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Connoisseurs Auction, Day 2 — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:126
Sale Title:Connoisseurs Auction, Day 2Lots with images:126
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:79
Date:27-Sep-2022
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Rare Australian needlework, 'Advance Australia', silk on velvet depicting the coat of arms, 56 x 48 cm
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Chinoiserie mirror, shaped and painted decorative frame, 77 x 47 cm
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A rare Photographer's chair, Colonial rustic triangular chair with turned supports, carved English rose design - used by photographer : Kenneth George crane in Bond's studio, Port Adelaide. The chair was said to keep the Bride's back straight during photo shoots
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Renaissance style butlers table, extensively carved with four winged griffin legs, removable tray with bevelled glass panel
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19th century mahogany cylinder top desk, polished mahogany with two shelves above a cylindrical roll desk, with pull-out interior and two doors below, of small proportions
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Georgian mahogany side chair, carved back mahogany with tapestry insert drop seat
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The Rent day, a 19th century. Engraving framed in burl maple, 65 x 80 cm
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Rare Karri burl table, a superb slab of figurative Karri on a four leg base, a quality centre table for the entrance or show piece
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Persian Najafabad rug, handwoven wool, red ground with central medallion and floral decoration. 400 x 275 cm
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An exquisite breakfront sideboard, 19th century. Mahogany pedestal base with shaped mirror to the upper back section
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Ox bone inlaid tusks display, decorated pair of large tusks on carved wooden base decorated with Chinese scholar scenes, height 85 cm, width 80 cm
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Early 19th century dining table, in mahogany with turned and reeded legs, extension table with four leaves, 115 x 120 cm (closed), 115 x 300 cm (open)
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Tasmanian huon pine chest, fitted with eight drawers, turned columns and metal handles
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Dutch marquetry two side chairs, two inlaid walnut bedroom chairs, inlaid floral decoration with ivory striped upholstery
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Cast iron fire Grate, antique adjustable log fire dogs and central basket
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Most attractive Renaissance style sideboard, mahogany breakfront with carvings depicting urns, swags, masks, and carved columns, width 245 cm
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Persian Najafabad rug, handwoven wool, red ground with central medallion and floral decorations. 397 x 285 cm
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19th century English porcelain plates, six cobalt blue border decorated with flowers and gilding
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Chippendale style commode, South African stink-wood fitted with 3 drawers
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Ecclesiastical carving, marble carved figurine of woman in robes standing above a mythical dragon serpent, height 55 cm
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French revival gilt mirror, open worked scrolling acanthus design with richly gilded frame and bevelled edge glass, 135 x 90 cm
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Attractive glazed display cabinet, mahogany, in the Sheraton manner, with handcoloured boxwood inlay designs
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Royal Crown Derby side plates, Imari pattern pair of side plates. Diameter 21 cm
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A pair of Royal Crown Derby side plates, two Imari pattern side plates. Diameter 16 cm
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Royal Crown Derby side plates, Imari pattern pair of side plates. Diameter 18 cm
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Royal Crown Derby vase, Imari pattern, hexagonal vase, height 12 cm
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Royal Crown Derby cup and saucer, Imari pattern tea cup and underplate
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Royal Crown Derby master plate, bowl, and side plate. Imari pattern large cabinet plate diameter 27 cm with cereal bowl and side plate
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Royal Crown Derby coffee canteen and saucer, Imari pattern coffee can and saucer
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Royal Crown Derby vase, Imari pattern tapering vase, marked and numbered to base
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Royal Crown Derby cups and saucers, a pair of Imari pattern cups and saucers
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Royal Crown Derby milk and sugar bowl, Imari pattern
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Royal Crown Derby butter dish, Imari pattern, sweet butter dish
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Royal Crown Derby trio, Imari pattern tea cup and saucer
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Worcester fluted tea bowls, early 19th century decorated with hand painted floral detail and gilt edge
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Chinese bone opium pipe, carved scholar scene and metal mounted embossed birds amongst foliage, ex Christie's auction label to base, length 28 cm
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George Baxter, a group of four early Baxter prints, 'The Bridesmaid', 'The day before Marriage', 'The Lover's Letterbox' and 'The fruit Girl' framed, 38 x 17 cm
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Pair of William IV chairs, mahogany, of simple form, drop-in seats
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Victorian mahogany sideboard, large mirror back breakfront cabinet fitted with three drawers and four doors
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Pair of Doulton Lambeth vases, rare pair of large Art Nouveau vases decorated with tube line work depicting blue flowers against brown ground by Eliza Simmhce circa 1882, height 48 cm
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19th century French spelter, and Sienna marble mantle clock, three piece with French maiden decoration and a pair of side candelabras
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19th century taxidermy exotic bird display, encased in a large glazed showcase, diorama has a wonderful collection of sixteen various exotic bird specimens which are displayed amongst trees and foliage
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A folk art diorama, of maritime theme depicting a sail boat amongst stormy seas and seagulls, encased in a glazed display, 40 x 50 cm
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Victorian telescopic dumbwaiter, polished mahogany of three tiers, twin pedestal legs with turned stretcher (telescopic mechanism needs attention)
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Rare Mackintosh style secretaire bookcase, polished oak with leadlight glazed doors to the top section, fitted writing interior with drawers and doors below
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Early 19th century Victorian flame mahogany sideboard, twin pedestal fitted with three drawers above two doors
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Large jardiniere on stand, by Doulton Burslem, Gloire-De-Dijon pattern (hairline cracks), height 80 cm
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Early framed portraits, two over painted photographs of loving couple, both framed in birds eye maple, 68 x 56 cm
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Antique longcase clock, the painted dial with Roman numerals and hunting scenes by makers Vincent-Bath UK (pendulum A/F)
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A Scandinavian pine cupboard, featuring a large single door, with a lower drawer
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19th century cedar chest, fitted with seven drawers and half turned columns, mother of pearl inlaid knobs
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Oriental tree root sculpture, the natural root with carving of large bird to the top section, height 70 cm
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Persian Balouch carpet, hand woven pure wool of multiple design, 205 x 110 cm
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Antique dining table, pine top with blackwood extension base with three leaves on turned and reeded legs, winding mechanism
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Large papier mache tray, with hand painted decoration depicting a vase of flowers in ebonised lacquer finish, 63 x 80 cm
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Dining chairs, suite of eight mahogany chairs with balloon backs and upholstered padded seats
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Persian Kashan rug, handwoven wool, red ground with central medallion and floral decorations. 403 x 295 cm
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Victorian rosewood mirror backed credenza, with marble top and decorative carvings
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Art Deco mantle clock, agate, marble and slate with enamelled clock face and two snail decoration (some loss to stone A/F)
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Georgian tilt top table, polished mahogany on a turned pedestal tripod base, brass lion paw feet
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French sitting room furniture, pair of 19th century carved rosewood chairs together with a matching foot stool
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Tea urn and kettle, silver plated late 19th century. Of decorative form
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Mid Victorian dining table, in mahogany with three fitted extension leaves, supported on carved and reeded legs terminating in brass castors
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Suite of eight Victorian dining chairs, polished mahogany frames with balloon backs and carved dragon back supports, red velvet upholstered drop in seats, and turned front legs
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Coalport Countryware dinner set, eight person porcelain setting in white consisting of dinner plates, entree and side plates, cups, saucers, salt and pepper etc. 'A/F' two with cracks
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Persian carpet, a large handwoven wool carpet 'Kashan' 407 x 310 cm
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Portico hanging lantern, rustic wrought iron with blue glazed panels, hexagonal shaped 90 cm high
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Portico hanging lantern, rustic wrought iron with blue glazed panels, hexagonal shaped 90 cm high
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19th century mahogany corner washstand, polished finish with bow front and lower drawer
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Victorian mahogany dumb waiter, polished finish with 3/4 gallery to the top, turned columns, on original casters
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Late 19th century French plaster bust, large bust of a young maiden numbered to reverse, height 55 cm
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William IV tapestry fire screen, stunning carved rosewood firescreen on turned legs and stretcher base with tapestry Wedgetail eagle amongst foliage
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Arts & Crafts light fitting, brass with light shades
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A rare Georgian washstand, mahogany, shaped 3/4 gallery above a full-width drawer, turned ring-neck legs
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Miniature mahogany chest of drawers, 19th century. Of Germanic taste, flame mahogany fitted with three full width drawers
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19th century inlaid centre table, the circular top with hand coloured boxwood inlay and walnut veneer above a carved quadruped base, diameter 135 cm
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A suite of four chairs, William IV in rosewood, turned tulip design legs, drop-in seats
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WMF Centerpeice, silver plated shell shape dish supported by two cherubs standing on a dolphin, height 42 cm
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19th century mahogany pot cupboard, single door and drawer with concave front, half turned columns
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Rosewood teapoy, a petite William IV pedestal table on tapering barleytwist column and scroll footed plinth, tabletop lifts to reveal compartments and boxes (BADA seal) 'A/F' condition
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Persian carpet, hand woven and knotted in pure wool, blue ground with entwining floral and foliate design, 260 x 373 cm
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Rare French ladies desk, in the style of Andre boulle, 19th century. 'Bonheur de Jour' with tortoise shell and brass inlays, fitted with eight drawers and ebonised superstructure
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Persian Kashan Hallway carpet, pure woollen hand knotted of ivory ground, 300 x 100 cm
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Pair of French armchairs, ebonised frames with carvings of acanthus leaves and ribbons, pink upholstery with deep buttoned backs
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Fine quality chiffonier, mahogany, mirror back fitted with two drawers above arched doors, of small dainty proportions
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Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, English made by Montrose Art Studios, bronzed look bust made 1985
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Art Deco French mantle clock, striking two tone marble with angular shaping, enamel face clock with spelter surround and lady with birds upon twig, makers signature to rear
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High quality gentleman's chair, mid-Victorian walnut open armchair with fretwork carvings and scrolled hand piece
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Victorian ebony display cabinet, exquisite two door display with cross banding and brass ormolu mounts and floral porcelain inserts and velvet lined interior, in the French manner
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French oak library bookcase, tambour top concealing shelves, a slide above a pair of doors, acanthus leaf carvings and reeded details
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William IV card table, in rosewood, the hinged and swivel top fitted with a green leather and gilt embossed playing surface, carved and turned base
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Rare ship's telescope, by Dollond-London, brass with its original timber travel case, with label (length of telescope 15.6 cm, overall height 149 cm) label reads : Dollond and Co to her Majesty Optical, Mathematical and Philosophical instrument makers, London.
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19th century Cornish sideboard, polished oak with breakfront design fitted with three full width drawers flanked by two cupboard doors, original glass hardware
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19th century occasional table, polished walnut inlaid with ebony and satinwood cross banding, pedestal quadruped base with carved details
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Mahogany and rosewood cupboard, 19th century. Bow front low cupboard with three tiers of shelving and hand carved details
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Georgian vanity mirror, flame mahogany with swivelling mirror on turned supports and fitted with three drawers
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A William IV library table, of exceptional quality, fitted with two lockable drawers, turned legs in mahogany with carved tulip design
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Orchids of Australia, (2002) double-signed numbered deluxe edition, a comprehensive hardback of full-colour botanical illustrations in slipcase and with two loose prints
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Memories, 'A survey of early Australian Furniture' by Graham Cornall. A signed first edition hardback monograph on the subject
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The big fat duck Cookbook, (2008) Bloomsbury hard back in slipcase by Heston Blumenthal
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