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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:351
Sale Title:Classic Furniture, Objects & Design AuctionLots with images:322
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:115
Date:20-Nov-2012
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A large Bengal tiger skin rug labelled for Van Ingen and Van Ingen, Mysore, with a full head mount and claws and teeth intact, on a felt backing, 280 cm long
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Two early Christian marble fragments one depicting St.John the Baptist, circa 1,200-1,400 A.D, each with a partial representation of a saint, the larger fragment of St. John 13 cm length. Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A Byzantine bronze oil lamp with a palm leaf, circa 5th - 6th century A.D elliptical with a tubular spout, (missing cover), 13.5 cm. Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A carved greystone fragment possibly Byzantine, circa 5th-6th century A.D, the fragment carved with a cross motif and further foliate patterns, 25 cm length. Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A Roman Greystonestele fragment depicting Laocooan, circa 1ST century A.D, the partial fragment displaying the Trogan King being devoured by a snake, 30 cm high, 27 cm width. Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s.Thence by descent
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A Greek Attic black figured Lekythos, circa 6th century B.C, ovoid, on a flat foot with a slender neck and a single looped handle, 12.5 cm high. Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A Greco-Roman fired clay amphora, circa 3RD-4th century B.C, originally used for wine or oil, in an incomplete state, 31 cm high. Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A white Carrara marble figure on pedestal 19th century, depicting a child beggar holding a small cup in one hand raised on a tubular pedestal, carved in low relief with the words 'Fate La Carita', (restoration to pedestal and figure), 83 cm total height
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A bronze figure of a nymph chasseresse signed Alexandre Falguiere, circa 1880, modelled in an athletic pose, on an octagonal rouge marble base, moulded maker's signature and French foundry stamp to base, 43 cm high
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A pair of early Italian majolica drug bottles 17th century, each of spherical form with a tapered neck, decorated with individual portraits within a foliate ground of yellow, blue and green, 23 cm high
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A Greek pottery oil jar with image of Perseus and Medusa, circa 300-500 B.C., low set with single handle, the image in low relief to top, (restored),11 cm length. Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A Greek pottery challis, circa 8th-9th century B.C., raised on a slender stem and supported by twin handles with geometric pattern decoration, 17 cm high. Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A large Art Deco Daum Nancy glass bowl, circa 1920, tapering with a bombe rim, the exterior acid etched in a geometrical pattern applied with orange splatters on a frosted clear ground, impressed Daum Nancy France to edge, 32 cm diameter
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A Harrach Czechoslovakia acid cut cameo glass vase signed Harrach, circa 1915, tapered, with a short everted neck with continuous scalloped collar, the body decorated with blue cameo floral sprays, a cameo glass signature to one side, 20 cm high
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A Rene Lalique Poissons No. 1 pattern glass bowl model introduced 1921, the shallow bowl with a radiating pattern to the exterior of slender fish spiralling from the centre, incised R.Lalique, France to base, 24 cm diameter. Reference: Marcilhac, F, Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions De l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 3211, (illustrated)
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A Rene Lalique opalescent Mures pattern glass vase model introduced 1930, the tapered vase with flared rim, the exterior exhibiting a relief pattern of berries and vines, incised R.Lalique, France to base, 19 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F, Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions De l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 1058, (illustrated)
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A pair of enamelled green glass covered vases 19th century, each of tubular form on stem base, the cover tapered with tall finial, one decorated with a mounted King holding a battle standard in his hand, the other his Queen also holding an alternative battle standard whilst riding, 51.5 cm high each
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A collection of pottery objects, including original shards, vessels and head models three small models of female heads on stands, Museum copies of tablets inscribed with text, small vessels, and a decorative tile, various dimensions.(14) Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A collection of pottery vessels, including a small Middle Eastern grey ware spouted jug 4th-6th century A.D, a single handled cup, a single handle mug consisting of original and later manufacture, and a Museum copy twin handled cup, various dimensions. (4) Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A collection of bronze artifacts possibly Byzantine, circa 5th -6th century A.D, includes a goat figure mounted on stand, a partial cross, and other small amulets, various dimensions.(7) Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s.Thence by descent
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A framed hand painted Christian travelling icon 19th century, the steeple pointed box with unfolded doors painted with scenes of Christ, Mary and another saint all housed within a glass fronted frame, the icon 32 cm x 41 cm approximately
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A hand painted altar surround depicting the Madonna and Child possibly 18th century, the central panel depicting mother and child with the words 'Ave Maria' below, housed within a decorated and moulded timber frame, the whole 73 cm x 51 cm
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A Roman marble eagle fragment, circa 2nd - 3rd century A.D., realistically resolved with a hanging device secured to verso, 18 cm high, 14 cm width. Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A collection of pottery vessels Greco-Roman origins, includes an oil jar replica depicting the Goddess Athena, a second replica oil lamp depicting Romulus or Remus, a glazed bowl, a Greek skyphos 1st-5th century B.C, an attic painted lekythos 400-500 B.C, various dimensions.(7) Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A collection of Egyptian themed artifacts 19th century and later, includes a museum copy of a lid of a canopic jar depicting inset, a funery deity, together with a number of Ushabti figures, a group of protective amulets and some corroded metal shards, various dimensions, (12) Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s. Thence by descent
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A collection of objects, figures and fragments of Greco-Roman and Egyptian Origins, includes a Roman glass unguent bottle, a small marble Roman model of venus, a model of an Egyptian underworld deity Babi, figure of a classical women a horse and rider and a male head, various dimensions. (6) Provenance: Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki in the 1920s and 1930s.Thence by descent
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An Art Deco glass decanter set designed by Keith Murray, circa 1930, comprising a decanter and four shot glasses, with continuous cut fluting to each side, 22 cm high
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An Edwardian sterling silver salver, maker's mark Josiah Williams & Co, London, circa 1902, the circular tray with moulded rim of scallops and shells raised on four ball and claw feet, 2070grs total silver weight, 45 cm diameter
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A Russian silver and enamel salt throne, maker's mark Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, circa 1886, with polychrome enamel decoration in the round, a pierced and shaped back over a seat with a hinged lid opening to a gilded interior, 168grs total silver weight, 8.5 cm high
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A Continental mother of pearl and tortoiseshell snuff box dated 1757, rectangular, with chamfered corners, the hinged lid set with a mother-of-pearl panel incised with a classical scene and inscriptions to each side within a silver frame with tortoiseshell sides (damage), 144gms total weight, 12 cm length
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An Irish sterling silver presentation salver of yachting interest, maker's mark Robert & John Gray, Dublin, circa 1835, with a heavy chased rim and embossed acanthus leaf border, to the reverse inscribed 'Schooner Trophy / Presented By / J.M Hardie Esq. / Won Outright By / 'Norn' / A.F.Albert. / 1949' and with further inscriptions, 2694 grs weight of silver, 48 cm diameter
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A graduated set of five sterling silver comports, maker's mark James Dixon & Sons Ltd, London, circa 1918/25, each of a conforming design, the footed bowls surmounted by a moulded gadrooned rim with entwined serpent handles and supported on four animal paw feet, note: one comport hallmarked 1918, 4592grs total weight of silver, largest 23 cm high
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A pair of sterling silver sauce tureens, maker's mark Parker and Wakelin, London, 1766 boat shaped with gadrooned rims and loop handles, on four scroll and shield feet and engraved armorial to each front, 1170grs total silver weight, 9 cm high
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An Irish sterling silver presentation cup, maker's mark James Le Bass, Dublin, circa 1829 campana form with floriate repousse decoration in the round, cartouche to the front with engraved armorial, 1394grs total silver weight, 25 cm high
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A George IV Irish sterling silver four piece tea service, maker's mark P. Loughlin, J. Fray, Dublin, circa 1833, comprising a tea and coffee pot, creamer and sugar bowl, each with repousse flowers in the round, segmented collars, continuous floriate and scroll moulded rims and acanthus leaf decoration to the handles and spouts, 2988 grs total slver weight, coffee pot 25 cm high
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An Old English pattern sterling silver flatware service, maker's mark Garrard & Co., London, circa 1963, a forty piece set comprising four of each of the following, dinner knives and forks, fish knives and forks, entree knives and forks, dessert, tea and soup spoons and a carving knife, fork and sharpener, 2150grs total silver weight
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A sterling silver tankard, maker's mark William Fleming, London, circa 1699, with an engraved armorial to the front on a reeded rim foot, surmounted by a hinged lid and double volute thumb piece, the scroll handle engraved with 'Ajp' culminating in a heart shaped terminal, 972grs total silver weight, 18.5 cm high
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An Art Nouveau sterling silver and silver gilt coffee pot mounted with Baroque pearls and jade, maker's mark Tiffany & Co, circa 1900, with intricate foliate repousse design interspersed with claw-mounted pearls continuing to the slender handle and spout, the hinged lid with a jade finial, 400grs total weight, 19.5 cm high
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A German silver and enamel cigarette case, circa 1910, square, with continuous engine-turned decoration, a gilt wash interior and a concealed panel depicting an erotic scene, 184grs total weight, 9 cm length
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A George II sterling silver tankard, maker's mark Benjamin Cartwright I, London, circa 1753, the gently tapered body with a vacant cartouche and embossed decoration in the round, surmounted by a hinged domed lid with an 'S' shaped handle, a double volute thumb piece and a heart shaped terminus, restoration present, 692grs total silver weight, 18 cm high
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A sterling silver tankard Georgian in manner, Indistinct marks, with later decoration, a cartouche with engraved armorial to the front, 'S' shaped handle and double volute thumb piece, (restoration present), 680grs total weight of silver, 17 cm high
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A George III sterling silver cruet, maker's mark William Abdy II, London, circa 1796, the ovoid tray raised on four tapered feet containing seven cut glass vessels including two tall silver lidded vinegar bottles, a salt and a pepper shaker, two small silver collared bottles with glass stopper and a tall silver collared oil bottle with glass stopper, the latter marked Stg Sil, 30 cm width of tray
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A three piece sterling silver tea service, maker's mark James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, circa 1928/29, each of squat proportions raised on gadrooned feet, the shoulder finished with repousse trim all finished with entwined serpent handles, the teapot finished with timber handle and finial,1732grs total weight, the teapot 19 cm diameter
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An English cased sterling silver tea caddy set and sugar box, maker's mark, William Grundy, London, circa 1746, the original, rectangluar box with chamfered sides and central sterling handle, opening to a velvet lined fitted interior housing three lidded ovoid boxes, the central tea caddy being larger and each with uniform scroll and shell engraved pattern and armorial, 980grs total silver weight, 12 cm high largest caddy
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A Doulton Lambeth sterling silver mounted 'Harpy' claret jug, maker's mark, Alexander Crichton, London, circa 1876, the sterling silver mount of classical female face finely chased with a hinged lid over a ceramic body of a winged spirit form, glazed in subdued green, blue and brown, (restoration to body), stamped to base,18 cm high
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A sterling silver castor, maker's mark, Chas Adam, London, circa 1708 octagonal, with a domed and pierced lid, an armorial to the front and supported on a stepped octagonal foot, 392grs total weight of silver, 21 cm high
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A Continental silver tobacco box, maker's mark indistinct, 19th century, of a rounded bucket shape with a hinged lid and a gilded interior, 138grs total weight of silver, 5.5 cm high
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A pair of Portuguese Continental silver candlesticks unidentified, maker's mark Q.A.P, Lisbon, circa 1814-1816, with knopped stems terminating in a square base with ball feet to each corner, 606grs total weight of silver, 21 cm high
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A pair of sterling silver candelabra, maker's mark William Comyns & Son, London, circa 1897, with knopped bodies decorated in an embossed floriate and shell pattern and both arms having acanthus leaf and mythical beast heads which terminate in candle-holders, the removable central branch reveals single candle-holders, 4384gms total weight of silver, 44 cm high
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A Ruskin high fired vase impressed Ruskin mark and Date stamp 1920, tapered form with a wide neck emanating, sang de boeuf and metallic glaze, impressed Ruskin, England and 1920 to the base, 26 cm high
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A Ruskin high fired vase impressed Ruskin and Date stamp 1924 baluster shaped, with a short everted neck and gently flared foot, all over sang de boeuf glaze pooling at the foot, impressed Ruskin, England and 1924 marks to base, 19 cm high
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A Royal Vienna jug on stand 19th century, the tubular ewer on a stepped foot with a helmet shaped spout decorated with a large cartouche depicting a figurative scene,the base signed 'Allegorie Tizian', together with a large basin shaped stand decorated correspondingly, the ewer 40 cm high
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A Royal Doulton dessert set, Venetian scenes signed J H plant, circa 1902-1922, comprising eighteen pieces in total depicting different Venetian scenes with gilded rims, includes twelve scallop edge plates, two square plates, two oval plates and two mihrab shaped plates, green stamp and registration number, hand painted scene name, restoration present, the mihrab plate 27 cm long
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A large Wedgwood Fairyland lustre ginger jar converted to lamp base,'Ghostly Wood', circa 1920, ovoid with high domed cover decorated with a woodland scene of fairies, ghosts and goblins on multi iridescent grounds, later converted to a lamp base with timber mount to base and drilled cover to support light fixture, the vase 36 cm high
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A Royal Doulton 'Chinese Jade' vase signed Noke, circa 1920-1940, of a simulated organic form resembling fruit and leaves, with intermittent green glaze on a white glazed ground, green Royal Doulton factory stamp to base, further hand painted Noke signature and Chinese jade, Harry Nixon monogram, 15 cm high
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A large Moorcroft 'Queens Choice' Emma Bossons bowl dated 13th February, 2003, the low sided bowl with rolled rim decorated with an entanglement of fruit and vines on a cobalt blue ground, hand painted signature E.Bossons and dated with impressed Moorcroft / Made in Stoke no Trent / England all to base, 45 cm diameter
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A Meissen style candelabra, fashioned as a young woodcutter with a felled branch slung over his shoulder and his faithful dog by his side, with three candleholders, replete with moulded flowers, emanating from the central stem, marks to base Ebs 358, 44 cm high
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A Keith Murray Wedgwood vase signed Keith Murray, circa 1950 Straw coloured glaze, globular shape, with continuous geometric fluting to the body, stamped to the base KM Wedgwood Made in England, of Etruria and Barlaston puce stamp and incised W, 16 cm high
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A Keith Murray for Wedgwood vase, circa 1933, the conical vase with incised band to the exterior all glazed green, stamped Keith Murray / Wedgwood / Made in England / matt green to base, 22 cm diameter
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A Keith Murray Wedgwood vase stamped to base KM, circa 1950, turquoise coloured glaze, conical shape with a short ring foot, and broad geometric fluting, blue factory stamp to base KM Wedgwood and original David Jones paper label, 20 cm high
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A Keith Murray black basalt Wedgwood vase signed Keith Murray, circa 1950, conical form, with an everted rim with concentric geometric fluting, on a short ring foot with similar decoration, factory stamp to base Keith Murray Wedgwood Made in England, incised Made in England and Wedgwood, original David Jones paper label, 21 cm high
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A Keith Murray black basalt Wedgwood vase signed Keith Murray, circa 1950, conical form with everted lip and ring foot, continuous geometric fluting to the upper third, 'Keith Murray' signature Wedgwood, Made in England stamps, incised Wedgwood and hand-incised 'Made in England' to the base, 21 cm high
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A Keith Murray Wedgwood vase signed Keith Murray, circa 1950 matt green glaze, of a conical shape with continuous vertical fluting under a scalloped rim, on a short everted foot, with factory stamps to base'Keith Murray Wedgwood Made in England' and further hand painted 656 547, 23.5 cm high
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A Keith Murray for Wedgwood vase, circa 1933, the conical vase with incised band to the exterior all glazed green, stamped Keith Murray / Wedgwood / Made in England / matt green to base, 25 cm diameter
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A large porcelain Royal Dux Bohemia figurine 'Retour de Chasse', circa 1910, the figurative display depicting a lovers embrace after being reunited from hunting, stamped Hampel to the reverse and a pink triangular plaque to base, (restoration to foliage at base), 55 cm high
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