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Fine and Decorative Arts — Philips Auctions Australia

Auction House:Philips Auctions AustraliaNumber of lots recorded:25
Sale Title:Fine and Decorative ArtsLots with images:25
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:25
Date:22-Jun-2008
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A French ormolu light, nineteenth century, central column with two substantial acanthus leaf laden arms, the centre forms a four light candelabra with further intricate ormolu decoration
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A three piece French ormolu and Sevres clock set, the circular porcelain clock face with Roman numerals and fancy hands encased in an ormolu body with handpainted sevres panels of polychrome flowers, with an urn shaped finia, together with two accompanying candelabra in the same style
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Five panel Kinkozan Satsuma vase, from the Meiji period (1868-1912), of inverted pear shape with a waisted neck, a flared foot, intricately detailed allover floral and thousand butterflies, the five panels with individual decorations of Samurai, mothers, children, immortals, concubines and scholars, backstamped with the marker's cartouche verso
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Tall blue and white Arita vase with a carved Zitan pedestal, from the Meiji period (1868-1912), with all over blue decorations of flowers, foliage and birds, and a continuous pelmet border to the shoulder and foot
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George III sterling silver comport with an original Coat of Arms of Wardrop of Torbanhill, Scotland, a gadrooned edge, expansive sides, a continuous foliate border, two pierced angel mask handles and a rectangular shaped foot with gadrooning to the rim, hallmarked for Edinburgh 1813, made by William and Patrick Cunningham, weight:1077 gms
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Sterling silver Cutlery Service. London, various years, including 1866, 1875, Kings pattern, eighty four pieces comprising twelve dinner knives (new blades) dinner forks, dessert spoons, entree knives and forks, tea spoons, soup spoons, total weight: 5.969kg
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George III sterling silver entree dish and cover with gadrooned edges, the Coat of Arms of Brickdale of Birchamp House, County Glouster, hallmarked for London 1820, made by William Batean, weight: 1454 gms. The arms of Brickdale were granted by Edward II (1284-1327) to Jenkyn Brickdale, for his valiant services in the field
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Silver presentation goblet inscribed with the royal coat of arms, a mermaid floating in the sea, an inscription inside the base stating 'St Kilda Amateur Sailing Match Won by 'Bulldog' May 8th 1875, from a few friends', made by Moss and Caspar, retailed by Walsh and Sons, Melbourne. Refer to J. B. Hawkins' 'Australian Silver 1800-1900', item 164, page 109
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Sterling silver chatelaine with a central sterling latch, moulded links to the chain, including a pair of scissors housed in a pierced holder, a wheel of purple velvet ribbon, a tape measure within a pierced sphere, a thimble cased within a pail shaped holder and a notebook with hinged bone pages, hallmarked for London 1887, made by Charles Mappin, total weight: 157gms
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Royal Worcester covered vase with swags on the shoulder, mask handles, a reticulated neck, finely painted polychrome flowers and a butterfly, gilt outlines, a matt powder blue ground, backstamped, a printed mark, reg no '141378' and '1407', '12' (in blue) and 'Jh' (in red), by Edward Raby
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Large Royal Worcester pear-shaped vase with moulded and pierced handles, gilding, impressive hand painted decorations to the front and back of mauve roses in full bloom, a waisted neck with additional moulded panel decorations, a beaded rim, a circular foot of the same manner, backstamped with the green Royal Worcester mark, further hand painted numbers and signed 'W. E. Jarman'
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Fine pair of carved and signed Huali windows with carved and pierced decorations, hinged panels opening in the centre and a full width lower panel with carved and pierced work of a floriate and geometric design
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Large marble topped Louis XVI style oak buffet with a mottled marble breakfront top, a thumbnail moulded edge, four carved panelled doors and carved cabriole legs
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Ebonised Boulle corner cabinet with a recessed bod, an elaborate decorative frieze, a glazed single door cabinet, a lined interior, a single shelf and a shaped ebonised plinth base
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Vernis Martin two door vitrine with a rectangular top, ormolu banding to the edges, a glazed two door cabinet, a fabric lined interior, the lower quarter of each door decorated with inlaid romantic scenes and cabriole legs with ormolu mounts
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Victorian thirteen piece extension dining setting, comprising a mahogany 'D' end table with a bullnose and thumbnail moulded edge, baluster shaped legs and a leaf (will accommodate two more leaves), and twelve Admiralty back chairs with baluster front legs and splayed rear legs
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Ebonised Victorian davenport with a sliding top, a hinged leather inlaid writing slope, a brass grille, a bank of four drawers, recessed side panels and short bun feet
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Pair of Louis style bergeres with shaped and carved walnut frames, upholstered in a plush red fabric, serpentine shaped aprons and short cabriole legs
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Large oak bookcase with a carved pediment, a carved frieze with central cresting, a two door glazed case, carved pillars, and a two drawer, two door cabinet and further two door cupboard with detailed carvings
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Georgian mahogany cupboard on chest with a cavetto pediment, a two door cupboard with recessed panels and circular brass knobs, two half width and two full width ebony cockbeaded drawers with matching knobs, brass escutcheons, ebony reeded edges and bracket feet
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Napoleon III Boulle desk with a tortoise shell central medallion, an opulent serpentine shaped top, a continuous band of moulded ormolu to the sides, a recessed body, a deep apron of serpentine shape, an ormolu crested centre drawer, ormolu lions-head hips, cabriole legs and ormolu sabots binding the feet
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Two Louis XVI Style Upholstered Sofas. Contemporary. With gently serpentine shape backs, floriate carved timber frames, the sides encompassing the padded and upholstered seats on short carved cabriole legs. Height: 66 cm Length: 204 cm Depth: 105 cm
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A pair of French bed side tables, oval marble topped bedside cabinets in burr walnut with decorative mother of pearl floriate decoration, over an open shelf and supported on slender tapered legs
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Oval ottoman with luxurious all-over fabric and a continuous fringe to the base
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Rustic oak side table with a solid oak pegged rectangular top, two recessed sliding drawers, turned timber handles, stile legs and a central stretcher
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