Thomas Gaunt (1829-1890) was born in London and arrived in Melbourne as a trained clockmaker and optician about 1856. He opened a business at the top of Bourke Street and as well as making and retailing clocks and watches, sold clocks, jewellery and silver.

In about 1870 he moved his business to a corner shop in the Royal Arcade.

He was the official timekeeper for the Victorian Racing Club and occupied the judge's box, although he had no interest in horseracing. He donated a chronometer to the VRC which displayed the time of a race to an accuracy of .25 of a second. Through his timing duties he was able to build up a large clientele from the racing fraternity.

He had strong religous beliefs and connection to the Catholic Church, and supplied much of the church's ecclesiastical plate. On his death it was noted that 2 more...

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Thomas Gaunt of Melbourne Admiral Fitzroy's antique wall…

Antique Southern Hemisphere Wall Barometer by Admiral Fitzroy

Thomas Gaunt of Melbourne Admiral Fitzroy's antique wall barometer in kauri pine case, with weather indications for the southern hemisphere, 19th century, 96 cm high

T. Gaunt & Co. Barometer; together with a Goldsmiths &…

19th Century Barometers: T. Gaunt & Co., Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

T. Gaunt & Co. Barometer; together with a Goldsmiths & Silversmiths of London pocket barometer and a Hutchinson's improved surveying aneroid pocket barometer, 19th century, (3 items), the largest 9 cm high including bow

An Admiral Fitzroy's oak case barometer, retailed by T.C Gaunt…

19th Century Admiral Fitzroy Oak Case Barometer with Thermometer

An Admiral Fitzroy's oak case barometer, retailed by T.C Gaunt Melbourne, late 19th century, adapted to the Southern Hemisphere, with thermometer, 115 cm high, 32.5 cm wide, 11 cm deep

Admiral Fitzroy's barometer adapted to the Southern Hemisphere…

Antique Southern Hemisphere Barometer by Admiral Fitzroy, 19th Century

Admiral Fitzroy's barometer adapted to the Southern Hemisphere by R. L. J. Ellery Esq., in cedar case with original lithograph backing page, thermometer engraved T. Gaunt, maker, Melbourne, 19th century, 98 cm high

'The Epsom Gold Cup Won by H.P Watson & R.C. Bakers 'Radiant…

Epsom Gold Cup Victory: 'Radiant Boy' by Watson & Baker

'The Epsom Gold Cup Won by H.P Watson & R.C. Bakers 'Radiant Boy' 31.8.35,' made by T. Gaunt & Co. in gold-plated brass and mounted on a wooden plinth. Overall 27 cm tall

The Williamstown Cup, 1933 gold cup, engraved 'Won By F.E.…

1933 Williamstown Cup Gold Trophy by Thomas Gaunt of Melbourne

The Williamstown Cup, 1933 gold cup, engraved 'Won By F.E. Shillabeer & S.E. Bailey'S, Shadow King, Ridden By A. E. Breasley' made by Thomas Gaunt of Melbourne, stamped 'T. Gaunt & Co. 15ct', blackwood base also bearing Gaunt's maker's mark, 34 cm high…

Five antique Australian gold wedding rings, all stamped with…

Antique Australian Gold Wedding Rings Collection with Maker's Marks

Five antique Australian gold wedding rings, all stamped with maker's marks: I.) Flett & Sons, port Pirie, 15ct, (5.4 grams), II.) Denis BR. 18ct, (4.7 grams), III.) Willis & Sons, 18ct, (2.7 grams), IV.) T. Gaunt, 9ct (5.3 grams), V.) pictorial fish mark,…

A pair of Art Deco 9ct yellow gold and blue enamel cufflinks…

Art Deco 9ct Gold Blue Enamel Cufflinks in Fitted Box

A pair of Art Deco 9ct yellow gold and blue enamel cufflinks housed in a fitted box branded 'T. Gaunt & Co.', 5.8 grams

A collection of desk and travelling clock…

Vintage Clock Barometer Thermometers: 1930s-1950s Collection

A collection of desk and travelling clock barometer/thermometers, 1930's-1950's, comprising a leather cased travelling barometer/thermometer by Negretti & Zambra of London, a German made chrome desk clock retailed through T. Gaunt & Co, Melbourne, and a…

A London & Bourne brass mantel barometer, retailed through T.…

19th Century London & Bourne Brass Mantel Barometer with Oak Stand

A London & Bourne brass mantel barometer, retailed through T. Gaunt & Co, late 19th century, with an open escapement instrument face and blue steel hand, housed in a reticulated and carved oak cradle stand, the face 20 cm diameter, the cradle 45 cm wide

A prismatic compass by Troughton & Simms made for Gaunt & Co.,…

Mid-20th Century Prismatic Compass by Troughton & Simms

A prismatic compass by Troughton & Simms made for Gaunt & Co., Melbourne, mid 20th century, the folding instrument stamped Pmg, with leather case stamped Pmg, the case 13 cm long

Gaunt, 20ct gold cameo demi-parure, Australian, circa 1890;…

1890 Australian Gold Cameo Demi-Parure with Fitted Case

Gaunt, 20ct gold cameo demi-parure, Australian, circa 1890; comprising a brooch centring a shell cameo depicting a classical figure in profile, suspending swag and tassle decoration, glazed panel to reverse; earrings ensuite, each comprising an oval shell…

T. Gaunt & Co. 'Admiral Fitzroy' barometer in cedar case,…

19th Century T. Gaunt & Co. 'Admiral Fitzroy' Barometer

T. Gaunt & Co. 'Admiral Fitzroy' barometer in cedar case, printed paper adapted for the southern hemisphere with rack and pinion verniers, and silvered thermometer scale. Remains of T. Gaunt label verso, 19th century, 99 cm high

T. Gaunt & Co. Melbourne, antique seed pearl hairpiece in…

19th Century Seed Pearl Hairpiece with Plush Box, T. Gaunt

T. Gaunt & Co. Melbourne, antique seed pearl hairpiece in original plush box with retailer's details, 19th century, 10 cm wide

Australian T Gaunt & Co nurses watch brooch, c.1930's, 15 jewel…

Art Deco Nurses Watch Brooch from Australia, c.1930s

Australian T Gaunt & Co nurses watch brooch, c.1930's, 15 jewel movement, in a nickel chromium plated case in the Art Deco style, winding and running, engraved verso, 3.3 cm width

T. Gaunt and Co. Diamond pendant/brooch, Australian, circa 1910,…

T. Gaunt Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Australian, circa 1910

T. Gaunt and Co. Diamond pendant/brooch, Australian, circa 1910, property from a private Sydney collection, of garland style, the openwork frame embellished with stylised scroll and foliate motifs decorated with old mine-cut diamonds terminating on three…

T. Gaunt & Co. Australian silver trophy cup awarded to 'M.C.C.L.…

1933 M.C.C.L.T.C. Singles Handicap Trophy Cup by T. Gaunt

T. Gaunt & Co. Australian silver trophy cup awarded to 'M.C.C.L.T.C. 1933 members Singles Handicap won by G.H. Gardner', stamped 'T. Gaunt, sterling Silver', 13 cm high, 120 grams

A pine cased Admiral Fitzroy's barometer, thermometer, circa…

Antique Pine Admiral Fitzroy Barometer-Thermometer

A pine cased Admiral Fitzroy's barometer, thermometer, circa 1880, with a later paper scale and thermometer marked, 'T. Gaunt, maker, Melbourne', 95 cm high

1905-6 V.A.T.C. (Victorian Amateur Turf club - Caulfield)…

V.A.T.C. Membership Fob and Number Box

1905-6 V.A.T.C. (Victorian Amateur Turf club - Caulfield) Membership enamel and bronze fob (#97), with original suspension pin; together with the original number box from T. Gaunt & Co., Melbourne.

1908-09 Sydney Cricket Ground Membership fob, (#2393), made by…

1908 SCG Membership Fob by Gaunt (#2393)

1908-09 Sydney Cricket Ground Membership fob, (#2393), made by Gaunt.

Graham McKenzie collection - 1961 Ashes Tour of England: press…

Graham McKenzie's 1961 Ashes Tour Press Photo Collection

Graham McKenzie collection - 1961 Ashes Tour of England: press photos from the tour mostly showing McKenzie in the Company of other players dressed in formal attire including McKenzie, Richie Benaud, Norm O'Neil, Neil Harvey, Bill Lawry & Bobby Simpson…

An antique sapphire and diamond bangle, comprising five…

18ct Sapphire & Diamond Bangle by Gaunt

An antique sapphire and diamond bangle, comprising five graduated old cut diamonds weighing 2.10cts total and interspaced with six round cut blue sapphires, crafted in 18ct yellow gold in a reed hinged frame, hallmarked Gaunt. Total weight 20.2gms.

Gaunt Australian silver napkin ring together with a Denis Bros.…

Australian Silver Napkin Rings Pair

Gaunt Australian silver napkin ring together with a Denis Bros. Australian silver napkin ring, Melbourne origin, 19th/20th century 4.5 cm and 5.5 cm diameter, 72 grams total

Antique Australian sterling silver fob medal marked Thomas…

Antique Sterling Silver Fob Medal with Engraving (9 words)

Antique Australian sterling silver fob medal marked Thomas Gaunt Melbourne. S silver. Engraved Loreto Abbey Ballarat Jean Garvan, reverse presented by M. Paul Bibron & partners for dancing 1921

15ct gold and gem-set bar brooch, Australian, T.Gaunt, circa…

Gem-set Insect Brooch by T. Gaunt, Circa 1900

15ct gold and gem-set bar brooch, Australian, T.Gaunt, circa 1900. In the form of an insect, the body detailed with an oval opal cut en cabochon and circular-cut ruby, the wings and eyes detailed with seed pearls signed T.Gaunt, length approximately 55 mm.

15ct gold, coral and diamond bangle, T. Gaunt and Co, circa…

Coral and Diamond Bangle by T. Gaunt, 1890

15ct gold, coral and diamond bangle, T. Gaunt and Co, circa 1890. Centring a round coral cut en cabochon weighing approximately 6.50 carats within a surround of old European-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.64 carats, signed T. Gaunt, inner…

Admiral Fitzroy barometer in oak case with Melbourne retailer's…

Antique Oak Admiral Fitzroy Barometer with Melbourne Retailer Label

Admiral Fitzroy barometer in oak case with Melbourne retailer's label (loose) for Thomas Gaunt & Co. 19th century, 103 cm high

T. Gaunt & Co. Solid brass vase engraved 'In Remembrance of the…

Golden Jubilee Remembrance Brass Vase by T. Gaunt (10 words)

T. Gaunt & Co. Solid brass vase engraved 'In Remembrance of the golden Jubilee of Sister M. St. Anthony from Mrs. F. Conroy 6/12/56', stamped 'T. Gaunt' on the base, 18 cm high

T. Gaunt & Co. Marine barometer in circular brass case, late…

19th Century Brass Marine Barometer by T. Gaunt & Co

T. Gaunt & Co. Marine barometer in circular brass case, late 19th century, 14 cm high

Gaunt French opera glasses, mother of pearl and gilt metal in…

French Opera Glasses by T. Gaunt, 19th Century

Gaunt French opera glasses, mother of pearl and gilt metal in original silk lined leather case marked 'Made in Paris for T. Gaunt, Melbourne', 19th century, T. Gaunt & Co. French opera glasses, mother of pearl and gilt metal in original silk lined leather…

Thomas Gaunt & Co. Australian sterling silver bowl engraved…

Australian Sterling Silver Bowl with Engraved BHP Co

Thomas Gaunt & Co. Australian sterling silver bowl engraved 'Broken Hill Silver, BHP Co.', stamped 'T. Gaunt & Co. Sterling', 15.5 cm diameter

An Australian brass and cast bronze crucifix, by Thomas Gaunt…

Thomas Gaunt Crucifix

An Australian brass and cast bronze crucifix, by Thomas Gaunt (1829-1890), late 19th century, stamped T. Gaunt to verso and base, 66 cm high, 26 cm wide, the base 16 cm diameter.

Gaunt Australian 15ct gold Albert fob chain, 19th century,…

19th Century Gaunt Australian 15ct Gold Fob Chain

Gaunt Australian 15ct gold Albert fob chain, 19th century, stamped 'Gaunt, 15ct, 41 cm long, 50gms.

Australian Test Cricketer Autographs: A lovely collection of…

Autographed Australian Test Cricketer Collection

Australian Test Cricketer Autographs: A lovely collection of autographed displays in an album, one autograph per page and including George Tribe (1 Test), Gil Langley (26 Tests), Ken Archer (5 Tests), Ron Gaunt (3 Tests), Bob Cowper (27 Tests), Ian Davis…

Sydney Cricket Ground, 1907-8 Membership fob, made by Gaunt,…

SCG Membership Fob 1907-8 by Gaunt, London

Sydney Cricket Ground, 1907-8 Membership fob, made by Gaunt, London, No.2988.

Sydney Cricket Ground, 1906-7 Membership fob, made by Gaunt,…

SCG 1906-7 Membership Fob with Engraving

Sydney Cricket Ground, 1906-7 Membership fob, made by Gaunt, London, No.1764 engraved for H.B.Francis on reverse..

Sydney Cricket Ground, 1905-6 Membership fob, made by Gaunt,…

SCG Membership Fob, 1905-6 by Gaunt London

Sydney Cricket Ground, 1905-6 Membership fob, made by Gaunt, London, No.2437.

An Australian silver boomerang, engraved with an inscription…

Australian Silver Boomerang with Inscription from Melbourne Friends

An Australian silver boomerang, engraved with an inscription 'Will yo no come back again 15 May 45 from Jimmie Dickson and your friends in Melbourne', maker T. Gaunt & Co, width 38.5 cm. Other Notes: T. Gaunt & Co operated in Melbourne from 1868 to 1960.

An Australian pearl and diamond brooch by Gaunt, Melbourne, the…

Gaunt's Australian Pearl and Diamond Serpent Brooch

An Australian pearl and diamond brooch by Gaunt, Melbourne, the 15ct gold pin with a natural pearl and diamond top supporting an intertwined diamond set serpent, stamped 'Gaunt 15c'

1961 Ashes Tour original 1961 cartoon drawing by Sam Wells,…

Ashes Tour 1961: Cricket Revival and New Players

1961 Ashes Tour original 1961 cartoon drawing by Sam Wells, 'Aust Board of Cricket Control - Cricket Managers Behind the New Cricket Revival' showing Don Bradman (chairman & selector), Bill Dowling, Leo Rush & others, with new Test players Bill Lawry, Ian…

A rare tower clock on stand, by T. Gaunt, circa 1880, three…

Rare T. Gaunt Tower Clock with Gravity Escapement

A rare tower clock on stand, by T. Gaunt, circa 1880, three train, ting tang strike on quarters, with gravity escapement. The clock 66 cm high. The stand 119.5 cm x 41 cm. Provenance: the Ken Hose collection, acquired from the Carlton United Victoria…

Thomas Gaunt fusee wall clock with Roman numerals and brass…

1860s Thomas Gaunt Brass Inlaid Wall Clock

Thomas Gaunt fusee wall clock with Roman numerals and brass inlaid case, dial marked 'T. Gaunt & Co.', circa 1860s, 76 cm high

Thomas Gaunt fusee wall clock with Roman numerals and brass…

Thomas Gaunt Brass Inlaid Wall Clock (1860s)

Thomas Gaunt fusee wall clock with Roman numerals and brass inlaid case, dial marked 'Gaunt', circa 1860s, 49 cm high

Thomas Gaunt drop dial wall clock with Roman numerals and…

1860 Thomas Gaunt Australian Cedar Wall Clock

Thomas Gaunt drop dial wall clock with Roman numerals and Australian cedar case, dial marked 'T. Gaunt, Melbourne', circa 1860, 58 cm high

Melbourne Cricket Club: 1902-03 Membership medallion, No.2185,…

MCC Membership Medallion 1902-03

Melbourne Cricket Club: 1902-03 Membership medallion, No.2185, by J.R.Gaunt & Son, London.

Melbourne Cricket Club: 1902-03 Membership medallion, No.464,…

MCC Membership Medallion by J.R.Gaunt & Son, London

Melbourne Cricket Club: 1902-03 Membership medallion, No.464, by J.R.Gaunt & Son, London.

A rare highly desirable antique Australian brooch Art Nouveau…

Rare Australian Art Nouveau Mabe Pearl Brooch by Gaunt

A rare highly desirable antique Australian brooch Art Nouveau design, set with mabe pearls, with sapphire and seed pearl detail, crafted in 18ct gold. Signed Gaunt.

Sydney Cricket Ground, membership badges, made by J.R.Gaunt,…

SCG Membership Badges 1905-1911

Sydney Cricket Ground, membership badges, made by J.R.Gaunt, London, for 1905-06 (No.2446) and 1907-08 (No.2973) and by Amor for 1910-11 (No.1152), the last engraved for D.Hogan. (3).

Antique Australian diamond and yellow gold ring with five claw…

Antique Australian Diamond and Gold Ring by T Gaunt

Antique Australian diamond and yellow gold ring with five claw set old cut diamonds, a pierced work scrolling mount yellow gold mount and shank. Marked T Gaunt, partially struck carat mark. Approx ring size I-J, weight 3.22 grams. Tests as 18ct

An Australian pearl set brooch of floral and foliate design,…

Australian 15ct Gold Pearl Brooch, Floral Design, Circa 1880

An Australian pearl set brooch of floral and foliate design, flowers set with pearl centres, twisted and pierced border, circa 1880, stamped Gaunt, 15ct gold. Weight 9.7g.

Admiral Fitzroy's barometer in cedar case with retailer plaque…

Fitzroy's Barometer in Cedar Case with T. Gaunt Plaque

Admiral Fitzroy's barometer in cedar case with retailer plaque for T. Gaunt, Melbourne, 19th century, 100 cm high

A gold signet ring, the shield shaped plaque with engraved…

Vintage 15ct Gold Double Headed Eagle Signet Ring

A gold signet ring, the shield shaped plaque with engraved double headed eagle to a tapering fluted band, in 15ct gold, ring size L, signed T. Gaunt. The ring presents in very good condition commensurate with its age. Inscription to base of sheild '6.10…

Set fourteen Victorian brass Regimental buttons each with Coat…

Victorian Regimental Brass Coat of Arms Buttons Set

Set fourteen Victorian brass Regimental buttons each with Coat of Arms decoration, including set of 8, diameter 1.5 cm, each, and set of 6, diameter 2.5 cm, each, circa 1880, makers Gaunt of London.

T. Gaunt & Co. wall clock with fusee movement in cedar and…

19th Century T. Gaunt & Co. Wall Clock

T. Gaunt & Co. wall clock with fusee movement in cedar and mogany case, 19th century, dial marked 'T. Gaunt, Melbourne', with key and pendulum, 68 cm high, 42 cm wide

1957-58 Australia in South Africa - The Fifth Australian…

1957-58 Australia in South Africa Tour Memorabilia

1957-58 Australia in South Africa - The Fifth Australian Cricket Team to tour South Africa undefeated, attractive presentation incorporating a fully signed official team sheet together with an official team photograph fully signed in the margins…

Gaunt & Co. fusee wall clock in cedar case, circa 1880 original…

Gaunt & Co. Cedar Wall Clock, Melbourne, 1880

Gaunt & Co. fusee wall clock in cedar case, circa 1880 original dial marked 'T. Gaunt, Melbourne' original key and pendulum 59 cm high, 42 cm wide

An enamelled advertising sign, T. Gaunt, Royal Arcade,…

T. Gaunt Enamelled Advertising Sign in Melbourne's Royal Arcade

An enamelled advertising sign, T. Gaunt, Royal Arcade, Melbourne, reading T.Gaunt, Watchmaker, Jeweller & Optician- 14 Bourke street East, Royal Arcade, Melbourne-the only watch manufacturer in the Australian Colonies, 110 cm high, 60 cm wide

A wall barometer made for T. Gaunt of Melbourne, circa 1900,…

Antique Wall Barometer by T. Gaunt, Melbourne (1900)

A wall barometer made for T. Gaunt of Melbourne, circa 1900, cast iron housing with brass bezel, 16 cm diameter

A double dial Swiss hunter pocket watch, one side featuring a…

Swiss Hunter Pocket Watch with Split Seconds Chronograph

A double dial Swiss hunter pocket watch, one side featuring a circular white dial with split seconds chronograph, thirty minute register, signed T. Gaunt and Go, London and Melbourne, the other side featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals and…

An Australian brooch by Gaunt, the brooch of Scottish thistle…

Australian Thistle Brooch with Demantoid Garnet Detail

An Australian brooch by Gaunt, the brooch of Scottish thistle design, set with demantoid garnet detail, mounted in 15ct gold, total length 58 mm

A regulator clock made by a T. Gaunt & Co, Melbourne, circa…

Antique Regulator Clock, T. Gaunt & Co, Melbourne, 1890

A regulator clock made by a T. Gaunt & Co, Melbourne, circa 1890, white dial with black Roman numerals, brass outer rim with glass circular panel, wooden case with regulator movement & pendulum & key, not working

An antique Australian pearl and diamond stick pin, Gaunt,…

Australian Pearl and Diamond Stick Pin by Gaunt Melbourne

An antique Australian pearl and diamond stick pin, Gaunt, Melbourne. The diamond set snake with natural pearl terminal. 15ct yellow gold. Weight 5.73 grams. Length 6.4 cm

A Thomas Gaunt prismatic compass in leather case, 19th century,…

19th Century Thomas Gaunt Prismatic Compass in Leather Case

A Thomas Gaunt prismatic compass in leather case, 19th century, 10 cm diameter

Thomas Gaunt marine-Theatre-field brass & telescopic binoculars…

Thomas Gaunt Triple Optics Brass Binoculars

Thomas Gaunt marine-Theatre-field brass & telescopic binoculars bound with a leather casing, having a triple optics mechanism for marine, theatre & field viewing. Condition: good, lenses are in good order, in need of a clean, mechanism is tight, length…

A Victorian pearl and diamond pendant brooch by Thomas Gaunt &…

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Pendant Brooch

A Victorian pearl and diamond pendant brooch by Thomas Gaunt & Co, Melbourne circa 1900, designed with a pendant pearl suspended in a heart under a bow set with old mine cut diamond, 15 carat yellow gold, 2.0 cm wide, 5.3 grams

Hallmarked silver cased full hunter pocket watch, case 1907…

1907 Hallmarked Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch by T. Gaunt & Co

Hallmarked silver cased full hunter pocket watch, case 1907 made by T Gaunt & Co London & Melbourne

An antique Orthodox bronze 'Blessing Cross' Crucifixion icon,…

Orthodox Bronze Blessing Cross Crucifixion Icon

An antique Orthodox bronze 'Blessing Cross' Crucifixion icon, mid 19th century. the gaunt image of Christ upon the cross surrounded by church Slavonic liturgical text in Cyrillic, with script verso. Height 18 cm. Width 14 cm

An antique Orthodox bronze and enamel 'Blessing Cross'…

Orthodox Blessing Cross with Crucifixion Icon

An antique Orthodox bronze and enamel 'Blessing Cross' Crucifixion icon, mid 19th century. the gaunt image of Christ upon the cross surmounted by trumpeting angels and surrounded by church Slavonic liturgical text in Cyrillic, in remnant white and black…

A Russian icon, 'St John the Forerunner', 19th century, in…

19th Century Russian Icon: St. John the Forerunner

A Russian icon, 'St John the Forerunner', 19th century, in tempera colours upon a batten supported timber panel and typically depicting the saint as a gaunt figure holding a scroll and holding his hand in benediction. Height 31.5 cm. Width 25 cm

A Russian icon of 'St John the Baptist with the Infant Jesus',…

Russian Icon: St. John the Baptist with Infant Jesus

A Russian icon of 'St John the Baptist with the Infant Jesus', 18th century, in tempera colours upon a batten supported timber panel and typically depicting the gaunt saint holding a scroll and a tiny image of the Christ child in a chalice representing…

Charles Henry Kerry (1857-1928), Charles Kerry Photographs of…

Charles Kerry's Photographs of Samoa and Tonga

Charles Henry Kerry (1857-1928), Charles Kerry Photographs of Samoa, Tonga, 52 albumen prints circa 1900 affixed in later album, subjects include Working a 4 in. Naval Gun, Malietoe Natives Drilling, Making Tappa Cloth, Lieutenant Gaunt's Squad, Street…

Charles Henry Kerry (1857-1928), Charles Kerry Photographs of…

Charles Kerry's Photographs of Pacific Islands

Charles Henry Kerry (1857-1928), Charles Kerry Photographs of Tonga, Treasury Island, Fiji, Samoa, New Caledonia & Tokelau, 40 albumen prints circa 1890 affixed in later album, subjects include Nukulofa Tonga, Girl's School, Mua, Tonga, Mafinga, Tonga…

An antique open face gold pocket watch, crown wind and pin set…

Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch by Thomas Gaunt Melbourne

An antique open face gold pocket watch, crown wind and pin set movement, circular engraved gold dial with black Roman numerals, movement signed Thomas Gaunt Melbourne, 18ct gold engraved case, 40 mm diameter

A brass inlaid mahogany railway clock, T. Gaunt & Co. Melbourne,…

Brass Inlaid Railway Clock by T. Gaunt & Co

A brass inlaid mahogany railway clock, T. Gaunt & Co. Melbourne, 19th century, 66 cm high

A cased pair of T. Gaunt of Melbourne sterling napkin rings c.…

T. Gaunt Melbourne Sterling Napkin Rings, 1890

A cased pair of T. Gaunt of Melbourne sterling napkin rings c.1890

An antique Australian jade ring, featuring a marquise jade cut…

Australian Jade Ring in 18ct Gold, Signed T Gaunt

An antique Australian jade ring, featuring a marquise jade cut en cabochon, mounted in 18ct gold, signed T Gaunt, ring size L

An antique Australian pearl ring, comprising three pearls,…

Australian Pearl Ring in 18ct Gold by Gaunt

An antique Australian pearl ring, comprising three pearls, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Gaunt, ring size L

Melbourne Cricket Club, 1902-3 membership badge, made by J.R.…

MCC 1902-3 Membership Badge by J.R. Gaunt (No.1921)

Melbourne Cricket Club, 1902-3 membership badge, made by J.R.Gaunt, No.1921

Three sterling silver vesta cases. (3) the first by W J Sanders,…

Three Sterling Silver Vesta Cases from Australian Jewelers

Three sterling silver vesta cases. (3) the first by W J Sanders, Sydney for Prouds Jewellers. Engraved K.L.B. to lid. The second attributed to T Gaunt, Melbourne, plain form. The third attributed to F J Mole Brisbane, engraving to lid.

Two small sterling silver vesta cases, (2) the first plain /…

Sterling Silver Vesta Cases with Enamel and Engraving

Two small sterling silver vesta cases, (2) the first plain / Flip - top, applied enamelled 'Australian Coat of Arms'. Makers mark attributed to T. Gaunt, Melbourne, circa 1920, and a second sterling silver vesta case of similar form engraved 'A G B',…

Australian silver plate hip flask, maker T Gaunt & Co, owned by…

Australian WWII Hip Flask by T Gaunt & Co

Australian silver plate hip flask, maker T Gaunt & Co, owned by J.H.Davis AIF.VX 22999 (Victoria World War II).

T.Gaunt & Co. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne: Thermometer with enamel…

Enamel Dial Thermometer in Metal Housing, c1920s

T.Gaunt & Co. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne: Thermometer with enamel dial in metal housing, c1920s. 33 cm

An Australian helmet shell cameo brooch by Gaunt of Melbourne.…

Gaunt's Australian Helmet Shell Cameo Brooch

An Australian helmet shell cameo brooch by Gaunt of Melbourne. yellow gold

Mid 19th century drop dial wall clock with single fusee…

Gaunt Melbourne Fusee Wall Clock

Mid 19th century drop dial wall clock with single fusee movement by Gaunt of Melbourne

Australian sterling silver bangle by T. Gaunt

T. Gaunt Australian Sterling Silver Bangle

Australian sterling silver bangle by T. Gaunt

Nursing and First Aid awards and badges (6). (i) New Zealand…

Nursing and First Aid Awards and Badges Collection

Nursing and First Aid awards and badges (6). (i) New Zealand Red Cross Society Medal (red enamel cross) for 'Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid' Reverse engraved 'K S Stone-Wigg 1868' [latter is a registration number]. (ii) New Zealand Junior Red Cross…

A fine Australian hexagonal sterling silver box, early 20th…

Australian Sterling Silver Hexagonal Box by Thomas Gaunt

A fine Australian hexagonal sterling silver box, early 20th century, with maker's marks for Thomas Gaunt. The finely engine turned box with a hinged lid, having a matte gilt washed interior with simple plain banding to both the base and rims; hallmarked…

A small bronze male figure, a gaunt semi-clad figure of an…

Ascetic Bronze Figure on Rocky Base

A small bronze male figure, a gaunt semi-clad figure of an ascetic sitting on a rocky base. Height 15.5 cm

Australian late 19th century 'Admiral Fitzroy' barometer in…

Late 19th Century Southern Hemisphere Barometer

Australian late 19th century 'Admiral Fitzroy' barometer in cedar case, adapted to the southern hemisphere. RLJ Ellery Esquire and retailed by Thomas Gaunt, Melbourne. Length 107 cm

Quality French Art Deco desk clock. Bears retailer's name Gaunt,…

Art Deco Desk Clock with Gaunt Melbourne Retailer Name

Quality French Art Deco desk clock. Bears retailer's name Gaunt, Melbourne to dial. Running, no key. Width 22 cm

A blackwood two day marine chronometer, retailed by Thomas…

Blackwood Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Thomas Gaunt, Melbourne (1880)

A blackwood two day marine chronometer, retailed by Thomas Gaunt, Bourke Street, Melbourne, 1880, the silvered dial Roman numerals, fuse movement with maintaining power Earnshaw's spring, detent escapement with compensation balance and helical hair spring…

A set of 6 sterling silver Australian Native animal spoons, c.…

Australian Native Animal Sterling Silver Spoons Set

A set of 6 sterling silver Australian Native animal spoons, c.1940's, the finials depict various Australian animals marked Stg. Silver made in Australia, with retailers box T. Gaunt & Co. Pty. Ltd. Melbourne length 11.8 cm

Six Australian silver cake forks with pierced stems; Apex.…

Australian Silver Cake Forks with Pierced Stems in Box

Six Australian silver cake forks with pierced stems; Apex. (boxed for T. Gaunt & Co.)

Sydney Cricket Ground, 1908-9 membership badge, made by J.R.…

1908-9 SCG Membership Badge with Engraved Name

Sydney Cricket Ground, 1908-9 membership badge, made by J.R. Gaunt, No.1368, engraved on reverse 'W.B. Alexander'

Melbourne Cricket Club, 1902-3 membership badge, made by J.R.…

MCC 1902-3 Membership Badge by J.R. Gaunt (No.423)

Melbourne Cricket Club, 1902-3 membership badge, made by J.R. Gaunt, No.423

A cast iron tower clock, retailed by T. Gaunt, Melbourne, time…

T. Gaunt Melbourne Cast Iron Tower Clock

A cast iron tower clock, retailed by T. Gaunt, Melbourne, time only, dead-beat escapement, weight driven movement, dial signed setting plate T. Gaunt, 14 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Arabic numerals, rectangular cast iron flat bed case