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Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:477
Sale Title:Property From The Estates of Martyn Cook, Judith Hoyle and Andrew Pratten, Artworks and Statuary from The Hermitage, VaucluseLots with images:472
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:457
Date:9-Aug-2020
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Georgian treen coquilla nutmeg grater, 19th century, modelled as an acorn shape, opening to an ivory-mounted screw-out steel grater, height 8 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Collection of carved ivory pieces, 19th century, comprising a Cantonese card case, a Japanese cane handle, a parasol handle and a Dieppe style carved classical figure (4) approx., height 15.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Collection of parasols and walking stick handles, 19th century and later, comprising a Chinese silver handle, marked, two Indo Persian bidriware handles, a mother-of-pearl and gilt metal handle and two Indian Kutch white metal handles (6). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Sterling silver mounted walking stick, mark of C.S & Co., London, c. 1910, the engraved crook handle with grip cast as a clinging frog, height 85.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Two lady's parasols, early 20th century, one with a cloisonne and gilt metal handle, the other with folding carved ivory handle and green silk fabric, silk (A/F) (2) approx., height 84.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Collection of walking sticks and parasols, early 20th century and later, comprising a walking stick with shoe form handle, a natural burl walking stick, a walking stick/parasol and a parasol in French black silk with carved handle (4) approx., height 93 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Anglo Indian silver mounted umbrella, early 20th century, with French grey silk fabric, together with a silver mounted walking stick (2) approx., height 90 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Two Edwardian silver mounted parasols, early 20th century, each with embossed and chased silver mounted handle, one marked 'H.W, London', one handle (A/F) (2) approx., height 85.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Two Edwardian silver mounted umbrellas, early 20th century, one with chased and engraved crook handle, the other with chased shaped crook handle (2). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Sterling silver mounted photo frame, mark of Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1922, together with a sterling silver flask marked 'Sterling' (2), height 55 cm, 12 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Collection of Victorian silver boudoir pieces, mark of various silversmiths, 19th century and later, comprising eight pierced silver trinket dishes, two silver mounted cut glass scent bottles, two silver mounted cut glass boxes, and a silver pierced posy vase (13) total approx. Weight 442 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Set of Australian sterling silver wildflower demitasse spoons, boxed, marked 'MC', together with a pair of opal mounted teaspoons attributed to Rhoda Wager, the pair marked 'Stg Sil' (8). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Collection of silver accessories, mark of various silversmiths, 19th century and later, comprising two sterling card cases, a silver cigarette case, a sovereign case, a striker cigarette case, and an Adie Brothers Ltd compact (6) total weight 446 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Victorian sterling silver batchelor cutlery set, mark of Chawner & Co (George William Adams), London, C. 1852, comprising a knife, fork and spoon, together with a sterling silver pair of open salt bowls, hallmarked, with presentation box (2) total weight 277 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Collection of sterling, silver plate pieces, comprising an Austrian coin set wine taster and saucer, eleven small silver plate coasters, a silver plate wine funnel, a sterling silver napkin ring, sterling silver pin cushion, silver plate sugar tongs, silver plate and sterling decanter labels (quantity). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Collection of English and Continental sterling and silver plate wine tasters, 19th century and later, seven examples in sterling and Continental silver, various makers and dates, the rest in plate (14) total weight 528 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Collection of silver plate pieces, 19th century and later, comprising Old Sheffield Plate entre dish and cover, Hardy Brothers claret jug, twin handled tray, basket, salver and pair of pierced dishes (13) width 66 cm, (tray). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Assorted sterling silver accessories, various English silversmiths, comprising two vinaigrettes, four vesta cases, one sovereign case and a locket (8) weight 127 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Two pairs of opera glasses, early 20th century, one by iris Paris in mother-of-pearl, the other unmarked and in engraved abalone (2). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Chinese bronze figure of Buddha, seated on a double-lotus base, with remnants of gilding, height 29.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Tibetan gilt bronze figure of green Tara, adorned in various jewellery, with lotus blossoms at her shoulders, seated on a double-lotus base. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Canton famille rose part dinner service, mid 20th century, painted with flowers and butterflies, various marks (51). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Royal Doulton, set of seven flambe demitasse cups and saucers, together with a Doulton Burslem coffee pot (15), height 20.5 cm, (coffee pot). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Wedgwood, collection of blue Jasperware, comprising a cheese platter and cover, a small dish and cover, a box and cover, set of buttons, together with two Copeland beakers, one beaker (A/F) (14) diameter 30 cm, (cheese dish). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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English blue and white transferware, comprising two 'Auld Lang Syne' breakfast size cups with a bidet decorated with an unusual viaduct scene, marked Emilio Luccani and Staffordshire anchor (3), height 23 cm, (pot), diameter 16 cm, (cups). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Leeds and Staffordshire Potteries, collection of English pearl ware and transfer ceramics, c. 1820 and later, comprising an oval dish with pierced rim and unusual willow, camel and giraffe pattern attributed to Minton (restored), together with pair of Meissen blue onion plates (8) approx. Width 34 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Transfer and a pearl ware pickle dishes, 18th/19th century, of leaf form, the pair with transfer of a landscape with mill, the other with feathered edge (3) length 13.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Collection of English ceramics, 19th century and later, comprising six Copeland cabbage leaf dishes, Staffordshire enamel bowls, Burslem cake stand and platter, W & J.A Bailey sardine dish and three Imari trios, few pieces (A/F) (20) width 50 cm, (platter). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Collection of European hard and soft paste porcelain, 19th century and later, comprising flower encrusted vase and basket, Sevres style serving dish and cover, Meissen potpourri, cup and saucer, reticulated plate and pair of campana form encrusted potpourri and covers (9), height 13 cm, (tallest). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Sevres style porcelain part dessert service, late 19th century, comprising a cake stand and two plates, painted with portraits of the French nobility, including Marie Antoinette, within gilt and pink borders (3) diameter 23 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Sevres style porcelain part plates, late 19th century, two plates painted with portraits of French noblewomen, two other plates with romantic scenes after Fragonard, within gilt and cobalt blue borders (4) diameter 24 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Collection of porcelain tea cups and saucers, 18th/19th century and later, comprising Minton, Sevres style, Wedgwood, Royal Crown Derby and other makers (20). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Sevres style ormolu mounted porcelain centre bowl, together with two ormolu mounted oval plaques (3) 33 cm, x 45 cm, (plaque). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Two Sevres style porcelain and ormolu mounted centre bowls, late 19th century, each painted with floral sprays and bucolic scenes reserved against a pale blue ground (2) approx., height 28 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Belleek, comprising 'Sea Urchin' teapot, 'Neptune' cups and saucers, 'Toy Shell' creamer with bowl and various others, mostly second black period marks (18). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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John Moyr Smith (English, 1839-1912) for Minton, set of four 'The Seasons' picture tiles, c. 1878, illustrating 'The seasons, a Scottish poem by James Thompson, framed (4) 14.5 x 14.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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William Arthur Byram Mansell (English, 1899-1977), framed picture tile, c. 1930, depicting a rural landscape, signed lower right 14 x 14 cm, (framed). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Attributed to Thomas Allen (English, 1831-1915) for Wedgwood, collection of framed picture tiles, c. 1878, illustrating the red riding hood, framed (5) 15 x 15 cm, (framed). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Bargeware, Australian ceramic teapot, 19th century, inscribed 'Presented to Mrs Ritchie Sydney Australia from Alfred Bates Moira England 1898', together with a Conta & Boehme ceramic tobacco jar (2), height 34.5 cm, (teapot). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle labels: the jar made for major newspapers around the world, reputed to bear resemblance to Fairfax of the Sydney Morning Herald
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Clarice Cliff, Fantastique', c. 1930, comprising two tea cups and saucers, a dessert plate, together with a creamer, retain printed factory marks to undersides (6). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Schafer & Vater, two miniature bisque porcelain tea Services, of foliate and strawberry form (11), height 11 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Charles Noke for Royal Doulton, John Barleycorn character jug, together with two miniature jugs, each retains factory printed marks to underside (3), height 18 cm, 5.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Juan Huerta (Spanish) for Lladro, Gres ceramic figural group of Huddled Eskimo boy and girl, retains printed factory marks to undersides, height 33 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Herend, two complete sets of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, hand painted, one Princess restored, retains factory printed marks to undersides (14) approx., height 14 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Marc Lalique, L'Air du Temps' large display scent bottle, c. 1960, together with two Nina Ricci examples and a Cactus perfume bottle (4), height 30.5 cm, 10.5 cm, 9 cm, 7 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Joseland and Gilling architects, Proposed Residence for John Woollcott - Forbes Esq., (Burnham Thorpe, Gordon), 1936, prints on paper (3). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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George Sheridan Knowles (British, 1863-1913), family scene - the new baby, black and white print on paper 38 x 48 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Important Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), in silver and gilt, the baluster square form body decorated with four panels depicting the four seasons against a black brocade ground with reserves of phoenix, dragons, butterflies and aventurine accents, height 60 cm. Provenance: Bonhams, Sydney, 24/07/2006. The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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J. J. Ducel and Fils (Maitre de Forges a Paris), pair of French cast iron garden lions, c. 1840, each lion striding forward with its mouth open looking to the left, both stamped 'J. J. Ducel Ms de Forges Paris', height 91 cm, width 116 cm, depth 36 cm. Provenance: Bonhams, Sydney, 10/11/2008. The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Spanish oak sideboard, 18th century, the rectangular top with moulded edge, above an arch carved frieze, over a small door, short drawer and secret drawer flanked by two panelled doors, with brass hardware, height 110 cm, width 179 cm, depth 51.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Spanish iron bound chest, 17th/18th century, the domed hinged lid, over a rectangular body lined with green velvet, iron mounts with floral repousse decoration, raised on bracket feet, height 56 cm, width 129 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: John D. Dunn Antiques, Vic... The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Spanish iron bound oak chest, 17th century, the rectangular hinged plank lid enclosing a candle box with lock and lined with a fragment of a 17th-18th century verdure tapestry, iron bound with fleur-de-lis terminals, the front with square lock plate, raised on bracket feet, height 62 cm, width 185 cm, depth 64 cm. Provenance: John D. Dunn Antiques, Vic... The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Renaissance revival oak dumb waiter, late 19th century, the acanthus leaf carved arched back above a rectangular top with a floral carved edge, a two drawer frieze, on turned supports above an open shelf, the lower section with a pair of panelled doors, height 159 cm, width 121 cm, depth 53 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese enamelled porcelain floor vases, each of bottle shape, decorated with birds flying amidst flowers and foliage against a dark blue ground, on carved wooden stands (4), height 86 cm, (110 cm, overall). Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese jars and covers, each baluster jar decorated with dragon flying amidst pink chrysanthemums and leaves against a turquoise ground, the domed covers surmounted by a Foo dog, red seal marks to undersides, one cover restored (2), height 50 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese bronze cloisonne vases, each of elongated baluster form, decorated with intricated floral motif, seal marks to undersides (2), height 54 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain table lamps, each with a gilded base and cream pleated silk shades (2), height 47 cm, (81 cm, overall). Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Chinese porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with children playing and painting in a garden, together with a Chinese blue and white porcelain jar (2), height 38 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Japanese Satsuma jardiniere, painted with lotus flowers and reserved panels of figures in ornate kimonos in garden setting, interior with goldfish, height 34 cm, diameter 44 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Indian bone inlaid fruitwood side table, the rectangular top above two short drawers, raised on square section legs, height 82 cm, width 76 cm, depth 50 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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French provincial armoire, c. 1800, the two glass doors with pleated silk lined panels, above a pair of panelled doors, raised on carved cabriole legs, one glass door (A/F), height 194 cm, width 140 cm, depth 50 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Carved limewood figure of a Pope, 18th century, wearing a mitre and flowing robes, his arms outstretched, traces of polychrome remnants, together with a 19th century polychromed limewood figure of a female saint (2), height 87 cm, 54 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Oak gate-leg table, the oval top above turned and squared section gate legs, height 73 cm, width 154 cm, depth 90 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Spanish iron bound casket, 17th century, with Burgundy silk velvet lining, raised on bracket feet, height 28 cm, width 43.5 cm, depth 21 cm. Provenance: John D. Dunn Antiques, Vic... The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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George II oak dresser, mid 18th century, with a later top, the base with a rectangular plank top above three drawers with brass handles, raised on square section legs joined by stretcher shelf width 181 cm, depth 73 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, each of baluster form with pierced gilded handles, decorated with orange flowers and temples against a cobalt blue ground, one (A/F) (2), height 57 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Near pair of south East Asian ceramic storage vessels, with bright blue glaze, decorated with dragons and birds in relief (2) approx., height 60 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Victorian spinach green marble pedestal, 19th century, with a square top and spiral carved column, raised on square base, together with a composition stone Buddha head (2), height 115 cm, 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Persian wool rug, with geometric motifs in shades of red, cream, blue and green, together with a Chinese rug decorated with motifs in shades of purple and cream, (A/F) (2) 298 x 166 cm, 170 x 122 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Large French copper and brass pot, early 20th century, together with five pots, three pans and two covers (11) diameter 40.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Three copper and brass jugs, early 20th century, of various sizes (3) approx., height 42 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Assorted copper and brass kettles and jugs, comprising two water jugs, coffee pot, two kettles and a bed warmer (6) approx., height 33 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Two Dietz Octo carriage lamps, first half of the 20th century, together with three brass miner' s lamps, two produced by the Protector lamp and lighting Company of Monton, Eccles (5), height 26 cm, 41 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Copper and brass port ship lantern, c. 1930, produced by R. Smith & Hutcheson, retains manufacturer's plaque, together with together two 1940s lanterns (3), height 55 cm, 23 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney
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Empire patinated and gilt-bronze and marble clock with garnitures, by Vincent & Cie, c. 1860, the clock face surmounted by an eagle holding a flaming torche in its claws, and flanked by two bronze female figures reading and writing, raised on a verd antique marble base with ormolu mounts depicting sphinxes, bell striking movement, backplate stamped Vincent & Cie, Medaille DArgent 1855, together with a pair of candelabra garnitures (3), height 51 cm, width 62 cm, height 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection…
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Venetian blackamoor giltwood and polychrome-painted mirror, 19th century, in the rococo taste, decorated with five blackamoor putti playing hide and seek in heavy drapery 166 x 106 cm. Provenance: Christopher Davies Antiques, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XVI style patinated bronze and ormolu candelabra, first half 19th century, each putto supporting a scrolling foliate three branch candelabrum issuing oak leaf garlands, standing on a circular platform with hunting trophy at his feet, raised on a rouge marble on ormolu plinth (2), height 77 cm. Provenance: Aronsons Antiques, north Shore, NSW. Private collection, Sydney
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Louis XV style ormolu mounted and Japanese black lacquer commode, 19th century, in the manner of Jean Desforges, breche d'Alep marble top of serpentine outline, above two drawers decorated with a seascape and scrolling foliate encadrements, raised on cabriole legs with sabots, height 81 cm, width 94 cm, depth 37 cm. Provenance: Ros Palmer Antiques, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney
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Louis XV style boulle marquetry and ormolu mounted bureau plat, c. 1860, the serpentine top inset with brown gilt-tooled leather writing surface, the frieze centred by a gilt mask flanked by two drawers, each corner mounted with espagnolettes supported on acanthus scrolls, raised on cabriole legs, height 75.5 cm, width 115 cm, depth 65 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XV transitional style mahogany and marquetry commode, 19th century, grey marble top of serpentine outline, above three crossbanded and burr walnut drawers, sides with similar marquetry, raised tapering legs with sabots, height 93 cm, width 147 cm, depth 66 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XVI style canape en corbeille, early 20th century, cream linen upholstery, raised on five tapering carved legs, height 94 cm, width 153 cm, depth 73 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XV style walnut armchairs, early 20th century, each with a carved and reeded frame, padded backs, seats and arm-rests re-upholstered in blue and white native Australian flowers cotton fabric from Utopia goods, on cabriole legs (2), height 96 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XV style silvered bronze mounted and parquetry bureau plat, mid 19th century, the serpentine top inset with green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, above three frieze drawers, with two lateral writing slides, raised on cabriole legs with sabots, height 76 cm, width 146 cm, depth 75 cm. Provenance: Robert Roseman Antiques, Woollahra, c. 1990. Private collection, Sydney
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George III Chippendale style mahogany and parcel-gilt mirror, c. 1760, the scrolled frame with carved giltwood applied decoration in the form of garlands of roses down the sides, the top surmounted by a phoenix 122 x 56 cm. Provenance: Hackwood park, Hampshire, England, Taylor Smith. Private collection, Sydney
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George II walnut chest of drawers, c. 1730, the rectangular top with double crossbanding decoration, above two short drawers and three long drawers with polished brass escutcheons and pull handles, raised on bracket feet, height 89 cm, width 98.5 cm, depth 56.5 cm. Provenance: Chiswick Antiques, Malvern, Vic... Private collection, Sydney
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Louis XVI parquetry table a ecrire, first half 19th century, the rectangular top inlaid with cube parquetry within an interlaced key-pattern above a single drawer, raised on tapering legs, height 75 cm, width 90 cm, depth 60.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Ludwigsburg porcelain dinner service, period of Duke Carl Eugen (1744-1793), c. 1770, hand painted in style of the 'Rothschild Birds' pattern with birds on branches, gilt line rims, comprising eighteen entre plates, thirty-three dinner plates, three tureens, four sauce boats, four serving bowls, fifteen oval serving plates, eight serving plates, four triangular dishes, one covered pot, one open salt, one mustar pot, one cream jug, one coffee pot four coffee cups and three saucers, blue crowned circular…
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Leadlight windows, Australian birds, c. 1930, stained glass, depicting a rosella, a rainbow lorikeet, a galah and a gum nuts (4) glass 41 x 74 cm, 41 x 52 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Lalique, Marguerites' low bowl, model no. 10-404, c. 1941, clear and frosted crystal, together with a crystal 'Honfleurs' dish, and a 'Cerises' dish, engraved signature to underside Lalique France (3) diameter 36 cm, 15 cm, 17 cm
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Jaeger-LeCoultre, Atmos classic gilt brass clock, manual-winding movement, calibre 540, fully jewelled, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, case and movement signed, height 22.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 15.5 cm
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Bronze figure of an elephant, Meiji period, c. 1890, naturalistically modelled balancing on a ball, standing atop a wooden base, signed 'Tsunemitsu Saku', height 48 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, QLD
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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain Island pavilion deep dish, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), c. 1750, with scalloped rim, presented to Mike Hatcher and bearing signatures of the divers and crew of Costay Nile, originally Chinese Imari with diaper pattern around rim, height 8 cm, diameter 39 cm. Provenance: The Michael Hatcher collection, Sotheby's Sydney, 21st November 1995, lot 4. Private collection, Sydney
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