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

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:735
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Collectables, Day 1Lots with images:721
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:634
Date:14-Aug-2021
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A pair of sterling silver rat-tail stuffing spoons by Thomas & William Chawner of London, circa 1760s, 29.5 cm long, 212 grams total
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A George III sterling silver wine funnel with gadrooned rim, by Solomon Hougham of London, circa 1805, 13 cm high, 100gms.
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A Georgian sterling silver ladle by William Eley & William Fearn of London, circa 1806, engraved, Ashford wool, 1814, 18 cm long
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An English stilton scoop, pate knife and two Georgian sterling silver condiment spoons (4 items), the scoop 26.5 cm long
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A Georgian sterling silver and bone handled stilton scoop by Robert Mitchell of Birmingham, circa 1825. Engraved, in Memory of George Vernon wall, 20 cm long
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A stunning Burmese silver teapot and sugar bowl adorned with dragon handle and spout, bird finial and fine repousse work, engraved on the base, Coombe's Company Ltd. Silversmiths. Rangoon, 20 cm high, 930 grams
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A Chinese export silver two-handled presentation cup, with embossed flowers and raised on a shaped circular base with a band of acanthus leaves. By Cutshing, 8 New China Street, Canton, circa 1853, 26.5 cm high, 1630gms. Cutshing (circa 1790 - 1895) the trading name of a company based in Canton, famous for retailing luxury items in silver, ivory, jade as well as high quality filigree and enamel items. Cutshing was responsible for some of the finest Georgian style silverware, comparable in design and…
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An antique Chinese silver teapot adorned with vignettes of country scenes and floral sprays, Foo dog finial with remains of gilt highlights, 19th century, 18 cm high, 17 cm wide, 565grams
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An antique Burmese silver milk jug and sugar basin with fine repousse decoration, late 19th century, the jug 10 cm high, 16 cm wide, 510 grams total
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An impressive antique Indian silver chalice decorated with animal hunting scenes amidst ornate repousse floral motif, most likely Kutch, Northern India, 19th century, 21.5 cm high, 500 grams
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An Indian silver sugar bowl and jug adorned with animals in foliate motif and elephant finials with raised trunks, 19th century, (2 items), 12 cm and 15 cm high, 890 grams total
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An antique Indian silver teapot decorated with palm trees, tiger hunting scene, cobra handle and elephant handle, 19th century, 19 cm high, 580 grams
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An antique Burmese silver teapot with rural scene frieze and remains of gilt finish, 19th/20th century, 23 cm high, 775 grams
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An antique Burmese silver bowl decorated with repousse frieze and elephant feet, 19th/20th century, 8 cm high, 13 cm diameter, 255 grams
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An antique Austro-Hungarian silver mounted coconut box with squirrel finial, 19th century, 24 cm high
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Two antique silver mounted coconut bowls 18th/19th century, 10 cm high
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A Georgian silver mounted coconut bowl with shield plaque and griffin crest, 18th/19th century, 10.5 cm high
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A Georgian silver mounted coconut bowl with dragooned silver base and shield plaque, 18th/19th century, 12.5 cm high
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Two Georgian silver mounted coconut bowls with cabriole legs on pad feet, 18th/19th century, 10.5 cm high
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A fine English sterling silver vinaigrette with enamelled opium poppy top and original gilt washed interior with grill in fine condition, Birmingham, circa 1838, 3.3 cm wide
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An antique English sterling silver pocket snuff box with rose gold shield top, 19th century, 8 cm wide
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A Georgian snuff box, sterling silver and tortoiseshell with engraved mother of pearl top, circa 1790, 11.5 cm wide
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A silver Foo dog nutmeg box, 19th century, 4 cm long
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Nathaniel Mills, Buckingham Palace, castle top sterling silver calling card case, stamped N.M. For Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, circa 1843. A seldom seen view of the palace before the third major renovations which were completed in the latter part of the 19th century. Rare. 10 cm high, 72 grams
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A stunning and rare Georgian sterling silver epergne centrepiece by Emick Romer of London, circa 1771, 37 cm high, 44 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 2285 grams
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An antique three piece English sterling silver tea service, by Edward, Edward Jnr. John & William Barnard of London, circa 1836, the teapot 17 cm high, 28 cm wide, 1490 grams total
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A set of six sterling silver berry spoons by John Smyth of Dublin, 1856, 23.5 cm long, (6 items). Total weight: 396gms.
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A fine pair of antique English Sheffield Plated candle sticks, 19th century, 30.5 cm high
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A pair of antique ormolu French figural four branch candelabras, 19th century, 50 cm high
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A superb Victorian sterling silver wine jug with engraved and embossed scroll decoration, by Richard Martin & Ebenezer hall & Co. Ltd. Sheffield 1869. 33 cm high, 960grams.
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A Dutch silver cream jug, c.1870, 1st grade fine silver, by a. Bonebakker & Zoon, Amsterdam; with assay mark of H.W. Van Riel, Amsterdam, height: 12.5 cm, weight: 240gms. As a purveyor to the Royal Family, Bonebakker forged swords for the Princes of orange, designed crockery sets for the court and, in 1840, made the crown for King William II, which is still being used during Coronation ceremonies to this day.
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A Dutch silver ladle by J.R. Kreuner of Rotterdam, circa 1849, 2nd grade, 83.3% silver, stamped, J.K. 16.5 cm long, 50 grams.
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An antique English sterling silver napkin ring adorned with ivy motif (I cling to thee), and vacant cartouche, in original leather case, marked for Sheffield, circa 1872. 4.5 cm diameter, 29 grams
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Christopher Dresser, English Arts & Crafts silver plated three piece tea service by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, circa 1885, the teapot 11 cm high, 20 cm wide
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An antique French scent bottle, ruby glass with pierced silver overlay finished in gilt, circa 1870, 11.5 cm high
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An antique English sterling silver novelty scent bottle in the form of a fob watch, made in Sheffield by James Dixon & Sons, circa 1897, 7.5 cm high, 40 grams
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A fine French antique scent bottle, tear drop form with pieced and gilded silver finish plus original stopper, circa 1870, 10.5 cm high
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A set of six sterling silver spoons by Henry William Curry, London, 1878, in the Aesthetic style, each cast depicting, flowers and scrolls in relief with an anointing scene, to each handle. (6 items). Total weight: 445gms.
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A sterling silver compote ladle, by Henry William Curry, London, 1878, in the Aesthetic style, depicting, flowers and scrolls in relief with an anointing scene, to the handle. 66gms.
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An impressive antique German silver bowl with original brass lift out liner, 19th century, stamped, 800, with crown and crescent mark, 19.5 cm high, 48 cm wide, silver weight 1200 grams
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A Victorian silver plate pair of column candlesticks, circa 1880, made by James Dixon & Sons, 16.5 cm high. (2).
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A Persian sterling silver pill box studded with rubies, 4.2 cm wide
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An exceptional Aesthetic movement English sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service, finely engraved with Japanese inspired decoration, made by Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall of London, circa 1882. Diamond pattern registration mark for 1875, the tallest 19 cm high, 2170 grams total.
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Paul Storr, English sterling silver topped tureen with Sheffield Plated base, London, early 19th century, maker's marks on lid rubbed but very clear on handle (no date letter visible), 28 cm across, silver weight of lid and handle 850 grams total
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An antique English boxed fruit cutlery set for twelve, finely engraved blades and collars with bone handles in original plush fitted walnut box, 19th century
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An antique English sterling silver chatelaine clip, Birmingham, circa 1901, 13 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver wine jug by John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, London 1889, 30 cm high, 600gms.
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An antique fish cutlery service for twelve, engraved silver plate with ivory handles, housed in a fine walnut canteen with plush fitted interior, 19th century, the canteen 38 cm wide
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An antique English silver plated spirit kettle, 19th century, diamond pattern registration mark to base, 28 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver circular tray with gadrooned rim, by Mappin & Webb Ltd. 1894, 26 cm diameter; 525gms.
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English silver plated cutlery ware housed in a handsome three drawer oak canteen, late 19th century, the canteen 28 cm high, 52 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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An antique sterling silver fox hunting horn, marks rubbed, circa 1900, 30.5 cm long, 44 grams
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A set of six antique English sterling silver fruit knives in plush fitted box by Joseph Rogers, Sheffield, circa 1911, 17 cm long
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Group of seven assorted sterling silver and crystal vanity bottles, 19th and early 20th century, the largest 11 cm high
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Six assorted English sterling silver mounted crystal vanity bottles, 19th and 20th century, the largest 18 cm high
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An antique silver and ivory page turner, 19th century, 35 cm long
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Antique sterling silver and ivory fish servers in original plush fitted box, retailed by William Batty & Sons of Manchester and Liverpool, the box 35 cm long
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An antique English silver plated belt and buckle, late 19th century, 68 cm long
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An antique silver plated pomander, 19th century, 25 cm long
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A German Art Nouveau crystal claret jug with silver plated mounts, most likely by Orivit, circa 1895, 30 cm high
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A German Art Nouveau claret jug, hobnail cut crystal and silver, circa 1895, stamped, 800, with crown and crescent mark, 25 cm high
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An antique silver cigar case with flip top vesta end, unknown origin, inscribed, 1835, 13.5 cm high, 137 grams
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An English sterling silver box with claw feet, early 20th century, 24 cm wide
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An impressive German silver centrepiece with cut crystal top, late 19th century, stamped, 800, with crown and crescent mark, 38 cm high, 31 cm wide, weight of the base 690 grams
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An Austro-Hungarian silver mounted glass wine jug, circa 1900, 27.5 cm high.
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An Austro-Hungarian silver mounted fluted glass wine jug, with engraved coronet and script initials, 19 cm high.
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A Portuguese silver pierced circular dish raised on four feet, marked, 833, 7.5 cm high; 24.5 cm diameter; 415gms.
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A European silver goblet with fitted cover, floral decorations, floral finial, gilt interior, circa 1900, 31.5 cm high.
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Sterling silver sugar tongs, sugar nips and paper knife, 19th century, (3 items), the knife 18 cm long
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Russian silver drinks set comprising a decanter, six vodka cups and a tray, early 20th century, (8 items), with Cyrillic inscription dated 1914, stamped, 84, with Cyrillic maker's mark, the decanter22 cm high, 465 grams total
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A Russian silver jug with engraved floral motif, by Aleksandr Faud of Moscow, circa 1900, stamped, 84, with Cyrillic maker's mark, 10 cm high, 10 cm wide, 158 grams
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A Russian silver cream jug in the rococo style, most likely 19th century, stamped, 84, with additional export mark to base, 7.5 cm high, 8 cm wide, 70grams
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A sterling silver cased clock by William Neale, Chester, 1904, with personalized message dated June 1905 engraved verso. 13.5 cm high.
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An English pewter 'Tudric' Art Deco tea caddy, made for Liberty & Co. London, circa 1930, 9 cm high
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A Liberty & Co, Tudric, pewter tea set and oval tray, designed by Archibald Knox, early 20th century, comprising a hand beaten teapot, hot water jug, sugar bowl and milk jug, plus a tray, stamped, Tudric, made in England, 17 cm high, the tray 36 x 25 cm
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An English four piece sterling silver tea service made in Birmingham, circa 1905, the largest 26 cm high, total weight including handles 1625 grams
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An English sterling silver calling card case together with two vesta match cases, late 19th and early 20th century, (3 items), the card case 9.5 cm high, 130 grams total
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German cigarette case with enameled foxhunting image of horse & hounds, gilded interior, stamped, Alpacca, circa 1900. 9 cm high, 7 cm wide.
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A set of six sterling silver dinner forks, by Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, 1907, total weight 430gms. (6).
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A Chinese silver mounted whisky decanter with stopper (missing cork), early 20th century, 24 cm high
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An Edward VII sterling silver oval dish with embossed tied ribbons, by F.H. Adams Ltd. Birmingham, 1909, 36 x 18 cm, 295gms.
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An English sterling silver box by Deakin & Francis, circa 1900, 11 cm wide, 88 grams
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A set of twelve English sterling silver teaspoons by Mappin & Webb, circa 1909, 288 grams total.
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An antique Continental cigarette case studded with cabochon rubies, late 19th century, stamped, Kraft Alpacca, with pictorial maker's mark, 9.5 x 7 cm
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A tall German silver vase, early 20th century, stamped, 800, with crown and crescent mark, 40 cm high, 390 grams total
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A German silver table vase, early 20th century, stamped, 835, with crown and crescent mark, 19 cm high, 90 grams
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A German silver five piece tea and coffee service including tray, early 20th century, stamped, 835, with crown and crescent mark, the tallest 16 cm high, 1180 grams
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A silver plate Hannukah oil lamp of Polish origin, decorated with a menorah, applied figures of rampant lions, palm trees and leaves beneath a torah crown, made by Norblin & Co, Warsaw, early 20th century, (lacks one perforated burner cover), 29 cm high.
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An antique silver and pearl shell dish in the form of a butterfly, 19th/20th century, 28 cm across the wings
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A German silver oval serving platter, early 20th century, stamped, 800, with crown and crescent mark, 38.5 cm wide, 665 grams
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A German silver pierced bowl with repousse scene, 19th century, stamped, 800, with crescent and crown mark, 28 cm wide, 400 grams
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A German silver circular shaped bowl with gadrooned rim and raised on three paw feet, 20th century, 19 cm diameter, 155 grams.
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A sterling silver circular dish, 20th century, stamped, sterling, 21 cm diameter, 150 grams
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An English sterling silver topped glass inkwell and quill in plush box, Birmingham, circa 1914, 9 cm wide
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A silver plated Art Nouveau style comport, 22 cm high, 27 cm diameter
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A set of four vanity bottles, wheel cut crystal with sterling silver and enamel lids, interiors with original gilt finish, made in London, circa 1911, the largest 17 cm high
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An antique English sterling silver card or cigarette case, attractively engraved with shield and foliate design, original gilt finish to the interior plus original fastening bands, made in Birmingham, circa 1913, 8 x 5 cm, 46 grams
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A rare Continental silver and crystal three bottle perfume set in original silver stand, early 20th century, stamped, 800, Ts, 7 cm high
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Sterling silver six-piece manicure set, stamped 'G&CLd', hallmarked Birmingham 1919, Dunklings (Melbourne) presentation case, 20 cm wide.
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A silver plated serving tray, 19th/20th century, 73 cm across the handles
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