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Decorative Arts, Watches & Collectables — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:711
Sale Title:Decorative Arts, Watches & CollectablesLots with images:702
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:512
Date:3-Mar-2019
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Saint Nicholas Orthodox Christian icon, 18th/19th century hand-painted on board, 40 x 29 cm
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A rare 18th century Belgium pen-work box, interior fitted with four additional boxes, inscribed 'La Place De Sea Et La Fountaine Du Pounon, 1773'. Pouhon was famed for its mineral springs and associated spas visited by the aristocracy and wealthy middle classes in the 18th century, the four internal boxes are all adorned with scenes of various local spas including 'La Geronsterre', 'La Tonneley', 'Le Watroz', and 'La Suaveniere'. With original key and ivory tag. 6.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A Regency compendium, tortoiseshell with fine sterling silver inlay, English, circa 1820, interior fitted with red silk compartments and with sterling silver feet, 20 cm high, 26 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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An antique card case, tortoiseshell and ivory with mother of pearl inlay, English, 19th century, 9.5 cm high
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Two miniature portraits painted on ivory, early to mid 19th century, 5 cm and 5.5 cm high
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A Georgian tea caddy, mahogany with beech inlay, whalebone knobs and brass lion handles, early 19th century, interior witted with lids and holder for a bowl (no bowl), 19 cm high, 34 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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A tea caddy, walnut with ebony inlay, English, circa 1840, 13 cm high, 21 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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Brass bed warmer, large pewter charger and three pewter vessels, 19th century, the charger 42 cm diameter
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Mauchline ware photo album and four assorted boxes, 19th century, the album 13 cm high
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Mauchline ware castle money boxes, match holder, egg-shaped box and cylindrical box, 19th century, the tallest 12 cm high
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A pair of brass wall sconces, 19th century, 35 cm high
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Thomas Webb ivory cameo glass scent bottle with sterling silver top by Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham, circa 1895, with original glass stopper, 7.5 cm high
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Two ruby glass double ended scent bottles with silver lids, 19th century, 14 cm long
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A Japanese carved ivory scent bottle, Meiji Period, early 20th century, 7 cm high
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Stevens & Williams swirling satin glass scent bottle with gilt overlay and sterling silver crown top made to commemorate the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887, 6 cm high
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Two double-ended scent bottles, green and ruby glass with silver caps, 19th century, 12 cm and 10 cm long
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A ruby glass double-ended scent bottle with silver caps and vinaigrette end, 19th century, 9 cm long
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A sterling silver double ended scent bottle with vinaigrette end by Hilliard and Thomason, Birmingham, circa 1895, original gilt wash interior finish, with original stopper, 9 cm high
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A Wedgwood jasper ware scent bottle with sterling silver top by Charles May, Birmingham, circa 1891, 7 cm high
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Lithyalin glass and silver topped scent bottle most likely by Friedrich Egerman, Bohemian, circa 1860, original glass stopper, 8 cm high
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Ruby glass and sterling silver double ended scent bottle with vinaigrette end, smelling salts compartment & scent bottle end, English, circa 1875, 9 cm long
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A cobalt blue faceted glass scent bottle with sterling silver top by Charles May, Birmingham, circa 1890, with original glass stopper, 6.5 cm high
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A sterling silver chatelaine amphora shaped scent bottle by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. Birmingham, circa 1907, 14 cm high
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A squat cylindrical embossed sterling silver scent bottle by Charles May, Birmingham, circa 1892, original glass stopper, 4.5 cm high
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A Dutch Delft porcelain scent bottle with silver top, circa 1890, 7.5 cm high
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A chorus of angels sterling silver scent bottle with green glass lift out insert, by Henry Matthews, Birmingham, circa 1897, made for Crown Lavender Salts, London, 7.5 cm high
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A French teardrop shaped scent bottle, rock crystal and silver, 19th century, 10.5 cm high
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A French silver gilt and niello scent bottle decorated in the oriental style, circa 1880, with original glass stopper 6.5 cm high
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An English porcelain scent bottle (most likely Royal Worcester) in the Japanese style, by Saunders & Shepherd, Chester, circa 1890, 6.5 cm high
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Two silver scent bottles, American and English, late 19th century, one marked for James Dixon, Sheffield, circa 1897, 5 cm and 6 cm high
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A pair of Empire style candlesticks, cast metal and brass, 19th century, 36 cm high
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A Peking glass scent bottle in the form a sweetcorn ear, early 20th century, 9.5 cm high
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A Peking glass scent bottle in the form of a fish, early 20th century, 8.5 cm high
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A Peking glass ruby faceted scent bottle, 20th century, 7.5 cm high
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A Peking glass yellow faceted scent bottle, 20th century, 7 cm high
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Two Chinese snuff bottles, carved horn, 19th/20th century, one missing lid, 11 cm and 9 cm high
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After Auguste Rodin, (1840-1917), 'Head of Lust' (Tete de la Luxure), bronze and marble, signed in bronze 'A. Rodin', 40 cm high
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A floral beadwork tapestry in rosewood frame, mid 19th century, 63 cm x 50 cm
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An impressive antique hanging light, brass and silver plate, late 19th century, original fitting from Arcoona Manor in Deloraine, Tasmania built for Dr. Cole and his family in 1892, 150 cm high
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Two Murano glass hanging lights in ruby and green glass, mid 20th century, green light missing top, 35 cm high
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Two Art Deco Diana lamps, nickel plated bases with glass shades, circa 1930, 46 cm and 49 cm high
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A brass based table lamp and shade, 20th century, 80 cm high
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A bronze based table lamp with leadlight shade, early 20th century, 73 cm high
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A chrome spotlight floor lamp, 21th century, 150 cm high
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A Blackamoor figured standard lamp, cast metal, 20th century, 142 cm high
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A figured bronze lamp base with fighting bears, circa 1900, 53 cm high
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A Blackamoor hall table and chair, ebonized fruitwood, Italian, 19th century, superbly carved figural legs with Chippendale revival carved frieze 82 cm high, 140 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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A rare Continental 'Game' table, carved walnut with cabriole legs and carved hoof feet and vert marble top, 18th century, 75 cm high, 158 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A pair candlesticks, carved gilt-wood, French Empire, early 19th century, 75 cm high
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An early 18th century French walnut commode with serpentine front, unusual drawer configuration with the top bank divided into three drawers, 98 cm high, 128 cm wide, 65 cm deep
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An 18th century French gilt framed mirror, circa 1750, 74 x 40 cm
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An impressive 18th century French walnut armoire, 225 cm high, 173 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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An antique English wingback armchair, 19th century, 77 cm across the arms
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A console table and mirror, carved gilt-wood and vert marble, 20th century 264 cm high, 92 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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A fine French pier cabinet, plum pudding mahogany with ormolu gallery and mounts, 19th century
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An 18th century North Italian marquetry walnut bureau / wine servery interior has been altered to accommodate bottles (most likely in the 19th century) 112 cm high, 123 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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Lucerne, Switzerland, a commemorative plaque, carved wood 19th century, Lion Monument of Lucerne designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1884) Switzerland commemorative plaque, carved wood 19th century, the Latin inscription Helvetiorum Fidei AC Virtuti means 'To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss' referring to the Swiss Guard soldier's who died trying to protect the French Royal family at Tuileries castle in Paris on August 10, 1792. 58 x 55 cm
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A French vitrine with hand painted scenes and ormolu mounts, late 19th century
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A French provincial carver chair, walnut, circa 1840 54 cm across the arms
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An 18th century French walnut twin pedestal desk, 74 cm high, 145 cm wide, 72 cm deep
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Banquet table, late 19th century, Gillows of Lancaster (attributed) 24 seat Banquet Table, carved mahogany in the Chippendale style, circa 1890, originally commissioned by Sir Robert Lucas-Tooth this table is believed to have been part of the original furnishings for his Sydney mansion 'Swifts' in Darling point, which at the time had a ballroom larger than that of Government House. The House and table were sold in 1915 to Edmund Resch where he lived until his death in 1923. Eventually, it came into the…
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Set of 12 Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, late 20th century
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Set of 12 Chippendale style dining chairs, early 20th century
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An English Gothic oak cabinet, 17th/18th century, 176 cm high, 74 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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An early English oak box, carved decoration with monogram 'M. H.', 17th/18th century, 25 cm high, 57 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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An 18th century French walnut pedestal candle stand, circa 1790, 76 cm high
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A three tier wirework plant stand, English, late 19th century, 122 cm high, 175 cm wide, 65 cm deep
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A Coalbrookdale Fern pattern garden seat, cast iron and timber, English, 19th century, stamped 'Coalbrookdale' on the front iron rail, 184 cm across the arms
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A Coalbrookdale Fern pattern garden seat, cast iron and timber, English, 19th century, 161 cm across the handles
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A garden bench, solid cast bronze and timber, English, 19th/20th century, 129 cm across the arms
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A garden bench, solid cast bronze and timber, English, 19th/20th century, 129 cm across the arms
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A French wrought iron and stone cafe setting, early 20th century, table is 64 cm high, 55 cm diameter
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Sampler stone top round conservatory table with iron base, French, 19th/20th century, 77 cm high, 86 cm diameter
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A baker's stand, wrought iron and brass, French, 20th century, 212 cm high, 125 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A coffee table, wrought iron with stone slab top with fossilized specimen inclusions, French, 20th century, 47 cm high, 155 cm wide, 95 cm deep
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A Georgian mahogany carver chair, circa 1780, 50 cm across the arms
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A Hepplewhite English mahogany parlour chair, late 18th century
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A George III oak drop-side table with peg joint construction, late 18th century, 75 cm high, 132 cm wide, 111 cm deep
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A George III inlaid mahogany sideboard, circa 1810, 92 cm high, 184 cm wide, 85 cm dee
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A Regency drop-side sofa table, flame mahogany with ebony stringing and brass casters, English, circa 1820, 71 cm high, 150 cm wide (extended), 66 cm deep
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A Georgian mahogany carver chair, late 18th century, 60 cm across arms
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A Georgian mahogany drop-side table with one drawer, English, early 19th century, 72 cm high, 108 cm wide (extended), 105 cm deep
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A George III English mahogany framed mirror, circa 1780, 89 x 49 cm
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A pair of English Regency hall chairs, finely carved mahogany with handpainted panel crests, circa 1810
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A George III mahogany fold-over tea table, late 18th century, 72 cm high, 92 cm wide, 43 cm wide
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A pair of mahogany spade back dining chairs, circa 1840
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A Georgian sewing box on stand, simulated walnut with ornate brass fretwork, interior fitted with silk compartments filled with bone and pearl shell sewing accessories, early 19th century, 85 cm high, 55 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A William IV sofa table, rosewood on cedar, in the manner of Andrew Lenehan, Sydney, circa 1840 74 cm high, 127 cm wide, 63 cm deep
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An Italian majolica garden urn on stand, 19th/20th century, 85 cm high, 117 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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A pair of fine Anglo-Indian pier cabinets, ebony and carved gilt-wood with marble tops, 18th/19th century, 103 cm high, 91 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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An Anglo-Indian freestanding open bookcase, ornately carved ebony, 19th century, 155 cm high, 104 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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A wirework demi-lune plant stand, early 20th century, 128 cm high, 88 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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An English spade back carver chair, mahogany, circa 1850, 52 cm across the arms
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An English wotnot, mahogany and pine with barley twist columns and single drawer, circa 1865, 107 cm high, 55 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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An Irish wine table, carved walnut with burr walnut top, circa 1870, 70 cm high, 50 cm diameter
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A sewing table, inlaid walnut, English, late 19th century, 74 cm high, 55 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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An oval gilt framed mirror, French, mid 20th century, 62 x 83 cm
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An Italian parlour mirror, cream and gilt frame with beveled glass, mid 20th century 83 cm x 46 cm
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A Chippendale style carved gilt-wood mirror with beveled glass, mid 20th century 109 cm high, 56 cm wide
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An ornate gilt framed shaped mirror, Italian, mid 20th century, 60 x 135 cm
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