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Antiques & Collectables — Barsby Auctions

Auction House:Barsby AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:700
Sale Title:Antiques & CollectablesLots with images:683
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:615
Date:17-Feb-2013
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Two sets of cased vintage mini playing cards 11 cm x 8 cm (carry case), with instruction book, circa 1933
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Vintage Shaeffer pen with 14ct gold nib
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Beaded opera bag
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Three vintage Sevres style trinket boxes
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Vivien Leigh and Laurence Oliver autographs on old Vic theatre program for 'Skin of our teeth' =- 1948 Australian tour
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Two autographed Whitehall theatre programs Worm' eye view and young Wives tale. Signatures include John Varley, Anthony Bazell, Diana Dawson, Basil Lord. Joan Greenwood, Nauton Wayne, Patricia Hillard, William fox and others
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Margo Fonteyn autograph on Covent garden program 1950 Royal opera house
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Laurence Oliver autograph on London theatre ‘St James's Theatre’ program for ‘Venus Observed’ -other signatures include Valerie Taylor, Denholm Eliot, Brenda de Banzie and Rachael Kempson
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London theatre & Concert programs 1950
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Sydney theatre & Concert programs from 1943-51
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Georgian Zograscope the zograscope, or 'Optical diagonal machine', was used mostly in the C18 and first half of the C19 for viewing prints. It has a large shallow convex lens. When the print is viewed through the lens, it seems to enhance the natural perspective of the image to give an almost three dimensional view. The more sophisticated models also incorporated a mirror. This allowed the print to be laid down horizontally on a table, so that the viewer could sit at a seat and look into the lens. Approx…
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Dutch Friesland style wall clock 8-day striking on a bell with moonphase. Maker Wuba. Runs
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Dutch Grandmother clock approx 196 cm height, hour strike, moon phase, runs.maker Wuba
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Admiral Fitzroy barometer 106 cm height
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Victorian cutlery canteen later stand included, canteen is not attached to stand
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Large handmade bear dressed as Sherlock approx 56 cm tall
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Large handmade bear dressed as Town Crier approx 58 cm tall
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Dutch 'Zaandam' style wall clock 30-hour movement, striking on a bell, runs
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Two alabaster table lamps
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Victorian cedar chest of drawers two short over three long graduated drawers, standing on turned feet, 124 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 127.5 cm high
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Two large celadon electric lamps with shades, 91 cm high
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Vintage tall Murano glass lamp 54 cm high
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Antique Wellington chest of drawers with 10 drawers, 56 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 104 cm high
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Early Victorian rosewood tea caddy 30 cm wide
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Antique burr walnut music cabinet 56 cm wide, 94 cm high
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Victorian cedar round table on turned pedestal base with three legs, 106 cm diameter, 74.5 cm high
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Antique French secretaire cabinet on chest with cabinet above secretaire with three internal drawers and leather insert top, three large drawers below. 172 cm high, 96 cm wide
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Vintage china cabinet carved with two drawers and ball and claw feet, three glass shelves inside. 188 cm high. 105 cm wide
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Antique French walnut sofa ex. Anthony Hordern family collection, 180 cm wide
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Small pine sideboard with two drawers above two doors with inside shelf, 121 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 89 cm high
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Tall display cabinet with 4 glass shelves inside, mirrored back and bottom shelf, 210 cm wide, 90 cm high
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Vintage Bohemian crystal lamp with metal fittings, 58 cm high
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Vintage timber lamp table with lyre ends joined by a turned stretcher, 85 cm x 46 cm, 57 cm high
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Antique two tier occasional table 70 cm wide, 73 cm high
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Teak travelling trunk with dovetail corners and brass fittings, and camphor wood lining, 105 cm x 53 cm, 50 cm high
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Vintage timber desk set with three ink wells, 27 cm wide
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Antique walnut music cabinet with marquetry inlay, 56 cm wide, 98 cm high
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Victorian cedar wardrobe timber panel doors enclosing a hanging compartment to the left and three drawers to the right, with two short and two long drawers below, 134 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 199 cm high
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Two early 19th century oak ladder back chairs rush seated
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Antique cedar elevated bookcase with sliding glazed doors above 1 drawer and two doors 103 cm wide, 23 cm high
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Vintage pressed metal coals bucket 42 cm high
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Hand knotted rug with earth tones 200 cm x 108 cm
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Bertoia style diamond chair
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Antique walnut grandmother and grandfather chairs both with deep buttoned fabric upholstery and extra cushion
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Wooden temple with detachable plaque
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Bronze shell form dish with fish fountain with good green patina
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Victorian grandmother chair carved in rococo style, with good button backed upholstery
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Victorian slipper chair with good button backed upholstery
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Modern leather tub chair
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Rare Edwardian mahogany elevated bureau desk 'The Eclipse', London, Brand patent No. s 27871 and 7254. The envelope top open and mechanism raises a lift top writing slope and multi section compartment which elevates when writing slope is slid forward. Beneath are three drawers to one side and three false drawer fronts on the other. Writing slope and opened top on both sides have leather insert surfaces. Dimensions when opened: 104 cm wide, 61 cm deep,93 cm high
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Vintage china cabinet carved with ball and claw legs and two drawers, 105 cm wide, 187 cm high
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Small woollen rug in pink tones size approx 155 cm by 80 cm
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Walnut 18th century cradle 113 cm long
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Good vintage hanging tapestry with hanging rail, 135 cm high 156 cm wide approx. Purchased in Oxford
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Chiswell sideboard approx width 117 cm, height 78 cm depth 95 cm
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Edwardian lounge arm chair
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Rare Victorian mahogany extension dining table with two extension leaves, standing on pedestal base with four legs, 238 cm long, 105 cm wide, 74 cm high
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Six Regency style dining chairs including two carvers
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Regency style mahogany extension table twin pedestal base with 1 extension leaf, 188.5 cm long, 89 cm wide, 75 cm high
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Victorian school desk and seats
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Ten contemporary leather upholstered dining chairs
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Antique davenport desk lift top writing surface with leather insert, accessories compartment above and cabinet below, some damage to veneer on accessories compartment lid. 53 cm wide
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Victorian cedar side table with shaped apron at front and turned legs, 91 cm wide, 75 cm high
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Long mahogany side table on tapered square legs, 170 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 75.5 cm high
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Antique Moroccan timber picture frame c1900
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Early 20th century wooden jewellery box with two doors over long drawer. Approx 40 cm height, 33 cm width, 18 cm depth
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Antique cedar child's chair 40 cm wide, 83 cm high
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Antique carved wall shelf with oval mirror, 53 cm high
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Early 20th century copper hat hanger Commerative piece with Kings and Queens of England
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Brass banker's desk lamp with green shade
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Two brass desk lamps
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Art Deco cocktail cabinet walnut veneer. Top opens to reveal a mirror and glass display area, over two drawers and two doors. Original Bakelite handles. Approx size 134 cm height, 96 cm width, 45 cm depth
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Antique kauri pine chest of drawers two short over two long drawers, 107 cm wide, 45.5 cm deep, 96.5 cm high
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Antique Wedgwood green jasper vase converted to lamp base (as inspected)
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Antique rosewood sewing box in original condition, with mother of pearl inlay & contents, 30.5 cm wide
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Chinese style lamp with shade
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Large Persian hand knotted rug in red tones, 258 x 222 cm
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Large alabaster ceiling light with three globe fittings, 59 cm diameter
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Small metal umbrella stand with bird decoration
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Antique cast iron lion door stop
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Woolen hall runner with dark navy tones, 300 cm x 71 cm approx
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Carved Indian timber box
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Victorian card table with burr walnut top
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Victorian grandmother and grandfather chairs (2) carved in rococo style, peach upholstery with deep buttoned backs
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Small round 'Arts and Crafts’ carved table approx 46 cm high by 40 cm diameter
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Vintage mahogany side table on square tapered legs, 106 cm x 50 cm, 72.5 cm high
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Antique cedar cutlery box 37 x 23 cm
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Garden ornament of a young girl 44 cm high
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Georgian mahogany secretaire desk single fitted drawer with writing surface with pigeon hole cabinet above, supported by turned legs on metal castors, 102 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 129 cm highPurchased from George Auchinachie.
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Victorian pole screen 186 cm high
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Antique timber hall chair
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Miniature carved wooden cabinet approx 45 cm tall, 41 cm wide
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Victorian cedar dining table glass top available, 179 cm long, 100 cm wide, 76 cm high
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Good antique lounge chair of large proportions, 82 cm wide
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Six Victorian mahogany dining chairs with diamond registration stamped on the back of each chair, indicating 1877
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Two carver dining chairs made to match 6 Victorian dining chairs
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Victorian oval top pedestal dining table with burr walnut top over turned single pedestal and four ornately carved legs
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George III mahogany demi lune card table on square tapered legs. The British Antique Dealer's Association seal attached, 91.5 cm diameter, 74 cm high
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Ornate timber framed mirror faux bamboo style with rustic gold finish, 123 cm high, 65 cm wide
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Turkish woolen rug with light blue tones, recently cleaned, 220 cm x 147 cm approx
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