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Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:255
Sale Title:Fine Furniture & Decorative ArtsLots with images:253
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:114
Date:20-Oct-2009
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An impressive Victorian cast iron garden post of Neo-Classical design, with a figural urn on top of a square tapering column decorated with scrolls and foliage and a stepped square base, 49 cm square, 212 cm high
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A terracotta urn on faux marble pedestal Circa 1900, the urn with foliate finial above three ram heads joined by floral garland above a gadrooned base, mounted on a faux Sienna marble fluted pedestal on a square ebonised base, the urn 74 cm high, total height with pedestal 179 cm. Provenance: Lady Finlay, Darling Point, Sydney; Private Collection, Sydney
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An Italian Neo-Classical limestone fountain Vicenza, Italy, Circa 1950, in the form of a young girl standing holding onto a column in the centre of a shell form bowl raised on a carved pedestal, 123 cm diameter 192 cm high
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A pair of Italian limestone figural groups of cherubs Vicenza, Italy, Circa 1950, one with two winged cherubs standing back to back one holding a dove in one hand and a goose in the other, the other with two winged cherubs holding floral garlands, mounted on an ogee carved plinth, 75 cm square, 133 cm high (2). Provenance: Swanes Nursery, Dural, Nsw
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A French mid 19th century walnut, marquetry and gilt bronze mounted serpentine cabinet, circa 1860, the white and grey veined shaped marble top above a floral marquetry frieze within a cross banded border, above a large door with central floral garden marquetry panel surrounded by further floral swags and flanked by gilt bronze figural caryatids, with further marquetry panels to either side, raised on a plinth base with bun feet, decorated overall with gilt bronze mounts. Width 117 cm. Depth 44 cm. Height…
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A large terracotta urn Italian, late 19th/early 20th century, of classical form with an egg and dart edge above a classical relief panel depicting Neptune midst sea creatures, acanthus leaf reeded handles with figure head masks raised on a square base, restoration to base, 66 cm diameter 90 cm high
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A fine pair of 19th century cast iron braziers in the Empire taste, the circular bowls with handles and mask decoration containing removable dishes, above triform stands decorated with griffin heads, chains and hoof feet, raised on a triform plinth base, 44 cm wide, 31 cm deep,115 cm high (2)
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A Spanish 17th century style walnut refectory table the rectangular panelled top above two turned end supports joined by a wrought iron stretcher. Length 305 cm. Depth 87 cm. Height 75 cm
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A mid 19th century French walnut, burr walnut and marquetry inlaid centre table the shaped top with scrolling floral inlay and cast bronze bell flower edge above a shaped apron with a single drawer, raised on tapering cabriole legs with gilt bronze mounts, 123 cm wide, 75 cm deep, 75 cm high
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A pair of Louis XV style walnut and upholstered armchairs late 19th/early 20th century, the cartouche shaped back above scrolled arms and an over stuffed serpentine seat above a carved front rail with central shell, raised on cabriole legs, labelled to the underside 'Sam Mlung Johawn Orth' (2)
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A Louis XIV period walnut side table the rectangular panelled top above a single long drawer, on barley twist legs joined by an H-stretcher, raised on turned bun feet, 92 cm wide, 63 cm deep, 72 cm high. Provenance: David Jones Art Gallery, 1970s
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A 20th century marble model of a horse's head after the head of the horse of the Moon Goddess Selene's Chariot, originally on the East Pediment of the Parthenon, 86 cm wide, 28 cm deep, 64 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's, Sussex, Garden Statuary and Architectural Items, 21 May 200-2, lot 715; Private Collection, Sydney
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A fine pair of Louis XVI style gilt overmantle mirrors French, late 19th century, the later rectangular plate with arched top within a floral carved frame surmounted by a central scrolled cartouche with floral garland, 147 cm wide, 8 cm deep, 245 cm high (2)
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A life size white marble Classical figure of Autumn 20th century, after the original by Thomas Regnaudin (1622-1706) which is in the gardens at Versailles, raised on a square plinth base, restoration to neck, 60 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 183 cm high. Note: Thomas Regnaudin was one of the leading sculptors in France during the reign of Louis XIV and as such his services were employed at Versailles
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A life size white marble Classical figure of Winter 20th century, after the original by François Girardo (1628-1715) which is in the gardens at Versailles, raised on a square plinth base, 62 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 180 cm high. Note: François Girardo was the most representative sculptor employed on the great sculptural project of decorating Versailles during the period of Louis XIV
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A late 19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze mounted vitrine the breccia marble top above a central stepped glazed door with bevelled plate flanked by two arched panels, enclosing two adjustable glass shelves, raised on tapering legs terminating in brass sabots, decorated overall with applied gilt trophies and floral motifs, 113 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 125 cm high
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A pair of Luneville faience lions of handsome proportions French, 19th century, modelled seated on their haunches facing left and right on rectangular bases, with blue sponged decoration, impressed mark, some damage, 93 cm high (2)
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A large 19th century Spanish painted and gilt six fold leather screen decorated throughout with gilt scrolls, floral motifs and exotic birds, 360 cm wide, 227 cm high
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A Victorian amboyna, ebonised and marble topped two tier etage rein the Louis XVI taste, Circa 1880, the rectangular white and grey veined inset marble top with a moulded border above a frieze of amboyna panels, raised on tapering legs joined by an elegant inlaid shelf, with brass and leather castors stamped 'Cope's Patent', 72 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 94 cm high
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A large Italian terracotta urn on plinth by Dim and Oellai, Italy, the urn with classical figural relief decoration, mounted on a square form plinth with further classical decoration, 62 cm diameter 150 cm total height
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An Italian 19th century carved limewood and Patinated bronze figural torchere by D. Coles, in the form of a page boy holding a torchere, mounted on an octagonal plinth, stamped twice to underside, 206 cm total height
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A George I style sixteen light brass chandelier late 19th century, probably Dutch, the knopped stem with two bands issuing eight scrolling arms with drip pans above a generous banded sphere and finial, wired for electricity, 117 cm diameter 144 cm high. Provenance: Clive Brans Antiques, Perth
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An impressive pair of Italian 19th century carved giltwood and Valence yellow marble topped console tables the thick serpentine tops above scrolling pierced borders, raised on foliate carved S-scroll legs, joined by a scrolling cross stretcher, 167 cm wide, 71 cm deep, 103 cm high (2)
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An early 18th century Italian walnut and satinwood banded bureau cabinet the curved moulded cornice with central broken scrolled pediment above a pair of arched glazed doors enclosing two shelves above two candle stands, the full front bureau enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes above three long drawers over a shaped apron and square feet, the top drawer labelled in ink 'Libretti Del Titto', 115 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 218 cm high
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A matched pair of Sienna marble pedestals 20th century, of circular form, raised on white marble bases, 31 cm diameter 109 cm high (2)
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A George I style twelve light brass chandelier late 19th century, probably Dutch, the narrow knopped stem issuing twelve scrolling arms with drip pans above a large ball and finial, wired for electricity, 96.5 cm diameter 71 cm high
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A pair of Louis XVI style white marble fire surrounds the rectangular shelf with out stepped ends over S-scrolled supports with a central raised panel with carved floral garland, with an egg and dart surround and plain stepped jams, some minor damage to one, 201 cm wide, 27 cm deep, 104 cm high (2). Note: the coloured marble slip and hearth are not included as seen in the catalogue image
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A fine Louis XIV style boulle and pietra dura cabinet on stand Monbro Fils Aine, the rectangular top with a brass inlaid frieze above a stepped forward door surmounted with gilt bronze figure heads and a central portrait medallion above a pietra dura vase of flowers above a central mask and foliate paws, flanked by contrepartie panels, enclosing two shelves, the stand with a single drawer with contrepartie and mask decoration raised on fluted tapering legs adorned with gilt bronze mounts, joined by a…
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An impressive pair of yellow ground Sevres style gilt metal mounted urns and covers French, late 19th century, each painted with a Watteauesque pastoral scene signed 'Eug. Poitessin', the reverse with a bouquet of garden flowers, with gilt metal goat head mask handles to either side, with pseudo blue interlaced L's with 'Bb' and painted red numerals '258' to each cover, 101 cm high (2). Provenance: The Prado Family, Peru; Private Collection, Sydney
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An early 19th century oak farmhouse table the panelled top above a plain frieze with drawers to either end above turned legs joined by an H-stretcher with thumb moulded edge, 181 cm long, 86 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A set of eight Louis XV style stained beech and upholstered dining chairs Italian, 20th century, the rectangular padded back with a serpentine top above over stuffed seats and raised on cabriole legs (8)
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An Empire style cast bronze seven branch chandelier early 20th century, the circular central basin with gadrooned decoration, issuing seven scrolling arms each with acanthus leaf and berry decoration, wired for electricity, 75 cm diameter 92 cm high
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A pair of beige travertine obelisks 20th century, the grey veined obelisks raised on four three-quarter balls on a square base, mounted on square pedestals with panels, 46 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 182 cm high (2)
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A William IV gilt overmantel mirror the rectangular plate within an architectural frame of twin columns with a scrolled arabesque decorated tablet form cornice, 164 cm wide, 211 cm high
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A Louis XV style polished brass eight branch electrolier early 20th century, the central reeded column issuing two tiers of four branches each with acanthus leaf decoration, wired for electricity, 37 cm wide, 78 cm high
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A 19th century walnut and marquetry inlaid collectors/jewellery table cabinet, the concave stepped top above a thumb moulded cornice above a pair of floral inlaid cupboard doors enclosing ten drawers each decorated with floral scrolling inlay, raised on bracket feet, marked to the back with the monogram 'Ea' beneath a Crown. Width 37 cm. Depth 18 cm. Height 49 cm
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A fine Third Republic mahogany and ormolu mounted side table, in the Louis XV style by Henri Dasson, Circa 1891, the rectangular top with musical trophy inlay and ormolu border above a single drawer and shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs united by a platform with a pierced ormolu gallery, terminating in foliate scrolled sabots, signed twice 'Henri Dasson et Cie 1891', 35 cm wide, 28 cm deep, 70 cm high. Provenance:
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An impressive pair of white marble lions Italian, mid 19th century, each seated on its haunches, with shapely defined mane and facial features, with tail to one side, some pitting, 49 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 108 cm high (2). Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from Graham Geddes Antiques
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An important pair of 2nd Empire gilt mirrors, of monumental proportions French, Circa 1860, the central oval bevelled plate within an acanthus and ball carved frame surrounded by four glass spandrels with grey backing (much of which is missing) with etched floral decoration, with female partial profile medallions to either side and below within a ribbon and guilloche frame with stepped corners, surmounted by a large oval portrait medallion flanked by winged cherubs each opposing the other, with ribbon and…
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A pair of late 19th century Italian giltwood and marble topped console tables the white and grey veined tops with rounded corners above a frieze of raised panels decorated with cross-hatching and floral garlands above a pair of foliate scrolled front supports with female mask capitals and half supports to either end, with triple mirrored backs, raised on plinth bases, 189 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 88 cm high (2)
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A pair of verde antico pedestals 20th century, of square form, raised on black bases, 25.5 cm square, 95.5 cm high (2)
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An early 19th century French rosewood double gate-leg supper table, the shaped rectangular top raised on foliate carved scrolled legs with over scrolled feet and recessed castors. Width 118 cm. Depth 87 cm. Height 71 cm
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A Louis XV style white marble fire surround the shaped mantle above a foliate carved apron with a central shell crest, raised on scroll and foliate carved jams, 144 cm wide, 32 cm deep, 116 cm high
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A large pair of majolica urns Italian, late 19th century, with twin caryatid form handles, decorated with a scene of mercury and Venus and of Zeus giving the breath of life to Cupid, inscribed verso 'Farina / F'nza 1882'. Height 92 cm (2)
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An Empire period mahogany dressing table the circular mirror within a flame mahogany frame over a rectangular mount with pull out narrow long drawers to each end, over a grey and white veined rectangular marble, a long drawer with fitted compartment to one side, raised on scrolling legs with lion's paw feet, on a concave plinth base with brass castors, 82 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 145 cm high
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A 19th century Indian carved walnut door the narrow central arched double doors with a single carved panel door below within a carved frame and panelled surround, 108 cm wide, 204 cm high
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A late 19th century Valance yellow marble pedestal the square revolving top above a gilt collar and plain column, raised on a stepped square plinth with gilt feet, stamped 'A. G.76', 28 cm square. Height 106 cm
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A French tapestry second half of 18th century, depicting gallants and maidens, one couple with baskets of fruit, the other flying kites in the midst of Arcadian landscapes, 235 cm wide, 188 cm high
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A 19th century South German walnut side table the rectangular one-quarter veneered top with moulded edge above a pair of small panelled drawers above fluted tapering end supports joined by a turned stretcher, raised on scroll and foliate carved legs, 61 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 74 cm high
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A sandstone figure of a woman English, early to mid 20th century, standing holding a basket of flowers with her breast exposed, mounted on a sandstone plinth, 40 cm wide, 35 cm deep, 179 cm total. Height, 132 cm. Height of figure
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A Sevres style gilt metal mounted vase, French, late 19th century, of elegant baluster form, painted with a gallant and maiden enjoying a musical interlude in an Arcadian landscape setting after Watteau, the slender neck and pedestal featuring raised gilded floral bouquets on rich cobalt ground, the whole on a gilded bronze foot. Height 71 cm
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A terracotta figural twin handle urn Italian, first half of 20th century, decorated after the antique with classical figures, grapes and vines, acanthus leaves and figural masks, stamped and impressed 'Made in Italy 1276', 38 cm diameter 46 cm high
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A pair of German porcelain vases and covers by Carl Thieme, late 19th century, painted with alternating panels of Watteauesque scenes and floral bouquets on a blue ground, one with blue mark to base, 51.5 cm high (2)
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A large terracotta roundel Italian, early 20th century, depicting St George & the Dragon, with impressed marks 'Proprieta Artistica Piservata', 'Prem. Fabb Ca Feirenle' And '1367', 93 cm dia
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A Louis XVI style breccia marble fire surround the rectangular shelf with moulded edge and rounded corners above a panelled frieze with rounded fluted jams with carved flowers, 153 cm wide, 31 cm deep, 106 cm high
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A set of copper Trocadero letters, first half of 20th century, possibly from the Sydney Trocadero, with green weathered patination, 38 cm high (9)
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An early 20th century pond yacht, with solid timber hull, polished timber deck and brass fittings including boom collar and travellers, mounted on a cradle, with later sails, 200 cm long, 44 cm deep, 251 cm high
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An Art Deco amboyna sideboard the rectangular top with concaved front edge above a birch moulded frieze and four doors, enclosing four short drawers and shelves, flanked by curved ends and raised on birch veneered out swept feet. Width 220 cm. Depth 55 cm. Height 99 cm
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A Charles and Ray Eames 670/671 lounge chair and ottoman the moulded walnut plywood shells with black leather upholstery on black enamelled and polished aluminium bases
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A superb Isphahan carpet second half of 19th century, in silk on cotton, the central panel depicting exotic animals including lions and stags, palmettes, acanthus and floral sprays, all on a rich cobalt ground within multiple banded borders of stylised birds and exotic flowers, 200 cm wide, 295 cm long
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A Tabriz rug with central panel of scrolling palmettes and flowers on red ground within multiple borders, some wear, 440 cm x 310 cm. Provenance: Peter Marsden & David Kerr of Rsm bird Cameron partners, as Receivers & Managers of Smouha Fabrics Pty limited
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An antique Malayir carpet late 19th century, of generous proportions in a repeating pattern of tree of life and featuring stylised birds and flowers in tones of red and cream with turquoise accents on a rich cobalt ground within multiple borders, signed, restorations and some damage, 610 x 417 cm
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A Nain silk rug, with central medallion in soft brown tone with turquoise accents on cream floral field with scrolled corner panels within multiple borders, 310 x 250 cm. Provenance: Peter Marsden & David Kerr of Rsm Bird Cameron Partners, as Receivers & Managers of Smouha Fabrics Pty Limited
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A leopard skin mounted by 'Army and Navy C. S. Limited, no 8 Naturalist Dept, 105 Victoria, St, London SW1', 222 cm long.
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A cheetah skin mounted by 'Army and Navy C. S. Limited, no 8 Naturalist Dept, 105 Victoria, St, London SW1', 212 cm long
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A late 19th century Italian Carrera marble figural group of 'Angel Girl with Butterfly' Circa 1873, by G. Monali, Rome, depicted semi-clad seated with a butterfly resting on her left hand, signed to back, 83 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 62 cm high
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A bronze figure of Mercury late 19th century, seated on a marble block, nude except for his winged sandals, green-brown patination. Height 45 cm. Note: This bronze is based on the seated mercury discovered on 3 August 1758 at Herculaneum. Related Literature: taste and the antique, F. Haskell & N. Penny, Yale University press, 1981
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A fine 18th century French carriage clock the engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals on a delicate floral ground in a cast gilt metal cast, the back plate decorated with figures of a lady and gentleman on a floral base, in a Gothic shaped fitted case, 8 cm wide, 5 cm deep, 12.5 cm high
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A Victorian ebonised and silver bound jewellery casket by Ld, London 1884, with sterling silver handles and featuring applied silver mounts of the crowned monogram possibly CW, and armorials and name 'Wilhemine', 19 cm wide, 12 cm deep, 11 cm high
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A late 19th century bronze of the Marly horse
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An American mid 19th century gilt bronze and cut crystal garniture with central candelabrum and a pair of single candlesticks, converted for electricity, each decorated with foliate motifs and female figures with baskets, 43 cm high (3)
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An English Gothic style miniature mantle clock by Carrington & Co, the circular dial with Roman numerals in a 9ct yellow gold case with pierced latticed side panels, engraved '1869 March 8 1919', complete with key and in original case, 7 cm high
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A fine Victorian twin-handled rosewood cased travelling decanter set Circa 1840, inlaid with a central floral bouquet within a banded floral border, the fitted interior complete with two sets of four decanters and stoppers, two pairs of pedestal wine and liquor glasses and a wine funnel, 44 cm wide, 29.5 cm deep, 28 cm high
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A fine French Empire seven piece desk set in deep verde marble with ormolu mounts including Napoleon mounted on his steed impressed 'Pinedo' (Emile Pinedo 1840-1916) the hinged covers to the inkwell, wax trays and accessory items featuring leaping dolphins and mounted Pegasus flanking a central Crown N (7)
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A fine Victorian boxed desk set in a fitted tooled morocco case complete with turquoise inlaid and gilt mounted pen, pencil, letter opener, taper stick, ink wells and matches, by Wells & Lambe, manufacturers to the Queen
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A pair of porphyry and black slate obelisks 20th century, minor chips, 46 cm high (2)
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August Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917), petite tete d'homme dit Giganti, bronze, signed 'Rodin', numbered '8/8', and '® Musee Rodin 1984', inscribed with foundry mark 'Susse Fondeur, Paris', mounted on a black marble plinth. Width 8 cm, 9 cm deep. Height 9 cm (16 cm high including base). Accompanied by a certificate d'Origine from the Musee Rodin signed and dated 1989. Provenance: David Jones Art gallery; private collection, Sydney
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A matched pair of bronze figures of Roman wrestlers, one signed 'B. Boschetti Roma', both in motion, nude except for a vine leaf, standing next to a tree stump, brown patination, impressed signature to base 'B. Boschetti Roma', 62 cm and 70 cm high (2). Note: Benedetto Boschetti was active between 1820 and 1870 and is best known for his reproductions of bronzes after the antique
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A 19th century silver mounted walking stick by Kendall & Sons, London 1926, with carved handle in the form of a laughing Chinese man's head, the mounted with engraved foliate subjects, 87 cm long
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A rare narwhal walking cane first half of 19th century, with carved 'Lady's leg' handle above three silver plated ringed mounts, the shaft tapering in classic manner to the base, 80 cm long
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A rare narwhal walking cane first half of 19th century, with Turk's head handle and spiralled section to the upper shaft with silver plated mount and tapering to the base, 76 cm long
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A fine Victorian ivory presentation staff for Lying-in Charity the long turned handle with acanthus leaf and ring turned decoration with double ball finial to the base and carved crown to the top, surmounted by a removable crest of the Prince of Wales, the back of which has a polished brass plaque engraved 'Lying-In Charity / for poor married Women / at their own habitations / Instituted 1757', together with its original red leather fitted case, 14 cm wide, 56 cm long
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European School Artist Unknown, Untitled, A pair of paintings after the classical depicting scenes of an imminent invasion and sacrifice, oil on canvas, 88 x 115 and 89 x 112 cm (2)
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19th century European school 'Caritas Romana', after Guido Reni (1575-1642), oil on canvas, 100 x 76 cm. Provenance: Christies Australia, 9 April 200-3, lot 279; private collection, Sydney
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An unusual Victorian sterling silver footed mustard bowl by George Richard, London 1850, with hinged cover in the form of an owl holding its prey in its beak, complete with original spoon with cast figure of a mouse finial and cobalt blue glass liner. Height 11.5 cm, 190gm excluding liner
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A fine George I footed salver by Francis Pages, London 1733, with central engraved armorial within shaped reeded borders on three hoofed feet, 20 cm diameter 450gm
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A fine pair of cast sterling silver candlesticks by Garrards, London 1974, in Georgian taste, of lobed knopped form on hexagonal stepped bases, 18 cm high, 1,320gm total weight (2).
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A fine set of four George IV sterling silver floriform footed salts by R. Garrards, London 1826, with scalloped gadrooned borders raised on three stylised paw feet, 9 cm diameter 6 cm high, 870gm total weight (4)
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A fine set of four George III sterling silver wine coasters by Robert Hennell, London 1785, with gadrooned borders, the pierced reeded sides decorated with cast rams heads and wreathed swags on a beaded base. Diameter 12.5 cm 1,160gm total weight (4)
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A fine pair of Victorian pear shaped decanters and stoppers by J. Garrard, London 1856, each engraved with a crowned monogram 'Ar' and mounted in pierced silver gilt panels featuring lion heads and fruiting grapevines, the stoppers mounted in acanthus leaves and the whole mounted on a shaped silver gilt foot, 28 cm high (2)
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A pair of George III silver plated columnar candlesticks with stop-fluted columns and pierced composite capitals on stepped square form bases with gadrooned borders, with stylised masks, complete with removable sconces, 32 cm high (2)
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A stylish late 19th/early 20th century Viennese silver tea service including a teapot, hot water jug, coffee pot, creamer, sucrier and cover and six cups and saucers with glass liners, together with a silver plated tray of similar design (13)
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A Tiffany & Co sterling silver rectangular footed tray the entire panel with a pattern of continuous repousse crescents, with wavy border with shell motifs to the corners, marked 'Tiffany & Co 8387M4474 sterling silver', 28 cm wide, 23 cm deep, 690gm
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver Doric columnar candlesticks by Rmeh, London 1885, with beaded borders on raised square form bases, weighted, 13 cm high, 660gm total weight (2)
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A Victorian sterling silver wine ewer, maker's mark obscured, London 1848, with a chased cartouche of a cricket scene and verso engraved 'Presented September 12 1848 by the Members of the Nottinghamshire cricket club to Their Secretary J. B. Warwick Esq with very Sincere Feelings of Gratitude for His most Valuable service to the club' within deep cased borders of flowers and acorns. Height 30 cm, 830gm
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A Victorian sterling silver ewer by Am, London 1871, of baluster ewer form with a loop handle with hinged spout cover (stamped), the body decorated with vine leaves and garlands with two empty cartouches, raised on a circular stepped base, 36 cm high, 790gm
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A fine pair of cast sterling silver tapersticks by John Cafe, London 1755-6, of knopped tulip-form on shaped quatrefoil bases with scrolled foliate corners, 13 cm high, 325gm total weight (2)
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A Victorian sterling silver double handled shaped oval tray of handsome proportions by Ss & Wn, London 1856, the central armorial on an engraved ground of floral cartouches within a richly chased and pierced border of fruiting grapevines, 78 cm wide, 53.5 cm deep, 5.4kg.
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Two George III sterling silver nutmeg graters by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, London 1810 and 1811, including one with engraved initial 'H' surmounted by an eagle's head, the other with a shell and foliate surmount and gadrooned sides, together with a cylindrical nutmeg grater, London 1812 (3)
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A plique-a-jour beaker in silver decorated with stylised floral panels within floral borders to the lip and foot, impressed marks St Petersburg 1908-1917, work master's mark A O, 7 cm diameter 13 cm high
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