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Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:398
Sale Title:Fine European Furniture, Decorative Arts & Asian Art, Day 1Lots with images:390
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:252
Date:16-Jun-2013
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A small collection of items relating to the Henty family, comprising a rosewood framed miniature inscribed Richmond Henty verso, a framed photograph of Richmond Henty and two volumes relating to the Henty family
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A collection of picture frames, boxes and a framed embroidery, comprising a miniature chest, three frames, a framed embroidered image of a military officer and commemorative shield and cedar stud box, the framed embroidery 43 cm high
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A collection of World War I memorabilia, comprising a small portrait frame carved Abbeville, 1918, with the portrait of an Australian digger, a khaki digger's hat, a British flag and a small piece of bullet trench art
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A collection of aviation ephemera, comprising a leather flying cap and goggles on stand, leather flying gloves and a four point steering wheel (4)
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A Royal Doulton series ware plate and a Copeland commerative flask, the plate depicting an image of H.M.S Lion, the Buchanan whisky flask slip decorated with a World War I aeroplane and a battleship, the flask 21 cm high
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An Australian tramp art picture frame with military embroidered surround, centred by a military photograph within a laurel wreath, below the words 'United We Stand', flanked by British and European flags, 47 x 58 cm
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A collection of brass and chrome cased measuring instruments, 19th century and later, comprising a cedar cased brass miner's dial, a leather cased altimeter, a static electricity gauge and small circular brass box sextant (4)
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A bronze mounted flyer's aviation trophy box, the timber two coloured box in the form of a tail wing, surmounted by a bronze figure in flying uniform holding a tail wing, 24 cm high
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Two Australian specimen wood boxes, 19th century, each of rectangular form inlaid with native timbers including cedar, huon pine and possibly musk wood, the largest, 30 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 13 cm high
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A World War I commemorative carved wooden wing strut, inset with a photo miniature within a garland, above the carved insignia of the Australian Flying Corps and the gilt printed word Wolff, 60 cm high
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A Victorian walnut writing box, with rosewood and satinwood inlay and stringing, opening to a fitted interior with a leather inset writing surface, 30 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 14 cm high
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A pair of World War I leather stirrups and an Australian Flying Corps silver ID braclet, the stirrups with a circular dog tag inscribed ' A. J. Dunlop 3235, 4 A.L.H., A.I.F., P', the ID bracelet inscribed ' No 245, 68th SQdn, F/SGT. A. MacArthur'
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A Davon leather cased World War I field spy glass and a collection of various leather military accessories, the leather spy glass case inscribed Norman H Murray, Sydney Australia, the spy glass 32 cm closed
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A pair of Terracotta figural garden ornaments, modelled as a pair of male caryatids, in two sections, stamped VH 27 to the underside, 45 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 85 cm high
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A pair of Windsor style elm and ash chair back settees, 20th century the curved top rail above spindle backs, curved arms and saddle seats, raised on shaped legs joined by stretchers, 170 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 104 cm high
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A Regency mahogany breakfast table and four Regency dining chairs, the rounded rectangular top with single leaf raised on a central ringed turned standard and four fluted out swept legs with brass caps and casters, each chair with a stylised pierced splat above a leather seat raised on square fluted legs united by cross-stretchers, 125 cm wide, 120 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A George III mahogany bookcase, the moulded cornice above a large single astragal glazed door, enclosing six adjustable shelves, raised on a plinth base, probably originally part of a larger bookcase, 170 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 104 cm high
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A pair of marble obelisks on stand, each of typical form with graduated sides on bun feet, each stand with a square stepped foot and pediment, 55 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 220 cm high
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A George III black lacquer longcase clock By J. Davis, Lemon Street, the 8-day bell strike movement with anchor escapement and rack strike, seconds dial, silent strike dial in the break arch and date aperture at 6, silvered dial and gilt spandrels, the case and hood painted and gilt with exotic scenes and foliate decoration on a black ground, 45.5 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 229 cm high
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A pair of George III style mahogany and leather upholstered wing-back armchairs, the padded wing-back above an over-stuffed seat, raised on square tapering legs joined by an H-stretcher
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An early Victorian mahogany dining table, English, first half 19th century the well figured rectangular top with rounded corners and stepped edge with a central drop-leaf section and pedestal sections to either end, the central section with six ring-turned tapering legs with fold out supports, the end sections with heavy set pedestal columns raised on four shaped out-swept legs, all terminating in brass castors, 143 cm wide 73 cm high, 327 cm long extended
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A Steinway & Sons grand piano Model N in rosewood case, Steinway & Sons New York serial number 106415, the case raised on square tapering molded legs terminating in Marlborough feet raised on brass casters. Piano is accompanied by a piano bench with adjustable seat, 193 cm wide, 147 cm deep, 98 cm high. Provenance: Purchased Sydney circa 1975, thence Private Collection of concert pianist
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A Louis XVI style parcel gilt and painted sofa, French 19th century the rectangular padded back above an overstuffed seat within a parcel gilt and painted frame, raised on acanthus carved and fluted legs, 186 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 96 cm high. Seat 45 cm high. Provenance: The Country Trader Sydney
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A George III mahogany longcase clock, by John Chambley of Wolverhampton the hood with a broken pediment with brass finials above an arched door with fluted columns above a long door with line inlaid and central shell flanked by reeded quarter columns above a box base, raised on ogee bracket feet, the 13 inch painted Finne More dial with painted arch, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and calender aperture, with and 8 day anchor escapement striking on a bell 61 cm wide, 27 cm deep, 236 cm high
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A stylish Neo-classical white painted and parcel-gilt decorated day-bed, Early 19th century, probably Scandinavian the over-scrolled back above leather tan cushions, the white painted frame with applied giltwood decoration, raised on splayed acanthus scrolled feet on rectangular plinths, 74 cm wide 92 cm high, 225 cm long
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A set of 8 George III elm and oak dining chairs including two armchairs, the shaped top rail above a pierced vase shaped back above a drop-in needlepoint upholstered seat, raised on square legs joined by an H-stretcher, Seat 47 cm high by 54 cm wide
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A set of seven George III Sheraton design mahogany dining chairs together with eight later chairs, the oval back with bell flower, shell and bird inlay, pierced splats above over-stuffed seats and raised on square tapering legs joined by an H-stretcher, seven period 18th century and eight 20th century copies (15)
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A George IV mahogany extension dining table with three graduated leaves, in the manner of Gillows, circa 1830 the rectangular top with rounded corners and thumb nail edge above a plain frieze, raised on eight turned and reeded legs terminating in brass castors, with additional wooded coasters, 300 cm wide, 138 cm deep, 72 cm high
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An early 19th century ebonised and parcel-gilt fauteuils, attributed to Jean-Joseph Chapuis, circa 1805 the arched curved top rail above down swept arms terminating in gilt ball finials above cornucopia-shaped arm supports, above a caned seat and raised on inverted 'U' legs terminating in gilt bronze foliate and ball feet. Note: Jean-Joseph Chapuis (Belgium 1765-1864) was one of the most important ebeniste in Brussels during the first half of the 19th century. He was amongst a group of experts who were…
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A pair of George III style gilt wood armchairs, English, 19th century each with an ornately carved cresting, acanthus capped down swept arms and supports united by cross-stretchers, in floral brocade upholstery
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A good Empire design gilt bronze and crystal six light chandelier, French circa 1900 of tent and bag design with six scrolled arms, decorated with applied winged putti and flamed torch mounts, 102 cm high 72 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney Ros Palmer Antiques, Sydney 1980s
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An Edwardian crewel work embroidered wall panel, the central belted medallion containing a rearing stallion with motto 'Honi soit qui mal y pense', on an apple green ground with heraldic armorial panels on scrolling sprays with floral emblems including the Tudor rose and the tulip within a cream border of scrolling flowers and nesting birds, 275 cm wide, 189 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney Ex Knole House, Sevenoaks, Kent UK. thence by descent
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A Transitional style kingwood marble topped commode, French circa 1900 the rectangular breccia violet marble top with shaped edge above a scroll and foliate cast bronze frieze drawer above two further long drawers with gilt bronze beaded framing, above a shaped apron and raised on shaped tapering legs with gilt bronze foliate mounts and lions paw feet, the lock stamped REMON-PARIS, 133 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 88 cm high
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A good Louis XV style kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau plate, French, 19th century the rectangular top with tooled red leather insert with a gilt edge above three cross-banded drawers, raised on cabriole legs with river god cast masks and goat's feet sabots, 193 cm wide, 116 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A Louis period carved oak armoire, Circa 1770 the moulded cornice with foliate carved decoration above a frieze of scrolling acanthus leaves above two long doors with raised panels enclosing shelves, raised on short cabriole legs, 162 cm wide, 66 cm deep, 237 cm high,. Provenance: Private Collection NSW The Country Trader Sydney
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A pair of Louis XV style walnut armoires, converted to display cabinets, French, circa 1900 the arched cornice with central sea-scroll carved crest above a large door with later bevelled glass, enclosing three adjustable glass shelves and later mirrored backs, raised on scrolled feet, 116 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 238 cm high
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A good Louis XVI style 'Versailles' gilt bronze and moulded glass hall lantern, French, early 20th century the hanging ring above a corona with river god and shell mounts above a banded sectional frame enclosing beveled fully moulded glass interior joined by a foliate base enhanced with lion masks, over a turned finial, wired for electricity, 118 cm high. The lantern 84 cm high
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A pair of Louis XV style French provincial walnut bergres, each with an upholstered shaped tablet back, scroll carved arms and a cushion seat, above a carved serpentine frieze raised on cabriole legs
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A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat, French, 19th century the serpentine tan leather inset top with gilt bronze edge above a shaped frieze with three drawers, raised on cabriole legs with gilt bronze mounts and sabots, 145 cm wide, 80 cm deep, 79 cm high
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A 19th century North European inlaid thuya wood and marble centre table, the oval top with a central oval inlaid floral band and further inlaid band to the border and a cast bronze mounted edge above a plain frieze supported on four verde antico marble columns joined by two concave stretchers, raised on bun feet with gilt bronze mounts, formally an extension table, 162 cm wide, 130 cm deep, 74 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney
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A late 19th Northern European painted trunk, the rectangular hinged top enclosing a plain interior, decorated overall with polychrome faux timber and applied pressed metal strap-work and with two figural post card sized images attached to the front, with handles to either end, 171 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 48 cm high
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A Louis XV style Bonheur Du Jour, the hinged marquetry fall front opening to a fitted interior, raised on delicate cabriole supports with gilt bronze mounts, 58 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 88 cm high
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A Queen Anne walnut and burr-walnut escritoire, English, early 18th century the rectangular moulded cornice above a cushion frieze drawer and a hinged fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeon holes, various drawers and concealed drawers and a central cupboard door, with leather inset writing surface, the lower section with two short and two long graduated drawers, raised on later bracket feet 111 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 167 cm high,. Note: Sold on behalf of the National Trust to fund future projects
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A pair of Royal Worcester vases by Harry Stinton, 1931 the cylindrical bodies painted with Highland Stags in a wooded clearing and verso with a small panel of grass and rocks, mounted on pierced gilded circular bases, 27 cm high. Painted signature H. Stinton, printed puce factory mark and model number 6/161 (2). Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A Royal Worcester pot pourri and cover, 1925 the generous ovoid body painted with full blown roses within moulded and gilded stylised acanthus borders, surmounted by a pierced coronet-like cover and raised on a gilded circular foot, 34.5 cm. Painted signature, printed puce factory mark and model number 2048. Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A Royal Worcester twin handled pot pourri and cover by John Stinton, 1903 the pierced and moulded neck with moulded ribboned swags painted with Highland Cattle by John Stinton on a stepped circular foot with radiating acanthus border, 35 cm high. Painted signature, printed model number 1428 and factory marks. Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A pair of Grainger & Co. reticulated vases, 1897 the bulbous body with radiating petalled panels with jewelled borders, the elongated necks decorated with pierced floral bands to the centre and lip, 20 cm high. Printed factory and date mark, model number 251, 4454 in script (2). Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A pair of Royal Crown Derby pedestal vases and covers, circa 1900 the boat shaped bowls with raised neck and beaded lip rising from the wide shoulder fitted with a pair of scrolled handles, the body gilded with bands of stylised palmettes and flowers on apple green within richly gilded red borders, raised on knopped pedestals on spreading quatrefoil bases terminating in four shellform feet, 25 cm high. Printed factory marks (2). Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A pair of Royal Worcester vases, 1893 with moulded and heavily gilded elongated necks and shoulders, each generous body fitted with a pair of scrolled handles and painted with bouquets of roses on a raised circular foot, 33 cm high. Printed puce-grey factory mark model number 1557 and registration number 180738 (2). Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A pair of Royal Worcester pedestal vases by C.V. White, 1901 the teardrop shaped twin handled bodies painted with peacocks in an autumnal wooded setting by C.V. White, raised on a ringed pedestal on a circular foot, 27 cm. Green factory mark, painted initials HC, painted signature (2). Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A Royal Worcester figural comport by James Hadley, 1903 of a young girl holding a large basket which is supported on a tree stump, 22 cm high. Impressed factory mark and number 25, printed puce factory marks and model number 963. Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A rare Royal Worcester figural centrepiece by James Hadley, 1898 of a young lady and a gallant under a spreading tree supporting a wide pierced basket, another basket at their feet, the whole on a rough soil ground, 41 cm high. Moulded signature, Hadley verso, printed puce factory marks, model number 1660, Registration number 60369, impressed numbers 11/31. Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A Royal Worcester vitreous china figure of a water carrier, 1891 in a draped gilded robe kneeling with an urn on her hip, 15 cm high. Printed green factory mark, impressed numbers 01/01. Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A pair of Minton pedestal vases and covers, circa 1873 of inverted pear shape decorated with a band of scrolling gilded floral sprays on pink and white ground with lattice panels within frilled moulded borders, surmounted with domed covers decorated in like manner and raised on stepped circular bases, 28.5 cm high. Printed pink factory mark (2). Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A Hadley's Worcester urn shaped jardiniere by N. White, circa 1900 the waisted body with moulded twin ram's head handles painted with bouquets of roses by N. White, raised on a ringed gilded pedestal on four spreading feet with moulded stylised fleur de lys motifs, 23 cm high. Printed green factory marks and model number 168. Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A Royal Worcester urn-shaped vase and cover, 1902 the urn-shaped body with tapered neck and twin upscrolled handles rising from the spreading shoulders, the body painted with an oval cartouche painted with a basket of summer flowers on a jewelled gilt lattice accented cobalt ground, the whole on a stepped circular foot, 25 cm high. Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A pair of French pedestal vases and covers, the egg-shaped bodies painted with cartouches of lovers in the style of Watteau and verso with motifs d'amoureaux on cobalt ground with gilded accents, the domed covers in cobalt with banded floral borders, the whole on tapered ormolu pedestals on octagonal bases, 28.5 cm high (2). Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A pair of Coalport vases and covers, 1891-1920 the elegant tapered bodies painted with shield shaped cartouches of Romantic landscapes of Hawthornden and Dover castle, within gilded borders on cobalt ground with gilded scattered floral accents, the domed covers decorated in like manner, the shoulders and circular foot in cream with gilded decoration, 38.5 cm high. Printed green factory marks (2). Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A rare pair of Royal Worcester moon shaped vases, 1875 each painted with an allegorical portrait of a young girl in Pre-Raphaelite taste by Josiah Rushton the one of Spring and the other of Autumn on cobalt ground with gilded accents, fitted with a pair of handles to the shoulders and raised on a gilded footed base, 20.5 cm high. Moulded and printed puce factory marks (2). Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A Royal Worcester pedestal vase and cover by Harry Davis, 1905 the large tapered vase with twin scrolled branched handles painted with an oval panel of a shepherd and his flock in a wooded landscape within a delicate gilded border on a rich cobalt ground with gilded accents and beaded borders, on moulded radiating acanthus leaves rising from the tapered pedestal on a stepped squareform base, the domed cover with radiating acanthus topped with a stylised pomegranate finial richly gilded in cobalt and white,…
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A pair of Coalport twin handled vases and covers, circa 1900 the slender tapered bodies with elongated necks and moulded swags to the handles, painted with landscape gilded cartouches on a cobalt ground with gilded accents, 43 cm high. Green printed factory marks, gilded numbers W 5327/131 L/S. Provenance: Private collection NSW
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A pair of Royal Worcester twin handled vases and covers, 1896 in blush ivory, the tapered bodies painted with spring flowers, gilded accents to the covers, handles and moulded acanthus foot, 24.5 cm high. Puce factory mark, model number 2026, registration number 327383 (2). Provenance: Private collection NSW
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