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Traditional Antiques, Jewellery & Fine Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:443
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques, Jewellery & Fine ArtLots with images:443
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:334
Date:23-Mar-2024
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Very large George III sterling silver lidded tankard, hallmarked London, 1814, W.B (William Bennett) to body and under cover, with hinged domed cover, decorated with a ribbed band and set with shell and acanthus thumb piece, above a slightly tapered cylindrical body, decorated with two ribbed bands, set with large shaped handle, standing on a spreading foot, total weight 2004gm, height 23 cm
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Rene Lalique (1860-1945) Bacchantes vase, designed c.1927, beautifully molded with a border of dancing maidens in opalescent glass, with blue stained ground, wheel cut R. Lalique, France, and incised 997, height 24.5 cm reference: R.Lalique catalogue Raisonne, Felix Marcilhac, no.997
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Magnificent George I figured walnut cabinet on chest, c.1720, set with a double arched pediment with three urn shaped finials, above a pair of shaped cross banded doors, opening to shelves, above two short drawers, above three graduated drawers, raised on three feet, later replaced handles and feet, 230 cm x 126 cm x 52 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, Sydney, 15th Oct 2015, lot 272, then private collection, Sydney
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Beautiful French 19th century ivory miniature, of oval form, painted with a scene of a nude reclining in a forest, the whole surrounded by a beaded brass frame, 15.5 cm x 17 cm
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Fine and rare Faberge enamel and silver dual desk clock and photo frame, by workmaster Johan Victor Aarine, stamped 88, Faberge, B.A, of rectangular form with a curved top, the upper section with white enamel clock set with Arabic numerals, with fine beaded surround, above an oval photo frame accented with ribboned wreath surrounded by a cream engine turned enamel ground and beaded surround, set within leather and silk box marked Faberge, height 13.3 cm catalogue note: for similar by workmaster see…
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Bronze figure by Paul-Eugene Mengin, (French, 1853-1937) pensive bronze on granite base, on a rotating vert marble stand with inset 'Susse Freres Editeurs Paris' pastille to granite base height 78 cm
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Stunning Russian Faberge five piece silver tea set each piece stamped K.Faberge Moscow, assay mark of Lev Fridrikhovitch Oleks 1895, possible makers mark of Itska Lozinsky, comprising tea pot, height 17 cm, hot water pot, height 15.5 cm, twin handled sugar bowl with cover, height 14 cm, handled basket, width 24 cm and sugar tongs, length 12 cm, each engraved to one side with monogram and to verso with inscription 'XXV/1870-1895', most probably in celebration of a 25th wedding anniversary, with ivory…
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Lovely Russian silver three piece auxiliary set, comprising milk jug, stamped 84, Moscow, with assay mark of Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev dated 1895, maker Vasily Agafonov, height 7.5 cm, handled sweets dish, stamped 84, Moscow, with assay mark of Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev dated 1893, maker Egorov Aleksandr Sergeev, height 10.5 cm and diameter 11 cm, and a sifter spoon marked 84, Moscow, with assay mark of Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev dated 1890, maker mark rubbed, length 15.5 cm, each with…
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19th century Indian ivory, tortoise shell and horn petit chess table, c.1830, the hexagonal top with checkerboard inset, surrounded by fine vizagapatam floral work with etched winged figures and floral scroll to the edges, on a carved baluster support on quatrefoil base, raised on four paw feet, together with incomplete set of ivory chess pieces, height 21 cm and diameter 25 cm note: this lot can only be shipped within Australia
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Imperial 19th century Russian Gardner porcelain figure group, 'Children at Well', depicting a group of small children gathered around a well, in tones of pink, blue, brown and green, factory stamp to base, height 11 cm and length 12 cm
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Rene Lalique 'Ceylan' opalescent glass vase, designed 1924, with a flattened rim, above a tapered body moulded in high relief with four pairs of budgerigars, with incised stylised foliage behind, R.Lalique//France, No.905 etched to base, height 24 cm
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Rare and stunning pair of Regency games tables, each with rectangular top, set with cross banded borders and ebony stringing, opening to a well figured interior, the apron with ebony stringing and accents, on a well carved spiraled baluster and knop support, on quatrefoil base, on four paw feet, 71 cm x 102 cm x 51 cm (2)
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Rare Faberge hardstone and jewelled elephant, depicted standing, with downward trunk, with gem set eyes, incised Faberge to foot, a/f, height 5.5 cm and length 6.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, 22/04/76, lot 83, then by family descent similar: Sotheby's, London, 30 Nov 2021, lot 468
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George III Paul Storr sterling silver basket, hallmarked London, 1817, PS (Paul Storr), set with a reeded and cast acanthus swing handle, above a rectangular body with gadrooned and lobed borders, raised on a rounded rectangular foot, total weight 1181gm, height 16 cm (including handle) and length 32 cm
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19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a young man standing by a tree stump, holding a rooster under his right arm, in colourful tones with gilt accents, on a rocaille base, blue crossed swords, impressed and painted numbers to base, a/f (repair to hand, damage to feather), height 16 cm
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Large late 19th century 'Dancing faun of Pompeii' bronze figure, depicted standing with an upwards gaze, with both arms raised in the air, on a rectangular base, a/f (missing two fingers, repair to arm), height 80 cm
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Victorian sterling silver chalice, hallmarked London, 1863, E.K.R (Edward Ker Reid), with a deep cylindrical bowl, decorated with two large c-scroll reserves, surrounded by heavily embossed diamond and foliate motif, above a knopped stem and tapered circular foot with repeating diamond motif, with gilt interior, total weight 707gm, height 26 cm
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George II sterling silver salver, hallmarked London, 1755, P.T (Peter Taylor), of shaped circular form, with a pierced c-scroll and grapevine border with four Bacchus mask accents, with central engraved coat of arms of Seymour, raised on four scrolled feet, total weight 994gm, height 4 cm and diameter 33.5 cm
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Rene Lalique 'Sirene' opalescent glass car mascot, designed in 1920, in the form of a melancholic mermaid, with her head resting on her hands, moulded R.Lalique below tail, incised numbers to base, height 10.5 cm
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Wonderful Regency rosewood teapoy, with a stepped rectangular top with beaded edges, opening to two central crystal bowls, flanked by two hinged compartments to each side, the whole on a lyre shape support, raised on four scroll legs on casters, a/f, 75 cm x 39 cm x 25 cm
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Magnificent and large 19th century French Sienna marble and bronze mantle clock, set with a gilt dial with Roman numerals, surmounted by a bronze figure of Pythagoras, above a stepped rectangular base, with palmette frieze, on four scrolled legs, 63 cm x 64 cm
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Rare pair of Russian early 20th century ormolu porcelain candlesticks, with tulip shaped scones decorated with fruit, above a spreading palmette motif and porcelain egg shaped support decorated with Imperial cypher for Empress Alexander Alexandra Feodorovna, above a spreading gadrooned foot, height 22 cm (2)
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Large mid 18th century Dutch Delft vase, of ribbed waisted form, of handsome proportions, decorated with panels of floral and foliate sprays, surrounded by a scroll ground, initial J.V to base, a/f, height 43.5 cm
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Early 20th century Russian 84 silver icon, depicting Christ the Pantocrator, marked 84, with pre 1908 assay mark of Yakov Lyapimov, St. Petersburg, 1899-1903, maker P.Ovchinnikov, Moscow, hand painted depicting Christ with serene expression and right hand raised in blessing, the left hand holding an open gospel, set within a finely decorated silver oklad accented with polychrome enamel halo and corner brackets, with cabochon stone accents, 27.5 cm x 23 cm
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Large Edwardian sterling silver presentation tray, with South African interest, hallmarked Birmingham, 1903, Hm (Henry Matthews), of rectangular form with twin acanthus handles, decorated with gadrooned border and cast acanthus and floral accents to each corner, with central inscription reading 'Presented to//Mrs C.W.Giovanetti//Mayoress of Pretoria//1915-1920//by the women of Pretoria', surrounded by heavily engraved acanthus, c-scroll and floral border, raised on four ball feet, total weight 2388gm, 65.5…
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George V sterling silver four part tea service, comprising teapot, twin handled sugar bowl and creamer hallmarked Birmingham, 1913, E&Co. (Elkington & Co Ltd) and a coffee pot hallmarked Birmingham, 1919, E&Co. (Elkington & Co Ltd), each of slightly facetted form, decorated with central ' Mg' monogram surrounded by foliate wreath, accented with bright cut foliate borders, the teapot and coffee pot set with wooden finials and scrolled handles, each set upon a stepped oval base, a/f (small dent to coffee…
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George III Paul Storr sterling silver bowl, hallmarked London, 1827, PS (Paul Storr), with a flared serpentine rim, engraved with arms of McDonnell and 'Toujours Prest,' raised on a circular foot, total weight 242gm, height 7 cm and diameter 14 cm
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Rare George III sterling silver Argyle, hallmarked London, 1773, W.B (Walter Brind), the stepped domed cover set with flame finial, above a bulbous body engraved with lion crest, with integral hot water jacket and small square hinged cover to allow access to fill double skin, with slender swan neck spout and wicker bound handle, total weight 262gm, height 14 cm
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Large and heavy Lalique 'Chenes' crystal platter, c.1950, of oval form, decorated continuously with oak leaves in relief, incised Lalique France to base, 63 cm x 35 cm
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Regency rosewood sewing table, with an oval top, opening to a fitted interior, above a facetted cylindrical support on circular base, on four cylindrical legs on casters, height 72 cm
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Late 19th century French Micromosaic casket, c.1880, in gilt brass with glass base and sides, featuring a fine Italian micromosaic cover, beautifully modelled in high relief with polychrome flower heads, blossoms and foliage on a white ground, 10 cm x 16 cm (panel ), with purple satin lining to inside cover, a/f (small break to front left corner of glass base), 10 cm x 21 cm x 15 cm
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Good Georgian ivory portrait miniature, English school, c.1790, of rectangular form, in three quarter sinister, depicted wearing a blue feathered hat, with gold necklace and frilled collared dress, holding a book in hand, set within a fine gilt frame, 14 cm x 11.5 cm
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Pair of Worcester first period porcelain bowls, c.1770, of shallow form with a fluted scalloped rim, decorated with French green enamel rim, with central floral motif surrounded by another smaller green enamel border, with gilt accents, height 3.5 cm and diameter 21 cm (2)
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19th century Chamberlains Worcester teapot, cover and stand, hand painted in Japan pattern, hand painted mark to base of cover reading 'Chamberlains Worcester Warranted', with gilt accents, pattern number 323 to base of stand, slight a/f (star to base, wear to gilt consistent with age), height of teapot 17.5 cm, length of stand 17 cm (2)
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Queen Anne Britannia standard silver tankard, hallmarked London, 1709, with makers mark, of tapered form, decorated with reeded bands, with scroll handle engraved 'A//I*M', total weight 368gm, height 12 cm
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Arts & Crafts Omar Ramsden sterling silver chalice, hallmarked London, 1908, Ramsden & Carr (Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr), the tapered bowl with embossed foliate frieze on a lightly beaten ground, engraved '30th October 1883-1908' to rim and 'Omar Ramsden et Alwyn Carr Me Fercerv NT.' to base, raised on stepped circular foot with embossed scroll border, total weight 235gm, height 14 cm
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Charles II sterling silver lidded tankard, hallmarked London, 1682, is (John Sutton), the hinged cover embossed with foliate spray and set with scroll thumbpiece, above a tapered body later decorated with central c-scroll cartouche engraved with crest depicting an arm in armour, impaling a leopard head with sword, surrounded by embossed floral, foliate and c-scroll motifs, engraved to base 'Maker//John Sutton//London//1683', total weight 625gm, height 15 cm
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Set of ten Lalique 'Roxane' cocktail glasses, with saucer shaped bowls and fine cylindrical stems, with frosted glass figures and grapes, on a circular foot, height 17 cm (10)
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18th century English opaque twist wine glass, c.1760, with bell shaped bowl, with lower honeycomb molding, above double series twist, raised on circular foot, slight a/f, height 15 cm
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Set of four Georgian wine glasses, c.1790, the bowl etched with floral sprays, above a knopped facetted stem, height 15.5 cm (4)
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Rene Lalique (1860-1945) six figurines vase, design c.1912, decorated with six inset panels of women holding flowers, in frosted and blue stained glass with clear surrounds, wheel cut R. Lalique, France and incised no 903 to base, height 19.5 cm
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19th century Spode part porcelain dessert service, in Imari pattern 967, comprising tazza (a/f repaired), height 13 cm and diameter 27.5 cm, three oval dishes, length 26.5 cm, ten dessert plates, diameter 22 cm and a pair of lidded pedestal bowls and saucers, (a/f staple repair) height 16 cm (quantity)
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David Mackay Harrison (born 1941), Natalie bronze height 45 cm and length 100 cm
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Le Corbusier LC4 chaise longue by Cassina, in cow hide leather upholstery on a tubular steel chrome frame, with adjustable recline, resting on a powder coated tubular steel base, with cylindrical leather headrest, Cassina label to base, a/f (missing two rubber foot caps on base, elastic webbing loose and minor pitting to frame), 73 cm x 167 cm x 56 cm
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Fender Fsr 'Splattercastor' Stratocastor guitar, c.2003, Mexico factory, serial MZ3115954, featuring a loud splatter design comprising red undercoat with white, black, yellow and light blue splatter overlay, with rosewood fretboard, comes with original papers, tremolo arm and fender soft carry case
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Taylor 412ce grand concert Cutaway guitar, built October 2011, serial # 1110281030, with sitka spruce top and Ovangkol back & sides, with Taylor's Es onboard 2 pickup system, manufactured in El Cajon, California, in a Taylor deluxe hard shell case with purple/red interior lining
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Ricardo Quiles Enrique classical guitar, Spain, pre 1980's, steel/nylon string, labelled to inner body 'Ricardo Quiles Enrique/Fabrica de Guitarras, Bandurrias, Laudes, etc / Exportador no. 22.441, made in Spain', with spruce top, rosewood sides and ebony fingerboard, the headstock with foliate wooden inlay and mother of pearl style tuning pegs, a/f (repair to machine head near high E), total length 101 cm, together with fitted hard case with grey padded interior
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Epiphone Les Paul 100th Anniversary custom guitar, serial #1607-150-7317, production between 2015-2019, in natural flamed mahogany finish with rosewood fretboard, 24ct gold plated hardware and dual humbucking pickups, condition as-new with original hardcase, sealed leather guitar strap, certificate of authenticity booklet, owners manual, poster and sticker
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Cordoba 'La Playa' Acoustic travel guitar, LP-N, half steel and nylon stringed, in natural finish with cedar top and neck, mahogany sides, rosewood bridge and internal pickup/electrics with Eq panel to side of body, serial #3052289, together with good 'Ortola' soft padded travel case
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Teisutis (Joe) Zikaras (1922-1991), untitled, nude 1955 bronze signed and dated to base 55 cm x 23 cm x 16 cm
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19th century Dutch marquetry corner cabinet, the arched top decorated with carved neoclassical frieze of urn and swags, above twin glazed doors opening to two inner shelves with bow and swag embroidered trim, resting on a base with pull out shelf, above two hinged doors with shaped panels containing marquetry depictions of urns and flowers, with shaped apron to base featuring gilt brass adorned feet and center plaque, the whole beautifully inlaid in blondwood foliate wreath borders, cherubs and butterflies…
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19th century Russian icon, tempera on panel, depicting eight Orthodox saints below inscriptions, composed in two groups of four, set below a representation of the Christ on a cloud, a/f (paintwork peeling), with dual shponki (slats) to top and bottom of verso, 28.5 cm x 24 cm
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19th century Russian silver icon, stamped 84, with 1882 assay mark of Ivan Yefimovich Konstantinov (Moscow 1875-1882), makers mark possibly Ivan Zakharov (Moscow 1856-1896), depicting St.Nicholas with his Bishop's crown (commonly referred to as 'Winter Nicholas') with right hand raised in stavros blessing and left hand holding aloft a closed Gospel, flanked by Jesus Christ and the mother of God suspended above clouds, a/f (pierced halo fixings loose), 31 cm x 27 cm
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Lovely Regency fitted gentleman's toiletry box, of rectangular form, set with central brass shaped plaque and star motifs, with brass strapping to the edges, opening to a red leather interior fitted with mirror, sterling silver capped toilet jars, manicure and shaving tools, with lift out shelf opening to three compartments, with key,13.5 cm x 33 cm x 24 cm published: antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 713b
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Large Victorian style marble bust, depicting a well dressed lady with sweet downcast expression, on a socle base, height 67 cm and width 42 cm
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Magnificent late Victorian taxidermy bird diorama, comprising twelve birds within a naturalistic landscape, set within a cedar and mahogany display cabinet, including specimens of sand Piper, button Quail, King Quail, 52 cm x 66 cm x 28.5 cm
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Fine pair of 19th century drawing room chairs, with sloping upholstered buttoned backs, above cane seat with cushions, raised on cabriole legs, stamped E.R VII and coronet to body (2) catalogue note: it is noted that this pair of drawing room chairs were apparently listed on the inventory for the Queen?s 1954 visit to Australia.
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George III campaign press on chest, in mahogany, with dental molding to pediment, above a pair of panel doors, above two short drawers and two graduated drawers, accented with ebony stringing and set with drop ring handles, the whole flanked by two cast handles to side for each section and raised on bracket feet, a/f, 184 cm x 113 cm x 54 cm
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18th century Bow Porcelain plate, c.1760, of circular form decorated with Chinoiserie motifs including rocky outcrop, flowers, bamboo and insects, in over glaze enamel in tones of pink, green, red and gilt, diameter 22 cm
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Large Meissen porcelain figure of a cupid, depicted standing with a downwards gaze, with right foot trapped in a bear trap surrounded by flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, green, blue and brown on a white ground accented with gilt, marked with blue crossed swords and L120 to base, height 18.5 cm
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Shigeo Shiga (Japanese/Australian, 1928-2011), stoneware bottle vase, decorated with geometric frieze, in tones of white on a sand coloured ground, impressed studio marks to base, height 16.5 cm
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William Ricketts (1899-1993), the ceramic figural dish of organic form with coolamon shaped well, set to one end with two indigenous faces surmounted by a lizard, inscribed to base 'Wm Ricketts 1941', height 10 cm and length 32 cm
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Wonderful set of early 20th century silver and ivory champagne saucers, marked 800, with gilt interior bowls, on turned ivory supports, on circular foot, height 12.5 cm(12) note: this lot can only be shipped within Australia
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George III sterling silver egg cruet, hallmarked London, 1808, Sw (Samuel Whitford II or Samuel Wheatley), with central pedestal salt with swing handle, set above rectangular frame with gadrooned border, set with four tapered egg cups with gilt interiors, the four legs terminating in hoof feet, weight 820gm, height 21 cm (including handle) x 17 cm x 14 cm, together with four George III Scottish sterling silver egg spoons, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1821, Gf (George Fenwick), total combined silver weight 867gm,…
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George III sterling silver lidded tankard, hallmarked London, 1770, I.K (John King), the domed cover set with large pierced thumbpiece, above a slightly tapered body and stepped circular foot, total weight 905gm, height 20 cm
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George II sterling silver chocolate pot, hallmarked London, 1734, Francis Nelme (Francis Nelme was Anthony Nelme's Son and took over his father's marks after the latter's death c.1723), the hinged domed cover set with finial, above a plain tapered body with side angled spout, with fruitwood scroll handle, total weight 670gm, height 21 cm
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Scottish George III sterling silver chalice, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1816, W&//Pc (William & Patrick Cunningham), with a flared rim accented with two embossed cartouches, above a bulbous body accented with repeating acanthus motif, above a tapered stem and circular foot with embossed beaded border, total weight 559gm, height 18.5 cm
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Set of four Georgian wine glasses, c.1790, the tapering bowl with dimpled and etched rim, above a facetted stem on circular foot, height 13 cm, a/f (chip to foot of one glass)(4)
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18th century wrythen ale glass, c.1780, set with molded conical bowl and knop stem, on a circular foot, height 13 cm
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18th century Dram glass, c.1750, with thistle shaped bowl with honeycomb molding, on heavy circular foot, height 9 cm
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19th century ivory portrait miniature, of roundel form, depicting a lady seated in three quarter with head turned wearing pearl headdress and earrings, with lace dress tied with blue ribbon, set within a gilt frame, diameter 14.5 cm
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Bernice E. Edwell (1880-1962), portrait miniature on ivory, well painted with a woman in three quarter sinister, with hair tied wearing a purple gown, signed and dated 1911, set within a black frame, 10 cm x 7.5 cm. Provenance: Geoff K. Gray Auctions, important Australian miniatures by Bernice Edwell, Sydney, 28/07/1980
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Late Victorian taxidermy Pike, depicting a magnificent and large specimen within a naturalistic surround, set within a large pine period display case, 56 cm x 108 cm x 28 cm
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Pair of French Louis XV style bedside cabinets, of demi lune form with pierced brass gallery trim, in burr walnut veneer with blondwood and ebony string inlay border work, each set with three central drawers flanked by brass ornaments and inset paneling, raised above four slender elongated legs, 73 cm x 50.5 cm x 27 cm (2)
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Regency rosewood card table, with hinged rectangular top above carved scrolled apron, above a cylindrical support set with carved tulip motif on quatrefoil base, on four well carved paw feet, 74 cm x 46 cm x 91 cm
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Good 19th century games table, with a shaped bow front top with cross banded and stringing decoration, opening to a felt interior, the whole raised on four tapered facetted legs on spade feet, 73 cm x 92 cm x 42 cm
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19th century Meissen porcelain figure group, depicting a seated lady, flanked by two attendants, in colourful tones with gilt accents, on a rocaille base, blue crossed swords, incised and painted numbers to base, height 16 cm
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19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a putti preparing hot chocolate, on a rocaille base, gilt blue crossed swords to base, a/f (repair to chocolate pot), height 10 cm
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Meissen figure of a cupid, depicted kneeling on one knee, with head slightly tilted to the right, presenting a heart on a cushion, with foliage and blanket to ground, in tones of pink, blue, red and brown on a white ground, accented with gilt, marked with blue crossed swords and L122 to base, height 17 cm
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Bronze after Rudolf Kuchler (1867-1946), archer bronze on marble base signed to base height 73.5 cm
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Classical style bronze sculpture of the disc thrower, depicted with one hand resting on knee and the other outstretched with disc, the whole resting upon a rectangular plinth, height 23 cm
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Unusual 19th century ceramic classical figure, depicting a lady standing dressed in classical robes, with head slightly turned, in a faux bronze finish, height 21 cm
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Brian Engris (born 1943), untitled (traffic controller), 1974 bronze signed and dated verso height 31.5 cm
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Jaeger Lecoultre 8 day skeleton mantle clock, manual wind 8-day movement, in gilt brass finish with clear glass casing, nicely engraved to front with astrological themed hour markers comprising the sun, moon and stars, together with Sagittarius and Pisces symbols to the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, dial diameter 19 cm, resting on two gilt cylindrical feet, currently winding and running, height 19.5 cm
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Erwin Klein for Vacheron Constantin 18ct gold rock crystal and bloodstone figure group, realistically modelled in the form of two birds in rock crystal, with ruby set eyes, perched on an 18ct gold branch, raised upon a bloodstone pedestal base with ruby and gold accents, marked Vacheron and Constantin, E.Klein, 750, Ek, a/f (repair to one wing), height 18 cm
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Good 19th century portrait miniature, depicting a sleeping child, within a gilt oval mount and nice pierced and carved gilt timber frame, 8 cm x 6.5 cm (miniature) and 22.5 cm x 21 cm (frame)
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19th century ivory portrait miniature, in three quarter sinister, depicting a young lady with hair tied, wearing a lace dress falling from shoulder, on mottled blue background, set with gilt ormolu scrolled frame, 14 cm x 12 cm
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Rare Victorian sterling silver nutmeg grater, hallmarked Birmingham, H&T (Hilliard & Thomason), in the form of a walnut, decorated with textured walnut shell pattern, total weight 20gm, width 4 cm
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Swiss 935 silver cameo cigarette box, stamped 935 to rim, of rectangular form, the hinged cover set with an oval carved convex cameo depicting Venus and cupid in embrace on a shell above water, set amongst dragonflies, boats and distant buildings, in a bezel surround, the box with continuous engine turned decoration within stylised foliate scroll borders, with gilt wash interior, 3.5 cm x 10 cm x 8.5 cm
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George III sterling silver wine funnel, hallmarked London, 1787, makers mark rubbed, with beaded border, the spout detachable from bowl, total weight 96gm, height 13 cm, together with a silver on copper wine funnel stand, diameter 12 cm (2)
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William IV sterling silver Cheroot case, hallmarked London, 1836, Cr//Gs (Charles Reily & George Storer), of rectangular form, with continuous engine turned decoration to body, the hinged cover with medallion engraved 'Alan', total weight 197gm, 11.5 cm x 8.5 cm
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19th century Danish silver ewer, hallmarked Copenhagen, 1877, Simon Groth, of baluster form, decorated with an incised scene of figures and animals in an outdoor setting, with borders of fruit and foliage, standing on a pedestal base, total weight 649gm, height 39 cm
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Queen Anne Britannia standard silver tankard, hallmarked London, 1703, John Rand, makers mark to handle, of plain tapered form, with scroll handle and stepped circular foot, total weight 239gm, height 10.5 cm
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George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked, London,1781, Daniel Smith & Robert sharp, of shaped oval form, set with a floral finial, surrounded by fine beaded borders, the body beautifully engraved with central armorial, above a fine lower beaded border, total weight 419gm, 9.5 cm x 14 cm. Provenance: Waddingtons Auctions, 20th June 2016, lot 238
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George III Paul Storr sterling silver tray, hallmarked London, 1800, P.S (Paul Storr) of oval form, with gadrooned border and engraved monogram, total weight 1095gm, 36 cm x 25 cm
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Victorian celery glass, with etched foliate and diamond point panels, above a faceted stem and wide circular foot, height 28.5 cm
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Lalique crystal lion lighter, of squat form, set with two lion masks to body, on a pedestal base, marked to base, height 11 cm
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Lalique crystal figural pin tray, of circular form, depicting a lions head with a straight forward gaze and its mouth open, incised mark to base, diameter 15 cm
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Daum crystal Formula 1 racing car, in frosted and clear crystal, etched '1' to front and spoiler, incised Daum, France to side, length 39.5 cm
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Stunning Regency tortoise shell and ivory tea caddy, c.1820, of deep rectangular form, set with plaque to top, opening to fitted interior with two compartments, with ivory turned handles and edging, the whole raised on four bun feet, 12 cm x 18 cm note: this lot can only be shipped within Australia
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