Papier Mache Ladies Companion

This papier-mache ladies companion,  circa 1860, is an amazing piece.  It is in substantially original condition and still retains all of its original mother of pearl cotton spools and other sewing necessities.  The drawers inside are fitted up to hold jewellery and other precious items and the bottom drawer opens to reveal a lap desk.

$4500

Finest Georgian Garnet Suite

Boxed suites like this don't come around so often and this one is better than usual. It comprises a pair of earrings and matching brooch, all in high carat solid gold with bloomed finish. These cabochon garnets were prized stones during the late Georgian period. Circa 1830.

$3800

Turned Ebony

These small wooden items from the 1920’s are all made of solid ebony.  The circular item pictured (with the hole) was originally intended as a hair tidy and the round bowl still has it’s original powder puff inside.  We also have a nice selection of hand mirrors and small dressing and desk accessories for ladies and gentlemen available.

Georgian Cameo

This finely carved cameo dates from the Georgian era and depicts Hebe who tended the gods on Mt Olympus.  The eagle is Zeus who had the ability to metamorphise. The cameo is contained in a high carat, fire gilded surround. The cameo is a large one measuring60mm across.

$1850

Sterling Silver Buttons

Early jewellers always retained the services of a casemaker to construct boxes for the special items they made.  These boxes are miniature works of art in themselves.  These buttons depict Hermes and are hallmarked for Birmingham in 1902. 

They were used with special clips that allowed them to be easily removed when the garments were washed.

Cane and Seagrass Dolls Pram

This lovely toy pram dates from around 1900 but it is in remarkable condition and must have been very carefully used by the original owner.  While the pram is certainly sturdy enough for a lucky child to use today, these are also a fantastic way of displaying cherished dolls, teddies and other toys.

$250

Georgian Mourning Ring

Mourning rings are a special favourite of ours and we were very pleased to discover this one when recently buying in the UK.

It dates from the Georgian period (around 1790) and is in remarkably perfect condition. The miniature picture is executed on ivory from a paint concocted of hair and it is enclosed with a domed crystal. The band is of unmarked gold.

$1650