Tue
10
Dec
Sun
15
Dec
Description
Welcome to Smalls Auctions Sale 295.
This is our first Sale through Auction Mobility and Live Auctioneers, the dual platforms that will now be hosting our weekly Internet Sales.
We hope that you will enjoy the experience of bidding through their more user-friendly interface but remember that you must register your details online through the new auction link before you can bid.
With Christmas fast approaching we have included in our Sale three Russian Icons from the 19th Century. Icons were used for personal family worship during the period of the Russian Empire and were secreted from view during the irreligious communist era. Two come with their original travel boxes and all three have painted portraits on wooden staves that are overlaid with Silver stamped 84 (Zolotnik) for 87.5% purity and feature Jesus Christ, Madonna & Child and St Nicholas (Santa Claus) all central to the Christmas story. This is the opportunity to start your own Christmas tradition.
The verses of Billy Joel’s iconic song “We didn’t start the Fire” might need to be updated to include Gaza, the Ukraine, Syria and South Korea. Certainly, these hotspots and the predicted turmoil of a second Trump Presidency is focussing attention on gold as a safe haven. In our Sale we have a selection of Gold Nuggets from the rich Pilbara Region of Western Australia which are starting at close to their intrinsic value and are well worth a look.
However, the highlight of the Sale is undoubtedly the Shipwreck coins and relics recovered from the Royal Mail Steamer Douro. The 'Douro' was shipwrecked early on the morning of the 2nd of April 1882 near Cape Finisterre, Spain. The wreck was located in 1993, and approximately 28,000 Sovereigns were salvaged over the next three years. One item features fourteen visible Sovereigns fused with a section of the iron holding safe in a conglomerate forming a unique shipwreck relic for the specialist collector.
These are but a few of the collectables in our Sale and we encouraged you to delve deeper into the lots on offer.
Smalls Auctions
Viewing
Viewing is available at our Auction Gallery 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday
Location
Smalls Auctions Gallery 452 Oxford Street, Paddington
300 lots
Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Lot 1
Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$900
- AU$1,250
Art Deco-style White Opal & Green Tourmaline Ring in 18ct White Gold
Lot 2
Art Deco-style White Opal & Green Tourmaline Ring in 18ct White Gold
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$7,500
- AU$9,000
Cabochon Semi-Black Solid Opal & Blue Sapphire Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold
Lot 3
Cabochon Semi-Black Solid Opal & Blue Sapphire Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$6,000
- AU$7,500
Modern design Garnet Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Lot 4
Modern design Garnet Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$900
- AU$1,350
Green Sapphire 'Bombe' Cocktail Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Lot 5
Green Sapphire 'Bombe' Cocktail Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$1,250
- AU$1,750
Red Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Lot 6
Red Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$2,000
- AU$2,750
Yellow Sapphire 'Bombe' Cocktail Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Lot 7
Yellow Sapphire 'Bombe' Cocktail Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$1,250
- AU$1,750
Shell Cameo Frog Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Lot 8
Shell Cameo Frog Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$900
- AU$1,350
Morganite & Diamond Art Deco-style Cocktail Ring in 9ct Rose Gold
Lot 9
Morganite & Diamond Art Deco-style Cocktail Ring in 9ct Rose Gold
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$2,000
- AU$3,000
Red Spinel Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold with a 9ct White Gold Shank
Lot 10
Red Spinel Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold with a 9ct White Gold Shank
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$2,000
- AU$3,000
Pearl Stud Earrings in 18ct Gold (Pair)
Lot 11
Pearl Stud Earrings in 18ct Gold (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$225
- AU$275
Screw-back Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold with Floral design (Pair)
Lot 12
Screw-back Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold with Floral design (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$450
- AU$550
Mabe Pearl Clip-on Earrings in 18ct Gold (Pair)

Lot 13
Mabe Pearl Clip-on Earrings in 18ct Gold (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$1,000
- AU$1,250
Diamond-set Cherub Shell Cameo Drop Earrings in 9ct Yellow Gold (Pair)
Lot 14
Diamond-set Cherub Shell Cameo Drop Earrings in 9ct Yellow Gold (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$2,000
- AU$2,500
Stylish Earrings in 9ct Yellow Gold with Malachite, Onyx & Lapis Dangles (Pair)
Lot 15
Stylish Earrings in 9ct Yellow Gold with Malachite, Onyx & Lapis Dangles (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$350
- AU$450
Antique Hexagon Cufflinks and Matching Button Studs in 9ct Gold with Black Glass inserts (4 items)
Lot 16
Antique Hexagon Cufflinks and Matching Button Studs in 9ct Gold with Black Glass inserts (4 items)
Est.
AU$325
- AU$375
Vintage Sterling (925) Silver & Marcasite Earrings (Pair)
Lot 17
Vintage Sterling (925) Silver & Marcasite Earrings (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$30
- AU$40
Vintage Marcasite & Sterling (925) Silver Earrings (Pair)
Lot 18
Vintage Marcasite & Sterling (925) Silver Earrings (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$50
- AU$60
Sterling (925) Silver Chrysoprase Stud Earrings
Lot 19
Sterling (925) Silver Chrysoprase Stud Earrings
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$80
- AU$100
Tri-part Cubic Zirconia Dangle Earrings in Sterling (0.925) Silver
Lot 20
Tri-part Cubic Zirconia Dangle Earrings in Sterling (0.925) Silver
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$100
- AU$125
Pierced Shield Gold Cufflinks in 21ct Yellow Gold (Pair)
Lot 21
Pierced Shield Gold Cufflinks in 21ct Yellow Gold (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$1,350
- AU$1,500
Vintage Cufflinks with Chinese Characters in 20ct Yellow Gold (Pair)
Lot 22
Vintage Cufflinks with Chinese Characters in 20ct Yellow Gold (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$1,350
- AU$1,750
Vintage Cufflinks in brushed 9ct Gold with unusual piercings

Lot 23
Vintage Cufflinks in brushed 9ct Gold with unusual piercings
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$300
- AU$400
Mother of Pearl Button Cufflinks in 9ct Yellow Gold (Pair)
Lot 24
Mother of Pearl Button Cufflinks in 9ct Yellow Gold (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$550
- AU$750
Vintage 'Krementz (USA)' Gold Cufflinks (Pair)
Lot 25
Vintage 'Krementz (USA)' Gold Cufflinks (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$500
- AU$750
Gold-plate and Enamel Cufflinks celebrating the aborted May 1937 Coronation of Edward VIII
Lot 26
Gold-plate and Enamel Cufflinks celebrating the aborted May 1937 Coronation of Edward VIII
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$500
- AU$600
Vintage Amber Cufflinks (Pair)
Lot 27
Vintage Amber Cufflinks (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$150
- AU$200
Natural Butterscotch Amber Cufflinks (Pair)
Lot 28
Natural Butterscotch Amber Cufflinks (Pair)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$150
- AU$200
Matching Suite of a 18ct Gold Brooch & Clip on Earrings with an ornate Leaf design
Lot 29
Matching Suite of a 18ct Gold Brooch & Clip on Earrings with an ornate Leaf design
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$4,000
- AU$5,000
Exquisite Designer 'Poodle' Brooch in 17ct Yellow Gold
Lot 30
Exquisite Designer 'Poodle' Brooch in 17ct Yellow Gold
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$6,000
- AU$7,500
Vintage Pin Brooch in 15ct Yellow Gold set with small Opal
Lot 31
Vintage Pin Brooch in 15ct Yellow Gold set with small Opal
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$300
- AU$400
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch in 9ct Rose Gold Surround
Lot 32
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch in 9ct Rose Gold Surround
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$600
- AU$750
Vintage Green Jade in a 9ct Gold Brooch Mount

Lot 33
Vintage Green Jade in a 9ct Gold Brooch Mount
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$750
- AU$900
Collection of Antique & Vintage Stick Pins with some Gold elements (6 items)
Lot 34
Collection of Antique & Vintage Stick Pins with some Gold elements (6 items)
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$125
- AU$150
Patriotic Pins & Brooches in Sterling (925) Silver, Marcasite & Pewter
Lot 35
Patriotic Pins & Brooches in Sterling (925) Silver, Marcasite & Pewter
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$115
- AU$135
'Crashing Wave' design Sterling (925) Silver Brooch

Lot 36
'Crashing Wave' design Sterling (925) Silver Brooch
Reserve not met
Est.
AU$150
- AU$200