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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 commode stool, circa 1845, the rectangular hinged top enclosing a removable turned circular cover and liner, raised on turned feet; 44 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 45 cm high
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A 19th century mahogany and brass bed warming pan, the pan with pierced hinged top lid, with a turned wooden handle; 101 cm long
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A Victorian printed porcelain jardiniere on matched stand, 83 cm high
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An early 19th century bronze three burner argand lamp, the central urn above three arms each with a single burner lamp and glass shades (one damaged) with sphinx decoration to the arms above a foliate finial, wired for electricity; 50 x 37 cm
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An early 19th century sinumbra bronze and etched glass ceiling lamp, with elegant etched glass shade above and below, the circular reservoir, with bronze ring and chains, wired for electricity; 93 cm x 41 cm
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An early 19th century bronze and etched glass sinumbra ceiling lamp, with a plain glass shade above and an etched glass shade below the reservoir, with bronze ring and chains, wired for electricity; 69 cm x 53 cm high
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A contemporary gilded mirror, the rectangular bevelled plate within a foliate moulded frame; 110 cm wide, 71 cm high
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A large Persian design wool carpet, 20th century, with all over design on a red ground; 266 cm wide, 400 cm long
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An Australian cedar commode chair with a hinged panel seat, circa 1840, the curved overhanging top rail above a plain curved cross rail, with downswept arms on turned supports over a hinged seat, raised on turned tapering legs
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An Australian cedar meat safe, circa 1860, the rectangular top above two perforated metal fly proof doors and panels to either side divided by a shelf and a single long drawer, raised on block feet; 100 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 166 cm high
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An Australian cedar and upholstered scroll ended sofa, circa 1845, the plain cross-banded back rail above a padded upholstered back, over scrolled arms with plain medallion mouldings above a spring seat, an ogee moulded front rail, raised on turned feet with castors, upholstered in gold and red Regency stripe; 240 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 18 cm high
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An Australian cedar and upholstered armchair, the curved button upholstered back above padded scrolled arms, a spring seat and serpentine front, raised on turned tapering legs terminating in brass and ceramic castors
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A Regency mahogany two tier canterbury with single drawer, circa 1810, the rectangular top above a single drawer, above two shelves with turned dividers and ring turned supports, raised on turned tapering feet; 43 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 86 cm high
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A pair of Australian cedar and upholstered single chairs, the overhanging top rail with flowerheads caved to either end above a plain cross rail over a green upholstered overstuffed seat, raised on turned legs (2)
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An Australian cedar bookcase of large proportions, tasmania, 1835, the moulded cornice above a large pair of astragal glazed doors with curved glass panels above a series of square panels, enclosing three adjustable shelves above a pair of double panelled cupboard doors, raised on ring turn bun feet; 185 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 227 cm high Provenance: Hoopers Antiques, Tasmania; Paul Kenny Antiques, Sydney
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An Australian cedar table cabinet, circa 1820, the moulded cornice below a rectangular panelled top, over a plain beaded frieze, above a pair of panelled cupboard doors containing a series of pigeon holes, raised on a plinth base;. Width 61 cm. Depth 26 cm. Height 52 cm
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An Australian cedar two drawer side table, circa 1835, the rectangular top with thumb rail moulded edge above two short drawers, raised on four turned tapering legs with stylised tulip turning;. Width 92 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 78 cm
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A pair of early 19th century bronze single burner argand lamps, in the form of classical urns mounted on stepped plinth bases;. Height 25 cm (2)
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An Australian cedar rectangular topped occasional table, circa 1830, the rectangular top with rounded corners above a ring turned and bulbous column on three shaped legs;. Width 58 cm. Depth 43 cm. Height 73 cm
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An Australian cedar bookcase, circa 1835, the ogee moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors, each with three horizontal bars decorated with foliate scrolled ends, with further foliate scrolled spandres, above a pair of well figured flame cedar cupboard doors with sunburst carved decoration to the corners, enclosing two shelves, raised on turned feet;. Width 112 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 211 cm; reference for a similar bookcase see 19th century Australian furniture, plate 38; Literature Australian…
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An Australian cedar three piece dining table, circa 1835, the rounded rectangular top with a pair of side tables to either end and a central leaf, raised on ring turned legs;. Width 176 cm. Depth 122 cm. Height 73 cm
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A rustic Australian cedar and pine dresser, circa 1860, the upper section with three shelves with plate racks beneath a carved pelmet, the lower section with a pair of cupboard doors with raised arched panels, raised on square feet; 142 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 124 cm high
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A large turkish wool carpet, with an all over design; 320 cm wide, 355 long
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An Australian cedar wine table on a triform base, circa 1840, the circular top with a thumbnail edge supported on a bulbous and ring turned column on a triform base with bun feet; 56 cm diameter, 74 cm high
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An Australian cedar wine table, circa 1880, the circular top above a bulbous and ring turned column, raised on three outswept legs; 44 cm diameter, 72 cm high
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An Australian cedar adjustable piano stool, circa 1840, the circular upholstered cushion seat above a ring turned tapering column on a tri-form base rail on bun feet; 52 cm high
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A William IV rosewood upright piano by William rolfe & Sons, 112 cheapside, London, serial no. 2348, the ogee cornice with knulled decorations above a rectangular pleated silk sound panel flanked by a pair of plain columns with acanthus leaf capitals over a hinged keyboard with ebony maker's plaque supported as beautifully carved s-scroll legs raised on a concealed plinth base with castors; 136 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 199 cm high
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An Australian cedar single chair, circa 1845, the curved top rail above a moulded cross rail, over a green upholstered overstuffed seat, raised on turned tapering legs
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An Australian cedar scroll end sofa, circa 1840, the curved back carved with central double scroll wheat sheaf above a padded back, over scrolled arms with moulded panels above a cushion seat, plain front rail, raised on turned feet, upholstered in brown and gold stripes;. Width 222 cm. Depth 62 cm. Height 87 cm
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An Australian cedar food cupboard, circa 1820, the rectangular top above a handmade wire mesh door with timber frame, with matching mesh panelled sides, raised on square supports with a shelf below, with ant traps; 53 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 96 cm high; Literature 19th Australian Furniture, Kevin Fahy, Christina Simpson, Andrew Simpson, David Ell Press, Sydney 1985, page 316, plate 92
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An early 19th century sinumbra adjustable ceiling light, with shaped glass shade and etched glass bowl beneath a circular reservoir with three twisted uspports and centre weights;
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A small Persian 20th century runner, with geometrical design and multiple borders and a red background; 81 cm wide, 175 cm long
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A large turkish wool carpet, with an all over design on a red background, some damage to borders; 380 cm wide, 630 cm long
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An Australian cedar winetable, circa 1840, on three splayed legs, the circular top with pie crust edge supported on a bulbous turned column and three outswept legs; 52 cm diameter, 70 cm high
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A William IV rosewood and brass inlaid pole screen stand, converted to a lamp, the brass pole above ring turned and fluted columns, above a knulled collar and triform base inlaid with brass flowers, raised on lion's paw feet, wired for electricity; 176 cm high
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An early 19th century brass, three burner argand ceiling lamp, the central urn with floral decoration above three single burner lamps with etched glass shades; 55 cm wide, 90 cm high
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A Queen Anne walnut and burr walnut longcase clock, by francis raynsford, London, circa 1705, the hood with double stepped cornice above a square door with plain half columns with brass mounts above a long door with lenticle and moulded wedge above a crossbanded base with a plinth, the 12' dial with silent chapter ring, with a subsidiary seconds dial, a full calendar with months and number of days in the month, day and sign or god of the day and date, with an 8 day movement;. Width 52 cm. Depth 27 cm.…
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An Australian cedar rectangular tilt top occasional table, circa 1830, the rectangular top with thumbnail moulded edge supported on a bulbous turned column and three outswept legs; 82 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 75 cm high
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An Australian cedar sewing box on stand, circa 1830, the removable sarcophogus shaped box with tapered hinged top above a rectangular platform with a moulded edge, supported on a square tapering column raised on a quatreform platform base, on bun feet;. Width 46 cm. Depth 31 cm. Height 78 cm
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An Australian cedar breakfast table, circa 1830, the circular tilt top above a gun barrel and bulbous turned column, raised on three outswept legs terminating in carved snake's head feet; 105 cm diameter. Height 75 cm
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An Australian cedar two drawer serving table, circa 1845, the back with a central rectangular crossbanded panel between conforming double scrolled ends above a rectangular top, the frieze with a pair of ogee panelled drawers and three fiddle pattern cedar panels, raised on turned tapering legs;. Width 152 cm. Depth 75 cm. Height 111 cm
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Conrad Martens Sydney Cove and Dawes Point from Watsons Bay, print, in a cedar frame; 59 cm x 77 cm
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A pair of cast bronze argand style single burner lamps, 20th century in the manner of Thomas messenger & Sons, Birmingham, in the form of boar's heads mounted on plinths holding singjle burner lamps with etched glass shades, wired for electricity;. Height 25 cm (2);. Provenance: Paul Kenny
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An Australian cedar circular breakfast table on tri-form base, circa 1830, the circular top above a tapering and bulbous turned column, raised on three outswept legs with prominent knees and terminating in ornate cast brass castors, with tilt top; 170 cm diameter, 71 cm high
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A 20th century Persian design carpet, with an all over design on a salmon background; 310 cm wide, 200 cm long
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An Australian cedar and caned carver of large proportions, the curved top rail above a plain curved cross rail, downswept arms on turned supports above a caned seat (damaged) and raised on turned tapering legs;
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Five 19th century glazed stoneware jars, of various sizes; 14 cm to 25 cm in height (5)
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Two early 19th century brass and wire bow fronted fenders, together with a set of fire irons and a brass hearth stool; (4)
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A carved box stand, together with a caned wood wine rack; (2)
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An early 19th century brass and turned pine bed warming pan, 115 cm Long
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A collection of brass and copper pans, together with eight measuring jugs ranging from 3 gallons to 1/2 gill (13)
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A collection of early 19th century cooking utensils, including three hot water urns, two kettles, two oil canisters, three pots and a Rotisserie; (11)
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A primitive Australian cedar dresser, second half of 19th century, the back with two enclosed shelves mounted on a side table with a rectangular top above a single short drawer, raised on square tapering legs; 112 cm wide, 50 cm high, 197 cm high
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A set of six kitchen glazed stoneware storage jugs with covers, English late 19th century, labelled flour, sugar, rice, sago, tea and coffee; 17 cm to 30 cm in Height (6)
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An Australian cedar upholstered scroll arm sofa, circa 1845, the curved ogee moulded back with central acanthus leaf scrolled decoration above overscrolled arms, a cushion seat and conforming front rail with caned tulip panels above turned feet and ceramic castors; 240 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 18 cm high
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An early 19th century adjustable sinumbra lamp, with a shaped and etched glass shade and matching bowl beneath a circular reservoir with three twisted supports and a counterweight; 45 cm diameter, 106 cm high
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A Regency mahogany and caned bergere, the curved reeded and caned back above paded arms on ring turned supports over a cushioned and caned seat, plain front rail, raised on ring turned tapering legs terminating in brass castors;
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Three small framed botanical prints published by p.i. Woodville, 26 cm x 21 cm (3)
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An Australian cedar squatter's chair, circa 1880, with a simple wooden frame with arm rest support and fitted with a continuous strip of green, red and black canvas;
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Three contemporary rustic gum chairs, together with a similar table from Wilk olive; (4)
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An Australian cedar wash stand with later marble top, circa 1845, the three quarter galley with shaped top above a grey and white marble top over a central drawer and two false drawers, raised on lyre and supports, joined by a wavy stretcher, on bun feet; 122 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 102 cm high
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A Victorian cast iron mangle 'taywil' design, by anthony hordern & Sons, palace emporium, Sydney, Registration Pat number 12034, Patent No. 29445A, The York Machine
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Two pairs of contemporary bronze cranes, 144 cm high (4)
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An aluminium reproduction bench, with fern leaf design; 151 cm wide
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A large Australian cedar circular breakfast table, circa 1830, the circular top above a cross banded frieze, above on a triform tapering column with knulled decoration supports on a triform base, raised on foliate scrolled feet with recessed castors; 150 cm diameter. Height 74 cm
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A William IV mahogany and cane and upholstered curved backed armchair, the caned curved back with an acanthus leaf carved top rail above padded arms with over scrolled decorating above a drop in seat, raised on turned and lotus leaf carved legs with brass castors
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An Australian cedar and upholstered reclining armchair, circa 1850, the rectangular padded back above over scrolled arms on curved supports above a sliding seat, ogee front rail and raised on turned tapering legs terminating in ceramic castors, the back tilts back as the seat slides forwards
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An early 19th century green painted pine glazed cupboard, the moulded cornice with painted dentil decoration above three large four panel glazed sliding doors enclosing adjustable shelves above three pairs of cupboard doors with Greek key painted decoration, raised on a plinth base; 282 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 210 cm high
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Five brown and green glass bottles, 19th century, 5
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A 19th century bottle opener
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Three steel hair clips, 3
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A 19th century salter's brass weighing scale, made in Australia, together with two further Salter's English made scales; (3)
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Two 19th century Australian cedar planes, and a copper scuttle; (3)
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A collection of 19th century wooden butter moulds, together with a collection of kitchen implements including spatulas, serving spoons, irons and a mincer (qty)
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Four English Victorian stoneware flagons, together with a similar stoneware jug without handle, one marked Youngs Crawshay & Youngs Ltd Diss and one marked Bullard & Sons, Norwich, one marked S. R. D; 35 cm high (5)
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A collection of Australian and English glazed earthenware, including jars and covers, flagons, bed warmers, dispensers, jelly moulds by various makers including Mashman, Chatswood and B. Fowler, Sydney; (qty)
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A 19th century camphor wood, leather and brass bound travelling chest, with painted floral decoration, some wear to top; 78 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 36 cm high
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A collection of Victorian silver mounted bottles, together with a Victorian embossed silver brush set, a Continental silver brush set, various manicure tools, glove stretchers and other items, (qty.)
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An Australian cedar mirror, probably the front section of an upright piano, the rectangular plate within a plain frame with twisted half columns to either side; 117 cm wide
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An early 19th century brass and pierced wire fire surround, the polished brass top edge above a pierced body with carved ends, together with a pair of iron fire dogs; 93 cm wide (3)
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Thirteen prints by steve roach, depicting properties from the City of Campbelltown Heritage Series including: St. Helens Park, cirac 1978; Eschol Park, Eaglevale, West Minto, circa 1979; Court House, Campbelltown, NSW, circa 1981; Macquarie Field House, Macquarie Fields, Campbelltown, Campbellfield Minto, circa 1968; Emily Cottage, Campbelltown; 292-294 Queen Street, Campbelltown; Glenalvon, Campbelltown; Coach House, Queen Street, Campbelltown; Camden Park; Denham Court, Ingleburn; Glenlee, Menonsk,…
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A Victorian printed Ironstone toilet set, including jug, basin, soap box and cover, a small vase by Johnstone Bros. Manhattan; (4)
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An Australian cedar chest of drawers, by a. Lenehan, circa 1840, the rectangular top with thumb moulded edge above two short and two long drawers, raised on turned feet, stamped A. Lenehan on the top of both short drawers;. Width 92 cm. Depth 48 cm, 87 cm high
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An Australian cedar miner's couch, circa 1870, the curved back with a central rolling pin above scrolled arms each with four turned spindles over a cushion seat, moulded front rail, raised on turned legs
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A pair of early Victorian walnut upholstered pink velvet chairs, the curved buttoned backs above padded arms with C-scroll carved supports over sprung seats, raised on tulip carved legs with brass castors; (2)
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An early 19th century bronze four burner argand lamp, the circular ring issuing four single burner lamps with glass shades, each decorated with leaves and grapes, with a central twin handled urn, wired for electricity;. Height 100 cm
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A pair of Australian cedar pews, with double panelled backs over solid seats with shaped ends, marked with a C, a broad arrow and a P to one end of both pews (2)
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A contemporary design carpet, with a central medallion on the red background; 300 cm wide, 390 cm Long
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The Grand Cricket Match, All England Elevens Versus NSW, contested in the Outer Domain, Sydney, January 29th, 30th and 31st and 1st February, 1862, in a bird's eye maple frame; 73 cm x 90 cm
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A Herron & Smith blackwood full size billiard table, early 20th century, together with two cue racks, cues, light and scoreboard 1910
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A monumental pair of bronze lions mounted on gosford sandstone plinths. (2), 20th century, depicted lying with head raised up and tail to one side on rectangular plinth bases, raised on irregular rectangular sandstone plinths;. Length 210 cm. Width 106 cm. Height 128 cm
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An Australian cedar wash stand, circa 1860, the shaped 3/4 galley above a rectangular top with a central circular hole for a bowl above two short drawers and one false door, also ring turned supports, a shaped platform and rail on turned feet, together with a Victorian Ironstone jug and bowl (3)
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Four brown glazed urns, two lacking bases, together with four small marble urns; 54 x 54 cm
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A marble figure of a seated nymph, together with a stone composition figure of a girl; 59 cm and 98 cm high (2)
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A Regency cast iron bench, with serpent end supports and wooden slats and back; 160 cm wide
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A pair of 19th century cast iron green painted garden benches, with naturalistic legs and wooden slats; 162 cm wide (2)
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A pair of composite stone plinths by j. & m. Graig, perceton, kilmarnock, together with a pair of campagna shaped urns (both restored) and a pair of terracotta urns cemented to square plinths; 110 cm high and 50 cm high (6)
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A pair of 19th century cast iron green painted garden urns on pedestals. (2), together with a matching urn on pedestal of campagna form, mounted on square tapering plinths; 77 cm diameter, 109 cm high (3)
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A pair of cast bronze sphinx, modern. (2), 45 cm wide, 100 cm deep, 55 cm high
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Two early 19th century sandstone blocks, originally foundation stones. (2), of rectangular form with sparrow pecked decoration; 47 cm wide, 130 cm deep, 30 cm high
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