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Decorative Arts — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:207
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:207
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:179
Date:18-Oct-2021
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A large provincial style oak farmhouse table, designed by Stuart Rattle, made by Robert Brown, of typical form, with a shaped apron, raised on four tapering chamfered legs, bearing the label of Robert Brown to underside, 75.5 cm high, 370.5 cm long, 102 cm wide. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A set of eleven country chairs, with single backs and rush seats on turned front legs and stretchers, 106 cm high, 50 cm seat height. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A Provinicial style oak console sideboard, designed by Stuart Rattle, made by Robert Brown, the rectangular plank top above three generous sized drawers with brass handles, standing on four square tapering legs. Bearing label for Robert Brown to reverse, 90 cm high, 180 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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An iron framed architectural mirror, of arch form with a lattice mirror arrangement, 180 cm x 128 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A custom-made stone plate and mahogany console table, designed by Stuart Rattle, made by Kim Moir bespoke furniture, the rectangular polished stone top above four 'S' shape supports, united by a cross stretcher, raised on bun feet, 'Kim Moir Bespoke Furniture Melbourne' plaquette to underside, 86 cm high, 150 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A custom-made stone plate and mahogany console table, designed by Stuart Rattle, made by Kim Moir bespoke furniture, the rectangular polished stone top above four 'S' shape supports, united by a cross stretcher, raised on bun feet, 'Kim Moir Bespoke Furniture Melbourne' plaquette to underside, 86 cm high, 150 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A large neo-classical patinated bronze urn, after Clodion, by Ferdinand Barbedienne, late 19th century, of ovoid form, flanked by mythical beast head masks, the whole finely cast with classical motifs, above a circular foot, signed 'F. Barbedienne', raised on a stepped square rouge marble foot, 55 cm high, 25 cm wide. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A French giltwood overmantle mirror, late 19th century, the moulded frame decorated with scrolling acanthus leaf and a cock beaded trim, centrally decorated with a stylized acanthus leaf crest, 188.5 x 130 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of fauteuils, of typical design, the backs and seats in modern chequered upholstery, the crest rails with carved shells, scrolled arms, standing on carved legs with stretchers. 123 cm high, 69 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A George II and later walnut veneered chest on stand, the upper body with an arrangement of short and long drawers, above a stand with a further three deep drawers, supported on a shaped apron and cabriole legs, 146 cm high, 109 cm wide, 60.5 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A brass and glass coffee table, designed by Stuart Rattle, of rectangular form, the openwork brushed brass base, supporting a glass top, 45.5 cm high, 164 cm wide, 56 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A contemporary three seat sofa, designed by Stuart Rattle, upholstered in modern striped fabric, with rolled arms and down filled cushions, 80 cm high, 262 cm long, 98 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of contemporary armchairs, designed by Stuart Rattle, upholstered in contemporary striped fabric, with down-filled cushions, 80 cm high, 80 cm wide, 100 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A large decorative rug, designed by Stuart Rattle, by Beruhz, decorated in a foliate pattern in terracotta and gold tones, against a biege field, 502 x 333 cm approx. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A large decorative rug, designed by Stuart Rattle, by Behruz, decorated in a foliate and floriate pattern in blue, cream and terracotta tones, against a biege field, 595 x 397 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A large Custom-Made framed overmantel mirror, designed by Stuart Rattle, made by Kim Moir bespoke furniture, the bevelled rectangular mirror plate surrounded by a white painted, shell crested, moulded frame, maker's mark stamped to verso, 265 cm high, 174 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A brass and glass coffee table, designed by Stuart Rattle, of square form, the openwork brushed brass base, supporting a glass top, 45.5 cm high, 110 cm wide, 110 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A French mahogany centre table, 19th century, the circular top an inlaid motif to the centre and banding toward the edge, above three frieze drawers, supported on a triangular pedestal with three moulded claw feet, 73 cm high, 98 cm diameter. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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An English ebonised bracket clock, by R. Grigg, London, no. 500, double fusee verge, silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals, matted centre with mask and leaf scroll spandrels, mock pendulum aperture, inverted bell top case with brass carrying handle, the doors and sides fully glazed, the door inset with wooden frets, block feet, 50 cm high, 27 cm wide, 17.5 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 'The Connoisseur's Collection, Part 2', May 28 2008, lot 387. Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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An English black lacquered Chinoiserie cabinet on stand, 18th century and later, the two door cabinet well painted in raised lacquer work with hunting scenes, pagodas in landscapes, cockerels, and mythical beasts; with engraved brass corners and lockplate. The interior later fitted with ten drawers, raised on a later intricately carved Charles II style silvered stand. 205.5 cm high, 111 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A fine neoclassical style gilded centre table, late 19th century, the rectangular travertine plate top above a frieze with a carved relief wave motif, standing on square carved legs with shell motifs, on moulded feet, 74 cm high, 157.5 cm wide, 69 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 'The Connoisseur Collection- Part1', May 27 2008, lot 92. Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pier mirror, designed by Stuart Rattle, the large ebonised frame with a painted cornucopia panel, above a rectangular mirror, 260 x 128 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pier mirror, designed by Stuart Rattle, the large ebonised frame with a painted panel of a wicker basket with flowers and wheat sheafs, above a rectangular mirror, 260 x 128 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A large mirror backed marble and mahogany console table, designed by Stuart Rattle, made by Kim Moir bespoke furniture, the inset rectangular marble plate, above a plain frieze centred with a drawer, on four fluted columnar supports standing on a plinth base, with a recessed space and mirror back, bearing the Kim Moir stamp to back, 87 cm high, 305 cm long, 42 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of contemporary lounge chairs, designed by Stuart Rattle, generously proportioned, with rolled arms, down filled cushions and upholstered in luxurious butterscotch velour, 81 cm high, 90 cm wide, 95 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A large Georgian style mahogany extension dining table, the rounded corners with reeded edges, standing on pedestal supports with splayed legs on brass claw feet caps on castors, with nine leaves supported on an extension base, the engraved maker's label bearing 'Millwood cabinet Making' underneath, 73 cm high, 596 cm long (fully extended), 114 cm wide. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A set of ten studded leather dining chairs, upholstered in studded coffee brown leather, standing on square cut tapered front legs on castors, 95 cm high, seat height 52 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A set of eight studded leather dining chairs, upholstered in studded coffee brown leather, standing on square tapered front legs on castors, 95 cm high, seat height 52 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A large decorative rug, designed by Stuart Rattle, made by Behruz, 799 x 446 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A Gothic revival oak over mantel mirror, 19th century, of architectural form, the finely carved floriate border flanked by twin classical columns, above an arch with scrolling leaf motifs, surmounted by a central spire, 246 x 142 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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An English mahogany bracket clock, by Francis Goddard, London, double fusee movement with anchor escapement, painted dial, Roman numerals, the case with break-arch top, fluted brass carrying handle, glazed sides and back, moulded base with brass bracket feet, 46 cm high, 27.5 cm wide, 20.5 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 'The Connoisseur's Collection- Part2', May 28 2008, lot 390. Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A three seater sofa together with circular footrest, designed by Stuart Rattle, upholstered in contemporary fabric, the sofa with rolled arms and down-filled cushions, the footrest of circular form, 80 cm high, 260 cm long, 101 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A monumental provincial pine bookcase cabinet, of typical form, the upper body comprising three pairs of glazed doors opening to a green painted interior fitted with four shelves, the lower body comprising three sets of doors, opening to a storage space, 264 cm high, 424 cm wide, 75 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of luxurious custom made club chairs, designed by Stuart Rattle, of generous proportions, covered in mushroom leather, raised on square supports and castors. 82 cm high, 87 cm wide, 97 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of luxurious custom made club chairs, designed by Stuart Rattle, of generous proportions, covered in mushroom leather, raised on square supports and castors. 82 cm high, 87 cm wide, 97 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A George III mahogany 'Chippendale' tray on a later stand, 18th century and later, of typical form, the tray lifting lined with green biaze to underside, 56.5 cm high, 66 cm wide, 49 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 'The Connoisseur's Collection, Part1', May 27 2008, lot 153. Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A George III mahogany 'Chippendale' tray on a later stand, 18th century and later, of typical form, the tray lifting off to expose a green baize topped stand, 53 cm total height, 69.5 cm wide, 47.5 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 'The Connoisseur's Collection, Part1', May 27 2008, lot 152. Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A George III yew wood chest of drawers, circa 1800, the top with book match veneer and cross banding, above two short drawers and three long drawers, raised on four bun feet, 88.5 cm high, 94 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 'The Connoisseur's Collection, Part1', May 27 2008, lot 146. Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of classical style brass and glass lamp bases, each with a Corinthian capital above a twist moulded glass column, on a stepped brass foot, together with cream pleated shades, 77 cm total height. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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An English mahogany bracket clock, by Bennet, red lion Street, Holborn, double fusee movement with anchor escapement, bell strike, painted dial, Roman numerals, the case with stepped cresting, the door inlaid with brass stringing, scale side frets and brass handles, ball feet, 44 cm high, 28 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 'The Connoisseur's Collection, Part2', May 28 2008, lot 386. Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A large decorative rug, by Behruz for Stuart Rattle, rectangular in form, maroon ground with repeating geometric motif. 497 x 390 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A large Victorian mahogany bookcase cabinet, late 19th century, the stepped pediment above linear moulding and a repeating patera frieze, the upper body with two central doors, flanked by two breakfront doors, each opening to a fitted interior, the lower body with four moulded doors each opening to a fitted interior, 249 cm high approx, 262 cm wide, 48.5 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A Georgian style Gainsborough chair, early 20th century, of typical design, upholstered in studded aged maroon leather, standing on moulded square cut legs, united with stretchers, 99 cm high, 60 cm wide, 58 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of Georgian style leather Gainsborough chairs, early 20th century, of typical form, upholstered in studded aged Burgundy leather, standing on square cut moulded legs united with stretchers, 100 cm high, 61 cm wide, 53 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A Victorian mahogany partners desk, circa 1860, of typical form, top with a deep red leather inset, a large central drawer flanked by small drawers to each side, supported on pedestals, each with sets of three drawers to each side, standing on bracket feet, 76.5 cm high, 183 cm wide, 119 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A Louis XVI style three piece salon suite, 19th century, of petit proportions, comprising a settee and a pair of bergeres, each with decoratively moulded gilt wood frames, and loose down filled cushions. The settee 86 cm high, 121 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of antique curule stools, 20th century, the curved seats above and 'X' frame bases, impressed with serial number 'B35' to bases with an additional serial number to one stool '03711', 47 cm high, 51 cm wide, 41 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A George III mahogany chest on chest, circa 1900, the upper chest with moulded dentil cornice and chamfered corners, with a pair of drawers above three larger drawers, the lower chest with a draw slide above three large drawers, and an apron uniting splayed bracket feet, 191.5 cm high, 109.5 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A neoclassical style brass lamp base, of typical Ionic column form, on a stepped base, together with a cream pleated shade, total height 89.5 cm high. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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An English rosewood and leather library chair, early 19th century, the rosewood frame accented with inlaid motifs, upholstered in studded worn orange leather to back, seat and arms, the arms terminating in scrolls, standing on turned foliate carved legs, and out swept back legs, on brass castors, 103 cm high, 70 cm wide, 84 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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Artist unknown, Chinese school, 20th century, two artworks, water colour on paper, each depicting courtyard scenes with figures, 100 x 64.5 cm & 163.5 x 99.5 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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Artist unknown, Chinese school, 20th century, landscape scene with ravine, ink on silk, signed upper right hand, total size 184 x 101 cm. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A George III style oak chest on stand, 19th century, of rectangular form, with an arrangement of two short and three long drawers, above a shell carved frieze, raised on cabriole legs. 126 cm high, 120.5 cm wide, 61 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 'The Connoisseur's Collection- Part1', May 27 2008, lot 90. Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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An English mahogany drum library table, mid 19th century, the tooled leather inset top, above four faux frieze drawers and two drawers, one extending out to a writing slope, raised upon a baluster support on a tri legged base on castors, 76.5 cm high, 86 cm diameter. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A Victorian papier mache tray on stand, late 19th century and later, the tray of shaped form, decorated with a gilded edge, together with an antique style fitted stand raised on simulated bamboo legs united by a cross-stretcher, 53 cm high, 78.5 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of Louis XV style fauteuils, of typical form, each with painted frames with gilded highlights and covered with floral upholstery, 99 cm high, 74 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of French Louis XVI style giltwood corbels, early 20th century, incorporating floral swathes, 'C' scrolls, and foliate decoration, 35 cm high, 24 cm wide. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A large Custom-Made mahogany framed overmantel mirror, designed by Stuart Rattle, made by Kim Moir bespoke furniture, the rectangular bevelled mirror plate within a moulded frame on bun feet, maker's stamp to verso, 247 cm high, 193.5 cm wide, 9 cm deep. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of good quality crystal lamp bases, each modelled after a kerosene lamp base with a hobnail font, above a faceted stem and a stepped circular base, together with beige pleated shades, total height 95 cm high. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A French Gilt-Brass repeating carriage clock with alarm, 19th century, the rectangular gilt-brass case engraved with foliate scrolls, inset with bevelled glass panels. With lever platform, bell strike, subsidiary alarm dial, seconds centre sweep, inscribed on back plate J.D. BRte, the case 14 cm high, 10 cm wide, 8 cm deep. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 'The Connoisseur Collection- Part2', May 28 2008, lot 403. Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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Two fauteuils and matching side chairs, of typical design, the backs and seats in modern chequered upholstery, the crest rails with carved shells, the fauteuils with scrolled arms, standing on carved legs with stretchers. Fauteuils 123 cm high, side chairs 108 cm high. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A pair of decorative brass lamps, each modelled in naturalistic bulb form, above a square foot, together with cream pleated shades, 77 cm total height. Provenance: Contents of Toorak mansion, Trawalla.
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A large bronze figural group water feature, first half 20th century, modelled as two children playing leapfrog, with a nice green patina. 142 cm high, 87 cm wide, 64 cm deep
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A bronze figural group water feature, first half 20th century, modelled as two children playing on giant toad stools, with a nice green patina. 115 cm high, 78 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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A bronze cherub water feature, 19th century, modelled in a reclining pose, with a nice green patina. 47 cm high, 58 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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A neoclassical style plaster water feature, 20th century, modelled in the form of a standing cherub raising a shell, 118 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 53 cm deep
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A French bronze model of two grey hounds, by Emmanuel Fremiet (1824-1910), modelled as two standing grey hounds, signed in the mould 'E Fremiet', 25 cm high, 31 cm long, 16 cm wide. Provenance: The Douglas Tilquhillie family collection, Melbourne.
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A French architectural carriage clock, by Henri Jacot, circa 1900, the French strike, on gong, with lever platform, with a gilded bronze case, incorporating Corinthian columns, serpentine top and base, encasing a circular enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the back stamped with the makers mark, engraved Paris and hands, 14 cm high, 8 cm wide, 7 cm deep. Provenance: The Douglas Tilquhillie family collection, Melbourne.
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A Scottish oak coffer, 17TH/18th century, of petit proportions, the hinged top with a carved relief depicting the garden of Eden, above heavily carved side and front panels, the front bearing 'Welmoet Jans a 1721', raised on baluster supports, 57 cm high, 72 cm wide, 40 cm deep. Provenance: The Douglas Tilquhillie family collection, Melbourne.
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A Grand Tour micro mosaic box, by Ceasre Roccheggiani, Rome, circa 1,850, the brass box with a hinged cover and silk lined interior, inset with micro mosaic panels depicting historical Roman buildings and ruins, accented with brass beading, raised on four decorative cast feet, the makers label to underside. 9.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep. Provenance: The Douglas Tilquhillie family collection, Melbourne.
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A pair of Edwardian painted pedestals, circa 1910, painted with polychrome floral motifs overall, the circular tops with moulded edges raised on elegant hexagonal and tapering columns, on scroll tri-leg bases, each 127.5 cm high. Provenance: The Douglas Tilquhillie family collection, Melbourne.
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A marquetry music cabinet in the French manner, by James Shoolbred & Co, London, circa 1870, the gallery edge top above three velvet lined compartments with glazed drop-down doors, above an apron with four serpentine legs on ormolu caps, the whole decorated with marquetry and musical trophy mounts. 114 cm high, 59.5 cm wide, 37 cm deep. Provenance: The Douglas Tilquhillie family collection, Melbourne.
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A Victorian mahogany hall chair, bearing the Douglas of Tilquhillie family crest, the reeded back panel bearing a beautifully carved family crest, above a seat with a rounded front, standing on turned front legs, 83 cm high, 44 cm wide, 39 cm deep. Provenance: The Douglas Tilquhillie family collection, Melbourne.
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A pair of Russian silver-gilt 84 enamel cloisonne sugar tongs, manufactured for the Faberge workshop, Moscow, circa 1908, of spring form, the arms and shaped grips decorated with varicolour stylized floral and foliate motifs, the Imperial warrant and makers hallmark in Cyrillic, the Moscow kokoshnik hallmarked to interior, 32gms total weight, 10.5 cm long. Provenance: The collection was forged with the vendor's great grandfather, who was a Russian Silversmith in Moscow and immigrated to Italy around 1895.…
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A rare Russian silver-gilt 88 enamel snuff box, 3rd Artel, Moscow, circa 1915, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with a cartouche of painted flowers, bordered with varicolour stylized foliate and geometric motifs together with scrolls, floriate and foliate decoration to the sides. The gilded interior bearing 3rd Artel and kokoshnik hallmarks, 48gms total weight, 1.5 cm high, 5 cm wide, 3 cm deep. Provenance: The collection was forged with the vendor's great grandfather, who was a Russian Silversmith in…
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A Russian silver-gilt 84 cloisonne enamel patch box, Michael Smirnov, circa 1898, of compressed circular form, enamelled with varicolor stylized floriate and foliate designs overall, the hinged cover with a raised gilt thumb piece, hall marked to the interior, 70gms total weight, 2.5 cm high, 5 cm diameter
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A set of five Russian silver-gilt 84 enamel cloisonne spoons, I. I. Ovchinnikov, Moscow, circa 1880s, the ovoid bowl decorated with varicolour stylized floriate and foliate design with a bead border, the plain square stem terminating with a twist handle and enamel decoration, hallmarks to stem, 75gms total weight, 11 cm long. Provenance: The collection was forged with the vendor's great grandfather, who was a Russian Silversmith in Moscow and immigrated to Italy around 1895. The majority of his collection…
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A Russian silver 84 cloisonne enamel scalloped patch box, Ivan Saltikov, circa 1884, of scalloped form, the cover decorated with a large vericolour rosette motif, and two bands of repeating stylized flowers to the side, hallmarks to underside and mouthrim of lid. 47gms total weight, 2.5 cm high, 4.3 cm diameter. Provenance: The collection was forged with the vendor's great grandfather, who was a Russian Silversmith in Moscow and immigrated to Italy around 1895. The majority of his collection consisted of…
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A Russian silver 84 cloisonne enamel patch box, Moscow, circa 1908, of circular form, the cover decorated in vericolour stylised flowers, scrolls and beads. Kokoshnik mark to lid and underside of base. 36gms total weight, 1.4 cm high, 4.4 cm diameter. Provenance: The collection was forged with the vendor's great grandfather, who was a Russian Silversmith in Moscow and immigrated to Italy around 1895. The majority of his collection consisted of pieces he had been gifted or collected from other silversmiths.…
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A Russian 84 silver cigar or cigarette case, Moscow, 1858, the small wallet with moving key, the hinged covers with chased decoration and applied with a 14 carat gold monogram, enclosing a gilt interior, and featuring a scene of St Petersburg finely engraved to the back panel, bearing the initials 'AC'. 158gms total weight, 1.5 cm high, 6 cm wide,13 cm long
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A Russian silver 84 cloisonne enamel round box, by Gustave Klingert, Moscow, 1893, of compressed circular form, decorated in varicolour enamel overall, the hinged cover and base with a rosette design, encircled with turquoise beads, and a band of repeating flowers, scrolls and leaves, hallmarked to interior of cover and box. Assayed by Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev. 50gms total weight, 2 cm high, 5.2 cm diameter. Provenance: The collection was forged with the vendor's great grandfather, who was a…
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A rare Russian silver-gilt 84 cloisonne enamel round box, Dimitry Orlov, circa 1885, of compressed circular form, vericolour overall, the hinged cover and base decorated with a star and central rosette design, bordered with a ring of beads and a band of repeating stylised flowers to the side, hallmarked to the inner rim of cover, 78gms total weight, 2.5 cm high, 6 cm diameter. Provenance: The collection was forged with the vendor's great grandfather, who was a Russian Silversmith in Moscow and immigrated…
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An Austrian silver gilt and enamel figure of a court jester, marked Hermann Bohm (1867-1922), Vienna, circa 1895, modelled in traditional costume with outstretched hands. The whole set with pearls, turquoises and garnets. Hallmarked to base, 106gms total weight, 12.5 cm high, the base 7.3 cm diameter
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A sterling silver serving bowl, Tiffany & Co, 20th century, of circular fluted form with scalloped edges, marked Tiffany & Co/Makers/Sterling/23993, 588gms sterling silver, 6.5 cm high, 24.5 cm wide
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An unusual Australian metalwork tea pot, circa 1940, the copper body of compressed organic form, mounted with an arched redgum handle, the hinged lid also with applied redgum handle, impressed mark 'Cmm', or 'Gmm' to base, 12 cm high, 26 cm long, 14 cm wide
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An Australian cedar corner cabinet, 19th century, bow fronted and of slender proportions, with a moulded cornice above a single door. 185 cm high, 64 cm wide, 44 cm deep. Provenance: The estate of Marion Jones (c. 1897-1977), Bendigo, hence by decent.
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An Art Deco Macassar ebony sideboard, circa 1930, the whole veneered in macassar ebony, with ebonised features, the rectangular inset portoro marble plate top, above a pair of doors enclosing shelves, raised on a plinth base, 96 cm high, 140 cm wide, 44.5 cm deep
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A set of twelve Art Deco Macassar ebony dining chairs, circa 1930, the shield backs, above maroon leather drop-in seats, on ebonized frames with elegant, tapered legs, 92 cm high
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An Art Deco Macassar and marble plate dining table, circa 1930, the rectangular top comprising two book matched pieces of portoro marble, above a macassar ebony frieze, supported on pedestals, 75 cm high, 250 cm long, 105 cm deep
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A large Art Deco Macassar ebony sideboard, circa 1930, the whole veneered in macassar ebony, with ebonised features, the rectangular inset portoro marble plate top (in two pieces), above five small drawers with nickel plate handles, flanked by large doors enclosing shelves, raised on a plinth base, 99 cm high, 200 long, 48.5 cm deep
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An Art Deco fruitwood and ebony inlaid dining setting, circa 1930, comprising an extension table and four chairs. The rectangular table with outer extension leaves, with an ebony inlaid apron, raised on a double pedestal base. The chair backs and cushion seats upholstered in modern fabric, standing on square cut front legs and splayed back legs, the table 75.5 cm high, 255 cm (fully extended), 100.5 cm deep
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A ballerina cabinet, designed by Andrzej Loza for studio Loza, the arched top cabinet of serpentine form, with glazed and brass mesh doors, enclosing glass shelves and lined with Fleur-de-lys pattern silk, raised upon a wought iron mounted serpentine marble plate cabinet, finished in birdseye walnut, standing on large bun feet. 250 cm high, 115 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A ballerina cabinet, designed by Andrzej Loza for studio Loza, the arched top cabinet of serpentine form, with glazed and brass mesh doors, enclosing glass shelves and lined with Fleur-de-lys pattern silk, raised upon a wrought iron mounted serpentine marble plate cabinet, finished in birdseye walnut, standing on large bun feet. 250 cm high, 115 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A Hoffman coffee table, designed by Andrzej Loza for studio Loza, of rectangular form, the macassar ebony top inset with a polished limestone plate, raised on a pedestal and macassar ebony plinth base. 40 cm high, 120 cm long, 80 cm wide
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An Art Deco club chair, circa 1930, the back cushion seat and arms upholstered in maroon leather, with reeded legs and apron, 98 cm high, 71 cm wide, 83 cm deep
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A chrome and agate plate coffee table, of square form, the agate plate top inset within a chrome frame, above a lower tier inset with smoked glass, 33 cm high, 100 cm wide, 100 cm deep
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A pair of 'X' frame oak stools after Jean-Michel Frank, by Kim Moir bespoke furniture, modelled after the 1938 'Rodo' stools by Jean Michel Frank. The X-form frames in polished oak with strap linen seats, 45 cm high, 56 cm wide, 48.5 cm deep
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A matched set of six bentwood chairs, by Thonet and W.H. Rocke & Co, all of matching design, three bearing the Thonet label to underside, the other three bearing the W.H. Rocke & Co. Label to underside, 97 cm high
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An Austrian bentwood carver, by Jacob & Joseph Kohn, circa 1900, of typical design, with a leather upholstered seat, the stamp to underside of seat bearing 'J & J Kohn Wsetin Austria, 100 cm high
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A large shell sofa, mid 20th century, of kidney shape with a shell back, upholstered in olive velvet with a tasselled apron on castors, 95 cm high, 220 cm wide,130 cm deep
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