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Traditional Furniture, Paintings And Decorative Arts — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:194
Sale Title:Traditional Furniture, Paintings And Decorative ArtsLots with images:158
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:126
Date:30-Aug-2009
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18ct Gold Smokey Quartz Mounted Cocktail Ring, c1960, together with a matching 18ct gold pendant
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Edwardian mother of pearl Mounted Penknife, with sterling silver blade Sheffield 1902, together with two other pocket knives, a chromed regimental badge and three various white metal propelling pencils and one other
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Arts and Crafts White Metal Mounted Pendant, together with a cut steel mounted ladies belt buckle, a treen thimble box and cover in the form of a beehive containing two white metal thimbles
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George III gold sovereign, 1793, together with a George III half sovereign 1817, combined weight 20gms
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Edwardian 9ct Gold Albert Chain, with a selection of twelve various charms in gilt metal and gold
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9ct gold ladies dress ring, set with a hardstone, in original fitted retailers box, together with a chalcedony set 18ct dress ring Birmingham
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Gold Ladies Fancy Link Bracelet, c1920, with heart shaped clasp lacking some stones together with an unusual Victorian cameo pin
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18ct white gold and platinum solitaire diamond set ring, K/Vs. 97cts, set in eight claws with pierced setting
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14ct Gentleman's Neck Chain, weight 42 gms, together with an unmarked but probably 9ct neck chain, 22 gms
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18ct Fancy Link Neck Chain, weight 42 gms together with a matching unmarked larger link bracelet (probably 18ct), weight 18 gms
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Selection of tribal silver jewellery, comprising two bangles, necklace, a Czech paste set bracelet and three silver rings
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Hs Ltd, Victorian 9ct bangle, Birmingham 1865, weight 32 gms
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Daniel George Collins, Art Nouveau silver link ladies belt. Length 79 cm
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18ct Diamond Set Necklet, c1965, set with six approximately 10pt diamonds, one lacking, together with a cultured pearl necklace and a silver bracelet with two silver two hardstone and three charms
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Suite of moonstone jewellery, comprising necklace and drop earrings
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9ct gentleman's wedding ring, Birmingham, 1946, together with two other wedding rings, one 18ct the other Sheffield 22ct, total weight 12 gms
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14ct Gold Ladies Sapphire and Diamond Set Dress Ring, together with an hematite set 18ct cocktail ring
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18ct yellow gold and five old cut Channel set diamond ring, each approx. 09 cts
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Gentleman's 18 ct gold fob watch, white enamel face with black Roman numberals, stamped 'JWB/2701/F'
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Silver and Cut Paste Stone Set 'Double Monkey' Brooch, c1925
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H. Stern, gentleman's wrist watch, stamped patented sapphire on stainless steel
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Wmd Australia, 18ct fancy link bracelet, weight 18 gms together with two 18ct fancy link neck chains, weights 8 gms and 10 gms respectively
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19th century Gilt Metal Fob Charm, fitted with a crystal intaglio together with another similar but smaller with a hardstone intaglio (a/f)
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Longines, gentleman's stainless steel wrist watch, black face with white Roman numerals
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Lady's Diamond Wristwatch, Cartier, ref. no. 23551.5502.31964, manual movement, white dial, applied black Roman numerals, rose-cut diamond-set crown, platinum square-shaped case enhanced with a border of millegrain-set single-cut diamonds, associated black strap, deployment buckle in yellow gold stamped '8734', dial signed 'Cartier', case stamped 'Made in France'. Provenance: Lord and Lady Casey thence by descent
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Late Victorian Silver Plated Serving Dish, c1880, having a cylindrical lid enclosing the serving space, all resting on naturistically modelled feet with rams head and hoof terminals united by floral swags, length 41 cm. Provenance: Lord and Lady Casey thence by descent
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George V sterling silver comport, London, 1918, having a shaped shallow bowl, flanked by twin scrolled handles, leading to a waisted pillar and resting on a spreading foot, height 19 cm, weight 622 gms
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Selection of 19th century sterling silver spoons, English, together with a candle snuffer with baleen handle
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A Russian trompe l'oeil silver-gilt casket, maker's mark V.B, Moscow, 1882, made in the form of a miniature leather-bound wooden travelling trunk, applied at each end with a carrying handle, the exterior finely engraved to simulate wood grain, the interior gilded. Length 14 cm, weight 588gms
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19th century Stained Oak Smokers Companion, English, c1880, modelled in the form of an open railway cart, fitted with a vesta in the form of a trunk and twin sterling silver pipe cleaners in the form of milk pails, length 14 cm
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Russian Tri-color 14ctcircular box, guilloche enamelled and applied with a basket of flowers set with rose cut diamonds and cabochon rubies and surrounded by a laurel wreath. Bearing marks for the work-master Henrik Wigstrom, Faberge, 56 gold standard, weight 113gms
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Late 19th century oak cruet set, English, c1880, modelled in the form of a wheel barrow with a pepperette, mustard pot and open sale, with plated mounts. Length 21 cm
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Silver kiddush Cup, Birmingham, 1919, banded engraving around the body, height 13.5 cm
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Silver Menorah, raised on scroll feet, height 41 cm
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Pair of Bucellati Beakers, Italian, c1960, of contemporary design, stamped maker's marks, height 10 cm
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Three Silver kiddush Cups, Russian, c1900, engraved with trailing leaves and grapes, height 6.5 cm
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Silver Torah Pointer, together with a silver spice box, a mezzuzzah cover and a silver havdallah
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Victorian Style Vanity Mirror, hallmarked sterling silver, height 32 cm
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Two Silver Capped Scent Bottles
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41, Christofle, Damask Linen, Orangerie pattern, comprising twelve napkins, each 55 cm square, and one tablecloth, combination of silk and linen, 3.0 x 1.6 m
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Adrienne and the Misses Bonney, Irish linen, comprising a tablecloth and twelve napkins with double drawn thread work
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Adrienne and the Misses Bonney, Irish linen, comprising twelve placemats and twelve napkins with single drawn thread work
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Leonard Stanford Merrifield, (English 1880-1943), 'Sir Herbert Tree As Svengali', plaster plaque, signed l/r L.S. Merrifield 1907, and also appears as item no. 1830 in 'The Exhibition 1910, Royal Academy of the Arts, London, 37 x 22 cm
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19th century hammered metal Arts & Crafts picture frame, manufactured by Allbin, of rectangular form having raised tendril and simulated jewel decoration
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Harvey School, carved hanging music rack, stained oak with griffin decoration
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Two Small Clam Shells
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Large natural clam shell. Length 73 cm
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Pair of Papier Mache Hand Screens, c1850, the rectangular lobed body, centered with mother of pearl inlay, featuring the 1851 Exhibition buildings and varieties of people of all nations in its foreground, on turned wood handle, with original gilt traces, overall length 32 cm
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Early Victorian Papier Mache Tilt Top Table, c1840, the shaped top, inlaid with sprays of flowers leading to a gilt highlighted turned pillar with stepped spreading foot, diameter 67 cm height 67 cm
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Victorian Papier Mache Work Table
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Pair of 19th century Brass Candlesticks, each with thistle shaped sconces leading to tapered pillars resting on circular spreading feet, height 31 cm
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Pair of 19th century Gilt Metal Lustre Candlesticks, each with central thistle shaped sconce leading to glass lustres suspended from palm fronds, rustically formed pillars and square stepped socle bases, height 24 cm
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19th century Brass Candelabrum, with seven sconces and foliate capped drip trays, united by sprays of wheat and leaf and berry on the vine resting on a pierced tri form foot, height 52 cm
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19th century ormolu mantle clock, French, two train movement, white painted dial with Roman numerals, fitted with a seconds hand, the case surmounted with classical trophies, the elder soldier figure to one side his hands clasping his helmet, on a rectangular plinth with applied panel of classical figures and short feet
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19th century simulated marble mantle clock, c1890, having a two train movement, a white painted enamel dial with Roman numerals, encased in a tonal hardwood architectural case simulated stoneware. Height 39 cm. Provenance: Lord and lady Casey, thence by descent
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Moore Bros. 19th century figural porcelain table clock, c1870, with a brass dial with pierced grill, the case modelled with twin putti supporting a central vine mounted casing all resting on a gilt highlighted socle base. Height 32 cm
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Mahogany wall clock. American, c1840 manufactured by M. Welton, the rectangular case with a white enamel dial and an eglomise panel painted with a scene of grand house amid trees. Height 66 cm
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19th century Copper Milk Pail, the circular top, capped with brass hardware, the tapered body fitted with single loop handle, height 63 cm. Provenance: J.B. Hawkins Antiques, Moss Vale, Nsw. Private Collection, Nsw
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19th century Copper and Brass Milk Pail, manufactured by Vipan and Headley, Leicester, England, the pierced top leading to a hinged circular lid (action af) enclosing an inner handled lid, the tapered body flanked by twin loop handles, fitted with a single treen handled tap to its front and having an applied circular makers label, height 85 cm. Provenance: J. B. Hawkins Antiques, Moss Vale, Nsw. Private Collection, Nsw
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Cyprien Godebski (1835-1909), 'La Force Etouffant Le Genie', bronze figure group
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Bertel Thorvaldsen, 'The Wrestlers', marble figure group, modelled as Greco-Roman wrestlers locked in combat on a marble base, inscribed 'Presented H P Moore 1930'
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A Johannsen & Co, London, Sidereal Chronometer, c1915, Makers to the Indian Government and Admiralty, Italy, Spain & Portugal, 149, London, 9171, Minories rosewood cased Sidereal Admiralty pattern Chronometer, of square form, the double hinged top one enclosing a viewing window, the case with concealed brass travelling handles. Width 18 cm. Depth 18 cm. Height 19 cm. Provenance: A near example is held in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich London Ministry of Defence Art collection
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Australian Stained Glass Panel, c1910, bearing the full armorial cresting of the City of Sydney, after the design by M. de St Remy and with all the later inclusions of William Frederick Ward, 45 cm x 42 cm. Provenance: Town Hall, Sydney, Nsw Private Collection, Sydney, Please note this final version of the armorial device was granted in 1908
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18th century treen lidded tankard, minature form, of lignum viteva wood, ivory and whale bone. Height 9 cm. Provenance: J. B. Hawkins Antiques, Moss Vale, NSW. Private collection, NSW
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19th century memento mori for Disraeli the Earl of Beaconsfield, Presented by her Royal Highness Queen Victoria to Viscount Babbinton at Windsor Castle 17th March 1887, the memento being an etching of his likeness and a lock of his hair, all contained within its original circular gilt metal frame. Height 9.5 cm. Provenance: J. B. Hawkins Antiques, moss Vale, NSW. Private collection, NSW
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After a design by Starr Fellows & Company, 19th century silvered brass and white marble three-piece Girandole garniture, American, c1855, modelled with three foliate chased branches, each with Boston shaped sconces leading to a central pillar, also foliate chased, and various figures, all resting on square marble plinths, together with matching single girandole. Height 45 cm
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19th century Staffordshire Figure, of Dick Turpin modelled on horseback (a/f), height 28 cm
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19th century Paris Porcelain vase, with applied ring drop handles, centered by a panel of figures playing blind man's bluff. Height 25 cm
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Early Student violin
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Late 19th/Early 20th century Cello, with original travelling case, length 140 cm
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Artists Perfection Chromed Slide Trombone, Manufactured by Boosey & Hawkes, Regent Street, London, in its original travelling case
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Late 17th Century Polychrome Figure of St Dominic, German, modelled as the saint the good book open his crosier to the other hand and his faithful dog at his side, height 96 cm. Provenance: Purchased Privately in Belgium 1999, John D Dunn Antiques, Melbourne. Private Collection, Sydney
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Roman period marble bust, modelled as a young King, his Crown fitted on an angle, on later composite base overall height 35 cm. Retains inventory label on underside 'Tl16997044 Rowland'
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18th century style Russian icon, of rectangular form, with gilt highlights, 35 cm x 31 cm
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19th century Russian silver icon, depicting Madonna and Child, 8 x 6.5 cm, within its original frame
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Two American pressed glass pitchers, together with a sliver lidded glass jar, a silver plated box and cover, a tazza and three late moulded oil decanters
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Four 19th century Roemers, each modelled with applied rose prunts and bell shaped bowls (a/f)
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Carved Soapstone Santos Wall Applique, modelled in the form of a holy man holding the key to a city, height 36 cm
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Late 19th century Wrought Iron Standard Lamp, with scrolled triform supports having gilt metal appliques, height 200 cm
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Pair of 18th century Style Giltwood Wall Brackets, each modelled with shaped plinth tops leading to a shell and scrolled support, height 24 cm
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Belle Epoch Marble Figure Group, c1900, modelled as a classical scantily clad maiden resting on a oval socle base, height 38 cm
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Two figural religious wood carvings
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19th century Military Issue Leather Bound Water Bucket, fitted with a loop handle, height 49 cm
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Gerhard Henning, Royal Copenhagen porcelain figural group, c1930, a nude woman with an elaborate coiffure kissing a coy figure of pan, supported on an oval plinth with applied swags of roses, Royal Copenhagen mark, initials 'G.H.', dated '15.01.30'. Height 27.5 cm
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Blue and white Ironstone platter, English, ancient ruins pattern (a/f)
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Part dinner service, 'Real old Willow' pattern, comprising dinner, lunchean and side plates, cups and saucers and assorted serving pieces. Stamped maker's mark 'Booths' on underside
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Graduated Pair of 19th century Style Earthenware Ginger Jars, each modelled in globular form with an all over turquoise glaze, with ebonised lids and bases, heights 22 cm and 21 cm. Provenance: Lord and Lady Casey, thence by descent
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950 Standard Silver Damascene Cigarette Case, Japanese, c1920, together with a Japanese silver mounted glass flask, Britannia metal spirit flask and a brassed lidded compass
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Late 19th century Brass Hanging Lantern, c1900, the suspended shade of hexagonal form, fitted with milk glass panels painted with near eastern scenes, height 106 cm
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Burr walnut humidor, English, cigar box and cutters
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19th century Australian Convict Baton, of tapered cylindrical form, wrapped in hessian, length 62 cm
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Edwardian ruby glass and brass kerosene lamp, together with another similar with painted glass insert
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Various Glass Decanters
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Graduated Pair of Figural Earthenware Kitchen Canisters, c1950, modelled in the form of penguins
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Art Noveau twin handled vase, c1920 manufactured by Gouda, Holland, having a short flared lip leading to an inverted tapered body, with twin handles and on a circular spreading foot, signed on underside. Height 23 cm
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Late 19th century black and slate and bronze desk standish, c1890, modelled with a central downcast figure of a man on a rocky outcrop, flanked by serpent mounted inkwells, leading to a deep well on the rectangular stand. Length 39 cm
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Early 19th century 'San Yisidro' polychrome carved wood figure group, American, modelled in the form of of the Patron Saint of Farmers and his oxen, wheat sheaf in his hand. Height 65 cm. Provenance: Carl Yeak Antiques, Laguna beach, Ca. Private collection, Sydney
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Pair of 18th century wax dolls, Italian, each modelled in the form of a pair of courtiers a man and his wife in original dress, on stained platform bases, heights 47 cm
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18th Century Soft Paste Porcelain Loving Cup, 1799, the deep tapering bowl flanked by twin scrolled handles leading to a circular spreading foot, the whole decorated with sprays of trailing flowers and foliage and bearing the inscription 'Thomas Cavil' (a/f), height 15.5 cm
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Walter Sedgley, Royal Worcester Jardiniere, gilt neck and foot, the body decorated with roses below a moulded and gilt border of stylized leaves, signed '276' and printed back stamp with date code for 1918, diameter 21 cm
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