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Traditional Antiques & Jewellery — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:504
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques & JewelleryLots with images:504
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:349
Date:11-Mar-2023
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Fine large Royal Worcester porcelain vase, c.1902, painted by John Stinton (British, 1854-1956), set with a pierced and molded neck accented with masks and drapes, above a tapering ovoid body painted with highland cattle in a landscape, the body accented with classical mask handles and supported on a fluted support on square base, in soft tones of blush and blue and accented in gilt, factory mark, rdn: 141375, 1410 to base, height 56.5 cm
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Rare Russian hardstone figure of Balalaika player, with rhodonite head and hands, sapphire eyes, labradorite body, lapis lazuli pants, white quartz sock and purpurin lapti shoes, seated on a banded agate bench, incised to base, a/f (replaced balalaika), height 11.5 cm, together with Sotheby's Belgravia catalogue. Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, '19th century & 20th century English and foreign silver, plated wares, objects of Vertu and miniatures from 1837,' 12/10/1978, lot 49, thence by family descent…
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Georgian twist stem Admiral Byng wine glass, c.1763, with round funnel bowl decorated with the admiral hanging from a gibbet flanked by the initials a B, the reverse inscribed 'Iustice,' set on a multi-spiral stem and conical foot, height 16 cm Literature: Lloyd (2000), p.125, pl.199. Other Notes: Admiral John Byng (1704?1757) was a Royal Navy officer. After joining the navy at the age of thirteen he participated in the Battle of cape Passaro in 1718 and after a long career was promoted to Vice-Admiral in…
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Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso 'Oriente' vase, (Italian, 1894-1970), of teardrop form, decorated with splashes of coloured glass, pinwheel, copper inclusions, twist and lattice work, in bright tones of yellow, red, green, white, purple and blue, engraved marks to base, 26 x 23 cm
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Mid 19th century Wedgwood Portland vase, c.1840, produced as a copy of the celebrated Portland vase, of oviform form with twin handles, decorated in white on black basalt with classical figures at various pursuits, the decoration also appearing on the base in the form of Paris wearing a Phrygian cap, impressed Wedgwood to foot rim, height 26.5 cm. Other Notes: the original Portland vase is attributed to the Roman gem-cutter Dioskouridesand is in the style of works made between 30-20 BC. It was discovered…
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Large Italian silver pineapple ice box, marked 800, realistically modelled with a textured surface and spiky frond, with a hinged lid and plastic liner to interior, height 37 cm
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18th century Meissen 'The Senses' porcelain figure group, depicting five putto to represent sight, sound, scent, touch and taste, in tones of yellow, purple, green and pink on a rococo circular base, incised 1770 and 52 to base, height 14.5 cm
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Good Russian silver and enamel Kovsh, with a squat bowl, scroll finial and handle, decorated with scrolling floral motif and beaded border, in tones of pink, blue, green, red and white, impressed marks to base, total weight 66gm, 3.7 x 9 x 5.3 cm
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Pair of Regency knife boxes, c.1820, in quarter sawn flamed mahogany, of urn form, set with acorn finial to the covers, opening to reveal knife spaces, above a facetted urn shaped body, on waisted form supports above square bases on bracket feet, height 60.5 cm (2). Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 129
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Set of ten late 18th century George III armchairs, in mahogany, with curved crest rail, above a carved centre splats, flanked by curved arms, with drop in leather seats, on facetted legs united by stretchers (10)
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Large fine Royal Worcester porcelain ewer, painted by John Stinton (British, 1854-1956), of classical form, with elaborate acanthus scroll handle, above shaped spout and moulded floral scroll to the shoulders, the body painted with highland cattle in a landscape, above spreading support on stepped circular foot, signed J.Stinton, accented in gilt, factory marks to base, height 41 cm
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Large Gouda 'Magpie' Pottery vase, of baluster form, decorated with a large magpie perched on a branch with wattle and foliage in a stylised landscape, in tones of yellow, green, brown and white, marks to base, height 38 cm
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Impressive and heavy Austrian silver serving tray, marked 800 Vienna, with the mark of Heinrich Bottwin, c.1920s, of slender oval form with a piecrust rim, decorated with cast rosette border, total weight 2005gm, 73.5 x 32.5 cm. Provenance: Broughton Antiques, Berry NSW, 2004
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Large Luigi Onesto Murano sommerso glass vase, of slender ovoid form, in clear and blue glass, with pink and yellow murrini and incised bubble decoration, incised 'L Onesto Murano Italy to base', height 27 cm
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Pair of Australian specimen boxes, comprising a sewing box and tea caddy, both of rectangular form, set with diamond panels to the body in specimens of Australian woods, both interior fitted, 13 x 25 x 13.5 cm (tea caddy) and 10 x 18.5 x 25.5 cm (sewing box)(2). Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 021
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Good Victorian walnut canterbury stand, set with a pierced gallery top, above a rectangular top, and turned supports, above a gallery compartment and lower drawer, on turned legs on casters, 96 x 60 x 40 cm
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Lalique frosted glass 'Bacchantes' vase, 20th century, after the 1927 model by Rene Lalique, of tapered cylindrical form, moulded continuously in high relief with dancing maeneds, engraved Lalique France, height 24.5 cm, with original label and box
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Late 19th century Meissen porcelain figure group, c.1880-1900, depicting a man seated astride a jug and opening the lid, dressed in a three quarter jacket and pantaloons, the baluster jug decorated with encrusted flowers and painted with insects and floral sprays, on a naturalistic base, in tones of pale lime, pink, yellow and green, accented in gilt, underglaze crossed swords, impressed 08, and incised marks to base, height 17 cm
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Late 19th/20th century Suzani embroidery, Uzbekistan, of rectangular form, with central roundel, surrounded by panels displaying an array of motifs, in rich tones of red, blue, yellow, brown and black, 246 x 177 cm
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19th century Kutahya moulded Pottery jug, ottoman turkey, of cylindrical form, with a curved spout and scroll handle, with elliptical opening to cover, decorated with floral sprays in tones of cobalt blue, bole red, copper green and yellow against a white ground, height 12 cm
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19th century Wedgwood jasper Ware bottle vase, c.1882, with cylindrical neck and baluster body, decorated with a frieze of classical figures and scroll work, impressed factory marks to base, height 27.5 cm
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Good Russian enamel and gilt silver egg, 1908-1928 impressed Faberge, 88 kokoshnik, Moscow, decorated with flowers and foliage with the centre of the flower heads set with rubellite stones, the whole in tones of blue, green, pink, white and yellow, with gilded interior, slight a/f, height 7 cm. Provenance: collection of a gentleman, Sydney, thence by descent
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Good Russian silver and enamel cigarette case, of slender rectangular form, raised with scrolling flowers and foliage, in tones of blue, red, pink, green and white, inscribed 'Mrs Prosorff//November 1909,' to interior, impressed marks, total weight 170gm, 10.5 x 7 cm
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Fine Russian silver and enamel Kovsh, with squat baluster bowl, final and angled handles, with scroll, flower head and foliate decoration, with beaded border, in tones of blue, red, yellow, green and pink, impressed marks to base, total weight 51gm, 3.5 x 8.5 x 4.8 cm
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Stunning mid 19th century aide memoire, of rectangular form, set with a central ivory panel, finely painted with a miniature scene depicting a classical architectural building with figures, surrounded by a gilt border, with scroll work to corners, on a papier mache body, opening to 1841 calendar, with original retail label, the whole locking with ivory topped pencil, 9.5 x 6 cm
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Fine Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1906, S&Co (Sydney & Co), of unusual large size, in the form of a swimming duck with upswept webbed feet and realistic textured plumage, with registered design number to side, total weight 74.3gm, height 6 x 10 cm length
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Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1909, A&L Ld (Adie & Lovekin limited), in the form of a frog with original red velvet cushion, hallmarked to side of body, total weight 37gm, height 3.2 x 6 cm length
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Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1906, Cs*Fs (Cornelius Saunders & Frank shepherd), in the form of a swan with original cushion, cushion worn to reveal original wood chip filling, with finely cast feathers and plummage, hallmarked to side of base, total weight 34.7gm, 4.5 cm high x 7.5 cm length
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Magnificent and large pair of Royal Worcester twin handled vases, c.1910, painted by John Stinton (British, 1854-1956), of classical form, with a spreading gadrooned lip, with a waisted form neck above a tapering baluster body, finely painted with a scene of highland cattle in a landscape in a soft palette, signed John Stinton, raised on gadrooned pedestal base, the whole set with scrolled handles, factory mark and no: 1969 to base, height 41 cm (2)
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Royal Worcester porcelain trumpet vase, c.1926, painted by John Stinton (British, 1854-1956) with a continuous scene of highland cattle by a mountain stream, signed J.Stinton, accented in gilt, factory mark and G 923 to base, height 22.5 cm
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Royal Worcester porcelain trumpet vase, c.1926, finely painted by Harry Stinton (1883-1968), with a continuous scene of highland cattle, mountains and farm house, accented in gilt, factory mark and G 923 to base, height 22.5 cm
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Georgian plain stem Williamite Toastmaster glass, c.1740, with round funnel, engraved with a portrait of King William flanked by script 'The glorious Memory,' with harp and coronet verso flanked by grapevines and foliage, on a heavy circular foot, height 12 cm
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Georgian light Balustroid double knop twist wine glass, c.1750, with bucket shaped bowl, finely engraved with lily of the valley and tulips, on a circular foot, height 14.5 cm
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Georgian Jacobite plain stem wine glass, c.1750, with ovoid shaped bowl, engraved with Tudor rose and jay bird (jacobite return), on a folded circular foot, height 15 cm
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Stunning Art Nouveau bronze and Galle three piece table set, signed by Peter Tereszczuk, comprising a table lamp set with a Galle cameo glass shade, in tones of pink, yellow and brown, signed Galle, above a support in the form of a tree trunk with two children, together with an inkwell/pen dish, decorated with three talking children and an ashtray/vesta case, with figure of a lady (3)
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Imperial Russian 1898 5 Rouble gold coin, .900 gold fineness, 18.5 mm diameter, total weight 4.30gm
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Imperial Russian 1898 5 Rouble gold coin, .900 gold fineness, 18.5 mm diameter, total weight 4.30gm
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Russian 1897 7 Rouble 50 Kopecks gold coin, .900 gold fineness, 21.3 mm diameter, total weight 6.45gm
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Good late 19th century Meissen porcelain figure group, representing music and Literature, depicting a lady playing mandolin with two books under her foot with two dancing putto by her side, in bright tones of blue, pink, yellow and white on a circular base with wreath motif, crossed swords to base, impressed 163/145 and E.22 to base, height 18.5 cm
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19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a boy standing holding a garland of flowers, wearing a three quarter jacket and pants, in tones of purple, green, yellow and red, on a circular base, a/f, crossed sword marks and impressed 127, painted 45 and incised FG7 to base, height 17 cm
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19th century Sevres porcelain parasol handle, of tapering oval form, finely painted with a reserve depicting a girl seated with a basket of flowers, surrounded by gilt scroll work on a cobalt ground, length 21.5 cm
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Pair of French 19th century porcelain urns and covers, of ovoid form, decorated with reserves of figures in landscapes, with castle verso, surrounded by a cobalt ground with gilt accents and gilt metal mounts, painted Sevres mark verso, height 24 cm (2)
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Meissen porcelain bust of Princess Marie Zepherine de Bourbon, after J.J.Kandler, in three quarter, depicted with bonnet tied at neck with sash and floral group, in tones of yellow, pink, blue and green, a/f, crossed swords to base, incised 2744 and painted 15 to base, height 23 cm
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Late Victorian cut crystal and silver ewer, the cover and mount hallmarked London, 1887, with leaf finial, heavily decorated with flowers and foliage, the handle decorated with geometric pattern, on a cut crystal body of tapering baluster form, on a circular star cut foot, height 31 cm
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Victorian sterling silver and cut crystal ewer, hallmarked Sheffield, 1865, set with a sterling silver handle and mounts, above a baluster body with star cut decoration, height 26 cm
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Pair of Edwardian sterling silver candlesticks, hallmarked Sheffield, 1911, of classical form on an oval foot, height 21 cm (2)
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Large Gucci leather and porcelain gaming set, in the form of a club, containing three lidded removable compartments in the form of the playing card suits heart, spade and diamond, with gilt Gucci symbols to the covers, opening to reveal porcelain trays, cards, dice and chips, with Gucci certificate dated 1983, 48 x 41 cm. Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 471
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Early 20th century travel case with Louis Vuitton toiletry set, the rectangular brown leather case with brass clasps and leather handle, opening to reveal a brown silk lined interior, with rectangular standing mirror set under the cover, with removable inner folding case, monogrammed M.M.M.and with brass clasp stamped made in England, fitted with silk button clasps and seven glass toilet jars with silver covers marked LV, with two ivory handled brushes marked Louis Vuitton, also including a watch/jewellery…
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Stunning Continental Art Nouveau gilt metal and leather jewellery casket, of slightly tapered rectangular form, the hinged cover set with heavy swing handle above a portrait in relief depicting a young maiden, the body decorated with pierced stylised foliate motifs typical of the period, with escutcheon and large key, all against a dark green leather ground, opening to reveal a green velvet lined interior, impressed Kw to base, 13.5 x 17 x 11.5 cm. Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 056
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Late 19th century Russian ivory and bone tea caddy of casket form, featuring a pierced ivory and bone fretwork surround with incised and inked panelling, with twin brass rosette accents to cover, opening to reveal later added twin timber and ivory handled compartments and central mixing bowl, all set above four brass lion paw feet, 14 x 29 x 19 cm
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19th century mahogany apothecary box, of rectangular form with brass strapping and escutcheon, the hinged cover opening to reveal forty four fitted and labelled glass tubes with cork stoppers, with two glass mixing boards and small booklet titled 'Simple Directions for the Treatment of Common Complaints,' the underside of cover lined with black leather and imprinted in gilt 'Henry turner & Co.//Homeopathic Chemists//170, Fleet St//London.E.C.'', with one single lower drawer with brass handle, containing…
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William IV regimental Sabretache, for the British Royal artillery movement, by Joseph Lyons, set with upper armorial above oak branch, cannon and motto, 33.5 x 30 cm. Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 374
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After Frederic Remington 'The mountain Man' bronze figure, depicting a figure on horseback negotiating a steep decline, on a green marble base, incised 'Copyright of Frederic Remington,' total height 73 cm
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Very large bronze figure of a Conquistador, depicted standing with head aloft and right hand grasping sword on left hip, set on a bronze and marble base, of handsome proportions, height 110 cm
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Late 19th century French vitrine, of rectangular form, with marble top, set above a central glass door opening to glass shelves, accented with ormolu mounts and painted panel to base, the whole raised on four cabriole legs, 143 x 77 x 40 cm
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Sheraton style display cabinet, with stepped pediment above central astragal door, opening to wooden shelves, above a lower door, with inlaid urn motif, 158.5 x 64.5 x 30 cm
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Stunning Russian silver and guilloche kovsh, with impressed Russian marks to base, with green guilloche handle set with a garnet to one end and amythest to the other end, with a rectangular bowl and acorn finial and set crowned double eagle to base, total weight 95gm, length 12 cm
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Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso 'Oriente' dish, (Italian 1894-1970), of organic oval form, with centre black and white pinwheel, surrounded by splashes of coloured yellow, red, blue, puce and white glass with surrounding copper flecks, on opaque glass, length 27 cm
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Venini Murano glass handkerchief vase, in white and clear glass, incised marks to base, height 11 cm
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Fine Murano glass candelabra, set with two gold fleck sconces, above a u-shaped body, set with black, white and copper fleck lines, on floriform base, with original label, height 24 cm
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Large Royal Worcester twin handled porcelain vase, c.1906, of handsome proportions, with spreading lip and elegant pierced neck, above an oviform tapering body, painted and signed by William Hale, with trailing flowers in tones of yellow, pink, orange and green, accented in gilt, with drape motifs and mask handles, on fluted support on a circular foot, factory marks to base, height 41 cm
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Good pair of Royal Worcester porcelain jugs, c.1907, with shaped spouts and elaborate acanthus scroll handles, with molded floral neck above tapering oviform body, painted with floral bouquets above a stepped circular foot, accented in green and gilt factory marks and Phillips retail mark, height 27.5 cm (2)
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Royal Worcester twin handled porcelain urn, of classical form, the body finely painted with a continuous scene of cows by a river with ruins in the background, signed H.Davis (Harry Davis) in a soft palette, flanked by gilt acanthus scroll handles, above a moulded support on a square base, height 23.5 cm
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Wedgwood Portland vase, produced as a copy of the celebrated Portland vase, of oviform form with twin handles, decorated in white on black basalt with classical figures at various pursuits, impressed factory marks to base, height 20 cm
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Wedgwood blue and white Jasper Ware urn and cover, of classical form, set with finial to cover, above radiating fern leaves and frieze of classical figures within a garden setting, flanked by loop handles, on a pedestal base, impressed factory marks to base, height 31 cm
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Wedgwood Portland vase, produced as a copy of the celebrated Portland vase, of oviform form with twin handles, decorated in white on dark blue with classical figures at various pursuits, impressed factory marks to base, height 15.5 cm
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Wedgwood cobalt and white jasper Ware bowl, of circular form with deep sloping sides, the exterior decorated with a continuous frieze of classical figures in a garden setting, raised on a circular foot, impressed marks factory marks to base, diameter 21.5 cm
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Wedgwood black basalt posy vase, of flared form, decorated in relief with classical figures in a garden setting, impressed Wedgwood//Made in England, height 9.5 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1901, L&S (Levi & Salaman), in the form of a miniature Coronation chair, a replica of King Edward I chair in Westminster Abbey, with original red velvet cushion, total weight 8.1gm, height 4 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1907, A&L Ld (Adie & Lovekin limited), in the form of a pig with brown fabric cushion, hallmarked to side of body alongside cushion, total weight 28.1gm, length 6.5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver shoe pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1891, A&L Ld (Adie & Lovekin limited), in the form of a heeled ladies shoe with decorative buckle ribbon, with blue velvet cushion, hallmarked to the side of the shoe arch, total weight 19.1gm, length 6.5 x width 2.3 cm
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Large Edwardian sterling silver shoe pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1905, H.C.F (Henry Charles Freeman), in the form of a heeled ladies shoe, with light brown velvet cushion, hallmarked to side of heel, total weight 46.5gm, height 5 x length 11 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Chester, 1907, Sm& Co (Sampson Mordan), in the form of a miniature duck, with original purple velvet cushion, total weight 4.1gm, length 3.5 cm
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Austro-Hungarian 900 silver & gold cigarette case, stamped with 1872-1922 .900 fineness mark, Vienna, of rounded rectangular form, the hinged top cover featuring five linear rose gold bands between an engine turned rippled ground, total weight 128gm, 9.5 x 6 x 1.2 cm
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Elizabeth II sterling silver part cutlery service, hallmarked Sheffield, 1971, (two items dated 1970), M&W (Mappin & Webb), in Hanoverian pattern, comprising six boullion spoons, length 17 cm, six dessert spoons, length 17.5 cm, six main forks dated 1971, length 20 cm, six dessert forks, length 17.5 cm, six main knives with stainless steel handles, length 24 cm, six entree knives with stainless steel handles, length 21.5 cm, two serving spoons dated 1928, length 19.5 cm and six coffee spoons, total weight…
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Pair of Scottish Edwardian sterling silver sugar casters, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1908, H&I (Hamilton & Inches), each with a finial above a pierced cover, above a faceted baluster body, raised on a stepped octagonal foot, total weight 357gm, height 19.5 cm, in original presentation box
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George III sterling silver pedestal sugar basket, hallmarked London, 1783, Hb (Hester Bateman), with a beaded rim and swing handle, set above a tapered body pierced with acanthus and swag motifs, with oval medallion engraved with 'Tout Vient de Dieu,' raised on a square foot, with blue glass liner, total silver weight 207gm, height 20 cm (including handle)
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George III sterling silver creamer, hallmarked London, 1787, Hb (Hester Bateman), of helmet form, with a crimped rim, weighted, height 15 cm
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George III sterling silver footed salver, hallmarked London, 1785, T.C (Thomas Chawner), of circular form with a gadrooned border, the centre engraved with acanthus, c-scroll and floral motifs, raised on three acanthus feet, total weight 1057gm, diameter 32 cm
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Pair of Edwardian sterling silver fish servers, hallmarked Sheffield, 1909,M&W (Mappin & Webb), in Old English pattern with beautifully pierced blades, total weight 242gm, in original presentation box
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19th century Meissen porcelain figure group, depicting a young boy approaching a girl to dance, in tones of yellow, pink, and purple on a naturalistic base, crossed sword marks to base and incised s167 and impressed 85 to base, height 13.5 cm
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18th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a coquettish young Turkish lady on a scrolled moulded base, blue crossed swords to the right hand side of the base, a/f, height 12.5 cm
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Early Capodimonte porcelain figure group, depicting a boy courting a girl, both standing beside a woman kneeling with a basket of flowers, in tones of orange, pink, red, green and yellow, on an oval base, height 16.5 cm
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19th century Meissen porcelain jug, of baluster form, decorated with encrusted leaves and flowers, surrounded by painted insects, in tones of green, blue, pink, purple and orange, accented in gilt, crossed sword marks to base, height 10.5 cm
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19th century Meissen porcelain vase, of double baluster form, with textured woven surface, encrusted with fruit and flowers, in bright tones of pink, purple, orange, green and yellow and accented in gilt, a/f, height 20 cm
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Etling opalescent glass bonbonniere, c.1930's, the cover decorated with flower and foliage in relief, marked Etling France 273 to base, height 8.5 cm
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Lalique 'Perche' glass mascot, in the form of a fish, above a circular base, in clear and frosted base, incised 'Lalique France' to base, height 9.5 cm
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Lalique 'Printemps' glass figure, from the 'The four Seasons' series, depicting a kneeling nude, with flowers behind, stamp to base, height 19 cm
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Large Lalique 'Ara' cockatoo glass figure, depicted with wings outstretched, in clear and frosted glass, incised signature to base, a/f (chip/missing piece to comb), height 28.5 cm
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Royal Worcester twin handled porcelain vase, c.1900, with spreading gadrooned lip, above a waisted neck and tapering oviform body, painted with floral sprays, in tones of pink, yellow, purple and green, flanked by acanthus scroll handles and supported on a spreading circular and square foot, unmarked, height 41.5 cm
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Large 19th century Royal Worcester twin handled vase, c.1894, with a tapering molded neck, above an ovoid body painted and signed by Edward Raby with flowers, butterflies and foliage, flanked by phoenix and drop ring handles, above a fluted support with mask motifs, on a circular foot, the whole accented in gilt, factory marks to base
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Royal Worcester twin handled vase and cover, c.1923, of classical form, with finial cover, flanked by handles, the body painted with pink roses and foliage on a soft ground, signed, raised on a circular foot, with gilt accents, height 21.5 cm
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Large Victorian glass epergne, with large central trumpet, set above two smaller trumpets and two spiral canes, above a circular frilled bowl, in yellow and pink glass, a/f (slight crack to base), height 59 cm
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Rare Museum quality Napoleonic straw work writing compendium, early 19th century, in the form of a bureau, with a hinged curved top opening to compartments, above a lower roll top and slide, set with fitted drawers above a series of lower drawers behind a fall front, the body highly decorated with geometric motifs, set with central centurion figure and carved ivory handles, 41 x 35.5 x 26 cm. Other Notes: this appears to be a commercially made box. Many of these boxes are Napoleonic 'Prisoners of War'…
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Delightful mid 19th century Tunbridge jewellery chest, with a rectangular top decorated with central geometric panel, surrounded by various borders, set above a rectangular body, with one single panel door to the front, decorated with two central star medallions, surrounded by various inlaid borders, opening to reveal four single drawers, each handle with inlaid decoration, the whole raised on four brass ball feet, with key, 16.5 x 12.5 x 10.5 cm. Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 020
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Mid 19th century medicine chest, in mahogany, of deep rectangular form, with lifting lid and front section that folds down to give better access, spaces for bottles surround the section at the back that has nesting compartments, the top section is red plush lined and holds scales and weights, beneath a deeper section to squat bottles, two lidded jars, a glass and a glass mortar and pestle, space beneath for papers, 14.5 x 27 x 15 cm. Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 387
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Large Victorian mahogany tea caddy, c.1860, the hinged facetted cover decorated with inlaid border, the body set with twin brass drop ring handles and brass escutcheon and key, opening to reveal central mixing bowl flanked by two lidded compartments, with six matched English hallmarked sterling silver spoons, 20.5 x 31 x 17 cm. Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 258
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19th century mahogany folding boot Jack, opening with two brass hinges, with fitted steel folding boot pulls to the interior, length 30 cm. Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 711
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Pair of late 18th century treen salt boxes, of demi lune bucket form, set with panels of timber alternating in a different finish to create a strip motif, height 26.5 cm (2). Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 155
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Delightful Regency pole screen, the screen set with a Chinese painting of a basket of flowers, with precious hanging objects, birds and swallows, on a spiral and turned support above three splayed legs with flower head decoration, on three hoof feet, height 147 cm
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