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Fine Jewellery, Silver, Furniture, Decorative and Asian Art — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:408
Sale Title:Fine Jewellery, Silver, Furniture, Decorative and Asian ArtLots with images:400
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:281
Date:26-Jul-2016
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Edwardian silver mounted and embossed leather stationary box, mark of Mappin & Webb limited, London, 1912, the half domed cover opening to an interior fitted for stationery, hallmarked, with key, height 20.5 cm width 31 cm depth 15 cm
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Victorian silver three piece coffee and tea set, mark of George Lambert, London, 1880, engraved to one side with a double-headed eagle, the other side engraved with monogram 'C', hallmarked, with retailer's mark 'Lambert St. Coventry', together with a matching sugar bowl, hallmarked 'Joshua Vander, London, 1886' (4), approx. Weight 817 grams (coffee pot), 691 grams (teapot), 279 grams (jug), 368 grams (bowl)
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Double-handled silver serving tray, mark of Israel Freeman & Son Ltd., London, 1947, of oval form, with gadrooned border, hallmarked, approx. Weight 1776 grams
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George V silver comport, mark of Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1915, the hexagonal form bowl on a tapering pedestal foot, hallmarked, approx. Weight 528 grams
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Victorian four piece silver tea and coffee service, mark of Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, London, 1851, comprising coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug, hallmarked, teapot (A/F) (4), approx. Weight 2337 grams
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George V silver coffee pot, mark of C. S. Harris & Sons Ltd., London, 1911, of tall baluster shape, with domed hinged lid and ebony double scrolled handle, hallmarked, approx. Weight 535 grams
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Five William IV silver table forks, mark of William Eaton, London, 1831, fiddle pattern, hallmarked, together with Edward and John Barnard sliver plate fork, and six silver table spoons of various makers and dates (12), approx. Weight 458 grams (forks), weight 419 grams (spoons)
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Early Victorian silver ladle, the handle engraved with scrolling leaves and shell and armorial on the reverse, with shell form bowl, hallmarked, approx. Weight 201 grams. Provenance: Purchased from the Grafton Galleries, double Bay, NSW, November 1979
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Victorian silver salver, mark of Thomas Bradbury III & John S. Henderson, London, 1883, with shaped circular gadrooned border, on four hoof feet, hallmarked, with Lambert Coventry Street London retailer's mark, approx. Weight 335 grams diameter 20.6 cm
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Silver salver, mark of Elkington & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1898, with shaped circular scalloped border, on three feet, hallmarked, approx. Weight 410 grams
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Georg V silver sauce boat, mark of Adolph Scott, Birmingham, 1934, engraved 'Marjorie's 21st birthday from Frank July 18th 1936', hallmarked, approx. Weight 125 grams
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Edwardian silver sugar bowl, mark of B & S Ltd, Chester, 1909, together with matching cream jug, hallmarked (2), approx. Weight 183 grams, 137 grams
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Two silver serving spoons, marks of William Chinnerey, London, 1826 and Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, London, 1843, fiddle pattern, hallmarked (2), approx. Weight 266 grams
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Edwardian silver sauce boat, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London, 1906, with gadrooned rim, mounted on three shell-capped pad feet, together with a small sterling silver cream jug, hallmarked 'George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester, 1895' (2), approx. Weight 235 grams, 41 grams
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Two Victorian silver cream ladles, mark of George William Adams, London, 1855, hallmarked, together with a pair of silver tongs, marked 'James Beebe, London, 1821' (3), approx. Weight 153 grams, 54 grams
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Silver cigarette case, mark of Charles green & Son, Birmingham, 1944, of rectangular shape with hammered decoration, together with a silver cigarette case engraved with scrolling leaves, hallmarked's B & S Ltd, Chester, 1910' and a silver ashtray hallmarked 'Charles Clement Pilling, London, 1903' (3), approx. Weight 98 grams, 49 grams, 77 grams
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Victorian silver card case, mark of Birmingham, 1885, engraved with leaves and flowers, hallmarked, approx. Weight 76 grams
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German silver and enamel compact, the square form case decorated with an enamel panel depicting a scene after François Boucher, the gilded interior with mirror and powder compartment, marked '800', height 8.5 cm width 8.2 cm, approx. Weight 128.6 grams
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Two silver and enamel compacts, marks of Deakin & Francis, Birmingham, 1941 and Adie Brothers Ltd., Birmingham, 1946, in the guilloche technique, together with a sterling silver and blue enamel rectangular compact, hallmarked (3), length 7.8 cm, 6.7 cm, 4 cm
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Shirley temple silver and enamel cigarette case, the front with hand painted enamel panel depicting Shirley temple in white dress, the back chased in high relief with floral decoration, with gilded interior, hallmarked, height 8.2 cm width 6 cm, approx. Weight 53.3
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Walser Wald, lacquer cigarette case, c. 1930, the rectangular case embellished with black, red and eggshell lacquer in a geometric design, marked 'WALSER WALD y CIE',with original Walser Wald presentation box (A/F), height 12.2 cm width 8.3 cm
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Boucheron, silver, gold and ruby compact, the square form case with an openwork facade decorated with butterflies and flowers, embellished with six round cut rubies, enclosing mirror and powder compartments, signed 'Boucheron - Paris', numbered '875012' & Hallmarked, height 7.5 cm width 7.5 cm, approx. Weight 167.3
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Buccellati, silver leaf form bowl, 20th century, marked on reverse 'Buccellati Italy sterling' with Italian hallmarks, approx. Weight 253 grams length 23 cm
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Stuart Devlin, four silver and silver-gilt Christmas Carol boxes, comprising: I saw three ships, London 1977, Away in a Manger, London 1980, Kings of Orient, London 1976 and While Shepherds Watched, London 1979, each numbered 137 of an edition of 500, hallmarked, with boxes (4), approx. Height 7.5 cm
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Stuart Devlin, three silver and silver-gilt Christmas Carol boxes, comprising: good King Wenceslas, London 1971, Christmas is Coming, London 1973 and the Herald angels Sing, London 1974, each numbered 137 of an edition of 500, hallmarked, with boxes (3), approx. Height 7.5 cm
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Stuart Devlin, three silver and silver-gilt Christmas Carol boxes, comprising: God rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, London 1972, the Holly and the Ivy, London 1975 and Ding Dong Merrily on high, London 1978 each numbered 137 of an edition of 500, hallmarked, with boxes (3), approx. Height 7.5 cm
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German silver trinket box, mark of J. D. Schleibner Sohne, Hanau, late 19th century, cover and sides chased in high relief with putti at play, garlands and scrollwork, hallmarked, height 4.6 cm width 12.8 cm depth 10 cm, approx. Weight 262 grams
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German silver trinket box, of hexagonal shape, the cover chased in high relief with a bucolic scene, the sides decorated with flowers and scrollworks, hallmarked, height 5.3 cm width 12 cm, approx. Weight 286 grams
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German silver and crystal bonbon dish, designed as a swan with pressed crystal body, stamped '835 W-Germany, height 12.5 cm
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Pierre Cardin, two silver frames, each of rectangular shape, signed 'Pierre Cardin' and marked 'MC Arg.', with dust bags (2), 25.8 cm x 20.8 cm, 21.8 cm x 16.4 cm
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Christofle, silver plate cutlery set, comprising a ladle, six entree forks, six entree knives, six table spoons, six table forks, six table knives, six dessert spoons, all marked 'Christofle', with original Christofle canteen box (37)
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Christofle, silver plate ice bucket, with swing handle, engraved 'Casino de Sinaia', with Christofle marks to underside, height 12.5 cm
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Rolls-Royce silver plate Drinking set, mark of Asprey & Sons, London, comprising jug, cup and bottle, marked 'Asprey & Sons 166 Bond St' (3), height 15.5 cm
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Large Russian silver plate serving tray, mark of Genniger & Co., Moscow, 19th century, the shaped rectangular tray with two handles, engraved with a continuous garland of flowers, marked, height 74 cm width 50 cm
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Pair of German silver plate five-light candelabra, each with four branches and removable bobeches, on a shaped square foot (2), height 40.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased at Lane Craford, Hong Kong
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Loma Kyle Lautour (Australian, 1902-1964), bust of pan, 1936, earthenware sculpture depicting pan on pedestal, forest green glaze, incised to front 'Pan', signed to the side 'Loma Lautour 1936', height 51 cm
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William Ricketts (Australian, 1898 - 1993), wall plaque, earthenware modelled in relief of an Aboriginal elder, incised to back 'Wm Ricketts', mounted on wooden board, height 33 cm width 23 cm (plaque). Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
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Robert Wilhelm Prenzel (Australian, 1866-1941), carved wood panel of an Aboriginal woman, 1921, the woman wearing a spotted head scarf and smoking a pipe, signed 'R Prenzel 1921', 71 cm x 54 cm
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John Campbell, large vase, of baluster form, with yellow and green drip glazes, signed to base 'John Campbell Tasmania', minor chip to base, height 38 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
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Grace Seccombe (Australian, 1880 - 1956), Galah, perched on a tree stump, hand finished with coloured glaze and underglaze painting on earthenware, artist's initials raised to base 'G S, NSW, height 18.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
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Grace Seccombe (Australian, 1880 - 1956), pair of blue Budgerigars, perched together on a tree stump, hand finished with underglaze painting and coloured glaze on earthenware, artist's signature incised to base 'Grace Seccombe, height 17 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
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Grace Seccombe (Australian, 1880 - 1956), kookaburra, perched on a tree stump, hand finished with underglaze painting and coloured glaze on earthenware, artist's initials incised to base 'G S, Aus, height 14.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
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Grace Seccombe (Australian, 1880 - 1956), kookaburras on Fence, hand finished with underglaze painting and coloured glaze on earthenware, inscribed 'To You, the open Sliprails and a Waiting friend', artist's signature incised to base 'Grace Seccombe, height 11 cm width 14.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
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Grace Seccombe (Australian, 1880 - 1956), kookaburra, perched on a log, hand finished with underglaze painting and coloured glaze on earthenware, artist's initials incised to base 'G S, Australia, height 9 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
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Philippa James (Australian, 1893 - 1967), miniature creamer, with applied cicada on a gumleaf to outer rim, the earthenware body hand painted in a grey-blue glaze with pink glazed interior, incised to base 'Philippa James, height 6.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
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Nell Holden (Australian, 1892 - 1980), miniature vase, of squat form, with applied gumnut cluster and gum leaf, green glazed earthenware body, incised to base 'Wynnel' within a gumleaf, height 4 cm diameter 5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
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After Antonio Canova, Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss, marble sculpture depicting Cupid kissing Psyche, on a green granite pedestal, height 65 cm width 70 cm (sculpture), height 107 cm (pedestal). Provenance: Thence by descent Grace Family, Villa Igiea, Vaucluse
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Etienne Lenhoir (French/Flemish 1880-1910), Belle Epoque white marble relief bust, modelled as a three quarter profile of a woman with flowing hair, on a rusticated background, signed 'LENHOIR, height 37 cm
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Art Deco marble and onyx sculpture of woman, c. 1930, the nude woman sitting upon a fountain decorated with two bacchante heads, restored foot, height 44 cm
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Large Art Deco marble sculpture of a dancer, the semi-nude lady standing on one foot upon a rouge marble rectangular base, signed 'Prof. G. Bessi', restored foot, height 73 cm width 47 cm depth 27 cm
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Andrew Kay (b. 1950), David, 1989, bronze, edition1/1 inscribed, dated and numbered to base 'Andrew Kay, 1989, 1/1', height 75 cm. Provenance: Savill Galleries, Sydney
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Andrew Kay (b. 1950), Circe, 1989, bronze, edition 1/1 inscribed, dated and numbered to base 'Andrew Kay, 1989, 1/1', height 70 cm. Provenance: Savill Galleries, Sydney
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Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917), pair of bronze vases, early 20th century, each embellished with scrolling vines and applied putti, on griotte rouge marble socle, signed to side 'Aug te Moreau' (2), height 26.5 cm
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Maurice Frecourt (French, b. 1890), pair of marble and spelter Toucan book-ends, c. 1925, each holding an ivory ball in its beak, mounted on green marble base, signed to side 'Frecourt', one book-end with restored base (2), height 14.5 cm width 11.7 cm
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Art Deco marble bust of a woman, wearing a tiara, on a rectangular base, height 29 cm
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French terracotta figure group, late 19th century, in the manner of carrier-Belleuse, depicting two cherubs playing, height 47 cm
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Pair of cast metal lions, reclining on rectangular stepped bases with one paw resting on a ball (2), height 20 cm length 32 cm width 50 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hugh Fraser
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After Emile Bruchon (French), Le Progres', 20th century, the spelter winged figure standing on one foot and holding a torch, signed 'Le Progres par Bruchon, height 79 cm
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Sevres style lidded urn, the body decorated with classical figures in a landscape, the lid surmounted by an acorn finial, signed to side 'Gilbert', pseudo Sevres mark to interior of lid, height 74 cm
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Pair of Louis XV style gilded brass two-light candelabra, each with blue glass body (2), height 47.5 cm
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Sevres style ormolu mounted porcelain urn, painted in the manner of Jean-Honore Fragonard with figures in a landscape on a blue ground, height 35 cm
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After Louis-Albert Carvin (French, 1875-1951), Art Deco black ceramic Panther, produced by Yerna Malakoff, the crouching animal on a rectangular base, signed 'Carvin', impressed mark 'Yerna Malakoff' to underside, height 25 cm width 58.7 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hugh Fraser
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Pair of cast metal Vasiform lamp bases, painted rouge marble finish (2), approx. Height 39 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hugh Fraser
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Pair of Sri Lankan ivory and ebony candlesticks, late 19th century/ early 20th century, bronze mounted (2), height 25.5 cm
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Lithuanian icon, 19th century, tempera on wood panel, with gilt highlights, 35.5 x 31 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
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Victorian decanter stand, c. 1880, having one purple and two blue bottles resting in a silver plate stand, each bottle with silver label, height 46 cm
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William Moorcroft, large twin-handled vase, c. 1920, Big Poppy' pattern, decorated with flowers in pink and mauve against a navy blue ground, signed in blue 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft', retains printed paper Royal Warrant label, height 27.5 cm
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Moorcroft, assorted bowls and trays, comprising three side plates, three bowls and a tray, all marked 'Moorcroft made in England' (7). Provenance: The Estate of Robert Colson, ACT
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Royal Doulton, vase, depicting two owls nestling on the branch of a tree against a mottled blue and yellow ground, with Royal Doulton mark to underside, height 43 cm
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Royal Doulton, Shoal of fish' flambe group, model no. 632, c. 1929, with Royal Doulton flambe mark to underside, height 15.5 cm
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Fred Moore for Royal Doulton, Sung' flambe vase, c. 1930, in red, blue and indigo mottled glazes, with printed Royal Doulton flambe mark and painted signature 'SUNG FM' to underside, height 24.5 cm
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Charles Noke and Harry Nixon for Royal Doulton, Chinese jade' bowl, naturalistically designed as a lily pond with a lily flower to outer rim, printed Royal Doulton mark to base, signed 'Noke Chinese jade HN ', hair line cracks, height 7.7 cm width 17.5 cm
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Mark V. Marshall and Josephine Durtnall for Doulton Lambeth, pair of Carrara vases, c. 1884, each painted with a panel depicting a lady surrounded by flowers and foliage in pale tones of green and yellow, with Doulton Lambeth Carrara printed mark and painted artists' monograms to underside (2), height 25 cm
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Doulton Burslem, Gloire-de-Dijon' jardiniere, on pedestal, with Royal Burslem print marks to undersides (2), height 78 cm
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Wedgwood, pair of Jasperware lidded campana vases, each decorated with classical figures against a pale green ground, on square pedestal base, impressed Wedgwood mark to underside (2), height 24 cm
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Wedgwood, twin-handled pot-pourri, decorated with a continuous band of grapes and leaves, the pierced lid surmounted by an acorn, impressed Wedgwood mark to underside, height 24 cm
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Wedgwood, terracotta four piece tea set, 19th century, polychrome decorated with floral sprigs and sprays, comprising teapot, coffee pot, covered sugar bowl and cream jug, impressed Wedgwood marks to undersides (4), approx. Height 21.5 cm
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Wedgwood, lustre bowl, the interior decorated with a bird amongst flowers and bamboo on a blue and green lustre ground, printed Wedgwood mark to underside, height 3.8 cm diameter 15.3 cm
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Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood, lustre bowl, decorated with fruits on a mottled blue ground within gilt filigree borders, the interior with fruits against a mottled orange ground, printed Wedgwood mark to underside, height 9.6 cm diameter 21 cm
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Royal Worcester, set of six tea cups and saucers, hand painted with fruits and berries, signed 'W. Bee', A. G. Moseley and 'E. Townsend', with Royal Worcester printed mark to undersides (12), height 5.5 cm (cup), diameter 14.5 cm
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Royal Worcester, porcelain ewer, 1903, painted by Harry Davis, the handle formed as Melusine clutching a dove to her breast, the body decorated with a continuous Arcadian landscape, signed 'H. Davis', with printed Royal Worcester mark to underside, height 32 cm
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Royal Worcester, highland cattle plate, 1926, painted by John Stinton, depicting cattle in a landscape, with gilt highlighs, signed 'J. Stinton', with printed Royal Worcester mark to underside, diameter 23.5 cm
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Royal Worcester, two miniature tea cups, comprising two tea cups, two saucers and a plate, with printed Royal Worcester marks to undersides (5), approx. Height 3.5 cm
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Royal Worcester, pair of vases, decorated with roses, with printed Royal Worcester marks to undersides (2), height 12.5 cm
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Meissen, reticulated porcelain basket, of rocaille-moulded lozenge form encrusted with flowers, the interior painted with flowers, the branch-form handles sweeping down to form the feet, with blue crossed swords mark to underside, height 17 cm width 41.5 cm
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Meissen, porcelain figure of female, hand painted, modelled as classical female sculpting a marble bust, on porcelain base, with blue crossed swords mark to undersides, incised '1737', restored base (2), height 31.5 cm
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Meissen, porcelain figure of 'The Racegoers Companion' late 19th century, modelled standing, holding a race card in one hand, her other hand in a muff, she wears an elaborate lace hat, with blue crossed swords mark to underside, incised 'D66', restored body, height 21.5 cm
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Shelley, porcelain tea service, c. 1930, Queen Anne shape, hand painted floral design on pink and white ground, comprising six tea trios, a sugar bowl, a cream jug and a cake plate (21). Provenance: Purchased from Abbott's Antiques, 04/2004
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Royal Crown Derby, part dinner set, red Aves pattern, comprising two coffee cups, three saucers, one soup cup, two side plates and a large bowl (9)
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Royal Copenhagen, part dinner set, blue fluted lace pattern, comprising six dinner plates, six bowls, twelve assorted small side plates, a tea cup, covered sugar bowl, creamer, small bowl, open salt cellar and a knife (A/F) (30)
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Pair of Continental porcelain dishes, 19th century, each oval shaped plate with gilded rim, hand painted with various flowers (2), length 29.5 cm
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Assorted porcelain dishes, late 18th/19th century, comprising a soft-paste porcelain bowl and plate hand decorated with flowers, a gilt edged bowl with hand painted flowers, a davenport 'Blossom' pattern plate and a Copeland soup plate (5)
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Sevres, Soft-paste porcelain cake stand, pink with gilt decoration, with printed mark 'G. Boutigny Palais Royal Paris' and blue Sevres XVI printed mark to underside, height 13.7 cm diameter 22.7 cm
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Heinrich Hoffmann (Czech, 1875-1939), pair of glass elephant book-ends, c. 1930, each frosted glass elephant standing on a removable clear glass base, signed 'H. Hoffman', minor chips to feet (A/F) (2), height 13 cm width 17 cm
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Lalique, Angel' champagne glasses, model no. 13645, designed 1948, clear crystal, signed 'Lalique France' (8), height 20.7 cm
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Lalique, Coppelia' oval box, model no. 10578/A, c. 1960, clear and frosted glass decorated with rose trellis, silver mounting and hinged lid, etched signature to underside 'Lalique R France, height 7.5 cm width
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Lalique, Sylvie vase, model no. 12258, designed 1956, clear and frosted glass modelled as two intertwined doves with extended wings, removable clear glass frog, etched signature to underside Lalique R France, height 21 cm
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Lalique, Angel' champagne glasses, model no. 13645, designed 1948, clear crystal, signed 'Lalique France' (7), height 20.7 cm
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Rene Lalique, Caroline' turtle figure, model no. 11639, designed 1973, amber and clear glass, etched signature to underside 'Lalique R France, width 15 cm
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Lalique, Pinsons' bowl, model no. 10386, designed 1933, clear and frosted glass decorated with a design of birds and vines, etched signature to underside 'Lalique R France, diameter 23.5 cm
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