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Traditional European & Tribal Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:817
Sale Title:Traditional European & Tribal ArtLots with images:805
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:511
Date:18-Aug-2019
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Early Bugis kris Panjang, with silver curved bird head handle, with 15 luk blade, accented with floral scrolls with wooden wrongko leading to a embossed silver floral pendok with lower ribbed decoration, length 56 cm
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Rare Balinese kris, with gilt handle in the form of deity, accented with semi precious stones, above a fossilized stone hilt, with damask wave blade, set into gilt embossed sheath decorated with flowers and masks accented with semi precious stones, length 68 cm
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Javanese 'Executioner's Kris', with curved silver handle, accented with floral motifs and tendrils with flower head to end, with straight blade, above a chatoyant wood wrongko and pendok accented with silver floral mounts, length 51 cm
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Good Javanese kris, with 19th century carved foliate handle, with gilt mount with straight blade, above a wooden wrongko in tayuman Baru, with gilt silver pendok with embossed floral tendrils, length 52cn
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Sumatran kris, with carved ivory handle in the form of fruit above gilt mount above 7 luk wave blade, with ivory Wrongko and gilt silver pendok, with embossed floral motifs, length 43 cm
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Wonderful Balinese kris, with carved ivory handle above filigree work set with rose quartz handle, the blade with 13 Luk (waves) decorated with naga, above a ivory hilt and silver embossed floral and ivory sheath, length 54 cm
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South Sulawesi Bugis Gajang, with a curved silver handle, set with bands of rock crystal and accented floral motifs, the sheath beautifully engraved with scrolling floral motifs, with a Passio Sumange (horse shoe motif) above ribbing to the lower section, with hand written tones, length 50 cm
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Sulawesi Bugis Badik, with pistol grip handle, with embossed silver mount, with curved narrow blade, with a carved wrongko and ivory pendok, length 35 cm
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Acheh Rencong, with shaped ivory angulated handle, with narrow curved blade, with ivory sheath with engraved motifs, length 44 cm
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Sulawesi Bugis Badik, with ivory shaped pistol grip handle, above embossed silver mount, with carved ivory wrongko, above embossed floral pendok, length 30.5 cm
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Javanese kris, with carved wooden handle with filigree work accented with crystals above a straight surakarta blade, the wrongko in polished dark wood, with pendok with silver engraved panels to each side, length 51 cm
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Javanese knife, with carved head handle, single edge blade, and carved sheath, in ebonised finish, length 31 cm
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Javanese Badek, with beautifully carved handle featuring perched mythical creature, with brass mount and shaped one edge blade, the sheath in the form of carved creature, height 32 cm
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Indonesian kris, with carved wooden bird handle, with polish wood Wrongko and Pendok, length 41 cm
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Javanese spear point kris, with carved wooden handle with shaped blade and tapering wooden sheath, length 38.5 cm
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Five carved bone figures of deities, height 11.5 cm. And 12 cm (5)
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New Guinea, Mt Hagen stone adze head, of tapering rectangular form, length 28 cm
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Three early pottery items, probably Roman, comprising oil burner, oil jug and vase, (3)
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Two George III Irish sterling silver footed bowl, hallmarked, Dublin, 1788 and 1784, M.W (Mathew Walsh) other maker rubbed of baluster form, with deep sides, on three hoof feet, a/f, diameter 13 cm, 13.5 cm (2)
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George V sterling silver bon bon dish, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1915, with spreading lip, with pierced sides on circular foot, height 6 cm
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George III sterling silver candlestick, hallmarked, London, 1782, W.A (William Abdy), of classical form, with tulip shaped sconce and tapered reeded body on stepped square foot, with engraved armorial with roosters, height 28 cm
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Chinese export silver milk jug, of lobed form, with central cartouche with central cartouche, surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs, on spreading foot, total weight 143gm, height 9 cm
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George III sterling silver tankard, hallmarked, London, 1784, W.C, of baluster form, with acanthus s-scroll handle, on circular foot, total weight 218gm, height 10 cm
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George II sterling silver tankard, hallmarked, London, 1745, F.C (Fras Crump), of baluster form, with s-scroll handle, with acanthus thumb rest, the body decorated with floral and shell motifs, total weight 199gm, h10 cm
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West German carriage clock, with circular dial, Roman numerals, in brass case, height 13 cm
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Small bronze mantle clock, with seated cherub above clock face on four feet, together with a small bird cage clock, (2)
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Victorian sterling Christening mug, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1878, H & T, of tulip form with engraved floral roundels and s-scroll handle on circular foot, height 9 cm
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Three sterling silver topped toilet jars, one with guilloche enamel, one with embossed floral motifs and one plain, all with crystal bodies, height 10 cm, 9 cm, 7 cm,(3)
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Pair of English sterling silver shell salts, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1915, W.H.L, of shell form, set with three ball feet, together with a sterling silver tray, (3)
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Pair of Christoffle silver plate and glass shakers, with doomed covers and baluster bodies, (2)
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Georgian footed sterling silver salt, together with sterling silver mustard pot, pepper shaker and American silver salt shaker, (4)
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SS Oronsay letter opener, in silver plate in the form of anchor with enamel flag, length 22 cm
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Large pair of Irish sterling silver berry spoons, hallmarked, Dublin, 1800, William Wars, with engraved handles and embossed berry and foliage bowls, length 25 cm (2)
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Pair of Italian pewter candle snuffers, length 14 cm
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Pair of boxed English sterling silver squat candlesticks, with thistle shaped sconces and stepped circular foot, height 6 cm (2)
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Pair of Tibetan silvered bowls, with flared lips and tapering bodies on a circular foot, diameter 13.5 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, with spreading lips and baluster bodies, decorated with bands of kylins, bamboo and palmettes in tones of blue, red, yellow and green, on circular foot, height 21 cm
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Chinese cameo glass bowl, of flared form, carved with floral motifs, in tones of emerald green on white, a/f, diameter 15 cm
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Tibetan travelling shrine, of ogee form, decorated with standing deity, height 18 cm
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Bronze Buddha hand, in pose, with flower motif to palm of stand, length 13 cm
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Chinese carved wooden ink pad, of rectangular form, with central well, surrounded bats and cloud scrolls, length 15.5 cm
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Chinese famille vert porcelain vase, with spreading lip and baluster body, decorated with figures within a landscape, in tones of green, yellow and blue, a/f, height 22 cm
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Japanese porcelain bowl, of circular form, decorated with kylin, surrounded by floral border on circular foot, two character mark to base, diameter 20 cm
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Chinese ceramic head, depicting the head on an immortal, length 12 cm
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Unusual Chinese ceramic Kylin, depicted reclining, in marbled brown finish, length 23 cm
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Chinese white jade carved figure of an immortal, depicted standing holding staff and prayer beads, in tones of white and brown, height 30 cm
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of meiping form, with short necks, the bodies decorated with rampant dragons amongst cloud scrolls in iron red, height 18 cm. 92)
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Wonderful Edwardian sterling silver and crocodile skin portfolio, of rectangular form, with silver mounts and fitted interior, length 28 cm
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18th century French twin footed Servants trays, of shaped form, separating to a pair of trays, with original mirrored glass, and detachable feet, 80 cm x 50 cm
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Magnificent late Victorian sterling silver and ivory cased four piece tea and coffee service, hallmarked, London, 1881, R.M//E/H, comprising teapot, coffee pot, covered twin handled sugar bowl and covered creamer, all of fluted form, with engraved floral motifs set with ivory handles and finials, set within a magnificent fitted case
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Royal Doulton Stoneware jardiniere and pedestal, of baluster form, decorated with an incised leaf motif, and tapering pedestal in rich tones of blue, green and brown, impressed marks to base, height 191 cm
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Miniature signed cricket bat, including signatures for Kim Hughes and Graeme wood
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Edwardian oil lamp, with frosted glass shade, above a facetted glass bowl, above a reeded stem on circular foot, height 69 cm
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Wonderful carved Balinese deer, depicted seated with head raised. With carved coat, accented in tones of red and black, 56 cm x 46 cm
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Four Bilston and Battersea enamel trinket boxes, each one decorated with an image of an Australian Historic building, boxed (4)
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Chinese export ware lacquer box, of casket form, with twin handles, opening to reveal a removable interior compartment, above a single drawer, decorated with three figures to the top, accented with insects and floral motifs, resting on four carved gilt feet, height 13.5 cm x 31 cm x 22 cm
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Pair of Victorian decanters and Stoppers, with facetted and annulated necks and thumb cut baluster bodies set with sterling silver decanter labels, height 30 cm (2)
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German Lenzkirch mantle clock, with circular silvered dial, with Roman numerals, set within an architectural ebonised clock, accented with gilt masks and scroll work, the whole raised on four bun feet, 37 cm x 26 cm
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Cut crystal ships decanter and stopper, height 26 cm
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Admiralty Islands spear, pre 1910, with carved twin spear head, above a painted body accented with shells, in tones of ochre, black and white, length 220 cm. Provenance: Germany private collection, Arthur Whall 2017 then private collection Sydney
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Admiralty Islands spear, pre 1910, with large obsidian spear head, above carved decoration, accented with shells and natural pigments in ochre and white, length 233 cm. Provenance: Germany private collection, Arthur Whall 2017 then private collection Sydney
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Admiralty Islands spear, with obsidian spear head, above a carved figural body, in painted ochre, with lower natural fibre weaving, length 180 cm. Provenance: Germany private collection, Arthur Whall 2017 then private collection Sydney
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Large Ifugao Bulul shield, Philippines, of rectangular form, with crenulated top and base, with curved body and woven natural fibre, height 105 cm. Provenance: : Theodore Bruce Auctions, then private collection Sydney
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Small Ifugao Bulul shield, Philippines, with crenulated top and base, with curved body and natural fibre, height 80 cm. Provenance: Arthur Whall, 2018, then private collection
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Large Ifugao Bulul shield, Philippines. Of rectangular form, with crenulated top and base, accented with woven fibre, height 93 cm. Provenance: Arthur Whall, 2016, then private collection Sydney
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Ifugao Bulul shield, Philippines, of rectangular form, with crenulated top and base, with woven natural fibre, height 91 cm. Provenance: Theodore Bruce Auctions, then private collection Sydney
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19th century Aboriginal sword boomerang, Paroo river, with stone cut motif, and incised line decoration to the centre, length 76 cm. Provenance: Baldwin Spencer, then Adolf Albers/Bungan castle, then Davidsons Auctions, lot 1 2016, then private collection Sydney
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19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang club, Paroo river, with long curved end, rounded and flat, good patina, length 91 cm. Provenance: Provenance: Baldwin Spencer, then Adolph Allers, then Davidson's Auctions, lot 20, then private collection Sydney
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19th century Australian Aboriginal bullroarer, of long narrow form, with painted decoration tapering from thick to narrow, length 134 cm. Provenance: Bungan castle, then Davidson's Auctions, 2016 then private collection Sydney
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19th century Australian Aboriginal Digging/Club stick, of elongated curved form, good patina, length 142 cm
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Early 20th century Aboriginal bullroarer, in Acacia, of tapering form, with carved line decoration to the body, length 40 cm
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Australian Aboriginal boomerang, South Australia, Yarali tribe, in mulga wood, and carved with emu, length 46 cm
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Two Papua New Guinea Sepik river ancestral figures one painted and accented with cowrie shell eyes, height 39 cm, 40 cm (2)
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Papua New Guinea Sepik river mask, of elongated almond form, carved with mask and accented with cowrie shell eyes, length 60 cm
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Admiralty Islands spear, pre 1910, with wooden spear head, above carved and woven decoration, painted in natural pigment, in white and ochre, length 198 cm. Provenance: Germany private collection, Arthur Whall 2017 then private collection Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver tea caddy spoon, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1876, Hillard and Thomason, with ornate handle with twist above oval bowl, a/f
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Pair of George III gilt silver spoons, hallmarked, London, 1812, Thomas Wallis & Jonathan Hayne, with fiddle and shell backs and shaped bowls, total weight 127gm, (2)
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Set of six Stuart Devlin sterling silver 'Dachshund' honey spoons, with hand beaten handles set with gilt dogs uniting to circular shaped bowls, total weight 242gm
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George VI sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked, London, 1937, Mappin & Webb, of slender rectangular form, with engine turned engraving, total weight 198gm
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George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1922, Adie Bros, of slender rectangular form, with engine turned decoration and gilt interior, total weight 198gm
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Sterling silver cigarette case, of rectangular form, with engine turned decoration, total weight 153gm, length 10 cm
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Victorian set of six Victorian sterling silver Desert knives and forks, hallmarked, London, 1856, George angel, with strap work handles and silver blades, (12)
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Boxed set of Edwardian sterling silver teaspoons and sugar tongs, hallmarked, Sheffield, 1918, Hardy Brothers with trefoil finials, (7)
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Scottish sterling silver soup ladle and Irish sterling silver spoon, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1810, W.E and Dublin, 1852, J.S, the ladle with engraved monogram and the spoon with engraved crest, total weight 100gm, (2)
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English silver mesh purse. Hallmarked, with chain handle and rectangular body
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Doulton Lambeth miniature jug and jardiniere, decorated with figures, trees and windmill, in tones of brown, height 4.5 cm. And 3.5 cm
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Pair of Edwardian sterling silver sauce ladles, hallmarked, London, 1902, G.F//D.F, with curved tapering handles, above deep circular bowls, length 17 cm (2)
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George IV sterling silver pocket apple corer, hallmarked, Birmingham, Joseph Taylor, 1824, cased with screw mechanism, length 6.5 cm
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Seven early New Zealand portrait photographs, by Gamble & Co, 218 high Street Christchurch, NZ
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Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plate, of circular form, painted with central roundel of flowers, surrounded by gilt surround and cobalt border, a/f, diameter 27 cm
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Lalique 'Duncan' perfume bottle and stopper, of rectangular form with central frosted glass panel depicting a pair of classical nudes, with frosted rectangular stopper, signed Lalique France to base, height 20 cm
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Rosenthal porcelain Wiinbald plate, commemorating Christmas day 1974, decorated with a brightly coloured scene of the three Wise men, diameter 28.5 cm
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Boxed Rosenthal Versace butterfly plate, decorated with a central large butterfly surrounded by smaller butterflies, and scrolling acanthus, together with a porcelain butterfly in tones of yellow and orange, (2)
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Set of five Martin Boyd pottery ramekins, in pale pastel colours, together with a Martin Boyd mug, all signed (6)
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Late George III sterling silver mustard pot and cover, hallmarked London, 1819, makers rubbed, of rectangular baluster form, with hinged cover with shell thumb piece, with gadrooned edge and rectangular base, total weight 189gm
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American Gorham silver squat candlestick, on ribbed circular foot, height 9 cm
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George V sterling silver desk inkwell, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1918, H.M, with square hinged cover and facetted tapering sides, with original liner, length 9 cm
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Pair of George III sterling silver footed salts, hallmarked, London, 1788, H.B (Hester Bateman), of squat baluster form, with beaded rim, on three hoof feet, total weight 76gm, diameter 6 cm, (2)
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Australian sterling silver seal spoon, by David Clayton, with a seal top, facetted handle and shaped bowl, in presentation box, total weight 33gm
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Set of six George V sterling silver forks, hallmarked, Sheffield, 1920, C.B & S, with tapering handles, total weight 286gm, (6)
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