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Colonial Cedar Furniture & Effects including Paintings - Estate of Elwin a'Beckett — Raffan Kelaher & Thomas

Auction House:Raffan Kelaher & ThomasNumber of lots recorded:280
Sale Title:Colonial Cedar Furniture & Effects including Paintings - Estate of Elwin a'BeckettLots with images:279
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:261
Date:13-Oct-2013
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A pair of silver-mounted perfume bottles, each with spherical hobnail cut crystal body, silver collar and hinged cap, engraved initials; Hardy Bros, Birmingham 1913. Height 11.5 cm.
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Eight Pall Mall crystal spirit glasses. (8)
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A pair of crystal toasting glasses, monogrammed.
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Two pairs of Stuart Crystal parfaits. (4)
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Six crystal flute champagne glasses with half octagonal faceted bowls. (6)
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Eight Baccarat crystal wine goblets. (8)
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Five crystal flute champagne glasses, three and two. (6)
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Nine crystal wine goblets. (9)
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Six Baccarat crystal wine goblets, plain. (6)
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A Chinese whiteware covered bowl, relief scrollwork band; Sung. Diameter 11.5 cm.
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An underglaze blue exportware porcelain bowl, twin-handled, painted foliate reserves on a lattice ground; rosewood cover. Width across handles 23 cm.
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A Chinese underglaze blue sectional box, cylndrical with flat cover, painted landscapes, staple repair. Height 5 cm.
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A celadon glazed conical bowl with gold lacquer repair; vestiges of collection label under. Diameter 16 cm.
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A small Satsuma ovoid vase painted with figures of the court, cobalt blue and gilt ground. Height 8.5 cm.
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A Wedgwood blue Jasperware box, kidney shape. Width 7.8 cm.
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Four Danish ceramic pieces including a Royal Copenhagen pin dish and a small Bing & Grondahl vase. (4)
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A 19th century cameo portrait medallion, painted and printed; framed. Image 8.5 x 6.5 cm.
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A silver butter shell with glass liner; Hardy Bros., Birmingham 1913. (cased)
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A silver chain-mail purse; London 1916.
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An Edwardian silver small tray; H.Matthews, Birmingham 1901, and three silver-handled manicure tools. Tray 14 x 8.5 cm. (4)
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A Chinese silver cigarette case; Tackloong, and two other cases. (3)
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A silver-mounted faceted glass spirit flask with sleeve cup; W. A. Ellwick, London 1911. Height 15.5 cm.
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A William IV silver implement with pierced blades and flanges and ebony handle; London 1837. Length 24 cm.
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Six pencils including one by Sampson Mordan. (6)
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Two Xylonite boxes with manicure tools. (qty)
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An engine-turned compact with translucent enamel pierced hinged cover.
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Six childrens' story books published by Ernest Nister. (6)
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An Edwardian silver photograph frame, retailed by Hardy Bros., Synyer & Beddoes, Birmingham 1907. 18 x 13 cm.
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A Victorian silver Combination sovereign case/match case, engraved initials W.C. & B; W. Neale, Chester 1900.
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An international Association football Ticket 'England V Hungary', Wednesday November 25th 1953'; G64. (the nadir of English 'Soccer')
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Two silver-mounted perfume bottles; Birmingham 1912 and 1916. (2)
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A Victorian silver sweetmeat dish, octafoil, twin-handled; embossed and chased; Aldwinckle & Slater, London 1889. Diameter 12.5 cm. Weight approx 125g.
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An Edwardian silver heart-shape photograph frame; Birmingham 1901. Height 7.5 cm.
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An Australian silver cigarette case, plain, with engraved initials Mab; Edwin Harrop, Sydney. 8 x 7.5 cm. Wt 81.9g.
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A silver cigarette case, engine-turned, engraved initials AAB; Wm Neale, Birmingham 1911. 8.8 x 6.8 cm. Weight 97.8g.
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A Zeiss Ikon folding camera; Compur-Rapid.
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Two canes, each with carved ivory hound's head handle. (2)
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A silver condiment set, three pieces; Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1912. (cased)
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A silver Serviette ring, plain, initialled 'N'; Birmingham 1911.
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A silver bowl on three stylized hoof feet; Hardy Bros., Birmingham 1913. Diameter 8.5 cm.
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A pair of Edwardian silver vases with hexafoil pierced rims; C.S.green, Birmingham 1909, and a larger vase (a/f). (3)
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A silver hand mirror engraved 'Elwin'; H. Matthews, Birmingham.
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A silver-cased travel clock with nickel-cased pocket timepiece with lever escapement; silver case Hardy Bros., Birmingham 1912. Case 12 x 10 cm.
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A tortoiseshell lacquer desk-top stamp case and casket. (2)
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Four bottle-Screws and two keys. (6)
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Three French white-metal Skewers, fauna finials. (3)
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A silver sweetmeat comport with foliate pierced rim and trumpet foot, crest engraved; Hardy Bros., Birmingham 1913. Weight approx 310g.
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Three pairs of dress sleeve-links including one double-sided pair with blue enamel initials a A'B. (3)
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Seven armed forces badges. (7)
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An Australian 9ct gold boomerang brooch, gold Scrap (total weight 13.6g), and a silver dish (56.4g). (qty)
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A silver helmet cream jug with high loop handle and square base; Hardy Bros., Birmingham 1911. Height 14.5 cm. Weight 120g.
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Four silver-capped jars. (4)
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Two Cubiform glass paperweights, one with silver stag finial; Berthold Muller. (2)
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A set of three silver framed glass dishes, each double-handled, with vertically pierced side; E. S. Blanckensee, Birmingham 1910 and 1913. Widths 13.5 cm and 11 cm. (3) total weighable 220g.
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A William IV silver milk jug embossed with flower and leaf; London 1835. Height 9.5 cm. Weight approx 295g.
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A Victorian silver coffee pot with vase-form body engraved and embossed and with pineapple finial; John Kilpatrick, Sheffield 1868. Height 29 cm. Weight approx 910g.
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An Empire bronze candle-holder with griffin supports and tri-form base. Height 18.5 cm.
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A Chinese silver-topped cane, embossed and chased figures in a landscape.
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Eight books including calf-bound volumes, illustrated Australian magazine Vol 1 July - December 1850, Ham Bros., Melbourne. (8)
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A pair of silver-plate jardinieres engraved 'Whitwell 1904'.
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Two coloured glass bowls. (2)
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19th century Colonial school 'Portrait of Arthur Martin a'Beckett', pastel. 63 x 51 cm
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An Edwardian pine pedestal bedside cabinet.
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An octagonal section glass cylinder vase with dried fauna and brass sphere finial. Height 68 cm.
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A Victorian rosewood pole-screen with wool needlework bouquet panel and carved paw feet. Height 134 cm.
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Six iron cow-bells. (6)
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A Victorian iron bedstead with canopy.
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A set of iron kitchen scales with weights, and a 19th century Chinese export brass-bound chest (distressed). (2)
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A bentwood and cane foot-stool.
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Three woven cane baskets. (3)
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A small cedar occasional table, rectangular, on turned legs.
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Four steel and tin boxes, deed boxes etc. (4)
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A collection of Infantry belt pouches, a TKS hat-band, leather-working tools and portrait group daguerrotype. (qty)
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An Edwardian blackwood pedestal bedside cabinet with foliate relief carved panel door and reeded frame.
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A nickel-silver shaving stand. Height 44 cm.
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A mahogany standard lamp, a Victorian pole-screen column with leaf-carved flange and tri-form base.
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An Australian Colonial cedar bookcase top with a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves. Height 125 cm. Width 110 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar small sideboard with a single frieze drawer with ogee profile and a cupboard enclosed by a pair of panel doors, flanked by side columns with scroll capitals. Height 99 cm. Width 118 cm. (originally with superstructure, non-extant)
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A quantity of books, mostly hard-cover general literature; approximately 150 volumes.
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A pair opal glass and gilt cylindrical vases (height 21 cm), and a Bohemian enamel and ruby cased glass vase (height 33 cm) (restored).
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A Tuscan china King's school souvenir cup and saucer.
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A Zsolnay (Pecs) reticulated china vase, baluster form with Persian influence. Height 24 cm.
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Six coloured and clear wine glasses, four amethyst, two tourmaline. (6)
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A 19th century coloured glass decanter, a shell, and a ruby and gilt glass tumbler cup. (3)
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A Webb crystal decanter, mallet form. Height 30 cm.
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A Victorian cedar toilet mirror with two drawers to the base.
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An Australian Colonial cedar chest of drawers, the straight front with two half-drawers and three full-length drawers with turned knob handles; on turned legs. Height 110 cm. Width 110 cm.
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An Australian Federation silky oak table bookcase, square, with carved waratah panels. Height 23 cm. Width 30 cm.
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A black and gilt-Heightened tin-Ware letter rack. Width 18 cm.
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A steel Deed-box with compartment insert and brass bale carrying handle; initialled a M a'B. Width 28 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany painting box; Stark Bros., Sackville Street. 8 x 23.5 x 20 cm.
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A carved jewel casket with bird finial, and a small walnut and inlaid box. (2)
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An Edwardian oak stationery box with hinged inclined cover and interior divisions. Height 15 cm. Width 26 cm.
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A George III mahogany sarcophagus tea caddy with brass bale handle and lock-plate and bracket feet. Height 14 cm. Width 24.5 cm.
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A 19th century stationery box with inclined hinged cover, interior divisions and flush-fitted side drawer with recessed brass handle and locking mechanism. Height 21 cm. Width 28 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar writing table, the rectangular top with moulded edge; fitted with two frieze drawers with turned knob handles, on turned legs. Width 124 cm. Depth 62 cm.
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An oak tub-shape desk chair with spindle backrest.
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Two Victorian caskets, walnut and inlaid, and rosewood and inlaid. (2) (damaged)
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Eleven 19th century glasses, wine glasses and spirit glasses. (11)
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A Victorian green crystal decanter. Height 30 cm.
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