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

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:209
Sale Title:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & DesignLots with images:208
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:149
Date:21-Jul-2015
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A pair of iron-red ground 'Gu' vases, late 19th/20th century each of archaic beaker form and square section, decorated in 'famille-rose' enamels with floral vignettes reserved on the ground gilt with lotus scrolls and formal borders (2), 29 cm high
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A gilt bronze figure of Bhaisyajaguru, ( Medicine Buddha), Tibet, 17th/18th century seated in dhyanasana on an associated beaded double lotus base, the lowered right hand holding the stem of the Myrobalan fruit, the left in dhyana mudra, dressed in loosely draped robes left open at the right shoulder, the face with serene expression and flanked by long earlobes beneath the tight whorls of hair surmounted by a tall usnisa, the base with an inscription in Tibetan script (2), 26.5 cm high
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Two Thangkas, Tibet, 19th century comprising one depicting the Paradise of Amitabha; the other depicting Sadaksari (2), 56.5 x 38.5 cm; 57.5 x 43.5 cm. Provenance: Acquired in Tibet during the early 1980s
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Kyoto schoolThe old pine, Japan, 19th century. Kyoto school The old pine, Japan, 19th century a six-panel screen, painted in ink on paper with gold splashes depicting an old pine tree, signed Getsugen Ho (gen)-sho with two seals each panel 175 cm high, 74 cm wide and 72 cm wide
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AnnonymousCherry blossoms, Japan, 19th century. Annonymous Cherry blossoms, Japan, 19th century a six-panel screen, painted in ink, colour and gold leaf on paper depicting blossoming cherry trees on grassy promontories each panel 152 cm high, 64 cm and 62 cm wide. Provenance: The Esate of Patricia Withofs and thence by descent
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A lacquer suzuribako Meiji period, 19th century the cover decorated in gold and tones of brown on a nashiji ground with a figure playing a flute standing beside a gate beneath an overhanging tree, his horse grazing nearby, the interior fitted with a bronze shell form water dropper and rectangular inkstone 23.5 x 22 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne, 1 December, 2004, lot 952
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Kitano Tsunetomi 1880-1947 The Heron Maiden (sagi musume) woodblock print on mica, Oban tate-elaid down, mounted as a scroll, framed. Kitano Tsunetomi 1880-1947 The Heron Maiden ( sagi musume ) woodblock print on mica, Oban tate-e laid down, mounted as a scroll, framed The print 44 x 29 cm, the scroll 140 x 41 cm, overall 154 x 57 cm. Provenance: Hanlin Gallery, Hong Kong, 18 December, 2,000
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A black japanned chinoiserie and gilt decorated cabinet on later stand, 19th century the front doors decorated with figures in landscape, one figure on horseback with his companion being farewelled amidst a landscape of pavillions, pagodas, trees, figures, birds and rocky outcrops, gilt bronze mounts and locking mechanism, the interior of doors painted with large birds in landscapes, the interior fitted with ten drawers all decorated with landscapes and fitted with replaced brass handles. the chinoiserie…
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A pair of Venetian polychrome blackamoors, late 19th century depicted as Nubians each holding aloft a gilded cup, supported on a stepped plinth (2), 164 cm high, 43 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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A fine Anglo Indian rosewood sofa table, circa 1835 having an acanthus moulded rim to the rectangular top, foliate carving to the frieze with drawers, supported on two scroll carved standards joined by a carved stretcher, each standard terminating in out splayed feet 74 cm high, 135 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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A fine Vizagapatam games box, early 19th century of incised ivory and horn inlaid into sandalwood, the top of the box opening to form a chess board, opening to reveal an interior containing three inlaid sandalwood boxes with sliding lids for game accouterments, lifting out to reveal the interior games board for backgammon, with finely carved and turned ivory and horn chess pieces, draughts pieces, dice and dice cups (65), the box 10 cm high, 46 cm wide, 23. 5 cm deep when closed the tallest chess piece…
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A six branch cut glass tiered chandelier the central tear shaped pendant composed of multiple tiers of prisms and drops, a top canopy surmount, the scrolling arms supporting candles with etched glass shades, and glass drip pans suspending lustre prisms 117 cm high
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A six branch cut glass tiered chandelier the central tear shaped pendant composed of multiple tiers of prisms and drops, a top canopy surmount, the scrolling arms supporting candles with etched glass shades, and glass drip pans suspending lustre prisms 117 cm high
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A neo-classical gilt metal eight-light cut-glass chandelier, mid-19th century composed of interlocking scrolling branches in tiers suspending flower capped pear shaped facetted and non facetted glass drops, circular glass drip pans 123 cm high
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A Dutch console table and mirror, walnut with floral marquetry inlay circa 1830 the rectangular beveled mirror surmounted by a moulded cornice, the mirror backed console table having a rectangular top, a full width frieze drawer, supported on turned columns with ormolu collars to the front, on stile feet (2), the mirror 116 cm high, 70 cm wide the table 74 cm high, 73 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A Dutch fold over games table, mahogany with floral marquetry inlay, circa 1860 having a truncated tri-form fold over top, opening to reveal an inlaid games board, with a shaped frieze, supported on four cabriole legs one of which extends to support the table top, terminating in pointed pad feet 77 cm high, 101 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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An impressive French gilt brass mantle clock, circa 1880 the stepped breakfront clock case flanked by a pair of winged horses, the two train French barrel movement chiming the hour, with a white enamel dial and black numerals, the scrollwork case surmounted by a putto, on a wooden base 45 cm high, 78 cm wide, 28.5 cm deep
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A pair of Dutch walnut marquetry side chairs, 19th century the openwork backs with a triform crest linking scrolling side supports and a vasiform splat, all inlaid with vases, flowers, birds and trailing foliage, red felt slip seats, shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet (2), 117 cm high
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A George II burr walnut chest on chest, circa 1750 the shaped cornice above two short and two long drawers, the lower section with three long drawers, all cross banded, reeded and canted corners, brass handles and escutcheons, on bracket feet 168 cm high, 140 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A giltwood cushion mirror, French, 18th/19th century of rectangular form, surmounted with a foliate scroll and shell crest 173 cm high, 98 cm wide
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Three Meissen 'Prunkteller', late 19th century all in the form of shallow bowls, with parcel gilded relief moulded leaves to the border, decorated to the central reserve with 'Deutsche Blumen' in colours on a white ground, marked with cross swords in under glaze blue to verso with various impressed marks (3), each being 30.5 cm in diameter
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A pair of lamps with glass shades, late 19th century each of columnar form, electrofied, the columns decorated with foliate motifs, knops with rosettes and inverted corners, fluted stems and bases, with later glass shades (2), 59 cm high
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A George II walnut chest on stand, second quarter of 18th century with fruitwood line inlay, the reverse ogee moulded cornice above two short frieze drawers over three long drawers, on stand comprising two short drawers above one central drawer, flanked by two deep drawers with shaped apon below, on cabriole legs and pointed pad feet 168 cm high, 109 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A French historical tapestry, late 17th century depicting a courtly scene with Courtiers paying homage, framed within a foliate border 339 cm by 280 cm
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A French walnut commode, late 18th century / early 19th century the serpentine moulded top above three long drawers with brass scroll foliate handles and escutcheons, scalloped frieze and on short cabriole legs with carved acathus leaf and scrolls 91.5 cm high, 121 cm wide, 68.5 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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A large brass carriage clock, English, Gillett & Bland, Croydon, London, circa 1875 double fusee, lever platform escapement, striking hours, engraved silvered dial, Roman numerals, the brass case with three bevelled glass sides and a foliate engraved handle with scroll supports, foliate engraving throughout, on bracket feet 23.5 cm high
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A gilt brass carriage clock, French, late 19th Century the gorge case surmounted by a swing handle and bevelled glass panels, foliate engraved gilt brass dial with white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals, the twin barrel movement striking on a gong, with lever platform escapement, on a base cornered by winged mythological figures with winding key,17 cm high with handle down
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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 gilt brass grand sonnerie carriage clock with alarm, French, retailed J W Benson, London, late 19th Century the gorge case with swing handle above and bevelled glass panels, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, with subsidiary alarm dial below, the twin barrel movement striking on a bell, with lever platform escapement, with winding key, 13.7 cm high with handle down.
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An ebonised bracket clock, English, Samuel Godbehere, London, circa 1750 triple fusee, quarters striking on 8 bells, anchor escapement, engraved back plate, strike silent subsidiary in arch, Roman and Arabic numerals, centre sweep hand, ebonised case with raised caddy and brass ball finials (centre one missing), brass applique spandrels and side frets, on brass bracket feet 53 cm high, 31 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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A German fruitwood mantel clock, circa 1900 circular engraved brass dial, Roman numerals, the pointed arched hood with scrolling surmount supporting three turned wood finials, a chased foliate inner border, turned pilllars with gilt rosettes, resting on moulded stepped base with bracket feet 45 cm high, 31 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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A fine and rare ebony veneered striking bracket clock with pull quarter repeat, Henry Jones, London circa 1685 the domed caddy top with cast 'Quare-style' handle set on internal pommels, over pierced foliate mounts to all four sides, with a turned final to each corner, over four rectangular glazed side panels, the front door mounted with escutcheons, on a moulded plinth and squat bun feet, the 15.5 cm square brass dial with winged cherubs head spandrels enclosing the strike/not strike lever and silvered…
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A George II mahogany longcase clock, Thomas Hunter, London, circa 1750 8-day, petit sonnerie movement, strikes the hour and plays 6 tunes on the quarter and half hour, the silvered and brass dial is signed on a disc in break arch, Roman numerals, date aperture, subsidiary seconds dial, brass rococo spandrels, the moulded arched hood above fluted turned pilasters, the trunk with arched panel door and chamfered corners, raised on short bracket feet 212 cm high
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An oak longcase clock, English, William Spry, Hereford, circa 1820 8-day, bell strike, anchor escapement, white painted dial surrounded by painted rural scenes, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, the arched hood with broken swan neck pediment, fluted columns, the trunk with panelled and cross banded door with inset diamond shaped motif, plain plinth on short bracket feet 200 cm high
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A George II mahogany longcase clock, Skeleton Barrett, London, circa 1740 8-day, silent/strike, five pillar movement with anchor escapements and rack striking on a bell, brass dial with silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals, and rococo spandrels, matted brass centre with subsidiary seconds dial and calender aperture, the arched hood surmounted by three brass ball and spire finials, with fluted pilasters above the fluted chamfered trunk with arched door. rectangular plinth 222 cm high
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A set of late George III mahogany bed steps, circa 1820 three green tooled leather inset treads, the middle step doubling as a commode drawer, raised on tapered legs 67 cm high, 41.2 cm wide, 76 cm deep
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A George III mahogany library bookcase, circa 1810 the moulded pediment above three Gothic arch astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with three panelled door cupboards, the central doors to both sections with sliding action, raised on plinth base 283 cm high, 206 cm wide, 39.5 cm deep. Provenance: Christopher Selmes, Bronte House, Sydney Sotheby's Australia, ''The Norman Wheeler Collection", 14 August 1994, lot 267
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1770 the moulded top above two short and three long cockbeaded drawers, brass drop handles, on bracket feet 95 cm high, 116 cm wide, 55.7 cm deep
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A George III mahogany bookcase, circa 1810 the stepped moulded cornice above two Gothic arched glazed doors, enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with panel doors enclosing a single shelf 223 cm high, 132.5 cm wide, 46.5 cm deep
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A George III painted mahogany dressing mirror, circa 1,800 in the manner of Sheraton, the mirror within a rectangular frame, painted with trailing flowers, the turned upright supports surmounted by brass eagles and decorated with foliate motifs, the bow fronted base painted with a mandola and musical score tied with a rbbon and trailing garlands, three cross beaded frieze drawers, turned knob handles, the central one with ivory escutcheon, raised on brass lion paw feet 80 cm high, 80 cm wide, 30 cm deep.…
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A Regency rosewood sofa table, circa 1815 the well figured rectangular top, the frieze fitted with a single frieze drawer, on a square column with gadroon borders over a quad-form base with four hipped splay legs terminating in brass lion paw feet and castors. 40 cm high, 148 cm wide, 70.5 cm deep
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A George III mahogany sideboard, circa 1815 of demi-lune form, the top cross banded with double string inlaid borders above a central drawer, the disguised arched frieze drawer opens to reveal fitted compartments, flanked either side by a cellarette and a cupboard, brass ring drop handles, raised on square tapering legs terminating in spade feet 91 cm high, 191 cm wide, 81 cm deep
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A Regency mahogany and brass mounted cheval mirror the framed mirror plate between turned supports with acorn surmounts and adjustable brass candle arms, on reeded outswept legs and brass castors 168 cm high, 79 cm wide. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, The Norman Wheeler Collection, Sydney, 14 August 1994, lot 318
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A pair of mahogany side chairs, late 19th century in the Chippendale manner, each having the back and seat upholstered in a checked fabric, raised on cabriole legs with carved scrolling acanthus leaf knees and terminating in pad feet (2), 95 cm high
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A Regency rectangular gilt wood framed mirror with moulded frame and rounded top corners, incised key pattern border, beaded inner edge to mirror plate 124 cm high, 86 cm wide
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An early 19th century glazed door bookcase, circa 1825 the shaped cross-banded cornice above two glazed doors with astragal bars enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with two panelled cupboard doors enclosing a single shelf, reeded brass door trims, on turned feet 202 cm high, 109 cm wide, 57 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia Dr Clifford Craig Collection, 19 November 1994, lot 6
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An Australian cedar glazed bookcase, circa 1850 the cross banded cornice and frieze above two glazed doors, each of three panes with cross bars, enclosing adjustable shelves, raised on turned feet 220.8 cm high, 120 cm wide, 36.4 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, The Dr Clifford Craig Collection, Launceston, Tasmania, 19 November, 1994, lot 37
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An Australian cedar dressing mirror on matched stand, 19th century a rectangular framed mirror glass supported between two turned supports, above platform base with moulded edge and standing on squat bun feet 60 cm high, 60 cm wide, 29.5 cm deep
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A fan, tortoiseshell and black lace, circa 1900 Having tortoiseshell slats, interleaved with ruffled black lace, with the last slat bearing the inscription "Nellie" in raised rose gold Provenance: presented by Dame Nellie Melba to Emmy Smith-Palmer (daughter John C. Smith, British Consul Munich Bavaria) after she accompanied her on a European tour to Paris as a pianist and singer in 1906. The lot also includes a photo of Emily Smith and a hand written letter by Dame Nellie Melba on her…
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Three Colonial conductors batons, late 19th century the first two part ebony baton with silver mount to the tip, silver collar to centre and tapering cap to the top, inscribed 'Presented by the Members of the St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir to their conductor Alfred Plumpton Esq., Melbourne, January 1881', further mounted with a continuous spiral of pierced anthemion, boxed in a velvet lined Casuarina veneered cedar box bearing a silver plaque to the lid inscribed 'A. Plumpton Esqe. Melbourne 1881'; the…
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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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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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Waterford Crystal vase, by Jim O'Leary 1988 of ovoid cylinder form, wheel cut with tall ships at sea, star cut to the base, issued to commemorate the Australian bicentennial, accompanied by original box and signed certificate by Jim O'Leary stating it is number 10 of a limited edition of 100 35 cm high, 19 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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A Rene Lalique carafe ' Deux Danseuses', design introduced 1912 a clear and frosted glass carafe with tapering neck, ring shaped body with central roundel depicting maidens dancing amongst foliage, inscribed 'R. Lalique France' Reference : Marcilhac 3153A 34 cm high
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A rare Rene Lalique hand mirror 'Deux Figurines', design introduced 1912 the silver plated mirror with finely modelled tapering frosted glass handle depicting two maidens, boxed in original Lalique silk lined box Reference: Marcilhac 676 (2), the mirror 30 cm long, 15.5 cm wide, the box 5.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, 34 cm long
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A Lalique 'Formose' vase, designed 1924 the cased opalescent and grey stained vase inscribed 'R. Lalique France'. Reference: Marcilhac 934 17 cm high
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A Daum Nancy landscape vase, circa 1910 in three colour cameo glass, the tapered body supported on a circular foot, cut and etched with trees in deep green against a yellow and orange landscape, signed in cameo 'Daum Nancy' with cross of Loraine 39 cm high
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A suite of Moser glassware, Czechoslovakia, circa 1995 each having a gilded upper rim, comprising 9 champagne glasses, 11 wine glasses, 12 small wine glasses, 12 apertif glasses, 11 tumblers, 6 liquor glasses (61)
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A Charles Catteau for Boch Freres ceramic vase, early 20th century of tapering ovoid form, decorated with bears in silhouette against a gold ground, impressed '945' and bearing Boch printed marks 26 cm high, 11 cm in diameter at the base
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Georges Omerth, 1895-1925 a bronze and ivory figure of a dancer, the young woman modelled in an exuberant pose, supported on a waisted marble socle, signed "Omerth' to the bronze base 23.5 cm high, 10 cm wide
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A Charles and Ray Eames 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman, designed 1956 dsigned for Herman Miller, rosewood, steel, original leather upholstery, retaining Herman Miller sticker to ottoman (2), the chair 80 cm high, 87 cm wide, 80 cm deep; the ottoman 41 cm high, 65 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A late 17th century oak joint stool, circa 1690 the plank top with moulded edge over carved frieze, raised on turned legs united by stretchers 57 cm high. 46 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A late 17th century English oak side table, circa 1680 the rectangular plank top above a channel edge moulded frieze drawer, raised on baluster ring turned legs, joined by rear and front mid stretchers and conforming H-stretcher, on turned legs 73 cm high, 76 cm wide, 49 cm high
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A mid 17th century English oak wall/spice cabinet, circa 1650 the moulded top above a panel door carved with geometric designs, the interior fitted with eight drawers of various sizes with drop handles, iron hinges and on platform base 38.3 cm high, 41 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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A late 17th century English oak side table, circa 1690 the rectangular plank top above a shaped frieze, raised on turned legs with chamfered cross stretchers and on scroll feet. 68 cm high, 76 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A George III mahogany veneer dressing mirror, 1780 the framed shield shaped mirror plate supported by shaped uprights over a cross banded serpentine base with three small drawers, on bracket feet, ivory escutcheon and handles 69 cm high, 45 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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A George III oval inlaid satinwood tea caddy, circa 1790 the top inlaid with flower head paterae, brass handle, the sides decorated with amphora, swags and foliate motifs, the interior with original tin lining and key 12 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep
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A George II mahogany kneehole desk, circa 1750 the cross banded rectangular top with moulded edge above a slide out writing surface and over a long frieze drawer, each pedestal has three drawers flanking the kneehole and recessed cupboard, on bracket feet 77.5 cm high, 76 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A pair of George III mahogany elbow chairs, circa 1780 in the Sheraton manner, each with a rectangular top rail above ribbed horizontal openwork cross rails, ribbed side supports, open arms on turned supports, upholstered seats, raised on tapered legs with cross stretchers (2)
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Pierre Jules Mene (1810 - 1879) two whippets playing with ball, Jiji and Giselle, circa 1860 the bronze naturalistically cast on an oval base, signed to base P.J. Mene 15.5 cm high
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A First period Worcester 'Cracked Ice' Ground pattern tankard, circa 1765. A First period Worcester 'Cracked Ice' Ground pattern tankard, circa 1765 of bell shape with loop handle, painted in underglaze blue and depicting an Oriental figure seated in landscape and a second figure to reverse standing by a table with a vase of flowers, all within cartouche and bordered by a blue flowerhead field, crescent mark 12 cm high. Provenance: Albert Amor Ltd 'The Paul Zeisler Collection of English Blue and White…
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A First period Worcester blue and white tankard, circa 1770 of cylindrical form with loop handle, ' Parrot Pecking Fruit ' pattern printed in underglaze blue, blue crescent mark 13 cm high. Provenance: The Antique Porcelain Gallery, Martin Place, Australia, label No. A/358
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A blue and white First period Worcester mug, Worcester mustard pot and a Bow coffee cup, 1770 - 1780 the mug of cylindrical form painted in 'Gillyflower pattern, a moth and loose spray of flowers amongst scattered sprigs, blue crescent mark; the wet mustard pot with scroll moulded handle and flower knop, Chinese Fence pattern, blue crescent mark. and a Bow cylindrical coffee cup with notched loop handle, painted in Prunus Root pattern, the interior with insect and flowering branches, workman's mark (3).…
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A First period Worcester blue and white basket, Worcester jug and sauceboat the pierced basket with scalloped rim and applied flowerheads 'Pine Cone' pattern, blue crescent mark; the press moulded cabbage leaf jug with mask head spout, painted in Naturalistic Floral pattern, workman's mark and label "Barrett colln. no 15 and a fluted sauceboat, Mission Church' pattern with loop handle and scroll thumbpiece, blue crescent mark. (3), 21 cm diameter, 20 cm high, 21 cm long. Provenance: Antique Porcelain…
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Three First period blue and white Worcester plates, circa 1770 Two plates painted in blue with a central landscape panel bordered by fan and circular panels reserved on a blue ground, pseudo Chinese marks; together with a lobed rim smaller plate, ""Rubber Tree Plant" pattern painted in blue with leaves, vines and small scattered insects, deep blue border, pseudo Chinese marks (3), 23.7 cm and 19.5 cm diameter respectively. Provenance: Albert Amor Ltd, Barrett Collection No.275 label
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A First period Worcester blue and white covered tea canister, Worcester vase, Worcester bowl, tea bowl and saucer, 1770 - 1775 the canister of globular form, 'Mansfield' pattern with dispersed floral sprays, blue crescent mark., the slender tapering vase painted with chysanthemums, blue crescent mark; the bowl, tea bowl and saucer all in Cannon ball pattern, pagodas and pavillions in landscape, crescent mark (5), Vase 18 cm high, canister 12 cm
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A Bow pickle dish, circa 1760, probably Caughley coffee cup and saucer, First period Worcester butter boat, rice ladle, tea bowl and saucer, period 1753-56 the Bow leaf shaped dish "Koto Player" pattern painted in blue, an Oriental lady playing a stringed instrument by a table, painter's mark; the Caughley cup and saucer painted in Fisherman's pattern, underglaze S mark; the pickle dish painted in blue floral sprays, workman's mark; the butterboat painted in 'Mansfield' pattern with relief to…
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A rare First period Worcester pickle dish, circa 1752-53 in the shape of a scallop shell, a border of chevrons moulded around the foot rim, delicately painted in colours with Chinese style sprigs and a border of florets linked by pencil scrolls, red line border 8 cm long
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A First period Worcester coffee cup, circa 1754 - 56 of plain form with a grooved handle, painted in colours with figures in landscape, a fisherman seated by the water, a lady standing gazing and a young man holding a mask. 6 cm high. Provenance: Albert Amor Ltd, London
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Six First period Worcester porcelain items, circa 1770 a Worcester "Rich Queen's pattern Blind Earl sweetmeat dish with branch handle, a covered canister with moulded knop 'Sir Joshua Reynolds' pattern with 'HoHo' birds and butterflies, a cup and saucer in 'Sir Joshua Reynolds' pattern and a cup and creamer in 'Scarlet Japan' pattern painted in kakeimon palette flower panels with underglaze blue reserves, seal marks (6), Canister 15 cm high. Provenance: Sweetmeat dish bearing Albert Amor Ltd, Albrecht…
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A First period Worcester teapot, and three various Worcester cups and saucers, circa 1775 the teapot with moulded flower knop, and polychrome sprays of flowers with insects interspersed, labelled Albert Amor to base; a Dalhousie pattern cup and saucer, with lobed deep underglaze blue borders gilded with foliage and scrollwork, the white ground painted with festoons and insects, the cup with central landscape panel, all in polychrome, one cup and saucer with fluted rims, painted in enamels with festoons of…
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An 18th century Worcester transfer decorated sweetmeat dish and a hexagonal small dish after Robert Hancock the shell shape dish with branch handle in relief, 'L'amour' pattern printed in monochrome, black line border to scalloped rim, unmarked and the hexagonal dish with 'The Milk Maids' printed in monochrome with black line border, unmarked. (2), 15 cm wide, 13 cm wide respectively
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A pair of Limoges display plates, circa 1900 the plates with gilded rims, finely painted with game birds in a landscape, signed 'Dubois', bearing to verso red transfer 'Porcelaine L.R.L Limoges France' (2), each being 33 cm in diameter
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A rare pair of Wedgwood majolica figures, circa 1880 depicting Roderick Dhu and the Lady of the Lake, he depicted dressed in tartans with drawn sword and shield, she dressed in tartans and bearing a staff, each impressed 'Wedgwood' to the base (2), 20 cm high
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A German metal mounted carved ivory tankard, 19th century the body carved in high relief with figures from mythology, with loop handle, the domed lid embossed with scrollwork and masks, surmounted by a standing ivory figure of a boy 22.5 cm high, 14 cm wide
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Marius Hammer, Norwegian (1847 - 1927) tea strainer with gilt washed bowl and pale pink enamel border and stem, marked Mh, 930S and mark for Bergen; a Norwegian silver-gilt and deep red guilloche enamel quatreform tea strainer, stamped 'Sterling"925 S and Hestenes, Norway; a Soviet (1927-1958) silver gilt tea strainer with cloisonne enamel border and stem decorated with polychrome foliate motifs concave teardrop thumbpiece, unknown maker, 916 standard; a Soviet (1927-1958) silver gilt washed tea…
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Four Norwegian silver gilt and enamel tea strainers, David-Andersen, marks for 1888-1925 a silver gilt and pink guilloche enamel tea strainer, the bowl with a border of white enamel pellets, stamped to reverse 925 S and maker's mark for period 1888-1925; a silver gilt and mid blue cloisonne scroll decorated enamel tea strainer with borders of white enamel pellets, stamped to reverse 925 S and maker's mark for period 1888-1925; a silver gilt and cloisonne tea strainer with polychrome enamel foliate…
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Four Norwegian silver-gilt wash and enamel tea strainers, David Andersen, marks for 1888-1925 a silver and blue cloisonne enamel tea strainer, scrolling wirework decoration, the borders enhanced by white enamel pellets, stamped to underside 925 and maker's mark for period 1888-1925; a parcel-gilt and deep green guilloche enamel tea strainer with white enamel pellet inner border, stamped 925 and makers mark for period 1888-1925; a silver gilt and cobalt blue cloisonne enamel tea strainer, decorated with…
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A Japanese silver tea service, Konoike, circa 1900 comprising a tea pot, hot water pot on stand with burner, two cups and saucers, a lidded sugar bowl, a cream jug, a slop bowl and a tea strainer, all decorated with bamboo on a hand beaten ground, the teapot of globular form, the hot water pot having the spout and handle modelled to resemble bamboo, supported on a stand modeled to emulate bamboo, with spirit burner, the sugar and cream jug also of globular form with loop handles, the strainer with handle…
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A Danish silver flatware service designed by Georg Jensen in 1906, mark of Georg Jensen, 1910-1925 and 1915-1927, Denmark (193). A Danish silver flatware service designed by Georg Jensen in 1906, mark of Georg Jensen, 1910-1925 and 1915-1927, Denmark Continental (Antik) pattern, monogrammed, comprising: twelve dinner forks, twelve lunch forks, twelve salad forks, twelve pastry forks, twelve fish forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve compote spoons, twelve icecream spoons, twelve large teaspoons, twelve…
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A pair of Danish silver two-light candelabra, designed by Soren Georg Jensen (1917-1982) for Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, circa 1960 plain with tapering cylindrical stems, stamped sterling, with maker's initials, model number 1087 (2), 1650 gms, 17.8 cm high
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A Latvian silver bread dish, circa 1900, marked '875' together with a woman's head the oval pierced dish with lobed rim decorated with ribbon festoons and cherubs, repousse decorated to the centre with a town procession 400 gms, 4.5 cm high, 26.5 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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A canteen of Georg Jensen silver 'Cypress' pattern flatware, designed by Tias Eckhoff in 1954, together with cruets (127). A canteen of Georg Jensen silver 'Cypress' pattern flatware, designed by Tias Eckhoff in 1954, together with cruets comprising: eight table knives, eight table forks, eight bread and butter knives, eight fish knives, eight fish forks, eight entree knives, eight entree forks, eight dessert spoons, eight dessert forks. eight soup spoons, eight table spoons, eight coffee spoons, five…
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A sterling silver lidded sugar vase, R & S Garrard & Co, London 1908, together with a Continental silver tea caddy, Hanau, bearing import marks for William Moering, London, 1897 the lidded sugar vase with foliate finial, acanthus to the domed lid and rim, the urn shaped vase with suspended swags, the shoulder mounted with two upward scrolling acanthus handles, the lower section with applied acanthus, supported on a spreading circular foot, the caddy of waisted bombe form, the lid surmounted by a lion, the…
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A German silver table centerpiece, circa 1890 the upper section of lobed form, with pierced ovoid panels depicting Bacchic cherubs at play amongst flowers and foliage, supported on a pierced trellis waisted pedestal terminating in an ovoid foot, bearing German marks for post 1884 and stamped '800' 1040 gms, 31.5 cm high, 28 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A sterling silver lidded hot water urn, London 1903, John and Frank Pairpoint of campana form, the waisted lid decorated with swags, gadrooning and surmounted by a flammiform finial, the body with a vacant foliate cartouche, reeded to the lower section from which emanates a tap, mounted with 2 loop handles terminating in acanthus, supported on a spreading circular foot resting on a square base (2), 3160 gms, 50 cm high, 35 cm wide, 29 cm deep
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Two sterling silver pedestal dishes and a pedestal bowl, the taller pedestal dish Sheffield 1904, John Round & Son Ltd, the smaller Birmingham 1933, the pedestal bowl Sheffield 1930, Cooper Brothers & Sons the first pedestal dish with finely scrolling pierced rim, raised on a collared pedestal, with pierced foliate gallery terminating in four scroll feet, the second pedestal dish with pierced undulating rim, raised on a collared pedestal terminating in a spreading stepped foot, the oval pedestal bowl with…
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A Victorian silver mounted and cut glass claret jug, Edgar Finley and Hugh Taylor, London 1888 the ovoid glass body hobnail cut, plain scroll handle, the cover and neck mounts chased with flowers and foliage and foliate finial, the cartouche below the lip with inscription 'Presented By H. R. H's the Prince and Princess of Wales to James Cross on His Retirement, After Upwards of 38 Years As Steward 14 May 1892' 24 cm high
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A sterling silver wine jug, Martin Hall & Company, London 1872 the jug of tapering lobed form, finely engraved with scrolling and foliate motifs, with angular loop handle, domed lid surmounted by pinecone finial, supported on a stepped spreading circular foot 740 gms, 31 cm high, 16 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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