JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 29 April 2025 / 10:00 am start
An Edwardian silver bosun's whistle - presentation engraved 'H.O & R.B. 2-6-06'. Birmingham 1905 by Gorge Unite.
Estimate: $200 - $400
A c.1900 Japanese novelty white metal vesta case - as a monkey, its attention drawn to a bee on its leg. The bee and mouth highlighted in gilt and bronze overlay. H.65mm.
Estimate: $160 - $300
A 19thC Russian niello silver cigar case - finely decorated in a diaper pattern with floral border and framed cartouche. Push button release, the interior with marks for the maker Mikhail Foydorovich Sokolov and Moscow assay master's mark for Victor Vasilyevich Savinsky. 1867. W.120mm. 163gms.
Estimate: $600 - $1,000
A French Lois XV painted Asian themed ivory gaming or card box - the lid with red and green stained incised scrimshaw like scene of a woman and attendant seated on a camel, entitled 'L'Assie' (Asia). The interior with decorative hinge and incised scene of a large rural building. The base with a heart decorated playing card. 80 x 60 x 15mm.
Estimate: $600 - $1,000
A 19thC Russian niello silver cigarette case - finely decorated with figures in horse drawn sliegh and leafy scrolls. Blue gem to the thumbpiece. Maker's mark for Pyotr Ambrosimov of Moscow 1869 - 1908.
Estimate: $500 - $800
A 18thC Russian silver niello cigar case - of satchel form. The back engraved with a scene of a St. Petersburgh city monument framed by leafy scrolls. Lavishly gilded interior. Marks probably for the maker Fyodor Ivanof and for the assay master Aggey Grigori Svechin, Moscow 1862. W.120mm. 145gms.
Estimate: $500 - $800
An 18thC Russian silver table box - the lid cast with a relief scene of two women in a treed landscape surrounded by cherubs. Fine engraved border bands. Stamped mark for 1786. Dia.90mm. 212gms.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
A fine 19thC tortoiseshell and gold inlaid snuff box - the lid set with plain gold cartouche framed by fine swags and small gold ribbed bars. Small flake chip to base corner. W.72mm.
Estimate: $500 - $700
A 19thC French horn snuff box - the lid with fine a relief military scene entitled 'Beuple Viola Notre Maitre A Tous' and dated 'Paris 24 Fevrier 1848'. Minor faults. W.93mm.
Estimate: $260 - $500
An early 20thC silver Georgian style snuff box - finely machine engraved and with applied floral cast tapered thumb piece. London 1926. W.79mm. 82gms.
Estimate: $200 - $400
An early 20thC decorative silver box - the lid with elaborate fret cut reed, foliate and bird decorated scene jewelled with marcasite's (minor losses) and pink stones on black probably silk ground, geometric engraved Art Deco style decoration. 80 x 60 x 15mm. 118gms.
Estimate: $200 - $400
A quality yew wood? portrait miniature lidded snuff box - the lid with a glazed finely hand painted portrait of a young lady in pleated green dress and roses to her hair. The box with tight knotted burrs and in good polish. Dia.75mm.
Estimate: $300 - $550
An early 1900s 9ct gold sovereign case - By Dennison Co., engraved initials to front. Birmingham 1911. 17gms.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
A 1792 gold spade guinea - 22ct gold, 8.4gms. Dia.24 mm. The reverse with crowned quartered shield of arms in the shape of a spade, legend around, date 1792 below. A good example.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,200
1911 1 ducat Austrian Empire Francis Joseph I gold (.986) coin - 3.49gms. Dia.20mm.
Estimate: $380 - $600
Peter Minturn (1937-2022) designer silver and citrine ring - a brutalist design as stacked rods supporting a solitaire circular facet cut citrine. Note: Peter Minturn is recognised as one of New Zealand's founding pioneer studio jewellers.Size approx N
Estimate: $220 - $440
Kobi Bosshard (1939-) modernist silver and amethyst ring - c.1980's, the wide plain band with tall raised top set with an oval facet cut amethyst. Marker's mark to inside band. Note: Kobi Bosshard is recognised as one of New Zealand's founding pioneer studio jewellers.size approx 'M'
Estimate: $220 - $440
Kobi Bosshard (1939-) modernist 18ct yellow and citrine ring - c.1980's/90's, the wide plain mildly tapered band with tall raised top set with an oval facet cut citrine. Marker's mark to inside band. 11.35gms. Note: Kobi Bosshard is recognised as one of New Zealand's founding pioneer studio jewellers. Size P
Estimate: $1,400 - $2,400
An impressive 18ct gold antique lapis lazuli scarab beetle ring and brooch - both multi claw set in ornate decorative frames. The ring on a later 15ct gold shank. The brooch's fitting absent.
Estimate: $850 - $1,250
A good suite of late 19thC gold and enamel jewellery - comprising brooch and earrings. each with a pearl set tapered baton upon two layered geometric panels, with pendant drops. White and black enamelled highlights. Hooks for pierced ears. Testing as 14ct gold. 17.68gms.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,200
A 14ct yellow gold and blue topaz modern design pendant and ring set - the pendant with three large oval facet cut blue topaz each with rub-over mount set in a vertical row with tubular suspension above. The ring of conforming plain design with single emerald cut blue topaz in rub-over mount. 8.93gms and 5.83gms. 14.76gms total.
Estimate: $800 - $1,400
An Edwardian 15ct rose gold hinged bangle - the centre top with three circles multi claw set with gemstones, the bangle formed by two hollow bands, one wide with engraved decoration. Push clasp with safety chain. 9.6gms.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
A 14ct gold and spiderweb variscite bracelet - a large oval variscite cabochon bezel set, with three gold chain and variscite bead strands connected to a push clasp set with a smaller oval variscite cabochon. Not marked but tests as 14ct.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
A good Art Deco Aztec enamelled silver scenic bracelet - the five shaped panels each of a various multicoloured scene including applied figures adoring the sun and other historic narratives. 60gms.
Estimate: $300 - $600
An early 20thC 9ct rose gold snake 'slave' bangle - the snake's head with emerald set eyes. Dia.86mm. 14.38gms.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
A modern 9ct yellow gold and diamond set bangle - with ten modern round brilliant cut diamonds, secured in square recessed bead settings to the half hoop bangle. TDW 0.30ct (approx). 16gms.
Estimate: $1,400 - $2,000
An 18ct gold, emerald and diamond hinged bangle - the top set with twenty small facet cut emeralds of top quality, set between four round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with two safety catches. Not marked but tests as 18ct. 15.44gms.
Estimate: $3,000 - $3,500
An 18ct gold bracelet - two strands of articulated links in a brushed finish, push clasp with safety catch. 22.10gms. L.170mm. Valuation available.
Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500
An 18ct gold bracelet - articulated mesh with push clasp and safety catch. 26gms. L.190mm.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
An 18ct gold designer bracelet - multiple articulated fancy links, with large spring clasp. Stamped Italy. 21.39gms.
Estimate: $2,200 - $3,000
A rare 'Gonon' French Art Nouveau 18ct yellow gold diamond and pearl stylish brooch - of winged form with wheat sheath open decoration highlighted with 21 rose cut diamonds, set in white gold, including nine to the three pendant drops, and a single cultured pearl. The reverse stamped 'GONON PARIS 1912'. W.74mm. 19.2gms.
Estimate: $2,600 - $5,000
A 19thC gold framed large Grand Tour Taj Mahal painted ivory brooch - the glazed oval ivory panel with a finely detailed image reflecting in the foreground water. In gilded 14ct gold tested frame. W.70mm. In leather case 15.3gms.
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
An 18ct yellow gold articulated bicycle pin - set with a modern brilliant cut diamond headlamp and a ruby tail light. L.32.8mm. 5.2gms. Valuation available.
Estimate: $650 - $1,000
A pair of 18ct gold and emerald stud earrings - the pear shaped emerald cabochons in a substantial gold rub over mount. Posts for pierced ears.
Estimate: $500 - $800
A pair of 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond earrings - the oval facet cut rubies of good bright tone and clarity, with a curve of seven diamonds to one end and a plain gold curve the other. Fittings for pierced ears. 2.97gms.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
A c1900 good 15ct gilded rose gold Prince of Wales link Albert chain - uniform links, with pair of clips and T-bar. All original. L.420mm. 48.3gms
Estimate: $4,800 - $6,400
A gold chain - small double ring links with spring clasp. Testing as 9-14ct. 9gms.
Estimate: $500 - $800
An 18ct gold necklace - alternating fancy flat links with push clasp and safety catch. Purchased in the up-market Ginza shopping district in Tokyo. In original presentation box. 33gms.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
A 9ct gold choker - graduating flat articulated links, push clasp with safety catch. 46.73gms. Valuation available.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
An 18ct gold chain - a double rope twist chain with five 'horse bit' style links. 63.23gms. L.740mm. 63.23gms. Valuation available.
Estimate: $5,500 - $6,000
An 18ct white gold and diamond pendant/brooch - the circular flower shaped frame has interior loops with connecting horizontal bars set with small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-I, Clarity VS-SI), to the centre of the frame are four diamond set petals with a 0.25ct round brilliant cut diamond to the centre (Colour H-I, Clarity SI1). TDW. 0.75ct. Pin to wear as a brooch and hinged loop to wear as a pendant.
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,200
A retro 18ct gold and diamond pendant - a 1.56ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour I, Clarity I), together with a 1.14ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour J, Clarity VVS), claw set vertically in white gold, between a yellow gold frame, suspension bale and with fine 18ct gold chain. TDW. 2.70ct. Replacement valuation of $72,500.00.
Estimate: $14,000 - $18,000
A 9ct gold Edwardian pendant - the floral and leaf frame set with seed pearls , a peridot to the centre with a smaller peridot suspended from base. With very fine 9ct rose gold chain (metal hook and eye clasp). 4.8gms.
Estimate: $480 - $680
An 18ct gold necklace and emerald pendant - the flat snake link collar yellow one side, white the other. A facet pear cut emerald in a rub over mount pendant. 16grams total
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500
A 14ct gold sapphire and diamond drop pendant - thirteen marquise cut royal blue sapphires (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and embellished with sixty-six round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set in white gold. TSW. 2.00ct. TDW. 0.52ct.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
A 14ct white gold kunzite and diamond halo drop pendant - a 4.43ct trillion cut light pink-purple kunzite (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set, surmounted by a 0.36ct round brilliant cut diamond. Embellishing the design in individual halos are forty-five round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI-SI2), micro claw set. TDW. 0.60ct.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
A 14ct rose gold ruby and champagne diamond double halo pendant - a 2.82ct pear facet cut pinkish-red ruby (included), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of fifty-one round brilliant cut champagne diamonds, claw set. TDW. 045ct.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200
A pearl and diamond set necklace - a single strand of seventy-six 4mm Akoya type cultured pearls (white-pinkish with silver overtones and good lustre), with seven 10mm South Sea pearls (greyish-bluish with good lustre and moderate blemishes), interspersed with the smaller pearls, with a suspended 18ct white gold Bishop's mitre design pave set with diamonds supporting a 12mm bluish grey South Sea pearl. TDW. 0.31ct. The white gold clasp incorporated into one of the South Sea pearls. 39cm long
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500
A designer onyx and quartz pendant necklace with 18ct yellow gold fittings - the onyx discs with 14 gold discs highlighting, the pendant as a hexagonal green and clear semi translucent panel. 18ct yellow gold clasp. Valuation available.
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
A modern designer fresh water pearl lapis lazuli onyx and gold necklace - the 99 fresh water pearls of grey to purple tone and 6.4 to 6.9mm diameter highlighted with six round onyx beads, five lapis beads and various gold plated beads, with 14ct yellow gold clasp. L.730mm. Valuation available.
Estimate: $480 - $800
An 18ct gold modern designer pendant necklace - the rectangular open pendant with white gold restrained floral design set with a fantasy cut blue tourmaline and a pink sapphire as the flower heads. suspended on an 18ct gold chain. 11.34gms.
Estimate: $1,600 - $2,600
An 18ct gold diamond set chain necklace - two gold serpentine chains twisted together and set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-I, Clarity SI1-SI2), claw set in white gold, spaced equally along the front of the necklace. Push clasp with safety catch. TDW. 0.56ct. Valuation available. L.340mm.
Estimate: $5,000
Tahitian pearl 14ct gold and diamond necklace - of 48 round Tahitian pearls of purple grey tone and diameter 5.7mm to 7.4mm with a central 14ct yellow gold detachable pendant brooch set with eight round brilliant cut diamonds. 21 'gold' spacers between the pearls. 18ct gold clasp. L.400mm. Valuation available.
Estimate: $800 - $1,600
A solitaire 3ct+ old cut diamond set in an 18ct yellow gold necklace - the diamond of champagne tone with chipping to its edge, secured by four double claws with a large oval form cultured pearl below. The chain with repeating highlights of white gold links. 10.95gms. Chain L.500mm.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
An estate heavy18ct yellow gold and diamond cluster ring - the 12 round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in white gold pillars in a cross-over setting. Wide tapered shoulders, 11.2gms. Valuation available.
Estimate: $1,400 - $2,400
An impressive old 18ct gold and large diamond cluster ring - the central brilliant cut diamond of approx. 1.25ct. Bead set and framed by eight smaller brilliant cut diamonds to a white gold topped yellow gold under basket mount. On an 18ct white gold later shank. Ring size P.
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
An 18ct white gold and diamond dress ring - a 0.72ct princess cut diamond (Colour F-G, Clarity VS-2), claw set and surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour D-F, Clarity VS-S1), bead set in a flat panel mount, wide tapering shank. TDW. 0.92ct. Ring size K. Valuation available.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
An 18ct gold coral and diamond ring - a 0.60ct medium salmon pink oval coral cabochon claw set and surrounded by fifteen old single cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity VS-SI), grain set, split four bar and cuff shoulders. TDW. 0.45ct.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
A 14ct white gold diamond, sapphire, topaz and aquamarine dress ring - the diamond form mount set with a 0.53ct rectangular step cut diamond, a 0.69ct rectangular step cut sapphire, a 0.71ct pear cut topaz and a 0.83ct pear cut aquamarine. Seven small diamonds (TDW.0.12ct) embellish the design. Maker's mark for Blooms Fine Jewellery. Valuation available.
Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500
An 18ct gold and three stone diamond ring - a 0.57ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour H, Clarity I1), claw set with a 0.28ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour F-G, Clarity I1), claw set to each side. TDW. 1.13ct. Valuation available.
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,000
A 14ct white gold pink sapphire and diamond antique style ring - a 0.98ct oval cut pink sapphire(moderate natural inclusions), bezel set and embellished with forty-four round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI-I1) bead set. TDW. 0.45ct. Ring size K.
Estimate: $1,300 - $1,500
A 14ct white gold diamond double halo ring - a 1.06ct marquise cut diamond (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1-SI2), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the split shoulders (Colour H-H, Clarity SI1-SI2), micro bead set. TDW. 1.72ct. Ring size M.
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,000
A 14ct white gold kunzite and diamond halo ring - a 9.37ct octagon cut purplish-pink kunzite (very minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, with further diamonds set to the shoulders (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), micro claw set. TDW. 0.51ct. Ring size M½.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
A 14ct gold pink sapphire and diamond dress ring - a 1.03ct oval facet cut deep purplish-pink sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set, decorating the leaf inspired band and mount are forty round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), micro claw set. TDW. 0.21ct. Ring size L.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
A 14ct yellow and white gold aquamarine and diamond ring - a 0.84ct cushion cut Santa Maria aquamarine (eye clean clarity), claw set, with two round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI1-S1), bead set in white gold to each shoulder. TDW. 0.28ct. Ring size Q ½.
Estimate: $1,100 - $1,500
A 14ct rose gold pink sapphire and diamond halo ring - a 1.54ct pear cut orangish-pink sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set in white gold with further diamonds to the split shoulders. TDW. 0.27ct. Ring size N.
Estimate: $1,100 - $1,500
A 14ct gold tanzanite and diamond halo ring - a 1.72ct oval cut purplish-blue tanzanite (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set, with further diamonds to the split shoulders. TDW. 0.33ct. Ring size M.
Estimate: $1,100 - $1,500
A 14ct gold Colombian emerald and diamond halo cocktail ring - a 3.80ct emerald cut strong bright green Colombian emerald (moderate natural inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-I, Clarity SI1-I2) micro claw set in white gold, with further diamonds to each shoulder. TDW. 0.43ct. Ring size N.
Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000
A 14ct white gold lapis lazuli and diamond set designer ring - the round cut lapis lazuli of 11mm diameter in a textured multi ring mount highlighted with four round brilliant cut diamonds. 7.1gms. Valuation available.
Estimate: $750 - $1,400
A vintage 14ct yellow gold and coral ring - the large oval orange / red coral cabochon claw set in collet with ornate wire undersetting. 11gms. Valuation available.
Estimate: $750 - $1,400
An estate 18ct yellow gold and three stone diamond ring - the brilliant cuts with an approx. 0.80ct centre stone flanked by approx. 0.50ct each. Some inclusions, some claws requiring attention. 3.85gms.
Estimate: $800 - $1,600
An 18ct yellow gold and platinum diamond cluster ring - twenty-three round brilliant cut and single cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-P1) set in a cluster, with a single cut diamond to each shoulder. TDW. 0.51ct. Ring size M.
Estimate: $550 - $850
An Edwardian 18ct gold engraved buckle ring - a good heavy wide example in good condition. 4.15gms. Birmingham 1906
Estimate: $550 - $1,000
A 9ct gold emerald and diamond dress ring - a 0.30ct marquise cut moderate deep green emerald (lab created with eye clean clarity), bezel set, with five round eight cut diamonds (Colour H-I, Clarity P1), micro bead set, wishbone style. TDW. 0.08ct. Ring size P.
Estimate: $200 - $400
A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond antique style ring - a 0.98ct oval cut deep royal blue sapphire (slight-moderate inclusions), claw set with four round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F-G, Clarity VS1) claw set. TDW.0.10ct. Ring size N.
Estimate: $500 - $800
