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The Exquisite Collection of a Gentleman — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:302
Sale Title:The Exquisite Collection of a GentlemanLots with images:297
Auction Location:BrisbanePrices available:51
Date:18-Nov-2012
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Two Royal Doulton figures 'Pillow Fight' HN2270 Issued 1965-69 and 'Lights Out' HN2262 Issued 1965-69
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A Royal Doulton figure of a Scottish Terrier
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A Royal Doulton ceramic figure of a boxer dog
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A Royal Doulton figure of a Rottweiler
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A Royal Doulton figure of a Doberman
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A Rosenthal model of a black and white Scottish Terrier
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A ruby glass Mary Gregory jug with Loop handle
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A reproduction Mary Gregory vase
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A 20th century crystal cordial jug. Well cut having a star cut base and loop handle
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A 19th century Japanese lacquer cinquefoil tray decorated with birds and foliage 40 x 28 cm
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A 19th century Continental silver plate casket, glass lined with high relief and with a hinged lid. 16.5 x 10 cm
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A tall Edwardian hobnail cut crystal claret jug with loop handle. 40 cm
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An early Victorian rosewood letter box. Rectangular with inscriptions on brass panels 'Answered' and 'Unanswered' 23 x 17 x 12 cm
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A sterling silver tray embossed with cherubs and flowers. Marks for London 1923-24. 30 x 23 cm
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A 19th century bronzed metal ink well with lion rampant to the cover and on a rouge marble base, 17 cm
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A rare 'Goss' china model of Shakespeare's house. 7.5 cm
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A Royal Dux figure of a Sheppard surrounded by sheep and on a circular base meave triangle. 36 cm high.
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An 18th century Worcester porcelain tea pot, twist fluted and decorated with floral sprugs. Dr Wall period, 17 cm
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A mid Victorian cut crystal comport with a serrated rim on a square cut base. 22 cm
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A 19th century silver on copper oval casket the hinged lid in high relief and on ball feet. 9.5 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver mounted crystal perfume bottle, hobnail cut. Birmingham 1891. 16 cm
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A sterling silver mounted cut crystal perfume bottle spherical in shape, hobnail cut the cover with cherubs. Birmingham 1902. 14 cm
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An early Victorian walnut cased single weight regulator clock the enamel face with second hand and driven by a brass bob weighted pendulum
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An early Victorian aneroid barometer resting in an ebonised cradle stand marked 'Goyon' Paris. 20 cm
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A Victorian lyreform clock barometer the 8-day enamel dial movement set below a barometer and thermometer set in a cast in the form of an anchor
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A sterling silver mounted perfume bottle. London 1904. 13 cm
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An early 19th century wool petit point needlework tapestry in original gilt frame depicting a young girl seated with a deer. 38 x 33 cm.
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A 19th century French ormolu and marble lyre shaped wall clock the 8-day key wind movement with an enamel face (non striking) set on rouge marble and with fine ormolu mounts
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A 19th century Japanese group of travellers attended by a geisha. 22 cm high.
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A 19th century Japanese group of travellers attended by a geisha. 22 cm high.
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A 19th century Continental two handled basket flower encrusted and with reticulated sides. 30 cm
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A late 19th century Japanese brass page turner 29 cm
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A 19th century porcelain figure of a court musician playing a mandolin. 22 cm
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A late 19th century porcelain figure of a minstrel in costume. 26 cm
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A rare Regency rosewood table desk. The hinged top revealing a toggled leather panel and covered pen and ink box. The hinged tooled leather desk unfolding with secret storage compartment. All beautifully brass bound and with flush brass carrying handles. 51 x 28 x 20 cm
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A Victorian oil on canvas of a Scottish Loch by W. Richards. 50 x 74 cm
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A pair of late 198th century Japanese bronze vases baluster shaped with flowers birds and foliage in high relief and in various metals. 15 cm
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A Louis XV style 19th century ormolu mounted night cabinet the marble top above a single drawer and porcelain lined cupboard and resting on turned and fitted legs. 40 x 38 x 85 cm
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A Regency mahogany toilet mirror inlaid with fruitwood stringing and two drawers fitted to the base. Brass handles and resting on turned feet
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A George II mahogany tilt top lamp table the carved pie crust edge top above a finely fluted central column with twist turned collar above a leaf carved tripod base with slender ball and claw feet. 63 cm diameter. 63 cm dia
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A 19th century French gilt wood lamp table the marble top arbour a central column supported by a triform base with carved cabriole legs 48 x 73 cm
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A fine quality late Victorian mahogany centre table the octagonal top profusely inlaid. The skirt and legs similarly inland with slender tapering legs
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An early 19th century kingwood and ormolu mounted prie dieu chair with a velvet covered top rail and an insert porcelain oval plaque of Madonna and Child together with original cushion
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An early Victorian mahogany hall table/serving table, the green marble top above two frieze drawers with carved foot supports. 128 x 60 x 88 cm.
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A set of 6 ruby wine glasses superbly cut in a flower and leaf pattern and on clear stems
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A set of 6 ruby tall wine goblets, fluted and with a clear knobbed stem
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A set of 6 ruby tumblers superbly cut in a flower and leaf pattern
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A set of 6 ruby liquor glasses cut with a flower decoration and on clear glass stems
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A fine set of 6 whisky ruby glasses, well cut and having fluted bases
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A fine mid Victorian sterling silver four piece tea service comprising of tea pot, hot water pot, milk and sugar. Well worked with handles all upon a circular base. Mark for Elkington' 1856-1857
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A well proportion mid Victorian silver plated coffee pot, well worked with foliage around a central cartouche and hinged lid with a raised dome and finial
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A Victorian four piece silver plated tea and coffee service in the Adam style the hinged lidded tops all with turned finials. The whole well engraved and on circular bases
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A fine pair of Edwardian sterling silver salts in the Adam style. Pierced and with swags, ring handles and an oval base by George Nathan and Fidley Hayes. Marked for London 1907
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A 20th century Mappin & Webb silver plated bottle coaster with pierced sides and carrying handles
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A 20th century Lladro figure of a seated clown. 44 cm
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A 20th century Lladro figure of a lady and gentleman
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An important 20th century Lladro table lamp, the three figures Around a Corinthian column entitled 'Lathratella'
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A 20th century Worcester figure of a Daschound Upturned by Doris Linder
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A single Moorcroft vase in the Art Nouveau manner. Bulbous with a tapering wine glass base. Signed McKintyle. Approx 60 cm
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A late 19th century porcelain tray with a central classical scene and gilt border
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A 15 piece porcelain coffee service generally with cobalt blue ground, gilt lined and comprising of coffee pot, sugar pot and six cups and saucers with classical scenes
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A 19th century Continental bookcase of good proportions the base with fielded panels to the doors, carved canted corners and a full width drawer below a two door glazed top revealing two shelves and with a finely carved crest
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A George II provincial Manor elbow chair. The camel top rail supported by a slatted back the arms scrolled, above tapering legs and cross stitched
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A fine three branch crystal table candelabra supported by a dolphin on a circular base the cradles with hanging droplets and surmounted by a slender tapering finial. Marked Baccarat
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A good pair of Georgian three ring crystal decanters and stoppers
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A good set of Victorian walnut bookshelves having a serpentine front, plinth base and the four shelves flanked by full barley twist columns
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A good early Victorian mahogany gentleman's chair the shield shaped back above well defined carved cabriole legs on castors the seat with a serpentine shaped front
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A European 19th century oak double weight long case clock the 8 day movement with an engraved silver dial weight driven, the case superbly carved and ormolu mounted
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A William IV mahogany stool, the square upholstered top above a single column a platform base and scroll legs
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An early 20th century French clock garniture the case of typical form, the eight day movement with a white enamel face with Roman numerals
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An early 20th gilt wood ladies bon hur de jour the base having well defined cabriole legs united by a cross stretcher and central drawer the top with a central mirror cupboard flanked by small drawers and having a burgundy leather insert to the top
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A rare George III mahogany plate bucket coopered and bound by heavy brass bands. Together with a case brass swing handle
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A rare pair of early 19th century decanters the bottle green glass sterling silver mounted and complete with the original sterling silver stoppers. Sheffield 1838. 40 cm
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A George III inlaid mahogany domed top tea caddy with chequered banded edges, ivory escution and on bracket feet, 26 x 15 x 17
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A large Royal Dux figure of a robed lady carrying a basket a loft pink triangle mark to base 67 cm
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A good Victorian brass standish superbly cast with Puti and swags the hobnail cut bottles flanking a hinged stamp compartment surmounted with a seated figure. 33 x 22 cm
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A rare George III mahogany cellerette the hinged octagonal top revealing a lined interior and mounted on reeded legs terminating in brass castors
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A fine George III floor standing oak corner cupboard having four fielded panel doors revealing two shelves
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A Victorian mahogany easel, the carved adjustable sliding support below a carved crested top with maskheads
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A Burke and Wills walking stick
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Jacobs ladder walking stick
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An ebonised walking stick with sterling silver top
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A rare Edwardian bone handled sword stick mark 'Brant' made in England
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A good English carved mahogany four fold screen circa 1860. The original silk lined panels depicting oriental figures set in landscapes and worked with gold thread. The quality mahogany panels each with a carved crest and carved bottom panel
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A French mid 19th century guerdon brass mounted and quarter veneered to the under tier and having a rouge marble top
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A 19th century Italian walnut open arm chair upholstered in silk brocade. The carved supports terminating in the stylised heads of dogs and resting on cabriole legs.
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A 19th century silver casket import marks for Berthold Muller gilded to the interior and with rustic scene in fine repousse work. 8 x 5.5 x 2.3
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A large late 19th century silver plated tea tray with applique and pierced border and engraved with swags abound a central cartouche. Marked Drummond Melbourne. 69 x 42 cm
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A Victorian silver plated crystal claret jug with a hinged cover surmounted by a lion rampant. The collar with classical scenes. 26 cm
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A sterling silver mounted cut crystal perfume bottle spherical in shape, hobnail cut the cover with cherubs. Birmingham 1902. 11 cm
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A sterling silver mounted cut crystal perfume bottle spherical in shape, hobnail cut the cover with cherubs. Chester 1906. 14 cm
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An early 20th century alabaster figure lamp and pedestal. The figure of a girl set on a square base with a single tapered column supporting the dome shade all sat on a circular column. Signed 'G. C. Zafell'
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An enamel and sterling silver mounted hobnail cut crystal perfume bottle spherical in shape. London 1905. 12 cm
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A good George III mahogany wall mirror the frame with scrolled edge and gilt crested and with inner gilt frame. 86 x 50 cm.
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A French 19th century Continental silver easel table mirror the bevelled glass mirror set in a repousse wide silver border in the typical French manner. 48 x 36 cm.
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An early 20th century watercolour of a French Parisian scene
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A 20th century oil on board of a woodland scene. 60 x 44 cm.
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A Victorian Royal Doulton Stoneware table water purifier complete with lid and tap 35 cm
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A Victorian china toby jug in typical form
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A rare George III mahogany secretaire chest of drawers. Brass ring handle resting on bracket feet. 93 x 51 x 98 cm
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