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Decorative Arts & Collectables — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:595
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & CollectablesLots with images:585
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:402
Date:23-Jun-2019
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A large Victorian glass dump doorstop 19th century, together with two Scandinavian glass paperweights, mid 20th century, the largest 14 cm high
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Schutz Cilli Austrian majolica charger, late 19th century, impressed 'Schutz Cilli', 37 cm diameter
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A Staffordshire pottery jardiniere on stand, mid 19th century, 26 cm high overall
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A rare Staffordshire pottery figured vase with tulip top, circa 1840, 26 cm high
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Lord Kitchener and Baden-Powell Stoffordshire pottery figures on horseback, late 19th century, 31 cm high
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Asprey 9ct Gold cigarette case, in original plush fitted box, near mint condition, 200 grams
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A sterling silver box, stamped '925', with pictorial mark, 20th century, 15 cm across
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An antique Persian miniature on carved and painted pearl shell, 19th century, 13 x 15 cm
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Queen Elizabeth II Royal gift sterling silver photo frame with royal cypher top centre, mid 20th century, originally gifted by Queen Elizabeth II to Major General Syed Wajahat Hussain, 34 cm high
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Desk bell ornament, nickel and alabaster, presented to 'Maj. Gen. Syed Wajahat Hussain Commandent - Command & Staff College By M.S. Khan S.I.D.J. 1976', 16 cm high
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A Chinese carved ivory statue of a scholar on original wooden stand, 19th century, 14 cm overall
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An inlaid Persian cigarette box with red satin interior; a gift from the Shah of Iran, 6.5 cm high, 24.5 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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An inlaid Persian cigar box with red satin interior; a gift from the Shah of Iran, 5 cm high, 25 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi (1923 - 1987), known as Sadequain, calligraphic surah on boards, watercolour, signed at lower left, 60 x 136 cm. Surah Al-Ikhlas: 'God is one, no one is his equal'. Sadequain was responsible for the renaissance of Islamic calligraphy in Pakistan. He was one of the greatest calligraphers of Pakistan and helped transform the art of calligraphy into serious expressionist paintings. He claimed that his transformation into a calligrapher was manifested by divine inspiration. He did…
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Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi (1923 - 1987), known as Sadequain, calligraphic surah on paper, watercolour/felt-tipped pen, signed at lower left, 23.5 x 59 cm
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An inlaid Persian cigar box, the interior of the lid also decorated, mid 20th century, 8.5 cm high, 34.5 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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Four Chinese hanging scrolls: birds and flowering branches; all originals; early 20th century, varying sizes
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Famille rose porcelain platter, Russian Imperial marks & numbered '930' on base, Moscow, 19th century, 33.5 cm diameter.
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A pair of gold, ruby and diamond buttons; a gift to Syed Amjad Ali from his friend, the Aga Khan III, from the vest he had made for his investiture as a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (Gcsi) by King George V in 1912.
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Kundun necklace in 22ct gold set with pearls and uncut diamonds, circa 1900. 125 grams total
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Antique Royal head-pin for a man, 22ct gold and precious stones including rubies, emerald, diamonds, sapphires, pearls and turquoise; now suspended on a red stone necklace, 19th century 11 cm high, 96 grams total
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ivory (2) Paintings on ivory; one depicting a polo match, signed by the artist at lower right (13 x 24 cm sight); and another, depicting a hunting scene on one side of a river, while philosophers sit in discussion on the other side of the river (12.5 x 38 cm sight). Both in ornate, inlaid frames with hand-painted mounts. (2).
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An antique Polki gold necklace, featuring seventy-nine uncut diamonds, pearls and other stones; circa 1900.
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Green stone and gold pendant suspended on a green-stone necklace.
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Artist Unknown European School (River scene) oil on board, signed lower right but only partially legible 32 x 22 cm
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Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, photgraphic portrait in mother-of-pearl inlaid frame. The dedication at the base is somewhat faded. Overall 41.5 x 33 cm.
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Martin Shallenberger (U.S.A. 1912 - 2007), Before the Race, watercolour, 26 x 37.5 cm
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Antique standard lamp; wired for electricity. 56 cm tall.
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Embroidered silk panel, framed for display overall 42 x 106 cm.
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A set of silver teaspoons and cocktail forks in original box; foliage design to handles. (12 pieces).
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A Japanese folding room divider screen, 20th century, 125 cm high, 95 cm wide
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Vintage Singer sewing machine; table-top model.
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An Anglo-Ceylonese jewel casket, tortoise shell and inlaid timber, 19th century 18 cm high, 29 cm wide, 21 cm deep
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Two Capodimonte Italian porcelain ewers, 20th century, factory mark to base, the taller 46 cm high
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A pair of Italian Rococo style ewers, gilt metal, glass and porcelain, 20th century, 28 cm high
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A pair of three branch candelabra with dragon motif, Italian, early to mid 20th century, 41 cm high
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Ragazzi & Co. Murano glass patchwork plate, early 21st century, original manufacturers label on the front, 23 cm diameter
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An Italian two branch candelabra, plus two carnival glass bowls, early to mid 20th century, the candelabra 27 cm high
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Three Royal Doulton figures, 'Penelope' (HN1901), 'A Stitch In Time' (HN2352), 'Figure Of The Year, Patricia' (HN3365), the tallest 23 cm
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Lladro porcelain figure of The Turkey Girl together with a porcelain figurine, Lladro backstamp, 25 cm high
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Four Royal Doulton figurines, 'Beat You To It' (HN2871), 'Bride' (HN2873), 'Sweet Seventeen' (HN2734), 'Happy Anniversary' (HN3097), the tallest is 20 cm high
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A pair of English floral porcelain mantle vases, mid 20th century, 29 cm high
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Biscuit barrels, vases, jug and dish, Carlton Ware, Wedgwood, Falcon Ware etc. (11 items), the tallest 30 cm
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An African carved ivory tusk on ebony stand, early 20th century, 38 cm high overall
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An African tribal vessel with figurative carving, ivory, 19th/20th century, 24 cm high
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An African ivory Pharaoh statue, Indian ivory elephant statue and a letter opener, early 20th century, the Pharaoh statue 21 cm overall
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ware lidded urn and candlesticks with cupid decoration by Franklin Mint, 20th century, factory mark to base, candlesticks 24 cm high Parian and gilt candlesticks with cupid decoration by Franklin Mint together with a Royal Dux lidded urn (damaged), 20th century, candlesticks 24 cm high
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Royal Doulton candle holder, assorted porcelain tea ware, dishes, vase and teapot, 19th and 20th century, the vase 15 cm high
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Two Italian pottery harvest figures, mid 20th century, 63 cm high
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A French gilt metal bust of 'Autumn', 19th century, 23 cm high
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A satinwood and ivory box with label 'Boyes Bassett & Co. Shanghai', a Georgian shagreen oval case, an embossed leather box and a Wedgwood porcelain jewellery box, 19th and 20th century, the largest 7 cm high, 11.5 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep
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An Italian ruby glass and overlay mantle vase, 20th century, 26 cm high
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Richard Ginori Italian porcelain table ware, 20th century, stamped 'Richard Ginori, Italy, Finest China Since 1735', the comport 15 cm high and 21 cm diameter
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A Vice Regal portrait plaque, carved ivory, Indian, late 19th century, 11 cm diameter
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Two Lotte Norwegian porcelain jugs, Royal Crown Derby jug, Royal Vienna porcelain jug and two mid 20th century vases, the tallest 22 cm high
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A group of four Georgian framed silk embroideries, early 19th century, the largest 55 x 42 cm
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Lidia Voitschovska: Four hand painted Russian icons, 20th century with accompanying exhibition pamphlet, the largest 40 cm x 28 cm
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Versace 'Barocco' porcelain plate by Rosenthal, Germany, late 20th century, 31 cm diameter
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Versace 'Medusa' pattern cup and saucer by Rosenthal, German, late 20th century, saucer 15 cm across
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Five English faceted glasses, 19th and early 20th century, the tallest 14 cm tall
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Eight assorted etched and faceted antique glasses, English, 19th century, the tallest 13 cm
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Commemorative Medal: India, East Indian Railway Opened to Rajmahal, 1860, a large silver medal, unsigned [after W. Wyon], coroneted head of Victoria left, rev. legend, named and dated to rim (???Ard, Inspector and Platelayer N.W.P., October 15th 1860), 73 mm (Pudd. 860.2).
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A fine English fire curb, brass and cast iron with lion ends, 19th century, 166 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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A Continental dowry chest, hand painted leather with iron studs, 18th century, 41 cm high, 88 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A Georgian mahogany drop side table, English, circa 1775, 72 cm high, 44 cm wide (128 cm extended), 86 cm deep
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A Georgian bow fronted chest, mahogany, English, circa 1800, 103 cm high, 103 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A Georgian fold-over tea table, mahogany with satinwood stringing, English, circa 1800, 80 cm high, 99 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Chippendale English mahogany carver chair, 18th century, 63 cm across the arms
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An English oak mule chest, 18th century, 68 cm high, 123 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A Georgian ladies desk, mahogany and cedar secondaries, 19th century, 77 cm high, 92 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A fine Venetian salon mirror, 19th/20th century, 128 cm x 71 cm
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Waterfall front wall mounted shelves, mahogany, West Country English, early 19th century, 113 cm high, 78 cm wide, 21 cm deep
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An Italian walnut salon mirror, 19th century, 81 cm x 50 cm
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A pair of Georgian globe stands, turned and carved mahogany, English, circa 1800, with later glass tops to convert to occasional tables, 45 cm high
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An English oak centre table with inlaid specimen stone top, 19th century, 76 cm high, 93 cm wide, 77 cm deep
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Set of 5 Windsor chairs, elm and beech, English, 19th century
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Georgian mahogany crab-legged, tilt-top wine table, circa 1810 77 cm high, 66 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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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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A Rococo style gilt framed oval mirror, 20th century, 67 cm x 49 cm
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A fine Kaschan red hand-knotted rug, Persia, 20th century 370 cm x 255 cm
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A mother-of-pearl inlaid floral decorated black lacquered table, English, 19th century 62 cm high, 75 cm diameter Provenance: The Collection of Sir Leon and Lady Trout, Christies, Brisbane, 6 June 1989, lot 824 Private collection, Queensland
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A Hepplewhite English mahogany parlour chair, late 18th century
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A fine English split level sideboard with flame and plum pudding mahogany, early 19th century, 146 cm high, 206 cm wide, 66 cm deep
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An Italian gilt framed portico mirror with beveled glass, 19th century, 106 cm x 67 cm
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A fine Regency settee with scrolling high and low ends in the Greek Revival style, rosewood and mahogany, English, circa 1815, 85 cm high, 215 cm wide, 65 cm deep
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A pair of French giltwood table lamps with orange shades, 20th century, 90 cm high
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A fine William IV postmaster's cabinet, flame mahogany and pine, circa 1835, 156 cm high, 104 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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An English Regency sofa table, rosewood, early 19th century, 72 cm high, 133 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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A French Chinoiserie lacquered armoir with ormolu mounts and marble top, circa 1930s, makers ink stamp to top (illegible), 158 cm high, 127 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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A French Chinoiserie lacquered and kingwood bombe commode with ormolu mounts and marble top, circa 1930s, 93 cm high, 130 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A French Art Deco sideboard, rosewood inlaid with ivory, ebony and mother of pearl with vert marble top, circa 1925, 100 cm high, 194 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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C. A. Richter Designed Art Deco dressing table and chair, amboyna, walnut, mogador, mother of pearl and ivory, circa 1927, manufatured by Bath Artcraft Limited and retailed by Waring & Gillows. Illustrated in 'The Studio Year Book Of Decorative Arts, 1927', page 113. 148 cm, 118 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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A French Art Deco three piece lounge suite, bone leather with walnut trim, circa 1935
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An English Arts & Crafts stool, oak and brass with diamond registration mark, retailed through Buckley & Nunn, Melbourne, 63 cm high, 56 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A Chinoiserie style cream lacquered and glazed vitrine, 20th century 204 cm high, 106 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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An American oak two door bookcase, late 19th century, 215 cm high, 115 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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A William IV firescreen, rosewood and tapestry, English, circa 1835, 129 cm high, 70 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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An early Scandinavian toilet mirror, fruitwood with ivory knob, circa 1800, 68 cm high
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Six Regency rosewood dining chairs comprising a set of 4 and a pair, early 19th century, 45 cm across the seats
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A rare fire screen, rhino hide and metal, 19th/20th century, 99 cm high, 90 cm wide
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