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Decorative Arts & Asian Works of Art — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:280
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Asian Works of ArtLots with images:280
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:184
Date:7-Mar-2022
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A rare and unusual late Victorian Australian blackwood games table, unidentified Melbourne maker, circa 1890, the heptagonal leatherette-lined top with concave sides above a frieze with a small drawer to each of its seven sides, each side of the frieze divided by a small projecting partly-enclosed shelf, raised on turned supports with brass and porcelain castors, 77.5 cm high, 153 cm diameter. Provenance: The Celtic club collection, Melbourne.. Other Notes: only one other table of this design, has been…
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An Australian oak Melbourne Stock Exchange chair, late 19th century, modelled in the Gothic revival style, the black leather upholstered back surmounted by a carved monogram and three fleur de lys finials, the roll-over arms and contoured seat raised on turned legs and stretchers. This chair is one of 120 used for 70 years by the Melbourne stock exchange, until the close of call trading at that exchange in December 1961, 123 cm high, 62 cm wide, 72 cm deep.
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A small mid Victorian Australian cedar sideboard, circa 1850, the rectangular top with a shaped back with a shallow shelf below a carved shell and scroll crest, the body with a moulded frieze drawer above a pair of panelled doors, flanked by columns, on turned feet, 162 cm high, 106.5 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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An early Victorian Australian cedar scroll-end sofa, circa 1840, the shaped back centred on a carved crest above scrolling arms, on turned supports, 92 cm high, 213 cm long, 68 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne. Private Collection, Maffra.
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A 'Chippendale Gothick' partner's desk in English oak, by R & G Kirkham, Melbourne (stamped), early 20th century, the rectangular inverted breakfront top above a pair of pedestals with frieze drawers and cabinet doors to both sides, and with a secret compartment on right hand side at base, richly moulded and carved throughout. The drawer linings in huon pine, 81.5 cm high, 163 cm wide, 91 cm deep. Provenance: Presented to A.H. Sargood by Stephenson Shipping, circa 1920. Other Notes: R & G Kirkham were…
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A pair of low bookcases, 20th century, each with a blind fret frieze above three drawers, flanked by clusters of slender columns, 90.5 cm high, 107.5 cm wide, 29.5 cm deep. Other Notes: matching in design to lot 5, however manufactured at a later date
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An Australian carved and stained hardwood firewood box, circa 1900, the sloping hinged top carved with leaves and berries, enclosing a removable steel liner, the top with a later incised date '1905', 45 cm high, 76 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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An Australian blackwood pedestal, circa 1915, the square top above a turned support, raised on a square plinth base, 89 cm high, 32 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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A monumental boardroom table, 20th century, of Regency design, the top veneered in book-matched figured mahogany comprising eight leaves between D-shaped ends, raised on five tripod pedestals, accompanied by a custom-made fabric cover, 75.5 cm high, 899 cm long, 178 cm wide. Provenance: Bespoke made for the National Australia Bank, and for several decades part of the furniture at the bank's national headquarters at 500 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
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A collection of five framed Australian documents, 19th century and later, comprising a Victorian gold license, 1853, Victorian miner's right, 1913, Victorian ticket of leave, 1844, a New South Wales certificate of service, 1870 and a New South Wales travel pass, 1839. All framed and glazed, the travel pass 26.5 cm x 26.5 cm
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An unusual Australian metalwork tea pot, circa 1940, the copper alloy 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 sterling silver paperweight, by Kilpatrick & Co., Melbourne, circa 1900, naturalistically cast as a standing kangaroo, modelled with one foot slightly raised, hallmarked to tail 'K & Co/ Silver', approximately 687 gms silver, 13 cm high, 4 cm wide, 13 cm deep, Literature: A similar example is illustrated in Australian silver 1800-1900, by J.B Hawkins, 1973, p120.
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An Australian earthenware figure of a lady, by Marguerite Mahood (1901-1989), dated 1935, the lady modelled in a standing pose, glancing to her right, with one hand raised toward her shoulder, the other raising the hem of her dress revealing her foot. Incised 'Marguerite Mahood' and numbered 'E1176' to edge of footrim, additionally signed and dated 1935 to base, 23 cm high, the base 12.5 cm diameter
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An Australian pottery teapot, by Merric Boyd, signed and dated 1944, the handbuilt teapot with windswept handle and decoration to body and lid, signed 'Merric Boyd / 1944' to base, 19 cm high, 23 cm wide
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A set of Victorian stained glass door surround panels, late 19th century, comprising a transom flanked by top side lights and lower side lights, heavily stained and painted overall. The transom featuring a central circular panel with a beautifully painted bird study, emanating scrolls, surrounded by a design of floral painted lozenges and quarries, and an outer border of alternating jewels and quarries with stylized leaves. The lower and upper side lights also decorated with bird studies, surrounded by…
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A set of Victorian stained glass door surround panels, late 19th century, comprising a transom flanked by top side lights and lower side lights, heavily stained and painted overall. The transom featuring a central rectangular panel with a beautifully painted bird study, surrounded by fans, together with painted and stained quarries, and an outer border of spun rondels and lozenges to each corner. The lower and upper side lights also decorated with bird studies, surrounded by quarries, spun roundels, jewels…
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A miniature French millefiori paperweight, by Baccarat, dated 1847, featuring a close packed assortment of complex millefiori amoung picture canes and gridel silhouette canes. Signature and date cane 'B/ 1847', 3.5 cm high, approximately 6 cm diameter
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Four Victorian glass dump paperweights, late 19th century, comprising two single paperweights and a pair. Each featuring variously sized foil daisies emerging from a pot, the pair 14 cm high
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Three Victorian glass dump paperweights, late 19th century, each of ovoid form, with air bubble inclusions, 18 cm, 16 cm & 12 cm high respectively
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A French cameo glass 'Blackberries' vase, by Daum Nancy, early 20th century, of tapering form, carved with a design of purple blackberries with autumn leaves and thorned stems, set against an acid-textured background of yellow and clear mottled glass, signed 'Daum Nancy' and the cross of Lorraine, 18 cm high
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A French cameo glass vase, by Daum Nancy, early 20th century, of compressed tapering form, carved with a design of a flowering bittersweet nightshade bush, set against an acid-textured background of yellow mottled glass, signed 'Daum Nancy France' and the cross of Lorraine, 14 cm high
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A French cameo glass bowl, by Daum Nancy, early 20th century, of bulbous form, carved with purple cockscomb flowers and leaves on a graduated yellow and red mottled ground, on a circular foot, signed 'Daum Nancy' and the cross of Lorraine, 19 cm high, 18 cm diameter
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A French cameo glass vase, by Charles Schneider (1881-1958), circa 1922-1925, Created for his Le verre Francais line. The vase decorated with begonias on a yellow ground overlaid with graduated blue-orange glass shading, on a circular foot, incised 'La verre Francais', 24 cm high
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A Dutch walnut and marquetry cabinet, circa 1800, of polygonal outline, the upper part with arched cornice above a glazed door and side panels, the lower part with three drawers, raised on paw feet, inlaid throughout with classical designs of birds, vases, flowers and foliage, 220 cm high, 128 cm wide, 35 cm deep.
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A pair of Dutch walnut and marquetry side chairs, circa 1800, each with an open back centered on a baluster form splat, the drop-in seat above a shaped seat rail raised on cabriole supports, inlaid throughout with classical designs of birds, vases, flowers and foliage, 106.5 cm high, 48 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A fine French Art Nouveau chandelier, circa 1900, the decorative gilded bronze frame applied with dragons and classical female masks, supporting a central globe housed in a large frosted shade, flanked with pairs of frosted moulded glass floral shades, 110 cm high, 95 cm deep, 50 cm wide.
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A French Art Nouveau chandelier, circa 1900, the ornate gilded bronze column, emanating four scroll branches supporting moulded frosted glass floral shades, above a central globe housed in a frosted shade, 70 cm high, 105 cm diameter.
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A French wall mirror, late 19th century, the rectangular plate within a birdseye maple, oak and beech frame, with simulated bamboo decoration, 108 cm x 69 cm. Provenance: Geoffrey Hatty applied Arts
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A French Art Deco copper and wrought iron occasional table, circa 1930, the circular gilt copper top with hammered centre on an openwork support, 72 cm high, 47 cm diameter
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A pair of Austrian Orientalist patinated bronze wall light fittings, the Islamic inspired architectural wall mounts supporting busts of smiling children with head dress, modelled with extended arms, holding flower formed lights in each hand, set against a mirror back plate, 63 cm high each
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A French gilt-metal and marble surtout de table, (centrepiece) late 19th century, of rectangular form, inset with a veined marble plate framed by a pierced gilt metal gallery edge flanked by two classical putti, 13 cm high, 43 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A set of four Chinese coromandel lacquer panels, second half 20th century, the carved panels of coloured lacquers and gilding depicting beauties in a garden. Accompanied by original receipt, each approximately 102 cm high, 40 cm wide.
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A French Empire style Bronze-Mounted mahogany salon suite, circa 1900, comprising a canape and a pair of fauteuils, each with a rounded back raised on bronze sphinx supports above an upholstered seat, on tapering square supports with bronze sabots to the front, the armchairs 79.5 cm high, 69.5 cm wide, 56 cm deep. The settee 77 cm high, 145.5 cm wide, 56 cm deep.
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A Louis Philippe figured mahogany secretaire a Abattant, circa 1840, the veined grey marble top and moulded frieze with drawer above a fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with secret drawers, three drawers below and a further drawer in the plinth base, 147 cm high, 97 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A French gilt-framed overmantel mirror, mid 19th century, the rectangular plate within a moulded frame with elaborate crest with a bird amidst foliage, 158 cm high, 81 cm wide
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A fine French tapestry, 19th century, depicting a pastoral scene with figures and sheep after a design in the manner of Francois Boucher, later framed and glazed, 154 cm x 133 cm. Provenance: originally purchased as part of the Talgai homestead contents, Queensland. Talgai homestead is a heritage listed homestead in the Southern Downs region Queensland, it was designed by architect Richard George Suter in 1868, Verbal provenance dictates that the tapestry was sourced in Tasmania in 1850 from the UK and…
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A rare Continental Bibliophile double cave a liqueur, late 19th century, in the form of a stack of seven leather-bound French novels, the two top novels each open to reveal a twin liqueur cabinet, fitted with six drinking glasses and two gilt decorated glass liquor bottles with stoppers. Stamped J. S Fetter & Co to underside, 15.5 cm high, 24 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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An Afghan Turkoman Hatchli carpet, of typical engsi design, the Burgundy field bisected by a horizontal band of kaikalak motifs within ashik gul borders, the vertical poles geometrical, the borders of ashik guls and sainak motifs, the elem with a hooked zigzag band above a panel of star-shaped motifs, fringed kilim ends, 448 cm x 305 cm
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A Louis XV-Style ormolu-mounted kingwood table desserte, circa 1900, of typical two-tier serpentine rectangular form, each tier geometrically veneered and cross-banded, on cabriole supports, 140 cm high, 94.5 cm wide, 32 cm deep.
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A fine central Persian Isfahan silk and Kork wool carpet, signed and inscribed by master weaving studio Davari, very finely hand knotted with approximate 700,000 individual knots psq, comprising of in excess of 60% Persian caspian silk and finest kork wool, in tones of onyx black field, gold, silver, champagne, caramel tone silk with highlights of crimson & green rosette, featuring an exquisite sixteen lobed star medallion. Weaving studio signature to carpet border, 304 cm x 199 cm
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A large and impressive Tabriz medallion carpet, North-West Persia, late 19th/ early 20th century, featuring a large central dark blue medallion with two pendants, filled with intricate scrolling foliage against red ground, with scattered floral and foliate patterns, the border composed of scrolling palmettes, 484 cm x 361 cm. Provenance: Robert Bleakley, Sydney, Sothebys Australia, fine decorative Arts & jewellery, 27th October 2009, lot 302, Sir Ian Macfarlane, Sydney, Nomadic rug Traders, Sydney
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A French gilt-framed overmantel mirror, mid 19th century, the rectangular plate with shaped top, within a moulded frame with a carved crest to the top, 159 cm x 83 cm
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A Charles X provincial cherrywood armoire, circa 1820, the moulded cornice with rounded corners, above a pair of panelled doors enclosing shelves, with a lower concealed space to the base, raised on moulded front feet, 231 cm high, 155 cm wide, 63 cm deep
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A Northern European Biedermeier birch sofa, mid 19th century, the raised top rail with centre pediment above the padded back and enclosed arms and upholstered seat. Ebonised details to the back and arms, 107 cm high, 184 cm long, 65.5 cm deep.
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A French walnut and verre eglomise wine table, second half 19th century, the circular top with inset verre eglomise chess board, raised on a turned support, with outswept feet, 72 cm high, 52 cm diameter
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A French brass and porcelain carriage clock, retailed by Kilpatrick & Co, Paris, circa 1890, the brass frame neo-classical in form, inset with three hand painted porcelain panels, each with English hunting scenes. The dial bearing the retailers name 'Kilpatrick & Co./Paris' with lever platform and eight day strike on gong. Accompanied by key, 21.5 cm high (including handle), 10.3 cm wide, 9 cm deep
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A set of three French glass, gilded bronze and brass lanterns, late 19th century, each with decorative gilded metal housing, supporting a shaft with a single light, 133 cm total height, 59 cm high (lantern), 25 cm diameter. Provenance: formerly fitted at 16 berry Street, East Melbourne
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A pair of French Empire parcel-gilt metal chandeliers, early 20th century, the urn form shaft and dish bases emanating eight scrolling foliate branches terminating with beaded bronze splash pads and candles, the bases accented with pineapple finials, 125 cm high, 72 cm diameter. Provenance: formerly fitted at 16 berry Street, East Melbourne
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A French provincial walnut and upholstered wing armchair, second half 18th century, upholstered in modern light purple crushed velvet, down filled cushion seat, on a carved walnut frame, 114 cm high, 67 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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After Theodoor Rombouts (Flemish, 1597-1637), second half 19th century, 'The Gamblers', oil on canvas, housed in decorative gilded frame, unsigned, the frame 146 cm x 184.5 cm
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A large Two-Tiered Venetian chandelier, by Barovier & Toso, the central column emanating moulded leaves and flowers above six S-form branches with alternating leaves, and a larger lower tier of conforming design emanating ten branches, accented throughout with gold leaf inclusions, 100 cm high, 190 cm high with canopy, 140 cm diameter.
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A French marquetry cabinet, late 19th century, of D-shaped outline, the glazed cabinet to the top above a cabinet drawer, all flanked by open shelves, on square tapering supports, brass mounted throughout, 142 cm high, 94.5 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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A Napoleon III Thuya, kingwood and marquetry centre table, circa 1870, the rectangular top with rounded ends, finely inlaid with a classical centrepiece within a lattice field, the frieze with a drawer to one side, raised on fluted tapering supports, joined with a curving X-form stretcher with urn finial, bronze mounts to the edges of the top and the supports, 75 cm high, 128 cm wide, 79 cm deep. Provenance: retailed by Alston and brown, Melbourne, with label to interior of drawer
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A large Czech crystal basket chandelier, mid 20th century, of typical basket form, decorated in crystal drops, and crystal spikes emanating from a central brass column, 95 cm high, 160 cm high with canopy, 70 cm diameter.
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A Czech crystal Marie Therese birdcage chandelier, mid 20th century, of birdcage form, central column emanating eight scroll-form branches, adorned with clear and amber Murano droplets by Preciosa, 70 cm high, 129 cm high with canopy, 60 cm diameter.
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A Louis XVI style Marble-Top mahogany centre table, early 20th century, the rectangular top with inset veined marble slab, above a panelled frieze incorporating a concealed drawer to one side, raised on tapering square supports, richly mounted throughout with bronzes of classical design, 71.5 cm high, 110 cm wide, 67 cm deep
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A French ormolu mounted kingwood and mahogany bureau plat of small proportions, circa 1900, in transitional Louis XV style, the rectangular leather-lined top above a frieze decorated with classical ormolu mounts and with a drawer to one side, raised on slender cabriole supports, 74 cm high, 102 cm wide, 65 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Adelaide, the Debenali collection, Perth, 1960s
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A French Louis XVI style mahogany sideboard, by Maison Gouffe, Paris, mid 20th century, the shaped marble top above four frieze drawers and panelled cabinet doors opening to glass shelves, on toupie feet, brass mounts throughout. Gouffe label inside one drawer, 101 cm high, 200 cm wide, 52 cm deep. Other Notes: Maison Gouffe was a well known Parisian cabinet maker in the 1930s and its Contemporary Furniture Department was directed by acclaimed furniture designer Jean Royere (from 1934 to 1942).
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A pair of neoclassical miniature urns, late 19th century, each of baluster form, decorated with courting scenes in landscape settings, flanked by serpent handles, on a shaped base, 13.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide
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A pair of French neo-classical bronze and crystal epergnes, circa 1880, the faceted and tapering crystal flutes fixed onto vasiform bases, each decorated in the neo-classical fashion, on square bases, raised on Belgian black marble plinths, 43 cm high
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A Spanish oak and walnut side table, second half 17th century, the rectangular plank top above a richly carved frieze of three drawers, on turned supports with conforming peripheral stretchers, 82.5 cm high, 125 cm wide, 86.5 cm deep. Provenance: Grace Antiques, 1988
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A French gilt framed overmantle mirror, second half 19th century, the rectangular plate within a moulded frame, with a carved crest to the top of a cherub within a foliate wreath, 137 cm x 85 cm
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An Italian waterfall Swarovski Crystal chandelier, mid 20th century, featuring a central two tier waterfall and a lower five tier waterfall, the central column emanating six branches united with foliate ormolu mounts, 65 cm high, 120 cm high with canopy, 57 cm diameter.
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A Venetian four tier waterfall chandelier, circa 1960, the gilded brass baluster column supporting a decorative four tier frame adorned with Murano crystal droplets, 110 cm high with canopy, 60 cm high, 45 cm diameter.
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A French brass and verre eglomise table mirror, retailed by Alphonse Giroux, late 19th century, of oval form, the brass frame with applied putti, flowers and scrollwork, surrounding a clear border with silver verre eglomise decoration, enclosing a central mirrored reserve. Stamped 'Alp. Giroux/Paris' to verso, 25 cm high, 18 cm wide. Other Notes: Alphonse Giroux (1775/76?1848) was an important dealer in luxury goods and was known for trading in high-quality objects.
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An antique inspired brass and glass coffee table, 20th century, the two-tier brass framed table with glass inset shelves, 44.5 cm high, 124 cm long, 70 cm wide. Provenance: Geoffrey Hatty applied Arts
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A Chinese silver cocktail shaker together with four napkin rings, early 20th century, the cocktail shaker of typical form, decorated with a dragon to body and lid. Marker's marks for Sing fat, together with two pairs of napkin rings, the first pair decorated with dragons, maker's marks for Hung Chong, the second pair decorated with scholars and pavilions, unmarked, the cocktail shaker 20 cm high
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An Art Nouveau etched glass ormolu lantern, circa 1900, of hexagonal form, the ormolu frame incorporating a classical female cartouche above each glass panel, the base accented with a pineapple finial, 50 cm high, 85 cm high with canopy, 25 cm diameter.
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A Czech crystal basket chandelier, mid 20th century, the central column supporting a scalloped bobeche adorned with crystal lustres, above a crystal basket, incorporating a gilded brass ring emanating crystal spikes, above a lower tier of crystal droplets, 70 cm high, 140 cm high with canopy, 60 cm diameter.
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A Czech crystal two tier cut crystal chandelier, circa 1940, the central column, supporting two tiers of ten S-form branches, adorned with crystal drops, and bobeches, 100 cm high, 160 cm high with canopy, 70 cm diameter.
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A pair of French bronze torcheres, late 19th century, each of columnar form on a tripod base, various registers of decoration, brown patination with gilt details, 140 cm high approximately
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A bronze figure, 'Kugelspielerin', by Walter Schott (1861-1938), circa 1910, the female figure modelled in a stooped position, holding a sphere in her outstretched hand, the other arm behind her back, the circular base signed 'Walter Schott' to top and further inscribed 'Akt Ges Gladenbeck Berlin', raised on a stepped marble base, 35.5 cm total height, the marble base 11 cm x 11 cm
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A French patinated bronze figure of a nude female, by Henri Louis Levasseur (1853-1934), circa 1900, the nude female, modelled in a standing position, with one arm raised to her face, in a state of slumber, the chamfered square base signed 'H. Levasseur' to top and further inscribed ' a. Goldscheider Paris Ed' Vb 1785/ 11' to back edge of base, raised on a square verde antico marble base, 38.5 cm total height, the marble base 8.5 cm x 8.5 cm
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A pair of French bronze tazze, circa 1880, each of trefoil form, cast with three reserves, each representing an allegory of a European city, with satyr head motifs, raised on a tapering stem, above a circular foot, 16 cm high, 20 cm diameter
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A French patinated and gilt bronze pot and cover, late 19th century, of flattened circular form, decorated in middle Eastern and Oriental inspired designs, the whole in gilt bronze and black patination, with scrollwork decoration overall, raised on a shaped tapering foot, 23 cm high, 17 cm wide
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A French neo-classical bronze tazza, circa 1900, of typical form, decorated with a classical style portrait of a female to central reserve, within a grape and vine border, flanked by scrolling handles, raised on a tapering support, 11.5 cm high, 36.5 cm wide
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A classical style parcel-gilt bronze cherub, 20th century, in a seated position, with both arms raised in defence, sitting on a veined grey marble column and waisted circular foot, 56 cm high
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A Grand Tour bronze depicting the Borghese gladiator, after Francesco Righetti, 19th century, modelled as a young gladiator in motion, with his left arm raised, bearing an arm guard, mounted on a rectangular grey marble base. Unsigned, the bronze 35.5 cm high, 31 cm wide, 26 cm deep. 42.5 cm high including base
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A Grand Tour bronze figure of flying mercury, after Giovanni Da Bologna, 19th century, modelled balancing on one leg on an allegory of the north wind, holding the 'Caduceus' in his left hand, raised on a stepped circular marble base mounted with a bronze relief panel to central band. The statue is modelled after the original by Giovanni da Bologna (Jean Bologne) (1529-1608), 58 cm high
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A French bronze and Rogue marble inkwell, signed Ferdinand Barbedienne to foundry mark of Ferdinand Barbedienne, the rouge griotte marble base inset with two circular inkwell pots flanking a central bust of a French 19th century male bust, all raised on four bun feet. Foundry marks 'F. Barbedienne / Fondeur' and 'Reduction Mecanique / a. Collas', 21.5 cm high, 35 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep
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A French cast gilt bronze table mirror, circa 1870S, the shaped bevelled mirror, housed in an elaborate gilt bronze frame cast with scrolling motifs, female mask heads, and an armorial crest, 38.5 cm x 30 cm
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A French bronze figure, 'Premier Frisson', by Louis Oury (1867-1940), modelled as a young female nude in a motion of stretching, on a stepped circular base, signed and titled, 26 cm high
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An Italian figural marble and alabaster lamp on marble pedestal, late 19th century, the marble acanthus leaf decorated lamp shade, above an alabaster column joining to a marble carving of a semi nude female on a rock formation, raised on an alabaster socle, sitting on a veined marble columnar pedestal, total height 173 cm, the pedestal 104 cm high.
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An Italian alabaster and Carrara marble bust of young girl, by Ferdinando Vichi (1875-1945), first quarter 20th century, modelled wearing a decorative bonnet, raised on a square alabaster socle base, inscribed 'F. Vichi/Firenze/Made in Italy' to verso, 51.5 cm high, 37 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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An early George III mahogany bureau, third quarter 18th century, of typical form, the fall-front enclosing a fitted interior above four graduated long drawers, on bracket feet, 104.4 cm high, 96 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A Victorian gasolier conversion cut crystal lustre chandelier, mid 19th century, the central column adorned with three tiers of crystal lustres, above a cut crystal bowl emanating three S-form arms adorned with lustres, 105 cm high, 160 cm high with canopy, 80 cm diameter.
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A Sheraton style painted and gilt occasional table, early 20th century, the rectangular top with cantered corners, painted with a classical urn on plinth, raised on a classical urn and tripod pedestal, 74 cm high, 37.5 wide, 51 cm deep
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A William and Mary carved and silvered pine stool, circa 1690, the upholstered top in needlework raised on os-de-mouton supports joined with scrolling cross stretchers. Together with two needlework covered throw cushions, 44.5 cm high, 36 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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A pair of Queen Anne parcel-gilt walnut side chairs, early 18th century, each with an open back centered on a baluster form splat with paper scrolls to the crest and waist, the shaped drop-in seat in needlework, raised on cabriole supports, stylized shells and other decoration to the seat rail and knees of the front supports, 104 cm high, 54 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A George III mahogany sideboard, early 19th century, the bow-front top above an arrangement of three drawers, raised on tapering turned supports, the top and front inlaid with ebony stringing, 93 cm high, 152.5 cm wide, 61.5 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne, Francis Egerton Grosvenor, 8th Earl of Wilton
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An English brass telescopic table lamp stamped Palmer & Co, patent, 19th century, the polished brass column with stylized acanthus leaf decoration to top and foot, together with a frosted and clear glass shade, later electrified, 91 cm total height
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A late Georgian mahogany low bookcase, early 19th century, the moulded cornice and frieze, above a pair of glazed doors and two cabinet doors to the base, 140.5 cm high, 102.5 cm wide, 32 cm deep.
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A George III mahogany games table, early 19th century, the half-round top crossbanded with rosewood, enclosing a baize lined playing surface, raised on reeded tapering square supports, 73 cm high, 91 cm wide, 44 cm deep (closed)
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A George III mahogany side chair, circa 1780, the shaped top rail with carved crest above the Gothic tracery splat and square drop-in seat, on square section supports, joined with a H-form stretcher, 102 cm high, approximately 52 cm seat height.
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A bible together with a carved box, the bible 16th century, the box 19th century, the rectangular pine box richly carved with a scene of birds amongst foliage to the lid, opening to reveal a fitted red and gilt lacquered interior, above a single drawer below with a sectioned interior, the bible with brown leather binding (rebound), published by Christopher Baker, London, 1597. Inscribed Westmore Stephens/Wolverton/ Toorak/1899 to inside cover page, the box 16 cm high, 40 cm wide, 29 cm deep. Provenance:…
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A set of four Edwardian sterling silver candlesticks, by Mappin & Webb, London, dated 1902-1903, each of column form, with raised swag, ribbon and tassel decoration, with gadrooned removable sconces and modern custom made glass drip trays, 19 cm high, 9 cm wide, 9 cm deep
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An Art Deco sterling silver four-piece tea and coffee set, by Frank Cobb & Co, Sheffield, dated 1943, comprising coffee pot, teapot, sugar and creamer, each of oblong section raised on a conforming shaped foot, approximately 1705 gms total weight including composite handles, the coffee pot 19.5 cm high, 20 cm wide
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A George III and later mahogany kneehole desk of small proportions, early 19th century, the rectangular top above an arrangement of drawers around a kneehole cabinet, the sides pine, adapted, probably from a chest of drawers, 74 cm high, 78 cm wide, 37.5 cm deep
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An early Victorian marquetry and mahogany wine table, circa 1840, the circular oak top inlaid in various woods with a geometric pattern radiating from a central stylized florette, raised on a turned pedestal with shaped outswept feet, 76 cm high, 58.5 cm diameter
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A George III style satinwood and mahogany library bookcase, 19th century, of breakfront outline, the upper part with moulded cornice above four astragal-glazed doors, the slightly projecting lower part with four cabinet doors, on a moulded plinth base, decorated with inlaid fields and banding throughout, 227 cm high, 231 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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