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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:147
Sale Title:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & DesignLots with images:147
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:93
Date:18-Jun-2013
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A pair of silver wine coasters, Hy Wilkinson & Co . Sheffield 1838 each circular, the raised sides applied with foliate scroll borders, the wooden bases with hallmarked boss (2) 9 cm diameter (each)
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A Victorian four piece sterling silver tea set, makers mark indistinct, London 1881, with sterling silver tray comprising: coffee pot, tea pot, creamer, sugar bowl, decorated throughout with acanthus leaves and floral sprigs, the tray of rectangular form with shaped ribbed handles, marked 925 (5) 2633 Gms, coffee pot, 26 cm high;tray 1680 Gms, 50 x 40 cm
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A pair of George III sterling silver salts, makers mark indistinct, London 1828 of circular form and good weight with applied floral swags and lion masks, supported on claw feet (2) 388gms, 9.5 cm diameter (each)
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A pair of George III sterling silver rectangular salts, makers mark indistinct, London 1828 each with fluted rim and shell embellishments (2) 96gms, 10 cm diameter (each)
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A composite William IV / Victorian canteen of Scottish Queens pattern silver flatware, various makers and dates comprising eighteen serving spoons, eighteen dinner forks, seventeen dessert spoons, seventeen dessert forks, eleven teaspoons, one large ladle, two basting spoons, two sauce ladles, two salt spoons together with ten large knives and ten small knives, Sheffield, Martin Hall & Co. (108) 4555gms weighable silver
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A Victorian silver and parcel gilt tankard, London 1848 possibly by W. Kingdom of cylindrical form with embossed bacchus figures amongst trailing vine leaves, the cover with similar details, the handle and thumb piece with acanthus leaf embellishments 1575 Gms, 24 cm high
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A Collec Tion of Georgian and Victorian fiddle and thread pattern flatware, various makers marks and dates comprising: twelve of each large forks, entree forks, large knives, entree knives, dessert spoons, large serving spoons, teaspoons and two extra large serving spoons (86) 4261gms (Excluding later knives)
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A collection of Georgian and Victorian silver, various dates and makers comprising: a pierced oval basket and liner, probably William Plummer, London 1783; a helmut shaped creamer, Peter and Ann Bateman, London 1790; a caster, Charles Stuart Harris, London 1898; a mustard pot with liner, Daniel Houle and Charles Houle, London 1868; and a spoon, London 1860 (5) 508gms silver
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A canteen of sterling silver cutlery by Tiffany & Co. 20th century comprising a seventeen piece setting for twelve and accompanying silver ware (218), each setting Weighs 850gms plus the extra silver items. Provenance: By repute, previously owned by the Bloomingdale Family, New York
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Georg Jensen, a pair of silver grape pattern comports, designed by Georg Jensen in 1918 the flaring rim above a spiral stem embellished with small clusters of grapes on a circular base hallmark Jensen post 1945, model B263 (2) 580 Gms, 19 cm high (each)
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An Italian writing table, late 17th century early 18th century the rectangular top of good patination above a convex frieze with an arrangement of three drawers and two secret drawers, faux drawers to the reverse, above scalloped supports and wrought iron stretcher 80 x 187 x 55 cm
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A pair of rare Italian silver giltwood candelabra, circa 1660 each with putti and scrolling leaves and branches supporting candle apertures (2) 95 cm high. Provenance: Acquired John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne
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A pair of French giltwood provincial mirrors, late 18th century pierced and gilded with central floral trophy stylized fruiting vines and leaves throughout the frame (2) 108 cm high
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A giltwood Girandol mirror, 19th century the oval frame surmounted with a putti perched amongst laurel leaves, terminating with a three branch candle aperture, 90 cm high
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A pair of gilt bronze candelabra, mid 19th century with scrolling acanthus leaf decoration to the three branches, raised on an elaborate columnar standard terminating on a circular pedestal bases with acanthus capped feet (2), 46 cm high
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A Victorian cream leather chair, 19th century with buttoned back and seat, leather upholstery, and mahogany frame on tapered legs 91 x 74 x 74 cm
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A tall French vitrine, 19th century with glazed door and side panels, floral marquetry inlay throughout and applied bronze mounts, on slender cabriole legs 163 x 62 x 41 cm
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A pair of French elm side chairs, 19th century carved frames surmounted with floral trophy, cane back and seat, on cabriole legs (2) 80 x 50 x 40 cm
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A large French 'Boulle' clock, 18th century the opulent case and bracket with applied gilt bronze embellishments, circular enamel dial with Roman numerals, dial signed Des Maret A. Laon 8-day verge escapement, silk suspension and outside countwheel, strike on bell 128 cm high
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An English bracket clock by Thomas Grignion, circa 1770 the ebonized case, inverted bell case top, with applied gilt pierced work to the dial and case, fusee verge time only, quarter repeating on bell, supported on graduated base, 40 cm high
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A French 'Boulle' clock, 18th century the finely wrought boulle style case and bracket with applied bronze gilt mounts, circular enamel face with applied Roman numerals, silk suspension, 8-day striking on single bell, movement and dial signed St Martin Paris, 88 cm high
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An ebony and 'Boulle' clock, mid 19th century the case inlaid with mother of pearl, tortoise shell and brass, 8-day bell strike, count wheel strike, 13 piece enamel dial signed H.Marc, Paris, 42 cm high
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A mahogany longcase clock, John Lee, Cook Ham, circa 1790 the shaped hood above a restrained case, brass dial signed John Lee, Cookham, subsidiary seconds, date aperture at 6, silent/strike in arch, foliate spandrels, 8-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement 222 cm high
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A French mahogany etagere, 19th century with fine floral marquetry inlay and bronze mounts throughout 75 x 71 x 55 cm
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A rare lignum vitae wassail bowl, 17th century the large bowl with distinctive grooves to the outer surface supported on a circular foot, 32 cm diameter. Provenance: Sir Keith Murdoch, Melbourne
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A French flame mahogany and marquetry writing table, 19th century the shaped red leather inset top with fine floral marquetry inlay above a figured scalloped mahogany frieze, with fine gilt bronze mounts throughout, on slender cabriole legs 75 x 86 x 85 cm
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A Spanish table, walnut, late 18th century the rectangular top with good patination, above wrought iron stretcher and shaped supports 75 x 178 x 85 cm
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An English provincial elm bowl, 18th century good patination and form, 55 cm diameter
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An oak longcase clock, Joseph Knibb, circa 1680 the hood with projecting molded cornice above a door compartment on shaped base, the case is possibly associated, brass dial signed Joseph Knibb London, subsidiary seconds, date aperture at 6, cherub spandrels, 8-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement 206 cm high
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A George III circular mahogany table the unusual top of honey coloured patination with central horizontal panels within a pale timber border, above a baluster support and three splayed feet, 95 cm diameter, 72 cm high
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A collection of 55 pieces of Russian silver flatware and six Russian silver dessert forks, maker P.A Moscow 1908-1917 comprising: six large tablespoons, six dessert spoons, six dinner forks, six dinner knives, six dessert forks, six soup spoons, six cheese knives, six fruit forks, six teaspoons, one sauce ladle, together with six Russian forks, maker N.P, St Petersburg (61) 1356gms
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Peter Crisp 'Ottoman-gold' pattern square glass platter and Peter Crisp 'Ottoman-gold' pattern square glass bowl each in clear glass, the gilded borders with stylised ottoman motifs (2), 35.5 cm diameter;, 30 cm diameter
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A Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel egg shaped vessel profusely decorated in polychrome enamels and garnets, three panels with swans amidst foliate and scroll surrounds, studded with seven garnets, raised on three legs terminating in hoof feet, stamped H3, Moscow 84 9.5 cm high
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Two Russian silver and cloisonne enamel cases and a Russian silver and enamel snuff box 1899-1908 the cases decorated with flowers amongst scrolls and foliage, workmaster initials, Moscow, 84 zolotniks ; the snuff box with a shaped panel depicting a citadel within trailing cloisonne foliate decoration, marked 3rd Artel, Moscow, 84 Zolotniks (3), 10 cm; 7.6 cm; 6.5 cm long
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A Russian silver and Cloi Sonne enamel icon, late 19th/early 20th century depicting the mother of God holding the Christ child, with silver-gilt and polychrome enamel halos, the robes chased and repousse embossed with applied foliate border, stamped indecipherable Cyrillic marks 30 x 24.5 cm
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Two Russian icons, 18/19th century the larger icon finely painted depicting the mother of God supporting the Christ child, together with a smaller icon finely painted depicting a religious scene with central figure of the mother of God holding the small Christ child flanked by angels and surrounded by figures below (2) 53 x 45 cm; 35 x 29 cm
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A Wedgwood Fairyland lustre Malfrey pot and cover of elongated ovoid form decorated with small imps and fairies on a gilt blue and black ground factory mark Z5157, 23 cm high
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A Swiss gilt bronze singing bird automaton jewel box of oval form, the porcelain plaque lid opens to reveal a singing bird, a small clock to front, the base inscribed with the names of four songs, decorated in classical manner, 11.5 cm long
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A large Royal Doulton 'Owl' vase, circa 1933 of elongated ovoid form, depicting two owls nestling on the branch of a tree on a mottled blue ground factory marks to the base, 45 cm high
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A collection of Roman glass, 1ST and 2nd centuries comprising a tall amphora, a unguentorium with ribbed body and a shallow dish, all with pale green iridescent patination (3), 18.5 cm high;, 10 cm high;, 17 cm diameter
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A bronze American Indian lamp, early 20th century depicting two cold painted American Indians, one with pipe and one with staff, by a fire resting beneath a tree with foliate shade, fitted for electricity, 24 cm high
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A French bronze sculpture of a seated nude, signed B. Carpeaux (1827-1875), 37 cm high
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A miniature of Sir Walter Scott, 1ST Baronet, H bone 1755-1834 of oval form depicting the Scottish novelist, playwright and poet as a young man, signed H.bone 6 cm long
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A Sevres style vase and green marble pedestal, 19th century of ovoid form, finely decorated, depicting a group of finely attired huntsman in pursuit of a wild boar in a wooded landscape, supported on a circular foot, together with a green marble pedestal, signed by decorator (2) vase, 72 cm high; pedestal, 92 cm high
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A pair of French Sevres style tall porcelain vases, late 19th century the sides with an oval painted panel depicting a courting couple, signed 'E. Carelle' and a landscape panel to the reverse, cobalt blue field with gilt embellishments and gilt metal scroll handles and mounts (2), 90 cm high
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A Coalport vase with cover, circa 1830 the urn shaped vase finely painted with floral sprigs and applied spring flowers throughout, the pieced cover similarly decorated with a carnation floral finial, 28 cm high. Provenance: David Roche collection. Adelaide private collection, Adelaide
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A collection of Sevres porcelain on turquoise and gilt jewel encrusted ground 19th century a cabinet service finely decorated with figures in a pastoral landscape, comprising: small teapot, sugar pot and cover, large tray, two cups and two shallow dishes (8)
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