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Traditional Antiques & Fine Art, Tribal Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:752
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques & Fine Art, Tribal ArtLots with images:748
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:474
Date:22-May-2022
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Thomas Webb cameo glass bowl, with a frilled lip, in ruby glass, decorated with overlay morning glory flowers, height 12 cm and diameter 26 cm
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Late Victorian banquet lamp, with ruby etched glass shade and clear glass chimney, set above a ruby glass font, the whole resting on a gilt metal Corinthian column base, height 92 cm (including shade)
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Large Edwardian sterling silver twin handled cup, hallmarked London, 1910, G&S.Co//Ld (Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd) of tapering form, decorated with raised leafs around the body, inscribed with 'Berbice Races//Presented by//His Excellency Charles T.Cox.C.M.G//Acting Governor//October 1911,' and verso 'Won by//Colinton//Time 1.51,' raised on a circular foot, total weight 788gm, height 21 cm
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Good Russian icon, of rectangular form, depicting mother of god and child, with silver and gilt oklad, with fine engraved decoration with silver frame surround, 27 cm x 22.5 cm
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Handsome Irish George III sterling silver teapot, hallmarked Dublin, 1805, Rb (Robert Breading), marks to base and under cover, with hinged cover set above a plain lobed body, the lower half engraved with crest within laurel wreath, with laurel wreath engraved verso, with ebony finial and handle, total weight 588gm, height 18 cm purchased: Jona, Torino, Italy 2018
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Victorian sterling silver salver, hallmarked SS (S Smith & Son), of circular form, the pierced border decorated with Bacchus masks and lions, the centre engraved with eagles and acanthus motifs, raised on three paw feet, total weight 703gm, diameter 27 cm
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Pair of Edwardian sterling silver chocolate pots, hallmarked Sheffield, 1909, R&B (Roberts & Belk Ltd), the hinged covers set with urn shape finial, above a tapered faceted body with shaped rim, raised on an octagonal base, with faceted ebony handles, total weight 660gm, height 24.5 cm (2)
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Fine and rare Irish George III sterling silver pastry server, c.1785, hallmarked Dublin, Ch (Christopher Haines), with intricately pierced blade set with armorial crest surrounded by bird and acanthus decoration, with ivory handle, total weight 144gm (including handle), length 30 cm
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Japanese ivory and lacquer box and cover, of quartrefoil form, decorated with scene of birds amongst flowers in gilt and silver lacquer, accented with flower heads in mother of pearl and coral, signed with two character seal to base, 7 cm x 10 cm x 8 cm
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Stunning Japanese gold lacquer, silver, ivory and shibayama tray, of scalloped oval form, set with two central ivory panels decorated with a bird perched in a tree and a figure under tree, surrounded by gold and shibayama panels of birds and vases of flowers, framed by an enamel floral border, the whole raised on four feet, 29 cm x 23.5 cm
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Rare 17th century Japanese Kakure Kirishitan Buddha cross, with a pierced Gothic shaped cross, decorated with central seated buddha, height 25 cm note: These where used by Japanese Christians to avoid persecution by the Shoguns to show that they still respected Buddha.
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Chinese onion head porcelain vase, decorated with palmettes and petal motifs to neck and shoulders, with incised bamboo motifs to body, on a circular foot, height 21.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain dish, of square form, the interior decorated with a raised lattice finish and painted with sprays of flowers, the exterior decorated with taotie motifs, seal mark to base, 5.5 cm x 13 cm x 13 cm
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Victorian work table, with shaped rectangular top inlaid with scrolled vine motif, the whole resting upon a highly carved support on three splayed legs, 75 cm x 57 cm x 42 cm
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Good George III bow front sideboard, in mahogany, with central drawer above a lower sliding door, flanked by two short drawers, one side with faux drawer cellarette, the whole raised on facetted tapering legs on spade feet, 90 cm x 170 cm x 75 cm
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Lovely George III mahogany stick barometer, by C. West, London, with broken neck pediment with central finial, above a glass panel with mercury measures, above an elongated rectangular body with herringbone veneer, above a lower sphere, height 103 cm
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Stunning and large Victorian inlaid rosewood Stationary/Writing slope box, of deep rectangular form, the body inlaid with classical urns and floral scrolls, in ivory and box wood, the top and front opening to reveal a fitted interior, with spring loaded drawer revealing inkwell, with green tooled leather writing slope, the box including calendar, small and large ivory letter openers, two whale bone fountain pens and green leather note book, 50 cm x 38 cm x 18.5 cm
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Good Victorian two door bookcase, in birch, with stepped pediment, above a pair of nicely glazed doors, flanked by acanthus mounts, above a pair of drawers and three long drawers, with turned handles, 244 cm x 118 cm x 54 cm
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Stunning late George II/III mahogany knife box, with a shaped sloping top, with early drop ring handle, opening to a fitted interior with fine inlaid borders and star motif to interior lid, above a shaped brass escutcheon, flanked by reeded column pillars, on four bun feet, 36.5 cm x 22.5 cm x 23 cm
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Large Royal Doulton Stoneware vase, in Art Nouveau style, with tapered neck and bulbous body, decorated with stylised floral medallions, in tones of blue, green and brown, impressed mark and incised initials 'Rm' to base, height 39 cm
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Stunning 19th century Moser glass vase, of baluster form with a crenulated rim, in ruby glass, beautifully decorated with enamelled acanthus sprays and applied acorns, with repeating geometric panels to the neck and rim, raised on a circular foot, with gilt accents, height 47 cm
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Handsome 19th century Moser glass vase, of baluster form with a cylindrical neck flanked by twin handles, in Amberina glass, decorated with enamelled butterfly and insect surrounded by enamelled oak leaves and applied acorns, with gilt accents, height 33 cm
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Exquisite 19th century Moser glass ewer, of baluster form, with a pinched spout and loop handle, in Amberina glass, with polychrome enamelled insect and oak leaves and applied acorn decoration, on a tapered circular foot, with gilt accents, height 30.5 cm
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19th century Moser twin handled glass urn, of squat form with a tapered neck, in ruby glass, decorated with enamelled bird surrounded by enamelled oak leaves and applied acorns, with gilt accents, raised on four curved feet, height 16 cm and width 27 cm
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19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a seated boy mixing tea next to a teapot boiling on the fire, in tones of brown, purple and yellow, with gilt accents, blue crossed sword mark to base, height 10.5 cm and length 11 cm
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Rare Bernard Moore 'Diakokan' figure, of squat form, in tones of maroon and blue, signed Bm to base, height 6 cm
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Royal Worcester pot pourri jar and cover, with pierced cover above a lobed globular body, decorated with hand painted fruit, signed E. Townsend, stamps to base, height 14 cm
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William Moorcroft 'Moonlit Blue' pattern vase, c.1920's, of squat baluster form with a slightly flaring rim, decorated with four trees against a mottled blue ground, signed with impressed 'Moorcroft', 'Made in England' and '188 (189?)', height 9 cm
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Early William Moorcroft 'Lilac' vase, c.1905, of elongated baluster form with lilac slip decoration, with green 'W. Moorcroft des' signature, height 20.5 cm
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Good Japanese enamel / cloisonne twin handled urn and cover, by Hayashi Kodeaji, with bun finial above an ovoid body, flanked by twin handles finely decorated with flowers and flowering trees, in tones of pink, purple, green, red and white on a black ground, height 17 cm purchased: Sotheby's, 5/6 April 2011, lot 264
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Good Japanese plique a jour footed bowl, of deep circular form, decorated with maple leaves, in tones of yellow, green and brown on a blue ground, with silver rim, diameter 12.5 cm
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Good Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with a continuous scene of mountain, lake and trees, six character mark to base, 13.5 cm
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Good Chinese pale celadon lobed vase, of baluster form, in a very pale green glaze, raised on a circular foot, six character mark to base, height 7 cm
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Good Chinese Jun splash glaze bowl, with sloping sides, in tones of blue and purple splash, on a circular foot, labels to foot, diameter 11 cm
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Large Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Naga Kanya, depicted kneeling with hands in mudra holding shell, with turquoise and coral accents, mark to base, height 50 cm
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Chinese reticulated porcelain vase, the upper half set with twin elephant mask handles, on a polychrome base decorated with stylised lotus, foliage and gilt accent ruyi head border, the inner cylindrical sleeve decorated with figures in polychrome enamels, set within a middle section in Robin's egg glaze, the whole resting on polychrome porcelain base with gilt ruyi head border, blue seal mark to base, height 42 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver vase, hallmarked Sheffield, 1909, R&B (Roberts & Belk), of faceted cylindrical form, decorated with repeating diamond pattern to body, standing on a circular foot, Australian Flavelle Bros. Retail mark to base, total weight 440gm, height 24 cm
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Australian sterling silver Ciborium, marked E.J.Dwyer to base, total weight 138gm, height 14 cm
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Stunning English late Deco sterling silver teapot, hallmarked Sheffield, 1939, S&W (Stower & Wragg Ltd), of slightly tapering form, with angled spout and shaped wooden handle and finial, raised on four hoof feet, total weight 790gm, height 19.5 cm
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Judaica Austro-Hungarian silver filigree spice tower, c.1900, modelled in the form of a tower, with square shape spice box fitted with hinged door and four articulated flags, raised on a plain wirework style pedestal and square filigree shape base above four feet, total weight 102gm, height 17 cm
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Judaica sterling silver Channukiah, marked sterling 925, in tree of life design, with eight candle branches above one lower, above a moulded circular foot, weighted, height 20 cm
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Judaica silver spice tower, modelled in the form of a castle, the oval shape spice box with engraved decoration and fitted with hinged door, beneath star of David and two articulated flags, total weight 61gm, height 15.5 cm
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Judaica Polish silver Hannukah Menorah, embossed with torah crown, above two lions with menorah, with eight wick holders, height 27 cm and width 22 cm
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Judaica German 800 silver Passover dish, of lobed oval form, embossed with pomegranates and other fruits and foliage, total weight 413gm, length 32.5 cm
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Nine silver kiddush cups, seven English hallmarked sterling silver, two Russian silver, together with a wooden kiddush cup, total silver weight 274gm (10)
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Judaica silver wedding ring, in the style of a 17th century Jewish European marriage ring, with Hebrew script beneath hinged pierced castle, with figural supports to shank, weight 38gm, size O-P
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Pair of Judaica silver Tallit clips, marked 925, with torah crown and two lions, height 3 cm (each)
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Two sterling silver Judaica Mezuzah cases, marked 925, one Hazorfim, embossed with scroll motifs, a/f (slight dent to one), total weight 60gm, length 17 cm (2)
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19th century framed tapestry of a Rabbi, depicting a rabbi, with beaded script below, 72 cm x 62 cm (frame)
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Late 19th century gentleman's campaign toiletry box, in mahogany, of rectangular form, with hinged cover and sliding second level, fully fitted with shaving knives, scissors, nail files, boot hooks, pen knife, tweezers, toiletry boxes and clothes brush, the box with brass mounts, 7 cm x 26 cm x 11 cm
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Rare and unusual early 19th century Spanish Colonial Lectern writing box, of handsome proportions, the exterior decorated with stars, rain drops, figures with umbrellas, figures sitting around a table and a figure in bed, with inlaid monogram to the top in ivory and various woods, opening to fitted interior and set with a silver lock and escutcheon, on four bun feet, 22.5 cm x 42.5 cm x 40 cm
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George III inlaid mahogany shoe snuff box, c.1780, inlaid with brass motifs and displaying a coronet to front, hinged top opening to compartment, ivory mounts to sole, length 13 cm
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Stunning 19th century French boulle tea caddy, c.1870, of rectangular form, beautifully decorated with scroll strap work to cover surrounded by a fine gilt foliate border above panels, opening to compartments with ivory handles, the whole raised upon four bun feet, 11 cm x 27 cm x 14 cm
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Lovely Regency fitted gentleman's toiletry box, of rectangular form, set with central shaped plaque, surrounded by star motifs, with brass strapping to the edges, opening to fitted interior with manicure and shaving tools and toiletry bottles, with removable shelf, 13.5 cm x 33 cm x 24 cm
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Wedgwood figure of a seal, designed by John Skeaping, depicted resting on rocky outcrop with read raised, in a moonstone glaze, impressed marks to side of base and printed marks under base, height 20.5 cm and length 21 cm
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Royal Worcester porcelain vase, of squat form with a pierced cylindrical neck and molded shoulders, the body decorated with peacock and pine tree, signed hood, in tones of green, brown and blue, a/f (repair), height 10.5 cm
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Rare set of Nymphenburg four seasons porcelain figures, early 20th century, in the form of putti, modelled by Franz Anon Bustelli, impressed marks to base, height 11 cm (4)
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Royal Doulton 'Gnomes' cabinet plate, by Charles Noke, depicting six gnomes beneath a tree, with gilt accents, cob webs and grass, stamps to base, diameter 26 cm
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Impressive 19th century Grangers Worcester porcelain fruit service, comprising ten plates, four low footed tazzas and one tall tazza, all beautifully hand painted with flowers accented in gilt, on a soft duck egg blue ground, with a gilt border, impressed factory marks to base (11)
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Sevres porcelain demi tasse and saucer, of cylindrical form, painted with a three quarter portrait of Napoleon, surrounded by gilt border and cobalt ground (2)
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Victorian sterling silver standish, hallmarked Sheffield,1882 Jd&S ( James Dixon & Sons Ltd), of oval form, with pierced rim and set with central taper stick, flanked with circular ink well holders decorated with geometric border, with unmarked shield to top, raised on four acanthus feet, total weight 485gm, length 26 cm
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Australian sterling silver tankard, marked 925, W.J.S (W.J.Sanders), of slightly tapered form, with scroll handle, on a stepped circular foot, total weight 403gm, height 12.5 cm
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Early 20th century Russian 84 silver sweets dish, marked 84 Zolotnik, St Petersburg, maker Mikail Grachev, the crystal half barrel form dish set with protruding silver handle finials and set with a domed and ribbed cover, set above a circular silver dish with reeded edge, total height 12 cm, tray diameter 18 cm
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German pierced silver bowl, marked 800, of oval form with a shaped acanthus rim, pierced with acanthus, birds and foliate motifs, total weight 174gm, height 5 cm and length 22 cm
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Pair of Victorian sterling silver cased posy vases, hallmarked London, 1862, Ga (Chawner & Co (George William Adams), the silver cases beautifully embossed with stylised acanthus and shell motifs, total silver weight 187gm, height 8 cm, with glass liners (2)
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Lovely Hanau silver tray, marked, of shaped rectangular form, decorated with a beaded rim with ribbon accents and pierced border decorated with portrait medallions, swags and acanthus motifs, total weight 960gm, length 41 cm
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Large Edwardian twin handled sterling silver tray, hallmarked Sheffield, 1901 G&S.Co//Ld (Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd), of oval form with reeded and gadrooned rim, decorated with twin handles with acanthus motif, the interior with radiating oval decoration, total weight 3179gm, 66 cm x 44 cm
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Elizabeth II sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Sheffield, 1972, Fh (Francis Howard Ltd), in the form of a hand, total weight 14gm, length 7 cm, with fitted box
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George III sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Birmingham, 1810, C&B (Cocks & Bettridge), in the form of a shovel with foliate border, total weight 7gm, length 7.5 cm
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George IV sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Birmingham, 1826, Lv&W (Ledsam, Vale and Wheeler), of leaf form with ring handle, total weight 8gm, length 6.5 cm
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George III sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Birmingham, 1807, J.W (Joseph Willmore), of leaf form embossed with grapes and tendrils, total weight 9gm, length 6.5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Birmingham, 1857, Gu (George Unite), with fig shaped bowl and pierced handle, total weight 12gm, length 9.5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Exeter, 1838, Rw (Robert Williams), with shell form bowl and fiddle shape handle, total weight 14gm, length 10 cm
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George III sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Birmingham, 1819, Sp (Samuel Pemberton), with oval bowl embossed with floral motif, total weight 6gm, length 7.5 cm
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George III miniature sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked C&B (Cox & Bettridge), c.1810, in the form of a shovel, with stained ivory handle, length 9 cm
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Victorian sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Birmingham, 1854, Gu (George Unite), the bowl of embossed leaf form, total weight 11gm, length 9.5 cm
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Beautiful Japanese gilt lacquer Inro and Ojime, in five sections, finely decorated with scholar and attendant, under a pine tree by a river, the ojime in the form of sack and hammer with fine decoration, height 22 cm (including length of cord and ojime)
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Fine Japanese lacquer Inro and Ojime, in five sections, beautifully decorated with crane above a wave scroll in tones of gold and silver, signed with three character mark to base, with ivory pierced ojime ball, length 17.5 cm (including length of cord and ojime) purchased: Aalders Auctions, lot 79, 13/2/2011
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Fine Japanese lacquer and shibayama Inro and Ojime, in five sections, beautifully decorated in shibayama with warrior painting a screen with three warriors watching, on a gilt lacquered finish, signature in mother of pearl plaque, with ivory bound shaped ojime, length 10.5 cm (inro) and diameter 5 cm (ojime)
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Lovely pair of Japanese whist shibayama counters, of rectangular form, decorated with insects, in ivory and lacquer, slight a/f to one, length 9 cm (2)
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19th century Biedermeier double ended sofa, with a shaped back and scrolled arms covered and upholstered in red brocade, raised on four splayed legs, 86 cm x 192 cm x 66 cm
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Stunning 19th century Biedermeier salon table, in walnut veneer, set with circular black fossil marble top with a raised edge, above heavy tapering cylindrical support, on a trefoil base raised on squat bun feet, 71 cm x 81 cm purchased: Christie's, 10/12/02
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Victorian full fitted gentleman's toiletry box, c.1861, (registration mark), with tooled reeded leather exterior with gilt monogram, the hinged top and sides opening to reveal a fitted interior, including two ivory shaving knives, ivory handled boot hook, cork screw, page marker, ivory pen knife, tweezers, two pairs of scissors, four toilet jars, clothes brush, comb, file and pull out mirror, 11.5 cm x 21 cm x 16 cm
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Delightful late Victorian cutlery box and cutlery, c.1881, the box of pyramid form and decorated with stringing and borders in various woods, the fall front opening to reveal twelve ivory handled knives and forks, two berry spoons, grape scissors and nut crackers in a velvet and silk lined interior, 23 cm x 28 cm x 22 cm
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George II shagreen knife box, c.1740, with shagreen covering set with loop handle to top and brass lock, opening to fitted velvet interior, 34 cm x 21 cm x 14 cm
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Good 19th century Russian bone sewing box, with a raised pin cushion top, above a carved fret work border opening to interior, the body accented with engraved floral motifs in green tones, the whole raised on four bracket feet, 16 cm x 21.5 cm x 15.5 cm
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Moorcroft 'Pansy' vase, of baluster form, decorated with pansies on a rich Royal Blue ground, with blue signature to base with impressed 'Moorcroft', 'Made in England' and '56' marks, height 12 cm
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William Moorcroft 'Pomegranate' vase, c.1928-1949, of baluster form, signed with impressed 'Moorcroft' and 'Made in England' marks to base, height 22 cm
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Walter Moorcroft 'African Lily' jug, c.1947-1953, the jug of baluster form, signed to base with impressed 'Moorcroft', 'Made in England' and 'B' marks, height 16 cm
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William Moorcroft flambe 'Leaf and Berry' vase, c.1928-1949, of baluster form with a short everted lip, decorated in rich red tones with leaves and berries, with blue signature and impressed 'W.Moorcroft', 'Potter to H.M the Queen' and 'Made in England' marks to base, height 20.5 cm
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Large 19th century Moser glass jar and cover, in amber glass, the cover set with knopped finial and enamelled acanthus, set above a slightly facetted cylindrical body decorated with central enamelled figure surrounded by acanthus, c-scroll and applied acorns, the whole raised on a tapering circular foot, height 47.5 cm
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Fine 19th century Moser twin handled glass vase, of squat form with a cylindrical neck, in cobalt blue crystal with all over gilt and enamelled flower and foliate decoration, height 16.5 cm
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19th century Moser twin handled urn on stand, of tapering form with short knopped cylindrical neck, with clear glass handles, set above a stepped pedestal base, in ruby glass with applied acorn and polychrome enamelled insect and grapevine decoration, with gilt accents, height 32.5 cm
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19th century Moser satin glass bowl, of shallow form with a crimped rim, in pink glass, decorated with central enamelled butterfly, surrounded by enamelled oak leaves and applied acorns, with gilt accents, numbered to base, height 9.5 cm and diameter 32 cm
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19th century Moser satin glass bowl, of shallow form with a crimped rim, in blue glass, decorated with central enamelled butterfly, surrounded by gilt grapevine motif, numbered to base, height 11.5 cm and diameter 30 cm
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19th century gilt metal sculpture of a lizard, finely cast, resting upon a rectangular black slate base, height 5 cm x 17 cm x 8.5 cm
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Pair of 19th century bronze pastille burners, with pierced cover and floral decoration, height 11.5 cm, together with bronze candle stick, decorated with flowers and acanthus, standing on circular foot, height 13 cm (3)
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French late 16th century horn triptych plaque, with scrimshawed decoration, the copper framing and hinge work in the Gothic style with fleur-de-lis, the central panel incised with scene from Adoration of the Magi and flanked by smaller panels depicting standing figures, most likely Mary during the moment of Annunciation and a knight with templar cross and sword, with evidence of original paintwork, height 14 cm x width 23.5 cm (unfolded). Provenance: originally purchased from Hunters and Collectors,…
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Victorian walnut mantle clock, the rectangular case with step front moldings and canted corners, with circular white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, behind hinged glass door, with key and pendulum, height 24 cm and width 21 cm
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19th century French grand sonnerie carriage clock, in gilt brass, with white enamel dial, double bell striker with underside lever controlling alarm on the hour and quarter, quarter only or silent, a/f (untested, missing minute hand, upper frame with handle needs attaching to base, one glass panel missing), height to top of case 14 cm, to top of handle 18.5 cm, width 10.5 cm, stamped #588, with key
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