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Traditional Furniture, Silver and Asian Arts Including Regency Furniture from the Collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:160
Sale Title:Traditional Furniture, Silver and Asian Arts Including Regency Furniture from the Collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar MichelmoreLots with images:159
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:111
Date:1-Dec-2021
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Louis Philippe rouge marble and ormolu mantel clock, c. 1830, outside count-wheel anchor escapement movement striking on bell, the rectangular case with applied ormolu mount, the gilded dial with black Roman numerals, with pendulum, height 31.5 cm width 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Karl Griesbaum (German), gilt and enamel singing bird box, early 20th century, the lid depicting a courting couple in a rural landscape, concealing the singing bird, the sides decorated with landscape vignettes, impressed Kg bird mark for Karl Griesbaum, Ken-D in a lozenge, impressed Eb in an oval, with key (A/F), height 4.5 cm width 10 cm depth 6.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Regency gold vinaigrette, mark of possibly John Linnit, London, c. 1819, 18ct yellow gold, of rectangular shape, the grille drilled and engraved with floral decoration, hallmarked, weight 19.5 grams 3.5 x 2.5 cm. Provenance: The Shrubsole collection, London. Private Collection, Adelaide, SA
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Franz Bergman (Austrian, 1898-1963), Austrian cold painted bronze kookaburra, c. 1900, retains stamped Bergman amphora mark, height 13 cm length 20 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Edwin James Drew Bodley (English, active 1870-1892), Victorian porcelain dessert service, c. 1880, hand painted with exotic birds amongst flowers, comprising six cake stands and ten plates, marked 'Ejd Bodley' to the undersides (16), diameter 23.5 cm (plates). Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Tony White (Australian, 1942-2020), pair of ivory and sterling silver candlesticks, with sterling silver mounts, hallmarked (2), height 38 cm. Provenance: John Paradee, Double Bay, July 1986, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Dieppe carved ivory triptych figure of Elizabeth I, 19th century, the standing figure holding a sceptre and orb, her skirt hinged to reveal a historical scene, on an ebony plinth, height 24 cm (including. Base). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Dieppe carved ivory triptych figure of Eleanora d'Este, 19th century, the standing figure holding a fan in one hand, her skirt hinged to reveal a historical scene, height 21 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Mahogany mantel clock, by Jefferson, Bruton Street, London, 19th century, fusee escapement movement striking on bell, the case of lancet arched shape, inlaid with boxwood stringing throughout, the dial with Roman numerals, signed ' Jefferson, Bruton Street', with key and pendulum, height 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese figural table lamps, early 20th century, each modelled as a man riding a mythical beast, on carved and parcel-gilt bases embellished with glass panels (2), height 62 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of gilt Chinoiserie two branch wall sconces, each with a central plaque in the form of a man and a woman in traditional costume, with faux candle covers, electrified (2), height 42 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), each of baluster shape with tall flared neck, decorated with multi-coloured lotus and floral blooms surrounded by foliate scrolls, reserved on a two tone turquoise ground (2), height 57 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese blue and copper-red porcelain vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), of squat baluster shape with twin loop handles, decorated with bats, Foo dogs playing and phoenix birds amongst clouds and flames, Qianlong six-character underglaze blue mark to base, on wooden stand, height 35 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese blue and white export porcelain pricket candlesticks, of tall circular section, potted with large drip pans encircling the mid points, adorned with butterflies and birds amongst flowers and vines, one pricket missing (2), height 42 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria fish, Sydney
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Chinese Kraak Ware dish, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), of circular from with slightly flared and scalloped rim, the interior decorated in blue underglaze with central medallion portraying two men, the rim divided into eight fan shaped panels filled with floral motifs and four men, minor hairline, diameter 28 cm
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Chinese pale celadon porcelain figure of guanyin, possibly early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the goddess of mercy with serene expression, eyes closed, holding a ruyi sceptre, and seated on a foo dog, height 46 cm width 43 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Chinese export Canton famille rose basin, late 19th century, decorated with panels of dignitaries reserved on a floral and scrolling ground, height 12.5 diameter 37 cm
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Chinese school scroll, interior scene, depicting a lady with attendants, Museum acrylic frame, 125 x 57 cm; 220 x 86 cm (framed). Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Chinese kingfisher feather, bone and hardstone landscape, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, in high relief depicting a group of figures in a landscape, framed, 71 x 87 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney. The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Thai gilt bronze figure of Buddha, 19th century, in the Rattanakosin style, with hands in abhaya mudra 'Stopping the waters from rising', wearing long monastic robe and elaborate encrusted jewellery, the head surmounted by a tall crown, standing on a quadrupled octagonal base, flame (A/F), height 61 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Chinese bronze footed bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, of oval shape with elaborate incised decoration of stylised clouds and geometric motifs, together with a Chinese bronze incense burner, with two dragon handles and a Chinese archaic bronze vessel (3), height 12 cm width 19.5 cm depth 17.5 cm (oval); height 18 cm (burner); height 14 cm width 27.5 cm (archaic). Provenance: David Jones gallery, Sydney, November 1984, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Japanese bronze pouring vessel, Edo period, late 18th century, engraved with floral motifs, with delicate hammered finish, retains David Jones gallery label, together with a bronze turtle form pouring vessel with dragon swing handle, the lid surmounted by a frog (2), height 26 cm; height 14 cm width 33 cm (turtle). Provenance: David Jones gallery, Sydney, November 1984, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Victorian glass apothecary carboy, late 19th century, hand blown clear glass, with facetted stopper, height 71 cm. Provenance: gifted by Thomas Hamel, the Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Rene Lalique, 'Tete de Paon' car mascot, model 1140, c. 1928, clear and frosted glass, intaglio 'R. Lalique' and numbered, small chips to feathers, seated in a chromed metal mount, height 21 cm; 17.5 cm (head). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Rene Lalique, 'Tete de Paon' car mascot, model 1140, c. 1928, clear and frosted glass, intaglio 'R. Lalique' and numbered, seated in a chromed metal mount, height 21 cm; 17.5 cm (head). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Rene Lalique, Aigrettes, model no. 988, designed 1926, clear, frosted and blue stained glass, wheel-engraved 'R Lalique France' on the underside, height 25 cm diameter 19 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Archibald Knox (British, 1864-1933) for Liberty & Co., Tudric pewter mantel clock, model no. 01144, c. 1900, the circular silvered dial with Roman numerals, the arched case with hammered surface and embossed tree, stamped and numbered, movement (A/F), height 20 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904), silver plated toast rack, mark of Hukin & Heath, c. 1881, retains silversmith's mark, numbered '2556', with stamped registry mark, height 13 cm width 13.5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver serving tray, mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, 1901, of shaped rectangular form, with pierced sides and floral decorations, fitted with twin handles and raised on bun feet, hallmarked, weight 4454 grams height 5 cm width 73 cm depth 45 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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George III sterling silver water jug, mark of Philip Rundell, London, 1821, of tapering lobed circular form with shell and leaf rim, the lid surmounted by a floral finial, the shoulders with a chased band of scrolling trailing flowers, raised on circular foot with scroll and bead border, hallmarked, weight 983 grams height 21 cm
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George III sterling silver cruet set, mark of John Emes, London, c. 1801, comprising six cut crystal condiment bottles, the reticulated oval stand engraved with a band of oak leaves and acorns, hallmarked (one bottle missing, originally seven), height 22.5 cm width 18 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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George III sterling silver twin handle footed bowl, mark of Samuel Hennell, London, 1811, of shaped rectangular form with gadroon and shell rim, monogram to centre, hallmarked, weight 835 grams height 13.5 cm width 45 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Regency sterling silver teapot, mark of Henry Nutting or Hannah Northcote, London, 1819, with engraved floral and geometric decoration, raised on a rectangular base with four scrolled paw feet, together with matching sugar bowl, hallmarked (2), total weight 1334 grams height 24 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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George III sterling silver teapot, mark of London, c. 1800, together with a pair of Victorian sterling silver sugar tongs, with shell decoration, hallmarked (3), total weight 1084 grams height 17 cm length 31.5 cm; sugar tongs 78 grams. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver footed bowl, mark of Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London, 1890, of oval shape with floral and scroll rim, the reticulated body chased and engraved with floral motifs, hallmarked, weight 533 grams height 16 cm width 25 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver ink stand, mark of Thomas Bradbury & Son, Sheffield, 1854, with two cut crystal ink bottles and candle, engraved with scrolls and flowers, on four scrolled feet, hallmarked, weight (including. Ink bottles) 702 grams width 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Georgian sterling silver candle Sniffer and tray, mark of Abstinando King, London, 1799, both with engraved decorations of foliage and scrolls, hallmarked, tray with mark of Henry Chawner, London, 1790 (2), total weight 201 grams width 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Tiffany & Co., set of four sterling silver goblets, engraved with an acorn within a wreath, on circular reeded foot, marked 'Tiffany & Co. Makers sterling silver 925-1000, reproduction original by Robert salmon London 1791' (4), total weight 1182 grams height 17 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Danish sterling silver serving tray, mark of Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, design n. 63, post 1945, of oval shape with a beaded rim and hammered surface, hallmarked, surface wear, 48 x 31 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Danish sterling silver three piece coffee service, mark of Christian F. Heise, Copenhagen, c. 1920, comprising of a coffee pot, a cream jug, and a sugar bowl, each with a hammered surface and twisted handles, hallmarked (3), total weight 1125 grams height 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Irish sterling silver strawberry dishes, mark of James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler, Dublin, 1900, each of circular shape with upturned fluted border and scalloped rim, hallmarked (2), total weight 766 grams diameter 20 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Pair of William IV silver gilt cassolettes boxes, mark of Charles Reily & George Storer, London, 1833, each rectangular box engraved with flowers and scrolling leaves, the lid with floral repousse decoration and reticulated trellis, hallmarked (2), total weight 1258 grams height 8 cm width 19 cm depth 7.5 cm. Provenance: The Shrubsole Collection, London. Private Collection, Adelaide, SA
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William & Mary sterling silver two handled porringer, mark of London, 1690, engraved with exotic birds amongst trees in the Chinese taste, inscribed 'E F 1690 Ed', hallmarked, weight 317 grams height 9.5 cm width 19 cm. Provenance: The Shrubsole collection, London. Private Collection, Adelaide, SA
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George I Britannia silver two handled porringer, mark of Joseph bell I, London, 1717, embossed with a cable girdle, above curved fluting centered by a foliate scroll cartouche surmounted by an angel and engraved 'M*I S*S', the underside of the foot engraved 'M*I S*S, hallmarked, weight 433 grams height 12.5 cm width 22 cm. Provenance: The Shrubsole collection, London. Private Collection, Adelaide, SA
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George I sterling silver chocolate pot, mark of John Fawdery, London, 1709, tapered cylindrical raised body with rounded base, surmounted by a hinged domed cover with thumbpiece and detachable turned finial, wooden handle, hallmarked, weight 741 grams height 26 cm. Provenance: The Shrubsole collection, London. Private Collection, Adelaide, SA
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George II Irish sterling silver cream jug, mark of John Hamilton, Dublin, c. 1735, with double scroll leaf capped handle, rim and foot engraved with trellis pattern and shells, on a circular foot, hallmarked, weight 166 grams height 11.5 cm
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Pair of George I Britannia silver strawberry dishes, mark of Edward Horne, London, 1716, each of circular shape with scalloped rim and fluted border, crested, hallmarked (2), total weight 121 grams diameter 11 cm
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George I sterling silver tea caddy, mark of Elizabeth Goodwin, London, 1725, of octagonal form with domed, pull-off cap to slide-off cover, surmounted by an acorn finial, on stepped base, hallmarked, weight 207 grams height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III sterling silver tankard, mark of Hester Bateman, London, 1790, of plain baluster form, with two applied girdles and spreading base, domed cover with thumb-piece, scroll handle terminating in heart motif, hallmarked, weight 705 grams height 21 cm. Provenance: The Shrubsole collection, London. Private Collection, Adelaide, SA
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Victorian sterling silver stirrup cup, mark of Thomas Smiley, London, 1892, modelled as a stag, with gilded interior, hallmarked, weight 446 grams height 8.5 cm length 18 cm
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William IV sterling silver trophy cup, mark of Benjamin Stephens, London, 1837, with a flower and leaf rim, the body chased and engraved with three horses and their riders, one side inscribed ' presented to Lieut Sheberras (?) in the Direction of the Formation of their roads' hallmarked, weight 881 grams height 24 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Pair of Scottish sterling silver wine coasters, mark of Robert gray & Son, Glasgow, 1845, each of circular shape with shell and scroll border, the sides with repousse decoration of shells, flowers and scrolls, hallmarked (2), height 5 cm diameter 17 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Large William IV sterling silver salver, mark of William Ker Reid, London, 1831, of shaped circular form with shell and scroll border, the body engraved with shells and foliate, on four scrolled feet, hallmarked, weight 3218 grams diameter 57 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Sterling silver serving tray, mark of Emile Viner, Sheffield, 1933, of rectangular shape with pie crust border, and two handles, hallmarked, weight 3282 grams. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver tea and coffee service, mark of Charles Reily & George Storer, London, c. 1848, comprising a teapot, coffee pot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all engraved with flowers and scrolling leaves, hallmarked (4), total weight 2105 grams height 24.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Sterling silver footed fruit bowl, mark of Harrods Ltd., Sheffield, 1961, of oblong form, with reticulated grape and vine border, hallmarked, weight 890 grams height 7.5 cm width 36 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Pair of sterling silver comports, mark of Sydney hall & Co., Sheffield, 1932-33, of oval form, with reticulated grape and vine border, hallmarked (2), total weight 624 grams height 8 cm width 21 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Two sterling silver tankards, marks of Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, each of baluster form on slight domed foot, leaf-capped double scroll handle, engraved 'M.J.N.A', hallmarked (2), total weight 661 grams height 13 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver oval tray, mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, 1908, with twin handles and gadrooned border, hallmarked, weight 2177 grams height 4 cm width 60 cm depth 38 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver tea and coffee service, mark of Richard Pearce, London, c. 1852, comprising a coffee pot, a teapot, a cream jug and a sugar bowl, all engraved with flowers and scrolls, hallmarked (4), total weight 2239 grams height 24.5 cm (coffee pot). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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