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Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:203
Sale Title:Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts,Lots with images:201
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:111
Date:20-May-2008
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A 19th century Australian cedar desk, stamped 'Vr' with a low Crown 'May 1888',the upper section with four central drawers and an arrangement of pigeon holes to either side above a rectangular writing surface with rounded corners above two short drawers with turned handles (one replaced) and arched centre, raised on turned tapering legs, 153 cm wide, 104 cm deep, 122 cm high
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A 19th century Australian cedar breakfast table, circa 1860, NSW, the circular top with moulded edge supported on a ring turned and bulbous column on a triform base, raised on paw feet, with recessed castors, 152 cm diameter, 77 cm high.
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A 19th century Australian kauri pine double sided long table, the rectangular top above four double sided single drawers (one side lacking knobs) raised on turned tapering legs, 187 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 82 cm high
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An early 19th century Australian cedar and caned single chair, the plain rectangular overhanging top rail above a similar cross rail, over a caned seat, raised on turned tapering legs, stamped 'I W' to the underside of both back rails. Refer: Page 18, Early Colonial Furniture in NSW and Van Dieman's Land by Craig, Fahy & Robertson
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A 19th century Australian cedar chiffonier, Moonta, South Australia, circa 1870, the shaped gallery with a single shelf above a rectangular top, over an ogee moulded faux drawer above two raised panelled doors enclosing two shelves, raised on a plinth base, 106 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 146 cm high.
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An Australian kauri pine housekeeper's cupboard, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed sliding doors, six short drawers, two further larger glazed sliding doors, two long drawers and a pair of cupboard doors, with embossed copper panels to the side, raised on block feet. Width 156 cm. Depth 62 cm. Height 188 cm
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A 19th century Australian blackwood and cedar secretaire abbatant, Tasmania, circa 1895, the rectangular top above a moulded edge and a fall front enclosing four short drawers and pigeon holes with a writing slope in the fall front, above three further long drawers, flanked by carved panels over a plinth base and raised on small bun feet, 98 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 120 cm high.
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An early 20th century Colonial pine clerk's desk, the stepped moulded cornice above three tambour fronted panels enclosing pigeon holes and filing shelves, above a hinged writing slope enclosing a drawer and pigeon holes above seven long drawers, raised on block feet. Width 165 cm. Depth 84 cm. Height 217 cm.
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A late 19th century Australian huon pine frame, of moulded form. Width 22 cm. Height 26 cm.
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A 19th century Australian cedar chaise longue, the curved three-quarter back with scrolled decoration above an S-scroll end support with three turned supports, over a cushioned seat and four long slats, raised on bulbous turned feet, 189 cm long.
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A late 19th century Australian cedar multi drawer cabinet, the rectangular unveneered top above fifty-four square drawers with turned handles, raised on end supports, 209 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 124 cm high. Provenance: Originally this cabinet made up a section from a 19th century Haymarket seed shop.
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A late 19th century Australian kauri pine miner's couch, the curved back with central scroll above scrolled ends each consisting of three turned supports on S-scrolled supports, above an overstuffed cushion seat on three stretchers, over a plain apron, raised on square legs, 202 cm long
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A pair of 19th century Australian cedar and caned single chairs, the shaped overhanging top rail above a single cross rail, caned seat, raised on turned tapering legs (2).
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A 19th century Australian huon pine chest of drawers, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a cushion moulded frieze drawer, a central moulded hat drawer and flanked by a pair of short drawers and two faux short drawers over three long drawers and a pair of columns raised on bun feet, 110 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 142 cm high.
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19th century full cedar chest of drawers with a rectangular top, two short and three long graduated drawers, turned feet and later handles
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A 19th century Australian huon pine dressing table, the rectangular plate with pierced balustrade top on mirrored supports with small drawers, above a rectangular top and two short drawers above three short drawers, raised on turned legs with ceramic castors, 121 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 184 cm high.
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An early 19th century Australian cedar side table, the rectangular top with moulded edge above two short drawers, raised on slender ring turned tapering legs, 89 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 78 cm high.
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A 19th century Australian cedar four tier what-not, with four rectangular solid shelves supported by turned tapering columns, above a single drawer and raised on short turned legs, terminating in brass castors, 53 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 167 cm high.
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A pair of late 19th century Australian huon pine bedside tables, the rectangular tops with slanted edge above four graduated drawers, raised on a plinth base, adapted, 43 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 76 cm high.
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A 19th century Australian blackwood and upholstered rocking chair, circa 1860, the padded back with shaped side rails and down swept arms, padded drop in seat, serpentine front rail, raised on shaped legs with rocking stretcher, possibly later. Provenance: Purchased from Peter Bessant, Launceston, Tasmania.
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A Una Deerbon (1882- 1972) jug, of generous form decorated with a frilled necked lizard and a scrolled looped handle, incised 'DEERBON 76' to base, 18 cm high.
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An Australian pottery vase, by Marian Munday, (1850-1935), of ovoid form decorated with soaring Waratahs in high relief, on a mottled blue/green and yellow ground, incised signature to base 'M. Munday' and dated 1912, some damage, 28 cm high. Note: Marian Munday's pottery was the first to be purchased by an Australian gallery. Represented in the AGNSW. Refer: Australian Art Pottery 1900-1950.
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A pair of plaster grotesque masks by Gustav Pillig (1877-1956), mounted on shield form bases, incised signature 'G. Pillig', some damage (2), 19.5 cm wide, 21 cm high.
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The Burke and Wills/King Medal in the form of a brass breast plate presented to members of the Yandruwandha People of Copper Creek, 1861 for Courage and Humanitarianism, the brass breast plate of crescent form, inscribed, 'Presented to (Blank) by the Exploration Committee of Victoria, For the Humanity Shewn to the Explorers Burke, Wills and King, 1861.' Discovered in the desert sands about 50 kms south west of Wills' memorial between the Moomba and Walkers Crossing Track in the Gidgealpa Station in April,…
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Group of twelve medals, awarded to Major P.J. Badcoe, Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam, comprising a Victoria Cross; Active Service medal 1945-1975 (Aus); Vietnam medal (Aus); Australian Defence medal (Aus); Silver Star with Oak Leaf (U. S.); Silver Star (U. S.); Purple Heart (U. S.); Air medal (U. S.); Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star (South Vietnam); Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star (South Vietnam); Wound medal (South Vietnam); Vietnam Campaign medal with 1960 bar (South Vietnam), the Victoria…
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Aboriginal breast plate or gorget in brass inscription reads 'Jimmy/King of Wave Hill', crescent-shaped, flat in vertical plane, with a chain attached at each apex, 10 cm wide, 32.5 cm long. Wave Hill, one of a string of Northern Territory cattle stations owned by Lord Vestey, was the site of the 1966 Wave Hill walk-off.
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A late 17th century oak parlour cupboard, the plain panelled top above a carved frieze and a single panelled door with raised lozenge and flower head panels, with carved panelled sides, above an S-scroll apron, raised on later square carved legs, joined by an H-stretcher, 79 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 165 cm high.
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A rare early 18th century pine mule chest, the panelled hinged top enclosing a candle box, the front with two raised panels and two short drawers with turned handles, raised on square legs, with a good original colour. Width 111 cm. Depth 57 cm. Height 87 cm
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George I walnut and feather banded chest on later stand with an ogee moulded cornice, two short and three long graduated drawers, the later stand with three short feather banded drawers, a shaped apron, slender tapering legs and pad feet
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An early 18th century English oak settle, the moulded top above a single mahogany line inlay, four moulded panels, downswept arms on turned supports, a later cushion seat on slats, raised on three cabriole legs with pad feet, 188 cm wide.
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An Irish George III mahogany stool, in the Chippendale taste, the rectangular upholstered seat raised on carved cabriole legs terminating in paw feet, 86 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 46 cm high.
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A George III country pine corner cupboard, the dentil moulded cornice above a pair of panelled cupboard doors enclosing a painted interior of three shaped shelves above a pullout slide and a further pair of cupboard doors enclosing a single shelf, raised on bracket feet, 124 cm wide, 65 cm deep, 244 cm high.
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A fine pair of George II carved giltwood eagle console tables, the later rouge royal composite marble tops on moulded giltwood frames above out stretched eagles looking to the left and right, standing on square bases over stepped ebonised and gilt plinths (2), 97 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 88 cm high.
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A late George III mahogany bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves above a pair of panelled cupboard doors enclosing four slides raised on panelled reeded feet, restoration to inside of bookcase, 119 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 221 cm high.
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A George III style mahogany and parcel gilt wall mirror, 19th century, the rectangular bevelled plate within a carved gilt foliate slip and a moulded frame with gilt leaf and flower decoration above a foliate carved apron and surmounted by a carved crest with applied foliate scrolled decoration with a central phoenix, 129 cm wide, 92 cm high
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A fine George III satinwood and purple heart secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice with Greek key decoration above a pair of astragal glazed satinwood and purple heart banded doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the lower part with a secretaire drawer enclosing nine satinwood cross banded and thuya veneered drawers and six pigeon holes above three long drawer, raised on bracket feet, internally wired upper section, 115 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 223 cm high.
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An Adam style mahogany and tulipwood cross-banded console table, 20th century, the demi lune top with cross-banded edge above line inlaid frieze with applied patera, raised on tapering legs, 134 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 88 cm high
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A set of eight late George III mahogany and upholstered dining chairs including two armchairs, the reeded tablet top rail above a ball and reeded cross rail on reeded uprights, above an overstuffed seat, raised on turned tapering legs (8).
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A Regency mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular cross-banded top with moulded edge above two short and three long graduated drawers above a shaped apron and splayed feet. Width 87 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 82 cm.
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A George III mahogany and upholstered armchair, in the Hepplewhite taste, the oval padded back above outswept padded arms with over scrolled ends above moulded supports, a sprung seat and serpentine front, raised on fluted legs, in need of re-springing, minor restorations.
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A Regency mahogany and satinwood inlaid chest of drawers of small proportions, circa 1800, the rectangular top with satinwood edge above four graduated drawers each with satinwood edge and line inlay above a shaped apron with outswept feet, minor restorations to feet. Width 72 cm. Depth 35 cm. Height 73 cm.
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Regency mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase with a moulded cornice, a pair of astragal glazed doors, two adjustable upper shelves, a cylinder front, a tooled leather writing slide, an arrangement of internal pigeon holes and drawers, two long graduated drawers with reeded decorations, reeded tapering legs and brass castors
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A Regency mahogany and brass inlaid occasional table, the circular top with brass edge and two conforming inlaid circles with a central foliate scrolled central section, supported on a turned column on a triform inlaid base, raised on turned feet, alterations, 54 cm diameter, 74 cm high
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A Regency oak and pollard oak dining table with three extra leaves, the rectangular top with rounded corners and cross banded with pollard oak above a plain frieze and raised on six reeded legs terminating in brass castors, 349 cm extended, 135 cm wide, 73 cm high.
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A set of eight Regency oak dining chairs, including two armchairs, the rectangular over hanging top rail with inlaid walnut panel above a scroll carved cross rail and a plain rail, over a drop in seat, raised on sabre legs (8).
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A fabulous pair of Regency wrought iron pedestals, the later demi lune marble tops above an egg and flower frieze over vertical shafts with ball divides above a moulded base, raised on bun feet (2), 63 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 134 cm high.
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A Regency mahogany and satinwood cross banded sofa table, of small proportions, the rectangular hinged top above a pair of short drawers with brass inlay, supported on a bulbous and ring turned column and four over scrolled and out swept legs, terminating in brass castors. Width 76 cm. Depth 66 cm. Height 75 cm.
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George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase with a stepped ogee and egg and dart moulded cornice, a pair of arched astragal glazed upper doors, three adjustable internal upper shelves, plain Doric columns, a secretaire drawer, a tooled green leather insert, an arrangement of internal drawers and pigeon holes, a pair of panelled lower cupboard, four satinwood fronted lower slides, conforming lower columns and a plinth base
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A Regency mahogany pedestal sideboard, the central bow fronted section with a shaped back above a single frieze drawer supported by two conforming pedestals each with a frieze drawer above a panelled cupboard door, one enclosing a cellarette flanked by reeded pilasters, raised on paw feet, 201 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 131 cm high.
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A fine Regency period mahogany wardrobe, in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, the moulded cornice above four Gothic arched doors with trefoil spandrels and cross banded panels and applied trefoil pilasters, the central cupboard enclosing hanging space above drawers, raised on a moulded plinth base, 266 cm wide, 69 cm deep, 227 cm high.
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A William IV rosewood teapoy, the sarcophagus form top opening to reveal four canisters and two circular holes for mixing bowls, supported on a ring turned and acanthus leaf column on a quatrefoil base with recessed castors, 42 cm wide, 36 cm deep, 80 cm high.
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A Scottish William IV mahogany bracket clock, with a twin fusee striking movement with repeat within a pointed arched case decorated with carved panels and applied acanthus leaf decorated pilasters, on a double stepped base, raised on acorn feet, with a white painted dial with Roman numerals, 41 cm wide, 23 cm deep, 70 cm high
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An Edwardian brass and etched glass lantern, the four engraved glass panels within a brass frame with scrolled mounts, on four spiral twisted supports, wired for electricity, 92 cm high
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An early Victorian mahogany sideboard, in the Gothic taste, the central arched back with blind fret lozenge decorated quatrefoil frieze flanked by conforming architectural panels with crocketed spires with empty shields above a dropped middle section over a carved quatrefoil carved frieze and a pair of Gothic arched cupboard doors enclosing a shelf, with conforming pedestals, one with three drawers the other with a single shelf, with panelled sides, raised on a plinth base, 209 cm wide, 71 cm deep, 175 cm…
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A Victorian white painted cast iron garden bench, with pierced cast iron panels to the back and seat, joined by conforming end supports in the form of scrolling vines with leaves and berries, serpents and dog head arm rests, with Victorian registration marks to both ends, 154 cm wide.
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An English late 19th century pine butcher's block, maker's plaque 'Spence & Co Ltd, Specialists in Butchers Machinery & Outfitting, Darlington', the rectangular top with inserted timber squares within a pine and steel bound frame above two double sided drawers, raised on square legs, with a later glass top. Width 153 cm. Depth 60 cm. Height 77 cm.
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18th century Chinese export lacquer and chinoiserie cabinet on stand, with a rectangular top, a pair of doors decorated with Chinese gardens, figures and cockerels, an architectural interior of sliding doors, drawers and balustrades, all decorated with landscapes, the slides with conforming decorations and a later complementary stand with floral decorations
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A 19th century leather, nail-decorated and brass-bound camphorwood trunk, the rectangular hinged top with worn painted lettering and a later central brass plaque engraved 'SM', enclosing a papered interior, with brass carrying handles, 65 cm wide, 32 cm deep, 27 cm high.
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A 19th century Chinese camphorwood and brass bound trunk, circa 1870, the rectangular hinged top with brass bound corners and central plain brass name plate, enclosing an open space, with carrying handles, raised on removable turned feet, signed to underside. Width 106 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 61 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese camphorwood and brass bound trunk, circa 1870, the rectangular hinged top with brass bound corners and central brass name plate, inscribed 'L L Groom', enclosing a sliding shelf, with carrying handles, raised on removable turned feet, signed to underside, 110 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 67 cm high
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An unusual pair of 19th century Indian hardwood columns, the Corinthian capitals with floral embellishments above fluted columns, standing on carved stone bases, 242 cm high.
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A Louis XV period provincial cherrywood buffet deux corp, the moulded arched cornice with foliate carved frieze above a pair of scroll carved panelled doors with foliate floral baskets, enclosing two shelves, the lower section with a central slide and two short drawers above a pair of conforming cupboard doors enclosing a single shelf over a shaped apron, raised on scroll carved cabriole legs, 139 cm wide, 65 cm deep, 253 cm high.
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Anglo Indian rosewood and thuya secretaire chest with a rectangular top, a rosewood border, a secretaire drawer with ivory line inlaid decoration, an arrangement of internal pigeon holes and drawers, two short and two long drawers, ring turned bun feet and carrying handles
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An elegant early 19th century Anglo-Indian ebony and caned conversation/love seat, the conforming backs with thistle carved top rail and down swept arms, with c-scroll and foliate carved back splats, above a caned seat, leafcarved rail and raised on four turned and carved legs, 148 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 76 cm high.
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A Louis XV period provincial walnut and elm buffet, the rectangular top with rounded corners above three short drawers and two panelled cupboard doors enclosing a shelf, flanked by canted moulded corner pilasters, above a shaped apron and raised on scrolled feet. Width 144 cm. Depth 58 cm. Height 103 cm.
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Louis XV period provincial painted oak armoire with a moulded, arched cornice, a carved frieze, a pair of scroll carved panelled doors, three internal shelves, one containing two short drawers, a shaped apron and short scrolled cabriole legs
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A late 19th century French painted and parcel gilt overmantel mirror in the Louis XV style, the shaped rectangular plate within a bead and moulded gilt surround with a central crest, mounted on a white border, 133 cm wide, 173 cm high
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A Louis XV style brass and crystal sixteen branch chandelier, the central cut glass stem issuing sixteen scrolled brass arms with candle holders, decorated with pendant and faceted drops. Diameter 75 cm. Height 118 cm .
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A Louis XV style gilt and composition mirror, French, 19th century, the later bevelled plate within a foliate scroll carved frame, 114 cm wide, 101 cm high.
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A Louis XVI period provincial walnut commode, the rectangular top above three long drawers with gilt metal handles in the form of rams heads, flanked by stop fluted pilasters, raised on square tapering stop fluted legs, minor restorations. Width 116 cm. Depth 59 cm. Height 95 cm.
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18th century satinwood, walnut and parquetry cabinet on chest, the cabinet with a carved crest and three carved parquetry panels, each revolving to reveal two carved wooden figures of saints and an ivory crucifix within alcoves, short drawers to each side and scrolled supports, the chest of serpentine form with three long drawers, carved scrolled decorations to each side, a shaped apron, short hoof feet and decorated overall with parquetry inlay
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A fine matched pair of Italian 18th century carved giltwood wall mirrors, the square plate within a moulded slip and a foliate scroll carved frame and conforming outer edge, the mirrors have been backed at some point to stabilise the delicate frames (2), one 110 cm square, the other 108 cm square. Provenance: John Dunn, Melbourne.
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Carved walnut centre table with a solid rectangular top, a pair of deep drawers with foliate scroll carved fronts, conforming faux drawers to the back, bowed stop fluted legs, a 'H' stretcher and bun feet
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A French cast brass mantel clock and garniture, circa 1870, Vigreux, Paris, the pierced scrolled architectural case surmounted by an urn with finial, with an enamel dial signed Vigreux with Roman numerals, with a twin train movement with outside count wheel strike on a bell, movement stamped 'Dumoulinneu Paris', together with a pair of five light candelabra (3), 59 cm high.
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A pair of Directoire style fruitwood bedside commodes, the rectangular tops with three-quarter gallery above two short gilt mounted drawers flanked by fluted pilasters, raised on square tapering legs with brass sabots, 55 cm wide, 33 cm deep, 73 cm high.
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A pair of 18th century Spanish walnut and leather armchairs, the rectangular tooled brown leather backs with large copper pins above plain arms, a leather seat and tooled leather rail, raised on square legs joined by stretchers, alterations and restoration (2).
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A fine 19th century gilt bronze and Baccarat crystal chandelier in the rococo design, French, circa 1840, the foliate scroll cast bronze frame supporting thirty one lights and a combination of naturalistically moulded coloured crystal fruits including grapes, apples and pears, fully electrified. Height 160 cm. Diameter 100 cm, approx 300kg in weight. Provenance: Purchased in 1971 by the current owner from Ugo Camiciotti at Galleria Camiciotti, Florence, Italy
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An elegant Scandinavian parcel gilt and white painted sofa, in the French Empire style, circa 1880, the moulded top rail with central anthemion carved decoration above an overstuffed back and arms decorated with overscrolled acanthus leaves and carved swan supports over a sprung seat and raised on splayed tapering legs. Width 162 cm
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A Directoire style ebonised and parcel gilt tub chair, French, circa 1860, the curved upholstered back with leaf carved top rail above padded arms, a cushion seat, raised on tapering circular legs with parcel gilt acanthus leaf decoration.
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A fine pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze Rococo wall appliques in the manner of Jacques Caffieri, French, circa 1840, of grand proportions, each with three arms cast with scrolling foliage and oak leaves, wired for electricity (2), 61 cm wide, 82 cm high. Provenance: Purchased in 1971 by the current owner from Ugo Camiciotti at Galleria Camiciotti, Florence, ItalyNote: Jacques Caffieri (1678 - 1755) was a leading designer and chaser in bronze during the Louis XV period and his work can be found at the…
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A fine pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze Rococo wall appliques in the manner of Jacques Caffieri, French, circa 1840, of grand proportions, each with three arms cast with scrolling foliage and oak leaves, wired for electricity (2), 61 cm wide, 82 cm high. Provenance: Purchased in 1971 by the current owner from Ugo Camiciotti at Galleria Camiciotti, Florence, Italy.
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An Empire Gilt bronze figural mantel timepiece, the 3.5 inch white enamel dial with Roman numerals with Breguet style moon hands, the movement stamped 'Brevete, Paris' and within a cast case with fleur-de-lys and swan garland with a classical female standing figure above a raised panel depicting a romantic scene, raised on adjustable feet, 25 cm wide, 12 cm deep, 34 cm high
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An Austrian Biedermeier ebonised and satinwood inlaid cabinet, the rectangular top with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors with lyre and sunburst pierced decoration, above arched panels enclosing four adjustable shelves, above a single large drawer, raised on square feet, 124 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 183 cm high.
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A Louis XV style carved oak bibliotheque, French, circa 1880, the scroll carved cornice with a central monogram and arabesque carved panels above a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, with moulded pilasters and side panels above a conforming fold down cupboard, raised on moulded feet, 132 cm wide, 37 cm deep, 136 cm high.
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An Austrian Biedermeier walnut suite, dining table and five chairs, the table with a segmentaly veneered top with a central inlaid figure of a winged putto painting, on a concaved hexagonal column raised on an ebonised platform, the chairs with conforming inlaid decoration and drop in seats (6), the table 106 cm diam
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An Austrian Biedermeier walnut and upholstered sofa, the curved top rail with a central inlaid figure of a winged putto painting, down swept arms, over an over sprung seat, plain rail and raised on square legs. Width 134 cm .
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A late 19th century Viennese walnut regulator, the elaborate case surmounted by a figural crest over turned and fluted pilasters and carved base, the two part enamelled dial with Roman numerals and fancy hands, with a twin fusee movement striking on a gong, with a wooden rod pendulum terminating in a large brass bob, 125 cm high
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Tabriz rug with a central panel, a medallion of palmettos and hanging blades and a blue field within multiple borders
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A Nain silk rug, featuring a central radiating medallion on a delicate floral field with scalloped corners within multiple floral borders in tones of cobalt, sky blue, brown and pistachio on cream ground, bearing signatures in cobalt.
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A Kashan rug of generous proportions, the central panel of scrolling stylized floral and foliate motives on rich cobalt ground within multiple borders.
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Kerman rug with a central medallion on a red floral field and turquoise borders within multiple floral borders
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A pair of French 19th century mantle gueridons and covers, in Louis XVI taste, in ormolu and cream marble, the bowls raised on three elongated hoofed legs mounted on trefoil bases, some damage (2), 35 cm high.
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A late 19th / early 20th century bronze figure of a Danish warrior, Hippolyte Peyrol, French (1856-1919), dark brown patination, depicted standing with arms crossed with his helmet and broken sword between his feet, signed 'H. PEYROL' and 'PEYROL' to side of plinth, 67 cm high.
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A late 19th century French mahogany and gilt metal mantel clock, the inverted bell top with brass bands and four turned finials, glazed side apertures, circular convex glassed door above a plinth base, raised on turned feet, the 5 inch enamel dial with Arabic numerals and painted with garlands of lowers, the twin barrel movement striking on a gong, 19 cm wide, 13 cm deep, 31 cm high
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A pair of African ivory bull elephant tusks, circa 1970, mounted on a wooden stand, stamped 'WLC 3228' and '3229', 86 cm and 90 cm long.
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African lion pelt with a fully mounted head, a long haired mane. Provenance: From the private Collection of Sir Edward Hallstrom, director and patron of Taronga Park Zoo. The present owner was advised that the lion died of natural causes some time in the 1960s, whilst in Sir Edward's personal animal collection in Australia
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A late 19th century bronze figure of a reclining lamb, Rosa Bonheur, French (1822-1899), dark brown patination, signed 'Rosa B' and stamped 'PEYROL', 22 cm wide, 10 cm high.
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A late 19th century bronze figure of 'David apres le combat', Antonin Mercie (1845-1916), circa 1872, light brown and gilt patination, depicted about to sheath his sword with one foot resting on Goliath's head, signed 'A. Mercie' and inscribed 'F. Barbedienne, Fondeur, Paris' with the A. Collas Reduction seal to the base, mounted original Belgian black slate plinth, 84 cm total height, the figure 75 cm high.
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A 20th century bronze figural group of two hounds, signed 'P. J. Mene' dark brown patination, one dog standing, the other seated on a grassy mound, mounted on a green marble plinth, 45 cm wide, 25 cm high.
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A Regency rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy, circa 1820, of sarcophagus form enclosing two canisters and a central mixing bowl, raised on turned feet and decorated overall with mother of pearl, 33 cm wide, 17 cm deep, 18 cm high.
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