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The Connoisseur's Auction: Night Two — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:150
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Auction: Night TwoLots with images:150
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:124
Date:22-Nov-2022
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A dainty wall shelf, in the Sherton manner, rosewood and boxwood inlay with mirror back. 70 x 45 cm
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Georgian pot cupboard, mahogany with cross banding, with internal wash stand to the folding top, and lower draw
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Bust of Beethoven, cast metal with bronze phosphorus finish
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Victorian sofa, Finest quality mahogany with sweeping back and scrolled arms upholstered in ivory brocade
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Rosewood credenza, attractive with shaped marble top above two mirrored panel doors
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JMNC decorative planter, Chinese crackle glaze and enamel decorated floral design with lion head metal fittings
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Console table, late 19th century. Continental wall mounted table of demi-lune marble shape top, terminating in goat hoof feet
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Imposing ormolu and alabaster mantle clock, brass ormolu mantle clock with English scene of a soldier in uniform holding an axe and sword with English lion shield on alabaster base with inset alabaster and rearing lions on wooden velvet lined base
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Giltwood overmantle mirror, in the Regency manner hand constructed by Oxford Antiques, Adelaide
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Victorian music canterbury, walnut with Barley twist columns and fretwork gallery
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Exquisite bracket clock, 19th century. By 'Gabriel of London', the polished walnut case with ormolu mounts, silver and gilded dial with Cambridge and Whittington chimes, - original corbel bracket
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Ian Marshall bronze figurine, reclining nude, signed and dated. 44 cm
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Continental glazed cabinet, of three glazed doors with wrought iron panelwork, carved pilasters terminating in lion paw feet
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A pair of ecclesiastical candlesticks, 19th century. Solid brass with Barley twist columns of tall proportions and heavy guage. Height 66 cm
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A pair of ecclesiastical candlesticks, 19th century. Solid brass with Barley twist columns of tall proportions and heavy guage. Height 66 cm
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Antique longcase clock, 19th century, by 'Grundy of London', the polished and carved longcase with silvered and gilded dial with Westminister and Whittington chimes, hand carved by Mrs Dorothy Fisher in 1911
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Marble top dresser, a polished mahogany five-drawer French chest of drawers with two tier marble top and mirrored back
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French slate mantle clock, retailed by H. Steiner, Adelaide in full slate traditional shaped case with enamel exposed workings and Roman numerals to dial ('A/F')
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A pair of French candlesticks, brass and porcelain candleabra, each with five candle scounces
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A 19th century oil painting of Fallen Madonna, dramatic original work depicting holy Madonna with eyes looking towards Heaven with halo and gilt deep Fleur de Lis design pressed frame (unsigned) 25 x 19.5 cm
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A 19th century oil painting of chimney sweep, original oil depicting cheeky sweep holding his hat and brush, unsigned in birds eye huon pine frame
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Cape buffalo taxidermy mount, wall mount, large beautiful specimen, a rare piece, in exquisite condition. Wall to nose 1metre x1metre
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Embroidery and cotton display case, English oak with glazed panels, four full width drawers to the reverse, marked J & P Coats Ltd and Clark & Co. Ltd
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Early mahogany cupboard, with two drawers above two cupboard doors
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Portraiture study of smiling woman, oil on canvas depiciting lady with ribboned bonet hat in sunlight, in pressed oak design frame (unsigned) ('A/F' to lower front) 43 x 35 cm
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Delft blue and white charger, nautical themed, hand painted underglaze decoration depicting lady and child summoning fishing vessels, marked to rear 'V and B M 5160'
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Victorian mahogany sideboard, large mirror back breakfront cabinet fitted with three drawers and four doors
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An Edison gramaphone, by Thomas a Edison, with large trumpet speaker, a waxed cylinder gramaphone in working order
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Decorative lidded urns, crackle glaze ceramic elaborately mounted on brass base with winged maiden lion paw feet, brass twin handles Fler de Lis brass finials
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A French kingwood Amoire, fitted with a large and full length mirrored door flanked by two narrower doors with ormolu mounts
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A 19th century. Cast iron hallstand, repainted finish, baring a date lozenge to the rear side possibly by Coalbrookdale
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A bronze water fountain, of small proporations, the two-tier bowl above tripod base mounted with lions
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A cast iron foot scraper, of Egyptian motif, late 19th century.
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19th century dining table, polished mahogany with 3 extension leaves, winding mechanism and supported on turned legs with original castors
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Antique dining chairs, suite of six mahogany chairs, deep buttoned velvet backs and upholstered seats, of fine quality
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Suite of six Victorian dining chairs, carved balloon back dining chairs with classical striped upholstery
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Wedgwood embossed Queens Ware, English Wedgwood Etruria and Barlaston six person dinner set with accompanying components, in powder blue with grape vine design in relief
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Persian Tabriz, hand woven pure wool, traditional colours and design, 355 x 245 cm
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19th century. Secretaire chest, flame mahogany with four full width drawers, fitted to the top drawer, grey marble top
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A campana style vase, of Regency taste, black porcelain with metal mounts
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A small games table, inlaid walnut top on tripod base
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Victorian ladies chair, carved walnut frame upholstered in Queen bee fabric
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Persian Balouch rug, hand woven wool, cream and brown ground, triple medallions with flowers and geometric design. 140 x 85 cm
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Secretaire desk, polished mahogany with 2 bevelled glass doors, fitted and mirrored interior, slide and single drawer
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Earthenware display plate, hand painted in tin glaze. Central French style figure. Signed to rear 'Fea Mollica' circa 1870. 31 cm
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A Art Deco figurine, 'The Archer' in bronze on socle marble base in the Art Deco style
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Large crystal vase, heavy flared vase on layered base. 31 cm
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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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Royal Doulton Dinnerset, 'Oxford Green' eight person set featuring green and gold bands, central decoration to entree plates, with teapot, creamer, sugar serving bowl, platter etc.
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Murano Venetian Candleabra, table top gold and pink glass three branch candleabra with leaf and flower decoration original receipt from Venezia Galleria
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Persian Najafabad carpet, hand woven wool, red ground with central medallion design 350 x 250 cm
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Cast iron urn on plinth, of campana form with two handles and reeded body supported by a square plinth base with laurel wreath. Total height:140 cm
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Cast iron urn on plinth, of campana form with two handles and reeded body supported by a square plinth base with laurel wreath. Total height:140 cm
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A French style parlour cabinet, marble top with kingwood and marquetry inlay, the single door above plinth base
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Victorian miniature revolving bookcase, Adorable miniature with four sections, mahogany with satinwood marquetry
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Books, miniatures, group of 18th and 19th century volumes inc. Jonathon swift 'Tale of a Tub' 1751, poetry from Pope, Burns and Waller and some religious works
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A Pianolla cabinet, mahogany and satinwood inlay with single glazed door
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A Pianolla cabinet, walnut and satinwood inlay with single glazed door
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A figural floor lamp, in the form of a Blackamore supporting a seven light gilded candleabra. Total height: 200 cm
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A pair of Regency style chairs, with open arms carved wheatsheath and woven wicker at the back upholstered seat, the handpieces in the form of swan necks
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Mahogany centre table Victorian walnut centre table, beautiful flamed walnut inlaid centre table with satinwood inlaid floral decoration on carved quadruple base
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A Victorian banquet lantern, of tall proportions, the Corinthian column stand in brass supporting a cranberry glass font and a etched floral shade
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Persian Kashan carpet, hand woven wool, red ground with central medallion, 305 x 200 cm
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A pair of French salon chairs, decorated with giltwood frames and floral embroided silk fabric
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French bedside table, cross banded and inlaid with floral decorations, metal mounts and fitted with 3 drawers and lower shelf
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Persian Hallway rug, handwoven wool, Burgundy ground, approx. 280 x 80 cm
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Persian Tabriz carpet, hand woven pure wool with traditional central medallion, 357 x 244 cm
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A pair of architectural garden Statues, in the form of lions, made of hollow bronze, each lion standing 130 cm length and 80 cm high
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Dutch style bombe display cabinet, with 2 glazed doors above 3 full width drawers
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Adams 'Tokio' pattern tableware, Chinoiserie blue and white decoration part dinner set comprising two tureens, plates and bowls
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Georgian Pembroke table Pembroke table, an elegant polished walnut drop leaf table with turned columns and stretcher base on brass and ceramic castors
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Victorian boxed chess set and board, carved fruitwood and ebony chess pieces in large mahogany box with inlaid fruitwood shell design and banding to lid. Inlaid folding wooden board
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A mahogany wine cooler, of sarcophagus form with bottle inserts to the interior and carved detail
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A telescopic davenport, in burr walnut of piano design with drawer leaf secretaire
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French walnut double bed, 19th century Bed frame with carved details, rails have been extended, also comes with a slatted base
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A French bedroom stool, with giltwood carved framework and upholstered seat
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A French giltwood sofa, the carved and gilded frame, with woven wicker back and seat
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An Oriental carpet, pure wool with lion design. 160 x 106 cm
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Burr walnut occasional table, a delightful 19th century. Polished burr walnut oval table with marquetry swags and banding on a carved birdcage base and ceramic castors
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A large bronze figure of Justice, the semi-clad female form holding scales above a base depicting snakes. Overall height: 120 cm
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Bookcase secretaire, Victorian mahogany of 2 glazed doors above a secretaire, concealing a fitted interior C.1860
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George French Angas, 'Savage life and scenes in Australia and New Zealand' Libraries board of S.A. 1969, two volumes facsimilie edition together with E.J. Eyre 'Journals of Expeditions of Discovery' two volumes 1969 edition
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Blacks flora of South Australia, volumes 1-4. Published by SA Government printing division Adelaide 1986
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J.J. Pascoe, 'History of Adelaide and Vicinity' 1901 first edition
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Twenty-One SA Annual Reports of the Director, of Mines and Government Geologist illustrated with maps and plans 1913-1932
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H.W. Dulcken, 'Pictorial atlas of Nature, man, animals and plants ( 1880)
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Mortimer Menpes 'World Pictures', Handsigned by the artist, a true first-edition hardback Art book with 100 full colour, watercolour illustrations
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J. Lort Stokes, 'Discoveries in Australia during the voyage of H.M.S Beagle 1837-43. Two volumes. 1969 Libraries board of S.A. Facsimilie edition
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Decorative elephant stools, a pair of large pottery glaze elephant figures of Indian design
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Burgundy leather Chesterfield, three seater sofa with loose cushion seats and deep button upholstery
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Burgundy leather Chesterfield, three seater sofa with loose cushion seats and deep button upholstery
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A pair of leather Chesterfield armchairs, with loose cushion seats and deep button upholstery
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Colonial Shanghai camphorwood trunk, c.1920 beautifully grained dovetailed box accented with brass medallion form lock and lateral handles
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Oriental prayer table, Quandong Provinedence circa 1930, low hardwood table
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French fruitwood dropside table, early 19th century. Round table, supported on turned legs with casters
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Matthew Flinders, 'Voyage to Terra Australis', Libraries board of S.A, 1966. Three volumes inc. Two of text and one of loose charts and maps. Some foxing
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Aeolian gramaphone, with large metal trumpet speaker, in working condition
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19th century breakfront sideboard, polished mahogany fitted with 4 doors, serpentine central drawer with 2 more drawers flanking
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Oriental dinner gong, decorated with dragons and hand painted finish
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