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Fine Colonial Art, Furniture and Decorative arts at Somercotes, Ross, Tasmania — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:531
Sale Title:Fine Colonial Art, Furniture and Decorative arts at Somercotes, Ross, TasmaniaLots with images:494
Auction Location:HobartPrices available:241
Date:7-Dec-2008
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The important Somercotes neo classical early colonial double ended blackwood sofa, the fine restrained wave shaped curvilinear backboard with folded vegetalia surmounted by a compact Prince of Wales feather pronounced outswept arms terminating in a circular pater' repeated to each end of the front rail, with an elliptical feature carved pater' to the centre on turned blackwood feet. This elliptical carved pater' is seen on two other early Tasmanian sofas, one being in the Ballarat Gallery, which is also…
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A black tanned leather convict side cap 50 x 140 cm An adjustable leather side cap with leather ties to each end lined interior bearing the ink stamp broad arrow marking it as Government property. As Illustrated in an 1830 lithograph from a drawing by Augustus Earle. There is one similar in the Hyde Park Barracks collection, Sydney. A worn grey canvas wet weather short sleeve convict 'slops' shirt With overlocked handstitching Similar garment illustrated in a French engraving by M. Eugene Delessert for…
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Officers hardwood ebonised baton with gold leaf Crown emblem and initials mid 19th century stamped H55 with shaped concentric ring turned grip and woven string wrist strap 46 cm long the Riggall Family, Somercotes, Tasmania
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Leathe's Water Circa 1816-17 Oil on canvas Glover, John 75 x 110.5 cm Titled and signed J. Glover on label to verso. Also inscribed to verso: Leathe's Water: Skiddaw and Saddleback in distance: 75 x 110.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne Related Painting Thirlmere (Leathe's Water. Helvellyn in the Distance) c.1816-17, oil on canvas, 76.0 x 101.2 cm, Tate Britain, London, 1989, shows the valley from the north.
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Important and early cedar secretaire bookcase, previously undocumented with 18th century design elements and Georgian master crafted cabinet work, with Hepplewhite inspired swan necked pediment with Chippendale pinwheel adornment. Georgian 13 pane glazing bar pattern with original drawn glass, of beautiful line and proportion constructed from select early dense cedar, the design is typical of the form of the late eighteenth century, especially the glazing bar pattern which was favoured by both Hepplewhite…
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A rare early colonial cedar easy chair with upright arms and decorative pater' Tasmanian, circa 1835, Aged patina 72 x 94x xx 60 cm Aged patina. Width 72 cm. Depth 60 cm. Height 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A Cedar early colonial easy chair with outswept scrolled arms on faceted short turned feet Tasmanian, Circa 1840 Old worn finish 72 x 94 x 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A rare and important three piece silver mounted emu egg garniture, Melbourne, Edwards, William 30 x 24 cm, the finely cast and engraved group feature emus in rural landscape, the central lidded comport featuring cockatoo and hoho bird standing on grapevine and trailing grapes, stamped William Edwards with kangaroo and emu marks and marked retailed by Walsh & Sons Melbourne 30 cm and 26 cm high
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A most important and very rare first period cedar and New South Wales rose mahogany (dysoxylon fraserianum) sofa table Australian, Sydney, veneered to the top with rose mahogany on cedar and to the drawer fronts and in the solid to the splayed Regency legs, burr cedar to the stepped pedestal and the quadreform platform base, all other secondary wood cedar, stringing detail in ebony, original slip on brass castors. Only four other known examples of Australian sofa tables of this pure Regency form extant,…
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Ulverstone Beach-30, oil on canvas on board, Roberts, Tom, signed lower right: Tom Roberts 18 x 56 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Ian Alstergren, Tasmania
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Untitled, Young Boy on a Pony, oil on canvas, attributed to Charles Rodius, 30 x 40 cm. Provenance: Gavin Graham gallery, London Joseph brown gallery, Melbourne Private Collection, Melbourne Charles Rodius was born in Cologne in 1802 and arrived in Sydney in 1829 where he died in 1860. As a convict artist he received a certificate of exemption in 1832 and from then taught drawing and painting in Sydney. He became known for portraits of prominent Sydney lawyers and judges and also of the infamous murderer,…
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Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress, watercolour on paper, Rodius, Charles, signed and dated Ch Rodius Sydney, 1848 lower right
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(Attributed to) A Portrait of Two Sisters Oil on canvas Strange, Frederick 77.5 x 61 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Launceston Private Collection, Melbourne
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A rare English silver mounted Emu egg teapot London maker C B, 1857 21 cm high
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An English sterling silver mounted emu egg inkwell Maker George Angel, London 1866 22m cm high. Mounted on an ebony base, fitted with a silver emu mounted on top
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A pair of Australian silver mounted Emu eggs (Attributed to George Armfield, Melbourne) Circa 1887 on turned blackwood bases, Inscribed Presented to Alfred Cornwell Esq. by his employees as a token of their esteem 40 cm high
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A rare and important late 19th century wine ewer Adelaide, South Australia, Circa 1880 Steiner, Henry The ewer of tapering form with a stepped dome foot, wasted neck and the bifurcated handle set with two Egyptian masks, the body with formal foliate and palmette engraving gilt interior Signed to base H Steiner, Adelaide, South Australia 33.5 cm high Literature For similar examples, (including the Adelaide Hunt Club Cup) C Hawkins, J B 19th century Australian Silver, Volume II, pages 165-167, 179 & 181
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A fine and rare J. Sly early colonial cedar wing wardrobe Australian, Sydney, with 'J. Sly' impressed marks to rear panels, a very impressive master-crafted piece with excellent finish and rich colour. to a design based on G. Smith, (1808) and W. Smee & Sons, (1850) pages 52 and 56 Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th century Furniture Design, the left hand hanging cupboard encloses two drawers to the base with original bail ring pull handles, the right cupboard encloses one large drawer to the base with…
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A rare and important early colonial neo-classical cedar bookcase Australian, Sydney, multi-paned glazed top with original drawn glass, (11 panes to each side), carved scroll crests, fielded cross-banding to doors and cornice, two ogee fronted drawers, framed with acanthus carving, the cupboard doors with carved corner adornments flanked by boldly carved serpentine scrolls, standing on lions paw feet. A strongly proportioned rare early bookcase, one of the best examples of the period. Based on Thomas King,…
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A Most Important and striking Musk wood early colonial exhibition centre table Tasmanian, Circa 1835-45 120 x 73 cm A fine rare example in this genre, cross-banded frieze and supported on a faceted centre column with restrained decorative collar on a triform base and scroll carved feet. One of the earliest documented centre tables. One other known in Muskwood : ref K. Vidler G. Dodd 1988 Commemorative Collection of Fine Colonial Furniture p. 114. Note: Musk is a tree of small diameter when mature and is…
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Australian School October 19, 1861, watercolour Moyle, T. G. 47 x 74 cm, The Wills Tragedy; the arrival of the neighbouring squatters and Mon collecting and burying the dead, after the attack by the blacks on H.R Wills Esq. Stationed Leichardt district, Queensland October 19th, 1861 47 x 74 cm together with three contemporary charts detailing the story of the incident. Provenance: The Estate of Dr B.B. Carrodus, Yarra Yering, Victoria
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Still Life with Game and Fish Oil on canvas Gould, William Buelow 75 x 61.5 cm Unsigned 75 x 61.5 cm. Provenance: Australian Paintings, Christie's, Melbourne, 6 October 1976, lot 295, illus. pl. 5 Private collection Sotheby's Australian and International Art Auction, Melbourne, 21 November 2006, Lot No.258 Published Garry Darby, William Buelow Gould: Convict Artist of Van Diemen's Land, Copperfield Publishing, 1980 Catalogue Note The fish depicted in this detailed still life are European freshwater species…
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South Head Light House, New South Wales. Australia second quarter of the 19th century Watercolour Bennett, John John 21 x 16 cm Signed Jno Bennett lower right and titled in ink to margin Original cedar frame 21 x 16 cm Reference Joan Kerr, The Dictionary of Australian Artists, Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870, Melbourne Oxford University Press 1992. Bennett, John, Landscape Painter, was listed as such in 1847 in Low's Sydney Directory when living at 58 Francis Street, Bondi. Bennett…
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Monument at Botany Bay to the memory of La Perouse second quarter of the 19th century Watercolour Bennett, John John 21 x 16 cm Signed Jno Bennett lower right and titled in ink to margin Original cedar frame 21 x 16 cm This previously undocumented watercolour depicts the monument to Jean-Francois de Galaup La Perouse (1741-1788). It was designed by George Cookney and erected in 1825 at the instigation of Baron de Bougainville as a memorial to his tragic final expedition. La Perouse arrived at Botany Bay on…
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A large cased model of the ship Rms Australia Australian, Circa 1920 191 x 118 x 52 cm With original presentation table A luxurious Royal Mail P&O Steam Navigation Co Ltd four masted Snow rig iron construction steamer and screw driven 465 foot vessel built in 1892 by Caird & Co. in Greenock, Scotland. Unfortunately, on 20/06/1904 with the pilot Mr Dennis in charge with a bad case of Bright's disease (eyes) she struck Corsair Rock, Port Phillip Head travelling at 14.5 knots. She was 'a mass of twisted,…
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A sterling silver mounted emu egg, the lidded goblet with gilded interior, supported by a tree fern with floral decorations to the base and lid Stamped William Edwards, Melbourne, with Kangaroo and emu marks 26.5 cm high
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A sterling silver mounted Emu egg wine jug 1864 Maker, C. B. with fern decoration and beaded edge 26.5 cm high
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A silver mounted Emu egg forming a two handle vase Wendt, J M The rope twist handles are embossed and stamped with floral decorations, the base stamped J M Wendt Adelaide 31 cm high
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An Australian silver presentation cup Edwards, William The central stem modeled as two intertwined branches, the body decorated with chased and embossed frieze showing sheep in a rainforest landscape. Inscribed, 'The gift of R C Morton Esq. for the best four tooth Lincoln Ram Awarded to Messars J & S Austin Avalon, N.A.S. Spring Show 1875' It was on J & S Austin's property that the first rabbits were introduced to Australia 26 cm high
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An Australian silver presentation cup Circa 1873 Edwards, William 25 x 10 cm The cup decorated with a rural reposse decoration and with an engraved panel to the front and inscribed, 'Presented by the inhabitants of Jerilderie to the Riverina pastural association, for the best pen of two ewes of any age, shawn July 25th 1873 and won by Samuel Wilson Esq' 25 cm high, 10 cm diameter
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An Australian silver presentation cup In the manner of William Edwards decorated with grapes and grape vines to base and the central bowl decorated with kangaroos and Emus in rural background Inscribed, 'Presented by H Thayer to Henry William Green Esq as a mark of his respect and appreciation of his long and gratuitous services, rendered towards Mrs Harris & H Thayer' 27 cm high
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An Australian silver mounted Emu egg Circa 1880 Edwards, William Finely sculptured base forming a lidded goblet surmounted by an Emu, grapes and grape leaves Stamped William Edwards, Melbourne, with Kangaroo and Emu marks 21 cm high
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A Victoria silver mounted Emu egg Circa London 1860 Edwards And Browne, George and Edward two handled vase fitted with a removable Lid and finial. 23 cm high
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An Emu egg mounted on a silver plated base Circa 1880 Decorated with stylized ferns, with the top surmounted by a finely cast Emu 32 cm high
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A highly important first period early colonial cedar demi lune, string inlaid fold over side table, Australian, Sydney, primary timber tested as red cedar, secondary timber (back rail) tested as eucalypt, scientific wood test document supplied. Concave scratch moulded edge, cedar veneer on cedar apron frieze detailed to the edge with a lighter timber. This detail continues through the squared and tapered legs which terminate at the base with a spade shape, in original untouched condition, excellent…
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A refined and important Neo-classical early colonial cedar bookcase Tasmanian, Circa 1825 104 x 218 x 40 cm With architectural acrotia pediment above multi-paned top doors, thirteen panes to each side, in the Georgian manner, adjustable shelves, the bottom paneled doors enclose two fiddle back panelled cedar drawers with original brass bail handles and a napery drawer. The acrotia design was made popular by Sheraton's Drawing Book of 1802 and Smiths Designs for Household Furniture (1808). The glazing bar…
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Portrait of a young lady three quarter length Bock, Thomas 30 x 25 cm Unsigned Huon frame
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Australian Colonial Tasmanian Landscape Circa 1840 31.6 x 45.7 cm Signed in pencil 'J Adamson.....' (lower right) Pencil, chalk and white heightening on brown paper in birds-eye maple frame. Provenance: The Collection of Dr Algernon L H Aldersey, Adelaide, purchased in Hobart Circa 1962
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(Attributed to) Untitled view of Vaucluse, Sydney Nsw Oil on card Martens, Conrad 21.5 x 26.5 cm Unsigned
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Bothwell Church second quarter of the 19th century Watercolour 46 x 55 cm Colonial school, Bothwell Church Huon frame
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Gould, William Buelow, Hobart Town 1956 Watercolour 24 x 34 cm Colonial school Titled and dated 1856 in image Huon pine frame
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Hobart Town 1956, watercolour 24 x 34 cm. Colonial School, titled and dated 1856 in image, huon pine frame
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(Attributed to the 'Bush Artist') Two Australian landscapes Oil on gum leaves Eustace, Alfred William 14 x 15 cm 14 x 15 cm and 11 x 15 cm (approx) Note labels verso marked 'Evelyn Browne Cave'. Evelyn Cave was the wife of the rector of St. Thomas's Church, North Sydney. The self taught painter Alfred Eustace arrived in Melbourne in 1851 and gained employment as a jackaroo near Chiltern. He became the eccentric 'Bush Artist' who painted on to gum leaves and received commissions from abroad including…
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A fine early colonial cedar long case clock Circa 1830-35 220 x 50 x 24 cm Australian, Sydney Swan necked pediment, cross-banded and inlaid detail, the trunk flanked by quarter round reeding, raised on Og bracket feet. Round silvered dial with 18th century English 8 day movement which is in fine working order, various horologists servicing inscriptions to brass internals. Case with excellent undisturbed patina. 220 cm high, 50 cm wide, 24 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A fine early colonial cedar long case clock, circa 1830-35 48 x 205x xx 24 cm with an English 8 day movement, in excellent working order. Gadrooned domed pediment and the clockface flanked by full tapered columns, ‘Quilled on the cann' adornments to the flame cedar case, cathedral grain flame cedar to the front of the case and raised on small ogee bracket feet. Well preserved patination and striking colour. Width 48 cm. Height 205 cm. Depth 24 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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A Fine star pattern exotic indigenous Tasmanian timber specimen box Circa 1850-60 33 x 30 x 17 cm Including huon pine, musk, cedar, myrtle and ebony, Tasmanian 33 cm wide, 30 cm deep, 17 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A good cedar rail end miners couch Circa 1850-60 210 x 95 x 62 cm With an eccentric feral cat fur covered lift off palliasse, excellent old worn patina to couch. These wonderful old wooden seats/day beds could be taken apart quickly for transportation (e.g. to Goldfields). 210 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 95 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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An Early Colonial Cedar Boldly Scrolled Back Chiffonier Circa 1840-45 119 x 150 x 52 cm The dramatic soft scroll but flamboyant carving (Thomas Hope inspired) seen on sideboards, double end sofas, bed-heads and chiffoniers in Sydney furniture and almost certainly the signature work of one pre-eminent woodcarver in the colony in the 1840's.
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An eccentric and unique early colonial cedar five tier pewter stand, 157 x 225 x 104 cm, a remarkable one-off piece of Tasmaniana, specially commissioned and still totally original and complete despite the sections above the main table all being dry jointed. Untouched old worn finish and patination. Provenance: Commissioned for the Saracens Head Inn (still standing), 727 East Derwent Highway, Risdon, Tasmania. Private Collection, NSW
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Cedar linen press-on-chest Circa 1835-40 140 x 231 x 58 cm The Important Richard Lewis and Sir Neil Elliott Lewis Hobart Town early colonial cedar linen press-on-chest, Tasmanian, Circa 1835-40 Cross-banded cornice, triple reeded astragal,cover strip, nulling bead adornment to ribbon grain door panels which enclose five original sliding clothes trays, four cockbeaded drawers. Richard Lewis 1789 - 1867 was a free settler who arrived in Hobart Town in 1815. He founded the business which later became R. Lewis…
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Five drawer chest of small square proportions, a refined and Important first period Hepplewhite inspired early colonial bracket foot cedar five drawer chest of small square proportions Tasmanian, Hobart, the timber used is pit sawn (see rear) and dense quality. Georgian square proportions, the top board is secured by a long single dovetailed housing. All the drawer bottoms are cross braced and the dust boards are framed all round, the panelled back has a pegged construction. Drawer stoppers to rear, fine…
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A fine and rare large Museum quality Lithgow Pottery 21 x 28 cm Majolica cheese platter and bell, with very rare ivy pattern, excellent strong colours, fine gadrooning and hat handle, Australian, Lithgow, Circa 1890 Impressed mark Lithgow trademark and kangaroo 21 cm high, 28 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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An after hours heavy clay saltglaze vase, Pierced and surmounted by a kookaburra, Australian. Attributed to Industrial Brick and Tile Pottery Co, Camperdown. Illustrated in Australian Pottery by Marjorie Graham p. 39 24 cm high
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A John Campbell Majolica water filter Circa 1900 38 x 29 cm No lid, unsigned 38 cm high, 29 cm diameter
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A John Campbell terracotta cylindrical umbrella stand 52 x 30 cm, decorated with birds and ferns 52 cm high, 30 cm diameter
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A pair of 18ct gold cufflinks, circa 1900 brown, H & L the links featuring two finely cast kookaburras, the keepers forming two engraved maps of Australia
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An antique 18ct gold goldfields brooch Circa 1870 The hinged panel decorated with kangaroos and Emus under a palm tree, the hinge lid opens to reveal a Victorian portrait photograph, 3.3 cm high
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An Australian gold and seed pearl locket brooch Circa 1860 The hinged cover worked with an Emu amongst shrubs, the locket with green enamel fiscia 3.4 cm high
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A fine gold and diamond set locket by Steiner Circa 1870 Worked with a Lyre bird with diamond encrusted wings and tail feathers, perched on a finely worked reed of foliage, original velvet and leather Steiner case 4 cm high. Provenance: The property of Sir James Ferguson, Governor of South Australia from 1869-1873
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A gold and agate 6 section bracelet Australian, circa 1860, worked with gold flowers and foliage around oval stone specimens. Length 20 cm
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A rare pair of sterling silver kangaroo pepperettes, circa 1880, by Muller, English impressed Hallmarks, circa 1880. Height 7 cm
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An Australian sterling silver photo frame Circa 1920 Stokes & Son By Stokes & Son, Melbourne, the frame formed by four overlapping boomerangs, mounted with a finely cast Kangaroo and Emu, Aboriginal with spear and Kookaburra with ruby inset eye 17 cm high
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An Australian silver kangaroo menu holder Circa 1900 Maker unknown stamped sterling silver, engraved Uncle Tom, From the Grimmer's, Melbourne, 7 cm high
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A pair of Australian silver kangaroo paperweights Circa 1900 Drummond, William Stamped Drummond Melbourne, sterling silver, 7 cm high
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An Australian silver letter opener Circa 1920 Mounted with a finely cast kookaburra and with a ruby eye, Signed Stewart Dawson & Company, Sterling silver 14.5 cm length
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A fine quality George IV sterling silver trophy cup Circa 1838 Presented by the 'Anns Crew' to Mrs T Finnis. Lough Corril Regatta. London 1837
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An important early Tasmanian presentation cup 1837 Henell, William Presented to James Mac Lanachan by the midland agricultural association 2nd October 1839, for the best draft mare' Maker William Henell, 1837 The midland agricultural association is the oldest agricultural association in Australia and is still in existence today 21 cm high
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A sterling silver Port Phillip Farmers Society medal awarded for a Grubber first price awarded to Mr. West, 1856, the medal front decorated with a rural scene and signed Arnoldi 6.5 cm diameter
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A pair of sterling silver mounted Emu egg goblets London, 1868 The plain silver goblets are decorated to the base with a train of leaf decoration, maker R P, London, 1868 16 cm high
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An English sterling silver mounted lidded Emu egg goblet The finely cast fluted mounts, showing traces of original silver gilding Maker H W 1858 29 cm high
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An Impressive Neo-classical early colonial cedar wing wardrobe Circa 1835-45 281 x 220 x 67 cm In the J. C. Loudon (1833) manner with central bank of four drawers with a cupboard above enclosing a flight of clothes trays, fine book matched panels to cupboard doors and the panels of the long cupboards, flanked by four full length tapered flat pilasters with carved Corinthian capitals and lambs tongue moulding. Fully panelled back. 281 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 220 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A very rare Mashman Brother's gumleaf foliage ware jardiniere, Australian, Willoughby, Sydney, maker Thomas Stevens (ex Doulton, London) Mashman Bros. circular impressed mark 16.5 cm high, 20 cm diameter.
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A very rare Mashman Brother's (est. 1885) gumleaf 'Foliage' ware flower pot/jardiniere, Australian, Willoughby, Sydney, maker Thomas Stevens (ex Doulton Lambeth, London). There are precious few of these pots as they did not sell at the time. Mashman Bros. circular impressed mark 14 cm high, 16 cm diameter.
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An Australian cedar sideboard Circa 1820-30 194 x 137 x 61 cm with 'tray top, supported on six 'quilled on the cann' carved and turned legs. Nsw origin Circa 1820-30 Originally with brass handles. 194 cm wide, 137 cm high, 61 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased by L Oakman in November 1969, removed from Bradbury Park Inn, Campbelltown Nsw. Bradbury Park Inn was built in 1820 by William Bradbury and noted as named by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, in his Journal, during a visit to the district of Airds. In 1826 the…
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A cedar centre pedestal dining table, Tasmanian, circa 1840, 118 x 74 cm faceted and flared pedestal, triform base. Old worn patina. 118 cm diameter. Height 74 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A good early colonial cedar inverted breakfront sideboard, Tasmanian, circa 1840-45 200 x 144x xx 60 cm three drawers, early carved adornments above shield doors, nice old patina and excellent colour. Width 200 cm. Depth 60 cm. Height 144 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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A fine early colonial cedar double-ended sofa, Tasmanian Circa 1840 230 x 92 x 63 cm The horizontal backboard with S shaped scroll carving to each end, the S shaped arms with scroll and vegetalia carving, turned feet and full brass castors. Similar to T. King design (1840) p. 296 Pictorial Dictionary British Fd. Upholstered using traditional handstitching with fine quality infinity dark green horsecloth. 230 cm long, 63 cm deep, 92 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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An Important early colonial cedar and ebony out-swept bracket foot press on chest Australian, Sydney Circa 1825-30 128 x 236 x 59 cm Based on a design by P. & M.A. Nicholson (1826) Pictorial Dictionary British Design p. 288 (chest section), with cedar panelled doors with blocked corners and ebony bollection mouldings. Original sliding clothes trays, brass astragal cover strip, the chest base of five drawers cockbeaded in Nsw Rose Mahogany (dysoxylon fraserianum) strung to the drawer fronts in pine raised…
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A cedar twin pedestal scroll-back sideboard, Australia, circa 1845, 200 x 125x xx 59 cm Australian, old patinated finish. Width 200 cm. Depth 59 cm. Height 125 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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A fine and rare early colonial rose mahogany Circa 1830 136 x 240 x 205 cm (dysoxylon fraserianum), red cedar and gum four-poster full tester bedstead, Australian, Sydney, With the original shaped rails, slats, bolts, long bolt covers and tester. The thickness of the slats increase towards the middle for weight bearing. Opposed rose mahogany 'quilled on the cann' turn work originally an Irish trait in cabinetmaking to the foot posts, full tester of moulded form with 'doughnut' turned adornments and turned…
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A fine and rare early colonial first period cedar centre pedestal small circular tea table, on a finely turned Neo-classic turned pedestal on three splayed feet, snap top mechanism, old worn finish Only one other early Sydney tea table of this form extant (see page 437 K. Fahy, A. Simpson AFPH and D 1788-1938) 91 cm diameter, 71 cm high.
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A tall and impressive Neo-classical Tasmanian cedar multi paned built in bookcase Circa 1830 130 x 254 x 53 cm Original Sheraton inspired 'moustache' scrolled pediment, original drawn glass, flanked top and bottom with tapered flat pilasters and carved capitals. Original condition, old untouched worn finish, backless. Ex 'Weedons' estate. 130 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 254 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A cedar secretaire bookcase Tasmanian, circa 1860-65 110 x 205x xx 48 cm fitted archives with huon pine small drawer facings. Width 110 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 205 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A good colonial cedar twin shelf chiffonier, circa 1840-45 110 x 166x xx 50 cm full columns, nice old finish. Width 110 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 166 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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A rare early colonial cedar corner cabinet with 15 panes, Tasmania Circa 1835 119 x 224 x 50 cm Tasmanian, Inset panels to front and sides, original drawn glass, possibly ex built in now with pine back. 119 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 242 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A good cedar two section bookcase, Tasmanian Circa 1845-50 119 x 242 x 50 cm Tasmanian, Applied shield doors to base flanked with split columns on short turned feet. 119 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 242 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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An Andrew Lenehan early colonial cedar chest of five drawers Circa 1845 119 x 110 x 54 cm Bears paper makers label to right hand drawer 271 Castlereagh Street - 133 King Street Sydney. Lenehan had a workshop at this address from 1844-47 ref. K. Fahy, A. Simpson Australian Furniture Pictorial History and Dictionary 1788-1938. Ex Graham Cox collection. Good undisturbed patina, excellent colour. 119 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 110 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A set of five-maple secretary's elbow chairs Circa 1920. Provenance: John Fairfax boardroom, Sydney Green leather upholstery. Found with the previous lot. Private Collection, Nsw
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A set of six substantial Tasmanian oak carver chairs Crinoline stretchers under, fluted front legs one chair larger reserved for the chairman on the board. Provenance: Ex John Fairfax boardroom, Sydney
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A Blackwood extension dining table Circa 1880 241 x 118 x 75 cm Old worn finish, 2 original leaves. Found with the Fairfax boardroom chairs, the armrests of which fit under the table's edge. Known not to be the original Fairfax boardroom table however. Fully extended 241 cm, 118 cm deep, 75 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A Rare Early Colonial cedar string inlaid Georgian commode chair Circa 1815-20 Australian, Sydney. Similar example Fahy, Simpson & Simpson, Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture p. 447, plate 361. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A pair of cedar bar back chairs Circa 1860 Australian, Embossed leather upholstery. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A small specimen wood games table, circa 1920 32 x 75 cm Australian 32 cm square, 75 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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An unusual Blackwood five drawer chest, Tasmanian Circa 1830 110 x 104 x 55 cm Huon pine dust boards, Blackwood backboards, old worn finish 110 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 104 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A cedar double-ended sofa, circa 1850, 224 x 103x xx 61 cm from the Theatre Royal Hobart, Tasmanian. Length 224 cm. Depth 61 cm. Height 103 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A Hill and Sons Cedar five drawer chest, Australian Circa 1860 110 x 116 x 48 cm Bearing Hill and Sons trade label to the backboard, 48 King Street, Sydney where he was active from 1855-57 ref Pictorial History Australian Furniture. 110 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 116 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A very good and scarce early colonial cedar metamorphic (rise and fall) dumb waiter, with a good working mechanism, used as a serving table and three tier dumb waiter, good undisturbed old worn finish, 114 cm wide, 125 cm high when open, 86 cm high closed 60 cm deep.
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Large and impressive cedar console table Circa 1875 92 x 155x 82 Full cedar wit a cross-banded frieze of ribbon grain cedar, turned supports and backboard to the rear and boldly scrolled serpentine front supports with paw feet on a platform base. Provenance: Leigh Memorial Methodist Church, 119 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, designed by James Tosh and named after the first Methodist Minister in Parramatta.
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A fine matched pair of cedar 'side' tables, Tasmanian Circa 1835-40 76 x 150 x 56 cm Originally the two ends of an early colonial sectional dining table almost certainly originally with a central table and two additional leaves, finely reeded legs. 76 cm high, 150 cm wide, 56 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A John Campbell majolica pottery jardiniere Australian, circa 1900, 20 x 23 cm. Height 20 cm. Diameter 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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