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

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:128
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Auction - Night TwoLots with images:128
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:88
Date:24-Oct-2023
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A Georgian reading chair, mahogany with reeded carvings and upholstered drop-in seat
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An exquisite ladies writing desk, 19th century. French 'Bon Heur du Jour' in mahogany with brass inlays, the tambour dome top revealing drawers and ink wells above a fall front writing slope with baize cover
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Blackwood coffer, with carved panels of 'Gum leaves and Nuts' to the frontice, hinged lid, in the Arts and craft manner
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Early pair of riding boots, leather, with beechwood boot lasts
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A fine Copeland figurine, in the form of a bull, white glazed of large proportions., height 35 cm, width 50 cm
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A Victorian mahogany chest, fitted with five drawers, on plinth base
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David Bromley, 'Portrait Suite' two various pencil/charcoal drawings with lino cut prints, signed lower right. 20 x 29 cm
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Mahogany open shelf stands, five tier with drawer below
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Doulton Burslem, porcelain tazza's, three cake and fruit serving dishes on footed bases RN.72067 decorated in gold bas relief depicting scrolling flowers
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David Bromley, 'Portrait Suite' two various pencil/charcoal drawings with lino cut prints, signed lower right. 20 x 29 cm
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Breakfront library bookcase, in flame mahogany, of four glazed doors to the upper section, four panelled doors below, C.1880
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Copeland Spode 'Chinese Rose' dinner ware, part dinner set in beautiful floral design with green boarders
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Wedgwood Olympic millennium collection statuette, c.2000 'Discus Thrower' a black basalt limited edition 1000 made from Sydney clay, box included
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Wedgwood Olympic millennium collection statuette, c.2000 'Javelin Thrower' a black basalt limited edition 1000 made from Sydney clay, box included (with detachable javelin)
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Wedgwood Olympic millennium collection statuette, c.2000 'Torch Bearer' a black basalt limited edition 1000 made from Sydney clay, box included
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19th century. Alabaster bust, 'Mignon' depicting a young woman with turned head, coloured highlights to dress, signed to reverse Prof Giuseppe Bessi also to base 26 cm
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Doulton Burslem trough vases, a pair with floral decorations, manufactured for Phillips of London (minor chips), length 37 cm
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Australian Colonial cedar chest, fitted with five drawers, turned mushroom knobs with brass escutcheons
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Mintons Majolica beer Stein, embossed Dutch scene with twig handle and jester finial minor 'A/F'
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Two English porcelain plates, decorated with hand painted birds and foliate with gilded rims, depth 23.6 cm and 23 cm
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Regency style wall mirror, oval shaped with a gold frame, bevelled glass (some 'A/F' to frame) 83 x 112 cm
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Bonn Germany fish service, consisting of large service, platter and six plates depicting various fresh water fish amongst marsh plants (one plate 'A/F')
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Attractive cedar dumb waiter, three tiers with turned and carved shelf supports, two drawers below, of serpentine shape
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Maple and Co - London sideboard, solid walnut sideboard of extremely highest quality, with crisp carvings and excellent construction
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Exquisite Continental vase, of tall proportions, decorated with water birds and reeds, hand painted and gilded, makers marks to base, height 51 cm
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Pair of Royal Worcester plates, decorated with hand painted Warwick castle and Kilnohurn castle scenes with apple green border and gilded decorations, signed by the artists K. Rushton and J. Allen, depth 27.3 cm
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Australian Colonial bookcase, in cedar with glazed doors above two cupboard doors
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Victorian bow front chest, 19th century. Mahogany fitted with five drawers
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Ben van Zetten, 'Man on Horse' composition bronze and resin sculpture, signed to the rear leg, supported on granite base 60 x 80 cm
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19th century. French Bibliotech, French oak fitted with two glazed doors, internal adjustable shelving, bracket feet and ebony escutcheons
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Victorian curtain pelmet, red velvet with applied cushion decoration featuring storks, water lilies and foliage
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Victorian mahogany extension table, 'D' ended with turned and carved base (two extension leaves)
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A suite of six dining chairs, cedar framed with upholstered seats
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Victorian breakfront sideboard, polished mahogany fitted with three drawers and four doors, carved detailed back
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Pair of Oriental table lamps, of bulbous form, extensively decorated with flowers, butterflies and cartouche showing village life
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Antique Persian carpet, handwoven pure wool, faded and worn 400 x 290 cm
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Attractive mahogany corner cabinet, glazed single door with astragal glazing bars, internal shelving c.1820
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Georgian style wine table, birdcage pedestal base with paw feet, circular top with carved rim, tilt top
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Barossa valley kitchen dresser, 19th century. Colonial pine with original stained and polished finish, porcelain knobs and shield panel doors below, glazed doors above
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Victorian mahogany desk, of 5 drawers, turned and reeded legs, c.1840
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Antique shop scales, cast iron and brass by W.T.Avery - Birmingham, together with a set of 4 dumbbell weights
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Baluch rug, hand knotted wool, red ground Persian 195 x 103
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19th century. Mahogany extension table, turned legs, three extension leaves
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Czechoslovakian porcelain dinner set, 'Bernadette' pattern, extensive setting with transfer printed floral decoration over scrolling embossed porcelain with gilt highlights ('A/F' some repair)
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A suite of eight chairs, Victorian mahogany with shaped open-backs tan leather upholstered seats (some seats worn)
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Persian rug, hand woven wool, red ground with central medallion 400 x 300 cm
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A Florentine standard lamp, giltwood and gesso tri-foil stand with applied putti masks
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Attractive mahogany sideboard, flame mahogany with serpentine shaped front, central drawer flanked by a pair of curved full-length doors
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A Secessionist mantle clock, in solid slate casing with brass and enamel decoration by maker G.A Smith, striking movement
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Pair of table lamps, modern, in the French manner, gold bases with shades
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Brass Buddha statue, standing Buddha with hoop earrings and traditional dress., height 43 cm
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Brass Buddha statue, standing Buddha with hoop earrings and traditional dress., height 43 cm
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19th century. Pole screen, carved and turned walnut with a tapestry armorial panel
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An important Regency secretaire bookcase, mahogany of finest quality, with carvings and astragal glazing bars, an exquisitely fitted secretaire above two cupboard doors
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A Regency armchair, of lyre shape with deep button upholstered brocade covers, English oak frame (break to frame)
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A rare pair of music stools, in the Arts & Crafts manner, with brass rosettes and gallery by makers Buckley and Nunn, Melbourne
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19th century. Oval table, polished burr walnut with shapely cabriole legs on porcelain casters
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A substantial WMF centrepiece punchbowl, Vienna C.1900 elaborately cast Art Nouveau bowl with original green glass cauldron held amidst repoussed wild flowers and twin handles figured as maidens. Replete with ornate daffodil finial lid, ladle with bowl beaten in poppy form and colossal, heavy gauge tray embellished and graven with floral garlands. Punchbowl, height 57 cm and tray, length 79 cm
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A Scottish mahogany chest, fitted with seven drawers and original markers label: D and J Cousins, Edinburgh C.1845
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19th century. Rosewood card table, hinged swivelling top with a baize interior, octagonal pedestal on a quadruped base
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A Regency sideboard, mahogany and cross banded, fitted with three drawers, brass back gallery, six turned and reeded legs (this sideboard has had much repairs and additions)
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A Palatial Persian carpet, hand woven pure wool carpet with traditional medallion design 418 x 300 cm
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A Victorian folding card table, the internal folding and swivelling top lined in green baize, supported by a quality carved stretcher base
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Edwardian three branch light fitting, brass hanging hallway lamp with three fine etched glass light shades
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Iranian carpet, a handwoven wool butterscotch ground, tiled palace floor pattern with geometric medallion, bordered by crimson and navy flowers and recumbent peacocks to the corners
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Australian themed enamel Art bowl, beautifully worked shallow bowl in multi-colour design depicting kangaroo, sun and sea activities (unsigned), depth 35 cm
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Colonial pine refectory table, farmhouse food preparation table fitted with two drawers
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Tang style horse, glazed in rich colours and good proportions, height 40 cm
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A Persian carpet, hand woven pure wool of burgundy ground 189 x 104 cm
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Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, fitted with seven drawers, flanked by half turned columns and brass hardware
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A substantial Lladro group figurine, depicting three doves in a naturalistic scene of massive proportions, height 53 cm
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A Victorian ruby glass epergne, the central tall trumpet vase with three smaller below, scalloped bowl to base
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Victorian walnut credenza, with mirror back, marble top in burr walnut
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Georgian mahogany corner cabinet, Georgian inlaid mahogany two door hanging corner cabinet with three internal fixed shelves, height 114 cm x w86 cm
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Victorian 'D' end dining table, with extension leaves seating 8-10 person
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Royal Doulton 'Baronet' dinner set, HN4999 English bone china with beautiful acanthus boarder design
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Sterling silver flatware service, a twelve person setting of dinner forks, entree forks, dinner knives, entree knives, soup and dessert spoons, including eight various tea spoons, English pattern, dated London 1812-1825 (modern silver knives), total of eighty pieces, total weight 4,086 grams
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Ruby glass banquet lamp, ornate winged sea nymph design cast metal base with floral enamel painted decoration to font and shade
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A Scottish mahogany chest, bow front fitted with five drawers (requiring Tlc)
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19th century. Walnut wardrobe, single mirrored door flanked by carved and glazed panels, lower full width drawer, the internal lined with fabric curtains
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A bedroom suite, two pieces comprising of double bed with matching dressing table in American oak and marble, including bed rails and bed ends
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Solid silver teaspoons, set of 12 boxed 800 silver spoons
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Suite of sterling silver table knives, twelve, plus twelve dinner knives hallmarked 1700grams
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Mahogany bookcase, glazed front above drawer and two cupboard doors
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Georgian bureau bookcase, mahogany, fitted with two panelled doors above the fall front writing bureau, five drawers below
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Portrait of a horse, 19th century oil painting on canvas, depicting a brindle stallion, signed lower right C.B.M. 44 x 60 cm
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Artist Unknown, 'The S.S. Period', watercolour, unsigned (further information to verso) 33 x 52 cm
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Continental oak trunk, folk Art trunk with dome top and painted finish
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19th century. Ladder back chair, carved linen-fold slats to the back, upholstered seat
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Pine servery sideboard, of long proportions fitted with five drawers and a lower shelf
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Georgian cabinet on stand, English oak two door cupboard with lower full-width drawer, supported by an opened pot-board base
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Early English oak coffer, 17th century with hinged lid, carved panels of carved geometric designs
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Persian Tabriz rug, handwoven wool, red ground with blue floral border and floral central medallion. 353 x 265 cm
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Persian Kashan rug, hand woven wool, red ground with large central medallion and floral decoration. 400 x 300 cm
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Persian Heriz Hallway rug, handwoven wool, burnt orange ground with multiple medallions 625 x 75 cm
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Bronze Regency design garden fountain, ornate cast bronze garden fountain, with triple Regency dolphins base and lily design bowl, together with large round concrete pond (pond is outside)
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Chinese 3 panel screen, ebonised with double hinged sides, decorated with figures and Foliage of carved stone 92 x 102 cm
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Attractive dining room servery cabinet, mahogany 19th century. Turned and reeded columns with two door cupboards below
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19th century Japanese bronze jardiniere, two handles with birds decorated in bas relief within cartouche, height 29 cm
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Victorian gentleman's open armchair, carved walnut frame, foliate brocade covers
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