18ct Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch by Frank Hyams
Heavy 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch by Frank Hyams, Dunedin, plain polished case with blue Roman numerals to front cover. Signed, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, rail track minutes, subsidiary seconds dial at VI. Keyless wind. Gold cuvette. Signed
Silver and Nephrite Preserve Set with Fern Engraving
Frank Hyams (Dunedin) silver and nephrite preserve spoon, butter knife and bread fork set, fern engraved detail, the long rectangular section handles with engraved silver bands. Longest 6.42 in.
Silver and Nephrite Vesta with Large Panel Lid
Frank Hyams (Dunedin) silver and nephrite vesta, the lid with applied large nephrite panel, top hinged lid, striker panel to base. Stamped mark to interior of lid. 1.34 in. x 0.47 in. x 1.77 in.
Silver and Greenstone Walking Stick End with Pounamu Disc
A pair of Frank Hyams (Dunedin) silver and greenstone walking stick end, with disc of pounamu to the top, presentation engraved 'Presented To Capt. Grant District Adjutant by the Northern Wairoa Rifle Club 1899'. Applied panel with maker's name. Fitted to
Silver and Greenstone Candlesticks by Frank Hyams
A pair of Frank Hyams (Birmingham/New Zealand) silver and greenstone candlesticks, the oval detachable nozzles fitted to an oval fitting with double concave bands, the oval cylinder nephrite columns supported by the oval spreading bases. Hallmarked Birming
Gold and Nephrite Propelling Pencil Letter Opener
Frank Hyams (Dunedin) gold and nephrite propelling pencil letter opener, the gold oval section with sliding propelling pencil and curved bands bead set with facet cut rubies. The finely tapered blade with pointed end. Length 6.46 in. In fitted green…
George V Sterling Silver & Greenstone Kiwi Serving Spoons
Pair George V sterling silver & greenstone handled serving spoons with kiwi on ball finials, flattened greenstone handles and sterling silver gilt scallop bowls, Birmingham 1924, makers mark for Frank Hyams (Dunedin)
Sterling Silver Kiwi and Greenstone Desk Ornament
New Zealand sterling silver kiwi and greenstone desk ornament the kiwi hallmarked Fh for Frank Hyams, 1899, atop a polished and raw pounamu base. 3.19 in. x 2.76 in. x 2.80 in.
Maori-themed silver and greenstone spoon by Frank Hyams
Frank Hyams (Dunedin) silver and greenstone Maori themed spoon, the finial as a standing Maori man wrapped in a cloak holding a mere, pounamu cylinder stem and large bowl. English hallmarks dating to Birmingham 1899. Stamped maker's mark.
Silver and Pounamu Teaspoon with Bird Finial
Frank Hyams (Dunedin) silver and pounamu teaspoon, the finial as a full modelled bird. Stamped maker's mark and British hallmarks for Birmingham 18903, length 4.57 in.
Silver and Pounamu Kiwi Teaspoon by Frank Hyams
Frank Hyams (Dunedin) silver and pounamu kiwi teaspoon, the finial as a full modelled kiwi. Stamped maker's mark and British hallmarks for Birmingham 1898, length 4.57 in. Illustrated: 'Gold & Silversmithing in 19th & 20th century New Zealand' by Winsome S
Edwardian Red Gemstone & Diamond Ring by F. Hyams
Edwardian red gemstone and diamond set 18ct yellow gold ring. Marked F. Hyams, Frank Hyams of Dunedin New Zealand / London 18ct, item weight 4 grams. 4@ old mine cut diamonds = 0.40ct estimated total, red gemstones have surface wear
Opal and Diamond Brooch and Bangle Set by F. Hyams
An opal and diamond brooch by Frank Hyams, circa 1900, together with an opal bangle, the brooch set to the centre with an oval white opal measuring approximately 0.32 in. x 0.24 in. x 0.12 in.m, framed and flanked with old European-cut diamonds; the…
Edwardian Sterling Silver Jubilee Cup with Grapevine Decoration
A very impressive and important large Edwardian sterling silver trophy cup, the wide cauldron body stands on a circular footed base decorated with raised repousse trailing grape vines and bunches. Twin ornate scroll handles with scroll arm supports, the ci
Victorian Barograph and Clock with Aneroid Barometer
A late Victorian English combination barograph and clock eight day fusee drive clock with half seconds. Pendulum drives the vertical chart drum and taps the barometer every hour. The aneroid barometer is linked by a fusee watch chain over a pulley to a poi