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Decorative Arts & Furniture — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:311
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & FurnitureLots with images:268
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:184
Date:10-May-2009
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Phillipa James, Victoria, ovoid earthenware branch and leaf handled jug blue ground pink interior incised Philippa James 10 cm high
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Arthur Merric Bloomfield Boyd, Victoria, painted decoration attributed to Neil Douglas Murrumbeena pottery circular earthenware dish painted with a scene showing a kangaroo in an outback landscape incised AMB 9.5 cm diameter
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Remued Victoria Circa 1935 Earthenware branch handled jug with applied gum nuts and leaves brown and yellow drip glaze incised 133M Remued 23 cm high
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Authur Merric Bloomfield Boyd Neil Douglas And John Perceval Victoria Circa1954 Murrumbeena pottery a set of four earthenware ramekins each shallow circular with a loop handle painted with a lyre bird three incised AMB and Neil Douglas one with the addition of John Perceval (one handle broken) 13 cm diameter
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Grace Seccombe New South Wales circa 1942 Earthenware slip cast figure of a kangaroo inscribed Grace Seccombe and incised monogram 11 cm high. Note: for a similar example see Kevin Fahy et al Australian Art Pottery: 1900-1950 Casuarina Press Sydney 2004 p. 320 plate 435
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Bendigo pottery, Victoria, rounded rectangular earthenware plate with moulded inscription 'Give Us This day Our Daily bread' mottled brown and blue glaze unmarked 36 cm wide
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Una Deerbon, Victoria, oval two handled platter with a fruit moulded border incised signature Deerbon and Rosemarge Potterie Shoppe paper label 35 cm diameter
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John Castle-Harris New South Wales circa 1940 Oval pierced earthenware branch handled basket with floral moulded decoration green and blue glaze incised Castle Harris Syd 27.5 cm wide
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Arthur Merric Bloomfield Boyd Victoria circa 1945 Murrumbeena Pottery earthenware vase with a flared rim painted with birds and foliage inscribed Aruthur Merric Boyd 11.5 cm high
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Phillipa James Victoria dated 1923 Compressed cylindrical earthenware vase with moulded cicada and leaf decoration blue mottled ground incised Philippa James 1923 10 cm high
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Harold Hughan Victoria circa 1970 Ovoid earthenware vase mottled brown and black glaze inscribed Hughan and incised monogram 24 cm high
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Harold Hughan ovoid earthenware vase decorated with circular motifs
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Mel-rose Ware, Victoria, cylindrical earthenware jug moulded with possums green ground stamped Mel-rose Australian Ware 11 cm high
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Mel-rose Ware, Victoria, earthenware vase, baluster moulded with gum leaves green ground stamped Mel-rose Australian Ware 23.5 cm high
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Remued, Victoria, earthenware branch handled jug with applied gum nuts and leaves incised 189M Remued 19 cm high
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Arthur Merric Bloomfield Boyd Victoria circa 1950 Ceramic tile inset occasional table comprising eight tiles painted in vibrant colours with an arrangement of fruit within a hardwood surround signed am lower left 30 x 61 cm (image); 63 x 37 x 32.5 (table frame)
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Una Deerbon, Victoria, earthenware platter circular with a fish moulded border incised signature Deerbon 35 cm diameter
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Phillipa James, Victoria, cylindrical flared earthenware branch handled jug vibrant blue ground incised Philippa James 14 cm high
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Una Deerbon, Victoria, earthenware vase, baluster with a continuous moulded seahorse decoration incised signature 14 cm high
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William Ricketts Earthenware sculpture showing the face of an indigenous Australian child incised Wm Ricketts 15 cm high
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Large William Ricketts earthenware sculpture modelled with the faces of nine indigenous Australian children and a naturalistic base
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David Boyd Victoria dated 1959 Ceramic figure group possibly representing the Tasmanian aborigine Trugannini and a companion with a mottled metal brown and green glaze incised signature and date 29 cm high
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John Castle-Harris New South Wales circa 1940 Oval pierced earthenware bowl with floral moulded decoration yellow and green glaze incised Castle Harris 28.5 cm wide
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Authur Merric Bloomfield Boyd Neil Douglas And John Perceval Victoria circa1954 Murrumbeena pottery circular earthenware plate painted with a lyre bird incised Am Boyd Potter Neil Douglas & Perceval Australia (re-glued chip to rim) 27 cm diameter
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John De Burgh Perceval Victoria circa 1960 Ceramic tribal bust Eligible incised signature paper printed label John De Burgh Perceval 15 cm high
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Judy Lorraine Victoria born 1928 Handmade table inset with 30 ceramic tiles Signed with artist's monogram 190 x 38 x 60 cm Provenance: Commissioned by Francis Eugene Galbally circa 1969 Private Collection Brisbane
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A Silverplate Mounted Emu Egg, late 19th century Ovoid surmounted by an emu finial the open work base with terminals cast as koalas 34.5 cm high. Provenance: The David Ell Collection New South Wales
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A Victorian Ivory Handled sterling silver Presentation Trowel Of Victorian Relevance Maker's mark George Unite Birmingham 1865, the pointilated blade bearing the inscription 'Presented to Mrs Holt of Sedcourt (sic) on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the Presbyterian Church Glenorchy 12th April 1865' terminating in an ivory handle within a fitted presentation case 192grs total weight 28 cm long. Note: the inscription actually refers to a Victorian Western Districts sheep station by the…
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Three Australian Silver Fiddle Pattern Spoons Maker's mark Stokes & Co. Victoria circa 1840
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A Victorian sterling silver Presentation Goblet Of New South Wales Relevance Maker's mark possibly Charles Boyton London 1855, the ogee body with a central cartouche bearing the inscription 'Presented to Edwin Maxey Esqr. by his Pupils as a token of their respect and esteem Sydney Decr. 1856' within an embossed foliate surround the reverse chased and embossed with a scene showing sheep grazing in a paddock the stem and circular foot with further foliate decoration 264grs. total weight of silver 17.5 cm high
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A pair of 19th century silver plate mounted emu eggs, maker's mark J. Holt Melbourne 1879, each egg of ovoid form with a stippled ground surmounted respectively by an emu and kangaroo finial raised on a naturalistically cast support with applied wheat sheaves and leafs above a shaped foot each inscribed J. Holt Melbourne 1879 to the underside. Note: James Holt was employed by the Melbourne gold and silversmiths Kilpatrick & Co. And was the accredited craftsman of the mace manufactured for the Victorian…
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An Australian silver presentation cup maker's mark J.M Wendt Adelaide the ogee body with embossed foliate decoration flanked by acanthus leaf cast scroll handles the stem cast as a tree trunk with applied leafy branches bearing the inscription 'Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of S.A Presented by Alick J. Murray for 10 Cwt Bacon. Either full sides or Flitches in Fit condition to be Parked for export Awarded to W.J Davies September 1900' gilt wash interior raised on a stepped circular foot…
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An Australian Silver Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell Maker's mark Palfrey Melbourne circa 1900, the hoof mounted with a hinged cover enclosing a porcelain inkwell above a linear engraved sleeve and a horse shoe mount the cover inscribed ''Rainbow' Died November 13th 1913' 13.5 cm wide. Note: G.H Palfrey operated as a jeweller and silversmith in Little Collins Street and Howey Place Melbourne from 1897-1924
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An Australian silver mounted emu egg maker's mark H. Steiner Adelaide circa 1875, ovoid the lower section applied with fern leaf mounts beneath a central silver medallion raised on a stem cast as a tree trunk and a naturalistically decorated circuclar foot hallmarked to underside with Queen Victoria monarch's head H. Steiner Crown and lion passant. Height 15 cm
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Two Australian Silver Travelling Beakers Maker's mark Hendrik Forster Victoria circa 1970 Flared cylindrical each presented in a leather carrying case the largest 9 cm high
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An Australian silver gilt pendant, maker's mark Evan Jones, New South Wales, the circular openwork surround inscribed New South Waleson a linear engraved ground applied with two interlaced flags stamped Evan Jones
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An Australian silver mounted ostrich egg cup and cover, maker's mark George Crisp, Victoria, ovoid the domed cover surmounted by a finial cast as an emu with applied fern leaves and Banksia the lower section flanked by foliate handles raised on a hexfoil base gilt wash interior the cover hallmarked G. Crisp
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A Victorian sterling silver Presentation Basket With South Australian Relevance Maker's mark Henry Holland London 1850 Of serpentine circular outline bearing the inscription 'Presented to George Fife Angas Esqr. M.L.C 20th Sept 1853' the opposing side with an armorial crest and the Latin inscription 'Pro Rege Lege Grege' (for the King the Law and the People) with embossed foliate decoration beneath a swing handle raised on a lobed circular foot 768grs total weight of silver 28 cm diameter. Note: George…
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A Cedar And Blackbean Tray On Stand By Schulim Krimper Unsigned circa 1965 Rectangular having a canted gallery surround with a scalloped edge the corners and handles embellished with inlaid blackbean details raised on a folding curved X stand the tray 62 cm wide across the handles. Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne Fine Art Nouveau Art Deco and Related Wares Oriental and European Ceramics Furniture and Works of Art 7-12 November 1987 Lot 63
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A Sol Shapiro Red Cedar Dining Suite Circa 1965, compri sing a four door sideboard and dining table with floating glass top and six matching dining chairs the whole suite carved with organic stylised decoration and supports the dining table 220 x 76 x 90 cm; the sideboard 245 x 85 x 58 cm Provenance: private collection Melbourne. Note: this dining suite was commissioned by the vendor in the mid 1960's together with two matching coffee tables and table accessories., the 'B' motifs carved at either end of…
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A Sol Shapiro Red Cedar Coffee Table Circa 1965, the curved glass top raised on stylised supports and cross stretchers carved as entwined branches 149 x 47 x 42 cm. Provenance: private collection Melbourne. Note: this coffee table was commissioned during the mid 1960's as an accompaniment to the dining suite featured here as lot 38
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A rare 19th century Australian cedar and mahogany, chip carved centre table, faint inscription Gosford 1875 to underside, the circular top profusely carved with a kookaburra floral and foliate decoration above a gumnut and a gum leaf frieze raised on a conforming tapering faceted standard with a circular platform base with claw feet 99.5 cm diameter. Height 69.5 cm
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An Australian Cedar Sideboard Attributed to Ernest Cooke Essendon early 20th Century, the rectangular top above three frieze drawers and three arched paneled doors with carved mask heads flanked by Corinthian columns plinth base 199 x 126 x 64 cm
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An Australian Cedar Partners Desk 19th century, having a brown tooled leather inset top with three frieze drawers and three drawers to each pedestal 152 x 76 x 100 cm
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An Australian Cedar Box Rectangular with turned pilasters to all corners surmounted by a carved gumleaf and star inlaid top opening to a satin lined interior raised on a shaped plinth base with lion's paw feet 54 x 22.5 x 32 cm
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An Australian Art Deco blackwood side table Manufacturer's badge for H. Goldman Ltd Melbourne circa 1925, the rectangular parquetry inlaid top above a band frieze raised on square legs brass manufacturer's badge 70 x 71 x 41 cm
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An Australian blackwood centre table, in the Regency taste manufacturer's plaque for H. Goldman Mfg. Co. 394 - 400 Latrobe St Melbourne the rectangular inlaid top with a cross banded border above a band frieze raised on square reeded legs with applied patera brass manufacturer's badge 97 x 77 x 60 cm
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A Late 19th century Australian Fiddleback Blackwood Dressing Table Attributed to W.H Rocke & Co. Melbourne circa 1885, the central shaped rectangular mirror back within foliate carved scroll supports above an arrangement of six short drawers and a central domed top storage compartment the serpentine top with a single frieze drawers raised on scroll supports carved with acorns and lion's paws on a concave platform base 122.5 x 169 x 59.5 cm. Note: featured in the exhibition catalogue Colonial Character:…
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An Australian fiddleback blackwood chest of drawers Manufacturer's plaque for W. H. Rocke & Co. Melbourne having an arrangement of eight drawers flanked by reeded stiles brass drop handles bun feet oval brass manufacturer's badge 117 x 145 x 56 cm
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An Australian huon pine wash stand, the shaped frieze with single drawer raised on scroll supports later cedar top bun feet 115 x 81 x 53 cm
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An Australian Cedar Chest Of Drawers Manufacturer's plaque for White Sides & Son Tasmania circa 1900 Having an arrangement of eight drawers with brass drop handles and bun feet each drawer stamped 'White Sides & Son Furnishings Warerooms 48 & 50 Liverpool St Hobart' brass makers badge to rear 122 x 122 x 58 cm
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A Rare Australian Cedar And Huon Pine Dwarf Book Cabinet Possibly an apprentice piece circa 1855 Having a fall cornice above a geometric Huon pine and cedar inlaid frieze and two glazed panelled doors the lower section with a further inlaid band and a single ogee frieze drawer flanked by stylised Huon pine blocks and foliate carved cedar corbels with two solid panelled doors cedar and Huon pine carcass raised on a plinth base 85.5 x 157.5 x 31.5 cm
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A Contemporary Huon Pine Display Cabinet Rectangular with glazed panels two side doors and a single shelf 94 x 68 x 40 cm
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A 19th century cedar and pine Captain's desk, the sloping top with a central crest opening to a fitted interior raised on turned supports 87 x 100 x 58 cm
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An astragal glazed mahogany display cabinet, the break arch pelmet above two astragal glazed doors two drawers and a further two quarter veneered doors bracket feet 75 x 166 x 36 cm
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An ebonised and brass sextant, with manufacturer's mark for Della Torre & Co London 19th century, the ebonised frame with ivory scale and vernier index mirror and magnifier mirror with three filters contained within a cedar box
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A Mercer rosewood cased two-day marine chronometer, retail mark for Kline & Company New York No. 621, the two-day movement with seconds and up-down subsidiary gimbal fitted to a brass bound three tier rosewood case 9.5 cm dial
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A 19th century Brass Telescope On Stand Signed J. H. Steward London late 19th century The body tube with rack and pinion focusing and mounted star finder raised on a splayed tripod; together with a fitted case 105 cm long
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An English flintlock blunderbuss late 18th / early 19th century with iron barrel flaring towards the muzzle plain iron lock hardwood full stock and plain brass mounts including side plate and large escutcheon engraved London stamped hallmarks together with a later fitted case 76 cm long
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A collection of military and Airforce marching drums comprising a bass drum with two Royal Australian Air force Bomber Squadron crests and two kettle drums the first with a crest inscribed 1st Bn, the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) the second Royal Marines Portsmouth Gibraltar together with two novelty drums, a tambourine and two hammers
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An Edwardian sterling silver Mounted Bone Baton Maker's mark F. Narborough Birmingham 1909 The mount with an embossed crest depicting a leopard amongst bulrush embossed 'West African Regt' with a further band engraved 'R. Ross White' 70 cm long
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A framed maritime woolwork late 19th/early 20th century, depicting the sailing ship Leila with the steam boats Pollie Dinah and Lucy in the foreground 52 x 30 cm
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A Art Nouveau Embossed Leather Picture Frame Rectangular ornately embossed with flowing floral and foliate decoration 30 x 38 cm
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A 19th century walnut games compendium, the hinged rectangular cover opening to an array of containers and compartments including chess pieces and board drafts cards die bone playing chips dice cup and trays
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A Fine Victorian sterling silver Ewer Makers mark C & Co Sheffield 1866 Campana with a slender neck flared spout and telamon handle raised on a circular foot the whole ornately embossed with mask heads and classical motifs 1058 grs. total weight of silver 30 cm high
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A Large Continental Silver Fiddle And Thread Pattern Flatware Suite Various makers Retailed by J. C. Klinkosch K. K. Hof & Kammer Lieferant Wien A part setting for eighteen with engraved monogram together with a fitted leather case. (167)
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A Victorian sterling silver two handled urn, maker's mark Elkington & Co Birmingham 1895. Campana flanked by acanthus loop handles with a central engraved plate to each side the first depicting a courting couple fishing in a boat the other a hunting scene above a gadrooned lower section raised on a circular foot 1374 grs. total weight of silver. 35.5 cm high
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A 19th century Indian Colonial Silver Cup Maker's mark Pittar & Co. Calcutta circa 1840 The ogee body richly embossed with a scene depicting lions hunting in a forest raised on a circular foot 9.5 cm high
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A set of four Victorian silver gilt berry plates maker's mark Charles Stuart Harris London 1876 shallow circular with an ornate berry and foliate moulded and ruffled border 1864 grs. Total weight of silver 24.5 cm diameter
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A George II sterling silver Coffee Pot Maker's mark rubbed London 1742 Tapering cylindrical with a foliate scrolling spout and handle and turned finial raised on a circular base 776 grs. total weight 23.5 cm high
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A George III sterling silver Water Jug Maker's mark John Robins London 1788 The vasiform body with a loop handle and shaped moulded spout with an urn finial raised on a square foot 696 grs. total weight 29 cm high
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A pair of George II sterling silver candlesticks, maker's mark Gl with a clover London 1741 each with a knopped and waisted standard raised on a shaped base with armorial crest 1014 grs. Total weight of silver
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George III sterling silver Wine Coaster Maker's mark rubbed London 1803 The circular pierced gallery edge with beaded rim and foliate swag decoration mahogany base 198 grs. total weight 14 cm diameter
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A George II sterling silver salver maker's mark Dorothy Mills London 1754, the shaped scroll and shell cast rim with an embossed floriate and foliate border and a central armorial crest raised on three scroll supports 786. Grs total weight of silver 28.5 cm diameter
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A William IV sterling silver basket maker's mark Edward Edw. Jr John & William Barnard London 1837 flared circular with a scrolling acanthus decorated rim and handle raised on a shaped base 934 grs. Total weight of silver 32 cm diameter
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A Silver Tea Service Possibly American Comprising a creamer sugar vessel and teapot each of lobed baluster form with gadrooned decoration raised on an oval foot 1434 grs. total weight the tea pot 23 cm high
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A Pair Of George III sterling silver Salts Maker's mark Robert Hennell London 1792 Each of oval form with pierced and chased acanthus decoration raised on cabriole supports clear glass liners 106 grs. total weight of silver 8.5 cm wide
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A Victorian sterling silver Sauce Boat Maker's mark George Nathan & Ridley Hayes Chester 1897 With a rope twist rim and acanthus scroll handle raised on three hoof feet 268 grs. total weight of silver 18 cm wide
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A Victorian sterling silver water jug maker's mark Stephen Smith & William Nicholson London 1851 baluster with a slender neck tapering to a flared spout and loop handle ornately chased with foliate decoration circular foot 764 grs. Total weight of silver 30 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver Coffee Pot Maker's mark J & N Creswick London 1854 Baluster with chased foliate decoration beneath a domed cover with a floral finial scroll handle and spout raised on four scroll feet 926 grs. total weight of silver 26 cm high
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A Pair Of 19th century Continental Silver Portrait Plaques Inscribed Fridericus Aug D G Dux Saxonia Each circular with a central profile male and female within an ornate pierced and foliate swag decorated border 23 cm diameter
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A Victorian sterling silver card case, maker's mark Nathaniel Mills Birmingham 1853 shaped rectangular with a central cartouche showing a rotunda in a landscape setting on an engine turned ground within an ornate foliate border the reverse centred by a vacant cartouche 60 grs. Total weight of silver
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A George IV sterling silver Salver Maker's mark Joseph Angell London 1829 Circular ornately chased with floral and foliate decoration within a foliate cast border raised on scroll supports 758 grs. total weight of silver 29.5 cm diameter
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A Pair Of sterling silver Baskets Maker's mark Tiffany & Co Each pierced and reticulated with a shaped foliate and berry rim and handle raised on four claw feet 592 grs. total weight of silver 20 cm wide
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A Victorian Scottish sterling silver Three Piece Tea Service Maker's mark J. Muirhead & Sons Glasgow 1873 Comprising a creamer sugar vessel and a tea pot each of baluster form with chased foliate decoration floral finials and scroll handles raised on four scroll feet 1774 grs. total weight of silver the tea pot 20 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver Salver Maker's mark Daniel & Charles Houle London 1852 Circular chased with floral and foliate decoration within a scroll and shell cast border scroll supports 1736 grs. total weight of silver 41 cm diameter
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An Irish sterling silver Two Handled Cup Maker's mark rubbed Dublin 1795 Campana embossed with floral foliate and berry decoration flanked by scroll handles raised on a circular foot 464 grs. total weight of silver 14 cm high
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Pair Of George III sterling silver Coasters Circa 1770 Probably Irish Circular pierced and chased with vine and bird decoration and armorial crests fruitwood base 596 grs. total weight together with a purchase receipt dated 1958 from Walter H. Willson London 13.5 cm diameter
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A Continental Silver Judaica Candelabra Having a bluster knopped floral decorated stem emanating three scroll arms terminating in sconces with a further central sconce raised on a circular base 44 cm high
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A Pair Of Russian Judaica Silver Cruets Assay mark for 1894 Moscow 84 zolotnik standard Globular set with cabochon onyx raised on three elderly bearded Jewish gentleman circular plinth base with bun feet 9 cm high
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A Russian Silver Sugar Bowl 84 zolotnik standard The compressed ovoid vessel with engraved floral decoration 11 cm diameter
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A pair of George II sterling silver sauce boats maker's mark Peter Archambo I London 1731, each with a serpentine rim and scroll handle raised on an oval foot 876 grs. Total weight of silver. Height 9.5 cm
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A late 19th century silverplate presentation tray oval bearing the inscription 'Presented to George Pender Esq. Dumbreck with a silver tea set (and a gold watch to Mrs Pender) by a number of Leading Agriculturists and friends as a mark of Their Personal Esteem and of Gratitude to Him for the great Services Rendered to the Agricultural Interest throughout Scotland on the Occasion of His Leaving for Australia 8th April 1874' within a gallery edged surround flanked by angular handles. Width 72.5 cm across the…
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A Victorian sterling silver snuff box, maker's mark Nathaniel Mills Birmingham 1854 rounded rectangular the hinged top centred by a vacant cartouche within an engraved foliate surround 80grs. Total weight of silver
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A Pair Of sterling silver Bon Bon Dishes Maker's mark Tiffany & Co Each pierced and flared with a foliate and floral rim raised on four scroll feet 364 grs. total weight of silver 8 cm wide
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A group of three silver Articles, including Russian, comprising a cup and saucer possibly of maker's mark Alexander Fuld Moscow 84 zolotnik standard assay mark for 1885; a goblet of maker's mark Nes Moscow 84 zolotnik standard assay mark for 1885; a miniature chair possibly of maker's mark Alexander Fuld probably Russian 84 zolotnik standard; together with an unmarked pepperette. (4)
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George III sterling silver Card Tray Maker's mark rubbed London 1765 Of shaped circular outline with engraved foliate decoration within a shell and c-scroll border raised on scroll supports 576 grs. total weight of silver 25 cm at the widest point
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A Continental silver jug possibly by Joseph Giel Geneva 20th century of lobed form the body with a foliate cast band beneath a hinged cover with an enamel medallion flanked by a loop handle hallmarked 800 and Giel 16 cm high
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Five 19th century Russian silver cups various dates and makers, each with engraved decoration three with niello highlights the largest 9 cm high
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A Russian silver and niello snuff box, maker's mark rubbed, Moscow 84 zolotnik, standard rectangular, decorated with architectural scenes to the lid base and sides gilt wash interior
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