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The Okey Collection, Denham Court, Ingleburn, NSW — Sotheby's

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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:552
Sale Title:The Okey Collection, Denham Court, Ingleburn, NSWLots with images:213
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:419
Date:15-May-2010
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An Australian cedar hall chair
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A William IV mahogany upholstered lyre fronted library chair, English, the curved button back above over scrolled arms with carved patera decoration, a cushion seat, lyre shaped front rail, raised on ring turned and lobed front legs terminating in brass castors
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A pair of Australian cedar hall chairs, the double foliate scrolled top above tapering ribbon grained backs over plain seats, raised on ring turned and hexagonal tapering front legs; (2) note two of these chairs are known to be in Camden Park and a set of six were owned by Macleay at Elizabeth Bay house and are now in Brownlow Hill.
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A fine George IV ormolu six branch argand hanging lamp, English, circa 1830, decorated with lion heads and scrolling mounts, with original counter weight and etched glass shades, wired for electricity; 86 cm diameter, 96 cm high
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A Regency mahogany marble topped centre table in the manner of George bulloch, the black marble top inlaid with scrolling rouge Royal marble bands above a square tapering column with canted ebony inlaid corners with scrolled decoration, on a triform ebony inlaid base raised on lion's paw feet with brass castors; 160 cm diameter, 76 cm high; Note The marble top comes from the Island of Anglesey, North Wales
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A large turkish wool carpet, early 20th century, with an overall design on a red background; 477 cm wide, 540 cm long
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A Persian runner, 20th century, with an over all design on a red background; 427 cm long
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A 20th century small Persian runner, 84 cm wide, 285 cm long
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A late Regency mahogany and caned bergere, English, the reeded frame with caned and cushioned back above padded and caned arms on bulbous supports, over a caned and cushioned seat, raised on lobed tapering legs terminating in brass castors;
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An Australian cedar hall chair, circa 1830, the shaped back with a continuous thumb moulded edge terminating with a scroll at the base, with a plain carved shield, above a plain seat and rail, raised on ring turned and octagonal faceted tapering legs
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A pair of early 19th century brass candle holders with hurricane shades, one repaired; 36 cm high (2)
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An Australian cedar and horsehair upholstered armchair, the rectangular upholstered back within a cedar frame, with long scrolling arms above a lift out seat, raised on short sabre legs with carved ram's horn decoration joined by front to back stretchers;. Provenance: John Buttsworth collection, page 90, plate 40
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A Persian runner, 20th century, with an over all design on a salmon background, similar to previous lot; 87 cm wide, 708 cm long
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A Persian runner, 20th century, with an all over design on a salmon background; 74 cm wide, 677 cm long
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A pair of William IV mahogany curved back console tables, English, circa 1835, the rectangular flame mahogany top with curved back and inverted breakfront, above a plain frieze, rectangular mirror back within giltwood slip frame, flanked by acanthus leaf carved S-scroll end supports, raised on a convex plinth base, marked with the inventory number for Elizabeth Bay House: EB77/98/1 and EB77/98/2; 93 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 92 cm high Provenance: Elizabeth Bay House, Sydney, Paul Kenny Antiques
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A pair of large Regency gilt bronze twin burner standard argand lamps by bright &Co. 37 bruton street, London, decorated with Gods of the River masks and floral garlands, with etched glass shades; 101 cm high (2) Provenance: Elizabeth Bay House, W. F. Bradshaw
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An important Australian cedar longcase clock by James oatley, Sydney, circa 1822, the hood with a swan neck pediment and central spike, line inlay above a circular glass panel with brass edge, flanked by a pair of spiral twisted columns, with vents to either side above a long door with a central shell motif and pine stringing, flanked by quarter spiral twisted columns above a square base with radiating veneers and line inlay, raised on ball feet, the circular silvered dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary…
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A Regency mahogany and caned library bergere in the greek revival manner, English, the rolled and curved top rail with Greek key inlaid decoration above a caned back with cushion, reeded and padded over scrolled arms, above a caned and cushioned seat, line inlaid front rail and tapering front legs, terminating in brass castors
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An important and rare Australian full cedar hall table, circa 1810, the rectangular top with reeded edge and out stepped corners above a plain frieze with a single short drawer, raised on four spiral twisted, reeded and ring turned legs terminating in slender tapering bases, refinished; 98 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 81 cm high
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A pair of miniature hopper figural candlesticks, first quarter of 19th century, in the form of classical maidens, mounted on square black marble bases, one figure restored;. Height 40 cm
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An Australian Pottery vase, circa 1930, in the form of a Grecian urn; 18. 5 cm high
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A 19th century brass jardiniere, of circular form with a continuous embossed decoration running around the centre (some dents) together with another brass jardiniere; the former 27 cm diameter, 20 cm high (2)
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A mid 19th century Australian cedar torchere, the later circular top with reeded edge above a bulbous turned column, raised on three outswept legs; 30 cm diameter, 90 cm high
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A Regency mahogany and rosewood tea table, the rectangular top with a rosewood cross banded edge above a plain frieze, over a spiral twised and ring turned column on a triform base, raised on four elegant overscrolled sabre legs with brass castors; 92 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 74 cm high
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An Australian cedar and upholstered sofa, NSW, circa 1840, the shaped back with a central carved wheat sheaf between two scrolls with acanthus leaf decoration, over a cushion seat and over scrolled arms above a carved front rail and raised on acanthus leaf carved front legs and plain back legs;. Length 227 cm. Provenance: Paul Kenny Antiques
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An early 19th century Australian cedar and casuarina work table, the square casuarina and ebony banded top with thumb nail edge above three graduated drawers with rose mahogany cock beading and conforming faux drawers to three other sides, with spiral twisted quarter columns and raised on turned and spiral twisted tapering legs, restored condition, no evidence of a sewing basket having ever been fitted;. Width 49 cm. Depth 49 cm. Height 76 cm
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An Australian cedar drum table, circa 1840, the circular top with original tooled brown leather insert within a cross-banded border with a thumb nail edge, above four drawers divided by dummy drawers, on a turned column and triform base with bun feet and brass castors, the top rotates; 120 cm diameter. Height 73 cm
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An Australian cedar lyre fronted armchair, circa 1835, the rectangular padded back above over scrolled arms with cushion seat, raised on slender bulbous turned legs with brass castors, upholstered in blue spotted velvet
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A William IV rosewood and upholstered lyre fronted armchair, English, the curved button back above carved over scrolled arms, a cushion seat, carved front rail, raised on lobed tapering legs with brass castors, upholstered in red damask
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An Australian cedar upholstered lyre fronted armchair, circa 1830, the rectangular button back above scrolled arms, a cushion seat above a plain front rail with applied medallions, raised on turned legs with brass castors, upholstered in green velvet
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A George III style mahogany and boxwood strung torchere, late 19th century, the circular top on an octagonal column with line inlay, raised on three out swept legs with pad feet; 142 cm high
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A pair of 19th century bronze three burner argand ceiling lights, the circular centre with moulded glass bowl issuing three scroll cast arms each with burners and etched glass shades, converted to electricity; 84 cm wide, 113 cm high (2)
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An Australian cedar and button back upholstered reeded lyre fronted armchair, the curved button back above reeded over scrolled arms, a cushion seat and reeded front rail, raised on turned and reeded tapering legs with brass castors, upholstered in black horsehair, restorations; note, the reeded legs are comparable to those seen on the sofa, lot 87
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A pair of Australian cedar footstools, circa 184o, of square form, upholstered in black horsehair, raised on turned bun feet; 33 cm wide, 33 cm deep, 20 cm high (2)
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A large turkish rug, with an overall design on a salmon background, some wear to border and patches of wear; 364 cm wide, 715 cm long
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An early 19th century brass argand twin burner figural table lamp, of classical form with a female standing on a stepped base holding an urn with lion masks, issuing a pair of single burner lamps with etched glass shades;. Height 62 cm
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A pair of Baxter prints his Royal Highness Prince Albert and another of Queen Victoria, in mid 19th century huon pine frames; 32 x 27 cm (frame) (2)
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A matched pair of late Regency bronze argand lamps in the manner of Thomas messenger & Sons, Birmingham, circa 1820, each in the form of boar heads, with etched glass shades; 32 cm high (2)
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An Australian cedar games / work table, circa 1835, the square top with a specimen wood chess board above a single drawer with ebony handles and locking pin for the work basket below, raised on a turned column and four acanthus leaf carved scrolled legs, terminating in brass castors;. Width 50 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 75 cm. Note, the exotic timbers used in the chessboard have been identified as far as possible and a chart is available.
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An important early Australian cedar secretaire bookcase, NSW, circa 1830, the ogee moulded pediment with cross-banded decoration above a pair of geometrically glazed doors enclosing two shelves, flanked by a pair of columns with acanthus leaf capitals and tulip bases, above a secretaire drawer enclosing an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers veneered in Brazilian rosewood with turned ebony handles, flanked by conforming columns and raised on large lobed feet;. Width 137 cm. Depth 60 cm. Height 251 cm;…
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An Australian cedar display cabinet in the gothic revival manner, circa 1840, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing five shelves flanked by triform half columns, above a long ogee fronted drawer and a plinth base;. Width 120 cm. Depth 37 cm. Height 202 cm
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A pair of spode plates, decorated with blue and pale pink flowers and green ivy on an orange ground; 25 cm diameter (2)
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Three various Staffordshire figural groups, comprising a boy and girl with bat and ball, highland couple, seated gentleman with ale glass and ewer (3)
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A pair of English porcelain green ground plates, with central floral bouquet, together with another English porcelain plate with central bouquet and buff and white moulded ground; 23 cm diameter (3)
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An English porcelain part service, comprising four plates and one footed tazza (5)
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A 19th century silver plated hot water urn, of rococo design with an engraved unicorn beneath a ribbon banner 'Ora Et Labora', wear to silver plating; 48 cm high
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An important Australian cedar and ebony strung cardtable, attributed to the Sydney workshop of Thomas shaughnessy (1779-1837), circa 1815, the rectangular top with a cross-banded and ebony inlaid border above a plain frieze with a central raised panel with ebonised beaded decoration, on a square tapering column with a conforming beaded collar with ebony inlay on a quatreform platform, raised on four outswept reeded legs with brass castors; 96 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 71 cm high; Literature This table has the…
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An 18th century blue japanned longcase clock, by Edward Gratrex, Birmingham, circa 1760, the hood with a stepped caddy top surmounted by three giltwood flame finials above an arched door with applied columns, with glass panels to either side, above a long door with an arched top above a square base mounted on a plinth, the case is profusely decorated with Japanese scenes of everyday life and floral motifs, the silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial and calendar…
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An Australian cedar and rose mahogany Pembroke work table, circa 1830, the rectangular top with fiddle back cedar veneer and drop leaves above two short drawers with later ebony handles (two original ones are with the piece), above a sliding sewing basket, raised on delicately carved spiral and ring turned tapering legs; 41 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 70 cm high; Note This table shows the influence of Duncan Fyfth, a Scottish cabinet maker who immigrated to New York where he created his own distinct style.
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A late 19th century adjustable standard lamp in the form of a classical column
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An early 19th century Australian cedar pembroke table, the rectangular top with drop leaves and thumb moulded edge above a single drawer, on conforming lyre end supports with an arched stretcher, raised on out swept legs with brass castors, reduced in size;. Width 74 cm. Depth 55 cm. Height 70 cm;. Provenance: Colin Wade; note This table is identical in appearance (but half the width) of a sofa table, dated 1820, that belonged to the late Kevin Fahy and is recorded in Australian furniture, pictorial…
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An Edwardian silver plate and cut crystal three bottle tantalus, by mappin Brothers, London, together with a set of Victorian sterling silver whiskey, brandy and port labels, maker's mark W&S, Birmingham 1841;
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A Queen Anne musical longcase clock, by Joseph windmills, London, circa 1705, the arched top with a moulded cornice above a pierced fretwork panel above an arched glazed door flanked by plain columns with brass mounts, with pierced carved sound frets to either side above a long door and cross-banded base with a stepped plinth, the 12 inch dial with a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, seconds subsidiary dial and date aperture, cast bronze cherub and Crown spandrels, with a twelve tune…
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An early 19th century Australian cedar corner cupboard, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing three shaped shelves, above a pair of panelled doors enclosing a shelf, raised on small turned feet, the lower section is contemporary;. Width 128 cm. Depth 66 cm. Height 244 cm
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A casuarina, pine and ebony strung trinket box, circa 1810, the hinged top enclosing a leather lined fitted interior above a pin operated drawer, raised on bronze lion's paw feet;. Width 23 cm. Height 15 cm. Height 14 cm
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An early 19th century Australian cedar three tier what-not, the rectangular top with ball finials above two further shelves supported on delicate columns with ring turned decoration, raised on tapering feet; 56 cm wide, 45 cm high, 113 cm high
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A Regency giltwood and penwork decorated harp, by sebastian erard, circa 1811, of neoclassical design, decorated with anthemion motifs, winged angels, putti and classical maidens in penwork, the plate inscribed 'Royal maker to Princess Charlotte of Wales';. Height 170 cm
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An Australian cedar, pine and ebony inlaid document box, attributed to t. William, cabinetmaker, 26 chapel road, Sydney, circa 1805, the top with a central star motif within an ebony, pine and cedar banded border opening to reveal a removable tray with various lidded compartments, with document storage below, the front and sides with conforming cross-banding;. Width 37 cm. Height 26 cm. Height 14 cm. Note, the following trade Advertisment appears in the Sydney Gazette of the 22nd January 1804: 'Cabinet…
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A rare Australian cedar duet music stand, circa 1830, the music stand mounted on a pole with adjustable brass candleholders to either side, on a turned column, raised on a quatreform base with lobed bun feet;. Height 150 cm
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An Australian cedar pole screen with later needlework panel, circa 1845, the rectangular screen within an acanthus leaf carved frame raised on a turned column above a quatreform base with short scrolled feet; 67 cm wide, 132 cm high (2); Literature Australian Furniture, Pictorial History & Dictionary, 1788-1938, Kevin Fahy, Andrew Simpson, Casuarina Press, Sydney, 1998, page 326, plate 323.
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A pair of late Regency gilt bronze and cut crystal figural twin branch candelabra, each with a winged putto standing on a floral decorated plinth holding aloft a pair of gilt bronze anthemion decorated candlesticks between a central winged eagle; 25 cm wide, 49 cm high (2)
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A Regency mahogany and brass inlaid bracket clock by hampton and thewell, manchester, the stepped top with a pineapple finial above a brass inlaid case with a white enamel dial with strike/silent lever, with fusee movement, anchor escapement striking on a bell, raised on small brass bun feet; 28 cm wide, 18 cm deep, 57 cm high
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A Regency giltwood overmantel mirror, the rectangular plate with reeded column to either side and surmounted by a central swag and stepped cornice with giltwood ball decoration; 149 cm wide, 164 cm high
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A Regency brass fender and firescreen, with a polished brass top and wire body with carved ends; 118 cm wide
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An early 19th century casuarina and pine strung tea caddy, with a fitted interior containing twin casuarina lidded tea compartments and a central associated ceramic mixing bowl, with ivory escutcheon and turned ivory feet; 31 cm wide, 15 cm deep, 16 cm high
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An early 19th century casuarina and pine strung tea caddy, with a fitted interior containing two cedar lidded tea compartments and a central associated ceramic mixing bowl, with ivory escutcheon, lacking feet; 30 cm wide, 16 cm deep, 16 cm high
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A porcelain bowl, possibly by beyer &bock, painted with flowers within a blue scale border; 21 cm diameter
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A pair of English porcelain dishes, with painted views; 25. 5 cm diameter (2)
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A T.G.R. Ironstone blue and white plate, 26 cm diameter
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A cased Royal Crown Derby Imari coffee set, date marks for 1902, 1903 and one cup dated 1939, comprising six silver mounted coffee cans and six saucers; (12)
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An English porcelain floral encrusted green ground vase, 30 cm high
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An English porcelain floral encrusted vase, 23. 5 cm high
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A pair of English porcelain cornucopia vases, painted and encrusted with flowers, damage to rim of one; 16 cm high (2)
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Three English floral painted porcelain mugs, damage to one, together with a Booths 'The Allies' mug (4)
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A set of six Meissen plates, with pierced rims; 23 cm diameter (6)
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A Royal Worcester double spout teapot, dated 1878, decorated in an Imari palette (damage to one spout); 14. 5 cm high
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A collection of porclain, including an English porcelain slop bowl, a Chinese bowl, two Hammersley coffee cans and saucers, a Roslyn teacup and a Rosinna China tea cup (8)
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Five various mugs, including a Prattware relief moulded frog mug, an English lustre and black printed mug, a 'Soldiers of the Queen' commemorative mug (5)
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A garniture of English porcelain floral encrusted vases, two 15. 5 cm high, one 26 cm high
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Richard Noble (active circa 1829-1861) Portrait Of John Neale, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1857; 88 x 69 cm; Note John Neale (1797-1875) was a guide to Lachlan Macquarie during his inspection tour of the Cowpastures region in 1815. He became an overseer at Captain Richard Brooks' farm in the Appin/Minto district, known as 'Denham Court' between 1814 and 1830)
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Unknown artist, Welsh Valley Scene, oil on canvas, unsigned, in a gilt frame; 62 x 97 cm
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An Australian cedar revolving piano stool, circa 1835, the circular rotating needlepoint seat with floral band above a turned and lotus leaf carved column and collar on a triform platform, raised on lion's paw feet;. Height 55 cm
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A Persian runner, 20th century, with an all over design on a red background; 91 cm wide, 235 cm long
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A fine Australian cedar double ended sofa, the curved reeded back with a central flamed cedar panel between two scrolls and a gadrooned rail, above over scrolled swan neck arms (one with an internal rotating mechanism), bolster cushions, over a rail with two plain panels, raised on reeded and turned tapering legs terminating in brass castors, upholstered in maroon coloured horsehair;. Width 220 cm note
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An important early Australian cedar sofa table, the rectangular top with matching cedar panels and a thumb moulded edge with drop leaf flaps above a pair of drawers with line inlaid decoration and conforming dummy drawers to the back, above a tapering square column with double knulled back on a quatreform platform, raised on four reeded legs with prominent knees terminating in ornate cast brass castors; 102.
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A Regency mahogany and satinwood banded pianoforte, by Thomas tomkison, circa 1804, the case raised on square tapering legs, serial no. 454, dated 1804; 230 cm long, 144 cm wide, 93 cm high; Note The increased tension on the string creates what is know as 'the English tilt' but this has been compensated for by tuning it one tone less than normal.
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A Regency rosewood, faux rosewood and brass inlaid adjustable harp chair, the back with brass inlaid top and cross rails above a revolving leather seat, raised on reeded legs joined by a cross-stretcher
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An Australian cedar and casuarina banded occasional table, circa 1825, the rectangular top with thumb nail edge and casuarina banding above a multi stepped block, turned column and a quatreform platform base with hen beading and raised on bun feet and recessed castors;. Width 71 cm. Depth 40 cm. Length 75 cm
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A 19th century bronze argand lamp of cornucopian form, with an etched glass shade; 35 cm high
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A William IV mahogany toilet mirror of large proportion, the rectangular plate within a cross-banded slip frame, held by delicately carved end supports with anthemion motifs above tulip and C-scrolled decoration, on a rectangular platform base, raised on squashed bun feet;. Width 79 cm. Depth 33 cm. Height 86 cm
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A George IV gilt overmantel mirror, the rectangular plate within a half column frame decorated with acanthus leaves; 114 cm wide, 138 cm high
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An early Australian cedar and pine inlaid 'Missionary' chest of drawers, circa 1815, the rectangular top above two short and three long graduated drawers decorated with Grecian key pattern and with original steel locks, raised on turned feet;. Width 10 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 116 cm; note, the late Kevin Fahy pronounced this chest as one of the Missionary Chests in relation to its likely connection to the Reverend Samuel Marsden (1765-1838) who in 1815 went to New Zealand with a group to convert the Maori…
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A William IV mahogany cheval mirror of small proportion, the rectangular bevelled plate within a cross-banded slip frame held by anthemion, tulip and acanthus decorated end supports, raised on S-scrolled legs joined by a carved cross rail;. Width 62 cm. Depth 64 cm. Height 123 cm
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A pair of William IV bronze argand table lamps, by Clarke & Coit, New York, each with a central stem issuing a single burner lamp with etched glass shades, wired for electricity. Height 54 cm (2)
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A George III mahogany fitted wash stand, the rectangular hinged top enclosing compartments for a wash basin and cups, above a false drawer, a cupboard and a single drawer, raised on square tapering legs;. Width 56 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 79 cm
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A late George III mahogany and ebony inlaid fitted wash stand, the rectangular hinged top enclosing a counter mirror and various compartments above one false drawer, a single drawer and a pair of cupboard doors, above a shaped apron and splayed feet; 49 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 87 cm high
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A four branch bronze and gilt bronze argand lamp English, first half 19th century, by Miller & Sons, the central ribbed bowl issuing four arms each with single burner argand lamps with etched glass shades beneath a central urn and chains, with Victorian registration mark to inside of bowl, wired for electricity; 78 cm diameter. Height 120 cm note a simliar lamp can be found in the drawing room at Camden Park.
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A large turkish wool carpet, with an all over design on a red background; 401 cm wide, 401 cm long
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An Australian cedar and upholstered scroll end sofa, circa 1845, the curved back with central acanthus leaf and scrolled decoration over a padded back, over scrolled arms with carved medallions, a cushion seat with bolsters, over an ogee rail and raised on turned legs, upholstered in Regency brown and gold striped material;. Length 232 cm
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An Australian cedar bedstep commode, circa 1850, consisting of a three step unit with carpet on each level, the middle section pulls out and the top lefts up to reveal a fully fitted commode with a circular wooden lid, raised on turned feet; 50 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 63 cm high
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