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The Connoisseur's Auction - Night One: Collectables and Objet d'Art — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:324
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Auction - Night One: Collectables and Objet d'ArtLots with images:324
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:202
Date:29-Apr-2024
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Newtone Pottery vase, blue glazed Woodlands painted vase by daisy Merton, height 15 cm, marked to base
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Wardle iris pattern chamberstick, beautifully designed with blue iris's on gilt background with single chamberstick, height 17 cm
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Victorian Samuel Alcock loving cup, circa 1845 hand painted floral twin handled loving cup with gilt decoration
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Royal Doulton Flow blue vase, hexagonal ovoid form flow blue childrens series vase, height 18 cm
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Antique ruby glass oil lamp, swirled ruby glass small oil lamp with round bulbous shade, height 22 cm
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18TH, circa Worcester petite tea caddy, hand painted and gilt decoration painted by cut fruit painter with bees and butterflies, height 14 cm
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Royal Worcester cabinet plate, hand painted fruit design, signed 'Higgins' with extensive gilt foliate surround on egg shell blue ground diameter 27 cm
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Royal Worcester lidded urn, decorated with hand painted berries and foliate with gilded base twin handles and cover, signed K. Blake, height 21 cm
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Royal Worcester lidded urn, decorated with hand painted highland cattle scene and gilded base and rim and lid with green key design twin handles signed by the artist Harry Stinton (A/F crack to base), height 21 cm
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Phoenix Ware vase, hexagonal shape decorated with blue iris flowers against gilded ground, height 23 cm
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Doulton Burslem ewer, earthenware with glazed foliate decoration, height 26 cm
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Davenport bachelor tea service, 19th century hand painted Imari pattern teapot for one, with lidded sugar pot and cream jug
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Adelaide exhibition Victorian rummers, a pair of rare local crystal rum glasses hand etched with fern leaves for M.A. And G. Walker Adelaide exhibition 1887, height 15 cm
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Royal Doulton stone Ware tea service, Doulton Slaters stone ware three piece tea service, comprising of floral decorated teapot with milk and sugar bowl
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Majolica plates, a pair, floral and leaf design (chip to one rim)
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John Dowie (1915-2008), bronze sculpture depicting mother and child, circa 1963, height 19.8 cm (attributed unsigned)
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Rare Milton Moon jug, Pottery tall water jug thick drip glazing of green/red tones, the applied handle with leaf motif, signed., height 27 cm
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Fanizani Akuda, African Shona tribe serpentine stone sculpture signed to base, 9 cm
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Rare S. Clarke fairy lamps, a large central fairy candle holder with a pair of matching side fairy lamps
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Impressive Wedgwood desk tidy, blue Jasperware pen tray with white acanthus leaf and Roman decoration in original packaging, length 25 cm
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Pair of 19th, circa German porcelain figurines, a washer girl and gardeners' boy modelled and hand painted on gold painted base, height 19 cm
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Majolica flower basket, glazed basket with handle, floral designs, height 20 cm, width 24 cm
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Painted bronze figure of a sparrow, resting on black marble slab plinth, after Milo, signed to reverse, height 24 cm
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Sterling silver bon bon dish, octagonal monteith style bon bon dish hallmarked London 1973, width 302grams
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A World War II 303 bayonet, with leather scabbard, British 1940's with broad arrow and factory marks
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Antique horn powder flask, polished horn with brass fittings
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An officer's ceremonial sword, with maker's stamp to blade
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Antique French Chasspot bayonet, dated 1869 marked to blade with ribbed brass handle and original scabbard
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Royal Navy officers bicorn World War I naval hat, G. Fitzgerald R.N. Naval bicorn in original fitted travel tin case by makers S.R. Gould and Sons Devonport from beaver felt with original gold bullion wire tin measures 48 x 21 x 20 cm
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Rhodesia 1896 War Medal, British South Africa Company, awarded to 23 trooper H. Laessoe B.S.A.P. With original ribbon and Queen Victoria to reverse
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World war I military cross medallion, original Victoria Cross awarded at Buckingham Palace to Capt. Harold de Laessoe 1917 with original ribbon and box
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World war I distinguished Service Medal, English World War I original medallion with original ribbon in fitted box Capt. Harold de Laessoe estate (same owner as previous)
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Collection of World War I photography, three original photographs of Light Horse and Egyptian soldiers from Capt. Harold de Laessoe estate
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Rare collection of World War II photographs and Negatives, large collection of original photographs and negatives taken by Lieut Maurice Groves SX1309 a documented history of World War II including two albums, two bindings of negatives, printed photographs, pay book and portrait photograph
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Sterling silver table top epergne, solid sterling silver centre epergne, Art Deco and twisted design four trumpet, hallmarked Chester 1930' (rubbed date code) by makers Walker & Hall 505grams, height 30 cm
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Antique New Hall punch bowl, 18th, circa English porcelain bowl 'Boy at the window' pattern with hand painted Chinoiserie manner with continuous medallions decorated various village scenes, diameter 30 cm
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French inlaid mahogany mantle clock, polished inlaid mahogany Napoleon hat shaped mantle clock with internal key, marked to dial Fairfax and Roberts Sydney and London
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Masons Ironstone vase, large footed octagonal vase with colourful decorative panels with gilt highlights 'Penang' pattern, height 33 cm
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Worcester Dr. Wall period tankard, blue and white floral and butterfly decoration with crescent moon mark to base and BADA antique spherical label ('A/F' hairline/staining to inside of rim)
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Sterling silver photo frame, Australian themed decorated with embossed kangaroo and flora, hallmarked London 1987 made for Australian Bicentenary 1788-1988, 21 x 15.5 cm
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Australiana bottle coaster, carved wood with sterling silver fauna depicting Koala's, Wombat and Echidna, marked sterling, diameter 10.8 cm
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Victorian sterling silver desk set, solid English sterling silver desk tidy with two inset cut crystal inkwell with engraved armorial to lids, tray has pierced gallery reverse on lion paw feet by makers W. Gibson and J. Langman, hallmarked London 1847 (1181gr base weight only), length 33 cm, diameter 20 cm
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Sterling silver salver, a presentation salver with inscriptions 'To James Bobby' hallmarks for Birmingham 1936, 1410gr, diameter 36 cm
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Victorian ruby glass oil lamp, moulded cast iron base with ruby glass reservoir shade and clear glass chimney, height 35 cm
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Lalique crystal vase, tall square clear vase with frosted two reclining deers and round footed base etched mark Lalique France, height 29 cm
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Etling France Art Deco bowl, opalescent tri footed bowl with leaf and poppy design, factory mark in relief, reads 'Etling France 100'
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Sterling silver gravy boat presentation piece, National rifle Association Presidents cup 1914 trophy silver gravy boat on tri footed lion paw feet, hallmarked Birmingham 1913
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Silver filigree bobbin case, decorated silver filigree over brass long bobbin case
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Georgian sterling silver berry spoon, embossed fruit bowl with engraved handle by makers George gray hallmarked London 1793
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Sterling silver sugar tongs, with Georgian hallmarks, maker SA
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Sterling silver caddy spoon, George III English hallmarked sterling silver engraved caddy spoon with fluted shell design bowl
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Sterling silver ring box, Walker & Hall hexagonal silver ring box with velvet interior, hallmarked Birmingham 1915
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Georg Jensen sterling silver creamer, Danish sterling silver jug of bulbous form with planished surface decoration, width 132grams
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A French pewter lidded wine jug, by Albert and Muslie, Lille, circa 1790-1820, in fine condition, holding 920mls. Ex Ross Grace Collection
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Sterling silver jewellery casket, solid silver hinged lidded box, hallmarked Birmingham 1904 (has replacement hinges)
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Two sterling silver bottle labels, brandy and sherry both hallmarked
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Humpty Dumpty Victorian baby rattle, 825 silver and mother of pearl handled rattle
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Pair of Georgian bottle coasters, English silver on copper, with pierced Galleries of Arabesques and armorial cartouche, height 5.7 cm, diameter 13 cm
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Irish dish stand - Potato ring, English silver on copper extensively decorated with pierced 'C' scrolls, animals, birds and flowers in a convex surrounding band., height 11.8 cm, diameter 20 cm
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Victorian ruby glass oil lamp, floral enamelled ruby glass reservoir with clear glass chimney, made in England, height 27 cm
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Victorian ruby glass oil lamp, pretty ruby glass reservoir on clear glass base with matching ruby shade and clear glass chimney, height 25 cm
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Gustare Levy 'Manche a Gigot', French silver plated joint holder in quilted fitted case
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Australian sterling silver teaspoons, suite of six, hand beaten with 'W' initial to finials
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Victorian cast joint holder, cast metal roast joint holder
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Sterling silver cigarette case, Art Deco solid silver hallmarked Birmingham 1937, width 184grams
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Australian sterling silver teaspoons, suite of ten Australian silver teaspoons with golfing stems and finials stamped W.O. And Co
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Australian sterling silver teaspoons, suite of six Australian silver teaspoons with Australian wild flower finials and hand beaten bowls, stamped H.M.
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Horn handled joint holder, screw mechanism joint holder with polished horn handle and original case
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French silver gilt fruit cutlery set, a matching pair of servers including fruit spoon and fork with beautifully detailed mask and decoration to stems in fitted Art Nouveau presentation box
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Sterling silver and horn knife, elegantly cased wedding ceremony cake knife with engraved scroll decoration hallmarked Sheffield 1886 to one side of twisted horn handle
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Antique Japanese Manriki chain, 19th century Manriki-gusari chain weapon
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Japanese Tanto, signed curved blade with wooden handle and scabbard signed by the artist, length 50 cm
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Persian Shamshir sword, antique with steel blade and brass/carved wood hilt (a/f to handle)
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Japanese Katana, curved bladed sword with wooden scabbard metal guard and leather wrapped handle
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Japanese Katana, curved Damascus steel blade with scabbard, pierced brass guard, with stand
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A pair of bronze Chinese ceremonial baton, Qin period with matching dragon headed hilts crosshatched grips and dodecahedron pommels, length 70 cm
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Japanese iron tsuba, Edo period -Ubu Hitsu- Ana decorated with gold inlay blossoms
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Japanese iron tsuba, Edo period skilfully made chrysanthemum decoration
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Japanese iron tsuba, Edo period 'Pair of Cranes' 64 mm
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Victorian sterling silver serving ladle, Edinburgh silver Kings pattern ladle hallmarked Edinburgh 1847 by makers R.G.
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An Imperial quart side spout pewter tavern pot, with various verification for Winchelsea. Inscribed 'New Inn' Winchelsea, likely made by Gerardin Watson, circa 1840-45
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Silver handled joint holder, marked to handle which is embossed with leaves and floral swags
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Georgian sterling silver spoon, George II serving spoon shell pattern with engraved armorial, hallmarked London 1757 109g
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Victorian sterling silver spoons, three serving spoons shell pattern hallmarked London 1879/1874, 323g
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Victorian sterling silver spoons, two shell pattern with engraved monograms, hallmarked London 1874, 129g
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Sterling silver forks, eight Victorian sterling silver forks hallmarked London various dates with shell pattern with engraved armorial or monograms. 480g
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Horn and silverplate joint holder, well carved horn handles with ornate plated collar
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Chinese export silver forks, six sterling silver shell pattern forks with engraved monograms, 533g
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Horn and silverplate joint holder, well carved horn handle with ornate, plated collar
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An early Britannia metal church wine chalice, by James Nixon and Son. Inscribed for 'The United Secession Church' N. Sunderland 1827. In excellent condition, holding 900mls 32 fl.oz. Ex Ross Grace Collection
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A fine Britannia metal church wine chalice, circa 1830-1840 by James Dixon and Son, Sheffield, holding 350mls 12fl.oz. Ex Len Evans Collection
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Unusual Humidore, designed as a railway carriage, carved wood with metal wheels, black coal crystal to lid with compartments to interior including match striker
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Sterling silver enamel teaspoons, Norwegian silver gilt decorated with blue and white enamelling
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Sterling silver teaspoons, thirteen William IV and earlier shell pattern teaspoons hallmarked London various dates, 434g
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An English crystal decanter, with sterling silvercollar, hallmarked for Birmingham, height 25 cm
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An English crystal decanter, with sterling silvercollar, hallmarked for Birmingham, height 23 cm
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Beautiful pierced folding photo frame, Tri-fold double photo frame with central mirror, pierced white metal decorative frame with double folding picture frames, height 29 cm, width 27 cm
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Art Deco frosted uranium glass centrepiece, green Art Deco period press moulded uranium glass in the form of kneeling woman with offering bowl, height 24 cm
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Sterling silver card trays, pair of oval shaped sterling silver card trays with embossed hatted lady bust and floral decoration in relief, hallmarked Sheffield 1901, length 17 cm, width 11 cm
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German silver enamelled perfume bottle, pretty gouache enamelled decorated with colourful flowers with screw in lid and telescopic middle, marked to base
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