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The Estate of Brian Myddleton Davis AM — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:154
Sale Title:The Estate of Brian Myddleton Davis AMLots with images:154
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:153
Date:29-May-2022
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Blancpain gent's automatic wristwatch in gold case with skeleton back, white dial with roman numerals and subsidiary dial, in original box, 3.5 cm wide including crown
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Tony White, Sydney: 18ct gold cuff-links set with cabochon sapphires, together with the matching set of five shirt studs.
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Tony White, Sydney: 18ct gold pair of cufflinks in original box, circa 1985. 18 grams total
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Tony White, Sydney: pair of 'Decor' sterling silver clasp earrings
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Tiffany & Co pair of 14ct gold double knot-design cufflinks, together with three matching dress-shirt studs. (5 items). 28 grams total
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Georg Jensen Danish sterling silver pair of cufflinks [Model 148] with the oval 'Jensen' trademark; stamped '925 S Denmark'.
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George II fine and rare scarlet lacquered long case clock with chinoiserie decoration, by William Monk of London, circa 1740. Hood decorated with turned pilasters to either side of the brass break arch dial finely engraved, with cast gilt spandrels to corners, Arabics and Romans to the chapter ring. Sunburst arched boss flanked by marine grotesque spandrels, concave moulding to the trunk throat with a single break arch door. Engrave dial marked 'William Monk', active Berwick-St. John, 1690-1753. Original…
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Very fine quality French Corniche carriage clock manufactured for Le Roy & Fils, Paris. White enamel dial with black Roman numerals to the chapter ring. Full calendar subsidiary dials including day, date, month and alarm with seconds. Push repeat with Grande Sonnerie, Petite Sonnerie and Silent feature. late 19th century, 15 cm high
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An antique Irish George III mahogany standing cellarette of oval form with fine reeded decoration and tapered fluted cover adorned with carved grape bunch finial, original lock, hinge and lead liner with brass trim all resting on four carved lion paw feet, circa 1770. An exceptional and rare example. 75 cm high, 71 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A fine George III dresser base, oak with mahogany cross-banding, three drawers with brass swing handles and original brass escutcheons to keyholes, plus fluted decoration and square form legs, 18th century, 81 cm high, 202 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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Gillows, Georgian mahogany extension dining table with fold-over top and concertina undercarriage, eight turned and tapered gun barrel legs with original brass castors, accompanied by mahogany extension leaf holder and four extension leaves, circa 1810, 75 cm high, 53 cm wide (extends to 318 cm), 120.5 cm deep
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Gillows, superb English George III D-end banquet table, Cuban mahogany with four extension leaves, recessed aprons to the ends, supported on eight finely turned and tapered, reeded legs each terminating in original brass castors, circa 1820, 72.5 cm high, 352 cm wide (extended), 157 cm deep. Note: Similar table illustrated on page 256, 'The London Furniture Makers', 1660-1840 by Sir Ambrose Heal [Dover Publications 1953-1972].
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George III set of ten fine mahogany elbow chairs, circa 1810, 82 cm high, 50 cm across the arms
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Four George III fine mahogany elbow chairs, circa 1810, 82 cm high, 50 cm across the arms
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A stunning antique English cylinder roll-top desk, superbly crafted in satinwood with rosewood cross-banding and parquetry decoration, interior fitted with secretaire and compartments, turned and tapered simulated rosewood legs terminating in original brass castors, original turned knobs to the drawer fronts and brass escutcheons to keyholes, circa 1780, 106 cm high, 109 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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An antique English mahogany armchair with original rattan caning to the sides, square tapering front legs, splay rear legs and original brass castors, 19th century, 87 cm high, 62 cm across the arms
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A George III English mahogany two tier circular dumbwaiter, finely crafted with carved and reeded scrolling acanthus legs on urn shaped turned column, original and attractive castors, circa 1815, 83 cm high, 56 cm diameter
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A George III Hepplewhite demi-lune fold-over tea table, flame mahogany with satinwood and ebony string inlay, square form tapering legs with original spade feet, circa 1790, 73 cm high, 92 cm wide, 45 cm (extends to 90 cm) deep
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An antique English library armchair, finely carved mahogany frame with original brass castors and later upholstery, early 19th century, 88 cm high, 60 cm across the arms
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A George III Hepplewhite mahogany sideboard with string inlay and cross banding, finely crafted serpentine front with square form tapering legs, double fronted cellarette drawer to the left hand side, original brass drop handles with attractive reed decoration, circular mounts and original brass escutcheons, circa 1785, 91.5 cm high, 182 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A Sheraton reading table, mahogany with ebony string inlay and bone escutcheon Finely crafted with tilting lid and original brass handles and castors, fitted accessory drawer to the right hand side, late 18th century. A rare and exceptional example. 74 cm high, 48 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A set of four antique English mahogany spade back dining chairs with reeded decoration and square form tapering front legs, late 18th century, 91 cm high
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A George I English chest on chest, walnut and pine with cockbeaded trim, concave moulded base rail, attractive cast brass drop handles (hand made but of a later period) and original brass escutcheons, circa 1725, 170 cm high, 98 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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An antique English Regency sofa table, satinwood with cross-banded border and marquetry string inlay with fine out-swept legs and original brass castors, two drawers with original brass knobs and escutcheons, early 19th century, 73 cm high, 91 cm (extends to 151 cm) wide, 60 cm deep
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An antique English mahogany military campaign chest with fitted secretaire central drawers, original brass bindings to edges and corners, superb detailing with cockbeading and cross-banded edges, circa 1830. One of the finest examples seen in our rooms. 102.5 cm high, 110 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A Georgian mahogany drop-side work table, finely turned column with circular platform base resting on four out-swept carved legs and original brass castors, two drawers (one with fitted compartment) with original turned knobs and brass escutcheons, circa 1830, 72 cm high, 39 cm (extends to 65 cm) wide, 54 cm deep
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A Georgian English brass bound mahogany planter stand of oval form on cabriole legs terminating in small circular pad foot, 18th/19th century, 70 cm high, 63 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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An antique English provincial breakfront mahogany four door astragal glazed bookcase with blind panelled base, circa 1800, 215 cm high, 207 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A George III English mahogany library table with embossed green leather top, attractive rounded corners with two drawers and four simulated drawer fronts to the ends and sides, supported on two double concave reeded trestles forming attractive splay legs with cast brass lion paws and original castors, simulated bamboo turned stretcher rail, circa 1800, 73 cm high, 148 cm wide, 106 cm deep
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A Georgian mahogany dwarf five drawer bedroom chest with cock-beaded decoration and original brass escutcheons, circa 1770, 77 cm high, 77 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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An antique English oak chest of five drawers with mahogany cross-banding, circa 1800, 99 cm high, 107 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A Georgian brass bound mahogany cellarette of octagonal form with tapering square form legs and brass castors, original zinc lined interior with bottle bezel, circa 1800, 65 cm high, 46 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A George III English fold-over card table, fine London manufacture in kingwood and rosewood, cross-banded border with rounded corners and parquetry inlay, square form tapered legs, circa 1790. An attractive example with good colour and fine proportions. 74 cm high, 92 cm wide, 45 cm (extends to 90 cm) deep
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An antique English Hepplewhite Pembroke table, mahogany with cross-banded decoration, parquetry inlay and original brass handles, square form tapering legs terminating with original brass castors, late 18th century, 67 cm high, 49 cm (extends to 95 cm) wide, 77 cm deep
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A pair of antique English figural umbrella stands, cast iron with polychrome painted finish in the form of a dog holding a whip, mid 19th century, 60 cm high
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Coalbrookdale 'Fern' pattern pair of cast iron garden chairs, 19th century, 90 cm high, 65 cm across the arms
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An antique English 'Britannia' pub table, painted cast iron with composition stone top, 19th century, 76 cm high, 71 cm diameter
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A pair of antique English cast iron garden seats, 19th century, 86 cm high, 130 cm wide
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An antique Italian carved marble garden seat, 19th century, 51 cm high, 180 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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An antique English cottage chair, elm and beech with dark stained finish, 19th century, missing one front stretcher, 86 cm high
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A French carved walnut adjustable piano seat with red velvet circular top, 19th century, 50 cm high, 34 cm diameter
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An antique English boudoir stool, carved walnut with blue velvet diamond upholstery, cabriole legs with scroll feet and original brass castors, mid 19th century, 49 cm high, 80 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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Thonet Bohemian bentwood stool with ebonised finish, 19th century, remains of paper label (illegible), 58 cm high, 41 cm diameter
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Small hand-knotted wool rug depicting a hunting scene, 66 x 51 cm.
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Tiffany style cast patinated bronze table lamp with dragon fly leadlight shade, early 20th century, 58 cm high
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A pair of sterling silver candlesticks converted to electric table lamps with shades, 19th and 20th century, 60 cm high overall
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An antique Walker & Hall silver plated Corinthian column lamp base with shade, 19th/20th century, 70 cm high overall
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David Hume 'The History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688 in Eight Volumes' [London, Cadell and Davies, 1818]; together with T. Smollett's 'The History of England from the Revolution to the Death of George the Second in Five Volumes' [London, Cadell and Davies, 1818].; uniformly bound in calf, with gilt titles and decorations, red and green leather inserts to spine; marbled boards. (13 volumes).
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P. Fisher (William Andrew Chatto), The Angler's Souvenir, [London, Charles Tilt, 1835], first edition. With illustrations by Beckwith & Topham, engraved title & half-title pages, 31 engraved plates. [iii]-1x, 192 pp. 8vo., contemporary leather binding with marbled boards.
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Charles Lever (1806 - 1872) collection of fourteen volumes uniformly bound in half-calf with red and green titles to spines; marbled boards. All illustrated by 'Phiz' (Hablot Knight Browne), better known for his illustrations of Charles Dickens' works. (14 vols.)
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Warfare: A small group including 'Soldier in Battle' by Major G.D. Mitchell (1941), 'Their Song Shall Live' by Johnson, 'Through Travail to Triumph' by Johnson, 'The Desert Rats' by Verney, and several others. (10 vols.)
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Various 20th Century novels; all hardcover and with dust jackets. Noted 'The Ginger Man' by Donleavy, 'Wild Justice' by Wilbur Smith, 'The Bourne Identity' by Ludlum, 'Advise and Consent' by Drury, 'Ten North Frederick' by O'Hara, 'The High Commissioner' by Cleary, 'The Berlin Memorandum' by Hall, and several others. (12 vols.).
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Australia & Australians: A range, mainly hardcover with dust jackets, including 'Deep of the Sky' by Ronan, 'Waltzing Matilda' by Haskell, 'Murdoch' by Shawcross, 'The Fixer' by Wilkinson, 'This Accursed Land' by Bickel, and several others. (16 vols.).
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Ray Parkin, 'H.M. Bark Endeavour' [Melbourne University Press, 1999] 3rd edition; in cloth case with the 468 page volume and a folding case with 15 detailed ship drawings and plans.
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