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The Robert Hutchinson Collection of Australiana — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:222
Sale Title:The Robert Hutchinson Collection of AustralianaLots with images:219
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:194
Date:22-Feb-2022
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Australian Colonial cedar chiffonier, c. 1840, the triangular shape back above a rectangular top with a single shelf on ring turned supports, over two cushion moulded drawers and a pair of paneled doors, on turned feet, height 157 cm width 113 cm depth 53 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar reclining chair, c. 1850, the rectangular padded back above a pair of scrolled arms, raised on front turned legs with brass castors, height 97 cm width 66 cm depth 88 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar revolving bookcase, N.S.W. Origin, c. 1850, three tiers, labelled 'Manufactured by Alex. W. Norton 52 & 54 Hunter Street' (A/F), height 128 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar riding boot stand, N.S.W. Origin, c. 1860, with acorn finial, eight rotating pegs, raised on a circular base, height 118 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: Cf. For comparison K. Fahy. C. Simpson and A. Simpson Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture, p. 466
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Australian Colonial cedar canterbury, Tasmanian origin, c. 1845, with four sections, and one single drawer, on brass castors, one castor restored, height 56 cm width 53 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: illustrated K. Fahy. C. Simpson and A. Simpson Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture, p. 459
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Six Australian Colonial cedar dining chairs, 19th century, assembled set, each raised on turned front legs and saber back legs (6), height 84 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar library table, c. 1880, the shaped rectangular top above a faceted column on a shaped rectangular base, raised on ball feet, height 74 cm width 135 cm depth 67 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Two Australian figural wall mirrors, kangaroo and emu, c. 1920, mounted on wooden frames (2), height 88 cm, 89 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar sofa, N.S.W origin, c. 1845, the shaped back carved with acanthus leaves, over scroll arms, raised on turned feet, upholstered in red velvet, height 94 cm width 202 cm depth 63 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar hall table, c. 1840, the triangular back centered with a shield carved in high relief, supported on turned tapering legs, height 87 cm width 89 cm depth 38.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar lyre fronted easy chair, N.S.W origin, c. 1840, the rectangular padded back over scrolled arms, raised on slender bulbous turned front legs with brass castors, upholstered in red velvet (A/F), height 102 cm width 76 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: illustrated K. Fahy. C. Simpson and A. Simpson Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture, p. 438
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Monumental Australian Colonial cedar bookcase, c. 1840, in the Egyptian revival taste, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors decorated with parcel-gilt stylised flowers, and enclosing shelves, height 246 cm width 165 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: Ex David Cloonan's collection, the collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar sideboard, Tasmanian origin, c. 1840, the triangular shape back above a breakfront top, three drawer frieze comprising a central cushion moulded drawer flanked by two short drawers, over two pedestals with cupboard doors, raised on a plinth base, height 118.5 cm width 187 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: illustrated K. Fahy. C. Simpson and A. Simpson Nineteenth Century Australian furniture, p. 359
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Australian Colonial cedar breakfast table, c. 1830, the circular top above a turned column, on three outswept legs terminating in brass lion paw castors, restored, height 74 cm diameter 130 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar armchair, c. 1860, the rectangular padded back above a pair of scrolled arms with padded armrests, raised on carved tapering front legs with castors, height 97 cm width 64 cm depth 86 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Rare Australian Colonial cedar travelling bookcase, N.S.W. Origin, c. 1850, with two doors enclosing a shelved interior, brass bounded, height 76 cm width 61 cm depth 38 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: illustrated K. Fahy. C. Simpson and A. Simpson Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture, p. 289
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Australian Colonial cedar desk, N.S.W origin, c. 1880, with inset green leather top, above two drawers, on turned legs, retains cabinet maker's label 'T. Moores furniture, Pitt st', height 77 cm width 137 cm depth 98 cm. Provenance: Moores Emporium, the collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian cedar and pine toilet mirror, Tasmanian origin, c. 1885, the arched mirror plate flanked by two turned supports, over a serpentine shape base inlaid with two jockeys on horse backs, raised on porcelain feet, height 84 cm width 68 cm depth 26 cm. Provenance: Ex David Cloonan's collection, the collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: illustrated K. Fahy. C. Simpson and A. Simpson Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture, p. 408
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Australian Colonial burr cedar side table, c. 1840, circular top with burr cedar veneer, above a cedar column with tripod base, height 73 cm diameter 48.5 cm. Provenance: Ex David Cloonan's collection, the collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian cedar easy chair, c. 1880, the buttoned padded back above a pair of scrolled arms, on turned front legs with brass castors, upholstered in Burgundy leather, height 98 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian cedar chaise longue, second half of the 19th century, cream cotton upholstery, turned legs on brass castors, height 91 cm width 175 cm depth 71 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian brass and iron Duet piano stool, N.S.W. Origin, c. 1889, with silvered seats, impressed 'C. Kleeman and Blume patent Sydney 1889', missing one finial (A/F), height 61 cm width 86 cm depth 41 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: illustrated K. Fahy. C. Simpson and A. Simpson Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture, p. 453
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Copper, brass and wrought iron lamp stand, late 19th century, with a circular copper tray, raised on three scrolling feet, missing kerosene lamp and shade, height 158 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar wardrobe, N.S.W. Origin, 19th century, the moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors, over two short drawer and one long drawers, on a plinth base, retains manufacturer's label 'Hardy Bros south head Road Sydney', height 220 cm width 122 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Arts & Crafts kauri pine armchair, c. 1900, with reticulated floral design, restored, height 96 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar food safe, N.S.W. Origin, c. 1850, with two pairs of doors enclosing shelves and two short drawers, missing mesh to sides and doors, height 157.5 width 107 cm depth 48 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: illustrated K. Fahy. C. Simpson and A. Simpson Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture, p. 315
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Australian Colonial cedar side table, second half of the 19th century, the rectangular top above four turned and carved legs with undershelf (A/F), height 76.5 width 116 cm depth 65.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: pencilled in chalk on underside 'McCulloch', retains decal label John Hawkins, Sydney
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Pair of Australian cedar fireplace Surrounds, c. 1900, each with a rectangular mantlepiece top and carved columns (2), approx. Height 135 cm width 155.5 cm depth 19 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar food safe, second half of the 19th century, the shaped back above rectangular top with moulded edge, over a pair of panelled doors enclosing shelves, with mesh sides, height 134 cm width 104 cm depth 47.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar cellarette, c. 1840, square top with tapering paneled sides, height 43 cm width 55 depth 55 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar hanging corner cabinet, late 19th century, the moulded cornice above a single glazed door enclosing shelves, height 131 cm width 106 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Walker Sons & Bartholomew, Art Nouveau armchair, c. 1905, with floral velvet upholstery, side slides, one (A/F), labelled 'Walker Sons & Bartholomew Ltd 357 Pitt St Sydney' a/f slide, height 101 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar towel rack, c. 1900, tri-fold design, height 100 cm width 77 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar three-tier whatnot, late 19th century, four rectangular open shelves, on turned supports, height 87.5 cm width 94.5 cm depth 28 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Pair of Australian Colonial cedar wall mirrors, late 19th century, each of rectangular form (2), 49 x 38 cm. Provenance: Ernest Elphinstone Antiques, Woollahra, the collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Pair of Australian cedar wall brackets, 19th century, carved with acanthus leaf design ending in scrolls, some chips to wood (A/F) (2), approx. Height 57 cm. Provenance: Ernest Elphinstone Antiques, Woollahra, the collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar sofa, c. 1840, the curved back above two scrolled arms carved with acanthus leaves, on turned feet with brass castors, frame only (A/F), height 93 cm width 236 cm depth 61 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar foot stool, 19th century, rectangular, raised on turned feet, upholstered in red velvet, together with a small footstool with black horsehair upholstery (2), height 22 cm width 103 cm depth 29 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian giltwood overmantel mirror, N.S.W. Origin, late 19th century, rectangular with porcelain feet, stamped 'From ..Ab Pike 365 + 365a Pitt St Sydney', 51.5 x 94 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Pair of high back armchairs, pale green fabric with embroidered roses (2), height 110 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Gilded brass Gothic revival hexagonal chandelier, in the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, adorned with dragons and reticulated design, height 105 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian cedar three-tier side table, c. 1900, square top and shelves, on bobbin turned supports, together with stool with carved seat and an octogonal side table (3), height 84 cm width 35 cm depth 35 cm, height 59 cm width 29.5 cm depth 29.5 cm; height 42 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Farmers and Company, Sydney, two Art Nouveau side chairs, c. 1900, the back plates with reticulated heart motifs, each retains label 'Farmer and Company, Sydney', together with beard Watson & Co., Sydney side chair, labelled, one seat (A/F) (3), height 95 cm, 108 cm; height 97 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Pair of Australian Colonial cedar hanging cabinets, late 19th century, of rectangular form, each with a single glazed door enclosing shelves (2), height 112 cm width 76 cm depth 19 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Two Australian wooden stools, comprising a tramp art stool with circular top, and a spotted gum milking stool (2), height 40 cm, height 36 cm width 46 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian red cedar display vitrine from the Sydney international exhibition, rectangular case with a single glass door enclosing later shelves, height 112 cm width 76 cm depth 19 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Regency mahogany card table, c. 1840, the rectangular top with rounded corners, above four turned legs, height 74 cm width 94.5 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Regency mahogany hall chair, c. 1830, the shaped back carved with scrolls and a plain shield, raised on two turned front legs and two saber back legs, height 86 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar storage trunk, 19th century, rectangular with hinged lid, height 39 cm width 83 cm depth 45 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Rustic cedar side table, oval top above a pedestal with cross-shape base, height 77 cm width 78 cm depth 45 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Chinoiserie green lacquer bookshelf, first half of the 20th century, decorated with pagodas in landscapes, with four open shelves above a single cupboard door, raised on bracket feet, height 160 cm width 39 cm depth 32 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Sheraton style mahogany three-tier cake stand, 20th century, inlaid with basket of flowers, together with a Louis XVI style green painted and parcel-gilt plant stand (2), height 95 cm, 91 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Pair of Australian Colonial cedar carvers, c. 1830, with shaped backs, above two scroll arms, on turned and carved legs, grey and cream diamond pattern upholstery (2), height 90 cm. Provenance: private Collector, Sydney
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Cedar food box, c. 1900, the square box with mesh sides and door, height 43 cm width 43.5 cm depth 42 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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F. Lassetter & Co., brass candle lamp, c. 1880, brass and metal, labelled, height 39 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Salesman sample of a cedar door, hand painted, 76 x 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar writing slope, 19th century, enclosing fitted interior with two pigeonholes, height 13.5 cm width 45 cm depth 33.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian cedar Ballot box, late 19th century, of square form, with one opening to the lid, height 30 cm width 30 cm depth 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Taxidermy white cockatoo, the specimen on a naturalistically painted rocky outcrop, with blue sky background, within a glazed wooden case, height 65 cm width 42 cm depth 22 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Taxidermy tree of birds, the specimens on a naturalistically painted tree, with blue sky background, within a glazed cedar case, height 95 cm width 65 cm depth 32 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Taxidermy group of three bowerbirds, the specimens on a naturalistically painted rocky outcrop, within glass dome, height 45.5 cm width 41 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Pair of emu eggs, on stands, decorated with designs of butterflies and floral sprays (2), approx. Height 22 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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John Baird (1834-1894), kerosene Shale relief portrait of a gentleman, late quarter 19th century, circular plaque, facing front with one hand in waistcoat, diameter 15.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Rare Ambrotype portrait of John Baird (1834-1894), in ebonised frame carved by John Baird, 14 x 14.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Bronzed metal kangaroo mystery clock, c. 1900, the standing macropod with a giltmetal timepiece-pendulum in his mouth, on an ebonised plinth, restored, height 31 cm width 25.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: illustrated Mona brand, Australiana, Ure Smith, p.7
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Empire ormolu clock, by Raingo Freres, 19th century, movement striking on bell, the rectangular case surmounted by a spelter greyhound, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, raised on scrolling acanthus leaf feet (A/F), height 41 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Two Victorian cedar tea caddies, 19th century, one of sarcophagus shape, the other rectangular with inlaid interior (A/F) (2), height 15 cm width 25 cm, height 17 cm width 27.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Tortoise glass footed vase, with deep brown flecks, height 36.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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F. Mazura, kangaroo, c. 1920, bronze, signed on base 'F. Mazura', raised on a variegated marble base, height 26 cm width 21.5 cm. Provenance: Ernest Elphinstone Antiques, Woollahra, the collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Nelson William Illingworth (English, 1862-1926), Sir George Reid, plaster portrait in high relief, signed registered 392 22:7:95 Nelson Illingworth', diameter 27 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Two folk art miniature straw buildings, Sydney Townhall and Queen Victoria building (2), height 29 cm, 22 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Arts & Crafts copper and wrought iron fire screen, the shield shape plate decorated with flowers, hammered finish, raised on scrolled feet, height 80 cm width 40 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar cake stand, 19th century, circular top, on stepped circular foot, height 20 cm diameter 29.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar cutlery tray, 19th century, rectangular, with handle, 47.5 x 55 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Collection of metalware kangaroos, comprising a small cast iron kangaroo door stop, a brass and bronze kangaroo door stop, four small kangaroos, and a table mirror, depicting a macropod standing in front of a circular mirror flanked by water lily leaves (7), height 18 cm (iron door stop), height 20 cm (mirror). Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Edwardian silver plated and cut-glass oil lamp, electrified, hallmarked, height 62 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australiana desk set, late 19th century, with two carved emu eggs and central time piece on silver plated mount (A/F), height 34 cm width 32 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Silver full hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed 'The Australian Registered', the case engraved with Australian coat-of-arms, Advance Australia, the movement engraved 'The Australian', weight 49.9 grams diameter 4.2 mm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Sterling silver card case, mark of Hilliard & Thomason, Chester, 1898, the rectangular case engraved with a kangaroo on each side, hallmarked, 10.2 x 7.4 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Collection of tortoiseshell and silver plated table accessories, comprising two tortoiseshell picture frames, a tortoiseshell plaque, a silver plated ashtray, a silver plated picture frame and a silver plated posy vase (6), height 16 cm (vase). Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Silver plated trinket box, the rectangular lidded box engraved 'Where are my?' applied with a hair pin and surmounted by a kangaroo, together with a silver plated kookaburra shoe horn, 1936, decorated with the Sydney Harbor bridge (2), height 7 cm width 10 cm depth 5.5 cm, height 12 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: illustrated Mona brand, Australiana, Ure Smithp.5
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Collection of eleven silver plated napkin rings, comprising six decorated with maps of the country and Australian animals, a pair of silver plated Parramatta bowling club napkin rings, and a plain sterling silver napkin ring (11), approx. Height 6.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Collection of six silver plated knife rests, decorated with eucalyptus leaves, ferns and Australian animals (6), approx. Height 5 cm width 12 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Collection of sterling silver and silver plated spoons and serving pieces, decorated with Australian animals and maps of the country (16), approx. Length 23.5 cm (servers). Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Collection of gold jewellery, comprising a 9ct gold, metal and silk fob, two 9ct gold pendants, rose gold circular frames set with Australian coat-of-arms, 9ct gold wishbone brooch, a shell brooch and a 9ct gold hat pin, and an 18ct gold ring (A/F), stamped (6), weight 3.5 grans (pendants), 1.52 grams (wishbone);. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Miniature ivory Spy glass, c. 1879, with printed view of the garden Palace, inscribed 'Sydney international exhibition 1879', height 1.6 cm. Provenance: Sydney international exhibition, 1879, the collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Collection of silver plated table accessories, a bonbon dish in the form of a scallop shell and surmounted by a kangaroo, a silver plated candle holder surmounted by a kangaroo, an inkstand, a silver plate pin tray (4), height 6.5 cm width 17 cm depth 12 cm (bonbon dish). Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Four assorted silver plate bowls, two surmounted by a kookaburra, one with a kangaroo and one with an emu, together with two silver plated egg cups, each egg cup resting on an eucalyptus leaf surmounted by a kookaburra, stamped 'Epns made in Australia', one cup with minor dents (6), approx. Height 10 cm diameter 11.2 cm (bowls), height 7 cm width 12.5 cm (egg cups). Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Three Australian copper and brass kettles, two 'A Fischer patent Adelaide' kettles, and a small kettle decorated with Australian animals, the lid surmounted by a snake, small Fischer kettle missing lid, together with an electro plated Britannia metal teapot, of tapering cylindrical shape engraved with kookaburra and lorikeet, stamped Cofferdam trademark made in England', visible dents (A/F) (4), height 23.5 cm diameter 25.5 cm, height 12.5 cm diameter 14.5 cm, height 13.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of…
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Four assorted smoking pipes, comprising a hand blown opaline glass pipe, three timber pipes (4), approx. 24 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Bronze medal from the international exhibition, Sydney, New South Wales, 1879, figure of New South Wales surrounded by works of industry before exhibition building. Around 'International exhibition Sydney N.S.W.M.D.Ccc.Lxxix', signed 'J.S. & A.B. Wyon', in cedar frame, diameter 14.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Medal of Cession of Transportation 1853, Tasmania Founded 1803, white metal, by the Royal mint, London (A/F), diameter 5.8 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Collection of bronze medals, including Adelaide 1887 Jubilee international exhibition bronze first order of Merit medal, 1854?, 'Agricultural Society of New South Wales, Practice with Science awarded to Chester Earles first prize 1872?, silver plated medal of the Orchid Society of NSW 1961', 'First international exhibition, James cook Discovered N.S.W., 1879' (4), diameter 7.5 cm, 9 cm; 6.2 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Bronze exhibition medal of Products of New South Wales exhibition, Sydney, 1854, signed L.C. Wyon, diameter 7.3 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Collection of Australian medals and coins, comprising van Diemen's land R. Josephs, new town Toll gate penny 1855, 'Davies Alexander & Co. Goulburn penny token, 1837, bronze medal of Bathurst Amateur Art Society 2nd prize and others (10), diameter 2.8 cm (van Diemen's land coin). Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Wedgwood, Jasperware commemorative Sydney cove medallion, Reproduced 1975, cream jasperware, embossed on lower centre of the obverse 'Etruria 1789', ed. 371/500, brown ink printed stamp to back and impressed 'Wedgwood Ec made in England 75 371', with case and booklet, diameter 7.3 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: after a design by Henry Webber, England, 1754-1826
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Cast iron door stop of George Reid (1845-1918), together with a glazed pottery bust of a young man, signed 'Barry Cream' (2), height 12.5 cm, 12 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: Exhibited at old Parliament house Canberra when setting up the portrait gallery in 1990?s
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Art Deco Bakelite kookaburra cigarette dispenser, black and cream, mechanical action, height 11.5 cm width 18.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Two Australian pokerwork wooden plates, incised and painted with scenes depicting kookaburras on branches, together with a tall pokerwork vase with banded decoration of waratahs (3), approx. Height 35 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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Australian cedar Tabletop book rack, c. 1900, with pierced handles to sides, height 32 cm width 95 cm depth 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
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