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Traditional Design — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:184
Sale Title:Traditional DesignLots with images:181
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:130
Date:14-May-2009
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Frank Barnes, maritime oil painting of the masted steam vessel 'Delphic', frame. Width 77.4 cm. Height 55 cm
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A naive watercolour entitled 'Barque Newton Captn. R.J Doughty Entering Malta harbour 1867', artist unknown. Frame. Width 78.2 cm. Height 59.8 cm
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Frank Barnes, oil painting, entitled 'U.S.S Co S.S 'Manuka' off the Kaikouras', battling stormy seas beneath threatening skies, dated 1912. Frame. Width 89 cm. Height 63.5 cm
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An Unknown Artist Watercolour Coastal Scene, depicting a colonial small settlement overlooking calm waters with several sailing vessels. Frame Width 48.6 cm. Height 38.5 cm
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J Peele signed Watercolour New Zealand Southern Lake Scene, dated 1876., b. Australia, 1846 - 1905. Exhibited at the New Zealand Arts Society and particularly is noted for his paintings of South Westland. Frame Width 35.8 cm. Height 27.5 cm
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W M Hodgkins signed Sketch entitled 'Drifting', Art Club Sketch 26 Aug 1887'. Frame Width 39.4 cm. Height 33.7 cm
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A late 19th century oil portrait of Thomas Preece, Esq, signed A. Depth, and dated 1898. Hand inscribed verso 'Painting of Thos. Preece Christchurch'. Gilt moulded frame height 60.5 cm. Width 47.8 cm
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A Victorian Button Back Blue Leather Swivel Chair, with a padded plain leather seat, the chair shaped frame back carved with floral sprigs flanking a small shield crest, revolving on four cabriole legs with carved decoration to the hip and joined by turned and carved cross stretcher. Height 95 cm
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A Queen Anne period single drop-leaf rectangular table, with a single drawer and cock beading to the front frieze drop-down leaf supported on a swing leg, on tapering circular legs headed by lappets and ending in pad feet, early 18th century. Open. Depth 70.8 cm. Width 78 cm
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Major Cyril Earle, T.D. 'The Earle Collection of Early Staffordshire pottery', the volume illustrating over seven hundred different pieces
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A 19th century Hilditch & Sons Staffordshire Chinoiserie Painted Cup and Saucer, the surfaces bright enamels painted with stylised oriental figures and over-sized blooms in urns. Note; the cup with a crack
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A cranberry glass tall vase, the frilled rim trimmed with gilt, the vase body painted with violets and gilding. Height 33.8 cm
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A framed large sampler by Elisabeth Throop dated 1800, containing a worked verse in now faded blue threads, above pictorials of deer in a forest, a rustic couple and dogs near their house and flowers in urns enclosed by a borders of stylised flowers. Note; some age discolouration to linen ground and rusting from old tacks. Frame. Height 57 cm. Width 47.8 cm
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An Early 19th century Sampler by Anne Miles, dated October 12 1820, containing alphabetical and numerical examples together with a verse and decorated with flowers and urns. Note; some minor fading/staining. Frame Height 52.2 cm. Width 49.5 cm
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A 19th century sampler by Margaret Robertson, Aged 13 Peterhead 12 Feby. 1828. The sampler features alphabetical and numerical examples together with a number of initials of possible family members, two verses, and pictorials including peacocks, a castle, houses, dogs and flowers in urns enclosed by a meandering foliate border, some minor distress to linen ground.
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A Rewarewa framed antique sampler, the linen ground with alphabets and numerals above a panel featuring a pair of peacocks, two stylised crowns and several flowering motifs, the largest in an urn. Note; some fading to threads, and old light staining to linen ground. Frame. Height 43.2 cm. Width 32.8 cm
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A 19th century sampler by Joanna Thomson, dated May 12 1824, and includes three full alphabets in capital letters, numerals 1-19, the alphabet in small letters in alternating red and olive green threads, above a pictorial panel featuring a pair of peacocks and other birds and flowers
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An early 18th century small sampler by Elisebeth Perrin, dated 1716 and includes the alphabet and some stylised floral designs, and with the wording 'My love to You Ever.'. In now faded threads. Note; some faults. Frame. Height 22.2 cm. Width 19.5 cm
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A framed French 19th century small sampler by Marianne Ballment, dated 1814, and includes two alphabets, numbers and the wording,'Peise a moiÈ?¬', all in deep brown fine threads. Note; some small areas of distress to linen field. Frame. Height 24.6 cm. Width 19.4 cm
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An 18th century Alphabet and Numerical sampler, and including the verse 'Remember Thy Creator in the Days of Thy youth' by Sarah Cuming dated July 1798, her age obscured beneath the mount. Note; some old staining and fading. Frame. Height 25.5 cm. Width 33.4 cm
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An early 18th century sampler by Margaret Phillips' Aged 10 Years and three Quarters', dated July 6 1717 and includes the alphabet, numbers and a dedication to her parents 'Next Unto God Dear Parents I Address My Self to You with Humble Thankfulness', some fading
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A Late Victorian /Early Edwardian Butler's Oval Tray in Mahogany, with a shaped upstand gallery and brass handles. Note; faults. Width 72.5 cm
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A pair of heavy decanters, the squat forms with cut decoration and mushroom stoppers, small faults to the lip of one decanter
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A Silver Plate Handled Tray marked Argent Plaque, oval piecrust rim, the ornate border and handles in relief and the well scrolling foliate engraved, supported on four shaped feet. Width 62 cm
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A Sheffield plate two branch candelabra, with some copper bleeding, the three branches with detachable nozzles, on a plain lobed hexagonal stem
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A pair of oval footstools in rosewood, with floral carved decoration on the four legs and padded contemporary upholstery. Width 37 cm. Height 20 cm
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An early 19th century polescreen mahogany base converted to a standard lamp, with a decorative mid 20th century shade. Height 182 cm
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An early 19th century polescreen mahogany base converted to a standard lamp, shade absent
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A Victorian Period Prayer Chair in Rosewood, in plain green upholstery, the carved cabriole legs on original brass casters. Height 100 cm
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An early Victorian work table in satinwood, with ebonised stringing decoration, small ivory turned knobs on the two drawers to the front above a side slide with a fabric covered well, supported on tapering turned legs on original brass casters. Note; repair to rear leg. Height 76 cm. Depth 45 cm. Width 53 cm
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A George I walnut kneehole desk, having a central cupboard and hidden drawer, the top and drawers crossbanded and with herringbone inlay, possible original bale handles on engraved shaped plates, the desk supported on bracket feet. Width 101 cm. Depth 53.5 cm. Height 81.5 cm
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A Victorian Folding Magnifying Glass, fitted in a mother of pearl case
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A tortoiseshell single compartment tea caddy, the internal lid absent. Note; requires attention
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A 19th century porcelain ink standish in the French style, with painted floral decoration, some items absent
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An Early Victorian Period Footstool in Mahogany, carved floral decoration to the shaped apron and knees of the cabriole legs, 20thc tapestry upholstered. Width 56 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 40 cm
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An early 20th century tapestry covered win GBack armchair in mahogany, the simplified cabriole legs supported by a turned 'H' stretcher, the upholstery matching the above stool. Height 103.1 cm
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A Tapestry Covered Armchair in Oak, on turned and carved legs and stretchers. The upholstery matching the previous lot. Height 97 cm
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A 19th century (or possibly earlier) carved and caned Highbacked side chair, the high back with a cane filled panel below open scrolling foliate carving and flanked by turned supports, the chair base with shaped and carved turned stretchers. Height 130 cm
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A 19th century pair Gothic revival candlesticks in heavy brass, one with a base rim small dent. Height 36 cm
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A nest of four tables in mahogany, decorative veneered tops on plain-turned high supports with curved rear stretcher, stringing to the front splayed legs. Tallest width 49 cm. Depth 24.5 cm. Height 69 cm
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An English antique flat carved oak coffer, with a three panel front, the lid supported on replaced hinges, the hasp absent, 18th century. Width 128.5 cm. Depth 55.5 cm. Height 70 cm
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A pair of Windsor chairs in oak, horseshoe shaped armrests, pierced splat and solid shaped seat. Note; damage to rear leg of one chair. Height 94 cm
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An early 19th century stool in mahogany, on reeded and turned legs, upholstered in a delightful floral fabric. Width 45 cm. Depth 39 cm. Height 44 cm
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A Late Victorian/Early Edwardian Astral Glazed Display Cabinet on Stand, the triple domed upper with two eight-panel glazed shaped doors enclosing an interior of adjustable shelving, above a lowboy base with two drawers flanking a small central drawer above two side drawers, brass drop handles mounted, shell decoration on the shaped apron and the four cabriole legs, acanthus decoration to each foot. Width 112 cm. Depth 42 cm. Height 200 cm
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Three Victorian Period Dessert Plates, each with a related botanical study painted in enamels. Note; some rubbing to the gilding
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A 19th century English Porcelain Pair of Floral Decorated Handled Plates, the pale pink borders enclosing floral studies in bright enamels. Note; some rubbing to the gilding
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A Continental Porcelain Two Peacocks Figure Group, perched on a rustic tree stump decorated with some bocage and gilded effects. Height 24 cm
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An Antique Oak Gateleg Oval Table of Small Portions, turned spindle supports and old iron strap work. Note; some age related splits and losses. Open Width 96 cm. Depth 82 cm. Height 66 cm
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A 19th century pair of brass tall candlesticks, of restrained design, with candle raising mechanism. Height 51 cm
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A carved fruitwood small footstool in the French style, the cane infilled top supported on a shaped apron and cabriole legs with stylised floral carved decoration. Note; faults to cane. Width 37 cm. Depth 29 cm. Height 15 cm
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A walnut and caned footstool of French neo-classical style, width 35 cm. Depth 28 cm. Height 16 cm
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A Georgian Small Side Table in Oak, the single drawer with brass swan neck handles (possible replacements) above a shaped apron on chamfered legs, decorative banding to the table top and drawer front. Width 77 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 70 cm
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A Fulham Pottery Two Handled Classical Urn, the biscuit body with a pale green glazed interior, hand finished details near the handles. Scratched initials Fwf to the base and impressed marks
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An old copper two handled oval deep pan. Width 45.5 cm. Height 30.5 cm
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A late Victorian shaving mirror in brass. Height 44 cm
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A Victorian Period Small Side Chair in Oak, the back with unusual carved quartered floral details, the drop-in seat with contemporary covering. Height 93 cm
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An antique oak gateleg oval table, with vase turned supports on stretchers. Open. Depth 114 cm. Width 122 cm. Height 76 cm
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An old oval gateleg small table, on turned spindles terminating on ball feet, drawer to one end, the frieze stamped 'Workhouse'. Note; some warping to the top. Open. Width 101.5 cm. Depth 77 cm. Height 72 cm
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An antique carpet small piece, geometric patterned, with faults and repairs. Length 53 cm. Width 98 cm
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A 19th century pier mirror, surmounted by a gilt architectural pediment, reeded columns flanking the mirror with an ebonised slip. Height 103.5 cm. Width 74 cm
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A George I Walnut Fall Front Bureau, with matched butterfly veneers, two half drawers above two full length drawers, replaced brass hardware, cross banded and herring bone decoration, on finely carved ogee bracket feet. The interior fitted with a central cupboard flanked by four pigeon holes above two shallow drawers and a covered well. C.1720. Old restoration. Width 96 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 99.5 cm
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Two 19th century Blue & White Old Willow Pattern Large Ashettes, one crazed
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A Mid 19th century Rectangular Large Ashette, typically painted with floral bouquets on white grounds enclosed by cobalt blue and gilded details. Width 85 cm. Depth 37 cm
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A 19th century Copper Lustre Jug, moulded and enamelled floral decoration
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A 19th century Pair of Copper Lustre Jugs, moulded and enamelled floral decoration
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A 19th century Copper Lustre Jug, with blue stripe decoration
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A Victorian Nine Piece Fruit Set, comprising of three comports and six plates in Imari colours.
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A 19th century Staffordshire flatback, depicting a rustic couple. Height 19 cm
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A 19th century Staffordshire flatback, depicting a rustic couple with a rabbit. Height 18 cm
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A 19th century Export Blue & White Jardinière, with a serpentine rim, the lobed body painted with flowers and trees, standing on three feet. Note; old restoration and interior discolouration. Height 22 cm. Diam.31.5 cm
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A 19th century gateleg table in oak, the turned spindles on bun feet. Note; some old splits and faults. Width 110 cm. Depth 89 cm. Height 76.5 cm
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A hand knotted carpet bag, geometric patterns in autumn shades and indigo, with a flat weave back. Width 72 cm. Depth 64 cm
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A mid Victorian attractive revolving piano stool in mahogany, with a wooden screw mechanism, the upholstered seat supported on turned legs. Height 48 cm
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A 19th century tray top commode, simple oval inlaid decoration to the top and cupboard doors, the two dummy drawer base opening to a shallow recess, on chamfered square section legs. Width 49 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 74 cm
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A 19th century gilt framed decorative oval mirror, the period frame with floral and 'C' scroll embellishments. Width 68 cm. Height 93 cm. Note; small faults
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A Victorian Good Pair of Side Chairs in Mahogany, with upholstered backs and carved thistle decoration to the cabriole legs. Height 95 cm
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A 19th century five drawer chest in mahogany, with bone escutcheons and replacement brass handles, on a shaped apron and splayed feet. Width 103 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 106 cm
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Two small woven carpet pieces, geometric designs
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A Victorian Period Ornate Armchair In Simulated Rosewood, the open back with 'C' scroll supports, carved decoration to the cabriole legs which are supported on four brass casters, contemporary green upholstered
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An Oak Carved Spice or Knife Wall Hanging Box, constructed from old timbers, the hinged carved top above a frieze small drawer. Height 43.5 cm. Width 26 cm. Depth 17 cm
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An Attractive Chest on Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, the upper chest with three full width drawers and three frieze drawers flanked by blind pallasters below a coved pediment with dental moulding, three drawers and brushing slide to the lower section, fittings of brass escutcheons and (replaced) old bale handles in gilt brass. The chest standing on shaped bracket feet. Note; some small faults and losses. Width 104 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 178 cm
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A French style giltwood carved stool, the padded upholstered seat on simple cabriole legs. Width 42 cm. Depth 42 cm. Height 42 cm
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A Goache Floral Still Life, entitled 'Decorative Flowers' by P. Eidinow (not signed). Mid 20thc
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A Victorian Pair of Water Colour Floral Studies, signed A Foster (1), in period ornate gilt frames. Frame Width 41 cm. Height 36 cm
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