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Decorative Arts + The John Hurlston Collection, Part II — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:303
Sale Title:Decorative Arts + The John Hurlston Collection, Part IILots with images:303
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:225
Date:8-Oct-2019
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A Chinese silver tea and coffee service Wang Hing & Co, Hong Kong, circa 1890, comprising teapot, coffee pot with filter, creamer and sugar pot, each with a reeded lower body. Marked 'WH90' to base, the coffee pot 20 cm high
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A sterling silver desk clock Mappin & Webb / Birmingham / circa 1901, the domed case raised on four bun feet, inset with a circular enamel dial with a smaller subsidiary seconds dial. 10 cm high
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A sterling silver 'Du Barry' pattern flatware set Carrs/ Sheffield / circa, comprising a setting for twelve. Accompanied by matching napkin rings and assocaited paperwork total 7,354 gms sterling silver canteen 11 cm high, 48 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A Russian icon of a synaxis of various Saints 18th/19th century depicting the ten followers holding various attributes, below the mother of God and flanked by two smaller saints, in tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood 39.8 cm high, 38.3 cm wide, 2.1 cm wide
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A German singing bird cage automaton by Karl Griesbaum 20th century Manufacturer's marks to base, featuring a faux bird perched on a brass stand with faux twigs and berries, the brass cage raised on three brass feet 28 cm high
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A rare malachite case containing mineral samples late 19th century, the case in a form of a book, the lid opening to reveal eighteen glass cased specimen samples, the paper label to the interior of the lid noting the specimen names. 4.5 cm high, 27.2 cm wide, 20.3 cm deep
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Kreuterbuch (herb book) by Pietro Andrea Mattioli, circa 1590 Published by Johann Feyerabend fur Peter Fischer & Heinrich Tack, Frankfurt, circa 1590. Rebound with printed board with quarter leather binding, with hand coloured woodcut illustrations throughout. 36 cm, 23.5 cm, 7.5 cm
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An Italian pietra dura circular panel 19th century depicting a white magnolia flower inset on a black marble panel. Paper label verso 45 cm diameter
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A pair of antique Italian marble busts late 19th century depicting Mary and Jesus, each raised on a socle base, the bust of Jesus signed Spinelli 25 cm & 27 cm high
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A Greek bronze 'Hydria' urn possibly Hellenistic period, circa 3rd century, of baluster form, with egg and dart relief decoration to overted lip, the whole flanked by two handles and raised on a circular foot, the lovely patina revealing natural breaks to the fine bronze surface consistent with age, the vase 46 cm high, total height 54 cm. Provenance: acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki, 1920s to early 1930s, and imported into Germany at that time;…
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A large pair of Chinese Hu-Form cloisonne vases late 19th/ early 20th century, the vases decorated with phoenix and dragon roundels amidst scrolling clouds with twin animal head lugs. 59 cm high, 35 cm diameter
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A Chinese cloisonne hound' late 19th century Naturistically modelled in a seated position, the body decorated with black spots and white scroll work. 39 cm high, 25 cm wide
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A Japanese Ginbari cloisonne vase by Sato, 20th century, the tapering vase depicting five cranes on a blood red enamelled ground. Sato mark to base. 25 cm high
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A rare Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of a dancer, Gerda Ido Gergado (1906-2004), circa 1925 modelled with her arms outstretched, posing on one foot, dressed in a colourful cold painted costume inspired by the ballet Russe. Mounted on an oval green onyx base. Signed Gerdago with Arthur Rubinstein foundry mark 48 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne. Exhibited: for an identical example please see Elton John volume III: Art Nouveau and Art, Deco, Sotheby's London, 7 September 1988, lot 840.…
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An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of a dancer, Gerda Ido Gergado (1906-2004), circa 1930 modelled with her arms outstretched in a lunging pose, dressed in a colourful cold painted costume inspired by the ballet Russe. Mounted on an oval green onyx base. Signed Gerdago with Arthur Rubinstein foundry mark. 36 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne. Exhibited: for an identical example please see Elton John volume III: Art Nouveau and Art, Deco, Sotheby's London, 7 September 1988. Literature:…
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R. Joanny (French,1886-1956), 'Midinette' patinated bronze and ivory, on onyx base, the onyx base bearing a plaque 'Midinette, par R. Joanny', the underside of onyx base stamped 'Fabrication Francaise, Paris- G.M', the bronze 24 cm high, the base 5 cm high, 8.9 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep
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Paul Philippe (French, 1870-1930) nude female bronze on marble base modelled nude, in an inclined position, with her hands raised to her neck. Signed P. Philippe to base, and raised on a variegated marble base, the bronze 34 cm high, the marble 5.3 cm high, 11.9 cm wide, 9.4 cm deep
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An Art Deco cold painted bronze and ivory figure, 'Moor Boy', by Ferdinand Preiss, circa 1925, modelled as a young boy in moorish costume, holding a tray with refreshments. Mounted on an onyx base, signed F. Priess. 17.5 cm high
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A Russian bisque female erotica figure by Francis Gardner, circa 1890 modelled after the figure by Carl Thieme for Postchapel, with one leg raised adjusting her stocking, the bustle on her dress lifting to reveal her bare derriere. Her costume decorated with vibrant colours and gilded throughout, raised on a oval base. Red Gardner factory mark to underside of base 20 cm high
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A pair of Japanese bisque nodders modelled as seated man and woman with Western features wearing oriental style costume, with both their arms raised holding a fan. Tallest 17 cm high
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A Japanese naturalistic porcelain vase Meiji period (1868-1912), the moulded white porcelain vase naturalistically modelled as a tree trunk, with piped slip and sprig moulded relief decoration of plum blossoms applied to the surface. 32 cm high, 18 cm wide
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A Wiener Werkstatte porcelain figure Hugo Franz Kirch (1873 - 1961), circa 1910 Depciting a female dressed in a cloak and bonnet, holding a fur muff. Factory mark to underside of base. 23.5 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep . Other Notes: Hugo Franz Kirch was an Austrian sculptor and ceramicist. He formed part of the Vienna Secession movement. He also founded in Vienna in the ceramic workshop in 1906.
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Two Royal Vienna porcelain plates late 19th century both with shield mark to verso, one plate with a painted scene of three women symbolizing different ages, the second signed 'Kroellez' below, both with intricate gilded and painted bands with allegorical motifs largest 24.2 cm diameter
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Two Royal Vienna porcelain plates late 19th century both with shield mark to verso, one plate signed 'Kroellez' below a painted scene of dancing women with angel playing a lyre, hand written information to verso, the second also signed 'Kroellez' below a matrimonial scene. Largest 24.5 cm diameter
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A French hand painted porcelain centre bowl 19th century, circa 1840, the tapering oval bowl, rasied on four naturalistic bullrush flower-form feet with matching handles, the whole nicely painted with floriate motifs. 19 cm high, the bowl 36.5 cm wide
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A pair of porcelain putti by Samson, circa 1890, each allegorical, surrounded by flowers, fruit, birds, and rabbits, raised on a gilded oval plinth bases. Gold anchor mark to verso, each approximately 14.5 cm high
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A small French porcelain figurine probably Chareton-Saint-Maurice, late 18th/Early 19th century depicting a young boy and his dog, on a square plinth base, underglazed blue mark to base. 11 cm high
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A Continental porcelain and bronze inkwell 19th century modelled with a porcelain child playing a pipe, mounted on a cast gilt bronze base, the inkwell chamber now occupied by a perfume bottle. 13 cm high
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A Meissen porcelain amorous figural group late 19th century modelled as a young woman being courted by a lover, in a naturalistic setting. Incised BM to base with blue underglazed crossed swords. 25 cm high
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A pair of Meissen allegorical porcelain busts late 19th century, each modeled as children, both raised on pedestal bases, depicting summer and autumn, from the four seasons series. Crossed swords to base and incised K178, and K196. Tallest 28 cm high
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A Meissen porcelain allegorical figural group of the Arts 18th century modelled with three brightly draped putti surrounded by objects representing the arts. Underglaze mark to base 24 cm high
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A pair of elaborate Meissen porcelain dishes 20th century, each with pierced entwined grapevine edges, with raised gilded leaves, and grapes surrounding painted wildflowers to the centre. Crossed swords to verso, 76 over 67, and 26 over 160. 32 cm long, 21 cm wide
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A set of three Meissen cobalt blue ground porcelain dishes 20th century scalloped gilded edges, painted flowers to the centre surrounded by three reserve panels of painted flowers and gilded scrolls. Crossed swords to verso with pattern no. 3329 over 114, the largest 30 cm diameter
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A heavily gilded Meissen cobalt blue ground dish 20th century painted flowers to the centre, surrounded by raised gilded floral bouquets, the edges shaped with gilded shells and scrolls. Crossed swords to verso, the pattern number partially worn 32 cm diameter
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A gilded Meissen dish 20th century, the centre with painted flowers, surrounded by a repeated band of gilded flowers, lattices, and scrolls. Crossed swords with dashes to verso, pattern no.130g over 25. 29.5 cm diameter
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A gilded Meissen dish 20th century, the centre with painted flowers, surrounded by a repeated band of gilded flowers, lattices, and scrolls. Crossed swords to verso. 29 cm diameter
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A set of six small floral dishes 20th century, the centre painted with flowers and three flowers around the border. Crossed swords to verso, pattern nos. 38a over 9, 38a over 127, 38a over 174. 18 cm diameter
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A set of six Meissen floral plates 20th century, the centre with painted flowers and three painted flowers on top of the moulded basket weave pattern border. Crossed swords to verso, pattern no. 460 over 20 on all six. 21.5 cm diameter
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A Meissen floral vase 20th century, the flared gilded rim and fluted body painted with a floral bouquet with additional smaller painted flowers above gilded shells and scrolls, terminating on a flared scalloped foot. Crossed swords to base, pattern no. 330g over 103. 25.5 cm high
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A Meissen snake handle vase 20th century, of baluster form, the gilded rim with snake enwined handles, painted flowers to the body, above a gilded fluted foot. Crossed swords to base, pattern no. 730g over 26. 22.5 cm high
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A heavily gilded Meissen dish 20th century, the scalloped gilded edge with a repeated band of gilded & raised maple leaves, pine cones and stems surrounding painted wild flowers to the centre. Crossed swords to verso, pattern no. 730. 17 cm diameter
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Two Meissen gilded dishes 20th century, each featuring painted flowers to the centre, surrounded by repeated bands of flowers, lattices and scrolls with gilded highlights. Both with crossed swords to verso, pattern no's. 332h and 130h over 80, each 29 cm diameter
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Two Meissen cobalt blue ground dishes 20th century one plate with painted flowers to the centre, surrounded by six panel reserves of painted flowers, the second with painted flowers to the centre, surrounded by four reserves of floral bouquets, both plates with raised gilded highlights. Both with crossed swords to verso, pattern no's. 332h over 53, and 332h over 107. Largest 30.5 cm
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A Meissen porcelain demi tasse set 20th century, of fluted form and raised gilding throughout, comprising two matching coffee pots, six demi tasse, saucers, and under plates, a sugar pot and creamer. Crossed swords to the bases. Coffee pot 17.5 cm high
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A Meissen snake handle vase 20th century, of baluster form, the gilded rim with snake enwined handles, the neck with a cobalt blue ground, painted flowers to the body, above a gilded fluted foot. Crossed swords to base, pattern no. 330g over 22. 22.5 cm high
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A set of six Meissen floral plates 20th century, the central painted floral bouquet with three painted flowers on moulded basket weave pattern border. Crossed swords to verso, pattern numbers 460 over 30. 25.5 cm diameter
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A Royal Worcester covered highland cattle vase painted by John Stinton a landscape on reverse. Signed John Stinton marks: puce factory mark, 1905 date code, shape no. 2330 height 34 cm
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A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain vases with covers by Charles Baldwyn, circa 1900, the mirrored pair baluster in form, depicting swans in flight on a powder blue ground, flanked by foliate handles. Green Royal Worcester backstrap and date code 1900, shape 1937 height 24.5 cm
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A Victorian Bodley soup plate 1880, the circular plate having a textured and gilded turtle shell pattern, with a finely painted aquatic border and scalloped edges. Pattern no. And impressed factory mark to base. 20.5 cm diameter
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A pair of Victorian Bodley Aesthetic Ware plates circa 1880 having central painted and gilded flowers and butterflies, and three reserves of flowers, separated by raised borders. Pattern no. And impressed factory marks to each base. 23 cm diameter
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A Victorian Bodley Aesthetic Ware plate circa 1890, the circular plate featuring a raised quilt motif with painted butterfly and floral motifs, within a blue woven basket border. Impressed factory mark to base. 24 cm diameter
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A set of five Royal Worcester tropical fish figurines modelled by R. Von Ruyckevelt, circa 1959, comprising 'Blue Angel', 'Red Hind', 'Yellow Grunt', 'Spade Fish' & 'Four Eyed Fish'. Factory marks and model numbers to each base, the 'Yellow Grunt' 15 cm high
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A Royal Doulton Lambeth jardiniere by Lily Partington, circa 1920s, decorated in the Art Nouveau style with repeating floral motifs within beaded archways. Impressed factory mark to base, and the signature in monogram of lily Partington. 19.5 cm high, 23 cm wide (approximately)
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A large Royal Worcester porcelain highland cattle vase painted by John Stinton circa 1912, ovoid in form, with scrolled handles, raised on a flared circular base, with painted highland cattle, signed 'John Stinton' below. Puce factory mark to base. 52 cm high
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A William Moorcroft 'Pansy' vase circa 1920S, with a rounded lower body and a flared neck, decorated with a repeating pansy motif against a dark blue ground; facsimile signature and impressed mark and number M37 to base 23.5 cm high
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A William Moorcroft 'Leaf & Berries' flambe vase circa 1920S, the bulbous body with a small flared neck, raised on a small circular foot, decorated with a repeating leaf and berry motif on a rich flambe ground. Facsimile signature and impressed mark to base. 23 cm high
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A William Moorcroft 'Pomegranate' vase, of baluster form, with a blue ground decorated with repeating pomegranate motifs. 17.7 cm high
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A William Moorcroft 'Pansy' ewer circa 1911, tapering in form, decorated with repeating pansy motif on a green ground to upper body, extending to a cream ground to lower body. Facsimile signature and impressed 'Moorcroft Burslem' mark to base. 28.5 cm high
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A William Moorcroft for Liberty 'Eventide' comport circa 1925, the shallow bowl richly decorated with a tree design on a graduated orange and red ground. Raised on a 'Tudric' pewter stand. Impressed factory mark to underside of plate. 'H/ made in England / Tudric / Moorcroft/ 01313' impressed to underside of stand. 13 cm high, 22 cm diameter
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A Walter Moorcroft 'Leaf and Berries' vase, of baluster form, decorated with leaves and berries on a green ground with impressed facsimile signature and 'Potter to H.M. The Queen, made in England' stamped to base. 22 cm high
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A Moorcroft 'Anemone' ginger jar, of typical form, with repeating floral motifs on a blue/green ground, with impressed facsimile signature and 'Potter to H.M. The Queen, made in England' stamped to base with paper label. 20 cm high, 16 cm wide
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A small Moorcroft 'Orchid' vase & dish, both decorated on an ivory ground. Both with impressed factory mark to base, the vase 7.3 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, the dish 11.6 cm diameter, 2 cm high
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A small William Moorcroft 'Leaf and Berries' vase fluted in form, the graduated green and blue ground decorated in a repeating leaf and berries design. Impressed signature and factory marks to base. 9.4 cm high, 7 cm at widest point
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A Walter Moorcroft 'Pomegranate' vase, of baluster form, the blue ground decorated with repeating pomegranate and berry motifs. Impressed factory mark and signature to base. 15 cm high, 11.5 cm wide
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A large William Moorcroft twin handled 'Leaf and Berries' vase, decorated with leaves and berries on an autumnal colour palette with impressed facsimile signature and 'Potter to H.M. The Queen, made in England' stamped to base. 21 cm high, 20 cm at widest point
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A William Moorcroft 'Wisteria' footed bowl circa 1920, decorated with fruits amongst foliage against a navy blue ground, with silver plate mount, signed in green 'W. M.', impressed 'Moorcroft, made in England', the silver plate rim with impressed mark made in Sheffield, England for Goodwin's limited' 10 cm high, 21.2 cm diameter. Provenance: An important collection of Moorcroft Pottery from, the Estate of Mary Smart, Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, 21st June 2016, lot 64.
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A large Moorcroft 'Hibiscus' vase baluster in form, decorated with repeating hibiscus motifs on a green ground, initialled Wm to base. 24.7 cm high, 19 cm at widest point
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A William Moorcroft 'Leaf and Berries' vase, of compressed form, decorated with leaves and berries on an autumnal colour palette with impressed facsimile signature and 'Potter to H.M. The Queen, made in England' stamped to base. 7.5 cm high, 10.3 cm at widest point. Provenance: An important collection of Moorcroft Pottery from, the Estate of Mary Smart, Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, 21st June 2016, lot 79. . Other Notes: for a similar example please refer to an important collection of Moorcroft Pottery,…
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A William Moorcroft 'Pansy' vase circa 1935, of compressed form, decorated with pansies and leaves against a navy blue ground, with impressed facsimile signature and 'Potter to H.M. The Queen, made in England' stamped to base. 7.2 cm high, 8.5 cm at widest point. Provenance: An important collection of Moorcroft Pottery from, the Estate of Mary Smart, Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, 21st June 2016, lot 61.
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A large William Moorcroft 'Orchid' flambe vase, decorated with a band of large flower heads and spring flowers on a graduated flambe and deep blue ground. Signed in blue 'W. Moorcroft' and dated '1939', with impressed facsimile signature and 'Potter to H.M. The Queen, made in England' stamped to base. 39 cm high. Provenance: An important collection of Moorcroft Pottery from, the Estate of Mary Smart, Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, 21st June 2016, lot 86.
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A William Moorcroft 'Iris & wild Flowers' vase, the bulbous vase richly decorated with repeating iris and wild flower design on a graduated green/blue ground. Signed in blue 'W. Moorcroft', with impressed facsimile signature and 'Potter to H.M. The Queen', made in England. 19 cm high
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A Georgian mahogany sideboard early 19th century, with two cupboard doors flanking central drawers, divided by reeded columns, terminating on turned supports on tapered feet. 91 cm x 64.5 cm x 163 cm
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A modern wing back armchair in Chinoiserie upholstery, of typical form, the upholstery decorated with dancing geisha figures, raised on cabriole legs. 102 cm high
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A George III Sheraton mahogany fold-over tea table circa 1780, of demi lune form, the top leaf folds out onto tapered square cut gate legs to reveal a rich polished mahogany interior, string inlaid throughout, with floral marquetry 72 cm high, 91 cm wide, 41.5 cm deep, 83.5 cm extended
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A George III Sheraton mahogany fold-over tea table circa 1780, of demilune form, the top leaf folds out onto tapered square cut gate legs to reveal a rich polished mahogany interior, string inlaid throughout, with shell marquetry motifs. 72 cm high, 91 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 83 cm extended
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An English mahogany bureau 19th century, the bureau enclosing a fitted interior, above four graduating oak lined drawers, raised on bracket feet, applied with embossed brass lion head pull handles 106 cm high, 99 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A William III oak court cupboard Lancashire, circa 1699 elegantly carved throughout with a repeated flat carved scroll motif, the open canopy with spiral-turned front supports, above a middle-section frieze with turned end-pendants with the initials and date 'Wge 1699' carved to the centre, enclosing a pair of recessed cupboard doors with carved panels, the lower-section with drawers and centred by an inlaid bird, over a pair of cupboard doors, the front stile supports with a band of chequered-inlay 198.5…
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A Gillows display cabinet circa 1860, the moulded cornice above curved glazed sides, with marquetry columns inlaid with mother-of-pearl, carved inset panels, all flanking a central marquetry door with a central plaque depicting a woman with lyre, above a lower recessed shelf with turned supports. Stamped 'Gillows 16649' inside the central cupboard door 133 cm high, 128 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A George II oak house keeper's cupboard late 18th century, the shallow moulded cornice above large fielded panel doors, above four drawers, the lower section comprising three drawers above a large bottom drawer, the whole raised on bracket feet 151 cm high, 140 cm wide, 54.5 cm deep
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A George III mahogany flip-top wine table circa 1780, the circular dish shaped top, raised on a turned gun barrel pedestal with a tripod base on pad feet 67 cm high, 65 cm diameter
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A George III mahogany wine table circa 1770, the scalloped edge top, raised on a fluted pedestal on a tripod base with pad feet 72 cm high, 55 cm diameter
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A mahogany cellarette mid 19th century, of sarcophagus form, the carved lid with a gadrooned border enclosing an internal cavity with original lining. 62 cm high, 78 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A George III pie crust flip top wine table circa 1800, the circular top raised on a turned pedestal and tripod base 74.5 cm high, 77 cm diameter
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A George III flip-top oak and walnut wine table circa 1770, the solid circular oak top, raised on a gun barrel turned pedestal with a walnut tripod base on pad feet 65 cm high, 62 cm diameter
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A Georgian III mahogany D-end table early 19th century, comprising two D ends, each standing on four square champhered legs, united with a central table with a drop side leaf, and one additional leaf 73 cm high, approx 250 cm fully extended, 119.5 cm wide. Provenance: Estate of Judith Williams
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A set of eight Hepplewhite dining chairs including two carvers 19th century having square crested rails above slatted backs, the drop-in tapestry seats raised on square tapering legs, united with stretchers 86 cm dining chairs, 87 cm high for carvers
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A Walter Burley Griffin chair circa 1917 crafted from oak, upholstered in leather, from the Newman College, University of Melbourne 90 cm high
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A Georgian bookcase secretaire early 19th century, the moulded cornice above astragal glazed doors enclosing shelves, the lower secretaire opening to a serpentine bank of drawers and pigeon holes, above doors enclosing shelves, raised on bracket feet 225 cm high, 125 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A Regency style mahogany dining table late 19th century, with 'D' ends, raised on two pedestals, comes with three leaves 75 cm high, 182 cm long (with one leaf), 112 cm wide
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A matched set of six Regency dining chairs with one carver, with scrolled stiles, square backs, and rope twist rails, above an upholstered seat, standing on front turned legs and splayed back legs 83 cm high
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A Georgian mahogany bureau early 19th century, of typical form, the drop-down leather inset bureau enclosing a fitted interior, above four graduating drawers, string inlay throughout, raised on bracket feet 105.5 cm high, 110 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A Victorian walnut mirror backed credenza mid 19th century serpentine fronted with a marble plate above two central mirrored doors, flanked by columns and curved marquetry doors. 214 cm high, 45 cm deep
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A Victorian ebonised mirror back sideboard inset with Jasperware plaques 19th century, the pediment top inset with a jasperware plaque above a central mirror, flanked with shelves and bevelled mirrors, the sideboard having a central glazed door enclosing velvet lined shelves, flanked by doors inset with jasperware plaques and fluted columns with ormolu capitals 213 cm high, 181 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A Heppelwhite mahogany extension dining table circa 1780, the 'D' ends with apron fronts functioning alternatively as demilune consoles, the central gate leg component has a drop-leaf, and a spare leaf, the whole raised on square tapered legs 72 cm high, 287 cm extended approximately, 126 cm wide. Provenance: Lord Stanley Melbourne Bruce, Prime Minister of Australia from 1923 to 1929 acquired on 20/03/1943 by current owner
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A Victorian walnut davenport 19th century, of typical form, the hinged brass gallery top enclosing compartments, above a hinged serpentine writing slope enclosing a fitted interior, the whole raised upon bun feet 81 cm high, 57 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A William IV mahogany bookcase cabinet circa 1835, the moulded cornice above glazed doors enclosing shelves, and two doors to the cabinet below, all bordered with beading 231 cm high, 139 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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A Victorian walnut games table mid 19th century, the swivel fold-out top opening to an inlaid games table for chess and backgammon, raised on a turned pedestal stretcher base 73 cm high, 55 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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A set of elm ladder back dining chairs early 19th century, with rush seats raised on turned legs with stretchers, each approximately 96 cm high
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A Victorian mahogany hall chair 19th century, with an arched panel back on turned legs 34 cm high
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A two tier Georgian dumb waiter early 19th century, the rotating circular top above a second tier with drop-sides, raised on brass casters 89 cm x 51.5 cm diameter
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