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Fine Furniture, Silver, Asian and Decorative Arts — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:424
Sale Title:Fine Furniture, Silver, Asian and Decorative ArtsLots with images:392
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:313
Date:12-Dec-2017
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Edgar William Brandt (France, 1880-1960), Art Deco beaten tin elevator panel from Selfridge's Department Store, London, c. 1928, made by the Birmingham Guild of architectural & decorative Metalworkers, depicting Boreas, Greek god of the north wind, length 41.5 cm. Provenance: Selfridge's Department Store, London. Private Collection, Sydney. Other Notes: Cf. For comparison collections of the Museum of London
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Edgar William Brandt (France, 1880-1960), Art Deco gilded iron elevator panel from Selfridge's Department Store, London, c. 1928, made by the Birmingham Guild of architectural & decorative Metalworkers, depicting a female Anemoi face blowing wind, length 41.5 cm. Provenance: Selfridge's Department Store, London. Private Collection, Sydney. Other Notes: Cf. For comparison collections of the Museum of London
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French patinated bronze and ormolu mantel clock, c. 1870, the movement signed Vincenti & Cie, twin barrel movement with outside count wheel striking on a bell, the circular case surmounted by a winged cherub and supported by an elephant, brass dial with white enamel hour plaques, back plate stamped, L.F.A 1936 and 64', with key and pendulum, height 58 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of neoclassical black marble and gilt metal tempietto garnitures, 19th century, the black marble domed top surmounted by an acorn finial, above a frieze depicting a Roman Triumph, supported by Corinthian columns, in the centre a statue of Venus, one (A/F) (2), height 44 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XVI style ormolu mounted marble urns, 19th century, each candlestick cover with pine cone finial, ovoid marble body flanked by ram's masks suspending garlands of fruiting grape vines (2), height 43 cm
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Hans Muller (Austrian, 1873- 1937), Art Nouveau bronze desk set, comprising an inkwell modelled as Poseidon emerging from the waves holding conch shells which form the inkwells, and two figural candlesticks, each modelled as an Oceanide holding a conch shell over her head, on marble bases, signed (3), height 18 cm length 32 cm, height 26 cm (candlesticks)
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Raingo Freres of Paris, large black marble and ormolu mantel clock, c. 1870, of architectural form with ormolu mounts and twin acanthus handles with cast mask attenuation and drop rings, the enamelled circular dial with Roman numerals and Arabic outer numerals, with hour and half hour striker, on ormolu base, height 54 cm. Provenance: The Leo Steiner collection, thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Other Notes: Cf. Paris Universal Exhibition catalogue 1867, illustrated p. 55
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Pietro Bazzanti (Italian, 1825-1895), marble figure of a young boy, 19th century, dressed in a nightgown and tearing up an alphabet book, incised 'P. Bazzanti Florence, height 86 cm. Other Notes: Regarded as one of the most talented sculptors of his day, Pietro Bazzanti specialized in allegorical and genre subjects as well as copies of antique and Renaissance, sculpture. Cf. For comparison Bonhams, lot 5106, 28 October 2014, San Francisco
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Pietro Bazzanti (Italian, 1825-1895), marble figure of a Choir boy, 19th century, the standing figure wearing a hat and holding a songbook, incised 'P. Bazzanti Florence', finger top chipped, height 96 cm. Other Notes: Regarded as one of the most talented sculptors of his day, Pietro Bazzanti specialized in allegorical and genre subjects as well as copies of antique and Renaissance, sculpture. Cf. For comparison Bonhams, lot 5106, 28 October 2014, San Francisco
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Italian marble urn on pedestal, c. 1900, the carved marble urn with reticulated twin handles, on marble pedestal (A/F), height 182 cm
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Italian marble sculpture of young girl, early 20th century, the young child asleep on a high chair, base restored, height 54 cm
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Georgian specimen wood inlaid music box or Carillon, c. 1830, playing twelve airs, the rectangular box with string inlaid decoration and musical trophy to front, sides decorated with shells, with key, height 26 cm 39 cm depth 20.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Mahogany and rosewood cased Accordion, late 19th century, with carved fretwork borders around keys, hexagonal case with presentation plaque 'Presented to Robert Trenaman by the officers and Passengers of the Ship Torrens, May 12 - 1879', height 7.5 cm (in case)
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Moritz of Leipzig, cased picnic set, c. 1920, for six people, interior fitted with two cocktail shakers, two thermos, six graduated glasses, two glass shooter glasses, a spirit flask, tea caddy, vinegar and oil bottles, three food tins, six porcelain plates, six forks, six knives, six, spoons, two bread knives, lidded boxes and two serving spoons, in mint condition, 86 x 40.5 cm
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Attributed to Camille Faure (French, 1874-1956), polychrome enamelled copper vase, c. 1930, decorated with iris against a mottled gold ground, height 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French Prussian blue and ormolu Vasiform clock, c. 1880, the porcelain body surmounted by a floral finial, flanked by satyr heads and mounted with laurel swags, raised on a pedestal base cast with acanthus leaves, 8 day striking movement, the white porcelain dial with Roman numerals, signed 'J. Silvani, a Paris, height 45 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Clocks of Distinction, Sydney, the Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Set of four Napoleon I three-light ormolu wall sconces, 19th century, each with winged back plate and moulded swan head branches, numbered (4), height 36 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of French giltwood and polychrome decorated angels, early 18th century, each wearing drapery and seating on a cloud (2), approx. Height 56 cm. Provenance: Bonhams, the Andre & Cecile Fink Sale, 31 October 2010, lot 182, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Grand Tour' Tanagra type clay figure of a Hellenistic woman, after the antique, 19th century, depicted seated on a rock, fully enveloped in drapery, holding in one hand a piece of her pleated skirt (A/F), height 26.5 cm
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Four lead putti Statues, late 19th century, depicting the allegorical figures of summer, spring, Autumn and Winter (4), height 45 cm
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Japy Freres, French porcelain mounted ormolu mantel clock, c. 1860, the case with foliage and garland decoration, surmounted by a porcelain urn finial, the hand painted dial with Roman numerals, the brass drum movement striking on a bell, back plate stamped and numbered, with key, no bell and pendulum (A/F), height 46 cm
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Louis XV style Boulle mantel clock, the brass and faux tortoiseshell waisted case with gilt bronze foliate mounts and surmounted by a griffin, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, the back plate stamped 'A&N' made in France' and numbered, with key and pendulum, (A/F), height 31 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late John Roarty, Point Piper
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Baccarat, 'Japonaiserie ormolu mounted crystal vase, C. 1890, of cylindrical form with etched and gilded decoration of birds amongst cherry blossom branches, foundry's stamp to underside of base, height 13 cm
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Rene Lalique, 'Perles' scent bottle, model no. 601, designed c. 1926, frosted glass heightened with sepia staining, molded signature 'R. Lalique' to underside, height 20.5 cm
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Rene Lalique, 'Cote d'or' platter, model no. 10-406, designed c. 1943, frosted and clear glass, heightened with sepia staining, stencilled 'R. Lalique France' to underside, few flecks to outer rim, diameter 40 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Alexia Say Galerie, Paris, 2014
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Rene Lalique, 'Thibet' vase, model no. 1083, designed c. 1931, clear and frosted glass, etched 'Lalique France' to underside, minor chip to one handle, height 20.5 cm
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Rene Lalique, pair of 'Rameaux' candlesticks, model no. 2122, designed c. 1934, clear and frosted glass, heightened with green staining, few minor flecks to one candlestick, both stencilled 'R. Lalique France' near base, height 20 cm
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Rene Lalique, 'Calypso' bowl, model no. 413, designed c. 1930, clear and frosted glass heightened with green, staining, etched 'R. Lalique France' to underside, height 7.5 cm diameter 20.7 cm
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Rene Lalique, 'Inseparables' timepiece, model no. 765, designed c. 1926, opalescent glass heightened with blue staining, molded signature 'R. Lalique' engraved 'France, 11 x 11 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Christie's, 26 May 2010, Lot 128
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Rene Lalique, 'Poivre vase, model no. 901, designed c. 1921, frosted and clear glass, heightened with blue staining, molded signature 'R. Lalique' to underside, height 24.5 cm
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Rene Lalique, 'Davos' vase, model no. 1079, designed c. 1932, clear and alexandrite coloured glass, stencilled 'R. Lalique France' to underside, height 28.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Thomas Barnon, Hobart, 2008
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Rene Lalique, 'Sarment' vase, model no. 10-3478, c. 1938, opalescent glass, stencilled 'R. Lalique France' to underside, height 14 cm
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Rene Lalique, 'Chiens' bowl, model no. 3214, designed c. 1921, clear, opalescent and frosted glass, molded 'R. Lalique' to centre and etched 'France no. 3214' to underside, height 8.5 cm diameter 24 cm
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Rene Lalique, 'Malines' vase, model no. 957, designed c. 1924, smoky topaz glass, molded signature 'R. Lalique' to underside, few flecks to inner rim, height 12.5 cm
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Rene Lalique, 'Malesherbes' vase, model no. 1014, designed c. 1927, cased dark amber glass, engraved 'R. Lalique France no. 1014' to underside, hole later drilled to base, height 23 cm
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Rene Lalique, Rennes vase, model no. 10-875, designed c. 1933, opalescent glass heightened with blue staining, stencilled R. Lalique France to underside, height 12.5 cm
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Rene Lalique, 'Gui vase, model no. 948, designed 1920, opalescent glass with blue staining, moulded 'R. Lalique, height 17 cm
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Rene Lalique, 'Charme' table centre, model no. 3463, designed 1933, comprising two pieces, clear and frosted glass, heightened with green staining, 'R. Lalique France' acid stamps to undersides, few minor chips (2), height 6 cm width 21 cm (each)
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Rene Lalique, 'Vases' plate, model no. 3019, designed c. 1921, clear glass heightened with blue staining, molded VDA mark (for Verrerie d'Alsace) to centre, diameter 25 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Marsden Hall Antiques, New Zealand
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Rene Lalique, 'Medicis' ashtray, model no. 280, c. 1924, opalescent glass, molded 'R. Lalique' to underside, length 15 cm
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Lalique, 'Champs-Elysees' bowl, designed 1951, clear and frosted crystal, of oblong shape with molded leaves, etched 'Lalique France, width 45 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Marie-Claude Lalique for Lalique, Claude crystal vase, post 1980, clear and frosted crystal, signed, height 35 cm
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Andre Delatte (French, 1887-1953), Art Deco glass vase, c. 1920, acid etched in high relief with spiral pattern, the front embellished with stylised flowers in coloured enamels, signed 'A Delatte Nancy' to side, height 27 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French Art Deco glass table lamp, c. 1925, the cone shape frosted glass shade with acid etched decoration of leaves and flowers, signed 'Lorrain - Nancy France', on chromed ball base, height 45 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Orivit, Art Nouveau glass and pewter vase, the clear glass vase with etched and frosted leaf design, pewter mounts modelled as stylised trees, stamped and numbered, height 17.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Archibald Knox (British, 1864-1933) for Liberty & Co., Tudric pewter tea caddy, design no. 0194, c. 1905, of square form, embossed with stylised flower heads, stamped, together with two Liberty & Co. Enamelled pewter napkin rings, design no. 0919, stamped maker's marks (3), height 12 cm
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Georg Jensen (Danish, 1866-1935), sterling silver 'Perl' four piece coffee and tea service, design no. 80A, post 1945 marks, comprising coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar pot, milk jug, hammered decoration, with ebony handles and finials, stamped maker's marks (4), approx. Weight 1203 grams height 18 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Georg Jensen store, Sydney, 1976
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Sigvaard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen, sterling silver flatware service, post 1945 marks, Bernadotte' pattern, setting for twelve, comprising twelve fish forks, twelve fish knives, twelve table spoons, twelve table forks, twelve table knives, twelve tea spoons, twelve luncheon forks, twelve luncheon knives, twelve soup spoons, twelve, dessert spoons, one serving spoon, one cold cut fork, salt and pepper, each handle with ribbed decoration, hallmarked, approx. Weight 7051 grams
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Tias Eckhoff for Georg Jensen, Danish silver cutlery service with canteen, post 1945 marks, Cypress' pattern, comprising eight dinner forks, sixteen dinner knives, eight each dinner spoons, luncheon forks, luncheon knives, tea spoons, coffee spoons, soup spoons, bouillon spoons, fish forks, fish knives, oyster forks, fruit knives, grapefruit spoons, iced tea spoons, child's spoons, sixteen child's forks, three serving spoons, three serving forks, two sugar spoons, three ladles, two cold cut forks, two…
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Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen, sterling silver flatware service, post 1945 marks, acorn pattern, comprising eight soup spoons, eight dessert spoons, eight dinner spoons, ten dinner forks, ten dinner knives and eight dessert knives, all stamped 'Georg Jensen, sterling Denmark' (52), approx. Weight 2798 grams
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Danish silver five piece coffee service, mark of Copenhagen, c. 1916-1945, comprising coffee pot, sugar bowl, cream jug, milk jug and sugar caster, all with spiral fluted bodies, on leaf mounted feet, hallmarked (5), approx. Weight 1577 grams
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Tias Eckhoff for Georg Jensen, sterling silver cutlery service, post 1945 marks, Cypress pattern, comprising six dinner spoons, six dinner forks, four dinner knives, six luncheon forks, six luncheon knives and six dessert spoons, stamped post-war maker's marks (34), approx. Weight 1670 grams
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Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen, sterling silver footed bowl, design no. 17A, the hammered bowl on a floral pedestal, stamped Georg Jensen Denmark sterling 17A', together with Georg Jensen sterling silver ice tongs, acorn pattern, stamped 'Georg Jensen Denmark sterling' (2), approx. Weight 185 grams, height 11 cm, 67 grams. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Oscar Gundlach-Pederson for Georg Jensen, sterling silver footed vase, design no. 669C, c. 1935, engraved 'S.J.W from J.M.G', stamped maker's marks, approx. Weight 169 grams height 13 cm
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Georg Jensen, assorted sterling silver flatware, comprising an Akkeleje pattern jam spoon, acorn pattern sauce ladle, dinner knife and dinner fork, together with old Danish pattern dinner fork, knife, spoon and tea spoon, stamped pre and post-war maker's marks (8), approx. Total weight 405 grams
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Georg Jensen, sterling silver jam spoon, design no. 21, post 1945 mark, hallmarked, with box, approx. Weight 34 grams
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Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen, sterling silver sugar bowl, design no. 456B, c. 1930, twin handled, with hammered decoration, stamped maker's marks, approx. Weight 145 grams
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George III sterling silver basket, mark of Paul Storr, London, 1817, of oblong form with gadrooned rim and acanthus-capped reeded swing-handle, body chased with a continuous band of flutes, the interior centrally engraved with a coat-of-arms, hallmarked, approx. Weight 1180 grams width 32 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III sterling silver meat platter, mark of Paul Storr, London, 1800, of oval shape with gadrooned rim, crested, hallmarked, scratches to interior, approx. Weight 1094 grams length 36 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George V sterling silver twin-handled tray, mark of Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1912, of plain oblong form with pie crust rim, hallmarked, approx. Weight 3650 grams width 62 cm depth 34 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Edwardian four piece sterling silver coffee and tea set, mark of William Aitken, Chester, 1900, comprising coffee pot, teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, the coffee pot hallmarked Roberts & Belk Ltd., Sheffield, 1897 (4), approx. Weight 1297 grams, 691 grams. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Large William IV sterling silver salver, mark of Edward John & Wm. Barnard, London, 1834, of shaped circular form with scrolled and floral rim, on three foliate-capped feet, hallmarked, approx. Weight 1714 grams. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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George II sterling silver tankard, marks of Issac Cookson, Newcastle, 1753, of plain tapering form with double scroll handle, the stepped domed hinged lid with thumb piece, hallmarked, approx. Weight 322 grams
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George III sterling silver coffee pot, mark of John Robins, London, 1797, of shaped hexagonal form, the lid surmounted by urn finial, body engraved with central lion crest, with ebony handle, hallmarked, approx. Weight 864 grams height 31 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III sterling silver footed bowl, mark of Charles Aldridge & Henry green, London, 1777, of oval form with beaded rim and two handles, hallmarked, approx. Weight 322 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Georgian III sterling silver basket, Illegible mark, London, 1809, of oblong shape with engraved crest to front and swing handle, hallmarked, approx. Weight 753 grams, height 12 cm, length 35.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver reticulated bowl, mark of H. Matthews, Birmingham, c. 1878, of oblong shape with a scrolled and floral rim, hallmarked, approx. Weight 383 grams. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Sterling silver footed bowl, mark of S. Blanckensee & Sons Ltd., Chester, 1935, of oblong form with reticulated designs, the rim chased with garlonds of flower and fruit, hallmarked, approx. Weight 689 grams width 31 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III sterling silver teapot, mark of Crispin Fuller, London, 1804, body chased with a continuous band of flutes, with ivory finial and handle, raised on four ball feet, hallmarked, approx. Weight 576 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William IV sterling silver salver, mark of John Watson, London, 1832, of circular shape with scrolled border and central monogram, engraved floral decoration, hallmarked, approx. Weight 655 grams. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Edwardian sterling silver presentation fruit bowl, mark of Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1918, of quatrefoil form with reticulated rim, engraved decoration and inscription to front, raised on four scrolled feet, hallmarked, approx. Weight 683 grams. Provenance: The collection of a lady, Darling point
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George III sterling silver cream jug, mark of William Burwash, London, 1813, body chased with a continuous band of flutes, with snake form handle, gilded interior, hallmarked, approx. Weight 235 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver mounted claret jug, mark of Horace Woodward & Co., London, 1896, cut glass body with repetitive star pattern, hallmarked, height 26 cm
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Art Nouveau sterling silver chalice, mark of J. Wilmot, Birmingham, 1899, chased with stylised tulips, hallmarked, approx. Weight 311, height 14.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver card tray, mark of Roberts & Belk Ltd., Sheffield, 1899, of rectangular shape with shell and gadrooned border, on four ball feet, hallmarked, approx. Weight 380 grams. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Pair of William IV sterling silver open salts, mark of John Emes, London, 1836, each of oblong form with gadrooned rim, engraved crest to side, gilded interior, hallmarked (2), approx. Weight 196 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Victorian sterling silver candlesticks, mark of Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield, 1840, weighted, hallmarked, approx. Weight 1058 grams. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver coffee pot, mark of Henry Stratford, London, 1895, of baluster form with engraved lion crest, ebonised wood handle, hallmarked, together with a sterling silver covered sugar bowl, mark of Adie Brothers, Birmingham, 1926 (2), approx. Weight 429 grams, 209 grams. Provenance: The collection of a lady, Darling point
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James Alexander Barrow Linton (English/Australian, 1904-1980), six assorted Arts & Crafts sterling silver spoons, comprising two jam spoons, two coffee spoons, two sauce ladles, all with hammered bowls and decorated handles, hallmarked 'JAL ST. Silver' and stamped with a gumnut (6), approx. Total weight 130 grams
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James Alexander Barrow Linton (English/Australian, 1904-1980), set of six Arts & Crafts sterling silver coffee spoons, together with a set of six demitasse spoons, all with hammered bowls and decorated handles, hallmarked 'JAL ST. Silver' and stamped with a gumnut, with box (12), approx. Total weight 122 grams
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Harold Sargison of Hobart, sterling silver Arts & Crafts cake server and serving spoon, hammered decoration, with twisted handles, both set with semi-precious stones, together with a Sargison sugar spoon, a Sargison coffee spoon, a J. C. Taylor sugar spoon and butter knife, stamped maker's marks (6), approx. Weight 97 grams length 24 cm
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Harold Sargison of Hobart, assorted sterling silver flatware, c. 1950, comprising cake server, two jam spoons, butter knife and six coffee spoons, all stamped with makers' marks, with three boxes (10), approx. Total weight 136 grams
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Harris & Sons, set of six sterling silver spoons, all with textured bowls and floral handles, stamped marks, together with a David Anderson (Norway) boxed set of gilded silver coffee spoons and cake forks, stamped maker's marks (18), approx. Total weight 73 grams, 96 grams
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Set of twelve Italian silver plates, stamped 'VARG, star 58, 800' (12), approx. Weight 8178 grams diameter 31 cm. Provenance: The collection of a lady, Darling point
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Portuguese silver tea and coffee service, mark of Porto, after 1938, comprising coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and oval tray, chased with shells and scrolling motifs, gilded interiors, hallmarked (5), approx. Weight 4555 grams
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Set of four sterling silver Anglo-Indian ornaments, in the neoclassical style, chased and hammered in high relief with acanthus leaves (4), height 63 cm
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Persian silver casket, the lid chased in high relief with exotic birds and flowers within a border of scrolling vines, sides engraved with flowers and foliage, on four ball feet, hallmarked, approx. Weight 785 grams height 6.5 cm width 18.5 cm depth 18.5 cm
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Silver dessert cutlery set, mark of Faberge, with the Imperial Warrant, Moscow, c. 1910, in the neoclassical taste, finely decorated with foliage and ribbon-tied reeded motifs, monogrammed, comprising twelve forks, twelve knives, twelve spoons, a serving spoon and two serving forks, hallmarked, 88 standard (24), approx. Weight 1292 grams (without knives)
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Russian silver yad, 19th century, set with an oval cut citrine, hallmarked, approx. Weight 103 grams length 39 cm
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Set of four silver salt cellars, mark of Faberge, with the Imperial Warrant, Moscow, c. 1910, in the neoclassical taste, finely decorated with foliage and ribbon-tied reeded motifs, monogrammed, comprising four bowls with gilded interiors, and three salt spoons, hallmarked, 84 and 88 standard (7), approx. Weight 283 grams
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Russian jewelled vermeil and Guilloche enamel parasol handle, after Henrik Wigstrom for Faberge, 20th century, modelled as a boar head with cabochon ruby set eyes, the gilded silver neck enamelled in translucent red over a moire guilloche ground, between laurel-chased borders, applied with ribbon-tied laurel crests set with cabochon rubies, seed pearls, and diamond, hallmarked, 88 standard, enamel (A/F), length 9.2 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Swiss gold musical snuff box or Carillon, probably by Henry Neisser, c. 1810, 18ct yellow gold, playing two tunes, of rectangular shape with engine-turned braid pattern, the lid chased and engraved with a central basket of flowers within a border of scrolling vines, maker's mark, further struck '18k', struck with the French departmental cock's head mark used in Geneva 1808-1815, with associated gold key, approx. Weight 203 grams height 2.2 cm width 8.3 cm depth 5.1 cm. Provenance: Auktionen Dr. Crott,…
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Swiss Vari-Color gold snuff box, c. 1800, 18ct yellow gold, of oval form with engine-turned decoration throughout within a border of laurel leaf garlands and shells, maker's mark 'B & M' beneath a crown, approx. Weight 58 grams height 2.6 cm length 5.6 cm. Provenance: Auktionen Dr. Crott, Mannheim, Germany, c. 2010. Private Collection, Sydney
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Swiss gold Bonbonniere, c. 1810, 18ct yellow gold, of circular form with engine-turned decoration within a border of leaves, the lid embellished with later hand painted porcelain profile of Josephine surmounted by four diamonds, maker's mark 'HP', further struck 'M V', with the French departmental cock's head mark used in Geneva 1808-1815, approx. Weight 58.7 grams height 1.8 cm diameter 5.8 cm. Provenance: Auktionen Dr. Crott, Mannheim, Germany, c. 2010. Private Collection, Sydney
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The Magic Pudding, a collection of puppets from the 1988 production, based on the story and drawings by Norman Lindsay, puppet makers Christine Barker and Michael Fitzgerald (made between 1970-1988), including Watkin Wombat, Possum, Hedgehog, Bandicott, Bandicott with cart, Swaggie parrot, Frilly neck lizard (Kakadu), dog, Judge, Sam Sawnoff, bill Barnacle, Bunyip Bluegum, Albert, the Magic pudding, together with a selection of props, including watermelon, Grecian pot, wheel grinder, hats, stool, etc. (28)…
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John Stinton Jnr for Royal Worcester, porcelain double-handled vase, c. 1910, of campana form with scroll handles, painted with a herd of highland cattle grazing in a misty mountainous landscape, on square chamfered base, signed 'John Stinton', with printed factory mark and number '1969' to underside, height 41.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George Owen for Royal Worcester, porcelain double-handled vase, c. 1906, of baluster form with slender neck and supporting scroll handles, reticulated honeycomb design and gilt accents, on a square base, gold printed factory mark and shape number '946' above 'G' to underside, minor restoration to rim, height 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Dutch Amstel hard-paste porcelain vase, c. 1780, of flat baluster form, hand-painted cartouches of seascape and landscape with castles, figures and ships, embellished with gilt, the lip and base rim with Greek key bands, height 13 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Royal crown Derby, cobalt blue gold Aves porcelain platter, together with a pair of Coalport cobalt blue twin-handled vases, printed factory marks to undersides (3), diameter 35.5 cm, height 21.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Pair of old Paris Porcelain vases, late 19th century, each with two scrolled mask handles, the body painted with a seascape against a burgundy ground further embellished with gilded foliage, marked 'B. S. & Cie Paris' (2), height 35 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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