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The Autumn Auction Series — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:505
Sale Title:The Autumn Auction SeriesLots with images:494
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:382
Date:27-Mar-2022
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A George III mahogany fold-over tea table, 73 cm high, 80 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A large French oak coffee table, in the 18th century style, 45 cm high, 153 cm wide, 121 cm deep
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A pair of French provincial style linen upholstered bergeres, 94.5 cm high, 81 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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An Austrian painted pine blanket box, late 18th century, 56.5 cm high, 136.5 cm wide, 68.5 cm deep
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A pair of oak joined stool in the 18th century English style, 45 cm high, 48 cm wide, 28 cm deep
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A Charles II style upholstered walnut armchair, 118 cm high, 61 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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A set of eight George I style upholstered dining chairs, upholstered in blue and white brocade
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A pair of giltwood Doric column table lamps, 64.5 cm high
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A gilded salon mirror, 19th century, 142.5 x 90 cm
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A George I style walnut armchair, upholstered in blue and white brocade
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A French provincial oak tilt top wine table, 70 cm high, 95 cm diameter
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After Pancrace Bessa, Quince, a pair of coloured engravings, printed text in image, 53.5 x 37 cm (each). Provenance: Joshua McClelland print room, Melbourne
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A pair of classical Roman figural studies, oil on canvas, 35 x 100 cm (each)
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A Central African beaded pelt decoration, 55 x 42 cm
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A large red 'Lava' etched vase by Benjamin Edols & Kathy Elliott, Australian, 1996, etched signature and date to base, 62 cm high, Exhibited, Ben Edols and Kathy Elliot, 'Light Marks', Distelfink gallery, Melbourne, 19 October - 6 November 1996
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A large slender bottle vase by Benjamin Edols & Kathy Elliott, Australian, 1996, etched signature and date to base, 69 cm high, Exhibited, Ben Edols and Kathy Elliot, 'Light Marks', Distelfink gallery, Melbourne, 19 October - 6 November 1996
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Y a zebra skin rug, 292 cm long, 175 cm wide
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A pair of gilt metal candelabra, each with ornate acanthus motif branches, standing on six scrolling feet, 67 cm high
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A bronze arc de Triomphe Grand Tour trinket box, 19th century, realistically modelled with bronzed sculptures and chains, a velvet lined hinged compartment, standing on an oval onyx base, 15 cm high
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A brass mounted burr walnut, kingwood and satinwood marquetry inlaid centre table, late 19th century, 75 cm high, 132 cm wide, 88 cm deep
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A pair of carved walnut studded leather armchairs, French, 19th century
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A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and marble candelabra, 19th century, each modelled as a semi-draped putto holding aloft a leafy branch surmounted by bud form sconces, 71 cm high
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A pair of modern moulded glass and polished brass table lamps, with pleated white silk shades, 74 cm high
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A pair of French provincial style linen upholstered bergeres, 102 cm high, 71 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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A Majolica asparagus dish, French, 10 cm high
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A Murano glass bowl by Signoretti, Italian, circa 1960, signed to base 'Signoretti Murano', 13 cm high
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A large copper jam pan, with brass handles, 45.5 cm diameter
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A pair of 'Balloon' ceiling lights by Yves Christin for Bilumen, Italian, circa 1980, one pale pink, the other pale blue, 39 cm high
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A set of ten cream lacquer dining chairs by Galotti & Radice, Italian, circa 1980's, each with cream brocade upholstery and a pierced arching back
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A vintage children's tricycle, 54 cm high
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A French provincial style oak wire front bookcase, 260 cm high, 158 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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After John Gould, Falcinellus Igneus, Botaurus Lentiginosus, Astur Palumbarius and Phalacrocorax Carbo, a suite of four colour prints, printed text on image, 53 x 35.5 cm (each approx)
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A set of French provincial style ladder back dining chairs, comprising eight chairs with rush seats
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A large French Empire style silver gilt mirror, with a pierced wreath finial, 134 x 83 cm
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A gilded wrought iron and moulded glass hall light, French, 65 cm high
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A pair of George III style mahogany armchairs, with embroidered linen upholstered seats
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A giltwood salon mirror, with a rounded rectangular frame, 110 x 90 cm
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A George V sterling silver salver by James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Birmingham, 1912, with a beaded edge, standing on three claw ball feet, 36 cm diameter, 1230gms
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An Adam style Victorian silver plated tea urn, circa 1890, of vase form with leaf capped loop handles, the ivory tap sitting above a fluted spigot, 52 cm high
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A gilt washed silver circular serving dish by Victor Boivin, Paris, late 19th century, with a gilt swirled fluted bowl and a leaf capped silver rim, 24.5 cm diameter, 505gms
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A pair of gilt and silver circular serving dishes by Victor Boivin, Paris, late 19th century, each gilt swirled fluted bowl with a leaf capped silver rim, standing on four volute feet, 26 cm diameter, total weight of silver 1050gms
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A George II sterling silver baluster pint mug by Francis Spilsury I, London 1737, with leaf capped scroll handle and a contemporary engraved coat of arms, inscription to base circa 1921, 12 cm high, 415gms
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A set of partial gilt, silver and niello topographical dessert spoons, Moscow 1881 & 1864, comprising six dessert spoons depicting St Basil's Cathedral, and a serving spoon with lattice decoration, the largest piece 16 cm long, total weight of silver 155gms
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A Victorian sterling silver mug by William Gibson & John Langman, London, 1898, embossed with a band of grape vines above partial fluting and a leaf capped scroll handle, retailers marks 'Goldsmiths & Silvers Company, 112 Regent St.' to base, 8.5 cm high, 145 grams
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A George II sterling silver salver by Ebenezer Coker, London 1759, with shell, fancy scroll and gadrooned rim, raised on three ball and claw feet and engraved with a crest, 20 cm diameter, 400gms
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A Japanese silver-plated chrysanthemum embossed jewel box, Meiji period, on four feet, key and later felt lined interior, 12 x 31 x 23 cm
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A silver children's tableware set by Smith, Patterson & Co, Boston, circa 1900, comprising a porringer, a plate and a bowl, each with a cut decoration of frollicking putto, the largest bowl 15 cm diameter, total weight of silver 360gms
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An Art Nouveau enamel and silver baluster bud vase, possibly American, circa 1900, decorated with lilac, tulips and green leaves on a pale blue guilloche enamel ground, 11 cm high
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A pair of George IV sterling silver wine coasters by John & Thomas settle, Sheffield, 1822, with wood bosses, 5.5 cm high, 17 cm diameter, total weight 515gms
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A pair of Elizabeth II pierced sterling silver wine coasters by M. C. Hersey & Son Ltd, London, 1994, the central panels monogrammed 'Rjc' and 'Jlc' with wood bosses, 4 cm high, 9 cm diameter, total weight 175gms
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Dirk Scopier for Leerdam glass, Dutch, circa 1937 a sculptural art glass vase by Andries Scopier for Leerdam glass, Dutch, circa 1937, frosted studio mark to indented base, 17.5 cm high
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A Lalique crystal 'Curling Flower' bowl, France, together with a blown glass twisting triangular trinket bowl, possibly Murano, etched in cursive 'Lalique France' to base, 9.5 cm high
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An Orrefors crystal 'Bluebell' dish, Swedish, together with a moulded glass ashtray, English, the dish 6 cm wide
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A red Murano 'Bubble' glass bowl, with a molded tendril form body, 16 cm wide
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A crystal glass cat paperweight by Val St Lambert, France, 10 cm high
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A faceted crystal dish, 32 cm diameter
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A set of six large glass goblets, 20th century, 22 cm high each
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An art glass decanter, Italian, 1995, of triangular form with iridescent brown interior, etched signature and date to base, 40.5 cm high
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A Lalique crystal 'Cygne Tete Levee' statue, 20th century, etched cursive 'Lalique France' to below left of the rectrices, 24 cm high
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A Murano glass horse sculpture by Arnaldo Zanella, 20th century, signed to the belly 'A Zanella', 24 cm high
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An Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a dancer by Josef Lorenzl, Austrian, circa 1930, raised on a green onyx base, signed Lorenzl, 24 cm high
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A cultured pearl and coral necklace, set throughout with alternating groups of three cultured pearls measuring 7.2 mm and three coral beads measuring 8 mm; strung to an 18ct gold diamond set clasp. Length 90 cm.
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A silk scarf in original packaging by Cartier, Paris
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A black leather S de Cartier sapphire handbag, the bag features a leather body, chain straps, a magnetic closure, an internal logo plaque, gold tone hardware and an interior pocket with the original dust bag and box
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A black leather flip S de Cartier sapphire wallet, with gold tone hardware, coin pocket and credit card holder
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Two vintage faux leather crocodile handbags
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A leather tan ladies wallet together with a Hardy Bros faux crocodile jewellery travel box
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A vintage gold swallow brooch, a vintage gold swallow brooch, featuring a swallow set with split pearls; swallow in 15ct gold. Note the pin is a later addition and is gold plated.
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A sterling silver pocket watch by Julian Assman, German, circa 1900, silver case, enamel dial, 15 jewels, crown wind pin set movement, dial and movement signed 'J. Assmann, Glasshutte, 50 mm diameter
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Two vintage gold watches and parts, featuring a diamond set Art Deco watch face - not on band, an 18ct white gold band, and an 18ct gold watch with face separate. Total weight 35.9g.
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An 18ct gold cylinder pocket watch, French, circa 1820, key wind cylinder movement, silver engine turned dial, inscribed to the back Echappement a Cylindre Quatre Trous En Rubis', within a slim, rose gold case with a short chain and stone set key, original fitted box, 42 mm diameter
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A Louis XV marble top gilt bronze mounted serpentine commode, French, 18th century, 83 cm high, 127 cm wide, 63 cm deep
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A Lalique 'Nesting Lovebirds' vase, etched 'R.Lalique' to base, 17 cm high
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A Lalique 'Elisabeth' pattern pedestal vase, the frosted bowl cut with a continuous pattern of birds perched in a tree, engraved 'Lalique France' cursive signature to centre of the base, 13 cm high
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A small verre eglomise decorated salon mirror, 46 x 30 cm
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A mother-of-pearl and brass inlaid rosewood jewellery box, 19th century, with a dark green velvet lined interior, 13 cm high, 30 cm wide, 22 cm deep
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A French gilt bronze mounted glass jewel box, late 19th century, together with a rolled gold stone set propelling pencil, the box 11 cm high, 15 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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A large Doulton Lambeth silicon ware Art pottery vase, decorated with a continuous etched flower pattern within stylised borders, impressed factory marks and incised signature to base, 44.5 cm high
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A Victorian Staffordshire pottery figure of a news seller, standing, hawking copies of the 'Daily News', the title in raised capitals on the face of the square base, the underside impressed 'S. Smith Longton England', moulded '6 P.M.' to the front of the figure, 31 cm high
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A Hamadan district rug, north-west Iran, circa 1930, 260 x 137 cm
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A Worcester 'Three Flowers' pattern baluster coffee pot, circa 1770, scroll handle and acorn finial, crescent moon marl, 24 cm high
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A miniature bronze bust of Marie Antoinette, after the Versailles original by Felix Lecomte, early 20th century, raised on a sculptor's tripod modelling table, 21 cm high
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A collection of lacquered papier mache spectacle cases, Russian, 19th century, comprising three pieces, each painted with a portrait of a lady, the largest 14 x 7 cm
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A collection of papier mache topographical spectacle cases, Russian, 19th century, comprising three cases lacquer painted with scenes of the cavalry, Moscow on the river Volga and a building, with portraits of ladies to the reverse, the largest 14 x 7 cm
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A streaked brown glazed bowl, of wide conical form, 20 cm diameter
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A pair of painted gilt wood torchieres, French, 18th century, with pierced gilt bronze sconces, 66 cm high
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A collection of sterling silver dressing table accessories, Birmingham, 1921 and later, comprising eight pieces including clothes brushes, mirrors and a shaving stand, the largest mirror 28.5 cm long
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A pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Woodward & Lothrop, American, circa 1960s, with weighted bases, 24.5 cm high, total weight 1085gms
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Two Art Deco sterling silver photo frames, Birmingham, the largest 19 x 12 cm, total weight of frames 175gms
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A pair of pierced sterling silver bonbon comports by Hardy Brothers, Birmingham, 1909, of hexagonal form, standing on a stepped foot, in original case, total weight of silver 145gms
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A silvered bronze jewel casket, French, the lid with a central porcelain panel of lovers, 6 cm high, 18 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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A George V sterling silver trumpet vase by Gorham Manufacturing Co, Birmingham, 1910, together with an American sterling silver weighted vase, the trumpet vase engraved 'Sorley Glasgow' to base, the weighted vase 14 cm high, the trumpet vase 70gms
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An Art Deco sterling silver milk jug and sucrier, American, 1930s and later, cement loaded bases to both, the sucrier 10 cm high, total weight of silver 235gms
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A George VI sterling silver cigarette box by Callow, England, 1937, with engine turned decoration and gilt washed interior, 2 cm high, 8 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep
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An Italian gilt framed portrait of a lady, signed illegibly in image, 17 x 12 cm (image size), 28 x 23 cm (frame size)
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A silver and lapis lazuli dressing table box
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A brass inlaid flame mahogany long case clock, 19th century, the enamel dial signed 'J Cohen', 238 cm high, 61 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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A set of sterling silver Devonshire pattern teaspoons, early 20th century, comprising six pieces in original velvet lined case from Challoner & Mitchell, Victoria, British Columbia, 10 cm long, total weight of silver 55gms
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A sterling silver trinket box with walnut lining, Italian, 4.5 cm high, 11 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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A pair of small sterling silver candlesticks, London, 1985, with weighted bases, 15.5 cm high, total weight 330gms
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