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Decorative Arts, Day 1 — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:685
Sale Title:Decorative Arts, Day 1Lots with images:661
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:587
Date:27-Feb-2021
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A Georgian sterling silver wine funnel by Samuel Whitford I, London, circa 1780, 13.5 cm high, 71 grams
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An antique silver letter seal, 18th/19th century, 10 cm high
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Thirty one pieces of antique English sterling silver flat ware with engraved deer's head crest, comprising 7 table spoons, 8 spoons, 3 teaspoons and 12 dinner forks, 18th and 19th century, 1630 grams total
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Twenty five assorted antique English and Scottish sterling silver spoons of various sizes, 780 grams
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Six assorted sugar tongs, English and Continental including sterling silver and silver gilt, 19th century, the largest 16 cm long, 195 grams total
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Seventeen assorted antique knives with steel blades and ebony handles, 18th and early 19th century, the longest 25 cm
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Antique carving knife and fork, sterling silver bread fork, six sterling silver fruit knives, three Christofle silver plated knives and a silver plated condiment fork, 19th and 20th century, the carving knife 31 cm long
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Six assorted Georgian sterling silver tablespoons, 18th/19th century, 22 cm long, 340 grams total
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Seventeen assorted antique sterling silver spoons, predominantly Georgian English, 600 grams total
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A Georgian English sterling silver salver by James Hyde, London, circa 1784, 20 cm diameter, 350 grams
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A Regency eight bottle cruet set, Sheffield Plate with sterling silver tops by W. Watson & T. Bradbury of Sheffield, dated 1826 and 1827, 24 cm high
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An antique Dutch silver lidded jug with engraved rim, Rotterdam, circa 1826, 11 cm high, 14 cm wide, 234 grams
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An antique Dutch silver tea caddy in the Regency style, circa 1820, 11 cm high, 202 grams
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An impressive antique Sheffield Plate candelabra with four branches, early to mid 19th century, 59 cm high
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A pair of antique Sheffield Plate candle sticks, 19th century, 22 cm high
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An English Regency Sheffield Plate teapot, circa 1820s, 29 cm high, 27 cm wide
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An Orthodox Christian silver icon of Jesus, 19th century, 17.5 x 14.5 cm
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A Russian silver jug with original gilt finish by Viktor Vasilyevich Savinsky, Moscow, circa 1886, 7.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 82 grams
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A Russian silver spirit flute with engraved floral decoration, early 20th century, 13.5 cm high, 50 grams
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A Russian silver coin case designed to hold 5, 10 and 15 ruble coins, circa 1900, 7.5 cm long, 46 grams
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A Russian silver tea glass holder with insert, St. Petersburg, circa 1885, the holder 9.5 cm high, 11 cm wide, 118 grams, 13.5 cm high overall
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A Russian silver tablespoon, together with an engraved soup spoon, early 20th century, (2 items), the larger 20.5 cm long, 102 grams total
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Three assorted Russian silver spoons, 19th and early 20th century, the largest 16 cm long, 80 grams total
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Three assorted Russian silver spoons with engraved backs, early 20th century, the largest 14 cm long, 50 grams total
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A superb Russian silver spoon, beautifully enamelled with original gilt wash finish, circa 1889, 12 cm long, 40 grams total
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An antique Russian silver icon in timber case, 19th century, 29 x 25 cm overall
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A set of six Russian silver teaspoons with original gilt finish, 20th century, Soviet Russian assay marks, 10.5 cm long, 60 grams total
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A Burmese silver bowl, early 20th century, 7.5 cm high, 13 cm diameter, 150 grams
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A pair of English silver plated table centrepieces with figural columns depicting Indian soldiers, by Walker & Hall, 19th century. Originally from the officer's mess, British army Barracks, Hyderabad, India. 25 cm and 27 cm high
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Four English silver plated table centre pieces depicting Indian soldiers, by Walker & Hall, 19th century. Originally from the officer's mess British army Barracks, Hyderabad, India. 20 cm and 24 cm high
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An antique English sterling silver butter dish and cover with original glass bowl, by Chas. Thomas fox & George fox of London, circa 1850, 10 cm high, 17 cm wide, silver weight 280 grams
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An English silver plated table centrepiece with mirrored top, early to mid 19th century, 10 cm high, 44 cm wide
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An English silver plated table centre piece with frilled opaque glass bowl, 19th century, 38 cm high
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An antique English silver plated epergne centrepiece with five crystal bowls, 19th century, 43 cm high, 54 cm wide
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With ornate cut crystal bowl and drops, 19th century, 52 cm high, 37 cm diameter an antique English silver plated table centre piece, figural column of atlas with ornate cut crystal bowl and drops, 19th century, 52 cm high, 37 cm diameter
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An English sweet meat box, silver plate and tortoiseshell with tortoise finial, 19th century, 14 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter
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A stunning Aesthetic movement English sterling silver claret jug in the Japanese style, by Richards & Brown of London, circa 1879, and retailed by 'Flavelle Bros. & Roberts, Sydney & Brisbane', with later inscription 'General Manager's trophy Burroughs Ltd. 1932, won by West Australian Agency, C. Ryan Manager'. Burroughs (an American Company) started business in 1890 and was famed for producing accounting machines. It is still running and has now turned it's hand to computers. 32 cm high, 670 grams
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An English sterling silver four piece tea service by Hardy Brothers, Sheffield, circa 1890, the largest 23 cm high, 1730 grams total weight
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An antique snuff muff, horse hoof, brass and silvered iron, inscribed 'Cress 1884-1897', 9 cm high, 11 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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A large English silver plated meat dish cover with engraved Greek key design and family crest, 19th century, 29 cm high, 51 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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An English silver plated meat dish cover with engraved monogram, made by Walker & Hall, 19th century, 28 cm high, 46 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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An English silver plated meat dish cover engraved with the McCULLOCH family crest, 19th century, 21 cm high, 30 cm wide, 23cn deep
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An antique silver plated mesh meat cover by James Dixon & Sons, 19th century, 29 cm high, 45 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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An antique silver plated mesh meat cover, 19th century, 23 cm high, 36 cm wide, 29 cm deep
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Antique silver plated biscuit barrel, cheese dish and cover, egg cruet, muffin warmer, pickle set and sugar bowl, 19th and early 20th century, (6 items), the largest 29 cm high
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Silver plated soup tureen and ladle, vegetable tureen, candelabra and two serving trays, 20th century, the soup tureen 26 cm high, 32 cm across the handles
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Large silver plated meat platter, toast rack, two gravy boats, three compotes, five napkin rings, assorted condiments and servers, 20th century, (24 items), the platter 52 cm wide
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An English sterling silver baby rattle with whistle end and mother of pearl handle, made in Birmingham, circa 1894, 9.5 cm high
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An antique German paper knife, steel blade with silver collar and carved marine ivory handle, 19th century, 22.5 cm long
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An English sterling silver dessert cutlery set with mother of pearl handles plus original walnut box, setting for twelve with additional cake knife, by Charles Allen & Sydney Darwin of Sheffield, circa 1893, the box 30.5 cm wide
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A pair of silver plated fish servers with finely carved ivory handles, 19th century, the larger 32 cm long
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A pair of antique fish servers, silver plate with carved ivory handles, 19th century, the knife 32 cm long
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An English sterling silver teapot made in Birmingham, circa 1911, 24 cm high, 830 grams total
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A sterling silver snuff box with repousse decorated top, interior with original gilt wash finish, 19th century, stamped 925 with various pictorial marks, 5.5 cm wide, 57 grams
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An antique sterling silver cigarette case (96 grams), an oval sterling silver jewellery box, and two antique leather coin purses, (4 items), the jewellery box 9 cm wide
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An antique sterling silver cigar cutter with ornately carved ivory handle, made by Sampson Mordan & Co. Of Chester, circa 1913, 16 cm long
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A Swiss travel clock, silver with stunning blue guilloche enamel, in original plush fitted leather box with original key, early 20th century, retailed by Theodore B. Starr Inc, New York, marked 'Majestic watch Co. Swiss', 7 cm high, 8.5 cm wide
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A Belle Epoch French silver travelling necessaire, beautifully crafted with original contents and miniature timepiece visible from the front, a rare piece in very good condition, circa 1910, 7 cm high
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An English sterling silver picture frame by Walker & Hall, circa 1900, 28 x 21 cm
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An English sterling silver framed table picture frame, Birmingham, circa 1907, 26 cm high, 21 cm wide
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An English sterling silver framed table picture frame, Birmingham, circa 1914, 23 cm high, 18 cm wide
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Antique German silver cutlery in six drawer canteen chest, early 20th century, incomplete but an impressive weight (not including filled handled pieces), 5,500 grams
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An antique silver plated pin cushion, 19th century, 9.5 cm high, 17 cm long
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Tiffany American silver oval jewellery tray, circa 1911, marked 'Tiffany & Co. Makers, sterling silver 925-1000, M', 17 cm wide, 69 grams
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Three silver plated sugar scuttles, one in the form of a motor car, 19th and early 20th century, the car example 8 cm high, 18 cm long
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Continental silver plated tea service in the Wiener Werkstatte style, most likely Austrian, early 20th century, no visible hallmarks, the tallest 22.5 cm high
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An impressive antique Chinese silver plated horse racing trophy on fine carved wooden stand, circa 1919, 80 cm high overall
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A French silver handled antique carving set in original box, signed 'Chevent Autun', the box 37 cm wide
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A sterling silver antique travel set in original leather case, retailed through W.E. Jackson 'The bag Store' Nottingham, circa 1907, the case 43 cm wide
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A sterling silver triple cigar case with gilt wash interior together with two silver napkin rings, 19th and early 20th century, (3 items), cigar case 13 cm long, 157 grams total
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Christofle French silver plated cutlery set for six, mid 20th century, (36 items), near mint condition
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Three antique silver plated vegetable tureens, late 19th century, 14 cm high, 30 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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Sterling silver mustard pot, salt cellar and pepper pot with two silver spoons, the pepper pot 8 cm high, 88 grams silver weight total
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German silver jewellery box, two dishes and a pair of cream jugs, early 20th century, (5 items), crown and crescent 800 marks, the box 14 cm wide
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An English sterling silver tea service by William Hutton & Sons, London, 1904, 830 grams overall
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A leather hold all with six English sterling silver topped cut glass bottles, a jar and a brandy flask. Formerly the property of the famed Western Australian gold mining magnate Claude de Bernales who basically kept the state solvent during the great depression. This set bearing his monogram was originally housed in his Rolls Royce. 38 cm wide
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An English sterling silver three piece tea service made in Birmingham, circa 1936, the teapot 15 cm high, 29 cm wide, 1190 grams total
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A German silver plated centre piece with original glass liner, circa 1900, 18 cm high, 36 cm wide
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A pair of English sterling silver candlesticks by Mappin & Webb of Sheffield, early 20th century, 16.5 cm high
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An English sterling silver sauce boat by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield, 20th century, 15 cm wide, 90 grams
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A sterling silver boxed golfing set, 20th century, stamped '925' with pictorial maker's marks, the larger tee 6.5 cm high
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A German silver Art Deco bowl, circa 1920s, crescent and crown 800 mark, 7 cm high, 19 cm wide, 280 grams
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A German silver Art Deco fruit bowl with three scrolling feet circa 1920s, crescent and crown 800 mark, 9.5 cm high, 27 cm wide, 490 grams
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Chinese and Japanese silver inkpot, pen, tray, bottle, vase and four napkin rings, early 20th century, the bottle 9 cm high
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An English four piece sterling silver tea service by Mappin & Webb of London and Sheffield, 20th century, the tallest piece 20 cm high, 1860 grams total
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An English sterling silver sauce boat made in Chester, circa 1924; together with a pair of sterling silver decanter labels stamped 925, (3 items), the jug 14c, wide, 110 grams total
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Sterling silver vesta, Indian silver box and a fine antique watch key, (3 items)
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Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 medal and sterling silver replica of 'The Annointing Spoon', (2 items), the spoon 16 cm long, 33 grams
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An English silver plated four piece tea service, early 20th century, the tallest 21 cm high
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Georg Jensen Danish sterling silver set of six year spoons with enamel decoration and gilt finish, with original boxes and papers, near mint condition, late 20th century, 15 cm long, 274 grams total
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Georg Jensen Danish sterling silver set of six year forks with enamel decoration and gilt finish, with original boxes and papers, near mint condition, late 20th century, 13.5 cm long, 156 grams total
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Georg Jensen Danish sterling silver year forks, soup spoons and teaspoons with enamel decoration and gilt finish, with original boxes and papers, near mint condition, late 20th century, (8 items), the soup spoons 15 cm long, 240 grams total
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A Danish sterling silver paper knife for 'Maersk line, A.P. Moller', 20th century, stamped 'Sterling, Denmark, W.&S.S.', 20 cm long, 56 grams
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Sheffield Plate coffee pot, silver mounted glass vase, silver plated sugar tongs and a glass and pewter tankard, 19th and 20th century, (4 items), the coffee pot 30 cm high
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Set of 18 silver plated place mats in original cradles, mid 20th century, (21 items), 19.5 cm diameter
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Two silver plated champagne buckets, 20th century, 24 cm and 25 cm high
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An antique silver plated spirit kettle, four piece tea service and two trays, early to mid 20th century, (7 items), the largest 32 cm high
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A pair of silver plated champagne ice buckets, 20th century, 25.5 cm high
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Three silver plated vegetable tureens, 20th century, the largest 14 cm high, 30 cm wide
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Three antique silver plated butter dishes with glass liners and knives, 19th century, the largest 18 cm high, 20 cm wide
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