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The Private Collection of Trevor Kennedy AM, Day 1 — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:712
Sale Title:The Private Collection of Trevor Kennedy AM, Day 1Lots with images:712
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:405
Date:1-Nov-2020
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An oak cased stick barometer/thermometer, retailed by Flavelle Bros & Co. Sydney & Brisbane, with pediment top, ivory gauge and knob, late 19th century, length 94 cm
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'Ell's patent gold changer' a cedar cased change machine, with brass mechanism and trays containing pre-decimal silver coins and a 1910 gold sovereign, late 19th century, height 44 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 18 cm
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A Cooke, Troughton & Sims brass surveyor's telescope, retailed by A.E. Parsons of Melbourne, in mahogany fitted case, height 18 cm, width 32 cm, depth 22 cm
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Benjamin Collins (English/Australian 1910-?), head of an aboriginal man, bronze on marble plinth, signed B. Collins, edition 4/10, overall height 29 cm
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An Australian painted plaster figure of Pierrot, by Mattei Bros. & Co Melbourne, the 'Commedia dell'arte' character singing and playing a lute, mid 20th century, height 44 cm
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A silvered relief plaque of a laughing Aborigine, the bust length man in the manner of Prenzel, in a circular ebonised frame, early 20th century, diameter 26.5 cm
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Gustave Pillig (1877-1956), nude swordsman, bronze, signed to the base, height 57 cm
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A concrete birdbath by Hickory Concrete Machinery Co, in the form of a frilled circular bowl supported by three addorsed sea horses on a circular base, height 90 cm, diameter 68 cm
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After Phil May (1864-1903), laughing man, plaster wall mask, signed in the plaster, height 30 cm, width 20 cm, depth 16 cm
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Two Australian terracotta portrait relief roundels, one thought to depict Sir Paul Hasluck, each modelled in high relief within a moulded border, diameter 23 cm
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Two copper trays embossed with Parliament house Canberra, an oval example with stylised pomegranate border and a circular tray with Art Nouveau stylised fruiting vine design, the oval tray 40 x 33.5 cm
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Barbara Tribe (1913-2000), Louis Polichetti, bronze, signed in the bronze: 'Barbara Tribe F.R.B.S Thailand 1972', height 40 cm, wooden plinth
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A cased group of taxidermy seabirds, the nine various specimens on a naturalistically painted rocky outcrop, with blue sky background, within a glazed rosewood framed case, height 71 cm, width 81 cm, depth 21 cm
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A taxidermy rainbow lorikeet, standing on a branch, length 50 cm
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A taxidermy duck, the female mallard with wings outstretched, length 56 cm
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A taxidermy sulphur crested cockatoo, standing on a half log, height 32 cm
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A taxidermy wedge tailed eagle, wings outstretched on a branch and rockwork, height 165 cm
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A taxidermy kookaburra, on a log with gum nuts and foliage, height 26 cm
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A taxidermy pied butcher bird and flying fox, the bird posing on a branch, the bat hanging. (2)
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A taxidermy goanna
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A taxidermy tortoise, the shell inset with a brass ashtray, length 21 cm
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Two kangaroo fur coverlets, one 145 x 110 cm with brown felt backing by 'Beaver Furs' Brisbane the other 164 x 153 cm with red baize backing.
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Two bronze emus, a small Victorian example, and a larger version by Sid Lambert, edition 2/50 signed and dated 1993 on a wooden base, height of largest 30.5 cm
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A silver and mineral specimen desk ornament in the form of an egret by Mike Hammond, the naturalistically cast bird holding a fish standing on a base composed of quartz and pyrites, height 12.5 cm, length 11 cm, depth 6 cm
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A pair of bronze candlesticks in the form of kangaroos, each holding a lappeted nozzle between its paws, height 15.5 cm
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A pair of cast bronze platypus paperweights, a silverplated kookaburra by Dunklings, a miniature bronze kangaroo and a miniature silver kangaroo, (5), length of the platypus 9.5 cm
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A cast bronze kangaroo after the model by Antonio Bofill, with two joeys in her pouch, signed 'Bofill' in the bronze, late 19th, early 20th century, height 15 cm. Other Notes: Antonio Bofill was a Spanish decorative bronze sculptor who flourished c. 1875-1921.
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A bronze of a kangaroo and Joey, modern, cast from the model by Jules Moigniez (1835-1894), on a marble base, overall height 25 cm
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A bronze of two kangaroos, modern, cast from the model by Antoine-Louis Barye (1796-1875) on a black marble oval plinth, height 30 cm
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Two Australian silver kangaroos, both naturalistically cast with chased fur, one stamped 'Pure Australian Silver Drummond Melbourne', the other 'Palfrey Australian Silver', early 20th century, height 13 cm
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An Australian silver kangaroo, naturalistically cast and chased, alert and looking to dexter, maker Stewart Dawson, late 19th to early 20th century, height 9 cm
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An Australian silver kangaroo, naturalistically cast and chased, stamped 'Silver', indistinct maker's mark, late 19th to early 20th century, height 6.5 cm
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An Australian silver kangaroo, naturalistically cast and chased on an oval base engraved with flowers and gum leaves. Stamped 'Stg. Silver', maker Stokes, Melbourne, late 19th to early 20th century, height 13.5 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Ruth Simon Collection, privately acquired from the above in 2005
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An Australian silverplate kangaroo, naturalistically cast and chased, early 20th century, height 9 cm
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An Australian silverplate kangaroo paperweight, the well cast and chased macropod standing on an oval plinth engraved with grasses and foliage, marked to underside 'Made in Australia for Potter & Co. Newcastle E.P.N.S', early 20th century, height 15 cm, width 21 cm, depth 13 cm
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Four various cast bronze kangaroos, including a matched pair of macropods, a souvenir of Geelong 'Roo and a Viennese style kangaroo and joey, height of pair 15 cm
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Two silver plated kangaroo paperweights by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, each macropod standing on a map of Australia, stamped 'E.P.N.S. S & S made in Australia' to underside, height of largest 9 cm
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Three miniature silver kangaroos and joeys, two with naturalistically chased fur, one stamped .925, the other .9998, and a third example stamped 'Collette solid .925 Aust', height of tallest 6.5 cm
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Two similar cast metal kangaroos, each standing on a map of Australia, one example in white metal the other in cast iron, height 16.5 cm
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A group of cast bronze and silver plate kangaroos, comprising a Stokes & Sons E.P.N.S. Example, two small silver plate examples, a bronze and a smaller bronze roo and a gold painted E.P.N.S kangaroo. (6)
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Two kangaroo pin cushions, one spelter example eating a leaf, the other with two joeys, late 19th century, height of tallest 10 cm
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A silverplated kangaroo ashtray of cricketing interest, the alert macropod standing by a shallow bowl on ball feet with a cricket bat resting on the rim, impressed mark of Atkins Brothers, Sheffield, registered no. 849249, height 10 cm, length 14.5 cm, depth 9 cm
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A Portuguese silver toothpick holder, in the form of a naturalistically cast kangaroo with a joey in her pouch, by a stump, on shaped rectangular plinth and four rocaille feet, hallmarked Porto 1985-2010, height 12 cm, width 14.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm
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An Australian silver emu paperweight, modelled in the form of an emu on an oval base, marked 'Pure Australian silver, Drummond, Melbourne', height 4 cm
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An Australian silver emu paperweight, modelled in the form of an emu on an oval base, marked 'Pure Australian silver, Drummond, Melbourne', height 4 cm. Provenance: The Ruth Simon Collection, privately acquired from the above in 2005
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A miniature silver emu, naturalistically cast and chased, stamped .925, height 4 cm
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An Elizabeth II silver emu, naturalistically cast and chased, maker Edward Barnard & Sons, London 1970, height 14 cm
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A miniature silver emu, naturalistically cast and chased on a circular base, stamped 999.8 with monogram, height 5 cm
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A silverplated emu, naturalistically cast on a circular base, height 9.5 cm
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A Viennese silver plated bronze emu by Bergman, Vienna, naturalistically cast, on a circular base inscribed 'Nam Greb' with foundry stamp and presentation inscription 'To Harry Lauder. A souvenir of a glorious Success, Sydney, July 1st 1914, from J & N. Tait.', height 16 cm. Other Notes: Harry Lauder, the popular Scottish singer and comedian had a hugely successful tour of Melbourne and Sydney from 26th March until 1st July, 1914. J & N Tait were entrepreneurs and concert promoters in Melbourne.
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a magpie by Bergman, Vienna, cast to the underside with a 'B' within an urn and 'Depose 1229', early 20th century, length 38 cm, height 16 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a magpie by Bergman, Vienna, cast to the underside with a 'B' within an urn and 'Depose/Geschuzt/1229', early 20th century, length 37 cm, height 16.5 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a kookaburra by Bergman, Vienna, cast to the underside a 'B' within an urn, early 20th century, length 13 cm, height 7 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a kookaburra by Bergman, Vienna, cast to the underside with a 'B' within an urn, early 20th century, length 22 cm, height 12 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of an emu standing on a circular base of naturalistic Grasses by Bergman, Vienna, cast to the base a 'B' within an urn and 'NamGreb'. Early 20th century, height 16 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a standing kangaroo by Bergman, Vienna, cast to the base a 'B' within an urn, '8250'. Early 20th century, height 15.5 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a standing kangaroo, probably Bergman, Vienna, early 20th century, height 15.5 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a kangaroo, probably Bergman, Vienna, early 20th century, height 9.5 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a galah, Vienna, early 20th century, length 22.5 cm, height 17.5 cm
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Two cold painted bronze tuna, length of longest 10.5 cm
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A pair of Viennese cold painted bronze mounted bookends with a kangaroo and a kookaburra, naturalistically cast and painted, on wooden bases, height 13 cm, width 17th, depth 9.5 cm
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A cold painted Viennese bronze goanna, naturalistically cast and coloured, overall length 52 cm
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A Viennese cold painted bronze cassowary, naturalistically modelled and coloured, height 8.5 cm
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A pair of green onyx bookends each with an Austrian cold painted bronze model of a budgerigar on a branch, length 12.6 cm, height 11 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of two Budgerigars on a branch, probably Bergman, Vienna, early 20th century, length 8 cm, width 5 cm
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An onyx circular dish with applied Austrian cold painted bronze model of two Budgerigars on a branch, probably Bergman, Vienna, early 20th century, diameter 12 cm, height 10.5 cm
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A pair of Austrian cold painted bronze models of budgerigar, probably Bergman, Vienna, early 20th century, length 17 cm, height 8 cm
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Two Austrian cold painted bronze models of Budgerigars, probably Bergman, Vienna, early 20th century, length 11.6 cm, height 5 cm, and length 7 cm, height 3.5 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a budgerigar, probably Bergman, Vienna, early 20th century, length 16.2 cm, height 6 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a budgerigar, probably Bergman, Vienna, early 20th century, length 14 cm, height 8 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a budgerigar, probably Bergman, Vienna, early 20th century, length 16.5 cm, height 8 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a budgerigar on a branch, probably Bergman, Vienna, early 20th century, height 14.3 cm, length 8 cm
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A pair of Viennese bronze parrots, both naturalistically cast, not painted, height 6 cm
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Two Viennese cold painted bronze parrots, both naturalistically cast and coloured one on a wooden plinth, height of tallest 13 cm
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Two cold painted Viennese bronze birds, naturalistically cast and coloured, one painted as a sulphur crested cockatoo, the other smaller example as a galah, height of tallest 8.5 cm
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Three Viennese cold painted bronze kangaroos, each naturalistically cast and coloured, various impressed marks, height 7.5 cm
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A small cold painted Viennese bronze goanna, naturalistically cast and coloured, length 16.5 cm
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An Austrian cold painted bronze table lamp, the carpet seller in the bazaar seated with his wares smoking a long pipe, impressed 'Made in Austria' to underside, late 19th century, height 29.9 cm
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A sterling silver topped smelling salts bottle, the plain silver top with applied silver and enamel New South Wales coat of arms, glass stopper, silver collar, maker William Adams Ltd, hallmarked Birmingham 1920, height 5.5 cm
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A Stewart Dawson sterling silver and enamel lidded box, the plain rectangular domed lid with an applied circular plaque containing an enamel waratah flower on a branch with original blue lined interior, on four feet, maker Stewart Dawson Co. Ltd. Stamped 'Stuart Dawson', hallmarked Birmingham 1912.
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A sterling silver and enamel vesta case, the front white enamel 'calling card' design 'James Holmes, Bathurst, NSW', hallmarked Birmingham 1902, maker S. Morden & Co. Other Notes: James Holmes (1843-1914) was manager of the Commercial Banking Company's branch at Bathurst NSW and a very noted Shorthorn breeder.
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A sterling silver cigarette case decorated with a flowering wattle in enamel, stamped '900 Sil gilt', retailed by Flavelle Brothers.
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An Art Nouveau sterling silver and enamel cigarette case, the body decorated with two applied hinge silver and enamel straps with a map of Australia at the centre flanked by a kangaroo and an emu. Engraved initials to back, maker James Fenton & Co, hallmarked Birmingham 1906, length 8.5 cm, width 7 cm. Provenance: The Ruth Simon Collection, privately acquired from the above in 2005
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A sterling silver and enamel basket, the circular basket decorated with an enamelled kookaburra sitting on a branch, maker Charles S. Green & Co, hallmarked Birmingham 1908.
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A sterling silver topped dressing table bottle, the plain tapered rectangular glass bottle with sterling silver hinged circular top, glass stopper. The silver top with applied silver and enamel badge of the state of Queensland, maltese cross surmounted with a crow, engraved 'Queensland'. Stamped 'Hardy Bros / Sydney & Brisbane / 12980 / English make', maker John Grinsell & Sons, hallmarked Birmingham 1907, height 12 cm
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An oval sterling silver Hardy Brothers box, the hinged lid decorated with an enamel wattle branch in flower. Stamped 'Hardy Brothers made in England', maker Hardy Brothers, hallmarked Chester 1917, 8.5 x 7 x 2.5 cm
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A sterling silver and enamel vesta case, the plain body with an enamelled kangaroo, damaged, maker's mark rubbed, hallmarked Birmingham 1909. Provenance: The Ruth Simon Collection, privately acquired from the above in 2005
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A Hardy Brothers sterling silver circular dish, plain design decorated with an enamelled bush flower. Stamped 'Hardy Bros. Ltd Sydney & Brisbane. Made in England.', maker Hardy Brothers, hallmarked Birmingham 1915, diameter 10 cm
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A sterling silver and enamelled topped inkwell, the circular hinged lid decorated with an enamelled waratah on a cream background, maker Deakin & Francis, hallmarked Birmingham 1939.
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A collection of five silver and enamel boxes, each decorated in enamel depicting Australian wildflowers or animals.
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Two silver pill boxes and a thimble, one silver box with enamel decoration of a kangaroo, one with enamel decoration of the Australian coat of arms and the thimble with enamel decoration of the Australian flag.
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An Edwardian sterling silver notepad case, the plain design case with engraved initials and dated 'Xmas 1909' to front, stamped 'Sterling Silver', length 10 cm, width 7 cm
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An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case, the body and hinged lid with engraved fern decoration, applied kangaroo to front. Maker J & R griffin, hallmarked Chester 1908, height 5 cm, width 4 cm
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A sterling silver and 14ct gold matchbook cover, the engine-turned case with a central applied 14 carat gold and enamel crest of St. Peter's College, Adelaide, the back with a 14 carat circular applied medallion with engraved crest. Engraved to the inside 'J. T. Mortlock, Mintaro' and 'C. W. O. Sterling Silver', length 6 cm, width 4.5 cm. Other Notes: J. T. Mortlock is listed as an Australian benefactor and pastoralist.
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A Hardy Brothers sterling silver vesta case, the plain body inlaid with semi precious stones in the form of the Southern cross, marked 'Hardy Bro's Ltd, Sterling Silver' to base, length 5 cm, depth 3.5 cm, height 1.5 cm
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An Edwardian sterling silver cased notepad and pencil, with red moccan leather fitted interior. Inscribed to front 'From the Lord Mayor of Melbourne 1905-6.7.8 Sir Henry Weedon August 1908' and on the reverse 'Alderman Wm Burton J. P, city of Melbourne.', maker Walker & Hall, hallmarked London 1908, width 8.5 cm, depth 5.5 cm. Provenance: The Ruth Simon Collection, privately acquired from the above in 2005
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A sterling silver vesta case, plain design with an applied silver and enamel Australian coat of arms. Stamped 'Stg Silver', maker's mark illegible.
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An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case, with engraved decoration of vine leaves, hinged lid. Inscribed 'To E. P. Briginshaw Esq with good luck from a. J. C. 28/8/06' (Australian jockey club), maker Minshull & Latimer, hallmarked Birmingham 1901, length 4.5 cm
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A silver vesta case, the rectangular case with engraved decoration in a Maori inspired design, inscribed 'Hurunui 14th August 1879', and 'E. W. Ralp' to the reverse. The lid marked a. F. & Co, possibly Adolph Frankan & Co. Provenance: The Ruth Simon Collection, acquired privately from the above in 2005. Other Notes: the ship called Hurunui ran between New Zealand and London, date of departure at one stage from London to New Zealand 14th August 1879. One of five ships built in 1875 by Palmer & Co. For the…
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A George III sterling silver large snuff box, the rectangular body and lid with engine-turned decoration, applied cast foliate thumb-piece and border, and a gold gilt interior. The top engraved the Mackay clan crest, maker Daniel Hockley, hallmarked London 1818, height 2.4 cm, width 8.3 cm, depth 5.5 cm
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