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Decorative Arts & Furniture — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:218
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & FurnitureLots with images:187
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:157
Date:20-Mar-2013
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A Georgian mahogany apothecary cabinet, c.1800, with double fold-out doors, with felt lined, interior compartments and four lower drawers, with inner containments, and turned ivory knobs. Height 30 cm. Width 36 cm. Depth 18.5 cm
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Antique jewellery makers measuring scales, with later boxed set of measuring weights, scales c.1900, with retailers label De Crave & Co, in original ebonised wood and glass case. Height 37.5 cm. Note: See literature attached. Refer to article page, 117, 'The Carat the Unit of weight', by R. Hannaford, the Australian Gemmological, November 1992
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A Bausch & Lomb large compound microscope, c.1930's, with original box, key, and accessories. Height 37.5 cm (box)
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A Carl Zeiss large compound microscope, c.1950's, with original box. Height 37 cm (box)
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A Bausch & Lomb jug handle microscope, c.1950, with original box, key, and accessories. Height 36 cm (box)
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A brass Maritime telescope, c.1900, with outer leather casing, length 42.5 cm (extended)
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i) A boxed Maurice Lacroix blue case, ballpoint pen, ii) A boxed Maurice Lacroix green case, ballpoint pen, iii) A Maurice Lacroix silver plated case, fountain pen
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A Cartier Stylo Plume fountain pen, 18ct yellow gold Nib, gold-filled case, serial 016797, purchased 1994, with box and retailers cards
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i) St Dupont Paris Laque de Chine fountain pen, with 18ct yellow gold nib, serial 56JLU48, ii) St Dupont Paris silver plated case fountain pen, with 18ct yellow gold nib, serial COZT53, iii) St Dupont Paris gold-filled case fountain pen, with 18ct yellow gold nib, serial 62CC90
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A Montblanc Meisterstuck #146 fountain pen, sterling silver case with 14ct nib
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Waterman Paris Edson blue enamel fountain pen, with 18ct yellow gold nib, serial 00763
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i) Waterman Paris black lacquer case, fountain pen, with 18ct yellow gold nib, ii) Waterman Paris silver plated case fountain pen, with 18ct yellow gold nib
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i) three Dunhill gold-filled case fountain Pens, with 14ct yellow gold nibs, ii) A Sheaffer gold-filled case fountain pen, with 18ct yellow gold nib, iii) A Parker gold-filled case fountain pen
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Tiffany & Co sterling silver Diplomat fountain pen, with 18ct yellow gold nib
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A rare West Australian sterling silver golfing, presentation cup by Gordon Holdsworth, (1885-1965), working Western Australia c.1908 - 1965, inscribed 'WA Golf Club Anniversary Cup presented, by the Foundation Captain Eustace Cohen Aug. 1929'. The cup is constructed in the Arts & Crafts style with, hammered-beaten decoration to bowl, central, column and lower base, with rope-twist silver wire, decoration, very similar to the JWR Linton style, signed to base 'G. Holdsworth Del et Sculp'. Height 20.5 cm
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An Eric Carr sterling silver ladle (West Australian), c.1980, with kangaroo paw finial, stamped with makers marks, length 17.3 cm; weight 59grams
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Herbert Kitchener Currie (West Australian), a rare Arts & Crafts hammered copper dish, with sterling silver mounts, lKCC (lake Karrinyup country club), signed 'KC' with swan mark, diameter 14.3 cm. Note: Kitch Currie was associated with JWR Linton, and working in the Linton style
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Six Arts & Crafts Linton sterling silver spoons, c.1930's, decorated with monogram 'T' finials, signed JAL and gumnut mark, length 11 cm
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An Australian Colonial Sporting trophy, inscribed, 'Mayor of Sandhursts Sports, Aug. 6th 1884, Sheffield Handicap won by R. A. Burley, Alf. S. Bailes, mayor' (from the State of Victoria). The trophy is constructed of silver plated metal with, mounted emu egg, with figural athlete runner finial, with ferns, grapes, and vine leaves decoration, mounted on turned ebonised wooden base, total height 42 cm. Note: Alfred Shrapnell Bailes is listed as the Mayor, of Bendigo, Victoria, from 1883 - 1884
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A boxed pair sterling silver berry spoons, together with sugar sifting spoon, c.1860's, with silver-gilt engraving to handles, and pineapple and fruit motif embossed bowls. Note: with unusual hallmarks; possibly British, colonial, box length 30 cm
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A Victorian wine ewer attributed to Elkington & Co, c.1880, electroplated silvered metal, decorated with Grotesque masks, and Grecian theatrical scenes. Height 29 cm
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A pair Georgian sterling silver open salts. Hallmarked London 1807, by John Edwards III, decorated with embossed and engraved foliage, with shell motif feet, diameter 7.8 cm; weight 206grams
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A Victorian sterling silver cup. Hallmarked London 1860, maker AGP, decorated with engraved and embossed, foliage and rococo design. Height 22 cm; weight 366grams
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A collection of Georgian sterling silver, various dates and makers, total weight 167grams, i) four silver sugar tongs, ii) three silver mustard spoons, iii) pair silver sugar nips
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A Georgian sterling silver fruit bowl, c.1800, London marks, decorated with scrolled and pierced borders, with embossed and engraved foliage, diameter 26 cm; weight 396grams
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i) A boxed set of sterling silver salts and spoons, Birmingham 1898, diameter 5.5 cm (salt), ii) A boxed set 6 Eastern 900 silver spoons, with Oriental finial motifs, length 10 cm
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A German 830 silver scalloped edge salver, late 19th century, maker Wilkens & Sohne, Bremen Hemelingen, diameter 27.5 cm, weight 328grams
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A German 830 silver scalloped edge butlers tray, late 19th century, maker Wilkens & Sohne, Bremen Hemelingen, diameter 39 cm, weight 1285grams
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A German 800 silver scalloped edge serving tray, late 19th century, maker Heinrich Bleyer Jr, Chemnitz. Length 44.8 cm. Width 35 cm, weight 1115grams
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A German 800 silver oval serving tray, c.1900, decorated with bow drape motifs, maker Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen, length 46 cm. Width 36.5 cm, weight 1190grams
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A Victorian sterling silver & cut crystal claret jug, by John Grinsell & Sons, London 1899. Height 16.5 cm
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A pair Georgian sterling silver berry spoons, London 1743 with makers stamp, decorated with engraved floral and scrolling work, to handle, shell shaped bowl with central leaf motif, length 20.6 cm
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A Russian 84 silver, fiddle pattern soup ladle, c.1860, with Russian assay and makers stamps, length 32 cm; weight 156grams
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110 piece Kings pattern sterling silver, flatware service. Hallmarked London 1977, makers stamp 'G & H', comprising of place setting for ten, total combined weight 5680grams (approx.). Note: stainless steel blades on two knife sets
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A WMF silver plated Art Deco style sculpture, c.1900, depicting athlete swimmer mounted, on ebonised turned wooden base. Height 17 cm
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A pair Edwardian sterling silver mantle vases, by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield 1908, decorated with pierced rims and repousse, work lower bases. Height 15 cm; total weight 574grams
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A French Christofle silver plated butlers tray, 20th century, signed with makers stamps, 54 x 42 cm (tray)
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A Victorian sterling silver dressing table mirror, by H. Mathews, Birmingham 1898, decorated in the rococo style, with bevelled glass mirror. Height 34 cm. Width 33 cm
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An Irish sterling silver two handled cup, by T. Weir & Sons, Dublin c.1950, decorated with Celtic style repousse work. Height 9.5 cm; weight 187grams
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A French 950 silver Art Nouveau powder box, c.1900, depicting maiden and foliage, signed with Paris makers marks to base, and monogram to lid, diameter 11 cm; weight 214grams
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An Art Deco sterling silver & gold ladies compact, by Garrard & Co Ltd., London, 1949, with interior bevelled glass mirror, engine turned decoration with gold inlay, 7.2 cm x 7.2 cm
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A Victorian cast sterling silver photo frame, by William Comyns, London 1892, decorated in the rococo style. Height 19.2 cm
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A Georgian sterling silver three piece tea set, i) teapot, by William Edwards, London 1819, decorated with scrolling and floral repousse work, eagle armorial crest and mythical bird spout, diameter 17 cm; weight 843grams, ii) creamer, by William Edwards, London 1827, decorated with scrolling and floral repousse work, figural masks and scrolling feet, diameter 15 cm; weight 348grams, iii) sugar bowl, makers mark 'IC & WB', London 1823, decorated with scrolling and floral repousse work, figural masks and…
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A Victorian silver plated table centre piece, c.1880, by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield, depicting cupid between three central columns, with two griffins on opposing sides, upper cut-glass dish with central silvered, metal epergne, with plinth base, acorn and scrolling feet. Height 46.5 cm
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A German 800 silver basket with cut-glass Liner, c.1890, decorated surrounding frieze depicting cupids, grapes, and vine leaves, upon four scrolling feet, length 35 cm; height 24 cm
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A Japanese silver miniature mirror, 20th century, with engraved and gilded floral decoration in fitted box, length 15 cm
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A Japanese bronze page turner, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting crab handle, length 30 cm
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A silver mounted nut vesta case, c.1900, probably Australian. Height 5.5 cm
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A New Zealand greenstone (jade) page turner, with engraved silver mounts, length 28 cm
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A superfine lamb's wool Herati design hand woven, Persian Bijar runner, 240 x 85 cm
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An antique pure silk hand woven Persian, Qum rug, 150 x 105 cm
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Flora Annie Margaret Landells (1888-1981), a double tiled metal stand decorated with, kangaroo paws, signed F. Landells, length 41.5 cm
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A pair of Cartier Aviator style sunglasses, c.1988, with original box and papers
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Agatha Christie (1890-1976) English Novelist, playwright and short story Writer, an autographed document, signed letter dated May 15th 1964, from Greenway house, south Devon, with addressed envelope to Mrs. McMeekin, moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia., inscribed 'Dear Mrs McMeekin, What a very nice, letter you wrote me! Best wishes to you, and I can assure you I am still writing!, yours sincerely, Agatha Christie', 17.8 x 14 cm (letter). Provenance: from a direct descendant of Mrs. McMeekin
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A David and Hermia Boyd coffee set, c.1955, glazed and decorated pottery, comprising of six cup, six saucers, sugar bowl, milk jug, and coffee pot., signed 'David and Hermia Boyd, 1955, Melbourne'. Height 17.5 cm (coffee pot)
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i) A Montblanc #22 fountain pen with original box, ii) A Conway Stewart #66 fountain pen
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A French figural mantle clock, 19th century, gilt bronze, depicting fashionable lady, signed movement, Lafontaine Paris. Height 36 cm (without stand)
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An English pub mirror 'IndCoope's Burton Ales', c.1920, with original oak frame, frame measures, 60 cm x 45 cm
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A Staunton design boxwood weighted chess set, c.1900, likely English, dark pieces ebonized finish, King height 9.5 cm
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A Staunton design ivory chess set, c.1900, likely English, red pieces stained ivory, King height 8.6 cm
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A collection of WAGR Midland, workshop artefacts, i) two large locomotive wooden casting wheels, diameters 67 cm & 87 cm, ii) three large railway spanners, lengths 56 cm; 65 cm; 83 cm, iii) two small wooden workshop related items
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A large Persian wool floor carpet, 310 x 345 cm
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A fine Pistachio tone hand woven Persian, Kashan rug, 215 x 140 cm
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A silk inlaid Superfine hand woven Persian, tabriz rug, 205 x 155 cm
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A Nomadic hand woven Persian Balouchi rug, 175 x 100 cm
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A Persian style floor rug, 282 x 206 cm. Provenance: Ex Lord McAlpine collection Perth
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A French brass four glass panel mantle clock, c.1900, with eight day movement, bell striker, mercury pendulum. Height 29 cm
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A Tasma Valve Radio Receiver, c.1930's, brown walnut case. Height 35 cm
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A pair framed travelling Russian icons, c.1900, depicting Saint and Madonna and Child, decorated with silvered metal mounts, upon hand-tinted lithograph printed subjects, 25 x 21.5 cm & 20.4 x 17.5 cm
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A fine Lamb's wool garden design hand woven, Persian Qum rug, 165 x 110 cm
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An old tribal hand woven Persian Seestan rug, 290 x 135 cm
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A Persian chess table, mid 20th century, with inlaid bone decoration, and two side drawers containing playing pieces. Height 49 cm; top 59 x 59.5 cm
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A small marble bust mounted on plinth base, possibly early Roman, total height 15 cm
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An Art Nouveau copper lidded jug, c.1900, with makers stamps, Joseph Sankey & Son, Wolverhampton. Height 22.5 cm
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A Victorian burr-walnut domed top tea caddy, c.1870, decorated with metal mounts, with two inner compartments. Height 14.2 cm. Width 20 cm. Depth 11.5 cm
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A Middle Eastern coin and amber beads necklace, early 20th century
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West Australian carved wood panel, commemorating. H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, (later Edward VIII), visit to Perth 1920, signed monogram LR, 36.5 x 28.5 cm (frame)
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A silver Gelatin print of John T. McMahon, by Lafayette Ltd, Perth 1946, west Australian Author, Monsignor of Perth, 14.5 x 19.5 cm (image size)
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World War II German officers sword with scabbard, length 102.5 cm
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World War II German naval sword with scabbard, length 89.5 cm
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George V rifle Brigade staff Sergeants sword, with scabbard, length 101 cm
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C.1900 Diplomat Ambassadors sword, with scabbard, length82 cm
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Royal Horse Guard Troopers sword with battle honours and scabbard, length 99 cm
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George V Coldstream Guards dress sword with, battle Honours and scabbard, length 99 cm
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Military style sword with metal scabbard, length 74 cm
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German SS Dacha sword with scabbard, length 101 cm
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Grenadier Guards 1953 service sword with battle honours by Wilkinson, with scabbard. Length 100 cm
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WA Police 1788 - 1988 Australian Bicentennial, commemorative sword with scabbard, length 90.5 cm
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World War I Turkish naval officers sword with scabbard, with Turkish officers I.D. Book, length 87 cm
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US Navy dress sword with scabbard, manufactured Toledo Spain, length 92 cm
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Wooden 12 sword display rack. Height 185 cm
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Six Millers Antiques reference Guides, 1995 - 1999, & 2002
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A substantial Chinese carved ivory lidded urn, on carved rosewood-finish wooden stand, depicting intricately carved dragons front and verso with two foo dog-mask handles, and intertwining figural dragon finial, suspended under a pierced carved ivory panel, suspending two carved ring lock ivory chains. Height 51 cm (with stand)
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A famille rose bowl with Babao motif, late Qing Dynasty, decorated with eight Buddhist, babao motifs, inscribed to the bottom six-character Guangxu mark, diameter 19.6 cm. Provenance: Bonhams, Fine Furniture and Decorative, Arts Sale, November 2011, Sydney
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A Chinese Foo patinated bronze dog, 20th century. Height 15.5 cm
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A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting an old man walking over a snake, signed character marks to base. Height 13.2 cm
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A Japanese carved ivory geisha okimono figure, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting geisha girl in traditional dress, signed red seal mark to base. Height 18.2 cm
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A pair Chinese yellow glazed stem cups, 20th century. Height 8.3 cm
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A Chinese bone and bamboo Mah-Jong set, c.1920's, with playing pieces, counters, dice, etc., inside fitted leather case, with retailers instructions, by Wassiamull Assomull & Co, Shanghai.
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A Chinese carved ivory mystery ball with stand, c.1930's, depicting court figure lower base, supporting upper column, with more than ten, graduated mystery balls, the outer decorated, with dragons and foliage. Height 32.2 cm
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