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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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A 19th century oak cased Federation style wall clock. In a fine English oak case striking on a the quarter hour and hour with Westminster chimes
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An early 20th century Japanese enamelled vase baluster shaped and with a narrow neck. 7 x 18 cm
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A large Japanese Satsuma vase decorated with men of the court and set in a woodland scene. 25 cm
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A large Satsuma lidded bowl over 130 figures in various cartouche rural settings. Decorated inside and out with work of the highest quality. Artist, Hododa. 7.8 cm x 15.5 cm
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A good Victorian Royal Doulton jardiniere with a slag Ware pat with pierced decoration to the rim and sides. 18 x 21 cm
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A 19th century Satsuma spherical vase with a narrow neck and finely pained with figures. 15 cm high.
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A 19th century Satsuma miniature kettle decorated with women of the court 8 cm dia
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A good 19th century Japanese cloisonne wall charger the centre with butterflies on a gilt ground the border with various geometric and other typical designs of the period. 36 cm diameter.
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A fine quality Victorian papier mache standish profusely decorated in fine gilt swags and mother of pearl and having hobnail cut crystal ink bottles set in brass cradles marked T.L Haysbur-Liverpool to the underside 33 x 25 cm
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A mid 19th century bronze anamalier in the form of a striding lion on a green marble base. Impressed mark of Barye to the base. 31 x 23 cm
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A Victorian banqueting kerosene table lamp. The square stepped base and reeded Corinthian column supporting a faceted crystal bowl below an etched magna shade and funnel. 81 cm
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A 20th century bronze rams head set in a later sandstone base monogrammed 'A.B'. 75 cm
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A Hackney Stallion, modelled by Doris Lindner. Limited edition Royal Worcester model No. 235 (1975)
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A pair of reproduction Mary Gregory jugs with Pinched handles
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A set of 6 well cut Waterford Crystal wine glasses on tapering stems
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A French silver mounted Art Deco Cologne bottle and stopper. 15 cm high
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A large 20th century cut crystal bulbous flower vase. 30 cm
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A fine quality mid Victorian English walnut card table the demi lune top with carved edge above a birdcage base on cabriole legs and castors
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A good pair of Royal Dux figures, pink mark
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A pair of 19th century Sevres style twin handled porcelain urns and covers. The painted scenes with jewelled and gilt border decoration, the covers with acorn knop gilt finials, the twin gilt handles with hanging swags all on a cobalt blue ground and square bases. Factory mark to the underside. 50 cm high.
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An early 20th century oak 12 drawer Wellington chest with original brass handles resting on pad feet
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A good Art Nouveau Royal Dux figure group. The central column supporting a shell with three Frolicking Maidens. 65 cm high.
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An early 19th century rosewood cased time piece of 8-day duration with silk suspension and silvered dial. The case superbly inlaid all over and having a lift out glass face and carrying handle 21 x 16 cm
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A mahogany Victorian octagonal waiter profusely inlaid with satin wood and having a central flower burst 31 cm
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An 18th century Chinese export ware circular dish with clear and flower decoration and with a central figure depicting the year of the monkey 28 cm dia
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A larger 19th century Satsuma floor vase the panels depicting court scenes and superbly decorated with enamels. 61 cm (restored)
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A good 19th century English Automation of a harbour scene, playing two airs and under a glass dome 38 x 18 x 47 cm
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A pair of early 20th century vases and stands decorated with warriors and gilt heightened 12 cm
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A William and Mary (1689 - 1702) marquetry chest of five drawers the sides inlaid with grotesque figures and on bracket feet. Original brass
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Francois (1751) Dumont, a rare miniature portrait of the composer Felix Mendleson. Painted on ivory and signed Francois Dumont. The celebrated miniature portrait painter of the 18th and early 19th century (1751-1831). Samples of his works are in the Louvre. 10 cm
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A good early 19th century mahogany chest of 6 drawers . The front inlaid with line and flower motifs. The skirt similarly inlaid and on swept out feet 125 x 54 x 107 cm
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A George II mahogany fold-over tea table the shaped top above a single full width drawer and supported by a cabriole leg with a carved shell to the knee and on hoof feet. 86 x 83 cm (extended)
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A good 19th century French bronze figure group, of the Rescue, 100 x 43 x 43 cm
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A Regency lead water pump head and cast into the fron the initials 'E.B' 1831, now a post box
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A late 18th century Dutch mahogany bomb commode chest of drawers. Good brass handles on carved lions paw feet, 104 x 56 x 83 cm
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A fine Victorian kerosene table lamp. Hand painted with birds and foliage and flowers, with original glass shade. Inscribed 'Won by Edward McCaskie Brisbane Exhibition 1st May 1894' 75 cm
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A late Victorian mystery clock in the form of a kangaroo set on a brass base and later timber plinth, 30 x 29 cm
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Elisabeth Frink (1930-1993) Untitled, female nude bronze the bronze is in typical form and executed in the 1950s/60's having a square base supporting a foreword leaning female pond figure. Unsigned 67 x 70 x 50 cm
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A good 19th century Japanese cloisonne vase. The six panels depicting flowers and birds. All on a cobalt blue ground. 25 cm. AF
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A set of five late 18th century/early 19th century Chinese port amari pattern plates with typical border and central decoration 23 cm dia
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A pair of Continental early 19th century walnut chairs, fruitwood strung and with rattan seats both inscribed Dubois to the underside
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A late 19th century Tuso drawer kingwood side table. The serpentine front and sides with marquetry panels and original brass furniture. The marble top with brass gallery and resting on slender cabriole legs
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A quality silver plated ovoid Victorian toureen and cover
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A most interesting and Historically important selection of illustrated Autographs reputedly from the Diaries of lady Shaftsbury. The volume containing the autographs is illustrated through out with delightful watercolours of various scenes. It covers a ranges of Estates and functions attended by Politicians and Aristocrates. There is also a supplementry Ledgend volume which covers each page of the autograph volume detailing the actual signatures, including Winston Churchill. There is also a third volume…
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A 19th century vase with a triform base with dolphins supporting nautilus shells. Marked Beweek
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A Georgian mahogany side table the slender turned legs supporting a top with a central drawer and two side drawer all oak lined
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An early 19th century mahogany secretaire chest of four drawers fitted interior, flush brass handlers and brass corners to the top, and resting on turned legs
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A pair of 19th century French cast brass girandoles with four lights the frames with ribbon and foliage
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A fine quality Victorian mahogany wind out extension table the two leaf inserts and top above a deep skirt and having turned and fluted tapering legs and heavy brass castors
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A set of six Victorian mahogany Anthinian dining chairs the carved top rail above turned legs and finishing with castors
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A 19th century French brass clock garniture with an 8-day movement porcelain face and ornate brass case together with two supporting four light matching candelabra
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A Regency gilt metal mantle clock the now striking movement with an enamel dial set in a lyre shaped cradle all under dome
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A good 19th century rosewood display cabinet the frame carved in simulated bamboo with side entry revealing two shelves the front with a carved bamboo leaf frieze
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A 19th century Japanese Imari vase and cover. The panels depicting court scene and decorated with exotic birds and flowers. Six figure character mark to base. 44 cm
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An early 19th century Japanese 'Totai' cloisonne baluster vase with panel reserves of birds and foliage on a turquoise ground. 29 cm
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A 19th century Japanese Satsuma Koru with a flower leaf finial decorated with figures sat in a typical landscape 27 cm
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A 19th century Japanese bronze figure of a kneeling gentleman in fine Robes and carrying a staff 14 cm
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Royal Doulton figure of a baby signed Noke HN12 Ht 43/4. Issued 1913-1938
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A Royal Dux figure group, young love. Pink Triangle mark to base 56 cm
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A pair of Royal Dux figures in rustic costume, each carrying a basket and on a circular base. 45 cm
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A fine George III satin wood fold over card table with rear telescopic support leg. The top with a demi-lune spandrel geometric swags with graduated darts, the serpentine form inlaid in similar form and on fine taper angles. 91 x 92 (extended)
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A 19th century French mahogany wing back chair. Well shaped in the Georgian manner having carved knees above ball and claw feet and with a loose down filled cushion
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A 19th century French walnut cabinet, with a single cupboard door the boube form supported by carved cabriole legs and rouge marble top 45 x 36 x 80 cm
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A French 19th century kingwood ormolu mounted ladies budois table set with geometric ivory motifs the serpentine hinged lid revealing a fitted interior and above slender cabriole legs with terminating sabots
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A fine French 19th century kingwood table the top with ebony banding around a central brass inlaid cartouche with central frieze drawer above a mounted cross stretcher and tapering legs. All with profuse ormolu applique 64 x 62 cm
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An early 19th century period oak gateleg table with a single drawer to one end and having plain turned pilaster legs with a uniting stretcher
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A late 18th/early 19th century Dutch oval satinwood centre table. Inlaid skirt and finely tapered legs. 94 x 62 cm
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A 19th century French gilt wood guerdon the circular top with egg and dart border and set with a 'Verdi' marble top on leaf carved supports and united by a cross stretcher. 75 x 45 cm
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A mid 19th century French Chinoiserie demine lune drawing room cabinet well decorated with pagodas, cranes, lake scenes and mountains. The brass mounted tapered and gilded legs, supporting the main cabinet with Greek key decoration to the base and superb 'Nero' marble top, 153 x 53 x 103 cm
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A pair of quality late 19th century mahogany and fruitwood inlaid corner chairs each with a shell inlaid cresting rail and cross stretchers to the base
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A 19th century Empire style two tier guerdon, each tier with a brass gallery and brass bead moulding.
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A good Regency mahogany chest of drawers. Good flame mahogany front, original brass pull handles on splayed feet
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A George III mahogany sideboard. The drawer fronts inlaid with lion ring handles all on tapering legs
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A fine George III twin pedestal sideboard. A great example with inlaid satinwood panels and drawers. The right hand pedestal with revolving cupboard. The top cross banded in satinwood and profusely inland all on carved lion paw feet. Provenance: Estate of the late C. McNally
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Hand carved Egyptian stick
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Walking stick with greyhound head
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A Briar walking stick
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A Briar walking stick with bulldog head
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An ebonised walking stick with sterling silver collar dated 1914 and with a horn handle
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A Malacca walking cane with a sterling silver handle in the form of a putter. Marks for Birmingham. 1899
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A 19th century riding crop with a silver Tip
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A sterling silver mounted parasol with a fruitwood handle Terminating in a Swans head. Marks for London 1928-29
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A gentleman's umbrella with a silver wire collar and ivory handle
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Two 20th century parasols
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A 19th century Majorca jar and lid with a frog model to the base, the lid with an upturned shell
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A William Moorcroft vase of baluster form decorated with Irises. Bought at the London Exhibition in 1904. 26.5 cm
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A Moorcroft vase, bulbous form decorated with leaves and berries. 12 cm
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A good pair of early Victorian elbow chairs the turned legs support a drop in seat the backs balloon shaped
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A good mid-Victorian English walnut three tier rectangular watnot the gradated shelves supported by barley twist supports having a drawer to the base all supported by turned legs on castors
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A pair of provincial mahogany George III ladder back side chairs with pierced rails, camel back top rail the tapered legs joined by cross stretchers
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An early 19th century mahogany long case clock the 8 day movement having a painted face with Roman numerals, two train, a second hand and date dial. Together with a moon phase to the arch the case with a flame mahogany door flanked by twist pillasters the hood with double pillasters flanking the dial and having a swan neck pediment
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A 19th century French three piece gilt metal clock garniture the eight day movement set on a marble base with a figure walking a dog together with two matching side pieces on marble bases
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A late Victorian English oak two door smokers cabinet with Royal Doulton fittings and a games compendium including chess, dominoes, racing game, dice etc
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An Edwardian mahogany display cabinet the bow front with a single door flanked by quadrant glazed side panels all with string inlay and resting on tapered legs
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A well proportioned early Victorian walnut ladies chair the tall pierced and carved top rail above a serpentine shaped seat on cabriole legs and with the original hand woven tapestry to the seat and back
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An early Victorian mahogany reading table with a hinged adjustable top with a tooled leather insert above a slender central column and a triform scrolled base
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A fine example of an early Victorian mahogany gentleman's chair with a shield shaped back, well defined carved cabriole legs and on castors
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A pair of Victorian walnut bookshelves the top with brass gallery above reeded quadrant corners and plinth base
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A fine quality William IV mahogany chiffendaire the two arched mirrored doors to the base flanked by carved pilaster and below a carved frieze drawer, the top with raised shelf and turned gallery with double inverted tulip supports
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A small early 18th century oak gateleg table with finely turned supports joined by a mid rail
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