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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:830
Sale Title:Asian Art, Classic Furniture & ObjectsLots with images:402
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:482
Date:16-Oct-2016
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An Ando Moriage cloisonne & silver Ware vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with a Chrysanthemum plant, signed with artist's seal to base, 16 cm high
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A Japanese wireless cloisonne vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting Mt Fuji in a landscape setting, unsigned, 24 cm high
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A large Chinese silver salver by Tuckchang, circa 1900, octagonal in form with a pierced edge, the plate decorated with auspicious scenes such as the eight immortals, and a central yin yang symbol, surrounded by the eight Taoist trigrams, approximately 1226 grams silver, 43 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased from Christies, lot 462, 31st Oct 1997
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A Chinese silver and mother of pearl fish service, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the silver intricately chased with dragons, the handles of solid mother of pearl, comprising five forks and four knives, the silver marked 'Hm 90' (one handle missing)
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A Japanese silver vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), the silver body delicately incised with a view of mount Fuji enveloped in stylised clouds, above a lakeside scene with pine trees, a three character signature to the reverse, stamped 'Jungin' to base, 13.5 cm high (a few very small dents)
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A silver Gao Amulet box, Tibet, 19th century, hexagonal in form, the lid inlaid with a single turquoise cabochon, 10.5 x 2.5 cm
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A silver repousse plaque with turquoise pendants, Malacca Straits, late 19th century, Heavilly embossed depicting a deity riding a mythical beast, with five original turquoise pendants, 13 x 16 cm
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A parcel gilt silver & copper repousse tazza, Tibet, 18th/ 19th century, circular, elaborately adorned with gilt cooper plaques & turquoise cabochons, all on a finely incised ground, 14.5 cm diameter
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A pair of Sino-Tibetan Bookcovers, 19th century, each with elaborate repousse details and inset with original turqouise & rock crystal cabachons, the interiors each inset with red lacquer panels depited three deities, the central figure being Padmasambhava., depicting a central figure of Amitabha seated and surrounded by animals and floriated medallions, each cover 47 x 16.5 cm. Provenance: collection of mark Lissauer
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A Japanese Katana, 20th century, of typical form, with a shagreen tsuka, joining to a cherry blossom decorated tsuba, the sword housed in a leather saya, 96 cm total length. Provenance: The vendor's father was an Australian Z special unit member, and was awarded the sword after capturing three Japanese soldiers in World War II
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A Chinese zitan Magnolia libation cup, 17th century, Beautifully carved in high relief with deep undercutting to the base and sides, depicting magnolia blossoms in various stages of growth from bud to open flower (minor chips to the rim and small age cracks), 7 x 9.5 cm diameter
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Two mother of pearl inlaid planters chairs together with a Chinese tea table, early to mid 20th century, in hardwood showing European influence in the carving and inlay
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A pair of Huanghuali Weichi covered containers, 20th century, each of melon form, with attractive grains, each cover with bud finial, 23 x 16 cm diameter
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A Chinese mother of pearl inlaid table screen, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the central panel depicting a gathering of scholars in a fenced garden pavilion, framed by quadrilobe pierced rectangular reserves, the reverse of the central panel depicting peonies against a rock (small losses to inlay and lacquer, small old repairs) 50 x 50 x 22 cm
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A Chinese mother of pearl inlaid Mallow form lacquer tray, 17th century, of compressed octagonal mallow form, very finely decorated in mother of pearl inlay with two birds against rockwork with bamboo and plum blossom (small chips, repairs to the lacquer, small losses to the inlay)
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A Chinese woven bamboo and polychrome lacquer covered box, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, the lacquer box with quadrilobe shaped checker weave basketry panels of split bamboo, set into rectangular reserves, both the corners of the cover and base of the box with curved indentation in typical late Ming style, traces of polychrome lacquer decoration and gilding throughout (wear to the polychrome decoration and gilding, long cracks to the lacquer, small repairs), 11.5 x 46 x 24 cm, reference:…
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A Chinese large woven bamboo and lacquer box, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, the hinged rectangular box with quadrilobe shaped checker weave basketry panels of split bamboo, set into rectangular reserves, all corners bound in detailed metal mounts (cracks to the lacquer, small repairs, small losses to the metalwork, some recolouring), 23 x 56 x 46 cm, reference: for a similar box please see 'The Sumptuous Basket: Chinese Lacquer with Basketry Panels', James C.Y. Watt, china Institute in…
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A Japanese Suzuribako, Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, of rectangular form with rounded corners, dense nashiji ground with decoration in gold and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e of kiku (chrysanthemums) in bloom and kuzu vines amongst a meandering stream and rocks with kirikane highlights (some losses), rims of silver, the interior of the lid with a group of dwellings alongside a river and island in the foreground and group of pines., the base fitted with a frame for the suzuri (ink stone),…
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A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer charger, 2nd half 20th century, Extensively and deeply carved with pavilions and a Tibetan style stupa in gardens before a lake, together with the original fitted cardboard box, the plate 38 cm diameter, total height on stand 53 cm
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A Chinese jade phoenix ceremonial vase, modelled in the archaic style with a curved tail and exaggerated wings, with a stylistic geometric pattern incised to body, and an integral pierced base, 11.5 x 7.5 cm
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A scholars seal paste box and an archers ring, 19th century, the seal paste box of simple rectangular form, in grey and white marble with two internal compartments, the archers ring of typical form in horn, of a rich honey colour (small chip to the seal paste box), the box 9 x 3.5 x 7 cm
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A Chinese export bone draughts set, 19th century, comprising thirty- two stained and natural, carved and pierced bone pieces, with two dice shakers, all housed in later glass top wooden box, the box, 5 x 29 x 19 cm
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A Chinese gemstone inlaid stained ivory horse, hand carved and modelled in a recumbent position, coral and turquoise stones inset to the saddle, neck ornament and breeching, housed on custom made perspex stand, 20 cm wide 9 cm high
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A Japanese bone and ivory figure of a Merchant, Meiji period (1868-1912), the elderly merchant modelled leaning on his staff, with a fan in one hand, and a drinking gourd on his back, signed to base, 27 cm total height
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A Chinese bone carving of a fisherman, Depicted with a staff in one hand and a freshly caught fish in the other, 27.5 cm total height including stand
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A Japanese ivory Masatomo netsuke, Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled as a monkey observing an insect crawling over a gourd, 3 x 2.5 cm
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An ivory figure group, elephant and Monkeys, modelled as a circus performance of an elephant balancing on a large sphere with a monkey at his trunk and tail, 20 cm high
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A Chinese polychrome stained ivory figure, modelled in the Japanese style, the famer holding a parcel of corn raised overhead and a ho in the other, signed, 18 cm high
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A Chinese carved ivory erotica teapot, the spout and handle resembling bamboo, the heavilly cavred finial modelled as a overgrowth of flowers, with an erotic motif illustrated on each side, 10.5 cm high
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A Chinese famille rose gilt metal mounted enamelled porcelain vase, 19th century, finely enamelled with figurative scenes, 53.5 cm high
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A Chinese blue ground rouleau vase with pate sur pate decoration, 19th century, 44.5 cm high
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A collection of Thirty six Sotheby's international Chinese paintings and works of Art Auction Catalogues
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A fine William IV rosewood bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing four shelves, over two cupboards doors fitted with four drawers, 122 width x 59 depth 240 cm height
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A Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase, the stepped cornice above glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves and inset panel fronted cupboards, on platform base, 244 high, 163 wide
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A large Distressed painted French provincial cabinet, early 20th century, in two levels with glass panelled doors, painted in distressed turquoise with brass fittings to locks, two brass keys, and adjustable interior shelves, height 200 width 150 depth 52 cm
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An Austrian Art Nouveau stained wood cabinet, with shaped pediment above cupboard and six short drawers, each with applied scrolling tracery, stained in black and red, the whole on turned stand, 94 width x 40 depth x 150 cm high
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A pair of French parquetry marble topped bedside tables, in walnut with parquetry veneers and gilt brass mounts, (2)
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A French mid 19th century Louis XV style giltwood serpentine console table, with Rosa marble top above scrolling acanthus and a scallop shell mouldings, on scrolled legs. Provenance: David Jones fine Art gallery
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A French Empire marble topped side table, the circular inset marble top above deep apron with gilt metal mounts
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An Italian amber alabaster and marble carved figure, titled 'Beatrice', circa 1900, depicting an elegant lady in a gown, together with a marbled resin stand, the figure signed Studio Vichi Firenze possibly for Ferdinando Vichi (Italian 1875-1945), sculpture 63 cm high, the stand 81 cm high, (2)
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A pietra dura marble table topped coffee table, of circular form on a bamboo form bronze base, 77 cm diameter
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Three Chinese semi-Prescious stone plants, each depicting flowers in cloisonne pots, tallest 35 cm (3)
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An Italian 18 carat gold, silver gilt & enamel card case, the cover with amber mottled enamel and bright cut mounts, profusely engraved to the base, 9 cm width
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A late 19th century bronze figure of a musician playing the Triangle, probably Austrian, Depicted dancing, the integral bronze plinth with gilt metal mounts, 34 cm high
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A Swiss guilloche silver and gilt automaton singing musical bird with fitted clock, circa 1920, the cover with musical group engraved oval roundel enclosing bird, the Celeste blue guilloche within acanthus bright cut border and floral canted corners, the front with oval silver and gilded clock face on engine turned ground, stamped 620 114 to the base, 10 width x 6 depth x 3.6 cm high
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A late 19th century brass grande sonnerie carriage clock marked Benson, with scroll engraved plate, silver gilt dial with Roman numerals, cartouche marked Benson London, 26 cm high with handle up. Provenance: The gallery, Reigate, United Kingdom
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A French Louis XV gilt bronze cartel clock by Vincenti, the rococo scroll case with heat moulded crest, the enamel dial with Roman and numerical and gilded hands, 51 cm
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A 'Cooke' brass Sun clock by William Ernest Cooke, Sydney, circa 1924, the clock fixed to a brass stand with a white dial enclosed in a brass surround with a glass cover, black Roman numerals from 'L' to 'Xll', gear system consisting of a set of brass cogs behind the clock, on a rectangular wooden base, other notes, W. E. Cooke was a former government astronomer at the Sydney Observatory
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A Victorian twin branch banquet oil lamp, with two brass fonts and blush frosted shades, the arms in the form of clenched fists, Rv anchor marked adjusters, height 82 cm
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A Victorian Corinthian oil lamp, with ruby glass font and blush frosted shade, the base with moulded putti on paw feet, height 89 cm
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A silk wool Persian rug, of central medallion design on a red ground, 214 x 201 cm
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A pair of German porcelain vases and covers, each hand painted with a cartouche of birds on a striped ground, Ar mark to base, 23 cm height (2)
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A silver mounted & gilt Aynsley demitasse coffee service for twelve, London Silversmiths 1912, Presented in original fitted box
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A Comprehensive Minton porcelain dinner service in the 'Golden Milo' design for twelve, mostly unused, embellished with gold gilding, comprising a full setting for 12
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A William Moorcroft 'Anemone' bulb form vase, signed, the flowers on a green glazed ground, 23 cm high
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A Grace Seccombe ceramic Galah, circa 1935, finely hand finished with coloured glaze and underglaze painting on earthenware, the bird perched on a naturalistic rock base, incised Grace Seccombe Australia to base, 19 cm high
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A 19th century miniature on ivory, signed Day, depicting a lady with hat and fur muff, in period gilt bronze frame, 8.5 x 6 cm within mount
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An Art Nouveau pewter tea set by Archibald Knox for Liberty Tudric, circa 1905, each with applied enamel floral design in relief and teapot with wrapped cane handle, with serial numbers 'Rd420290' 'Solkets' Crossed thistle mark teapot 9 cm high (3)
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A George III English sterling silver tea pot by George Knight, London 1819, with profuse embossed flowers on a stippled ground, acanthus moulded handle and flower finial, 859 grams
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A George IV English sterling silver sugar basin and milk jug by Hyam & Hyams, London 1825, each with profuse band of embossed flowers, acanthus moulded handles and cartouche with lion rampant armorial, on lion paw feet, 581 grams (2)
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An interesting German 17th century ecclesiastical Ciborium, the stepped cover with Maltese cross finial, the cup supported by bulbous stem on circular foot, zig zag marks and as beneath coronet, 392 grams 22 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver, Bachelor part tea set by Henry Holland, London 1873, cigarette box Birmingham, Garrard & Co cigarette case and mirror, together with trinket box and small unmarked pepperette, total weight 638 grams (not including weighted mirror and box) (7)
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A George III silver calling card tray by James Clark & James Callow, London 1785, of oval form with central armorial, beaded rim and four feet, 283 grams
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An English sterling silver Kings pattern cutlery service for twelve, Georgian to Victorian, various matched, 1823-1838, with fiddle thread and shell pattern, marked by various makers including Mary Chawner (1836), William Chawner (1827), Chawner & Co - George William Adams (1838), Charles Eley (1825), William Eley & William fern (1823), a complete matched set of 12 entree knives, 12 dinner knives, 18 fish knives, 12 entree forks, 12 dinner forks, 12 soup spoons, 12 dessert spoons & 12 tea spoons. (102),…
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A fine Reed & Barton sterling silver cutlery service, full setting for twelve, comprising 102 pieces, total weight excluding knifes 3461 grams
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Two Edwardian boxed English silver plate fish cutlery Services for twelve, by Walker & Hall and Martin Hall & Co, circa 1905, housed within original oak fitted cases with brass cartouche, in shell and thread pattern and thread pattern
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A George V boxed English sterling silver fish cutlery service for twelve, by Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson), Sheffield 1919, housed within original oak fitted case with brass cartouche, retailed by Hamilton & Inches Edinburgh, in the thread pattern, blades and handles hallmarked, total weight 1220 grams
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A William IV boxed English sterling silver entree cutlery service for eighteen, by Williams Eaton, London 1836, housed within original rosewood fitted case with brass cartouche, in double thread pattern and sterling blades, total weight 1370 grams
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A pair of salad servers by Christofle in silverplate and ivory, boxed, late 19th century, thread pattern, 29 cm long
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A fine Viennese silver cutlery service by J.C.Klinkosch, circa 1900, a matched comprehensive service including servers and others, 113 pieces in total, most components for a full setting of six, total weight excluding knives with steel blades 6478 grams
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A matched Continental silver and silver plate cutlery service, Christoffle plate forks and others, some pieces marked with French silver hallmarks, others unmarked, a near setting for six
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An Austrian Art Nouveau silver tray by Bachruch, with embossed shell and feathered scroll design, hallmarked and stamped 'Singer' Bachruch a succ, total weight 1446 grams, 53 cm length
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An English silver four piece tea service by J.B.Chatterley & Sons, Birmingham 1978, with fluted detailing and ebonised finials and handles, total weight 1910 grams
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A pair of 19th century Sheffield plate candlesticks, of lyre form terminating in reeded sconces, supported by an oval fluted foot, 29 cm high
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A gilt metal mounted Sevres Chateau St Cloud tazza, 19th century, circa 1846, circular in form, blue ground, with a gilded ivy border with a central reserve depicting two cherubs bearing floral garlands flanking the cypher for Louis-Philippe, the plate raised on a four footed gilt metal base, bearing the Chateau St Cloud & Sevres stamp to verso, 9 cm high, 25 cm diameter
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A gilt bronze mounted Sevres double inkwell, late 18th century, circa 1780, oval in form, the blue ground porcelain with gilded borders, the tray & inkwell each with two central reserves of floral garlands, cupid and his attributes, all raised on a four footed gilt metal base, 12 cm high, 25 cm wide
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A small pair cloisonne & porcelain urns on onyx bases, each of baluster form, the porcelain depicting cherubs, enamelled gilt metal mounts to foot and neck, housed on a circular onyx pedestal base, signed Carle, 14 cm high
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A large French gilt metal mounted porcelain vase, of baluster form, the porcelain depicting a classical scene of a cherub and maiden, flanked by two handles, enamelled gilt metal mounts to foot and neck, signed Brunier, 37 cm high
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A serves gilt metal mounted porcelain box and cover, 19th century, circa 1846, circular, raised gilded decoration on a green ground porcelain body with two central reserves depicting a country scene and courting scene, with a gilt metal girdle, handles, finial and pedestal, the interior of the lid bearing the Chateau Tuileries & Sevres stamp, 14 cm high, 12 cm diameter
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A pair of painted porcelain & bronze floral kerosene lamps, early 20th century, the shade and body each decorated with parrots on a floral ground (one shade repaired)
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A William Moorcroft 'Claremont Toadstools' bowl, the deep circular bowl decorated with toadstools to the interior and exterior on a washed green & blue ground, hand painted blue signature and impressed Moorcroft made in England to base, 10.5 cm high, 25 cm diameter
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A Chelsea porcelain plate, 18th century, the scalloped border alternating chelsea bird and incised geometric motif to each reserve, the central reserve finely hand painted with a floral spray, bearing the red anchor mark to verso, 21.5 cm diameter (restoration to one edge)
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An 18th century English Creamware dish, possibly Chelsea, oval in form, with a scalloped & impressed basket weave edge, raised ivy and branch decoration applied to each side, with a hand painted insect scene to centre, 27 cm wide, 5 cm high
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A Comprehensive Richard Ginori dinner set for Tweleve
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A Dresden & Meissen monkey Orchestra, 19th century & later, comprising eighteen various monkeys playing instruments, each on a scrollwork base, with one,music stand, modelled after J.J.Kaendler and P.Reinicke, approximately 17 cm high. Provenance: Purchased Sotheby's Australia 5th April 2011, lot 35
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A Weiner Werkstatte porcelain model of a bison, modelled with a lowered head, incised '1024 11 1' to base, 18.5 x 11 cm
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A Weiner Werkstatte porcelain figure of a seated female, incised Kg, 246 to base, 14 cm high, 15 cm wide
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A Weiner Werkstatte porcelain figure of a Farmer girl with flowers, modelled with a downcast expression, incised '905 10 9' to base, 31.5 cm high
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Two Weiner Werkstatte porcelain female figures, one modelled with a basket of flowers and a cherub, incised 996 78 7' to base, initialled Jr, 29 cm high (losses to foot), the other modelled with a basket of fruits, incised '1144' to base, 31 cm high (restoration to neck and dress)
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A set of four Royal Worcester plates, Horace Price, each plate circular with a heavilly gilded border on a cobalt blue ground, framing a lovely hand painted floral reserve, each plate signed H. Price, 26.5 cm diameter
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A set of three Royal Worcester plates, R. Rushton, each plate circular with a scalloped and gilded rim, all around a hand painted English cottage scene, each signed R. Rushton, 27 cm diameter
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A set of four Royal Worcester plates, green border, signed Stinton, each plate circular with an elaborately gilded border on a green ground, framing a lovely hand painted landscape reserve, each plate signed Stinton, 26 cm diameter
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A set of four Royal Worcester plates, by James Stinton, each plate circular with a simple gilded rim, and a central reserve hand painted with a bird scene, signed Jas Stinton, 27 cm diameter
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An impressive porcelain cased mantel clock, Potonie of Paris, France, circa 1850, the porcelain case modelling a highly detailed hunting scene, a pack of hounds hunting various game, surmounted by a porcelain figure group of a wild boar and his huntsman on horse, 57 cm total height, 34 cm, wide
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A French Empire ormolu figural mantel clock, 19th century, the gilt metal Roman numerals dial surmounted by a gilt figure of a putto playing on harp, the gilt base decorated with bands of laurel and a figure of angel holding a flambeau, 54 cm high
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A 19th century mahogany cased wall Combination barometer/Thermeter, with a mahogany banjo shaped body inlaid with shell cartouches and patera, with a silvered dial and thermometer register, signed P. Caminada Taunton, 97.5 cm high
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An early 20th century wooden cased double dial clock, Ingram Bros Melbourne, the circular metal bound ebonised case enclosing a two sided hanging clock, 47 cm long
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A Dunklings dial clock, circular, in an ebonised frame, the dial with Roman numerals, and bearing the makers name 'W. Dunklings/ Watch Maker/ 317 Bourke St, with a Pendulum and Key in a Small Carboard Dunklings Box
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An Elliott mahogany long case clock, chiming on tubular bells, the silvered Arabic numeral dial with subsidiaries for Whittington, St Michaels and Westminster chimes, within a domed hood, the trunk with a glazed casement door showing three weights and the pendulum, 215 cm high
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A Frodsham brass cased carriage clock, the four glass and brass case enclosing a double barrel, striking movement, signed Charles Frodsham London to back, 19.5 cm total height
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