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Decorative Arts — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:204
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:204
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:165
Date:24-May-2021
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A Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' porcelain dinner service, first half 20th century, each piece hand painted with botanical specimens, within painted and gilded borders and serrated rims, the Latin titles of each specimen to verso. Comprising twelve dinner plates, twelve entree plates, twelve bowls, twelve side plates, twelve coffee cans and saucers, twelve pot-de-creme cups with covers and stands, three large platters, two small platters and two sauce boats with underplates. Green factory mark to verso…
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A French polychrome painted corner cabinet, 20th century, the moulded dentil cornice above an astragal glazed door, and a single cupboard door, the whole decoratively painted with stylized flowers and leaves in cream and green tones. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 215 cm high, 90 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A substantial polychrome painted glazed bookcase, 19th & 20th century, comprising a 19th century breakfronted astragal glazed cabinet with four doors and a dentil moulded cornice, raised upon a later custom-made base of conforming shape with four cupboard doors, the whole decoratively painted with musical trophies and leaves in cream and green tones. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 240 cm high, 246 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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A pair of Paris (Feuillet) porcelain Green-Ground Seau a Glace, circa 1820, the ice pails, each painted with floral reserves enclosed in gilded borders. Red factory mark to underside of base. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 25.5 cm high, 20 cm wide
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A large French brass and crystal chandelier, late 19th century, featuring eight branches emanating from a bronze cage, adorned with crystal plaquettes and lustre drops. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 123 cm high, 53 cm wide
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A French crystal and brass chandelier, late 19th century, featuring eight branches emanating from a bronze cage, adorned with crystal plaquettes and lustre drops. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 100 cm high, 44 cm diameter
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A George II green lacquered Chinoiserie longcase clock, by Thomas Amyot, Norwich, circa 1720-1730, the 12-inch brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, and calendar aperture. The eight-day weight driven movement, striking, the dial signed the Thos_Amyot_Norwich. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 242 cm high, 52 cm wide, 23 cm deep. Purchased from John D Dunn Antiques
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A pair of polychrome painted blackamoor figural wall brackets, late 19th/Early 20th century, modelled as cherubs with drapery. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 46 cm high, 37 cm wide, 26 cm deep
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A French Louis XV style parquetry occasional table, circa 1900, the whole having serpentine form, with a burr walnut parquetry top. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 61 cm high, 78.5 cm wide, 53.5 cm deep
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A Dutch marquetry washstand, 19th century, the rectangular top with twin covers above a single door and lower drawer, the whole inlaid with boxwood marquetry decoration. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 76 cm high, 55 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A pair of patinated bronze horse heads on stands, 20th century, the heads patinated in green, supported on metal rods and wooded bases. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 46 cm high, 17 cm wide, 32 cm deep including the stand
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An Art Deco French eight day desk clock, retailed by Hardy Bros. The square onyx cased clock, decorated with alternating lapis and mother of pearl panels, surrounding a central circular blue enamel dial with Arabic numerals. With an 8-day Swiss movement. Housed in original leather case. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. The clock 9.8 cm x 9.8 cm. Purchased by Dr Bouverie Anderson Stuart from Hardy Bros. London in 1925 as an engagement present for Emma…
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A Baroque style silver repousse bowl, probably German, 18th century, the shallow shaped bowl, finely decorated with cherubs and floriate motifs, in repousse. Hallmarked with later English import marks. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 13 cm high, 26.5 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep
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A sterling silver coffee pot, by Hardy Bros, Birmingham, circa 1950, decorated with the coat of arms for the Earl of Rosebery, approximately 522 gms total weight. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 19 cm high
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An impressive marble and wrought iron banquet table, 19th century, the shaped marble top above a scrollwork wrought iron base with central sphere. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 74 cm high, 248 cm long, 115 cm wide
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A bronze model of a greyhound, naturalistically modelled, covered in a lovely verdigris patina. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 78 cm high, 105 cm long, 18 cm wide
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An antique outdoor setting, comprising two settees and a dining table, composed of painted metal frames with wooden slats. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. The settees 74.5 cm high, 126 cm wide, 58 cm deep. The table 61.5 cm high, 124.5 cm long, 66 cm wide
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A similar pair of clam shells, of typical form. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. The largest 23 cm high, 75 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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An Afghan rug, early 20th century, on a Burgundy field with a central column of five squares. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 218 cm x 119 cm
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An Afghan rug, early 20th century, on a Burgundy field centred with fourteen squares. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 213 cm x 132 cm
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A Continental lacquered giltwood mirror, 19th century, the rectangular frame crested with gilded foliate and berry carvings to the top and bottom, against a red lacquered ground. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 108 cm x 46 cm
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A Chinese inscribed and Hand-Painted marble inset six panel screen, late 18th/early 19th century, the hardwood frame set into a later curved stand. The marble panels delicately painted with court figures in landscapes surrounded by a lengthy calligraphic inscription. Each of the screen's six panels is decorated with a fourteen-character Chinese couplet, the first couplet being repeated, perhaps for literary effect, on the fifth panel. Taken together, the couplets appear to tell the tale of an unknown yet…
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A George II style bedroom chest, 19th century, of petit proportions, with five drawers, all in a walnut veneer. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 77 cm high, 51 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A carved rococo inspired console, the serpentine top above a heavily carved base incorporating carved shells, scrolls and foliate, standing on four legs united with a stretcher. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 79 cm high, 131 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A French cherrywood drop-side table, 19th century, the circular top with drop sides and a moulded edge, standing on four square tapered legs. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 73 cm high, 137 cm wide, 160 cm extended
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A French brass carriage clock, circa 1900, of typical form. The eight day movement, with lever escapement, striking. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 13.5 cm high (handle down), 9 cm wide, 8 cm deep
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A French brass carriage clock in leather travelling case, late 19th century, of typical form. The eight day movement, with lever escapement, striking. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. The leather case 15 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep
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A Persian rug, 20th century, centred with a large stepped medallion against a light Burgundy ground. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 165 cm x 133 cm
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Two porcelain models of parrots, 20th century, each naturalistically modelled, perched on a tree stump. One figure with an underglaze blue Crown of Naples mark, the other with an indistinct underglaze blue mark. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 39 cm and 33 cm high respectively
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Two Italian porcelain models of parrots, 20th century, each naturalistically modelled, raised on a tree stump. Each with an underglaze blue crown of Naples mark. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 30.5 cm and 22.5 cm high respectively
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A pair of Continental porcelain candleholders, 19th century, each modelled with a fancy bird on a rocaille base, rising to a naturalistic stem applied with floral bocage, terminating in a single sconce. Faux anchor mark to underside. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 26.5 cm high
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A lovely Louis XV style fauteuil, of typical form, the frame carved and gilded, covered in a bold fuchsia silk upholstery. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 104 cm high, 47 cm seat height, 70 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A large carved quartz Buddha, 20th century, modelled in seated pose with downcast eyes. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 62 cm high, 46 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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A Chinoiserie stone mounted Polish silver lidded box, mid 20th century, the rectangular body cast with bamboo and cherry blossom panels, the cover centred by a carved stone figure of Buddha. Approximately 196 gms total weight. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 6 cm high, 9 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep
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A pair of Chinese elm wood chairs, 20th century, each of petit proportions. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 65 cm high, 31 cm seat height
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A pair of Chinese painted and carved pine guardian lions, 19th century, each of typical form, with remnant polychrome decoration. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. Each 15 cm high, 43 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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A Chinoiserie lacquered table clock, mid 20th century, with a fluted pagoda top and brass loop handle, above a silvered Roman numeral dial, the case with raised painted decoration depicting pagodas and figures. The movement stamped made in France. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 28 cm high, 17 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep
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A decorative three panel screen, 20th century, each panel of rectangular form with a canted top, housing various botanical and animalia prints within three sections, set on a sage green matting within a pink floral frame. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 195 cm high, 172.5 cm wide
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A Renaissance revival carved walnut curule seat, late 19th century, of typical form, with lion's head arms, the x-base frame terminating in paw feet. The panel seat covered in a tasselled green cushion. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 64 cm high, 72 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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An Edwardian George III style mahogany 'Carlton House' desk, of typical form, with boxwood inlays on square tapering legs terminating in spade feet, united by a shaped stretcher. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 98 cm high, 112 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A Regency mahogany carver, circa 1820, with a spade bar back, with a floral carved horizontal central splat, the seat covered in a green velvet. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 86 cm high, 49 cm seat height
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A matched pair of green glazed earthenware lamp bases, 20th century, of baluster form, with gilded brass mounts. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 62 cm high
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A faux malachite top and giltwood console table, the shaped faux malachite painted top above a moulded and gilt carved apron with repeating shell applique above four tapering legs. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 83 cm high, 137 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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A pair of marble specimen inset obelisks, 20th century, each of typical form, inset with various stones including malachite, mounted on verdi marble bases. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 103 cm high
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A pair of French porcelain lidded pot pourri vases, probably Samson, late 19th century, each with a pierced domed cover surmounted by a bird, above a lattice pierced flared rim, the body with applied floral bocage, female masks and a leaf tip border. Painted factory marks to the underside. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 25 cm and 26 cm high
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A Bow Porcelain figure of Neptune, modelled in draping robes, with helmet in hand, beside a dolphin. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 19.5 cm high
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A Derby porcelain figural group, modelled as two female figures standing above a sleeping cherub in front of a floral bocage background. Patch marks to the underside. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 30 cm high
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A Derby porcelain figural candle holder in the form of a Bagpiper, patch marks to the underside. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 23 cm high
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A Louis XV style fauteuil, 19th century, of typical form, the frame carved and moulded, covered in neo-classical inspired toile du jouy upholstery. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 88 cm high, 43 cm seat height, 69 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A pair of heavy brass mounted glass columnar lamps, each with a faceted stem rising to a brass Corinthian capital, above a square stepped foot, each with a green pleated silk shade. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. Each base 63 cm high, 76.5 cm high including the shade
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English school 19th century, a pair of hunting scenes, housed in giltwood frames, signature illegible. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 23.5 cm x 36.5 cm including frame
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A French upholstered stool, 20th century, of rectangular form, the painted and carved base covered in a white upholstery. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 50 cm high, 138 cm long, 52 cm deep
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A Russian icon, depicting mother and child. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 26.5 cm high, 22 cm wide, 2.5 cm wide
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A Russian icon, depicting mother and child. Decorated in an oklad with enamelled details. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 30.5 cm high, 26.5 cm wide, 2 cm deep
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A Louis XV style crystal and brass candelabra, 20th century, the central standard supporting two tiers of six sconces, hung with glass plaquettes, above a circular foot. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 76 cm high
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A George II Chinoiserie green lacquered secretaire, early 18th century, of compact proportions, in two sections with broken pediment top with central shell crest over a single etched mirrored door enclosing shelves, the base with hinged fold down writing lid with a fitted interior, above over one short drawer and three long drawers, raised on bracket feet. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 200 cm high, 68 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A French boulle display Cabinet, 19th century, of slender rectangular form, composed of two sections, each with a single door opening to shelves with a mirrored back, the whole inlaid with cut brass, scarlet tortoiseshell inlay and ormolu mounts, raised on four paw feet. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 173 cm high, 67 cm wide, 25 cm deep. Provenance: Baron Mayer de Rothschild, original resident of Mentmore towers, married his only daughter, Hannah de…
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A pair of good quality perspex lamp bases with shades, the bases of baluster form, each with a green silk shade. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 78 cm high
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A French parquetry commode, 18th century, the quarter veneered top, above a pair of drawers and two larger drawers, all mounted with ormolu handles and escutcheons, featuring a chamfered front and apron, standing on ormolu mounted feet. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 82 cm high, 100 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A Chinoiserie lacquered export cabinet on stand, 18th century and later, the two door cabinet with engraved brass corners, hinges and lockplate, opening to reveal ten drawers, raised on a later matched stand with a shaped apron and fluted legs. The whole well painted in raised lacquer work with figures in landscape, pagodas, birds, and flowers. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 154 cm high, 104 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A Japanese six panel Sumie style screen, Edo period (1615-1868), the screen divided into three panel segments, decorated with scholars in landscape setting. Each panel 137.5 cm high x 57.5 cm wide. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. Purchased from John D Dunn Antiques, November 10th 2000.
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A set of four Chinese coromandel lacquered panels, 20th century, of rectangular form, each decorated in polychrome lacquer against a silver ground, each panel approximately 128 cm high (including bracket), 76 cm wide, 3 cm deep
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A monumental giltwood four panel screen, late 20th century, each hinged panel incorporating a naturalistic lattice design, 280 cm high, 320 cm fully extended
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A Luxurious three seat sofa in upholstered gold silk brocade, 20th century, incorporating rolled arms, the three piped back and seat cushions all down filled, together with one throw cushion. 68 cm high, 296 cm wide, 84 cm deep
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A decorative panelled wall mirror, by Peter Nyary, late 20th century, the moulded frame housing the distressed effect mirror panels, and applied with gilded patera, 162 cm x 81.5 cm
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A pair of French Sevres style porcelain lamp bases with shades, early 20th century, of ewer form, each painted with a central reserve depicting a courting scene to one side, on a cobalt blue ground with gilded decoration. Bases, 88 cm high
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A pair of French portrait vases, circa 1900, of flattened circular form, each painted with a female portrait to one side and a floral arrangement to verso, on a cobalt blue ground. Signed J. Bauer to each. 40 cm high, 29.5 cm diameter
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A German painted porcelain plaque, attributed to KPM, late 19th century, depicting a character from 'Peau D'Ane', information verso, stamped 'Made in Germany', 15.5 cm x 10.5 cm
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A Spanish pattern vase, by William Moorcroft, dated 1914, of ovoid form, decorated with scrolling flowers against an olive green ground, signed W. Moorcroft/1914 in green, 32.5 cm high
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A French musical automaton, attributed to Xavier Tharin, circa 1870, of rectangular form, the lithographic scene depicting an Italian coastal village scene. The large key-wind Swiss music box no. 6318, with clock work automaton movement. The movement activates: nodding friar reading in a tower room, musician nodding his head as he strums a lute and taps his foot, twisting glass rod in the fountain, a lady sewing by the harbor wall, a rocking ship in the foreground, two more tossing on rolling waves on the…
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An Elysian concert lever harp, 20th century, of typical design, featuring seven pedals, with a gilded pillar and accents throughout. Housed in hard case. 180 cm high, 105 cm wide
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A pair of Regency Chinoiserie decorated and parcel gilt armchairs, circa 1805, ebonised overall, the turned crest rails, above pierced horizontal rails with painted Chinoiserie scenes, with new seat cushions, raised on turned legs, 89 cm high
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A George IV mahogany console table, circa 1825, the rectangular top above a moulded frieze, standing on scroll moulded legs with lion paw feet. 91 cm high, 114.4 cm wide, 51.5 cm deep
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Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894), circa 1860, model of a setter and rabbit, bronze, signed, 20 cm high, 31 cm long, 12.5 cm wide
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A finely moulded Greco-Roman terracotta figure of the goddess Isis-Aphrodite, Levant, circa 300-30 B.C, standing naked with her hands resting on her hips wearing her hair hanging over the shoulders beneath a remnant 'polos' headdress. The figure displaying remnant gesso and pigment decoration. Ancient loss evident. 30 cm high
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A Romano-Egyptian marble lower torso of the goddess Aphrodite, circa 1ST century B.C.- 1ST century A.D. Wonderful naturalistic form, the front left leg with a socketed join for the leg attachment. 12.5 cm high, 21 cm total height including stand. Provenance: Ex T. McAllister collection, United Kingdom 1970's Art market, acquired from him during the 1990's while he resided in Queensland
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An Egyptian Limestone Stele, New Kingdom, circa 1550- 1069 B.C, the front surface engraved with a top register depicting a winged sun surmounting a falcon headed image of 'Ra' seated on a solar barge holding an Ankh. Below this the second register depicts a noble lady paying homage to a deity wearing a double feathered headdress and a Pharaoh with a Uraeus projecting form the forehead. Above the Pharaoh is an incised cartouche. The front surface with large areas of magnesium adhesion. The stele 25 cm high,…
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A pair of worn old Babylonian clay Tablets, Mesopotamia, circa 1850 to 1650 B.C. Each with traces of cuneiform inscription. 8 cm x 6.5 cm & 6.5 cm x 5 cm respectively. Provenance: Ex Mary Martin Bookshop Adelaide, ex Robin Marshal Carter collection, Adelaide
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A Gandharan bronze ring, north India, circa 2nd to 3rd century A.D. With chalcedony bezel with engraved intaglio depicting Buddha. Ring size E-F
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A Hellenistic silver ring, Eastern Provinces, circa 3RD-1ST century B.C. The carnelian bezel depicting a standing Amazon warrior holding a staff. Ring size F
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A Greek silver ring, Hellenistic period, circa 3rd to 2nd century B.C, with inscription and prancing bull. Ring size K-L
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An Austrian 900 silver and guilloche enamel cigarette case first quarter 20th century, of rounded rectangular form, the lid inset with a guilloche enamel panel, with a small ruby cabochon at the clasp, the verso engraved with the initials 'Mr'. Stamped 900 B to interior, 9 cm high, 7.5 cm wide
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A rare Swiss guilloche enamel silver sub-miniature carriage clock, first quarter 20th century, the fine engine turned guilloche patterns on all sides, under soft pink enamel. The circular white enamel dial with Arabic numerals. The 8 day, three-quarter plate movement, with fifteen jewel Swiss lever escapement. Stamped no. 5822/ Argent/ 0.925 sterling silver, 5 cm total height, 2.7 cm wide, 1.7 cm deep
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A Vienna enamelled silver scent bottle, by Hermann Ratzersdorfer, circa 1900, ovoid in form, nicely decorated with mythical scenes. Marked HR and a to mouth rim. 6 cm high, 2.5 cm wide
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An Italian micro mosaic plaque and brooch, 19th century, the plaque of oval form, featuring a floral decoration to centre on a black ground, the silk backing verso reading C. Roccheggiani/ Roma. (repaired), the brooch comprising three small oval plaques, each depicting Grand Tour scenes. The mosaic 9.5 cm x 6.5 cm. The brooch 4 cm x 4.5 cm
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A pair of bronze figures, 19th century, each modelled as a cherub astride a swan, mounted on highly polished brass bases, 10.7 cm high, wingspan 5 cm
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A French ebonised cushion fronted repousse mirror, 19th century, the timber frame with ribbon moulding, and mounted with gilded repousse, 66 cm x 58 cm
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A matched silver gilt fiddle & thread pattern dessert suite, various makers and dates, comprising six forks by Richard Crossley, London, circa 1801, six spoons by Richard Crossley & George Smith IV, London, circa 1808-1815, and six knives by Joseph Thredder or Joseph Taconet, London, circa 1798. Each piece bearing a family crest to handle. Approximately 1030 gms total. The knives 22.5 cm long
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A superb Napoleon III ormolu mounted ebony pier cabinet, by Jean-Louis-Benjamin-Gros, circa 1850, the rouge granite plate top above a frieze with acanthus scroll ormolu, inlaid with gilded banding overall, the single door incorporating ebony parquetry applied with patera ormolu and centred with a lyre above an arrangement of festoons and ribbons, above an apron, the side panels also with ebony parquetry. Signed 'Gros Paris' beneath granite plate, 120 cm high, 194 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A set of six Art Nouveau French walnut salon chairs, circa 1910, the crest rail decorated with leaves, and rattan inset seats and backs, 94 cm high, 43 cm wide, 40 cm deep, seat height 45 cm
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An Art Deco bronze commemorative fountain of Melbourne interest, circa 1930, the waterspout raised upon a figural stem, the edge of basin bearing the commemorative text 'Erected to commemorate the Civic Services of Councillor P.St.J. Hall 1908-29'. 134 cm high, 60 cm diameter
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A medal of Academic Merit (Dux) of Australian interest, awarded to Gustavus John Birch (1820-1883), dated 1837, the circular medal awarded to Gustavus birch in 1837 from Sydney College on the site of Sydney Grammar school for academic merit. Inscribed in Latin to both sides. 6.5 cm diameter, 9 cm long.
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A rare cricket match Pamplet for the 1861-62 England cricket Tour of Australia, printed on the cricket ground, by Clarson, Shallard & Co., 85 Bourke St, East. 15.5 cm x 11.3 cm
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An Austrlian sterling silver presentation trowel of Melbourne interest, the tapered blade with foliate engraved decoration bearing the inscription 'Epworth/Methodist Hospital / presented to/ Rev W.J. Palamountain/ By/ Alec S. Eggleston/ 20th Novr. 1929'. Stamped Stg silver to verso. 31 cm long, 9.2 cm wide
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An Australian cedar boardroom chair, late 19th century, the leather button upholstered back, with a contoured seat, standing on turned front legs with stretchers, 103 cm high, 68 cm wide, 59.5 cm deep, seat height 43 cm
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A Maori Turuturu (weaving peg), late 19th/early 20th century, the conical instrument of carved wood, with a rounded terminal, heavily decorated and pierced. 46.5 cm long
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A general map of the world, or Terraqueous globe, by Samuel Dunn, Published by Laurie & Whittle, no. 63 Fleet St, London, 12th May 1799. Hand coloured and printed on four sheets, joined. Glazed and framed in cedar. 102 cm x 124 cm
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A pair of bronze figures depicting Rubens and van Dyck, by Jean-Jules Salmson (1823-1902), each standing figure naturalistically modelled in period attire, raised on a stepped circular slate base, each 42 cm high
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A lovely Regency tea poy, circa 1815, the whole inset with cut brass, the curved rectangular hinged top, opening to fitted interior for cannisters, featuring Chinoiserie embroidery, raised upon four splayed legs with brass banding on gilded metal caps on castors, 73 cm high, 44.5 cm wide, 33.5 cm deep
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A George III Sheraton style open armchair, 19th century, with arched top rail and an interlaced splat with Prince of Wales motif above a drop-in seat, 98 cm high, 58 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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