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Precious Objects — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

$6,949
Rare French 18th C.…
$5,953
An Important Sterling Silver Chalice inscribed 'Presented by the…
$2,930
A Large Fern Album containing 50 pages of mounted ferns.…
$2,381
Mid 19th century Portrait Miniature of a lady painted on ivory, …








Auction House: Dunbar Sloane Ltd.
Number of lots recorded: 17
Lots with images: 17
Prices available: 17
Category: Precious Objects




Lot Description Price Image
*** Rare French 18th C. Lidded Jewellery Box hand painted and enamelled. five painted scenes, the main scene with the caption 'The Hare and the Tortoise', signed by Lauque. The factory mark underneath is Sceaux with gold anchor ***
*** An Important Sterling Silver Chalice inscribed 'Presented by the St. Albans friends to the Rev. Ja's Buller 1866.' This chalice would have been used by Reverend Buller at the Durham Street Methodist Church in Christchurch which he was responsible for building in 1864 and where he preached until 1866 when he moved to Auckland. Birmingham 1864 hallmarks. Also includes 'Forty years in NZ' by J. Buller and two hand coloured photos of Buller and his wife. H 17 cm ***
*** A Large Fern Album containing 50 pages of mounted ferns. The album is inscribed 'Miss H Ward Kohimarama September 22nd 1862...' Compiled by Leighton Stationer and Binder, Auckland. 38.5 x 29 cm ***
*** Mid 19th century Portrait Miniature of a lady painted on ivory, half length in ornate carved walnut frame 11.2 x 8.5 cm. Reverse Label Painted by William Egley, London 1845 ***
*** An Australian Sterling Silver Mounted Emu Egg Aborigine and emu scene etched on egg. Maker unknown. Height 33 cm ***
*** Late 18th century Portrait Miniature of gentleman painted on ivory, gold mounted with hanging loop, reverse with hair panel and enamel plaque initials in seed pearls, 69 x 59mm ***
*** Scrimshaw of an American Whaler Length 16 cm ***
*** Late 18th century Portrait Miniature of lady painted on ivory, gold mount with hanging loop and reverse hair panel 70 x 57mm ***
*** Sterling Silver Jewellery Box with embossed top and pull out drawer lined with blue velvet, standing on 4 legs. Maker Wc, London 1902. Height 10 cm Length 18 cm Width 12 cm ***
*** Late 18th century Portrait Miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, gold mounted as a pendant 44 x 34mm ***
*** Vict Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy plain rectangular form with embossed s/s mounts, single section interior (one foot mount missing) ***
*** Late 18th century Portrait Miniature of a lady, gold mounted as a pendant 33 x 28mm ***
*** Japanese Solid Silver Calling Card Case of high and low embossed relief of cherry blossom on reverse, geisha and temple, with central shield for monogram. Maker Hm(?) ***
*** 19th century Oil Portrait Miniature of a seated gent in red lounge coat ***
*** Late 18th century Portrait Miniature of a lady painted on ivory, initialled PC gold and mother of pearl mount as a jewel clasp 32 x 28mm ***
*** A Chinese Lacquered Tea Caddy, pewter lined interior. Ex Captain Tilly's Estate ***

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