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The Bill & Johneen Tilley Collection — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:217
Sale Title:The Bill & Johneen Tilley CollectionLots with images:217
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:176
Date:27-May-2014
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A collection of metal ware including a copper kettle and metal serving plates, approximately 10 items
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A collection of Chinese ceramic parrots and fruit
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A white stone carving of a Guanyin seated on lotus leaf wooden stand
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Three silver plated entree dishes with cover and a bain-marie, silver plate
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A collection of five silver plated entree dishes with cover, including a warming pan
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Two silver plated hot water pots and two coffee pots
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A pair of sterling silver gilt mounted perfume bottles retailed by Asprey’s, London 1904
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A collection of 10 silver plated trays
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A collection of 7 silver plated trays, together with two pewter plates and an embossed silver plated fruit comport
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Three square silver plated entree dishes together with two sauce boats
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A pair of silver Dutch pheasant table salts
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A sterling silver chalice decorated with a band of foliate motifs, maker’s mark rubbed dated 1892. 20 cm high
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A miscellaneous collection of silver plate including wine cooler, salts, goblets, tray and various tableware
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A collection of silver plate including salts, comports and dishes
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A collection of two green glass gilt bronze mounted objects, one with a dolphin supporting a small dish and a jar and cover
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An enamel miniature tea pot encrusted with faux pearls and coloured stones, Austrian (in original box)
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A continental silver posy holder
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A collection of silver plate including hinged napkin holder, a sterling silver mirror, large water jug, ice buckets, butter dish, table candelabra and various other table ornaments
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A collection of 9 boxed sets of silver plated cutlery including fruit knives and forks, tea spoons and coffee spoons
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A Victorian sterling silver desk set with scalloped edge and central masked motif
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A collection of 4 pieces of porcelain including a Moore Brothers comport and a small alabaster comport
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Four boxed sets of sterling silver tea spoons
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A set of four sterling silver salts, two pepper pots and three salt spoons
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An English modern sterling silver wine cooler, together with an Australian silver ashtray
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A sterling silver christening cup, together with a small beaker with central cartouche and scrolling acanthus leaf decoration
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A pair of yellow ground butterfly dishes, Chinese, 19th century. 15 cm diameter
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An unusual bowl decorated with Chinese acrobats at play, Chinese 18th century. 14 cm diameter
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A bowl decorated with oriental figures in a Chinese landscape together with one other. 15 cm diameter
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A Japanese Satsuma bowl decorated in traditional design
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A collection of Japanese Imari including a charger, small bowl and shallow bowl, 19th century
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A hinged box veneered in faux tortoise shell and lacquer decorated with acanthus leaves and foliage. 14 cm high, 28 cm wide and 18 cm deep
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A Chinoiserie pierced giltwood mirror, English, 18th century. 106 x 63 cm
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A polychrome figure of a Saint, possible Portuguese, 18th century. 46 cm high
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A Chinese pottery temple dog and pup. 22 cm long
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A pair of framed oriental woodblock prints illustrating an owl and butterflies. 40 x 36 cm inclusive of frame
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A small William and Mary walnut veneered chest of drawers, English, 18th century. 93 cm high, 98 cm wide and 54 cm deep
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A pair of upholstered occasional armchairs together with two cushions
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A red lacquer side table together with low black lacquer tray and shaped wooden paper bin
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A contemporary red painted Chinese writing table above a frieze with three drawers together with a scroll shaped black painted Chinese stool
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An unusual gilt wood lamp with seated blackamoor figure under pineapple tree with cream and green trim parchment shade. 70 cm high
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An Italian decorative religious framed panel
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A Chinese pottery green glazed water dropper together with a pottery green glazed figure, green crackle glazed bowl and signed soap stone carving of a small exotic animal
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A Georgian sterling silver desk set, English early 19th century including a candle-holder compartment on shaped acanthus leaf base (marks rubbed). 29 x 20 cm
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A Japanese Imari scalloped edged bowl centred by traditional oriental motifs. 25 cm diameter
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A pair of framed Japanese woodblock prints illustrating fruit and a geisha in traditional attire. 35 x 40 cm inclusive of frame
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A papier mache black lacquer tray centred by traditional figures in an oriental landscape on faux bamboo stand, together with a black lacquer tray and hinged pen case. 50 cm high, 30 cm wide, 46 cm deep (stand)
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A standard adjustable brass floor lamp with green pleated silk shade. 133 cm high
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Two Chinese baluster vase lamps decorated in traditional motifs with cream shades. 72 cm high, each
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A two seater settee upholstered in heavy cream linen together with two silk cushion and two 18th century tapestry cushions
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An upholstered ottoman in red self-stripe velvet. 39 cm high, 94 cm wide and 60 cm deep
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A cane woven rectangular basket
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A collection of 6 stone garden ornaments including a carved wooden capital
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Four cane and wicker lime washed chairs with striped ticking cushions, together with a small wooden stool
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A collection of miscellaneous garden ornaments including a blue and white charger, two shells and a blue glazed pot
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A collection of four terracotta cooking vessels
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A collection of garden ornaments including a blue and white ceramic garden seat, a stone capital and Thai Buddha and a cast iron planter, together with a collection of various terracotta pots
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A pair of well-proportioned Victorian style cane chairs
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A pair of green pierced cast iron garden side chairs
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A mottled green and white marble top bench with lion stone supports. 42 cm high, 166 cm wide and 50 cm deep
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Two Chinese green glazed garden stools
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A pair of French wrought iron and timber cafe chairs together with a wrought iron French table
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Four glass candleholders on stand. 31 cm high
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A large brown mottle glazed Chinese exterior pot. 60 cm high
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An antique style carved stone face on stone plinth. 90 cm high, inclusive of plinth
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A bronze phoenix with detachable head. 30 cm high
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An unusual pine cupboard of small proportion with applied moulding and lattice work detail. 210 cm high, 78 cm wide and 35 cm deep
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A collection of green Majolica plates and platters, approximately 25 pieces together with two decorative shells
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A pair of bamboo luggage stools with hessian supports. 43 cm high
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A pair of carved acanthus lime washed wall mounts together with decorative green glazed pottery parrots on rocky outcrop
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A pair of French style white painted bow front side table on cabriole legs. 66 cm high
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Four decorative framed prints of shells. 40 x 33 cm each (inclusive of frame)
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A large and impressive splashboard (Lagim), Trobriand Islands, mid 20th century carved wood This large and impressive splashboard, Lagim, from a kula canoe of the Trobriand Islands is unusual for its magnificence and size. The splashboard had both practical and magical functions protecting the men sailing between islands during kula voyages.
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Two Islamic framed formal documents. 80 x 57 cm and 80 x 39 cm (inclusive of frame)
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An oak armoire of small proportion with applied brass escutcheons and hinges, French dated 1817. 200 cm high, 127 cm wide and 52 cm deep
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A circular wooden bowl on stand with a collection of woven cane balls, together with three cane storage items
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A Yagcebeder carpet, South West Turkey, 20th century of traditional design on a navy and crimson ground. 195 x 98 cm
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A collection of five ceramic rustic glazed bowls together with two yellow pottery water vessels and a small Indian ceramic tablet
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A miscellaneous collection of tableware items including two wooden trays, a pair of gilt wood comports and a green tole ware circular tray
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A brass studded coffer with panels of geometric motifs, three small drawers to base, possibly Southern European, early 19th century. 58 cm high, 96 cm wide and 48 cm deep
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A collection of carved stone garden ornaments, comprising plaque, planter and two urns with faux fruit
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A pair of metal bronzed garden urns with rams head handles on stone plinths. 152 cm high, each
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A pair of bronzed wall sconces fitted for electricity, decorated with stylised gum leaves
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A pair sandstone dolphin motif door plinths together with a pair of terracotta pots
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A pair of large scalloped shells, together with a small stone carved dove
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Two decorative frame works one by Kenneth Styles and a botanical print
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A pair of Moore Brothers small jardinieres encrusted with small floral decoration. 13 cm each
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A collection of Moore Brothers porcelain including a pair of circular flower encrusted candle holder and a small vase with applied cactus flower, together with another white and gold engraved vase. 9.5 cm high, each and 11 cm high
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A miscellaneous collection of 9 pieces of porcelain including Moore Brothers and Royal Worcester and various other factories
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A collection of Moore Brothers porcelain including a centrepieces flanked by two puttis, a small bowl and an oval shaped scalloped edged bowl
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A collection of miscellaneous porcelain including Moore Brothers flower encrusted jardiniere, a flower holder, a bowl on stand, two salts and a small candle stick holder
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A collection of miscellaneous items including Moore Brothers porcelain, a pastille burner and various dressing table ornaments, approximately 17
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A cast iron bird bath on trifold base with dolphin design support. 72 cm high
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A papier mache tray on stand with central inlaid 'Prince of Wales feather' trophy on stand. 58 cm high, 80 cm wide and 60 cm deep
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A marble and wrought ironed top circular garden table. 77 cm high and 60 cm diameter
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A pair of famille-rose baluster form vases, with inscriptions to base, Chinese, 20th century. 44 cm high
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A rectangular gilt framed mirror. 85 x 75 cm
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A black gilt wood lamp base of column form. 60 cm high
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A George IV marble and rosewood hall table, English first half of the 19th century and later. 95 cm high, 150 cm wide and 33 cm deep
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Four brass candelabra elaborately cast with leaves and flowers, two with 5 apertures and two with 7 apertures for candles
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A pair of giltwood wall hanging candelabra with three apertures for candles
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