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The Cabinet of Curiosities
The Cabinet of Curiosities

To celebrate the act of collection itself is to speak of the cabinet of curiosities, which possibly began at the time of the Renaissance. 

Sale No: 000006
( 34 lots )
29 March 2019, 08:00 AM to 30 March 2019, 06:00 PM
Bidding is closed

Auction Overview

No. Percentage
Total Lots 34 100%
Total Lots Sold 28 82%
Total Low Estimate Value 1,83,500
Total Sale Value 2,09,770

A list of the top 5 lots

Lot No. Lot Title Total Price (Incl. buyer’s premium) ()
Lot 34 Vintage Trunk featuring an elaborate Lock System, T.WIlkes & Sons, England/ United Kingdom 30,800
Lot 25 Three-piece Tea Set, EPNS, India 18,700
Lot 16 Dinnerware, Pink Pressed/ Moulded Glass Set, America 17,600
Lot 33 Vintage Japanese Doll House, Japan 17,600
Lot 27 Enamel Kettle set, Judge Brand, Set of two, United Kingdom 15,400
product
Lot 1
Estimate  :   2,000 - 3,000
Made from clay, this votive figure from Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, serves as a reflection of a tradition that started in ancient India. The figure has been painted with indications of eyes, nose, a mouth and body....
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
3,500
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 350.00
Total
3,850
product
Lot 2
Estimate  :   2,000 - 3,000
Made from clay, this votive figure from Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, serves as a reflection of a tradition that started in ancient India. The figure has been painted with indications of eyes, nose, a mouth and body....
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
3,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 300.00
Total
3,300
product
Lot 3
Estimate  :   1,500 - 2,000
Made from clay, this votive figure from Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, serves as a reflection of a tradition that started in ancient India. The figure is not painted, but an indication of its head, arms and belly button are ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
2,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 200.00
Total
2,200
product
Lot 4
Estimate  :   2,000 - 3,000
A two-coloured weave of palm leaves makes up this lot. The stunning weave serves the funtional purpose of a basket woven in Thanjavur. It can be used to carry various items, or even as a display piece.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
3,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 300.00
Total
3,300
product
Lot 5
Estimate  :   500 - 700
This fun and engaging clicker tin-toy of an alligator is ideal for kids. Its pleasing colour and pattern with blue eyes makes it an appealing collectible item.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 100.00
Total
1,100
product
Lot 6
Estimate  :   500 - 700
This 'Birds Feeding Chicks' tin toy makes noise as well as looks beautiful. The mother and father birds feed the chicks when a finger activated switch (the clicker) is pressed. This also makes a sound.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,100
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 110.00
Total
1,210
product
Lot 7
Estimate  :   5,000 - 7,000
Featuring a carved wooden landscape, this lot is a stand that was possibly made in Mysore. It shows two deer in a forest-like setting, grazing on some foliage. The attention to detail especially in the carving of the leaves, is ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
6,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 600.00
Total
6,600
product
Lot 8
Estimate  :   500 - 700
This lot features a box (perhaps a lunchbox) with a beautiful scenery with birds depicted on top. It was manufactured in Bombay by Asoomal Maghanmal Karachiwala as indicated by the mark on the side of the box.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,100
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 110.00
Total
1,210
product
Lot 9
Estimate  :   2,000 - 3,000
This lot features a vintage tin container. Striking for its blue-green colour and map illustration, the product is a perfect addition to a shelf. The lid of the tin features star constellations, exciting for those who star gaze.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
2,200
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 220.00
Total
2,420
product
Lot 11
Estimate  :   3,000 - 4,000
This advertising pitcher by Royal Doulton serves as both brand endorsement and a functional purpose. It has text and imagery and falls in the brewariana category.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
3,200
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 320.00
Total
3,520
product
Lot 12
Estimate  :   3,000 - 4,000
This orange jug bears the manufacturer's mark 'Shelley' England, 'The Distillers Agency Ltd Edinburgh'. It is a vintage jug that features lettering reading 'King George IV Old Scotch Whisky'.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
3,200
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 320.00
Total
3,520
product
Lot 13
Estimate  :   3,000 - 4,000
This is a Pitcher Jug, meant to be a brand endorsement for Encore Whisky. This brand name can be seen in black lettering on the surface of the pitcher as "ASK FOR THE Encore WHISKY". The pitcher has grooves and ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
3,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 300.00
Total
3,300
product
Lot 14
Estimate  :   3,000 - 4,000
This is a Pitcher Jug for Trademark Beer. This brand name can be seen on the off-white surface, with 'T' in brown and 'Beer' written underneath.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
3,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 300.00
Total
3,300
product
Lot 15
Estimate  :   1,500 - 2,000
This glass set is from America and serves as a platter or bowl. Pressed glass was most often used for objects that were durable and needed to be used on a daily basis. This product is green and is slightly raised off a smaller ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,900
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 190.00
Total
2,090
product
Lot 16
Estimate  :   12,000 - 15,000
This glass set is from America and serves as an everyday dinner set. Pressed glass was most often used for objects that were durable and needed to be used on a daily basis. This set is pink and contains a plate, platters, a small ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
16,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 1600.00
Total
17,600
product
Lot 18
Estimate  :   4,000 - 6,000
This glass goblet is from America and served as an everyday object. Pressed glass was most often used for objects that were durable and needed to be used on a daily basis. The goblet is slightly raised, with patterned glass and ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
4,800
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 480.00
Total
5,280
product
Lot 20
Estimate  :   5,000 - 7,000
This lot features the Wedgwood Jasperware blue celadon color with a cream colored pattern and green celadon color with a cream colored pattern. It was made in England. The blue heart-shaped dish was originally an ashtray, but can ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
6,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 600.00
Total
6,600
product
Lot 21
Estimate  :   2,000 - 3,000
This lot features a glass vase with grooves and patterning along its surface. It tapers at the bottom and opens up to a wider mouth at the top. Its clear appearance indicates that everything placed inside it will be easily seen.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
2,200
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 220.00
Total
2,420
product
Lot 22
Estimate  :   9,000 - 12,000
Milk glass is an opaque glass that’s been pressed or blown into a variety of shapes and forms. It has its signature “milky” appearance, in this case in shades of green and blue. This set of three vases is from Japan and has ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
11,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 1100.00
Total
12,100
product
Lot 24
Estimate  :   1,500 - 2,000
Resembling a candlestand, this product can also be used as a container to hold small objects. Its crystal appearance makes it stunning to look at, especially when light bounces off its surface.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,500
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 150.00
Total
1,650
product
Lot 25
Estimate  :   15,000 - 18,000
This set of silver serves as a milk jug, sugar bowl and tea pot, indicating that it is an Indian take on the teasets that come from Western culture. While they look stunning as a set, they can be used individually for both ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
17,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 1700.00
Total
18,700
product
Lot 26
Estimate  :   12,000 - 15,000
This spittoon was typically used by people who chewed tobacco. It has the Amarchand, Bombay mark at the bottom. Inscriptions of Indian script can be found along its surface.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
13,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 1300.00
Total
14,300
product
Lot 27
Estimate  :   12,000 - 15,000
This kettle set made of enamel can hold 2 pints of liquid as per the mark on its handle.The mark also indicates that it is 'Judge Brand' from Bristol, United Kingdom.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
14,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 1400.00
Total
15,400
product
Lot 28
Estimate  :   5,000 - 7,000
This set of cream bottles are made of opaline glass, giving them their milky texture. They can be used together to store small objects or liquids, or for purely decorative purposes.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
6,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 600.00
Total
6,600
product
Lot 30
Estimate  :   5,000 - 6,000
This vintage ring box is wooden with inner velvet lining. It makes for a stunning addition to any jewellery table; it can be used as a display by multiple rings (as per its original use) can be displayed inside it.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
5,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 500.00
Total
5,500
product
Lot 32
Estimate  :   12,000 - 15,000
This lot contains a Godrej safe with a keyhole on the lower surface. The text reads 'The Best & Cheapest Safes & Steel Almirahs ever made any where are GODREJS, Godrej & Boyce MFG Co. Works Lalbaug Parel ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
13,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 1300.00
Total
14,300
product
Lot 33
Estimate  :   12,000 - 15,000
This miniature Japanese dollhouse contains a display of an array of items. A tennis racquet is displayed in the centre with a duck and soldier on the right. A baby in a pram and a dog can also be seen. On the left are milk ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
16,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 1600.00
Total
17,600
product
Lot 34
Estimate  :   20,000 - 25,000
This vintage trunk is not only striking for its appearance but also for its elaborate locking system. Seemingly simple, the trunk has numerous locks and bolts, and can be opened fully only if these are tried in the right order ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
28,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 2800.00
Total
30,800
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