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Important Art, Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:179
Sale Title:Important Art, Fine Furniture and Decorative ArtsLots with images:177
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:94
Date:24-Apr-2007
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A 19th century Australian full cedar chest of drawers, circa 1845, the rectangular top above a central hat drawer and flanked by two further deep drawers in the form of two short drawers above three long graduated drawers flanked by ring turned columns, raised on turned feet, with a number of original handles. Width 121 cm. Depth 52 cm. Height 122 cm
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A good 19th century Australian full cedar occasional table, circa 1850, the rectangular top with canted corners above a plain frieze over a lyre shaped support on a concaved quatreform platform, raised on turned bun feet. Width 57 cm. Depth 36 cm. Height 75 cm. Literature: & References '19th century Australian furniture', Kevin Fahy, Christina Simpson and Andrew Simpson, David Ell press, Sydney 1985 'Australian furniture, pictorial History & Dictionary 1788 - 1938', Kevin Fahy and Andrew Simpson, Casuarina…
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A good early 19th century Australian full cedar chiffonier, New South Wales, circa 1845, the scroll carved foliate back with single shelf on s-scroll supports above a long moulded drawer, above a pair of raised panelled doors flanked by doric tapering columns, raised on turned tulip feet. Width 121 cm. Depth 58 cm. Height 156 cm
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A 19th century Australian full cedar chest of drawers, the rectangular top above two short and three long gradated drawers, raised on turned feet, later handles, 105 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 109 cm high
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An early 19th century Australian cedar twin pedestal sideboard, by Joseph Sly, Sydney, circa 1845, the palladian cross-banded back above a rectangular top above a curved moulded frieze containing three drawers, supported on a pair of pedestals each with raised shield decoration, on a plinth base, 182 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 128 cm high
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A large 19th century Australian cedar and upholstered sofa, the serpentine curved moulded top rail above a padded back and seat with over scrolled leaf carved arms above a curved front rail, raised on faceted curved bun feet, one back foot replaced, 255 cm wide, 75 cm deep, 96 cm high
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An extraordinarily important early 19th century Australian full cedar 'Pepys design' double. Depth bookcase unique in Australian furniture, the moulded cornice above a cross-banded frieze featuring double ebony stringing over a pair of doors each with fifteen glazed panels enclosing four shelves, the separate bases with a single ebony string in the cross-banding under the moulded edge, above two ebony strung drawers and a dust protector, raised on tulip turned bun feet, the back with four solid cedar…
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A 19th century Australian full cedar secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, a secretaire drawer enclosing drawers and pigeon holes above a pair of panelled doors, raised on a plinth base, 130 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 236 cm high
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An early 19th century Australian cedar longcase clock, the arched hood with an arched door flanked by a pair of ring turned columns, surmounted by turned finials (one later), above a narrow trunk door and moulded corners, a plinth base, the painted arched dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dials, an eight day weight driven movement, striking on a bell. Width 48 cm. Depth 28 cm. Height 206 cm for a clock of similar design see Sotheby's, Sydney, August 2003, lot 61
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An important 19th century Australian full cedar single slab serving table (slab sideboard), the shaped back with moulded edge above a rectangular top with canted corners above a plain frieze with central drawers, raised on scroll carved cabriole legs with tulip flower decoration joined by a curved platform with over scrolled feet, 244.5 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 111 cm high
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A 19th century Australian huon pine chest of drawers, circa 1870, the rectangular top above a long curve moulded secret drawer above a central hat drawer with moulded surround flanked by two short drawers to either side above three long graduated drawers flanked by doric columns, on later short bun feet. Width 132 cm. Depth 60 cm. Height 128 cm
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An Australian full cedar twenty-one drawer cabinet, the moulded cornice with dentil moulded frieze above a series of twenty-one short drawers each with brass handles and name plaques, raised on a two tier plinth base, with Hobbs & Co locks throughout, stamped with a high Crown to front (a Government stamp used for superior furniture), 98 cm wide, 49
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An Australian casuarina walking stick, the handle carved as a semi-clad female acrobat on a ball, the upper section of the stick carved with a kangaroo and emu below carved and gilt heightened rising sun and stars, 87.5 cm long
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A rare 19th century Australian solid musk pembroke table, the highly figured rectangular hinged top with canted corners above a convex moulded drawer front supported on a ring and lobed turned column above a concaved quatreform platform raised on turned feet with brass castors, minor restoration, 91.5 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 79 cm high Olearia argophylla or Native musk is found in the rainforests and wetter regions of Tasmania especially along river banks
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A 19th century wall clock, Ellicott, Royal Exchange, London, the 12 inch enamelled dial with Roman numerals, inscribed ' van Diemans L& Company' within a convex bezel and a mahogany frame, supporting a single-fusee movement within a cedar and mahogany case, back plate signed 'Ellicott, London', with numerous scratched names and dates to back of dial, 37 cm dia. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 6th July 2005, lot 630, the van Dieman's L& Company was formed in England in 1825 by a group of London based…
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A 19th century Australian cedar and upholstered armchair, Ex. Government house, the curved moulded frame, padded button back and padded arms with turned supports, over a sprung seat moulded front rail and raised on turned tapering legs terminating in cream ceramic castors, with stamped raised Crown (a Government stamp used for superior furniture)
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A five-ply travelling lectern, inscribed on the back 'The Hon J. J. Cahill, M. L. A. Premier of N. S. W.', 51 cm wide
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A good 19th century Australian cedar boardroom desk, the rectangular top with tooled leather insert and moulded edge above two pedestals to the front each with four short drawers, raised on plinth bases, the rear with three turned tapering legs, stamped with a raised Crown (a Government stamp used for superior furniture), 190 cm wide, 125 cm deep, 77 cm high
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A 19th century Australian cedar miniature chest of drawers, the rectangular top with rounded corners above three long graduated drawers with turned handles, raised on turned bun feet. Width 36 cm. Depth 18 cm. Height 31 cm
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The Burke & Wills/King Medal in the form of a brass breast plate made for presentation to members of the Yandruwandha People of Copper Creek, 1861 for Courage and Humanitarianism, The brass breast plate of crescent form, inscribed, 'Presented to (blank) by the Exploration Committee of Victoria for the Humanity shewn to the Explorers Burke, Wills and King. 1861.' Discovered in the desert sands about 50 kms south west of Wills' memorial between the Moomba and Walkers Crossing Track in the Gidgealpa Station…
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An Aboriginal breast plate or gorget in brass, inscription reads 'Major General Latouche/Tambo Barcoo/Queensland', with inscription surrounded by a scrolled design, crescent-shaped, flat in vertical plane, with a chain attached at each apex, left apex engraved with an emu and the right apex engraved with a kangaroo, both of which face outwards, 9 cm wide, 21 cm long
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An Aboriginal breast plate or gorget in copper, inscription reads 'Alick/King of Montecallara and Moorathulla', also inscribed J S Paterson upper right, crescent-shaped plate, convex in vertical plane, with a figure of eight chain attached at each apex, 6 cm wide, 17.5 cm long
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The Collins Castor A highly important early Australian silver pepper castor and box, the castor is of plain vase shape, on a trumpet foot with pull off cover having vertical lines of pierced holes, and a ball finial. The body engraved to one side on the upper section 'The first piece of/plate/made in/V. D. land A. D. 1805/and used on the anniversary of the birthday/of H.
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The Collins Australian Blackwood and Cedar Tea Caddy, circa 1805, probably by James Grove, The rectangular tea caddy of sarcophagus form with a hinged lid. the carcass made from pale mahogany pieces salvaged from the canted writing slope of a Georgian writing compendium, and recut to form a rectangular box, the exterior veneered with thick sheets of hand cut figured blackwood wattle, the lid of the box made from a solid piece of blackwood wattle with veneer applied to the edges and sloped panels around a…
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An important portrait miniature of William Lawson Jnr, (1804-1861), painted on ivory and framed with a gold mount with reeded suspension loop and with silk insert behind two convex glass covers, 6 cm wide, 7.5 cm high
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An important early Australian presentation snuff box, by Joseph Forrester of Barclay's Jewellers, Hobart, probably for Alexander Dick, Sydney, 1838, 15 ct gold, unmarked attr Joseph Forrester, Hobart, the rectangular hinged box with applied gold floral motif around the top edge and front, commissioned by the 'Cabin Passengers' of the 'Ship Portland' etc
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The Federation Medal presented to Sir Isaac Isaacs, 1901, 15ct gold medal with obverse impressed in relief with head and shoulders portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and inscription 'Opening of the first Federal Parliament T. R. H. The Duke & Duchess of Cornwall and York Melbourne, May 1901', the reverse impressed with head and shoulders portraits of Queen Victoria and King George and inscribed 'Aust.
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Sir Isaac Isaacs' walking stick, black wood stick with 9ct gold b& Hallmarked 1935 and a carved ivory grip with a flower to the top with four cherubs bearing arms, one holding a banner, amongst a background of a bugle, a breastplate, a quiver of arrows and other militaria, 91 cm long
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Nelson Illingworth (1862-1926), 'The Federal Leader', circa early 1900s, a hard fired terracotta clay bust of Prime Minister Edmund Barton, signed to reverse 'Nelson Illingworth'. Width 21.5 cm. Height 31 cm Exhibited: Queensland Museum, Grey St, South Brisbane 2001-2002
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A Charles II oyster walnut and marquetry longcase clock, by Francis Stamper, London, the moulded cornice with gilt and polychrome decoration above a pair of barley twist ebonised pilasters, the trunk door with inlaid floral panels highlighted with ivory and central glazed aperture, above a boxed base with inlaid spandrels and central panel, on later bun feet and stand, the 9 inch brass dial with silver chapter ring with Roman numerals with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture and applied cherub…
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A Charles II style carved oak and leather upholstered armchair, together with a matching single chair, late 19th century, the heavily scroll and foliate carved backs with turned supports above leather seats and conforming front rail, raised on turned legs joined by an H-stretcher (2)
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A Charles II carved walnut panelled box, the rectangular hinged top with ridge moulded edges enclosing a candle box, the front with a rectangular serpent and foliate carved panel with applied date '1668', flanked by moulded corner, with carved panels to either side, one sliding up to reveal two small secret drawers, with a moulded base, doweled construction, 47 cm wide, 26 cm deep, 28 cm high
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A William and Mary period seaweed marquetry cabinet on chest, the moulded cornice with penwork decoration above a curved long drawer, a pair of cupboard doors with floral marquetry and penwork panels with birds enclosing an arrangement of drawers, cupboards and pigeon holes and a writing slide above two short and two long drawers each with penwork borders and floral panels, raised on later bracket feet, cupboard doors adapted, 118 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 169 cm high
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An Irish George II carved giltwood and upholstered sofa, the serpentine padded back above an overstuffed seat, scroll over arms, raised on carved legs with griffin head and claw and ball feet, 188 cm wide, 78 cm deep, 105 cm high
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A rare George II walnut and point d'hongrie armchair, circa 1740, the rectangular back and seat with original wool and silk embroidery, with 'shepherd's crook' arms and raised on cabriole front legs, restorationsProvenance: From the collection of Sir Andrew Fountaine K. B., Narford Hall, Norfolk Sotheby's, London, Important English Furniture, 8th May 1992, lot 221
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An important pair of George II carved mahogany library chairs, of Gainsborough design, with overstuffed serpentine backs, padded scroll arms with splayed supports with trailing foliate 'C' scroll and scale ornament headed with rosettes, raised on angular cabriole legs with similar ornament terminating in pointed pad feet (2), 76 cm wide, 86 cm deep, 98 cm high
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A fine and rare George II mahogany games table, circa 1760, the serpentine shaped double hinged top with cartouche carved edge opening with a card table, chess and backgammon and a storage compartment, above two cross-hatched cartouches with central carved decoration above scroll carved brackets and raised on square legs with bell flower decoration and block feet, 93 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 77 cm high Provenance: Purchased by the current owners from Mallett Antiques, New Bond Street, London in the early 1990s…
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A fabulous pair of 19th century walnut and parcel gilt upholstered chairs, in the George II style after a design by Giles Grendey, the arch overstuffed back above a drop in padded seat, plain frieze raised on lion's paw feet with lion's mask knees with foliate carved ears (2). These chairs are based on the model, attributed to Giles Grendey, from Copped hall, Essex, and illustrated in the 'Dictionary of English furniture', Macquoid and Edwards, plate XVII
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A fine pair of Chippendale style carved giltwood mirrors, circa 1830, the later rectangular plates within a moulded border with pierced C-scroll and foliate outer frames surmounted by a foliate S-scroll cresting with a floral garland, the pierced aprons with a pair of rabbits, gilding refreshed, 75 cm wide, 23 cm deep, 163 cm highProvenance: Believed to have been made for Hugh Lord Lumsden of 'Clover', Lumsden, Aberdeenshire.
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A pair of George III satinwood and marquetry inlaid card tables, the demi-lune hinged top with radiating pattern above a bell flower inlaid frieze with central floral emblem, raised on square tapering legs, restorations and alterations (2), 98 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 75 cm high
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A good set of eight late 18th century ash, elm and beech Windsor chairs including two matched armchairs, each with wide arched spindle backs with central wheel splat over saddle seats and raised on turned legs joined by H-stretchers, restorations and alterations (8)
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A Scottish Regency mahogany inverted breakfront sideboard, the back with a single ridged shelf raised on six turned supports surmounted by an acanthus leaf crest flanked by scrolled decoration and a central swag with return scrolled ends above a rectangular top over two central short drawers and a single long drawer flanked by two cross-banded cupboard doors with ring turned pilasters raised on ring turned legs with hairy claw feet, minor restorations, 233 cm wide, 71 cm deep, 130 cm high
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A Scottish Regency mahogany drum table, the circular top inset with tooled red leather above eight short cock-beaded drawers fitted with brass ring drop handles, raised on a baluster turned pedestal, circular platform and three out swept legs with acanthus carved knees, terminating in brass capped hairy paw feet and castors, 128.5 cm diameter, 74 cm high
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A fine Regency rosewood and boulle inlaid centre table, circa 1820, probably from the workshop of George Bullock, the circular hinged top with broad contre-partie brass floral band on coromandel border and gadrooned edge above a line laid brass frieze, on a concave pillar with vine and flower inlay, supported on a quatrefoil base with leaf and bell flower inlay and scrolled feet with recessed castors, 140 cm diameter.
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A Regency style solid mahogany quadrupal pedestal dining table with two extra leaves, the rectangular top with rounded corners and reeded edge above ring turned columns and raised on four out swept reeded legs terminating in brass castors, 379 cm long (extended), 135 cm deep, 74 cm high
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A fine Regency mahogany and rosewood band sofa table of large proportions, the rectangular top with satinwood and rosewood banding, hinged leaves, above two short drawers to either side raised on conforming end supports with reeded out swept legs, terminating in brass castors. Width 100 cm. Depth 87 cm. Height 71 cm
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A matched set of twelve Regency black lacquer and parcel gilt decorated dining chairs, including two armchairs, the twist moulded top rail above a rectangular caned panel back, above a caned seat, raised on sabre legs, with swab cushion seats (5/4/3) (12)
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A good set of six Regency faux rosewood and caned single chairs, in the manner of Gillows the top rail with central tablet raised on scroll supports with a carved cross rail above a caned seat, raised on lobed tapering legs (6)
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A late Regency mahogany cheval mirror, the rectangular mirror plate with plain moulded frame supported on conforming ring turned and bulbous carved columns joined by two cross-stretchers raised on out swept legs with brass castors, 85 cm wide, 64 cm deep, 180 cm high
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A set of six 19th century elm, ash and beech Windsor chairs, including two armchairs, the arch spindle back with central wheel splat above saddle seats, raised on cabriole legs with pad feet joined with a crinoline stretcher (6)
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A George IV pollard oak and ebony inlaid card table, circa 1830, the rectangular hinged top with rounded corners with ebony banding above a plain frieze on conforming four column end supports, joined by a turned cross-stretcher and down swept legs terminating in patented brass castors. Width 91 cm. Depth 46 cm. Height 74 cm
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A set of four early 19th century American 'Bulster-back Hitchcocks' black lacquer and gilt decorated single chairs, the ring turned top rail above two cross plates, a caned seat, raised on turned legs joined by turned stretchers (4)
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A Victorian stained pine breakfront estate bookcase, the moulded cornice above six brass grilled doors enclosing adjustable shelves above six further grilled doors with linen backing, raised on a plinth base. Width 335 cm. Depth 37 cm. Height 213 cm. Provenance: from the library at Castle Fraser, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Castle Fraser was one of the ancestral homes of the powerful clan Fraser, the castle is nestled in the Grampian hills northwest of Aberdeen, near the river Don
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A Victorian stained pine breakfront estate bookcase, the moulded cornice above six brass grilled doors enclosing adjustable shelves above six further grilled doors, raised on a plinth base, right hand side of cornice damaged. Width 335 cm. Depth 37 cm. Height 213 cm
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A late 19th century pine and iron-bound Masonic travelling chest, the plain exterior opening to reveal a parquetry inlaid interior consisting of numerous hidden compartments and drawers, the inside of the top with the Freemasons' insignia, with brass carry handles. Width 96 cm. Depth 55 cm. Height 53 cm This type of box would have been used to transport a lodge's regalia when travelling
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A 19th century mahogany extending dining table with two extra leaves, the rectangular top with rounded corners and reeded edge above a plain frieze and raised on four chamfered supports with out swept reeded legs terminating in brass castors, 343 cm long (extended), 133 cm dia, 75 cm high
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A 19th century mahogany and satinwood banded breakfront sideboard, the top with satinwood cross banding and ebony stringing, the central drawer above an invisible drawer flanked by two short drawers above a box drawer containing a cellarette and a cupboard door opening to a cabinet, raised on tapered legs terminating in spade feet, 230 cm long, 74 cm wide, 91 cm high
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A large 18th century French oak provincial armoire, Normandy, the moulded cornice above a flowering vine crest above a pair of carved panelled doors with steel escutcheons enclosing hanging space above a shaped apron and short cabriole legs. Width 164 cm. Depth 72 cm. Height 244 cm
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A late 18th century French style oak provincial buffet, the moulded cornice above a carved frieze a pair of scroll foliate carved doors enclosing a lined interior, above two dummy drawers and two further carved cupboard doors, a shaped apron and raised on short cabriole legs, restorations. Width 148 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 240 cm
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A good 18th century French oak buffet, the moulded cornice above a pair of panelled oak doors with brass hinges and escutcheons enclosing shelves above three drawers and two cupboard doors, raised on short cabriole legs, 144 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 236 cm high
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An 18th century French oak provincial buffet, the moulded cornice above a pair of carved panelled doors enclosing two shelves above a further pair of panelled doors, a shaped apron and short cabriole legs, back legs restored. Width 140 cm. Depth 66 cm. Height 214 cm
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An fine North Italian Neo-classical rosewood, tulipwood, amaranth and marquetry inlaid side table, circa 1800, in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini, the rectangular top with cross-banded border and three central floral panels, above a single long drawer with portrait profile medallions and swags, raised on square tapering legs, 124 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 85 cm high For a similar example see Sotheby's, New York, 3 October 2006, lot 322
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A fabulous pair of 19th century Italian carved fruitwood Blackamoor figures, both nude figures standing in exact opposing poses holding a cornucopia in one arm with the other across their body and one foot in front of the other with a removable acanthus leaf covering the genitals standing on rocky plinth pedestals with scrolling acanthus leaf decoration, showing every muscle and with traces of the original painted decoration (2), 55 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 188 cm high Provenance: Acquired by the current owner…
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An Empire style faux marble day bed, 20th century, with curved out swept upholstered arms, an overstuffed seat with bolster cushions above a gold and black metallic frieze raised on square tapering legs, 212 cm wide, 73 cm deep, 89 cm high
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An Empire style carved wood centre table, the associated rectangular top supported on a pair of conforming end supports in the form of lion monopodia mounted on acanthus leaf scrolled bases. Width 142 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 67 cm
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A pair of Louis XVI style polychrome decorated and upholstered fauteuils, the oval padded back within a ribbon carved frame with floral crest, down swept arms on turned supports, on overstuffed seat, guilloche frieze and spiral turned legs (2)
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An impressive 19th century French provincial oak refectory table, the rectangular panelled top with a moulded edge above a wavy apron and raised on cabriole legs decorated with scroll and leaf decoration, terminating in scroll feet. Width 170 cm 112 cm deep. Height 78 cm
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A Napoleon III ebonised gilt bronze mounted and marble topped Meuble D'Appui, the regular inset white and grey veined marble with stepped corners above a brass inlaid frieze with central mask mount above a central embossed panel depicting a maiden placing flowers in an urn flanked by female caryatids, raised on a shaped plinth base, 115 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 104 cm high
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A pair of Louis XVI style carved giltwood and upholstered single chairs, the oval padded back within a ribbon frame with floral crest above an overstuffed seat, guilloche frieze and spiral turned legs (2)
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A Napoleon III ebonised and boulle bibliotech, circa 1860, the rectangular top above a brass and tortoise shell inlaid frieze with arabesque decoration centred by a pair of squirrels aside an urn, above a pair of glazed and inlaid doors enclosing adjustable shelves, on a plinth base, raised on turned gilt bronze mounted feet. Width 89 cm. Depth 35 cm. Height 156 cm
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An Italian Baroque style walnut chest of drawers, 20th century, the shaped rectangular top with moulded edge above two short and three long bombe shaped drawers with waisted sides, raised on bracket feet. Width 127 cm. Depth 55 cm. Height 92 cm
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A pair of Italian Venetian polychrome decorated Blackamoor ten light candelabra, late 19th / early 20th century, each standing in traditional dress holding aloft large candelabra with leaf decorated arms, standing on rococo style pedestals (2), 230 cm high
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A neo-classical designed ebonised and parcel gilt circular stool with leopard skin upholstery, 20th century, the circular cushion above a moulded border and raised on six carved columnar legs with ionic capitals, 95 cm diameter, 45 cm high
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A 19th century French giltwood cartel clock, the enamel dial with numbers and calendar striking on the half hour and hour on two gongs, with exposed pendulum and within a Rococo floral carved case, mounted on a later wall plaque, 43 cm wide, 77 cm high
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A French gilt brass four glass table clock, the undulating cornice over tall bevelled glazed panel to a wide moulded base on block feet, the enamelled 4. 5inch Arabic dial with visible escapement, eight day movement striking on the hour and half hour, with twin tube mercury pendulum, back plate marked 'H. P&C', 18 cm wide, 15 cm deep, 31 cm high
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A French Empire gilt bronze and ebonised portico mantel clock, circa 1840, the moulded portico with applied scroll cast mounts, raised on four barley twist columns with running vine decoration, over a plinth base, raised on over-scrolled feet, the silvered dial with Roman numerals within an embossed frame, with matching pendulum, French movement, striking on a bell, serial number 3566, 25 cm wide, 14.
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A bronze ship's clock, The Ashcroft Manufacturing Company, New York, with an 8inch Arabic numeral dial, eight day movement, flared hinged bezel, 24.5 cm dia
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A magnificent Art Nouveau walnut tall case open well clock, by Lenzkirch, Germany, circa 1870, the arch top with carved waratah decoration above a carved door with circular glazed panel enclosing dial with silvered chapter ring and central brass floral panel, twin train weight driven movement, week duration, hour and half hour chime, above an open well with exposed walnut and embossed brass and copper pendulum and weights over a carved box, raised on ebonised out swept feet, marked Lenzkirch and serialized…
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Two matched antique marble busts, one of Apollo Belvedere, after the Hellenistic marble statue in the Vatican's Belvedere gallery, the other of Achilles (2), Apollo. Height 69 cm. Width 59 cm. Achilles. Height 68 cm
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A bronze figural group, late 19th century, in Orientalist taste depicting Salome being offered the head of John the Baptist by a servant, in cold painted bronze, both mounted on a chequerboard alabaster pedestal base, incised signature to base A. Bouraine, 43.5 cm high, 37 cm long
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A 19th century brass refracting telescope, with a 9 cm (3 1/2 inch) tube with various eyepieces, one signed Broadhurst Clarkson & Co., 63 Farringdon Road, E. C., on a folding tripod stand, in a mahogany fitted case
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A 19th century Suzani silk embroidery, the field designed with a series of palmettes to a foliate lattice, within a pomegranate and large flower head and vine border, 264 cm long, 167 cm wide
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A 19th century American carved walnut carousel horse, possibly by C W Parker of Fort Leavenworth, modelled in full stride with front legs bent and back legs out stretched, with carved saddle and decoration, lacking tail, with attachment holes. Width 126 cm. Depth 32 cm. Height 139 cm
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A rare walrus tusk scrimshaw, circa 1860, finely decorated with a series of scenes marking the voyage of the Extreme clipper ship The Flying Scud. The one side featuring a seaman 'unfurling the American flag', a figure of the Taj Mahal 'Adieu, the beautiful Taj', 'Outward bound (from) San Francisco' depicting a courting couple, Captain William McFree with extant, 'Aye aye, Sir, East South-East' all above an image of The Flying Scud in full sail, verso the scenes depict a heroic warrior in classical dress…
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A bronze figural bust of Napoleon, 19th century, on a black slate circular socle base, nicks to base. Height 30.5 cm
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A Blackforest carved figure of 'The Hunter', signed indistinctly and stamped 1811, depicted standing on a rocky outcrop with a stick in one hand, a gun over one shoulder and a dead stag over the other, 62 cm high
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A Continental painted terracotta bust of a Moor, late 19th century, modelled wearing a turban, top and necklace, base incised '1899', some damage. Height 40 cm
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A pair of Empire style gilt bronze and ebonised seven light candelabra, late 19th century, in the form of reeded columns with gilt cast bronze mounts issuing S-scroll branches with cast candle holders, one missing a nozzle (2), 75 cm high
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A Charles II iron and copper cauldron, with flared rim and bulbous body with raised decoration, handles to either side, raised on three short ridged legs, 17 cm diamater, 18 cm high. Provenance: Presented to the current owner by Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon in the 1960s
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A pair of African elephant tusks, together with a pair of molars from the same elephant (4), 180 and. Length 188 cm, 23 kilos each. Provenance: This pair of tusks together with the molars were purchased by the current owner's father at the auction of Mr Felix, a licensed game hunter, on 24th July 1955 in Bangui, Central Africa
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A Victorian Royal cabinet of games, circa 1877, complete with chess, cribbage, draughts, backgammon, dominoes, horse racing, whist, cards, di, shakers, counters, chips, lead mounted jockeys (5) and jumps (3), boards and accessories, contained in its original oak box with hinged cover, boards damaged, jockeys damaged, lock removed. Refer: R. C. Bell, the Boardgame book, illustrated on frontispiece and title page
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A Victorian oak miniature desk top letter box, of octagonal pillar box form with brass letter flap, inscribed 'Letters' and hinged door with brass mount. Height 32 cm
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A pair of gilt bronze and patinated bronze two light candelabra, after Clodion, each with a figure of a Putto and the baby Bacchus holding a vine candlestick in each hand, raised on a fluted stepped rouge marble base, impressed signature (2), 42 cm high
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A fine Art Deco French bronze and ivory figure of Bouret Figero, modelled playing a mandolin, mounted on a square form base, incised signature to base, and applied plaque. Height 29 cm
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An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure, by Paul Tereszczuk, circa 1910, depicting Pierrot, arms folded with head to one side with, Arthur Rubinstein Foundry mark, 13 cm high
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A Rene Lalique Domremy vase, of ovoid form, moulded in relief with bulbous thistle heads, with traces of blue staining, moulded mark R. Lalique, 21.5 cm high
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An Art Deco carved alabaster figure of a naked girl, seated with her ankles crossed and with only a towel across her thigh, looking downwards, signed. Height 48 cm
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A bronze figural group, modelled as Primavera with a putto riding a dolphin at her feet, raised on a shaped circular base, mounted on a pedestal, 35 cm high
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A three layer cameo vase, in modern three dimensional style, entitled 'Tad', by Tony Hanning. Height 37 cm
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An important 18 inch six layer cameo carved vase, entitled 'Dag', by Tony Hanning, blown by David Hay signed and dated, 35.5 cm high. Tony Hanning was the first contemporary Australian glass artist to work extensively with the techniques of cameo glass. 'Cameo glass' originally referred to the style of 19th century French glass designers such as Emile Galle and Daum, the technique, originally developed in ancient Rome, was revived in Britain, Europe and America in the late nineteenth century
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