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

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:192
Sale Title:Fine Asian, Australian, & European Arts & DesignLots with images:182
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:116
Date:1-Apr-2015
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A pair of low-back armchairs Meiguiyi and a matching side table, 19th/20th century the heavy blackwood resembling zitan, each chair with a straight crestrail continuing through rounded corners to the back posts, enclosing a rectangular openwork panel carved with a ruyi -shaped panel flanked by scrolling dragons, the straight arms framed on three sides by an inset shaped panel carved with similar motifs, joined to the seat with pierced dragon roundels, the legs joined by a shaped and beaded apron carved…
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A pair of hexagonal hardwood stools Changfangdeng, 19th/20th century the dark wood resembling zitan, the top of each inset with a marble slab above the pierced waist raised on six C-curved legs grooved at the corners and terminating in scroll feet, the convex ruyi -shaped apron with pierced motifs and a beaded edge extending down the legs, the whole supported on a base stretcher with bracket feet (2) 47 cm high, 41.5 cm wide. Other Notes: Compare with a pair of circular stools with four legs and a…
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A hardwood rectangular stand, 19th/20th century the top with a floating flush panel within the moulded edge frame, above a narrow convex beaded apron extending to the four square section legs terminating in hoof feet and joined by stretchers below 12 cm high, 39 cm wide 19 cm deep
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An unusual pair of hardwood meditation chairs, Chanyi, 19th/20th century the back an elegant plain frame, the slender arms supported at right angles on straight front posts, the large square seat above humpback stretchers with pillar-shaped struts, the legs of circular section with squared inner corners joined by the stepped stretcher frame and footrest (2) 85 cm high, 77 cm wide, 77 cm deep. Literature: A prototype of this chair dated to the 17th century was sold Important Chinese Furniture, Formerly the…
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A hardwood couch bed Luohanchuang, late 19th/20th century of typical construction with well grained single back and side panels with shaped corners, the moulded frame with mitred corners enclosing the rectangular seat, a recessed waist supported on four massive square-section C-curved legs terminating in hoof feet, the wood of rich colour resembling huanghali 72 cm high, 206 cm wide, 108 cm deep. Other Notes: Compare with a Yumu couch bed dated to the 17th century sold Sotheby's, New York, 19 March 2014,…
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A six-panel embellished black lacquer screen, 20th century each panel inlaid with various materials including bone and different coloured hardstones, to depict vases of flowers, including peony, chrysanthemum, magnolia, prunus and lilies, and precious objects below a medallion of cranes in a pine tree, and above a panel of foliate scrolls all within the raised borders carved with floral meanders each panel 183 cm high, 41 cm wide
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A Satsuma earthenware vase attributed to Kinkozan, Meiji period of squat globular form surmounted by a tall neck with waisted mouth, the sides painted with a panel of birds among prunus and flowering plants on one side, the reverse with a cockerel and hen beside bamboo and peony flowers, all reserved on the gilt decorated dark blue ground, the base with traces of a gilt mark 33 cm high
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A gilt decorated black lacquer cabinet of rectangular form, with two doors opening to reveal the interior with a single shelf, the exterior painted with figures in boats and on the rocky shores of a lake with pavilions on stilts and distant mountains 73 cm high, 62 cm wide, 57.5 cm deep
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A carved ivory tanto, Meiji period the exterior decorated in relief with a continuous rural scene of farm workers variously occupied near a thatched building set among pine trees 38 cm long
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A red lacquer figure of Buddha, Burma, 18th/19th century seated in dhyanasana with right hand lowered in bhumisparshamudra, the left in dhyanamudra, the face with benign expression and long earlobes, and the tightly curled hair surmounted by a removable wood conical usnisa, traces of gilding, wood stand (2) 88 cm high
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John Castle Harris (1893-1967), a rare studio pottery vase, 1941 the pierced blue grey vase of tapering form with flaring lip, with two loop handles, applied grape and vine leaf decoration, incised 'Castle Harris 1941' to base 41.5 cm high
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Merric Boyd (1888-1959), a glazed pottery jug, 1924 modeled as a koala with a blue grey glaze, incised to base 'designed by M. Boyd 1924' 16.5 cm high, 14 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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Merric Boyd (1888-1959), a glazed pottery jug, 1923 modelled as a baluster jug with loop handle, bearing applied grapes and vine leaves, with a dark aubergine glaze, incised to base 'M. Boyd 1923' 17 cm high, 14 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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Merric Boyd (1888-1959), a glazed pottery jug, 1925 modelled as a baluster jug with naturalistic loop handle, bearing applied grapes and vine leaves, with a green and blue glaze, incised to base 'Merric Boyd 1925 (m)' 17 cm high, 16 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
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Merric Boyd (1888-1959), a glazed pottery jug, 1925 modelled as a baluster jug with naturalistic loop handle, bearing applied gum nuts and gum leaves, with a dark blue and grey glaze, incised to base 'Merric Boyd 1925 (m)' 13 cm high, 16 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), a rare pottery model of a platypus the brown platypus naturalistically modelled on a green rectangular base, incised 'GS' to base 5.5 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, 6 cm deep. Other Notes: For a similar model of a platypus by Grace Seccombe see National Gallery of Australia (NGA 84.680.18)
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A Sevres pattern porcelain part dessert service, late 19th century comprising a comport, a low comport and four dessert plates having a gilt rim, celeste blue border each having three ovoid reserves, framed by gilt, decorated in colours with musical instruments, the central circular reserve depicting portraits of French royalty, marked to verso with printed 'Dore a Sevres' and 'S64' (6) the tazza 12 cm high, 23 cm in diameter
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A pair of large Sevres pattern lidded vases, late 19th century having a celeste blue ground highlighted with gilding, each of fluted baluster form, supported on a central stem terminating in a canted square form stepped base, the frieze inset with interlaced circular panels painted in colours with French Royalty, above which there are suspended swags in gilt, a Grecian key border, surmounted by lids modelled as crowns, bearing apocryphal 'Sevres' mark to base 69 cm high, 29 cm in diameter
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A Meissen tete a tete service, late 19th century comprising; a teapot, lidded sugar bowl, cream jug and two cups and saucers, having gilt rims, the tapering spherical pot with naturalistically modelled handle and spout, the sugar bowl with applied floral finial to the lid, the cream jug and cups with loop handles, all hand painted in colours on a white ground, with Deutsche Blumen, marked with crossed swords in underglaze blue, various painted numbers (8) the teapot 14 cm high, 22 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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A pair of Meissen porcelain figurines, circa 1755 depicting a fisherboy and fishergirl, probably modelled by P. Reinicke, the boy in puce coat and green breeches standing on a naturalistic base emptying a basket of fish, marked in crossed swords to the underside; the girl with white blouse and apron, yellow waistcoat and aubergine skirt, with a basket of fish to her feet, on a naturalistic floral decorated flat bottomed base, marked with crossed swords to the rear of the base (2) each 10.5 cm high
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An English porcelain tea set, circa 1835 comprising; a lidded tea pot, a lidded sugar bowl and cream jug, having green borders highlighted in gilt, the white ground painted in colours with flowers, marked '2/967' in gilt to the underside (5) the tea pot 23 cm high
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A Chelsea porcelain oval dish, circa 1755 having a brown rim, the oval dish modelled with basket weave trellis panels, the white ground painted with flowers in colours, brown anchor mark to verso 31.5 cm wide, 26 cm deep. Provenance: The Connoisseurs Store, 269 Toorak Road, South Yarra
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A Chelsea porcelain dessert stand, circa 1760 the oval dish modelled with a basket border with naturalistic vine handles to either end, with a brown rim, painted in colours with insects and butterflies amongst vine leaves and grapes, unmarked 27 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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A Meissen part dessert service, circa 1900-1910 comprising; a comport, square form serving dish and six dessert plates, having gilt rims, hand painted in colours with flowers in the manner of J.E. Braunsdorf, marked to the underside with pressnummer (8) the comport 13 cm high, 24 cm in diameter
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A pair of French porcelain figurines, circa 1900 depicting a young man and woman, both brightly decorated, holding a stick and with baskets of fruit, she with various birds, on naturalistic bases, bearing apocryphal 'Hochst' marks in underglaze blue to base (2) 29 cm high
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A Meissen porcelain desk set, 20th century comprising; a desk tray, paper box, blotter and two lidded ink wells, with gilt rims, decorated Hausmalerei in the blue dragon pattern on a white ground, all marked with crossed swords mark in underglaze blue to underside, incised through twice, with various painters numbers (7) the tray 3.5 cm high, 41 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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A Hamadan runner rug, 20th century vegetable dyed hand knotted wool on a cotton warp 80 cm wide, 300 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XIV fauteuils, late 17th/early 18th century having padded backs and seats upholstered in 19th century Genoan silk velvet, forward scrolling arms, supported on scrolling legs joined by le os de mouton stretchers (2) 107 cm high, 64 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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An Italian Rococo giltwood mirror, 18th century and later the later rectangular plate within a carved and pierced scrolling frame surmounted by a foliate crest 148 cm high, 74 cm wide
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A George III satinwood inlaid mahogany bookcase, circa 1800 having a moulded and inlaid cornice to the top, two thirteen pane astragal glazed satinwood banded doors opening to reveal adjustable shelves, the lower section having two panelled and satinwood banded doors, opening to reveal 2 drawers and adjustable shelves, supported on bracket feet (2) 239 cm high, 122 cm high, 57 cm deep
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A Napoleon III ormolu mounted, cut brass, ebonized and tortoiseshell, horn, mother of pearl and pewter 'Boulle' side table, Circa 1860 in premiere partie, having a rectangular top, the friezes centred by an ormolu mask, with single frieze drawer, supported on cabriole legs 69 cm high, 78 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Napoleon III ormolu mounted, cut brass, ebonized and tortoiseshell 'Boulle' centre table, circa 1860 having a lobed oval top, the frieze mounted with male and female ormolu masks, with a single frieze drawer, supported on cabriole legs 73 cm high, 140 cm wide, 86 cm deep
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A set of four blue chinoiserie lacquer Italian chairs, 18th century having pierced gilded foliate scroll cresting centred by a shell to the top rail above a central vasi-form splat, a caned seat, supported on cabriole legs joined by stretchers (4) 111 cm high, 46.5 cm wide, 41 cm deep each
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A George III mahogany serving table, circa 1790 having Goncalo Alves cross banding and boxwood stringing to the rectangular top, the strung frieze centred by a raised tablet, supported on tapering square form inlaid legs terminating in spade feet 91 cm high, 152 cm wide, 67 cm deep
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A Regency mahogany serving table having a breakfront rectangular top, curved sides, above inset panels to the frieze, two central frieze drawers, supported on tapering reeded legs surmounted by scrolled capitals and lion masks, resting on square panelled blocks on paw feet 93.5 cm high, 235 cm wide, 75 cm deep. Other Notes: For a serving table with the identical leg format see Christies, London, King Street English Furniture 8th July 1999 Lot 75
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A rare Dutch ivory inlaid walnut chair, circa 1740 having a yoke form top rail, the vasi-form central back splat inlaid with an ivory portrait of Willem III, from which emanate inlaid vines extending around the frame, above a drop in seat, the seat rail inlaid with butterflies and sinuous vines, supported on cabriole legs to the front, to which are inset ivory masks and further vines, splayed legs to the rear 99 cm high, 54 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A Louis XV walnut bombe commode, mid 18th century having a moulded rim to the shaped top, above a bombe case fitted with three carved serpentine long drawers mounted with bronze handles, a carved shaped apron, supported on carved legs 89 cm high, 125 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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A George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, circa 1825 the classic shaped pediment above two Gothic arch astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the secretaire drawer opening to reveal an interior fitted with pigeon holes, drawers and centre cabinet, the lower section fitted with two panel doors, on platform base 236.5 cm high, 125.5 cm wide, 42.5 cm deep
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A French white marble and ormolu mantel clock, circa 1890 the stepped breakfront white marble clock surmounted by an ormolu maiden, seated on a pedestal, adjacent to a jardinière of flowers, the white marble dial with gilt Roman numerals, bearing in gilt the retailers mark 'Walsh Brothers Melbourne', the 8 day movement striking on a bell 58 cm high, 39 cm wide, 19.5 cm deep
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A French ormolu mounted, cut brass and green tortoiseshell inlaid mantel clock, circa 1880 the waisted case with 'Boulle' decoration to front and sides, surmounted by an urn finial, the cast dial with individual white enamel Roman chapters, below which there is a hand painted porcelain panel depicting putti, the eight day twin barrel movement with strike on bell (3) 40 cm high
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A George III mahogany bracket clock, marked Sampson Morrice London, circa 1770 the bell top surmounted by a handle and four urn finials, over scrolling pierced frets, on a stepped plinth base with bracket feet, 7.5 inch two piece silvered dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, matching blued steel hands, circular date aperture and strike / silent subsidiary in the arch, the movement with double fusee verge escapement 54 cm high, 29.5 cm wide, 18.5 cm deep
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A French ormolu chandelier, circa 1900 of foliate scrolling form, having nine branches, centred by a flammiform frosted glass shade 78 cm high, 48 cm diameter
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After the Antique, an Italian bronze of Nike or winged Victory, 19th century Nike standing upon a sphere bearing the founders cast label 'Gargiulo Cannone e Co. Fonderia di Bronzo Ex Monistero S. Eframo Vecchio Napoli', black brown patina, supported on a square marble base 69 cm high inclusive of base
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After the antique, a French bronze figure of a classical maiden, late 19th century the classically clad maiden with Pan pipes and a wine ewer, on a naturalistic base, dark brown patina 45 cm high
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A group of four polychrome decorated wood Santos figures, 19th century two figures carved as monks and one as a saint on circular pinths, the fourth a carved female in black dress and cloak, possibly a nun, with ivory face and hands on square plinth (4) tallest 31.5 cm high
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After Guillaume Coustou, a bronze and spelter model of a Marley Horse, circa 1890 depicted rearing with attendant on a naturalistic base 60 cm high, 49 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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Frederick Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904), a rare French patinated bronze, Paris 1878, depicting the head of the Statue of Liberty on a black marble plinth, inscribed to the right shoulder 'Souvenir de l'exposition 1878 Statue de la Liberte Bartholdi copyright 30 August 1876', foundry mark to the left shoulder 'Avoiron Cie Paris' 13 cm high, 8 cm wide, 8 cm deep. Literature: Charles M. Blanc, Les Beaux-Arts a l'exposition universelle de 1878, Paris 1878, p. 21 and 175. Catalogue officiel publié par le…
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A French window display automaton, probably Roullet and Decamps, circa 1920 depicting a drunkard, dressed in tails and top hat with a cane adjacent to an illuminated box, with white composition hands, an articulated face, blue glass eyes, supported on a rectangular wooden case containing the electrical mechanism. Upon activation the figures eyebrows, eyes and lips move, his head moves from side to side, he taps his right foot and points his cane to the rotating illuminated advertising box (2) 60 cm high,…
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A Venetian polychrome blackamoor, late 19th century depicted as a Nubian holding aloft a flammiform torch, decorated in polychrome and 'Mecca' gilt, supported on a faux marble base 200 cm high, 34 cm deep
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An Austrian carved and polychrome wooden bird specimen tree, late 19th century the thirty-three painted multi-coloured small birds perched on the naturalistic branches in various poses, the green painted base representing grass with toadstool clusters This tree reflects the enormous interest in ornithology in the latter part of the 19th century generated in part by the theories of Charles Darwin. 158 cm high. Provenance: Museum of Natural Science, Vienna. Howell and Howell, Sydney Sotheby's Australia,…
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Helen Ogilvie (1902-1993), an Italianate theatrical display cabinet, circa 1955 the velvet clad pagoda topped glazed and illuminated cabinet, containing three theatrical scenes viewed in rotation, supported on a square form plinth base, aged finish throughout (2) 156 cm high, 59 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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A set of four limestone putti emblematic of the seasons, 19th century each carrying attributes of the season, on square form bases (4) 72 cm high
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A pair of lead garden urns, 18th/19th century the urns of campana shape, mounted with scrolling dragon handles to either side, the sides decorated with putti framed by wreaths above a lotus collar, supported on a central stem terminating in a spreading circular foot (2) 51 cm high, 58 cm wide
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Three Greek terracotta antiquities, circa 400 B.C. comprising a hydria, oinochoe and a krossoi; the hydria decorated in black on a red ground, depicting female heads, the oinochoe decorated in red on a black ground, depicting a dove, the Krossoi with remnants of black decoration on a red ground (3) the hydria 10 cm high, the oinochoe 10.5 cm high, the Krossoi 9 cm high
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Raoul Francois Larche (1860-1912),' Loie Fuller' Figural Table Lamp, circa 1900. Raoul Francois Larche (1860-1912),' Loie Fuller' Figural Table Lamp, circa 1900 the gilded bronze depicting the sinuous draped figure of the famous dancer Loie Fuller with her veil twirling above her head, signed Raoul Larche and with impressed foundry mark, Siot Decauville Fondeurs Paris, (not fitted for lighting) 45 cm high. Literature: Renate Ulmer, Art Nouveau, Symbolismus und Jugensdtil in Frankreich, New York, 1999, p.74…
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A Lalique glass bowl, Dahlias, designed 1921 the frosted glass bowl with brown wash, moulded mark 'R. Lalique' Reference: Marchillac 384 30.3 cm in diameter
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A George IV faux porphyry parcel gilt torchere, circa 1825 having a beaded rim to the circular top, the tapering faux porphyry ground column mounted with a gilt lotus volute and upturned gilt acanthus collar, supported on a triform base surmounted by anthemion, in turn resting on well carved lion paw feet on an ebonised iron weighted concave triform base 111 cm high, 52 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A bronze fountain, 20th century depicting a cherub holding a dolphin, supported on a circular base 68 cm high
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A Regency tortoiseshell, ivory silver strung tea caddy, circa 1810 the domed faceted top with blonde tortoiseshell cross banding, centred by a silver tablet, opening to reveal two lidded compartments, with ivory spacings between the lid and eight sided body, supported on spherical silver feet 15 cm high, 17.5 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep
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Theresa Walker (1807-1876), a wax portrait of Sir John Franklin, circa 1846 the wax portrait after David D'Angers, framed in a musk wood box frame 9 cm high, 6.5 cm wide (portrait) 19 cm by 17 cm (frame)
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The Changi prison Australian rules football association premiers trophy plaque, 1942 the hand written cardboard trophy laid down on metal backing with a later plastic protector, drawn and inscribed in pencil 'Richmond Football Club, Premiers, 1942, Australian Rules Association, P. O. W. Camp Changi, Coach: Horgan D., Trainer: G. Brown, Pres: A. Bush, Capt: P. MacKinlay, Vice Capt: R. Small, Secretary: B. C. Wootten, Treasurer: H. Hollioak, Presented to P. J. Campbell as a member of the above Club.,…
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A Colonial silver testimonial centerpiece, attributed to William Kerr, circa 1889 formed as an emu egg supported on two slender entwined fern trees, on a naturalistic rockwork modelled base with applied ferns, bird, kangaroo and mining rig, supported on four scroll work feet, inscribed to the cartouche 'Ald. C. A. Ring - Mayor - 1888-1889' and to the second cartouche 'Silverton N.S.W' 680 gms, 47.5 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep
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A collection of silver cutlery, various dates and makers comprising a sauce ladle, table spoon, sugar tongs, two button hooks, mustard spoon and a soup ladle (7) 400 gms
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Two Tiffany & Co. sterling silver and enamel elephants, designed by Gene Moore, 20th century realistically modelled, decorated with orange, green and gold saddles and harness, the larger elephant missing the performance artist, weighted and marked Tiffany & Co., Made in Italy 925.' (2) 14.5 cm long and 11.5 cm long respectively
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A Russian silver, enamelled and gem set Kovsh, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917 bearing Cyrillic makers marks 'PeeK', the kovsh of cupped form with an applied Grecian key border, centrally mounted with a Russian silver coin, the triform thumb piece decorated with scrolling foliage, green enamel and cabochon gem set, supported on a tapering foot 4.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 7 cm deep
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A Danish sterling silver three branch candelabra designed by Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, circa 1970 of biomorphic form, marked to base with Georg Jensen marks and '956' 9 cm high, 18 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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A pair of sterling silver candelabra, Axel Salmondsen, Denmark in 18th century style, circa 1960 each three branch silver candelabra supported on a central stem terminating in a stepped dome foot (2) 1540gms, 22 cm high, 21.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
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A French silver tray and two matching bowls on stands, Andre Aucoc, Paris, 1887-1911 of plain rectangular form with chamfered corners, the raised octagonal deep bowls screwed on to matching stands, all designed with a series of notches at regular intervals to ribbed rims, fully marked (3) total weight 2,600 gms, length of tray 42 cm, length of dishes 21 cm
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A Continental silver wager cup, late 19th century modelled as a woman in a spreading hoop skirt holding a rotating tub above her head 60gms, 11 cm high
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A pair of George III sterling silver oval stands, London 1787, 'TW' overstruck the pair of oval stands with reeded edge, pierced gallery to the rim, plain centres each supported on four scrolling feet (2) 573 gms, 3 cm high, 23 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep
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A George III sterling silver entree dish resting on a Sheffield plate warming base, Richard Sibley, London, 1826, and the stand T & J Creswick, Sheffield the dish of rectangular form, with applied acanthus and reeded border to the top, surmounted by a removable acanthus form loop handle resting on well modelled lion masks and feet, the lower section having reeded rim with shells and acanthus to the corners, the Sheffield plate base having a pierced inner tray for warm water, with scrolling handles to…
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A George III sterling silver oval salver, Timothy Renou, London, 1,800 the oval salver having a reeded rim, inscribed with a crest to centre, supported on four scrolling feet 426 gms, 3 cm high, 24 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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A George III Silver basket, Thomas Wallis II and Jonathan Hayne, London, 1814 of oblong form with chamfered corners and gadroon, scroll and shell borders, a wide pierced swing handle, raised on pedestal foot 1310gms, 34.5 cm wide
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A George III sterling silver lidded cup, John Emes, London, 1806 the cup of tapering form, decorated with scrolling acanthus and flowers, with two reeded angular loop handles, the domed lid surmounted by an acorn finial, supported on a spreading circular foot 1140 gms, 29.5 cm high
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An Edwardian sterling silver sauceboat, George Nathan and Ridley Hayes, Chester, 1902 the boat having an undulating rim, over scrolling handle, extensively repousse decorated with flowers and foliage, supported on lion paw feet 225gms, 10 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, 9.6 cm deep
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A William IV sterling silver coffee pot together with a sterling silver tea pot, Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, Glasgow, 1834 and London, 1824 the coffee pot of faceted baluster form, with repousse floral swags and festoons, a scrolling handle, surmounted by a shell form lid with floriform finial, on spreading octagonal base, the melon shaped form tea pot of lobed form, extensively repousse decorated with flowers, with acanthus mounted loop handle, the domed lid with floriform finial the coffee pot 1360…
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A George III sterling silver sauceboat, possibly Hester Bateman, London, 1780 the boat having a beaded rim, over scrolling handle, supported on three hoof feet 181 gms, 11 cm high, 18 cm long, 9 cm deep
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A George II Sterling silver hot water jug, Richard Gurney and Thomas Cook, London, 1748 of plain baluster form with bright cut armorial crest, with domed and hinged cover with reeded edge and spiral twist finial, scrolling wooden handle, on a stepped and reeded circular base 940 gms, 26.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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A pair of George III loaded sterling silver candlesticks, John and Thomas Settle, Sheffield, 1818 the tapering balister candlesticks reeded and decorated with acanthus, supported on a hexagonal foot, with reeded and shell decorated nozzles 1460gms, 28 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver salver, possibly Albert Savory, London, 1841 the salver with cast applied scrolling foliate border, decorated with scrolling acanthus to the front, raised on four scrolling shell feet 2420gms, 5 cm high, 45 cm in diameter
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A George III Scottish silver ladle and an Edwardian silver gilt sweetmeat basket, the ladle Robert Gray & Son, Edinburgh, 1809, the sweetmeat, Lionel Alfred Crichton, London, 1907 the plain fiddle pattern ladle inscribed with a scolling 'C', the sweetmeat with cast foliate handle, beaded rim to the pierced basket which is decorated with flowers, supported on an applied ovoid base resting on four outswept feet (2) the ladle 220gms 35 cm long the basket 240gms, 13 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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A George III sterling silver tankard, William and James Priest, London, 1767, the baluster form tankard with bright cut crest having a stepped dome top lid, loop thumbpiece surmounting the handle with heart shaped terminal 840gms, 20 cm high
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A George III sterling silver and crystal cruet stand, London, 1791 the oval stand with pierced gallery, central loop handle, supported on four short feet, containing four crystal bottles, two silver mounted shakers and two silver mounted pots (11) 25 cm high, 19 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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A George III sterling silver cake basket, Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London, 1809 having a reeded loop handle, reeded rim, decorated to the centre with men harvesting with scythes, supported on a spreading ovoid foot 880 Grams, 24 cm high, 31 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A George II sterling silver waiter, Robert Abercrombie, London, 1743 the plain waiter with pie crust rim, inscribed with a rampant lion to centre, supported on 3 pad feet, inscribed 'CR' to the reverse 201 gms, 16 cm diameter
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An Edwardian sterling silver bachelor's tea set, J.G. Ltd., Birmingham, 1908 comprising a tea pot, sugar bow and cream jug, all of tapering oval form with gardrooned decoration, the tea pot having an ebonized handle, the sugar and cream jug angular loop handles (3) 411gms, the teapot 12 cm high, 22 cm wide, 9 cm deep
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A large William IV sterling silver salver, Edward Barnard, Edward Barnard Jnr, John and William Barnard, London, 1830 with applied cast scrolling foliate border, decorated with scrolling acanthus to the front, raised on acanthus and shell feet 3640gms, 6.5 cm high, 55.5 cm in diameter
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A George IV sterling silver hot water urn, William Bateman, London, 1824 the urn of lobed melon form, repousse decorated with scrolling foliage, with applied loop handles and silver and ivory spigot, surmounted by a domed lid with urn finial, opening to reveal a sterling silver internal sleeve, supported on a central stem terminating in a square form base, on bun feet (3) 4420gms, 40 cm high, 35 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A George III sterling silver soup tureen, Benjamin Smith II and Benjamin Smith III, London, 1817 the body with cast and applied floral swags, raised on four scrolling shell form feet, having two scrolling handles emanating from acanthus, the domed cover with an applied cast border of shells, grapes, surmounted by a floriform handle 5000gms, 23 cm high, 38.5 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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A set of four George III sterling silver dinner plates together with two further plates the four Benjamin Laver, London, 1783, William Fountain, London, 1800, Mappin and Webb, Sheffield, 1915, the plates with reeded and gadrooned rims (6) 3320gms, 25 cm diameter
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A matched set of six George III sterling silver cast candlesticks, four William Tuite, London, 1761, and two Samuel Courtauld, London, 1756 each of baluster form, cast and chased with scrolls, beaded husks, on shaped circular bases, each with spiral scrolling sockets with conforming scrolling nozzles, marked to base and to nozzles (12) 5500gms, 29 cm high
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The Tattersalls Cup, a large Victorian sterling silver Pilgrim's flask, Robert Garrard, London, 1864 having a flattened pear shaped body with fluting to the lower section, mounted to either side with a foliate framed Bacchic mask, the terminals of which are hung with heavy chains, surmounted by a domed fluted cover, the body engraved 'Presented / By the / Directors / Of / White Horse Distillery / Limited' supported on a spreading oval foot (3) 9000 gms, 77 cm high. Provenance: Presented in 1936 by Sir…
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