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Directors Selection — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:443
Sale Title:Directors SelectionLots with images:442
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:296
Date:7-Oct-2018
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Large antique French iron ships sea anchor, similar to the British Admiralty type, 150 cm long, 153 cm wide
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Antique 19th century iron small ships anchor, Kedge type, unknown origin, 90 cm long, 100 cm wide
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Large vintage stockless iron boat anchor, unknown origins, 75 cm long, 66 cm wide
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver fluted teapot & weighted wooden stand both engraved with a crest, by Michael Plummer, London, 1792 - 1793, teapot approx, 15 cm high, 28 cm wide and total weight including base 845 grams, teapot alone 530grams (2)
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Antique George IV hallmarked sterling silver coffee biggin with large ivory finial, with Burnett Clan crest & motto 'Virescit Vulnere Virtus' by Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard, London, 1822 - 1823, 22 cm high and total weight 675 grams
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver coffee pot of classical urn form on a square pedestal base, with a pineapple carved stained ivory finial by Peter & Ann Bateman, London, 1794 - 1795, 30 cm high and total weight 870 grams
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver baluster mug by Walter Brind, London, 1772 - 1773, 14 cm high and total weight 415 grams
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Antique Victorian hallmarked sterling silver two handled cup, engraved 'Guy Edward Petham - Clinton from his Godfather Edward Petham-Clinton' by James Wakely & Frank Wheeler, London, 1889 - 1890, 17 cm high and total weight 560 grams
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Antique, early 18th century (or earlier) Spanish iron armada trunk, with large carry handles, two key locks to the top, internal box with key, (key in office C108.78) 46 cm high, 94 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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Pair of antique large 19th century gilt oval framed oils on canvas, cherubs playing in garden scenes, after Jean-Antoine Watteau. Provenance: ex Graham Geddes, Private Collection, Sydney (2)
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Robert Spence (1871-1964) England, Oliver Cromwell etching, signed lower right, 36 cm x 25 cm
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Limited edition commemorative glass bust of Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965), modelled by Eric Griffiths and produced by Webb Corbett for Royal Doulton, number 72/250, in original box, 27 cm high
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Framed Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (30 November 1874 - 24 January 1965) signed & dated letter to Mr Bertil Sterner, to include a copy of a photo of Winston Churchill, 31st October 1953, frame size 45 cm x 59 cm
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Terra Australis discovered AD 1644, 'A complete map of the Southern Continent', surveyed by Capt Abel Tasman depicted, by order of the East India Trading Company in Holland, engraved by E Bowen, Vol 1 page 325, an important historical map, 40 cm high, 48 cm wide
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Antique 19th century French ormolu figural mantle clock, marked to dial Kaingoud Trembla A Vendome, under glass dome, has pendulum, 47 cm high
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Pair of old French composite stone recumbent lions, each 27 cm high, 48 cm L (2)
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Georg Jensen sterling silver three piece tea set, No. 456, designed by Harald Nielsen (Hn), tea pot no. 456 B. 17.5 cm H, total weight 595 grams, sugar bowl no. 456 B. 6.8 cm H, 196 grams & creamer no. 456 B. 8.5 cm H, 177 grams (3)
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Vintage French boulle style mantle clock, fitted with German eight day movement, (in office C107.92), 58 cm high, 32 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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Early antique Australian Colonial cedar chest of drawers, circa 1840's, fitted with eight drawers, the central deep drawer with cross banding, flanked by two pairs of smaller drawers, three long graduated drawers below, standing on carved and turned knurled feet, ex Sotheby's Australia, copy of catalogue (in office A4374.6), 120 cm high, 127 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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Large antique French oval vignerons folding table, painted with Chateau Neuf Du Pape, 71 cm high, 134 cm wide, 120 cm deep
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Antique French painted metal grape pickers hopper 'Chateau-Neuf Du-Pape', 61 cm high, 60 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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Antique French painted metal grape pickers hopper 'Chateau-Neuf Du-Pape', 81 cm high, 67 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver twin handled urn form cup, inscribed 'The Gift of Pennassheton Cirzoaz' To Mrs Hall for her early care of his Infant Son born May 14th 1788', by John Wakelin & William Taylor, London, 1787 - 1788, 21 cm high
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Silver icon in wooden frame, 33 cm high, 29 cm wide, 4 cm deep
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Thomas Francois Cartier, gold painted terracotta sculpture of a fierce Tiger, titled 'Tigre En Furie'& signed T.H. Cartier, 31 cm high, 47 cm long
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Greek icon in original red box with easel, without easel 28 cm high, 27.5 cm wide, 2 cm deep
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver circular teapot by John Emes, London, 1806 - 1807, with a later flower finial and leaf capped handle, 13.5 cm high and total weight 860 grams
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Vintage French three coloured marble bust, signed to back A Corli ', 47 cm high
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Large antique George III hallmarked sterling silver vase form pedestal coffee pot with hinged lid, by John Mewburn, London, 1799 - 1800, 31 cm high and total weight 1180 grams
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Pair of antique George III hallmarked sterling silver salts with blue glass liners, by Peter & Ann Bateman, London, 1797, each 9 cm wide and total weight 80 grams (2)
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Antique 19th century French cast iron cross of large size, A La Memoire De Mte Justine Neuens Nee A Mersch Le 18 Juillet 1829, Decedee A D'Aheree Le 26 Mai 1863 et De Son Epoux, J.B. Glaeskner Ne A Berg-Colmar, Grand-Duche Luxembourg Le 20 October 1820, Decede Au Fourneau David Le 5 Avril 1886, 192 cm high, 72 cm wide, 34.5 cm deep
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Antique French Gothic panels, each 145 cm high, 139 cm wide, 16 cm deep (2)
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Antique 18th century French walnut Louis XV period three drawer commode, shaped drawer fronts with bronze drop handles, with central escutcheon and locks, 91 cm high, 130 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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Antique French Louis XV style painted pier or salon mirror, with oval painted panel to the crest, with a still life of roses, including frame 185 cm high, 81 cm wide
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Small icon of mother and child, 18 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, 2.5 cm deep
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Diamond and Aquamarine Marquise cocktail ring, set in 18ct white gold, with three cushion cut aquamarines, total weight 2.06cts, two Marquise diamonds E/F VS .34cts, four oval diamonds D/E Si and 26 diamonds RBC Fg/SI1, .29cts, size M, total weight 8.73grams
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Antique French green alabaster mantle clock & garnitures, no key, has pendulum (in office C107.46), 45 cm high, 33 cm wide, 14 cm deep (3)
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Rare glass & silver plated eagle decanter, 24.5 cm high
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George IV indenture in favour of Charles Hall, with partial wax seal
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Rare Art & Commerce Promoted Medal Awarded to Mrs J Paulson Mdcccxxxii. J. Paulson was the married name of Anne Paulson, this was how she would be referred to in 1832 (the date of the award), some biographical details below Paulson Anne, (nee Dawn) B 1809 - 1866. Born in Popplewick, Nottinghamshire, England, c.1809; died at her home in Castlemaine, Vic, 17 September 1866. (Probably 'Mrs H. Paulson' collecting around 1863 is this person.) Born in England, to John Dawn, an accountant, and his wife Elizabeth.…
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Pair of antique French bronze Rococo lamps, converted to electricity, each 22 cm high, 23 cm W (2)
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver octagonal plain straight sided teapot & stand, both with family crest and monogram, teapot with pineapple finial by George Gray, over struck Peter, Anne & William Bateman, London, 1790 - 1791, teapot 19 cm high and total weight 635 grams (2)
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver matched four piece tea and pedestal coffee service by Solomon Hougham, the lidded milk jug by Richard Crossley & George Smith IV, London, 1801 - 1802, 23 cm high and shorter and total weight 1745 grams (4)
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver circular salver with gadrooned and floral rim, and engraved with a crest, by Robert Jones I, London, 1781 - 1782, 20 cm diameter and 340 grams
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Antique George II hallmarked sterling silver oval sauce boat with embossed fruit, flowers and scrolls and engraved crest, makers marks rubbed, London, 1756 - 1757, 20 cm wide and total weight 325 grams
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Emile Galle (1846-1904) signed French overlay vase, Oak leaves & acorn design, 21 cm high
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Homann Heirs, Circa 1752, Map of 18th century Spain, hand coloured copper plate engraving, 50 cm x 61 cm
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Antique Map De L' Oceania Australia Polynesia and Asia, Published Paris 1829, Eymery Fruger Company, 40 cm x 55 cm
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Unframed antique hand coloured engraving 'Architect of Eden Theatre', plate 13 & 14, Eden Theatre Rue Boudreau Paris, 44 cm x 58 cm
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French Art Deco figure of a pheasant on marble base, 26 cm high, 50 cm wide
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Pair of Topaz and diamond studs set in 18ct white gold, set with two round cut topaz, total weight 4.07cts, both surrounded by a halo of diamonds, 52 and 0.15ct RBC F SI1, total weight 4.13grms (2)
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Antique French Empire marble topped centre table, turned fluted pedestal with three leaf capped lions paw legs, 70 cm high, 98 cm diameter
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Antique George IV hallmarked sterling silver goblet 'New Forest Buckhounds Point To Point Ladies Race' to one side & the other 'Presented by the Keith & Shetland Shipping Company to Mr Gilbert Paterson as a small testimonial of their regard for his zeal & perseverance in their service 7th June 1825', by George McHattie, Edinburgh, 1825 - 1826, 18 cm high and total weight 495 grams including base
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Antique George III Irish hallmarked sterling silver baluster form mug, with scroll handle and leaf form thumb piece Dublin, 1767, date mark rubbed, 11.5 cm high and total weight 320 grams
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Antique Queen Anne Britannia standard silver brandy sauce pan, by Samuel Lea, London, 1713 - 1714, 10 cm high, 19 cm wide and total weight 150 grams
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Pair of French Reniasance revival metal lanterns with wall brackets, each 94 cm high (2)
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Antique late 18th century French oak and fruitwood long farmhouse table, fitted with a deep drawer at each end, champhered square legs joined by a central stretcher, 79 cm high, 198 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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Antique French garden figure, composite stone with granite chip, representing summer, 150 cm high
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Pair of vintage French six light girandoles, cast brass columns and bases, with applied drop lustres and chains of faceted beads, spire finials to the tops, each 92 cm high (2)
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Antique Victorian Scottish hallmarked sterling silver circular teapot by Leonard Urquhart, Edinburgh, 1841 - 1842, with rubbed presentation in cartouche for 1842, 18 cm high, 26 cm wide and total weight 760 grams
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver teapot with ivory handle & finial, by Peter & Ann Bateman, London, 1797, 16 cm high, 27 cm wide and total weight of 415 grams
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Fine quality French Louis XV style two drawer bombe shape commode, with cast brass mounts, with female terms to the corners. 85 cm high, 122 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver Old English pattern cutlery service by George Smith & William Fearn, London, to include six sauce ladles, twenty four table forks, twenty four lunch forks, twenty nine dinner spoons, twenty seven large tea spoons, total weight 5680 grams
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Pair of fine antique French gilt bronze candelabras, of flambing torch design, each 33 cm high (2)
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver circular butter dish & cover, with crest, With inscription 'A Token of Respect from S. Pattison to Dr Beardman' By Thomas Chawner, London, 1784, 18 cm diameter and total weight 440 grams
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Antique 19th century Chinese blue ground porcelain brush pot, 15 cm high, 19 cm diameter
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Vintage French Louis XV style double ended settee
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Vintage French Louis XV style double ended settee
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver oblong swing handled basket, by John Wakefield, London, 1814 - 1815, 10 cm high, 28 cm wide, 26 cm deep and total weight of 710 grams
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Two large Riyacthur hand carved wooden pedestal bowls, with brass banded edge, 50 cm high, 57 cm diameter and smaller (2)
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Antique French figural mantle clock with Lion to top & urn form garnitures, all in Siena marble, has key and pendulum (in office C107.27), clock 38 cm high, 27 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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Martin Benito signed crystal urn with bronze mounts, 49 cm high, 25 cm wide
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Antique George III Scottish hallmarked sterling silver shaped circular gadrooned rim salver by William Duthie, Edinburgh 1761 - 1762, 18 cm diameter and total weight 260 grams (Af small hole)
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18ct white gold Filigree diamond pendant and chain, claw set pendant with four central diamonds, 0.13ct RBC F Si and 149 surrounding, .81cts, HSI1 RBC, weight 4.13grams (2)
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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), 9 cm long
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Antique George II hallmarked sterling silver coffee pot of tapering ovoid form with hinged lid by Jc, London, 1748 - 1749, 22 cm high and total weight 580 grams
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French Empire style figured mahogany pedestal extension table, large gun barrel support with tri form base, (no extension leaves), 75 cm high, 120 cm diameter
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Antique Chinese Yongzhen period (1678 - 1735) 18th century blue & white porcelain charger, of large size, with later Georgian English sterling silver applied gadrooned rim, hallmarked for London 1789 by Solomon Hougham (see paper labels to the back). Originally owned by James Wadmore (4 October 1782 - 24 December 1853), an English connoisseur. See page 138 The Wadmore's of London, which mentions the charger with the silver rim, known as the Turtle Dish (see paper label to the back). A true Chinese antique…
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Antique French Rococo carved gilt wood pier or salon mirror, mounted with a winged putto, 140 cm high, 73 cm wide
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Antique Chinese 19th century famille rose cylinder form vase, decorated with courting scenes & birds, mounted with later French brass mounts (Ex Private Collection), 28 cm high and 23 cm diameter
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Pair of large Chinese multi coloured porcelain dogs of fo lamps, with French mounts, each 60 cm high (2)
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Impressive Italian parquetry inlaid three drawer commode, figured walnut panels to the drawer fronts, 82 cm high, 124 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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Antique French Ivory Jesus on crucifix, in gilt frame, 40 cm x 26 cm
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Antique Chinese 19th century Zitan faux bamboo form brush pot, 22 cm high, 22 cm diameter
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Pair of Pear shaped Rubelite and Diamond earrings set in 18ct white gold, rubelite 3.38ct etc. (2)
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Antique French Louis XVI style marble topped burr walnut nightstand, 80 cm high, 46 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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Antique French Louis XVI style bed, walnut and rosewood veneer, lattice pattern back board, with bronze mounts, 207 cm long, 154 cm wide
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Antique French breakfront three door armoire, with fine parquetry inlaid decoration, mounted with gilt bronze mounts, 224 cm high, 170 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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Antique Victorian hallmarked sterling silver circular teapot with vertical fluting & ivory finial, by Robert Garrard (Garrards Panton Street London), London, 1845 - 1846, 15 cm high, 25 cm wide and total weight 685 grams
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver baluster form mug, with a scroll handle with anthemion leaf thumb piece,on stepped collet foot by Samuel Godbehere, London, 1785 - 1786, 14 cm high and 390 grams
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver twin handled cup, on stepped base, engraved with a 'P', by John Langlands & John Robertson, Newcastle, 1743 - 1744, 17 cm high and total weight 440 grams
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Impressive French porcelain bodied ornamental urn, with elaborate bronze mounts, 41 cm high, 43 cm wide
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Collection of hallmarked sterling silver, fiddle pattern cutlery, mixed makers and dates, mostly 19th century, total weight 5,800 grams
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Collection of hallmarked sterling silver, Fiddle pattern cutlery, mixed makers and dates, mostly 19th century, total weight 4100 grams
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Five good quality French Bourgeat Matfer graduating size copper & iron saucepans, engraved makers mark, with lids, including handle 41 cm long, 22 cm diameter and smaller (10)
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Antique French brass carriage clock, nicely decorated flat cased body with applied mounts, enamel dial, has key, 23 cm high, 18 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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Antique coloured engraved Map of Australia, 33 cm x 53 cm
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Antique hand coloured lithograph, Sydney 1886, 34 cm x 43 cm
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Martin Benito, crystal & bronze mounted centrepiece bowl, standing on tri dolphin supports, with swan handles, 35 cm high, 58 cm wide
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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver swing handled basket, makers marks rubbed, London, 1810 - 1811, 22 cm high, 30 cm wide & 765 grams
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