a bar brooch<br />

38mm diameter<br />

$30–50<br />

480<br />

An Edwardian seed pearl and green<br />

paste brooch<br />

$200–300<br />

481<br />

Two gold and gem set brooches<br />

Comprising an opal triplet brooch in<br />

9ct gold and a pearl and 9ct gold bar<br />

brooch, total weight 10.95gms.<br />

$150–200<br />

482<br />

A gold and opal flying duck pendant<br />

Crafted in 9ct gold and centrally set<br />

with an oval solid white opal cut en<br />

cabochon, total weight 2.7gms.<br />

$120–180<br />

483<br />

A pair of gold and enamel cufflinks<br />

Of circular form with blue enamel<br />

depicting the map of Australia,<br />

crafted in 15ct gold, total weight<br />

8.80gms.<br />

$220–280<br />

484<br />

A collection of four Australian<br />

gold brooches<br />

all crafted in 9ct gold,<br />

various jewellers hallmarks,<br />

total weight 11.8gms.<br />

$300–500<br />

485<br />

An antique Australian gold<br />

and amethyst brooch<br />

15ct gold, Australian jewellers<br />

hallmarks, total weight 4.95gms<br />

$200–300<br />

486<br />

An Australian gold presentation<br />

medal<br />

Cartouche form medal suspended<br />

from a bar all with engraved<br />

decoration. Engraved with the<br />

inscription "Eureka College First Prize<br />

Declamation Contest", inscribed to<br />

the reverse J K Walker May 24 -66,<br />

4.8gms<br />

$100–200<br />

487<br />

An Australian gold medallion<br />

Prize medallion for maestro of the<br />

violin, modelled as a violin with<br />

crossed bows amongst laurel leaves,<br />

inscribed and dated 1920, 4.15gms<br />

$100–200<br />

488<br />

An antique Australian gold bamboo<br />

bangle<br />

hinged oval form 9ct gold wax<br />

filled made by Willis of Melbourne,<br />

total weight 10.45gms.<br />

$100–200<br />

489<br />

A pair of antique Australian<br />

gold cufflinks<br />

Oval polished form with dumbbell<br />

terminals, crafted in 15ct gold,<br />

total weight 7.20gms.<br />

$300–400<br />

490<br />

A gold and opal bangle<br />

Of reeded oval form having a woven<br />

engraved panel set with solid white<br />

opals cut en cabochon, garnet and<br />

seed pearls, crafted in 9ct gold,<br />

total weight 8.30gms.<br />

$250–350<br />

491<br />

A Waltham USA rolled gold Hunter<br />

presentation pocket watch,<br />

circa 1920<br />

with 15 jewels, curvette inscribed to<br />

W. Greighton Esq, of the Fairfield<br />

West Progress Association, 1922<br />

51mm diameter<br />

$150–200<br />

492<br />

Map of Port Western<br />

from the original by Captain<br />

J L Stokes 1843<br />

steel engraving<br />

44.5 x 62.5cm<br />

$100–200<br />

493<br />

Van Diemen's Island or Tasmania<br />

John Tallis Co, London & New York<br />

colour engraving<br />

The Illustrations by H. Warren &<br />

Engraved by J. Rogers<br />

35.5 x 25.5cm image size<br />

$150–250<br />

494<br />

CARTE REDUITE-DE LA MER DE<br />

SUD 1753.<br />

and<br />

CHART OF PART OF THE COAST OF<br />

NEW SOUTH WALES FROM CAPE<br />

TRIBULATION TO ENDEAVOUR<br />

STRAITS BY LIEUT. J COOK 1770<br />

two engravings<br />

each with printed text in image<br />

20.5 x 35.5cm and 30 x 34cm<br />

$200–400

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!