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Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:312
Sale Title:Collectables, Furniture, Militaria, RugsLots with images:308
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:217
Date:3-Sep-2014
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A Victorian mahogany secretaire Wellington chest c.1870-1880. The chest has six drawers, with two interior half size drawers. The third drawer has a pull-out secretaire hinged front, with tooled leather writing surface. Height 118 cm; width 61 cm; Depth 41.5 cm
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A Victorian mahogany work table c.1880 and later. The table has a lift up top with interior compartments, and hollow pedestal column, used for needlework storage. Height 73 cm; top: 43 x 43 cm
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A Regency mahogany sofa table c.1820-1830. The table has a single drawer one end, with a turned central pedestal column, sabre leg base. The top is a drop-side type, which extends from side table to a serving table. Height 72 cm; top: 105 x 59 cm; Extended: 105 x 106 cm
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A Regency mahogany work/bedside table early 19th century. The table has a single drawer and square tapered column, attached to a platform base, with scrolling feet. Height 71 cm; top: 60 x 61 cm; Extended: 106 x 60 cm
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A French boulle and ormolu, three door credenza late 19th century. The credenza is decorated in the 'Boulle' style with pierced-cut brass and red tortoiseshell inlay, against a black 'ebonised' patinated finish. The cabinet is serpentine shape with a central boulle panel door, flanked by curved glass doors. The top cabinet edges, base and door panels, feature bronze ormolu inlay, beading, applied mounts and figural cast busts of neoclassical style mythical portraits. Height 118.5 cm; length 215 cm; Depth…
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A French boulle and ormolu style low bookcase late 19th century and later. The bookcase is decorated in the 'Boulle' style with pierced-cut brass and red tortoiseshell inlay, against a black 'ebonised' patinated finish with bronze ormolu figural mounts. Height 103.5 cm; length 198 cm; Depth 38 cm
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A three door Continental bookcase early to mid 20th century. The bookcase is constructed from mahogany and figured burr walnut veneer, and decorated in the classical Continental style with heavily carved side pillars, central bevelled glass door and grotesque masks in the upper frieze panel. The interior has three sectioned cupboard spaces with adjustable wooden shelves. The base is carved with heavy gadrooning upon four lion paw style feet, with circular makers or retailers plaque inside 'GSL'. Height 186…
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A Continental circular library table early 20th century. Walnut and mahogany finish. The table has a quarter 'Book-matched' veneer circular top, carved lion paw cabriole legs and central book shelf underneath the top. Height 72 cm; diameter 110 cm
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A marquetry veneer fold-over top card table late 19th century, Continental. The table is decorated with intricate marquetry veneer work, with depictions including a musical instrument theme, exotic birds in flight against floral grounds, and leafy floral sprays. The top is lined with a felt playing surface inside a marquetry surrounding border. Height 75.5 cm; top: 85.5 x 42 cm & 84 x 85.5 cm
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A French boulle and ormolu style cabinet late 19th century. The cabinet is decorated in the 'Boulle' style with pierced-cut brass, red tortoiseshell inlay, against a black 'Ebonized' patinated finish. The front and sides are decorated with ormolu upper and lower frieze, grotesque masks lower base and and similar masks on the sides of the cabinet. Height 110 cm; width 73 cm; Depth 38 cm
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A West Australian jarrah campaign style chest of drawers c.1910. Marked inner 'H. G. Hunter, maker Perth ..127 Bulwer?, Oct 4th 1910'. The chest has two half drawers, over two full size drawers manufactured in a 'Campaign style' with recessed brass handles and escutcheon lock plates. Height 117 cm; width 131 cm; Depth 55 cm
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A rare West Australian Colonial jarrah chiffonier c.1880. Maker unknown. Provenance: Gallop House Dalkeith. The chiffonier is constructed with a full size drawer over a lower two door cupboard. The base has shield type panelled doors, flanked by two boldly turned half-size pillars, upon a plinth base. The backboard has an outer half-round carved moulded edge, with a single shelf supported by two turned spindle columns. Note: good colour and patina. Height 140 cm; width 108 cm; Depth 48 cm
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An Australian Colonial cedar dining suite c.1850. The suite comprises of a round tilt-top table and four rail-back dining chairs. The table top is constructed with two matched cedar boards, on a heavy turned bulbous central pedestal column, attached to a tri platform base with turned bun feet and castors. The chairs are William IV in the style, with carved back support rails, turned and octagonal tapering front legs. Provenance: originally from Tasmania. Family moved to Mosman Park Perth, early 20th…
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An Australian Colonial blackwood and kauri pine side table c.1880-1890. The table is in the Victorian style with an oval shape top, turned twin pedestal column base, and sabre style cabriole legs. Height 70 cm; width 76 cm; Depth 44 cm
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A pair of mahogany William IV, upholstered side chairs c.1835. The chairs have turned reeded front legs, with unusual scroll work decoration to the top back rails. Height 85 cm
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A Victorian mahogany Grandmothers chair c.1870-1880. The chair is decorated with carved top back rail, deep button work to the back and cabriole legs to the front feet. Height 89 cm
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A walnut games table. The table has a fold-out top with games playing board, and lower single drawer, attached to an Art Deco style base. Height 67 cm; top: 62 x 40 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut whatnot c.1880 -1890. The whatnot is a four tier type, with fretwork mirrored top back and central single mirrored door cupboard. Height 144 cm; width 106 cm; Depth 33 cm
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A Victorian mahogany upholstered chaise lounge c.1870-1880. The chaise is a single end type, with carved back rail, cabriole legs and deep button work to the back. Height 94 cm; length 174 cm; Depth 70 cm
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Books: furniture and decoration in England During the Eighteenth century facsimile Reproductions of the Choicest Examples from the works of Chippendale, Adam, Richardson, Hepplewhite, Sheraton, Pergolesi and others. Edited by John Adam Heaton. Two volumes: each in two parts. Published London 1892, library size edition. Provnance: McKenzies Auctions Margaret Cowper sale August 2011.
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A collection of West Australian photographic glass lantern slides c.1898 - c.1910. The collection comprises of 27 photographic (8.2 x 8.2 cm) images on glass lantern slides, including some possibly unpublished images. The collection includes 12 Kalgoorlie gold mining scenes including images by J.J. Dwyer; views of Perth city, Fremantle Gaol, and rural images, etc. Kalgoorlie and gold mining related: (1) Brownhill Mines J.J. Dwyer; (2) goldfields water Scheme Laying pipes, attributed to J.J. Dwyer - slide…
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A rare West Australian silver mounted carved casuarina wood (Sheoak) walking stick by Joseph Dunkerton, working Fremantle c.1910. Both silver collars signed 'J.W.D.' with silver marks. Length 85.5 cm
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i) West Australian Literature: Dryblowers Verses Murphy, Edwin Greenslade (Dryblower) (1866-1939) A comprehensive selection of verses written during the past 30 years. Published by van Heurck and Thomas LTD, Printers 757A Hay Street Perth. Edwin Greenslade 'Dryblower' Murphy, born 1866 Castlemaine Victoria, arrived in Perth 1894 attracted to the gold discoveries Coolgardie. Murphy helped Billy Clare to launch his Coolgardie Miner, contributing a weekly gossip column, including jingles, using the pen-name…
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Book: History of West Australia 1897 a narrative of her past, together with Biographies of her Leading Men. Compiled by W. B. Kimberley. Published by F.W. Niven & Co., Printers and Publishers, Melbourne and Ballarat (VIC). Inscribed inner page in ink: 'E. W. Davies', possibly Edward William Davies, who was elected Mayor of Fremantle 1901.
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i) 1840 West Australian Colonial autographed document a rare West Australian colonial settlement, extract of Marriage certificate, 'Henry Robert Strickland of Perth, Bachelor & Mary Anne Hokin of Perth, Spinster, were married at Perth..24th December 1840 by me J. B. Wittenoom, Colonial Chaplain.' 32.2 x 20.2 cm (document). Note: Henry Robert Strickland a young man of 20 married Miss Hokin, who was his senior by little more than a year. Miss Hokin, was one of the passengers on the ship Parmelia—the first…
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A 15ct yellow gold West Australian Mount Sir Samuel Rifle Club fob medallion c.1897. Maker unknown stamped '15ct'. Front inscribed 'Won by E. Truscott'. Verso, 'Presented by Burns, Philip & Coy, Mt. Sir Samuel Rifle Club'. 41 x 41 mm; weight: 16gms. Note: Mount Sir Samuel is an abandoned gold mining town located between Leinster and Wiluna goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia c.1895 - 1910.
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West Australian Trotting Association 'Mt. Eden Mile 1972' silver cup a sterling silver trotting cup 'W.A.T.A. Mt, Eden Mile 1972 (replica) Donated by W.A. Newspapers Ltd.' mounted on wooden stand. The cup is stamped 925 'WJS' and made by William J Sanders NSW. Height 20.5 cm
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i) A Moonee Valley Race club 1942 Cox plate Won by Tranquil star. The trophy is a two handled sterling silver oval shape tray by Barker Brothers Birmingham 1939, with retailers stamp 'W. Drummond & Co Melbourne'. Engraved 'M.V.R.C., W. S. COX PLATE 1942, WON BY T.G. JONES AND R. COBDEN's TRANQUIL STAR'. Length 57 cm; width 35.8 cm; weight: 1680grams. Ii) A silver Gelatin print 1942 Caulfield cup Won by Tranquil star (Run at Flemington). 17.5 x 75 cm. Note: Tranquill star foaled in 1937 was one of the…
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9ct yellow gold West Australian horse racing trophy - the Perth cup Won by Sydney James 1947. The cup is inscribed 'W.A.T.C. Perth cup - 1947 - Won by Sydney James, Owner Mr. & Mrs G.D. Elliott Trainer R. Burns - rider G. Davies, Time 3mins, 22sec state record 2 Miles'. Note: Sydney James went on to win the Australia cup in 1947. Cup stamped '9ct' 'V31'. Height 22 cm; weight: 216 grams. Note: Robert Burns Snr achieved nine Perth trainers Premierships in a period of 13 years; a record at the time. Bob…
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Two silver Gelatin prints: 'John Trezise Tonkin' Photographer unknown, boulderW.A. C.1905 & 1910. 29.5 x 23.5 cm & 42 x 33.5 cm (image size). Provnance: Acquired from a family descendant. Note: John Trezise Tonkin, popularly known as 'Honest John', was an Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor party. He served as a Member of the Western Australian Legislative assembly for 44 years from 1933 to 1977 and was 20th Premier of Western Australia.
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A collection of paperwork and Parchments relating to the Orde Family Dates ranging 1814 - 1863, comprising of letters and deeds to the late Captain John Orde of the 39th Regiment of foot and William Orde of easy St, East Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, including two power of Attorneys made out in the state of Victoria in 1863, and various other documents. Note: the 39th Regiment was stationed in Australia from 1825 - 1832.
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J.A. Linton Arts & Crafts style, silver and hammered copper dish. The dish is decorated with a textured hammered surface, with silver applied gumnuts and rope-twist rim. Signed 'JAL' and gumnut mark. Diameter 10.5 cm
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A Ruston-Hornsby oil engines enamel sign Greaves cotton & Co LTD. Bombay, Lahore. Marked 'Stocal Burton' lower right. 76 x 51 cm. Note: Greaves cotton was founded in England 1859 and in 1937, entered into an alliance with Crompton Parkinson of English, to introduce a range of products in India. They joined hands with Ruston-Hornsby Ltd 1939 and commenced manufacturing diesel engines.
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An Ellicott dragon model Hydraulic Dredges porcelain advertising sign marked lower, with various US and Canadian patent numbers. 61 x 91 cm
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An early American Lawrence Barrett cigar porcelain enamel sign c.1905. '10 & 15 cents Mild Havana' 86 x 51 cm. Note: Lawrence Barrett 1838-1891, was an American stage actor. His picture was used in the USA at the time for tobacco advertising, by one of the USA national cigarette companies, before they split up and became independent companies.
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A rare TAA 'Trans Australian Airlines' porcelain enamel sign c.1950's. TN-Transcontinental 2806, flight from Launceston to 61 x 153 cm. Note: TAA was founded in 1946 and renamed Australian Airlines in 1986. It was one of the two major Australian domestic airlines in Australia and was sold to Qantas in September 1992.
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An early West Australian pond yacht. The yacht was made in the suburb of Bayswater from circa 1896, and took four years to complete. Of cedar and oak planked ribbed construction, with original finish, double masted (unrigged) with original fittings. Length 120 cm (stern to bow)
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