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A Connoisseur's Collection, East Melbourne — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:297
Sale Title:A Connoisseur's Collection, East MelbourneLots with images:297
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:296
Date:4-Jul-2021
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A. Lange & Sohne 1815 up down an 18ct gold wristwatch with up and down Indication circa 2005. Dial: silvered, subsidiary dials at 4 and 8 for constant seconds and up/down register. Calibre: cal. L942.1 manual winding, 27 jewels. Movement number: 4984. Case: brushed and polished circular, display back secured by six screws. Case number: 116255, Closure: A. Lange & Sohne black leather strap and 18ct gold buckle. Dimensions: 36 mm. Signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: none.
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A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 a fine 18ct gold wristwatch with date and power reserve circa 2000. Dial: silvered, eccentric hour dial, subsidiary dial at 4 for constant seconds, large double aperture for date at 1, up/down power reserve register at 3. Calibre: cal. L901.0 manual winding, 53 jewels. Movement number: 25917. Case: brushed and polished circular, button in the band at 10 for calendar setting, display back secured by six screws. Case number: 135508, Closure: a. Lange & Sohne brown leather strap and…
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An Omega Seamaster, a stainless steel and gold capped wristwatch, circa 1960. Dial: silvered, date aperture at 3. Calibre: manual winding, fully jewelled. Case: polished circular, snap-on back, with inscription: presented to M.R.D. In recognition of 30 years service Caltex oil (Australia) Pty. Limited 1960, Closure: brown leather strap. Dimensions: 34 mm. Signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: none.
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A Tissot Seastar, a stainless steel wristwatch, circa 1970. Dial: silvered, date aperture at 3. Calibre: manual winding, fully jewelled. Case: polished circular, screw down back, engraved: Gary Stuart Mansell 6-1-70, 449 7268, Closure: black leather strap. Dimensions: 34 mm. Signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: none.
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A Chinese crackle glazed porcelain vase converted to a lamp base, baluster in form, with a pair of qilong handles, on a wooden base with a pleated shade, 102 cm high overall height with shade. Provenance: Purchased from John Wilson Antiques Pty Ltd., 11th February 2000.
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A Continental carved wood figure of a Saint, 18th century, naturalistically modelled with one (missing) arm raised, the other holding a book, on an integral plinth, 46 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 21st May 2002, lot 541.
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A matched pair of cold painted bronze figures of parrots, each of identical form, naturalistically modelled standing with a long tail trailing behind, remains of polychrome decoration, 23 cm high, 44 cm overall length. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 21st May 2002, lot 542.
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A pair of antique style Italian carved and gilt pricket candlesticks, in the 18th century manner. 63 cm high.
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A Tuscan walnut centre table, late 17th century, the rectangular top set to one side with an iron escutcheon, enclosing a slot opening to the drawer below, above a frieze panelled and carved on all sides, with four drawers to one side, raised on baluster supports united by a peripheral stretchers. 80 cm high, 162 cm wide, 61 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased from Graham Cornall Antiques, 21st September 1999.
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A George III mahogany and inlaid bow-front side table, circa 1790, the top above one long frieze drawer and two short drawers, arranged around a kneehole, raised on tapering square legs with spade feet. The top cross-banded in satinwood and inlaid with fan spandrels to the corners, the drawer front conforming. 80 cm high, 101 cm wide, 53 cm deep.
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A French ormolu mounted and simulated tortoiseshell bracket clock, late 19th century, the enamelled dial marked Exam by Webster, Cornhill, London, of typical cartouche form, the body inlaid with cut brass throughout. On a giltwood pedestal. The eight day square movement, striking on gong. The clock 34 cm high, 24 cm wide, 14 cm deep.
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A Chinese porcelain table lamp, baluster in form, decorated with a dragon on a yellow ground, with a pleated shade, 60 cm high.
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An Italian carved and gilt stool, 18th century, the circular embroidered fabric top, raised on three scrolling supports, richly modelled with foliate and shell decoration. 39 cm high.
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A three-seat sofa in the Georgian manner, with arched-back between outswept arms, covered in Burgundy velvet. 88 cm high, 190 cm wide, 90 cm deep.
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A group of four cushions, including a pair covered in suzani type fabric, and two in needlepoint.
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An English papier mache tray, by Jennens & Bettridge, first half 19th century, of serpentine rectangular outline, finely decorated with peacocks and parrots on a black ground, makers stamp to the underside, resting on later antique style stand. Overall height 48 cm high, 79 cm wide, 61 cm deep.
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A George II walnut side chair, circa 1730, the open back centered on a splat above the drop in seat, raised on cabriole supports, 103 cm high, 57 cm wide, 54 cm deep.
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A fine George I figured walnut bureau bookcase, circa 1720, the double arched cornice above a pair of mirrored cabinet doors enclosing the original fitted interior of compartments and drawers, above a pair of candle slides, the lower part, of conventional form with a fall front enclosing a similarly fitted interior above two short and two long drawers, on bun feet. Cross-banded throughout. 212 cm high, 104 cm wide, 57 cm deep.
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A George III mahogany and upholstered open arm chair, late 18th century, the padded shield shaped back above down swept moulded arms, raised on carved and fluted square supports. 89 cm high, 59 cm wide, 62 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased from Gordon Murch Antiques.
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An antique style carved and gilt standard lamp, the three lights raised above a torchere style base. With a tasselled shade. 222 cm overall height.
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An early Victorian mahogany longcase clock, by Shedden, Perth (1813-1871), circa 1840, the enamelled Roman numeral dial signed Shedden, Perth, within a brass bezel and hood with pointed and finial crest. The body with a pair of columns flanking the door, raised on a plinth base. The eight day movement, striking on bell. 218 cm high, 46 cm wide, 25 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased from clocks of Distinction, NSW, 17th March 1992.
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A George III mahogany cigar box on stand, late 18th century, the box of plain rectangular form, mounted on a stand with a single drawer, raised on square supports. 67 cm high, 38 cm wide, 23 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased from Graham Cornhall Antiques, 22nd November 2000.
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An embroidered fabric map of the Counties of England & Wales, signed Rachel Marriage, Doncaster, 1815, the counties outlined in coloured wool on a linen ground. 46 cm x 40 cm (oval).
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Two oak joint stools, of typical form, the larger probably 17th century, the smaller early 20th century. The larger 47 cm high, 45 cm wide, 27 cm deep.
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A George II walnut side table, circa 1740, the rectangular top quarter-veneered and cross-banded, and with re-entrant corners above one long drawer and two short drawers, arranged around an ogee kneehole, raised on cabriole supports, 70 cm high, 76 cm wide, 49 cm deep.
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A table lamp, formed of a Chinese sang de bouef glazed jar. 49 cm high.
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A pair of upholstered armchairs, square form overall, in teal velvet. 84 cm high, 85 cm wide, 100 cm deep.
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A Persian garden design rug, circa 1900, decorated with two medallions containing trees against a red ground, 340 cm x 145 cm.
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An Italian drinks trolley, of three tiers with gilt brass galleries and supports throughout. 87 cm high, 80 cm wide, 45 cm deep.
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A polished metal cocktail shaker, in the form of a lighthouse, 35 cm high.
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A group of six assorted decanters, tallest 31 cm high.
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A George III style mahogany library bookcase, circa 1900, the moulded and dentillated breakfront cornice above four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the projecting lower part with four panelled cabinet doors, on a plinth base, 242 cm high, 237 cm wide, 45 cm deep.
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A pair of Italian carved and gilt Corbel brackets, together with a pair of pine Cone centrepieces, the corbels in the 18th century manner. The corbels 18 cm high, the centrepieces 20 cm.
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A Hungarian porcelain dish, by Herend, of serpentine oval outline, decorated with sprays of flowering foliage and butterflies. 26.5 cm wide, 21 cm deep.
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A pair of porcelain figures, by Royal Copenhagen, each of a young peasant girl, each marked underside, each 10 cm high.
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A Lalique 'Langeais' frosted and clear glass pitcher, second half 20th century, the straight neck above the frosted and reeded bulbous body, etched signature to underside, 21 cm high.
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A Lalique 'Virginia' etched glass comport, second half 20th century, the circular bowl raised on stylized peacock supports and a circular foot, etched signature to base, 17 cm high, 22 cm diameter.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher, pattern '385A', designed by Jorgen Jensen (1895-1966), dated 1933-1944, the everted rim above the bulbous body, with a moulded ebony handle, stamped underside. Total weight 527 gms, 17 cm high.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver footed bowl, pattern '575E', designed by Harald Nielsen (1892-1977), circular with an outswept rim on a plain foot, with a subtle beaten finish. Approximately 420 gms, 7 cm high, 20.5 cm diameter.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver comport, pattern '263B', dated 1996, circular bowl with outswept rim, raised on a spiral baluster stem, decorated with bunches of grapes, on a spreading foot. Approximately 598 gms, 18.5 cm high, 18 cm diameter.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver comport, pattern '263A', dated 1981, circular bowl with outswept rim, raised on a spiral baluster stem, decorated with bunches of grapes, on a spreading foot. Approximately 287 gms, 12.5 cm high, 13 cm diameter.
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A sterling silver sauce boat, by E S Barnsley & Co (Edward Souter Barnsley), Birmingham, early 20th century, of typical form, marks rubbed. Approximately 119 gms, 9.5 cm high, 15 cm wide.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver tray, pattern '305B', designed by Johan Rohde (1856-1935), rectangular with shaped ends, with raised sides, scrolling decoration to each end, raised on flattened bun feet. Approximately 553 gms, 30.5 cm wide, 15 cm deep.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver vase, pattern '115A', the tall body with outswept rim, with a band of lappets above the spreading foot. Approximately 496 gms silver, 20 cm high.
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A Georg Jensen 830 silver footed bowl, circa 1915-1930, the circular bowl with decorated rim raised on an open base of stylized foliage and a stepped spreading foot. Approximately 670 gms, 16 cm high, 19 cm diameter.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver condiment set, pattern '741', designed by Johan Rohde (1856-1935), comprising a mustard pot with spoon, salt, pepperette, small dish and tray. The salt and mustard pot each with blue glass liners. Total weight 424 gms, the mustard pot 10 cm high. The tray 18.5 cm wide.
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A pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver bon bon dishes, pattern '42B', Assayed by Christian F. Heise, dated 1927, each with an oval dish raised on a stylized foliate base and a decagonal foot. Approximately 198 gms, 5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver five piece tea and coffee service, pattern '456', designed by Harald Nielsen (1892-1977), comprising a coffee pot, tea pot, cream jug and two twin handled basins. Date marks range from 1925-1980. Total weight 1796 gms, the coffee pot 22.5 cm.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver sauce boat, pattern '71C', dated 1994, of oval outline with a scrolling handle, raised on a spreading foot. Approximately 220 gms, 9.5 cm high, 16 cm wide.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver beaker, pattern '662B', designed by Johan Rohde (1856-1935), cylindrical, with stylized foliate decoration around the foot. Approximately 124 gms, 7 cm high.
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A small Georg Jensen sterling silver dish together with a tea Infuser, the dish pattern '355', the Infuser pattern '852', total weight 66 gms, the dish 9.5 cm wide.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware suite, acorn pattern, various dates, comprising eight entree knives, twenty four entree/dessert forks, eight main knives, eight main forks, eight oval soups spoons, eight larger dessert spoons, eight smaller dessert spoons, six demi tasse spoons, a sugar shovel, a pair of pate knives, eight butter knives, one small paste knife, a pair of cake knives, a cheese knife, a cheese wire, a cheese plane, and two small graduated sauce ladles. Total weight 2,780 gms excluding…
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver ladle, acorn pattern, the elliptical bowl with a lip to each end to a crooked and faceted shaft with finial. Approximately 212 gms, overall length 33 cm.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver letter opener, pattern '196', the broad flat blade below a polished handle set with a polished stone. Total weight 118 gms, 22.5 cm long.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver magnifying glass and a small letter opener, the magnifying glass pattern '74', the lens in a circular frame, supported with stylized floriate brackets, on an ebonised handle. The letter opener in acorn pattern. The magnifying glass 18 cm long.
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver tray, pattern '32C', oval, with raised sides and loop handles to each end, approximately 1544 gms, 52 cm wide.
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A pair of sterling silver candlesticks, by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, circa 1893, each in the form of Corinthian columns on a stepped base. With detachable pans. Total weight 806 gms, 15.5 cm high.
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A pair of sterling silver bottle coasters, by Broadway & Co., Birmingham, circa 1988, of plain Georgian style, with a reeded foot and hardwood bases, 12.5 cm diameter.
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A set of six sterling silver apostle coffee spoons together with an Australian silver spoon, the coffee spoons by Marples & Co., Birmingham, circa 1903. The Australian spoon marked Stg silver. Total weight 54 gms.
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A set of four Lalique 'Honfleur' dishes, each moulded in clear and frosted glass, and with incised mark underside. The largest 27.5 cm diameter.
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A set of six ruby flashed cut crystal champagne flutes, each 20.5 cm high.
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A pair of large engraved wine glasses, each with a generous rounded bowl decorated with a hunting scenes on a knopped stem, 16 cm high.
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A set of seven cranberry wine glasses, each with a rounded bowl, moulded with spiraling decoration on a knopped stem and spreading foot, 15 cm high.
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A group of four Stuart Crystal fern pattern items, comprising a tall pitcher, a short pitcher, a cream jug, and a dish, the largest 22 cm high.
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Two Montblanc 'Meisterstuck' fountain pens together with accessories, the pens each with 14k gold nibs, in leather cases, together with two bottles of ink and two antique style blotters.
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A pair of rosewood and inlaid tazzas on Plinths, each of classical form on a tall stepped plinth, inlaid with box wood in classical designs. 24 cm high.
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An Election rolled gold full hunter 15 jewels pocket watch with a 9ct gold chain, the enamelled Roman numeral dial marked Election, Swiss made, with a sub-seconds dial, the case numbered 931065, engine turned to the exterior, with engraved initials to the front, on a chain. Together with a modern hardwood watch stand.
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A small group of smoking related accessories, comprising two Dunhill lighters, a sterling silver vesta case, a silver gilt mounted cigarette holder, a horn-handled cigar cutter, and a match stick holder. The cigar cutter 29 cm long.
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A small group of cigar smoker's accessories, comprising cutters, leather cigar case and a humidor hygrometer.
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A group of gentlemans Curiosities, comprising a cased draftsman set, binoculars, a mother of pearl spoon, sterling silver bookmark, a staff finial with mitre and a piece of oak from Winchester cathedral.
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A group of three Georgian style Miniatures*, early 20th century, each a portrait of a Georgian beauty, on ivory, oval. The largest frame 14 cm x 11 cm.
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A group of five French painted porcelain trinket boxes, four decorated with flowers in the 18th century style, the last modelled as a suitcase. The largest 5 cm high.
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A group of Italian white glazed decorative objects, by various makers including Ginori, comprising a pair of urns, a pair of artichoke ornaments, a double table salt, and a small jug. The tallest 19 cm high.
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A group of eight assorted sterling silver napkin rings, various makers, dated and designs, together with one silver plate example. Total weight of sterling silver napkin rings 188 gms.
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A group of Ginori decorated porcelain, comprising a six piece dessert set, together with a matching group of a dish and two covered boxes. The largest dish 26 cm diameter.
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A group of white glazed porcelain, by Ginori, comprising a tray, a tureen, a covered sauce pot, a pitcher and a three piece tea set, the tray 42 cm wide, the pitcher 20 cm.
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A group of glass, comprising a moulded and etched wine cooler, a jug, and a paperweight, the jug 19 cm high.
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A Coalport white porcelain dinner service, comprising 13 dinner plates, 13 entree plates, 10 soup bowls, 11 side plates, ten tea cups and saucers, the dinner plates 18 cm diameter.
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A set of eleven Waterford Crystal tumblers, Colleen pattern, 8.5 cm high.
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A set of seven Waterford Crystal tall tumblers, Colleen pattern, 11 cm high.
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A set of seven Waterford Crystal sherry glasses, Colleen pattern, 12 cm high.
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A set of ten Waterford Champagnes, Colleen pattern, 15 cm high.
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A set of eight Waterford Crystal wine glasses, Colleen pattern, 13 cm high.
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A set of eight Waterford Crystal wine glasses, Colleen pattern, 13 cm high.
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A set of seven Waterford Crystal brandy balloons, Colleen pattern, 13 cm high.
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A set of eight Waterford Crystal Liqueurs, Colleen pattern, 11 cm high.
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A set of four Waterford Crystal port glasses, Colleen pattern, 8 cm high.
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A George III style mahogany extending dining table, early 20th century, the rectangular top with rounded ends and reeded edge, raised on a pair of turned pedestals with outswept feet and brass caps and castors, with two leaves, 70 cm high, 220 cm long extended, 107 cm wide.
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A set of six George II style mahogany chairs, circa 1900, comprising two armchairs, and four side chairs, each with a pierced splat above a drop in seat, on square supports. The armchairs 98 cm high, 64 cm wide, 53 cm deep.
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A pair of Baccarat crystal candleholders, each with an etched shade, above moulded holder decorated with cut drops, the whole raised on an upturned stylized dolphin on stepped base. 59 cm high.
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A silver plate wine cooler, early 20th century, the baluster body with a pair of handles, decorated in the rococo manner, enclosing removeable liner within, 26 cm high.
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A Queen Anne style upholstered and mahogany wing armchair, the arched top flanked by shaped wings and rolled arms, raised on carved cabriole supports with ball and claw feet. Covered in pink and beige damask. 119 cm high, 86 cm wide, 70 cm deep.
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A 'Cesendello' floor lamp after the design by Mariano Fortuny, by Venetia Studium, the light within an ivory silk shade, suspended from a fabric sheathed standard, stamped Venetia Studium to the base and shade. Height overall 176 cm.
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A George III mahogany wine table, the tilting circular top with raised edge on a finely turned baluster stem and three outswept feet, 57 cm high, 46 cm diameter.
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An impressive Louis XIV style Chinoiserie bracket clock, circa 1870, the polished steel dials set within a glazed door, within a case of architectural form, gilt metal mounted and decorated throughout with Chinese scenes and other decoration on a simulated tortoiseshell ground. Anchor escapement, triple fusee, chiming quarters on eight bells, hour striking on gong, with an engraved back plate. 72 cm high, 48 cm wide, 33 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 27th May 2009, lot 182.
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A George III mahogany sideboard, late 18th century, the cross-banded serpentine top above an arrangement of four drawers, raised on tapering square supports with spade feet, inlaid with box stringing throughout, 94 cm high, 176 cm wide, 75 cm deep.
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A George II parcel gilt and mahogany framed mirror, circa 1740, the swan neck pediment centered on a figure of a bird, above the rectangular plate, within a shaped frame, decorated with gilt borders and foliate decoration. 138 cm high, 72 cm wide.
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An Italian antique style gilt and painted table lamp, of baluster form on a stepped plinth. Overall height 104 cm.
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An Anglo-Colonial leather covered cedar chest, 19th century, rectangular, with carrying handles to the sides, covered in black leather, copper bound, studded throughout, 38 cm high, 84 cm wide, 40 cm deep.
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An antique style papier mache umbrella stand containing various walking sticks and umbrellas, the umbrella stand 53 cm high.
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