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Estate & Collector: Fine & Dec Arts incl. Jewellery — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:319
Sale Title:Estate & Collector: Fine & Dec Arts incl. JewelleryLots with images:318
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:229
Date:21-Jul-2024
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Herend porcelain figure of a Hussar. Designed by Zsigmond Kisfaludi Strobl. Height 41 cm
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Royal Worcester 'Blue Dragon' part tea set. Comprising 2 large sandwich plates; 5 saucers; and six under plates. Provenance: collection John D. Chesterman, Sydney.
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19th century French bisque figure. Jean Gille. Hand painted figure of a young woman in 18th century period dress. Hand painted inscription to base 'Exp. Londres Gille [?] fabricant Paris. Height 38 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Pair Bow porcelain bocage candlesticks, c.1770-1800. Each with modelled with figures of cupid. Small losses and old restorations. Height 23 cm. Provenance: collection John D. Chesterman, Sydney.
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2 Austrian Alexandra porcelain works figurines. Includes female allegorical figure of 'Industry', and bucolic harvest figure. Impressed and printed marks to base. Height 26 cm each)
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Edme Samson armorial porcelain lidded pot. France, mid 19th century. In the Chinese export style, with famille rose palette. Coat of arms and Latin motto 'Sola et unica virtus' (Virtue alone and without peer) height 24 cm
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Armenian Pottery Iznik style plate and dish, circa 1920. Diameter 26 cm (largest)
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Suite of fine, late Victorian crystal glasses. Comprising seven tumblers of various heights, and six liqueur glasses. Each with fine wheel engraved floral decoration.
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4 piece Victorian Britannia metal tea set, James Dixon & Sons. Silver plated Britannia metal with bone finials.
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12 Wade coffee cups and saucers. In purple and burgundy glaze, with gilt.
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20th century porcelain figural lamp with lithophane shade. The base with four children dancing around a tree. Mark to base for Plaue Schierholz. Height 43 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Young couple and their maid. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 35 cm
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20th century porcelain figure. Lady seated on a garden bench, parasol in hand. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 32 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Satyr and Bacchante. Crossed sword mark to base. Height 33 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Gardeners. Cross swords mark to base. Height 35 cm
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French Louis style bow front vitrine, c.1850. Rouge marble top with ormolu gallery, and red velvet lined interior. Height 140 cm, depth 35 cm, width 69 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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French Louis style bow front vitrine. Ormolu gallery top, and 2 glass shelves, on 4 serpentine legs. Height 114 cm, depth 30 cm, width 56 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Early 20th century brass standard lamp. With barley twist stem, circular base with 3 ball feet. Height 168 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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English Aesthetic movement slip decorated amphora floor vase. In brass stand circa 1880, in the style of E.W Godwin and Christopher Dresser. Green and yellow colourway. Height 84 cm
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Victorian inlaid mahogany veneer davenport. Tooled leather insert writing top, internal drawer, and 4 sided drawers. Height 90 cm, depth 54 cm, width 56 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Books 2, two historical war volumes. A. Hilliard Atteridge 'Wars of the Nineties, Illustrated', Cassell and Co. Ltd London 1899, James Taylor bookplate, gilt illustrated hardcover, features 'The Battle of the Atbara' fold-out scene; and 'Cassell's history of the Russo-Japanese war, Illustrated' volume 1, Cassell and Co. Ltd London 1904, hardcover. 26 x 19 cm (each). Provenance: from the collection of the late George Fennell
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Books 5, three scarce early Australian Fiction, & 2 Folio Society volumes. Includes 2 first edition volumes of Hal Richardson 'One man war: the Jock McLaren Story', A&R 1957, Adelaide, both hardcovers with illustrated endpapers, one with illustrated dust wrapper; 1958 first hardcover edition of 'On the Beach' by Neville Shute, Heinemann London, dust wrapper illustration by John Rowland. Nb: on the beach was made into a film with Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire & Anthony Perkins in 1959; a T.E.…
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Books 9, Comical Emile Mercier volumes. Angus & Robertson Sydney, colour pictorial paperboards: 'Sauce or Mustard' 1951 hardcover; 'Don't Shove!' 1961 softcover; 'I'm Waiting for an Earthquake!' 1956 softcover; My Wife's Swallowed a Bishop' 1958 softcover; 'My ears are killing Me!' 1956 softcover; 'Follow that Wardrobe!' (undated but c.1957 softcover; 'Is My slip Showing?' 1959 softcover; 'Hang on Please!' 1954 softcover; and 'Hold It!' 1960 softcover; cartoons originally published in the Sydney sun…
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Mailey, Arthur 1886-1967. 'Australia's Greatest Batsman [Don Bradman]'. Published by Troedel & Cooper Pty Ltd. Signature in the plate. Lithograph 28.5 x 18.5 cm
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Framed animation cel and drawings. The magic pudding: parrot Sequence. Eight separate works framed as one, including colour cel of parrot, pencil background drawing, storyboard of parrot brushing himself down, and other working drawings. Painted animation cel, pencil & colour pencil. 23.5 x 30.5 cm (each work) 135 x 94 cm (frame). Other notes: the magic pudding is a 2000 Australian animated musical adventure/comedy film adapted from the 1918 book of the same name by Norman Lindsay.
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10 animation Cels from 'Marco polo Jnr Versus the red Dragon'. Australia's first animated feature film 1972. 25 x 30 cm each)
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Collection of 12 cartoons of the Actor Lou Vernon. Commemorating his departure in 1955 to pursue a career in the emerging television industry. Also included is his original screen script for his role as bill Davidson in the 1959 movie 'On the Beach'. A folder of cartoons including the following cartoonists, William Malony 1905-1989, Josef Jonsson 1890-1963, Jack Quayle 1899-1982, Stewart McCrae 1919-2008, Eric Jolliffe 1907-2001, Dick Alderton, Jack Baird 1902-1988, Les Such 1902-1963 Hartmut Lahm…
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Vintage movie daybill. 'Cult of the Cobra' universal international, 1955. Promotional print 76 x 32.5 cm
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Poster, 1978 Gdr/Soviet joint to the Salyut-6 space station. Printed German Democratic Republic, Verlag fur Agitations-und Anschauungsmittel, Berlin. Lithograph 81 x 57 cm
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World War II poster, 'Never been so fit..' one of a series of Australian Commonwealth military Forces second World War recruitment posters issued under the title Join the AIF. This poster subtitled 'Make them proud of you!. Never been so fit I wouldn't have missed it for worlds!' features a graphic of a woman's hands holding a letter and a photograph of a group of smiling soldiers. The poster extolls the physical benefits of being a soldier, appealing to a sense of pride in military service. The image is…
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World War II posters 2, 'Blackout outside, Plenty of light inside with Philips Lamps.' second World War poster produced by Phillips Electrical Industries Pty Ltd advertising Phillips lamps. The text only poster uses colour to symbolise the effects of light and dark. On the left side of the poster, set jutting out of the rectangular edge, the title text appears in a palette shaped graphic of opposing dark/light colours. The rest of the text is centred in the other half of the poster in white, yellow and…
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Victorian rosewood folding card table. Folding top with green baize, supported by a single column. Circular base with 4 lion's paw feet. Height 74 cm, width 92 cm, depth 46 cm
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Antique apprentice Wellington chest of 5 drawers. Cedar. Rosewood veneer. Height 50 cm, width 36.5 cm, depth 22 cm
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Suite of stuart crystal glassware. Comprising water jug & ten tumblers, six finger bowls, nine wine glasses, and twelve liqueur glasses.
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19th century George Jones Majolica strawberry tray. With cream and jam jars. Length 38 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Herend porcelain figure group. Pair of dancing inebriated men. Height 22 cm
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Pair large 20th century porcelain figural lamps. Young couple seated under a flowering tree. With lithophane shade. One marked 'Dresden', and the other with crossed swords. Height 66 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Two young maidens on a rocky outcrop, with doves. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 53 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. 'The rare Catch' after Ernst Herter.. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 35 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Young couple in classical period dress. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 37 cm
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Pair 20th century porcelain figures of dancing girls. With crossed sword mark to base. Height 36 cm
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After Russell, Charles M (USA 1864-1926. Stagecoach with team of six. Incised 'C M Russell' and 'Copyright A.S.B.'. Bronze. Length 63 cm (overall) height 21 cm (including. Base). Provenance: Estate late Larry Shaw, Cowra NSW.
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After Remington, Frederic (USA 1861-1909 2. Mountain man height 35 cm including. Base); and the Cheyenne, Ltd ed. #58/100 height 24 cm including. Base). Both 'Remington' to base. Bronze 2. Provenance: Estate late Larry Shaw, Cowra NSW.
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37 early Science Fiction Paperbacks or related volumes. Including Howard, Robert E. 'Bran Mak Morn', Dell 1969; Martin, George R.R. 'A song for Lya', Avon 1976; Stableford, Brian 'War Games', pan 1981; Clarke, Arthur C. '3001: the Final Odyssey', Voyager 1997. Other authors include Frank Herbert, Olaf Stapledon, Joe Haldeman, Robert Asprin and Roger Zelazny. Provenance: from the collection of the late George Fennell
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Large Royal Copenhagen 'Henrik & Else' figure group. Height 44 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Blue & white cylinder vase. Hand painted continuous landscape decoration of Dutch windmill and canal. Height 15 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Bing and Grondahl vase and jug. Each with floral decoration. Height 17.5 cm (vase). Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Pair Meissen blue & white 'Onion' pattern bowls on stands with matching dish & jug. Reticulated rims, and with a crossed sword mark to base. Height 22 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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4 studio Art glass animals. Including Dino Martens fish; Murano dove; and 2 Swedish 'Granna' glass swans. Height 19.5 cm (fish). Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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19th century Wedgwood Majolica glazed teapot. Height 12 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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5 pieces Chamberlain Worcester porcelain, 1788-1847 period. Includes three deep bowls each with cobalt rims: one with armorial crest and motto (cracks & large rim restoration); one with 5 floral sprays (chips to rim); and one with a band of gilt foliage around the rim. Together with 2 plates (with rim chips & cracks). All with hand-written pasted note by Richard William Binns. Provenance: collection John D. Chesterman, Sydney.
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19th century Royal Worcester Nautilus shell vase. The shell surmounted by a lizard, date marked 1887. Height 23 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Silvered bronze figure of a reclining boy. On a black stone base. Height 9 cm
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Dresden porcelain floral encrusted coffee cup, saucer and spoon. Together with a floral painted fruit plate and an 18th/19th century floral encrusted spoon rest. Diameter 18.5 cm (plate). Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Rosenthal porcelain figure group. Satyr with two naked young ladies, designed by Albert Caasmann. Height 20 cm
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2 Beswick horse figurines, 'Nijinsky' & 'Thoroughbred'. On an oval wooden base. Height 28 cm & height 22 cm (including. Base)
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Victorian neo-classical desk set. Black marble base with twin cast bronze ink well receptacles. Krater form centre. 31 x 18 cm
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Villeroy & Boch 'Acapulco' part service. Including coffee pot, tray, bowls and saucers. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Large 20th century porcelain figure group. Ornate carriage drawn by two white horses. Marked 'Dresden' to base. ( length 49 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Two young women out walking. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 42 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. 'The Victory of Love', marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 34 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Young woman with an umbrella. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 36 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Young woman with two small babies. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 36 cm
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2 Royal Worcester hand painted porcelain items. Including covered potpourri bowl with 4 panels painted with roses; and miniature vase painted with fruit height 7.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Royal Worcester porcelain vase. Circa 1912. With-painted floral decoration. Height 8.5 cm
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Attractive 19th century desk blotter. Copper with silver inlay. ( length 14 cm. Provenance: collection John D. Chesterman, Sydney.
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Early 20th century cast bronze kookaburra car mascot. Height 12 cm (total)
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3 Victorian bisque porcelain items. Including blue & white spill vase, modelled as a dog in rushes; small girl and her dog; and a vase. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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3 Royal Doulton cabinet plates. Includes 'Cyprus' pattern, D4550 and D4551. Diameter 26.5 cm. Provenance: collection John D. Chesterman, Sydney.
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Macintyre Moorcroft Florian Ware jardiniere. Pipe lined floral decoration, initialled 'Wm' to base.. Height 20 cm, depth iameter 26 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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2 German porcelain bird figures. Karl Ens parrot; and a pair of kingfishers. Height 23.5 cm (parrot). Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Clarice Cliff circus pattern Bizarre plate, c.1934. Designed by Dame Laura knight. Hand painted with clowns. Diameter 23 cm. Provenance: collection John D. Chesterman, Sydney.
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Art Deco frosted glass lady lamp. With frosted glass shade. Height 44 cm
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19th century Mintons Japanesque jardiniere. Simulated bronze finish with raised gilt birds and flowers.. Circa 1886. Height 17 cm, depth iameter 25 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Royal Crown Derby peacock figure. Standing atop a floral encrusted base. Signed by Sir Michael Doulton 1990, and painters J. Plant and J. Griffiths. Height 25 cm
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Pair 19th century Mintons reticulated vases. Oval form vases with hand painted rose swags. Impressed factory mark to base. ( length 18 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Royal Copenhagen sleeping cat figure. Diameter 12 cm (approx). Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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3 various porcelain birds. Royal Worcester 'Pied' woodpecker, Royal Copenhagen 'Red wing', and a Continental porcelain finch. Height 14 cm (tallest). Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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two Royal Copenhagen dog figures. Collie dog and pointer. ( length 28 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Royal Crown Derby 'Derby Posies' part tea service. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Royal Worcester fruit painted bowl. By William Ricketts. Height 7 cm, depth iameter 18 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Set of 12 Aynsley cobalt ground plates. Hand painted scenes of Scottish castles and lochs, signed F. Micklewright. Diameter 21 cm. Provenance: collection John D. Chesterman, Sydney.
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French school, 19th century 3. Three miniatures with views of old France. Including Pont Neuf bridge, Paris, and two hot air balloon scenes. Unsigned. Oil on copper 3. Diameter 8 cm (each)
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19th century French carving knife set. Four graduated carving knives, with fine ivory handles, in a rosewood sheath. The blades marked 'Ballee Paris, 9 R Vauvilliers, M Daille D Argent, H.B.' Nb: ivory export restrictions.
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Edwardian VII fish service in a Sheraton Revival canteen. EPNS service with sterling collars by Allen & Darwin, Hm Sheffield 1903. Mother of pearl handles. Canteen with 2 doors opening to reveal drop front, lined with red silk and velvet. Provenance: collection John D. Chesterman, Sydney.
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18th/19th century icon, Christ Pantocrator. Brass oklad 33 x 28 cm frame)
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19th century icon, Mary with Infant Jesus. With gilt brass oklad 33 x 28 cm frame)
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Italian Maiolica allegorical tile plaque. Decorated with 'The flight into Egypt', possibly Castelli 18th century. 27 x 19 cm plaque).
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Collection of vintage Trix twin railway items. Including locomotives, carriages, transformer and track.
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Pre-Columbian conical Pottery kero, Bolivia. Label and catalogue number to interior. Height 14 cm
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Large 20th century porcelain figure group. Gypsy caravan, marked 'Dresden' to base.. ( length 48 cm
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Pair 20th century porcelain figural lamp bases with lithophane shades. The base with two frolicking children. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 60 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Young courting couple with lap dog. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 31.5 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Mother and child on a settee. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 23 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Two young women with a floral basket. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 26 cm
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James Moore French (?) Regency bracket clock. Brass inlaid mahogany veneer case with gilt ornamentation. Two train striking fusee movement 3166 bears plate 'French chronometer maker to the Lords of the Admiralty, 16 Northampton square, London'. Both trains under power. Case poor, requires restoration. Height 58 cm
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Watchmakers Lathe and accessories. Older lathe with later rheostat controlled electric motor mounted on a cedar base. Surface oxidation. Also, a chest of comprehensive accessories in good condition.
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Watchmaker Topping tool and Staking tool. Brass and steel older topping tool on cedar base with drawer containing accessories and 7 teeth cutters. Requires restoration. Also, a cased staking set.
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Various Watchmakers tools. Twenty mostly antique tools, including indexing scribers, depth tools, jewel setters, mainspring winder, roller extractors, roller indentor, balance calipers etc.
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2 coin Collector Display/Storage cases. Each with 3 drawers, each drawer with space for 13 coins. Height 12 cm length 39 cm, depth 21 cm
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