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An Eye for Beauty | Private Collection, Day I — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:477
Sale Title:An Eye for Beauty | Private Collection, Day ILots with images:477
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:389
Date:22-Jul-2023
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A 24 piece antique fruit cutlery set with turned ivory handles in original plush fitted box, 19th century, the box 29 cm wide
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An antique English ruby glass double ended scent bottle with gilded sterling silver ends by Sampson Mordan, housed in original plus fitted box with retailer's details 'Geo. Edward & Sons' of London & Glasgow, 19th/20th century, 8.5 cm long, the box 10 cm wide
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Antique English sterling silver fish servers with engraved decoration and ivory handles, in original plush fitted box, made in Sheffield circa 1902, the box 35 cm wide.
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An antique English sterling silver knife and fork with engraved decoration and mother of pearl handles, stamped 'T.L.', made in Sheffield, circa 1901, in plush fitted box, the box 30 cm wide
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An antique Continental silver mesh purse, circa 1900, stamped '800', 18 cm wide, 264 grams
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An antique English silver plated candelabra centrepiece with seahorse decoration, 19th century, 51 cm high
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An antique English sterling silver tray with parquetry top by Charles Boyton of London, circa 1899, 64 cm across the handles
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A pair of antique German silver and cut ruby glass schnapps decanters, 19th century, stamped '800' with crown and crescent mark, 20 cm high
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A stunning pair of antique serving knives with shibayama ivory handles and silver plated blades, housed in original plush fitted box, 19th century, the box 31.5 cm wide
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A fine pair antique English sterling silver picture frames, retailed by William easy & Co. Of Sydney, late 19th century, 29.5 x 22 cm
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An impressive pair of antique three branch Sheffield Plated candelabra, 19th century, 59.5 cm high, 45 cm wide each
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A silver plated meat dish cover, 20th century, 23 cm high, 27 cm wide
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An antique German pierced silver basket with original blue glass liner, 19th century, stamped '800' with crown and crescent mark, 20 cm high, 550 grams silver weight
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An exceptional antique English tantalus in the form of a cart with three barrels, frosted glass and silver plate, 19th century, 28 cm, 44 cm long
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W.M.F. German silver plated claret jug, circa 1900, 27 cm high
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An antique sterling silver tea caddy with turned ivory finial, by William Comyns of London, circa 1902, 11 cm high, 162 grams total
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A pair of antique whisky dram jugs with sterling silver tops, 12 cm high overall
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An English pierced sterling silver compote, made in Birmingham, circa 1905, 15 cm high, 21 cm wide, 306 grams
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A sterling silver table picture frame by Deakin & Francis of Birmingham, circa 1913, 25 cm high
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A sterling silver table picture frame, made in Birmingham, circa 1913, 20 cm high
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A sterling silver oval table picture frame, made in Birmingham, circa 1914, 20.5 cm high
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An English pierced sterling silver picture frame by H. Matthews of Birmingham, circa 1902, 28 cm high
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Crown Derby porcelain and silver plated stilton scoop in original plush fitted box, 19th/20th century, 25 cm long
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A pair of antique sterling silver and ivory fish servers in original plush fitted box, by George Hape of Sheffield, circa 1904, the box 34 cm wide
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Antique sterling silver and ivory fish servers, together with a silver plated crumb tray and server, 19th century, (4 items), the crumb tray 36 cm long
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An antique English sterling silver cigar box with cedar lining, made in Birmingham, early 20th century, an impressive 7.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, 14 cm deep, 1248 grams total including cedar lining.
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A vintage 925 silver cigar box with accompanying cigar tool, 20th century, interior lined in cedar, stamped '925' with star mark, 18.5 cm wide
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Georg Jensen 'Acorn' pattern Danish silver ladle, 20th century, stamped 'Georg Jensen, sterling, Denmark', 24 cm high, 130 grams
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An English sterling silver three piece tea set by Robert Stewart of London, circa 1914, 18 cm high, 1104 grams total including handle
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Christofle French silver plated serving tray, early 20th century, 67 cm across the handles
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An antique sterling silver punch bowl with two handles by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, early 20th century, 18 cm high, 36.5 cm wide, 1145 grams
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Ashtray with jade top and blue enamel lotus leaf decoration, early 20th century, stamped 'Silver', 8 cm wide a Chinese filigree silver bowl with jade top and blue enamel lotus leaf decoration, early 20th century, stamped 'Silver', 8 cm wide
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An English Art Deco sterling silver box with cedar lining by Hardy Bros, 20th century, 5 cm high, 17 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep
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An American 925 silver Chanukiah, early 20th century, stamped '925', 59 cm high, 49 cm wide, 2560 grams total
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A pair of silver seahorse candlesticks on green onyx bases, 20th century, 16 cm high
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English sterling silver serving tray, 2930 grams, 67 cm across the handles an English sterling silver serving tray, with inscription 'Presented to Robert J. Elliston Esq. J.P. By the Directors of Hazell. Watson & Viney. Ltd. As a mark of their Appreciation of his 31 Years Association with the Company. 1889-1920', made in Sheffield, by Martin Hall & Company, circa 1904, 67 cm across the handles 2930 grams
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A pair of English sterling silver bottle coasters, made in London, mid 20th century, 4 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter
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A Georgian style sterling silver serving bowl, 20th century, 11.5 cm high, 24 cm diameter, 1222 grams
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Georg Jensen 'Acanthus' pattern Danish sterling silver cutlery set for six places, including original brochure and cloth bags, mid 20th century, (36 items), oval factory marks, 998 grams silver weight (not including knives)
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Christofle antique French vintage silver plated serving bowl with griffin's head handles, 19th century, 16 cm high, 30 cm wide
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A vintage two branch Continental silver candelabra, stamped 'Posen, 835', 20th century, 14 cm high, 33 cm wide, 500 grams
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Dimple whiskey decanters, two examples with Chinese dragon decoration in copper and brass, 19th/20th century, note: these would most likely have been silver plated originally, 27 cm and 28 cm high
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A pair of sterling silver fish servers with ivory handles by Barker Brothers Ltd. Of Birmingham, early 20th century, the knife 28 cm long
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A superb Italian silver and gilt finish horse and carriage procession ornament, sumptuously adorned with semi-precious stones and enamel decoration, all mounted on a rosewood timber base, mid 20th century, 67 cm wide, approximately 3+kg silver weight
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A pair of Japanese antique bronze circular plaques adorned with tiger and lion heads, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 37 cm diameter
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T.M. Bardin, new 12' British celestial globe on stand, mid 19th century, 44 cm high overall
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A fine Georgian sewing casket, sarcophagus shaped covered in scarlet leather with silver name plaque, interior sumptuously fitted with original compartments and contents, early 19th century, 14 cm high, 28 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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An antique Continental mahogany tea caddy, interior fitted with three zinc lined canisters, early 19th century, 17 cm high, 24.5 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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A Georgian tea caddy, burr elm with ebony stringing and bone escutcheon. Interior fitted with two mahogany lidded compartments with boxwood stringing and whalebone knobs, early 19th century, 11.5 cm high, 20 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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Antique English Regency rosewood brass bound writing box by Chrisp of Cockspur Street & New Bond Street, London, circa 1825, 12 cm high, 34 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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Grand Tour pair of antique variegated marble spheres on stepped marble bases, 19th century, 18 cm high overall
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An antique English tortoiseshell tea caddy with silver fittings and ivory trim, interior fitted with two compartments, early 19th century, 13 cm high, 17 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep
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An antique English tea caddy with lacquered black Japanned finish and ornate brass mounts, interior fitted with two compartments with hand-painted simulated walnut finish, 19th century, 12 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep
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Antique Continental micro mosaic timber box with gilt metal mounts and original purple silk interior, 19th century, 14 cm high, 31 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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An antique English rosewood jewellery casket with boxwood marquetry inlay, early to mid 19th century, 10 cm high, 22 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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A Georgian ivory box in the form of a barrel, early 19th century, 9 cm high
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An antique English tea caddy, tortoiseshell and mother of pearl with ivory trim and fittings, 19th century, 12 cm high, 20 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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An antique English kingwood sewing box of sarcophagus form, interior fitted with compartments and lithograph portrait, early to mid 19th century, 14 cm high, 27 cm wide, 22 cm deep
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An antique Scottish silver mounted horn snuff mull, 19th century, 26 cm wide
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An antique English desk set compendium in the high Gothic style, zebra wood and gilt metal with cabochon stones, 19th century, 24 cm high, 30 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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An unusual antique ale jug made from a single piece of horn with silver plated mounts and glass bottom, together with a matching beaker, 19th century, 29 cm and 13 cm high
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A beautiful antique French two bottle perfume set in original boule casket, interior lined with silk compartments, 19th century, 10 cm high, 13 cm wide, 8 cm deep
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An impressive exhibition ware engine turned ivory desk thermometer on ebonized base by Kilpatrick & Co. Of London, 19th century, 25 cm high
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Crystal Palace 'From the Grounds' antique English papier mache box with glass vignette scene of the famous exhibition hall in London, mid 19th century, 5.5 cm high, 14 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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Micromosaic Grand Tour antique Italian panel with peasant girl harvest portrait, 19th century, 13 x 9 cm
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Karlsbad antique Bohemian trinket box with inlaid stone panel top, 19th century, 6 cm high, 11 cm wide, 7 cm deep
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A collector's antique cabinet, mahogany and brass, fitted with drawers, compartments and brass plaque 'S. M. McCardle', 19th century, 31 cm high, 33 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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An antique black forest adjustable bookstand with hunting scene ends, 19th century, 16 cm high, 34 cm wide when closed
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Grand Tour antique Italian micro mosaic and hard stone panel adorned with classical cameo shell portraits, emblazoned 'Ricordo Venezia', 19th century, 8 x 12 cm
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A pair of antique Dieppe carved ivory vases, 19th century, 13 cm high
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An antique Florentine ormolu casket adorned with five fine cameo shell vignettes, 19th century, 11 cm high, 16 cm high, 12 cm deep
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An antique French hard stone urn with ormolu mounts, 19th century, 18 cm high
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An antique Egyptian copper serving tray profusely inlaid with silver depicting Pharaonic scenes, 19th century, 40 cm wide
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An antique French kingwood desk set with ormolu mounts and cut glass bottles, 19th century, 19 cm high, 22 cm wide
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A pair of antique French bronze classical statues on fine ormolu bases, 19th century, 39 cm high
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An antique Chinese Cantonese export ware sewing box with gilt decoration and black lacquered finish, interior fitted with compartments and original ivory implements, 19th century, 16 cm high, 37 cm wide, 26 cm deep
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An antique French figural bronze lidded inkwell with tray, 19th century, 19 cm high
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Hermes antique cast bronze statue, 19th century, 59 cm high
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Agathon Leonard (France, 1841-1923), cupid, carved ivory bust with gilt bronze mount on rouge marble base, 19th century, signed 'A. Leonard', 24 cm high
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An antique carved ivory elephant plaque on ebony wall mount, 19th century, 14 cm high overall a pair of antique carved ivory elephant plaques on ebony wall mount, 19th/20th century, 14 cm high each overall
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A fine pair of carved and engraved nautilus shells titled 'Noumea, New Caledonia', the larger 12 cm high, 15 cm wide
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Diana the huntress antique bronze statue on black marble base, 19th century, 46 cm high including spear
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A beautiful antique English marquetry sewing companion cabinet, with two doors opening to reveal an impressive arrangement of drawers and compartments, handsomely inlaid in geometric designs in mahogany, maple, rosewood, sycamore and others, 19th century, 31 cm high, 27 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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An antique English burr walnut desk compendium with slope top, 19th century, 26 cm high, 41 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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Michel Monier, (after), The Wounded Gladiator, cast bronze on green marble, 19th century, 19 cm high, 33 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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Three fine antique boxes, including ivory, turtle shell and brass, and a French kingwood example, 19th century, the largest 14.5 cm wide
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An impressive antique pipe with meerschaum bowl mounted in silver, with turned ivory fittings, horn mouthpiece adorned with jade spacer, inlaid with gold, 19th century, 70 cm long
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A superb three piece antique French desk set comprising of a double inkwell and pair of candle sticks, sumptuously crafted in gilt bronze and copper, 19th century, the inkwell 37 cm wide, the candle sticks 25 cm high
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A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a gent painted on ivory, mounted in 9ct rose gold frame and housed in a plush fitted case, early 19th century, 8 x 5.5 cm overall, the case 12 cm high
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A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a boy painted on ivory, mounted in 9ct rose gold frame, early 19th century, reverse adorned with lock of hair and enamel monogram plaque, 9.5 x 6.5 cm overall
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A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a man in a blue coat, painted on ivory, mounted in 9ct rose gold frame, early 19th century, 7.5 x 5.5 cm overall
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A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a gent in a black coat, painted on ivory, early 19th century, 12 x 9.5 cm overall
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A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a gent in a blue coat, painted on ivory, early 19th century, 12 x 10 cm overall
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An antique miniature portrait of the Virgin Mary in profile, hand-painted on ivory, 19th/20th century, signed lower right (illegible), 8 x 6.5 cm overall
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An antique Satsuma three piece garniture set with French gilt metal mounts, 19th century, the largest 45 cm high
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Shakespeare antique cast bronze statue standing above a globe, mounted on a timber base, 19th century, 39.5 cm high
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Collector's cabinet antique walnut three drawer cabinet enclosed behind two string inlay doors, 19th century, 32 cm high, 31 cm wide, 21 cm deep
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Staunton antique English chess set in boxwood and ebony, housed in a mahogany box with green felt lining, 19th century, bearing crown mark, the King pieces 11.3 cm high
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An antique English mahogany apprentice bureau with fall front, 19th/20th century, 46 cm high, 45 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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Artist unknown antique cast bronze statue of a female standing nude, on marble plinth, 19th/20th century, 30 cm high
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