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Conditions of Sale for Buyers 1. The highest bidder shall be the purchaser, subject to the auctioneer having the right to refuse the bid of any person. Should any dispute arise as to the biddings the lot in dispute will be immediately put up for sale again at the preceding bidding, or the auctioneer may declare the purchaser, which declaration shall be conclusive . 2. No person shall advance less at a bid than the sum nominated by the auctioneer and no bid may be retracted . 3. -All lots are sold subject to the right of the seller or his agent to bid or else to impose a reserve. 4.
The purchaser shall complete a bidding card before the sale giving name and address . Immediately aiter the sale the purchaser shall pay 10% of the purchase price in part payment and shall pay the balance within ten days of the date of the sale unless prior credit arrangements have been made.
5. The purchaser shall pay to Peter Webb Galleries Limited (Webb 's) a premium of 10% of the hammer price together with G.S.T. on such premium at the current rate . 6.
All lots are sold as shown and with all errors to description , faults and imperfections whether visible or not. Neither Webb's or its vendor are responsible for errors of description or for the genuineness or authenticity of any lot or for any fault or defect in it and make no warranty whatever. Buyers proceed upon their own judgement .
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Webb 's act as agents . They have full discretion to conduct all aspects of the sale ancj to withdraw any lot from the sale without giving any reason .
8. Each lot is at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer and is to be taken away at the purchaser's expense immediately after the sale . If this is not done Webb's will not be responsible if the lot is lost. stolen , damaged or destroyed . 9. No goods are to be removed while selling is in progress . Receipted invoices must be produced prior to delivery of any lot. The auctioneers reserve the right to request identification in the case of any purchaser not known to Webb's who pays by· cheque . Credit cards will not be accepted as means of payment. 10. No person purchasing any item which falls within the provisions of the Antiquities Act 1975 or the Arms Act 1958 shall be entitled to take possession of the item unless and until such person has produced to Webb's a licence under the appropriate Act. 11. If a purchaser fails either to pay for or take away any lot Webb's shall without further notice to the purchaser, at its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have , be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies:
(a) To issue proceedings against the purchaser for damages for breach of contract. (b) To rescind the sale of that or any other lot sold to the purchaser at the same or any other auction . (c) To resell the lot by public or private sale . Any deficiency resulting from such resale , after giving credit to the purchaser for any part payment, together with all costs incurred in connection with the lot shall be paid to Webb 's by the purchaser. Any surplus over the proceeds of.sale shall belong to the seller and in this condition the expression "proceeds of sale" shall have the same meaning in relation to a sale by private treaty as it has in relation to a sale by auction . {d) To store the lot whether at Webb's own premises or elsewhere at the sole expense of the purchaser and to release the lot only after the purchase price has been paid in full plus the accrued cost of removal, storage , insurance and all other costs connected to the lot. (e) To charge interest on the purchase price at a rate two percent above Webb 's bankers' then current rate for commercial overdraft facilities , to the extent that the price or any part of it remains unpaid for more than seven days from the date of the sale . (f) To retain possession of that or any other lot purchased by the purchaser at that or any other auction and to release the same only after payment of all money due. (g) To apply the proceeds of sale of any lot then or subsequently due to the purchaser towards settlement of money due to Webb 's or its vendor. Webb's shall be entitled to a possessory lien on any property of the purchaser for any purpose while any money remains unpaid under this contract . {h) To apply any payment mad6 by the purchaser to Webb 's towards any money owing to Webb 's in respect of anything whatsoever irrespective of any directive given in respect of, or restriction placed upon , such payment by the purchaser whether expressed or implied . INSTRUCTIONS TO BID AT SALES Absentee bids These are accepted by Webb's and carried out free of charge. Lots will be ~ought as favourably as is allowed by the bidding.in the saleroom and any reserve imposed . "Buy" (unlimited) bidding directions will not be accepted . Webb's require confirmation in writing or by fax of bidding directions prior to the sale. Telephone bids Webb's will use its best endeavours to take telephone bids from buyers who have made proper arrangements prior to the sale . Because this method cannot be entirely free from the risk of communication cutoff Webb 's cannot be responsible for losses arising from missed bids.
VENDORS are requested to read and are bound of the Conditions of Sale printed upon the reverse side of Webb 's Contract to Sell . CATALOGUES can be obtained on annual subscription or from our saleroom. PRESALE ESTIMATES are intended as a guide only and can be subject to revision nearer to the time of a sale . Webb 's staff are available during pre-sale viewing times and by appointment to assist prospective bidders with estimates and any aspect of the auction procedure. CREDIT on purchases of $7000 or more can in some cases be arranged. Please consult with our Manager.
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catalogue of
Antique & Modern Jewellery, Egyptian, Greek and Roman Antiquities, Japanese lacquer & metalwork from the collection of Edward Gilbertson
Silver, Glass and Collectibles 18th and 19th Century Furniture Oriental Rugs and Carpets to be held on
THURSDAY 20th FEBRUARY in two sessions at 5pm (Jewellery lots 1 - 135) at 6.30pm (Collectibles & Antiques lots 136 - 372) The catalogue will be preceded by an offering of uncatalogued jewellery at 4pm
Viewing: the sale may be viewed at the following times: Sunday 16th February 1lam-3pm Monday 17th-Wednesday 19th 9am-6pm daily Thursday day of sale 9am - 12 noon N.B. Viewing from midday on the day of sale will be strictly by appointment only BUYERS' PREMIUM APPLYING TO THIS SALE Buyers shall pay to Webb's a buyers' premium of ten percent of the hammer price plus GSf on the premium. This sale is subject to the conditions of business printed inside the front cover illustrated front cover: lots 168 and 218 catalogue photography Arne Loot
Peter Webb Galleries Limited Estate & Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers MGAANZ 18 Manukau Road , Epsom , Auckland 1031 P.O. Box 99251. Telephone (09) 524 -6804. Fax (09) 524 -7048
10 Jewellery
1 A double albert chain of sterling silver prince-of-wales links with a 'T' bar and two clips. 41cm. 37.6g 120-180
A dainty art deco style pendant of 14ct gold set with seed pearls and a small diamond, supporting a pearl drop, on a lOct trace neck chain. American, in original presentation box 175-275 11
2 A sterling silver vesta container of square shape, richly decorated with engraving, and containing some vesta matches. Dated Birmingham 1903 100-200 3
A Victorian hinged bangle of sterling silver decorated with birds and leaves in gold relief. Dated Chester 1887 100-150 4
An oval locket of sterling silver (tested), decorated with an engraved floral motif, on a 'mayoral' style neckchain also of sterling silver (tested) 350-450 5
A bracelet of sterling silver set with nine faceted amethysts of graduated size and mixed oval and cushion shapes 275-325 6
A sterling silver sovereign case of plain round shape. Dated Birmingham 1899 150-250 7
A pendant\charm of silver in the form of a monkey 30-50 8 A child's expanding bangle of sterling silver 25-45 9
An oval (30 x 23mm) carved shell cameo of a classical scene with a charioteer and figures, set in a brooch of silver 75-150
A cuff-link and dress stud set of 9ct gold set with mother-of-pearl. In the original Hardy Bros. presentation box 150-200 12 A bracelet of faceted hardstone cylinders capped with gold (tests as 12ct) joined with cross shaped links set with hardstones and having a matching padlock clasp. (Two stones missing) 500-700 13 A tiger's claw with mounts of 14ct gold for use as a pendant 100-150 14 A necklace of round opal beads of graduated size (3.5-9mm) with faceted crystal spacers. L.47cm 150-250 15 A brooch of 9ct yellow gold in the form of a floral spray with a central swallow, set with seed pearls 175-225 16 A rope link neckchain of 9ct gold. 76cm. 12.3g 175-275 17 A bracelet matching the previous lot 40-70 18 A charm bracelet of heavy oval 9ct gold links supporting 12 charms, seven of which are of 18ct gold and five of which are of 9ct gold. Total weight 65g. 1500-2000
19 A hinged bangle of 9ct gold over a base metal core 60-100 20 A necklace of 9ct gold set with three oval faceted aquamarines of graduated size, supporting a pendant set with a teardrop faceted aquamarine 275-375 21 A hinged bangle of 9ct gold, satin surface, decorated with scroll work and beading, set with three rubies and two diamonds 325-425
22 A seal topped retractable propelling pencil in an ornate gold case set with bloodstone 100-200 23 A pendant of greenstone with a gold mount 40-60 24 A pair of earrings of 14ct yellow gold each set with a pink mabe pearl and three small diamond brilliants 750-1000 25 A circlet brooch of 9ct gold set
with a peridot and seed pearls 100-120 26 A swivel seal fob of 9ct gold set
with a faceted citrine coloured rotating seal. Dated Chester 1915 175-275 27 A gold charm in the form of a miniature fob seal 50-80 28 A necklace clasp of 14ct gold set
with three small diamonds 80-120 29 Another identical to the previous lot 80-120
30 A double Albert chain of 9ct gold long and short oval links with a 'T' bar and single clip also of 9ct gold. 44cm. 32.4g 550-750 31 A 'starburst' pendant/brooch of 9ct gold set with seed pearls. Dated Birmingham 1912 275-375
39 A wedding ring of 18ct yellow gold, richly decorated with engraving. 5g 80-120 40 A ring of 18ct yellow gold and platinum set with a central emerald and two small brilliant cut diamonds 200-300
32 A bracelet of 9ct yellow gold set with six 1 Rand gold coins (22ct) in free-mounts. Total weight 40.3g 850-1250
41 A ring of 9ct yellow gold set with a cluster of eight faceted oval amethysts 75-125
33 A good curb link bracelet of 15ct yellow gold with a 15ct gold padlock clasp. Dated Chester 1901. 19g. 450-650
42 A ring and pair of earstuds ensuite of 14ct yellow gold, each set with a Biwa pearl together with brilliant cut diamonds (four to each stud and three to the ring, with an estimated total wight of 0.69ct) in hand made mounts. Certificate of replacement value $3665 available on request 1400-1800
34 A hinged bangle of barley-twist 9ct gold set with three ruby doublets and two small diamonds. Dated Birmingham 1910 300-400 35 A necklace of cultured pearls, semi baroque, of matched size (77.5mm) with a clasp of 14ct yellow gold set with a pearl. Length 39cm 475-675 36 A 'bambi' brooch of 18ct yellow gold set with fifteen small brilliant cut diamonds. Certificate of replacement value $1475 available on request 575-675 37 A Credit Suisse 50g fine gold ingot set as a pendant in a frame of 14ct gold with a gadrooned border and set with 27 brilliant cut diamonds
2200-2800 38 An oval pendant of 9ct gold set with a faceted amethyst together with seed pearls, the chain guide also set with seed pearls 200-300
43 A sapphire and diamond ring. A central round blue sapphire cabochon is surrounded by 16 brilliant cut diamonds, with a further 9 diamond brilliants at each shoulder. The diamonds, 34 in all have an estimated total weight of 0.51ct. Certificate of replacement value $2305 available on request 850-1000
44 A stylish ruby and diamond ring. An oval faceted ruby is set at the apex of the ring, with three calibre cut rubies at each shoulder and a row of single cut diamonds on either side. 14ct yellow gold. Certificate of replacement value $2400 available on request
1200-1600 illustrated centre/old
45 A ruby and diamond dress ring. Three brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 0.15ct total weight are set in a crossover of 9ct yellow gold with six round faceted rubies of similar size 275-375
46 A necklace of 9ct gold set with seed pearls on a trace neckchain also of 9ct gold with two seed pearl spacers 375-425 47 A dainty ring of 14ct yellow gold set with a central emerald-cut Tsavorite garnet together with ten brilliant cut diamonds of estimated total weight 0.25ct. Certificate of replacement value $1675 available on request 600-800
48 An eternity ring of 18ct yellow gold set with 26 small brilliant cut diamonds. The ring is of serpentine shape with a beaded border 450-650 49 A ring of 18ct yellow gold set with a single brilliant cut diamond of approx. weight 0.15ct 175-275
50 A necklace of cultured pearls of mildly graduated size (9-6mm) with a clasp of silver set with a single pearl. 44cm 600-800
51 A pendant/brooch of 18ct yellow gold in the form of a bird on a branch. The bird is pave set with diamonds and has an emerald for the eye, the branch has diamond set leaves and two flower heads of diamonds with ruby centres. Certificate of replacement value $1810 available on request 575-775 52 A cross of banded cornelian with a gold mount 30-50
53 A brooch of 18ct white and yellow gold in the form of a tennis racquet set with emeralds and a diamond 1200-1600 illustrated centrefold 54 A cross of 14ct yellow gold set with ten square faceted emeralds. Certificate of replacement value $1650 available on request 500-600 55 A pendant/brooch of 18ct yellow gold in the form of a humming bird, pave set with diamonds and having a ruby eye, taking nectar from a flower set with diamonds and having a sapphire centre. Certificate of replacement value $2400 available on request 750-1000 56 An Edwardian hinged bangle of 15ct yellow gold set with seven mine cut diamonds having an estimated total weight of 0.40ct 500-700 57 A three stone ruby and diamond ring. A central brilliant cut diamond of approx. weight 0.86ct is set in 18ct gold with a round faceted ruby on either side. Certificate of replacement value $6100 available on request
60 A three stone diamond ring. The diamonds modern brilliant cut of matched size, with a total estimated weight of 0.90ct, are set in 9ct gold. Certificate of replacement value $5600 available on request 2100-2600
66 A ruby and diamond set cocktail ring. A central marquise cut ruby is surrounded by two curved rows of diamonds which flow to the outer shoulders forming a border within which are set calibre cut rubies. l&t yellow gold 1000-1400
61 A radiant cut diamond of 0.95ct and of good colour and clarity (H,VS2) set with 28 brilliant cut diamonds in a stylish ring of 14ct yellow gold. The diamonds, 29 in all, have an estimated total weight of 1.61ct. Certificate of replacement value $12,765 available on request 6000-7000
67 A hinged bangle of 14ct gold set with 40 diamonds in a double row. The diamonds, all brilliant cut have an estimated total weight of 2.0ct. Certificate of replacement value $8375 available on request 2800-3800 illustrated centrefold
62 A Gentleman's ring of 9ct yellow gold pave set with 18 brilliant cut diamonds having an estimated total weight of 0.55ct. Certificate of replacement value $3025 available on request
1400-1600 illustrated centrefold 63 A good three stone diamond ring. The diamonds of similar size (0.32, 0.36, 0.32ct = 1.00ct) are brilliant cut and graded H-G-H, VS. The bridge setting is of 18ct gold. Certificate of replacement value $9100 available on request 3800-5200
2000-3000 58 An attractive sapphire and diamond cluster ring. A central semi-oval Ceylonese blue sapphire is surrounded by eight brilliant cut diamonds in a setting of 18ct white and yellow gold. Certificate of replacement value $3500 available on request 1750-2000 illustrated centrefold 59 A five stone diamond ring. The diamonds, early brilliant cut, of graduated size and of estimated total weight 0.50ct are set in a traditional bridge of 18ct yellow gold 1000-1500
64 An impressive five stone diamond ring. The diamonds, brilliant cut, of matched size and approx. total weight l.50ct are set in a bridge of 18ct white and yellow gold. Certificate of replacement value available on request 4500-6500 65 A 'Cartier' style ring of 9ct yellow gold set with a double row of calibre cut blue sapphires within a border of diamonds in a double scroll having round blue sapphire end stones 1250-1500
68 An exceptionally fine art deco period bracelet of platinum set with 348 diamonds having an estimated total weight of 13.79ct, with the twelve major stones estimated to weigh 6.53ct. The articulated links of geometric, oval or hoop design are pierced and beaded. The original presentation case has a fitted velvet interior. Certificate of replacement value $44,400 available on request 20,000-25,000 illustrated centrefold 69 A diamond set "Tennis" bracelet. Each of 41 articulated serpentine 14ct yellow gold links is set with a brilliant cut diamond, with a further 3 diamonds at the clasp. The diamonds, 44 in all have an estimated total weight of 2.42ct. Certificate of replacement value $11,620 available on request 4500-6500 illustrated centrefold 70 An important Diamond Ring A diamond of 12.52ct, round brilliant cut, graded as colour KL, clarity 11-12, of good make, set in a ring of 18ct white gold with two tapered baguette shoulder diamonds. Gemologists report and certificate of insurable value ($134,000) available on request. The diamond faces up well and shows an apparently higher (better) colour due to the masking effect of fluorescence
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(medium/strong blue). It should also be noted that the margin between wholesale and retail (insurable) value is small for large stones and that therefore the valuation provides a close guide for buyers. In accordance with international practice, the stone may be viewed out of its mount 55,000-75,000
illustrated centre/old 71 An emerald of exceptional colour and clarity, of actual weight 2.16ct, set in a ring of platinum together with 22 tapered baguette and ten brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.39ct (G-H, VS), which surround the emerald in a 'ballerina' style fan. Certificate of replacement value $35,000 available on request 20,000-25,000
75 A natural gold nugget of 12.Sg set with a brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.20ct and fitted with a chain guide for use as a pendant 375-475 76 A brooch in the form of a panda, pave set with 120 brilliant cut diamonds ( estimated total weight 1.20ct), and having rubies for eyes. Certificate of replacement value $4450 available on request 1600-1800
illustrated centre/old 77 A brooch of 18ct yellow gold in the form of a swan, pave set with 79 brilliant cut diamonds and having a ruby eye. Certificate of replacement value $4350 available on request 1600-1800
illustrated centre/old 72 A large (approx. 21ct) faceted rectangular dark blue sapphire set in a ring of 18ct white gold with a border of round brilliant and tapered baguette diamonds of approx. total weight 2.2ct. Certificate of replacement value available on request 4500-6500
illustrated centre/old 73 An outstanding emerald and diamond set ring. The emerald of rare colour of actual weight 3.07ct is set in 18ct yellow gold with a trillion cut diamond at each shoulder (1.37ct for the pair, G, SI) Certificate of replacement value $50,000 available on request 30,000-35,000
illustrated centre/old 74 A modern brilliant cut diamond of estimated weight 0.50ct (J /K, SI) set in a pendant of 18ct white gold together with seven small brilliants in the chain guide. The neckchain is of sterling silver. Certificate of replacement value $4804 available on request 1200-1800
78 A contemporary style pendant of 9ct gold set with three brilliant cut diamonds ( estimated total weight 0.35ct) together with three small single cut diamonds and two small round faceted sapphires 350-550 79 A necklace of 9ct gold having a central bow set with seed pearls from which hangs a pendant terminating in a flower head, also set with seed pearls 225-325 80 A solitaire diamond of 1.75ct ( estimated) graded as colour J, clarity VS set in a ring of platinum. Certificate of replacement value $23,000 available on request 12,000-14,000
81 A 27 stone diamond ring. Three modern brilliant cut diamonds of estimated total weight 0.56ct are set in a bridge of 9ct white and yellow gold with 7 small brilliants on either side and a further 5 small brilliants at each shoulder. Total diamond weight approx. 0.91ct. Certificate of replacement value $4975 available on request 2000-2400 82 A Victorian sapphire and diamond set bridge ring of 15ct yellow gold. The three diamonds, all old cut, and of approx. total weight 0.30ct are matched in size by the two round faceted blue sapphires. The ring is dated Birmingham 1860 650-850 83 A signet ring of 9ct yellow gold set with a central, oval, faceted blue sapphire which is surrounded by 12 single cut diamonds 800-1000 84 An attractive ruby and diamond ring. A pear shaped ruby is surrounded by eight brilliant cut diamonds in a pear shaped setting of 18ct white and yellow gold. Certificate of replacement value $5625 available on request 2800-3200
illustrated 85 An emerald and diamond ring. A central emerald-cut emerald of approx. weight 1.15ct is set with five brilliant cut diamonds in a band at each shoulder in 14ct yellow gold. The diamonds, 10 in all have an estimated total weight of 0.40ct. Certificate of replacement value $5200 available on request 1800-2400
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A contemporary style dress ring of 14ct yellow gold set with a Trillion cut diamond of good colour (F) and estimated weight 0.46ct, together with a smaller quadrillion cut diamond and five calibre cut rubies which flow down one shoulder. Certificate of replacement value $5300 available on request 1800-2200 87 A stylish ruby and diamond ring. A central oval ruby and diamond cluster is supported by a triple split shank set with calibre cut rubies. 9ct yellow gold 900-1200 88 A marquise shaped ring of 9ct yellow gold set with a cluster of 21 brilliant cut diamonds having an estimated weight of 1.04ct. Certificate of replacement value $4200 available on request 1850-2250
illustrated centre/old 89 A pear shaped diamond of actual weight 1.05ct (Graded colour F, clarity II, of good make) set in a ring of 18ct yellow gold. Certificate of replacement value $10,250 available on request 4750-6750
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92 A good Georgian oval (35 x 29mm) carved shell portrait cameo of a classical Roman man, in a pendant brooch of rolled gold
500-600 93 A sapphire and diamond set "Tennis" style bracelet. Eight convex bars are each set with five brilliant cut diamonds, and are joined with nine small links each set with a round faceted blue sapphire. The clasp is set with a further four diamonds. The diamonds, 44 in all have an estimated total weight of 0.88ct. Certificate of replacement value $4745 available on request 2000-2500 94 A very stylish art deco brooch of platinum set with a central 6mm pearl on either side of which are 26 small rose cut diamonds in pierced work bands which flow out to meet tapered black onyx end pieces 1200-1800
illustrated centre/old 95 A double stranded necklace of round (7-7.5mm) cultured pearls of unusually good quality with a clasp of 14ct yellow gold. Length 45cm. Certificate of replacement value $7000 available on request
2800-3800 90 A triple stranded bracelet of round cultured pearls of 6.5-7mm dia. with three spacer bars of 14ct gold set with square and triangular faceted sapphires. The clasp set with two matching rows of sapphires. Certificate of replacement value $3180 available on request 800-1200 91 A square double photograph locket of 18ct yellow gold set with diamonds, emeralds and rubies in a geometric design. ll.5g 400-600
96 A good oval (40x31mm) carved shell portrait cameo of a classical lady set in a brooch of 9ct gold 275-325 97 A Victorian brooch of 15ct gold repousse set with six oval faceted amethysts ( minor damage) 250-350
98 A four strand choker length necklace of cultured pearls ( matched, 4-4.Smm) terminating in a pair of 14ct yellow gold lion's head masks, between the open jaws of which is a diamond studded ball. Certificate of replacement value $4625 available on request 1750-2250 99 An unusually heavy ring of sculptured 14ct yellow gold set with a 12mm baroque pearl and five brilliant cut diamonds. Total weight 20.Sg.
1000-1400 100 A signet ring of 15ct gold set with an oval carnelian-onyx 140-180 101 A Georgian period gold ring set with an oval (15 x 10mm) carved shell portrait cameo of a classical man. The shank in the form of a serpent 200-300 102 An Edwardian diamond set pendant of 15ct gold in the form of a flower head from which is suspended a drop terminating in a second flower head. The diamonds, 16 in all are of mixed rose, mine and old cuts with a total estimated weight 0.90ct. The trace neckchain is of 14ct gold 750-1000 103 A Victorian memorium ring of 15ct yellow gold decorated with black enamel and set with seed pearls 180-220
104 A ring of 18ct yellow gold set with an opal cabochon of natural shape together with three brilliant cut diamonds 200-400 105 A ring of 22ct gold set with an oval (12 x 10mm) opal cabochon 175-275
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Pocket and Wrist Watches
106 A sterling silver cased bunter pocket watch by Rotherhams, key wind, lever, white face with Roman numerals and seconds dial. Case dated Birmingham, 1900. Going condition
200-250
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107 A silver cased hunter pocket watch by H. Napthali, Napier, key wind, lever, white face with Roman numerals and seconds dial. Case dated Birmingham 1886. Going condition
200-250
108 A sterling silver cased open face pocket watch by John Pitt, key wind. Fusee with verge escapement, white face with Roman numerals, the case dated London 1844. Going condition
200-400
109 A Gentleman's sterling silver cased half-hunter pocket watch, keyless lever, white face with Arabic numerals and seconds dial. Outer numerals also Arabic in black enamel. Going condition, inner lens missing
112 A Continental (935) silver fob watch, keyless, lever, white face with Arabic numerals. The case richly decorated with engraving. Going condition. Together with a flat curb link neck chain of sterling silver
200-300 113 An open face chronograph pocket watch in a case of sterling silver. Key wind, lever, white face with Roman numerals and stop-sweep second hand. Case dated Chester 1882
300-350 114 A Gentleman's wrist watch by Dominex in a case of 9ct gold. Mechanical movement, manual wind, rectangular face with luminous Arabic numerals and seconds dial, brown leather strap. Going condition
200-400 115 A Gentleman's wrist watch by Rolex, oyster-date, mechanical movement, manual wind, black face with gold hour markers, sweep seconds and window date. Stainless case with gold bezel, black leather strap. Going condition
1000-1400
150-250 110 A sterling silver cased open face pocket watch by Max Cohen, Manchester, key wind, lever, white face with Roman numerals and seconds dial. Going condition, with a plated silver single Albert chain. Case dated Birmingham 1894 175-275 111 A sterling silver cased open face pocket watch by Omega, made for G & T Young of Wellington and Dunedin. Keyless lever, white face with Arabic numerals and seconds dial. Going condition
200-250
116 Another, similar to the previous lot but having a white face
1000-1400 116a A gentleman's wrist watch by Rolex, oyster date perpetual, stainless steel case and strap, black face. Going condition
1400-1600 117 A lady's diamond set wrist watch by Omega. The case and integrated bracelet of 18ct white gold, the bezel set with 24 diamond brilliants, the strap bars set with a further six diamond brilliants. Silver face with hour markers, mechanical movement, manual wind. Going condition 900-1200
118 A Gentleman's rare dual time wrist watch by Piaget, in a case of sculptured 18ct white gold on a matching integrated bracelet strap. Dual mechanical movements, manual wind, one face black, the other mother-of-pearl, Roman quarter numerals. Understood to be c.1965, one of a limited production of just 50 timepieces 7000-9000
illustrated centre/old 119 A Gentleman's wrist watch by Omega, De Ville, quartz movement, rolled gold case with quarter Roman numerals, brown leather strap. Going condition
200-300
120 A lady's wrist watch by Rolex, c.1929, oblong octagonal case of 9ct gold, silver face enhanced with floral decoration, Roman numerals, manual wind, on a rolled gold bracelet, going condition 300-400 121 A 14ct gold cased open face pocket watch by Zenith, keyless, lever, white face with Arabic numerals and seconds dial. In going condition. Together with a hollow curb link fob chain and 'T' bar of gold ( tests as 15ct) 400-600 122 A 14ct gold cased hunter pocket watch by Waltham, keyless, lever, white face with Roman numerals and seconds dial. Going condition 575-775
123 A Gentleman's 14ct gold cased hunter pocket watch by Longines, keyless, lever, white face with Arabic numerals and seconds dial. Going condition 600-800
124 An 18ct gold cased hunter fob watch by Mathey, key wind, cylinder, ornate gold face with Roman numerals, the case richly decorated with engraving. Going condition 400-600 125 A good 18ct gold cased hunter fob watch by Wm.Farmer, keyless, lever, white face with Roman numerals. Going condition 600-700 126 An 18ct gold cased open face fob watch, key wind, cylinder, gold face with floral decoration, Roman numerals. The case richly engraved 475-675
Silver and Collectibles
127 A toilet bottle of hobnail crystal with a sterling silver top dated Birmingham 1907 50-70 128 A cut crystal hair tidy with a sterling silver lid dated Birmingham 1919 60-100 129 A cut crystal dressing table bowl with a rim of sterling silver dated London 1915 60-100 130 A crystal toilet jar with a lid of sterling silver inset with tortoiseshell. Dated London c.1908 70-100 131 A folding fruit knife of sterling silver with a mother-of-pearl handle. Dated Sheffield 1908 40-60 132 Another similar to the previous lot dated Sheffield 1902 40-60
133 A particularly good stoppered perfume bottle of cut and etched crystal with a collar of sterling silver dated Birmingham 1911
143 A heavy Old English and shell pattern silver soup ladle. London 1914 250-350
300-400 134 A leather bound address book with a cover plate of sterling silver decorated with angels in repousse. Unused 130-160 135 A bottle pourer of Danish silver, decorated with a village scene in repousse and having a counter weighted lid 60-100
Silver
136 A silver backed hand mirror with matching hair brush and a clothes brush. Birmingham 1946 140-180 137 A silver powder compact. Birmingham 1954 with a silver backed nail buffer (2) 80-120 138 A pair of solid silver carver rests in the form of peacocks 40-60 139 A silver spill vase with shaped rim. Chester 1921 120-160 140 A silver salt cellar on three hoof feet. London 1816 80-120 141 A silver pap boat of plain design, London 1771. Maker's mark illegible
300-400 142 A silver christening mug. Walker & Hall. Sheffield 1952 150-200
144 A heavy silver sauce ladle Old English pattern. London 1896 60-90 145 A cased set of six Danish silvergilt teaspoons with individually coloured enamel handles. Marked 925 silver 100-150 146 A fine Old English with shell pattern silver serving spoon. London 1914 150-200 147 A good pair of fiddle pattern silver serving spoons. London 1816. Maker T.B. 250-300 148 Four Old English and shell pattern silver salt spoons with two matching mustard spoons. London 1914 100-150 149 A red morocco cased set of six silver coffee spoons and sugar tongs. Walker & Hall. Sheffield 1915 100-150 150 A black morocco cased set of six silver coffee spoons and sugar tongs with beaded edges. Sheffield 1913 100-150 151 A set of twelve English entree knives and forks, the handles of pink china badged with a gold plumed coronet within a gold and raised pearl oval frame and decorated with a gold turquoise frieze at the base. The ferules, blades and tynes are gold plated, together with a storage tray 450-600
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152 Six good 19th century American silver soup spoons with the threaded handles double struck with foliate cartouches. Hallmarked Wilkens 800 40-60 each 153 Twelve dessert spoons matching the previous lot 30-40 each
161 A good Sheffield plated seven bottle cruet stand, the pepper, salt and mustard pots having silver tops. The mustard pot with marks for Sheffield 1822. Maker J.K. & Co. 600-1000 162 A silver baluster shaped christening mug. London 1915 300-400
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154 Six teaspoons matching the two previous lots 12-15 each 155 Silver plated grape scissors with beaded borders 40-60 156 A 19th century silver plated waiter, foliate scroll shaped border, three foliate feet. dia.385mm 250-350 157 A pair of tall 19th century silver plated church candle stands of Gothic revival design. h.650mm 500-700
163 A fine Victorian silver plated tea and coffee service, comprising a coffee pot with hinged lid, teapot with hinged lid, two handled sugar basin and cover and a cream jug, all richly decorated with repousse scroll work, together with a heavy silver plated, two handled tea tray, the borders raised with foliate scroll work, the ray richly decorated with engraving 1500-2500 164 A good 19th century silver plated Adam style two handled tureen and cover, badged, standing on a central foot 700-1000
158 A good Victorian silver coffee pot of baluster form standing on four scrolled and foliate feet. The sides, spout and handle having raised foliate decoration. The hinged cover has a foliate knop. London 1846. Maker W.H. h.250mm. wt. 880g 1500-2000
165 A Victorian silver plated tea urn, burner and stand. The bulbous shaped urn having an eagle mounted cover with two scrolled handles, the body richly decorated in repousse with scrolls, acanthus leaves and roses. The cast stand has mask and foliate scroll decoration. 1000-1500
159 A Victorian rose bowl of sterling silver on a circular foot with a partly fluted bowl. Sheffield 1895. Maker J.O. & S. dia.150mm 250-300
166 A small silver teapot of rectangular form with ebonised handle and knop, gadrooned sides and spout decoration. Sheffield 1900 300-400
160 A good William IV Irish silver teapot Dublin 1837, with matching sugar bowl and cream jug. Dublin 1839. The pieces all with raised decoration of scrolls, leaves and roses and standing on four foliate feet. Maker JM and Em. wt.830g 1500-2500
167 A pair of sterling silver sugar tongs. Glasgow 1856 with another pair 80-120
Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman Artefacts
168 An ancient Egyptian carved figure of a cat in seated position, wood with traces of pigment. h.254mm 1500-2500 illustrated 169 A Graeco-Rornan oinochoe on circular foot, with traces of brown decoration on a buff slip, lacking rim and upper neck. h.130mm 300-500 illustrated 170 A Ptolemaic period terracotta figure of the Goddess Bauba. c.200 B.C. h.138mm. repaired 500-700 illustrated 171 An Egyptian ovoid terracotta flask. Archaic Period. c.3000 B.C. h.145mm. lacks spout 300-500 172 A Ptolemaic period terracotta barrel shaped storage vessel, handle and neck missing. h.130mm. L.175mrn 200-300 173 An Egyptian terracotta Ushabti figure c.580 B.C. h.200mm. repaired 250-350 illustrated 174 An Ushabti figure, turquoise blue glaze. h.72mm 150-250 175 A small Roman bronze jug found at Pompeii. h.56mm 150-250 illustrated 176 A small Egyptian blue glazed amulet figure of Isis with the infant Horus. c.300 B.C. h.24mm 100-150
177 A blue glazed Ushabti figure c.700 B.C. h.56mm together with an amulet figure of Isis and Horus c.300 B.C. h.40mm and a carved steatite scarab seal (3) 200-250
186 A Cypriot oinochoe (flask) in white ware with banded decoration in brown. c.700 B.C. h.205mm 700-1000 illustrated
178 A collection of small Egyptian blue glazed Ushabti figures including a seated cat and a grotesque mask. 8 items 300-500
187 A Roman glass flask 2nd-3rd cent. AD. h.ll0mm 300-400 illustrated
180 A small Roman bronze jug. h.70mm 150-250 illustrated
188 A small Roman glass jar c.100 B.C. excavated in Bamiyan, Afghanistan on the old route to India from Western Europe which was in use from c.600 B.C. together with three Roman glass and terracotta fragments and an Egyptian terracotta amulet mould. c.1000 B.C. (5) 200-300
181 An ancient Assyrian terracotta seal. c.2000 B.C. 43 x 33mm 100-150 illustrated
189 A Roman oil lamp, brown slip over terracotta. Carthage c.700 B.C. L.lOlmm. lacks handle 100-130
182 A Greek terracotta oil lamp, dual wick. c.400 B.C. L.90mm 100-150 illustrated
190 A small Roman terracotta oil lamp. L.72mm 80-100
179 A Roman lion's head mask spout from Cyrene. dia.41mm 200-300
183 another, repaired 80-100 184 A Roman terracotta oil lamp, raised decoration, found at Pompeii. dia.74mm 120-160 illustrated 185 A Roman red ware dish decorated with four impressed palm leaves. North Africa. c. 3rd cent. AD. dia.230mm 400-500 illustrated
191 Two small Roman terracotta flasks 100-150
196 Five Egyptian blue glazed scarab seals 100-150 197 A Graeco-Roman glass vial. c.200100 B.C. excavated in Bamiyan Afghanistan. h.65mm 80-100 198 An Egyptian faience bead necklet
(restrung) c.1500-600 B.C. together with a brorue belt buckle (2) 100-150 199 A pair of 20th century Egyptian daggers in embossed silver sheaths 400-500 200 An Egyptian silver and carnelian mounted powder horn. c.1920 250-350 201 An Egyptian silver mail necklace.
c.1920 80-120 202 Two Egyptian silver necklaces. c.1920 80-120 Japanese Lacquer and Metal work from the collection of Edward Gilbertson
192 An early Egyptian terracotta lamp
and fragments from Pompeii 80-100 193 Five Egyptian blue and green glazed scarab seals, together with twenty six grain seeds 100-150 194 Two Roman iron axe-heads. c.300 AD. 150-230 195 A small collection of antique bronze coins 100-150
Webb's have been privileged to dispose of a considerable number of items from the internationally famous collection compiled in the late 19th century by Edward Gilbertson. The following fifteen items are from the same collection and most bear their original catalogue numbers which are included in Webb's catalogue entry
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203 A four case inro with robbed oni priest on a gold leaf ground; the reverse with two figures gathering wood. Somada inlay with coloured lacquer on a black ground (some minor faults). Signed Joyo. catalogue no.3600 1000-1500 illustrated 204 i
A 19th century large three case inro with a pattern of raised flowering peonies in coloured shell and lacquer on a gold nashiji ground with a speckled effect. (some minor faults). Signed Koma Kiuhaku. catalogue no. 2036 1000-1500 illustrated 205 A Menuki depicting flying dragonflies in bronze with silver wings and gilt eyes, with two others, a peony on leaves and a spray of wild flowers. Shakudo with gold details (3) 250-400
210 A 19th century eating set with carved boxwood sheath containing two bone chopsticks, knife and pick, nickel fittings 100-150 211 An ivory spatula with fretted
handle and a carved wooden cigarette holder (2) 30-50 212 A small porcelain sake bowl 80-120 213 A carved red lacquer manju netsuke with a lady weaving in relief. dia.44mm 300-500 illustrated
Other Japanese and Oriental Items
218 An important negoro red and black lacquer figure of Bishamon Ten, one of the four guardians of the universe. Edo period. h.440mm 3500-5000 illustrated 219 A Japanese coloured woodblock triptych depicting characters from the battle of Minamoto. Utagawa School. published by Imai Keitara 1889 370 x 715mm 400-600
214 A small ivory netsuke of a duck, another of Darmma beating his chest and another of an actor with movable head (all showing minor damage) (3) 200-300
220 Two Japanese watercolour paintings on silk; one depicting a sparrow on peony branches in blossom, the other a lake and landscape. c.1900. each 1065 x 45mm 400-500
215 A 19th century ivory netsuke of a young woman with trailing kimono on which a puppy plays with her tasselled cord. signed (end tassel damaged) 200-400
221 A 19th century Japanese bronze two handled vase with silver inlays. h.247mm. with a wooden stand 500-600
206 An 18th century Fuchi and
Kashira in iron with relief of a dragon amongst cloud bands, gold eyes. catalogue no. 4039 200-300 207 An 18th century Fuchi and
Kashira in iron with monkeys playing and horses in relief (inlaid gold eyes). catalogue no 592 200-300
208 A 17th century Iron Tsuha with fretted diaper pattern design. Mokogata shape. catalogue no 1196 300-400 illustrated 209 An early 19th century Kozuka in
Shibuishi with incised sage figure . signed. catalogue no 1444 200-300
216 A 19th century ivory netsuke depicting two boys with a dragon mask. The details and robe patterns well rendered. signed 300-500 217 A small 19th century ladle, the bowl of tortoiseshell, the handle of bone, carved coral and gilt. catalogue no 471 100-150
222 A Japanese red and black lacquer serving tray with matching set of ten bowls of various sizes 150-200 223 Two Indian miniature paintings depicting hunters and men drinking 300-500 224 A very large Japanese cloisonne baluster vase with flared neck decorated with an encircling dragon in green and white enamel on a black ground. some faults. h.1160mm 1000-1500
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225 A Japanese floral painted green paper parasol. c.1920 60-90
Collectibles
226 A Japanese watercolour painting of Mt Fujiama on a silk scroll. c.1900 1120 x 585mm 150-250
233 A Royal Worcester two handled baluster shaped vase decorated with floral sprays on a biscuit and pale turquoise ground. dated 1902. h.200mm 650-850 illustrated
227 A Japanese painting of a tiger on silk. c.1900 1135 x 455mm 100-200 228 A Japanese cloisonne vase with chrysanthemums and. apple blossom on an iridescent green fish-scale ground. H.220mm 350-400 229 A 19th century Chinese bridal basket of red, black and gilt lacquered cane. h.710mm 300-400 229a Five framed Chinese watercolours depicting figures and girls in a garden 150-250 230 A Chinese table screen in rosewood framing a painted glass picture depicting a man and a lady. h.505mm 500-700 231 A Chinese ebonised pine jardiniere stand. c.1900 300-400 J
232 An Oriental black lacquer cabinet with the two door panels inlaid with figures in hardstone the side panels decorated with painted and gilt flowers. h.695. w.560. dia.310mm 300-400
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A small Royal Worcester narrow necked two handled bottle vase with decoration of silver and gold butterflies and a bee on a biscuit field. h.130mm 450-550 illustrated 235 A Royal Worcester two handled waisted vase decorated with floral sprays on a biscuit field. h.135mm 400-500 illustrated 236 A Royal Worcester two handled bottle-vase decorated with roses on a biscuit field. h.170mm. (minor foot chip) 400-500 illustrated 237 A Royal Worcester squat jug-vase with winged griffon handle and decorated with floral sprays on a biscuit field. h.105mm 400-500 illustrated
238 A pair of Royal Worcester two handled squat vases decorated with floral sprays on a biscuit ground. h.91mm. (small chip to one handle) 650-750 illustrated 239 A small Royal Worcester basket with floral sprays on a primrose and biscuit ground. 1.104mm 200-300 illustrated
240 A Dresden shaped bowl and cover with foliate knop, and panels of floral sprays on a pink ground between panels painted with figures in gardens. Printed mark AR in monogram. h.122mm (minor chip) 500-600 241 Two Dresden plates, each with two panels of floral sprays on pink and on blue grounds between two panels of figures in gardens. blue cross swords marks. dia.210mm 500-600 242 A Derby meat plate, L.335mm, with five matching dinner plates, dia.268 mm; decorated with a floral design in red, cobalt and gilt. Printed red crown mark. c.1840 1000-1500 illustrated 243 Two Royal Crown Derby side plates similar to the previous lot. Painted mark for c.1890 200-250 244 A Royal Worcester trumpet shaped vase, the rim decorated with a gold outline, on a square shaped base with cupids and ewer shaped vases in relief, on a pale green ground, pink printed mark h.300mm 300-500 244A A 19th century Austrian dinner service of white porcelain decorated with small sprigs of pink roses allover, seventy pieces in all. Good condition with only a few minor chips 1500-2000 245 A 19th century mahogany cased portable microscope, engraved Mackenzie, 15 Cheapside, London; with lens and viewing slides 100-200
Clockwise from centre top, lots 233, 236, 234, 238, 239, 238, 237, 235
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246 Six 19th century Austrian diamond faceted cut glass salt boats together with two octagonal footed glasses and four small cut glass vases. some faults 300-400 247 A bronze figure of an American frontiersman on horseback negotiating a mountainous slope mounted on a marble base, after Remington. h.350mm
400-600
254 A Liverpool soft paste fine blue and white transfer printed bow~ the three panels depict cupid having his wings clipped.cl780 200-300 255 A small Moorcroft flared bowl supported on a circular foot decorated with leaf and berry pattern in colours of red, yellow, green and mauve. Impressed mark W. Moorcroft Potter to HM the Queen. dia.1 lOmm
100-200 248 A Schumann porcelain coffee pot with two demitasse cups and saucers with floral transfer decoration 150-200 249 A Chinese carved lion on wooden stand (tail broken) with two Chinese carved ivory figures of two sages and two miniature pots with flowers 150-200 250 A large 19th century French brass cased carriage clock (minor faults) h.250mm
200-300 251 A Wedgwood porcelain plate with blue and gilt borders, the central panel with a hand painted classical figure by A. Holland. dia.240mm. Printed mark 80-100
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252 A Victorian ruby glass posy holder with milk glass overlay and gilded decoration h.ll0mm 80-150 253 A large late 19th century satsuma urn shaped two handled vase with decoration of Geisha and Samurai warrior. h.540mm 350-450
256 A Royal Daulton flambe Owl. h.80mm 150-200 257 A Moorcroft ovoid shaped vase decorated with an orchid design on a deep blue ground. Impressed mark Potter to HM the Queen with facsimile signature and painted Walter Moorcroft signature. c.1945. h.160mm 350-400 258 A Moorcroft bowl decorated with an anemone design under a flambe glaze. Impressed mark Moorcroft Made in England and paper label Potter to the Late Queen Mary. c.1955. dia.ll0mm 100-150
262 A 19th century Parian bust of a young woman. A/F 50-100 263 A pair of Italian ewer shaped pottery vases with moulded floral and fluted designs on a brown glaze. h.340mm 150-250
264 A 19th century Canton enamel heart shaped shallow bowl two panels with bird and floral decoration, two panels with interior court scenes. dia.270mm 150-200 265 A Tang figure of a female court attendant, distressed iridescent cream glaze with faint traces of red pigment to the robe. h.190mm
400-600
266 A fine large 19th century Japanese Imari plate with scalloped edge, but extensively repaired. dia.475mm
600-900 267 A 19th century J & M.P. Bell & Co. 'Sappho' pottery transfer pattern jug. h.220.c.1860A/F 50-150
268 259 A small baluster vase with blossom and bird design and incised brown bands and brown Chen Hua dynasty mark on base 100-150 260 A 19th century Burmese bronze figure of Buddha in the lotus posture. Set with rough rubies, emeralds and sapphires. h.150mm 140-200 261 A cast brass sculpture of a shepherd embracing a woman with a ram at her feet, on a rectangular marble plinth. Oscar Thiede.b.1879
200-300
A 19th century Staffordshire figure of Garibaldi on horseback on an oval base. Painted decoration to face, boot and horsehead, and gilded details. h.260mm 100-150 269 Another as above of Queen Mary on horseback. h.260mm 100-150 270 A Regency mahogany sarcophagus shaped tea caddy. L.200mm 100-150
271 A 19th century Staffordshire figure of a fat sailor with blue coat, orange scarf and yellow hat, oval gilt edged base. h.280mm 200-300 272 Sixteen hollow stemmed champagne glasses 80-150
281 A French gilt metal basket on a square marble base, gold painted decoration. h.170mm 100-200 282 A good pair of 19th century satsuma vases of hexagonal ovoid shaped, each richly painted with overall floral decoration. h.200mm 200-300
273 A Chinese blue and white jardiniere, 20th century. h.263mm 120-300 274 A fine Victorian papier-mache work box, the shaped domed lid richly decorated with inlaid shell and gilt decoration, standing on four bun feet. The interior with mother-of-pearl and ivory cottonreels. h.170mm 400-600 275 A Ruskin ovoid shaped vase with flared rim decorated with a mottled green glaze. h.150mm. Impressed mark with original label 200-400 276 An African carved ivory bust of a female native. h.180mm 300-500
283 A pair of 19th century Staffordshire spaniels. c.1860. h.260mm 200-300
284 A pair of 19th century Austrian bronze five light candelabra, the columns in the form of a game hunter and a fisherman on circular bases standing on three foliate feet. h.560mm 900-1200
285 A pair of 19th century Austrian bronzed metal foliate 'candlesticks with additional glass drip tray and lustres.h.335mm 600-900
286 A Len Castle flared pottery bowl with a speckled grey-green glaze. c.1950. dia.300mm 200-300
277 Another of an African male. h.180mm 300-500 278 Another smaller as above. h.130mm 150-300 279 Another as above. h.160mm 150-300
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280 A 19th century porcelain figure of a Moorish man in native dress holding a detachable silver pitcher and a silver pole mounted vessel. Mounted on a rectangular marble plinth. h.180mm 150-200
287 An English pewter Arts and Crafts lidded jug, with stylised decoration in relief and a cane bound handle. h.140mm 80-120 288 An English pewter Arts and Crafts 3 piece tea service comprising teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, cane handle to teapot 100-200 289 An English pewter Arts and Crafts 5 piece tea set comprising an oval tray, spirit kettle on a copper stand, teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug 200-400
290 A Continental dessert set comprising a two handled bowl and twelve side plates each with central transfer fruit design and gilt border decoration 200-300 291 A pair of early 20th century Chinese baluster shaped lidded jars decorated with polychrome carps and water lilies. h.450mm 300-500 292 A large late 19th century satsuma urn shaped vase with two handles with decoration of Geisha and Samurai warriors. h.540mm 300-500 293 A painted and gilt figure of a Buddhist monk kneeling at prayer. Pigments mostly rubbed away. Garment hem inset with white stones. Burmese 19th century. h.250mm 200-400 294 A pair of attendant Buddhist monks. Rubbed giltwood. Garment hems inset with rough coloured stones Burmese. 19th century h.240mm 400-800
295 An English Pewter Arts and Crafts shallow bowl with a triform handle and overall stylised floral motifs in relief together with a smaller plate. dia.260mm 80-150 296 A 19th century pewter plate with rampant lion and crown in relief and incised heraldic motifs. dia.270mm 150-200 297 A 19th century porcelain Continental pierced basket on a triform base with applied floral decoration (underglaze blue crossed swords mark) h.160mm 100-150
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298 A fine English porcelain jug with hand painted floral decoration and intertwined ribbon handle with gilt borders, printed registration mark ?/J Sept 1875. h.210mm 200-300 299 A large 19th century brass jam pan. dia.440mm 90-120 300 A 19th century Continental porcelain figurine of a young woman with flowers standing on a scrolled plinth, fine hand painted decoration incised marks and painted S + Handgemalt. h.180mm 200-300 ?/Jl A fine Victorian mahogany cased set of 12 mother-of-pearl handled fruit knives and forks 100-200 ?/J2 A mahogany case 'Hezzanith Sextant' with original Certificate of Examination. Hezzanith Instrument Works. London 500-800 ?/J3 A late 19th century satsuma vase of ovoid shape with 2 panels depicting Japanese scenes. h.240mm 200-300
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?/J4 A Victorian brass coal scuttle with turned ebonised handle, the hinged door with raised motifs, on four bun feet, with shovel and iron inner lining 200-300 ?/JS A fine cut crystal salad bowl with leaf and floral decoration. dia.2?/Jmm 40-60
306 A fine satsuma cup the exterior with figure decoration on gilt, the interior decorated with Japanese characters. h.90mm 100-200
?/J7 A late 19th century French gilt metal clock garniture, the clock surmounted with an urn and with porcelain pillar supports and scrolled and bird decoration, standing on scrolled feet. The vases decorated with country scenes and courting couples on a pink ground, each on a wooden plinth. h.470mm 800-1200 308 A 19th century wall clock of black lacquer decoration with hand painted flowers and with motherof-pearl inlay. American movement. h.740mm 400-600
?IJ9 A 19th century mahogany framed German regulator wall clock, stepped pedimen~, with turned and fluted supports, with sunflower pendulum, brass and enamel face. L.650mm 300-600
310 A late 19th century Japanese porcelain tray with painted landscape decoration. dia.380mm 80-150 311 A 19th century walnut work-box with mother-of-pearl inlay 80-150
316 A 19th century copper coal helmet 350-450 317 A sampler of coloured silks on natural linen depicting children in a garden and birds, animals and a text, by Emma Haworth 1836, framed in a mahogany firescreen of later date. 4?/J x 335mm 1600-2400 illustrated 318 A Georgian alphabet sampler in red and green cotton on a natural linen ground, by Sophia Baird aged 5, May 9, 1818. h.415.w.95mm 400-500 319 A Georgian sampler worked in pale silks on white linen. The design of plain crosses, crowns and the initials A.H., and H.M. dated 1810 385 x 385mm 400-500 320 A gilt framed colour print. Captive Andromache 1888 after Lord Leighton. 625 x 1090mm 400-500
Furniture
312 An Edwardian etched glass claret jug. c1910 with five matching punch glasses 150-200
321 A Victorian footstool of oval shape, the embroidered top within an inlaid walnut frame 100-200
313 A wine decanter matching the previous lot 150-200
322 A Georgian mahogany bow fronted corner basin stand with a central shelf and drawer 700-900
314 A tapered vase on central foot matching the previous lots 80-140 315 A set of three late 19th century brass fireirons 150-200
323 A 19th century rosewood Canterbury with a fretted gallery and a lower drawer 1500-2000
324 A late 18th century long chest of oak standing on bracket feet, with seven cock-beaded drawers and a central cupboard. The top and drawers, crossbanded and with mahogany quarter reeded column supports. This piece was purchased in 1978 from the Estate of the Grandmother of Dr R.H. Bakewell, Sir George Grey's personal physician. h.1020. w.560. L.1190mm 4000-6000 325
330 A late 19th century mahogany military chest with two short, and three long drawers, brass bound with carrying handles, later brass drawer pulls, standing on bun feet. h.1160.w.1040.D.450mm 1200-1800 331 A 19th century giltwood overmantel mirror. h.1645. w.1060mm 1500-2500 An outstanding George IV
court-cupboard with four cupboards each with inset carved panels, stepped pediment supported on turned columns, and with carved acorn handles. h.1690.w.540. L.1160mm 2000-4000
mahogany pedestal partners desk; the moulded rectangular top inset with faded gilt tooled gold leather. The frieze with three cock-beaded drawers to each side, each pedestal with three drawers opposing a cupboard raised on a plinth, with castors. l.1516.W.901mm 12,000-16,000 illustrated
327 _A late 19th century painted French dressing table. The mirrored back is flanked by two wing mirrors. The painted top decorated with cherubs and floral motifs, beneath one long drawer are four small arched drawers on cabriole legs. h.1610. w.1140. D.540mm 1800-2500 328 A French overmantel mirror with carved scrolled and floral wood frame surmounted by a painted panel. signed De Saldo. h.1235. W.710mm 500-700 329 A Georgian secretaire bookcase with diamond shaped glazing bars to doors. The base with three long drawers below the secretaire standing on splayed feet, the nine interior drawers faced with kingwood and boxwood with ivory handles. h.1975. w.1015. D.510mm 3500-4500
338 A late 18th century oak chest with two short and three long drawers with later brass pulls, shaped apron, standing on splayed feet. h.1070.w.1080.D.520mm 1200-1600
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326 A fine George IV tilt top suppertable, the top of faded mahogany supported on four carved reeded legs. h.720. w.1040. L.1530mm 1800-2500
337 A late 19th century hallstand the breakfront marble top above one drawer supported on fluted columns on a platform base.h.730. w.700. 0.360mm 300-500
333 A late 19th century ebonised display cabinet with four drawers, figures brass inlays and mounts and white marble top. h.1380. W.680. D.360mm 1800-2500 334 A 19th century carved oak dresser with three deep drawers beneath the moulded top the dresser back has three shelves and two cupboards. The whole stands on cabriole legs. h.2216mm.l.1985mm.W.560mm 8000-12,000 335 A fine Victorian loo table, the tilt top in finely figured walnut with satinwood inlays, supported on a carved cathedral base.l.1320mm 2500-3500 336 A Victorian Sutherland table in mahogany with turned column supports and stretcher 400-800
339 A Victorian mahogany desk chair with swept back on fluted cabriole legs with deep buttoned leather seat 100-200
340 A good George III mahogany side chair with shaped back rail and pierced back splat, embroidered seat, on square section legs 400-600 341 A mahogany Edwardian Hepplewhite style side chair with a hoop back and carved back splat, supported on reeded legs 150-300 342 A rosewood Regency blade back side chair, with rope twist horizontal back support, cane seated and on sabre legs 200-300 343 A late 19th century giltwood Louis XVI style canape. The oval back centred with a floral wreath, standing on tapered fluted legs.l.1160mm 800-1500
344 A 19th century beech country arm chair with turned back supports and legs 400-600 345 A Victorian mahogany framed library chair on front cabriole legs with brown velour upholstery 1000-1500
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346 A mahogany framed Victorian grandfather chair the back and arms terminate in scrolls, on cabriole legs. The deep buttoned back upholstered in gold draylon 800-1200 347 An interesting 19th century Anglo-Ceylonese carver chair in ebonised rosewood. c.1850. 650-850 348 A similar sidechair with carved backrails 400-500 348A A restored Irish pine guncupboard with central lattice glazed door flanked by smaller cupboards. h.2300. w.1420. 0.530mm 1300-1800 349 A 19th century ebonised occasional table with four drop leaves the top with floral marquetry inlays with gilt brass edgings, fluted legs with gilt brass mounts 1300-1800 350 A Biedermier style serpentine fronted settee with mahogany veneer framed scroll back and arms.c.1830.l.2170mm 1500-1800
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351 A Victorian mahogany stained kauri side table the shaped top supported on two turned column supports and stretcher, on four shaped legs.l.880mm 400-600 352 An Victorian oak chest with four long drawers, turned handles on a platform base.h.1050.w.1170.d.SOOmm 700-1000
353 A late 19th century Jacobean revival dining suite in oak the extension table with carved frieze stands on six heavy carved baluster legs. L.1620, expanded with three leaves 3100mm,.W.1310mm The six side chairs and two carver chairs have richly carved and pierced back rests, carved arms, carved front stretchers and stand on turned legs. The seats are of brown hide. 3500-5000
359 A walnut Canterbury, the top shelf with two pierced scrolled supports surmounted by an oval mirror with scrolled bracket. The glazed door frame inlaid with floral motifs 2000-3000
354 A Victorian mahogany chest with two short and three long drawers with turned handles, standing on turned feet. h.1150mm.w.1030mm.D.490mm 800-1200
360 A fine Victorian mahogany pole screen, on a turned column with a carved tripod base, the screen, with beaded floral motifs in a carved mahogany frame.h.1587mm 400-500
355 A 19th century mahogany oval drop leaf table on four square tapered legs.1.1480. w.1045mm 900-1200
361 A Victorian inlaid walnut mirror backed chiffonier with shaped front and centre mirrored panelled door 3500-4500
356 A Georgian style mahogany twin pedestal dining table with reeded edge to the 'D' ended top. l.1860mm.W.985mm 1200-1600 357 An early 19th century mahogany breakfront pedestal sideboard with scroll and leaf carved upstand.1.1800. w.610mm 1600-2000 358 A fine Edwardian rosewood mirror backed sideboard. The swan neck pediment above one large central mirror which is flanked by two smaller mirrors and shelves on turned supports. The base with arched central cupboard flanked by two small drawers and two mirrored cupboards, supported on carved cabriole legs and turned columns on a platform base with shaped apron, profusely decorated with ivory and satinwood inlays. h.2300.w.1370.D.490mm 3000-5000
358a A reconstructed pine corner cupboard with two glazed doors above three drawers and a cupboard. H. 2000 W. 1390 1300-1800
362 A fine set of three Victorian walnut side chairs with carved scrolled back splats, shaped seats with embroidered covers and standing on turned reeded legs 400-700 each 363 A 17th century oak three panelled coffer with later lock and keyplate.h.650mm.w.1150mm.D.48 0mm 800-1500
364 A late 19th century oak pedestal desk with lift up writing slope and an upstand back with three drawers to each side, three inset black leather gilt tooled panels. The pedestals each have four drawers. Circular brass pulls to all drawers.c.1880. h.1200mm.w.1370mm.D.760mm 2000-3500
365 A Victorian fruitwood balloon back side chair on cabriole legs. Buttoned faded faun velvet upholstered seat
The sale concludes with a selection of old oriental handknotted rugs and carpets
350-500 366 A Regency rosewood jardiniere stand, supported on a turned column and triform platform base. h.650mm
200-350 367 A pair of 19th century French Provincial painted side chairsA/F
200-400 Rugs
368 A fine semi-antique Ersari carpet of rust-red, dark blue, brown and ivory knots on a natural goat hair warp. The plain weave ends of red with blue stripes 4460 x 2700mm 5000-8000
369 A good semi-antique Turkish kelim rug of geometric design in deep red, orange, blue and green 1910 x 1120mm
800-1200 370 A long Turkish kelim runner with geometric design in deep red, brown, orange, blue and green
3850 x 800mm 650-900 371
A Turkish kelim rug of bold geometric designs in red, brown, green, grey, blue and white
2860 x 1585mm 450-600 372 A fine large Persian carpet of Kerman design. The central red, blue and pink medallion on a pale green field, cotton warp
4200 x 3000mm 4000-6000
Lot 317
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THURSDAY 26th MARCH at 5pm
A Collection of Vintage Radios WEDNESDAY 1st APRIL at 5pm
Estate Jewellery, Furniture and Collectibles THURSDAY 2nd APRIL at 6pm
New Zealand Historical & Topographical Painting and Works of Art & European Paintings THURSDAY 30th APRIL at 6pm
Contemporary New Zealand Paintings Prints and Sculpture
Further entries are invited for all of the above sales Phone James Hogan or Ann Webb 524-6804 for free appraisals and advice on obtaining the best prices at auction
Tuesday 5th May 1992
DOLLS, TOYS AND TEXTILES
Including a collection of over fifty antique German dolls from an Estate which Webb's have been instructed to sell without reserve
Further entries of dolls, dolls prams, houses and doll's clothes, good tinplate toys and other interesting toys, teddy bears, linen, doll's clothes, lace, antique textiles and period clothes are sought for this interesting catalogue Phone Ann Webb 524-6804
Webb's Customer Services
Illustrated above are six samples from the wide range of bespoke frames hand made by the craftsmen of the Atelier workshops especially for Webb's clients. A wide range of samples for both traditional and contemporary homes is available helping you to choose the perfect complement to your painting and Webb's staff are pleased to offer guidance. In addition to our frame making service, our fine art restorers and conservators are available to carry out everything from a light clean to a major restoration of both oils and works on paper. Separate details are available on these services. Enquiries to Customer Services, Webb's
Peter Webb Galleries Limited Estate & Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers MGAANZ 18 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland 1031 P.O. Box 99251, Telephone (09) 524-6804. Fax (09) 524- 7048
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Peter Webb Galleries Limited Estate & Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers MGAANZ 18 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland 1031 P.O. Box 99251, Telephone (09) 524-6804. Fax (09) 524 -7048